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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-16 Support Documentation Town Council Regular SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1988 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Ten Year Anniversary Award to Conrad Pascuzzi 2. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance approving Special Development District No. 22, in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code and setting forth details in regard thereto. 3. Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance amending the plan document of the Town of Vail employees' pension plan and setting forth details in relation thereto. 4. Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1988, first reading, an ordinance amending the Town's police and fire pension plan document subject to approval by sixty-five percent (65%) of the Town's police and firemen; and setting forth details in relation thereto. 5. Resolution No. 30, Series of 1988, a resolution initiating a special and local improvement project in the Booth Creek area; directing the Town Manager to ~ old administrative hearings and other procedures for the implementation thereof; ratifying and approving work previously done by the administration on said special and local improvement project; and setting forth details in relation thereto. 6. Parking and Transportation Task Force Presentation 7. Appointment of Election Judges CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 8. Adjournment VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1988 7:30 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 1. Ten Year Anniversary Award to Conrad Pascuzzi 7:35 2. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1988, first reading, regarding Peter Patten Lionsridge SDD #22 Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: Existing 19 primary/secondary duplex lots are proposed to be resubdivided into 24 single family lots with a common open space. The SDD is required to adjust setbacks, GRFA allowed and lot size. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1988, on first reading, with conditions. 8:00 3. Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Charlie Wick Town of Vail employees pension plan Larry Eskwith Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: This will be the fourth amendment to the Town Employees pension plan. The amendment is for a technical change to the distribution formula for a plan participant. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:10 4. Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Charlie Wick the Police and Fire pension plan Larry Eskwith Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1988, on first reading. Background Rationale: This will be the fifth amendment to the Police and Fire pension plan. The amendment is for a technical change to the distribution formula for a plan participant. Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1988, on first reading. 8:20 5. Resolution No. 30, Series of 1988, initiating a Special and Larry Eskwith Local Improvement Project in Booth Creek area Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny Resolution No. 30, Series of 1988. Background Rationale: This is the first step in creating a local improvement district to finance construction of the Booth. Creek Rockfall berm. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 30, Series of 1988. 8:35 6. Parking and Transportation Task Force Presentation Action Requested of Council: Discuss the Task Force recommendations and approve/deny. Background Rationale: Receive public comment regarding the Task Force's recommendations. The Task Force has met two times this summer and has approved short and long range parking recommendations (enclosed). 9:05 7. Appointment of Election Judges Ron Phillips Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny the list of submitted Election Judges. Background Rati Joan Carnie Celine Krueger Mary Jo Allen Pamela Story Katherine Rossi onale: The proposed Judges are: 2920 Mann's Ranch Road 1628 Vail Ualley Drive 1956 Cabin Circle 3230 Katsos Ranch Road 5137 Black Gore Drive Staff Recommendation: Approve the list of proposed Election Judges. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 9:25 8. Adjournment. -2- _, i ORDINANCE NO. 23 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 22, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.40 OF THE VAIL MUNICIPAL CODE AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO WHEREAS, Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code authorizes Special Development Districts within the Town; and WHEREAS, Commercial Federal Savings and Loan has submitted an application for a Special Development District approval for Lots 1 through 19, Block 2, Lionsridge Subdivision Filing No. 3 to be known as Special Development District No. 22; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the requested SDD 22 will ensure unified and coordinated development within the Town of Vail in a manner suitable for the area in which it is situated; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission has recommended approval of the proposed SDD and major subdivision preliminary plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate, and beneficial to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to establish such Special Development District No. 22. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Amendment Procedures Fulfilled, Planninq Commission_ Report. The approval procedures prescribed in Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code have been fulfilled, and the Town Council has received the report of the Planning and Environmental Commission recommending approval of the proposed development plan for Special Development District No. 22. Section 2. Special Development District No. 22. Special Development District No. 22 (SDD 22) and the development plan therefore, are hereby approved for the development of Lots 1 through 19, Block 2, Lionsridge Subdivision Filing 3 within the Town of Vail consisting of 10.69 acres. a L ' Section 3. Purpose Special Development District 22 is established to ensure comprehensive development and use of an area that will be harmonious with the general character of the Townn of Vail. The development is regarded as complementary to the Town by the Town Council and meets all design standards and criteria as set forth in Section 18.40 of the Municipal Code. As stated in the staff memorandum dated August 8, 1988, there are significant aspects of Special Development District 22 which are difficult to satisfy through the imposition of the standards of the Primary/ Secondary zone district. SDD 22 allows for greater flexibility in the development of the land than would be possible under the current zoning of the property. The smaller single family lots provide the opportunity for a common open space for the subdivision as well as to preserve the southerly ridge line of the property. SDD 22 provides an appropriate development plan to preserve the visual quality of the site from within the subdivision as well as adjacent properties and the community in general. Section 4. Development Plan A. The development plan for SDD 22 is approved and shall constitute the plan for development within the special development district. The development plan is comprised of those plans submitted by Commercial Federal Savings and Loan and consists of the following .documents, which will be finalized at the major subdivision final plat review: 1. Development Plan, Lionsridge Resubdivision of Lots 1-19, Vail, Colorado, Peter Jamar Associates, Inc. and Dennis Anderson Associates, Inc. dated July 8, 1988. 2. A resubdivision of Lots 1-19, Block 2, and Lionsridge Lane, Lionsridge Subdivision Filing 3, Preliminary Plat Survey dated July 1988 at a 1" = 50' scale by Eagle Valley Surveying, Inc. 3. Existing topography and utilities, a resubdivision of Lots 1-19, Block 2, and Lionsridge Lane, Lionsridge Subdivision Filing 3, dated July 11, 1988 by Eagle Valley Surveying, Inc. Scale: 1" = 50' -2- 4. Written application from Peter Jamar, Associates, Inc., lots 1-19, Block 2, Lionsridge No. 3, Subdivision and Special Development District; including a description of the proposal and a special development district; description of the development plan including lot sizes and maximum GRFA's for each lot; and including a brief environmental impact report as required by Section 18.56 of the Vail Municipal Code. 5. Design guidelines including architectural and landscape elements (to be submitted at final plat review). B. The development plan shall adhere to the following: 1. Acreage: The total acreage of the site is 10.69 acres or 465,656 square feet. 2. Permitted Uses: The permitted uses for SDD 22 shall be: a. Single family residential dwellings b. Open space c. Public roads 3. Conditional Uses: a. Public utility and public service uses b. Public buildings, grounds and facilities c. Public or private schools d. Public park and recreation facilities e. Dog kennel 4. Accessory Uses: a. Private greenhouses, toolsheds, playhouses, garages or carports, swimming pools, patios, or recreation facilities customarily incidental to single-family uses. b. Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 18.58.130 through 18.58.190. c. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof. -3- 5. Lots Sizes and Maximum GRFAs: LOT SIZE MAXIMUM GRFA 1 14,375 3,312 2 14,375 2,950 3 11,761 2,940 4 11,326 2,831 5 10,454 2,800 6 10,454 2,800 7 11,326 2,831 8 10,890 2,800 9 11,326 2,831 10 11,761 2,940 11 10,890 2,800 12 13,068 2,950 13 15,246 2,950 14 11,326 2,831 15 8,712 2,800 16 7,405 2,800 17 9,147 2,800 18 10,019 2,800 19 9,148 2,800 20 10,019 2,800 21 10,019 2,800 22 9,583 2,800 23 10,454 2,800 24 9,583 2,800 68,204 6. Setbacks: Minimum setbacks for the location of structures in relation to property lines shall be as follows: The minimum frontback shall be 20', the minimum side setback shall be 10' and the minimum rear setback shall be 15'. 7. Density: Approval of this development plan shall permit a total of 24 dwelling units on the entire property. -4- Allowable density on each lot is one dwelling unit. Allowable maximum GRFA on each lot is as per the schedule in section 5 above. 8. Building Height: For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of the building shall not exceed 30'. For a sloping roof, the height of the building shall not exceed 33'. 9. Site Coverage: Not more than 20 percent of the total site area on each lot shall be covered by buildings. 10. Parking: Parking shall be as required in Section 18.52 of the Vail Municipal Code. 11. Design Guidelines: The development of each lot shall be guided by the Design Guidelines as approved as part of the final plat review and as incorporated into Special Development District No. 22 upon second reading of this ordinance. 12. Recreation Amenities Tax: The recreation amenities tax shall be assessed at the rate for .single-family residential zone district. Section 5. Amendments Amendments to SDD 22 shall follow the procedures contained in Section 18.40.100 of the Vail Municipal Code. Section 6. Expiration The applicant must begin construction of the Special Development District within 3 years from the time of its final approval, and continue diligently toward completion of the project. If the applicant does not begin and diligently work toward the completion of the Special Development District or any stage of the Special Development District within the time limits imposed by the preceding subsection, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the Special Development District. They shall recommend to the Town Council that either the approval of the Special Development District be extended, that the approval of the Special Development District be revoked, or that the Special Development District be amended. -5- z Section 7. Conditions of Approval 1. A workable solution be found to the ingress/egress points of this project and the adjacent Solar Crest Condominium project . 2. Design guidelines, including architectural and landscape, elements be submitted to the staff with the final plat application. 3. That each lot fronting the cul-de-sac have a minimum frontage of 30 feet on the cul-de-sac. 4. More specific plans for landscaping and entry with lighting must be submitted. Section 8. 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. Section 9. 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. Section 10. 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. -6- 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: Kent R. Rose, Mayor Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk . 1988. INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. ATTEST: Kent R. Rose, Mayor Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -7- lowo of uai 75 south frontage road vaii, Colorado 81657 (303) 476-7000 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Charlie WickC.l~ DATE: August 12, 1988 RE: Amendment to Town MEMORANDUM of Vail Employee Pension Plans Amendment Five to the Police and Fire Pension Plan and Amendment Four to the regular Town of Vail Employee's pension Plan are identical. The amendment deals with changing the method of distribution of an ex-employee's vested interest in the plan. The current method of distribution values the account as to the quarter prior to distribution. The proposed amendment changes the method of distribution to value the account to the end of the quarter in which distribution is requested. The Trustees of the pension plans voted 5-0 in favor of this proposed amendment. The Police and Fire departments per State law, also voted in favor of this amendment. The lack of fairness in the current method of distribution became evident after the October, 1987 stock market crash. CRW/ds e ORDINANCE N0. 24 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLAN DOCUMENT OF THE TOWN OF VAIL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has adopted an Employees' Pension Plan, the effective date of which was January 1, 1983 and has adopted a first amendment to said plan, the effective date of which was May 2, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has adopted a second amendment to said plan, the effective date of which was December 12, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Town of Uail has adopted a third amendment to said plan, the effective date of which was June 17, 1986; and WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to again amend the plan document which sets forth the details of said pension plan, a copy of which is attached to this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, as follows: 1. The fourth amendment to the Employees' Pension Plan document which is attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Vail. 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• 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 r -2- ~ {) ~ FOURTH AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF VAI L EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN THIS AMENDMENT is made by Town of Vail (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer"). WHEREAS, the Employer adopted the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan" effective January 1, 1983; and WHEREAS, the Plan provides at Section 8.1 as follows: "The Employer may amend, modify or terminate the Plan..."; and WHEREAS, the Employer previously amended the Plan in certain technical respects and now desires to further amend the Plan to modify the valuation provision to determine the value of accounts prior to distribution; NOW, THEREFORE, the Employer does hereby amend the Plan in the following particulars: ~DTT(`TL' T A new Section 5.4 is hereby added to the end of Article V of the Plan (pages 11 and 12), such new Section to read in its entirety as follows: "5.4 Valuation of Accounts Prior to Distribution. In the event that distribution is to be made to a Participant or an annuity is to be pur- ~. chased for the Participant's benefit, the N ~ valuation of such Participant's account shall occur as of the end of the quarter prior to such distribution or the purchase of an annuity. In no event shall such valuation take place prior to the end of the quarter in which distribution is requested by the Parti- cipant." ARTICLE II The amendment to the Plan set forth in Article I above shall be effective as of January 1, 1988. ARTICLE III Except as hereinabove amended in Articles I and II above, the Employer hereby readopts, reaffirms and redeclares each and every provision of the Plan. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Employer, at the direction of its City Council and with the consent of the Participants, has executed this Amendment as of the day of , 1988. TOWN OF VAI L By. and By Plan Administrators -2- ORDINANCE N0. 25 Series of 1988 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN DOCUMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT (65%) OF THE TOWN'S POLICE AND FIREMEN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted a Police and Firemen's Pension Plan, the effective date of which was January 1, 1983 and has adopted a first, second, third and fourth amendment to said plan, the effective dates of which were September 20, 1983, May 2, 1984, December 4, 1984 and June 17, 1986, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Police and Fire employees of the Town of Vail now wish to amend the Police and Fire Employees' Pension Plan a fifth time as set forth in the amendment attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, such amendment must be approved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. The fifth amendment to the Police and Fire Employees' Pension Plan document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference is hereby approved by the Town Council subject to the approval of sixty-five percent (65%) of the police and fire employees of the Town of Vail. 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 3 z 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 INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this day of 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -2- ~ti , I n FIFTH AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF VAIL POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN THIS AMENDMENT is made by Town of Vail (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer"). WHEREAS, the Employer adopted the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees' Pension Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan" effective January 1, 1983; and WHEREAS, the Plan provides at Section 8.1 as follows: "The Employer may amend, modify or terminate the Plan upon approval of such amendment, modifi- cation or termination by 65~ of the active Partici- pants..."; and WHEREAS, the Employer, with the consent of the Parti- cipants, previously amended the Plan in certain technical respects and now desires to further amend the Plan to modify the valuation provision to determine the value of accounts prior to distribution; NOW, THEREFORE, the Employer does hereby amend the. Plan in the following particulars: I1R'T'T('T ~' T A new Section 5.4 is hereby added to the end of Article V of the Plan (pages 13 and 14), such new Section to read in its entirety as follows: :. Valuation of Accounts Prior to Distribution. In the event that distribution is to be made to a Participant or an annuity is to be pur- chased for the Participant's benefit, the valuation of such Participant's account shall occur as of the end of the quarter prior to such distribution or the purchase of an annuity. In no event shall such valuation take place prior to the end of the quarter in which distribution is requested by the Parti- cipant." ARTICLE II The amendment to the Plan set forth in Article I above shall be effective as of January 1, 1988. ARTICLE III Except as hereinabove amended in Articles I and II above, the Employer hereby readopts, reaffirms and redeclares each and every provision of the Plan. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Employer, at the direction of its City Council and with the consent of sixty-five percent (65$) of the active Participants, has executed this Amendment as of the day of , lggg. TOj'~N OF VAI L By and By Plan Administrators -2- by ~ r "5.4 z CERTIFIED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO RELATING TO A RESOLUTION INITIATING A SPECIAL AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN Rnnru raGFk a STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) ss. TOWN OF VAIL ) The Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, met in regular session at the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado, the regular meeting place thereof, on Tuesday, the 16th day of August, 1988, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. The following members of the Town Council were present: Mayor: Kent R. Rose Mayor Pro Tem: John Slevin Council Members: Eric Affeldt Merv Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Thomas Steinberg The following members of the Town Council were absent: The following persons were also present: Town Manager: Rondall U. Phillips Town Attorney: Lawrence A. Eskwith Director of Administrative Services: Charles Wick Thereupon the following proceedings, among others, were had and taken: -2- Council Member introduced and moved the passage and adoption of the following Resolution, which was then read by title, sufficient copies thereof having previously been made available to the Town Council and to the public: -3- RESOLUTION N0. 30 Series of 1988 A RESOLUTION INITIATING A SPECIAL AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE BOOTH CREEK AREA; DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO HOLD ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF; RATIFYING AND APPROVING WORK PREVIOUSLY DONE BY THE ADMINISTRATION ON SAID SPECIAL AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO. WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Town Council that certain improvements should be made to mitigate rockfall in the Booth Creek area; and WHEREAS, said project is necessary for the full and complete use and enjoyment of the private property in the Booth Creek area; and WHEREAS, it is the belief of the Town Council that said improvements will confer special benefits of a local nature on the private property in the Booth Creek area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that: 1. There is hereby initiated by this Resolution a special and local improvement project to construct and install certain improvements to mitigate rockfall in the Booth Creek area, including but not limited to, construction of a berm to stop falling rocks from reaching private property in the Booth Creek area. 2. The Town Manager or his authorized agents are hereby directed to proceed with the project by holding such administrative hearings and investigations as they may deem necessary or appropriate to inform affected property owners about the project and the assessments proposed and to obtain their reactions thereto, to implement the project, and to recommend to the Town Council for its consideration and adoption the manner of construction and installation of the project, the extent of the project, the portion, if any, of the cost of the project to be paid by the Town, the method of assessing all or a portion of the cost of the project against -4- the properties in the vicinity thereof specially benefited thereby, the portion of the cost of the project to be paid by special assessments, and any further recommendations that the Town Manager may deem appropriate. 3. The Town Council hereby ratifies and approves any hearings, work, or proceedings previously carried out by the Town Manager or his authorized agents in relation to the project. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 1988. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk -5- a Council Member seconded the motion, and the question being upon the passage and adoption of the Resolution, the roll was called with the following result: Council Members Voting "Yes": Kent R. Rose John Slevin Eric Affeldt Merv Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Thomas Steinberg Council Members Voting "No": A majority of the Council Members present having voted in favor of the passage and adoption of the Resolution, the Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted. Thereupon, after consideration of other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. Kent R. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk. -6- _., STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) ss. TOWN OF VAIL ) I, Pamela A. Brandmeyer, the Town Clerk of the Town of Vail, Colorado, do hereby certify that the attached copy of Resolution No. 30, Series of 1988, is a true and correct copy; that said Resolution was passed and adopted by the Town Council at a regular meeting thereof held at the Uail Municipal Building, the regular meeting place of the Town Council in the Town, on Tuesday, the 16th day of August, 1988; and that true copies of said Resolution have been duly executed and authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor of the Town of Vail and myself, as Town Clerk of the Town, sealed with the seal of the Town, and numbered and recorded in the official records of the Town kept for that purpose in my office. I further certify that the foregoing pages 1 through 6, inclusive, constitute a true and correct copy of the record of the proceedings of the Town Council at its meeting of August 16, 1988, insofar as said proceedings relate to said Resolution; that said proceedings were duly had and taken; that the meeting was duly held; and that the persons were present at said meeting as therein shown. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Vail, Colorado, this day of August, 1988. Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Town of Vail, Colorado -7- lowo a 75 south frontage road vail, Colorado 81657 (303)476-7000 TM VAIL 1989 T0: VAIL TOWN COU~NL FROM: PAM BRANDMEY~'~- DATE: 09AUG88 RE: APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES I wish to submit the following judges for the Special Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, September 13, 1988: 1. Joan Carnie 2920 Mann's Ranch Road 476-5140 Vail, Colorado 2. Celine Krueger 1628 Vail Valley Drive 476-5232 Vail, Colorado 3. Mary Jo Allen 1956 Cabin Circle 476-5894 ~ Box 861, Vail, Colorado 4. Pamela Story 3230 Katsos Ranch Road 476-4255 Vail, Colorado 5. Katherine Rossi 5137 Black Gore Drive 476-5223 Vail, Colorado ~~ h lows al rai 75 south frontage road vail, Colorado 81657 (303) 476-7000 office of the town manager Ms. Maya Walker P. 0. Box 216 Avon, Colorado 81620 Dear Maya: ,~ VAIL 1989 August 10, 1988 Congratulations on your sponsorship which was agreed to by the Vail Town Council for $5,000. This letter will outline the general terms of that sponsorship in order that you and the Town of Vail can have an understanding of what the Town will be providing and what you will be doing to help market Uail in your appearances as Miss Colorado, during the Miss America Pageant, and as Miss America, The conditions which the Town Council put on the sponsorship are as follows: 1. If you are successful in raising cash sponsorships totaling more than $10,000, any amount you receive over the $10,000 will come back to the Town of Uail up to the total $5,000 committed by the Town. 2. You will strive to mention Vail as your home in a positive light as often as it is feasible and appropriate during interviews and public appearances as Miss Colorado and Miss America. Some mention of Vail during any television appearances, during the Miss America Pageant, or before or after are desirable. 3. The Town will pay your Miss America Pageant related expenses directly to vendors up to $5,000 upon the submittal of valid invoices to the Town Manager. As a part of this agreement, we ask that you make personal appearances on behalf of the Town and the Vail business community during your reign as Miss Colorado and Miss America. The specific appearances we can outline for you at this time would include the following: .~ Ms. Maya Walker August 10, 1988 Page 2 1. The Vail Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony which is held the weekend prior to Christmas, 1988. 2. The World Alpine Ski Championships Opening Ceremonies which will be held on January 29, 1989. 3. The July Fourth Parade during the Vail Independence Day Celebration in 1989. 4. A Vail Chamber of Commerce Forum Luncheon during your reign, the specifics which will be scheduled with you by the Chamber of Commerce as it will fit your schedule. We also request that you will make ten additional appearances beyond, these four listed at the Town of Vail's request with at least two weeks notice to you and with your option of declining a specific request if your schedule does not permit. We will certainly work to give you as much advance notice as possible on any such appearance request. The Town of Vail as a part of our sponsorship agreement will also have the right to use your name, your picture and your title of Miss Colorado and Miss America in advertising and promotion for the Vail resort. We congratulate you on your coronation as Miss Colorado and wish you the very best as you prepare for and participate in the Miss America Pageant this fall. Sinc a y, v / Rondall V. Phillips Town Manager RVP/bsc Accepted: Maya a er, Miss Colorado RECD AUG 1 0 1988 FC7R Il~M~DIATE RELESE FROM: WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS PROJECT Box 10,000X Vail, Colorado 81658 CONTACT: Jebbie Browne Supported by the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District MOTTO: "A quart of concern" OBJECTIVE: To encourage people to adopt water conserving techniques in the home and community. GOALS: To create ahands-on community-supported project of putting a quart jar in the tank of every toilet to displace an equal amount of potable water every time the toilet is flushed. _ To obtain support in every community for this project through school systems, government and private residents. To circulate this concept through posters, postcards and stickers by concerned individuals and groups. To assemble "Awareness" packets to be mailed to other areas interested in starting the project. SLOGAN: "Start at the Top" (of the watershed) "Let's begin at the Source" OOST: 15 minutes of your time SAVINGS: One and one-half gallons per day per person Ten and one-half gallons per week per person. In Vail alone (with 20,000 toilets), 5000 gallons a day. ,~ RECD aU'~ ~ 1 ~8$ OLORAD~ WEST VOL. 3. No. 4 A PUBLICATION OF CLUB 20 JULY/AUGUST 1988 Club 20 Fall Meeting Sept. 9-10, 1988 Grand Junction, Colorado Hilton Hotel (Special Rate for those attending the Fall Meeting) Friday, Sept. 9 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. Club 20 Board of Directors Meeting 11:15 a.m. Western Colorado Senate Race Dist. 8 -Mike Bestor, D-Rifle, v. Dave Wattenberg, R-Walden 12:00 Luncheon noon Featured Speaker - United States Senator Tim Wirth Saturday, Sept. 10 8:00 a.m. Registration and Caucus 8:45 a.m. Welcome 9:00 a.m. Western Colorado House Races Dist. 53 -Sam Williams, D-Breckenridge, v. Cynthia Wiggers, R-Westminster Dist. 54 -Bill Morris, D-Fruita, v. Tim Foster, R-Grand Junction Dist. 55 -Dan Prinster, D-Grand Junction, v. Reford Theobold, R-Grand Junction Dist. 56 -Paul Bonnifield, D-Yampa, v. Dan Williams, R-Edwards Dist. 57 -Dan Arrow, D-Aspen, v. Scott McInnis, R-Glenwood Springs Dist. 58 - Margy Masson, R-Crawford, unopposed Dist. 59 -Jim Dyer, D-Durango, unopposed Dist. 60 -Lewis Entz, R-Center, unopposed Dist. 61 -Ray James, D-Salida, v. Ken Chlouber, R-Leadvil le 1:30 p.m. Third Congressional District Ben Nighthorse Campbell, D-Ignacio, v. Jim Zartman, R-Montrose or Ken Neeshan, R-Naturita 2:00 p.m. State Board of Education (at large) Frank Ricotta, D-Pueblo, v. Sybil Downing, R-Boulder 2:20 p.m. CU Board of Regents (3rd District) Harvey Phelps, D-Pueblo, v. Jack Doherty, R-Gunnison 2:40 p.m. Ballot Measures This year your ballot will ask fora "yes" or "no" vote on a number of important issues. As we go to press only the measure to make English Colorado's official language is definitely on the ballot. However, a number of other measures, including a tax limitation proposal, seem likely to make it. We will present the pros and cons on these issues so you will have the information on which to base your choice and your vote. 1----------------------------------------------------~ I REGISTRATION FORM I 1988 CLUB 20 FALL MEETING I I ~ Name: _ advance registration @ $301person ~ .Spouse/Guest: _ advance registration @ $50/couple ~ Company Name: luncheon only reservation @ $15/person Mailing Address: meetings only reservation @ $151person City/State/Zip: _ TOTAL ENCLOSED ~ AT-THE-DOOR REGISTRATION WILL BE ~ ~ $35/PERSON OR $60/COUPLE ~ Mail reservations with checks payable to: Club 20, P.O. Box 550, Grand Junction, CO 81502. ( For additional information call 242-3264. ~---------------------------------------------------J Highways - A Club 20 Issue by Dan Noble Club 20 Chairman Some of you may have read Governor Roy Romer appointed me to serve on his state-wide Transportation Roundtable. One newspaper story gave an account of our first meeting and the discussion that took place concerning a funding policy. Since highway construction was a founding issue of Club 20, I want to use this column to say something about it. The need to carry out a large and very expensive highway con- struction, rehabilitation and main- tenance program is a "given." In terms of dollars we are not talk- ing millions or even hundreds of millions - we are talking billions. And the longer we wait to get this ambitious program under- way, the more expensive it will get. i Food & Pharmacy 38 friendly stores to serve you throughout Western Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. ZUe ne,~riaoud ~ ~ a.~c ABC ceH~uy! The funding policy discussion I mentioned revolved around the question: should we have a long term or short term approach? My clear preference is long term. That was the thrust of the so- called Noble funds - a con- tinuing, long term source of supplemental money to be used for Colorado's highway construc- tion program. At the Roundtable meeting in Denver, several participants sup- ported the long term approach and proposed drafting a program to present to the state legislature next January. I agreed, but disagreed. Despite my prefer- ence for a long term program, a three-year highway funding pro- gram was, in my opinion, about as far as the legislature would commit. Politics is the art of the possible and support for athree- year program is the political thing to do. Let me hasten to say there was at least one opinion that said three years was too long. Now let me make a suggestion that some will say is a distinction without adifference -but let's try it for size. We might develop a long term program but fund it in .three year increments. The advantage of such an approach would be that each time the fund- ing came up for renewal, the long term program would be in place to remind one and all of the im- portance we attach to good roads in Colorado. If there are those of you who have some thoughts on funding our needed highway construc- tion, feel free to write me at Club 20. ON THE ROAD -with Club 20 In our May issue of Colorado West there was a notice of the four regional meetings to be held by Club 20. They were held and the information generated by those meetings. was outstanding, and we want to share it with our readers. DURANGO: June 3, 1988 Economic development was the lead-off sub- ject at the regional meeting held at Tamarron Resort. Barney Anderson of the Fort Lewis Economic Development Office and Gary Shaw of Southwestern Colorado Economic Develop- ment District told of efforts to attract new business to the San Juan region. The "quality-of-life" advantages the area offers are marketed to businesses -especially to decision-makers familiar with the area. The Business Assistance Center at Ft. Lewis College and Gary Shaw's revolving loan funds are some of the tools used in attracting new business and helping existing business. Dr. Joel Jones, the new president of Ft. Lewis College, was the luncheon speaker and showed his enthusiasm for Ft. Lewis by calling it one of the best of the small liberal arts colleges. This is recognized regionally and Jones intends to pro- mote that good reputation nationally. Graduate research is for other schools - Ft. Lewis will con- centrate on a solid undergraduate program. Tourism got its attention in the afternoon as Ann Marquardt of Mesa Verde concessioners, Mike Dexter of the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association (DACRA) and Bob Hand of the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce made up the panel on western Colorado's number one industry. Ms. Marquardt told of the increase in visitations at Mesa Verde. This year is getting off to a better start than last year and last year was a record year. She remarked on the relatively large number of foreign visitors -especially the West Ger- mans. DACRA did a study that confirms Germans and other foreign visitors are attracted to the area because of its geographic and cultural attractions. Mike Dexter of DACRA emphasized that, despite the area's natural attractions, the downturn in the economy has made it necessary for the region to be aggressive in its marketing. Bob Hand told of Pagosa Springs' efforts to make the entrances to their community more attractive. The result should be to get travelers to stop in Pagosa instead of just driving through. Water is vital to all parts of western Colorado and in the San Juan region the Dolores Project and the Animas-LaPlata projects were the sub- jects of Frank "Sam" Maynes' remarks. Sam brought everyone up to date on these projects and emphasized the. importance of passing legislation that will settle the Indian water rights issue. The final speaker was State Representative Jim Dyer. He reviewed some of the actions taken by the Legislature this year. Dyer spent time showing Colorado's tax posture compared to other states. We trail other states in the state and local tax category but are well above them in property taxes. Dyer asked for input for address- ing these tax issues. GLENWOOD SPRINGS: June 17, 1988 McInnis advised caution and vigilance as western Colorado seeks to protect its future. Club 20 Transportation Chairman Stan Dod- son introduced Dave Ruble from the Colorado Department of Highways. Ruble used a slide presentation to describe the study and public hearings on the I-70 West Transportation Needs Assessment. This study was designed to iden- tify the highway needs of the corridor leading through Clear Creek, Summit and Eagle counties in the year 2010. Additional lanes and further analysis of the Eisenhower Tunnel were recommended. Roily Fischer, secretary-engineer of the Colo- rado River Water Conservation District, gave an up-to-date report on the status of the Two Forks Project -the Governor having rendered his "last resort" decision. Fischer reminded his listeners of the River District's agreement with the Denver Water Board which included a form of compen- sation for western Colorado. Finally, John Tindall of Glenwood Springs, a member of the planning board of the Northwest Colorado Travel Region, told of the initial steps being taken to organize regions 11 and 12 into an effective tourist promotion region. He spoke optimistically about the efforts being made to make this program work. A rocky mountain oyster factory - no kidding. That's what got the meeting at Glenwood's Ramada Inn started. Dr. Larry Raymond, presi- dent of Inland Mariculture Corporation near Rifle, told how, using co-generation energy from an adjacent power plant, he imports baby oysters from the Gulf and raises them in a controlled envi- ronment to be the equal of the most succulent New England adult oyster. His reputation is already established as he scrambles to meet the growing demand in Denver and Salt Lake City. Earle Sherman of Western Slope Industries in Grand Junction told of his company's desire to establish increased manufacturing capacity. The firm designs and builds machinery which pro- duces shipping and other types of containers. Earl Sherman's previous acquaintance with western Colorado and Grand Junction made his contacts with the Mesa County Economic Development Council a profitable one. Dick Reimer, director of the Mesa County Small Business Incubator Program, recited the purpose of his organization: the providing of space and services for fledgling businesses that are ready to come out of the garage or spare room at home but are not ready to fly totally on their own. Secretarial service, office machines, telephone answering services -this is some of the help offered by the Incubator. Dr. Dennis Mayer, the new president of Colo- rado Mountain College, emphasized the role a college such as CMC, with its multi-town cam- puses, plays in the economic life of western Colo- rado. Mayer made it clear he regarded the future of western Colorado and the college inseparable and he pledged to make the enhancement of both the object of his efforts in the years ahead. State Representative Scott McInnis reviewed some of the work of the General Assembly and gave special attention to water issues. The Two Forks Project was on everyone's mind and STEAMBOAT SPRINGS: June 27, 1988 Club 20 Chairman Dan Noble was the luncheon speaker at the Steamboat Springs Holi- day Inn. The former majority leader of the Colo- rado state senate touched on a number of issues important to Club 20 and Colorado West, but zeroed in on the dangers of too much government for his principal remarks. The stifling effects of regulation -with its burden of paper work - were simply taking away from productivity and adding nothing to the general welfare of society. Water in the headwater counties - or the lack of it -was the theme of Grand County Commis- sioner Bill Needham. The diversion of water out of the Fraser River drainage by the Denver Water Department presents an increasing threat to Grand County. Needham, who is also a board member of the Colorado River Water Conserva- tion District, was able to point to a couple of encouraging events that could be helpful to Grand County. One was the remarks by Governor Romer on the need to recognize the special problems caused by transmountain diversion of water from continued on page 6 Interested in Grand Junction? A TRADITION WITH CLUB 20 MEMBERS Call or write Bray & Co. Realtors for a free Real Estate Guide - or an area street map. ~ • ~ 242-3647 SRAYtro. ~E:~,.T~~H~. 1015 North 7th Street ~jl3c~tter I ~ N He ~n x~. l Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 __- ~ ~~~ Ico I~~~ of Grand Junction 243-6790 755 HORIZION DRIVE 0 ~~~~sr° COMMUNICATIONS Western Slope Signals Mountain Bell issuE x Of all the new jobs created in the United States, 55% are the result of new business created by local industries. A report from the Council of State Planning Agencies shows that another 40% of the new jobs are created by expansion of existing firms in-state. Out-of- state recruitment of new business created 5% of the new jobs. In this edition of Western Slope Signals, we will look at how economic diversification of existing industry and expan- sion of existing businesses impacts various locales on the Western Slope. Other means of business stimulation and creative problem solving being used in western Colorado will also be examined. BOOMING - "Our sales tax collections have increased every month for the last 16 months," says RIFLE city manager Ted Anderson. "We are excited," Anderson exclaims. "We predict that sales tax revenues will increase 12% per month over the next year." The revenues are not based on one industry as they were_.in the oil shale boom cycle. A number of different businesses like the co-generation power plant and its subsidiaries as well as the attraction of retirees to the area have increased the cur- rent population to 500 more people than resided in Rifle during the height of the oil shale boom. Anderson says the vacancy rates for single family homes are about two percent ... vacancy rates for apartments, four per- cent. About $40,000 worth of remodeling is planned for the Rifle senior center. "We are serving 180-200 meals a day, three days a week to seniors," relates Anderson. "The facility is maxed out." The recreational pro- grams at the center are full. The programs will be offered seven days a week instead of five once more space is available. Anderson says "The city council has had to change their whole mode of thinking from cutting back to planning for the future. That is a dramatic switch." Anderson predicts the rosy situation now will not deteriorate. The Department of Transportation will construct a large highway rest area at Rifle in 1989. Mill tailings removal, slated to start this fall, will attract additional workers. About $35 million will be spent on tail- ings removal by the federal government in Rifle over a three to five year period. INCUBATORS HATCH -There are ten small businesses located in the GRAND JUNCTION INCUBATOR building, but project manager Dick Reimer says they are looking for more. "The businesses in the Incubator are varied, "The city council has had to change their whole mode of thinking from cutting back to planning for the future. That is a dramatic switch. " 'I~d Anderson Rifle City Manager but all of them are dollar importing," says Reimer. Included are a professional linen manufacturing company, a producer of spe- cialty marble products, a firm that sews wed- ding veils, hats and accessories, a company that builds aquick-on trailer hitch guide and another company that makes a retractable, hingeless metal cover for pickup beds. Service oriented businesses include a computer bill- ing and collecting firm, a food product distributor, a sales firm for an electronic tester of data processing equipment, a distributor of first aid supplies and a representative for a telecommunications and security system firm. Reimer says businesses can stay in the low cost quarters at the Incubator for up to three years. They are offered managerial assistance, a space tailored to their business needs, shared equipment, financial help in getting their space ready for occupancy, and central office services like a receptionist. In addition to the ten Incubator firms, Reimer and the Colorado University Small Business Assist- ance Center offer technical advice on a con- sulting basis to 14 other businesses in the area. Reimer notes the biggest problem for small business owners is the lack of long range planning and adequate capital. The new business INCUBATOR in IG- NACIO has its first tenant. The Ute E-Z Rest mattress factory is housed in a buiding that was purchased for the Economic Development Committee (EDC) in Ignacio by the Southern Ute Indian tribe. The building was refurbished by the Tribe and town workers, says EDC head True Kirk. The mattress factory employs four people and "is a paying proposition," claims Kirk. The bulk of the mattress sales have been on reservations in the Four Corners area. The EDC provides marketing help and other technical assistance. Kirk says the incubator concept is only one of the ways the EDC hopes to attract new business. An industrial park south of town is almost ready for tenants. The site is owned partially by the Utes and a private entity. Main Street in Ignacio is being over- hauled. Kirk says most of the buildings will sport new facades. The highway will be land- scaped, too. Kirk notes that a management change at the town's race track, Sky Ute Downs, has resulted in greater use of the facility. GROWING MARKET -Farmers in the UN- COMPAHGRE VALLEY have made a name for themselves with a delicious sweet corn. "The best market of all places," says Nancy Fishering of Montrose, "is California." Last year, growers were fetching $3 a bushel over market price for their Tuxedo or Olathe Sweet corn. Fishering hopes the corn market will be even more lucrative this year. The corn is grown from seed that was hybridized by Olathe resident Dave Gallinat. Their corn is hand picked and cooled to assure premium quality. Uncompahgre Valley farmers are getting the best price ever so far this year for their broc- coli. Broccoli was planted three years ago as part of the diversification effort. The last two years, however, the price has been abnormally low. The effort to diversify crops is now locally financed, says Fishering. For the past 2 years, farmers had obtained grants from the state to look into new crops. Fishering says this year they were able to get a market order from farmers which is paying for their future inspec- tion, marketing and research efforts. The pro- ducers are no longer using a California firm to pick and work the broccoli crop. John Harold of Olathe has taken over the harvest work for the corn and broccoli. Fishering feels that will help keep production costs down. In 1987, 450 acres of broccoli and 300 acres of sweet corn were planted in the Valley. This year, 150 more acres were added, the bulk of them being in sweet corn. Growers are experi- menting with other crops like cabbage, Chinese cabbage and cauliflower to create ways to help buyers fill trucks with produce from the Montrose area. HOW SWEET IT IS -The ROCKY MOUN- TAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY adds $4-5 million a year to the economy of DURANGO estimates company president Frank Crail. A $300,000 addition will double the size of the candy making facility in Durango. Crail says the addition, now under construction, will allow them to place all of their operations under one roof. The building should be finished in September. The Factory realized a profit in their last fiscal year which ended February 28. Eleven new franchises were sold last year. Along with the three sales already this year, More Western Slope Signals there are more than 60 stores, including an outlet in Canada. Franchises with the largest sales include Aspen, Vail and three sites in California: Fisherman's Wharf, Solvang, and Sacramento. Crail claims, "The name Rocky Mountain carries a mystique with it. That explains the reason for the higher sales out- side Colorado." The operation in Durango has a total of 65 workers during the construction phase. The number of candy makers will increase as the market does, predicts Crail. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory began as aone-person store in Durango in 1981. SKI HIGH POINTS -The number of people employed in connection with Colorado's ski industry increased by 400 in the last year. A release from Colorado Ski Country USA says direct employment by ski areas totals 7,650 workers. Colorado skiers who spent the night at a resort and who skied more than one day rose from 7.2% to 7.8% of all skiers. Ski resorts reported a 7% increase in retail sales for a total of $130 million. Sales during the summer season are credited for the majority of the increase. Overall, says John Lay, head of Colorado Ski Country USA, ski resorts and related businesses generated $1.9 billion in revenues, an increase of 4.5a/o over the previous season. For the sixth straight year, resorts on the Western Slope attracted a record breaking number of skiers. More than three quarters of Colorado's total of 9.55 million skiers was generated at Western Slope areas. Over 1.3 million enthusiasts hit Vail's slopes ...about 914,000 skiers visited Steamboat and 407,453 checked out the slopes of Crested Butte. The ski areas showing the largest percent- age increase in skiers was BUTTERMILK, part of the ASPEN SKI CORPORATION, which changed management last season. Butter- milk's totals were up 14% even though there were fewer skiing days this season. Spokes- woman for the corporation Peggy Wedd said the special events for Buttermilk's 30th birth- day celebration may have helped boost the numbers. A tour package aimed at skiers over 50 years old attracted a large number of par- ticipants, states Wedd. The Ski Corporation is building a 92-room hotel adjacent to the gon- dola at Aspen Mountain. Completion date, says Wedd, is Thanksgiving of 1989. The retail space is being doubled in Snowmass this sum- mer and many of the present stores and restaurants are being refurbished. The biggest change this year for the Aspen Ski Corporation is the sale of BRECKEN- RIDGE to a Japanese firm. "We wanted to concentrate on the Roaring Fork Valley," states Wedd, in talking about the sale of the state's second largest ski area. Officials of the Vic- toria Company, Ltd., a ski and golf equipment retailing company, paid between $60-$65 million for the property. Breckenridge attracted over one million skiers last season. CAMP SIGHTS -Mark Bricklin managed to open his WHITE RIVER CAMP in western Colorado this summer even though his facil- ity in MEEKER is not completed. "We leased most of a dude ranch outside of GRANBY. We are making trips about two times a week to Meeker though for such activities as camping, river rafting, and spelunking," comments Bricklin. There are 60 counselors watching over the 125 campers aged seven to sixteen years of age at the eight week session. The majority of campers are from the East Coast. Many parents will be coming to pick thier campers up in August. Brickling believesa lot of them will spend additional time in the state before returning home. Meanwhile ... back at the ranch, outside Buford, which is owned by Mark's father, Malcolm Bricklin, road and bridge work is underway for the main camp on the White River. The cost of construction for 32-40 cabins, tennis courts, a pool, fields and other amenities totals about $7 million. Each pre- fabricated cabin will house 10-12 campers and one or more counselors ... a total of over 400 at the camp, once completed. WELL, WELL -The drilling of the deepest known disposal well in the world is responsible for a construction boom going on outside the town of BEDROCK in the PARADOX VALLEY. The 16,000 foot deep well is part of a $25.5 million salinity control program. Scientists from the Bureau of Reclamation authorized the well construction to contain brine laden water from shallow wells in the Paradox salt dome forma- tion. The water ,which is eight times saltier than sea water, will be treated to remove any solids and then piped to the deep well for storage. Construction of the injection well and structures such as roads and the drill pad came to a total of $19.7 million, says Bureau spokesman Ken Ouellette of Montrose. The tubing for the well is being installed now. More than 70 workers were used by Weeminuche Construciton of Towaoc to lay three and a half miles of pipe from the smaller wells to the test site which was a $1.6 million contract. South- west Contracting of Cortez won the $4.9 million contract to construct the project's treatment facility. The expected completion date is March of 1989. The Paradox Valley salt dome adds an estimated 205,000 tons of salt annually to the Dolores River. Ouellette says they hope to remove 180,000 tons using the injection well. If the test method proves successful, the technology could be applied other places where salty ground water is a problem. Sci- entists believe the estimated life of the well is 100 years. DEALS - A gift of water rights assures that there will always be enough water in the GUN- NISON RIVER GORGE to maintain much of the renowned fishery. A subsidiary of CHEVRON, Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Min- ing Company, donated their right to a flow of 300 cubic feet per second (cfs) and the right to build a dam in the Gorge to the Nature Con- servancy. "This gift is important because it is the first major dedication of water rights in the western United States to keep water flowing in a river instead of diverting its use...," stated chairman of the Nature Conservancy Board David Harrison. Fish biologist Dr. Jack Stamford feels the Gunnison River in the Gorge is one of the most productive trout streams in the world. The 300 cfs is not the most optimal flow, but it will assure the fish of water. Still to be resolved is the issue of whether or not the Gunnison River should be declared "wild and scenic" for its journey through the Black Canyon and the Gorge. The city of Delta and Colorado Ute hold water rights in that stretch. Another company is seeking to divert much of the flow of the Gunnison below the Black Canyon for a hydroelectric project. The river continues to attract fishermen from all over the world, including former U.S. Presi- dent Jimmy Carter. He floated the river in August. TUNNEL VISION -Through the month of September, $190 million worth of bonds are being sold to help finance the BERTHOUD TUNNEL project. The tunnel will link Empire to Winter Park and would eliminate the trip over Berthoud Pass. President of the Berthoud Tunnel Authority Ron Drake says they are now halfway through the feasibility work. The bond money, relates Drake, would be used to create an escrow fund. It is estimated that construc- tion of the toll tunnel, scheduled to start in 1991, would create 600 construction jobs and 680 related jobs in Grand and Clear Creek counties. Sub-surface drilling, a $2 million undertaking, is starting now. Half of the cost of the drilling is being paid by Geotech, a Japanese-American contractor involved. Drake feels everyone along the Highway 40 corridor on the west side of the tunnel would benefit because it would be easier and safer access to the Western Slope. NO MORE MA BELL? -MOUNTAIN BELL has changed its name to U.S. WEST COM- MUNICATIONS. The name change oceurred when Mountain Bell combined services with Northwestern Bell and Pacific Northwest Bell. Your next phone bill will not come from Moun- tain Bell, but U.S. West Communications. The billing office for Colorado is now housed in Grand Junction. Even though the new phone region now covers 14 states, U.S. West super- visor in Grand Junction Bonnie Pehl says "We remain committed to professional service with value still the highest priority." Written by Linda Skinner _, continued from page 3 the headwater counties. The second was the dedication of revenues from leased water to the construction of facilities in Grand County to off- set the impact of transverted water. Bill Hill and Jim Golden, past and current presidents of the Steamboat Economic Devel- opment group, teamed up to tell about the activ- ity in the Routt County area. The feasibility of a wool processing plant is under study and could hold great promise for the area. Jim Golden talked about the local mountain bicycle shop, the 56 building permits through May, and the 20 employees that had been added at each of two coal mines -thanks to the lowering of the severance tax. Ron Drake, chairman of the Berthoud Tunnel Authority, gave a slide presentation on the efforts to put a tunnel under Berthoud Pass on Highway 40. There are a good many studies still to be done but there seems to be growing support for the construction of the tunnel which would save time and add safety to the trip between Grand and Clear Creek counties. Finally, Bob Hammonds, executive director of the Steamboat Chamber of Commerce, presented an update on the formation of the Northwest Colorado Travel Region. Two organiza- tion meetings had been held and the outlook is promising as by-laws are being drafted and a per- manent board of directors is under discussion. MONTROSE -July 22, 1988 The final regional meeting of the summer took place on July 22nd at the Cameo Buffet in Montrose. Economic development was the openir~ issue as Stan Broome, executive director of Region 10 and co-chairman of Club 20's Economic Development Committee, reviewed economic activity in the region from the state to the local level. The establishment of state-designated Enter- prize Zones in the area holds much promise for attracting business with a variety of incentives. Region 10 is developing a marketing package and could be the first regional plan in the state. There is no question that incentives should be made available for existing business, said Broome, but he felt the various Chambers of Commerce should take the lead in seeking that kind of help. Finally, Broome pointed to the prospect of several companies establishing manufacturing facilities based on the use of aspen wood. The COLORADO ROCKIES ADAM'S RIB HUNTING RANCH 5 Day Trophy Deer & Elk Hunts • Private Pheasant Over 5500 Acres o f Private Land • Drop Camps Licensed • Bonded Guides & Outf tiers Great Facilities • Excellent Food SUPER HUNTING! P.O. Box 659 (303) 328-2326 .~ need for an effective forest management plan is highlighted by those prospects. State Representative Dan Williams of Edwards was the luncheon speaker. He reviewed the last session of the Legislature and took a quick look ahead. School finance was one of the most imporant pieces of legislation this year but Williams felt compelled to vote against it because the future funding of the act was not provided. He favored the lotto legislation because of the urgent need to fund prison construction, but was quick to point out the revenue from lotto would provide only 20% of the needed funds. The Governor was too late in presenting his highway program, in Williams' view, but a Legislative Review Committee has been study- ing the highway construction needs and, together with the Transportation Roundtables, should have a number of recommendations for the next General Assembly. Other issues sure to be con- sidered next year are: air quality, daylight saving, renewal of S.36 (the six cent gas tax), and distribution of the Highway Users Tax Fund. Agriculture was the first subject after lunch and John Fishering, representing the Western Colo- rado Agriculture Development Corporation, told of the improving outlook for fresh vegetables in the Delta/Montrose area -especially broccoli and sweet corn. The experiment with broccoli three years ago was plagued with problems, but things are looking much better now and there are some 280 acres planted. Sweet corn has been a rousing success with the accent on quality - quality that has been bringing a premium price on each box -even in California. Some 600 acres of sweet corn have been planted this year and the growers are looking at the possibility of establishing a marketing order to protect the quality of the product. All in all, the outlook for fresh vegetables is very promising. Highway construction in Region 10 was reviewed by Rich Persky, pre-construction engineer for the Colorado Department of Highways. Thanks to some favorable cir- cumstances, the U.S. 50 divided highway gap between Delta and Olathe will be closed next year. A study is underway on the ten mile sec- tion of Highway 50 north of Delta towards the Mesa County line and the improvements to that section are on the Governor's list. Persky named a number of projects being funded by the six cent gas tax enacted several years ago and spoke of several bridge replacements and secondary highway work on State Highway 133 in the Bowie/Somerset area. David Anderson, tourism specialist with Region 10 and tourism chairman for Club 20, reviewed the activities on-going in the new Southwest Colorado Travel Region. County representatives have been named to a board and the raising of start-up funds is underway. The Southwest Region is made up of all the counties west of the Divide and south of the Mesa County line. Anderson, who is the Club 20 representative on the Colorado Tourism Advisory Council, asked for input on tourism promotion in general and the printing of a new highway map in particular. He alerted everyone to the fact that the Colorado Tourism Board will hold a regular business meeting in Montrose on September 16, 1988. Finally, noted Gunnison water lawyer Dick Bratton gave a comprehensive update on water matters in the upper Gunnison basin. The City of Aurora and the Natural Energy Resources Company (NECO) are in litigation over who has the right to transfer water out of the Gunnison Basin. Aurora wants 110,000 acre feet; NECO wants 100,000 acre feet; and the Taylor Reser- voir has 140,000 acre feet. Bratton emphasized the interest of the Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy District in the uses of water for recreation. It has reached an agree- mentwith the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users under which Upper Gunnison gets to control the water between Taylor Reservoir and Blue Mesa for recreation purposes. A study is underway look- ing at the feasibility of a series of small reservoirs which would be valuable for stream stabilization as well as recreation. Bratton appeared to support the notion of developing a statewide water plan. He pointed out that water projects and water needs are not always at the same place. He reminded his listeners that "the needs are increasing, the impacts are increasing (cumulatively), and the costs are increasing." Caucus Caucus by counties to select Board members for a two year term beginning in 1989 will take place during registration on Saturday morning, September 10, 1988. Counties selecting this year are: Archuleta, Dolores, Garfield, Gunnison, LaPlata, Mof- fat, Montrose, Pitkin, Routt, San Miguel. '~ f> - = ~_ ~~~ - MADE IN COLORADO WITH COLORADO COAL BY COLORADO -UTE Colorado • Ute Electric Association, Inc. 1988 Club 20 Executive Committee Position Name Address Phone-work home Chairman Dan Noble P.O. Box 71, Norwood 81423 327-4255 327-4384 Chairman-elect Joe Prinster 1302 Chipeta, Grand Junction 81501 245-3836 245-2659 Secretary LaMoine Brown P.O. Box 730, Montrose 81402 249-2000 249-3385 Treasurer Kay Hayashi 1280 Canell Ave., Grand Junction 81501 242-2494 Past Chairman Bob Beverly P.O. Box 1284, Grand Junction 81502 242-2753 Reg 9 Vice Chairman Jasper Welch 950 E. Second Ave., Durango 81301 247-5212 247-0320 Reg 10 Vice Chairman Jerry Kempf P.O. Box 1149, Montrose 81402 249-4501 249-1194 Reg 11 Vice Chairman Flaven Cerise P.O. Box 97, Carbondale 81623 963-2634 Reg 12 Vice Chairman Bill Haight P.O. Box 308, Steamboat Springs 80477 879-1319 879-6216 Special Fred Collett P.O. Box 326, Gypsum 81637 524-7777 Appointees Bob Simillion P.O. Box 770071, Steamboat Springs 80477 879-1160 879-1263 Sam Suplizio P.O. Box 100, Grand Junction 81502 243-6600 1988 Club 20 Directors Position Name Address Phone-work home Archuleta e, Medray Carpenter - A P.O. Box 422, Pagosa Springs 81147 731-2467 Delta' Roger Slouch - D 1090 A St., Delta 81416 874-8710 Harmon Lowman - A 993 Hwy. 65, Austin 81410 835-8162 Dolores Wayne Magness - D P.O. Box 176, Cahone 81320 677-2811 562-4521 Eagle' Ken Norman - D P.O. Box 97, Eagle 81631 328-6914 Roy Robinson - A P.O. Box 450, Eagle 81631 328-6656 Garfield Bob Richardson - D 109 8th St., Ste. 300, Glenwood Spgs. 81601 945-9158 625-3990 George Wear - A 533 Hyland Park Dr., Glenwood Spgs. 81601 945-8908 Grand' Bill Needham - D P.O. Box 286, Granby 80446 887-3154 Dick Leonard - A P.O. Box 94, Fraser 80442 725-3347 726-5498 Gunnison Bob Decker - D 2 Irwin St., Gunnison 81230 943-2118 641-1196 Ratph Walton - A P.O. Box A, Mount Crested Butte 81225 349-2200 Hinsdale' Don Berry - D P.O. Box 144, Lake City 81235 944-2225 944-2742 Perk Vickers - A P.O. Box 96, Lake City 81235 944-2249 Lake' Carl Miller - D P.O. Box 964, Leadville 80461 486-0993 Elaine Kochevar - A P.O. Box 861, Leadville 80461 486-3900 LaPlata Fred Klatt - A 946 Main, Durango 81301 247-4455 Mesa' Lana Turrou - D 2186 Buffalo Dr., Grand Junction 81503 245-2926 245-0562 Marietta Benge - A 118 Hillcrest Manor, Grand Junction 81501 242-3284 242-5737 Moffat Chuck Powell - D P.O. Box 1147, Craig 81626 824-6325 Pome Camilletti - A 221 W. Victory Way, Craig 81625 824-5484 824-6764 Montezuma' Bill Bauer - D 19501 County Road P, Cortez 81321 565-3728 565-7742 Jerry Wiltgen - A 29 East Main, Cortez 81321 565-4000 Montrose LaMoine Brown - D P.O. Box 730, Montrose 81402 249-2000 249-3385 Dave Logan - A .67180 E, Miami Rd., Montrose 81401 249-5533 249-9231 Ouray' Mike Kern - D P.O. Box 367, Ouray 81427 325-4484 Chick Rahm - A P.O. Box 133, Ouray 81427 325-4415 (4609) Pitkin Tom Oliver - D P.O. Box 3626, Aspen 81612 925-5757 925-1118 Eve Homeyer - A 810 Cemetery Lane, Aspen 81611 925-1120 925-7142 Rio Blanco' Nick Theos - D 6909 County Road 49, Meeker 81641 878-4485 Peg Rector - A P.O. Box 299, Rangely 81648 675-2087 675-8573 Routt Joe Boyd - D P.O. Box 683, Hayden 81639 276-3731 879-7332 Bob Simillion - A P.O. Box 770071, Steamboat Springs 80477 879-1160 879-1263 San Juan' Lew Parcell - D 104 Duncan St., Montrose 81401 249-5080 San Miguel John Arnold - D P.O. Box 964, Telluride, CO 81435 728-4245 728-3779 Summit' Warren Gardner - D P.O. Box 1849, Frisco 80443 668-5300 468-8287 , Tom Glass - A P.O. Box 387, Frisco 80443 668-5046 Denotes directors serving 1988-1989, installed 2-88 Club 20 Office Staff: Bill Cleary, Sherry Phillips, P.O. Box 550, Grand Junction, CO 81502 (845 Grand Ave.) Phone (303) 242-3264 ins ~~ ..=~ L59i8 00 `TTS4 ~saM psog a8s]uoa3 ganoS SL iisn ~o uMOy i z ouno~ uMOy pus .zo6sY1 - b5l 'oN liw~ad 00 `'lop pue~0 altld a6elsod 'S'fl 31da pine 0590-20518 'oloD b9Z£-ZtiZ-£0£ `uol;oun~ pue~D 099 xo8 'O'd OZ qnl~ "We've been busy" by Bill Cleary President When people ask me how Club 20 is doing, I say, "We've been busy." The four Club 20 regional meet- ings, described elsewhere in this issue, were just some of the events that have made this a very busy summer. A speech to the Palisade Cham- ber of Commerce, dedication of the new Tourist Welcome Center in Fruita, attendance at a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Resource Pro- jectfunction and Channel Six public television board meeting in Denver, and dedication of the new Montrose airport terminal helped fill out the month of June. July got underway by helping to man the western Colorado tourism booth at the International Lions' con- vention at Currigan Hall in Denver. A regional tourism meeting took place in Durango and asub-group meeting in Grand Junction and we were on hand for both as Club 20 is serving a liaison role between the Northwest and Southwest regions. Another Channel Six board meeting and workshop in July and member- ship on and first meeting of the Colo- rado University President's Business and Community Council. July closed out with us serving as moderator for the second day of the Colorado Coal Marketing and Research Confer- ence in Meeker. Throw in another trip to Glenwood and one to Battlement Mesa, a look at the Stagecoach dam under con- struction and the on-going prepara- tions for our September meeting, and it pretty well fills out the time. And this is good. This is what Club 20 should be doing. We have discussed traditional Club 20 issues at the regional level - highways, water tourism, economic development -and we have made our concerns and goals known to the business and govern- ment community throughout the state. We will take up some new and old issues at our Board of Directors meeting on September 9th and the results will be forwarded to our federal and state elected represen- tatives or other appropriate agencies or individuals. That, along with the multitude of appearances described above, is how Club 20 speaks for western Colorado.