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1993-06-01 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
J VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1993 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. Site Visit: Bryan Hunt's "Terre Haute" at the new Mayor's Park located on the northwest corner of Vail Road and West Meadow Drive and the current site of the piece. 2. Site Visit: Kandell Residence located at 4259 Nugget Lane/Lot 2, Bighorn Estates Resubdivision of Lots 10 & 11 (east half of duplex). 3. Review of TOV's 1st Quarter Financial Report. 4. Discussion Re: TOV's 1994 Budget Calendar. 5. Review of Support for a Recreation Center in the Town of Avon. 6. Information Update. 7. Council Reports. 8. Other. 9. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 10. Adjournment. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/8/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CAAGENDAMS VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1993 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 5:00 P.M. 1. Site Visit: Bryan Hunt's "Terre Haute" at the new Mayor's Park Shelly Mello located on the northwest corner of Vail Road and West Meadow Drive and the current site of the piece. Action Requested of Council: Please meet at the Municipal Building to review siting of Bryan Hunt's "Terre Haute" in preparation for discussion at the Evening Meeting. Background Rationale: On May 12, 1993, the AIPP voted unanimously to accept "Terre Haute" by Bryan Hunt from a private benefactor. After reviewing possible locations, the AIPP board felt that the piece should be sited at the new Mayor's Park. The board found that this piece met all of the criteria set forth in the AIPP. Guidelines and that this site would give this piece high visibility. 5:30 P.M. 2. Site Visit: Kandell residence located at 4259 Nugget Lane/Lot 2, Tim Devlin Bighorn Estates Resubdivision of Lots 10 & 11 (east half of duplex). Action Requested of Council: Review site in preparation for discussion at the Evening Meeting regarding an appeal of the Design Review Board's (DRB) decision regarding a deck, hot tub, and required landscaping at the Kandell residence. Appellant: Dr. Robert Kandell. Background Rationale: Please see the attached memo to Council from the Community Development Department dated May 27, 1993. 6:00 P.M. 3. Review of TOV's 1st Quarter Financial Report. Steve Thompson Action Requested of Council: Review and comment on the report. Background Rationale: Staff prepares a quarterly financial report and presents results to Council for review. 6:15 P.M. 4. Discussion Re: TOV's 1994 Budget Calendar. Steve Thompson Action Requested of Council: Approve the 1994 Budget Calendar. Discuss philosophy and timing of preparing the 1994 budget. 6:30 P.M. 5. Review of Support for a Recreation Center in the Town of Avon. Bill James Background Rationale: At the 4/27/93 Work Session, Bill James discussed an overview in support of a recreation center in TOA, left with Council copies of the report "An Avon Recreation Center!" prepared by Browne, Bortz & Coddington, Inc., and requested Council give TOA a response within thirty (30) days. 1 7:00 P.M. 6. Information Update. 7. Council Reports. 8. Other. 9. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 7:30 P.M. 10. Adjournment. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/8/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/15/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. C:MENDAMSE 2 a TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM TO: Larry Grafel Town Council Members FROM: Steve Thompson DATE: May 24, 1993 RE: First Quarter Financial Report The following report includes the following assumptions: 1. We are keeping our fingers crossed that sales tax revenue will come within budget. We need to collect 3.5% more in sales tax for the balance of the year, than we did last year to meet our sales tax budget. 2. Construction fees, parking structure revenue, and RETT revenue will be in excess of budget by approximately $766,114 combined. It looks like. another great year for RETT tax collections. 3. The expenditures in the general fund that are projected to be over budget are due to vacation payoffs for the Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Public Relations officer, salary increases for the acting Town Manager and Public Works Director, and additional snow removal costs and recruitment costs. Overall, the Town is in good financial condition. The projected additional expenditures can be funded out of projected increased revenues. TOWN OFVAIL STATEMENT OF PROJECTED CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 1/1/92 - 12/31/93 SPECIAL CAPITAL REAL ESTATE PARKING HEAVY VAIL DEBT POLICE 1992 TOTAL GENERAL PROJECTS TRANSFER ASSESSMENT EQUIPMENT MARKETING SERVICE CONFISCATION BOND FUND FUND TAX FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND PROCEEDS FUND Fund Balance 1/1/92 657,300 3,750,376 2,430,828 4,040 396,373 22,353 5,265,373 511,638 13,038,281 Actual 1992 Revenue 15,319,067 7,191,263 2,334,434 272,191 1,351,713 679,657 21,279,065 44,174 5,732,251 54,203,815 Actual 1992 Expenditures 14,196,659 6,634,320 1,603,204 274,000 1,408,950 712,089 24,689,557 97,327 34,775 49,650,881 Gain/(loss) 1,122,408 556,943 731,230 (1,809) (57,237) (32,432) (3,410,492) (53,153) 5,697,476 4,552,934 Equity Transfer 1,700,000 (1,700,000) Actual Fund Balance 12/31/92 3,479,708 2,607,319 3,162,058 2,231 339,136 (10 079) 1,854,881 458,485 5,697,476 17,591,215 1993 Revenue Estimate 14,700,060 10,093,273 1,848,000 302,000 1,485,864 679,438 5,075,968 26,000 110,000 34,320,603 1993 Expenditures Estimate 14,948,974 11,373,800 3,300,322 282,000 1,389,305 713,718 5,065,468 173,454 5,670,000 42,917,041 Gain/(loss) (248,914) (1,280,527) (1,452,322) 20,000 96,559 (34,280) 10,500 (147,454) (5,560,000) (8,596,438) Projected Fund Balance 12/31/93 3,230,794 1,326,792 1,709,736 22,231 435,695 (44,359) 1,865,381 311,031 137,476 8 994 777 PAGE 1 20-May-93 4QTRFIN2 . 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Fines & Forfeitures 241,750 231,750::: > .°,:(10000) Other 268,655 320,933 52,278 TOTAL GF REVENUE 14,399,168. ; 14;700;.0.60. 300,892 ¦ 1'993 1993 VARIANCE GENERAL FUNp EXPENSE' BUDGET ESTIMATE OVER/(UNDER) Town Officials 715,944 798,113 .82;169 Administrative Services 1,183,404 1,193,404 10;000 Community Relations 171,338 178,838 7;500 Community Development 994,948 1,001,0481: :6;100. Police 2,884,124 2,884,124 :.:p Fire 998,887 997,177 (1;710 Public Works 2,325,627 2,363,933 " _381-306 Transit 1,885,957 1,890,957 5;000 Transportation Centers 1,030,693 1,030,693 p VMRD Contract 543,243 543,243:-::1-'. ; 0 Library 614,557 614,557 0 Insurance 561,704 561,704 "0 Contingency 16,000 16,000 0' Contributions & Events 771,080 771,080 0 Transfer to Assessment Funds 49,876 49,8.76: Employee Benefits 54,227 54,227 0 TOTAL G'F,::EXPENDITURES .14;948,974 197,241;' SURPLUS/(SHORTEALLI X352,565) (248,914) 103,651 4QTRFIN2 PAGE 2 20-May-93 } 1993 -:19931, VA CAPITAL PROJECTS REVENUE BUDGET ;.ESTIMATE OVER% UNDER Retail Sales Tax 4,999,280 4,999,280 0 County Sales Tax 195,000 195,000 0 Ski Lift Tax 992,250 992,250 0 Recreation Amenities Fees 30,000 130,000 ; :100,000 Earnings on Investments 165,000 165,000 0 Lottery Revenue 12,000 12,000 10. Transfer From 1992 Bond Proceeds Fund 2,670,000 2;670;000 RETT Loan Repayment 929,743 929,743 0 TOTAL REVENUE: 7,323,273 1 Q,093273 .2;7.70,000. 1993 1:993: VARIANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS` FUND..., EXP. BUDGET ESTIMATE OVER/(UNDER) Street Maint & Improvements 939,057 939,057 U Misc Sidewalks & W Ped Connection 175 175 Street Light Improvement Program 35,548 35,548 :0 International Bridge Replacement 4,000 4,000 0 Chapel Bridge Design 94,000 94,000 0. Snow Dump Road /Shop & Bus Barn Maint 234,990 234,990 0 Parking Structure Capital Maintenance 176,345 176,345 .0. Slifer Fountain Repair 29,844 29,844 0 Municipal Annex Remodel 328 328 Bus Shelter Imp & Replace 59,089 59,089 0: Misc Building Maintenance 25,000 25,000 : 0 Town Shop Ventilation System 18,983 18,983 0 Drainage Improvements 43,086 43,086 0 PW Office Remodel 439,898 439,898 0 Parking Structure Landscape Contingency 26,312 26,312 0. Streetscape Design 691 691 Police Department Space Expansion 298,500 298,500 0 VTC Community Improvements 58,549 58,549: 0: Electric Raceway & Carpet @ Library 35,000 35,000 0 Comm Sys Maint. & Replace 12,330 12,330 0 Replace Mobile Fire Radios 15,000 15,000 - 0 Bus Grant Matching Expense 59,000 59,000 0 Snow Dump Site 146,485 146,485 0 Shmetzco Berm 3,098 3,098: _ :0 Land Purchase Vail Commons 3,170,000 3,126,935 (43,065) Performance & Arts Center 73,490 73,490:,. 0 Fire Extraction Equipment 16,000 16,000: is 0. Retrofit Buses Perimeter Seating 17,500 17,500 0 Relocate Checkpoint Charlie 220,350 220,350:::`:: ; 0 Computer Oriented Trrigation Project 100,202 100,202 0 Street Furniture Replacement 40,000 40,000 0 Pedestrian Overpass Walkway 9,235 9,235 ;:...::0. Second Radio Channel 16,000 16,000::::. .0 Misc Heavy Equip Vehicles 281,500 281,500 ; 0 Automate East Vail Interchange 9,900 9,900 ..0: West Vail Interchange Improvement 170,000 50,000: _ (120;000) ADA Improvements 47,600 47,600 0 Transfer to Debt Service 4,609,780 4,609,780 0 TOTAL' EXPENDITURES 11:;536;362 1;1.;373.;800.,. 162;562 4QTRFIN2 PAGE 3 20-May-93 J~ 1993 1993 VARIANCE REAL ESTATE TRA. NSFER'TAX BUDGET::::- ESTIMATE OVER/ UNDER REVENUE RETT Taxes 1,200,000 1,700,000:::::::::. ; , . = ;500;000. Golf Course Lease/VRD 85,000 83,000 (2,000 Earnings on Investments 65,000 65,000 j0. TOTAL REVENUE 1:,350;OQ0 1,848000 498,000 EXPENDITURES Purchase of Open Space 340,432 340,432 Loan Repayment 929,743 929,743 0 Miscellaneous 500 500 0 Bighorn Park Completion 19,152 19,152 0 Ski Museum Park Site 99,375 99,375 0 Vail Trail Safety 2,200 2,200 :'0 Gore Creek Promenade 85,780 85,780 Stephens Park Phase II 92,916 92,916 0. West Vail Bike Path 150,146 150,146 0. Dowd Junction Bike Path Design 127,824 127,824 Spraddle Creek Parcel Purchase 483,656 500,000 1'6;344 Golf Maintenance Parcel Purchase 195,914 187,500 .!(8',414 Master Open Space/ Rec Trail Plan 60,000 60,000 ;:0 Alpine Gardens Contribution 25,000 25,000 0 Frontage Road Bike Path 144,966 144,966 0 Park Maintenance 129,353 134,103 :4;750. Rec Path Maintenance 91,400 91,400 0 Sandstone Park Improvement 26,526 26,526 ' ;.0 Dowd Junction Land Improvement 8,745 8,745:::,: 0 TOT Lot Access Paths 9,971 9,971 0 Pirate Ship Park 42,504 42,504 0 Ford Park Stairway 32,250 32,250 0 Mill Creek/ Ted Kindel Park 105,140 105,140::::..:..:,:'*..::. : 0 East Vail Interchange Landscaping 84,149 84,149 0 TQTAL;RETT E;X... URE;S 3;287642 3,300;322 12;680 0.4 AL. 1.993 1993.. VARIANCE HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND BUDGET::. ESTIMATE QVERI UNDER REVENUE 1,485,864 EXPENDITURES 1,389,305 1,389,305 4QTRFIN2 PAGE 4 20-May-93 1993 1993 VARIANCE SPECIAL PARK..ING ASSESSMENT EUND:. „ BUDGET E,S.TIMATE :OVER/ UNDER REVENUE Parking Assessments 20,000 40,000::::: <20,000 Daily Parking Revenue 257,500 257,500 0 Earnings on Investments 4,500 4,500:. TOTAL SPAF ,.R. EVEN;UE. 282,000 302.;000 20,000 EXPENDITURES Transfer to Debt Service Fund 282,000 282,000 0TAL,SPAF EXPEN.D:ITURES 2821000. 282;000 :::::.:::::::::::::::::::t.. 1993 ::1993: VARIANCE. MARKETING FUND BUDGET : ESTIMATE OVER/ UNDER REVENUE Business Licenses 345,000 345,000 ° 0` TOV Marketing Fund 160,500 160,500 0. Other Marketing Contributions 155,000 155,000 ' Earnings on Investments 7,000 18,938 11,93$ . TOTAL MARKETING REVENUE 6671500 67943$ 11;938: EX.PEND.ITURES 667,041 713718 46.,677: :::..:::5..... f ........:::.0 1993 1993::'s VARIANCE: POLICE CONF;I.8CATION FUND BUDGET' ESTIMATE OVER/(UNDER) REVENUE Confiscation Proceeds 10,000 10,000 " 0 Earnings on Investments 16,000 16,000 0 TOTAL.PCF:RE:VENUE ' 26;000 26,000 0 EXPENDITURES 173,454 173,454:.:.: 0 TOTAL PCF EXPENDITURES: 173,454 1734:54 0 4QTRFIN2 PAGE 5 20-May-93 TOWN OF VAIL COUNCIL CONTINGENCY 1993 Original Budget Amount $50,000 Uses: Performance and Conference Center Demand Analysis 15,000 Bonus Pay for 20 Year Employees 6,000 Professional Fees - Role Defining Town Council 8,000 Contribution for Trip & Books, Pins for Soccer Club 1,000 Contribution - WE Recycle 4,000 Total Amount Used 34,000 Total Amount Left $16,000 COUCON92 PAGE 6 24-May-93 PROPOSED 1994 BUDGET CALENDAR ACTIVITY DATE CIP Requirements to Department Directors May 28 CIP Proposals returned by Department Directors June 11 CIP Meeting with Department Heads June 18 Council Discussion of Capital Projects June 29 Budget Packets to Departments July 9 Departmental Request Budgets Completed August 13 Corrected Departmental Request Budgets and August 20 Revenue Budgets Completed Department Budget Meetings with Larry Grafel, Steve B. and Steve T. Aug. 23-Sept. 1 Manager's Budget Completed Sept. 3 Compilation of Council Budget Packets Sept. 7-Sept. 10 Council Budget Workshops Sept. 14-Oct. 5 First Reading of Budget Ordinance October 19 Second Reading of Budget Ordinance November 2 ~;vyfp AY 1.4 jqq~ VICTOR QUINN COCKRELL, QUINN & CREIGHTON RICHARD C. COCKRELL THOMAS E. CREIGHTON ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW IOF COUNSEL) BENJAMIN CRAIG PETER J. WIE IEBE 1 700 BROADWAY, SUITE 1516 RICHARD M. FOSTER DENVER, COLORADO 80290-1501 TODD A. JANSEN TELEPHONE (303) 860-7140 S. ARTHUR HENRY (1901-1970) FLORENCE J. PHILLIPS TELECOPIER (303) 860-7344 JOHN N. ADAMS (1904-1959) FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 314 WILCOX STREET, SUITE 201 FLAGLER, COLORADO 80815 CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 TELEPHONE (719) 765.4696/4687 TELEPHONE (303) 688.6202 May 12, 1993 VIA TELECOPY AND MAIL (303) 479-2157 Larry Eskwith, Esq. Town Attorney Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Re: Town of Vail v. Chevron and Amoco Dear Larry: .Attached is a letter from Chevron dated May 4, 1993, which is a follow-up to our meeting on April 23, 1993, and a copy of a let- ter telecopied to me today. I do not agree with Jon's character- ization of the April 23rd meeting and have told him so this morn- ing, but I do not want to waste money sending clarifying letters to each other, unless it involves a particularly important issue. The agreements reached at the April 23rd meeting, you will re- member, were subject to the clients' approval, and some of the is- sues presented problems to Chevron's management. Jon and I have been playing telephone tag for several days and finally discussed Chevron's proposal this morning. As you will see by the proposal, Chevron is willing to utilize Harding Lawson and Associates ("HLA") to perform interpretive work, but Chevron wants to use Delta for the field work. This, according to Jon, is purely for financial reasons: Chevron has negotiated very favorable rates from Delta, and those rates are considerably lower than HLA's rates. Chevron is willing to use HLA to assuage our concerns about the competency of the technical people. In ex- change for Chevron's agreement to utilize HLA, the Town must pay its own consultant fees. Delta will follow a scope of work pre- pared by Jerry Zimpfer at HLA, and the Town's consultant will be provided an opportunity to comment on the proposed scope. Larry Eskwith, Esq. May 12, 1993 Page 2 Chevron's management will not agree to the "partnership" arrange- ment between the consultants that I suggested. Chevron will accept and in good faith consider all comments, but Chevron wants the final say in all matters. If there is a dispute between the Town and Chevron, we will need to take our concerns to the Colorado Department of Health ("CDH"). Leonard Slosky and I have discussed this portion of Chevron's proposal, and I think it is a reasonable compromise for the follow- ing reasons. First, if we refuse to enter into any agreement about testing, Chevron can file a responsive pleading to the complaint and then proceed with testing pursuant to C.R.C.P. 34(a). Should that occur, the Town will have no say whatsoever in the testing. Moreover, Chevron may use Delta for all of the work, which would not be very comforting to me. Second, the proposal limits the Town's out-of-pocket expenses at this time. Leonard and I are con- cerned that a motive driving Chevron's scope of work will be to prove its position. The Town can avoid this concern by drilling additional wells and conducting additional tests at this time, al- though it will not preclude Chevron from conducting its own tests under C.R.C.P. 34(a). Alternatively, if we have any concerns about Chevron's scope of work or the results, the Town can perform its own tests on the property immediately after Chevron's work is com- pleted. I think it is important for Leonard to be on site during a portion or all of the time Chevron is drilling or conducting tests on the Town's property. Whether it is all or a portion of time depends upon the nature and extent of the proposed scope of work, though at this point I do not think it will be more than two days. Leonard thinks the Town's interests could be protected by testing some critical samples and/or running additional analyses, rather than by testing all samples. He could make those decisions while on site. The fact that Chevron insists on having the final word on any technical matter can be a benefit to the Town. With Chevron con- trolling the technical issues, the Town would be positioned to challenge the results while possibly being able to say "we told you so." Also, while there are no guarantees, I have found CDH to be sensitive to the property owner's concerns. In a similar situa- tion, CDH directed the major oil company to do additional work to address the property owners' issues, though the order was not fashioned in those words. Larry Eskwith, Esq. May 12, 1993 Page 3 Although Jon has recommended that Chevron pay the Town's at- torneys fees, Chevron's management has not yet made a decision on this issue. If Chevron agrees to pay the fees, Chevron wants docu- mentation. I told him the Town could provide Chevron with the firm's summary statement, but the Town will not provide a copy of our statements, because we do not intend to breach the attorney- client privilege. Please give me a call after you have had an opportunity to review everything. As the Town's case has some weaknesses, which we have previously discussed, it makes sense to reach.a settlement, but the Town must be comfortable with the approach. Sincerely, Florence J. Phillips Attachments 4' . Chevron Chevron U.S.A. Products Company wo- 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583-2398 Mail Address: P0. Box 5044, San Ramon, CA 94583-0944 Telex D-SRMN-PARK • Fax (510) 842-3365 Jon N. Robbins Counsel Law Department (510) 842-2642 May 4, 1993 Ms. Florence Phillips Attorney at Law COCKRELL, QUINN, AND CREIGHTON Two United Bank Center 1700 Broad-!ay, St,ite 1515 Denver,. CO 80290-1501 DELIVERED VIA FAX TRANSMISSION (303) 860-7344 Re: 890 South Frontage Road, Town of Vail Former Adjacent Chevron Station #7-0499 Dear Ms. Phillips: As I have indicated previously, Chevron is willing to become proactive in the review of data which has previously been developed concerning the Town's property, and is further willing to undertake at its sole cost an additional assessment of conditions present on the property. I have previously communicated Chevron's belief that hydrocarbon contamination may be present on the property which was caused solely by your client. Chevron is therefore not willing prior to the completion of its technical review to take a formal position regarding the assumption of liability and responsibility for the contamination which may be present. At the time of our meeting in your office on April 23, 1993, I requested that your client execute the License Agreement I submitted to you, granting Chevron access to the property to undertake its assessment. You indicated that your client was not willing to grant such access unless Chevron agreed that the assessment and eventual remediation was performed in the context of a partnership approach whereby the Town of Vail had an equal voice in the selection of the consultant and formulation of the assessment and remedial work plans. I discussed these requirements with my clients and we had further discussion on these points last week in which I indicated that Chevron was unwilling to perform its activities within a framework which granted the Town of Vail an equal voice in all decisions.' I .have gone back to my clients again asking for further concessions. Ms. Florence Phillips Attorney at Law COCKRELL, QUINN, AND CREIGHTON May 4, 1993 PAGE TWO In an effort to accommodate your requests and to assuage your client's fears and suspicions, Chevron is willing to proceed with an assessment at the site at this time upon the following terms and conditions: 1. Chevron will undertake to perform an assessment directed by its in-house environmental engineering staff at its sole cost and expense, utilizing the services of Delta Environmental to perform routine monitoring, installation of monitor wells, soil borings, and the inspection of the two monitor wells damaged on the Vail property. The services of Delta Environmental will not be utilized to perform interpretive work. Chevron will employ the services of Harding Lawson and Associates to perform the more complex tasks relating to the interpretation of data gathered by Delta Environmental, design of assessment and remediation work plans and reports. Chevron is willing to receive and consider in good faith the input which the Town of Vail provides regarding any proposed assessment or remediation work plan, but Chevron must retain the final right to determine the protocol for the performance of the activities for which it is paying. 2. Chevron is only willing to utilize the services of Harding Lawson and Associates as suggested by the Town of Vail, if the Town agrees that it will not be entitled to receive any reimbursement of consultant costs incurred by the Town in reviewing data gathered by Delta Environmental and Reports and work plans prepared by Harding Lawson and Associates. 3. The Town of Vail must agree to formally stay the currently pending litigation until September 17, 1993, to permit the completion of the assessment and to further provide Chevron with an opportunity to review the data and determine the degree to which it will formally assume liability and responsibility for contamination which is present on the Town of Vail property. 4. If Chevron decides, after the completion of its assessment, to assume liability and responsibility for all or a portion of the contamination identified, Chevron will require, consistent with the terms and conditions set forth above, that it continue to have access to the site and control over future remediation activities within a structure for the utilization of consultants which is similar to that set forth above for the assessment aspect of this project. Ms. Florence Phillips Attorney at Law COCKRELL, QUINN, AND CREIGHTON May 4, 1993 PAGE THREE I am hopeful that you and your client will find the above proposal to provide an acceptable basis upon which we can move forward at this time. You have granted an extension of time to and including May 17, 1993, for Chevron and Amoco to answer or file other responsive pleadings in the litigation which is pending. In light of the impending date for the submission of our response, I request that you respond formally to the above proposal on or before the date of May 7, 1993. If your client does not accept the above proposal by May 7, 1993, I will assume that a formal response will need to be riled in the litigation and the above proposal will be withdrawn. Thank you for your assistance in the above regard. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future. V truly yo , Jon N. Robbins JNR:me cc: Ms. Nancy Vukelich-NW Region-San Ramon, CA 05/12/93 10:38 $510 842 3365 JNR Z002/002 chevron Chevron U.S.A. Products Company 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583-2398 Mail Address: P.O. Box 5044. San Ramon. CA 94583.0244 Telex 0-SRMN-PARK . Fax {5!01842.3365 Jon N. Robbins Counsel Law Department (510) 842-2642 May 12, 1993 Ms. Florence Phillips Attorney at Law COCKRELL, QUINN, and CREIGHTON Two United Bank Center 1700 Broadway; Suite 1516 Denver, CO 80290-1501 _ DELIVERED VIA FAX TRANSMISSION (303) 860-7344 Dear Ms. Phillips: I hope that our discussion of earlier this morning answered your questions regarding the content of my letter to you of May 4, 1993. It is my understanding that you will present the elements of Chevron's proposal to your client shortly, and that you are hopeful that you will be able to respond no later than the first of next week. You have previously agreed to extend the time for Chevron and Amoco to date of May 17, 1993, to file their respective answers or other responsive pleadings, in the case of The Town of Vail vs. Chevron U.S.A. and Amoco Oil Company, Case No. 93CV88. This letter will confirm your agreement to provide an additional extension to Chevron and Amoco to and including the date of June 1, 1993. Thank you for your courtesies in the above regard. I look forward to discussing Chevron's proposal with you further in the near future. 9 Ve tr ly yo s, Jon N. Robbins JNR:me Encl. VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER May 24, 1993 RECEIVED MAY 2 6 1993 Mr. Larry Grafel Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mr. Grafel, I would like to thank you for the time you took to attend our meeting at the library. I hope you feel we are on the right track with this process. Since that time, we have presented information about the project to the Vail Town Council, the Vail Community Theater board of directors and the Vail Valley Marketing Board. Both the VCT and the VVMB supported the current design of the project as well as our proposed methods of financing the facility. I was especially pleased that the VCT group felt the size of the theater and its seating flexibility fit their needs perfectly. There are still concerns about the overall cost of the project as well as programming priorities for the Performance Center. These and other concerns are being reviewed by the Steering Committee as they are voiced. Decisions regarding changing aspects of the project will be made after comments are heard from as many groups as possible. For the next month it is very important to us to spread the word that we are actively soliciting input and reactions to our current designs and finance models for the Center. I am enclosing my current list of presentations to groups. There are still several other groups I am trying to reach. If you know of any individuals or groups that may be interested, please don't hesitate to let me know who they are. I am eager to discuss the project with anyone who has an interest. We need as much feedback as possible in the next few weeks. Please take a moment to let me know your reaction to the facility's design, size and proposed financing. I constantly need your feedback on the material presented as well as recent comments you have heard in the community. Positive or negative; constructive or not, I need to hear what is being said. Please voice your opinion. I can be reached at 845-9601. Sin r~ C olive Tremblay Project Coordinator P.S. The next Open Forum is THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 7:00 PM at Vail Public Library. Enclosures P.O. BOX 5559 AVON, CO 81620 (303) 845-9601 FAX 949-0266 PAIL VALLEV CE & CONFERFNCF (,'F,N'i'FR COMMUNITY OUTREACH Schedule of Meetings as of May 24, 1993 Private- meetings are ongoing. Additional local groups are being added to this list as a continuing project. Everyone is encouraged to contact Caroline Tremblay at 845-9601 if they are interested in a private presentation for their organization. May 18 7:30 PM Vail Town Council May 19 6:00 PM Vail Community Theater May 20 7:30 AM Vail Valley Marketing Board May 245 7:30 PM Avon Town Council May 26 8:00 AM Rotary Club June 1 10:00AM Vail Valley Restaurant Association (Tentative) June 3 9:00 AM Lionshead Merchants Association June 3 2:30 PM Hoteliers (Private Group) June 8 10:00 AM Bravo! Board of Directors June 8 3:00 PM Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau Members June 9 8:00 AM Friends of Dance (Tentative) June 9 6:00 PM Vail Business & Professional Women's Group Manor Vail June 10 7:00 PM Open Forum/Citizens Advisory Committee Vail Library June 15 12:00 PM Hotel Sales & Marketing Association Trade Fair June 18 8:30 AM Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association June 23 7:00 AM Vail Recreation District Board of Directors June Tentative Vail Valley Foundation Board of Directors June Mailing Vail Mountain School Parents Organization July 8 7:00 PM Open Forum/Citizens Advisory Committee Vail Library July 13 10:00 AM Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (Tentative) August 12 7:00 PM Open Forum/Citizens Advisory Committee Vail Library October TBD Vail Symposium Breakfast Series (Tentative) Glik- Vail Associates, Inc. Creators and Operators of Vail and Beaver Creek' Resorts MEMORANDUM TO: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Town of Vail FROM: Andy Daly DATE: May 24, 1993 RE: FACILITATOR EXPECTATIONS As we discussed, I am excited by the possibility of some town officials joining us for some of our long-term business planning meetings. We at Vail Associates, Inc. believe that there are mountain and support facility planning opportunities that would be better explored with input from the Town of Vail, and that we both should benefit from your participation. To this end, we believe a facilitator could be used to successfully guide us through discussion of these planning topics and help us reach a consensus on as many issues as possible. The following are my suggestions and criteria for identifying the appropriate facilitator: • Length of process - 120 days maximum with meetings to be held every 2-3 weeks for 3-4 hour duration. • Initial kick-off session - would be a full day event in order to outline the scope of planning process, familiarize with planning process,; familiarize with planning completed to date, and to get to know one another. • Cost of facilitator - to be shared by the Town of Vail and Vail Associates, Inc. • Anticipated topics - would include mountain expansion, mountain access, cross-mountain traffic, and skier support facilities in all three base portals. We believe that the above discussion would lead to transit, traffic, and parking issues important to the town. Initially, we would hope to limit discussions to these areas. Post Office Box 7 9 Vail, Colorado 81658 • USA - (303) 476-5601 Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor May 24, 1993 Page 2 • If this process proves fruitful, it may lead to continued discussion on other issues of mutual interest, including the Performing Arts Center and employee housing. I will call you this week to review facilitator selection with you as well as any additional information for these discussions. I look forward to talking with you. APD: sb Enclosure U4111. 0011k,"r 5•d5.43 .'~1•~ _ Real issues onbelowmdost, timber sales bein'g ignored We live in an era of downsizing. here man Sears shut stores and afterward w y prices have morethan claims record profits. General doubled since 1991. Even state Motors and IBM are trying to -A I s tDn governments do better. Montana, shrink. Everyone thinks they can for example, spends half as much make more by earning less. Now Chase to log its lands as does Flathead the same idea captivates the White National Forest in that state - a House. In its proposed 1994 preserve Clinton has slated for tim- budget, the Clinton ,administration ber closure. And, studies show, would reduce the federal deficit by sales 25 percent, will raise lumber state harvests were more ecologi- callsound as well. ending timber sales altogether prices, discouraging economic y within four years in 58 forests that recovery. " are losing money selling logs. Forests don't need this kind of Of course, environmental lob But rather than a solution to any- "protection." America is not run- byists support eliminating unprofi- thing, the proposal is an admission ning out of trees. Nationally, timber table timber sales not because they of the government's failure to inventories are 30 percent higher are born-again free-marketeers, but manage. And it distorts the public than they were 40 years ago, and because they want to stop logging. debate. The purpose of national annual growth exceeds harvests by 'T'hey wish to reserve national . forests is not making money, but more than 55 percent. forests exclusively for recreational protecting land and sustaining Nor will an end to logging save use. Once and future bureaucrats people. And this policy would the land. Profitability is not a sign who shuttle between jobs in con- devastate both. of. environmental wisdom, and servation groups and federal agen- Ending below-cost harvests is there is no ecologist in America cies, they support a bigger service not a cost-cutting measure, it who believes trees thrive on budget because it enhances their merely moves funds from one ac- neglect. What forests need is good power. count to another. By closing forests management that comes from in 22 states, the administration sound forestry. Yet halting harvests The Clinton . plan is primarily hopes to realize savings of $72 mil- will destroy this protection. Thus, designed to please this permanent lion for four years - or $18 mil- in New Hampshire, where the government. It is also a red herring. lion a year. This is a paltry amount, White Mountain National Forest is For the issue is not whether forest since the Forest Service annually slated to terminate cutting in 1996, should be profitable, it is what they loses around $1.7 billion (of which Paul Bolinger, president of the should be for. only a quarter is due to timber Society for the Protection of New The Forest Service was es- sales). Hampshire Forests observed, tablished in 1905 not only' to Yet even this $18 million saving "Stopping timber harvesting would protect forest health and tree sup- is chimerical. For the administra- put an end to a powerful and suc- plies, but also to stabilize logging _ lion also plans to increase Forest cessful tradition of responsible economies. Because the goverri- Service spending. It has already forestry." ment owns most real estate in many earmarked an additional $144 mil- Nevertheless, mainline environ- areas, the agency gives a percen- lion for "public investments" such mentalists are ecstatic about the cage of the proceeds from timber as "environmental infrastructure." Clinton plan. Having themselves sales to local communities in lieu And Clinton's long-range budget long ignored the high costs of of taxes, to pay for such things as plan, "A Vision of Change," calls regulation and subsidized recrea- schools and hospitals. for these outlays to increase lion, these activists insist loggers The intent of this policy is fair- dramatically over the next five should pay their way. Yet ironically, ness: a recognition that the federal years, adding to the - national debt. environmental regulations are the government, if it insists on owning Meanwhile, the timber cuts will main cause . of . money-losing most of the land, should be a tax- cost 20,000 jobs and $119 million forestry in the first place. These payer. But Clinton would end these. in lost taxes and, by reducing forest laws - and the appeals they en- allotments, driving the final nails gender - flood the agency with. into the coffin of rural culture. This paperwork, necessitating expansion. is an ethical issue - whether home of its work force and budget. buyers and. country: folk.should pay So while annual harvests. the costs of providing Lebensraum remained roughly level since 1964, for . . propertied urbanite .agency overhead costs doubled in recreationists. The policies of lurri- that time. Likewise, since 1981, the ber-market and community stability Forest Service's budget increased should be publicly debated and not, more than 60 percent. Thus, it is as now, abandoned without discus- virtually the only timber producer sion under the pretext of dis- to lose money in today's market, continuing below-cost forestry. ' Real issues on below-cost i m ber sales being ignored t We live in an era of downsizing, ra Sears shut stores and afterward where many prices have more than claims record profits. General doubled since 1991. Even state Motors and IBM are trying to Alston governments do better. Montana, shrink. Everyone thinks they can for example, spends half as much make more by earning less. Now Chase to log its lands as does Flathead the same idea captivates the White National Forest in that state - a House. In its proposed '1994 preserve Clinton has slated for tim- budget, the Clinton administration ber closure. And, studies show, would reduce the federal deficit by sales 25 percent, will raise lumber state harvests were more ecologi- ending timber sales altogether prices, discouraging economic cally sound as well. within four years in 58 forests that recovery. are losing money selling logs. Forests don't need this kind of Of course, environmental lob- But rather than a solution to any- "protection." America is not run- byists support eliminating unprofi- thing, the proposal is an admission ning out of trees. Nationally, timber table timber sales not because they of the government's failure to inventories are 30 percent higher are bom-again free-marketeers, but manage. And it distorts the public than they were 40 years ago, and because they want to stop logging. debate. The purpose of national annual growth exceeds harvests by They wish to reserve national forests is not making money, but more than 55 percent. forests exclusively for recreational protecting land and sustaining Nor will an find to logging save use. Once and future bureaucrats people. And this policy would the land. Profitability is not a sign who shuttle between jobs in con- devastate both. of environmental wisdom, and servation groups and federal agen- Ending below-cost harvests is there is no ecologist in America cies, they support a bigger service not a cost-cutting measure, it who believes trees thrive on budget because it enhances their merely moves funds from one ac- neglect. What forests need is good power. count to another. By closing forests management that comes from in 22 states, the administration . sound forestry. Yet halting harvests The Clinton. plan is primarily hopes to realize savings of $72 mil- will destroy this protection. Thus, designed to please this permanent lion for four years - or $18 mil- in New Hampshire, where the government. It is also a red herring. lion a year. This is a paltry amount, White Mountain National Forest is For the issue is not whether forest since the Forest Service annually slated to terminate cutting in 1996, should be profitable, it is what they loses around $1.7 billion (of which Paul Bofinger, president of the should be for. only a quarter is due to timber Society for the Protection of New The Forest Service was es- sales). Hampshire Forests observed, tablished in 1905 not only' to Yet even this $18 million saving "Stopping timber harvesting would protect forest health and tree sup- is chimerical. For the administra- put an end to a powerful and 'suc- plies, but also to stabilize logging lion also plans to increase Forest cessful tradition of responsible economies. Because the govern- Service spending. It has already forestry." ment owns most real estate in many earmarked an additional $144 mil- Nevertheless, mainline environ- areas, the agency gives a percen- lion for "public investments" such mentalists are ecstatic about the tage of the proceeds from timber as "environmental infrastructure." Clinton plan. Having themselves sales to local communities in lieu And Clinton's long-range budget long ignored the high costs of of taxes, to pay for such things as plan, "A Vision of Change," calls regulation and subsidized recrea- schools and hospitals. for these outlays to increase lion, these activists insist loggers The intent of this policy is fair- dramatically over the next five should pay their way. Yet ironically, ness: a recognition that the federal years, adding to the national debt. environmental regulations are the government, if it insists on owning Meanwhile, the timber cuts will main cause of . money-losing most of the land, should be a tax- cost 20,000 jobs and $119 million forestry in the first place. These payer. But Clinton would end these in lost taxes and, by reducing forest laws. - and the appeals they en- allotments, driving the final nails gender - flood the agency with into the coffin of rural culture. This paperwork, necessitating expansion. is an ethical issue - whether home of its work force and budget. - buyers and country folk should pay So while annual harvests. the costs of providing Lebensraum remained roughly level since 1964,- for propertied urbanite .agency overhead costs doubled in recreationists. The policies of lum- that time. Likewise, since 1981, the ber-market and community stability Forest Service's budget increased should be publicly debated and not, more than 60 percent. Thus, it is as now, abandoned without discus- virtually the only timber producer sion under the pretext of dis- to lose money in today's market, continuing below-cost forestry. Environment . Deathmrow ducks receive reprieve from LA. ju'dge - Residents cry 9 fowl to prevent lethal injections` By Jennifer Bowles Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES - A flock of diseased ducks targeted for execu- tion were given an 11th-hour tem- porary reprieve Monday by a judge who ordered wildlife officials to seek a compromise for dealing with . the infected fowl. Angry residents of the seaside suburb of Venice had stalled the kill planned for dawn by forming a wall between the ducks and wildlife AP Laserphoto officials moving in for the kill. "What we really want to do is Angry residents block the road as California State Department of make sure things aren't done so Rsh and Game officials. try to enter the Venice canal Monday hastily," said -actress Alley Mills, morning to execute ducks that may be carrying adeadly virus. who played the mother on TV's "The Wonder Years.". About 100 bird lovers chanting "Save our jections because some carry duck lion wild waterfowl travel the ducks" twice turned away state plague, caused by a herpes-like Pacific Flyway, an avian highway biologists at a canal bridge. The virus that kills ducks, geese and that stretches from the Arctic to the four pickup trucks loaded with swans. About 50 canal birds have Antarctic. cages then drove off without inci- died of the disease so far. Duck supporters- want the birds dent. Venice retains several of the to be quarantined and tested, and A few hours later, a judge issued oldtime canals that used to criss- want only the ones that have the a temporary restraining order pend- cross the beach town. The ducks virus killed. But state authorities. ing a June 1 hearing. He wants the are fed and loved by canal-area said that plan wouldn't work. state Department of Fish and Game dwellers and tourists. "There is no test that will ac- and the preservation group Duck Wildlife officials fear migrating tually predict if they have the virus Watch to work out a compromise. birds visiting Venice canals could or not," said, Chanelle ]Davis, a . Biologists planned to'collect the contract and spread the virus. state biologist. "They can carry the 350 birds and give, them lethal in- Each year, an estimated 2.8 mil- virus and not show signs of it." On Hwy. 6 just 2 Miles East of Avon 949.6457 ITALIAN RESTAURANT • ' 1 Lunch $3.75 - Dinni Full Menu Delivery • Catering • To Go Tues-Sat l lam-IOpm • Sun 5-lOpm • Closed Mondays X~~ G Vail Valley Spec- i'al Events Commission Special Event Funding Request Summary Name of Event: Ride The Rockies Date of Event: June 23, 1993 Sponsoring Organization: Town of Vail Chairperson or Contact: Pam 3randmeyer Amount of Request: $ 15, 9 0 0.0 0 This request has been: approved; denied; X modified to the following terms: $6,500.00 allocation from Vail-. Vallev Special Events Commission. The rationale for this determination is based on the following: Please see attached. Submitted by Vail Valley Special Events Commission w ~ Ken'Whi\te Chairman T i RIDE THE ROCKIES VAIL VALLEY SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION ALLOCATION R z. . yvpport the program and the Town's efforts wholly. The revenues received in the long run a result of the success of this event are terrific--far outweighing the $16,000.00 expense FY.F _ A. Showers/sanolets/bus represent additional services required to support the event/necessary to the success of the event. ($5000.00 allocation) B. Balloon/shirts/headbands are additional amenities aimed at overall effect Town s has on riders and guests. Again, we support these costs, however shirts/headbands are sponsor-specific whereas balloons are not sponsor specific (ie. can't put name on balloons/red carpet). We, therefore, endorse the balloon/decor. ($1000.00 allocation) C. Tables: The goal of vendors is three-fold. 1) Create service for guests. 2) Create revenue venture for individuals providing services. 3) Pay for itself. We realize that in its first year, one needs to create the demand for service of the restaurants, so providing them with tables is a one-time deal. We feel that local restaurants should provide their own tables & napkins in the future, and that local hotels should be contacted for additional tables. ($500.00 allocation) D. Sales Tax Revenue: We feel $90,000.00 in gross sales is a fairly represented number, and that 4% sales tax revenue ($3,600.00) will immediately offset some expense. The long term monetary effects of the Ride the Rockies are accomplishable. Return guests equal return revenue. Although these revenues are nearly impossible to accurately measure, they are nonetheless bound to occur given the organization and community involvement elicited by the Town's efforts. Therefore, we strongly support the Ride the Rockies program and feel by allocating a portion of the Special Events budget combined with incremental sales tax, this request can be fully supported. dd, Pleas`'puthese ~n the court- l ,packets,: i Thanks, Desiree u TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 May 31, 1993 Dear Ride the Rockies Participant: It won't be long until you, along with hundreds of other cycling enthusiasts, will begin this year's Ride the Rockies trek through Colorado. On behalf of many eager Vail residents, I wanted to correspond with you one more time before the journey, to fill you in on some details regarding your stop-over in our community. We understand your ride on Wednesday, June 23 will be a long one, and we want to do everything we can to pamper you from the moment you enter the Vail Valley. The communities of Avon, Eagle-Vail, and Vail are busily preparing a grand Vail Valley welcoming which we hope will help make this year's Ride the Rockies the best ever. When you arrive at Ford Park, site of Vail's Ride the Rockies base camp, the red carpet will be rolled out. We have many activities planned for you, ranging from afternoon and evening concerts, to a raffle, a food fair, bicycle demonstrations, and an assortment of other activities. You are, however, certainly welcome to pull up a seat along Gore Creek and simply relax in the cool mountain air. For the best overview of your Vail activity options, transportation, meals, and other details, upon your arrival please check in at the Vail Welcome Tent. At this time, you will receive a Rider's Welcome Packet, an itinerary of activities, coupons good for discounts throughout town, and a special memento of your Vail visit. As a special highlight for the younger set, ages 5 - 14, we have planned Ride the Rockies' Kids Night Out. On trips like this, sometimes the young folks get tired of hangin' out with mom and dad all the time. (Sometimes mom and dad like a night out too, and Vail is a great place to have one!) Kids Night Out provides the opportunity for kids to head off with our special guest, Sport Goofy, and have a great time with games, gags, entertainment and, of course, refreshments. Vail's very own Experts of Fun will make sure the kids arrive back at Ford Park by 9:00 PM, ready for a good night's sleep. If your children think Kids Night Out sounds like a good time in the making, please sign them up by June 14 (303-479-2113). (Don't worry - there's no charge!) Just let us know how many kids in your family will be joining in the fun and what their ages are. Further details will be available upon your arrival. Welcome Ride the Rockies May 31, 1993 Page Two On another note, many of you are probably still contemplating whether to "rough it" with the camping set or to treat yourself to a comfortable bed in a lodge room. If you are interested in going the lodge route, we have many special deals for Ride the Rockies participants, ranging from quaint chalets to full-service hotels, from economically priced to total luxury. Lodging packages start at $69 for riders and their guests. For more information regarding Vail lodging options, please call 1-800-525-3875. Again, we are thrilled to host this year's Ride the Rockies and we want to make your Vail visit a wonderful memory for you. So, get that bike tuned and we'll see you on June 231 Sincerely, V94 90 ;.T • Margaret A. Osterfoss Mayor FF The Vail Experts of Fun Present... The 1993 Ride the Rockies KIDS NIGHT OUT!! Hey Kids! Don't miss out! GAMES! GAGS! ENTERTAINMENT! and, of course, REFRESHMENTS! Along with Special Guest - Sport Goofy! Who's Invited? All the Ride the Rockies Kids (AGES 5-14) (Sorry, Mom and Dad, we've got other fun stuff planned for you!) Date? Wednesday, June 23 (The night Ride the Rockies comes to Vail, of course!) Time? 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Location? Pick up and drop off at the Golden Peak Building (adjacent to the Ride the Rockies Base Camp) How Much? Free! (What a deal!) What Else? Mom and Dad... Be sure to sign your kids up for Kids Night Out by June 14. Call (303) 479-2113! Ride the Rockies Moms and Dads... Don't worry about the young ones! The Vail Experts of Fun will take good care of them and will have them home in time for a good night's sleep! SIGN UP TODAYt (303) 479.2113 e Ple`a`se put. the se In the f ceunc, -"Otkets Thanks, .",.".".Desiree h r \ u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 June 1, 1993 Dear Vail Valley Merchant: Hundreds of cyclists are tuning their bikes and doing their windsprints in preparation for the upcoming Ride the Rockies tour, a 428 trek through some of the most beautiful countryside in Colorado. The Vail Valley is working hard in preparation as well, and is looking forward to welcoming the tour for their Vail stop on Wednesday, June 23. The riders, support crew, family members, and friends will be hosted to a Vail Valley Welcome Party which they will never forget, and there are many ways you can get involved! Hang a Ride the Rockies banner or flier (enclosed) in your business, include a "Welcome Ride the Rockies" message in your advertising that week, donate a discount or small memento for the riders, AND COME OUT TO CHEER AS THE TOUR RIDES INTO TOWN! We are planning a welcome party which extends from Avon to Ford Park (along Highway 6, through Dowd Junction, down the South Frontage Road, and into Ford Park)! Our goal is to line the route with welcome crews, young and old, wearing costumes or waving flags and balloons, and giving a Vail Valley welcome like Ride the Rockies has never seen. Please join us for the Ride the Rockies Community Rally on Wednesday, June 9, 5:00 PM at the Red Lion to sign up your employees and family members for welcoming locations, and to join in the Ride the Rockies fun. We will be distributing Vail Loves Ride the Rockies buttons for your employees to wear on June 23, and we'll fill you in on all the activities planned. Best of all, Coors and the Red Lion will treat us all to food and drink! Attached is the latest information regarding Ride the Rockies activities, as well as tour background. Please feel free to call Pam Brandmeyer at 479-2113 or Caroline Fisher at 479-2115 for further information or to help the Vail Valley win the Best Community Award for this year's Ride the Rockies tour. Sincerely, Margaret A. Osterfoss Mayor THE VAIL VALLEY WELCOMES THE 9TH ANNUAL DENVER POST RIDE THE ROCKIES TOUR JUNE 23, 1993 Calling All Vail Valley Residents, Merchants, Students, Employees and Others! You are invited to the official RIDE THE ROCKIES Vail Community Rally WHO'S INVITED? Everyone WHEN? Wednesday, June 9, 1993, at 5. 00 P.M. WHERE? The Red Lion, enjoy a Coors beer and chips, compl xnents of Coors and the Red Lion WWH Y? We need your help to make the Vail Valley.the #1 Community-on`the Ride the Rockies circuit. Come learn about the events planzzed for the. participants, the route, and how you can part ctpate n thi e z welcoming parties in Avon, Eagl"ail, and Vail. Get your "Vail Loves Ride'the Rockies" buttons at this time, too! Cyc'Ihstswil'l vote on the Best Host Community The winning communeity wi~hl receive a fuhl page ad in the Denver Post. Let s make this year's, Ride the Rockies the best ever!' F For more information regarding the Ride the Rockies Commune.-Ball phease caali, KQ 'T Radio at 479-0353. 1993 RIDE THE ROCKIES COMES TO THE VAIL VALLEY! June 23, 1993 THE RIDERS: 2,000 riders are officially registered with the tour, with a few hundred additional riders who are "unofficially" touring. (1,000 - 2,000 support crew, family members, and friends are expected to accompany.) THE ROUTE: The riders will pedal 98 miles on June 23, along Highway 131 from Steamboat to Wolcott, down Highway 6 through Avon and Eagle-Vail, through Dowd junction to the West Vail Exit, along the South Frontage Road and into Ford Park (Ride the Rockies Base Camp). THE HOURS OF ARRIVAL: The first riders are expected to approach Avon around 11:00 AM and continue along the Vail Valley stretch until 6:00 PM. WHArs PLANNED? Wolcott to Avon: Mile marker signs will cheer on the weary riders as they pedal toward Vail. A KZYR vehicle will patrol the route to keep the riders' spirits high! Grab some balloons and head on out there! Avon: KZYR and the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort Association will give a big Avon welcoming with music, food, give-aways, balloons and more. Head on out to the Beaver Creek Reception Center area and join in the welcome fun. (Call 949-0140 for more info.) Eagle- Vail: KSKE and the Eagle-Vail community will be hootin' and hollerin' and showing the tour a KSKE/Eagle-Vail great time. Put on a costume or grab some noise makers and help line the route! (Call 949-7070 for more info.) Dowd unction: Coors will be decorating the route with flags as an entryway to Vail. Due to traffic dangers, residents are discouraged from cheering along this stretch of the route. West Vail to Ford Park KQMT will be putting on a Vail bash like Ride the Rockies has never seen. Bring flags, balloons, noise makers, costumes, or any other gimmicks and come on out for music and festivities. (Call 479-0353 for more info.) Ford Park- A red carpet, a balloon arch, music, and tons of food will greet the tour. Riders will check in at a welcome tent where they will receive info on all the great things to do in Vail, a Vail discount coupon booklet, and Vail mementos. Scheduled activities include: Prairie Wind, an acoustical band, for the free evening concert, Kids Night Out, performances by the Vail Lawn Chair Demo Team, a mountain bike demonstration and lecture, massages, a food fair hosted by 30 Vail restaurants, give-aways, the Walker Williams Band (country western), playing in the afternoon, Paul Borillo, a roving entertainer, and more! Everyone is welcome to get in on the action! (Call 479-2113 for more info.) HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? * Attend the Ride the Rockies Community Rally on Wednesday, June 9,5:00 PM, at the Red Lion. Pick up "Vail Loves Ride the Rockies" buttons for your employees and family members to wear on the day of the event, and sign up for a location/time-slot to go out and cheer for the riders! * Wear purple and/or teal green (Ride the Rockies colors) on Wednesday, June 23, along with your "Vail Loves Ride the Rockies" button! * Dress up in a costume, and grab a flag, balloons, banners, noise makers, instruments, or whatever is handy, and come on out to the route to give a crazy Vail Valley welcome to these poor riders who will certainly be dragging! * Donate discounts or Vail memorabilia which will be included in a coupon book distributed to each rider (call 479-2279). * Hang a Ride the Rockies banner in your business (call 479-2113) and/or post the enclosed flier near your cash register. * Include a "The Vail Valley Welcomes Ride the Rockies" message in your advertising the week of June 21. * Come on out to Ford Park to join in the festivities, including a Hot Summers Night concert beginning at 6:00 PM. THE VAIL VALLEY CAN WIN THE BEST COMMUNITY AWARD (Along with Full Page Recognition in The Denver Post) FOR THE 1993 RIDE THE ROCKIES TOUR! Join in the Welcoming - Join in the Fun RIDE THE ROCKIES RETURNS TO VAIL! Background Information June 23, 1993 WHAT IS IT? Ride the Rockies began in 1986 and has become the premier Colorado bicycle tour, presented this year by The Denver Post and Coors Light. The six day, cross-state tour is held each June, with a different route taken each year. WHO RIDES? Over 2000 riders come from 45 states and up to seven foreign countries. In 1989, a lottery was implemented to keep pace with the event's ever increasing popularity. Last year, over 4,000 applications were received. 1,000 - 2,000 support crew, family members, and friends travel along with the tour. THIS YEAR'S ROUTE? Sun, June 20 - Fort Collins to Estes Park, 47 miles- Mon, June 21 - Estes Park to Granby, 63 miles Tues, June 22 - Granby to Steamboat, 80 miles Wed, June 23 - Steamboat to Vail, 98 miles Thurs, June 24 - Vail to Frisco, 68 miles (over Battle Mountain, Tennessee and Fremont passes) Fri, June 25 - Frisco to Golden, 72 miles MEDIA COVERAGE? Staff writers for The Denver Post write daily articles about the people and communities along the tour. Channel 4's Larry Green rides the tour each year, filing four to -five stories daily from each host community. In 1992 alone, the tour garnered over 90 minutes of network television coverage, including four live segments with NBC's Willard Scott. The event received over 100 minutes of radio air time and over 200 printed articles in statewide publications. ECONOMIC IMPACT? Each year the tour brings more than $600,000 of tourism business to Colorado, and up to $90,000 of economic benefit to each host community in a 24 hour period. RETURN TOURISM? Many Ride the Rockies participants are the demographic which Vail targets for summer and winter business alike! Vail organizers will be giving each rider a coupon booklet filled with coupons to be used throughout the summer on everything from concerts to meals and merchandise. WHO ELSE BENEFITS? Money raised from Ride the Rockies tour is donated each year to The Denver Post Charities Fund, a fund which distributes money to needy Colorado charities. RECOGNITION FOR VAIL? Host communities are entered in the Best Community Contest. The winning community receives a full page "CONGRATULATIONS" in The Denver Post. The winner is selected by a vote of the cyclists at the end of the tour. Public and private sector organizations in the Vail Valley are working hard to present the best experience the Ride the Rockies has ever seen. If you would like to get involved, please call Pam Brandmeyer at 479-2113 or Caroline Fisher at 479-2115. RECEIVE-;r AY 2 6 1993 DISTRIBUTION LIST PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST BRIAN ANDERSON ERNST GLATZLE TOWN COUNCIL STEVE BARWICK GARY MURRAIN DEBBIE ROELAND MIKE BRAKE MARY LAWRENCE MIKE ROSE DICK DURAN SUSIE HERVERT TODD SCHOLL CAROLINE FISHER JIM HOZA DAN STANEK ANNIE FOX DDEDE_TO- 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 JANEIL TURNBULL P.W. INFO. BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: LARRY GRAFEL, ACTING-TOWN MANAGER FROM: GREG HALL, ACTING-DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS /TRANSPORTATION DATE: MAY 24, 1993 RE: PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 24 - 28, 1993 .:...................:....::nv:::::::::::.:: r: v:::::::::::::::::::::::: - n.n.. r...F. f....n.n........ r.n.... x.:. :...........................n::;ivy:::::::::::::::.v}:i:::n::vnv::::}:.}}}}}}}ii:?n:-::•i w:: . r fhX::.f hYr.. .....r:::::.v:::::::::::: nv::.:v.v::::::::::::::.: rv:::..{:::r:r......:::y v:; ....•rc:: f??w::: x: -.f:::..wx::: {v.: v: r: r: vriw:: r vv. r: vn:.}}}})}}}:•~ti:•}::::::::: x::.v::: w:::::.v...........................::. m:: n..........rfw:}'::.:................r .l.. n..:v:: x: n+i: ::?•:::.n. v}i}}:::.:.:.:'::::::::::::nv:::::: nv:: r:::::::: :.}i:•i:{~}}}}}}:ry}}}iii}}}::::::::::-}:yn f.........:.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::: x::::::::::::: :r::nw::::::: n:•: rr::::: n•~rv r.-....n: .n.. n.... :rf... :/lr::::.v.. . r::::.v:::w::::nw:::+` v:.:..:: rv: ~.:v:::::...........:::::::::::: n...........+. r. ...n.. n........ f v . ............rv:::::• r::.::::.~:::::r ::::v::....: m.v..........-..r........n:..::v::.:vnv:.vv::.v:::.......:x.Jl.• f+::n;{. v::.vn.... u... . ...:r:N {f. /r~r............ n r:::::::}}}}%v.. nv:•ri~}}}:-i::: }fi:.v:. :.r n..............C r. x.... fJ r.• n.:::::vi}:•:.-...:.:.:vf .:v'r'-v}}Y•}'.~: •w: . v.. r........... n....... . . . n:/....rA ........:n::..n:•.vr:: r::::::::: u:.. xr.:i. n.... ifir... r. n.rrn.r. n•...xxx..:..::.:::: ..u rv: r : r:: n+i: rir:::: fi: fw:: r:::::w::::::-.v: .::.rru::: {.;.::-Ffr%.{Nr~::ru n+f 'f• r•r •f r n....r'r r5{:..::.;r n"r/nf/:'.~}f;:?'f frG:~sNffiG!llJ.~r:C{:ji"lifr' STREETS AND ROADS A. 1. Install drainage system on east side of Vail Road. 2. Attend CPR classes: a. Wednesday, 5/26 - Fleet Maintenance b. Thursday, 5/27 - Electricians/Carpenters C. Friday, 5/28 - Streets and Roads 3. Straighten signs throughout Town. 4. Concrete repairs: a. Rockwalls b. Curbs 5. Perform high water checks and controls. 6 Construct information sign for VTC. 8. Construct three more pallets of sandbags. 9. Pull shoulders and ditches in West Vail. 10. Set sculpture at Lionshead with crane. 11. Conrad to replace flags as needed. 12. Conrad to clean and turn on fountains throughout Town. 13. Pile sand and place sandbags at E. Vail Firestation and Municipal Building for public use. 14. Assist with "Trees for Vail" project. PARKING STRUCTURE/TRANSPORTATION A. 1. Assist saw contractor with expansion joints. 2. Remodel stairs at VTC Terminal Building. 3. Complete striping of structures and Municipal Building lot. PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST Page 2 CARPENTERS A. 1. Continue work at Stephen's Park. 2. Install benches throughout Town. 3. Repair winter damage to bridge railings and street name signs throughout Town. 4. Attend CPR class Thursday, 5/27. ELECTRICIANS A. 1. Perform line locates as needed. 2. Coordinate with Andy receiving bids on an emergency generator for LHTRC. 3. Investigate roof leak at Covered Bridge concrete bus shelter. 4. Continue Sonnenalp Street Light Project. 5. Repair emergency light in jail cell. 6. Install 2 street lights on south side by Check Point Charlie. 7. Inspect VTC Information Booth heat trace. 8. Hook up vacuum at bus wash. 9. Attend CPR class Thursday, 5/27. PARKS DEPARTMENT A. 1. Finalize design for Gore Creek Promenade/Pedestrian Bridge with Greg and Mike Brake. 2. Hire consultant for Mill Creek/Ted Kindel Park. 3. Continue construction management at Ski Museum Park site. 4. Mulch Xmas trees. 5. Coordinate lst Bank improvements with Ski Museum contractor. 6. Schedule beaver relocate with Masked Man Services. GH/dsr a 5 Y4 , S , nn: , E 2 ~ ~a s E I A Quarterly Report from the Office of Goal°Schoettler, Colorado State 'Treasurer Winter/Spring 1993 UPDA'rEe 19,093 ) LE'1'LA'r117E S'SSION Management of the Interest-free Securities Commissioner; practices and language that is no longer Loan Program for School Districts o specification of responsibilities and consistent with modern computerized The 1988 change in the school dis- duties of trust administrator, invest- accounting systems: trict budget year from a calendar year ment advisor and custodian to min- ® reduces the time period for reten- to the state's fiscal year has exacerbated imize conflicts of interest; tion of state warrants _and allows school districts' cash flow difficulties. o clear separation of the duties of Treasury to make arrangements Beginning in July of 1993, school dis- trust custodian and investment with the state's bank to hold war- tricts may participate in an interest-free advisor; rants, reducing bank service loan program to fund their actual general o specification and disclosure of charges and operating costs; fund cash deficits. SB 92-80 provides maximum maturities and quality ® changes the state's investment that the Treasurer loan moneys to school standards for securities held by statutes to conform to SEC Rule districts on a monthly basis and estab- investment trusts; 2a-7, allowing Colorado public lish a cash deficit calculation method- o specification of clear fiduciary entities to invest in short-term SEC ology and reporting mechanisms to ensure responsibilities for trustees and regulated money market funds; pro- consistent and accurate reporting of cash trust custodians; and vides that the required maturity deficits. Treasury's aim is to ensure cash 0 requirement of timely full disclo- term of securities which are pur- availability to school districts and make sure to investors and trustees by chased by money market funds in sure they have funds available when they LGIPs, and requirement of ade- which public funds may be invested need them. quate internal controls and outside shall be as stated in federal rule audits. (SEC Rule 2a-7); Local Government Investment Protection of the public trust and o allows state moneys to be deposited Trusts: Strengthening the Rules public money is the chief aim of this leg- in bank accounts in other states In Colorado, the abuses of Steve islation. Public investors deserve to have and in foreign countries to enable a Wymer's Institutional Treasury Man- sound investment vehicles for public state agency or institution, includ- agement forced the dissolution of two money, and Colorado citizens need to ing institutions of higher educa- Local Government Investment Pools be assured that their money is safe and tion, to operate projects located in and has cost trust participants in excess working for them. other states and foreign countries; of $5 million. Losses resulting from these such state agencies and institutions activities can be blamed on insufficient New Bill Streamlines Treasury Operations shall have full responsibility for the safeguards in statute, inadequate oversight, safety of deposits under this article, conflicts of interest and dismal report- Changes in banking and investment and the state shall not assume lia- ing practices. industry practices have necessitated revi- bility for any risk, casualty, or loss Provisions of HB 93-1157 include: sion of Treasury and related statutes. HB of such deposits. o establishment of trust oversight and 93-1003 removes from statute language rulemaking authority by the State associated with antiquated accounting z n s s P9 a e r Y , C.camin tip, we are consideriritwp u2tte Cash meet all the State'S needs tax antictpatiOn note (TAN) issues, without having to borrow from oilier one on behalf of school districts and state funds , the ether or the state's general fund. At the Great Colorado Payback Then: ew federal arbitrage. regulations, offices, phones are. busy as property scheduled to be firializei July ° 1,.1993 owners seek to reunite themselves with x (but .probably delayed) give more flexM their money. The pram was doubled ibility to TAN issuers n calculating over the last year,to include most holders their: maximum deficits. This makes of unclaimed property Consequently! a , such` borrowings moreattractive and our office is sending out thousands of effective as cash management tools: information packets acid answering While the state has an interest free hiuulieds of questions abQutdie program 5..... , Ioan'; prograzti to help school districts Theresults have been extremely been fuaance their cash-flow:deficits, some` eficiatfor Colorado cttietis as we have sS districts may find it more advantageous , retuned tens of millions of dollars to to b crow throug a Treasury pool their`rightful vwixers (See Great Col `rO he This could enable them to re4lize some orado Payback Update, p-3) interest earnings,; which will not be We have also! spent rtiany hours State Treasurer lvlan possible through the: Bran program Iii making sense of;tlie Federal Cash: The Treasury has had a busy, year addition, by participating in the Trea agement Act. °Irt fact; Colorado, tl riles so fax and°the pace seems to be con :..suiyTAN pool, distnctswillhi velo:wer in °large part to the effort o_ tip uing We've: been active in both issuance costs and a higher credit rating , Hancock the Stare Treasury's chief initiating and helping to refine. legis- than d they issued TAN.s°on their awn €uiat vial officer, is the fust'state to: have t latioti (see.I eg2slativeLTpdate; P. ).The + We will offer,this opportunity if there negotiated, a contract with the federal reicess of°tte otiation; and corn ro p g p is enough interest alCn:orig school districts government to iinglemenr this Act raise, the time lion©red democratic to warrant a pool: ° We:are now the national experts among way. of resolving differences, has pro- The, state's general fund will also the states an that complicated laiv! . diced some key J ills on unclaimed : n :cash flow de€icits from time to time " m 4s s off,,++ property, school finance; and invest during.the next fiscal year .The cheap 2%04 merit pools Greg Diamond, Deputy est way to finance,these deficits,is to `may State Treasurers liar shepherded our barrow short-term (less than one yeafl! < u„., ~~r !4,h~F COb 3 legislative:p : rograin skillfully through in the tax-exempt market We are p6-: the ;Capitol hurdles ning: a TAN:, issue`:in }uly_ t6_ ensure ade- TREASURY RECEIVES CASH MANAGEMENT AWARD The Department of Treasury's chief lection or disbursement of federal gov- specific achievements in the areas of financial officer, Tom Hancock, was ernment funds. Also recognized are collections, payments, credit/debt man- recently selected to receive an award for achievements that have improved the agement, financial/civil litigation, inven- Distinction in Financial Management management or collectibility of the gov- tory management, cash management Improvements from the U.S. Depart- emment's receivables, reduced the gov- improvements, and financial manage- ment of Treasury. Secretary of the Trea- ernment's financial risk, or improved ment systems. sury Lloyd Bentsen delivered the keynote the management of the government's Hancock's award was based on his address and presented Hancock with the investment in inventory. leadership role in the Cash Management "Secretary's Certificate of Appreciation" The Secretary's awards are made annu- Improvement Project, formed by State at a special ceremony on May 19 in ally to individuals or groups in a depart- Treasurer Gail Schoettler to implement Washington, D.C. ment or agency within the executive the Federal Cash Management Improve- The U.S. Treasury sponsors the awards branch, state agencies, and the private ment Act (see related story p. 3). to encourage and recognize exemplary sector. They are the highest awards leadership and excellence in the col- granted by the Federal Government for 3 S T A T E T R E A S U R E R' S L O S T A N D F O U N D K"ACK w Ifs- Your Mone r .More than 140Q0 businesses and financial tnstitutionsturn uiiclatmed property over to tli°e Great Colorado F F , , ,,.Payback .x : , r , $45 million;in uriclaime . property has been collected as of March I993 « `280,000'accounts and the contents of ?;500 safe deposit boxes:are being held State Treasury's' "Great Colorado Paybackoffice responds to over 50,000 nquiries'annually a.: ® :;$35 amilllon has been returned; reactivated or claitned 48-0 f March 1993 90;000 accounts have been: `returned, claimed or reactivated. t '':'.:~:•"~:~;::.,::.':'.':c:: ,::x:::,,:. .:off':.:::: '.6.. . 5' :Y .i The'°ro` ain'rates`S.tli'iri'the.nation;; er.ca in'returnin 'unclaimed' er to:...owners or,l eirsr$.1:1 60.. er P g p P g prop ty b -;Coloradan." ; returned to an individual $102,000 Largest account % C)ne woman has claimed over $98;700 from -the' .Great Colorado Payback; and is claimmg'another $12,000 this year It seems'the widow; now in her eighties, knew very little about'investments made by her husbandfduring his lifetime.: Under the,Unclaimed Property Act 6; 4987, companies such as Phillip Morris are required to report unclaiineci stocks and d?vidends to^the Gteat Colorado.Payback Office Tlie office then notifies owners or heirs. , who oftenknow.rioth" about mcineythat,is.rightfullythezrs.^ mg: EE „<a ,_,..,x.y: x '.a.'. ,x...,, 'o. x 4 <.y .k x.3>..v,... ;.d CASH MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: IMPLEMENTING CMIA The Federal Cash Management and now serves as a model for other All state agencies were contacted Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) was states. Over the last sixteen months, regarding CMIA and related cash man- enacted by Congress to establish trans- members from the Treasurer's Office, agement activities through general meet- fer procedures that maximize exchange State Auditor's Office, Division of ings, distribution of survey question- efficiencies and ensure equity in the Accounts and Control and the Colorado naires and individual outreach. The transfer of funds between state govern- Financial Reporting System (COFRS) project also solicited agency input regard- ments and the federal government. In have cooperated in identifying oppor- ing process refinement and systems Colorado alone, $1.5 billion is exchanged tunities for improved management of improvements, and identified problems between the U.S. Treasury and the State state funds, and implementing needed with the appropriations process. State Treasury annually. procedural and systems improvements. statute changes were made during the CMIA provides for the timely dis- Working groups were formed to enact recent legislative session to facilitate bursement of federal funds and prevents fiscal rules to enforce CMIA, review the implementation. states from drawing federal funds too long bill for notes in conflict with CMIA Final tasks for the group were deter- early (in which case the state receives regulations, and to formulate justifications, mination of interest calculation method- the investment value of federal program identify procedures and detail costs asso- ology, and contract negotiation with the funds), or too late, (whereupon the federal ciated with implementation. Partici- Financial Management Service of the government receives the investment pants also designed questionnaires to U.S. Treasury. As of April 1, 1993, required value of those funds). survey current state cash management changes to various systems were com- Colorado is the first state in the country practices and analyze the flow of federal pleted and CMIA was officially imple- to achieve implementation of CMIA funds. mented. 4 "It's Your M Suggested reading aThrough pubiicanon of this newsletter it Communicating For Results in Government: A Strategic Approach ; is tlie, desire of.Gail__Schoettler°and tte; For Public Managers by James L. Garnett (Jossey--Bass Publishers, Department of Treasury sraff to inform readers of poliaes,'.acuvitie~~ and plans, $26.95, 415/433-1767). and to meet your uifoimation needs: Your Local Government Finance: Concepts and Practices, John E. suggesuoris and contributions for future... , Petersen and Dennis R. Strachota, ed. (Government Finance Officers issues are'welcome Let us°know names % f iiidividuahsw``.would.lienefit:frTrim Association; 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601- o 7476; 312/977-9700). receiving. this newsletter. Please direct Ethical Principles For Public Servants: A Statement By Principals comments and;questions coz ceming: It's `Your Money" to Carole Witka.atthe The Council For Excellence In Government (Council for Excel- Department of Treasury; l90 State Capitol lence In Government, 1620 L St. N.W., Suite 850, Washington, D.C. " Denver.;5c6toiad6`.8o203 .CaI 'h- er: 'at ? 20036; 202/728-0422). ..866=244144-additional°infirmaton:< An Introduction to External Money Management for Public Cash Managers (Government Finance Officers Association 1991; 180 N. Michi- TreasurerT&4 gan Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601-7476; 312/977-9700). Greg:Diairiozid Revenue Collection Administration: A Guide for Smaller Govern- Deputy Treasurer ments by Ian J. Allan, (Government Finance Officers Association; 180 Tom Hancock N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601-7476; 312/977-9700). Chtef:Finanaal (Officer V?rginia Wagner The Pursuit of Significance: Strategies for Managerial Success in Chiefanvestment Officer . Public Organizations by Robert B. Denhardt (Wadsworth Publishing PatyWtzite`,' Co., 10 Davis Dr., Belmont, CA 94002; 415/595-2350,300 pp.). Director, Unclaimed Property Carole Witka Administration.::`:' It's Your Money BULK RATE 140 State Capitol U.S. POSTAGE Denver, CO 80203 P A I D DENVER, CO 80203 PERMIT NO.738 RE~ErvEp 5 1993 LARRY GRAFEL TG VAIL ACTING MANAGER rE7ca' 75 s FRONTAGE RD JtiJ~ VAIL CO 81657-0000 EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROADWAY OFFICE OF THE F.O. BOX 850 COUNTY MANAGER EAGLE. COLORADO 81631 (303) 328-8605 FAX: (303) 3287207 i4 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO MEMORANDUM RECEIVED MAY 2 1 1999 TO: Distribution List FROM: Jack D. Lewis, County Manager DATE: May 26, 1993 RE: EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING Enclosed please find the agenda for next Eagle County Regional meeting and the minutes of the May 6 meeting. The next meeting will be held in the Avon Municipal Building on Thursday, June 3, 1993, at 5:00 p.m. fb Attachment: Distribution List SENT VIA FAX / ORIGINAL TO FOLLOW DISTRIBUTION LIST: TOWN OF AVON TOWN OF EAGLE Albert "Buz" Reynolds, Mayor Bill Cunningham, Mayor Celeste Nottingham, Mayor Pro Tem Sonja Beasley, Council Member Jerry Davis, Council Member Rick Dunford, Council Member Jack Fawcett, Council Member Glen Ewing, Council Member John Hazard, Council Member Marion McDonough, Council Member Tom Hines, Council Member Larry McKinzie, Council Member Jim Roof, Council Member Roxie Deane, Council Member Bill James, Town Manager Willy Powell, Town Manager /TOWN OF VAII, TOWN OF GYPSUM Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Dan Lister, Mayor Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Mayne, Council Member Bob Buckley, Council Member Dick Mayne, Council Member Jim Gibson, Council Member Pam Schultz, Council Member Rob LeVine, Council Member John Jodrie, Council Member Jim Shearer, Council Member Chris Estes, Council Member Tom Steinberg, Council Member Elsie Roth, Council Member Larry Grafel, Acting Town Manager Don Eaton, Acting Town Manager TOWN OF MINTURN TOWN OF RED CLIFF Ernest A. Chavez, Mayor Barbara Fresquez, Mayor George Sisneros, Mayor Pro Tem. Ted Warren, Council Member Richard Galloway, Council Member Grace Sandavol, Council Member Karen Mason, Council Member Louella Romero, Council Member Lawrence Chadwick, Council Member Demecio Fresquez, Council Member Michael Gallagher, Council Member Gordon Flaherty, Council Member TOWN OF BASALT Kent Mueller, Town Manager Larry Gottlieb, Mayor Sharon O'Keefe, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Clark, Trustee EAGLE COUNTY Patrick Collins, Trustee Bud Gates, Chairman Linda Johnson, Trustee Johnnette Phillips, Chair Pro Tem Cathy Kulzer, Trustee James Johnson, Commissioner Tom Stephenson, Trustee Jack Lewis, County Manager Jerome L'Estrange, Town Manager Jack Ingstad, Public Relations EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993 AGENDA I. Eagle River corridor grant application update. II. Report on affordable housing: 1. Lake Creek Apartments. 2. May 27 Housing Authority meeting. III. Other. IV. Adjournment. / l EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1993, 5:00 P.M. AVON TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES Attendance Town of Avon Albert "Buz" Reynolds, Mayor Celeste Nottingham, Mayor ProTem John Hazard, Council Member Bill James, Town Manager Patty Neyhart, Town Clerk Town of Vail Merv Lapin, Mayor ProTem Bob Buckley, Council Member Jim Shearer, Council Member Tom Steinberg, Council Member Larry Grafel, Acting Town Mgr. Town of Minturn Kent Mueller, Town Manager. Town of Eagle Willy Powell, Town Manager Eagle County Bud Gates, Chairman Johnnette Phillips, Chair ProTem James Johnson, Commissioner Jack Lewis, County Manager Jack Ingstad, PublicInfo.Officer Town of Basalt Jerome L'Estrange, Town Manager AGENDA ITEM NUMBER ONE, EAGLE RIVER PRESENTATION. Mr. Kent Mueller coordinated and directed an array of speakers, each with individualized presentations (see attached program-Eagle River Presentation). Mr. Mueller expressed that the Eagle River is the most important organizing land form in the entire area. Mr. Eric Kuhn, Assistant Manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District in Glenwood Springs, informed the Eagle River is a small tributary, compared to others, in the headwaters of the main stem of the Colorado River. Mr. Kuhn noted that the Eagle River, below Gypsum, drains 945 square miles in approximately 413,000 acre feet per year; providing 1/10 of the flow at the stateline. The Eagle River at Minturn drains 186 square miles with flow of approximately 120-130,000 acre feet per year. Major tributaries in the Eagle River are Gypsum Creek, Brush Creek, Lake Creek, Gore Creek, Cross Creek, and Homestake Creek. Uses of the Eagle River are irrigation, municipal, and transmountain diversions. Hydrograph shows base flow of 150 to 250 cfs 80% of the time. In the spring, the flow is 3,000 cfs. The crunch is in the fall; flow 90 cfs. Mr. Mueller stated, on the Eagle River's banks in Minturn, one side consists of residential and business uses and the other side is the railroad tracks. There are approximately 3.6 miles of river through Minturn. Above Minturn lies Redcliff and Camp Hale. The railroad is alongside the river from Down Junction to Pando. Two major developments upstream from Minturn are Homestake Reservoir and the climax area. Eagle mine problems; water quality is getting better. Mr. Mueller exampled potential concerns for the River. New development is focused on a bike path, riparian habitat, multi use kayak park, two other small Town parks, and cleanup of the railroad yard. Mr. Russell Forrest, Town of Vail Environmental Planner, informed Vail's natural resources are directly linked to their recreational economy. Vail is approximately 90% built out. Thus, they are looking at impact of stream, land uses, flow from commercial and residential areas, parking structure, golf course, historical water quality, and impact from runoff. The River is depended on to replenish Vail's drinking water source and is extremely important for aquatic and terrestrial habitat. Mr. Forrest explained Vail's "golden trout" which is the collection of sales tax on related fishing supplies versus amount of fish in River. Mr. Rick Pylman, Town of Avon Director of Community Development, stated there are approximately 2 1/2 miles of the Eagle River flowing through Avon. Mr. Pylman noted the Eagle River begins in Avon at the Eaglebend Subdivision. Some of the lots in the Eaglebend Subdivision are platted to the centerline of the River eliminating the possibility of a river bikepath. Through the rest of Town there is good potential to create parks and open space along the River due to planning and lack of development. The Comprehensive Master Plan was established in 1990 and the Recreation Master Plan was established in 1991. Both plans address development along the River and have helped the Town follow goals. Mr. Willy Powell, Eagle Town ManaVer, informed the Eagle River takes up about a mile and a half within the Town. There are two predominate land characteristics with adjoining land. First, some parcels are difficult to develop due to difficult access. Secondly, public ownership is allowing River development such as the Eagle County Fairgrounds improvements, Chambers Park, and the Fishing is Fun project. Town's water plant is 8 miles up Brush Creek and Eagle has the capacity to service approximately 2 1/2 times the current population. Growth patterns for Eagle are projected to the South, mostly up Brush Creek with some development to the East, along the Eagle River Corridor. Mr. Keith Montag, Eagle County Planner, focused on the Eagle River from Wolcott to Dowd Junction, which represents 13 miles or 26 miles of riverbank. Mr. Montag stated there are 4 miles of residential development, 1 1/2 miles of commercial and industrial development, 3 miles of open space and recreational uses, 8 1/2 miles of federal and state land, and 9 miles of transportation corridor along this stretch. Concerns of the River are water quality, aesthetics along the River, and recreational use. Regulations relating to land use along the Eagle River are listed in the County Wide Master Plan, Open Space Plan, and the Edwards and Wolcott Community Plans. Mr. Jerry Bender, Water Operations Director for Upper Eagle Valley Water & Sanitation Districts, noted Upper Eagle Valley operates two major water treatment and producing Districts; the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District and the Upper Eagle Valley Regional Authority. Quality and quantity is foremost. Future planning is leading to reservoirs and storage. -2- Mr. Mike Poeckes, Wastewater Manager for Upper Eagle Valley Water & Sanitation Districts, stated six wastewater plants are operated under EPA national pollution discharge elimination system. Constituents must be removed at an 85% removal limit and Upper Eagle Valley has been removing 97%-98% over the last 10-12 years. Mr. Darrell Bangert, Rafting and Kayaking Guide, stated the major recreation is rafting, fishing, and kayaking. Trends are the more water, the better; water quality, urban development, and aesthetics. Mr. Bangert noted the drop structure has been resolved. Mr. Chuck McGuire, Fly Fishing Guide & Outdoor Writer, stated the greatest percentage of his annual income is derived from guiding fly fishing enthusiasts and added he averages 160 days a season. Positive change noted resulted from the Eagle mine cleanup, with the increase in amount.of fish and food. Mr. McGuire expressed that if the Eagle River fishing and it's surrounding riparian habitat are to be preserved and enhanced for future generations, massive streamside development needs to be curtailed to some degree and public education and regulations compliance has to improve. Mr. McGuire offered, available upon request, a slide presentation on fishing throughout the Eagle Valley, particularly the Eagle River. Mr. Bill Wood, District Ranger for United States Forest Service Holy Cross District, stated the most important of the laws guiding management is the National Forest Management Act, passed in 1976 and requires a land and resource management plan. Water is one of the many goods and services that is provided from the national forest in this content. The local district encompasses Vail Pass to Wolcott and from Tennessee Pass to the Colorado River and roughly 2/3 or 200,000 acres is tributary to the Eagle River. Goals for water resource management are to maintain and improve soils and water productivity, meet state water quality standards, and increase water yield while maintaining water quality. Mr. Joe Macy, Vail Mountain Planning and Technical Manager for Vail Associates, informed of the importance the Eagle River is to Vail Associates. 20% of state's skier visits occur in Eagle County; Vail and Beaver Creek. The Eagle River is used for snowmaking; 587 acre feet is diverted annually, stored on the mountains through out the winter and 80% is returned in the spring/summer to the Eagle River. The Eagle River provides drinking water for Vail Mountain. Beaver Creek golf course irrigation water comes from Beaver Creek and/or Eagle River. The Eagle River is a prime recreational component. Concerns are the Eagle mine, water quality, and need for in-basin storage. Mr. Rob Haney, President of the Eagle Valley Homebu.ilders, discussed the real estate value of river frontage, best use of land, and future recommendations related to development. Mr. Haney observed that local housing is the primary market utilizing the Eagle River. Best use of land, Mr. Haney suggested the 50' easement. This will not impact the local housing market and will still provide adequate greenbelt for bike paths. And, looking toward the future, Mr. Haney suggested coexistence with the Eagle River and affordable housing with a comprehensive master plan. Mr. Bill Nelson, Resident Engineer in Eagle with the Colorado Department of Transportation, informed that approximately 2 years ago the Highway Department become the Department of Transportation. This means a broader vision than just highways. -3- Last year Congress passed the Intermodel Surface Transportation & Efficiency Act (ISTEA). This act takes into consideration horse trails, river access, highways, railroads, airports; transportation in general. Mr. Norris Weisman, Assistant General Manager of Operations with Southern Pacific Railroad stated the railroad covers about 61 miles in the drainage area for the Eagle River from Tennessee Pass down through Dotsero, with a great deal in the right of way area. Average volume east bound is six trains and west bound is five trains, with as many as nine trains east bound and as many as eight trains westbound in a 24 hour period. Approximately 253,000 railroad cars run through this area in a given year. Approximately 5,000, or less than 2%, of the cars carry hazardous materials; from matches, cigarette lighters to various other commodities such as explosives. The future of the railroad will likely be increased use, with a continued daily maintenance program. Mr. Weisman expressed he sees no impact on the Eagle River; inconvenience perhaps for those fishing due to noise level of train. Mr. Weisman noted the railroad does provide a place at Minturn for the kayakers. Mr. Duane Holmes, of the National Parks Service, Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program, stated his program is nationwide and provides planning assistance to state and local governments. Plans are locally requested. Work includes converting railroad lines to trails, greenway efforts, multi-objective river corridor management plans. With the wide variety of interests focused on the river, the key in these efforts is to get everyone working together and keep the public informed. This makes for a complex planning effort and requires someone experienced in multi agency efforts. Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program consists of plan facilitators. Mr. Holmes gave outline of how this program proceeds. Mr. Mueller closed by suggesting to look toward the long term, with consideration of environmental concerns. Mr. Jack Lewis suggested the Eagle River be the first topic for the next Eagle County Regional Meeting to be held June 3; with location to be advised. Topic to be, "Where do you see us going with the Eagle River in the Future." AGENDA ITEM NUMBER TWO, TRANSPORTATION ISSUES: First item under Transportation Issues was the Bike Path Update. Ms. Ellie Caryl, Eagle County Planner, gave an update on the bike path system. She is in an informational gathering stage and a public input meeting is scheduled next Wednesday, at 1:30pm in the Eagle-Vail Pavilion. The plan has expanded to the Eagle County Trails Plan. The purpose of the plan is to identify opportunities for non motorized trail systems and outline a process for development and implementation for those trail systems in order to enhance the quality of life in Eagle County by-facilitating alternative modes of transportation and providing a recreation amenity for the enjoyment of residents and to attract additional tourist visitation. Ms. Caryl outlined the plan, with scheduled completion by August 1, 1993 in hopes to tie in with the ISTEA deadline for funding. -4- Next item under Transportation Issues was the Sales Tax for Transportation. Mr. James Johnson, Chairman of the Transportation Task Force, informed a survey has been developed. Mr. Johnson requested all elected officials complete and return the survey. The Task Force will meet twice a month in preparation of possible election question. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3, 1993, location to be determined. Minutes: P. Neyhart -5- EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING Thursday, May 6, 1993 5:00 pm Avon Municipal Building Program - Eagle River Presentation 5:00 Kent Mueller Introduction 5:05 Eric Kuhn Colorado River Water Conservation District Eagle River Basin Overview 5:10 Kent Mueller Minturn Town Manager Streamside Use Above Dowd Junction 5:15 Russel Forrest Town of Vail Environmental Planner Streamside Use on Gore Creek 5:20 Rick Pylman Town of Avon Planner Streamside Use Through Avon 5:25 Willy Powell Eagle Town Manager Streamside Use Through Eagle 5:30 Keith Montag Eagle County Planner Streamside Use Through Eagle County 5:35 Jerry Bender Water Opns. Director, UEV Water & San. Districts Domestic & Commercial Water Use from Eagle River 5:40 Mike Poeckes Wastewater Manager, UEV Water & San. Districts Wastewater Operations Relative to Eagle River 5:45 Darrell Bangert Rafting and Kayaking Guide Recreational Use of Eagle River 5:50 Chuck McGuire Fishing Guide & Writer Fishing in Eagle River 5:55 Bill Wood District Ranger, Holy Cross District, USFS USFS Responsibilities re: Eagle River 6:00 Joe Macy Vail Mtn Planning & Technical Mgr, Vail Associates Significance of the Eagle River to VA & the Resort Community -6- 6:05 Rob Haney President, Eagle Valley Homebuilders Real Estate Use and Values Along the Eagle River 6:15 Bill Nelson District Engineer, CDOT Use of Highway Right of Way and the Eagle River 6:20 Norris Weisman Asst General Mgr of Operations, Southern Pacific RR Use of Railroad Right of Way and the Eagle River 6:25 Duane Holmes National Parks Service, Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance Program Comprehensive River Corridor Planning Efforts 6:35 Kent Mueller Final Remarks 6:40 End -7- -y4 /V7 -3343 J ~tGY-L)4ZEZ5 I Golf Course Design and Construction t I Guidelines for designing and building regulation 9- and 18-1zole golf courses Formerly I Planning and Building the Golf Course ALI^_jL= ,m NATIONAL GOLFFOUNDATION Published by the National Golf Foundation 1150 South U.S. Highway One, Jupiter, Florida 33477 (407)744-6006 u Revised and reprinted 1981, 1985, 1990 d Printed in the United States of America u a " ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reprinting of all or any portion by permission only. Course Design dance of lakes or swamp areas, or rocky sectors may par-3 golf and usefulness of such a layout as a training increase the figure. A skillful architect, designing a ground for beginners or a manageable challenge for shorter course on excellent property, may be able to women, older golfers and disabled persons. Municipali- reduce total acreage to 150 or less. Courses laid out on ties in which golf course planning has included the fore- less than 150 acres, however, are apt to be crowded and to sight to add a 9- or 18-hole short course to its 18-hole cause unsafe conditions for golfers and surrounding resi- regulation course have reported remarkable results. Not dents. These acreage figures reflect only golf facilities; only have short courses relieved the traffic pressure on those intending to sell residential sites should purchase busy days, but in many cases they provide one-third or additional land. more of the facility's total golf revenue. EXECUTIVE COURSES Par-3 courses range downward to tiny "pitch-and-putt" layouts which are played with just a nine-iron or wedge An executive or intermediate course may range in par and putter. Useful as a complement to another facility or from 58 to 68. Total yardage will vary from 3,000 to a simple recreational activity, they will not attract serious 4,500 and acreage from 40 to 75,,depending upon- golfers. topography, design configuration and total length. There J are more than 750 executive courses in the U.S. The PAR YARDAGES premise behind an executive course is that it uses less land and takes less time to play than a regulation course. At the Whatever type course is built, -the designer must under- same time, a mixture of mostly par-3 holes with some par- stand the definitions of "par." The United States Golf ,j 4s and an occasional short par-5 will provide all the Association (USGA) has established these definitions. shotmaking challenge of a full-length golf course. For They are based upon distance and represent the number of many average players, the short yardage and heavy emphasis strokes an expert golfer would take in errorless play of a on par-3 holes makes the course particularly enjoyable. hole, always allowing the player two putts after his ball is on the green. Thus, a par-3 hole is one in which the green Many developments have found executive courses ad- is to be reached in one shot; a par-4 is reached in two shots vantageous. They can be used as a supplemental course and a par-5 in three. Par is computed solely on distance, in golf-oriented projects or as the only course in develop- as follows: ments with many outdoor-activity facilities. But in real estate developments planned to appeal primarily to golf- PAR DISTANCE IN YARDS ers, 18-hole regulation courses are more popular. Men Women PAR-3COURSES 3 up to 250 up to 210 A par-3 golf course has 18 par-3 holes, total par of 54 4 251 to 470 211 to 400 and yardage ranging between 2,000 and 2,500 yards: 5 471 and over- 401 to 575 There are more than 700 par-3 courses in the U.S. Holes 6 650 and up 576 and up should range from 75 to 240 yards each to assure variety. (should be avoided) Acreage allotment for 18 holes should be 35 to 4_5. 9,18 OR MORE? A par-3 golf course in a high traffic location can be a good investment and there are many in metropolitan areas. Many clubs, particularly in rural areas or housing devel- Sometimes a nine-hole par-3 course in conjunction with a opments with limited acreage, choose to develop a nine- driving range is a profitable combination. hole course. For a full round, a golfer tours the layout twice. The course may be regulation, executive or par-3. Par-3 layouts are sometimes selected as amenities by A regulation 9 will be par 35 or 36 with a total yardage J developers who want the advantages of golf but lack ranging from 3,000 to 3,400. An executive nine is usually capital for a mayor front end investment or whose total par-29 to 33 but is typically a par-3 with one par-5, four acreage allows only a minimum for golf. Par-3 courses par-4 and four par-3 holes. Total yardage runs from 1,500 are also buil t frequently in conjunction with hotels, resorts to 2,300. and existing clubs. J Other variations on the standard 18-hole course are mul- Advantages include the short time required for a round of tiple-course layouts. Some clubs, developments and Golf Course Design and Construction 7 EXECUTIVE GC-84 illy ,c'dAA? 10/90 SUMMARY NATIONAL GOLFFOUNDATION Par 3, Executive and Modified Golf Courses These are the most.commonly asked questions about shorter-length golf courses: Q. What is the difference between par-3, executive, and Cayman courses? A. Par-3 golf courses have only par three holes. If the holes are approximately 100 yards or less, it is often called a pitch and putt course. An executive course has a mix of par three and par four holes. "Challenge" course might be a better name since these courses appeal to and are played by many more people than just executives. A modified course, originally labeled a Cayman course, is played with a ball which cannot be hit as far as a regulation golf ball. Cayman courses are still found in Japan. A true par-3 course would have a par of 27 for 9 holes, and a par of 54 for 18. An executive course would have a par of 29 to 33 for 9 holes and from 58 to 66 for 18. Surveys of more than 1,000 shorter courses indicate a wide variation in yardages and range all the way from 500 to 2,000 yards for a 9 hole course and from 1,000 to 4,500 yards for an 18 hole course. Q. How much land is needed for each of these three types of courses? A. Shorter courses vary greatly in size. Par-3 courses may utilize 20 to 50 acres for 18 holes, depending on the length of the holes; executive courses from 55 to 95 acres; and a modified 18-hole course needs from 35 to 55 acres. Q. What are typical construction costs for shorter golf courses? A. Typical or average construction costs for any type of golf course are practically mean- ingless. This is because individual courses vary so much in regard to the nature of the site, length of the holes, size of the features on the holes, methods of construction, and their "plushness: Today par-3 courses might average $40,000 per hole, modified courses $55,000, executive courses $80,000, and conventional golf courses over $100,000 per hole each - for actual construction only. Q. When and where are shorter golf courses logical? A. Shorter courses can fit where not enough land or money is available to build a conven- tional length course. They make sense where the targeted market is not just traditional golfers or, for whatever reason, the annual and/or initial cost should be limited. They can also be good second or third courses at public and resort golf facilities, and are ideal for golf schools. In Europe many new clubs first build what they call compact courses. These are for beginning golfers and for members to start playing before the main course is opened. Q. Are shorter golf courses well received by traditional golfers? A- Many avid golfers do not accept anything other than what they consider to be a "regulation" golf course and some even only want a "championship" course. (National pg. 1 of 3 1150 SOUTH U.S. HIGHWAY ONE. JUPITER. FLORIDA 3,3477 (407)744-6006 • FAX (407)744-6107 Golf Foundation records over the past couple decades seem to support this. There has` only been modest growth in this type of facility. As of 1989 there were 779 executive courses and 725 par-3's)- Q_ Who plays on these types of courses? A. These courses can appeal to a wide range of players. They offer most of the advantages of golf to people who mainly want a break or escape from the often tedious routine of life, mild exercise, being outdoors in the fresh air, the situation for enjoyable camaraderie, a personal or competitive challenge, and fun. These groups can include young people, middle-aged people„ seniors, beginning or occasional golfers, men and women, the athletic or not so athletically skilled, and the disabled as well as proficient and experienced golfers. Q. Are shorter golf courses becoming more popular ...why don't you see more of them? A. The shorter courses don't receive the exposure on TV or in sports pages or golf magazines given to tour and major championship sites. Also, housing developers and resorts seldom advertise and promote shorter courses. The American Modified Golf Association continues to get inquiries from all over this country and a number of other countries about building a modified course. There is more new modified course activity in Japan than anywhere else, apparently because of their lack of sites large enough to accommodate traditional courses, high land costs, yet a strong interest in the game and a robust national economy. Q. Can you establish a certified handicap with scores from a shorter golf course? A. Any course 3,000 yards or more can offer a United States Golf Association competitive handicap using the USGA's Slope Rating System. Courses shorter than that can use the system, but the handicap is only good at that local course. Q. What are the benefits of shorter courses from the standpoint of a developer and a player? A. The benefits for the developer and operator of a shorter course, compared to a conventional-length course are: (1) they take less land (reducingg both initial total land cost and future real estate taxes); (2) they are less expensive to build and (3) their an- nual maintenance budget will be lower. For players: (A) Shorter courses put less em- phasis on the ability to hit a long ball; (B) they can be played in a shorter time; (C) they are easier to walls, if waWng; is desired. Many developers/operators and golfers appreciate the lower fees made possible by lower course costs. Q. If a developer has enough land to bu.dd a regulation length course are there any reasons that individual should think about building an executive course instead? A. If you want to develop land around the course for housing or other uses, an executive course would take less land. As implied above, if you planned to appeal to a market based on as low golfing fees as practical, an executive course would allow you to do this better that with a conventional length course. Q. What are the high range/low range dollar figures for building these types of courses? A. " Cost ranges" ppeer se, may be of as little value as "average" costs. A par-3 course might course r hole, for simple construction in a pasture, to more than $60,000 range from $15,000pe e per bole for an engefr from 50,000 to $100,000. Modified courses, because the holes holes can range f o pg. 2 of 3 (GC-84) r are shorter and narrower, can cost anywhere from 540,000 to 575,000. The low for a conventional length course per hole today could be 575,000, to a high of $200,000 or more. Many of the picturesque new courses recently built in the desert, mountains, or next to water cost much more to construct than this high figure. Q. Is it a good idea to offer golf cars at a short course? A. For people with a disability or other medical problems, which limits their walking, all courses should offer golf cars. On any type of golf course today, a number of golfers will choose to ride and this can be a source of revenue to the course's operator. Golf cars do some damage to the turf on a golf course, unless the cars are kept on a path and this slows down play. Q. What is the status quo of modified or Cayman golf? How come you don't see more of it? A. Modified golf is continuing to be played and, as noted earlier, is being pushed in Japan. Developing any type of golf course costs a great deal. This involves financial risk, par- ticularly for a brand-new form of golf. Golfers in general are conservative, so many are reluctant to than&e except when they see star golfers making changes. Remember, that a "different golf" s in a sense competing with a game that has had more than 500 years to become established. So it may take modified golf at least a fraction of that time to gain some popularity. The bulk of future players who use modified courses may be people who have riot played much golf. Rather than starting with a course for modified golf only, it may be a safer hedge for a developer to build one that can be played as either an executive golf course (with a regulation golf ball) or a modified course (with a modified ball). The very first modified course, on Grand Cayman Island, was designed in this manner. Q. Can you give me a brief history of how shorter courses got started? A. There is no record as to when and where the first shorter course was built in the United States, but many date back to the 1920's with the advent of the first golf course development boom. The shorter course got its big boost in popularity right after World War H when golf itself began attracting hundreds of thousands of new converts. Shorter wonting hours and in- creased income prompted many people to try golf which offered healthful, mild outdoor ac- tivity, the challenge of competition and satisfying social relationships in the stimulating at- mosphere of the golf course. The nation's existing golf courses - which had been too few to meet even the prewar demand for golf facilities -soon became crowded and new courses started to spring up all over the country. Augusta National's well-publicized par-3 and the Palm Beach Par-3 were the first par-3 courses to receive much recognition. The late New Englander turned Floridian, golf course architect Bill Mitchell, furnished the name for the executive course. And Eagle Landing Golf Club near Charleston, SC was the first 18-hole course designed exclusively for playing modified golf. Cornish and Whitten's 77ze Golf Course book offers some more background on the subject of shorter golf courses. William W. Amick,.ASGCA Golf Course Architect (Edited) pg. 3 of 3 (GC-84) RECEIVED MAY 2 8 1993 JUNE 1993 Quarterly Newsletter for Colorado city and county Governmental Colorado Tourism Fund Tax Ends June 30 The 0.2 percent Colorado Tourism Pro- the tax because of provisions in Amend- In the meantime, merchants should be motion Fund Tax expires June 30. ment 1. Any new tax or change in tax policy advised to discontinue collecting the tour- According to the original statute, the tax now must be approved by a vote of the ism tax on July 1. Final June collections was due for review at the end of the current people. The General Assembly has passed should be remitted to the Department of fiscal year but could have been extended. a bill that will refer the re-enactment of the Revenue on or before the July 26 due date. However, the legislature cannot continue tax to voters in the fall election. No additional returns will be mailed. DOR Discontinues Toll Bill Paves Way for New Order Sheet Free Number Service Electronic Filing Available for Popular On April 19, Gov. Roy Romer signed Sales Tax Forms Due to budget constraints, DOR tax in- House Bill 1120, which allows the Depart- In an effort to provide one-stop service formation WATll line numbers have been ment of Revenue's executive director to for ordering business tax forms, DOR has discontinued. Callers from outside the metro determine alternative methods of filing and developed a new order sheet for frequently- area should dial the telephone numbers signing tax returns. This "alternative signa- requested sales tax forms. listed below to receive information about ture" law allows DOR to pursue electronic The consolidated order blank lists the sales and withholding taxes, income, mile- filing of most taxes. DOR stresses that "Colorado Business Registration'(CR 100), age and fuel taxes. electronic filing is an alternative that the the "Trade Name Registration" (DR 0592), Funds previously budgeted for the 800 taxpayer may voluntarily select, the "Claim for Refund" (DR 0137), and the number service will be used to increase DOR refers to the electronic filing of "Special Events Retail Sales Tax Return" staffing and upgrade telephone equipment sales tax returns by computer as Electronic (DR 0098). for better service to all callers. These Data Interchange (EDI). Taxpayers may also order other forms changes should reduce waiting time and (continued on page 2) that are not listed on the order blank by frequency of busy signals. City and County EFT Writing the form number and name in the spaces provided. Tax Information Telephone Numbers Payment Dates Set To obtain the "Business Tax Order Form," call the DOR Forms Hotline at Forms Hotline (303) 534-1408 Cities and counties that receive their (303) 534-1408 and ask for Form DR 1794. Sales and state-collected tax by Electronic Funds Withholding Tax (303) 534-1208 Transfer (EFT) will have their tax money Tax on Motor Vehicle Sales Income and deposited in their accounts on these dates Dealer discounts on the sale of motor Severance Tax (303) 534-1209 for the next three months: June 9, July 12 vehicles are not taxable. But when a manu- Income Tax and August 10. facturer offers a rebate on the selling price Refund Inquiries (303) 534-1417 Local governments participating in of a vehicle, the entire sales price of the the EFT program receive their tax pay- vehicle, regardless of the amount of rebate, Mileage and Fuel ments up to one week sooner than govern- is subject to tax. The total amount of money Tax Information (303) 534-1805 ments receiving payments by mail. Pres- that the dealer receives from another source Trade Name Inquiries.... (303) 534-1810 ently, 147 government entities participate is taxable, whether it is from the consumer in the EFT program. For more information, contact Corky Lopez, (303) 866-4359. or the manufacturer or both. Sales Taxability of Package Tours More tax and information seminars for businesses are scheduled through September. In general, tips or fees for tour or trip Seminars are for retailers, contractors and tax preparers. Accountants, enrolled agents guides are not taxable unless they are part and tax preparers are eligible for continuing education credits for attending a seminar. of a taxable tour package. Seating is limited and registration is required. The seminars are held from 8:30 a.m. - For example, cabin rentals and meal 5 p.m. Fee for each seminar is $37.50 per person. To register or for more information, charges are subject to sales tax. But the contact Helen Sanders, (303) 866-5759 or Judy Campbell, (303) 866-2421. services of meal servers are not taxable if they are separately stated on the bill, go JUNE directly to the service providers, and are not 9 BOULDER, Business Tax Seminar for hotels, motels, eating and liquor establish- required to be paid as part of the taxable ments; Holiday Inn, 800 28th St. package. If the single fee for a backpack trip JULY includes the room or camping space rent- 9 DENVER, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Stapleton Plaza Hotel, 3333 Quebec St. als, backpack rentals, food, and the services 13 SOUTH DENVER, Business Tax Seminar for hotels, motels, eating and liquor of a guide, the entire cost of the trip is establishments; Radisson, 7007 S. Clinton St., Englewood. subject to sales tax. 21 NORTH DENVER, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Ramada Denver/Boulder, 8773 If the charges for each service and prod- Yates, Westminster. uct are itemized, then those charges should 23 NORTH DENVER, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Ramada Denver/Boulder, 8773 be taxed. A business which claims to sell Yates, Westminster. separate, itemized services must allow the consumer to select only those services that AUGUST the consumer wants. If the consumer does 5 NORTH DENVER, Contractors' Seminar; Ramada Denver/Boulder, 8773 Yates, not have this option, the entire package Westminster. must be taxed. 6 NORTH DENVER, Contractors' Seminar; Ramada Denver/Boulder., 8773 Yates, Only that portion of the fee attributed to Westminster. accommodations would be subject to county 18 ALAMOSA, Business Tax Seminar; Adams State College, College Center, Room lodging tax. 209. Livery operations generally are not tax- 26 SOUTH DENVER, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Radisson, 7007 S. Clinton St., able because the horses may be used for Englewood. breeding purposes [§39-26-114(5) C.R.S] 27 SOUTH DENVER, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Radisson, 7007 S. Clinton St., or the tax is usually paid upon purchase of Englewood. the horses. 31 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Contractors' Seminar; Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St. Finally, whether services are provided on government land is irrelevant to their SEPTEMBER taxability. Only use by the government 9 PUEBLO, Tax Practitioners' Seminar; Holiday Inn, Highway 50 and I-25. itself, with paymentfromgovernmentfunds, 17 SOUTH DENVER, Contractors' Seminar; Radisson, 7007 S. Clinton St., is sales tax exempt. Englewood. 21 SOUTH DENVER, Contractors' Seminar; Radisson, 7007 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Electronic Filing Bill (continuedfrom page 1) Calendar information and dates are subject to change. Reasonable accommodations at meetings and classes will be provided upon request The bill also allows the department to for persons with disabilities. pursue Federal/State Electronic Filing (FSEF) of income taxes with the IRS. Colo- rado has been accepted into the IRS pro- gram for a pilot project during the 1994 come taxes. The regulations will clearly Use New Form filing season. Although the IRS requires define electronic filing and what is consid- County clerks should use the new "Ap- the filing of a signature document, these ered to be acceptable filing of taxes. plication for Liquefied Petroleum Gas or documents will not be a requirement for Electronic filing of sales, use and in- Natural Gas Decal" (DR 1585) revised April electronic filing of Colorado income tax. come taxes will be the first pilot programs. 1992. Discard any forms that do not have Signature alternatives, when established, Efforts will then be made to file county this revision date. To obtain the newer forms, will carry the weight of a signature under motor vehicle sales taxes, and title and call the Forms Hotline, (303) 534-1408. penalty of perjury. Elimination of the paper registration fees via electronic filing. DOR form and signature requirements will will be involved in a pilot for the Intema- City & County Connections is pub- lished quarterly and mailed to city and significantly reduce paperwork and tional Fuel Tai: Agreement (IFTA), and a county governmental officials. Ques- recordkee in . pilot program will be developed for tax tions and comments are welcome and p S should be sent to: City & County Con- DOR will write regulations to cover the preparers who file wage withholding for nections,Colorado Department ofReve- requirement change for sales/use and in- more than one company. nue, Room 220, 1 375 Sherman St., Denver, Co. 80261. C Cw~4 Cwm : the EARLY LEARNING CENTER Af RECEIVED MAII,27 Opening Statement to the Eagle County School District Board of Education re Early Learning Center Site Considerations When we consider the needs of children, youth, and families and how the system of meeting human needs addresses the major risk factors people face, such factors as adolescent pregnancy, infant mortality, family instability, school drop-out, abuse and neglect, we find that: 1 • most available services are crisis-oriented; • the current system divides problems into parts, ignoring interrelated causes; • there is a lack of functional communication within the current system; • specialized agencies are unable to easily craft comprehensive solutions; and • existing services are insufficiently funded. This is a snapshot of the current situation across the country. As we focus on Eagle County's resources and its neighborhoods and communities, the picture is changing. For several years local agencies, organizations, and individuals are reaching toward a different way of supporting children and families. This way is termed collaboration and is represented by the Eagle Valley Family Center, Vail Valley Foundation's Early Learning Center Project, and a variety of other initiatives, including Head Start. What collaboration means is that instead of focusing on individual agendas, partnership members establish common goals and attempt to address problems that lie beyond any single agency's exclusive purview. After all, human needs concern us all, and our county evidences the same kinds of challenges as anywhere else. These partners agree to pool resources and jointly plan, implement, and evaluate services. They delegate joint and differentiated responsibility for the outcomes of essentially collective efforts. Although Eagle County is relatively new to this game, and it is process-intensive, we are emphatically of good will, earnest in our attempts to make a difference, and more than capable of making "it all" work better. Reinventing government has become the new flag to salute. To recycle existing resources in new, quasi-private arrangements is an answer to fewer dollars available to address human needs. The Early Learning Center has been conceived in this environment and promises to grow into an effective, efficient way to help and work with today's children and families. The Early Learning Center as a family center project will provide easy access to a wide array of services. A family center program is where services are family-focused, holistic, community-based, consumer-oriented, comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and coordinated in a system of care. The Center in Leadville is one example. It has captured the attention of the nation and many in Eagle County. We can learn a great deal from their experience as we invent our own model of a family center. It is the intent of the local family center movement to bring one or more of the ongoing broad reforms of this collaborative approach to sufficient scale so that important issues of service combinations, governance, financing, performance, and accountability can be explored. VVF's Early Learning Center Project is this opportunity. And not leastly, we believe we will have evidence that different also means better. It has worked and worked very well elsewhere. We can make it work here for our citizens. Respectfully submitted, Kevin NUctavish 05/24/93 Vail Valley Foundation's Family Center Initiative EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROJECT "Creating Community Connections" 05/21/93 To: Site Organizing Committee, Interested Others* From: Kevin Mactavish Re: Notes, PROGRESS! The committee met on May 20, 1 PM, at VVF. The following are my notes for your review. 1. Those in attendance: Tsu Wolin-Brown, Peg Portscheller, Lissa Mackintosh, Deb Keterling, Ivan Kershner, Karen Harvey, Lucy Babcock, Cherie Paller, Jack Berga, Deb Comerford Kevin. 2. Kevin reviewed work activities of the last weeks including the meetings of the Program Committee and the CDBG-Site Committee, his meetings with the Gypsum Town Board, Eagle County Commissioners, the home day care association, etc. Among the concerns encountered is "you're going to put me out of business." He noted and the committee was in general agreement that the early learning center will fill an unfulfilled need and the general market has plenty of room for others in the daycare/early learning business. The center can support other early childhood service providers by including them in training, scheduling health screenings and inviting them/their children, etc. Kevin will be making a short presentation to the School Board next week to ask them to reserve a parcel of land on the Eagle Valley/Gypsum Elementary campus as a possible future site for the center (between tennis courts and baseball field). 3. Lissa reported on the several ways in which the Foundation plans to raise funds for this project. Coke has already been approached. Gates and other Colorado foundations will be approached next week. And she mentioned other fund raising events to supply the VVF's Fund for the Future. 4. Kevin reviewed the work plan for the project. The committee focused on Community Development Planning. The importance of involving the community of Gypsum was noted and carefully and systematically gathering input for supporting children and families. Among the steps to be taken: use a telephone tree (names supplied by Janet Rivera and others) to inform people about the early learning center project, gather information about wants and needs, and invite people to a town/community meeting on July 6, 7-9 PM (location to be announced). The committee gave numerous suggestions/directions concerning who to contact for this community input, how to do it, questions to be asked, what should be said on the telephone, etc. 6. The CDBG and Program committees will not meet between now and the next meeting of this committee. The group felt that the community needs/support should catch up with the program ideas (of which there is no dearth) and Jack and Kevin need to put some numbers to the several site alternatives suggested by the CDBG committee. In addition, the presentation to the School Board needs to take place. 7. Data needs and wants were discussed. Aggregate data should send same to Kevin for use in proposals, or Kevin should meet individually with members (e.g., Cherie). Peg mentioned the need for a central point for data/documentation. A grant or a part of one to be prepared should include coordination, centralization, updating of information requirements that we all seem to need and use. 8. Several additional items. We noted that support for existing daycare/preschools was not the focus nor the intent of this project as it has developed. Kevin raised the question of taking Buddies 'n Pals from what it is now to a (family) early learning center. Perhaps there would be some "fallout" by "blessing" this center with the designation as the incubator for the early learning center? Those present did not feel this would be and issue. Kevin suggested a letter of intent to plan/operate together between VVF and Buddies'n Pals to be executed soon. This could be used in proposals. The next meeting of this committee is scheduled for July 8, 3 PM, at a location to be announced. It will be in the Eagle or Gypsum area Note: Don't want to get these mailings? Tell me. 1.._~ yr t~yr,;1-l--.-..~~..._' ~ 4 f ` ~w U S.POGl~SI ' •MAY26130 FR VAILVALLEY r ?"s.wtcY - ^ ft esam? FOUNDATION Vail Town council Providing leadership 75 S. Frontage Road in athletic, educational Vail, CO 81657 and cultural endeavors to enhance and sustain the quality of life in the Vail Valley P.O. Box 309 Vail, Colorado 81658 303.476.9500 Fax 303-476-7320 Telex: 910-290-1989; WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1991 11/19 NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES LARRY E./TIM D./JIM C.: What can be done to make these present The CDD olCou Council when gready. comments from the 5/12 walking tour and will uniform and locations less prolific? 1992 11/10 COUNTY REGIONAL MEETINGS Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, 6/3/93, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the Town of Avon. 03/16 AMENDMENT 1 COMMUNICATION CAROLINE/STEVE B./STEVE T./HOLLY: Develop timeline A mid-July deadline is planned. STRATEGIC PLAN and plan to reach all "organized" groups within the TOV as well as general public/develop education tools for group representatives/address issues through elections pro/con piece. 04/27 NOTICE TO LARRY E: Notify both county offices of the Town's interest TREASURER'S/ASSESSOR'S in receiving all notifications of land tax sales in the county. OFFICES ga2 ~~0