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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-12 Support Documentation Town Council Work SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 r 2:00 p.m. REVISED AGENDA 1. Financial and Compensation Orientation and Presentation of the Five Year Budget 2. Request to Place a Temporary Development Sign on the Vail Gateway Project 3. Request to Proceed through the Planning Process in Order to Amend a Conditional Use Permit, a Parking Variance, and a Variance to the Requirement to Pave a Temporary Parking Lot at Sun Vail Condominiums for the Vail Valley Medical Center on Lots E and F, Vail Village 2nd Filing (Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center) 4. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 5. Design Review Board Report 6. Information Update 7. Other 8. Executive Session - Land Negotiations 8:00 p.m. Joint Executive Session with Eagle County Commissioners and Avon Town Council, at the Avon Municipal Building - Land Negotiations VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 2:00 p.m. REVISED EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 Charlie Wick Steve Barwick Steve Thompson Ron Phillips 1. Financial and Compensation Orientation and Presentation of the Five Year Budget Action Requested of Council: Ask questions and provide feedback to staff. Backaround Rationale: Orientation for new Councilmembers. 3:30 Peter Patten Peter Jamar 2. Request to Place a Temporary Development Sign on the Vail Gateway Project Action Requested of Council: Uphold/overturn staff decision to not allow the sign. Background Rationale: See enclosed letter from Peter Jamar. 3:45 3. Request to Proceed through the Planning Process in Order to Kristan Pritz Amend a Conditional Use Permit, a Parking Variance, and a Variance to the Requirement to Pave a Temporary Parking Lot at Sun Vail Condominiums for the Vail Valley Medical Center on Lots E and F, Vail Village 2nd Filing (Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center) Action Requested of Council: Decide whether or not the Medical Center may proceed through the planning process. Background Rationale: The hospital is proposing to utilize the Lionshead parking structure in a parking variance proposal. When an applicant proposed to utilize Town of Vail property, the applicant must first appear before the Council to receive approval to proceed through the review process. It should be emphasized that Council permission to proceed through the process does not imply that the Council will approve the proposal. The Council will have the option to appeal any PEC actions on the proposal when the PEC report is presented to Council at Work Session. Staff Recommendation: Allow the proposal to go through the planning process. 4:05 4. Planning and Environmental Commission Report Peter Patten 4:15 5. Design Review Board Report Kristan Pritz 4:25 6. Information Update Ron Phillips 4:30 7. Other 4:40 8. Executive Session - Land Negotiations 8:00 p.m. Joint Executive Session with Eagle County Commissioners and Avon Town Council - Land Negotiations - Held at Avon Municipal Building ~~~~~~ Y!I C~ 9 VOL. 4 NO. 6 A PUBLICATION OF CLUB 20 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1989 A Colorado Supreme Court ruling on November great victory across the Slope, though if com- 13 has opened up renewed prospects for Western munities don't work together it may be short-lived. Slope communities to control their own destiny There is already talk of repealing 1041 in the on water issues. A strong element of local con- Legislature as a result of the ruling. trot was built into the planning system in 1974 Western Colorado counties and communities when the Legislature passed H.B. 1041. The are now faced with some far-reaching decisions language written into that bill created the authority on water diversion issues. It is vitally important, for West Slope counties to require permits for any say many county officials, that they be allowed water diversion projects. to control impacts on the environment, water Water authorities in the Denver metro area had supply, and economy of their communities. Eagle argued that these powers are unconstitutional, but County Commissioner Dick Gustafson called the the Supreme Court upheld them. At stake was ruling "a tremendous victory for all counties in an important case in which Eagle, Summit and Colorado to have self-determination in land-use Grand Counties,. each of which adopted regula- planning." lions a decade ago under the Colorado Land Use The issue is, of course, more complicated than Act, sought to require those seeking to build water simply maintaining an existing county authority systems to get county permits. to grant permits. The court has made it clear that The Williams Fork Extension Project in Grand it ruled simply on the existence of that authority, County and the Eagle-Colorado Project i~ Eagle while leaving the actual local decisions wide open County are developments Denver says it needs to future court challenges. In fact, the opinion says by the year 2035 to meet Denver's growing water that the law gives counties "the power to regulate, needs. And Eagle County had used its 1041 but not to prohibit, Denver's operation of extra- powers to deny Colorado Springs and Aurora a territorial waterworks projects." permit to build the Homestake II Project. One possible avenue for Western Slope political The Supreme Court's ruling - a 6-1 decision efforts, therefore, would be to attempt a written by Justice Anthony Volack -makes it strengthening of that law. Other water experts clear that metro area water providers cannot note that we may have a better chance than ever simply ignore this process, and thus reinforces to obtain passage of a "basin-of-origin" bill. Western Slope communities' rights to regulate the Basin-of-origin legislation has been proposed local impact of such projects. It was hailed as a for several years, and in the most recent legis- lative session versions were offered by Senator Tilman Bishop and Representatives Dan Prinster and Scott McInnis. Such legislation would require that any water diversion would require mitigation in the basin of origin, and the mitigation would include a strong element of local control. Such mitigation could include compensatory storage, environmental work, simple funding, or other factors determined by the affected water districts. At CLUB 20's annual Fall Meeting in September, attendees heard from Denver Mayor Federico Pena, Denver Water Board President Hubert Farbes, Water Board Manager William Miller and other Board members. They heard a very strong message about the importance of Coloradans working together on future water pro- jects, especially in the aftermath of the Two Forks veto. As a result, the Western Slope may be in a stronger position than ever before on future Colorado water policy. Thus, it is more important than ever that we agree on our strategy. In the coming weeks and months, CLUB 20 will stay closely on top of the developing issue, and work closely with the member communities on these critical decisions. Future issues of COLORADO WEST will con- tinue to update our members on these and other water matters. Colorado West will be the location during 1990 of at least 3 national championship events which promise to attract major news coverage, and thus help with tourism and economic development promotions. In this summer's issue of COLORADO WEST, there was an article about the successful effort to lure the National Little Britches Rodeo Finals to Delta. Plans are proceeding well and the event should attract much attention to the area. Now Durango has succeeded in putting together the first united World Mountain Bike Championship ever held and is in the planning stages for what promises to be a tremendous drawing card. And Steamboat Springs has again been selected as the site for the 1990 Budweiser Triple Crown National Softball Finals. On September 11-16, 1990, Durango will be the site of the first event of its kind in history. Durango has previously hosted (1986 and 1987) the National Offroad Bicycle Association's national championships. But other cycling associations have separate competitions, and will be coming together for a unified finals for the first time. The event kicks off just a couple weeks after completion of the U.S. National Championship series in Augusta Durango has a long history of successful bicycle promotions. In addition to the NORBA finals in '86 and '87, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic has been running for 18 years. Spon- sors are still being lined up to finance the new $400,000 project. The City and the State are planning to finance 1/4 of the total, the admin- istrative costs. The event will bring an enormous amount of media attention to the Western Slope, with a fully equipped press room and electronic hookups to help provide instant results to cycle enthusiasts. During the summer of 1990 -August 2 to 12 -Steamboat Springs will again host the Budweiser Softball Finals. Additionally, one of the three triple crown legs will be held in Steamboat in June. This marks the third consecutive year that the tournament will be in Routt County. As many as 160 teams representing 33 states are expected to participate. The events are to be held on the four-diamond Howelsen Hill com- plex, and on the newly reconstructed softball field park on Pine Grove Road. The tournament is split into two sessions, with the Men's A, Women's A, and Men's D brackets being played August 2-5, and the Men's C, Women's C, and Coed brackets played August 9-12. Betore the finals in Steamboat Springs, the series is played in 33 states by over 50,000 players. Teams must earn the right to compete . in Steamboat by winning one of the state tournaments. The Steamboat Springs Chamber and Resort Association's Marketing Committee and the City of Steamboat Springs negotiated the bid con- tract with Triple Crown Sports. Thus, the City will be included in all advertising for the tour- nament. Triple Crown uses radio, television and print media to promote the event, so a good deal of coverage will be focused on the Western Slope as a result. The Little Britches Rodeo National Finals comes to Delta in August, as discussed in the May-June (Vol. 4, No. 3) issue of COLORADO WEST. All our member communities are proud of the achievements of Durango, Steamboat and Delta, and wish them many more years of such success, which reflects well upon the entire Western Slope of Colorado. Watch our next issue for details on world championships in Eagle County! A NEVI/ L®~K AT HICHVVAYS i,~ ~~ j 4'~ `i .;~', By Bill Cleary _~ ` -~...i-~~~.'~ ~, r--Y ~/ NOTE: Our Chairman of the Board, Joe Prinster, is just finishing up an excding trip abroad, including a tour of the Soviet Union. His column will re-appear at this place in the next issue of COLO- RADO WEST. In its stead, we are pleased to offer these thoughts from former CLUB 20 President Bill Cleary, discussing his first few months as a Highway Commissioner. The Five-Year Highway Construction program has taken on a new look. In past years, western Colorado counties and communities made their annual trek to Grand Junction; had their 5 or 10 minutes in front of the State Highway Commission; then went home and crossed their fingers hoping their priority projects would make the final list. The full Highway Com- mission met, listened to the highway construc- tion petitions of all interested parties, and then tried to sort it all out at a later date -setting priorities among the competing requests. This year a new process was put in place by the Highway Commission and, while the final result won't be dramatically changed, the reac- tion of those who participated has been very favorable -principally for one reason: everyone got a chance to be a part of the priority selection. Under the new system, the three full Commis- sion hearings were replaced by individual Commissioner District hearings. These regional hearings were designed to accept the highway construction petitions of those counties and com- munitieswithin each of the eleven commissioner districts -three of which covered western Colorado. For example, the counties in my commissioner district (#7) gathered in Grand Junction on October 25, each with its road construction needs prioritized. These lists were posted for all to see and each county described the merits of its pro- jects. All projects were considered by category (interstate, primary, secondary, etc.). Keep in mind that, under the five year program, these were all projects to be scheduled for start or continuation of construction in 1996. It was a competitive situation and I wasn't sure how it would work. As it turned out, I needn't have worried. While each county had an obligation to present its best case -and did so - we had a room full of people who understood the need for priorities and understood not everyone could be number one. Talk centered on some obvious choices for a high priority (such as Highway 82 to Aspen with its high traffic volume and accident rate) and then important but less urgent projects were identified. At the end of four hours we had a product that was accepted by all participants as perhaps not perfect but, all in all, not too bad. To be sure, the requests still exceeded anticipated revenues by a wide margin, but all important projects are on the record. Most important of all, the priority list had been put together by the counties -not by the Highway Commission or the Department of Highways. And this is the way it went all over the state -including the regional meetings in Steamboat Springs and Durango. I can't say enough about county and city representatives who traveled to these regional meetings. They made the process work. On November 8, at a day-long meeting of the full Colorado Highway Commission in Denver, each of the commissioner district priority lists were presented and then turned over to the pro- fessionals at the Highway Department for review. Engineering and finance comments will be made and the list will be returned to the full Com- mission for final action sometime in the spring of 1990. The number one priorities in the three western Colorado commissioner districts are: 1. Reconstruction of Highway 40 within the town of Hayden 2. Four-laving of Highway 82 between Basalt and Aspen 3. The continued improvement of Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass Other projects receiving a high priority were: further widening of Highway 40; improving the east side of Berthoud Pass; Highway 9 between Breckenridge and Kremmling; Highway 50 between Grand Junction and Delta; Highway 550 between Montrose and Ouray; and resolving a dangerous multi-road intersection on Highway 160 south of Cortez. While these and other projects, such as a second river crossing at Glenwood Springs and a railroad underpass at Avon, are being named as 1996 priorities, the five-year program is received annually by the Highway Commission with an eye on.changing conditions and needs. Predicting future highway needs takes educated guess-work and the task is somewhat complicated by the uncertainty of the federal role and level of participation. The current federal highway program is up for renewal by the end of 1991. With the end of the interstate construc- tion program in sight, the Administration is get- ting its proposals ready for submission to Congress early in 1990. There are some interesting ideas making the rounds -including the creation of a System of Highways of National Significance. All of these ideas and proposals will be important to western Colorado and we'll be following them closely and reporting on them in the months ahead. ~ ; ~• _ , Food & Pharmacy 37 friendly stores to serve you throughout Western Colorado, Utah, ~y,, Wyoming aend Newp Mexico. fve~?P. a~LOUd ,t4 C0~ asL /'~~~ C~N~~~ ~- tom"" ~-;' "'~~ r ;~ 3 ,,, .r .. ~ t F ,; +~, f u `;! ~~ ~~ ;, ,~ rn ;~~. ~ i ~ ~~ ~ ~~ . V6~hat's Cooking ~ ~ .~~~" .. ~_ .. in _~ _ ~, Y ~'s ~ ,~;a__~ A fascinating new book called "What's Cooking in Western Colo- rado" has been published by Cross- roads United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. It is a compilation of over 750 recipes from all over Western Colorado and it represents many specific geographic areas and local food traditions. The project has created quite a stir among the news media of Colo- rado West, and has been mentioned on numerous radio and TV pro- grams. It is being distributed by a number of Grand Junction area retail stores, and is available at the Dinosaur Valley Museum. Most orders are coming through the mail, however. The books are for sale for $12.95 plus tax and can be pur- chased from Crossroads United Methodist Church, 599 30 Road, Grand Junction 81504. Recipes for the collection have been submitted by a number of local officials including Fruita Mayor Bill Baird, Mesa County Commissioner John Leane, District Attorney Steve ErkenBrack, Grand Junction Councilman Bill McCurry, both of our U.S. Senators, and many others. Associations and companies from throughout Colorado West were also called upon, so the collection is fairly representative. For example, sug- gestions from Honeyville Honey in Durango, Coleman Farms of Orchard Mesa, Western Colorado Vegetable Growers Association in Olathe, Palisade Peach Growers, and Thunder Mountain Bean Com- pany are here. Cooks will also find ideas from the Beef Council, the Cowbelles and similar West Slope groups who know their stuff. The gourmet seeking the ultimate Colorado West ideas for Anasazi beans from Dove Creek or the famed Colorado Crystal water from Eckert should look no further. They're all here. "What's Cooking in Western Colorado" is more than a cookbook, however. It represents the efforts of a community of dedicated citizens working together. The product is interesting, enjoyable, and, we think, destined for a spot in kitchens across the state. Most fun of all are some of the specialty recipes. One idea for a dirt pie made in a flowerpot is terrific, and dinner guests will be surprised when their host starts digging up the centerpiece for dessert! The collec- tion concludes with several tongue- in-cheek recipes, including one for dinosaur stew ... it feeds several hundred people on a single diced dinosaur. Sounds like a great recipe, though the supply is hard to come by these days. - ~,_ ~- .. - - y~ ; } _ ~, r;~rFr,~t~~ I { r~ ~~~ i ~i ~~' i=(' rA~1~T1~ ~ I - ~ ~? ~, to -''1 z s.~~ a r ~+ 4 tai ~i- ' : i i t/~i i !! ~~ d ~k,st~ lay`/gar ~s ~{ I `y" c° J ~ f { I' ' 9 7~ ~~ ti _ ~ r ~ ~ t n, 4 ~~; '~ ~.. a ',=1 ~~ v' t CCCCCC~ -..:~ti. ~ _x . ,~ ~: ----- ~ ~ :_' Via, \ ! '4'- Beginning with this issue of COLORADO WEST, we'll be searching through the tremen- dous photo archives at CLUB 20 and printing old West Slope pictures. This is a great test of our readers' knowledge of our territory. This photo was taken somewhere on the Western Slope in 1951. Do you know where? Call us with the answer if you feel lucky. ~~~ ~~~o ~Vestern Slope Sign~es ISSUE XVIII "We are running out of qualified workers," Neal Bunce of General Productions Devices told the Colorado Coalition for Higher Education at a September meeting in Grand Junction. Several programs are underway with Western Slope colleges and through state training programs to assure that industry will not run out of qualified local workers. Enrollment at area colleges is at an all time high, a positive impact on local economies. The colleges are dealing with a different student than they were ten years ago. This issue of Western Slope Signals looks at the changing educational scene with regards to business. Education is vital in maintaining a quality, trained work force. Good, responsive education programs are a lure for companies wanting to relocate to western Colorado. Colo- rado led the Rocky Mountain region in the number of business start-ups from 1988-1988. The start-ups represented 19.1% of the state's economy. However, Colorado also led the region in the percentage of business closures - 18.2%. Relevant education is necessary for entrepre- neurs to make the most of their businesses. MAVERICKS -MESA STATE COLLEGE is the only institution of higher learning in Colorado where a student can get an associate degree, a bache- lors degree or a certificate of training, "states Dave Anderson, dean of the School of Industry and Technology at the Grand Junction facility. "Our school within the college offers 31 different areas of study, "continues Anderson. "Our offerings and past response to companies needing specialized training is a selling point used to attract businesses to the Grand Junction area. " In the last four years, the school has educated workers for 15 different business projects, providing .280,500 worth of training. Anderson laughs, "We've trained people to do everything from grading eggs to precision machinery-making to running sophisticated min- ing equipment. "The funds for the training come from the companies wanting the employees and from a program called "Colorado First. " Those funds provide training for workers needed for new or expanding businesses. Mesa State is presently offering $23,100 worth of training for three different companies using funds from a state program called "Colorado Existing Businesses. "The funds, in addition to those pro- vided by the company, go to upgrade skills of workers in an existing local business. Dixson's, Inc. is training workers to use computer assisted drafting systems. Universal, Inc. is teaching employees how to use a vacuum metalizing pro- cess to apply reflective coating to aircraft light bulbs. Welding and other technical skills needed to construct girders for highway projects are being taught to employees of Grand Junction Steel. These programs are offered in addition to the 98 other programs of study at Mesa State. Enrollment at Mesa is the highest it has ever been says director of information for the college, "We are seeing a trend totwards ~~hat l call a new traditional studetu .. . over 40% of ottr student bod>> is now over 27 vents old. " Gary Ratcliff Information Director i\Iesa State College Gary Ratcliff. "We have increased at a rate of 5% a year for the last four years, "Ratcliff states. "We have about 5,000 students enrolled in one form or another now. We are seeing a trend towards what 1 call 'a new traditional college student', " comments Ratcliff. "The average age of our students is not 18-24 years old like it was, but 26 plus years old. More than 40% of our student body is over 27 years old. "Anderson notes that in his school's specialized training programs, the average age is 28 years old, with 20% of the students being over 40 years old. Ratcliff observes that to accommodate the "new traditional student", who used to be the non-traditional student, college officials have expanded the day care programs, added more night classes, expanded office hours and are looking at ways to streamline degree programs. About a quarter of Mesa's students are enrolled in some kind of voca- tional training classes. Anderson says there are jobs waiting in many areas now where there are not enough qualrfied workers. Those areas include electrical linemen, skilled machinists, and people who can repair auto bodies, heavy equipment and computers. DOWN IN THE VALLEY - A Colorado Small Business Development Center, operating in con- junction with the ADAMS STATE COLLEGE School of Business in ALAMOSA, is racking up successes. Richard Turner, center director reports. "During this first year, the business center has served 84 clients and provided nearly 1,000 hours of counseling and seminars. Six businesses alone have accounted for 75 new jobs and attracted nearly $800,000 in start-up monies from various sources. College students have been used as interns in 14 different projects, providing invaluable hands-on experience." The busi- nesses include: the San Luis Valley Wool Mill, Youth Recreation Facility, and meat jerky process- ing plant in Antonito; a quinoa processing plant in Mosca; and a patio furniture plant and tortilla factory in Blanca. The enrollment at Adams State has grown by 30% since 1981 to a total this year of approxi- mately 2,800 students. About one third of the college's students are from the San Luis Valley. Alamosa's graduate programs attracted 700 students this year, the majority of whom are involved in obtaining Master degrees for teaching purposes. Adams State president, William Fulker- son states, "This college is the only institution in the state to intentionally design a graduate pro- gram to accommodate the needs of rural teachers who wish to obtain Masters degrees." CMC AND ACZ - "We are committed to the com- munities and businesses in our service area, " states Jim Bolick, public information director for COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (CMC) headquartered in GLENWOOD SPRINGS. "We have to be responsive to the changes in the needs of the local communities in order to survive and keep our student base. "The college is the site of a Small Business Assistance Center. More than 160 clients have used the services of the center this year. CMC, along with the Business and Indus- trial Development Center, has sponsored several seminars. One called "Service Colorado" drew about 200 participants to Vail for workshops on how to improve the "service mentality" of workers in tourism related businesses. One of the college's most popular programs is the teaching of reading and writing skills to people who are already employed. Officials from CMC and residents of the service area which includes Glenwood Springs, Steam- boat Springs, Leadville and many communities in -• between are involved now in strategic planning for the school's future. "What will the college district look like and be like in the year 2000?"asks Bolick. "How are we going to respond as a college to the different needs of employers?" "Colorado Existing Businesses" is the program that provides training funds for workers who need to upgrade their skills. ACZ LABS in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS used the program in conjunction with CMC to fulfill one of their urgent needs. "The lab has over 25 workers now and has recorded a 30% growth rate in the last year, "states office manager Judy Dahlen. "We had to have someone who possessed all-around office skills but who also had the potential to work into using computers for even more job functions as the company expands. Through CMC computer classes, the company was able to find their multi-skilled office worker. Dahlen says "It's ironic that we needed to pro- vide on-the-job training for something like an office worker. when the lab utilizes many skilled people like chemists. We have no frouble recruiting chemists, programmers and other employees like that we need because many such skilled people in Denver want to live here. "The lab employees test water and soil for mining companies and several government agencies. "We are a good lab with very competitive prices, "comments Dahlen. "Our quality is unsurpassable which is the primary reason for the increase in business we are experiencing. "The company has made a large investment in organic testing equpment and eight computers. Plans call for construction of a new building by December of 1990. ~l~~ V~le~tern ~®~ i na9~ STATE HELPS - In the last year, $4,128,174 has been spent in western Colorado for employment and training services by the COLORADO STATE OFFICE OF RURAL JOB TRAINING. Dwight Steele, director of the program, states, "We have contracted with over 500 businesses to provide on-the-job training. The bulk of our services are to unskilled or economically disadvantaged clients. About half of our clients are women; the majority are between the ages of 21 and 45 years old. "In rural communities, jobs are scarce and it is tough to get good wages. Many people leave the community to find good jobs," says Steele. Traditionally in western Colorado, the jobs that pay well have been in mining, energy extraction and construction, all of which are languishing. Most of the workers in these fields have either left the area or are working at jobs which pay less. Steele says there are a few areas, like the ski resorts, which have labor shortages, but the wages are lower than the cost of living require- ments in many locations. He notes, too, that there is a lack of certain skilled laborers like machinists on the Western Slope. The state office works on individual projects with the goal of job creation. Some of those pro- jects have been in Craig, Delta and Garfield County. The state provides funding for business incubators. Steele's office administers the Job Training Partnership Program (JPTA). "We feel the JPTA program has been successful in many ways in providing what Colorado businesses need," states Steele. "That is due, in a large part, to the good information from the advisory coun- cil of 33 representatives from the private business sector." The bulk of the JPTA monies on the Western Slope are funnelled through the Resource Center in Grand Junction and the Western Colorado Employment and Training Center in Ignacio. A re-training program exists for workers who have been made unemployed by a layoff, work force downsizing or who have been unable to find suitable work for a period logner than 15 weeks. The Office of Rural Job Training, through their WORKER ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM, can pro- vide tuition grants for local colleges and vocational schools. The emphasis is on retraining either through a complete career change or upgrading skills a worker already has. The Worker Adjust- ment office is located at 200 Grand, Suite 320 in Grand Junction. The phone is 241-0709 or 241-0910. The office serves the entire Western Slope. GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE YOUNG - U S West employs 360 people in their Grand Junction offices. The telecommunications company is either one of the largest or the largest employer in most Western Slope communities. That is one reason a program called "Choices" is so real to the 9th graders who have been exposed to the program so far. Choices, using trained employees from the phone company, conveys the relevance of education in preparation for adult Irfe. As part of the exercises, the students take the phone company entry level exam. Besides the usual knowledge questions, the students are constantly interrupted during the test, just as they would be while trying to accomplish a task at work. U S West presenter Sue Palmer said, "The test opens their eyes as to what subjects and behaviors are important. They usually do not do too well. They are amazed to learn that the three most important traits we look for in an employee are 1) good attendance, 2) the ability to get along with others, and 3) a good attitude. "Students do exercises to determine the cost of living alone and what different types of entry level jobs pay. "The students are quick to note the gap between meeting expenses with a job that does not require a high school diploma and one that does, " con- tinues Palmer. "We help the students realize what parts of their lives they have direct control over and that they can affect positively. " Over a million students nationwide have par- ticipated in Choices. The response has been very positive and gives students more of an apprecia- tion for high school. U S West has trained per- sonnel to present Choices in Mesa and Garfield County schools. By the end of 1991, enough employees should be trained, says Palmer, to pre- sent the program all over the Western Slope. The United States will face a shortage of 400,000 engineers by the year 2000 according to a report from the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. The report also notes that, by the turn of the century, 85% of the people entering the work force will be women and members of minority groups. Only 3% of the degrees in engineering, computing and science now go to minorities. As a result, businesses that stand to suffer from the lack o/ scientific talent, such as Shell, Texaco, Consolidated Coal and U S West, have funded programs like the MINORITY ENGINEERING TRAI!VING PROGRAM (SUMMET) at the Colorado School of Nfines in Golden. Seven high school students from Mesa and Montrose counties attended Mines this summer. The students include Michael Archuleta, Shantel Cam- pos, Jason Diaz, Adriana Pacheco, Valerie Salez, Hai-Pin'Hsu and Vy VanLe. Not only is the,pro- gram achallenge for students, it is another way that business must meet the challenge of produc- ing educated, skilled and creative employees for the work force of the future. PASSAGES -FORT LEWIS COLLEGE in DURANGO is only 16 students away from what officials feel should be their maximum enrollment of 4,000 students. Deborah Uroda, who is direc- tor of the office of college relations, states "We have 3,984 students, a 3.7% increase over the last school year. We feel we cannot go over 4,000 students with our present facility and faculty without compromising the quality of our pro- grams." Fort Lewis has seen an increase of 7.3% in the number of out-of-state students who pay a higher tuition. Uroda notes the conception of the school has changed along with the type of student the college is attracting. "We once were considered a good starter school. Because many of our programs have expanded and have a good reputation, we see more students staying at Fort Lewis for all four years of the undergraduate degree. Eighteen perent of our students are over the age of 25 years. Half of that 18% are part- time students who are either involved in mid-life career changes or who are entering college for the first time." Two new programs have been added to the cur- riculumthis year in response to the college's loca- tion and local business needs. Students now can take a degree in Tourism Management. The course includes internships at the various attrac- tions in the Durango area. The other offering is an interdisciplinary major in Southwest Studies. Fort Lewis, because of its history as a land grant college and former military post, does not charge tuition to Native Americans. "There are 318 Indian students at the school this year," says Uroda. "Thirty-two different tribes are represented which gives the college a unique flavor and adds immeasurably to our Southwest Studies program." WESTERN STATE COLLEGE in GUNNISON is going through a transition period brought about when their graduate programs were all phased out last summer. The college lost 255 graduate students, but still managed to show an almost one percent increase in enrollment this year. The col- lege has about 2,381 students. Director of Infor- mation for Western State, J.W. Campbell comments, "The focus of the college is on our new role and mission as an exemplary under- graduate college of arts and sciences with com- patible professional disciplines. To show any increase at all this year, we had to attract and retain more undergraduates." It appears that the undergraduate students are getting older at Western State, too. About 16% of this fall's enroll- ment is 23 years old or older. That is the same percentage as it was two years ago when the graduate programs were in place. Western State is expanding their offerings to the region through the Aspinall-Wilson Con- ference Center. In addition to the annual water conference and soil conservation workshops, plans for this coming summer call for conferences dealing with federal Indian rights and emergency medical training. NORTHWEST COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE in RANGELY is the home of a Small Business Development Center. Dan Simon, direc- tor of the center, says, "We are providing advice, consultations and seminars on a perceived need basis. We have gathered inquiries and requests from existing businesses and chambers of com- merce in our service area to come up with ideas. We plan some tax seminars, marketing classes and a series on starting up a business." Simon .thinks the college's service area of Rangely, Meeker, Hayden, Craig and southern Routt County is so rural that the need for specialized training programs for existing or new businesses is "something that is definitely not needed now or in the future as I see it." On campus enroll- ment at the college is up to 1,420. The two most popular courses, says registrar Susan Shaefer, are aviation flight training and dental hygiene. OTHER BUSINESS - U S West Communications is seeking a small rate increase that would pro- vide funds to continue to modernize the state's telecommunications network. The revenue would enable the company to depreciate newly-installed equipment and older equipment more quickly. Jim Smith, Colorado chie/ executive officer for U S West, explains, "Under the current depreciation schedules, the company must spread the cost of some equipment over as many as 30 years. It reaches technical obsolescence long before it has been paid for. By paying it off faster, we can replace the equipment when it is outdated. "The proposed rates include a 97 cent per month increase in residential service statewide, $1.80 a month for basic business service and an increase of 15 cents for pay phone calls. If the Public Utilities Commission approves the rate hike, it would go into effect January 10, 1990. Most U S West customers should have received a credit on their November phone bill. The credit is part of a $46 million relund as the result of a federal court decision regarding collection of depreciation costs. Written by Linda Skinner ~~vv ~usi~~~s~s ®n~ ~~~ w~s~~~~ ~~®~~ Several new businesses have opened recently on the Western Slope, and we will continue to mention several of them in each issue of COLORADO WEST. This is certainly not a complete list, but includes several which have received attention lately. • Rod and Kerry Guccini and Steve Rat- kiewicz have opened IBD Plumbing and Heating in Glenwood Springs. They offer their services for repairs, new con- struction, remodeling and other services related to plumbing and heating. They're located in the same building with Irrigation and Design at 6872 Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs. • Certified clockmaker Jim Williams has recently returned to Cortez, where he practices the fine art of clockmaking and repair in his father's shop, the "Jewel Box." He is heading up the project to install afive-foot clock atop the Valley Tower Building at the corner of Main and Market, so his handiwork will be seen by generations of Four Corners residents. • CanyonLand Graphics has opened at 130 North 6th in Grand Junction and provides computer services for small businesses, including mailing list and database management, word process- ing, and accounting, in addition to desktop publishing. Owner Maury Strahl has over 20 years' experience in com- puters and publishing and blends the two skills well. His network of local specialists in typesetting, commercial art and electronic printing provides state-of- the-art services in all phases of black and white or color printing. • The new First Bank of Beaver Creek recently opened its doors at Strawberry Park in Beaver Creek. It provides a full range of banking services to local residents. • The Rifle Thrift Shop recently held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in the museum building at East Avenue and 4th Street. The shop was originally opened in 1974. The shop has been active in civic affairs, donates to worthy causes in Rifle, and has numerous volunteers as helpers. The shop is open Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. • A new One Hour Foto Finish has opened at Avon Market Center next to Avon Quick Print. The shop has three full-time photographers, including long- time Vail area pro Rex Keep, who co-owns the business with Larry Johnson. Although fast photo process- ing is the mainstay of the business, the owners emphasize their experience and high-quality work. • Glenwood Springs resident Hilton White has opened the Hilton White Piano Service. He puts years of experi- ence to work selling new and used pianos; renting pianos for professional or home use; and tuning, repairing and rebuilding the instruments. He is an authorized Wurlitzer and Fazer dealer and a member of the Piano Technicians Guild. He's at 801 Blake Avenue in Glenwood and is open by appointment. Call him at 945-9552. • The Mill Inn Restaurant is back in business at the JQS shopping center in Rifle. Mike and Charletta Neeimat have been in the food business for a decade and are excited about owning their first restaurant. It's open from 6 am to 10 pm seven days a week, has daily specials, and offers senior prices and a kids' menu. • Dr. Bill Prather has returned to Eagle County and started "Doctors on Call," located in The Annex at Avon. Hotel and house calls are a rare service lately, so coupled with the office's lab and X-ray facilities and new computerized billing service, they represent a tremendous service to Eagle County residents. The office offers on-call services 24 hours a day at 949-5434. • The Body Shop has opened at 105 East Victory Way in Craig, and it has nothing to do with cars. Tom Arnett and Beth Workman manage programs for the serious health and fitness enthusi- ast. He describes the place as a "hard- core gym," and they offer both weight training and aerobic workouts. There is no initiation fee, and customers can sign up for part or all of the programs at vary- ing rates. • Eagle is home to First Class Plumb- ing and Heating, recently opened by Fred Kessler. He's been in the plumb- ing business for over 13 years already, and is especially pleased to be in the Eagle-Gypsum area. He specializes in residential calls and can be reached at 328-7213 in Eagle or 949-3477 in Vail. • Delta Radiator Service has re-opened at 1100 Main in Delta. Owner Daryl Back has been in the radiator business in Delta for some time, but after trying to move into other pursuits he discovered that his services were in higher demand than ever. So he's open again and feeling great about the new business. • An interesting new consignment business called New Beginnings has opened its doors at 267 West Bridge Street in Hotchkiss. Co-owners Marlin McMurdy and Cyril Isaacs stock every- thing from books and antiques to hand- made wooden clocks and other crafts. Isaacs is also a Pleasure Park river raft- ing guide whose own drawings and paintings adorn the walls of the new shop. It's an interesting place with a wide variety . of old and new merchandise. • Finally, check out the new "Poor Richard's Music Store" in the Annex at Avon. Owner Richard Carnes stocks a full line of records, tapes and CD's, and will even let you listen to selections before buying. Used music is also available. More new businesses will be featured in the next issue of COLORADO WEST. We wish them all well! COLORADO ROCKIES ADAM'S RIB HUIVTI~dG RANCH S Day Trophy Deer & Elk Hunts • Private Pheasant Over 5500 Acres of Private Land • Drop Camps Licensed • Bonded Guides & Outfitters Great Facilities • Excellent Food SUPER HUNTING! P.O. Box 659 (303) 328-2326 r~ - .. -~,, The Dolores Town Board has decided to lease the southeast corner of Flanders Park to the Galloping Goose Historical Society fora perma- nent museum. The proposed museum will provide a resting place for the historic train/ truck, and will include a rep- lica of the original Dolores depot, atwo-story brown and beige Victorian station. The museum project in- cluded numerous citizens and represents the finest example of cooperative efforts. Mike Preston of Fort Lewis Col- lege's Community Services Office was involved in helping set up the initial grant to get the project rolling. U S West Communications provided the funding for the initial project, and several active citizens participated in the Historical Society project. A 25-year lease with an- other 25-year option has been worked out, since the land is owned by the Town, so work can get underway soon. The group plans eventually to restore the Galloping Goose itself, and hopes that reve- nues from the museum and gift shop will make the museum self-supporting. Much discussion among tourism promoters in Colo- rado has centered on the potential impact of historic sites. The Colorado Tourism Board's highly acclaimed "Longwoods Study" shows that touring visitors often want to see such historic sites. The astounding success of the Durango-Silverton iVarrow Gauge Railroad is living proof of the tourism potential of our rich heritage. Officials hope the Galloping Goose Histor- ical Society Museum will be a similar benefit to the Dolores area, and there is now good reason for their optimism. One of the gems of CLUB 20's of effort involving a number of territory is the old mining town of historic preservation activists. Redstone, on the banks of the Included is Redstone's most scenic Crystal River. It has been famous attraction, the historic added to the National Register of castle built by CF&I Steel founder Historic Places. The designation John Osgood. He called the includes most of the old Victorian place Cleveholm; but it is now homes in town, and the referred to as the Redstone commerical section. Castle. Its gamekeeper's lodge, near the castle, was also listed on The Colorado Historical Soci- ety made the announcement, which culminates several years Osgood lost control of CF&I in ~~~~~ 1903 and left Cleveholm under the watch of a caretaker until his return in 1925. He died there the next year. The gamekeeper's lodge is a private home today. Visitors to the castle over the years included many of the nation's rich and famous, such as Teddy Roosevelt, so this historic designation is important to Colorado West as a means of insuring preservation for future generations. ~~~ ~® MEMO ®o ®®® of Grand Junction 243-6790 755 HORIZION DRIVE the National Register. _£ ) ~85L ti ti X30 0,~3~ 7Sl 'oN liw~ad 00 ''lof pue~0 dltfd a6elsod "S"(1 31da ~I-1ne -~,y.~. - )D `lisp u~noS SL I 3o ucnoy zolsYl - 0550-20918 "olo~ b9ZE-ZbZ-EOE 'uoi}OUnp pus~~ 095 xo8 'O'd Oz q~l~ ®iV ~~~ 1V1®a/ ~ - By Greg Watcher Club 20 President The past couple months have been busy ones for CLUB 20. We have successfully reorganized 4 of our standing committees now. We began with the Economic Develop- ment panel, which serves as the advisory committee for the Governor's Western Slope Economic Development expert, Neil Shurts. The group has established a program which we are confident will help evaluate the pro- gress of this operation, keep the Governor's staff in constant touch with the people in our communities, and help get the office funded on a permanent basis next year. The Transportation Committee came together this summer to focus attention on the critical need for highway funding on the Western Slope, and will continue working with the Legislature on that. Beyond that, however, there are several specific issues requiring our attention. Bill Cleary's column in this issue details the new Commission pro- cess, and most of our counties are pleased. One crucial element is missing though .. . an annual meeting of the FULL Highway Commission on the Western Slope. We need to be able to discuss priorities with all the commissioners, not just our own. CLUB 20 testifies before the Commission December 20 to make that formal proposal, and we are encouraged with the prospects. The Tourism Committee continues its discussions on how to eliminate the dupli- cation of effort which plagues tourism pro- grams throughout our territory. We hope that early next year we'll have a solid proposal on who should play what role, so we can get much more promotion for the same dollars. And in November we convened our new Aviation Committee, which brings together every Western Slope airport manager, several local officials and businesses involved in aviation. We are beginning the process of a Western Colorado air service study to help us work on marketing for better carrier service and rates, regional firefighting training facilities, airport funding, and other concerns our communities face in common. The group has already met twice and is well on the way toward a very productive and well-organized effort under the leadership of Chairman Jeff Wendland and Vice Chairman George Singer. We'll have to get up early in the morning to top the activities of 1989, but we're going to do just that in 1990! The issues which unite us on the Western Slope have never been more important, and the need for an active CLUB 20 has never been greater. We continue to spread that message throughout our territory and have been on a rigorous travel schedule -and loving every second of it. The political issues fac- ing us for 1990 are serious, but there is every reason to expect some success. We'll work hard on basin-of-origin legislation, for example, and continue an even stronger effort on several critical highway problems. Some issues of local concern (Berthoud Pass ski area problems, the Idarado cleanup issue, the World Mountain Bike Champion- ships in Durango, and others) will be top priorities for CLUB 20, and some which affect MANY of our members, like the highway and aviation issues. There will always be issues where people in small towns need help, and often the only place to turn is to the other communities of the Western Slope. CLUB 20 will always be there to serve that purpose, and 1990 prom- ises to be one of our busiest years. Take time out for an old fashioned Western Slope Christmas, then get ready to come out swinging! ~r°avo! Colorado Cord~~y i1Z7liite~s you t® a ~f~Ciday Concert ~~ata~r~n~ `Yil~C~m. ~"~itt - piano Ids ~avafian - ~tlioCtn Steven ~"enend orn - ~I~tol~ ~Uarren Lash - CeC~o I~onatwn $10 per Person ~c~ets avaiCa6Ce cat the door or pease calf 4 7b-0206 to reserve tickets as seating is Cirruted 12/08/89 Town Council - FYI There is going to be a joint Executive Session involving the Vail Town Council, Avon Town Council, and the County Commissioners regarding the Edwards property. The meeting will be: Tuesday, December 12 8:00 P.M. Avon Council Chambers /bsc ~~~ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 2:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Financial and Compensation Orientation and Presentation of the Five Year Budget 2. Request to Place a Temporary Development Sign on the Vail Gateway Project 3. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 4. Design Review Board Report 5. Information Update 6. Other 7. Executive Session - Land Negotiations 8:00 p.m. Joint Executive Session with Eagle County Commissioners and Avon Town Council, at the Avon Municipal Building - Land Negotiations VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 2:00 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 Charlie Wick Steve Barwick Steve Thompson Ron Phillips 3:30 Peter Patten Peter Jamar 3:45 Peter Patten 3:55 Kristan Pritz 4:05 Ron Phillips 4:10 4:20 1. Financial and Compensation Orientation and Presentation of the Five Year Budget Action Requested of Council: Ask questions and provide feedback to staff. Background Rationale: Orientation for new Councilmembers. 2. Request to Place a Temporary Development Sign on the Vail Gateway Project Action Requested of Council: Uphold/overturn staff decision to not allow the sign. Background Rationale: See enclosed letter from Peter Jamar. 3. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 4. Design Review Board Report 5. Information Update 6. Other 7. Executive Session - Land Negotiations 8:00 p.m. Joint Executive Session with Eagle County Commissioners and Avon Town Council - Land Negotiations - Held at Avon Municipal Building TOWN OF VAIL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/PLANNING FIVE YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FORECAST AND STAFF FINANCIAL OPINION December 6, 1989 Prepared by the Budget Office Administrative Services Department PURPOSE The broad purpose of this forecast is to estimate the level of revenues and expenditures for the Town of Vail through 1995 and thereby highlight potential funding problems and opportunities. This forecast should therefore be viewed as a planning tool for analyzing the Town's current and future financial situation and not as an attempt to set the exact level of future budgets or budget policy. Due to the interaction of the myriad of variables addressed in this forecast, it becomes progressively less reliable beyond the current year. Therefore, the five year budget forecast will be updated annually. METHODOLOGY This document is divided into four sections: Section Ie Assumptions. Briefly outlines and justifies the major assumptions behind the forecast. Section IIa Findings. Lists the significant findings of the forecast. Section III: Conclusions. Presents staff opinion on the Town's current and future financial position.- Section IV: The actual spreadsheets used to make the forecast. 1 SECTIORT I. ASSUY~PTIONS Given the fact that accurately predicting the annual ups and downs of future years is a nearly impossible task, the estimates used in this report show a high degree of constancy. For example, even though annual sales tax increases are likely to vary considerably, this report is based upon the assumption of constant 5.5% increases. In this way the forecasts contained herein may be considered to be "plain vanilla" while the real world is likely to be another flavor altogether. Does this mean that the forecasts, being inherently inaccurate, are worthless? No. What it instead means is that the forecasts should be used to highlight and understand likely trends in the Town's future finances. That is, if the world behaves in a fashion reasonably consistent with our past experiences, the findings noted below in Section II, can be considered as reasonable expectations. The following items summarize the major assumptions included in this report. A. REVENUE 1. Sales Tax. The Town's sales tax revenue has increased at an average annual rate of 8.0% from 1984-1988. An estimate of 5.5% annual growth in future sales tax revenues is assumed. TOWN OF VAIL Sales Tax Growth History CONSUMER PRICE INDEX SALES TAX GROWTH. REAL YEAR INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS YEAR GROWTH 1976 5.8% 24.6% 18.8% 1977 6.5% 8.3% 1.8% 1978 7.6% 27.1% 19.5% 1979 11.30 22.3% 11.0% 1980 13.5% 15.8% 2.3% 1981 10.3% 16.6% 6.3% 1982 6.2% 9.2% 3.0% 1983 3.2% 9.10 5.9% 1984 3.9% 10.1% 6.2% 1985 3.8% 7.2% 3.4% 1986 1.1% 5.9% 5.8% 1987 4.4% 7.5% 3.10 1988 4.4% 9.3% 4.9% 1989 (ytd) 4.5% 20.90 16.4% 2 2. Property Tax. No increase in property tax revenues is as~a~d except for those increases due to new construction. 3. Ski Lift Tax. A 5% growth rate is assumed. This is based upon a 2% growth rate in skier numbers and 3% annual price increases or some other combination of these factors. 4. Parking rates are assumed to increase 8% in 1991. Parking revenues are assumed to increase 5% per year from 1992-1995 due to increased demand and minor rate increases. 5. Real Estate Transfer Tax revenues are assumed to average $1.2 million per year. This is consistent with the average tax receipts received since 1980. 6. An economic climate of moderate growth and 5% inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been assumed. B. EXPENDITURES 1. Many expenditure estimates in this study are driven by detailed plans for areas such as fleet replacement, capital improvements, street repair and maintenance, building repair and maintenance and employee compensation. 2. Salaries and wages, and all benefits except health insurance for current employees increased 3.8% in 1988, 2.6% in 1989, and 5.0% in 1990. An estimated 6% increase in this item is used for 1991 and 5% thereafter. As the Colorado economy begins to pull out of the very slow growth of recent years, we expect municipal salaries and wages to resume growing at a market rate similar to the CPI. 3. Health insurance premiums are expected to continue increasing at a rate substantially higher than the general inflation rate. A 12% growth rate has been used in this study. 4. New positions have been added at a rate of $90, 000 in 1990 and $30,000 per year thereafter. This assumption is based u p o n the necessity of meeting increased service demands. 5. The fleet replacement schedule is budgeted at the level necessary to maintain the fleet in good condition. Funds sufficient to replace the bus and fire fleets have been included in the Capital Projects Fund budget. 6. It is assumed that the Town will need to add an additional bus in 1992 and 1994. 7. The payment to the Vail Metropolitan Recreation District for provision of recreation is assumed to remain steady at the current level. 3 SECTION II. I'INDIRTGS The following findings arise from the above listed assumptions. A. It is likely that funding sufficient to cover the Town's operating and capital needs will be available during the period of 1991 through 1995. In addition, the following amounts become available for other items: YEAR AMOUNT 1991 422,000 1992 1,041,000 1993 259,000 1994 175,000 1995 1,940,000 It therefore appears that significant funding for additional capital projects is likely to be available in 1992, 1995, and to a smaller degree, 1991. B. Approximately 78% of the Town's total revenue stream can be categorized as "elastic" revenue. That is, it varies in direct relation to the level of economic activity in town. This proportion of elastic revenue is considerably higher than is normally found in most American municipalities and has the effect of increasing the impacts (both positive and negative) of changes in the local economy. Given the assumptions of this study, the Town's reliance upon elastic revenue sources will continue to grow slightly each year. C. Including notes, warrants, leases, bond payments, and sinking fund payments, approximately 19.9% of the Town's 1990 expenditures will be used to pay for debt service. This figure will climb to 21.0% in 1992 and should then decrease in each following year. According to credit rating agencies, such as Moody's or Standard and Poors, a local government's total debt service (both long term and short term) should be less than 40% of the total budget. Vail's 1990 level of 19.9% debt service places it well within this range. The Town staff is hopeful that Vail's decreasing relative level of debt service, our increasing fund balances, our recent history of growth, and our sound financial practices will soon lead to an increase in the Town's credit rating on our next G.O. bond offering. As illustrated by the graph below, the Town's debt payments as a percent of expenditures has decreased substantially in the past several years. If no new debt payments are added, this trend will continue in future years. 4 TOVV N O F ~1A1 L EXPEI~ISE CATEGORY HISTORY ~. ~o 8 0 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 YEARS D. Also illustrated by the graph above is the fact that capital spending as a percentage of total spending has increased as debt service spending has decreased. Operating expenses have remained relatively steady at about 55%-60% of total expenses. No dramatic changes in these trends are foreseen. E. Although outside the scope of this study, it appears that significant financial resources will be available in 1996 and thereafter. One reason for this is that the $1.35 million reserve fund for the Town's General Obligation bonds will become available for use when the bonds are called in December of 1995. It is also likely that an amount similar to the $1.9 million projected to be available in 1995 (see Finding A. above) will be available annually starting in 1996. 5 SECTION III. CONCLUSION The high sales tax growth rate experienced in 1989 has helped to continue a very desirable financial situation for the Town of Vail. We have been able to fund a major parking project, and defease and plan for early retirement of existing debt without a tax increase. Real Estate Transfer Tax collections have been driven to record levels by strong local market conditions. The resulting tax revenues have allowed the Town to begin a program of park and recreation path construction, and landscape improvements to meet the demands of residents. The Town of Vail's desirable financial condition is in direct contrast to that of many other American cities. As has been documented by numerous national publications, many American cities are experiencing difficult financial situations resulting in deteriorating roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure. Compounding these long term problems is the current trend in many cities of relying upon increasing amounts of off-book debt in the form of lease purchases in order to fund fleet replacements and other municipal operations. Many of these problems can be traced back to a lack of adequate financial discipline in past "good times1° when such problems should have been addressed. The Town of Vail has not allowed itself to fall into this trap. Rather than deferring maintenance, the Town is pursuing an aggressive street rebuilding program and is adequately maintaining all Town facilities. Furthermore, the Town has established the policy of funding all fleet and equipment replacements - including the Town's buses - with cash on hand. Lease purchase contracts for equipment replacement are no longer utilized. Through these actions, the Town is helping to ensure that future spending °'surprises" are minimized and that adequate funding is available to deal with them. In this way Vail is establishing a truly sound, sustainable base of municipal operations upon which future growth can be built. 6 1990 - 1994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REQUIRED PROJECTS ------------------------------ 1990 ---------- 1991 ----------- 1992 ----------- 1993 ----------- 1994 ----------- CONDITIONS/COMMENTS -- --- 1. ----------- Handicap Access Van 25,000 ------------------------------ 2. W. Gore Creek Dr. Bridge (grant match) ------ - 182,5[1(1 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -- $16(1,000 in State revenue ------ ------------------------------- SUBTOTAL REQUIRED PROJECTS 2Ci7,50(i U 0 0 --------- 0 -------------------------------- ESSENTIAL PROJECTS ---------------------- 1990 ---------- 1991 ----------- 1992 ----------- 1993 ------------ 1994 -------- --- 1. ------------------- Street Maint. & Improvements 1,345,()00 1,676,G00 1,280,000 1,810,000 -- 1,957,000 -------------------------------- Per street maintenance plan 2. Street Light Improvement 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Per street light plan 3. Communications System Maint. & Replcmnt 15,00(1 15,(1(10 15,(100 15,000 15,000 Ongoing radio replacement 4. Misc. Bldg. Maintenance 90,0(1(1 9(1,0(10 90,000 90,()00 90,000 Per RAM Committee plan 5. Bus Replacement 465,000 696,000 513,000 897,000 1,125,000 Per bus replacement schedule 6. Recreational Paths Maintenance 77,0001 81,000 85,000 89,000 93,000 Per paths maintenance plan 7. Parking Structures Projects 3(1,()(1(1 3(1,0(10 80,000 60,000 275,(100 Per structures maintenance plan S. TUV Shop Maint. & Improvements 110,000 120,000 150,000 235,000 125,000 Per maintenance plan 9. Library Children"s Area Remodel 1CI,OGC1 Acoustically separate children 10. Bus Interior Refurbishment 26,000 11. Municipal Bldg/Post Office Remodel 490,000 12. Overlay Municipal Bldg Parking Lots 45,000 13. Fire Truck Replacement Program 350,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 14. Fire Dept. Furniture & Carpet 25,000 15. Bus•Shelter Improvements 30,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,(100 Replacements & additions 16. W. Meadow Dr. Conceptual Design 27,000 17. Additional Buses 163,000 179,000 Addition to bus fleet 18. Forest Service Joint Visitor Center 15,000 19. Pedestrian Overpass 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Partial cost of new overpass 20. Dobson Arena Flooring ---------------------- 15,000 ----------- 15,000 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------------- --- ------------------ SUBTOTAL ESSENTIAL PROJECTS 3,245,000 3,(161,000 2,388,000 3,550,000 3,855,000 ----------- DESIRABLE PROJECTS -- 1990 ----------- 1991 ----------- 1992 ----------- 1993 ------------ 1994 ----------- --- 1. -------------------------------------- Sidewalk Improvements 15,(100 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 ------------------------------- 2. Holy Cross Purchase 75,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 3. Sidewalk: Muni Bldg to Village Parking 10,800 124,200 4. Pulis Bridge Widening 200,000 5. Village Improvement District 250,000 250,000 6. Traffic Control Gates ----------- 20,000 ---------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------------- --- ------------------------------ SUBTOTAL DESIRABLE PROJECTS 310,000 320,800 434,200 60,000 60,000 ----------- 5 Year Operating kevenue 6udaet NOOERATE SCENARIO inflation Rate. S.OX PROJECTED PkOJECTEO PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED 1989 1940 INCR. 1991 INCk. 1992 INCR. 1991 INCk. 1994 [NCR. 1995 RCCOUNT 85 ACTUAL 86 ACTUAL 67 ACTUAL 88 ACTUAL ESTIMATE BUDGET FACTOk BUDGET FACTOk BUDGET (ACTOR 8UU6ET FACTOR BUDGET FACTOR BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS 01 6ENEkAI FUND REVENUE --------------------- PROPERTY TAXES 1,637,112 1,481,216 1,495,535 1,625,876 1,713,000 1,748,600 1.OX 1,816,586 2.5X 1,862,001 i.OX 1,686,621 .5X 1,890,024 .5X 1,899,474 No sill levy increase. SPEC OdNSHP TAXES 74,459 68,892 69,137 13,447 14,000 76,000 3.OX 18,280 S.UX 82,194 3.OX 84,660 3.OX 81,200 S.OX 91,560 RETAIL 5ALE5 TAX 3,277,738 3,956,960 4,310,611 5,154,217 5,461,500 5,287,000 8.5X 5,738,`,10 S.`.~X 6,226,283 6.4X 6,624,76.` B.3X 1,174,621 6.SX 7,640,971 5.5X annual growth SALES TAX RUDIT REV. 0 0 0 8,677 30,000 35,000 .OX 35,OOD .OX 35,000 .GX 35,Oi~0 .OX 35,000 .OX 35,000 S1:1 LIFT TAX 480,837 596,335 500,339 633,124 750,000 188,000 S.OX 821,460 S.OX 868,770 S.OX 9L,2U9 S.OX 957,819 S,OX 1,005,710 SX annual growth FRANCHISE fEE/PUB SERV, 34,911 23,100 29,596 28,268 31,000 31,000 S.OX 32,5.`•0 2.OX 33,2(~i 2.OX 33,865 2.OX 34,542 S,GX 36,269 FRANCHISE FEElMTN. BELL 24,742 30,671 31,819 32,218 36,000 37,000 S.OX 38,850 S.OX 40,743 S.UX 42,832 S.OX 44,414 S.OX 41,222 FRANCHISE FEElHOLY CROSS 244,848 236,364 242,899 258,825 265,000 278,000 IO.GX 305,800 2.OX 311,416 S.OX 327,512 2,OX 334,062 S.OX 350,765 FRANCHISE FEElCAALE iV 37,871 23,000 38,596 79,000 79,000 80,000 2.GX 81,600 S.OX 85,680 S.OX 84,964 S.OX 94,462 S.OX 99,185 PENALTY AHD INTEkEST ----- 13,665 ------------ 6,954 ------------ l5, 843 ------------- 21,865 ------------- 35,000 ------------- 35,000 ------------ .OX -------- 35,Ou0 ------------ S.OX -------- 36,750 ------------ `.~.OX -------- 36,Sa8 ------------ S.OX -------- 40,517 ------------ S.GX -------- 42,543 --------------------------- - ---------------------- Subtotal TAXES 5,831,183 6,403,447 6,134,371 7,915,567 8,474,500 8,445,600 6.4X 8,989,576 6.6X 9,582,581 S.iX 10,070,015 b.2X 16,693,220 5.2X - ------------- 11,248,699 BUILDING PERMITS 43,583 114,213 12!,880 95,011 134,000 72,000 25.OX 90,000 5.0X 94,500 S.OX 44,225 S.OX 104,166 S,nX 109,396 PLUMBING PEP.MITS 5,790 16,548 16,509 10,599 20,600 9,500 25.OX 11,815 S.OX 12,464 5.UX 13,092 S.OX 13,147 S.OX 14,434 ' MECHANICAL PERMITS 7,870 24,320 25,041 14,817 28,000 13,000 25.UX 16,250 S.OX 17,063 S.OX 17,416 5.OX 18,811 S.OX 19,752 ELECTk[CAL PERMITS 14,990 24,876 34,733 23,554 33,000 17,000 25.OX "L1,2`.A S.OX 22,313 S.OX 23,425 S,OX 24,600 S.GX 25,830 OFF HOUk5 INSPEC. FEES U 0 0 431 500 SUO 25.OX 625 S.GX b`.~b S.OX 664 S,pX 124 S.OX 760 STREET CUT PERMITS 435 5,055 4,435 1,425 500 1,400 25.OX 1,250 S.OX 1,313 S.OX 1,378 5.OX 1,447 S,OX 1,519 COM DEV P.E.C: VAk. FEES 7,770 7,898 7,300 14,845 10,000 4,000 25.OX 11,250 S.OX 11,813 S.OX 12,463 S.OX 13,023 S.GX 13,674 DESIGN kEV1Eb FEES 2,440 4,130 5,620 4,411 7,000 4,000 25.OX S,GUO S.UX 5,250 S.OX 5,513 S.OX 5,786 S.UX 6,078 PLAN CHECK FEES 24,301 ---- 68,157 ------------- 73,0`.2 ------------- 53,696 ------------- 71,000 ------------- 44,000 ------------ 25.GX -------- 55,p(nj ------------ S,OX -------- 57,750 ------------ S,GX -------- 60,639 ------------ S.OX -------- 63,669 ------------ S,OX --------- 66,853 ---------------------------- -- --------------------------- Subtotal CGNSTRUCTiDN FEES ------- 112,685 270,147 28E,57U 219,305 304,000 110,000 25.OX 212,560 S.UX 223,125 S, OX 234,281 S,pX 245,495 S.OX - ---------- 258,295 RESTAURANT LICENSES 3,506 3,135 3,050 3,235 3,560 3,500 .OX 3,500 .OX 3,500 .OX 3,500 .OX 3,500 S.GX 3,675 6EN BUSINESS LICENSES 30,598 66,700 45,988 72,332 0 U 0 ri 0 0 U LIOUOk LICENSES 5,206 5,441 1,94.1 5,851 6,000 6,000 .OX 6,000 .OX 6,000 .OX c,00U .OX 6,000 S.OX 6,300 CONTkACTOkS LICENSES 20,940 21,110 22,830 9,310 17,000 17,000 S.OX 17,856 S,OX 18,743 S.UX 14,680 S.OX 20,664 S.OX 21,697 SIGN APPLICATION PEkM1TS 1,020 1,142 1,185 1,140 1,300 1,200 S.OX 1,260 S.UX 1,323 S.OX 1,389 S.GX 1,459 S.OI 1,532 DD6 LICENSES 1,373 1,376 - -- 1,080 -------------- 1,150 ------------- 1,200 ------------- 1,200 ------------ S.OX -------- 1,260 ------------ `,~.UX -------- 1,323 ------------ S.OX -------- 1,389 ------------ S,OX -------- 1,454 ------------- S,OX -------- 1,532 -------------------- ---- --------------------------- Subttl LICENSES 6 PERMITS ----------- 61,693 ------- - - 96,404 82,126 9.1,018 29,000 28,900 3.4X 24,870 3.4X 3U, 889 3.SX 31,456 3.5X 33,OB1 S.GX - ---------------- 34,735 a CIGAkETTE TAX 117,427 115,503 132,324 141,760 155,000 145,000 .UX 145,U~iG .UX 145,000 1.OX 146,450 1.OX 147,915 .OX 147,415 HIGHAAI' USERS TAX 70,067 86,666 82,344 82,937 43,Ori0 109,000 S.UX 114,450 S.UX 120,173 S.UX 126,181 S.OX 132,490 S..OX 139,115 ADP MOTOk VEHICLE kE6. 19,454 13,739 16,74n 19,014 22,000 20,000 2.OX 20,400 2.UX 2U, 648 2.UX 21,224 2.OX 21,649 Z OX 22,082 COUNTY ROAD 6 BkIG6E FUND 219,858 221,744 210,58-0 250,216 258,000 265,000 1.OX 267,65ri 1.UX 210,327 1.0X 273,030 I.UX 275,760 I.OX 218,51E COUNTY SALES TAX 112,215 120,815 124,257 134,407 164,000 173,000 5.5X 182,51`• 5.5X 192,5`3 5.5X' 2i%3,144 S.SX 214,317 5.5X 226,104 UMTA 6kAHT 0 0 0 64,800 75,f%UO 29,400 .UX 29,400 .riX 29,460 29,460 .OX 24,90~i .riX 29,9Uri STATE HEALTH INSP. REV. 0 -- --- 0 ------------ 0 ------------- 10,303 ------------- 13,000 ------------- 13,000 ------------ .OX -------- 13,000 ------------ 2.GX -------- 13,'160 ------------ 2.OX -------- 13,525 ------------- 2.OX ------- 13,746 ------------- 2.OX -------- 14,012 ----------------------------------------- --------------------------- Subtotal INTEkGOVEkNMENTAI ---- -- 539,021 558,412 571,258 148,437 780,000 754,900 2.4X 772,915 2.5X 792,U2~i 2.1X 813,454 2.8X 835,826 2.6X 857,704 IYyY lYYU INCk. 1941 INCk. 1942 1NCk. 1493 INCk. 1994 INCR. 1945 ACCOUNT 85 ACTUAL -- --- 86 ACTUAL ------------ 87 ACTUAL ------------- 88 ACTUAL ----------- ESTIMATE BUDGET --- FACTOk ---- --- BUDGET ----------- FACTOR BUD6ET -- FACTOR BUD6ET FACTOk BUD6ET FACTOR 8UD6ET ASSUMPTIONS ------------------------- OUT OF 61ST. FIRE RESP --- ---- 17,769 18,432 22,843 26,14) - -- ?0,000 -------- 20,500 -- 5.OX 21,525 S.OX 22,601 5.01 23,131 S.OX 24,918 S.OX 26,164 , SNON REMOVAL 5,301 10 11,291 6,946 6,450 6,450 15.OX 7,943 S.OX 8,392 5.01 8,812 S.UX 9,252 S.OX 4,715 POLICE ALAkM NDNITOR FEE 36,237 35,101 36,712 34,942 42,060 45,300 S.OX 47,565 S.OY 49,943 S.OX 52,446 S.OX 55,462 S.i1X 51,816 CONTkACTED NUNICIPAL SEkV 96,235 172,274 65,363 32,240 27,Oi~0 27,725 27,725 27,725 27,725 27,725 27,125 -ISPATCNiN6 CONTRACTS 22,570 23,764 34,000 37,400 40,84i} 44,700 S.OX 46,935 5.OY 49,282 5.01 51,746 S.OX 54,33; S.OX 51,0`,0 LIQUOR LIC HERRItifi FEES 8,575 IO,b24 9,950 4,600 6,500 7,000 S.U7. 7,354 5.61 7,718 S.OX 8,143 S.OY 8,509 S.OX 6,934 PITKIN CREEK AUMIN kEV. 3,250 1,500 0 0 6 0 O 0 U 0 0 ELEC. IN5PEC SERVICES 4,204 7,262 7,025 7,375 8,640 8,64li 5.0X 4,n72 S.OX 4,526 5.0; 10,002 S.OX 10,5v2 5.01 11,027 IONIN6 NAPS 517 1,638 1,007 1,099 440 800 S.UX 844 S.OX 882 5.01 926 S.OX 972 5.01 1,421 LIBRARY NISC. SEPVICES 6@5 26i 58 069 400 400 S.OX 420 S.OX 441 5.01 463 5.07. 4@0 5.6Y 511 LIBRARY PHDTOCOFIES 0 0 5,060 3,816 4,5Uv 4,SG0 15.OX 5,115 5.0% 5,434 5,01 5,7D5 S.OX 5,991 5.01 6,240 ' @LUEPA[NT NACHINE FEES 0 0 0 499 1,200 1,200 5.01 1,264 S.OX 1,323 5.01 1,389 S.OX 1,459 S.OX 1,532 SYNrO51UN 43,057 36,797 31,314 23,809 25,000 25,OOi+ S.OX 26,254 5.0X 27,563 S.OY 28,941 5.07. 30,388 S.OY 31,907 NANAGENENT FEE/VN8- 25,160 25,000 27,125 28,110 36,6i~O 32,621 S.UX 34,252 5.01 35,965 S.OI 37,763 5.61 34,651 5.6X 4(,634 Sa®e relationship with VNRD PAY PHONE REVENUE 0 0 0 11,367 16,000 17,000 S.UX 17,950 S.QY 18,743 S.O1 19,664 S.UX 26,664 S.OX 21,697 HELIPAD USE LHAR6E 2,400 S,UX 2,520 S.OX 2,646 5.01 2,718 S.OX 2,417 5.6X 3,063 POLICE CONTkACT GVERTINE - ---- -------------- -------------- 17,500 ----------- S.UX --------- 18,375 ---------- 5.01 --------- 19,294 ----------- 5.01 --------- 20,2`.8 ----------- S.OX --------- 21,271 ----------- 5.01 --------- 22,335 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- 5ubttl CHAk6ES FOR SEkVICE ----------- 264,556 ------------ 334,605 ---- ---- 251,748 229,2li9 224,430 262,236 4.9X 275,107 4.5X 287,476 4.51 300,463 4.5Y 314,100 4.61 328,419 NUNICIPAL COURT F.EST. 4,928 16,296 14,130 1,376 1,060 1,000 .UX 1,000 S.OX 1,050 .O1 i,OSD 5.07. 1,103 S.OX 1,158 COURT CGST 6 FEES 4,489 2,111 17,341 4,181 4,5OU 4,540 .OX 4, SOU 5.01 4,725 .O1 4,725 S.UX 4,961 5.6X 5,249 PARKING FINES 24,253 38,406 3A,790 54,225 81,000 80,000 -5.OX 76,000 .liX 76,OU6 5.0; 79,@6O S.GX 83,744 S.OX 87,980 ANINAL CDNTkOI FINES 1,G43 1,300 1,678 2,685 4,500 4,544 .OX 4, SOU S.UX 4,725 5.0; 4,461 S.UX 5,209 S.OX 5,470 NGVING VIOLATION FINES 154 18 17,432 13,629 10,343 14,540 14,540 S.U1 15,225 S.UX 15,986 S.OX 16,786 S,OX 17,625 S.OX 18,506 GTHER FINES , 31,05@ 19,538 38,244 83,107 83,004 70,000 S.OX 73, SOU S.OX 17,175 5.01 81,034 5.01 85,08`. S.GX 64,340 TCN1Nfi 18,477 18,606 13,099 11,726 10,060 10,044 S.GX 10,5pp S.OX 11,025 5.01 11,510 5.OX 12,155 S.OX 12,763 LIBRARY FINES 0 0 4,600 4,474 4,SOG 4,500 S.OX 4,725 S.OX 4,961 5,01 5,209 S.OX 5,474 5.01 5,743 ~' LIBRARY MATEkIAL CHARGES U 0 141 0 0 0 .OX 0 PERMIT FENpLTIES 0 0 0 341 200 200 S. U1 Z1G S.UX 221 5.01 232 .`~.0;: 243 S.OX 255 Subtotal FINES t FGRFEIT5 102,407 113,689 142,258 179,110 203,206 189,2OU .5X 19D,16u 3.UX 195,868 4.91 205,373 S.OX 215,641 S~.UX 226,423 j @AILY' PAkKIN6 FEES 798,278 909,645 874,205 983,338 1,058,000 1,097,000 10,01 1,206,144 S.OX 1,267,435 5,0"a 1,330,387 5.07.' 1,34b,4Gb 5.6X 1,466,751 Assuee rate increase in 1991 LEASES 6 OTHEk 123,693 126,080 100,796 124,554 134,064 IG4,9b0 5.OY 110,206 S.OX 115,718 5.01 121,504 5,OX 127,580 5~.6X 133,959 Subttl TRANSFORTATIDN CNTk 921,971 1,035,695 975,441 1,107,892 1,192,000 1,201,960 4.bX 1,316,908 S.UX 1,3@2,753 5.6; 1,451,@41 S.OX 1,524,486 S.UX 1,600,710 PASSES 3,170 4,754 4,906 2,280 CHRISTNAS ICE SHCN 0 54,956 62,520 72,202 GUEST FEES 37,038 35,154 38,621 38,515 SPECIAL EVENTS 31,506 35,866 46,573 42,091 Fi6URE SM:AiINfi SCHOOL 20,541 39,001 61,126 82,422 CLASSES 4,045 5,518 6,318 9,311 LEASE7ICE PRO SHuP 3,205 3,460 3,550 0 fQOD CONCESSIONS 40,543 35,066 54,593 45,334 SU,'IMER HnCi;EY 5CHGOLS 22,330 15,245 10,481 26,315 SERVICES/5i:ATE RENipI 13,125 14,545 11,519 11,456 SKATE SNpkPENINfi 0 0 2,313 1,424 RINK RENTAL 23,344 27,323 14,815 45,037 HOCKEY 28,694 22,268 L8,951 21,012 SKATING CLU@ OF VA1L U 0 215 6,914 CUkLING 0 765 8kO0N8ALl U 0 0 0 VEN-IN6 NACHINES 0 0 2,565 10,125 LOCKER REVENUE 1,851 1,517 1,566 2,992 N[SCELLANEOUS 4,036 600 2,673 3,722 PROJECTED FROJECTE- PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED 1989 1990 INCR. 1991 INCk. 1992 INCR. 199.1 INCR. 1994 INCR. 149`. ACCOUNT 85 ACTUAL Bb ACTUAL B7 ACTUAL 8A ACTUAL ESTIMATE 8UD"vET FACTOk AUD6ET FACTOR BUD6ET FACTOk 6UDGET FACTOR 6UD6ET FACTOR E+JD6ET ASSUMPTIONS --------- -- ------------------------------------------------------- RECREATION PRG6AANS 166,135 205,636 212,468 232,354 POTPOURki 15,859 19,699 24,801 27,722 MANA6ENENT FEE/VNRD 16,1411 20,450 2U,b0U 22,000 Safe relationship with VMkD Su6tt1 kECREATiON PAD6RAN5 202,134 245,787 257,889 282,076 EAkNIN6S ON INVESTNENTS J3,18b 1G5,411 150,612 187,335 350,000 240,000 POST OFFICE RENTAL 28,118 28,118 28,700 15,200 OTHER RENTALS 47,3`,0 47,026 46,197 38,389 40,bG0 42,300 TOV DECi: RENTALS U 0 0 3,883 5,500 7,935 POLICE LOST ANO FOUND 1,029 723 1 62v1 ( 214) 250 250 IRS. CLAIMS PROCEEGS 16,423 20,437 16,144 6,546 0 0 NISC SALES/NOOKS/ETC. 13,188 12,834 3,324 5,294 4,000 4,000 BUILDING CODE BOOK SALES U 0 0 1,684 3,000 3,000 POLICE CONFISCATION REV. 25,000 POLICE NISC, 0 0 3,467 181 3,000 3,000 ENFLDYEE DENTAL INS AEV 3,922 2,330 0 U 0 0 TkANSFER FAON OTHER FUNGS 132,828 391,072 50,000 55,000 U 0 TkADE-IN REVENUE 0 0 125 1,191 300 0 FALLk1D6E BUS CONTkACT 8,630 3,750 0 0 U 0 NISCEILANE0U5 44,611 43,961 70,319 46,134 b0,000 25,Onn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suhtotal OTHER 341,367 627,550 370,33b 375,33b 520,350 34U,b85 TOTAL GENERAL FUN- REVENUE f6,b12,656 f9,989,165 f10,G22,352 511,536,774 f11,732,480 (11,343,481 1.OX 242,400 0 S.OX 44,415 .UX 7,935 .OX 251+ G S.OX 4,20i~ ,UX 3,000 .OX 3,000 0 4 500 0 S,OX 26,250 ----------------- -2.bX 331,95~i ----------------- 6.4X (12,118,485 I.OX 244,624 0 S.riX 46,b3b S.OX A,332 .OX 250 n S.OX 4,410 S.UX 3,150 .UX 3,000 0 0 .UX Snn G S.OX 27,563 ---------------- 2.OX 336,b64 ---------------- 5.9X (12,633,362 1.GX za7,z7z n S, OX 48,968 S.UX A,74a .OX 250 G S.UX 4,b31 .OX 3,150 .OX 3,OGG 0 G .OX SGO 0 S.OX 26,441 Z.OX .345,459 4.6X f13,452,A94 1.UX 5.OX S.OX .UX 5.OX S.GX .OX .OX S,OX 2.1X 5, 7X 245,745 G 51,416 9,186 2`.:v 4,862 3,308 3,OG0 U 0 SpG 0 30,386 35°,654 f14,215,U03 I.OX 252,242 0 S.OX 53,967 S.OX 9,645 ,OX 250 0 S.UX 5,105 .oX 3,3Ga .GX 3,OOU 0 0 .UX 500 U S.CX 31,901 2.1X 359,944 4.4X 64,914,929 ~( 3YREXNDD ~- - Ill(7~' kevlsed 121 5/1989 TnWN OF VAIL 5 YEAR BL'D6ET PkD~lECT10N MDDEkATE SCENARID Inflation S.OX 6f Revenue froo °3YfiRVMDD° 11,536,174 11,731,500 11,393,491 12,118,985 12,8.11,382 13,452~gyq 14,215,003 14,914,929 6cNEkAL FUtlD Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated 1988 196? 1990 Intr. 199! Intr. 1992 Incr. 1993 Incr. 19?4 Incr. 1995 Expense Category Actual Estimate Budget Factor 8udgek Factor 8udpet Fackor Bud et Factor Bud et Factor Budget Assumptions - g 9 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salaries, Wages h Benefits 5,1.10,792 5,551,231 6,109,923 b.OX 6,476,543 S.UX 6,894,844 S,OX 7,271,057 S.OX 7,666,141 5,ny, 8,080,948 Health insurance 460,7`,4 487,319 581,782 12.0% 651,596 12 0X 729,787 12 OX 817,362 12.OX 915,445 12 0X 1,025,2?? tiew Position; 0 0 0 90,000 3i~~ii(ui .30,000 30,060 30,000 Add'1 Bus Expenses 0 U P 0 50,060 6 55,000 0 1 add't bus in 1442 & 1994 Dper. Expenses 2,72?,254 1,978,119 2,035,271 S.OX 2,131,041 S.QX 2,243,893 5.0% 2,356,068 5.6X 2,473,892 5.0X 2,547587 Utilities 345,020 302,112 336,806 9.G% 361,119 5.07. 365,474 .i~'/, 335,474 5,0% 404,748 S,OX 424,986 Telephone Rate Expense 54,520 73,100 18,624 .OX 73,624 5.0Y. 62,555 S.OX 96,683 5.0% 91,017 5.07. 95,568 Library Books 45,661 49,447 62,927 1.OX b7,~12 7.UX 72,n45 7,0% 77,088 7.6X 82,494 L U7. 88,258 Computer Main t. 31,464 47,466 48,686 -10.6Y. 43,517 .(.X 43,317 7.OX 46,885 1.0Y. 50,167 7.UX 53,678 Heavy Equipment Rental 846,239 961,000 1,016,220 4.4X 1,062,517 4.1% 1,106,248 4.bX 1,157,558 4.1% 1,211,706 5.4X 1,276,J61 Auto Lease .19,780 40,nn0 40,560 .0'7. 40,560 ,UX 4U,5ep IO.UX 44,b1h .OX 44,616 ,0% 44,616 Wmrkers' Coap, 209,263 182,000 169,000 IO.OX 185,900 lO,OX 204,490 16.vX 224,439 5.6X 236,186 S.UX 247,495 World Chaapshps Donation 116,413 116,413 L16,413 -t00.0Y. U 6 0 0 U 'JYRD Recreation Contract 0 5`2,493 541,893 .07. 541,69' .U% 541,893 .OY. 541,893 .OX 541,6?3 .0X 541,59:; Insurance Premiums 402,519 312,300 326,300 iS.OX 375,245 10.07. 412,110 .UY. 412,770 .0% 412,770 .UX 412,710 Assuaes hard market in 1991 Trans to Capital Projects 1,618,924 Prmjec± F.ollforward 76 006 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- TAL GF EIPENSE 11,010,744 12,296,924 11,536,911 S.OX 12,118,162 5.9X 12,838,377 4.8X 13,452,442 5.7'f. 14,216,065 5.U% 14,42~i,304 FUND OI S!JkPLUS/(DEFICIT) 525,980 ( 565,424) ( 142,910) 82.1 ( 4,445) 452 ( 1,062) ( 5,'75) ----__~__~____~__________~___ ENDING FL!ND BALANCE 2,621,753 2,C56,329 1,413,394 1,914,2%2 1,909,227 1,909,614 1,408,617 1,993,241 10 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estirt:ated 1989 19x9 1990 Inc/(Dot 1991 Inc r, 1992 Incr. 1943 Incr. 1994 Incr. 1995 REVENUE ------------------------ Actual -------------- Estimate ------------- Budget ----------- Factor -- - - Budget - - Factor 9udget Factor A!!dget Factor Budget Factor Budget Retail Sales Taz 4,850,328 4,589,000 5,183,000 ----- - 2.4X - --------- 5,307,392 -------- 2.3X ------------ 5,427,870 -------- 4,5X ------------ 5,669,410 -------- 2.2% ------------ 5,745,271 -------- 4.3X ------------------------------------------ 6,042,729 kesort Fee/Nail Assoc. 633,124 i5n,000 788,000 5.0,'. 827,400 S.UX 868,710 S.OX 912,209 5,U% 951,819 S.OX 005 1 710 Caanty Sales Taz 1'x9,407 164,000 173,000 5.5X 182,515 5.5X 192,5`3 5, 5X 243,144 5, 5% 21x,317 5.5X , , 226,1(+4 Street Use Taz 0 0 0 Recreation Amenities Fees 3x,669 45,000 20,000 S.OX 21,000 .OX 21,400 .U% 21,i10Q .U'1. 21,(r00 ,0'/. 21,000 Earnings tram Investments 136,521 90,0iJ0 9n,ii00 .U% 90,iu)0 .0% 90,00ti .OX 90,000 .O1 90,000 ,(:% 90,iu)0 F'ost Office Rent Increase 1,8.15 62,500 0 Other 23e,oa3 505,000 220,000 85,000 b0,nU0 125,n00 1`d:,000 125,000 Bias trade-in revenue RETT Laan Bepaycent 509,156 509,953 5:)8,307 .530,04i~ 5x6,680 532,x32 Lman repayments transfer from SPAF 500,000 Trans from feneral Fund 1,619,924 TOTAL FUND lU REVENUE 6,040,027 8,724,424 6,983,156 .b'7. 7,023,290 2,1X 7,168,500 5.3X 7,550,762 3.07. 7,175,086 3.47. 8,043,025 EXPENSE Trans to Debt Service 3,238,230 2,693,760 3,414,Qn4 3,540,398 3,739,825 3,142,121 3,744,841 3,189,809 Streets 995,885 1,378,400 1,345,000 24.bX 1,676,000 -23.6% 1,280,000 41.4X 1,810,000 8.1% 1,957,000 bOti,000 F'er street improvement plan Corputer 240,ri~i0 80,Ori0 0 U 0 0 0 Project RolliorNard 0 0 313,500 Defease kETT Warrants 2,617,162 Avail. for Other Projects ----------------- l,ri94,573 ------------- 2,294,900 ------------- 2,107,500 ------------- 1,806,892 ---------------- 2,143,675 1,998,641 2,073,246 4,254,215 TOTAL FUND 10 EXPENSE 5,5bg,b88 9,064,222 7,180,404 ------------- -2.2X 7,023,290 2.1'1. ------------ 7,168,500 -------------------- 5.3% 7,5511,762 ------------------------ 7,775,086 --------------------------------------------- 8,043,025 FUND 10 SU'RFLUS/(DEFICIT) 471,339 I 339,7981 i 197,248) U p 0 (, 0 EIJDRJG FUND BALANCE 1,031,964 699,168 500,918 500,918 500,918 500,918 500,91° 500,518 40 HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated 1988 1994 1940 incr. 1941 Incr. 1942 Incr. 1443 Incr. 1944 Incr. 1995 kEVENUE - - Actual Estimate Eudget Factor Budget FdCtGr Budget Factor Budget factor 8udm_et Factor Budget ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- HEF Operating Charges/8F 643,399 721,600 7b7,4b0 5.8% 811,157 5.4% 855,488 5.4% 901,183 5.4% ----950,815----5.5:% --1,1192,772------------------------------- HEF Replaceaent Charges/GF 146,891) 264,099 250,1bn ,0'% 250,760 .0% 250,7.60 2 0% 255,775 2.OX 2b0 E91 5.07. 273,935 HEF Oper CharaesiCap Pro]. 101,166 49,900 68,991+ 5.UX 71,400 5,n'/, 74,979 S.nX 78,7!9 5.0'!. 82,b5A 5.U% 85,791 HEF Repl.ChargeslL'ap Froj, 50,099 46,n00 60,990 ,nX 59,900 .ii'7, 69,000 2 0'/, h1,20U Z 4% 62,A2A 5.6'1. 65,545 8uildinp kente 104,094 106,900 104,949 5.0','. 109 200 5.07. 114 660 5.0% 120 343 5.0% Interest Income 2 ' ~ ~- 126,413 5.OX 132,733 17,648 0,099 25,000 12.8X 28,190 24.AX 35,081 20.2% 42,155 -1.9% 41,341 -15.7X 34,x38 Ccnst. Services Charges 0 U 110,000 5,0X 115,5ti0 S.UX 121,275 S,pX 121,339 5.U% 133,1Ub 5.0X 140 391 Miscellaneous 313,522 1,700 4,400 -24.OX 27,520 S.OX 28,846 5.ii% 39,341 5.iiX 31 858 S.OX 33 451 --------------------------------------------------------------------- FURp AU kEVEIIUE 1,423,315 1,209,700 1,419,620 3.9X 1,474,327 4.SX 1,541,130 S.U% l,bl7,7i+4 A.SX 1,690,102 4.8Y. 1,770,453 EXPENSE ---------------------------------c------------------------------------- ----------- ----- - 8alaries, Wages h Benefits 321,412 342,1!5 434,64A b.OX 4b0,723 5,0X 483,154 S.OX 5111,947 5.i+;::-----533,344 S.4'L - 564,011------------------------------- Health Insurance 31,379 34,111 5,400 12 OX 62,608 12.1% 70,11 1...G% 78 'S 1Z.0~. 87,460 Motor Fuels ~ ~ ~ s-~~ ' 1_.n'/, 98,`,.15 1SS,g47 13~?,(iU0 1A0,00U S.OX 147,DGU 5,(:% 154,3gc) S.OX 162,068 5.9% 110,171 S.OY. 178,579 Vehicle Insurance 25,45b 31,909 24,300 5.0'X 25,515 S,p% 26 741 5. U% 28 130 5.0% 2 9,5.37 5.0X 31,014 Vehicle keplacement .369,968 345,71A 3hb,510 -17.3'1. 303,9!10 -13.2X 262,9A6 .3.1% 272,109 37,3'/. :174,528 20.9% 452,980 Parts, Supplies, Util., etc 298,0'b 333,400 415,175 5.0% 435,934 5,p% 457,736 S, U:% 4811,617 5.0% 5(14,648 5,4X 529,880 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ A FUND 40 EXPENSE 1,168,188 1,215,340 1,43b,529 -. IX 1,434,779 1.5% 1,455,697 5.1% 1,5'0,006 11.1% 1,100,107 8.9% 1,851,014 ------------------------ -- ------- FUIJp 40 SURPLUS!{pEFICIT) 255,127 ( b,640) ( 16,909) 39,,47 85,433 97,698 ( 19,086) ( 80,62?) ENp[NG FL'Np BALANCE 333,493 326,A53 .109,944 349,491 434,924 `°~ 622 512,537 4;1,910 30 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated 1998 1989 1990 Incr. 1491 Incr. 1492 Incr. L9'?.3 Incr. 1994 Incr, 1945 REVENUE --- Actual Estimate budget Factor Eudget Factor budget Factor Eudget Factor 8udpet Factor budget - --------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------- eal Estate Transfer Tax 1,011,026 1,900,000 1,200,000 1,299,099 1,204,990 1,,:OU,000 1,200,11)9 1,[00,991+ Transfer from VMRp 10,000 70,600 73,400 S.OX 71,010 S.UX 80,924 S.OX 84,470 S.UX 39,218 S.UX 93,679 Interest Income 153,215 145,000 149,990 -50.UX IU,000 79,990 70,000 10,000 !9,999 Miscellaneous 20,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- QiAL fUtJD 30 kEVENUE 1,869,241 2,115,000 I,A13,4U0 -4.7X 1,347,O7ii .3X 1,350,424 .3Y. 1,354,419 .3X 1,359,218 .3X 1,363,674 EXPENSE urc~ase of Open Space T 411,412 340,432 349,9.32 344,9'2 340,932 340,9.;2 --------- 349 9.12 ---------------- ------------------------------ 3g0 g32 ransfer to Deht Service Transfer t F d 10 789,163 74.1,087 2119,090 200,990 200,000 290,000 , 2nU,000 , 209 099 o un Projects 736,583 Sgb,000 504,156 999,251 509,931 246,155 508,:;07 391 685 530,990 284 038 S46,b80 271 6 b , 5.;2,482 Project RoltforNard 99,500 388,IU4 , , , 9 290 265 ' Defease RETT Warrants 541,561 iAl FUIID 34 EXPENSE 2 0:6 b58 2 211 580 ~ 431 439 1,347,010 1,x50,924 1,x54,910 1,354,218 1 353,679 FUND 3U SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ( 176,411) ( ISb,580) ( 1,924,439) 0 0 0 0 0 ENBING FUND BALANCE 1,971,840 1,815,2bti 14!,221 791,221 791,221 791,221 741,221 791,221 01 TDV LDTTERY FUJJD 1988 _- _ __ _ Acb!al ---- 1499 Estivate ------------- 1990 Incr. Budget Factor --------------------- Estimated 1491 Budget ------------ Estia~ated Incr. 1992 Factor Budget -------------------- Estimated Incr. 1993 factor Budget -------------------- Estimated Incr. 1994 Factor Hudpet -------------------- Estimated incr. 1995 Factor Budget -------------------------------------------------- Lottery Revenue 8,710 9,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,nOp Recreational Expenses 8,710 9,000 7,090 1,000 7,000 1,000 7,000 1,000 FUND 02 SURPLUS/{DEFiC[T) 0 0 0 p 0 0 0 0 50 DE6T SER'JiCE FUND Estimated Estimated Es±imated Estimated Estimated 1483 1999 1990 Incr. 1991 Incr. 1992 Intr. 1993 Incr. 1994 Incr. 1995 kEVENUE ---------------------- Actual ------------- Estimate ------------- Audget Factor --------------------- Budget Factor -------------------- Budget Factor ---- Budget Factor Hudyet Factor Audget Transfer from Cap. Projects 3,2:9,230 2,693,760 3,414,404 3,540,399 ---------------- 3,7'9,625 ------------ 3,742,121 -------------------- 3,744,941 -------------------------------------------------- 3,199,EU9 Transfer from kETT 799,163 793,087 200,000 2iin,U~iO 2~i0,000 20ij,000 2inj,i~iiU 200,000 Interest (ncoa~e 124,428 120,000 IIU,ilr,;n 120,U0u 120,000 120,000 12P,9UU 120,iiG~i G. [. C. Interest 7,564 102,147 204,959 ;4[,45. 496,150 633,653 Trans from 5PAF - -------- ------------- ------------- 275,000 --------------------- 279,700 -------------------- 284,494 ------------ 297,634 .. 290,459 296,046 TDTAL FUND 50 kEVENUE 4,151,821 3,606,847 4,O0b,468 4,242,245 -------- 4,554,278 ------------ 4,692,208 -------------------- 4,841,9b0 -------------------------------------------------- 4,443,523 EXPENDITURES --------- Aond Issue Payments ------------- 3,202,861 ------------- 2,699,925 --------------------- 2,649,195 --------------------- 2,691,570 -------------------- 2,102,070 ----------- 2,700,806 -------------------- 2,691,?64 -------------------------------------------------- 2,702,296 NeN Deht Payments 0 0 B1n,000 fiscal Agent Fees 8,314 10,500 12, SOU 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 Lease Payments 373,358 304,335 196,825 198,425 199,250 199,300 198,600 197,125 Land Warrants Payments ----- 589,1b3 ------------ 543,087 ------------- 0 --------------------- 0 ------------ 0 0 U 0 TOTAL FUND 50 EXPENSE 4,113,1b2 3,606,847 2,907,520 --------- 2,909,445 -------------------- 2,913,920 ------------ 2,912,606 ------------------- 2,909,060 -------------------------------------------------- 3,721,911 FUND 50 SURPLUS/{pEF[CIT) ( 21,941) 0 1,094,448 1,333,150 1,640,459 1,779,602 1,932,900 121,612 ENDING FUND BALANCE 1,428,Sb3 1,42A,563 2,528,011 3,961,761 5,502,219 7,261,821 9,214 721 9 936 3:,:; , , , 31 SPECIAL PARh.INfi ASSESSMENT FUND Estimated Estir~ated Estimated Es tirt~ated Estimated 1988 1989 1490 Inv. 1991 Incr. 1992 Incr. 1993 Incr. 1994 Incr. 1995 kEVENUE ---------------------------- Actual ------------- Estimate ------------- Budget ------------ factor --------- budget ------------ Factor --- Budget - Factor Budget --------- Factor -------- Budget ------------ Factor -------- Budget ----------- - - Parking Asses=_ment Revenue b3,bb3 40,000 35,000 .OX 35,000 ----- •OX -- --------- 35,000 -------- -S.OX --- 33,250 -5.0'/. 31,568 .t1X - - 31,588 Daily Parking Revenues 52,004 235,000 235,000 2 OX 234,704 2.nX 244,494 2 OX 249,184 2 OX 254,372 2.07. 259,459 Interest Income 18,442 40,000 5,000 .OX 5,000 .OX 5,000 .0% 5,000 .U% 5,000 ,(~,: 5,000 Miscellaneous Transfer from fieneral Fund ------------------------------ ------------ 200,000 -------------- ---------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------- TOTAL FUND 31 RE~'EtdUE 134,109 515,000 275,000 279,700 284,494 287,634 EXPENDITURES ------------------------------ ------------ -------------- ---------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------- Parking Projects 94,635 250,i~00 Transfer to Debt Service 275,000 279,700 284,494 287,639 Trzns to Capital Projects ------------------------------ --------- -- 500,000 ----------- -- -- -- - --- - ----- ---- - - --- ----- ------- ---------------- TOTAL FUND .il EXPENDITURES - 94,635 - 15ri,riUO - - - - --- 275,000 ---- - --- -- 279,700 - - -- 284,494 297,634 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ FUND 31 SUP.PLUS/(DEFICIT) ------------ ------------ 39,474 ( -------------- -------------- 235,000( ---------------- ---------------- 0 --------------------- --------------------- U -------------------- -------------------- 0 --------------- --------------- 0 ENDIN6 FUND BALAidCE ------------------------------ ------------------------------ 305,617 ------------ ------------ 70,677 -------------- -------------- 7ri,b17 ---------------- ---------------- 70,677 -------------------- -------------------- 70,677 -------------------- -------------------- 70,677 ---------------- ---------------- 290,959 24b,04b 290,959 29b,046 290,?59 29b,046 ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- U 0 70,677 70,677 ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- c i 1 RECD DEC - 71°g9 PETER JAMAR ASSOCIATES, I NC. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS. RESEARCH December 7, 1989 Mr. Ron Phillips Town Manager Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Rono On behalf of Leo Palmer and Palmer Development Company I would like to request a meeting with the Town Council to discuss the possible placement of a temporary site development sign on the site of the Vail Gateway project. As you are aware the project has received final approval-and an effort to remove contamination of the soil from the previous use of the site as a gas station has been underway for the past several .months. This work has entailed the demolition .of the existing building upon the site, removal of the gas tanks,. excavation of the site, and the erection.of a fence and barrier around the site. Construction of the building will begin at the .end of ski season. In accordance with the Ordinance which approved the project, no work can begin on constructing the building until Spring due to a provision which requires construction to commence prior to July 1 and .the project to be enclosed by November 17. Due to the soil contamination, which was beyond the control of Palmer Development, actual construction of the buil.d~_ng was unable to start as scheduled last Spring. Palmer Development°s request at this time is for the ability to erect-the temporary site development sign that has been approved by the Design Review Board for the site.. It is our feeling that although technically the building is not under construction, the site certainly has the appearance of one under construction and, in fact, has and is experiencing construction related activity. The fact that there is nothing indicating to the general public what is occurring upon the site has created confusion regarding Suite 308, Vail National Bank Building 108 South Frontage Road West . Vail, Colorado 81657 . (303) 476-7154 Mr. Ron Phillips Town Manager Town of Vail December 7, 1989 Page 2 the status of the project and I believe is not in the best interest of the community or the developer. Palmer Development has indicated a willingness to erect a substantial amount of seasonal decorations in conjunction with the sign and thereby create an attractive appearance (given the circumstances) at the intersection. Apparently the Community Development Department has interpreted the Sign code in a manner that does not allow this sign to be erected. We understand their concerns but believe this to be a very unique situation which was beyond the owners control and would like to discuss the issue with the Council. Please let me know if we can appear. at a worksession and also if you require additional information. Since el Peter Jama , AICP PJ:ne PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 11, 1989 1:00 p.m. Site Visits 2:00 p.m. Work Session on the Doubletree. 3:00 p.m. Public Hearing 1. Approval of minutes of 11/27 2. A request to amend a conditional use permit, a parking variance, and a variance to the requirement TABLED to pave a temporary parking lot at Sun Vail, to Condominiums for the Vail Valley Medical Center on December 18, 1989 Lots E and F, Vail Village 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center 3. A work session to consider a request for a zone change from Residential Cluster to High Density Multiple Family with a Special Development District for Parcel D, Stevens Subdivision. Applicant: Faessler Realty 4. A work session on the McClintock property located in West Vail at the intersection of I-70 and the West Vail exit on the South Frontage Road. 5. Preliminary review session for proposed exterior alterations in Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II. a. Lift House Lodge - Entry b. Lift House Lodge - Mall c. American Angler d. Red Lion Inn and Condominiums e. Village Center Building f. Bell Tower Building g. Gore Creek Plaza Building h. Landmark Building - Betz Remodel i. Cyrano's 6. Cemetery Committee: Assign a Representative. 7. Cascade Village Tabled to January 8th, 1990. Glen Lyon Brewery Area D, Special Dev. District. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA DECEMBER 6, 1989 3:00 P.M. SITE VISITS 2:15 P.M. 2 1. Jackalope - Sign West Vail Mail MOTION: SECOND: Applicant did not come. KP - VOTE: 1 2. Alpine Townhouse IV - P/S Residence Lot 3, Block 2, Potato Patch MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO DECEMBER 20TH MEETING. MM 6. 3. Ore House Signage BR Bridge Street MOTION: Pat H. SECOND: Kathy W. VOTE: 4-0 Consent approval. 4 4. Tufo Site Constraint Consideration BR L 20, Blk 7, V. Village lst / 285 Forest Road MOTION: Kathy W. SECOND: Pat H. VOTE: 4-0 It was determined that the existing resident constituted a site constraint which allowed a separation of house and garage. 3 5. L'Ostello - Sign BR Enzian Lodge, Lionshead MOTION: Kathy W. SECOND: Pat H. VOTE: 4-0 Approved with one condition: Wall signs shall be remodel before L-Ostello sign is in place. 5 6. Vail/Beaver Creek Brokers - Sign BR Crossroads Mall MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO DECEMBER 20TH MEETING. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ned Gwathmey Pat Herrington Jamie McCluskie Kathy Warren (PEC) MEMBERS ABSENT• Roy Sante Village Center Awning for northwest entrance. WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP TOPIC 8/1 BANNER POLES IN THE VILLAGE AND LIONSHEAD (request: Slevin) 8/1 STREET ENTERTAINMENT 8/8 UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING FOR ARTERIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 8/8 WEST INTERMOUNTAIN ANNEXATION (request: Lapin) 8/15 UVCWD/TOV LAND CONTRACT 8/15 NO SMOKING ORDINANCE 9/5 CALL UP PROCEDURE FOR PEC AND DRB DECISIONS (request: Steinberg) 10/17 UVF FINANCIAL REPORT 11/7 SURVEY CREW BUDGET ITEM (request: Steinberg/Rose) UESTIONS 12/08/89 Page 1 FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS PETER: Arrange location and placement of permanent banner poles at any location other than Pepi's and in Lionshead. PAM: No more rock 'n roll. Perhaps no more jazz? KRISTAN: Provide casts to individuals to convert to underground. Provide firm number for TOU's portion by budget time. Inventory all above- ground wiring. !,LARRY: Proceeding w/legal requirements for annexation. RON: Contract in final stages of negotiation LARRV/SUSAN: Organize study group to examine voluntary options. LARRY: Work out wording to disallow the call up procedure for PEC and DRB decisions to be allowed without consensus. RON: Request financial report from UVF. STAN/STEVE: Bring back survey crew issue before hiring. Have asked Ampersand for design for Lionshead east entry. Will explore with Ampersand alternative banner pale locations in Village. Peter checked with Ampersand, and they are working on it. Village issue will be included in the Village Streetscape Plan. Answer on Lionshead by Dec. 22. Review meeting held September 20. Business survey will be developed by Dec. 15. Received letter from New Electric detailing costs for each property. Community Development will write letters to property owners for their response. Council will discuss when we have a response. Peter will report on results of follow-up in Dec. Annexation map is being produced. Susan has completed research and submitted updated plats to Dan Corcoran. Discuss annexing Interstate. Larry will call Dan Corcoran on Dec. 1. Larry and Jim Collins are working on contract. Kent Rose will meet with VVCWD Board on Dec. 21 to finalize all issues. Group to include Safeway and other retail outlets in their scrutiny. Draft ordinance for public places other than restaurants by Jan. 23. Resolution is being developed. Larry and Peter will have a solution by Dec. 15. (Written. Audit is just being completed. Staff discussion on Dec. 4. Will be discussed with Council on Jan. 2. 11/14 SALES TAX FOR FUND RAISING (STEVE/DANI: Bring back to Council for more (Will be discussed Jan. 9. EVENTS FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES discussion. i TOPIC 11/28 LIONSHEAD REZONING/PARKING (request: Lapin) 11/28 VAIL COMMUNITY TELEVISION GROUP APPOINTMENT 1211 REPLACE ALPINE STANDARD FLAGS AND REPAIR POLES 12/5 COUNCIL COMPENSATION 12/5 LOCALIZED TOWN MEETINGS (request: Gibson) 12/5 PARKING TASK FORCE (request: Lapin) 12/5 ADOPT-A-COUNCILMEMBER (request: James Johnson) 12/5 TIME PARAMETERS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS (request: Rose) 12/5 JIM DOURAS LETTER 12/5 TASK FORCE ON HOUSING (request: Gibson) 12/5 PUBLIC INFORMATION RADIO STATION (request: Rose) WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP 12/08/89 Page 2 FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS PETER/LARRY: Pursue rezoning to disallow use of parking structure in lieu of providing on-site parking (i.e., L'Ostello, formerly the Enzian). RON: Contact group about the TOV's ability to advertise for volunteers/applicants who can then be appointed by Council. STAN: Arrange for replacement of flags and repair of poles. LARRY/RON: Explore possibilities for raising compensation of Councilmembers. RON: Time is opportune to call neighborhood, local- ized, limited agenda public meetings. OrchestratE same. CHARLIE/STAN: What happened to organization of volunteers to study parking situation? COUNCIL: Organize 24-hour adoptee program with citizens in the TOV. LARRY: Define time procedure for conduct of meetings. RON: Respond. RON/CHARLIE: Discuss county-wide task force. Develop formal charge and review possibility of TOV taking lead role. RON/STAN: Is it possible to work with our low watt- age station and Station 610AM to convince CDOH to allow highway signage even though a minimal amount of sponsor advertising is placed over the air? To be presented at first Council meeting in February. Has not yet been done. Public Works will take care of the problem by Dec. 15. The people will be invited to the next scheduled Parking Task Farce meeting. Stan has the list of names. Council will discuss in goal setting session Jan. 30. Larry is preparing to present to Council. Memo to Council is in Council packets. Ron is meeting with Cam. Dev. staff to outline procedures. Met with Bob Moston on Dec. 7 and he will be responding in the near future. ~• ,~ ,~ - ~ ~ REC'~ S E P - 1 198 d United States Forest Washington 12th & Independence Sti Departaent of Service Office P.O. Boa 96090 Agriculture Washington, DO 20090-6090 Reply To: 1570~1(L) NFS X2126, 2135 Date: June 16, 1988 Mr. Lawrence A. Eskwith Town Attorney, Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Dear Mr. Eskwith: This concerns your appeal (36 CFR 211.18) on behalf of the Town of Vail (Town) of Regional Forester Gary E. Cargill's September 17, 1987, decisicn to proceed with the Western Land Exchange Proposal, White River National Forest. In this proposal, the United States would issue patent to the 40-acre Spraddle Creek parcel and the 2.5-acre Lodge parcel in exchange for acquisition of 385 acres in the Eagle Nest Wilderness. Other Appellants of the decision are Emmet A. Mossman and David G. Cooper. The proponent of the exchange, Western Land Exchange Company (WLEC), represented by Daniel Pike and Tom Glass, is an Intervenor, and agent for the Federal land recipient, Lodge Properties, Inc. (LPI). The Lodge South Condominium, represented by Charles B. White, Attorney for the law firm of Kirkland ~ Ellis, is also an Intervenor. Since there are multiple appeals involving common issues, we have elected to consolidate the appeals and issue one appeal decision (36 CFR 211.18(n)). . The issues center around the qualifications of the exchange proponent, and the effects of the Federal land transfer on the Town, adjoining landowners, and historical users. Appellants assert the proponent does not meet the Secretary's Land Exchange qualification requirement (36 CFR 254.3(a)(1)(i)); that such conveyance is contrary to the Town's land use plan which specifies that "National Forest Land which is exchanged, sold or otherwise falls into private ownership should remain as open space and not be zoned for private development"; that the conveyance will have an adverse effect on public use in and around the subject tracts, on neighboring property values, on the Town's vehicle traffic problems, and on private property views; and, finally, that the Environmental Assessment (EA) does not adequately consider the effects of such conveyance on the environment nor the cumulative effects of the Forest's landownership adjustment program on the Town of Vail. The appeal record is large and complex. Thus, we have included a detailed review document for Appellants and the Regional Forester to refer to while reviewing the decision that follows. 1. Our April 29, 1987, decision stands relative to the exchange proponent meeting the Secretary's eligibility requirements and, thus, we will not consider the matter further. 2. We find for the Regional Forester in his determination to dispose of the subject National Forest System tracts. Disposition of these properties is consistent with existing laws, regulations and procedures. The lands are EXHIBIT 1 r .. .y....._-~--. x 2 Mr. Lawrence A. Eskwith encumbered by numerous on-site and off-site uses and impacts that preclude managing-. the areas for National Forest purposes. Potential and existing environmental impacts related to the Federal lands have been evaluated sufficiently to show that the impacts are localized, and that disposition of these lands is not a major Federal action that necessitates preparation of an EIS. The public has had ample time to review and comment on the conveyance of these lands throughout the exchange process. Their concerns, and those of the Appellants have been addressed to our satisfaction in the existing environmental documents and other appeal records. The exchange of Federal land to the proponent constitutes merely a change of ownership. Actual and/or perceived impacts from private use and development of the subject lands can be handled appropriately by State and/or local government regulation. Accordingly, we affirm the Regional Forester's decision to dispose of these Federal tracts as proposed. We will not again consider any discussion or reviex of the disposition decision in this or future appeals. 3. We find for the Appellants on the Federal land value question, and appreciate their efforts in bringing it to our attention. The Federal land appraisals have followed explicitly the mitigation measures prescribed by the Regional Forester in his June 1986 Decision Notice. Therefore, the appraisals were made using the assumption that each authorized public and private use of the' Federal lands would continue as an outstanding right to third parties. However, the appraisal direction should not have been to treat Special-use permits as tantamount to outstanding rights in third parties. Only those rights actually being retained by the Government are reserved. In the case of .the Lodge parcel, by treating Special-use permits as though tantamount to easements, etc., the valuortedtbe thecTownSSrAppraisalbReviewabyyBlainesB bChasetiMAI,sCRErandr supp Y Bruce F. Wiley, MAI. Authorized uses including utilities, highways, etc., which are in place and serving the public, usually do not create a valuation problem because the comparable sales used to appraise the Federal lands have similar uses and the values are reflected in the adjoining land value. These types of uses are not only in place to serve the general public but are also usually long term in nature. On the other hand, the small, miscellaneous type permits are typically short-term in nature, do not serve the general public, and are not commonly represented in the market. The perplexity of valuing such uses is highlighted i.n situations such as this case where the_authorized uses can and do have a profound effect on property values. In an exchange, the permit holder is not guaranteed nor is the proponent instructed that the use under permit will be enhanced by being placed into the private market, only that the two of them should reach an agreement and that the proponent does not have to offer more than onenttandhtheeholdereexecutesa authorized under the permit. When the prop document itins asutheyescrowiagentruntiltthe exchangeoisscompleted,or a title company act g Forest Officers are directed to avoid the disposal of National Forest System lands occupied under permits or easements unless the exchange proponent and the permittee reach agreement on the disposition to the existing use. A permit holder cannot be required to participate in a land exchange. However, the permit holder must accept the fact that the National Forest land under permit ultimately may be included in a land exchange. If so, and the permit holder desires to be .~ ., - - - ~, d ~ I 1 1 A4r. Lawrence A. Eskwith 3 a party frn the exchange, the Forest Service will take appropriate action to ensure that the permit holder either has the full term of use provided in the permit o~ is compensated adequately in accordance with the termination provisions of the permit. Conversely, if an agreement cannot be obtained,. the deciding officer must decide whether the public interest is better served by terminating the Special-use permit and completing the exchange, or abandoning the exchange, as proposed. Accordingly, the Regional Forester's decision to proceed with the Vail Land Exchange is hereby remanded with instructions that the Federal properties be reappraised. The results of the reappraisal and any adjustments in the exchange, as proposed, must be handled pursuant to Forest Service policies and procedures governing land exchanges. The Lodge property, consisting of 2.5094 acres, more or less, should be appraised as though in private ownership, not Government ownership. The estate to be appraised is fee simple, limited possibly by only one reservation, i.e. Reservation for a right-of-way for ditches and canals under the authority of the Act of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 391). The estate to be appraised should not give legal status to the conditions of the June 19, 1986, and September 17, 1987, Decision Notices. The zoning should be addressed as if it were the same as existing and/or potential zoning of nearby similar or adjoining private properties. The Spraddle Creek parcel, consisting of 40.12 acres, more or less, should also be appraised as though in private ownership. The estate to be appraised is fee simple, limited by reservations for the highway right-of-way for Interstate 70, and, if appropriate, reservations fora (1) a right-of-way for ditches and canals under the authority of the Act of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 391), and (2) Forest Service reservation of 7.7 cfs of Spraddle Creek first priority water rights. The estate to be appraised should not give legal status to the other reservations, easements, or conditions, stated in the June 1986 and September 1987 Decision AJotices. The zoning should be addressed as if it were the same as existing and/or potential zoning of nearby similar or adjoining private properties. This remand decision closes the appeal and returns ,jurisdiction to the Regional Forester. The Regional Forester must take the action requested. This, in turn, will result in a new decision, but such decision will be confined to the narrow issue of having the proposed exchange meet the Secretary's value requirements and only that issue would be appealable under 36 CFR 211.18. This constitutes the final administrative determination Agriculture unless the Secretary, on his own volition, decision witHin 10 days of receipt. Pursuant to 36 CF Secretary will not consider a request for such review. Sincerely, /s/Larry Henson LARRY HENSON Reviewing Officer Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System Enclosure of the Department of elects to review the R 211.18(f)(2) and (4), the i A' i J ,` ~~EC'~ S E P - 1 198 APPFt1ISAL, I?7~TRT1CTI0HS E'OR RE9ISIONS OF @AIL E%C!?A;'OE APPRAISA! S 1. Revise each appraisal report to reflect an independent, self-supporting estimate of value. 2. Retain original valuation date. -~ 3. Revise the Estates Appraised. Both the Lodge. parcel and the Spraddle Creek parcel should be appraised as if free and clear except for reservations made by ,, the U.S. Therefore, the Estate Appraised for each parcel should be revised to exclude all encumberances from special-use permits, etc. S~!Y . ?:': Lodge Parcel - 2.5094 acres: ~ ~=. Fee simple title subject to reservations to the U.S. for: ~ a. A perpetual easement for public access on the existing Mill Creek Road (FS Development Road No. 710). b. A perpetual easement for public vehicular and foot access on ti~ the existing road to ski area facilities at One Vail Place. Provided, hocaever, that, upon agreement by the Forest Service, the Lodge Properties, Inc., shall have the right to relocate said access easements at the Lodge's sole expense. _Spraddle Creek Parcel - 40.12 acres: Fee simple title subject to: a. The existing easement for Interstate 70 (13.52 acres) b. Reservation to the U.S. for a perpetual easement for public access on the existing Spraddle Creek Road (FDR No. 737). Lodge Properties, Inc., upon agreement by the Forest Service, shall have the right to relocate said access at the Lodge's sole expense. c. Reservation to the U.S. for 7.7 cfs first priority Water rights in Spraddle Creek. ~. Reanalysis of Highest and Best Use. The removal of the various encumberances, together With the provision for relocating the road and access easements on both parcels, removes some of the physical conditions limiting the use of both parcels in previous appraisals. Hence, Nith these encumberances .,, removed, highest and best use and intensity of use must be reanalyzed on both parcels. `~ EXHIBIT 3 .~ ' ~1 1. .. ~ \y- I" {• t Li s j 5. ~ r 3 C~"~" ' a I ~~ ~~ ~~ .' ~J \~ C~ i ~. • (~ The appraisal reports must explore the possibility of higher or more-intense use resulting because the parcels are now less encumbered. For example, would the removal of the various encumberances on the Lodge parcel permit a free-standing hotel or some other form of commercial use higher than that for which previously appraised? Possibly, since the easements could be moved, the parcel could be developed as two homesites even if higher commercial use would not be possible. On the Lodge Parcel, this might entail examination by a development engineer to determine the feasibility and practicality of moving the easements or other economic and feasible mitigation measures. Also, would the provision that the location of the Spraddle Creek road can be moved change the potential use of this tract to allow more homesites than as previously appraised? The new appraisals should show that the highest and best use is physically, economically, legally, and politically possible. Conversely, if it is deemed that higher uses are not feasible, the appraisals should strongly demonstrate that higher uses are either not physically possible, not economical, or not legally or politically feasible. ' Zoning: Both parcels must be appraised as if zoning and potential zoning is similar . to that existing on adjacent or nearby similar private properties. That is, the appraisal should consider that.such zoning is already a fact, rather than considering time and expense would be necessary to accomplish such zoning. Potential for upgrading the zoning on the subject parcels twill be considered to the extent that potential for upzoning is currently reflected in the existing zoning on adjacent or nearby similar properties. If highest and best use is different than this zoning, then time, ezpense, and risk to get the necessary zoning variations, changes, etc., must be considered and supported. The parcels are to be appraised as if in private ownership. No consideration should be given to the Town of Vail's zoning ordinance pertaining to "open-space" zoning of National Forest land While this may be described in the "Factual" section of the report, all references to this ordinance and to the political attitude toward conversion of such zoning of National Forest land should be deleted from "Analyses and Conclusions" section of the revised appraisal reports. /s/ Donald E. Howell DONALD E. HOWELL, ARA I Concur: /s/ W.C. Wakefield W.C. WAKEFIELD, ARA,ASA,SR/WA. July 8, 1988 JiJLY 20,1988 ., ~ - - - _~ ~ ~, ..~ ~_~ iN :PiE °LiP7ITED dTATES DISTRICT COUR^t FJR TH£ DISTRICT OF COLOft~DQ ~'ivis A~~~~~ Nc. 89-F-1098 L'JDCE '30'gER Ct~,NDuMI;iIUid P.SSOCIATION ana ^or~-~ cF vAIL, Plaintiffs, v. LCDC PkJPERTIES, I,IC. ; 4JES^1i;2'Q LA:+D EXCHA;7Cu C4:MPAPlY; TK i I`S`:.c: ~:<_`dFA~^!Y O~ x'Ai:LE CCUNTY, INC. , d/b/a EAGLE COUNTY TITLE ~~;~?~...t,..r.a ..,N; L.l.fls.il.7 Et,x1'~'t7, SEC2ZETARY, U.7T..~:,17 Slni S DE°_~Rl..•_`;: %r' .-",'.i.RZCULTUatF,; F. DAi,c RG°ERTSC~PI, CHIEF, tJ1YT'I'ED STA.ES ;CF.cST ;;:.:~'v'ICE; GAR'I :. /:AF.GILL, REGIONAL FORESTER, ROCni ti:0:'.biiA.IN Rr s60.;, i1USTED ST.~iTcS FOREST SERVICE; PIEIL F. hfORCY., Si:~T;. ~I:'.ECTOR, BUREAU GF LANJ :~°.ANAGc.ME23T; ana D^LOS G. JAMIS0;7, ~'IncC~aOR, EUctERU OF LAND !ANAGEi1ENT, UNI`iED STATES LExART'PirPl^? ~;IF Defendants. STIPULATiUN The pi:aintiffa, Lodge Tow$r Condominium Association an;. 1.c,1.~-_ of Tail, ar.d the dc~fandants, Lodge Properties, In~~. ("I,F~r"); 'tigste~:r. i~ar.d Erchas ga Com~:rny ("W'astarn Land") ; Clayton. if3U.t a , Saczatary, united States Departmen4.of Agriculture; F. Cu1=~ Robertson, Chief, United States Forest Service; Gary E. Cargill, Regic~nal F orestar, Recky Mountain R.agicn, Uni:.ed States ^c~res'~ Service; tieil F. Merck, State Director, Bureau of Land Man~a~~2a:ar.t; and Delos C. ~Yar:ison, Director, Bureau of band l~~ar.aga^tant, United Statas Depart;~ent of the Interior; b.~ and through t2~eir respective attorneys, stipulate and agree as fcllo;aa 1. Plaintiffs will file an amended complaint on c. '~efcz.~ ,ui.y 10, .989. Ti:9 amended complaint nay be served c: r. th3 federal dei©ndants and LPI and 77estarn Land by hailing a ':=`~~:r t:iereci to *_hair undersigned counsel. . Def 2z!dants shall f iia a responsive pleading or ~,ct;.or: pursusr.t to Fen. R. Civ. P. 12 within sixty days of service ~:.f the -~mendsd complaint. .. ..r 1-t L - _~ •~ - _: • =, r• ~ ri r~a 1 4=, = i Y E: H F H hr Ls t•1 3. All defenses to tr.e amended complaint based on °:•c:7:.~:~;~~3 cr 's.cic oL~ suy~rct natter .jurisdiction which arr~ p~:sspntl°; av~:ilab3~ .o the defendants, and all other defenses describac: ~~:z ~a. Ft. ~a.°., . a. 12 {h} (1 } , shall be presented by motion fil2ca wit:z~,;~ ~~ tim4 set forth in paragraph ? above. 4. The 'title Company of eagle County, Inc., d/b;a ga~1- ::vents Title Corporatian ("Title Company") may be dismi 3sed~ :'.::c.r t his ,~cvion; provided, howPVer, that no such dis~^issal stall al~er any obligation od the remaining parties. 5. LpI ar..ci w~;sterr. Land agree that they •.~ill net t.,kn ~::;~ action to c'r~velog the Lodge Parcel which s desc.:ibed in the c.crnplaint witr,out compliance with applicable zoning or~aina:ces, .ir. addition, r.o aetion will b$ taken to alter the presa,~t condition of this Parcel (such as remo•:al of tress, road or building construction, etc.) which might otherwise ba r3Tmit^~~~? ub.der curr?nt zoning (or Jack thereof) *.~ithout ten days` i~•'=•`-04 ~rrittan notics to counsel for the plaintiffs. Any party ca tr_a s.rtion may ci-.Je ten (10) days' prior written notice to •,•cu~~sel for the reraining parties that the party int.nds no '.c~ger to ~.:~:z bou~.:i by t;~a t~;'aYiB of this paragraph 5 of thi3 stipuiatic~a. ':h~. stil~uaation will ba affective only during the pendency of Casa No. Bg-F-1098 and shall not be construed as any admis5ic~r, or acknow,edcremen'e relating to the Court's jurisdiction o~,~Ar rla.il Casa, the Town of veil's jurisdiction over the Ladge Parcel, r~.~ t}.a ~-,e.rits or this litigation by any party. Dated: 3ur,a 3G, 1989. BROWNSTEI.J HYATT F n:cBt::t c,: c~'A~;D:~~; ~.u..c~ii~~' .~ Charles 8. WY,ite Wayne F' . c Orman 410 Seventeenth Street, 22r..j F?G.:. Denver, Colorado 80202 {303) 53~-b33S - and - Lawrence A. Eskwith Town Attorney, Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Attorneys for plaintiffs, LodgFt Tower Condominium Associstior: a:-.c' Town of Vail -2- USCTST IP. C5'q (tsca~o~n) ,_ ._ - - ~ r '- _ = i'1 :_ i e .~ -_i ~ i ._ G: r'i {- ~ti i~i 1!• i'1 M_TCH~EL J. NORTON United States Attorney By: James W. Winchester Assistant United States Byrcn C. Rogers Fedara~ 1961 Stout Street, Draw Denver, Colorada 8029y (303) 844-2064 ~3U.i. 1 :i ._ Attorneys for Clayton '~eutter, Secretary, Unitr:d S :atea feraz•C:-.e;•:;: of lgricultura; F. Daly Rc~~r~s_~. Chi4f, United States Fcrasr Service; Gary E. Cargill, 2a~gio~:r<i Forester, Rocky Mcuritain Re~jiG :, United States r^oreat Seri-ic~3; Pfeil :^. biorck, State l~irsc.*o;-: Bureau of Lard Managarlant; a:.d Delos C. Jamison, Directai, ~,u~_ of Land Management, United Stag Department of the Int~:rinr CALRINS, KRr.MER, GRI;~iS~?A~? €~ H.':.:i:~.'-:~ BY ~ __.__ Randall M. Livingston 1700 Lincoln Street, Sizita =d^~'! Denver, Colorado 80203 {303) 839-3916 Attorneys for Lodge Frcpertia, Inc . and .~estern band Exc; ange Company -3- • uscrsT i P. caw {~sca~oia~ .. ~, .. .. ~ ~ ~..: .- ~EC'E~ SEP - 1 198 IInited States sorest L)uitc Bier P,Oo Bow 943 Depart:aent of Service Iiational Glenc•~oo1 Sprinus, Agriculture rori:st Colorado 81G02 " 94 2521 Reply to: 5430 - Datc; Audu:;t 30, 1939 Plra LaFn;~nce A. .snr~ith Towu r.ttorney, Town of Vail 7S SOi1L'i] i'rOa'ltdue iZU3C Vail, Colorado ~1G57 Dear ifs. Esicc•~ita: The two Deci;,io:i ivotice~ signed by t:ie ?e~ional l:orester data 5~pte;n:~er 17, 1987, (copy aiclosed) made decisions *_iiat conccrue:i the Town of Veil's Rational Forest Toansite application dated Dece~er 13, 19c3 and it':, State::i2nt of Intent dated July 6, 1954: l o East V~ i l ~~rc i - T:~is 80-acre pa~ce1 is availaole to tine Toga of Vai.1 at fair inaricet value under the aut.iocity of tuo :3atior-al sorest Toe~nsite Act of 1958. 2, Spraddle Cre ~ P-+reQl is availa~le to tue TGwR of Vail at fair market value under the auti~ority of the General E<;ci~an~a .pct of 1922, as amended ~y tae Siek Act of 1`3u7 for one year from June 20, 1939. 3< Saintenance i;ui114n~ Parr+~~ is available for conveyance to the Town of Vail under the aut:lority of tae Sisk Act of 1957. This parcel will be available for acquisition by the Toc~n of Vail for one year fro:a Jung 26, 1909. There has been demonstrated interest in tae Spraddle Crete: Parcel frcrn ot.ier parties. If the Tow.~~ is not interested in acquiring this parcel at tills ti:ae please let us kno:a. 7iti7 tail interest from otze: parties, we c•~ould probably open the propos•ad acquisition of the Spraddle Creel. to co~:petitive offers. The Town would oe eli~i~le in tills process. Sincerely, THO~iAS A. IIOOTS r ores t Supervisor cc: RO lands Holy Cross RD riTown of Vail Council DECISION NOTICE AND FINDING OF NO S I GIJ I F I CANT I h1PACT WESTERIJ LAtJD EXCHANGE COh1PANY EXCHANGE PROPOSAL TOWN OF VAIL LAND EXCHANGE PROPOSAL TOWN OF VAIL TOWNSITE APPLICATIOfJ USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest Eagle County, Colorado No(y Cross Ranger District The Western Land Exchange Company ('n'LEC), representing Lodge Properties, Inc.; a Colorado Corporation, has submitted a land exchange proposal to the White River National Forest. The Town of Vail has submitted proposals to acquire Pational Forest System (NFS) lands by purchase and land exchange. Four parcels of NFS land are involved in the proposals. However, one 40-acre parcel of NFS land is involved in both the land exchange proposal by 6~JLEC and the Townsite Application by the Tov~n of Vail. The purpose of this decision is to respond to the proposals which are described below. iVLEC is offering two non-Federal parcels totalling 385 acres in the Eagles Nest Vlilderness in exchange for two parcels of NFS land at Vail, Colorado. The NFS lands include 40.0 acres on Spraddle Creek (the Spraddle Creek parcel) and approximately 2.5 acres adjoining the south side of the Lodge at Vai! (the Lodge parcel). The i!rLEC exchange proponent has the primary objective of utilizing the Lodge parcel for comroercial development as a hotel site. Utili- zation of the Spraddle Creek parcel would rangy from open space to hiSh density residential development. The Townsite Act proposal by the Town of Vail involves two parcels of NFS land. These are the 40-acre East Vail parcel and the 40 acre Spraddle Creek arcel. Concurrent) the Town of Vail has p q 1~=_" P yo pro osed to ac u ire the 5± acre ~==:- maintenance building parcel under authority of the General Exchange Act of 1922, as amended by the Sisk Act of 1967. The Tovrn's stated objective is to utillize all three parcels for low intensity recreation development and maintenance of open space. The Town also indicates that it would consider utilizing the East Yail parcel for employee housing development. On January 31, 1986, the Regional Forester, Rocky 1,~lountain Region, USDA, Forest Service issued a Decision Notice stating that the land exchange proposed by i'ILEC is to be processed, the land exchange proposed by the Town of Vail is to be processed, and the East Vail parcel is to be retained as part of the National Forest System. In accordance with 36 CFR 211.18, this decision was appealed by the Town of Vail, Action Vail, Inc., and Emmet Mossman and David Cooper. On May 17, 1986, the Regional Forester withdrew the January 31, 1986, decision so that new information presented in the appeal process could be analyzed and to clarify the analysis of environmental effects displayed in the Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA disclosing the consequences of the land axchange proposal, the proposals by the Town of Vail, and a no action alternative was revised in accordance vrith the play 17, 1986, letter ,Nithdra-,-ing the January 31, 1986, decision. That revised EA is available for review in the offices of the Forest Supervisor, G~hite River .National Forest, and the Holy Cross District Ranger. A second Decision Notice teas issued by the Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region, USDA, Forest Service, on June 19, 1986, stating that the -and exchange proposed by b~lLEC was to be processed, the land exchange proposed by the Town of Vail tras to be processed in rnodified fora, and the conveyance of the East Vail parcel was to be processed under the Townsite Act of 1958. In accordance with 36 CFR 211.18, that decision tv~s appealed by the Totvn of Vail and by Emmet hlossman and David Cooper. On April 29, 1987, the Chief, USDA, Forest Service„ remanded the decision to the Regional Forester. The Chief agreed with the appellants' concern that property values had not been established. The Chief concluded until such time as the property values are established, and a "Gc/Pdo Go" decision has been made, There was no basis for an af,peal on merit. The Chief also suggested the EA could have been released in draft form in order to solicit public comment. The Chief did address the concern raised by appellants P~lossman and Cooper whether WLEC meets the qualification requirements for entering into a land exchange. The Chief found IVLEC did meet the qualification requirements. In suramary, the alternatives discussed in the EA are as follows: P,lternative A: The United States would issue patent to the Spraddle Creek parcel (40 acres) and the Lodge parcel (2.5+ acres) in exchange for acquisition of 385 acres in the Eagles Nest Wilderness under tha authority of the General Exchange Act of 1S22, as amended, and tha Federal Land Policy and t•lanaye- ment Act (FLPI•iA) of 1976. This configuration is based on the Amended Statement of Intent submitted by WLEC on June 28, 1984. Alternative B: The United States t~~ould convey the Spraddle Creek and East Vail parcels (80 acres) to the Town of Yail at fair market value. These parcels were applied for in the National Forest Townsite Act application dated December 13, 1983. In addition, the United States would issue patent to the maintenance building parcel (5 + acres) under authority of the General Exchange Act of 1922 as amended by the Sisk Act of 1967, as amended. This action was proposed by the Town of Vail in their Statement of Intent dated July 6, 1984. Alternative C: No Action. Approved appraisals indicate that the value of the Lodge parcel is $600,000 and the value of the Spraddle Creek parcel is $50,000. The total value of the Federal lands in the 1VLEC proposal (Alternative A) is $950,000, while the value of the non-Federal lands is $770,000. The difference in approved value of the Federal and non-Federal ownerships is $180,000, or 18.9 percent of the value of the Federal lands. Section 206(b) of FLPf•iA requires the value of the lands exchanged be equal, or if they are not equal, the values shall be equalized by the payment of money not to exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the value of the Federal lands. Further, Section 206 states the Secretary shall try to reduce the amount of payment to as small an amount as possible. WLEC originally selected seven (7) parcels of Federal land totalling 111 acres and offered six (6) parcels of non-Federal land totalling 2,447 acres. That 2 proposal was amended to delete five (5) of the Federal and five (5) of the non-Federal parcels, in part to bring the property values into accordance with FLPP~IA. Further adjustments in the acreage of the Federal land parcels is.not feasible based on the legal descriptions and physiographic characteristics of those two properties. The proponent is unwilling to select additional Federal lands due to the history of local opposition to such selections. No other non-Federal lands are no~v available to 1'1LEC for use in this exchange and other attempts to further minimize the cash equalization payment are not practical. It is in the public .interest to proceed with Alternative A without additional efforts to reduce the cash equalization amount. The East Vail and maintenance building parcels have not been appraised. The Vlhite River National Forest Land and Resource iVianagement Plan (Forest Plan) was approved September 20, 1984. The Foresfi Plan contains a set of goals which were developed in response to public issues and concerns presented during the planning process. The Forest Plan Goals relevant to WLEC's land exchange proposal and the Totirn's proposal to purchase NFS lands are listed belo:v: 1. Acquire private (ands within wilderness. Consolidate National Forest ownership patterns. 2. Pursue cpportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve management efficiency for both NFS land and intermingled private land and to meet hich priority resource management objectives. 3, Provide the opportunity for economic growth of industries and communities dependent upon Forest outputs. The Forest Plan also provides General Direction for lando:vnership adjustment activities which include land exchanges and land sales. The relevant portion of this direction is as follows: 1. Ensure flood plain and wetland values are approximately equal on both offered and selected tracts in proposed land exchanges or that values are in favor of the United States. 2. Classify lands for acquisition or to acquire interests where lands have been identified as more valuable for 1`IFS purposes, or where current or potential use of private lands would adversely affect National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer impacts to another site according to the following priorities: a. In designated wilderness and other Congressionally classified areas. _ b. IVhere lands or rights-of-way are needed to meet resource management goals and objectives. c. Lands which provide habitat for threatened or endangered animal or plant species. d. Lands which include flood plains or wetlands. 3 e. On lands having outstanding scenic values or critical ecosystems, when these resources are threatened by change of use or when _ rnanagement may be enhanced by public ownership. f. .Land which are National Forest in character that provide essential big game winter range and are valuable for other National Forest purposes. 3. Classify lands for disposal according to the following priorities: a. To States, counties, cities, or other Federal agencies when disposal will serve a greater public interest. . b. In small parcels intermingled with mineral or homesteads patents. c. Suitable for development by the private sector, if development (residential, agricultural, industrial, recreational, etc.) is in the public interest. d. When critical or unique resources (flood plains, wetlands, essential big gaine winter range, threatened or endangered species habitat, historical or cultural resources, critical ecosysters, etc.) effects are mitigated by reserving interests to protect th~a resource, or by exchange -vhere critical resources to be acSuired are considered to be of equal or greater value. The criteria used in reaching this decision on the two subject proposals are shown belovr. Criteria numbered 1 through 3 are relevant policy statements found in Forest Service P4anual 5403.1: 1. Consolidate National Forest lands within existing National Forest units. 2. Dispose of tracts no longer suitable for National Forest purposes. 3. Complete land-for-land exchanges to consolidate National Forest and private, State, or local government land patterns; to permit needed urban or industrial expansion;~or to make other adjustments in landovrnership clearly in the public interest. 4. Any conveyance must be consistent with and aid in implementation of the Y~hite River National Forest Land and Resource l~lanagement Plan. N1y decision i s as fo I I otirs First, proceed with Alternative A, the land exchange proposed by WLEC. Of the three alternatives, Alternative A provides the best response to the above listed decision criteria. However, )f the Spraddle Creek parcel is not conveyed to WLEC, it shall be available to the Town of Vail as described in Alternative B. This decision is subject to mitigation requirements listed hereinafter. Secondly, if the Spraddle Creek parcel is removed from the proposed WLEC land exchange for any reason, it may be conveyed to the Town of Vail under the authority of the General Exchange Act of 1922, as amended by the Sisk 4 Act of 1967. Since receipts under this authority may be used, vrhen appropriated, to acquire lands valuable for National Forest System purposes in the State of Colorado, Alternate B also responds to the above listed decision criteria. This parcel will remain available for conveyance to the Town of Vail for one year from the date the parcel is formally deleted from the VlLEC proposal. If no substantial progress is made toward conveyance within one year, this parcel shall be available for disposal to other entities. The rationale for the above two-part decision is displayed below: The land exchange proposed by t~lLEC provides for disposal of PJFS lands arhich are suitable for development by the private sector. The Spraddle Creek parcel is also suitable for conveyance to the Town of Vail. LVLEC has demonstrated a vrillingness to reconvey this parcel to the To-vn. In exchange for 42.5 acres of NFS lands, the United States will acquire X85 acres of non-Federal land located in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. Acquisition of non-Federal lands in wilderness areas is the highest priority for acquisition according. to the i•Jhita River National Forest Land and Resource hiana5ement Plan. This acquisition will contribute to accomplishment of resource management goals and objectives. Valuable flood plains and wetlands will be acquired. Habi~iat for the Colorado River cutthroat trout, vrhich is listed as an endangered species by the State of Colorado and is listed as a candidate for classification as a threztened species by the Fish and Vlildlife Service, will be preserved. No decision is made on the proposals for the East Vail and maintenance building parcels in this Decision Notice. These proposals will be addressed in a separate decision. Circulation of the EA to local governments early in the exchange preces_==, and after the June 19,-1986 decision, complies with the Chief's suggestion to issue the EA in draft form. In summary, the actions covered by this decision comply with direction in the Vlhite River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan, (eyislative authorities, and the concerns expressed in the April 29, 1987 Decision of the Chief. For the purpose of protecting and preserving previously authorized public and private uses of the NFS lands to be conveyed as a result of this decision, the tollowing mitigation measures are required: ~praddle Creek Parcel 1. The conveyance shall be subject to the highway right-of-way for Interstate 70. 2. Easements granting rights similar to uses currently authorized by Special Use Permit shall be granted to Holy Cross Electric Association for power transmission lines and to Mountain States Telephone for overhead and buried telephone lines. 5 3. A right-of-way for the Spraddle Creek Road or a suitable alternative will be conveyed to the United States by the proponent or reserved in patent. 4. This parcel will be conveyed subject to the Guide/Outfitters permit issued on January 23, 1981, to Spraddle Creek Ranch, Inc., or, at the option of the proponent, the permittee may be moved to an alternative site designated by the Forest Supervisor, White River National Forest. The proponent will pay the actual expenses for physically moving the permittee~s existing facilities to the new location. Lodge Parcel 1. The land exchange proponent shall execute an agreement with Vail Associates, Inc., permittee for the Vail Ski Area, which ensures that future development of the parcel will not materially interfere with current ski area operations and in which Vail Associates, Inc., agrees to relinquish all special use permits covering any part or all of the parcel. 2. Easements granting rights similar to uses currently authorized by special use permit shall be granted to the Town of Vail for a bike path, Holy Cross Electric Association for electric power transmission lines, Vail Water and Sanitation District for water and sewer lines, Mountain States Telephone for telephone lines, and road access to One Vail Place. The actions covered by the above Decision Notice comply with direction in the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan and all legisla- tive authorities. The actions are in the public interest. The Environmental Assessment, incorporated into this Finding by reference, indicates there will be no significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement addressing these actions will not be prepared. Implementation of this decision may take place following the 30-day public review period in accordance with EO 11988 and EO 11990. This decision is subject to appeal pursuant to 36 CFR 211.18. Notice of appeal must be in writing and submitted to Gary E. Cargill, Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region, USDA, Forest Service, Box 25127, Lakewood, Colorado 80225, within 45 days from the date of this decision. A statement of reasons to support the appeal and any reugest for oral presentation must be filed within the 45 day period for filing a notice of appeal. ~~ GARY E. CARGILL Date Regional Forester 6 DECISION NOTICE AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TOIiIN OF VIyIL EXCHANGE PROPOSAL AND TOWNSITE APPLICATION USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest Eagle County, Colorado Holy Cross Ranger District The To~vn of Vail has submitted proposals to acquire National Forest System (NFS) lands by purchase and land exchange. Three parcels of NFS land are involved in the proposals. The Townsite Act proposal by the Town of Vail involves two parcels of t`!FS land. These are the 40-acre East Vail parcel and the 40-acre Spraddle Creek parcel. Concurrently, the Town of Vail has proposed to acquire the 5+ acre maintenance building parcel under authority of the General Exchange Act of 1922, as amended by the Sisk Act of 1967. The Totivn~s stated objective i= To utillize all three parcels for low intensity recreation development and mair.-enance of open space. The Town also indicates that it would consider utilizing the East Veil parcel for employee housing development. However, the 40-acre Spraddle Creek NFS parcel was also selectad in a land exchange proposal by Western Land Exchange Company (LVLEC). A separate Decision Notice dated September 17, 19237, directs that the 40-acre Spraddle Creek parcel be included in 1~JLECPS exchange proposal ~vith possible conveyance to the Town of Vail under specific circuristances. On January 31, 1986, the Rec,~ional Forester, Roclcy t~iountain Region, USDA, Forest Service issued a Decision Notice stating that the land exchange proposed by 1VLEC is to be processed, the land exchange proposed by the Town of Vail is to be processed, and the East Vail parcel is to be retained as part of the National Forest System. In accordance with 36 CFR 211.18, this decision was appealed by the Town of Vail, Action Vail, Inc., and Emmet P~lossman and David Cooper. On May 17, 1986, the Regional Forester withdrew the January 31, 1986, deci_=ion so that netiv information presented in the appeal process could be analyzed and to clarify the analysis of environmental effects displayed in the Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA disclosing the consequences of the land exchange proposal, the proposals by the Town of Vail, and a no action alternative was revised in accordance with the play 17, 1986, letter withdrawing the January 31, 1936, decision. That revised EA is available for review in the offices of the Forest Supervisor, White River National Forest, and the Holy Cross District Ranger. A second Decision Notice was issued by the Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region, USDA, Forest Service, on June 19, 1986, stating that the land exchange proposed by 1'lLEC was to be processed, the land exchange proposed by the Town of Vail was to be processed in modified form, and the conveyance of the East Vatl parcel was to be processed under the Townsite Act of 1958. In accordance with 36 CFR 211.18, thzt decision was appealed by the Town of Vail and by Emmefi t•lossrian and David Cooper, On April 29, 1987, the Chief, USDA, Forest Service, remanded the. decision to the Regional Forester. The Chief agreed Fvith the appellants' concern that property values had not been established. The Chief concluded until such time as the property values are established, and a "Go/iNo Go" decisicn has been made, there was no basis for .9n appeal on merit. The Chiet also sugsested the EA could have been released in draft form in order to solicit public comment. The Chief did address the concern raised by appellants P~ossman and Cooper whether I~ILEC meets the qualification requirements for entering into a land exchange. The Chief found 1'JLEC did meet the qualification requirements. In summary, the alternatives discussed in the EA are as follows: Alternative A: The United States would issue patent to the Spraddle Creek parcel (40 acres) and the Lodge parcel (2.5+ acres) in exchange for acquisition of 385 acres in the Eagles Nest Wilderness under the authority cf the General Exchange Act of 1922, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and hlanage~- ment Act (FLPP~A) of 1976. This configuration is based on the Amended Statement of Intent submitted by FJLEC on June 28, 1984. P.It_ernative B: The United States vrould convey the Spraddle Creek and East Vail parcels (80 acres) to the Tcwn of Vail at fair market value. These parcels were applied for in the National Forest Townsite Act application dated December 13, 1983. In addition, the United States would issue patent to the maintenance building parcel (5 ± acres) under authority of the General Exchange Act of 1922 as amended by the Sisk Act of 1967, as amended. This action was proposed by the Town of Vail in their State:ent of Intent dated July 6, 1984. Alternative .C: No Action. The Sisk Act alloys municipal governments to equalize the value of the selected Federal land up to 100 percent of the approved appraised value. The Townsite Act requires payment by the local government subdivision of not less than fair market value. The East Vail and maintenance building parcels have not been appraised. The appraisal issue is addressed in the mitigation requirements listed hereinafter. The I~Ihite River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) -vas approved September 20, 1984. The Forest Plan contains a set of goals which -vet-e developed in response to public issues and concerns presented during the planning process. The Forest Plan Goals relevant to the Town of Yail's exchange and townsite proposals are listed belotr: 1. Pursue opportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve management efficiency for both NFS land and intermingled private land and to meet high priority resource management objectives. 2. Provide the opportunity for economic growth of industries and communities dependent upon Forest outputs. The Forest Plan also provides General Direction for landownership adjustment activities which include .I and exchanges and land sales. The relevant portion of this direction is as follows: 2 1. Classify lands for disposal according to the following priarifiies: a. To States, counties, cities, or other Federal agencies when disposal will serve a greater public interest. b. In small parcels intermingled with mineral or homesteads patents. c. Suitable for development by the private sector, if development (residential, agricultural, industrial, recreational, etc.) is in the public interest. d. When critical or uniSue resources (flood plains, wetlands, essential big game winter range, threatened or endangered species habitat, hi_torical or cultural resources, critical ecosystems, etc.) effects are mitigated by reserving interests i~o protect the resource, or by exchange where critical resources to be acquired are considered to be of equal or greater value. The criteria used in reaching this decision on the subject proposals are shorn below. Criteria numbered 1 through 3 are relevant policy statements found in Forest Service Manual 5403.1: 1. Consolidate National Forest lands within existing Nationel Forest units. 2. Dispose of tracts no longer suitable for National Forest purposes. 3. Complete land-for-land exchan;es to consolidate National Forest and private, State, or local government land patterns; to permit needed urban or indu=trial expan_=ion; or to make other adjustments in landownership clearly in the public interest. 4. Any conveyance must be consistent with and aid in implementation of the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. tag decision is as tollows: Convey the maintenance building parcel to the Town of Vail under authority of the Sisk Act of 1967, Since receipts under this authority may be used, when appropriated, to purchase land= valuable for National Forest System purposes In the State of Colorado, this portion of Alternative B responds to the above listed decision criteria. This parcel will remain available for conveyance to the Town of Vail for one year from the date of this decision. If no substantial progress is made toward conveyance within one year, this parcel shat be available for disposal to other entities. Convey the East Vail parcel to the Town of Vail under authority of the Townsite Act of 1958. Upon receipt of a complete application in compliance with 36 CFR 254.21, a designation order setting the parcel aside may be issued in accordance with 36 CFR 254.22. Conveyance of this parcel is subject to the mitigation requirements listed hereinafter. The rationale for the above decision is displayed below: 3 Disposal of the maintenance building parcel to the Town of Vail under authority of the Sisk Act of 1967 provides for conveyance of NFS lands _ suitable for ownership by the Town of Vail. This parcel has significant improvements constructed and used by the Town of Vail as part of its municipal golf course, and it no longer has the ability to produce resources characteristic of National Forest System lands. Cash payment by the Town of Vail of the approved appraised value will be utilized to acquire non-Federal lands in the State of Colorado trhich will produce National Forest System resources for the public. Disposal of the East Vail parcel to the Town of Yail under authority of the Townsite Act of 1958 provides for conveyance of NFS lands suitable for ownership by the Town of Vail. Ownership of this parcel by the Town will serve indigenous community objectives. In summary, the actions covered by this decision comply with direction in the White River National Forest Land and Re__source Management Plan and legislative authorities. For the purpose of protecting and preserving previously au-ihorized public and private uses of the NFS lands to be conveyed as a result of this decision, the following mitigation r~ieasures are required: East Vail Parcel 1. The conveyance shall be subject to high-vay easements for Interstate 70 and U.S. 6. 2. The withdrawal (PLO 1378, C-011497) must be revoked by the 6ure~u of Land Management. Revocation of the withdrawal is subject to the Preliminary Injunction issued by the Federal District Court in the National IVildlife Federation v. Lurfordj et a1_, lawsuit. 3. Location of the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station must be preserved by easement or 2greement. 4. The parcel must be appraised and the value reviewed and approved by the appropriate Forest Service officials. Maintenance Building Parcel 1. Easements granting rights similar to uses currently authorized by special use permit shall be granted to permi~l•tees other than the Town of Vail. The Town of Vail shall relinquish all interest in special use permits it holds at the time of conveyance. 2. The parcel must be appraised and the value reviewed and approved by the appropriate Forest Service officials. F.inding_ o~ No_ Sionjflc~nt Im act The actions covered by the above Decision Notice comply with direction in the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan and all legislative authorities. The actions are in the public interest. The 4 - . .., Environmental Assessment, incorporated into this Finding by reference, indicates there will be no significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement addressing these actions will not be prepared. Implementation of this decision may take place following the 30-day public review period in accordance with EO 11988 and EO 11990. This decision is subject to appeal pursuant to 36 CFR 211.18. Notice of appeal must be in writing and submitted to Gary E, Cargill, Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region, USDA, Forest Service, Eox 25127, Lakewood, Colorado 80225, within 45 days from the date of this decision. A statement of reasons to support the appeal and any reugest for oral presentation must be filed within the 45 day period for filing a notice of appeal. ~Sti-GA Y E. CARGILL Dat Regional Foreste r 5 MEMORANDUM T0: Town Council FROM: Pam Brandmey~ DATE: December 7, 1989 SUBJECT: Committee/Task Force Appointments This is a list of all committees/task forces to which Councilmembers have been appointed or for which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular Municipal Election, November 1991. If you notice I have left something out, please let me know as soon as possible so I may complete this list accurately. COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE ~ ~ COUNCILMEMBERS 1. NWCCOG Kent Rose 2. URA 3. Parking/Transportation 4. CAST 5. Swimming Pool/Aquatic Center 6. VMRD/Council Subcommittee 7. Art in Public Places 8. Cemetery 9. TV Translator 10. STOLport 11. County Recreation Complex Tom Steinberg, alternate Jim Gibson Merv Lapin Peggy Osterfoss Lynn Fritzlen Kent Rose Tom Steinberg, alternate Rob Levine Tom Steinberg Jim Gibson Tom Steinberg Peggy Osterfoss Rob Levine Merv Lapin Lynn Fritzlen Merv Lapin John Slevin PAB/bsc ~ ~ f 1 MEMO T0: Ron Phillips Council Members FROM: Steve Thompson DATE: December 6, 1989 SUBJECT: 1989 Audit Proposal In 1989 the Town bid out the Town's audit the formal RFP proposal format recommended Finance Officers Association (GFOA). RFP's firms who had either requested an RFP or we governmental audits and we asked them to submit eight firms, five submitted proposals. Name of Firm Location McMahan, Armstrong & Bondi and Company Grant Thorton Van Schooneveld Jim Douras/Costello, Nieslanik & Company services. We used by the Government were sent to eight knew specialized in a proposal. Of the Bid Price Asso. Vail $17,000* Denver $22,500 Denver $23,263 Denver $19, 702 Vail/Grand $19,000 Junction *This was the final negotiated price It is important to note that certain federal and professional standards have to be met in order for a CPA firm to do governmental audits similar to the Town of Vail's. All but one of the firms who submitted proposals specialize in auditing local governments and are committed to this area of expertise and perform approximately twenty to seventy-five governmental audits per year. Douras' firm is the exception. Soon after the RFP was sent out Jim Douras called and accused the Town of drafting the mandatory requirements (see section #VB.1 of the audit proposal - requirements a CPA firm must meet to be considered) in such a way that his firm could not meet them and would be eliminated from further consideration. He also accused us of having McMahan help us draft the proposal so that only his firm would qualify. It appears Jim felt our decision was going to be biased in favor of McMahan even before the process began. ..~ .. 2 Our proposal and mandatory requirements were drafted in accordance with the model RFP recommended by the GFOA and with federal requirements we must follow when selecting an auditor. Charlie Wick, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Administrative Services, Steve Barwick, Town Budget Officer, and myself reviewed and agreed with the mandatory requirements set forth on the RFP. McMahan had absolutely no input on what went into the proposal and did not see it until it was mailed to all the prospective firms. Douras submitted a joint proposal to do the audit with another firm from Grand Junction - Costello, Nieslanik Company, P.C. It was my understanding they did this because Jim's firm alone did not have experience doing governmental audits. The first problem with the joint proposal was the two CPA firms were going to issue separate opinions on the Town's Financial Statements. This is forbidden by professional standards (see Audit Guide - Audits of State and Local Governments). When two or more firms participate on an audit one firm needs to be designated as the principal auditors who will issue the opinion in the name of their firm. The members of the other auditing firm participate as subcontractors to the principal auditors. A decision needed to be made who was going to be the principal audit firm. After evaluating each firm's experience and staff qualifications we recommended Costello, Nieslanik and Company P.C. be the principal auditors and Jim Douras and his staff act as subcontractors. The two firms agreed and submitted an amendment to the proposal. The reasons why Jim Douras' CPA firm was not selected as the principal audit firm were: 1. Jim Douras' staff had very little current training in governmental auditing. Jim Douras, who would be the managing partner on the job, put on his resume in the proposal that his only relevant professional education was as follows: "Will complete rior to start of audit 11/27, 28/89 Local Government Auditing - Colorado Society of CPA's and 11/29/89 How to Perform a Single Audit." This level of training is significantly less than what other bidders had completed. 2. Jim Douras' firm had not done at least four government audits similar to the Town of Vail in the last two years which was a mandatory requirement. Based upon the information Douras supplied to us his firm has not done any governmental audits. 3 3. Jim states that Peter Zwiebuch, a supervisor at his firm, has experience in governmental auditing because he worked on the following audits in the years shown: Entity audited Year of Audit City of Tucson, Arizona 1984 Pima County, Arizona Association of Governments 1984 Tucson Local Development Corp. 1981 These audits did not constitute current relevant experience. Significant changes have been made in governmental auditing and accounting practices since 1984, including the Single Audit Act of 1984 that required CPA's to have specialized training to comply with regulations. The designated principal auditor in Douras' proposal, Costello, Nieslanik and Company, P.C., was not recommended as the Town's auditor because we felt their experience doing governmental audits was not sufficient. The screening committee also felt it was marginal whether or not Costello's firm met the following mandatory requirement stated in the RFP. The audit firm's professional personnel have received adequate continuing professional education within the preceding two years. I would like to address specific assertions made by Jim in his letter to Council Members: Jim states: "It became very clear, very quickly, that the consideration of firms other than McMahan, Armstrong and Associates would only be perfunctory." We spent over one hundred hours on this task - evaluating each firms proposal, interviewing staff members and calling the firm's clients. In fact, in evaluating the firm chosen as runner up, Bondi and Company, we called over thirteen of their clients to find out more about the company. I feel we did a very thorough job in the selection process. 4 The reason why McMahan's bid was $8,000 lower than in the previous year was because Town staff proposed to do more of the work in house to reduce the fee and the recreation function that used to be operated by the Town are no longer a part of the Town of Vail audit, then we negotiated the fee down $3000 at the direction of Council. I also did not say that we would not consider a firm unless they audited cities just like Vail in size that were resort cities. I said I wanted a firm who had current experience auditing cities that required about the same number of audit hours as ours. We recommended McMahan, Armstrong and Associates because the screening committee members felt they could offer the best product at a reasonable price. McMahan did not get the audit because I worked for his firm for eighteen months. In conclusion, I feel we did a very professional job of bidding out the Town's auditing services and that the only bias what-so-ever in selecting McMahan, Armstrong and Associates over the other firms in Denver was that McMahan is a local firm. Governmental audits are extremely complex and it takes much training and experience to compete with firms who have many years of experience auditing local governments and who have dedicated their audit practice to this expertise. Revised: 12/ 7/1989 TOWN OF VAIL REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX History and Budget 1989 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 ; 1989 1989 BUDGET MONTH ------- ACTUAL -------- 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 ---- 96,119 -- ; ----------- 84,193 ----------- 309,233 ---------- ~ 225,040 February 40,595 69,018 105,024 132,220 86,289 170,052 64,906 44,040 109,873 ; .75,549 140,192 64,643 March 69,886 126,935 109,533 137,820 62,693 63,831 92,557 38,791 68,104 ; 73,345 145,957 72,612 April 76,855 94,653 65,900 103,526 173,321 90,396 182,743 95,554 179,671 ; 100,585 151,070 50,485 May 42,738 84,324 54,663 90,599 96,006 228,673 98,651 120,984 99,736 ; 79,700 220,299 140,599 June 62,239 125,433 54,488 140,638 76,467 49,513 79,915 73,509 101,364 ; 70,858 122,466 51,608 July 49,367 186,110 104,262 68,539 157,598 88,528 70,441 47,949 126,537 ; 82,209 125,675 43,466 August 79,859 115,499 71,282 97,806 58,937 32,860 100,182 61,137 109,315 ; 71,489 86,347 14,858 Septembr 59>800 113,992 49,332 96,746 64,671 48,516 108,167 78,819 116,557 ; 70,625 143,306 72,681 October 108,510 154,000 42,498 122,546 88,732 109,633 93,860 124,291 177,360 ; 99,052 250,577 151,525 November --------- 102,623 -------- 107,768 ----------- 81,698 --------- 91,385 ----------- 105,109 ----------- 74,909 ----------- 89,047 ----------- 114,839 ----------- 241,888 ----------- ; - 85,570 ---- 165,964 80,394 Subtotal --------- 756,471 -------- 1,275,821 ----------- 845,661 --------- 1,201,797 ----------- 1,047,876 ----------- 1,037,644 ----------- 1,081,843 ----------- 931,829 ----------- 1,426,524 ----------- ; -- ------- 893,176 --- ----------- 1,861,086 ---------- 967,910 = December --------- 142,662 -------- 133,867 ----------- 110,911 --------- 56,533 ----------- 81,890 ----------- 333,139 ----------- 106,695 ----------- 95,495 ----------- 192,947 ----- ; ------- 106,824 ----------- ------ --- TOTAL 899,133 1,409,688 956,572 1,258,330 1,129,766 1,370,783 1,188,538 1,027,324 ------ 1,619,471 -- ; ---------- 1,000,000 ----------- 1,861,086 ---------- 967,910 ~ Includes $133,000 of delinquent taxes, penalty, and interest. ~AGL~, CO~-NT1' 551 Broadway Eagle,Colorado 81631 (303) 328 7311 December 5, 1989 Ron Phillips Vail Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 RE: Dowd Junction bike/pedestrian. trail Colorado Greenway Project Dear Ron, Eagle County strongly supports Vail's effort to coordinate the planning and construction of a bike/pedestrian trail through the Iiowd Junction corridor. Currently, bicyclists traveling through this corridor must use the shoulder of Interstate 70. In the interest of puk,lic safety, it is imperative that a separate bike/pedestrian trail be provided through Dowd Junction. A trail through Dowd Junction would provide a link between the Town of Vail trail system and the Towns of Minturn, Avon and the nearby population centers of Beaver Creek and Eagle-Vail. The Dowd Junction to Eagle-Vail/Avon/Beaver Creek link was greatly improved when paved shoulders were added to much of Highway 6. The Dowd Junction to Minturn link will be constructed this summer when the Colorado Department of Highways constructs 8 foot paved shoulders on Highway 24. Construction of the Dowd Junction bike/pedestrian trail would connect these three major population centers. This. trail would provide safe and easy access for residents and visitors to the region's parks, recreation sites and public lands. A trail through the Dowd Junction corridor has been specifically identified as a top priority by the Eagle County Parks and Recreation Action Plan... This plan has been formally adopted by Eagle County, Vail, Minturn and Avon and is intended to provide a guide for the planning of future recreational facilities. Board of County Commissioners Assessor Clerk and Recorder Sheriff Treasurer P.O. Box 850 P.O. Box 449 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eaqle, Colorado 81631 P.O. Box 537 Eaqle, Colorado 81631 P.O. Box 359 Eagle, Colorado 81631 P.O. Box 479 Eaqle, Colorado 81631 Ron Phillips December 5, 1989 Page 2 In addition to interconnecting the local population and and recreation centers, the Dowd Junction link is of statewide interest. For example, except for a short distance at Georgetown, the Dowd Junction segement is the only place between Denver and DeBeque where it is necessary for a bicyclist to be on Interstate 70. The planning and construction timing for this section is critical. Currently, utility companies are proposing to extend utilities through the Dowd Junction corridor. This presents an opportunity for significant savings for all parties involved. Eagle County fully supports your attempt to upgrade the Dowd Junction corridor to a First Phase State Recreational Trails Corridor. We are anxious to work with the Towns of Vail, Avon and Minturn and assist, if necessary, with a project application. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff. incer~ Jim Frit Eagle County Manager JC/SF/jb xc: Greg Hall, Vail Mike Mollica, Vail Rick Pylman, Avon Darryl Wegert, Minturn Sid Fox, Eagle County Larry Metternick, Eagle County down' ~J ~OU411 PPOP1481~~ P®S~~ d~il, coloP~~o 839 ~5P ~~o~~ ~~s~-a~ ~~ d®paPtm®n4 0? public ~roPlu~/4P~nspoP4a41oPv MEMORANDUM TOe Vail Town Council FROMe Stan Berryman Greg Hall na VII, ~9~9 DATEa December 7, 1989 REe Vail Master Transportation and Parking Plan This memo is to notify you that the Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee has completed its consultant selection process for the Transportation and Parking Plano The Committee recommends that the Town enter into a contract with the firm of Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig - TDA Colorado Ince to perform the study (see enclosed proposal which defines scope of work)o SB/slh _.r ~~~~~1~~ P~®p®sa~ ~~t ~~~~~1 ~~ ~~~~1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ ~~~'~~~~ ~~~11 ~~ ~ ®f ~~t®~~~9 ~s~ ~~~0°i~l~~~, ~~®i~®S~1L ~/aii ~®~p~ai~e~sive ~a~~~~ ~~~~~~®~ati®n aid ~a~king Plan ~~la~itted 4®e ~®wrt ®f ~~II 130 ~~II @l~Il~y ®Pive ~~ila ~®I®e~d® ~1~57 ~~~~itte~ fb~ 1=~Is~u~g ~®It ~ ~li~vig Igo ass®~tati®n ~vitho ~®A ~®B®p~d®a Ins ®ct®b~rn 199 ~ ~ d ~ ~ U ~ ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ October 23, 19g~ `T _ . ~' ~' - ~ ~ _ '.y.r~'w1p~4 _ _ ~~~,~t ~~~ ~ ~ '+f '~. ~ _ -_ ~bl~~~T. I~Idr. dreg Ball Town lrngineer Department of Public alorks/Transportation fl 309 Mail Valley Drive Mail, Colorado 81657 -_. r 1~~: Proposal to Prepare Vail Comprehensive R~iaster 'Transportation and Parking Plan Dear ARr. Ball: ~elsburg 1•iolt ~. LJilevig is pleased to submit this proposal for the above referenced project to the Town of Vail. We believe that the proposed project team provides the necessary combina- tion of technical skills and mountain experience to successfully meet the 'Town°s objectives. ]Felsburg Holt ~ LJllevig will act as prime consultant on this project and be assisted by TDA, Colorado as a subconsultant. In addition, the companion project for the 'Transportation System Analysis and Recommendations is being proposed on by TI)A, Colorado. If desired by the project participants, that project may be combined with this project for the Mail Comprehen- sive Ah[aster Plan. The contents of this proposal are effective for the 30 day period following receipt by the Town of Vail. Vde trust that you will find the contents of this proposal responsive to your needs and look forward to discussing our proposal with you in greater detail. Sincerely yours, ]E]EI.SlIB1I8G II®I,'T ~s IJ]LI,IEVgQa Arnold J. 6Jllevig, P.l£. Principal Attachment AJIJ/co Soec,a~~zrng in Transporat~on a^d rr~i: Engmeenng 5299 DTC Boulevard ~ Suite 400 ~ngiewood, Colorado 80111 1303j 721-14x0 ~~®~~~~ ~~~Iti~~tt®~ PP®~~~~ ~~a~ M~~b~P 1Felsburg 1-lolt ~ gJllevig will serve as prime consultant and will be assisted by 'I'DA Colorado, Inc. as subconsultant. Eelsburg Molt ~ ~Jilevig°s role in the project is to: o Provide overall management of all administrative aspects of the work program including technical analyses, schedule adherence, budget control, and coordination with the client. o Prepare travel demand parameters by travel mode and define physical and operationaB alternatives for aaalysis and evaluation. o Prepare parking demand estimates, facility need requirements and operational alterna- tives. o Participate in the development of transportation policy recommendations including al- travel modes. o Conduct multi-modal transportation analyses and participate is the public involvement program and consensus building process described in greater detail in the nett section of this submittal. 'I'I~A Colorado°s role in the project is to: o Conduct special modes analyses for transit, bike and pedestrian facility needs including reserved travel ways and design concepts for interfacing of different modes. o Participate with l:elsburg Bolt ~ l;Jllevig in 4he development of transportation policy recommendations and in the public involvement program and consensus building proc- ess. ~~~ I~ay~s®~~e0 "I"he key personnel to be assigned to this project are identified below along with a summary description of their respective roles. R~ore detailed information on each individual is included in the project staffing section of this submittal. Rrnie IJllevig, P.E., Principal of lEelsburg Holt ~ IJllevig will be responsib-e for overall project management and will be intimately involved in the travel demand analyses, policy development, alternatives evaluation, and public involvement program. lave Leahy, P.E., Principal of 'I'DA Colorado, Inc. will be responsible for the transit system analyses as well as the bicycle and pedestrian elements of the transportation master plan. In addition, he will be intimately involved in policy development and the public involvement program. 1 dim Powell, P.~., senior 'R'ransportation Analyst for l`elsburg Mott ~ iJllevig will be responsible for the conduct of all technical work elements inc-luding data analysis, travel forecasts, and network evaluation. f,'hris 1Fasching, 'H'ransportation Analyst for Felsburg Holt d~k ~Jllevig wilfl be the staff profes- sional in charge of the day-to-day work program for data collection, operational analyses, and computer modeling. ®ther professional and eechnical support staff will be assigned to indnvidual work tasks as required to meet produceion needs and schedule requirements. 2 f~~®~e~$ ®r9~ ~0~~ The project team of Felsburg I-Iolt ~ BJllevig and TDA Colorado, Inc. has formulated a work plan which specifically addresses the unique physical and social environment within which the transportation plan must be evaluated and ultimately adopted. The basic structure of the work plan consists of five major steps: Step 1: Inventory and Analysis Step 2: Issue Identification and Problem Definition Step 3: Alternative Analysis and I£valuation Step 4: Plan Selection and Policy Development Step 3: Formal Plan Adoption A review of the work structures listed above suggests that Step 1 and Step 3 are, in large pare, oriented toward technical work tasks. On the other hand, and of vital importance to our project approach, Step 2 and Step 4 are primarily affected by the unique physical and envi- ronmental characteristics of the area, specific areas of concern to the Town, and the 'Town°s long range goals and objectives. 'Typically, the technical analyses required by projects such as this are competently and thor- oughly done. However, insufficient emphasis is often placed upon ehe non-technical aspects of the work program. The project team strongly believes that the key characteristic which results in a successful project is the ability to properly respond to local concerns in the selection of a recommended plan. This is critical because public officials can then formally adopt the recommended plan as public policy with some assurance that there is broad-based public support. The team of Felsburg Bolt dt Llllevig and TDA Colorado emphasize, therefore, a concerted effort in flail to define, early on, the key issues and problems which the final plan must ad- dress. Supplemental to this process is a °check-back° with key interest groups that the alterna- tives and recommended plan have indeed been responsive. The specifics of this approach are as follows: IPeeblic CondacBS - As soon as the basic inventory and data analysis tasks have been completed and summarized, the lead individuals of the project team (specifically Arnie LJllevig and Dave (Leahy) will conduct an intensive workshop/meeting program. This program will start with the identification of all affected groups and individuals having an interest in the transportation plan. The lists of contacts, will be developed cooperaeively between the project team leaders and key town representatives. A~ieetings, in Vail, will be arranged will all of the groups and individuals so identified. These meetings wilt be scheduled to occur over a period of two to four days (depending upon the level of interest and individual schedules) during which all aspects of transportation in !Jail will be discussed. The project team leaders will be in Vail continuously until all input is received. 3 t'sse~e 9dentifica8iorr -The process of issue identification, while simple to state, is the single ®ost critical element in the work prograffi, dt is critical for a number of reasons: o 'The documentation of key issues forms the basis for directing the technical work pro- gram toward those problems of greatest concern. Essentially, it defines a relative prior- iey system for transportation problems and insures that the highest priorities receive the . greatest emphasis. o 'The issue documentation process also defines and refines the detailed scope of work ghat needs to be conducted which will make the technical work activities unique eo Vail. o Lines of communication are opened, early in the planning process, between ehe consult- ant 4eam and the active participants in Vail. I~ot only are problems defined early on, bug subsequent meetings can then focus on defining the appropriate alternatives which are responsive to the issues and, ultimately, to insure that the recommended plan fairly responds to the expressed needs of the 'd'own. o The process also initiates the development of basic transportation policy guidelines which significantly affects at least two major plan components. One plan component is to define, at the policy level, the relative priority of competing modes of transportation. The second component relates to the fairness of the decision-making process in which the desires of one interest group may not be totally satisfied due to a larger community need. Our experience has been that people are often willing to accept compromise solutions if the planning process is both comprehensive and fair. cC®se Staed~ EnarrtpBes - dt is difficult to fully articulate the complex dynamics of the public involvement process involving issues documentation and resolution. 'The lessons learned in other communities are often the best testimonial. Felsburg Dolt &Ullevig has successfully conducted numerous projects involving complex public participation and decision making processes. Two examples are cited here. A comprehensive transportation study was conducted by Felsburg Holt dr Ullevig for Denver covering the entire southeast quadrant of the City. dCnown as the Southeast Quadrant Study. the planning area encompasses some l~ certified neighborhood associations within five City Council wards. The specific transportation issues covered the entire spectrum from commuter freeway gravel, to local neighborhood circulation, to the sensitive Cherry Creek recreational trail corridor. 'The unique aspect of the planning process was that Council appointed citizen representatives were empowered with voting authority on the final plan and 'its individual project elements. 'Technical personnel from City Public Works, The Regional 'transportation II~HStrlct ~RTD~, the Colorado Department of d~ighways, and adjacent jurisdictions served as only advisory members to the Citizen Study Advisory Committee. Given that the neighborhood associations were historically adversaries in trying to shift traffic out of their neighborhood and into adjacent neighborhoods, it was the opinion of many that a consensus plan could never be achieved. 4 After 30-months of exhaustive discussions on travel demand forecasts, land use planning, zoning, pedestrian and bicycle needs, air quality, parking regulations, and numerous other tissues, the Citizen Study Advisory Committee conducted a formal voting procedure on more ¢han SO transportation _projects and issues. Approximately 30 of ¢hese items were ultimately incorporated into the final plan document. 1-low the Study Advisory Committee ultimately came to closure on a recommended transporea- tion plan cannot be attributed to one or two specific items. tEiowever, certain principles were rigorously applied including: o All pubic input, no matter how trivial, was recorded and a response was ultimately prepared. o Alternatives were comprehensive and every attempt was made to find a realistic solu- tion. o People were treated fairly and when compromise was required a spirit of pequitable tradeoffsQ prevailed. );n addition, new policy directions were forwarded to the City Council which articulated a neighborhood philosophy incorporating the following elements: o 'Transportation rights-of-way must be recognized as more than street rights-of-way. It may be necessary to widen a corridor Yo provide sidewalks, bikeways, or landscaping just as it may be necessary to widen a corridor to provide more traffic lanes. `°Build fewer miles of quality transportation facilities rather ehan more miles of interior trans- portation facilities pbecame a unifying ffieme of the project participants. o All transportation improvement projects should include a line item budget for urban design amenities. Whether for landscaping, lighting, noise walls, or related features, urban design improvements were identified as having equal weight in public works projects. A second project example conducted by ~elsburg Holt ~. LJllevig which illustrates the public involvement commitment of 4he firm is the Palm Springs Airport Ground Access Planning IProcess. Selected in a competitive nationwide evaluation, Felsburg l~lolt & lJllevig brought together dsverse interest groups within 4he City in a forum very similar to that proposed for Mail. lindividual meetings were held with members of City Council, the Airport Commission, the Airport Aesthetics Committee, Airline Representatives, commercial transportation provid- ers, City planning staff, City public works staff and others. 5 dJhile the issues identified were specific to the airport, the public process and consensus build- ing program have universal application to towns similar to Vail. In addition, while extensive technical analysis was conducted in Denver, all of the alternatives evaluation and issue resolu- tion was accomplished In Palm Springs in a Design Committee forum. Each step in the defini- tion of alternatives, elimination of unacceptable options, and selection of a preferred plan was done in open discussion between and among the participating interest groups. Compromises were made,' resolution achieved, and the grand opening occurred in February 1989. Ilrepeet Docasrrter~tataora - BJpon completion of the public contacts, a working paper will be pre- pared while the team leaders are still in Vail. It is proposed that local support seevices be available for typing and reproduction so that immediate feed back is available to the project participants. Any modifications or clarifications of the input received will be made prior to fBnal publication. Bssues !'resentataor¢ ~d review - gJpon completion of the workshop/meeting process the project team will present to staff and the Town°s Parking/Transportaeion Advisory Committee the results of the input process and a summary of the significant factors which will likely affect the definition of alternatives. This presentation will occur during the same time frame as the input meetings, perhaps on a Thursday or Friday. At the same time the emphasis that the technical evork program will need to take will be clarified and a general priority of transporta- tion needs will be defined. Alternatives Defirtitior~ gyred De~eBoprvaerat - Upon completion of the public input phase as de- scribed above, the project team will then be able to proceed into the next major project phase. A range of feasible transportation system alternatives will be developed which directly respond to local concerns and existing priority problem areas. This will be verified through the continu- ing public involvement process whereby all project participants review the alternatives to insure that they are responsive to local concerns. Thus, unrealistic and unacceptable alterna- tives will be screened out of the evaluation process so that study resoueces can be directed toward implementable solutions. ~ecomrne~ed Ply - An objective technical analysis will be conducted on the system alterna- tives and will be reviewed with the Town both at the staff level and with the Parking/Trans- portation Advisory Committee. In addition presentations and meetings with the Town Council, Planning and Environmental Commission, and the general public will be held to insure that the recommended plan is both technically sound and locally responsive. The attached work flow diagram Illustrates the sequencing of the technical work tasks in con junction with key public input points and the on-going coordination activities with the Parking/Transportation Advisory Committee and town staff. The diagram also emphasizes the project 4eams emphasis upon early public input to define issues as the key step in ultimately achieving plan adoption and implementation. 6 (~~boi~ O~puY W sP~®~~®61li®®Yi~~~ 0nv®rtY®~~ a~~ Alysit~ i~® ~~~ i~~®s®nYati®~ 0 O I ~ ~~ ~~u®~ a ~ ~ ~~®~~~~ ~4~ff~~1~ 'II'he lcey personneY to be assigned eo the project have been identified in a previous 'section of this submietafl, fl resented herein are detailed resumes for ¢hese indiv9duals ~e+hlc6 highflight darectly related evork experience and specialised individual skills applicab-e to this project. g ~~~~Ul~G fd®La° a# lld.L~dG ARAi®~1~ A. QJI.~d~. 1~.~. ~rdncepsal !Ed)BI~A~'d®N: 1~.5., Civil Engineering, University of 11Zinnesota M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota ~~®F~SSd®AI/11L A~~d~d~7'd®1VS: Member, Institute of 'T'ransportation Engineers I~GdS°d'~.9Td®l~l: Trofessional Engineer, Colorado, Arizona9 New NYexico and Minnesota Mr. Ullevig, Owner/Principal, has nearly twenty years of experience in managing and conduct- ing major transportation projects. Mr. Ullevig°s work experience encompasses all aspects of transportation planning and engineering including; o Conducting comprehensive multi-modal transportation planning projects for a broad range of urban and urbanizing areas. Major assignments include the Southeast Quadrant Study for the City of Denver, South Tirighton Area 'T'ransportation Study for the Colorado Department of Highways, the Centennial Airport Influence Area in Arapahoe County, and numerous metropolitan areas in Arizona, Minnesota, and the upper midwest. o Managing multi-disciplinary design teams for major transportation corridor studies for both roadways and transit including the North I-25 Corridor; the Wadsworth Corridor; and the Central I-23 Corridor serving the Denver Central T3usiness District, Mile High Sports Complex and adjacent areas. o Conducting mass transportation improvement studies for transit agencies in Denver, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul, as well as numerous mid-size properties throughout Colorado and the midwest. o Preparing vehicular and non-motorized transportation plans for major activity centers including the South I- 23 Commercial Corridor in Denver, Palm Springs Regional Air- port, 'T'win Cities International Airport, Hubert I-i[. Humphrey Metrodome and several universities and medical complexes. o Preparing traffic operational and safety improvement studies for a variety of state, county and municipal agencies throughout the country requiring both immediate action solutions and staged long-range improvement programs. o Conducting rail-auto conflict analyses involving accident evaluation, hazard area analysis, delay studies, and cost-benefit analysis. '1['hroughout his career, Mr. Ullevig has developed several essential skills necessary to the conduct of complex, multi-disciplinary transportation projects. 'T'hese skills involve: o Public participation and communication techniques which emphasize responsiveness to public input, developing and maintaining professional credibility, and presenting complex issues and options in concise and understandable terms. 1'he scope of public involvement also emphasizes the need to communicate project activities not only to large generafl interest groups, but also to key decision makers, smaller special interests, and to lndivid- uafl citizens. As16~1~®d.4St 11. tV ®..tl..LG 6~lf~° (r eE~e ~6d j~ %T D4-® o desponding ¢o a client°s needs in a variety of evorking environments including advising in areas requiring special expertise, providing assistance in project processing and approvals, and serving as an extension of staff on major vrork efforts having an immediate due date. o Assisting clients in the early stages of project definition to estab-ish specific work pro- grams, areas of expertise required, major project milestones and policy decision points, and overall level of effort and resource requirements. A~[r. l;Jllevig°s transportation background is supplemented by additional areas of technical capa- bilities acquired throughout his career. o Air quality analysis and evaluation of alternative transportation improvements. ` o RToise impact analysis of transportation facilities and corridors. o Statistical analyses and sample size determination for data collection activities and before and after studies. o development of computer software for parking studies, Gravel time sampling studies, and traffic monitoring activities. 10 ~'D~ cCOI.® , ~~VC i'DA~/1!D dJ. ~.E~df~, ~.1~. Principal lEDf1~l~Tp®N: B.S. Civil Engineering, lrexel ~Jniversity, 1'hlladelphia Certificate -Chicago 't'ransit Authority 'Transit Institute A~f~M~ERSIfIPS: Golden Planning Commission (1980-83) Golden Recreation Advisory Committee QPast Chairman) American Society of Civil Engineers (Automated People Mover Subcommittee) American Planning Association Institute of 'Transportation Engineers, Colorado Wyoming Chapter DRCOG 'Transportation Advisory Committee (1977-80) DRCGts Parking Management 'Task Force (1980) d~~l~'~TI®Rl: Professional Engineer, Colorado, Pennsylvania and i~'ashington David ~. Leahy is a principal of 'TDA Colorado, Inc. ~Ie is responsible for all aspects of the firm's activities in the Rocky Mountain region. During his nineteen year career as a civil/transportation engineer, Mr. Leahy has managed a variety of public and private projects ranging from major laad use traffic and access studies; freeway corridor planning, design, construction, and traffic operation; downtown and institutional parking studies; public transit vehicle and facility improvement planning; transit operation; and, transportation development for major recreation areas. Prior to joining 'I'DA in 1980, Mr. Leahy was Director of 'Transit Management for the Regional 'T'ransportation District in Denver. I-le came to R'Y'D in fl975 from Boston where he managed the Boston office of a national transportation consulting firm. Mr. Leahy began his career with the California Department of 'T'ransportation (Caltrans) in I.os Angeles and Sacramento. Representative projects include: o 'T'ransportation Center site study for the 'Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. o Formulating and evaluating feasible transit service improvements alternatives for the cities of Glendale, California and Mesa, 'T'emps and Chandler, Arizona. o Bus, pedestrian, and auto access and circulation plan development for alternative rail rapid transi¢ station sites along the Santa Fe rail corridor in Denver. o Internal circulation plan for Greenwood Metro District, Greenwood Plaza (Englewood) Colorado and the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. o Shuttle system requirements, remote parking area design, transit and pedestrian plaza design, and base area traffic operation plan for Keystone Base D ski area modifications (fall 1981). 11 iaa~¢ ~°~ o 'Transportation planning coordination with pudic agencies for the fourteen-block long 16th Street 'I'ransitway Malfl in downtown Denver including shuttle vehicle selection and operating requirements, transfer terminal operation and changes in downtown traffic Circulation. o Planning and implementation of eight regional and three mountain park-and-ride sites throughout the six-county metropolitan Denver transit district. ' o Planning and implementation of a transit amenity program of passenger shelters, bicycle racks, off-street bus layover areas, shared use park-and-ride arrangements, local street improvements for transit operation benefit, and bus stop graphics and placement criteria ehroughout metropolitan Denver. o fl;acility and vehicle needs for five-year transit development programs. o fl arking and circulation studies for a complex of major medical facilities in Back Bay Boston. o Access and parking assessment for locating the John F. TCennedy Library at several alter- native sites including the ultimate 1`Jniversity of Massachusetts, Dorchester location. o Interim transit and traffic operation plan for Iiarvard Square during Iced LIne rail rapid transit extension to Arlington I-Ieights, Massachusetts. o I=unctional design of the I-93 Bus/Carpool treatments and associated surface street traffic operaeion improvements in Charlestown and Boston. o Access and circulation planning for a number of regional shopping centers, office park and major mixed use developments. Mr. Leahy has made numerous presentations on the subjects of transportation systems manage- ment, priority bus treatments, transit parking, suburban transit centers, and development impacts. is FEI.S~dIRG II~LT° ~ (~Llii:VP(~ ll~fES IL. ~®If'E~~, l~.~. Senior 7'rar~sport~tion Sng-irteer I~DfJCA7'P®N: ~.5. civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of 'T'echnology M.S., 'I'eansportation Engineering, Illinois Institute of 'Technology ~R®FESSI®IV~ Institute of 'Transportation Engineers ' A~~'i'LPA7'I®A1S: Affierlcan Society ®f Civil Engineers 'Transportation Research Board -Committee on 'T'raffic Signal Systems; Signalized Intersection Subcommittee, Committee on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service American Railway Engineering Association ~~ISd'~7'~®N: professional Engineer, Colorado and Illinois Mr. Powell has over fourteen years of euperieace on various transportation planning, opera- eions, and design projects, both in Colorado and the Chicago area. 'T'hese projects Gave encom- passed all project facets from field work through project management and report preparation. Representative projects include: o Project Manager; various traffic impact studies. Projects typically include site trip generation, distribution, assignment and roadway needs assessment. Study sites have been located in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Douglas County, El Paso County, Breck- enridge and Avon, among others. o Project Manager; Denver 9Vater Board Reservoirs EIS. 'This project involved transporta- tion impacts evaluation of siu alternate reservoir projects including 'Two f=orks, near Denver. 'T'he work included transportation modelling of both construction and various levels of recreation activity for each alternate. Evaluation consisted of capacity analyses of area road systems and development of mitigation measures affecting FAS, state, county, and I.1.S. I~orese Service roads. o Project Engineer; I-35/T.incoln Avenue interchange feasibility study. 'This project involved development of interchange concepts and their evaluation. Base study tool was the PASSER II program for arterial signal optimization. o Project Engineer; infrastructure feasibility for the Denver Union Station Convention Center. 'This work encompassed road, utility and parking feasibility analysis of a pro- posed Denver Convention Center. o Project Engineer; various traffic signal designs and construction management. Mr. Powell has produced designs for individual intersections located in Arapahoe County, Inverness Business Park, Meridian ®ffice Park (northern Douglas County), in Brecken- ridge, Silverthorne, and Castle Rock, at 60th/Dahflia/iJ.S. 6-85 (Commerce City), and in Illinois and ~-Iisconsin. Design typically includes layout, phasing diagram and cable plan, plus specifications and cost estimates. Construction management normally involves con- struction oversight and approval of pay requests. 13 ~I~S id, i~l/~L~, P.~o ~~~ 7l' o project Manager- R~aple Cnrove Reservoir Expansion. In addition to a site traffic study, this project required pavement evaluation of `ifoungfield Street in Lakewood by means of Dynaflect testing, prior to major truck hauling. Also required was road improvement design in support of the truck haulang (approximately 50,000 round trips). o project Engineer 60th/Dahlia/I.J.S. ~-g3 intersection safety study. 'This p;oject covered evaluation of safety and operationafl improvements to a complex, nine-approach intersec- tion. o project Manager ~Inion/Simms Corridor Study. 'This work involved operational evalua- tion of the YJnion/Simms corridor through Lakewood, including possible 'I'SNI and geo- metric improvements. Mr. Powell ran and interpreted the PASSER gl[ computer program for arterial signal optimization. o Project Engineer Rladsworth Boulevard Corridor Study. 'Phis project identified short- range and long-range improvement programs to improve capacity and safety along 25 miles of Wadsworth Boulevard (Sli 121) through Denver. IVIr. Powell developed a method 8o analyze operational and environmental Impacts of 'TSI~i improvements based on the 1983 1-Iighway Capacity ARanual and the AASI~'1"® Manual on User Benefit Analysis. 'The method is embodied in computer procedures to perform a comprehensive analysis. o Project Engineee; Arapahoe County Safety Study. A~tr. Powell directed all phases of this project investigating potential improvements to six hazardous locations in the County. Accident data were collected and plotted to determine safety problems, and appropriate countermeasures were then developed. Following costing of the improvements, priorities foe improvements weee established based on likely effectiveness and cost. In general, 'TSAR-type actions were the result, with no intersection improvement costing more than $12,300. o project Engineer9 Lowry AFB Comprehensive Plan. Yn cooperation with Skidmore, ®evings ~ Merrill, ARr. Powell developed the transportation component of the long range comprehensive plan foe Lowry Air Force base, a major training facility in Denver. Comprehensive surveys of existing conditions were first assembled using base personnel. Following identification of short-range needs, alternative concepts eo improve function and foem were developed, drawing on detailed discussions with base commanders. The emphasis was using 4he transportation system to reinforce separation of major function, e.g. housing from administration. 'The major recommendation was a reorientation of the road network to eliminate conflicting grids, and to provide better access between gates and prime destinations. 14 ~EI.SBU~(o d~®l.~° ~C flLLi~d(e ~'vanspovBeBion Enganeev ~~f1C~l~'d®Ne IIfl.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State IIJnlversity, fl985 A~FILPA~'I®NS. institute of Transportation Engineers CpS°~°~Td®N. l£.l.T., Colorado while working with Felsburg II~olt & LJllevig, itilr. Fasching has had experience with various transportation computer programs such as PASSER dII, IVIinUTP, IMPA%, and ~ICIvI software all used for technical analysis and computer modeling purposes throughout the Denver metro- politan area. Prior to joining Felsburg dolt dt LJllevig, A~Ir. Fasching worked for the Colorado Hl~eparement of giighways where he was involved in miscellaneous design revisions, cost estima- tions and budgeting. I~epresentatlve projects include: o ®Vyoming State Rail Plan 1Jpdate to help the State of V6~yoming deal with future rail 6mpaces due to expanding energy development. Iviuch of this work involved accident analysis for at-grade railroad crossings using methods set forth by the Federal Railroad Administration. ® Brighton Transportation Plan to help the City of Brighton deal with future development in and around the city. This work required the use of 11+finlJTP (a computerized trans- portation program) involving network coding of alternative networks, land use allocation, and analysis of travel patterns so recommendations for future roadway improvements and traffic impact fees could be made. ® ~kladsworth Boulevard Corridor Study to aid the Colorado Department of l~iighways in making improvements and enhance the capacity and safety of Wadsworth Boulevard. The work included intersection capacity analyses and traffic accident analyses to identify capacity deficiencies and safety hazards. o New Airport ARaster Plan to develop off-site transportation access to the newly proposed airport. This project evaluaeed alternative off-site access to the proposed new Denver airport. MinY,TTP was utilized to estimate future travel patterns in order to determine the need and priority of major roadway network improvements. ® South Brighton Area Study to identify short-range improvements and along-range trans- portation plan to handle future projected growth in the Brighton and Commerce City area. The short-range work included compiling traffic volumes and accident data to identify capacity deficiencies and safety hazards, creating collision diagrams from com- p11ed data, recommending mitigation measures based on the collision diagrams, and estimating the accident reduction and cost savings as a result of recommended improve- ments. long-range work included computer modeling using A~iin1JTP, and highway capacity analyses Yo evaluate network alternatives. 15 ~~~95°T°®P~~dt die d~e~,~~~~N~i ~~~~ ~~ o ]Burnt 1Vtountain EIIS in support of an Environmental Bmpact Statement being prepared by -the BJ.S. forest Service for a proposed ski area expansion in Snowmass Village. Work performed Inc-uded itemising trip purposes and quantifying physical trips due to existing and future ski areas and developments. Analyses were performed to evaluate the impacts of the ski area expansion and associated development to the surrounding road system, parking requirements, transit needs, and airport capacity. 16 Cp~l'len~e Rey®~~ ®f ~e1sb~Pg H®It ~Jllevig ®d~~9~w ®fi 49a~ I~~~ Felsburg I-Iolt ~ 6Jllevig is a relatively young and growing consulting firm which specializes in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and civil engineering design. 'The philosophy of the firm is to provide high quality professional services on complex urban transportation and design problems with emphasis on the development of creative and results-oriented solutions. The three Principals of the firm individually have 17 to 29 years experience in complex techni- cal analyses and project management. Each Principal of Felsburg Bolt dt. ZJllevig is actively involved in all company projects, serving not only in a project management role but also in the technical and community involvement aspects of each assignment. The company also adheres to the multi-disciplinary team concept and has extensive experience in both managing multi- disciplinary professional teams as well as serving as asub-consultant on major projects. The company°s business plan is to maintain a relatively small and highly qualified professional and technical staff of 20 to 30 people, a plan which emphasises significant Principal Involve- ment in technical work activities. In the five years since its founding, Felsburg Holt dt IJllevig has achieved its first business objective, having grown to a current full-time staff of 18 people located in Denver. 'T'his staff includes multi-modal transportation planners, traffic engineers, civil design engineers, environmental analysts, technicians, and graphic designers. 'T'he current staff includes six professional engineers registered in Colorado and several other states. Felsburg 13o1t ~ gJilevig also emphasizes providing clients with state-of-the-art computer technology as required on all project assignments. 'The company has seven Compaq microcom- puters interconneceed by an 70 megabyte local area network system, as well as two Apollo workstations with AQJ'T'®CAD/CEAI. highway design. These are supported by a DAMP 40 Series Digital Plotter, plus four high speed and letter quality printers. 'The professional staff of Felsburg Flole ~ tJllevig is qualified in over 30 software applications for planning, design and project management. ~e~lce~ ~~®d~de~ During its S year history the firm has conducted more than 300 projects for public and private sector clients ranging from complex multi-modal transportation studies in large urban areas to small traffic engineering analyses for specific problem areas. Listed below is a selected sam- pling of projects conducted by Felsburg Holt & BJllevig which are directly relevant to Vail. 'T'hese projects include transportation engineering in mountain communities, projects involving unique travel demand generators and innovative public Involvement programs, and functional design projects in complex situations. 17 'Transportntlo® lEngineering i® Ah[ountaln Communltiea Project experience includes downtown transportation plans, roadway master plans, traffic impact analyses of development projects, signal design and safety studies. o Aspen o Breckeneidge o Burnt A~ountain (Snowmass Village) o Copper fountain o Estes Park o ]Evans ® Fraser o Gunnison o keystone o Lake Catamount (Steamboat Springs) • o Silverthorne o 'Telluride Unique 'Trlp Ceneratoe and Public Involvement Pr®jects o Cheyenne Aldountain Ina -hotel/Conference Center -Colorado Springs o Colorado Convention Center -Denver o Colorado Renaissance Festival -Larkspur o A1ew Denver Airport Ground Access Plan o Palm Springs Airport Access/Parking Plan o Southeast Quadrant Land Ilse and 'Transportation Review o Two Forks EIS Recreational 'Travefl Analysis IFunctional IDesign Projects i® Comple~s Envir®ns 0 8dadsv~orth Boulevard Corridor Study o I-25: 6th Avenue to Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study -Deaver 0 I-25: SI•I 83 (RTorth) to Sh 83 (South) Corridor Study -Colorado Springs I~e9ed~~$ ~~®Ji~c$ ~~eP9~roc~ Presented below are more detailed project descriptions of selected projected conduceed by Felsburg Bolt ~ Illlevig. I~urnt l~Hountaio EIS 'The proposed development of Burnt I1~ountain area, lying east of the existing ski mountain in Snowmass Village, would increase the area°s ski capacity from approximately 10,000 skiers to about 16,000 skiers. An ]Environmental Assessment was prepared several years ago which addressed peimarily on-site impacts. The IJ.S. Forest Service is now in the process of develop- ing an Environmental Impact Statement which will also address off-site impacts. Felsburg Holt ~ gJllevig prepared the transportation element of the EIS, including analyses of the need for improvements to the Snowmass Village roadway system, highway 82 leading to Snowmass from Aspen, the local and regional transit systems, and the Pitkin County Airport. 1S (hopper Ah(oa®ts~laa A~a$tep Plain Felsburg I-to14 ~ ~Jllevig is currently assisting Copper I1~ountain Resort in planning the trans- portation elements of a base village master plan. 't'his includes review of alternative day skier parking locations, internafl roadway requirements, intersection geometrics, transit service alter- natives, and conceptua- -ayout for a transit center. Eda®s Strategls IEconoeanlc tDedalopanent Plan As part of a planning team, Felsburg t-Tolt ~ LJllevig provided transportation planning services to the City of Evans regarding the preparation of an economic development plan for the City. 't'hese services included the preparation of both shore-range and long-range improvements to improve the flow of traffic on LTS 85 through the City and on cross streets and to provide better east/west pedestrian access for Evans residents. IFraser-~'Vinter Park t8oad R1e8eaork Planning Steady Large scale resort development plans, including the 600-acre Regis-A~Taryvale Village commer- cial/residential complex, prompted officials in the Lipper Fraser Valley to seek assistance in future roadway planning. 'T'heir specific concerns centered upon right-of-way and intersection design requirements as a precursor Yo Regis-Maryvale annexation to the 'T'own of Fraser, the need for a bypass route to relieve an already congested L1.S. 40 through route, and other gener- al transportation considerations involving an access control plan, intersection capacity analyses, and conceptual railroad overpass configurations. Felsburg bolt 8t LJllevig staff prepared network modeling results under abuild-out scenario, assisted study sponsors with public/pri- vate committee meetings, and prepared a final report describing study results along with fund- ing and phasing recommendations. ILaalse Caataanount Ir®vlro®®e®tal tmpaa:t Steady Lake Catamount is a proposed year-round resort development located approximately ll miles outside of Steamboae Springs. Tt would include a ski area capable of handling 12,000 skiers, a golf course, water recreation facilities centered around the lake, and second-home and lodging residential areas. Felsburg I~iolt do LJllevig was responsible for the transportation element of an E.T.S. prepared for the United States Forest Service. 'T'his study analyzed the existing roadway network and developed long range projections for the year 2010 for all modes of transporta- tion. 't'hese projections included airline service expansion needs to the Yampa Valley Regional Airport and the expansion of Steamboat Springs bus service to reach the proposed Lake Cata- mount. 'The recommendations also included roadway improvements and traffic control devices needed to meet the projected volumes. 19 1I'elluPdde Slcl Resort Vransportatlon P-a®~l®= Vhe 'Telluride Company ('Telco) is expanding housing and commercial facilities at its A~Iountain Tillage development, located halfway up its ski area. A critical concern was provision of adequate transportation, with the ultimate plan ¢o provide a gondola service between the 'Town of 'Telluride base and the A/[ountain ~Iillage. Felsburg &iolt tit tJllevig analyzed traffic opera- tions and safety concerns on the existing highway system; the goal was to develop effective measures of operations and safety to guide the phasing of gondola construction. Based on the analyses, a working agreement was developed between the 'Town and 'Telco that recogeuzes the transportation concerns of the 'Town in conjunction with 'Telco°s development schedule. 'II'ow® of l~'raser tai-road Crossing 'The 't'own of Fraser engaged Felsburg molt & LJllevig to conduct a special crossing study. We developed a network of alignments and intersections for future road improvements that allowed the use of the present location of an underpass at the 1?enver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks and County Road 72. Working with a structural engineer, a concept was created that devised a combinaeion of cross-section widths and construction techniques that allowed the assembly of a new superstructure off line and its installation within a 12-hour period to avoid disruption to rail service. gt also eliminated the need for construction of a shoofly, thereby saving $100,000. Silverthorne and Breckenridge 'Traffic Slgna- IDesign and Constructio® Management 'Traffic signal plans were completed for three locations on state highways: two on L1S 6 in Silverthorne and one on Sli 9 in Breckenridge. For both locations, Felsburg Dolt ~ LIl-evig worked closely with the respective towns and the Colorado 13epartment of TIighways (CDOI~), II~istrict fl. "1The goal was Yo meet the functional and aesthetic needs of the client while satisfy- ing CI~H°s operational requirements on the state highway system. Foe each location, base plans were laid out on fl° = 20" scale plan sheets to identify signal, detector, conduit and controller locations. Appropriate phasing plans were identified, and quantity takeoffs listed specific equipment needs. to the case of Silverthorne, span-wire de- signs were employed at accesses to the Summit Square Shopping Center near I-70. For the Breckenridge signal at Siff 9/Park Strcet, the design used antique-style mast arms and strect flight/signal poles. The Breckenridge signal also included current requirements of CDOFi utiliz- ing the °'Type I70° controller and necessary specifications were assembled for each project. Felsburg 1-lolt ~ gJllevig also prepared bid documents and executed construction management on the Breckenridge signal for the town, installation was complicated by a predominance of dredge rock on one side of SH 9 near the Blue River, and the presence of bedrock on the other side. Soils/geologic surveys were coordinated with the town and prospective bidders were informed of these conditions, to avoid construction difficulties. As a result, no major price adjustments were made to the contract as bid, and the signal has been in operation since II3+ecember, 1988. 20 Colorado Conr¢ntlo® C¢ntee Access and I~ffirking Analyals Felsburg Bolt ~ QJllevig prepared the detailed analysis of the traffic and parking characteristics of the proposed Colorado Convention Center in the Golden 'II'riangle area of Denver. The analysis involved specific traffic and parking demand projections by event type, parking inven- tories for weekday, weekend, and evening time periodls, parking utilization surveys for each time period, and bus, taxi, and truck circulation requirements. Comparative analyses were also conducted on competing convention center proposals and the analytical results were presented to a broad spectrum of public officials, business groups, and the general public. 'The site selection process was ultimately placed before a panel of the ~Jrban Land institute which conducted a variety of workshops and site visits requiring input from the technical project team. Colorado Renaissance 3Festlral 'II'he Colorado Renaissance Festival is a public fair which runs for seven weekends each summer in the foothills outside of Larkspur, Colorado. Because of its remote location and high attend- . ance (as many as 13,000 persons per day), the traffic impacts of this activity are unique. Felsburg 1:iolt ~ lJllevig conducted traffic and parking surveys and prepared a plan for off-site improvements as well as an on-site circulation, parking, and traffic control plan. ~cevr II9ender IInternational Airport A~astse laHan 'IChe City and County of Denver developed a 1-ilaster Plan for the construction of a new interna- ti0IIa1 airport. As part of the team of multidisciplinary consulting firms, Felsburg Molt ~ ~Jllevig was responsible for the planning of off-site regional transportation systems to serve the airport. 'Phis effort required an identification of the multimodal needs, development of alter- natives, athorough evaluation of the alternatives, and preparation of a recommended plan, with cost estimates and an implementation plan. 'The recommended transportation plan had to adequately serve the land use patterns likely to develop around the airport is addition to pro- viding regional access for airport trips. I~alna Springs Airport - Ground access 31°lan IFeLsburg lElolt ~ ~Jllevig was selected by the City of Palm Springs to prepare the ground access plan for a major expansion program at the Palm Springs Ytegional Auport. '%'he technical work program included demand volume forecasting and parking needs analyses based upon 20 year enplanement forecasts. 'Y'he access demands were segregated into six distinct travel modes and eyere used to define and size curb side requirements for commercial transportation providers and the private auto. Both surface and structured parking options were analyzed and a phasing program prepared. 21 A critical component of the terminal expansion program involved the maintenance of views and overall airport aesthetics focused upon a unique open space-area in -front of 4he terminal in- cluding alandmark fountain and water feature. All access and parking alternatives were developed with and reviewed by a 'Task Force comprised of City staff, airport users, and City Council members, The entire planning and design process was successfully completed on schedule and the grand opening was held in February, 1989. Sl: Quadrant 3Land ~Tse and 'Transportation lalanning Review Felsburg Holt do LJllevig was selected by the City and County of Denver to conduce a compre- hensive analysis of land use and transportation issues in the southeast quadrant of the City. The multi-disciplinary design team was charged with the following tasks: o Analyze the implications of alternative land use policy options on travel demand, trans- portation facility requirements, and impacts on residential neighborhoods. o Verify the macro-scale market forces affecting the study area as an indication of the likelihood of achieving desired land use patterns over the next 20 to 30 years. o Develop a range of urban design concepts applicable to key transportation corridors, neighborhoods, and sensitive environmental areas. , o Conduct abroad-based public participation program throughout the study process to ensure both wide spread informaeion dissemination as well as meaningful input to the study recommendations. The technical work program, completed in December 1987, identifies thirty transportation improvements foe increasing system capacity as well as enhancing neighborhood protection. In addition to the physical expansion of the transportation system the report recommends imple- mentation of a rapid transit system and policy recommendations 4o manage travel demand. 'The citizen-based Study Advisory Committee which directed the entire planning process, forwarded the study recommendations to the Denver Planning )3oard and the City Council for additional public input. 'The final study recommendations were adopted in February, 1989. ~nv~er Water hoard Restrrolrs EIIS 'This project for the Denver Water Board (DWB) involved transportation demand projections and impact assessment for sip alternate reservoirs to serve the Denver metro area, including the 'Two Forks Reservoir. Each alternate was considered for construction and recreational travel impacts. Future traffic on the area road systems was modelled and evaluated to identify bot- tlenecks and eo propose mitigation measures. Also included were accident forecasts under five potential levels of recreational development for each reservoir. "This work was incorporated into the Environmental Impact Statement supporting long-range water supply plans of the DW13. 22 Wadsworth Boulevard Corridor Study Wadsworth Boulevard {Colorado State Highway fl 21) is a 27'-mile major arterial spanning the westerly portion of the Deaver metropolitan area. It is one of few continuous north-south routes through this area and it traverses seven governmental jurisdictions. This study, conduct- ed for the Colorado Department of Highways, included the development of short-range im- provements as well as the preparation of a long-range concept plan for the entire length of the roadway. The primary goal of all improvements would be to enhance the capacity and the safety of Wadsworth Boulevard. The short-range element focused on relatively low-cost 'TS1uT actions with minimal right-of- way requirements; e.g., lane additions, signal phasing changes, access modifications, and curb return radius improvements. After a thorough inventory and review, 48 locations were identi- fied as being deficient in regard to either capacity or safety. Because some of these were already being planned for improvement by either CDOH or the local government, detailed assessments were conducted and recommendations for improvements made at 32 of these loca- tions. Ali improvements were conceptually designed at a scale of 1 W s 30' on aerial photographs. Cost estimates were prepared for all improvements and a prioritization process based on a compari- son of the estimated benefits and the costs was used to develop a program for implementing the improvements. The purpose of the long-range phase of the project was to review long-range travel projections and to develop along-range conceptual plan which would recognize the need for significant improvements but which would also recognize the serious concerns of the communities which are bisected by the corridor. The plan developed was not a detailed list of improvements, but instead was a conceptual plan identifying design goals for each of the sections of the corridor. Thus, the plan was meant to serve as an °envelope" within which fueure planning could be conducted and implemented. II-B5: nth Avenue to ]Lincoln Avenue ~elsburg Holt ~ ~Jllevig is evaluating a 17.2 mile segment of I-25 between IIS 6 (6th Avenue) near the Denver CBD southward through the Denver Technological Center to Lincoln Avenue south of C-470. This multi-modal corridor requires a thorough analysis of expanding freeway flaneage, provision of potential bus/HOlI lanes and the accommodation of a transit right-of- way. Detailed analyses and conceptuafl designs were prepared for a comprehensive range of alternatives which optimize the competing demands for increased roadway capacity, improved safety characteristics, enhanced transit and ride-sharing facilities, and minimizing the impacts on adjacent land uses within a very restricted right-of-way, Abroad-based technical advisory committee, comprised of representatives of governmental entities and private sector interests, is being utilized to help resolve the multitude of issues inherent in balancing regional mobility needs with the existing urbanized environment. 23 II-2Se SOH g3 (NorthD to SCI g3 ~Sout~y = t~olorado Sprl®gs 'II'his project developed the concept design for upgrading this -S-ffiile urban freeway corridor through Colorado Springs. 'The effort Involved a complete operational profile of existing and future traffic conditions, definition of laneage and interchange requirements. Construction fllmits were established to determine right-of-way needs and to identify environmental impacts related to the upgrading of the urban freeway. An environmental Assessment is being pre- pared for the entire project. An extensive public involvement program was utilized to address the community concerns of right-of-way takings, noise impacts, and aesthetic design. C~~Qe~tan~>~ ]Listed below are selected references who may be contacted regarding Felsburg Molt & illlevlg's past performance. l~r. 13111 !.infield 'II'own of Silverthorne Phone: 303-461;-2637 Mr. Joe Rcesser 7Cown of Breckenridge Phone: 303-453-225fl 1~/tr. Pat 1-Ialligan ~JS l+orest Service Phone: 303-236-9978 Adr. John A~uscatell CD®I-I -District Vl Phone: 303-757-9511 13~Ir. Al Smoot City of Palm Springs Phone: 619-323-!3163 24 cp~~~en~~ e~®~d ®f ~ ~®I®rad®9 9nco (~ac@cg~®~~~ 'II'®A is an independent, professional transportation consulting firm specializing in research, panning and functional design. Established in 1973 by Ar. William It. Eager, the firm has offices in Seattle and l~nver. '1"he six professionals of the firm are experienced engineers and planners providing services in the fields of development impact analysis, traffic and parking studies, public transit service planning and evaluation, site evaluation and development feasibil- ity studies, and freight and goods movement. Clients have included major private development interests, major ski area operators, hospieals, universities and state and municipal agencies throughout the western United States. We often team with architects, planners and development coordinators in evaluating new development potentials or upgrading existing facilities or services. 'TDA also provides a "commuter services° function to major employers needing to reduce employee parking demand or reduce local peak period traffic congestion. The firm can design and monitor specialized programs of rideshar- ing, vanpooling and transit incentives that preclude or defer the need for major capital invest- ment in parking and roadway facilities. '1['he main produce of T'®A°s effort is a written report. The report is typically the culmination of field data collection, project evaluation, design development review, close client coordina- tion, and engineering analysis. 'The company employs microcomputer techniques to aid in the analysis and evaluation of individual projects. des®r~ ~~aya ~4ud~~~ '1~A has been involved with planning new development and upgrading existing ground trans- portation facilities at numerous pocky 1!h[ountain and Pacific northwest ski resorts. Our work has ranged from designing an off-road shuttle vehicle system for remote day-skier parker use at Coppee le~tountain to performing a feasibility study of alternative sites for a Snowmass Vil- lage 't'ransportation Center. As part of development planning teams, TDA has performed traf- fic impact, parking, and transport system analysis for several new ski area proposals including the Aspen A~lountain Lodge, Own Creek (Aspen), Greyhawk (Sun Valley), Ski Yellowstone (West Yellowstone, R~['T) and Early Winters (Ivlazama, WA). Each of these projects called on our particular familiarity with ski area traffic and parking generation characteristics, based ages pedestrian and vehicular intersections, seasonal demand variations, and growth and devel- opment trends. ®ur role in resort area impact assessment and improvement planning has essentially been to translate resort area development proposals into roadway, parking, pedestrian and ground trans- portation infrastructure needs. 't'hrough extensive data collection and field observation we have compiled a reference file of day-skier vehicle volume variations by time-of-year and mountain carrying capacity, and peak parking demands at destination resorts. 't'hese data have proven invaluable in assessing potential impacts and needs of particular winter sport resort areas. 25 C#~~l~v~~¢~ ~9c~ ~~1t1 pee6®t~~ i~s8 ~orlr ~esor8 QProposed) Client BI.S. Forest Service/East H=ork Associates II.ocation: Pagosa Springs, Colorado 'II'DA was pare of a multi-discipline consultant team that prepared the draft Environmental Hmpace Seatement for this planned year-round 13,500 skier resort in a scenic high mountain Walley near the Continental Divide In Southwest Colorado. ~Jsing socio-economic and trade area market data prepared by others, we developed travel demand forecasts for interim and full-development oue years. 't'his travel data was related to access road development needs Qdesign speed, number of lanes, geometric features, eraffic control measures, etc.) and ehe cumulative impact of this and other major development proposals on the regional state highway Ql~JS 160) and the City of Pagosa Springs, twelve miles away. ~e also developed an internafl 8ransporeation plan for East fork Village for air quality analysis and development planning purposes. Transportation issues, concerns and mitigation measures were defined for considera- tion and evaluation through the multi-agency Joint Review Process (3RP). °Dac&son Hole, Teton Village Mister Plan Client Jackson bole Ski Corporation ILocaeion: 'Teton Village, lAyoming 'II'DA was part of a multi-discipline planning team charged with developing a Teton Village Master Plan as a complemene 4o the approved Ski Area Master Plan. The Ski Area Master Plan allowed for a mountain capacity of 11,500 skiers at one time. Ae the request of the Teton County Planning Commission we addressed specific access circulation and parking issues relat- ing Yo base village development proposals. Included in our analysis was provision for a second °satellite° base to be developed in the future. We generated future traffic volume projections for gravel within the existing Ease Village, between ehe existing and proposed future satellite base, and regional travel eo and from Teton Village. ®ur findings and recommendations speci- fied changes in internal roadway configurations, parking lot access and layout, shuttle system circulation and passenger boarding provisions, and pedestrian circulation requiremenes. 1~Ve assisted the lead planning firm in reflecting ehese changes on the Master Plan for Teton Vil- lage. Part of OUr Work included presenting our findings to ehe Teton County Planning Com- mission and working with county staff to ensure special design considerations were acceptable within established county road standards. II.ake Eldora Skl Area Client Hake Eldora Corporation, Alederland, Colorado H.ocaeion: Boulder County, Colorado 'H'o revive a once popular 3,600 day-skier Front Range ski area, the Lake Eldora Corporation prepared a plan eo expand the alpine and nordic skiing terrain to x,100 skiers at one time and provide overnight lodging and amenities in the base village. We analyzed potential traffic and access impacts of this development scenario and reported our findings in the Special iJse Amendment application submieted to Boulder County for approval. V-/e established future anticipated peak day, design day and average annuafl traffic projections for comparison with eraffic volumes generated during the area°s heyday in the mid-1970's. On the basis of these projections, we developed a package of specific roadway and transport syseem improvements 26 ®eeded to accommodate anticipated summer and winter travel demands and enhance the driving _¢~perience along the finaB two-miles of mountainous access leading to the base village. 'The County Commissioners in fall 1987 agreed to approve a change in the County Comprehensive flan to incorporate the proposed development program.. S®owmass Transportatloa Centel Client: 'Town of Snowmass Village II.ocation: Snowmass Village, Colorado Commercial development proposed at the base of Snowmass Mountain forced the Town of Snowmass Village to seek an alternative site for the day-skier parking and Aspen shuttle bus operation that brought 3,000 skiers into the area each day. 'TDA evaluated two alternative sites for replacing and upgrading the transportation terminal needs of this ski area resort. Vehicle CDPCUIatlon, access, and staging design parameters were developed for use in assessing the respective sites. Passenger access and staging requirements were determined so the facility could efficiently accommodate the afternoon surge of skiers needing ground transportation. In a related effort, 'TDA developed a pedestrian, bus, auto, and shuttle van operational plan for the Snowmass Mall area. The 'Town is proceeding to design a decked parking area and revised transit center based on these recommendations. I~¢ysto®¢ Base HI gmproaem¢®4s Client: Keystone Division of Ralston Purina ILocation: Summit County, Colorado During the summer and fall of 1981, 'I'DA evaluated and presented at public hearing a proposal to close a county road passing through the base of Keystone Mountain. 'This resulting action created a new pedestrian village. In addition, TDA assisted Keystone staff in implementing a 1,200-space remote day-skier parking facility and the shuttle system that serves this lot. Parking space needs were determined and a parking distribution scheme developed that re- sponded to day and destination skier traits. 'Two distinct transit plazas were created -- one for destination visitors and the other catering to day-skiers. 'I'1,A worked jointly with State I-Iighway and Summit county officials in determining a plan for signing, access, and roadway improvements to help alleviate periods of congestion. Arapahoe Bssi® Skl Area Client Keystone Division of Ralston Purina II..ocation: Summit County, Colorado Prior to the 1981-82 season, overflow skier parking had created serious traffic and pedestrian safety problems along BJS 6 is the vicinity of Arapahoe Basin. Working with Arapahoe Basin Ski Area staff, 'TDA developed a functional plan of pedestrian flow and vehicular (charter bus and auto) circulation and parking that significantly increased the efficiency and capacity of the 11,000-foot elevation day-skier parking area. With these improved conditions A-Basin readily accommodated peak skier needs during the highly successful 198 fl -82 season. 27 Steaffiboat Skl Area Client Steamboat Ski Corporation g.ocation: Steamboat Springs, Colorado During the pas8 few years, 'TDA has been retained to review transportation aspects of the ~Jrban Design Plan foe Mount V4'erner area development. Work has included public transit considerations for new projects, functional planning of a future regional transportation center, developing a traffic and parking management plan for Ski Time Square, and traffic engineering review of access and intersection treatments in the Mt. Werner area. A Ski 'd'ime ing and access control plan was successfully implemented during the 1984-85 winter season. 'd'his plan incorporated many of the elements of our recommendations. Saemmlt County ~'ranslt IIDeaelopment Program Client: Summit County location: Summit County, Colorado 'l'DA prepared a five year transit development program ('TDP) to serve both permanent resi- dents and tourises to this growing recreational environment. 'The scope of this project included an inventory and analysis of the service needs and service providers, selectin the a service alternative, determining capital and operating needs during the five year periodo 979e 84 and the appropriate institutional arrangement for providing service, developing a manage- ment and financing plan and a marketing strategy. On the basis of this study the County and the three major Summit County ski resorts -- dCeystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain -- initiated afree ski season transit service (Summit Stage). ~kl Yellowstone Client: Gage Davis ~ Associates ]Location: West Yellowstone, Montana 'TDA provided transportation planning services during ehe development of the master plan for Ski Yellowstone, a pedestrian oriented year around recreational village,~Inidal tasks included acquainting the planning team with the functional aspects of a rubber tired pedestrian assise system. 'These aspects included consideration of right-of-way dedication, service levels, system capacities and other related system functional characteristics. As plan- ning progressed, 'TDA provided on-going transportation planning and engineering services. MH> ~A'erner d3ase Area Parking Plan Client: City of Steamboat Springs ]Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado 'l'he development of a parking plan for the Mt. Vderner ski area was the prime objective of this project. A data collection effort consisting of space inventory and utilization determination, parker interviews, roadside interviews (origin-destination), and bus rider interviews was under- taken to identify problem parameters. A model relating parking demand to day skiers was developed. Alternative solutions of two basic types, management programs (parking restrictions and automobile disincentives) and capital intensive programs (structures and surface lots), were developed and analyzed. 28 ~~dget/~®~t ~~~~®~~ 'T'he woek phases presented in the Request for Proposal (RFP) have been thoroughly reviewed and reorganized to match with the work flow process proposed by the project tea~a. Person- hour needs have been estimated for each of the major work tasks in order to arrive at a total cost allocation. 'T'abulated below are the resulting budget estimates for each work task and corresponding work phases as defined in the RFP. Iiudst et by Finn 'T'otal ~or~C 'Task (Phase) FiiiJ 'I'T)A Budget 96 of Project Inventory and Analysis $ 6,0~ $ 1,000 $ 7,000 g.796 Phases I, II (Part), ICI (Part) _ ~---~ Public InpIIY/Issue Identification $ 4,5~ $ 4,500 $ 9,000 11.396 Phases 14IT~Q f~~ ~Pagtl Alteratives A~7g ~ _ $27,500 $ 2,500 $30,000 37.596 .Phases III, IY QP~rtD Plan Se-ection/Ad~ecrn ~ t~fl, $ 2,000 $12,000 15.096 Phases III (Part), Id (I~rt) Functional Design Plans 22 ~~ $22.40Q 27 'T'®'TAI~ ~7~, $fl0,000 $80,04® 700.096 If the co~p~s+~ p~~sj~e~t g~ the 'T~c~~ppytsYii~ Systenn Affaiysis and Recommendations is incorporat+~ iota t1~.i~ X31 'g'I3A ~o$mrada~ caa~ld administer the budget for that project through thas wow pr ~f ~, dessre6 by the project participants. 27 11 /30/>19 VAII. CDA9PItII;IiI;NSIVE MASTER 'I'ItA1VSP®ItTATI®N AMID PARI3;ING PLAN IDRAI~"lt' SC®PE ®F SERVICES Task I.0 Inve®t®ry and A®alysls 1.1 Review and Summarize Available Plans and Technical Documents 1.1.1 Review planning work by various agencies including the Town of Vail, Colorado Department of Highways, l/ail Associates, Eagle County, LT.S. Forest Service, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Town of Avon, and others as appropriate. 1.1.2 Summarize objectives and implementation status; identify conflicting goals; define outdated or missing data; define general funding capabilities by jurisdic- tion. 1.2 Conduct Supplemental Inventory 1.2.1 Conduct operations inventory to supplement demand levels for autos, transit, bikes, pedestrians and parking. 1.2.2 Documene safety characteristics including accident records and hazard areas. 1.2.3 Conduct videotape inventory and physical inventory including street elements and controls, pedestrian and bike facilities, transit facilities, and parking supply. 1.3 Prepare Technical Report 1 -Inventory Report Taslk 2.® Issues Identlflcatlo® 2.1 Identify Project Participants 2.1.1 Prepare project participants contact list in conjunction with Town staff and Parking/Transportation Advisory Committee. 2.1.2 Establish meeting schedule with project participants 2.1.3 Conduct meetings to discuss overall study work program, issues and concerns, relative problem priorities, and range of feasible solutions. 2.2 Prepare Technical Report 2 -Issues Report 2.2.1 Review draft Issues Report with Parking/Transportation Advisory Committee, Planning/Environmental Commission, Town Council, and citizens. 2.2.2 Revise draft report as required and prepare final report. Task 3.® Alternatives Analysts 3.1 Define up to Three Distinct Transportation Plan Concepts - 3.1.1 Define physical and operational improvements by mode to satisfy demand defi- ciencies. 3.1.2 Define physical and operational improvements responsive .to priority issues. 3.1.3 Define physical and operational improvements compatible with general funding constraints. 3.2 Prepare Technical Evaluation of Alternative Transportation Plan Concepts 3.2.1 Define evaluation criteria consistent with technical parameters and local objec- tives. 3.2.2 Apply criteria to plan alternatives and prepare evaluation summary. 3.3 Conduct Public Review of Plan Alternatives 3.3.1 Present plan alternatives to project participants contacted in Task 2.1.3. 3.3.2 Present plan alternatives to Parking/Transportation Advisory Committee, Plan- ning and Environmental Commission, and 'l;'own Council. 3.3.3 Present plan alternatives to the general public. 3.4 R/todify Alternative Transportation Plan Concepts 3.4.1 Revise plan maps and evaluation summary. 3.4.2 Prepare Technical Report 3 -Alternatives. Task 4.® Plan Se-ectio®/Adoption 4.1 Prepare F'inai Plan Components 4.1.1 Document roadway improvements. 4.1.2 Document travel demand management elements. 4.1.3 Document transit system improvements. 4.1.4 Document pedestrian/bike system improvements. 4.1.5 Document parking system improvements 4.1.6 Document transportation policy recommendations. 4.1.7 Document implementation costs and staging plan. 4.2. Prepare Technical Report 4 -Draft Master Plan - 4.3 Conduct Public Review of Recommended Plan 4.3.1 Present plan to project participants contacted in Task 2.1.3. 4.3.2 Present plan to ParkingjTransportation Advisory Committee and Planning and Environmental Commission. 4.3.3 Present plan to Town Council for formal adoption. 4.4 Prepare Executive Summary Report Task 5.0 IE'aenctional II)esign ]Layouts S.1 Prepare Aerial Base Mapping From Town Supplied Photography 5.2 Establish Design Standards and Mapping Symbols to be Used 5.3 Prepare Typical Sections Incorporating the Modal Requirements Developed in the Com- prehensive Master Plan Adopted in Task 4.0, and Associated Amenity Requirements 5.4 Prepare 50-Scale Functional Layouts for the I-70 Frontage Roads, Bighorn Road, and Designated Village Roads (Approximately 1.7 Miles) town o ~5 south frontag®road veil, Colorado 89 65~ (303) 479-29 58 departmen4 of public works/transportation MEMORANDUM TO: Ron Phillips FROM: Skip Gordon DATE: December 1, 1989 RE: 1989 Ridership Compared to 1988 TM ~' ~ST~I.,1989 Below are the statistics showing total ridership for 1989 compared to that of 1988 for the month of November. INTOWN EAST VAIL WEST VAIL SANDSTONE 1988 72255 11147 19746 6931 1989 89432 8667 17996 4221 DIFFERENCE 17177 2480 1750 2710 24% UP 22% DOWN 9% DOWN 39% DOWN GRAND TOTAL 1988 Intown, East Vail, West Vail & Sandstone ll0,079 1989 Intown, East Vail, West Vail & Sandstone 120,316 DIFFERENCE 10237 9 o UP SG/pab cc: Stan Berryman Charlie Wick Caroline Fisher DISTRIBUTION LIST - PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST BRIAN ANDERSON STEVE WARWICK PETE BURNETT DICK DURAN CAROLINE FISHER ANNIE FOX JOHN GALLEGOS PETER PATTEN FILE ERNST GLATZLE SKIP GORDON GREG HALL SUSIE HERVERT JIM HOZA KEN HUGHEY JOE KOCHERA HANK LOVATO CINDY VAN HOOSE- SORENSEN TOWN COUNCIL GARY MURRAIN JOE NORRIS MIKE ROSE TODD SCHOLL LEO VASQUEZ CHARLIE WICK PAT DODSON PATTY BIERLE MEMORANDUM TOo RON PHILLIPS, TOWN MANAGER FROMo STAN BERRYMAN, DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION~~ DATEe DECEMBER 4, 1989 REo PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4 - 8, 1989 STREETS AND ROADS A. 1. Continue installation of X-Mas lights, garland and wreaths. 2. Deliver Christmas trees. 3. Continue winter operations, weather permitting. 4. Install caution signs on Golf Course curve. 5. Move bus shelter to West Vail Mall. 6. Needs gate arms. 7. Intermountain Pocket Park/soil report to be completed and snow removal may be needed. 8. Reinstall 3 0°no skier drop-off1° signs at S. Frontage Road and E. Lionshead Circle. B. 1. Install grease reel at PW Bay. PARKING STRUCTURE A. 1. Replace door at Main Vail Fire Station. 2. Install vestibule at LTRC Auxiliary Building 3. Install ski racks at LH Auxiliary Building. 4. Order & install sign at Library - °1Please Stay Off ROOf °° . 5. Keep record of cars at Ford Park. B. 1. Beginning 12/10, the LHTRC will be open 24 hours. 2. Review parking structure leases. i PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST PAGE 2 CARPENTERS A. 1. Replace various railings at Lionshead Mall. 2. Construct and install bus stop posts. 3. Replace totem pole at Concert Hall Plaza. 4. Construct WV bus shelter. 5. Building tree stands for X-mas. 6. Construct various wood street signs. B. 1. Install partitions at PD Detective area. 2. Repair signs (4-way stop, Lionshead). 3. Investigate kitchen appliance remodel at Library. 4. Investigate new type of gate arm. ELECTRICIAATS A. 1. Continue installation of power for X-mas lights, 2. Repair outages as per inventorye a. Concert Hall Plaza B. 1. Install light in coatroom in PW Admin. Bldg. 2. Perform various electrical work at Ice Arenae a .Install new wire moulding and switch in managers office. b. Move low voltage light switches from office to zamboni room. c. Move welding plug to new location and add plug-in strip. d. Research information on plug-in strip (sockets) for special event power. e. Add fluorescent light fixture in boiler area. f. Replace 2 ballasts in locker rooms. g. Change EM light ballasts. h. Add outlets in Dennis°s new office. 3. Repair outlet near little copier at Municipal Building - see Tracy. 4. Install electrical outlet for printer at Rec Department. 5. Perform maintenance jobs at Libraryo a. Unhook stove in Community Room b. Change several ballasts 6. Fix fan in Library staff restroom. 7. Check and change street lights at the following locationse a. Lionshead popcorn wagon. b. Vail View Drive c. Interfaith Chapel bridge. 8. Install town and country heads at town shops. SB/pab VAIL INFORI`lATION BOOTH VISITORS STATISTICS opt. las9 :~;onth Visitors Phone Calls Total Contacts Lions:{ead THIS Y EAK 0 Village 5352 653 6005 Ma11 Total 5352 +29% 653 -4 6005 +25°0 Visitors ahone Calls Total Contacts LionsH ead L~.ST YEAR Village 4134 682 4816 Mall Total 4134 68 2 4816 ' GJorid Wide Church ~f Cod was in Sept. in 1988 & in Oct. this year. - - -. ~J ~ .w ~1~ ww typical miring carp and isn't a Chicago indLStriahst 4~`a]ter _°, Paepcke dream." That's a rare :. ®E~~ E ~~ ~ °~' '-'typical resort; the rich~variety of . Paepcke 44 years ago}; : 'and fragile asset itself. p A TIC p people who live and visit; and ,supporting human services, -=~ Another man ncted that he had _ ~ , RA~S~NG I I V~ r1~~F cherish the tolerance that allows ~ preserr-ing the traditional long thought he whs for NO . them to live therein harmony;. :characterof the town, including .development, but finally realized ~. the renaissance of Aspen 40 . historic structures, open space, it was the pattern of ' years ago which has provided a 'small lodges and local services; development that troubled him. -; unique blend of music, art, and considering environmental. - "We need development that --. sports, intellect and spirit; and - ::. impact of all decisions. ~ enhances our community; not the community's sense of . It's an impressive list, and the :destroys it,"said Richard ;Residents may again shape their destiny; .;; ~; wholeness, coherence and scale 100-plus citizens there had much ._.: Compton. "Instead.of palaces for, that makes it a joy to live in and to say about all of them. ` ~ p~, people who are only here a SPEN This fabled ; ~, advisedly, there's no woman on ` to visit: However, only one woman, ~ couple times of.the year, we ' and historic: city ~s the the Aspen City. Council -and ~ ~`We are lucky to be stewards representing the Sierra Club, '~ need to have housing for people ' resort against which ,the community have decided it s ,> ~ - allother Colorado ~, time to take back and shape of this combination of town; spoke on the issues. I couldn t ~' who live here. resorts are judged. But in recent . ;~ their own destiny, rather than let natural environment and believe that in a town.of so many ,' ' One man.announced tourism - ' philosophy that has provided a _ strong characters that there was the reason for Aspen while :~ years The Belle of-the Roaring ,all the monied outsiders move sanctuary for many of us:.Just were no other women who cared ~ another suggested that Aspen's :.Fork has had as tumultuous a them around like chess pawns. ~. history as all the others ., :. Or perhaps I'm too optimistic, as a unique combination of enoughao speak out. ;unique character wa"s the magic people nature and ideas came `. Let s work to get more ~ ~~ingredient that made tourism combined; development. At any rate, a Nov. l6 town ~, .F ` ~ pressures have pushed around, ~ meeting gave cause for thought, together to create Aspen; they ' women paiticipating,. urged ..thrive; another announced there . , .~; * and destroyed when possible, :. and hope. The subject was the, could just as well break apart Doug Wilson. This is another ~ had to be more parking in the °. amenities such as landmark :.: council's declaration of the and destroy it: example of the men trying to fix ' center of town, while others . ' ` „ ;everything. Only if women -urged reducing car usage ~ ` ,structures that so many consider =. values of Aspen, and a listing of We believe Aspen is fragile ;participate will we get a ~~ ~ °t`: So it went. essential to :goals to reaffirm the values that and finite and needs our „ . . balanced community. a~ `One meeting certainly won t . .the unique . 'are significant for long-range. ,protection and our love " .i A former general, Bill Martin, ~', solve the complex growth issues character planning. Mayor Bill Sterling ~ Seventeen goals were ~ declaeed that business was thethat face the town daily. But `' { • ~ ° ,4 that makes .., told me it was the first such specified, including affordable .: lifeblood of the cit but it wasn't ,:; ~ focusin on what's ood and the town . meetin on the to is in his y' g g ~ ~., g p housing; a limit on speculative mentioned once in the goals, ' ~: what deserves protection, and ~ k ,~ ,: special. ' : tenure. At least two new council .growth; making public transit adding bike paths does not 'discussing how that might be ~ y,; Perhaps members had run onanti-growth.: more convenient, affordable and improve the tax base of the ~.: `achieved, is a lot more more platforms, so it was interesting fun; reducing cars on Castle ~ community: Councilman Steve :'.productive than just reeling ` troubling, it to see how the direction went - Creek Bridge by 25 percent by `Crockett countered: " If we lose from growth pressures. It ~. seems'every decision made there. thoughtful and responsible as .. June 1991; encouraging the characterof this commumty, .> defines what people value -and has been purely reactive, a ,well as provocative. alternative transportation, we really will lose the economic `~ if you don't know what that is, .. - reflex to whatever the Even the most obvious values. improving air quality, increasing viability." there's:no.way you can achieve ::developers wanted. Direction, `' need recognition. They include recycling, improving water I was going to commend you "it. ,, vision, goal could be found only ; 'Aspen's natural setting, which -'conservation, increasing tree ; ~- for no mention of business," And that's a lesson we all need ~ • in the dictionary "~ , ~' - ~ : is extraordinary and - .. •: planting; nourishing the ;added Dan Arrow. "We have x 'to practice." , That may still be so, but irreplaceable; the special traditional Aspen blend of arts, something most resorts wish ' '~ Joanne Ditmer writes about . ''. there's the merest chance that.. ~ characterof the town's 100-year intellect, sports and recreation they had -areal community - _ ~ historicpreservation and . , ,~ the town fathers - I use that history, which was not a a (inspired and developed by the sense of spirit of the Walter ,environmental issues.