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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-07 Support Documentation Town Council Regular SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1988 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Anderson Youth Recognition Award 2. Approval of Minutes from May 3 and 17, 1988 Meetings 3. Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance amending Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado by the addition of Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection to provide that whenever any paving of a street is authorized or ordered by the Town Council, the Town Council may order the owners of the abutting property to connect their premises with all utilities in the street in front of their premises; and setting forth details in regard thereto. 4. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, second reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 8.24.060 H to provide new requirements for the use of loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment and setting forth details in regard thereto. 5. Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance repealing Section 18.54.050 C.13, amending Section 18.12.090 and Section 18.13.080, and enacting Section 18.54.050 I. of the Municipal Code in order to clarify design guidelines for duplex and primary/secondary developments and setting forth details in regard thereto. 6. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 9.32 by the addition of Section 9.32.020 Closed Containers Prohibited prohibiting the possession of liquor and 3.2 beer in closed containers on public streets and sidewalks within the area bounded by the Vail Shuttle Bus Plaza on the north side, the top of Bridge Street on the south side, Mill Creek on the east side and the Children's Fountain on the west side, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from June 30th through July 5th and from 6:00 p.m. on December 31st and 6:00 a.m. on January 1st; and setting forth details in regard thereto. 7. Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance amending Section 1.01.100 Violations and Punishment of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail raising the penalty for certain violations of the Code to a maximum nine hundred ninety-nine dollar ($999) find and/or one hundred eighty (180) days in jail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. 8. Appointment to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority Board 9. Sign Variance Request by Vantage Point CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 10. Town Manager's Report 11. Adjournment VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1988 7:30 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 1. Anderson Youth Recognition Award - Jothi Alahan 7:35 2. Approval of Minutes from May 3 and 17, 1988 Meetings 7:40 3. Ordinance No. I4, Series of 1988, second reading, amending Larry Eskwith Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal .Code by the addition of Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: Ordinance 14 will give the Council the power to require abutting property owners to connect to utilities whenever a street is authorized to be paved by the Council. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, on second reading. 7:55 4. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, second reading, repealing Larry Eskwith and reenacting Section 8.24.060 H to provide new requirements for the use of loud speakers or sound amplifying equipment Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, on second reading. Background Rationale: Because of problems in administering the amplified sound ordinance, it has been repealed and reenacted to do away with the discretionary permit system. Changes discussed at first reading have been made. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, on second reading. 8:10 ~ 5. Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Tom Braun the Design Review Guidelines pertaining to primary/secondary and duplex development Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: While the Council was generally amenable to this ordinance as presented in May, staff was asked to receive final comments from the DRB prior to any action by the Council. The DRB has discussed this ordinance on two occasions and has endorsed what is presented to the Council today. Two changes requested by the Council (concerning slope and garage additions to existing units} have been incorporated through these revisions. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:25 6. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1988, first reading, prohibiting Ken Hughey liquor and beer in closed containers over July 4th Weekend and New Year's Eve Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: Over the 4th of July holiday period and on New Year's Eve the Vail Police Department has seen a rapid increase in the amount of drunkenness, disorderly conduct, assaults, minors in possession of alcohol, violation of the alcohol in open container ordinance, and vandalism in the area of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive. Indicators lead us to believe that inebriated persons are responsible for a majority of these problems. In an effort to control the amount of alcohol contributing to the problem areas, we are proposing that no alcoholic beverages be allowed in the area of Bridge and Gore during - the impacted time periods. This will give the Police Department one more tool to use in an effort to control the problems. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:45 7. Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1988, first reading, regarding Buck Allen increased fines and jail sentence on criminal ordinance violations Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: Home rule cities now have the option of raising the fine and penalty limit to $999 and 180 days in ,jail. The increased fine and penalty level does not change the municipal court procedure. The increased fine level for the more serious criminal ordinance violations will allow the court to deal more effectively with those. crimes. There are currently instances where the maximum fine is being imposed and a greater fine would be set if possible. The higher fine and jail sentence are also valuable in getting restitution for the victim and for the Town for reimbursement for jail terms actually served. The longer jail provisions also allow longer probation periods for the defendants. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1988, on first reading. 9:05 8. Appointment to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority Board Pam Brandmeyer Action Requested of Council: Appoint one member to the Board, replacing Colin Gleason. Background Rationale: Colin Gleason resigned, and so far, there are three applicants for the position:. Lynn Fritzlen, Kevin Cassidy and Tim Savage. 9:15 9. Sign Variance Request by Uantage Point Betsy Rosolack Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny sign variance request. Background Rationale: The Vantage Point Condominiums have requested two variances to the sign code. One is for the amount of signage and the other for the height of the sign. The DRB voted unanimously to approve 28 square footage of signage, 8 feet above the 20 feet allowed. They also voted unanimously to allow a sign to be placed 32 feet above grade, 7 feet above the allowed 25 feet. A slanted roof extends up the wall approximately 20 feet. The Board felt the sign looked better at 32 feet rather than 25 feet because of the location of the roof. Staff Recommendation: The staff supports the variance request to allow an additional 8 square feet over the 20 square feet allowed in the sign code. The staff does not support the requested sign height variance. -2- 9:35 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 9:40 10. Town Manager's Report 9:45 11. Adjournment -3- MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Merv Lapin Thomas Steinberg Ron Phillips, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the April 5 and April 19, 1988 meetings. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal noted that at the April 5 meeting, it was Pepi Gramshammer, not Pepi Langegger, who entered the discussion on Ordinance No. 8. She also questioned whether Merv Lapin opposed the ordinance. Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, with those corrections, which John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. Council decided at this point to change the order of the agenda to place Ordinance No. 13 first to accommodate the large crowd which had gathered for that item of business. The next item was Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, first reading, for supplemental appropriations in order to approve expenditures. Mayor Rose read the full title and then asked Charlie Wick to explain the ordinance, excluding the purchase of the Holy Cross parcel. Charlie then detailed the breakdown of supplemental appropriations. Eric Affeldt stated that in response to a town survey, an amount in excess of $1,000,000 was allocated to road repair and restructuring. Mayor Rose stated that road improvements in the Chamonix area of West Vail were completed through a special assessment district; however, he added that special assessments are not cost effective for future road improvements, and the West Uail bonds were being paid off by the Town. There was no citizen discussion to the above. Mayor Rose then brought up the issue of the purchase of of Holy Cross land, the new interchange, and the signalization of that interchange. He gave a brief project history and then asked Bob Moston and Rich Perske from the Highway Department in Grand Junction to clear up any misconceptions about the project. Bob explained that the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for funding and management of interstate highways and their accesses. It is not possible to build the new offramp without signals. He further added that if the project is not approved that federal funds would be spent on other projects in District 3. It was also his opinion that if the approved funds went back, new funds would not be attainable until approximately 1995, if that, as federal road funding is decreasing annually. The use of hand signals in place of electronic ones was discussed, but both Bob and Rich felt that the traffic volume created a dangerous situation, especially in inclement weather and at night where lights were more effective and safe. The possibility of a third lane on the south frontage road was briefly addressed. Rich stated that the Highway Department supports mitigation for that area when the time comes. In order to expedite the issue, Mayor Rose then asked Council for their individual views on the new interchange and signalization. John Slevin said he would not support it because he felt the plan was just shifting the problem from the four-way stop to the new interchange. He would support a plan for the use of hand signals. Gordon Pierce agreed with John's viewpoint, and also said he would vote against it. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal felt it was an issue of locals vs guests, and that she would have to vote in favor of the local sentiment. Eric Affeldt stated that turning Vail into the best resort possible is the top priority of Council, but because of the local opposition to the plan, he was also going to vote against it. Knowing that the project was defeated, Mayor Rose then concluded that the defeat was only a postponement of the signalization by the Highway Department, and that other alternatives in the past have not been effective. He said because of surveys by knowledgeable sources the problem is a very real one that will have to be dealt with in the near future. He voted in favor of the project. Several citizens then made statements to Council. Their comments and solutions included: buy the parcel for open space; construct new interchange by the tennis courts on already Vail-owned property; address parking problems first; create traffic circles at busy interchanges; and finally, Vail is becoming internationally known and the problem of traffic congestion is a minor one at this time. A petition with 300 local signatures opposing the new interchange was presented to Council. Ron Phillips answered a question pertaining to the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Eric Affeldt then made a motion to approve the ordinance with the exception of the $75,000 allowances for the purchase of the Holy Cross parcel: $75,000 from the Capital Projects Fund and $75,000 from the General Fund, making the total sum for appropriations $2,749,770. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-1. Mayor Rose cast the opposing vote. The third order of business was Ordinance No. 11, Series of 198.8, second reading, regarding no smoking policies for Town of Uail buildings and vehicles. Ron Phillips briefly described the ordinance, including some additions suggested by Tom Steinberg. Joann Mattio of Youth Services requested that a designated smoking section be made at the Teen Center. She stated that she had some control over the teenagers when they were inside, but that they were likely to use alcohol or drugs when they went outside. In her opinion, approximately 50 percent of the teens smoked, and the no smoking ordinance would only cause her to lose some control over the teens and force them outside to get into possible trouble. While Council sympathized with her plight, they strongly felt that the ordinance could not be changed to allow teenagers to smoke, when adults could not. Mayor Rose asked Ron to find a solution to this particular problem, possibly by sending a social worker to help with the transition. He also explained that the words "designated smoking areas do not exist at this point for the Town, but are for future expansion of the ordinance to private uses. He added that a recent survey of local citizens showed that 89 percent do not smoke. Ron concluded the discussion stating that the Vail Golf Course Clubhouse was not included in restricted areas at this time. Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-1. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal opposed the ordinance because of the ramifications at the Teen Center. The fourth item was Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1988, first reading, to clarify design guidelines for duplex and primary/secondary developments. Mayor Rose read the full title. Tom Braun explained the background, purpose, and specifics of the ordinance. There was a lengthy discussion on the definition of common walls and roofs, the presence of physical constraints, and detached garages caused by those constraints. There was further discussion by the council and Tom about the role of the Design Review Board. Kathy Warren asked questions relating to the Design Review Board and terminology in the ordinance. Diana Donovan said the Planning Commission had reviewed the ordinance and that the language was as concise as possible. It was decided that the Design Review Board should study the ordinance, when convenient, and give their recommendations and/or approval to Council when completed. Eric made a motion to table the approval of the ordinance until the Design Review Board's input is received. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. The fifth order of business was Resolution No. 9, Series of 1988, adopting a recreational trails plan. Rick Pylman explained the changes made to the plan since it was first presented 3/22. He .presented Council with the "Recreational Trails Master Plan" report, dated May 1988, compiled by Winston Associates. Paul Kuehn of Winston Associates briefly explained the report. He stated that one of the main trails runs from the covered bridge to Ford Park, and that any improvements are cost effective. Gordon said he would like to see the plan approved and supported its implementation. He felt it would be a good marketing tool. A citizen asked if the trails would be wide enough for pedestrian and skiers. Rick stated that specifics for usage will be addressed after further study, but that stairs are planned to discouraged bikers from using some paths. John Slevin commented on a possible lighting system for pedestrian use at night. The issue of maintenance during the winter months was also brought up. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. The sixth order of business was a request for a sign variance by the Marriott Mark to allow one additional sign and 22 sq. ft. of signage above what is allowed under -2- the sign code. Kristan Pritz, Senior Planner, showed Council pictures of the proposed sign. She stated that the sign code will probably have to be changed in the near future to accommodate larger buildings, and that the present guidelines need to be better defined. Gordon Pierce made a motion to approve the request. John seconded the motion. The request was approved unanimously 5-0. There was no Citizen Participation. Under the Town Manager's Report, Ron commented that $180,000 collected during April for the Real Estate Transfer Tax was "phenomenal." There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Minutes taken by S. A. Schiffmacher for Brenda Chesman -3- MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 17, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Tom Steinberg Eric Affeldt Merv Lapin Gordon Pierce Charlie Wick, Acting Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney The first order of business was the presentation of the Chuck Anderson Youth Recognition Award. Mayor Rose introduced the awards and explained the criteria used in choosing recipients. He explained one recipient was present, and the other would receive hers later with another award at Battle Mountain High School. He then introduced Nate Bryan, a Senior at Vail Mountain School this year. Mayor Rose commented that Nate was an outstanding student and exception athlete, then read a letter Mr. Peter Abuisi wrote about Nate. He then presented Nate with a plaque and medallion. The next item was Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1988, second reading, regarding supplemental appropriations in order to approve expenditures. Mayor Rose read the full title. Charlie Wick explained the ordinance was the same as at first reading with the exception of the figures. They are $150,000 less than originally submitted because of the deletion of the funds needed to purchase the Holy Cross land. There was no discussion by Councii or the public. Tom Steinberg made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. The third order of business was Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Larry Eskwith stated this ordinance had been discussed at the Work Session that afternoon and that there had been no changes except to correct a few typographical errors. He then explained briefly what the ordinance would do. After a brief discussion by Council, it was decided to change the wording "in front of" premises, to specify all utilities and to have the ordinance recorded with Eagle County after final passage. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal then made a motion to approve the ordinance with the changes and correction of typographical errors, which John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. The next item was Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1988, first reading, regarding amplified sound. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Larry Eskwith explained he wanted to revise the first paragraph to read sounds is difficult to administer and should be repealed and reenacted". He then„explained the reasoning for the ordinance. John Slevin and Tom Steinberg questioned how this would relate to the Amphitheater. Larry commented he would talk to Ron Phillips and staff and give recommendations at the second reading. After more discussion by Council, John Slevin made a motion to approve the ordinance with the wording change in the. first paragraph and with the provision that the Amphitheater issue be addressed at second reading, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. The fifth item of business was the Best Western Vail Glo Lodge sign variance request. Rick Pylman gave background information on the applicant's request to update the existing signage. He reviewed the four criteria used in evaluating the requested signage and explained why staff recommended denial. Hugh Warden, representing the applicant, explained why the applicant believed they had a hardship case and that they were a highway oriented business. After much discussion with Council regarding the reasoning for the requested signs, Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to deny the request for a variance because the applicant's request does not comply with the Town's sign codes and the applicant did not prove physical hardship. John Slevin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. There was no Citizen Participation. Under the Town Manager's Report, Charlie Wick wanted to note the two press releases just distributed. One was concerning the "Valley-Wide Clean-Up Day" which would be this coming Saturday, May 21. Everyone to meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Crossroads Shopping Center parking lot, and work until noon. The other press release was about the $1.2 million UMTA grant for our Town bus system. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman -2- ORDINANCE N0. 14 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 12.12 MANDATORY UTILITY CONNECTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER ANY PAVING OF A STREET IS AUTHORIZED OR ORDERED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, THE TOWN COUNCIL MAY ORDER THE OWNERS OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY TO CONNECT THEIR PREMISES WITH ALL UTILITIES IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF THEIR PREMISES; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, in order to prevent newly paved streets and public ways from being damaged due to street cuts for utility connections, it may be necessary for the Town Council to require abutting property owners to connect to utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 8Y THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended by the addition of Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection to read as follows: Chapter 12.12 Mandatory Utility Connection 12.12.010 Abutting Property Owners Required to Connect to Utilities Whenever .any paving of a street is authorized or ordered by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, its agents or employees, the Town Council may order the owners of the abutting property to connect their premises with the gas, sewer or water mains, or with any other utility in the street right-of-way. Upon default of any owner for twenty (20) days after such an order to make the connections., the Town Manager may contract for and make the connections at the same distance under the regulations and in accordance with the specifications as may be prescribed. The whole cost of each connection including labor, material, equipment, necessary engineering, legal and publication expenses, shall be ascertained by the Town and the cost to each owner shall be determined according to the material used and worked on under the contract in connecting such property to said utilities. The engineering, legal and publication expenses shall be charged in such proportion as each connection bears to the whole. 12.12.020 Assessment Upon the final completion of the work, the governing body shall accept the same by ordinance and provide for an assessment against the properties connected. Thirty (30) days after the last publication of said ordinance, a certified copy of it shall be filed with the County Treasurer of Eagle County, and when so filed, shall operate as a perpetual tax lien in favor of the Town of Vail and shall be superior to all other liens except general tax liens. 12.12.030 Payment The assessment shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after final publication of the assessing ordinance without demand except that all assessments at the election of the owner may be paid in installments. Failure to pay the whole assessment within said (30) days shall be conclusively considered and held to be an election on the part of the persons interested, whether under disability or not, to pay in such installments. All persons so electing to pay in installments shall be conclusively held and considered as consenting to said improvements and such election shall be conclusively held and considered as a waiver of any right to question the power or jurisdiction of the municipality to construct the improvement, the quality of work, the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings, or the validity or the correctness of the assessments or the validity of the lien therefor. 12.12.040 Installment Payments In a case of an election to pay in installments, the cost shall be payable in annual installments over a period not to exceed five (5) years in length and the interest rate shall be the rate charged to large commercial borrowers by major United States backing institutions as reported in the Wall Street Journal on the day of the final reading of the ordinance accepting the work and levying the assessments pursuant to this Section. 12.12.050 Default- Failure to pay any installment, whether principal or interest, when due, shall cause the whole of the unpaid principal to become due and collectible immediately, and the whole amount of the unpaid principal and accrued interest shall thereafter draw interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or fraction of a month until the date of sale, as provided hereinafter. At any time prior to the date of sale, the owner may pay the amount of all unpaid installments with interest and all penalties accrued, and shall thereupon be restored to the right thereafter to pay in installments in the same manner as if default had not been suffered. The owner of any property not in default as to any installment or payment may at any time pay the whole of the unpaid principal with the interest accruing to the maturity of the next installment of interest or principal. -2- 12.12.060 Sale of Property The County Treasurer shall receive payment of all assessments on the Assessment Roll, with interest, and in the case of default in the payment of any installment of principal or interest when due shall advertise and sell any and all property concerning which such default is suffered for the payment of the whole of the unpaid assessments thereon. The advertisements and sales shall be at the same times and in the same manner, under all the same conditions and penalties and with the same affect as is provided by general laws for sales of real property in default of payment and general taxes. 2. The Town Council shall cause this Ordinance to be recorded on the Land Records of Eagle County. 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 5. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this 17th day of May , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the 17th day of Ma_y 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this 17th day of May 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor -3- ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -4- ORDINANCE N0. 15 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 8.24.060 H TO PROVIDE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF LOUD SPEAKERS OR SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS,. the Town Council is of the opinion that the current ordinance regulating amplified sounds is difficult to administer and should be repealed and reenacted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. Section 8.24.060 H of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows. 8.24.060 H Amplified Sounds 1. Purpose The Town Council enacts this legislation for the purpose of securing and promoting the public, comfort, safety, and welfare of its citizenry. While recognizing that certain uses of sound amplifying equipment are protected by the constitutional rights of freedom of .speech and assembly, the Council nevertheless feels obligated to reasonably regulate the use of sound amplifying equipment in order to protect the correlative constitutional rights of the citizens of this community to privacy and freedom from public nuisance and loud and unnecessary noise. 2. Prohibition and Regulations It shall be unlawful for any person other than the personnel of law enforcement or governmental agencies to install, use, or operate within the Town a loud speaker or sound amplifying equipment in a fixed or moveable position or mounted upon any sound truck for the purposes of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures, or transmits or projects music to any persons or assemblage of persons in or upon any public street, alleys, sidewalks, park or .place, or public property, except when installed, used, or operated in compliance with the following provisions: a. In all residential zones, no sound amplifying equipment shall be installed, operated or used for commercial purposes at any time. b. The Operation of use of sound amplifying for non-commercial purposes in all residential zones and within 100 feet thereof except when used for regularly scheduled operative functions by any school or for the usual and customary purposes of any church is prohibited between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day. c. AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER LOCATED WITHIN GERALD R. FORD. PARK, THE OPERATION OR USE OF SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND 8:00 A.M. OF THE FOLLOWING DAY. d. In all other zones, except such portions thereof as may be included within 100 feet of any residential zone, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for commercial purposes is prohibited between hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day. e. In all other zones, except such portions thereof as may be included within 100 feet of any residential zone, the operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for non-commercial purposes is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day. The only sounds permitted shall be either music, human speech, or both. The sound emanating from sound amplifying equipment shall be limited in volume and intensity for the times such sound is permitted by paragraph H 2 shall be as set forth in paragraph 8.24.060 D of this chapter. In no event, shall the sound be loud and raucous or unreasonably jarring, disturbing, annoying, or a nuisance to reasonably persons of normal sensitivity within the area of audibility. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person, business or corporation to operate sound amplifying equipment in accordance with this chapter without first obtaining a permit from the Town. Application for such permits will be on forms provided by the Town. The following information shall be provided by the applicant: 1. Name, address and telephone number, 2. the place or places the applicant will be playing amplified sound, 3. the dates and times the applicant will be playing amplified sound. All permits shall be valid for a period of one (1) calendar year. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this 17th day of May , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance -2- t on the 17th day of May 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this 17th day of May 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of . 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -3- ORDINANCE NO. 12 ' Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 18.54.050 C.13, AMENDING SECTION 18.12.090 AND SECTION 18.13.080, AND ENACTING SECTION 18.54.050 I. OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO CLARIFY DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DUPLEX AND PRIMARY/SECONDARY DEVELOPMENTS AND SETTING FORTH - DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Town Council that further clarification of design guidelines concerning duplex and primary/secondary development would expedite the review process for both the Design Review Board and applicant, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission has recommended such amendment to the Vail Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 18.54.050 C. 13. is hereby repealed. Section 2. Section 18.54.050 I. is hereby enacted to read as follows: 18.54.050 I. Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development 18.54.050 I.1. The purpose of this section is to ensure that duplex and primary/secondary development be designed in a manner that creates an architecturally integrated structure with unified site development. Dwelling units and garages shall be designed within a single structure, except as set forth in 18.04.050 I.2 thereof, with the use of unified architectural and landscape design. A single structure shall have common roofs and building walls that create enclosed space substantially above grade. Unified architectural and landscape design shall include, but not be limited to, the use of compatible building materials, architectural style, scale, roof forms, massing, architectural details, site grading and landscape materials and features. 18.54.050 I.2. The presence of significant site constraints may permit the physical separation of units and garages on a site. The determination of whether or not a lot has significant site constraints shall be made by the Design Review Boated. Significant site constraints shall be defined as natural features of a lot such as stands of mature trees, natural drainages, stream courses and other natural water features, rock outcroppings, wetlands, other natural features, and existing structures that may create practical difficulties in the site planning and development of a lot. Slope may be considered a physical site constraint that allows for the separation of a garage from a unit. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to request a determination from the Design Review Board as to whether or not a site has significant site constraints before final design work on the project is presented. This determination shall be made at a conceptual review of the proposal based on review of the site, a detailed survey of the lot (to include information as outlined in Section 18.54.040 C.l.a.) and a preliminary site plan of the proposed structure(s). The duplex and primary/secondary development may be designed to accommodate the development of dwelling units and garages in more than one structure if the Design Review Board determines that significant site constraints exist on the lot. The use of unified architectural and landscape design as outlined in Section 18.54.050 H.1. shall be required for the development. In addition, the Design Review Board may require that one or more of the following common design elements such as fences, walls, patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, landscape elements, or other architectural features be incorporated to create unified site development. Section 3. Section 18.12.090.A. is hereby repealed and re-enacted with amendments to read as follows: Section 18.12.090.A. Not more than a total of two dwelling units - ~-~s=ng=~e=str--ucture-= shall be permitted on each site with only one dwelling unit permitted on lots of less than fifteen thousand square feet, and not more than twenty-five square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each one hundred .square feet for the first fifteen thousand square feet of site area, plus not more titan ten square feet of gross residential floor area shall be permitted for each one hundred square feet of site area over fifteen thousand square feet, not to exceed thirty thousand square feet of site area, plus not more than five square feet of gross residential floor area for each one hundred square feet of site area in excess of thirty thousand square feet. No two-family residential lot except those totally in the red hazard avalanche zone, or the floodplain, or those of less than fifteen thousand square feet shall be so restricted that it cannot be occupied by a two-family dwelling. Section 4. Section 18.13.080.A. is hereby repealed and reenacted with amendments to read as follows: Section 18.13.080.A. Not more than a total of two dwelling units in a-single stru~tur~ shall be permitted on each site with only one dwelling unit permitted on lots of less than fifteen thousand square feet, and not more than twenty-five square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each one hundred square feet for the first fifteen thousand square feet of site area, plus not more than ten square feet of gross residential floor area shall be permitted for each one hundred square feet of site area over fifteen thousand square feet, not to exceed thirty thousand square feet of site area, plus not more than five square feet of gross residential floor area for each one hundred square feet of site area in excess of thirty thousand square feet. No two-family residential lot except those totally in the red hazard avalanche zone, or the floodplain, or those of less than fifteen thousand square feet shall be so restricted that it cannot be occupied by a two-family dwelling. Section 5. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact gnat any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 7. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provisions of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON FIRST READING THIS day of 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this day of ATTEST: 6. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED 198$. ATTEST: Kent R. Rose, Mayor this day of Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk ORDINANCE N0. 16 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.32 BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 9.32.020 CLOSED CONTAINERS PROHIBITED PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF LIQUOR AND 3.2 BEER IN CLOSED CONTAINERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE AREA BOUNDED BY THE VAIL SHUTTLE BUS PLAZA ON THE NORTH SIDE, THE TOP OF BRIDGE STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE, MILL CREEK ON THE EAST SIDE AND THE CHILDREN'S FOUNTAIN ON THE WEST SIDE, BETWEEN 6:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. FROM JUNE 30TH THROUGH JULY 5TH AND FROM 6:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 31ST AND 6:00 A.M. ON JANUARY 1ST; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, it has become customary for large groups of people to gather on Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village on the evenings of June 30 July 4 and December 31 of each year; and WHEREAS, many of these people have become inebriated over the course of the evening from liquor they have brought with them; and WHEREAS, the presence of large numbers of inebriated people in a crowd of this size combined in so small a space has led in the past to acts of violence against others and the police, which the police may not be able to control adequately due to the crowd size; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that this situation is harmful to the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that reduction in the amount of alcohol available to members of the crowd will lessen the likelihood, frequency and severity of violence therein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Chapter 9.32 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 9.32.020 to read as follows: 9.30.020 Closed Containers Prohibited A. No person shall possess any malt, vinous, or spiritous liquor or fermented malt beverage in or upon any public highway, street, alley,. walk, parking lot or any other public property or place or in or upon those portions of any private property upon which the public has an expressed or implied license to enter or remain within the area bounded by the Vail Shuttle Bus Plaza to the south, the top of Bridge Street to the north, Mill Creek to the east and the Children's Fountain to the west between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from June 30th through July 5th, and between 6:00 p.m. on December 31st and 6:00 a.m. of January 1st of each year. B. Any Peace Officer is authorized to seize any malt, vinous or spiritous liquor or fermented malt beverage possessed in violation of this Section. If no summons or complaint is issued for the violation and if the circumstances reasonably permit, the Officer may require the possessor to leave the prohibited area with the alcoholic beverage or to abandon the beverage to the Officer for distruction at such person's option. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Tawn Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this day of , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this day of . 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -2- INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -3- ~uum T0: FROM: RE: DATE: box 186 • vail, Colorado 81658 • 303.476-7000 ext. 203 Mayor Kent Rose and Members of the Vail Town Council Buck Allen Ordinance to Increase June 3, 1988 Fines and Penalties There are several reasons for increasing the fines and penalties for the listed violations found in Chapter Nine of the Vail Municipal Code. Initially, the increased fine and penalty schedule has been adopted by home rule municipa lities throughout the state. This movement started in the Denver Metro area with Aurora in the forefront. The proposed fine schedule has been in operation in these municipalities for several years. As more serious incidents are written .into the Vail Municipal Court there is a need for higher fines and longer jail sentences. There have been several occasions in the last year when the current maximum fine, or close to it, has been levied. Had the fine range been higher, the fine imposed would have been greater. The new fine and penalty schedule will create a distinction between criminal ordinance violations and other Town of Vail Ordinance violations. The more. serious violations will be subject to grE~ater fines and penalties. Thus, a fraud by check or assault ch<~rge, for example, would have a greater penalty provision than a false I.D. charge. The increased fine and penalty provisions will give the court greater leverage in collecting restitution for victims and for costs incurred by the town. This is accomplished through the imposition of fines and penalties with the suspension of a portion of the fine and penalty based upon the payment of restitution. With a wider range of fines and penalties available, the court has greater leverage in collecting restitution. Further, with a longer jail sentence the court may impose a longer probation period on a defendant. These are the main reasons for expanding the fine and penalty range as proposed in the ordinance. If I may answer any. questions you may have concerning this ordinance please don't hesitate to contact me. Respectfully submitted, CSI i~~ ~~~L~ Buck Allen ORDINANCE N0. 17 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.01.100 VIOLATIONS AND PUNISHMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL RAISING THE PENALTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE TO A MAXIMUM OF NINE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLAR ($999) FINE AND/OR ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS IN JAIL; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail as a home rule municipality of the State of Colorado may lawfully increase its penalties for violations of its Municipal Code to nine hundred ninety-nine dollars ($999) and/or one hundred eighty (180) days in jail; and WHEREAS, it is the belief of the Town Council that increasing the penalties for certain offenses would deter the commission of such offenses within the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Section 1.01.100 Violations and Punishment of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 1.01.100 Violations and Punishment A. 1. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Code. Unless otherwise specifically provided any person eighteen (18) years of age or older violating any of the Sections of the Municipal Code as specifically set forth in this Section shall be punished by a fine of not more than nine hundred ninety-nine dollars ($999), or by incarceration not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days or by both such fine and incarceration. Said Sections shall be as follows: 9.06.010 Aid in Escape; 9.10.010 Resisting Arrest; 9.10.020 Obstructing a Peace Officer; 9.20.010 Assault and Battery; 9.22.020 Larceny; 9.22.050 Deceptive Use of Ski Facilities; 9.22.060 Using False Tiicket; 9.22.070 Making False Ticket; 9.22.080 Fraud by Check; 9.22.090 Control Over Stolen Things of Value; 9.26.010 Indecent Exposure; 9.38.010 Disorderly Conduct; 9.40.010 Tumultuous and Violent Conduct; 9.42.010 Harassment; 9.48.010 Trespassing; 9.56.010 Concealed Weapon; and 9.46.010 Criminal Injury to Property. 2. Un1E~ss otherwise specifically provided, any person eighteen (18) years of age or older .violating any other provision of this Code except those Sections set forth in paragraph 1.01.100(a)(1), by performing an act prohibited or declared to be unlawful by this Code, or by failing to perform an act required by or otherwise made mandatory by this Code shall be punished by a fine of not more than four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499), or by incarceration not to exceed ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and incarceration. Any person under eighteen (18) years of age convicted of violating any provision of this Code except the provisions of the Model Traffic Code as adopted by Section 10.04.010 herein, may be punished by a fine of not more than four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499). Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age convicted of violating any provision of the Model Traffic Code adopted by Section 10.04.010 herein may be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300) or by incarceration not to exceed ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and incarceration. Any such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which a violation of any provision of this Code is committed, continued, or permitted by such person and shall be punished accordingly. B. In addition to penalties provided in this Section, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any provisions of this Code shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be by this Town similarly abated as such and each day that such condition continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. 2. Section 1.08.010 designated in the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby repealed. 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 5. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Uail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed -2- and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this day of , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this day of . 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, 1"own Clerk INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED 1;his day of . 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, town Clerk -3- TO: Design Review Board FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 18, 1988 SUBJECT: A request for a sign variance for the Vantage Point Condominiums Applicant: Vantage Point Condominium Association I. THE REQUEST The Vantage Point Condominium Association is requesting sign variances for the total sign square footage and required height of wall signs. Vantage Point has 27 square feet of signage in three signs, one of which is a logo. They are proposing to remove all existing signs and replace them with two signs totalling 28 square feet. One sign containing 8 square feet would be located above the garage entrance on the east side of the building. The other sign containing 20 square feet would be on the north elevation at a height of 38 feet from existing grade. The sections of the code-which relate to the variance request are listed below: 18.20.210 Wall Signs B. Size. One square foot for each five front lineal feet of the building, with a maximum area of 20 square feet. C. Height No part of the sign shall extend above twenty-five feet from existing grade. According to the sign code, the Vantage Point Condominiums are allowed a maximum of 20 square feet of combined total square footage. Vantage Point is requesting a total of 28 square feet of signage in two signs, 8 square feet above the allowable. The sign code restricts the signage to be located no more than 25 feet above grade. The request is to place the si n on the north elevation 38 feet above rade 13 feet above the allowable height. * Please: see attached drawings for location and detail. II. FINDINGS AND STAFF RESPONSES Before the Board acts on a variance application, the applicant must prove physical hardship and the Board must find that, A. There are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land, buildings, to ography, vegetation, sign structures or other matters on adjacent lots or within the adjacent right-of-way which would substantially restrict the effectiveness of the sign in question; provided, however, that such special circumstances or conditions are unique to the particular business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply generally to all businesses or enterprises. Staff Response The Vantage Point Condominiums do have an identification problem due to the size of the building and the fact that for the entire project, they are allowed only two signs having a combined area of 20 square feet. Similar large projects such as the Raintree Inn, Holiday Inn, Marriott Mark, and Doubletree have also received sign variances related to total amount of signage due to the size of their projects. Staff feels that the Vantage Point Condominiums have similar special circumstances that warrant an increase in the combined square footage of signage. The staff does not feel, however, that the Vantage Point Condominiums should be allowed to place one sign at 38 feet from grade. There are no special circumstances or conditions that are unique to the project that do not apply generally to all businesses. It is true that the Doubletree Hotel was given a variance to place their sign facing the Frontage Road at a height of 65 feet. The reasons for granting the variance as indicated in the memo dated June 17, 1987, was that the size of the sign was in scale with the rest of the building and the fact that the building was situated below the grade of the Frontage Road, mitigating the height of the sign. To the west of the Vantage Point Condominiums is the Landmark Hotel whose sign is 15 feet above the required 25 feet. When the Landmark constructed this sign in 1984, they were replacing an existing sign with a new one at the same height as the old sign. The Enzian is another building along the Frontage Road which has signs higher than 25 feet above grade. The records do not show approval of these signs, so the staff must surmise that these signs were painted onto the building at a very early date; this would make the signs legal nonconforming. The staff feels that, in general, the circumstances the Vantage Point condominiums face are not unique to other buildings along the South Frontage Road, and therefore the height of the Vantage Point signage should not exceed 25 feet above grade. B. That special circumstances were not created by the applicant or anyone in privy to the applicant. Staff Response• Special circumstances were not created by the applicant. C. That the granting of the variance will be in general harmony with the pur ose of this title and will not be materially detrimental to the persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the neighborhood, or to the public welfare in general. Staff Response• Staff feels the proposed signage with respect to size is in harmony with the purposes of the sign code. The signage will be lit by a light source separated from the sign. The 8 foot sign above the garage entry is also compatible with the sign code's general purpose. The staff feels that this sign is important to help motorists identify where to enter the garage. The scale of both signs is appropriate for their purpose and location within the project. The staff does not feel that granting the height variance is in harmony with the sign code. There are many buildings along the Frontage Road whose signage conforms to the sign code with respect to height and whose signs are adequate to identify the buildings. D. The variance applied for does not depart from the provisions of this title any more than__is require_d_ to identifv the apol cant's business or use. Staff Response• The applicant is requesting an additional 8 square foot sign beyond the allowed 20 square feet. Staff believes. that one 20 square foot sign and one 8 square foot sign are not unreasonable square footages to request for a building of this size. The staff does feel that the 20 square sign on the north elevation will identify the building adequately when placed 25 feet from grade, and that a height variance to place this sign at 48 feet is not warranted. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATIQN:. _ ._ The staff supports the variance request to allow an additional 8 square feet over the 20 square feet allowed in the sign code. Staff believes that the signs are consistent with the sign code's requirement that signage not call undue attention to itself. The square footage request also does not depart drastically from the allowed signage. We recommend approval of the request for a variance from the amount of_total signage allowed. However, the staff does not support the requested sign height variance. We feel the Vantage Point Condominiums will_be adequately identified with two signs that are placed no higher than 25 feet. Due to the recent increased number of submittals for sign variance requests for large lodges, the staff feels it will be appropriate to adjust the sign code to allow for some additional signage for these types of projects. In reviewing these variance requests, staff has tried to maintain continuity in our decision making and recommendations to the Design Review Board and Council. However, in the long term, we feel that the best solution is to adjust the sign code so that it is in tune with the needs of these types of developments. This approach will avoid a series of individual review of sign variances which are time consuming for the applicant, Design Review Board and Town Council. April 21, 1988 Ms. Betsy Rosolack Town of Vail Community Development 75 So. Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81658 Dear Betsy: With regard to the height of the Vantage Point sign on the north side of the elevator shaft,. we feel that 25 feet above ground level will not be high enough. Since Vantage Point sits well below the level of the So. Frontage Road, we feel a minimum of 38 feet above ground level is necessary to make the sign clearly visible. We have recently planted a row of cottonwood trees along the south side of the frontage road that will grow quite tall over the years. As it is now these trees will block the view of a sign mounted at 25 feet above ground level. After looking at some of our neighboring condominiums namely the Landmark to our west and the Doubletree to our east, we do not feel 38 feet above ground level is at all unreasonable. Since this will be our only sign on the north side of the building we do feel it should be clearly visible from I-70 and the So. Frontage Road. I would like the opportunity to have soneone from the sign review committee and/or the desibn review board to come out. and look at our situation in order to make a fair evaluation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, VANTAGE POINT/~ AIL CONDOMINIUMS t] - ~~/ ~ Michael D'Anci, General Manager 508 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-.0364 ~C~ ~~ ~ I 9~ " 0 i ~ L y-h-1 Sc_..L ~~ 8N ~~ ~ ~o ~T~ r3C 2.i=~1~v~ D~ cx,s,--~ti~ ~ S I G N - ~~ vATI D IJ - i POINT l--~ v ~~ N ~~ ~; ~~ ~ ~ N ~- /~10 2 T «- C t c-"'V f~ 1 f 0~ ~. n~rz--r, ;~~) '- S - ~ ~ P~.A~I ~- C .-.~ ~ --~~ oil _ - ' _ ._._ ~ ~~ a~ P1~P~s~p Gap._.~ ,A U' , ,- ~ 1 bGNT~ ~~ G~T1 G~ a ~J 13-6 ~~ ~ ~4r2y ~~ .. n L a C~ C~ /~ nJ 0 ~<~ 2~= nq ova D a ~s~~ S~~h p,~ ~ ~~. ~h ~ ~. Z } h ~~ ~~I^ ay ., . ' ~>3 ; Sv' ;;f t 6f ., 1 K _~ ..~ 1 E,, ~. ' ._ - _ _ ...__-_ _. __ .. avst .UrcoG ~ • ~ v-- •--•-_ . ~ .. ~•---- r._...~ y ~ , r-~ -- - ? ~ ,jam a .: 1~ 'i ~~ r1 .~'. n.y r i. -- ~ i ~ ~ ti ~ ~ ii ,~ ~ ~ I ~ - I a ~VANTAG E ' , I,..t-:~ w g,; ---- .. _ .. ~ ~ .~ -- - - - - --- ~ ,I ~, - == .. acct' ! ._ _- - ~ .. ~ ~ -~-- +~ -_~ - _ ~___-i____----------{ --- - =L .. ... - -- ... _ .. .. Y -- - - ~. _~- ~ ~ . y ..: - _~ __ - - ~... . ~ ~ - .. .. II _ . ~ ' ~.. .. ~... ~. __ ..1 -_.L_---L_I ~ l r.- _ .: i-- - I-:- ~ ~ - - - - `~NdRTH ELEUATION VANTAGE POINT ,., _- t_ Lu 1 ~.oca~~oy ~: .~~ etinttu/e~r. , :ter ~ ~~ ~.~ ~GY .tie.- ~r:_. _ -- -.. ... ,._.. ~ .. ....._ .. .. 1 I y ~ ~~ .: ~ -- ,. C~ MEMORANDUM T0: Town Council i FROM: Ron Phillips DATE: - May 25, 1988 SUBJECT: Reggie Sanchez - Washington Charity Awards Dinner Attached is information provided to me from Mr. Reggie Sanchez of Avon, who asked me if the Town would be a sponsor for a Washington Charity Awards Dinner. I told him that it had been the Council's position in the past not to be a sponsor for these events and we probably would not in this case either. He asked to be placed on the agenda of the June 7 Evening Council meeting and I told him that he could bring the subject up under Citizen Participation if he so desired. He said he would be in attendance at that meeting. The Council has looked at these types of requests a number of times and has turned them down in the past. A couple of community programs have been to the Council lately which were also turned down at the suggestion of Merv Lapin and encouraged to go to the Eagle Valley Community Fund for assistance. It is my recommendation. that the Council-not participate in sponsorship of this type of program, but encourage the person to ask businesses to be sponsors rather than using tax money to do so. RVP/bsc e • WASHINGTON CHARITY AWARDS DINNER Box 78, 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW. Suite 010 Washington. D C. 20009 Humanitarian of the Year 1987 Award MRS. NANCY REAGAN Honorary Chairmen PAT BOONE DIAHANN CARROLL LYNDA CARTER STACV KEACH HENRY MANCINNI GEORGE PEPPARD JOHNNY UNITAS DEXTER YAGER PIA ZADORA EFREM ZIMBALIST, jR. Chairman DOUG WEAD Dinner Committee Pete Chelovich DAN BELL SCOTT SHAW BRIAN McCONNELL KAREN YAMATA Directors BILL SPIEGEL CHARLES MtGINNESS DAN STRADER DR. DEAN SIMMONS BOB KEEFE BOB GOODIN March 1S, 198Li Honorary Chairmen I97v•I986 ROSALYNN CARTER BOB HOPE NANCY REAGAN ANDY WILLIAMS PAT BOONE PRESIDENT GERALD FORD WILLIAM SHATNER LADY BIRD JOHNSON AJ~i~on ~omm~nrc MARC MILES TOM RYAN DANCONNOR JOHN BERGLAND ROGERCONNOR ANTHONY PUGLISSE Dear Washington Charity Awards Dinner Team Member: I .want to take a moment to welcome you to our Washington Charity Awards Dinner Bowl-A-Then team. By your participation in the Washington Charity Awards Dinner Bowl-A-Thon, your money is used to underwrite the Dinner in Washington, D. C., which honors public and private individuals whose charitable work has been outstanding. As a charity event itself, The Dinner has helped raise millions of dollars for famine stricken, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Central America, the Dinner also has raised funds far Nan~~y Reagan's Druq Abuse Fund. This is why your commitment to participate in the Bowl-a-thon is so important: It is easy to do. A pledge sheet is enclosed with 40 lines. Nearly everyone you ask will agree to pledge their support of at least 10 cents a pin. I'd encourage you to ask for 25 cents per pin first, you'll be surprised how many people will gladly commit. to that. And business sponsors may go 51. per pin or more! And remember don't stop at 55. per pin. The Dinner could enhance your credibility as well as tha± of your business. Also, if you work in behalf of the Dinner, it could bring you in touch with prominent businessmen in your community. It's not often that we can combine an ax.~-itinq Chairmen Doug Wead 202-939-8586, Reservations 017-887-6604 recreational activity with a truly worthy charitable cause. But, that's what we have in our 1988 Washington Charity Awards Dinner Bowl-a-thon'. We're looking forward to being with you. In your prayers, -, ___-~ ~~ Doug Wead P.O. Box 3508 Vail, CO 81658 May 31, 1988 Chief of Police Vail Police Department Vail, CO 81657 Dear Sir: I wish to commend an outstanding member of your force, Officer Dwight Chaplin, who assisted me earlier today. Even though he wrote me a ticket due to the fact that I had rolled my Jeep and someone had lodged a complaint, .his professionalism and conduct in handling the situation prompted me to write this letter. It was not only his courtesy, but his understanding attitude and helpful comments that made me glad that this man was working far the police farce of my community. What more can be said? I know that you count one superb officer among your ranks who is a very positive addition to this city. Sincerely yours, '~ ~,~-- ~ ti~~~- Alexander F. S. Mayer CIWi.C\\ ~J _ 1 ~. V ~~ BATTLE MOUNTAIN HICH SCHOOL Box 249 • 750 Eagle Road Minturn, Colorado 81645 (303) 949-4490 CRAIG M. LOPER Principal Dear Officer Hughey, May 25, 1988 DAVID ORTIZ Assistant Principal As the school year closes, I want to take time to write to you about Dwight Chaplain who volunteered to take on the duty of our Junior Prom, May seventh. Officer Chaplain developed an instant rapport with our students through his quiet mannerism. Dealing with teenagers who are celebrating a formal, adult evening (and some who may have done a bit of "celebrating" on their own) takes a certain type of individual. A person who can balance his official position of upholding the law,while maintaining an unobstrusive manner, treating the students as adults is difficult; yet Officer Chaplain succeeded. Students who rented rooms and were being noisy responded instantly to his request to keep the noise down. He complimented the students on their behavior and the word spread quickly that there was a real nice policeman on duty, so "be cool." I fully expected to hire a policeman for prom as a simple, precautionary measure as I believe our students are well behaved for the most part. Dwight came into prom also believing the students would act in a positive manner and this attitude set the tone for the evening. Many students have seen Dwight since prom and they have told me they wave enthusiastically and go out of their way to say hi. I find myself doing the same thing! It is so nice to be able to write a letter speaking so positively about one of your officers. Please share with Dwight our warm regards for his keen skills in being able to combine professionalism with sensitivity towards the students. Thank you. ~o6a-~~ Sincerely yours , t~ O.- n ~t.y~u.UL~ (~ Judith Caligiuri Student Council Sponsor Serving: Avon, Eagle-Vail, Gilman, Minturn, Redcliff, Vail and all of Eastern Eagle County. Sondra L. Smith srs i tsignorn Kd., Unit SR Cluster 2 Vail, CO 81657 May 27, 1988 Ken Hughey, Chief Vail Police Department 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mr. Hughey; I am an advocate with the Women's .Resource Center of Eagle County. Last Saturday, May 21st, I was called by Officer Joe Busch to assist the victim of an attempted sexual assault. I met with the victim and spent quite a while talking to her. She had been raped some years ago (not in Vail), and her experience with law enforcement at that time was not pleasant. She was accused of "wanting it" and was generally not believed. i It is unfortunate that she had to experience a similar type of assault another time, even if it was unsuccessful. However, the attitude of Officer Busch did a lot to ease the trauma of the victim. She told me that he believed her and supported her even though "he really didn't need to". Officer Busch's actions Sandra L. Smith 2 3931 Bighorn Rd., Unit 5R Cluster 2 Vail, CO 81657. went a long way toward reversing a very negative attitude toward law enforcement for this victim. I feel that Office Joe Busch deserves to be commended for his action in calling an advocate, and for his understanding and support of a young woman who was in a great deal of pain. Thank you. Sincerely, Sandy Smith ~O~ ~ .. v J a~-~~ ~O ~~ ~~ ~~ ~,`' v)-y~-c.~ ~" -roc,. ~ ~ ~ ~ ,-~.v z~'`' ~, ~~ ~ ~+ u ~-Gc~ v r ti N c ~-J ~~d .~ ~ r ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ,~,~ GL ) w. ~ ~ rY4 ~L' ,~ < //~ ) `L! vz~L ~~~`' TLS .. U-!J/'^"'~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ c y C7 ,,~~ ~ ,, ~ ~ ~ 1 ~,,~.ace.~~-,-.,c L `~ ~ `~ Lc~ . -~-~,~- , uS ,. ~~v-~.. L ikX, C-c7n / ~~ a I `, ~ L rti~'~ RETT Revised: 6/ 2/88 TOWN OF VAIL REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX History and Budget 1988 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 ; 1988 1983 BUDGET MUNTH ------------ ACTUAL ----------- ACTUAL ------------ ACTUAL ---------- ACTUAL ----------- ACTUAL ------- ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE January 63,999 98,089 106,981 119,972 ---- 78,053 ----------- 80,733 ----------- 101,374 ----------- 131,916 -------------- 88,320 ---------- 96,119 ---------- 7,799 February 40,595 69,018 105,024 132,220 86,7.89 170,052 64,906 44,040. ; 75,687 109,873 34,186 March 69,886 126,935 109,533 137,820 62,693 63,831 92,557 38,791 79,300 68,104 ( 11,196) April 76,855 94,653 65,900 103,526 173,321 90,396 182,743 95,554 95,731 179,671 83,940 May ------------ 42,738 ----------- 84,324 ------------ 54,663 ---------- 90,599 ----------- 96,006 ----------- 228,673 ----- 98,651 120,984 82,287 99,917 17,630 Subtotal ------------ 294,073 ----------- 473,019 ------------ 442,101 ---------- 584,13? ----------- 496,362 ----------- ------ 633,685 ----------- ----------- 540,231 -- ----------- 431,285 -------------- 421,326 ---------- 553,684 ---------- 132,358 June 62,239 125,433 54,488 140,638 76,467 49,513 --------- 79,915 ----------- 73,509 -------------- 71,243 ---------- ---------- July 49,367 186,110 104,262 68,539 157,598 88,528 70,441 47,949 ; 81,307 August 79,859 115,499 71,282 97,806 58,937 32,860 100,182 61,137 70,813 September 59,800 .113,992 49,332 96,746 64,671 48,516 108,167 78,819 69,052 October 108,510 154,000 42,498 122,546 88,732 109,633 93,860 124,291 97,733 November 102,623 107,768 81,698 91,385 105,109 74,909 89,047 114,839 ; 87,177 December ------------- 142,662 ---------- 133,867 ------------ 110,911 ---------- 56,533 ----------- 81,890 ------- 333,139 106,695 95,495 ; 101,348 TOTAL 899,133 1,409,688 956,572 1,258,330 ---- 1,129,766 ----------- 1;370,783 ----------- 1,188,538 ----------- 1,027,324 -------------- ; 1,000,000 ---------- 553,684 ---------- 132,358 se~ssTeg Revised: 6/ 2/88 TOWN OF PAIL S9LES T9~ BSTIHdTION WORBSBRET ~ X Change X Change NONTB 1980 1981 1982 1983 - ------ 1984 ----------- 1985 ----------- 1986 ----------- 1987 -- ~ 1988 BODGBT 1988 9CTOAL 9ariance from 1987 from Budget December January 549,000 626,448 590,242 514,102 820,162 675 186 737,506 696 152 853,100 142 262 906,758 881 304 905,955 890 585 - 1,167,280 1 063 196 -- ; 1,225,000 ------------ 1,245,612 --- ------- 20,612 --------- 6.7X ------- 1.7X February 629,090 594,292 , 687,792 , 751,856 , 824,650 , 918,154 , 946,552 , , 1,135,786 ; 1,075,000 1,135,000 1,115,130 1,230,520 40,130 95 520 4.9X 8 3X 3.7X 8 4X Harch 9pri1 683,000 246,820 697,464 308 436 853,648 355 300 977,828 319 546 1,084,814 481 204 1,187,520 531 668 1,316,652 430 877 1,378,782 1,350,000 1,580,252 , 230,252 . 14.6% . 17.1X , , , ---- , ----------- , ----------- , ------ 425,961 ; 590,000 550,292 (39,708) 29.2X ( 6.7X) SDBTOTAL 2,729,308 2,704,536 3,392,688 3,483,488 -- 3,986,030 ----------- 4,425,404 ------- ------ 4,490,621 ----------- 5,171,005 ---------- ---- - ; 5,375,000 ----------- 5,721,806 ----------- 346,806 ---- -- - - - 10.7X ------- 6.5X Nap 89,180 135,774 147,378 156,588 166,200 ---- 162,912 ------------ 244,987 ----------- 245,518 --------------- ; 240,000 ----------- ----------- --------- ------- June 176,044 245,204 247,326 257,744 262,696 280,828 361,627 331,581 363 000 July 281,846 339,418 349,116 407,474 406,462 447,815 479,507 479,201 , ; 490,000 August 268,052 332,724 348,756 384,338 402,792 386,985 512,513 536,904 ; 559,000 September 176,090 285,918 268,598 324,610 384,864 340,102 374,060 442,402 460,000 October 131,376 225,024 223,830 198,614 206,248 209,282 237,504 273,951 ; 285,000 November 140,630 210,254 245,894 281,704 310,588 229,083 376,657 386,270 ; 398 000 December , 1, 225, 000 TOTAb 3,998,526 4,478,852 5,223,586 5,494,620 6,125,880 6,482,411 7,077,476 7,866,832 9,395,000 5,721,806 346,808 ~ ~ ::. • , = ~r 1I~ Vol. 3 No. 3 A PUBLICATION OF CLUB 20 May, 1988 Tourism/Travel Regionalization They did it in Utah 20 years ago. Colorado made some informal ef- fortsduring its Rush to the Rockies promotion and through its Adven- ture Guide. We're talking about regionalization -the promotion of our beautiful state by geographic regions. And now it's official. On March 3, by a 6-0 vote, the Colorado Tourism Board approved a plan to divide Colorado into six travel/tourism regions and utilize the concept to provide more direct tourism economic benefits for the regions. Division of Colorado into travel/ tourism regions, an issue in Colo- rado since in the late 1970's, has been under intensive study by the Tourism Advisory Council since July, 1987. A Task Force appointed by former Advisory Council chair- man Bill Winkler of Cortez under- took an examination of potential benefits of regionalization, what other states have done with regional efforts, and proposals for layout of travel/tourism regions in Colorado. During its final meeting on Feb- ruary 24, the Task Force completed its recommendations to the Ad- visory Council by approving a com- prehensive business plan for regionalization and recommending six regions across Colorado. Later that same day, the entire Advisory Council considered the recom- mendations, gave final approval, and sent them on to the Tourism Board. The Tourism Board regionaliza- tion plan prioritizes the purposes for formation of the regions as follows: `.~ ~-si..~:«:: - 1. Marketing -preparation of marketing plans, regionalization of state marketing pieces, and in- tegration of regional and state marketing efforts. 2. Product Packaging - produc- ing package tours of Colorado, a key in marketing to group tours, travel agents, and international markets. 3. Regional Funding - estab- lishing amechanism for raising and distributing promotional and marketing funds. 4. Networking & Communication - working together, sharing com- mon interests, entering the tourism marketplace with a united effort. 5. Administration - organiza- tions for administration and coor- dination of regional marketing programs/activities. The 1988/89 Colorado Tourism Board Business Plan, currently under preparation by Tourism Board staff, is expected to address early phases of implementation of the Regionalization Plan. Let's Go Forward by Dan Noble Club 20 Chairman At a recent meeting of the Club 20 Executive Committee, we re- ceived areport on the continuing activities of Club 20. Our president, Bill Cleary, gave what he considered a routine report that seemed much more than that to me. 1t caused me to wonder how many of our members are aware of what we do on a day-to-day basis. For example, in a six week period, Bill Cleary: • Participated in a two day regional tourism workshop in Montrose. • Participated in a Mesa County Leadership forum. • Gave a talk on western Colorado tourist attractions to some 60 volunteers at the Trinidad Wel- come Center. • Did the same several weeks later at the Burlington Welcome Center. • Interviewed scholarship applicants at Mesa College as a member of the Aspinall Foundation. • Attended a board meeting of the public television station in Denver where he is a council member. v Food & Pharmacy 38 friendly stores to serve you throughout Western Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. ZUe ae,~'vroud to ~e ast ABC c~~uy! everyday . We give you the news~l in Club 20 territory. '~~ r ~ ,~„ .. '+tt a. s: `:`~s w y.~~~~.r'"', • Attended, as a board member, a meeting of the Energy Assistance Foundation in Denver. • Attended the Two Forks hearing in Grand Junction; a coal summit in Steamboat Springs; and the Colo- rado Tourism Board annual meet- ing in Denver. Bill says this is what Club 20 is all about. He's right, of course, but I have the feeling many of our mem- bers aren't aware of the total activ- ity that takes place. The purpose of all this is the same as it has been for 35 years. We are promoting western Colorado inter- ests by maintaining a credible pres- ence in the business and govern- ment communities of Colorado. Bill has followed in John Vanderhoof's footsteps and Club 20's reputation as the organiztion that speaks for all of western C is as solid as ever. But Bill Cleary can't be every- where and that brings me to another subject of that Executive Committee meeting -the Forward Club 20 pro- ject. This is our in-house effort to raise funds, on a short-term basis, to bring a third person onto the Club 20 staff. There are so many things another staff person could do for Club 20 -particularly up and down. the western slope - as Club 20 in- terests and activities expand. We have commitments from a number of solid Club 20 friends, but we need more to make this project work. I'd be glad to tell you more about it if you can help. Just give me a call - or Joe Prinster or Bob Beverly, our chairman-elect and past chairman respectively. We believe in this project and are convinced it will mean good things for western Colorado. Economic Development Pays Off Economic development organiza- tions throughout western Colorado are frequently asked, "Are you doing any- good?" While there are no universally accepted yardsticks to measure each and every effort, there are some accepted measuring models that can be pieced together to give a fairly accurate picture. That's what Rick Leech did re- cently to assess the progress of his Mesa County Economic Develop- ment Council program. Leech cau- tioned that he used only conser- vative figures. That seems to have been confirmed by independent economists who think the true return on investment may be greater than Leech has declared - 223% over three years. We reprint the MCEDC report for the benefit of economic developers throughout Club 20 land. "Economic Development pays" in the view of Rick Leech, President, MCEDC. In a presentation to mem- bers of the Mesa County Economic Development Council on Thursday, April 28, Leech said, "Economic development, defined as the effort to recruit new businesses, new capita! investment and jobs to Mesa County, provides a direct, short-term, meas- urable return-on-investment to both the public and private sector. " Additional measurable benefits to the community are shown by: new jobs for local citizens, substantial new capital investment, an expanded tax base and creation of new indirect jobs. Leech also emphasized the "cost" of economic development, pointing out that the costs are better recog- nized as an "investment" in the future of Mesa County. "Those costs represent a commitment by the com- munity to the maintenance of a viable economic development organization and program, " Leech said, and stressed that "the commitment to funding has to be made up front. " Analyzing the MCEDC program from its start on November 1, 1984 through December 31, 1987, Leech indicated the costs of the program to date include: $704,000 expended in operational funds to pay for staff salaries, office operations, advertis- ing and prospect recruitment includ- ing travel and entertainmment; $517, 000 expended in local public sector support for "incentives" paid to persuade final decisions by com- panies relocating to Mesa County; and $1,477,000 expended in state of Colorado public funds for incentive purposes. Leech stressed the fact that "not one penny of either local or state public funds has been spent for operational funding nor entertain- ment. "Leech noted that "97% of the $705,000 operational funds have been provided by the Mesa Counfy private sector. " The MCEDC program has up to 12/31/87 successfully recruited nine companies to Mesa County, not all of whom are as yet completely operational. These companies are: Sundstrand Corporation, Emerson Musical Instruments, Tumac In- dustsries, Grand Mesa Eggs, West- ern Slope Industries, Thermo Elec- tron, Maddak of Colorado, Colorado Chemical Specialties, and Trick Wheels. These nine companies have to date provided $28 million in new capital investment in Mesa County. These new businesses have cre- ated 437 new jobs and expect at maturity to have hired 855 em- ployees. The new hires and capital investment have also caused the creation of 279 additional new jobs in other sectors of the community and at maturity will have caused creation of a total of 547 indirect jobs. The nine companies, through December 1987, paid in local payroll $10.65 million and have spent on vendor purchases in Mesa County $5.3 million. Additional vendor pur- chases outside Mesa County but in Colorado total $13.68 million. Interested in Grand Junction? The return on investment locally of the $517,000 invested by Mesa County and the City of Grand Junc- tion is estimated to be: property taxes '86 and '87 - $349, 000; sales tax receipts from local vendor purchases in '86 and '87 - $85,840; and calculated payrol,~ benefit (resulting in additional taxes and avoided com- munity costs) in '86 and '87 of $719,212. A total estimated direct benefibreturn on local public fund ex- continued on page 6 A TRADITION WITH CLUB 20 MEMBERS Call or write Bray ~ Co. Realtors for a free Real Estate Guide - or an area street map. • ~ RF:ALTORti. 242-3647 >s~Y~o. 1015 North 7th Street ~,F3e•tter I ~ /y H<>ri~. Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 __ \ _~ ~~~ aD ~~~ ~Or~~ ~lAal~. of Grand Junction 243-6790 755 HORIZION DRIVE O Mountain Bell Western Slope Signals Issue IX Tourism is the number one industry in western Colorado. In 1987, according to figures from the Colo- rado Tourism Board, 24.6 million visitors came to this state. Of those vacationers, 79% came from out of state. A 5% visitor increase is expected this year. Coloradans are traveling inside the state more than they ever have. The declining dollar has made Colo- rado aviable destination for foreign travelers. Many communities and businesses are trying to find new markets or capitalize on existing ones. Attractions are being built and improved. This section of Western Slope Signals examines some of those efforts. HOT SPRINGS TOUR - A hot springs pool the size of the facility in Glenwood Springs is being proposed for PAGOSA SPRINGS. The city is seeking $800,000 from state and federal sources for construction of a 150' x 80' pool with an additional children's pool, says town manager Jerry Richardson. Richardson notes, if they do not get the funds, it will change the scope of the project "significantly." The pool is just one more use envisioned for the town's geothermal resource. If the pool is constructed, Richardson says they are already exploring different ways to use the 85 degree water that would come out of the pool. Some of the ideas include fish farming and green- houses. Richardson feels Pagosa's residents are just "beginning to scratch the surface of usefulness of such a valuable resource." Pagosa heats almost all the larger users in the community with 140 degree water from the hot springs. That includes the town hall, three schools and many private businesses. Richardson says home owners are reluctant to use the hot water because of the cost of retrofitting their existing heating systems. The GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS pool is under- going some changes for the 1988 summer season. Assistant pool manager Abe Velasquez states they are expanding the size of their deck area to three times what lt was to provide more sun-bathing space. New pipe is being laid to increase the amount of water from the hot springs to the pool's filtering plant. There will be about 200 employees at the pool this summer. While actual visitor numbers are a trade secret, some summer weekends will attract from 4,000 to 5,000 people. Velasquez says that it is not so crowded that you have "to bring your own water" every summer weekend as the amount of swimmers "all depends on the weather." Tents are still being used for dressing rooms at the OURAY HOT SPRINGS POOL. Much of the bath house was burned last March in a fire. The National Guard loaned the city tents for dressing rooms and an exercise club. Many other businesses offered materials and labor to allow the pool to stay open. The bath house repairs should be finished by mid,fune. Another hot springs pool is opening this summer on the Western Slope ... at TRIMBLE SPRINGS, between Durango and Silverton. The resort was a popular attraction at the turn of the century. The pool and bath house have been refurbished by the Bear family of Durango. The 50' x 150' pool will feature underwater music. EAST,MEETS WEST SLOPE -STEAMBOAT SPRINGS will be the first community in Colorado to boast international road signs. The signs are part of that community's effort to make foreign travelers feel more at home. Fifteen thousand copies of a brochure describing all the attractions in the Steamboat area have been printed in Japanese. The brochure was developed and paid for with funds from a 1987 Colo- rado Initiatives program and a Mountain Bell grant. ` `Our geothermal resources are real valuable. We have just begun to scrape the surface of their usefulness. " Jerry Richardson `t'own Manager, Pagosa Springs City spokeswoman Linda Kakela says they found that Japanese like to read a lot of text in a brochure. They prefer a large format and few folds. The brochures are being distributed in Japan through many sources. ESCALANTE INTERNATIONAL is distributing Steamboat's pamphlets and provided the Japanese translation. The company maintains a GLENWOOD SPRINGS office, says vice president Judy Walden. They moved their headquarters to Denver last year to be closer to the state entities they are coordinating with to bring more foreign tourists to Colorado. Escalante has been specializing in the Japanese market for the last 18 months. Walden says they have learned some interesting things. "They are young, usually single, and want an action-oriented vacation filled with a backbreaking amount of activities," observes Walden. "The Japanese want to participate or watch high visibility events like national races and go places that they have heard about. Anything with an official designation like a national park is magic." Walden went on to say that "Colorado has a certain mystique in the U.S. as a place to visit, but it is vir- tually unknown in Japan. Until two years ago, no marketing of Colorado was done in Asia." Escalante is working with wholesale tour companies in Japan, Asia and Europe to offer a variety of package tours. The DURANGO-MESA VERDE area is featured in a large tourist booklet published by United Express airlines that also touts Wyoming ...all in Japanese. Chamber of Commerce director Ken Brengle believes it is the first time that two different states have worked together in a joint promotion. He says he was told that it takes at least five years to see a return from foreign marketing. He is excited by the fact that, last year, when the booklet first came out, United Express booked 1,800 tourists into south- western Colorado and Wyoming. This year, they already have 6,000 reservations. United Express plans to offer up to 17 tours this summer in the Durango area for up to 35 travelers each originating in Hong Kong. - There will be lots of Japanese in summer school at FORT LEWIS COLLEGE in Durango. At least 51 students will be Japanese participating in English classes. Program director Jim Ash says that, last summer, 43 of the Japanese summer students registered to continue full time at the college. Ash says the Japanese seem to love a school that has recreational activities like skiing in close proximity. For the first time in many years, the origination point of the most visitors to Durango has changed. Brengle says that Colorado finally beat out Texas as the place of origin for the most visitors. Texas was number two, followed by Arizona. Plans are to intens- ify their advertising efforts in California with money from acounty-wide lodging tax that is now in effect. WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (WSC) in GUN- NISON is sponsoring a summer program that will allow children of Japanese executives stationed in the U.S. to study for their university exams they must take when they return to their home country. WSC spokesman Don Kassing says the exams are quite difficult. Special teachers are brought to the Gun- nison campus to provide the information as well as get the students thinking about returning to their own society. The participants are all junior high school age. Kassing says many community activities are planned in addition to studying, one of which is a home stay with a Gunnison family. This is the second year the program has been offered. Kassing expects 50 students will attend. The program has had an impact on the college curriculum besides the $60,000 in program fees collected. Japanese will be offered as a language course for the first time this fall. Gun- nison residents, comments Kassing, have enjoyed being exposed to a different culture. Gunnison is attracting more than just Japanese students. There was an 82% increase in the number of freshmen last fall. So far this year, observes Kassing, the registra- tions are 25% ahead of last year. There could be 2,500 students at Western State this fall. MESA COLLEGE officials are not just content to attract Japanese students, they're going for the world. Director of the International Student Program Ron Bradley says they have-been marketing the Grand Junction college heavily in South America in the last year. As a result, many special programs will be offered this summer, including workshops for school administrators from Costa Rica and for members of the Bolivian Womens' clubs leadership programs. Bradley says they initiated their intensive English language programs to attract more inter- national students a few years ago as a resource to the campus and to fill up extra room in the dorms. There were 50 program participants on campus this semester; 60% of those students were Japanese. Bradley says that each student contributes $10,000-$15,000 a year to the Grand Junction economy. That adds up to almost $1 million. The students will not be attending Mesa College after July 1, notes Bradley. On that date, the name of the school will become MESA STATE COLLEGE.. The official Colorado Visltors Center will be dedicated in FRUITA on June 6th. The building is at the National Monument exit off I-70. Negotiations are continuing on a state center in CORTEZ. This next section of Western Slope Signals is primarily about people who dare to dream about how things can be and then act to make their dreams happen. If the many projects come to pass as envi- sioned, the Western Slope will be an even better place to live and do business as well as provide an incentive for economic development. RIVER RENEWALS - In 1985, officials from MESA COUNTY and GRAND JUNCTION were rafting the Colorado River to view flood damage. In the course of their float, they realized a valuable resource was being wasted. As a result, in 1987, the COLORADO RIVERFRONT COMMISSION was formed to oversee the reclamation and redevelopment of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. More than half of the land on the riverfront is privately owned, notes Grand Junc- tion Planning Department director Karl Metzner. They have identified the landowners and are contacting them in hopes of getting an easement for the trail, Commission co-chairman Jim Robb says they hope to maintain the multiple use of the riverfront and at the same time protect the wildlife. The Colorado drainage in the Grand Valley contains three endangered fish species and is the home of over 200 species of birds. The Riverfront Project involves a huge amount of individuals, groups and agencies the More Western Slope Signals Commission must coordinate for the best chance of success, notes Metzner. The Riverfront Project was seeded wtth a $100,000 donation from the Grand Junction Lions Club. The Audubon Society is main- taining asection of trail that has already been con- structed. The project could be helped by several federal programs. The Bureau of Reclamation must purchase over 2,000 acres in the valley to replace wetlands being lost to the Salinity Control Project. A $60 million cleanup of radioactive properties is underway in the valley. Included is a 140 acre mill site next to the river. That project could become a river park once lt is decontaminated. A "wild and scenic river" designation is being sought for the Colo- rado beyond Loma. State park and lottery funds are being used in different places. A $30,000 grant was awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts to bring riverfront design experts to Grand Junction in June. Robb says the ultimate goals of the project are to make the riverfront more accessible to the public with picnic areas, trails, boat docks and other amenities and have the development and beautifica- tion of the riverfront be a focus of community pride and economic revitalization. Officials from the city of DELTA are seeking $460,000 in funds to create what they are now call- ing Confluence Park at the place where the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers meet near the Gibson's store. The city already owns 70 acres there, observes manager Steve Schrock. If their request for funds is successful, they hope to purchase 145 more acres. The site is envisioned as multiple use. Besides recreation, the old Holly sugar plant could be used for light industry. The front of the site could allow more retail development to take place. Schrock says Confluence Park is an extension of the $900,000 urban renewal plan that has been going on in Delta for the last few years. Confluence Park is planned as the terminus of a bike/hike trail that would traverse Garnet Mesa and terminate at Sweitzer Lake. Total cost of that project is about $31,000. State funds are being sought to go with the city's contribution. A biking, hiking and jogging trail from Ouray to Montrose is the goal of the members of the UNCOM- PAHGRE RIVERWAYS, INC. The group is composed of members from all the towns along the 35 mile route. Chip Marlow of Montrose says they hope to utilize an okf abandoned railroad bed. Many different entities now claim the land, says Marlow. They are in the process of trying to find out who has title to what. A pathway around Ridgeway Reservoir is already included as part of that reclamation project with a completion date of 1994. Montrose has con- structed part of a trail within the city. The Uncompahgre River could be turning into a fishing resource. The river has not contained many fish in the past because it fluctuated a lot in depth and showed traces of chemicals from old mining operations. The Ridgeway dam is starting to clear up the river. The flow is more regular, too. The Colo- rado Division of Wildlife (DOW) plans to stock 4,500 ten inch rainbow trout in the Uncompahgre this sum- mer to see how they do. The DOW is negotiating with landowners along the river to see if more fishing access points can be developed. More fish are being stocked in Ridgeway Reser- voireven though the facility will not be open to the public until 1989. Wildlife officials want to see if the fish will be able to live in the water containing heavy metal tailings. So far, they seem to be doing welt. The DOW released 1.2 million kokanee salmon into the Gunnison River watershed above Blue Mesa Reservoir this spring. Blue Mesa is also the new home for 900,000 fingerling trout. GRAND COUNTY contains 1,000 miles of fishable streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes and over 11,000 square acres of fishable reservoirs. Organizers of a group called Grand Fishing, Inc. feel that is a resource more people need to know about. They also feel, according to a release from the group, that the habitat can be improved and public access be greater. If that happens, the release states Grand County "could develop a resource we have without bringing in factories, pollution, or other types of economic stimuli, and at the same time protect and develop a natural resource in perpetuity for future generations." The group is seeking state and federal monies to augment their proposed $200,000 budget. INITIATIVES - Frfty-two applications for COLORADO INITIATIVES grants for 1988 were received by the state. Ten projects were chosen. Local Affairs coor- dinator Kerry Dwyer says that five of the proposals accepted were on the Western Slope. The Initiatives grant in KREMMLING will be used to explore the for- mation of a downtown development authority to revitalize the business area An analysis of the town's recreational facilities is also planned. Revitalization of the downtown is also a part of the Initiatives plan for MANGOS. A study is planned with part of the report devoted to the feasibility of creating a river trail and bike path. The projects in the other three western Colorado communities are aimed at the tourist market. Would the "Galloping Goose"' be a tourist attrac- tion? The Galloping Goose is a hybrid rail vehicle built during the Depression. The Goose is gas powered and about the size of a small bus. The DOLORES HISTORICAL SOCIETY hopes to refur- bish the Goose and run it on a track for the scenic 17 mite trip from Dolores to Mancos. A smaller route around ahoped-for town park would be constructed first though. In PARACHUTE, Initiatives help will be used to study ways to revive Main Street and do a marketing study for a museum. The museum could feature history of the armed forces airborne units, says project spokesman David Rousseau. In LAKE CITY and HINSDALE COUNTY, the existing tourist attractions will be inventoried and then a study will be conducted to find ways to better market or improve the existing resources. The Initiatives Pro- gram, a public private partnership between the state, the University of Colorado and Mountain Bell, is in its third year. HILLTOP - In the last year, the Grand Valley Marketing Council made more than 3,535 contacts, the majority being retired persons interested in mov- ing to the Grand Junction area. Hilltop Health Ser- vices Corporation is expanding to meet more of the needs of the elderly, especially in recreational areas. Hilltop staff will manage a 48 unlt complex being built to house those who need extra help with daily liv- ing, but who are healthy and not in need of nursing home care. The $2.3 million Peterson House will be open in June. Peterson House is just one piece of the Hilltop Corporation though. Hilltop's staff of approximately 350 is split into three main areas: 1) the hospital and rehabilitation programs; 2) special services, which includes testing and training along with adult day care and a preschool; and 3) hous- ing and services for persons who have suffered head injuries. Hilltop's head injury program has for some years been "the model program for rehabilitation in a small community,' states Ron Cronk, head of hospital services. About half of Hilltop's head injury patients come from out of state. The bulk of the clients seen in the rehabilitation hospital and as out- patients for therapy and home health care are elderly persons who have suffered a stroke or some other kind of neurological damage. The area of the largest increase in cases for Hilltop has been in Special Ser- vices where jumps of 40%-60% in almost all of the programs had been recorded. Division director Bill Wright says they have coped with the increases without hiring any extra workers by getting increased productivity out of the staff. Both Wright and Cronk observe that it is hard to find experienced help. There is a shortage of nurses nationwide and few nurses are certified in rehabilitation areas. MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has added a 6,000 square foot building to be used for wellness services. Associate hospital administrator Mary Snider says they undertook the project to "provide services the community was requesting." The Colo- rado Life Center opened April 1 and provides graduated exercise programs for people with vary- ing health problems. Remodeling is continuing at the hospital on the third floor, too, notes Snider, where the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) is redoing most of the floor to combine crime labs that were previously in different places. When the pro- jest is completed in October, Snider says the C.B.I. will be able to provide more services. The two pro- jests were paid for with proceeds from a $1.6 million bond sale. Montrose Memorial has 275 employees, making it one of the biggest work forces in that county. CHARFUELS -A possible answer to the problem of the brown cloud and sagging coal market could be found someday in northwestern Colorado. A com- mercial size charfuels plant is the subject of a feasibility study being proposed by officials from RIO BLANCO, MOFFAT and ROUTT counties akxig with the governments of CRAIG, MEEKER and STEAM- BOAT SPRINGS. Director of the Northwest Council of Governments Jim Evans says that charfuels involves burning or charring coal to a carbon powder. In the process of doing that, byproducts and im- purities are removed. One of the byproducts is MBTE which is being used as a gas additive, as well as sulphur and methanol. The carbon powder that is left can be combined with water, says Evans, and then sent down any existing oil pipeline to a customer or storage facility. The carbon powder would burn much cleaner than raw coal. Evans says the char- fuels process, which is also called coal liquification, has not been cost effective where it has been tried already. However, a Wyoming company, charfuels, Ltd., is supposed to be utilizing a process that greatly accelerates the extractions, making the process more economical. A test plant is being built now in Rock Springs, Wyoming. If the technology proves to be feasible, says Evans, the participating counties and cities want to be the first to build a commercial plant. Instead of a 1,000 ton a day operation like that in Rock Springs, the commercial size plant would pro- cess 10,000 tons of coal a day. Funds in the amount of $75,000 are being sought from the Economic Development Administration for the study. Evans hopes to hear whether they will be funded soon. BITS - A decision should be made in the first part of August about whether PUBLIC SERVICE will burn coal or natural gas in their Denver area power plants during times of high pollution. The decision is impor- ant to coal miners in the Craig area as the mines there supply most of the coal utilized in Denver A lower demand could mean the loss of jobs for miners. Special Counsel to Public Service Jim McCotter reports that the test results are just coming in now. He notes there is a "lot of pressure in Denver" to burn natural gas, but that Public Service will weigh all the "real impacts, which include the economy of northwestern Colorado, very carefully and equally." Test burns of natural gas were made last winter and this spring to see if the pollution level of Denver's brown cloud would be altered at all. "When we first started raising llamas in 1979, there were three herds in Colorado," observes Erma Hast of Montrose. "Now there are several hundred herds." Hast is the secretary for the ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLAMA ASSOCIATION which was founded in 1982 and is based in MONTROSE. Livestock ranchers wanting to diversify with llamas could go one of two ways. Hast says some people raise show llamas. The bulk of the breeders raise the animals as beasts of burdens, like the animals have been used for over 5,000 years in their native South America. Some growers brush or shear their llamas for the fine wool. Many run guide services using the llamas in place of horses. The association will have their annual con- ference in Montrose in September. Over 200 llama fanciers will attend. Written by Linda Skinner continued from page 3 penditure for incentives of $1,154,000. "That return of 223% over three years, " according to Leech, "not only demonstrates the value of the local public investment but is far superior to any private or public incentive I know about." Even the investment by Colorado in providing nearly $1.5 million for in- centives shows a return of $164,810 through receipt of state sales taxes on the $13 million of vendor pur- chases. "The return of just over eleven (11 %) percent over three years is not nearly as spectacular as the return on the local investment, " according to Leech, "but is still worthwhile. " The presentation indicated the dif- ficulty in measuring the return to the private sector investment of $704,000 expended to date for operational funding. But, by using a U. S. Chamber of Commerce re- search study on the benefits of economic development, Leech stated "while some direct return did occur during '86 and '87 the formula makes it impossible to calculate the dollar amounts. "Using an extension of the benefit which will occur on the basis of payroll at the same level for 1988 and 1989 the private business sector will likely see a direct return of $258, 000 in each of those two years fora total of more than $500, 000. "A successful, viable economic development effort, " Leech said, "could be justified if the only benfits are the new capital investment and new jobs.... However, when it can be demonstrated that investment of public funds to induce expansion or relocation of new businesses to Mesa County brings ashort-term, measurable and direct return to the public coffers then the justification is amplified many times. "Leech con- cluded his presentation by adding that "while it takes longer to generate and the return is perhaps not as significant as to the public sector, the investment by the private sector to provide opreational funding makes for good business sense. " WATER WORKSHOP Western State College's 13th Annual Colorado Water Workshop will take place July 11-13 on the campus in Gunnison. Workshop director Marlene Zannatell an- nounced the topic for this year's session: "Water for Sale: Colorado in the Balance." Interested persons should write a letter of application to the Colorado Water Workshop at WSC or call: 303-943-2082. REGIONAL MEETINGS - CLUB 20 ON THE ROAD This summer Club 20 will hold regional meetings in four western Colorado loca- tions. This is a practice that is -followed every three or four years and gives the in- dividual regions a chance to look at Club 20 and to air issues of special interest. Plan to attend the meeting in your area: June 3 -Durango June 17 -Glenwood Springs June 27 -Steamboat Springs July 22 -Montrose Registration information is being mailed. COLORADO ROCKIES ADAM'S RIB HUNTING RANCH S Day Trophy Deer & Elk Hunts • Private Pheasant Over 5500 Acres of Private Land • Drop Camps Licensed • Bonded Guides & Outf tters Great Facilities • Excellent Food SUPER HUNTING! P.O. Box 659 (303) 328-2326 OLOF~ADO People in the Springtime ~~~ w,r, t t~ r~xr ~,~ <~ Y~ i . l f ~ ~ tai' -; ~ , . ' ~ i ~ ~ i Fi ~'yr ~[ L.t~' ~8y+~~`.P ~" _~1.Y y* ~i". ,~1~ 7. ~ .. ~/ \~ ~ x ~pji kv •~.- 1`z'cl 'S~. l r.~i. _~ iii ~, ,*, i s , s~ ~" - 5 -r' , ~ : ~ 1,. ' ~ . ~' - `f~~ '~~ ,^/},, ~~yy~~ 'e,fn ; ~ ` F~/i j +~R. ~ ~ l~ '2~ j_~.. ~_~, 7~ r ' ' ~~ ~ ~ th' "1~ ,~ 1'a4i. ~" II~~ ~! i f_ ~} J .. ~~ s" ^tta,'Y ~?'. ` ..- .iII~JdAt" , a '. C_`'a+ I ~ !L ; ~..~N 1 ,~,~p ~Y ,~ i •~ ~~ ~ ~ ~+e ~..F ~'1f~ i ~r ~4'S x~ :. A~ y:"~'~~=wit ." 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' ' _ ~f _y~., rms. _~". ?`:~ '~ ~~: 71.'b~'-sA ~~rt ` w- ~ . . ~ i ~,~ _ _ ~N, ~~ '~ r~ _ .. e ~~~ l"~ ~ .- - ~ f ~- ~ .} -X, i ~~ -~1 ~~ ~, ~~ ~ -~. ~ ., ~ - ~a~ , ~ ~.~ 1~` - ~j ~"~ L59i8 00 `i?sA ~G~` ~ L ~~W O ~saM pEOg a~s~uo.z,3 u~nog SL i?sA ~o ur-o~ i?ouno0 uMOZ pus ~o~syy _ 48l 'oN 3!w~ad 00 ''3of pus~0 dldd a6e;sod 'S'fl 31da ~i~ne b9Z£-ZbZ-£0£ 05S0-Z0518 'oloC `uo13oun~ pueaD 055 xo8 'O'd OZ qnl~ Please Take Time For These •by Bill Cleary President Elsewhere in this issue there is a notice of the four Club 20 regional meetings to be held in western Colo- rado in the next six weeks. I hope you can take the time from a busy summer schedule and try to make the meeting in your area. It has been four years since Club 20 held a series of regional meetings. It takes a bit of work to put them all together but it's good to meet periodically and give some attention to issues of special interest to each region. For example, we'll talk about water at each regional meeting but in Durango we'll talk about Animas- L_aPlata; in Montrose we'fl discuss Upper Gunnison; in Glenwood we'll talk about the affairs of the 15-county River District; and in Steamboat Springs we'll discuss the impact of transmountain water diversions on the headwater counties. We've talked before in this publi- cation about regional tourism. Our regional meetings will offer the perfect opportunity to hear how it is progressing and what needs to be done. Each area of western Colorado is making a special effort in the area of economic development. We'll want to hear the reports from the specialists to see what's happening. While the individual programs will be announced separately, suffice to say we will be touching on all of the issues important to western Colo- rado including highways, agriculture, natural resources, education and reports from some of our state legislators on the 1988 General Assembly. Equally important to Club 20 is the oppportunity provided by regional meetings to make ourselves more visible to the public in western COIo- rado. Our two major meetings each year and the bi-monthly newsletter have historically served as the com- munication tools for Club 20. While won't argue with 35 years of suc- cess, we want to do more to stay in touch with our membership. These regional meetings are, we believe, a good step. We hope you can find a half-day free to attend the meeting in your area and prove us right. ~ MOOdy§ The Changing Tax-Exempt Financing Environment Credit Report April 29, 1988 Comment i The April 20, 1988 Supreme Court decision, by a seven to one vote, clearly stated what many involved in local public finance had been saying for some time; that local govemments did not have a constitutional right to issue tax-exempt debt. While this decision has no impact on the tax-exempt sta- tus of outstanding or curcently offered municipal debt, it does point again to Washington as the focal point of where much of the decisions about meeting the capital financing needs of local government are being made. Interestingly enough, just recently the National Council on Public Works Improvement in its final report issued to the President and Congress, and entitled "Fragile Foundations, A Report On America's Public Works", concluded that our "infrastructure is inadequate to sustain a stable and growing economy." The report also included a rec- ommendation for an increased commitment to improve the nation's infrastructure, requiring up to a doubling in national public works investments. Yet despite this need, the Tax Reform Act of 1986, restricting local govemments' ability to issue tax- exempt bonds, as well as cutbacks in various federal urban aid programs, have made such investments more costly and difficult. The debate over the Tax Reform Act continues. A technical corrections bill is expected in the near future and over the longer term, local officials can again expect Congress to take another look at the tax-exempt market as an area that can generate revenues for a swollen federal deficit. In the midst of all of this, we would like to bring tc~ the attention of local financial officers and other local officials, the recent creation of the Anthony Finance Commission and the work it is doing. Chaired by Representative 13ery1 Anthony .Tr., anct consisting of 21 members with backgrounds in both the public and private sector, the commission includes Governor. Carroll Campbell of South Car- olina, Governor William Clinton of Arkansas, Mayor Jerry Abramson of Louisville (KY), Mayor George Latimer of St. Paul (MN) as well as repre- sentatives from the legal and financial sectors. The group was established this past January with the purpose of studying the curcent condition of public finance and ultimately to come up with policy rec- ommendations to Congress. Commission members have been divided into five working task forces [o pursue the following: 1) prepare a statement of public policy; 2) compose a core list of essential and appropriate activities for state and local govern- ments in the public finance/tax-exempt bond area; 3) study the methods used by the Joint Tax Com- mittee of the U.S. Government to complete revenue estimates; 4) study tax issues, considering the provi- sions of the Tax Reform Bill and the pending Tech- nical Corrections Bill; and 5) work on alternatives to existing financing abuse restrictions. ~1~~ <<~ 2 April 29, 1988 The Changing Tax-Exempt Financing Environment We hope that local officials will provide the Com- J. W. Roydef mission with needed support. Additional informs- Anthony Public Finance Commission tion on the Commission and its activities can be 1117 LongWOrfh HOUSe Office Bldg. obtained from: Washington DC 20515 Moody's Public Finance Department RECD JUN - 61988 June 3, 1988 Town Manager Town of Vail Vail, Colorado 8167 Dear Sir, I am writing to request your consideration in extending the City Bus transportation schedules for the off-season. The present hours make it impossible for those of us without transportation to be able to do such necessary things as grocery shop or enjoy a movie with our family in the evening. At one time it was possible, although expensive, to take a taxi if no other means of transportation was available. However, the taxi service has become so unreliable and almost non-existant in the evening and early morning hours, that it can not be relied upon as a means of transportation. I p~=_rsonally work the 11PM to 7AM shift and live in East Vail. Because of the present bus schedule, I must take the last bus at i5:30PM to town, to assure that I get to work without walking fcu:r miles in the dark. On two occasions because of a lack of anv other means of transportation, tried to get a Taxi to work and called for over one and a half hours without any answer.- I am sure there are many other residents, as well as tourist, which extended bus service would enable them to meet the necessary responsibilities of their daily routines, or just enjoy Vail at its finest in the evening. Extended off-season hours of 6A:i to lOAM and 3PM to 11PM, each day, running the full circumference of Vail once a hour would help ease the transpor- tation hardship of the present. Sincerely, ~_ i ~~L , ~ x,11 ~CL:~;IZ~;' l; ---. Reverend Gin er~arnett g East Vail Resident b cc: City Council Vail Trail Vail Daily ORDINANCE N0. 16 Series of 1988 AIN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.32 BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 9.32.020 CLOSED CONTAINERS PROHIBITED PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF LIQUOR AND 3.2 BEER IN CLOSED CONTAINERS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE AREA BOUNDED BY THE VAI~L SHUTTLE BUS PLAZA ON THE NORTH SIDE, THE TOP OF BRIDGE STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE, MILL CREEK ON THE EAST SIDE AND THE CHILDREN'S. FOUNTAIN ON THE WEST SIDE, BETWEEN 6:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. FROM JUNE 30TH THROUGH JULY 5TH AND FROM 6:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 31ST AND 6:00 A.M. ON JANUARY 1ST; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, it has become customary for large groups of people to gather on Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village on the evenings of June 30 - July 4 and December 31 of each year; and WHEREAS, many of these people have become inebriated over the course of the evening from liquor they have brought with them; and WHEREAS, the presence of large numbers of inebriated people in a crowd of this size combined in so small a space has led in the past to acts of violence against others and the police, which the police may not be able to control adequately due to the crowd size; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that this situation is harmful to the public health, safety and welfare: and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that reduction in the amount of alcohol available to members of the crowd will lessen the likelihood, frequency and severity of violence therein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Chapter 9.32 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 9.32.020 to read as follows: 9.30.020 Closed Containers Prohibited A. No person shall possess any malt, vinous, or spiritous liquor or fermented malt beverage in or upon any public highway, street, alley, walk, parking lot or any other public property or place or in or upon those portions of any private property upon which the public has an expressed or implied license to enter or remain within the area bounded by the Vail Shuttle Bus Plaza to the north, the top of Bridge Street to the south, Mill Creek to the east and the Children's Fountain to the west between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from June 30th through July 5th, and between 6:00 p.m. on December 31st and 6:00 a.m. of January 1st of each year. B. Any Peace Officer is authorized to seize any malt, vinous or spiritous liquor or fermented malt beverage possessed in violation of this Section. If no summons or complaint is issued for the violation and if the circumstances reasonably permit, the Officer may require the possessor to leave the prohibited area with the alcoholic beverage or to abandon the beverage to the Officer for distruction at such person's option. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this Ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this Ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this day of , 1988, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on the day of 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ordered published in full this day of 1988. ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Kent R. Rose, Mayor -2- INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -3-