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1992-09-08 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1992 12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. Update: Vail Valley Marketing Board. 2. U~late: Land Ownership Adjustment (Forest Service.) 3. Executive Session: Personnel and Legal Matters. 4. DRB Report. 5. Discussion Re: Open Space Management/Land Trusts. 6. Information Update. 7. Council Reports. 8. Other. 9. Adjournment. OO~Oa0400a040~P~00400P0 THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILD. ~E ON TUESDAY, 9M5/92, ' BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/15/92, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. !N TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ~00000000044004a404b0~0 CIAGENOA.WS /~'0 7'~ n/~ s/~ ECi/3L E IfEi?/; XlG /rtTG s onl 4 /pj aR 9/~ a- i _ ( 1 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, SEr ~ CMBER 8, 1992 12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 12:00 P.M. 1. Update: Vail Valley Marketing Board. Frank Johnson 1:00 P.M. 2. Update: Land Ownership Adjustment (LOA) (Forest Service.] Mike Mollica Rich Phelps and Action Reauested of Council: Staff will present an overview of the Bill Woodf LOA research and recommendations. Further direction and Forest Service prioritization is requested from Council. Staff Recommendation: The LOA Task Force recommendation for each parcel are identified in the enclosed memorandum. 2:00 P.M. 3. Executive Session: Personnel and Legal Matters. 3:00 P.M. 4. DRB Report. 3:05 P.M. 5. Discussion Re: Open Space ManagementlLand Trusts. Larry Eskwith Steve Thompson Action Reauested of Council: A general discussion of techniques to protect the Town's open space, and discussion regarding land to be purchased by the Rc ~ ~ Fund from the Capital Projects Fund and placed in a land trust. Backaround Rationale: Council gave the Town Attorney direction to investigate methods of protecting open space from decisions based on political pressure. 4:25 P.M. 6. Information Update. 7. Council Reports. 8. Other. 9. Adjournment. 0444444444444444444444 THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/15/92, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. iN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9!15/92, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 4444004444404444440444 C:VIGENDA.YVSE r r MEMORANDUM TO: Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force FROM: Mike Mollica DATE: September 3, 1992 RE: PARCEL RESEARCH The Land Ownership Adjustment (LOA) Task Force has identified a number of lots and parcels which the group felt needed further research. Usted below is an outline which indicates parcel location, zoning, hazard status, acreage, LOA code, etc. The LOA code indicates the Task Force's recommended action for a particular parcel. The complete listing of the LOA codes are designated by the Forest Service and is attached to the end of this memorandum. 1. TOWN OF VAIL AND FOREST SERVICE ISSUES 1. Parcel H -This parcel is owned by the U. S. Forest Service and is located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary, at the very east end of the Town. - This parcel is zoned Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District. - The parcel is 40.000 acres in size. - The parcel is encumbered with an Interstate 70 right-of-way and a Highway 6 (Bighorn Rd.) right-of-way. - There are no debris flow hazards on the property. - There is a 100-year ftoodplain designation on a portion of the parcel, as Gore Creek bisects the property. - There are two areas of medium severity rockfall hazard located on the southeast portion of the parcel. - The Town of Vail's Snow Avalanche Hazard Study does not include Parcel H, so it is impossible to identify whether or not the property is encumbered by snow avalanche hazards. - The exact ROW for I-70 is now being determined and Chuck Dunn (of CDOT) has indicated that it will be several months before the survey work is completed. - The LOA code Is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vall). 2. Parcel G -This parcel is located within the Town of Vail municipal limits, and is owned by the U. S. Forest Service. It is located both to the north, and to the south, of Bighorn Road (old Highway U. S. 6) and it is located immediately north of Prima Court in East Vail 1 _ Town of Vail municipal boundary. The Town is currently negotiating for the acquisition of the northern one third of the parcel. - Parcel E is zoned Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District. - The property is located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - This parcel is located within a high hazard debris avalanche zone and a moderate hazard debris flow zone. - The parcel is located within a "possible snow avalanche influence zone". - The parcel is 10.000 acres in .size. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vall) for the "Golf Course Maintenance Parcel" and Rb (deannexation) for the southern portion of Parcel E. 6. Parcel D -This parcel is owned by the U. S. Forest Service, is within the Town of Vail municipal boundaries, and is located immediately south of Ptarmigan Road. - Ptarmigan Road crosses the northern portion of the parcel. - The property is zoned Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District. - The parcel is located within a high hazard debris avalanche zone. - The parcel is located within a medium severity rockfaii hazard zone. - The parcel is located within a "possible snow avalanche influence zone". - The parcel is 5.006 acres in size. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vatl), wtth private participation, for the northern portion of the parcel, and Rb (deannexatton) for the southern portion. 7. Parcel C - Parcel C is located immediately south of Rockledge Road, it is owned by the U. S. Forest Service and it is located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary. - The property is zoned Greenbelt and Natural Open Space. - The southeastern portion of Parcel C is located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - The parcel is 11.498 acres in size. - A portion of the parcel may be located within the Vail Ski Area permit boundary. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vail), with private participation, for the western portion of the parcel, up to the western boundary of the adjacent Lot 1. - For the purposes of this LOA analysts, the eastern portion of the parcel (The Lodge parcel) shall be designated as a future study area. 3 - The property is zoned Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District. - The parcel is 5.182 acres in size. - A portion of this parcel, between I-70 and Bighorn Road, is located in a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - There are potential wetlands on the parcel, south of Bighorn Road. - The Highway ROW is not the same as the annexation boundary and the southerly portion of the parcel is outside of the ROW boundaries. - The LOA code Is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vatl). 3. Parcels G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5 - (as designated by the LOA Task Force) -These 4 triangular shaped parcels of land appear to be located within the Interstate 70 right-of- way, within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Vail and the parcels are owned by the U. S. Forest Service. - The parcels do not appear to be zoned by the Town of Vail. - Parcel G-2 is located within a high severity rockfall zone. - The acreages of the parcels are not know. - The northerly line of parcels G-2 and G-3 is common to the ROW. - The LOA codes are Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vail), or Rb (deannexation). 4. Parcel F - Parcel F is located at the north end of Booth Falls Road and is located within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. - This parcel is zoned Public Use District. - The parcel is owned by the U. S. Forest Service, and the Upper Eagle Valley Water & Sanitation District has a Forest Service Special Use Permit to maintain and operate a water storage facility on the site. - The parcel is located within a high severity rockfall zone. - The parcel is located within a high hazard debris flow zone. - The parcel is 14.818 acres in size. - Town of Vail to consider rezoning to Agricultural 8~ Open Space. - Water District to consider the purchase of only the minimum area necessary for the access road and storage tank facility. - The LOA code Is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vati), for the southern portion of the parcel and Rb (deannexation) for the northern portion. 5. Parcel E -The northern portion of this parcel is commonly referred to as the "Golf Course Maintenance Parcel", and is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive (on the south side of the road). - The property is owned by the U. S. Forest Service and is located within the 2 _ 11. Vail Heights Area -There are two triangular-shaped parcels located to the north of the Vail Heights subdivision in West Vail. These parcels were created during the 1985-86 deannexation/reannexation of the West Vail area. - The parcels are privately owned. - Further research is being completed by Mike Brake. 12. Davos Parcel - An unplatted parcel located north of Lots 8 and 9, Block A, Vail Ridge (Cortina Lane). - The parcel is 7.2 acres in size. - It is located just outside the Town of Vail boundary, and falls under the jurisdiction of Eagle County (zoned Resource by the County). - According to the County Assessors tax map, there is a narrow strip of BLM or Forest Service property between this parcel and the adjacent Lot 16. Also, legal access to this parcel is a question. - It does not appear that there are any geologic hazards encumbering the property. - The property is privately owned, is tax delinquent, and is owned by L. Ladnar, Inc., located in Littleton, CO. The Town of Vail has applied for the Treasurer's Deed (TOV could obtain this fall). - If the TOV does acquire the property, the Town should consider a trade to the Forest Service. 13. Ulbrich property (Lots 16, 19 and 21) -These 3 lots are privately owned, by John Ulbrich of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and are located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary in the West Vail area. The lots are located immediately to the north of I-70 and to the west of the Vail Ridge Subdivision. - All 3 lots are zoned Hillside Residential (Nov. 17, 1987). - Lot 16 consists of 17.83 acres. - Lot 19 consists of 16.41 acres. - Lot 21 consists of 13.47 acres. - The southern portion of Lot 21 is located within a high severity rockfall hazard zone. - Portions of all 3 lots are located within both high hazard and moderate hazard debris flow zones. - There is no Town of Vail approved development plan for the property. - The LOA code is Ad (FS to acquire with deed restriction). 5 8. Parcel B - Parcel B (Spraddle Creek) is owned by the U. S. Forest Service and is - located within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. It is generally located immediately north of the main Vail I-70 interchange. - Parcel B is zoned Agricultural and Open Space. - The parcel consists of 40.243 acres. - There is a 100-year floodpiain hazard designation (Spraddle Creek) on a portion of the parcel. - The parcel is located within a moderate hazard debris flow area. - The parcel is located within a medium severity rockfall zone. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vail). 9. Parcel A - Parcel A is owned by the U. S. Forest Service and is located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary. Specifically, this parcel is located immediately north of Vail View Drive and west of the lower portion of Potato Patch Drive. - Parcel A is zoned Public Use District. - The parcel consists of 10.995 acres. - Red Sandstone Creek, and its associated 100-year floodplain, bisects the parcel. - The parcel is located within both medium severity and a high severity rockfall zones. - Parcel A includes a small triangular-shaped parcel, which is located south of Vail View Drive. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vaii) for the southeast half of the parcel and Rb (deannexation) for the northwest half of the parcel. 10. Vail das Schone Area -northeast of the Town Manager's residence, and north of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block H, Vail das Schone Filing No. 2. - Forest Service owned. - Potential use as a park site for the proposed employee housing project on the adjacent Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. - It does not appear that there are any geologic hazards encumbering the property. - The LOA code is Ca (FS conveyance to the Town of Vail). 4 ' 18. Vail Village 10th Filing, Lots 9, 10, 11 and Tract A. - All are owned by the Town of Vail. - All are zoned Agricultural & Open Space. - Town to consider vacating the lot lines between the properties. - The parcels are located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - The parcels are located within a high hazard debris avalanche zone. - The parcels are located within a red {high) hazard snow avalanche zone. - Town of Vail to consider transfer of property to Land Trust. 7 11. TOWN OF VAIL ISSUES ? 14. East Vail Water Tank site - 5004 Snowshoe Lane. - This lot is unplatted and is zoned Public Use District. - It appears that the parcel may be owned by the Vail Meadows (Filing 1) Homeowners Association. Eagle County has no records for ownership of this parcel. However, a small 0.52 acre parcel was created out of the larger parcel, and includes the water tank, and is owned by the Water District. - The parcel is located within both high and moderate hazard debris flow zones. - The parcel is located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - The parcel is located within a red (high) hazard snow avalanche zone. 15. 5175 Maln Gore Drive South -Located adjacent to and immediately east of the East Vail Water Tank site. - This 4.35 acre lot is unplatted and is zoned Agricultural & Open Space. - The lot is privately owned, by Vail Meadows, Inc. (c/o Vail City Corporation). - The southern portion of the parcel is located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - Town of Vall to consider purchase. 16. Vail Meadows Filing No. 2 -This filing is located at the end of Black Gore Drive and was annexed into the Town of Vail in 1974. - Privately owned. - Filing No. 2 includes 12 lots. - Floodplain issues. - The entire filing is zoned Agricultural & Open Space. - It does not appear that there are any geologic hazards encumbering the property, with the exception of the 100-year floodplain. - Town of Vail to consider purchase. 17. Tract F -Avalanche chute south of Ptarmigan Road. - Town of Vail owned. - Zoned Primary/Secondary. - Town to consider rezoning to open space. - The tract is located within a medium severity rockfall hazard zone. - The tract is located within a high hazard debris avalanche zone. - The tract is located within a "possible snow avalanche influence zone". - Town of Vail to consider transfer of property to Land Trust. 6 C. No adjustment. Existing ownerships will retained. R - No adjustments. Ra - Do not acquire or dispose of any lands that may contain ~?cZ22'~ni7c ?*a Lcr+ al c K. Projected Average Annual Outputs Projected average annual outputs for the Lands Activities are shown in Table III-9 of the Land and Resource Management Plan for the Glzite River A'ational Forest. Outputs for the Lands Activities were based on a conservative esti^ate based on past budgets and priorities and persons available to do the job. The table shown below was revised to show a more realistic estimate based on current information. As amended, Table III-1 " is shown below: TABLE III-1, Amended Projected Average Annual Outputs Lands Activity L'nits 1981 1981- 1986- 1991- 2001- 2011- 1985 1990 2000 2010 2020 Purchase & Acquisitions Acres 784 150 150 200 300 300 Exchange Acres 0 150 150 200 300 300 Right-of-Way Acquisition Cases 1 4 4 6 6 6 J. Summary Some factors which influence the desirability of a particular ownership adjustment are outside the scope of this analysis. Managerial decisions to pursue a particular adjustment at a given point in time will be influenced by considerations such as the available funds, the available staff, and the opportunity to achieti•e economies of scale. Non-National Forest System lands classified for acquisition and National Forest System lands classified for conveyance in this analysis represent the long-range goal for the landownership adjustment program on the White River iv'ational Forest. Individual purchase, donation, sale, and exchange projects conforming to the classifications shown in the data base section will contribute toward achievement of this long-range goal. H. Further Study Areas Areas identified as needing more specific study before lands can be classified for acquisition, disposal, and retention. Significant uG~G1VYl N1G 11L Vi uval-~~n ~.t vuni avi.c~t Jystc Ul 1b11US W1L111.11 1.11c5C iSl lyd5 11dS occurred in past years, and National Forest System lands are subject to urban type demands and uses. The demand for urban type uses and associated encroachment is expected to increase in the future with an anticipated rtsuit that a significant amount of National Forest will lose its character. More specific study with appropriate scoping and public im~olvement is necessary to make classification decisions in these areas. Upon completion of these individual studies, the Forest Landownership Adjustment Analysis will be amended to include these areas. I. Specific Strategy Areas Within these areas, a specific adjustment strategy (or strategies) will be used to guide ot:nership changes.• Details regarding each Specific Strategy area are located in the individual Specific Strategy Area narrative in the appendix of the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. J. Summary of ti-hite River Rational Forest Landownership Adjustme nt Codes. A. Conveyance out of National Forest S~~stem. Conveyance may occur when it i theintent of the forest Service to transfer National Forest system lands to another owner, which may include other Federal agencies, private individuals or groups, and other governmental agencies. This may occur through a variety of authorities such as land exchanges, inter- agency transfers, and Congressional actions. C - R'o restrictions regarding new owners. Conveyance to state, counties, cities, or other Federal agencies. Cb - Conveyance to adjoining land owners. Cc - Convey administrative sites that no longer contribute significantly to the administration of the National Forest. B. Ac~ui~re land or interests in Land to add to the RTational Forest system where tFiey have been~i e`nt"ifie'd as more vd1~dU~~? ror wa~iVl14'1""~izl7"i~.~~ purposes, or where current or potential use of private land would adversely effect Rational Forest values, and where acquisition would not transfer impacts to another site. These acquisitions would also have to meet Forest Plan objectives and increase management efficiency. A - R'o restrictions on nonFederal land acquisition. Aa - Acquire nonFederal lands in Wilderness. Ab - Acquire nonFederal lands for administrative sites. Ac - Acquire nonFederal lands with critical or unique resources. A~- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 3:00 P.M. SITE VISITS 1:15 P.M. 1 Everett - 2834 Snowberry Drive. 2 Langer - 1593 Matterhorn Circle. 3 Moritz - 88 Potato Patch Drive. 4 Toymaker's Trail - 122 East Meadow Drive. 5 Galatyn Lodge formerly Garden of the Gods - 365 Vail Valley Drive. 6 Southwest intersection of Wall St. and Gore Cre®k Drive. 7 Booth Creek Par 3 - Tract A, Vail Village 13th Filing. 8 Butler - 4857 Juniper Lane. 9 Didio - 5035 Main Gore Drive South. ,,++~~JJ J ~ ~.J~`rr1sYY ..r/: ee {~iii~.v r aYt ft r :jdi` _r,~: rrv~•+t f/.. ~ ; .y Xr:}:1}}'%,°~} uix:{:iv : ~ IYlJ.. : v~%f - 4 x. k v •r: n•:::; x fr : ' ~G`/:ff.:•:i'f}f . { F}':Y •j'v~' :v: {/f . ~i{t.:{{f••}::{{:v:1^:.:?::::.%:b:•/%f ff....: .:r`r rr. ii?V~,.. i?1,:: r f~F'. at'":?•.}'na.:. ,,<,...q~'•o~.ifa?;v'•{•~Y r.3:,:...•.?'. / i,;,•!-''•1••.'~:":;•r: r:fi,`{~r ,:..T•.: ,..f : '}!....v:x.:..;:,; :Y::o-;.Y}.:: :.Y f::::,.{.} •.1•:jr,'.1.;:{!,.::q{. f: .,:•v/,, :{..rr...~..¢. r,... i •:S}%v :i.'.b. {1,.;.; :%i::::i'vvi {:ff.,f{..ry: %iii r:...n....:: v....:: .}:3.:. 5... f •i%• .fi.}n r~ H rr: Ji sF J v'i'! ::::J}:~•~::~i.:ff•;rr:. i`.. .r.:{r'rrir Y ~~~W •:'.•~:.:f,.•• :i tJ t~~•• 'fR GR~ :•`•>;::;~~~i}:'}:{f~•.i::.~•. f:::.r'llYllr+!`rf~}`J.G:4N~i+J`~i~i'iCti~~'J~w~~ff/{r.+Rif%{~V~~~+{~~`~ii:~'~:L:{CUtr~.hWN roti:Vic:'tifi.":/{r,':lffi.'SF:'G%~G:r.Ni.:+.~ AGENDA 1. Booth Creek Par 3 - Golf Course Starter Building, and MM parking area. Tract A, Vail Village 13th Filing. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Conceptually approved with conditions. 2. Didio - Entry. TD 5035 Main Gore Drive South/Lot 20, Block 7, Bighorn 5th. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Consent approved. 3. Moritz - Addition. TD 788 Potato Patch DrivelLl3, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Consent approved. Condition: Conform to zoning (33' height max.) . 4. Langer Residence - Addition. TD 1593 Matterhorn CirclelLot 28, Matterhorn Village. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Consent approved. Condition: Public Works review and approval of any outstanding issues. ' S. Everett - New Secondary residence. SM 2834 Snowberry Drive/Lot 18A, Block 9, Intermountain. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO SEPTEI~ER 16TH MEETING. 6. Butler - New windows. SM 4857 Juniper Lane/Lot 8, Block 4, Bighorn 5th. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Consent approved. 7. Galatyn Lodge formerly Garden of the Gods - Change SM to approved development plan. 365 Vail Valley Drive/Lot J, Block 3, Vail Village 5th Filing. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved with conditions. 8. Ray Residence - New Duplex. TD 1454 Greenhill Court/Lot 1, Glen Lyon Subdivision. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved with conditions: 1) Resolved GRFA. 2) Driveway slope resolved per Public Works comments. 3) Copper roof treated to remove sheen. 9. Southwest intersection of Wall Street and Gore TO Creek Drive - Removal of damaged aspen. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED INDEFINITELY. 10. Soccer Fields - Restroom facilities. SM 620 Vail Valley Drive/Tract B, Block 2, Vail Village 7th. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved. 11. Sandstone Creek Club - Site improvements. SM 1020 Vail View Drive/Lot B-4 & B-5, Block B, .Lions Ridge Filing #1. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved with recommendation to double landscape plan. y 12. Lia Zneimer Lot 5 Residence - New Single Family. AK 1718 Buffehr Creek Road/Lot 5, Lia Zneimer. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved with conditions. 13. Molyneaux - Color change. AK 1620 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 1, Warren Pulis Subdivision. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED TO SEPTEMBER 16TH MEETING. 14. Szpiech - New Primary/Secondary with restricted AK unit. 2445 Garmisch Drive/Lot 11, Block H, Vail Das Schone Filing #2, MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Ned Gwathmey VOTE: 2-1-0 Approved with conditions. Sherry Dorward voting against. 15. Toymaker's Trail - Wind screen. SM 122 E. Meadaw Drive/Village Center Building. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved as per amended plan. 16. Byrne Residence - Landscape plan. SM 1 Forest Road/Lot 1, Block 7, Vail Village 1st. MOTION: George Lamb SECOND: Sherry Dorward VOTE: 3-0 Approved. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Ned Gwathmey Greg Amsden (PEC) Sherry Dorward George Lamb Pat Herrington - has resigned from the board as of this meeting. STAFF APPROVALS: Wiemann/Reiss - Reshingle roof. 2692 Cortina Lane/Lot 10, Block B, Vail Ridge. Vail Point Clubhouse - Expand clubhouse of 2' to north. 1881 Lionsridge Loop. r Steitz Residence - Storage Barn. 1895 Buffehr Creek Road/Lot 17, Buffehr Creek. Westwind - New windows. 610 Lionshead Circle. Vail 21 Building - Color change, Unit C-105. 511 Lionshead Ma11. Shapiro Residence - Deck addition. 5020 Main Gore Drive/Gore Creek Meadows Townhomes, Unit F-1/Lot F, Parcel A. Packer Residence - Extension to existing deck. 1463 Greenhill Court/Lot 8, Glen Lyon Subdivision. Oberlohr Residence - Deck railings. 2656 Davos Trail/Lot 3, Block C, Vail Ridge. Manor Vail - 2nd Floor deck screen. 595 East Vail Valley Drive. Rothbart Residence - Change roof from standing seam metal to cedar. 2349 Chamonix Lane/Lot 12, Block A, Vail Das Schone #1. The Aspen Grove - Extending deck. Lot 2, The Ridge. Pavlik Residence - 250 addition. Vail Golf Course Townhomes, Unit #37, Building K. Daniels Residence.- 250 Addition and exterior window. 5040 main Gore Place/Sundial Unit #B-4. X ~ ; 7'C r~ ,G^,~:' r i f E' EXHIBIT A • Sec. 167. Severability. That if any part, section, senteace, clause, or phrase of this article shall for any reason tiy.~p beheld invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. - - (Added by Ord. No. 2392 (1961), § 1, adopted by electorate on January 31, 1961.) Sec. 168. Conflicting charter r..: nsions declared inapplicable. Anything in the charter of this city in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this ` amendment is hereby declared to be inapplicable to the matters and things by this amendment covered and provided for. (Added by Ord. No. 2392 (1961), § 1, adopted by electorate on January - 31, 1961.) - Sec. 169. Article self-executing. This article shall be in all respects self-executing. (Added by Ord. No. 2392 (1961), § 1, adopted by electorate on January 31, 1961.) ARTICLE XII. Or~11 SPACE Sec. 170. Creation of a department of open space. There shall be a department of open space, which shall be responsible for all open space land and other r.,,Yerty associated therewith. As used in this charter, "open space land" shall mean any interest in real ~r~ L,~ puirhased or leased with the sales and use tax pledged to the open space fund pursuant to the vote of the electorate on November 7,196?, or r~ ~~eds thereof, any interest in real r...t.erty dedicated to the city. far open space purposes, and any interest in real r• ~rerty that is ever placed under the direction, supervision, or control of the open space department, u„1~S disposed of as ery. wily provided in section 177 below. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) Sec. 171. Functions of the department. Under the direction, supervision, and control of the city manager, there shall be a director of the department of open space, who may also serve as the city's director of real estate. Subject to the limitations set forth in section 175 below, the department of open space: (a) Shall supervise, administer, preserve, and maintain all open space land and other . ~.,,l.,erty associated th~~~,~:th and may grant nonexclusive licenses and permits and agricultural leases for crop or grazing purposes for a term of five years or less; (b) Shall supervise, administer, and execute all open space programs, plans, functions, and activities of the city; (c) Shall r- raze and submit to the open space board of trustees written recommendations on those matters on which this article requires a recommendation from said board prior to council or department action; (d) May, at the request of the open space board of trustees, prepare and submit to the board information and recommendations on such open space matters as are not provided for by (c) above; and (e) May request advice on any open space matter from the open space board of trustees. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) 46 - . '.r~ ~ , - r r,., . Sec. 172. Creation of the open space boazd of trustees. ~s. There shall be an open space board of trustees .consisting of five members appointed by the city council. The members of the board shall be residents of the city, shall not hold any = - ~ other office in the city, and shall serve without pay. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted ' ' ~ by electorate on November 4, 1986.) - Sec. 173. Term of office of board members-removal-vacancies. The term of each member shall be five years; provided, however, that in appointing the . original members of the board, the city council shall continue the terms of the c~... ~..6 members and shall stagger the initial terms so that one board member's term ~.r:.,:,s in each year. Five members of the council may remove any board member for cause. The council shall fill all vacancies. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) Sec. 174. Organization and procedure of the board. The board shall choose a chair and a secretary. The director of the department. of open space may be designated as secretary by the board. The board shall have regular meetings once a month. Special meetings may be called at any time by three members of the board upon the giving of at least 24 hours' notice of said special meeting to the board members. - Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to authorize any action by the board, except as - otherwise ~~,r~ ~.ssly provided herein. - The board shall keep minutes and records of its meetings and transactions. • Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the board shall have power to make rules for the conduct of its business. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) Sec. 176. Functions of the board. The open space board shall not perform any administrative functions unless eAy.~sly provided in this charter. The board: (a) Shall make recommendations to the council concerning any proposed disposal of open space lands pursuant to section 177 below; (b) Shall make recommendations to the council concerning any expenditure or arr..~~.:ation from the open space fund pledged pursuant to the vote of the electorate on November 7,1967, or proceeds of property acquired with the assets of the fund; (c) Shall make recommendations to the rnuncil concerning any land that. is to be placed ' under the direction, supervision, or control of the department of open space, including, without limitation, recommendations concerning use policies on, planned uses of, and restrictions on uses of, open space land; 47 ,q • • ~ • ~$s (d) Shall make recommendations to the council concerning the open space program; _ ; ~ _ (e) Shall review the open space elements of the. boulder valley comprehensive plan d r make recommendations concerning any open space-related changes to the plan; M (fl Shall pursue vi6...,,asly the implementation of the open space elements of the boulder valley comprehensive plan and the acquisition of additional property required to fulfill the goals of the open space program; (g) Shall review the city manager's ,..,.rased budget as it relates to open space matters - and submit its recommendations concerning said budget to the council; - - _ _ _ - - (li) Shall make rec.,.....~endations concerning the grant or denial of any nonexclusive license or permit in or on open space land; (i) Shall make 1 ~.VULLlllendations ConCerlling the incurring Of any indebtedness payable tl..... the open space fund, pursuant to section 97 above; and U~ May ri .rare and submit to the council, the city manager, ar the open space department recommendations on any other matter relating to the open space program, and may request and obtain from the open space department and the city manager information relating thereto. The city council, the city manager, and the open space department shall not act on any of the matters set forth in paragraphs (a) through (i) above without securing a . ~,.,,,...mendation l from the board as above provided; however, the council, the manager, and the department may act on the matters set forth in paragraphs (b) through (i) above without a board . ~..,,,...mendation if the board fails to submit its recommendation within thirty days after request therefor is made by the council. The board's recommendation shall not be binding upon the city council, w?,.~rt as ~...r~ wsly provided in section 177 below. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) Sec. 176. Open space purposes-Open space land. Open space land shall be acquired, maintained, preserved, retained, and used only for the following purposes: (a) Preservation or restoration of natural areas characterized by ar including terrain, geologic formations, flora, or fauna that are unusual, spectacular, historically important, scientifically valuable, or unique, or that represent outstanding or rare examples of native species; (b) Preservation of water resoti...~~ in their natural ar traditional state, scenic areas or vistas, wildlife habitats, or fragile ecosystems; (c) Preservation of land for passive recreational use, such as hiking, photography or nature studies, and, if specifically designated, bicycling, horseback riding, or fishing, (d) Preservation of agricultural uses and land suitable for agricultural production; (e) Utilization of land for shaping the development of the city, limiting urban sprawl, and disciplining growth; (fl Utilization of non-urban land for spatial defuution of urban areas; 48 ' ~ r ~ ~ (g) Utilization of land to prevent encroachment on floodplains; and ~ , (h) Preservation of land for its aesthetic or passive recreational value and its contribution ~ . Y ~*e. to the quality of life of the community. S . Open space land may not be :...r. ~ red after acquisition unless such improvements are ~ ; . ~ necessary to protect or maintain the land or to provide for passive r.~.tional, open agricultural, or wildlife habitat use of the land. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate - _ on November 4, 1986.) Sec. 177. Disposal of open space land. . ~ No open space land owned by the city may be sold, leased, traded, or otherwise conveyed, nor may any exclusive license or permit on such open space land be given, until arr.., gal of such disposal by the city council. Such a~r.,,,ral may be given only after ter. ~ gal of such disposal Y. ~ by the affirmative vote of at least three members of the open space board of trustees after - a public hearing held with notice published at least ten days in advance in a n~w~raper of { general circulation in the city, giving the location of the land in question and the intended disposal thereof. No open space land owned by the city shall be disposed of until sixty days " following the date of city council arr.,,val of such disposal. If, within such sixty day period, a petition meeting the requirements of section 45 above and signed by registered electors of the city to the number of at least five percent of the registered electors of the city as of the day the petition is filed with the city clerk, requesting that such disposal be submitted to a vote of the electors, such disposal shall not become effective until the steps indicated in section ` 46 and section 47 above have been followed. This section shall not apply to agricultural leases for crop or grazing purposes for a term of five years or less. This section is to be construed liberally in favor of providing .,,,r.:. tunities for the citizens of the city to refer measures proposing the disposal of any open space land. (Added by Ord. No. 4996 (1986), § 1, adopted by electorate on November 4, 1986.) CHANGES Note: The charter as contained he: a sets forth the provisions and sections thereof in full force and effect as of November 8,1983. To determine what provisions or sections of the charter were ei..her amended, added or repealed since t<'re adoption of the original charter on October 30, 1917, the following table should be consulted: ~ 49 L~,~~,,lt+~,.~, ~,.~d ~ a ~i~~ ~5' ~ ~ " ~ `I Open Space Property Purchased Prior to the RETT Fund: PROPERTY COST Athletic Field $ 315,983 King Arthur's Court 145,000 Ski Museum Site 36,745 Ford Park 3,198,848 Katsos Property 375.732 $4.072.308 Payments Since 1986 1,400,000 1993 Budget 400.000 Total :Payments through 1993 1.800.000 Balance left .to be Paid 2.272.308 SENT BY ~ EAGLE COUNTY ; 9- 3-92 ; 14 40 303328720?-+ 3034792157; # 1 / 4 September 3, 1992 11;42 ~ _ . ~ tA~IE cam ~Nc • r. 55) BROADWAY BOAi~ ~ CE OF iFE .:.'t .~<<V:- : P.O. BOX SSb (303j 3 2d~ _ „ ~aE• COLORADO E 16~ 1 ~i` ~ „ t •c z',; FA)L• (303) 31'8.7207 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AGENDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PLANNING MP.~.::x~tCx DAY ' TUESDA'Y', Srri tsr+lBER 8,.1992 a~s:3o - o9:oa rusLiC ~iRnvc - xELATnv~ To? r~o~,~ Rr.~u~AxCn~t~ vAlz. AsSCaCrA~s AND BEA ~ ~ c~ AssocxAT>~ I~xDs a,~c~a ~r Kevin Lindahl, County Attorney A~. Y sON: Consider ~.,,~,~~~.val. 09:00 -12100 PD-13191-A Arcowbead at Vast sacra wux~rooar Sid Foa, Senior Planner ACTIQN: Consider the aPP far a I'LL Amendment that would traunsfcr 743 units from the Village Center to development Area M (bachelor Gulch and amend the Li Guide far Develapment Area J. 12:00 - 01:30 LUNCH ~VURK SESSIUN - ~?4X Up'AATE err: uair,.~...~ Roos[ James R. Fritze ,County Manager ~ tDYNG LTl'IGA~'IdN Kevin Lindahl, County Attorney 01•.30 - 01:40 LUR-006-92-Colorado Geological Surrey Fee Cban~e tacos GO.~~~u. xworr I{cith Montag,Dicoctor, Community Dcvclopm~t AC7'1.(}1V; Consider amcading Section 2.25, Submittal I}atcs, Review Prooo~aes and Fees, t~apter 2, of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, to reflect a change in the Colorado t3eolagipl Survey Fee Schedule ~ SENT BY~EAGt~ CUUNTY ; 9- 9-92 ; 14 41 ; 5093287207-? 3094792157;# 2/ 4 01:40 - OI:50 PA-231-9~FZ-G~'p~mery ~sulcb Rah, Lai 3 adrtaw.~.~..ROwr Tom Allender, Fianna, Ca:nmutaly II:.,~;wopmcnt A~.Y~N: C'onsi~der Final Plat applicadon to CreBbD flue (S)lots; n reaubdlvislon of Tra~cta X and C; a rasubdivision of Lot 3, C~? Gulch Ranch. 01:50 ~ 02:00 PLA'N' & RFSQLUTION $IGNIl~TG soda aovairYaooar Tom Allender, Planner, Ccunmunity D~velapment 02:00 -02:15 CON5F~V1' CALENDAR ~:ec~ cnvxrrt~aavr C~I[S alFd EOU7IABdTID IVIVIKC~?NlROY6R~ilL lwl7t/RBAI~J'LIIRa 01V3H6 CiAN.S~V!'G!ldJ1®4!R Md7lAW lHaRO~ OFaIDtIN7Y0~3tMISd~015®64?178P81~l7S7fNLANAJ~VRs~Jtf~I'ONafOFdlMPgl?TANTI~IfSOi1?dIF.l~V+r,ti:dQ811~il, dM [JOb[D[13t4011~lR JldY R~p'U~ST ?~'lAT Jll?J78~f 3B 'RRi(Oi?®' FRAY ffi G1Al1~1V1 tl~J~lR dJ1~ d'BlPdRdlBLY. dNYY~I[FdR OFTHSFilBL(CAfdl YtSQFB~47'AlVrf7~I~ J~IOYA~•FR~t 78S Lb1NFAM.I~R71~1l. 1. BILL FAYIlVG Linda Pankuch, Acxounting Y.arry Clever, Controller A~.~lON: 1i.~r:~ ~ ral subjcct to roviea? by the County Manager. 2. APPROVAL OF Mnvv~s . Johnnette Phillips Ati: i iON': Cansida approval. 3. AGRa~vffi~1T BTTFF,~~T COLURADU MOUNTAIN CaLLF.GE AND EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLQRADO FOR GOVERN11+iJ+:iVT AGF1vCY RATE TLY~YON FOR F~IPLO'YEE ~OLLMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT James R. Fritze, County Manager A~: riON: Conaidtx approval. 4. RESOLE YYwN REGARDING RED RIBBON fir, OCTO~,~.,n? 24, i99Z j~OUGH NQvFdV~IIt 1,1992 James R. Fritze, County Manager A~: Y SON: Consid®r approval. 5. CONTRACT Br.Y ~~r~+T II~„~iNiOUNTAIN ENGIlIIEERING AND EAGLE COUNTY, STATE tJF COLORADO FOR S(?IL5 Ilti ~+~TIGATION ON SALT CRE,F.K ROAD NOT T4 EX~:r~ T AMOUNT OF ~ 2,O~S1.00 Luny Mettemick, County Engineer A.~.:.,~ON: Consi;da approval. 2 S~1T BY ~ EAGLE COUNTY ; 9- 3-92 ; 14 41 ; 3033287207-? 3034792157; # 3/ 4 6. LIQUOR LICENSE HEARIIIIG - RFd~~~~'AL - MiBA...~..LE A'I' BEAVER liu~.~ Ii~evit: Ltndahl, County Attorncy . ACTION: Consi~ approval. 7. CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3, FK,1R Y ~xi~.b, i~ ~ ~ ~ BRIDGE R.+.tl.AGII1+~1WT 1„~Yr~raa+.~+T G.A. ~~r~?y1r~N Cpl~:~ 11«,x, i 1pN CO. AND EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COIARADO FOR INCREASE OF THLS CHANG>Q ORDER $ 2'72.$4 FOR ESTIMAir~ CON'I7tACT COST OF liZ,xSQ.1Q L..,y Mettennck, County F~gineer A~.'~iON: Ctn~de~r uai, S. ~.~:~xCATION OF PROJECT START Bpi ~+T STATE L~rrARTlh~,?+~ a OF HIGHWAXS PRO+.•ruURAL DIREa,11 +rE NUMBER 43.1 AND EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO FOR BRIDGE STRUCTURE NUMBER EA,G-OZB-0p.i FOR SQ9b OF M011TIF5 ALLOCA~~.u+ TQ ln.d. PROTECT Lary Mettemick, County Ea:gin+eer ACTrON: Consider apprw8l. Vfi:15 ~ OZ:~ A. FINAL SEl11.F.1VIENT Viilll PiY11?i,+T IItON CORPORATION IN REGARDS 1~0 HAULIlYG APPROXINYATF.LY 6250 TONS OF GRAVEL TO EA5T LAKE CRenn ROAD A?ND SOL Y~ >!~ORTY SUBDIVISION s~~ anvnnx~eoo~r Brad Higgins, Road and Bridge District Coca+dinator A~. Y YON: To table to Sept+etnber 15, 1992 at 01:4 S, FINAL SEY i1.IIVlENT RiY,n GMCO CORPORATION 1N Tt~GARDS T'1711?92 EAGLE COUNTY tiuu' SEAL PROGRAM &ad Higgins, Road and Badge Iii.stric'~ Gopndinator At,, i SON: To table to September is, 1992 at 01:45 C. CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 AIRFORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NUMBr,tc YS BT x yr ~N ACME Fi F!- i 1aYC dF SALIAA, INC. ANA EAGLE COUN'T'Y, STATE OF COLORADO FOR NET INCREASE OF ! xll~ GRANGE ORDER ~ 560.00 FOR ES 1 u?~IAiI~...~ CONTRACT COQ a ~ OF S L20,461.00 Dan Remolds, Airport Manager ACTIOhi: Consider ax ~ ~ rai. . Fags ~ . SENT BY~EAGLE COUNTY ; 9- 3-92 ; 1442 ; 3033287207 3034792157;# 4/ 4 02:25 -02:30 BESOLa,r Y saN RF.GrABDING ~ n~. APFOIlV'T11+IFd~tT QF ARBITRATORS FOR EAGLE COt)N7'Y ARBITRAIZON ~rr8 cnax~r~eo~r Mary 7a®u Bto, As~istat~t County Attprncy oz:3o -43:04 woR~ sESS~Ox -10ARD of Coves CONIlViL~SIONERS - REGAgDING ~~~,.IG5 A r ~ r1+TDED AND CURRFdV~' CONt...r~..NS ~rr~ar~ aootr atoss toter 03:00 -03:30 wORB SESSION -JIM PQLI.IT - PQLLIT HANGAR CON3iriu~CTION PROF4SAL rr~.~ xocr ass ~or~r Jim Pollit 03:34 -04:15 woRx SESSION - wF5 ~ TsAGI'.C coi1NTY h~ x a~O REC. DISTAICi' (FAIR GROUNDS) x~~a~ ~ r~eo~s x~oo~ zxs ~ w.~..~.~a n~ T~ B~ivLB t7a4. CpM1~ss[oNBes wIIi BB ~ ox x,1992. T1119 A~i@iDd L9 pROV, ~ 4; a . FOS II'iFOSMATIONAL R : r „ is88 ON[.Y - AiL TII~B ASE Ai'Pl;IOXH9AIB. '1'l~is BOARD R'Hil.ti lk~i SBSSLON Z+1AY Zbld3IDES Qr118R Il'SM$ THAT ARfi BS!)iJdHT BEFOSB !t. PAGE 4 WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP September 4, 1992 ' Page 1 of 2 TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1991 11/19 NEWSPAPER VENDING RRY E./ANDY/MIKE M.: What can be done to make Locations for the newspaper boxes have been MACHINES hese uniform and locations less prolific? determined and approved by all TOV departments. Staff will talk to Larry E. to determine if voluntary agreements or an ordinance outlining locations are appropriate. Working on wrap-up by November or December, 1992. 1992 01/21 EVENING PARKING IKE ROSE/STEVE B.: Evaluate financial Mike will prepare new analysis of data at Council STRUCTURE FEES amifications of eliminating parking structure fees budget presentation set for 9129/92, 1:00 P.M. (request: Lapin) fter 6:00 p.m. each night. 02/04 HERITAGE CABLEVISION ON: Prepare new letter of protest for Mayor's Will do. FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS ignature. XC: Newspapers, Dillon, Minturn, etc. (request: Lapin) 02117 EXTERIOR LIGHTING RISTAN/ANDY: Draft ordinance. Consultant is doing research on more lighting concerns. An evening meeting Town site visit will be scheduled for September, 1992. 03!10 LIONSHEAD SALES TAX FIGURES TEVE B./STEVE T.: Packy Walker, on behalf of the Will investigate. Staff time now being spent on special (request: Osterfoss, Levine, H Merchants Assn., is requesting an accounting of eventsldaily sales tax reporting program. Staff will Gibson, Steinberg) ales tax taken from a square footage basis, standard attempt to meet these other concerns after completion umber (such as Dow Jones) of businesses reporting, to of the special events program. We will ask Council ffer a comparative analysis. members to call retailers re: the daily sales tax reporting and their cooperation in this program. WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP September 4, 1992 Page 2 of 2 TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 04107 REVIEW RETT PEGGY/LARRY E: Schedule for Council review. Larry E. has received input from several communities in Colorado with land trusts or other land management techniques. This item has been scheduled for the 9/8/92 work session. 07/14 U.S. WEST LARRY E.: Prepare letter requesting information on how Will do. (request: Gibson) U.S. West's installation of fiber optics will be used to transmit cable television. 08125 PARKING ON KEN: Follow-up with Ceil Folz re: parking problems and Met with Ceil on 9/9192 and have agreed to a cost FRONTAGE ROAD the recent Santana concert. Re-examine the issue of the analysis for the VVF which they will put into the 1993 (request: Osterfoss) Foundation's paying for CSO's to congenially direct traffic budget. TOV will provide additional signage to direct to the parking structures, assist with handicapped and people to VTRC on event days, and wi11 issue parking elderly, and so on. tickets when appropriate. 08125 FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL PEG/PAM: Mr. Shrader has called to find out whether there See attached memo. WITH BUCK SHRADER (CDOT) has been an improvement on the maintenance for the west side of the bike pathNail Pass. Although CDOT has tepped up efforts to clean and maintain, their efforts have not been consistent, and this was communicated by Pam. Follow-up phone call from Peggy to be placed the eek of 9/14192. ~•~J:: ' i:: MEMORANDUM TO = Vail Town Counc//ip~l,., FROMs Pam Brandmeye~`~' DATE: September 2, 1992 SUBJECT: WEST SIDE OF VAIL PASS BIKE PATH Buck Schrader (757-9649), who is a Highway Maintenance Superintendent I, returned my phone call today and the following is a summary of CDOT's response to our concerns regarding the west side of the bike path on Vail Pass. CDOT is suggesting a two part approach. Buck, along with his supervisor, walked the entire bike path from the- top of Vail Pass to the boundaries of the Town of Vail. He is very concerned with, both surface conditions and drainage. He will revisit the site with the traffic engineer for this District the week of September 7th. CDOT is suggesting a two-pronged approachs 1. The immediate work to be completed will take place in an area referred to as "the narrows." This work still requires that their environmentalist speak with the area supervisor in regard to some wetland clearances. By midweek, since they have already received the Forest Service blessing, they will be adding at least three additional culverts across the path and will be patching 3 to 4 bad areas. This should be completed before winter. They did not want to interfere with the Labor Day weekend. 2. By next spring, they will also be adding additional signing and restriping in some of the curved areas. Buck indicated they have on schedule now a weekly sweeping, although he realizes because of the large amount of rain we've had this really is not adequate to take care of the runof f across the bicycle path. He is interested in pursuing with the Town of Vail, Vail Associates, and whoever else might be of interest ,in joining in this process, a joint effort at sweeping the area for next year. cc: Town of Avon Town of Minturn Town of Redcliff Eagle County C•........issioners . PUBLIC NOTICE REVISED VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. SEPTEMBER, 1992 EVENING MEETINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month, starting at 7;30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regular Council business. WORK SESSIONS Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the Council, will now be scheduled at 2:00 P.M. on the alternating Tuesday afternoons, i.e., the second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. A brief overview work session for Council will precede the regular evening meetings, from 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. '1"tt~ SEr ~ AMBER., 1.992 VAIL TOWN COITNCIL Ni.~r;TING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Tuesdav, September 1, 1992 Work session 3:00 P.M. (Executive Session) Evening meeting 7:30 P.M. Tuesdav. September 8, 1992 Work session 12:00 P.M. Tuesdav, September 15, 1992 Work session 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Evening meeting 7:30 P.M. Thursdav, September 17. 1992 Work session 6:30 P.M. (Budget Review) Tuesdav, September 22, 1992 Work session 12:00 P.M. (Work Session Items & Budget Review) Thursdav, September 24. 1992 Work session 6:30 P.M. (Budget Review) Tuesdav, September 29, 1992 Work session 12:00 P.M. ~ (Work Session Items & Budget Review) Special Evening meeting 7:30 P.M. Thursdav. October 1, 1992 Work session 6:30 P.M. (Budget Review) TOIWN OF VAIL \~,r~. c;LC...~ Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant to the Town Manager 9!4/92 _ J I' r r~' - ~ - JET,/ G . Tou~voF vAU, - _ 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Yai~ Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 - . FAX 303-479-2157 = _ - ' September 3, 1992 _ Ms. Marilyn Beem, Manager } Statewide Planning Program Colorado Department of Transportation 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 225 Denver, Colorado 80222 Dear Ms.-Beem: Thank you for sending us the proposed rules and regulations for the statewide transportation y planning process. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to comment on the rules and - procedures surrounding this very important statewide planning process which is being - initiated. Ron Phillips, Vail T„ ~ u Manager, attended the hearing last Tuesday, and made comments concerning the process. This letter reiterates our position regarding the planning process. 1. Plannina anal Proiect Fundins. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) presently has a project funding process known as the Five Year Plan which is updated each year through a county ` hearing process. The proposed rules and regulations do not show how these two project funding and statewide planning are going to relate. We believe the interrelationship between these two functions should be clearly addressed, and it may be necessary to postpone the final adoption of these regulations until this matter can be resolved. 2. Planning. Engineering. and Maintenance. We presently have a situation where engineering and maintenance districts do not conform with county boundaries. The proposed transportation planning region boundaries are even more out of kilter with the present alignment of engineering and maintenance district boundaries. The boundary issue causes confusion and communication problems. We would encourage CDOT to avoid exacerbating the existing probl®ms. Ms. Marilyn Beem, Manager Statewide Planning Program Colorado Department of Transportation September 3, 1992 Page 2 3. State Planning Regions. Another boundary issue is that the transportation planning regions as proposed do not align with the state plarn~ng regions now in existence. We do not mean to suggest that boundaries of transportation planning and other planning regions should be co- terminous, but we do feel that CDOT should facilitate a process to involve the state planning regions in discussions of how to coordinate the planning process where these boundaries do not match the state planning region boundaries. Some initiative on the part of the state to develop an inclusive process that recognizes the existence of other regional planning entities will be helpful in achieving a positive, ongoing relationship with these entities. 4. Transportation Development Plans. The Town of Vail and other entities have been required under former legislation and regulations to develop and update a Transportation Development Plan (TDP) every 5 years in order to be eligible for funding assistance Ti~,u the Urban Mass Transit Agency. We will be interested in seeing how the new statewide transportation' 1 planning process affects that requirement in the future, and how our individual transit planning folds in to the regional and statewide transportation planning process. ,5. Intermodel Transportation Plann;,,g, The Vail Town Council wants to emphasize the importance of future statewide transportation planning being truly intermodel. There may be some inertia on the part of CDOT to continue to emphasize only highway planning, and we feel it is important that the transition to true intermodel transportation planning be made now and the transition be made with authority and with commitment. We appreciate your consideration of these comments, and would hope that feedback can be given to all the entities providing comments as to how these issues will be addressed or resolved. Sincerely, Margaret A. Osterfoss - Mayor MAO/dd a" 1y TOWN OF UAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail Colorado 81657 303-4T9-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 September 3, 1992 Ms. Mary Brown, President Colorado Municipal League 1660 Lincoln, Suite 2100 Denver, Colorado 80264 Dear Mary: We are writing to commend the members of the Colorado Municipal League Board of Directors for your courageous and thoughtful stand in opposing the sales tax initiative far education. We feel it is very important for this critical tax policy issue to be debated fully in order that the people of Colorado understand the implications of adopting the proposed sales tax measure. We know it is difficult for a board to take a position that is different fmm its recommending bodies, but we admire and appreciate the position you have taken and wholeheartedly support you in it. We think you made the right decision. Thank you. Sincerely, 'a. Margaret A. Osterfoss R.on all V. Phillips Mayor Town Manager MAO/dd xc: CML Board Members ~ Kenneth Bueche RECIE6VED ~ 2 192 DISTRIBUTION LIST - PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST BRIAN ANDERSON ERNST GLATZLE TOWN COUNCIL - STEVE BARWICK GARY MURRAIN DEBBIE ROELAND MIKE BRAKE GREG HALL MIKE ROSE DICK DURAN SUSIE HERVERT TODD SCROLL CAROLINE FISHER JIM HOZA DAN STANEK ANNIE FOX DD DETO LEO VASQUEZ JOHN GALLEGOS JOE KOCHERA PAM BRANDMEYER KRISTIN PRITZ CHARLIE OVEREND LARRY ESKWITH PETE BURNETT TODD OPPENHEIMER KEN HUGHEY JODY DOSTER MANUEL MEDINA FILE MEMORANDUM T0: RON PHILLIPS, TOWN MANAGER FROM: LARRY GRAFEL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION DATE: AUGUST 31, 1992 RE: PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 4, 1992 STREETS AND ROADS A, 1. Conrad to recharge boiler at bus barn 2. Repair shoulders on various bike paths: a. Red Sandstone b. Golden Peak c. Hanson Ranch d. Timber Ridge 3. Paving a. Matterhorn Circle b. East Vail (Spruce Way) c. Bike Path at Ford Park (old snow dump) 4. Install signs: a. East end of VTRC b. Covered Bridge (install sleeve) c. Make signs for Andy 5. Clean all the catch basins Intown. 6. Flush culverts at various locations: a. West Haven Drive b. Vail Road (Websters) 7. Extend curb and reconstruct catch basin at West Lionshead. 8. Assist seal coat contractor with finishing rolling product . (possibly picking up rented roller in Denver on Thursday) 9. Take out Garden of Gods speed bump. 10. Raise concrete slab and brickwork at Lionshead. 11. Remove information sign west of VTRC entrance. 12. Sweep core on Saturday 9/5 for bike race. 13. Construct bus stop across from Circle K (EV). 14. Fabricate signs for VTRC and LHTRC for parking cars with bicycle racks. PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST Page 2 STREETS AND ROADS cont. 15. After irrigation repair, replace bricks at west end LH Mall. 16. Haul 5 tandem loads topsoil to Bighorn Park. PARKING STRUCTURE/TRANSPORTATION A. 1. Resolve paver problems. 2. Receive bids on repairs of the expansion joints and the top deck of TRC. 3. Remove and replace handrails at LHTRC. 4. Install ventilation in the lunchroom. 5. Inject concrete column at bus stop at VTRC. 6. Cut opening to roof access at Comm Dev. 7. Paint partition at Terminal Building. CARPENTERS A. 1. Construct picnic pavilion for Stephens Park. 3. Construct directional signs-for Community Development. 5. Construct restroom building at Stephens Park. 6. Install totem for Stephens Park path. 7. Refurbish all bus shelters. 8. Construct bridge at Stephens Park. 9. Build additional shelves at Community Development Building. 10. Repair doors at Lionshead and Slifer fountains. 11. Replace deck boards at Bald Mountain underpass. 12. Install trim at dispatch. ELECTRICIANS A. 1. Perform line locates as requested. 2. Repair wire and conduit across from Garden of the God 3. Install new lights in East Vail. 4. Run conduit for fire detector for storage facility at VTRC. 5. Repair switches at fire panel at fire panel at VTRC. 6. Repair conduit at Town shops. 7. Repair light in PW Admin. conference. 8. Perform inspections for Community Development. 9. Install two new lights at Mechanics Bay pit area. 10. Make 4-100' cords for safety event for Police Department. 11. Change timeclocks around Town (including Library). s t PUBLICS WORKS PRIORITY LIST Page 3 PARKS DEPARTMENT A. 1. Install landscape material at Pedestrian Overpass. 2. Revegetate Ford Park snow dump. 3. Hydroseed at 2516 Arosa. - 4. Check for and correct sign obstructions. 5. Order play surface material for Stephens Park Phase II. 6. Begin Bighorn Project. 7. Chip cuttings at Stephens Park. LG/dr X~: J~?? ~ ~=:~CEIVED SEP - 3 1992 I ~ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CORP. 5757 Wilshire Bivd. • Suite 344 • Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 931-2600 Fax (213) 931-7355 August 31, 1992 Mr. Lynn A. Johnson President Tri-County Cablevision 240 South Pecos Street Denver, Colorado 80223 Dear Mr. Johnson: Telecommunications Management Corp. (TMC~ has been retained by the Town of Vail to assist the Town in its review of your application for a cable television franchise. We have reviewed your application "draft" and have a number of requests for clarification or additional information. These include: ' (1) On page 5 of the application, it is indicated that "Tri-County Cablevision has the funding in place for the construction outlined .Please provide information as to any specific c~.,~.«itments of funds for the construction and operation of the proposed cable system, with identification of the funding agencies. (2) Provide a listing of the equipment in place at Mariott Mark Resort which will be used as the distribution hub for this system. (3) Seven channels of reverse capacity are stated as to be provided. Please indicate how the system will be configured in order to provide this non-standard upstream sagacity. (4) Please provide a service area map and specific schedules for completion of the . first phase of construction, and any subsequent construction phases. (5) A 550 MHz system is indicated, but only 18 programmed channels are listed. Please confirm whether any more than 18 channels will be activated initially. VAILTRII.LTR Mr. Lynn A. Johnson Tri-County Cablevision ! r August 31, 1992 ` Page 2 (6) Please indicate which of the 18 channels listed is the local access channel referenced on page 6 of the proposal. (7j A "lifeline" service is referenced on page 9. Ys this different from the proposed basic service, and if so, how? (8) Please indicate how competition will be provided to the lodges. Specifically, indicate which lodges will be served, which are currently receiving cable service from a competing provider and which lodges will not be provided service and an explanation for non-service. (9) Please provide information with regard to any proposed agreements you may have with lodges to provide cable service. (10) Please indicate whether any non-lodge residents will be served and where they are located. (11) The application indicates that "If the market requires it we could compete over the entire community". Please indicate what specific criteria will be used to determine whether the market requires competition, and how frequently this determination will be made. (12) The Town's cable ordinance requires a demonstration stating how the proposal is reasonable to meet the future cable related community needs and interests. Please submit any information you may have that indicates the community's need for additional cable service. (13) Financial pro forma projections are required for each year of the franchise term, including a statement of income, balance sheet, statements of sources and uses of funds, and a schedule of capital additions. Your projections do not include most of these items. Furthermore, in the financial information provided, you indicate a 60 month schedule. Does this indicate a five-year franchise term is requested? VAiLTRIi.LTR • • ~ Mr. Lynn A. Johnson ~ Tri-County Cablevision August 31, 1992 ~ Page 3 (14) The revenue projections on page 10 apparently includes no revenues from individual subscribers. Does this confirm that service will be provided only to lodges? , (15) Please indicate the relationship of Tri- County to Starr Communications, Inc. (16) Please provide a signed copy of the required affidavit. (17) Please provide a statement indicating whether Tri-County will meet all of the new FCC- required technical standards. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have with regard to the requested clarifications. After we have discussed these issues, you may wish to submit for the Town's consideration an amended franchise application. Sincerely, CARL PILNICK President C: Lawrence A Eskwith VAILTRII.LTR - ~ ~ NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS W R.O. Box 739, Frisco, Colorado 80443 F ~ o z ~ o u. ui m Q ° ~ a 0 C (303) 668-5445 _ ~ ' ' ~ ROUTT w.y~ JacxsoN ~ ` ....NORTHWEST COLORADO . ~ _ COUNCII OF GOVERNMENTS z _a t GRAND ~ , . 4~ Hot Sdp6ur _ ~ . . - ~ - - - ~ Perk I _ ~ ' ' ~ . - ~TWENTYYEARS: EAGLE SBrtethome Mootemm~ ~ , ~ . :OF SERVICE , . . ~ 8ctckeaidp Blue ~ ~ . , ~ TO REGION ~XII~ i yam. 1 _ ymwmp ~ Yll!',11~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ , ' A~ea - ' ' , r:- ~ REGION XII` COUNTIES AND TOWNS . ~ q~ ~ - ~a ~ ~ ~ pw, . a > Q a ~ r TheNWCCOGpubllshesaquarterlynewsletterhlgh]lghringtheacrivlriesoftheorganfzarion.Thenewsletteralsolnfomu V t7 ~ - ~;Y members of Issues, pubilcarions and conferences of Interest to local government. - . H w ` During the summer of 1992, NWCCOG wlll be updating Its bi-annual needs assessment. At Its 1992 retreat, the ~ ~ v membershipwlll also be analyzing regional opportunities and reviewing and posirioning the organizarion for the next fNe 3 M ~ ' ~ years. . , , _ V n o x - t Today, there are many challenges and new opportunities for regional organizations. The NWCCOG Assodarion relies ontheactlvepartidparionofitsmembershiptodirectitspresentanddevelopitsfuture.Asadrizenonanadvisorycommittee, 0 0 m elected offlclal or client served by our programs, we thank you for your participation and urge your conrinued involvement. z V ~ ~ r , r ~ ~ ~ ~ Established 1n 1972 by FxeatNe Order of the Governor, ~ ~ The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments The Northwest Loan Fund (NWCCOG) was established to address problems that are Skyline Slx AAA (SSAAA) provides services for senior , ' "The Community Development Program has adapted to (NLF)1s an economic develop- regional 1n nature and that are beyond the scope of any ddzens in the six county area, , members needs over the past twentyyears. Eachyearthe ment loan fund forsmall businesses lnthereglon. The NLF str~le Jurisdiction, The organhation >5 struchued as a NWCCOG Board of Directors selects projects to receive ,hasanadlveloanportfollo of$1 m111fonand $325,OOOIn Provided; new.fands lot 1992. voluntary association of 32 govemments in North Central techNcal assistance through a competitive appllcadon Colorado, Including the towns and counties of Eagle, 'Senior NuMdon Sites (10 sites in the region) 'process, Grand, Jackson, Pitk(n, Routt and Summit. Member gov- • Home Delivered Meals ` ~dces Provided: • Transportation Servlus provided= • Loans to Young and Expanding Companies, emments pay annual dues which totalled $135,000, in • Outreach , • ob Creation and Retention 1992. These dues leverage an addltlonal $520,000 in Resource Identlflcatlon - ~ „ • Economic Diverslflcatton • information and Referral • Marketln _ state and federal grant funds, • In-Home Services , . • Grant W tlng/Fechnical Assistance Regional Governance models are guided by the following • Legal Assistance .Research `The Fund Is admlNstered by a nonprofit bond which is criteria: • Ombudsman • Reference Library appointed by the NWCCOG Bond of Directors. The NLF ' service area includes the towns and counties In Re on 12 • Home Repatr and Renovation • Special CommuNty Development Projects • RepresentatNe Regional Dectslon-making • Elder Abuse Prevention • Member Networking ' ,and in Garfteld, Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties,. • Inueased OpportuNty for Intergovemmental 'Dental Assistance ;Regional Data Maintenance ~ ' Coo ration • Non Profit Organization Assistance Funding: Communty Development Block Grant funds via ~ SSAAA has a Iona] Adviso Committee (RAC) that is the Govemor'sOffice ofBusiness Developmentandinter- • [nueased Regional influence 1n State and Federal ~ ry est earned on the loan portfolio. Arenas made up of representatives, from each county. The RAC The Program's current areas of focus include: Transporta- • Effldent Provision of Re tonal Services monitors and oversees all services provided with the lion, Trails, Solid Waste, Economic Development, Com- • Asslstancewith Development issues, Balancing grant funds, coordinates the SSAAA programs with state ;1 muNty Research, Business and Leadership Development. , ~ Growth and Errvlronmental Quality and local resources and develops the Annual Plan for ' , ~ ~ ~ Agtr><q Services in Region XII. ' Funding: Mineral Lease and Severance Tax Funds with ' ~ matchln funds rovlded b NWCCOG dues. ' , Funding: Federal OlderAmerican'sActfundswithmatch- Establlsfred In t978, this program, commonly called funds rovlded b NWCCOG dues and local conMbu- ~ ' ~ "QQ," was Wtlated to protect the water Interests of NWCCOG is an organization that has adapted to the ~ s P y ~ ~ ~ ~ Colorado headwater communities. QQ is orgaNzed as a changing needs of its membershtp, NWCCOG's 1992 separate non profit organization with its own dues struc- budget of $748,846 provides for the following tore . ~ 'lure, Q(Q Is well known for Its many successes in lever- ~yi~; ~ MaintalNngthe regiona1208 Water Quality Management ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ pion is the primary focus of the Water Quality Program. aging a few dollars for the maximum gain of Its member-. ~ ~ The 208 plan Isa mechanism to provide InterJurtsdidlonal ship. Most of the members of QQare also members of The Energy Management Program provides a number of cooperation on water quality Issues and a means of ~ NWCCOG. i The NWCCOG Is managed by the Executive Directorand home energy-saving improvements to low Income di- providing local input on state and federal water quality Associate Executve Director. Together these two staff eats. dedslons. Staffed by a water quality engineer this pro- S,~v(ces provided: comprise one full tlme position. ~ gram also undergoes an annual project solicitation, re- , • Legislative Monitoring and Advocacy , Services i'rovlded: .view and selection process. • Protect 1041 Lora] Planning Authority Management Functlons: • Caulking and Weather-Stripping ~ Testimony at Water Regulatory Hearings • Fiscal Management and Budget Preparation • insulation Services Provided: ~ , ; • Colorado Supreme Court Victory in 1988 Uphold- • Membership Services • Storm Windows • identify and Resolve Water Quality Problems ing 1041 [,and Use Authority. • Staff Supervlston and Development • Furnace Tune Ups and Safety Checks • Review of Development Projects for Water Quality 'Technical Assistance • Minor Home Re airs Assodated with Weathedzaflon lm ds • Develop Statewide Water Resources Management • Issue Advocacy p ~ Strategy • Administration • Direct Technical Assistance • Transmountain DNersion Oversl ht • Communication These services are particularly useful to single parent • Regional Water Quality Planning g heads of household, senior cldzens on fixed incomes, • Coordination on InterJudsdldional Water Quality disabledpeople, and resort area service Industry employ- Issues ~ Ip addition to providing a forum for discussion of regional Over the last several years the Directors have successfully `water issues, advocated for. equitable funding formulas for long term ees who may find it difficult to Ilve in our high cost • Pollutlon Control Pro)eds QQhas been developing a process for the commuNtles. • Promote Re onal Water uall Interests dNerse water interests on the upper Colorado River to health care and childcare programs; affordable housing; • Plannin for Prevention of Water call Problems disass managing water resources utilizing a collabora- reduced reporting and adminlstratNe'requlrements For g Q ty tNeconsensusbuildin a roath.KnownastheColorado Older Americans Act programs; and funding for solid Funding: The Department of Energy and the Department 8 PP waste planning on the west slope, of Health and Human Services via the Colorado Division Funding: Summit Water Quality Committee, grants horn RNer Headwater Forum, tt began In 1991 and is gaining of Housing, Department of Local Affairs with matching .EPA and Department of Health, NWCCOG and QQ momentum In 1992 Funding:NW000GDues funds provided byNWCCOGdues. dues,andlocalmatchesonspedficwaterqualirypro)eds. ' Finding: QQ Members dues contributions and various grant sources. .e° NWCCOG 1992 ~XP~NDi~ ~ URtS $748,846 ENERGYA~ANAGEMENT $~~~'177 ORGANIZATION SUPP. $9,600 ...i>'' REGIONAL BUSINESS QUALITY QUANTITY $101,124 $118,117 ~~E~~"~~~.• COMMUNITY DEVEL. WATER QUALITY 552,000 $50,120 SKYLINE SIX AAA $240,708 EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM N1NCCt~~ 1~ 9 ~ R~V~NU~S $748 846 FEDERAL GRANTS 46% O 9~', INTEREST INCOME 1% ~ ~~~~:m. STATE GRANTS 7~° PROGRAM INCOME 10% NWCCOG DUES 14~° LOCAL MATCH 8% Q/Q DUES 14% REVENUES BY SOURCE s 1992 BUDGET NW COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REGIONAL ORGANIZATION SKYLINE COMMUNITY ENERGY WATER QUALITY BUSINESS SUPPORT SIX AAA DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT QUALITY QUANTITY TOTAL REVENUES Federal Grant Revenue $ 155,708 172,763 14,500 S 342,971 State Grant Revenue 45,000 5,000 50,000 NWCCOG Dues (Note 1) 96,986 9,600 106,586 Q/Q Dues 106,267 106,267 Local Match - COG 10,000 7,000 4,414 7,000 28,414 Local Match - QQ 4,000 4,000 Local Funding - Other 24,620 3,850 28,470 Program Income 75,000 76,000 Interest income 4,138 3,000 7,138 $ 101,124 9,600 240,708 52,000 177,177 50,120 118.117 $ 748,846 EXPENDITURES Salaries $ 62,150 46,450 30,160 95,160 30,571 42,830 $ 307,321 Fringe Benefits & Taxes 15.455 11,643 7,540 27,464 7,643 10.708 80,453 Indirect Costs 4,197 2,099 2,276 3,052 2,533 3.284 17,441 Other Expenses 19,322 9.600 180,516 12,024 51,501 9,373 61,295 343,631 $ 101,124 9,600 240,708 52,000 177,177 50,120 118,117 $ 748,846 Note 1: Regional Business Dues, $96,986 + Organization Support, $9,600 + Local Match - COG, $28,414 = $135,000 MEMORANDUM TO: NWCCOG Members FROM: NWCCOG Executive Committee RE: Dues Policies DATE: August 18, 1992 The NWCCOG Executive Committee has been wrestling with the issue of non-payment of dues. Currently there are no provisions for mandatory dues payments and no direct repercussions to members resulting from non-payment of dues. Questions raised by this issue include the following: 1. How can COG adequately budget for programs and services without knowing the amount of revenues to be received from dues payments? 2. Is it equitable for a town or county who doesn't pay their dues to receive the same services as one who does pay? 3. Do we want to allow picking and choosing of specific services? 4. Should we revoke voting privileges or access to services to non-dues paying members? 5. Should a non-dues paying member be required to actually leave the region? 6. What should the process be for this decision? Should a task force of members and staff prepare options that each member could then take back to their respective boards for review? A copy of the current Dues Policies is attached. You'll also find a letter from our attorney outlining some possible changes that could be made to our Articles or By-Laws to deal with this issue. Please review these materials and come prepared to discuss these alternatives at the NWCCOG retreat. RTRT/nodues NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS DUES POLICIES 1. Counties will pay 65~ and towns will pay 35~. 2. Dues will be calculated on a formula using 50$ population and 50~ assessed valuation. The populations will be figured from the latest available estimates by the State Demographer's Office. The assessed valuation figures will come from the year end County Assessor Reports. NWCCOG will be using the latest available published assessor reports for the dues formula each year. 3, YEARLY RECALCULATION OF DUE5: The Fiscal Officer will prepare the yearly dues allocation, based upon information contained in Item #2 above, for presentation at the July Board meeting. 4. PETITION FOR LOWERING OF DUES BY A TOWN OR COUNTY: Any town or county may petition the NWCCOG Executive Committee for an adjustment to their dues allocation. 5. MINIMUM DUES POLICY: Counties have a minimum dues policy of $2,500. Towns have no minimum dues policy. 6. PAYMENT OF DUES: Dues are due and payable each year by February 28th. NWCCOG welcomes payments made earlier than February 28th and will work out later payment schedules with members on an "as needed" basis. 7. POLICY FOR NON-PAYING DUES MEMBERS: Every effort will be made to contact members to show the value of return on their NWCCOG dues investment and to negotiate payment of dues. If, after two years, payment of dues is not made, the NWCCOG Executive Committee will review the situation on a case by case basis. *Adopted at September 27, 1990 Board of Directors Meeting. **Revised at July 23, 1992 Board of Directors Meeting. ' ~ Proaram: Water Quality Program Staff: Lane Wyatt, Program Director (0.8 FTE} Melissa Meier, Program Assistant (0.1 FTE) staff Bio: Lane Wyatt has staffed the Water Quality Program, either contractually or as NWCCOG staff, since October 1987. Lane has a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in . Engineering. He takes both a personal and professional interest in water. His professional expertise and background includes work in laboratory analysis, water quality monitoring, and control of nonpoint source pollution. On the personal side, Lane has published many papers on water issues, he kayaks, fishes and skis and has been known to take a shower now and again. xistorv: NWCCOG was designated the areawide water quality planning and management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act in 1976. The 208 Planning efforts were undertaken by the NWCCOG Water Quality Program. Since its inception, the Water Quality Program has focused on providing a strategy for maintaining the region's existing high level of water quality despite projected rapid increases in development activities including winter and summer recreation, mining and energy development. Proposed water development activities have had the potential to affect salinity and threaten to degrade water quality in the Region. Maintaining and improving water quality in the region was perceived as an important factor in the region's economic development as a recreation area. In the last 8 years funding for the Water Quality Program has ranged from a low in 1988 of $29,000 to a high in 1984 of $136,000. The 1987 Amendments to the Clean Water Act brought the end of Federal Construction Grants for wastewater treatment facilities. This change also resulted in a Federal shift from an emphasis on "point source" pollution control to one of pollution prevention and the end of Federal funding for 208 Planning. This shift resulted in a change in focus at NWCCOG to one of pollution prevention through land use controls and directing pollution control efforts on nonpoint sources. Overview: Maintaining and implementing the regional 208 Plan is the primary focus of the Water Quality Program. The 208 Plan is a mechanism to provide interjurisdictional cooperation on water quality issues and a means of providing local input on State and Federal water quality issues. 208 Planning tasks include reviewing EIS's, discharge permits, development proposals, participating in water quality rulemaking hearings, and promoting local efforts to balance the protection of water quality protection with other economic development decisions. Additionally, the Water Quality Program provides technical assistance to several water pollution control related projects each year. Funding: 1992 Funding and sources are: Colorado Department of Health: $14,500 Summit Water Quality C~..,,.~.ittee: $ 4,100 Department of Local Affairs: $ 9,500 Town of Vail: $10,000 Town of Fraser: $ 500 QQ Program: $ 4,000 NWCCOG: $ 7,000 TOTAL: $49,600 Alternate Fundincr structures: There is a need for a stable and predictable source of funding in order to match additional grant funds for special projects. Two sources of funds have been discussed: Expanding the membership of QQ to bring in more Sanitation Districts and then earmark those dues for the Water Quality Program; A water quality impact fee assessed by local governments for new subdivisions or major developments. These funds would be used in part to provide for review by the Water Quality Program. Barriers to Procrram Success: Declining revenues and a trend by members to focus an water quality problems within their jurisdiction rather than evaluating the problem based on the boundaries of the resource or impact. How would fi.his ~er~ice be provided if NWCCOG no loncrer sponsored the procYram? The 208 Planning portion of the program, as it relates to regulated activities such as discharge permits or 401 Certifications, would be done by the State. Costs of having the State do this would have to be measured in the value of local input into this process. Special pollution control projects would require a staff to manage the project and the loss of 50$ of project funding. Additional costs would include the loss of someone writing grants such as the 1993 CWCB Water Conservation Grant. PROGRAM: WEATHERIZATION STAFF: Steve Getz, director, has 13 years experience in Energy Management, 6 years in low-income weatherization, 2 1/2 years at the Colorado Division of Housinq and has been with Northwest Colorado Council of Governments for 3 1/2 years. He holds two Bachelor's degrees from Penn State University. Rab Caster, estimator/inspector, has 6 years experience in Energy Management and has completed the Colorado Mountain College Solar Retrofit Program. Rod has been with NWCCOG for 6 years. Chad Reed, installer, has 3 years experience in Energy Management and building trades. He has been at NWCCOG for two years. Pat Wakley, administrative assistant, has been with the program for 4 years. HISTORY: Low income weatherization has been around since the late 70's. During the mid-80's, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments received a low-income weatherization grant and a Colorado Office of Energy Conservation grant to install low cost solar heating panels. There was also a separate furnace tune-up grant, a weatherization grant, and an Energy Extension Service grant that provided information and referral services to families regardless of household income. Historically the budget has run from a high of $300,000 to a low of $190,000. OVERVIEW: The Energy Management Program provides a.number of home energy-savings improvements to low income clients including caulking and weatherstripping, insulation, storm windows, furnace tune-ups and safety checks, and minor home repairs associated with weatherization. These services are particularly useful to single parent households, senior citizens on fixed incomes, disabled people, and resort area service industry employees who may find it difficult to live in our high cost communities. FUNDING The Energy Management Program currently has a grant of $190,504 for labor, materials, support, administration and training. There is also a grant of $13,500 for capital equipment {new vehicle) with a $4,414 match from NWCCOG. There is a possibility of alternative funding using Public Service Company of Colorado grant funds to add to NWCCOG's existing weatherization grant. If PSC's project is approved, NWCCOG would have to apply to be the provider for Region 12. CURRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES 1. If PC gets approval on their project, would NWCCOG bid against other service providers (public, private, non-profit)? 2. Should NWCCOG be selling energy conservation services or consulting in the private sector? 3. Should NWCCOG be providing more energy conservation services/consulting to help member governments save energy and improve their bottom line and if so, how would the fee structure be designed? BARRIERS TO PROGRAM SUCCESS Federal grant dollars continue to decrease and current legislation would continue this trend. The new State allocation formula using 1990 census date could shift a portion of current funds out of Region 12. HOW WOULD THIS SERVICE BE PROVIDED IF NWCCOG WAS NOT THE VENDOR? If federal grants were eliminated NWCCOG would have to fund weatherization 100, so services would probably cease in Region 12. If federal dollars continue but NWCCOG chooses to no longer sponsor the program, another organization might serve this territory either by creating a new entity or by consolidating Region 12 into another weatherization office's territory. s COMMIINITY D~v~LOPMENT PROQRAM Staff: .80 Director (32 hours/week) .10 Secretarial (4 hours/week) .15 Receptionist (6 hours/week) Staff Biocraohv: Barbara Keller, the Community Development Director, has been with the NWCCOG since September of 1990. Her previous experience was primarily in strategic planning for business, marketing and public relations applications with Keystone Resort, the National Repertory Orchestra and the Summit Historical Society. Other experience: Summit County Journal editor, grant writing, printed material production, class work in the UCD Urban and Regional Planning program. She has an MBA from the University of Denver, and a BSKT in Journalism from the University of Colorado. Employment status: 80$ time or 32 hours per week. History: The program was initiated the same year the NWCCOG was formed. The program's mission: to lend technical assistance to member governments. The CD Program has undertaken many projects over the years other than general technical assistance. These include leading roles in economic development, establishing the Northwest Loan Fund, FAA Airport assessment, and the Business Visitation Program. The budgets for this program have ranged from: $90,000 to $52,000. The budgets are supplemented by other grants for specific projects. For example in 1991, solid waste and cost of living increased the overall budget by $19,000 these costs were expended directly on each project they were not used for general operations. overview: Community Development Program: Providing hands-on assistance to communities. The Community Development Program has adapted to members needs over the past twenty years. Each year the NWCCOG Board of Directors selects projects to receive technical assistance through a competitive application process. Services Provided: Resource identification, Marketing, Grant Writing/Technical Assistance, Research, Reference Library, Special Community Development Projects, Member Networking, Regional Data Maintenance, Non-Profit Organization Assistance. The Program's current areas of focus include: Trails, Solid Waste Planning, Economic Development, Transportation, Community Research, Business and Leadership Development. Fundinc: FY 1992 Tyne Amount, Mineral Lease and Severence Tax Funds $45,000 NWCCOG Dues (approx. $234/member $ 7,000 TOTAL CD PROGRAM $52,000 PROJECT SPECIFIC ~e Amount, Master Plan Funds $90,000 Solid Waste Funds $77,334 Grand County Business Assistance $ 500 ALTERNATIVE FUNDING STRUCTQRES Pav Per service: Participants in programs such as the Cost of Living Study, would be given the option to pay a fee to participate. Other opportunities may include: an hourly fee for compiling community surveys, grant writing and specific research for governments or business. CQRRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES Issue & Questions: Transportation, The state has designated new transportation planning regions. Funds may be available for the planning effort. Should we offer to house the transportation planner in this office under the management of the CD Program? Should we pursue regional transportation solutions? Trails Should the CD Program aggressively pursue trails funding for the entire region? Solid Waste Should the CD Program structure more community outreach programs such as household composting classes, household hazardous materials collection days, sponsor landfill operations training, etc.? Generally: Should the CD Program take an active role in pursuing more popular community outreach programs such as leadership development in small towns, training courses for planning commission members, briefings on issues such as grazing rights, wetlands, land transfers, etc. This would mean bringing information to communities rather than completing specific projects. BARRIERS TO PROGRAM SUCCESS: Burniaq Issues: the CD Program suffers from the reaction to "flares". Help is needed right away, but if the mood of the community or elected officials changes, then the information really isn~t needed and is not wanted or respected when the community development program is able to respond. Staff Time: The lack of director hours and support staff time slows down response time to needs. Today, speed of response and speed of information is critical to elected officials and staff. Most often they need it today. s s e Money and Commitment from the Community: Many times interest and commitment to a project wanes after a few weeks or months yet with difficult issues or given the staff time, it takes this long to respond to an issue, then the work sits on the shelf. NWCCOG Internal Procedures: Too much paper and too much to watch. Trying to track too many issues results in a stretching of resources and less than professional results. Board Member Representation: Is it one board member's pet peeve or project, but not reflective of the community's needs or the other board members interests? Completing a project because one board member wants it done, angers others. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. HOW WOIILD THIB BERVICE BE PROVIDED IF NWCCOG NO LONGER SPONSORED THE PROGRAM? An example: We -could investigate whether Colorado Mountain College could house and absorb the technical staff. Ft. Lewis College in Region 9 has done this. Receipt of the Impact Assistance Technical Assistance Grant is dependent on the region providing a cash match. The project could not stand alone given the current level of funding. It needs the cost savings of location in a larger organization. Hidden Costs: Loss of history regarding projects completed in the past, past barriers to success, past community problems. If not directly connected with the region, then there may be problems with ties to the Department of Local Affairs field staffing. May also lose the CD's advocacy role during the pro con sessions for Impact Assistance and CDBG grants resulting in less effective grant applications. 1 PROGRAM: SOLID WASTE PLANNING STAFF: CONTRACTOR, KAY BEATON ASSOCIATES CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Ms. Beaton, formerly of R.W. Beck, holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with specialization in environmental engineering. She has completed the EPA Health and Safety Training for hazardous sites. Ms. Beaton completed NWCCOG's 1991 solid waste assessment project for Regions 11 and 12 and currently has a contract through September 1992 with NWCCOG to complete a solid waste management plan for Colorado Planning and Management Regions 9, 10, 11 and 12. HISTORY: In late 1990 the NWCCOG completed a needs assessment of its membership. The assessment asked for COG members to identify issues and programs where they wanted assistance and would be willing to take a regional approach. Solid waste management technical assistance came up as one of the top priorities of the survey. In 1992 the Department of Local Affairs granted funds to each region of the state to complete a computerized solid waste assessment to help project the costs associated with implementation of subtitle D regulations, Given the direction from the 1990 needs assessment and the board's reaffirmation of that direction NWCCOG pursued and obtained a DLA grant. Ms Beaton was hired as the contractor. When the solid waste assessment was completed it was clear that the limited scope of the project left many unanswered questions. NWCCOG pursued and obtained a DLA grant to extend solid waste management planning in Regions 10, 11 and 12. The Counties of Grand, Summit, Moffat, Garfield, Delta and Montrose participated in this first phase solid waste management planning effort. Each contributed $3,733 dollars which was matched by the DLA grant. It was apparent however that these grant funds were barely sufficient for the scope of work required. Consequently DLA field staff assisted NWCCOG Community Development Director Barb Keller in obtaining a Farmer's Home Grant of $200,000 to expand this planning effort to sixteen counties in Regions 9, 10, 11 and 12. At the direction of the NWCCOG board, the Community Development Department has selected coordination of NWCCOG's solid waste planning efforts as one of the five projects it will complete in 1992. This project is under the general direction of Barbara Keller, Community Development Director of NWCCOG and the supervision of Sandy Blaha, Associate Director of NWCCOG. Ms. Keller is largely responsible for obtaining this grant which demonstrates her proficient grant writing expertise. Few Farmer's Home Administration Grants have ever been won in the State of Colorado. r:~ OVERVIEW This project will accomplish three major goals in solid waste management for western Colorado. First, complete a detailed evaluation of the landfills and solid waste collection and disposal practices in 16 of the 21 counties of State Planning and Management Regions 9, 10, 11 and 12. Second, provide technical assistance to landfill operators, county personnel, elected officials and members of the public on the nature of the solid waste stream, opportunities for source reduction, landfill operation and county solid waste planning. Third, guide local elected officials in the development of policy that furthers multi-jurisdictional cooperation on solid waste management solutions. FUNDING A DLA grant in the amount of $56,000 is available to complete the solid waste management efforts in the six counties participating in the first phase of the project. The Farmer's Home Administration Grant of $200,000 is available to assist all 16 participating counties in completion of solid waste management plans and regional policy initiatives. Matching funds of $32,398 are being provided by participating communities. CURRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES It is anticipated that once this project is completed that NWCCOG will discontinue its involvement in solid waste management unless the board directs staff to pursue a specific role. It is reasonable to assume that the regional policy initiatives will address many of the needs of NWCCOG members and west slope jurisdictions. one issue to be considered in NWCCOG's decision making process is that although members stated a desire and need for solid waste planning only two of our member counties participated in the first phase when the grant funds became available. BARRIERS TO PROGRAM SUCCESS For a variety of reasons it is assumed that some west slope counties will not participate in the study. All of the elected officials in Regions 9, 10, 11 and 12 will, however, be invited to policy meetings to ensure that the most comprehensive regional policy initiatives are considered. f f 1? HOW WOULD THIS SERVICE BE PROVIDED IF COG WERE NOT THE VENDOR? The solid waste initiative came from NWCCOG members. It is assumed that if the service were not provided by NWCCOG that individual jurisdictions would each need to purchase these services individually at a much higher cost. In addition without NWCCOG's application for grant funds these services would be purchased at a price that is not supplemented by grant funds. One can assume a cost as high as $1 million for the west slope region. By way of example, Pitkin County hired R.W. Beck at a cost of $50,000 to obtain its solid waste management plan. There is an assumption that the unknown cost of lack of preparation and anticipation subtitle D requirements would be much higher than adequate advanced planning. Proaram: Region 12 Revolving Loan Fund Corporation d.b.a. Northwest Loan Fund Staff: Karen Thorson, Administrator Staff Bio: Karen has been with NWCCOG since February of 1988. Her employment began as Executive Secretary/Legal Secretary/Office Manager working half time for RB and half time for QQ. In 1989 she began working as the RLF Program Assistant half time while she continued to work with QQ. In January of 1990 she was named RLF Administrator on a full time basis replacing Sandy Blaha in that position. Karen's past employment in insurance underwriting, banking operations, county government, and title insurance companies has brought a variety of experiences which have proved useful in administering the Loan Fund. She has a B.A. in Education with . emphasis in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University. History,: The RLF was established in 1985 to serve as the economic development lender for Region XII. The loans were intended to be made to companies which diversify local economies and create and/or retain jobs. Garfield, Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties have been added to the service area over the past five - years. The Fund has a portfolio of $1,200,000 in current loans, pooled `revolved funds', and repossessed property. $145,000 is immediately available for new loans to be made with open contract funds and $200,000 for loans to be made with revolved funds. Program administrative costs have varied from $72,808 in 1988 to a high of $128,033 in 1991. For 1992 administrative costs are projected to be $80,000. The disparity in expenses has been driven by the costs needed to aggressively pursue collection actions on defaulted loans. The Fund is governed by a nine member Board of Directors who are appointed by the NWCCOG Board. These individuals represent a variety of backgrounds and volunteer their time one day each month to conduct the business of the Fund. Overview: The NLF provides funding for equipment and working capital to growing companies which are unable to secure the funding they require for expansion through conventional lending sources. Loans are also made to companies which provide a product or service which is not otherwise available in the community. Funding: Administrative revenues are provided as a small portion of open contract awards from the Governor's Office of Business Development. These funds originate at HUD and are a portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG} funds received by the State of Colorado. Program Income (origination fees and interest) earned on loans made with open contract funds provides additional administrative support. Finally, interest earned on `revolved' loans also provides a substantial portion of the administrative funds (56$ of budgeted amounts in 1991). Funds for business assistance (new loans) are provided from the open contract with OBD and from `revolved funds' pooled from the repayment of outstanding loans. Alternative Funding Structure: Funding for economic development - loan funds has historically been available through the EDC and the SBA. The NLF has not pursued these alternative funding sources as the availability of new funds through OBD has remained consistent. Acquisition of funds from alternative sources may require a change in the structure of the NLF. The Board has determined that the expenditure of time and money needed to pursue these options is not cost effective at this time, however, the options should remain available for the foreseeable future. Current and Future Issues: What is the ideal relationship between the NLF and NWCCOG members? Barriers to Program Success: Effective marketing how to locate those companies which fit within NLF lending criteria. How would this sPrvcp be provi_~l;ec~, _f NWCCOG no longer sponsored the program? Although the NLF initially depended on the COG for administrative funding, the program does not now require any local match or other funding from the COG. The NLF does benefit from below market costs provided by cost sharing with the COG. An alternative process for the appointment of the NLF Board would need to be developed. PROGRAM: Water Quality/Quantity Program STAFF: Director - Lee Merkel (1.0 FTE) Water Quality Engineer - Lane Wyatt (.3 FTE) General Counsel - Barbara Green (retainer) Program Assistant - Melissa Meier (.5 ) STAFF BIOGRAPHY: Lee Merkel Lee has staffed QQ since February 1991 as the program's director when it became the NWCCOG Water Q/Q Program rather than the Legal Division, which had been staffed full time by the NWCCOG attorney in the past.Lee has a B.A. in Political Science and Masters Degree in Public Administration. He has worked for local governments on the West Slope for the past 15 years including Rifle, Basalt, Garfield County, and Granby before NWCCOG. He recently accepted a position as Community Development Director for the City of Englewood and will finish his tenure with NWCCOG in September. Lee's personal activities include skiing, golf, running, and climbing 14'ers (he currently has bagged 29 of Colorado's 54!) Lane Wyatt Lane has provided Water Quality Engineering services for QQ since October 1987. See the Water Quality Program fact sheet for additional information on the many facets of this interesting character. Barbara Green Barbara has provided QQ's legal services and guiding light since June 1985 -for the first four years as NWCCOG's staff attorney, and since October 1989, as consulting general counsel, first with Popham Haik, and for the past year with Ballard, Spahr, Andrews, and Ingersoll. Barbara has a B.A. from Northwestern, and an M.P.A. and a J.D. from the University of Colorado. Her degrees and experience in local government administration and as an attorney uniquely qualify her for NWCCOG's legal needs. . ~ . a HISTORY: QQ was formed in 1978 as a legal defense fund to utilize the members' resources efficiently in dealing with legal aspects of transmountain diver- sion issues. During the late 1980's, QQ's mission expanded .from the legal arena into advocacy of the effort to develop a state water policy and to put together a forum for reaching consensus on water management issues in the Upper Colorado River (in Region 12) using a collaborative process and shared data. Low budget - $ 95,500 (1986) High budget - $153,838 (1991) 1991 budget was artificially high due to $58,750 received in grants for the CRHF (the collaborative process for stake-holders on the Upper Colorado, called the Colorado River Headwater Forum.) OVERVIEW: QQ is a NWCCOG program which is funded sepa- rately from NWCCOG through its member contribu- tions. In addition to counties and municipalities QQ members include several water and sanitation districts, Gunnison County, and the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (Region 11). QQ is well. known for its many successes in leveraging a few dollars for maximum results for its members. services provided: o Legislative Monitoring and Advocacy o Protection of Local Land Use Authority o Testimony at Water Quality Regulatory Hearings o Colorado Supreme Court Victory in 1988 Upholding Authority to apply local land use authority to water projects o Technical Assistance to members o Oversight of Transmountain Diversion Issues o Development of Statewide Water Resources Management Strategy o Provide a forum for discussion of regional water issues r "r In addition, QQ has been developing a process for the diverse water interests on the Upper Colorado River to discuss management of water resources utilizing a collaborative consensus building approach. The Colorado River Headwater Forum's process began in 1991 and has gained momentum in 1992. FUNDING SOURCES: o Member Contributions o Grants Alternative Funding Structures: Development fees, industry participation, addition of members. CURRENT & FUTURE ISSUES: o Clarifying relationship with NWCCOG Water Quality Program responsibilities o Expanding financial participation among beneficiaries of QQ activities region- wide o Whether to establish a contribution structure BARRIERS TO PROGRAM SUCCESS: Lack of participation, potential loss of the innovative meeting content which attracts and excites members HOW WOULD QQ'S SERVICES BE PROVIDED IF THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT EXIST? o Each member county would have to-defend its 1041 authority in court, in the legislature, and before the WQCC, with considerable cost duplication. o The basis for much of QQ's authority comes from NWCCOG's 208 Water Quality management authority, so any other such group, organized formally or informally, would not have that requisite authority. Program: Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging Staff: Director: Linda Venturoni 0.6 FTE Registered Dietician: Florence Gruchy 0.5 FTE Administrative Asst: Sheri Rochford 0.5 FTE Staff Bio: Linda Venturoni, M.A., is the Director of Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging and the Executive Director of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. She has overall responsibility for the Aging and Nutrition programs including budget management, area plan development, supervision of staff and representation of the needs and concerns of the area's 60+ population to the local, state and federal levels. Linda has been employed with NWCCOG since 1981. Florence R. Gruchy, Registered Dietician, B.S. in Food and Nutrition. Florence serves as Consultant Dietician for Skyline Six Nutrition Program. Her responsibilities include: supervision and training of cooks and site managers on menu planning, food planning and use of standardized recipes; sanitation; food handling, preparation, serving, transporting, storing, safe temperatures and dishwashing; purchasing and storage of supplies and the use of equipment; evaluation of menus and the ordering of USDA supplies. Florence has been employed with NWCCOG since 1977. Sheri Rochford is the Administrative Assistant for the Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging. She handles computer entries, accounts payable, payroll for the nutrition program and assists the Director with various reports. Sheri has been with NWCCOG since January 1992. History: NWCCOG began the sponsorship of SSAAA in 1978 by actively petitioning out from the larger ten county Rocky Mountain Area Agency on Aging. Funding for SSAAA comes from the federal Older Americans Act (95$) and a small amount of state match (5~). The largest allocation of federal/state dollars to SSAAA ($150,000) was in the early 80's before the results of the 1980 census showed markedly less senior citizens in this region than projections had indicated. These lower numbers combined with a new state allocation formula threatened to cut our funding by about 50~. SSAAA successfully advocated for a "floor" funding amount of $135,000 which has remained at that same level until 1992. In the ten year period 1981-1991 SSAAA received a 67$ cut in inflation-adjusted federal/state dollars. During that same time period SSAAA increased the number of meals served to senior citizens in the region by 76~. 1992 Funding: Federal: $136,620 State: 7,233 Carryover: 3,070 Project Income: 75,000 USDA: 12,221 Part D: 2,557 Part G: 1,430 NWCCOG Match: 10,000 Total $248,131 Alternative Funding Structures: User fees in the form of Project Income (contributions) already account for over 50$ of the costs of the Nutrition program. Each of the ten meal sites in the region has a plan in place to try to increase the amount of project income collected from participants who can afford to contribute more. Local governments have been providing direct subsidies to the cook's salaries. Current and Future Issues: 1. Increase the state match to this program. 2. A recent needs assessment survey has documented increasing demand for assisted living facilities, transportation and in-home services for senior citizens who are over 75 years of age and in danger of losing their independence. 3. Demographics project increased need for all of the community based services in use by persons 60 years of age and older. Barriers to Program Success: Funding limitations. How would this service be provided if NWCCOG no longer sponsored the program? This has happened in a couple of regions of the State where the sponsoring COG became defunct. The AAA's formed a board of directors which was then incorporated and became the new sponsor of the AAA. Funding and services remained intact. There was a great deal of time and energy expended to get the new structure in place. s PROGRAM: REGIONAL BUSINESS STAFF: SANDY BLAHA AND LINDA VENTURONI STAFF BIO: Ms. Blaha and Ms. Venturoni have shared the Executive Director's position at NWCCOG for two and one half years. Ms. Venturoni is also the Director of Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging and has been with the COG for 11 years. Ms. Blaha has been with the COG for six years and was formerly the Director of the Northwest Loan Fund. The Directors have separated their duties by function. Ms. Venturoni oversees the fiscal department, the Aging and Nutrition Program and manages the finances and budget of the organization. Ms. Blaha supervises several support staff positions and the Community Development, Water Quality and Weatherization Departments. She also works closely with the NWCCOG membership. Both Directors are involved in policy formulation as it relates to NWCCOG Programs and the organization itself. Both Directors report directly to the Board. HISTORY Regional Business is responsible for the management of the organization and coordination of its activities. The Regional Business function has been supported by membership dues as a full time position, with the exception of 1990. OVERVIEW Regi~~nal Business is responsible for management of the finances and budget of NWCCOG, membership communication, organizational planning and development, staff supervision and development, issue advocacy and general administration of the organization. FUNDING Regional Business is entirely supported by NWCCOG dues. The RB budget includes the Executive Director's salary and supporting operational expenses for that position. The 1992 Regional Business Budget was $135,000 and included matches to program grants, legal and contract expenses, training expenses and capital equipment expense. . CURRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES As in most NWCCOG positions there is enough work for two full time people. The Directors. make very careful choices about the I highest priority activities. Job description priorities need to be reviewed with the board from time to time to obtain direction about which activities are required and which are discretionary. BARRIERS TO SUCCESS Several of the Programs at NWCCOG are not fully funded and are staffed by eighty per cent time professional staff. This creates two problems. One is the expectation that part time staff accomplish a full time work load. The other is the possibility, as staff become increasingly experienced, that they will be eligible for other positions in the region, which are attractive simply because there is full time pay. The cost of living in Summit County makes it difficult for part time staff to live adequately without taking on other jobs. To some extent this problem is addressed by hiring staff that has the desire to work part time. Due to this situation the Executive Director needs to take a very active role in part time Program Director management. Careful attention is paid to appropriate commitments. Management alone however will not prevent costly staff turnover, made more costly by retraining. One solution to the problem may be allowing part time Program Directors the ability to sell their professional services to the COG membership to provide for full time employment. For example, the Community Development Director may be able to offer foundation and private source grant writing to COG members and non-profits in the region for an established fee. Another option is for part time professional staff to be hired as contractors, which would automatically allow them to take on other work. The problem with this option is it does not guarantee primary attention to COG activities. The second problem is that NWCCOG has not undergone a salary survey for its staff positions. It is well known internally that our support staff pay scales are not competitive. Support staff turnover has been extreme in the past eighteen months and has now stabalized. However we can assume that until the problem is rectified that time and energy will continually be invested in hiring and training of new staff. This is not an effective use of Executive staff time and is not cost effective. Finally staff morale has suffered due to staff turnover and resource allocation concerns. It is extremely important to staff to get clear and agreed upon direction from the board at this retreat to assist us in making appropriate decisions about our work activities. HOW WOULD MANAGEMENT BE PROVIDED IF NWCCOG NO LONGER SPONSORED AN EXECUTIVE STAFF POSITION? The provision of fiscal management and budgeting cannot be eliminated. Given the recent history of financial difficulties =4 the organization cannot afford to have less than full scrutiny of its financial practices. NWCCOG is different from many organizations in its direct provision of services and its management of complicated grant requirements. Though there are undoubtedly other options for structure of regional business responsibilities any suggestions to this effect should be carefully analyzed for effectiveness and efficiency considerations. i~ r NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IN CONTEXT - 1992 Summarv The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) was established in 1972 by Executive Order of the Governor. NWCCOG provides services for a large region of North Central Colorado including the Towns and Counties of Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit. The NWCCOG Association. has provided a process to resolve critical regional issues, has helped to establish regional policy, and has enhanced the ability of member governments to come together to resolve mutual problems. As a membership organization, NWCCOG has remained flexible, adapting to members' changing circumstances. As the towns and counties in the region have grown in population, revenue base and sophistication, NWCCOG's member governments began to provide many of the programs and services previously provided exclusively by NWCCOG. This was particularly true in the area of land use planning. In the late 1980's, at the direction of its membership, NWCCOG reduced in size from an agency performing many functions to an agency providing primarily delivery of cost-effective services. The common denominator of these services has been common need and purpose and efficiency provided by cost sharing. NWCCOG remains today an organization which through the unified efforts of its members is able to overcome adverse circumstances. Unified policy decisions have, however, become much more focused and concentrate on issues related to the programs and services currently provided by NWCCOG. As in the past, grant revenues still account for 70~ of NWCCOG's total budget. Today NWCCOG serves its members with the following core programs: Regional Business Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging Energy Management Program Community Development Program Water Quality Program Associated Programs: Northwest Loan Fund Water Quality/Quantity Program NWCCOG Mission and Goals established by the Board in 1989: , MISSION: To promote and protect regional interests by providing services for and with local governments. GOALS Represent interests of the Region at the State and Federal levels. Provide efficient delivery of regional services. Provide information and resource exchange among local governments. Enhance intergovernmental cooperation on programs of mutual interest. Provide technical assistance. i ' Regional Goals and Criteria (Summarized and borrowed from Metro Forum report to the BOD of DRCOG) Goals Act as a catalyst for regional problem solving Provide information on regional issues Act as a collective voice on issues affecting the future quality of life in the region. Assist with the balance of growth and development vs. preservation and enhancement of our quality of life. Provide.a way to implement a shared vision of the region's future . Match regional solutions to regional problems. Reduce counterproductive government competition. Provide efficient management of our physical, human and financial resources as a requirement for regional decision making. Regional Criteria Since needs vary throughout regions there is not a set of criteria with which to determine regional approaches. The following criteria is put forward as those that should be met by any regional agency: Based on strong citizen participation and responsiveness (citizen advisory committees) Preserve the strength and identity of local governments, communities and neighborhoods Accomplish government reforms that reduce costs and produce better efficiency and effectiveness Achieve accountability in implementing policy Provide efficient delivery Resolve inter-jurisdictional conflicts 4. ~p N Water Quality Engineer Relationship to 1`1W000G and QQ NWCCOG I I I ~ I Weather Aging and Comm Dev Water QQ NWRLF Program Nutrition Quality Program I 208 Tech Tech Legal Policy Assist Assist Planning SWQC Analyze CRHF Legislation Permit 604(b) Impacts of Reviews Protects w Standards & Expert Assistance Testimony • s7 Figure 1.1 PbAfl PObICY APPERDII REQDIP,ED 1 1 3 ! S 6 1 8 9 1011 1 fl C D B F G B I J I L M 108 ELEH£6TS Facilitp bocation t t t Facilitp Heeds : t t Facility Capacity t t t Facilitp timing t t t Pop. Projections t t t Service Area t treat®ent bevel t t Petnit Conditions t Wasteload Allocations t t : : : flPS Infotaatioa t t t t t t : : t t t t Management Agency _ t t t t _ . - PbAA PObICY 1lPPBNDIa OTBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 4 10 11 A B C O B F G 8 I J B L M 208 ~ ¢beMEK;s W.Q. Stds. Recomaend. t t 8ydto. Modifications t t Stteam Setbacks ' t t -Silviculture Activity t t CODStItlCt10D ACtlYlty t t Orbaa Runoff _ . t t t _ ' Che~ical Application . : t _ W.Q, Assessment t " Best Mget. Practices t Water Consv. Ordinance ~ Model Devel. Code ~ ~ t Miae Drainage Mgat. t t 1.2 - - s~/ l ' _ .I WATER QUALITY PROGRAM Funding Sources Tasks 1. Technical Assistance -Vail Stormwater Management .Program. CWA 604 (b) and - Dillon Reservoir Phosphorus Mitigation. Local Match - Water Conservation Opportunities in Fraser. ($25,000) - Decision Making Model for 208 Planning. 2. Summit Water - Prepare Annual Report Quality Committee - Grant writing ($4100) - Serve as Staff to SWQC: Follow up on projects, evaluate proposals, update SWQC on pertinent issues, identify and design phosphorus control projects, etc. 3. NWCCOG Dues - Planning: ($7000) > Develop an update 208 Plan as per CWA. > Regional water quality assessment. > Wastewater treatment facility information > NPDES permit data. > Population, flow and other projections. > Identify management agencies. > Nonpoint source assessment and management > Clean Lakes or other diagnostic studies. - Permit and Environmental Reviews: > Stormwater programs and requirements. > 401 permit review. > Site applications and permits. > EIS's and EA's. - Standards and Assistance: > Wasteload allocations. > Propose standards and classifications. > Education. > Evaluation of BMPs. 4. QQ Contributions - Review water quality aspects of transmountain ($4000) ~ diversions, exchanges, etc. - Provide expert testimony. - Participate in NPS Task Force, CRDSS Advisory Committee,.CWC Water Quality Committee, Hydrological Modifications Subcommittee, etc. - Make presentations at Gunnison Workshop, CWC Annual Meeting, Museum of Natural History, Western States Water Council, etc. - Work closely with QQ Director and attorney to develop strategies, evaluate proposals, etc. - Analyze legislative proposals. 5. Colorado River - Staff to Data Goal Group, 208 Plan Goal Headwater Forum Group, Steering Committee. ($9500) - Research Approaches and Methodologies. - Promote project in appropriate circles. 6. Colorado Water - Prepare Water Conservation Planning Model Conservation Board for Resort Communities in 1992 - 1993. ($5250) NWCCOG WATER QUALITY PROGRAM Projected REVENUES 1993 Ideal EPA 604(b) Funds $14,500 Local Match - Special Projects 10,000 Summit Water Quality Committee 4,500 Local Match - NWCCOG Dues 7,000 Local Match - QQ Contributions 4,000 CWCB Grant 5,250 $45,250 $77,264 SHORTFALL: $11,350 EXPENDITURES - Salary - Director $28,300 $35,380 Fringe - Director 7,075 ~ 8,847 Salary - Fiscal Office 1,097 1,097 Fringe - Fiscal Office 274 274 Salary - Secretary 1,775 7,488 Fringe - Secretary 443 1,872 Salary - Reception 812 812 Fringe - Reception 203 203 Legal - 208 Related 2,000 6,000 Other Outside Contracts 5,000 5,000 Dues and Subscription 100 100 Indirect Costs 2,625 3,295 Office Supplies 500 500 Postage 600 600 Printing 200 - 200 Rent & Utilities 1,500 1,500 Telephone 600 600 FAX Charges 150 ~ 150 Training & Education 500 ~ 500 Travel & Meetings 2,000 2,000 Copier 846 846 $56,600 $77,264 • ~ ~ ~~11,, City of Aurora A Quarterly Utilities Department Update SPECIAL EDITION SPRING/SUMMER, 1992 ~ ~ ;'45!F'" r ~ ~ ~ '~0 Y: k t ~ NNIVERS R - : . ~ _ ~ ~ ~:A~.-S~o: When the first water from«the of the next ste s was a much bolder w Stipp p ~ Twe n ty f ive Homestake Project was delivered to one: building a transmountain divers- ' ; , Aurora faucets twenty five years ago, ion project at the headwaters of the it was a turning point for the city. Eagle River which would provide years ago, tt Aurora was moving (or perhaps water for Aurora and Colorado more appropriately, flowing) toward Springs. This was the beginning of an independent water supply. the Homestake Project. was a ,turning In 1954, the Front Range was in a Homestake pioneered the practice of i severe drought and Aurora was large cooperative agreements poi nt for the completely dependent on Denver for between cities. Prior to this, no one its water supply. Because of the had envisioned such an arrangement. water shortages, the Denver Water The debate over whether two cities Department drew a "blue line" could undertake intergovernmental City' beyond which no new taps would be contracts was finally settled by the granted. In essence, Aurora had no Colorado Supreme Court and the control over its own destiny. The city Homestake Project moved on. leaders decided it was time Aurora Two independent consulting steered its own course into the engineers, )ohn Elliott and Edgar future and develop a reliable water Weers, began exploring the supply independent of Denver. feasibility of a transmountain The first step toward their goal was diversion project for Aurora in 1952. development of the Cherry Creek If Homestake was their "brainchild," Wellfield, a groundwater supply that continued on page 2 - today accounts for only a small percentage of Aurora's water. One ~.~.r-. ` H OM ESTAKE PROJECT ° ~ H . I ~ S ~ T ~ O ~ R ~ Y continued from front page then its foster father 1954 - MAJOR was city council ~ Original water rights filing by John C. Elliott and Edgar C. ' member Paul Beck. He Weers. FEATURES became a champion of. 1956 - the project and Aurora and Colorado Springs purchase share of the OF TH E constantly lobbied for it' J Homestake Project HOM ESTAKE 1958 - The financi I risk was? ~ Water rights are denied by the district court PRO) ECT not insignifi nt -there , _ were. peopl in Aurora` Supr6e 1e Court rules in favor of Aurora and Colorado Homestake Reservoir who still r membered; ~ Springs. Capacity: 45,000 acre-feet that Auror (originally ~ 1 963_64, - Surface area: 344 acres called "Fle cher") had Homestake Dam Construction for Phase 1 contracts awarded. Height: 225 ft ' defaulted n bonds in 1 967 - Material: rock fill with an effort to' es#ablish a Initial delivery of Homestake water to Aurora. asphaltic concrete face water suppl system in 1 968 - Cost: $7.9 million (1964) the T880' . But the Homestake Tunnel National Environmental Policy vision of a vibrant, Act passed. Length: 28,522 feet independ nY city,,. (5 1/2 miles) 19 71-73 - size: 9 ft 6 in. outweighe arguments ~ Environmental Impact Report prepared for Homestake 11. Cost: $4.3 million (1963) against pa icipaUng in,, 1 C~ 71 _$O - Missouri Tunnel the Homes ke Project;; Federal management and U.S. Forest Service studies. Length: 6,800 feet Then-May r' Norman 198 - (1 1/2 miles) Walker ans erect cntics' Holy Cross Wilderness Area created by the Colorado Cost $1.8 million Wilderness Act Diversion Structures of the roject by' t ~ 1982 - *East Homestake quoting er Uncle,::• ~ - *Sopris- Charlie`s homesp n Draft EIS published, application for Eagle County 1041 land 'French philosoph "Cain use permit "Fancy . ; never did n thin'!",~,. 19$3 - 'Missouri Final EIS and U.S. Forest Service approval issued. "Sopris Tributary $40 mill on'. tota investment split by the' 1 983'86 - Otero Pump Station Additional wetlands studies at request of Corps of Engineers. Cost: $2.5 million two cities) roved to be~- : Delivery System a good one. As ~ 1988- - Ea le Coun Commissioners den 1041 ermit for Length: 50.5 miles envisione , Aurora g y p Diameter: 66" rew duri the 'bOs Homestake II. g g Cost: $14.9 million and '70s nd today,.` JULY 1992 - ' Homestak provides District Court orders Eagle County Commissioners to issue roughly 2 % of the 1041 Permit. water for its residents. ~~~~~-1~ V~`~~ Aerial view of Homestake Creek 2 rr/lll1~~ _ Dear Friends, "Flowline" is a quarterly publication produced by the Utilities Department for community leaders who are either directly or indirectly involved in Aurora water issues. This special edition of "Flowline" is devoted to one topic: The Homestake • Water Project. The past, present and future of the Homestake Project is of interest to a much wider audience of Coloradoans. For this reason, we are expanding our mailing of this special edition of "Flowline" to include many of our friends on the western slope and in the project area. In commemorating the silver anniversary of Homestake, Aurora pauses not just to reflect on the project's critical role in the past, but also to its continuing success in the present and what may be a vital link to Aurora's future. ' The existing Homestake Project has been a very important water supply component for both Aurora and Colorado Springs. For Aurora, completion of Homestake allowed independence from the Denver system and the ability for the city to determine its own destiny. Since completion of the Phase t project, both cities have expanded their supply from other sources and water rights acquisitions. This edition of "Flowline" reflects back during the period of original project construction and contrasts that era with the current regulatory requirements and public desires for environmental protection. Phase I was a Bureau of Reclamation- type project built entirely with municipal funds in a period when the primary i objective was maximum utilization of natural resources. Today, regulations and public attitudes are much different. The cities need to recognize these changes and alter future project plans accordingly. We need to address economic linkages between the area of origin and the area of use for water diversion projects. We need to open doors of communication in a two-way fashion that have been closed due to attitudes and perceptions. I sincerely hope that this edition of "Flowline" will help focus the discussion on pertinent water resources issues and contribute to a cooperative dialogue. Yours truly, ~ Tom Griswold Aurora Director of Utilities Homestake II is the proposed Aurora has one of the lowest per extension of the Homestake y OM ESTAKE t I capita water consumption rates in collection system to develop other the state, thanks to conservation conditional water rights owned by programs. Aurora is a leader in the sties of Aurora and Colorado alternative irrigation (use of non- Springs. Numerous development potable water) for its parks and golf scenarios and alternatives have Y'°"~,~~"` courses. In addition, the sty boasts been studied by the cities, and the the only Kentucky bluegrass federal permitting agencies. restriction ordinance in the Metro Homestake II would divert wafer area, an aggressive conservation from points on four creeks through education program and advanced tunnels to the existing Homestake leak detection equipment Reservoir. From there, the water Conservation allows better would travel through an existing management of water resources, collection system to the cities of but is not always an answer to Aurora and Colorado Springs. The developing new sources. Aurora's original Homestake Project was population grew quickly from 1970- built to accommodate Phase II. 1990, but most other parts of From outward appearances, environmental The devebpment of these water resources Colorado experienced similar impacts will occur in two ways. In addition is not undertaken lightly. like its growth. For instance, Aurora's growth rate to the reduction in the amount of water predecessor, Homestake II carries with it a during those twenty years equalled Eagle below each diversion point, a small pond great deal of responsibility. Cities such as County's and was only half the rate at measuring about one and a half acres will Aurora must utilize their existing water which Summit County grew. be established at those points. Minimum sources to the maximum extent possible Homestake II was conceived three decades bypass flows will be maintained by the before developing new sources. Water ago, as part of the original Homestake plan. streams, which will ultimately feed into the conservation has proven to be an effective And 30 years later, it remains as one of Eagle River above Mintum. management tool in this regard. Aurora's last major traditional water supply options. H OM ESTAKE I I LEGAL Homestake II Project The permit was denied in 1988 and the cities challenged the authority UPDATE for that denial. Eagle County is expected to ~ appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals and by John Dingess, the case could end up in the Colorado Water Rights Special Counsel Supreme Court The latest federal ruling on Homestake 11 The Homestake II proponents recently won would leave only the U.S. Supreme Court as an important legal batdes, both on the state and avenue of appeal. federal court levels. The Holy Cross Wiidemess Defense Wnd had On July 14th, Eagle County District Court challenged in federal court the EIS Judge William )ones ordered the Eagle County (Ernironmental Impact Statement) process Commissioners to issue the necessary local used in the Homestake II Project US. District land use permits for the Homestake II Project, Judge Zta Weinshienk ruled that the EIS ~~ng' process had been followed and the case was LEGAL '?he Cities' due process rights were violated in appealed to the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of the course of the denial of their permit Appeals. On April 3,, 1992, the Tenth Circuit applications. The action of the Board was affirmed Judge Weinshienk's ruling that the arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of federal permits had been issued properly. discretion. Consequently, the decision denying A request for rehearing of that issue by the the Goes' permit applications is vacated and yolY Cross Wilderness Defense Fund was remanded to the Board with directions to approve the three denied on June 12,1992. This Order permits in question, subject effectively ends proceedings before the Tenth to the federally imposed conditions." Circuit Court of Appeals. The local land use process -known as the The only avenue remaining to the losing parties 1041 permit process -began in 1982 for the would be to request a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court receives thousands of such requests annually from ~~~=~~-.--r^~ which it agrees to hear only a few dozen cases. It seems highly likely the latest Order from the Tenth Circuit marks a condusion of the federal court proceedings. 2 From recycling to bicycling, it seems environmental awareness has become a SAM E part of our everyday lives. But a look at Homestake's history shows that this awareness has evolved in an extremely PRO E C T short time frame. / Homestake was constructed under a very different set of rules than exist today. ~ EW Almost all of the federal environmental IegislaUon was enacted after 1967, when ~ the first water was delivered to Aurora. ~ 4 The following year, the National RULES ~ " Environmental Protection Act was - ' adopted and was followed by a series of Unimproved diversion point on Homestake Pro%ect related acts. Environmental Ironically, a major legislative impact on awareness has Homestake came from the 1980 Colorado Wilderness Act, which Aurora become a part of our and Colorado Springs both supported. ~ everyday lives. But a ~ w ~ . Existing Homestake diversion points are : , , ' below the Holy Cross Wilderness Area, look at Homestake's and proposed Homestake II diversion history shows that this points are inside the wilderness boundaries. awareness has However, when Congress established the evolved in an t r , _ r ` . Holy Cross Wilderness Area in the - = s extremely short time ~ . ~ ~ - legislation, it specifically exempted Diversion Structure at French Creek Homestake 11. Aurora and Colorado frame. Springs supported ~ the wilderness ` designation because of the exemption, Creek were revegetated in 1990, followed . which set the terms under which Phase II more restrictive conditions. Aurora and by re-construction of the Fancy Creek could be built Colorado Springs have already made diversion point in 1991. During the subsequent federal and local changes to the 25-year old project to In addition, improvements have been permitting processes for Homestake II, the make it more compatible environmentally. made to the Homestake Dam, where wilderness issue has become one of Aesthetic improvements have been made railings and trash timber were removed bitterly argued points of contention to the diversion points to blend with the and the dam resurfaced. In all, surrounding the project. However, surrounding environment Visitors to the improvement costs now exceed without the cities' support, the wilderness site now see water cascading down the $300,000 since 1989. designation would have certainly faced a rocks and into a small pond, where the An environmental impact statement was tougher battle and without the diversion structure itself is hidden behind prepared in the 70's, and updated and Homestake road, access to trailheads into boulders. approved in the 80's after delay for a the wilderness would not have existed. Instream flows are maintained on all the Roadless Area Review Evaluation. All From the beginning, Homestake was creeks below the diversion points in order necessary federal approvals have been planned in two phases so that the water to minimize impacts on fish and wildlife received. The sole remaining hurdle is could be brought on line as growth and maintain environmental balance. The litigation over Eagle County's denial of a dictated. As planned, Phase II would same would be true of Homestake II. 1041 land use permit provide Aurora with between 9,800 and Revegetation of the areas surrounding the The project certainly has faced the 11,800 acre-feet of water annually. Aurora diversion points is giving a natural scrutiny of an increasingly more will need the Homestake II water without appearance, where concrete used to exist environmentally aware public. major annexations -just due to filling in The Missouri Creek Road and the the vacant areas of the city. This need entrance to the trailhead at Missouri arises despite one of the most established water conservation programs in Colorado. While Homestake was buih decades ago .i~~--~.^~...~ in compliance with the laws, rules and ~~~~I~~~//~ regulations in existence at that tifne, 5 Homestake II would be built under far ' by Ellen Dumm was Norman Nyburg, son-in-law of the A S H O W O F If it's true that friends are those who former Otero superintendent Earl banes. come to your aid during times of crisis, Norman's wife, Summer Nyburg was one then the employees of Otero Pump of the first paramedics on the scene. The Station near Buena Vista can count their first fire department volunteers to arrive friends in the hundreds. were two employees of Otero Pump Station - D.). The evening of August 29, 1990 is one Heiman and Dan that is literally burned into their memories ' -the night an explosion ripped through Nachtrieb. the darkness and injured six people who With the loss of were in the Otero facility that evening. ~ Power and Bob Baker and jack Stallings from the darkness City of Colorado Springs were there to surrounding the help test a replacement rented facility, Vidmar transformer. Homestake Superintendent feared someone Tom Vidmar, Homestake employees Karl would enter the _ Paarz and David Miller were also in the Otero building to investigate the room, along with David s wife who had ' brought dinner. Suddenly, there was an cause of the j explosion which produced a fireball that explosion. Tom Vidmar (center) at the Otero Pump Station 'I later was estimated to have briefly Despite severe generated a temperature of 5500 burns and his injuries, Vidmar insisted a Along the highway back into Buena Vista I~ degrees F. call be put into former superintendent stretched afour-mile line of cars, filled Earl Hanes to come check the control with people who wanted to offer As they struggled to extinguish the flames room to make sure it was safe before on their clothing, members of the group assistance. What few residents were left anyone else entered. in town it seems, were the medical were pulled to safety outside the ' building. A quick count revealed one ~ Behind the "official" help was a steady teams waiting at the clinic. person was still inside the burning stream of cars -local residents who had Vidmar remembers, "Every doctor, nurse, building -Bob Baker, an electronics been listening to police and fire channels paramedic left was there -everyone supervisor from Colorado Springs who on their scanners or had heard from from emergency services was there. had come to help with the replacement friends or neighbors what was happening Dozens of community people were transformer. Inside, Bob was lying on the hill at Otero. waiting to see if they could help load us unconscious. Although suffering from Most of Buena Vista's residents had onto the helicopters." their own burns, the Otero crew made responded to do whatever they could. He says the support did not stop that six trips back into the building before An estimated two hundred cars were evening. Neighbors and friends rescuing Baker. parked at the bottom of the hill below continued to offer a helping hand to the Tom Vidmar says when the call for help the pump station. The cars formed a Otero families traumatized by the to the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office circle, so that a giant ring of lights would accident Vidmar says it would have been went out, he never anticipated the be seen from the air, just in case a "Flight much more difficult getting through the response that came. 'The support was for Life" helicopter had to find its way in extended hospital treatment and unbelievable," Tom said. "I don't think the dark. Another 85 people made their continuing medical care without that there was ever a more supportive way up the road to the building to offer a emotional support. community than the Town of Buena Vista helping hand where needed. After he recovered, Tom Vidmar decided and Chaffee County." Only one ambulance was available in it was time to give something back to the When the emergency personnel arrived, Buena Vista and could transport four of community who had responded to him in they had a unique understanding of the the six people. Leadville - 27 miles away his time of need. He joined the Chaffee situation. The first deputy sheriff to arrive -dispatched its ambulance and County Volunteer Search & Rescue "to paramedics. (Eventually, two of the less pay back my good fortune." seriously injured went to the hospital via Chaffee County Sheriff s vehicles). In June, Vidmar was part of the team that rescued a group of hikers stuck in a sudden snowstorm in the high country. fj "It felt good to be there to support ' them," he said. C When the first major municipal Other changes have occurred first or second in terms of transmountain diversion water since the first phase of providing ski resort vacationers, project was approved 70 years Homestake which also changes outdoor vacationers, touring ago with the Moffat Tunnel, it the dialogue: economic issues. vacationers and country resort setup an issue that still divides vacationers for the Colorado Since 1970, the population of the western slope and the Front tourism industry. Some western p Aurora has increased three-fold, Range into "us vs. them" camps. slope resort facilities estimate as has the populat+on of Eagle But after decades of shouting that Metro area residents make County, which is the home of across the Continental Divide up as much as 70 percent of and paying mountainous legal the Homestake Project to that their customers. same period, the economic fees to settle differences in make-up of much of the western Recognizing a valuable market, court, there are calmer voices slope changed significantly - Vait Associates decided to try a emerging. from a modest economy of farm new idea and spent $200,000 One of the single most and ranch, some tourism and with a Denver television station important issues which can be energy development to a to place their daily ski report in agreed upon by both sides of powerhouse tourism industry in the 10 p.m. news. the transmountain debate is that many areas. And the economic impacts work the western slope and Front Vail led the dramatic economic in reverse. The Front Range Range are interdependent The growth of Eagle County through economy benefits directly from population of the Metro area the ensuing decades. That growth of the west slope tourism fuels the recreation-based growth can be measured in industry; few cities can rival mountain economies, and the retail sales, which from 1970 to Denver's benefits from the lure of the mountains bring 1990 increased nearly 24fold to spectacular vacationland just people to live in cities like an amount near what retail sales across the Divide. One Eagle Aurora , - _ on the entire westermslope had . County newspaper surveyed five When The Homestake Project been just 20 years before. local people and found that they was constructed in the 1960s, traveled to the Metro area Such changes prompt increased no one thought about between 8 and 104 times a year water needs on the western partnerships and cooperative for business, shopping, to use slope, not only for urban growth, efforts when they constructed but for such tourism-related uses the airport and to visit family. water projects. On the surface, it as snowmaking. The growing economic appeared as if there was little common ground for Aurora to Of the top 20 Colorado counties interrelationships between begin discussions with the ,ten are on regions and continuing evolution in tourism revenue interests on the western slope. the western slope. Vail of approaches and economics But things have changed. consistently places first in dollars hold promise of more positive earned when North American and mutually advantageous The City of Aurora is sensitive to conditions under which ski areas are ranked. Front concerns about exporting Homestake it may be built, at Range customers from Colorado natural resources from local some point in the future. Springs, Denver and Aurora, basins. The philosophy going have helped make the into future planning efforts for difference. Homestake II is that mitigation and exploration of mutually Colorado Tourism Board studies beneficial efforts are rank the Denver Metro Area as unquestionably a higher and better use of resources than lengthy and costly litigation. ~1~--~^~.~ ~ i } ~ ~ zc~ ~ o~ ~ tee=' ~D COL0.82 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~p aF ~ ~ 0 n ~ n m ~ . o a C,ePk = y ~ k ~ ~ 6 3 Fall m ~ ~ o eP~ y JTerenesre ~ 1 J ~ laA1~j a 1 ~ P i _.__~y-- - q2 ati1~ < , ~k 1 ~ j ~ti ~ , EDITOR - ARTICLE CONTRIBUTION_ S FROM: - - Ellen Dumm -Public Information Officer Tom Griswold -Director John Dingess -Special Co~un-sel _ a'!' ^ ~ ~ - ;9 f9 i. ~K ~ ~ ff City of Aurora - , . , . _ Utilities Department 1470 South Havana Street, Suite 400 Aurora, Colorado 80012 i Oy~9rF s4 J?` ~OSr MANAGER, VAIL `cagy y~y y T~ '4A ' P.O. BOX 100 ae VAIL, CO 81657 • a ~ + ,r~~ ~ e" A°'6y s~`~°oG ~PS~ ~'o~^ 4o~;~os~'s RECEIYEO AUK ~ 1 daa"^°f~"~ °`°'°°w~`°~ k"o t~~"~~~° e r i ~.11I}Ilti'f l~iflli Li Li111.111 i.11I t,t, VAII-uALI.EY FOUNDATION . , ~ - VOL-.•II, NO•~.2 VAIl, COLORADO "AtJGUST~1992,, 27 GraritS ~ ' `'r ' VAII`VALLE~( ~'OUNDATIOLV Awarded To Local ~ r r , s; ` f~'~r ~ _ ~ HIGHLIGHTS ~ ~ ; Nonprofit ~ ' ~F'' ` ' 3 ; ~ American Cycle Organizations ~ _ ` ~ Classic ~~.4 l_ ¦ The Vail Valley Foundation award- ~ ¦ The inaugural American Cycle ed S198,000 to local nonprofit organiza- ~ Classic presented by Subaru will be held lions at a recent ceremony at the Gerald THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION RECENTLY AWARDED Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7, R. Ford Amphitheater. During intermis- z~ LocAL NoNFROriT oRCANiznTioNS wiTN 1992. The Vail Valley Foundation will Sion of a free Hot Summer Nights con- $19e,ooo ~N GRANTS. bring the world's top mountain bike cert, Foundation board members competitors to Vail to compete in one of _ presented 27 groups with checks. "It's - the, most difficult courses on.the tour , the most rewarding contribution that the Other top performers this summer : designed specifically for this event. An ' Vail Valley Foundation is able to €;ive : inc?uded Delbert McClinton, The Sam- estimated 1,500 competitors, sponsors, , Eagle County," said John Garnsey; presi- pies, Kansas, and an all-day Reggaefest. and bike enthusiasts will come to enjoy dent of the Vail Valley Foundation. ¦ Bravo! Colorado deserves high this international athletic event. "These organizations have taken funds accolades as it celebrates its fifth an- ¦ Spectators will have the thrill of we've provided and used them to make a niversary this year. All of the well- their lives, as the course and venues for positive impact in the community,. They attended performances have delighted ,the American Cycle Classic have been have proven they make a differern~e in . audiences this summer beginning with designed to bring them closer to the our valley." the Patriotic Concert on July 5 featuring sport. The World Cup Cross Country ¦ Gifts of over $3.8 million have been the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and race will feature astart/finish area in the awarded in Eagle County since 1981 by culminating with the Rochester Philhar- heart of Vail Village, with the riders the Vail Valley Foundation. This year's monic Orchestra's residency. The eleven coming through town ten times during ' recipients were: Bravo! Colorado; Col- Bravo! Colorado concerts have graced the course of the competition. Golden - orado Altitude Research Institute; Col- the Amphitheater with their world- Peak will serve as the central orado Children's Chorale; Colorado renowned soloists. Their music has administration and registration - Mountain College Foundation; Colorado fostered a true appreciation of the arts in headquarters,`and a separatestart/finish . Ski Museum; Colorado Symphony' our valley. area will function as the focus for the Orchestra; Drug Abuse,Resistance Edu- downhill, parallel and citizen's , cation; Drug Free. Eagle Valley; Eagle 1992 GERALD R. FORD challenge races. The Vail .Valley ' County Historical Society; Eagle County AMPHITHEATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Foundation is very grateful for the School District, Eagle County Volunteers The following generous patrons have support from the community and the For Literacy; Food Resource CentE~r of large number of volunteers who have :Eagle County; the Learning Tree/ABC made major contributions to enable the signed.up to help make this event Vail Valley Foundation to complete possible. School; Meet the Wilderness program; Phase I of the improvements made this, Physically-Challenged Access to tie year to the Ford Amphitheater. We.are _ Woods (PAW); the Resource Center; Ski especially grateful to Oscar Tang for his AMERICAN CYCLE CLASSIC Club Vail; Art in Public Places program; tremendous contribution in memory of SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: United States Ski Team; Vail Alpine Gar- his wife, Frankie Tan ,for whom the den; Vail InternationaLHockeyClub; g FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER4 sta a and Green Room have been Vail Mountain School; Vail Recreation g . t?am- spm JOSE CUERVO Golden Peak , District• Vail Reli sous Foundation; Vail dedicated: MARGARITAS. g Dual Slalom : - , Symposium; Vait Valley Coi'rtmunity Oscar L. ,Tang , , ~ ~ •Television• and the Will Schaeffl~~r Henr R. Kravis & Carol ne Roehm ~ 7:0o pm Concert Foco Ford _ - Y Y _ Y . ~ , "Amphitheater `Scholarship .Fund . ' EI Pomar Foundation. • - _ ' , ~ ~ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - The,Gates Foundation ' - ~ g;00 am' SUBARU Kids Golden Peak - ~ Shearson Lehman Brothers ; :'classic ,.,:.9 00 am; ;.~SU6ARU Citizens, Vail Mountain GERALD R..FORD AMPHITHEATER, ~ F: Ross and:Laurie')ohnson - - 'Challenge Cross- . Course Summer Highlights Phase I was completed this `season fea-~ ,Country - luring a weatherization system of • . ¦ The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, retractable fabric and glass panels to pro- suNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 owned and managed by the.Vail Valley tect the stage from inclement weather. 9:0o am GRUNDIG/UCI village/Mountain ; " World Cup Course Foundation, has hosted a record number .The original roof system was designed Finals-women's of concerts this season as well as bring- for acoustic benefit, not weather protec- cross country ` ing a wide variety of programs to the Vail lion. Radiant heaters, lighting and other t2:oo pm GRUIVOiG/uCl Village/Mountain'' Valle .Out of 31 da s in Jul ,the - roduction and erformer enhancements world cup Course ' Y y y p p, Finals-Men's Amphitheater was dark only four of those were installed, The stage itself was , Cross Country days! The Miller Genuine Draft Hot extended four feet to accommodate full Summer Nights free performances held ballet and symphony setups. Phase II, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 ' on Tuesday evenings throughout mid- scheduled for completion in 199, will lo:ooam COORS DRY China Wall/Vail - June and July were highlighted by address further weatherization to protect downhill Mountain Seals and Crofts against wind-driven rain 'gy`p ~ - Ih PAGE 2 ~ "FOCUS" " ~ AUGUST 1992 ''•BOish~i Ballet, let Academy will„ perform divertissements j VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION,PRESENTSs , . from Flower Festival in Genzano, La Cor- 1992 FORD AMPHITHEATER SCHEDULE Academy at Vail saire, and Coppelia, as well as the favorite folk dances, Semara and Gopak. AUGUST ¦ Students from across.North Ameri- ca and Puerto Rico are here in Vail to 2 Bravol Colorado-Rochester BOtsH01 BALLET ACADEMY OF Philharmonic Orchestra • attend the Bolshoi Ballet Academy's six- MOSCOW PERFORMANCES AT THE 3 Taj Mahal In Concert week course. Last year, three American GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER. 5 Bravol Colorado-Rochester students were selected to attend the Bol- Friday, August 14, 1992 7:00 p.m. Philharmonic orchestra shoi Ballet Academy of Moscow. 13 Bolshoi Ballet Academy at Vail Students from the U.S. Academ will Saturday, August 15, 1992 7:00 p.m. -student Recital Y Friday, August 21, 1992 7:00 p.m. 14-15 Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow ' present a free performance at the Gerald Saturday, August 22, 1992 7:00 p.m. 17 Jerry Ford Invitational-Ford & Friends ' R. Ford Amphitheater on Thursday, concert August 13, 1992. The performance will General admission lawn seating tickets 21-22 Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow be accented with a class demonstration are still available for $20. Call Ticket- 24 Santana In Concert choreographed by Madame. Golovkina. master at 303-290-TIXS. Reserved SEPTEMBER pavilion seating is sold out for all four It will be a unique opportunity for audi- ~ 4 Poco In Concert ences to observe the Bail trainin re i- performances. Y g g -Additional concerts may bescheduled. - men of the Bolshoi. The Foundation is extremely pleased ~ _ to have prima ballerina Nadzheda Gra-. .American Ski chova perform with the Academy. Ms. ClaS31C sand Grachova trained at the Bolshoi Ballet AEI World ~ Forum Academy of Moscow under the guid- ~ The AEI Worid Forum held at Amerlca~5 Legacy ante of Madame Golovkina. She is a laureate of the International Ballet Com- Beaver Creek was the most exciting and r Mark your calendars in December petition. As reining prima ballerina of successful session in its eleven year his- for America's Legacy, the FIS World • the Bolshoi Ballet, Ms. Grachova is tory. The quality of speakers and partici- Cup portion of the American Ski Clas- highly pants was outstanding, with a large sic. This year on December 1 1-13, the regarded as a i,*Y number of Cabinet members in atten- Women's World Cup Downhill and dancer who dance. Dignitaries included President Super G will be held at Vail. In March, possesses Gerald R. Ford; Lord James Callaghan, the traditional American Ski Classic will uni ue former Prime Minister of the United h steal Kingdom; Valery Giscard d'Estaing, for- be held featuring the Legends Races and p Y the Ford Cup. This split scenario will attributes mer President of France; Secretary of continue on an every-other-year basis as . and an Defense-Dick Cheney; Lynn Cheney, the FIS has granted Vail a World Cup uncommon) National Endowment for the Humanities Y chair erson; as well as man members of race in March 1994, and again in beautiful - p Y December of 1994. bod line, t President Bush's current administration. Y One of the most energetic topics focused In addition to the World Cup races in musicality, r. ' ` December, there will be a street party, a I ricism and on the 1992 presidential election, with Y shared o tnions ands trued discussions concert, and many other exciting activi- spirituality highlighd g the session. ties surrounding the event! ~p of dance. ~ Her perfor- NAOZHEOA GRACHOVA, ~ The ublic forum o en to ail and PRIMA BALLERINA p ~ p .SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available for the mance of held at the Gerald R, Ford Arphitheater, upcoming America's Legacy/American Ski Classic Minkus's La Bayadre marked her as one featured President Ford, Noboru and the National Disabled Ski Championships. for of the rare dancers who demonstrate Hatakeyama of MITI, Carla Hills, the more information, call the Vail valley Foundation. technical perfection and emotional U.S. Trade Representative, and John expression. Ms. Grachova will perform Makin, a scholar from AEI. 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