The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1993-06-29 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1993 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS REVISED AGENDA- 1. Vail Valley Performance and Conference Center (VVP&CC) Discussion with Council Re: Community reactions to the project over the past two months. Funding and proposed finance models. November 1993 Election Ballot Questions. 2. Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB) Discussion with Council Re: Expanded Funding for VVMB. November 1993 Election Ballot Questions. 3. Discussion Re: Expenditure for Centralized Irrigation System. 4. Discussion Re: Budget/Cost Estimate for Gore Creek Promenade Pedestrian Bridge. 5. Discussion Re: 170 "Lid" Proposal. 6. Executive Session Re: Legal Matters. 7. Adjournment. • • 000 • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/13/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • 000 • • CAAGENDA.TCS a VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1993 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS REVISED EXPANDED AGENDAS 5:00 P.M. 1. Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center (VVP&CC) discussion Caroline Tremblay with Council regarding community reactions to the project over the past two months, recommendations to Council in the form of resolutions passed by the VVP&CC Steering Committee, funding and proposed finance models of the facility, a major contribution from TOV's existing funds for the facility, and November, 1993 election ballot questions. Action Requested of Council: The VVP&CC Steering Committee will ask Council to pass a resolution at an evening Council meeting expressing their full support of the project as the public education and private fund raising process continues through the coming election. Background Rationale: The VVP&CC feels it is important to have Council's endorsement of the project as major donors for private fund raising are approached. Without leadership from Council, the VVP&CC feels it would be more difficult to speak to donors with full confidence about the future of the project. The VVP&CC also feels this is still an open process, and that minor changes in the facility's financing are expected as they refine the project based on feedback from Council, as well as individuals and businesses throughout the community. (Additional material will be presented at this meeting.) 5:45 P.M. 2. Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB) discussion with Council Tom Britz regarding expanded funding for VVMB and November, 1993 election ballot questions. Action Requested of Council: Review enclosed letter dated June 24, 1993, from Tom Britz, Chairman of Vail Valley Summer. Prepare for discussion regarding the future of the VVMB. Background Rationale: The VVMB recently passed a resolution" which outlined the specifics of their position for the expansion of valley-wide marketing. Per Chairman Tom Britz' letter of June 24, 1993, that position has the full support of business groups ranging from the Vail Valley Restaurant Association to the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau. The VVMB would like to discuss a cooperative, "fair-share" concept with Council, with the ultimate goal being that of obtaining Council's support. *On June 3, 1993, the VVMB passed the following resolution: "The Vail Valley Marketing Board supports and seeks funding which will include the current Town of Vail Business License Fee, the current ($160,500) level of funding from Town of Vail General Fund, and a new .9% Lodging Tax within the Town of Vail, in order to expand existing valley-wide marketing programs with fair share contributions sought by the Town of Vail from the Town of Avon, Beaver Creek Resort Company, Vail Associates, Inc., and other entities, based upon each entity's general sales tax (or civic assessment) collections from May to October compared to the 2 aggregate. Finally, the VVMB shall develop the plan to invest and administer those funds, as appropriate." 6:30 P.M. 3. Discussion Re: centralized irrigation system. Todd Oppenheimer Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify project. Background Rationale: Council previously approved project, but requested additional discussion before expenditure was made. Staff Recommendation: Proceed with project. 6:45 P.M. 4. Discussion Re: Budget/cost estimate for Gore Creek Promenade Todd Oppenheimer Pedestrian Bridge. Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify project scope and budget. Background Rationale: Council decided to retain bridge and made improvement at lowest possible cost. The Design Review Board (DRB) made strong request for rock veneer on abutments. Staff Recommendation: Approval of project. 7:00 P.M. 5. Discussion Re: 170 "Lid" Proposal. Larry Grafel Action Requested of Council: Receive information and discuss proposal. Background Rationale: A public presentation on June 17, 1993, sparked interest in this project. A citizen requested that Council begin consideration of the feasibility of doing it. TOV staff requested the development group make a presentation to Council on costs of the feasibility study, project process, the results to be expected, what other cities have done and how they financed it, and to be prepared to respond to questions from Council and public. Staff Recommendation: Listen to the presentation. 7:30 P.M. 6. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 7. Adjournment. • • • • • • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/13/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CAAGENDA.TCS 3 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1993 5::0_x_ IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB) Discussion with Council Re: * Expanded Funding for VVMB. * November 1993 Election Ballot Questions. 2. Vail Valley Performance and Conference Center (VVPBCC) Discussion with Council Re: * Community reactions to the project over the past two months. * Funding and proposed finance models. * November 1993 Election Ballot Questions. 3. Discussion Re: Expenditure for Centralized Irrigation System. 4. Discussion Re: Budget/Cost Estimate for Gore Creek Promenade Pedestrian Bridge. 5. Discussion Re: 170 "Lid" Proposal. 6. Executive Session Re: Legal Matters. 7. Adjournment. • • • • • • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/13/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. C:WGENDA.TCS VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1993 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 5:00 P.M. 1. Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB) discussion with Council Tom Britz regarding expanded funding for VVMB and November, 1993 election ballot questions. Action Requested of Council: Review enclosed letter dated June 24, 1993, from Tom Britz, Chairman of Vail Valley Summer. Prepare for discussion regarding the future of the VVMB. Background Rationale: The VVMB recently passed a resolution* which outlined the specifics of their position for the expansion of valley-wide marketing. Per Chairman Tom Britz' letter of June 24, 1993, that position has the full support of business groups ranging from the Vail Valley Restaurant Association to the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau. The VVMB would like to discuss a cooperative, "fair-share" concept with Council, with the ultimate goal being that of obtaining Council's support. *On June 3, 1993, the VVMB passed the following resolution: "The Vail Valley Marketing Board supports and seeks funding which will include the current Town of Vail Business License Fee, the current ($160,500) level of funding from Town of Vail General Fund, and a new .9% Lodging Tax within the Town of Vail, in order to expand existing valley-wide marketing programs with fair share contributions sought by the Town of Vail from the Town of Avon, Beaver Creek Resort Company, Vail Associates, Inc., and other entities, based upon each entity's general sales tax (or civic assessment) collections from May to October compared to the aggregate. Finally, the VVMB shall develop the plan to invest and administer those funds, as appropriate." 5:45 P.M. 2. Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center (VVP&CC) discussion Caroline Tremblay with Council regarding community reactions to the project over the past two months, recommendations to Council in the form of resolutions passed by the VVP&CC Steering Committee, funding and proposed finance models of the facility, a major contribution from TOV's existing funds for the facility, and November, 1993 election ballot questions. Action Requested of Council: The VVP&CC Steering Committee will ask Council to pass a resolution at an evening Council meeting expressing their full support of the project as the public education and private fund raising process continues through the coming election. Background Rationale: The VVP&CC feels it is important to have Council's endorsement of the project as major donors for private fund raising are approached. Without leadership from Council, the VVP&CC feels it would be more difficult to speak to donors with full confidence about the future of the project. The VVP&CC also feels this is still an open process, and that minor changes in the facility's 2 r financing are expected as they refine the project based on feedback from Council, as well as individuals and businesses throughout the community. (Additional material will be presented at this meeting.) 6:30 P.M. 3. Discussion Re: centralized irrigation system. Todd Oppenheimer Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify project. Background Rationale: Council previously approved project, but requested additional discussion before expenditure was made. Staff Recommendation: Proceed with project. 6:45 P.M. 4. Discussion Re: Budget/cost estimate for Gore Creek Promenade Todd Oppenheimer Pedestrian Bridge. Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify project scope and budget. Background Rationale: Council decided to retain bridge and made improvement at lowest possible cost. The Design Review Board (DRB) made strong request for rock veneer on abutments. Staff Recommendation: Approval of project. 7:00 P.M. 5. Discussion Re: 170 "Lid" Proposal. Larry Grafel Action Requested of Council: Receive information and discuss proposal. Background Rationale: A public presentation on June 17, 1993, sparked interest in this project. A citizen requested that Council begin consideration of the feasibility of doing it. TOV staff requested the development group make a presentation to Council on costs of the feasibility study, project process, the results to be expected, what other cities have done and how they financed it, and to be prepared to respond to questions from Council and public. Staff Recommendation: Listen to the presentation. 7:30 P.M. 6. Executive Session: Legal Matters. 7. Adjournment. • • 000 • • THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL OVERVIEW WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/6/93, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/13/93, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. • • 00000 CAAGENDA.TCS 3 VI7 i 3639491922 P.02 VAIL VAU. June 24, 1993 Town Council Tgwn of Vail k ' Vail, Colorado 81657 - ! We. the Vail Valley Marketing Board (WII would like to have a dialogue with •yow regarding the future of the VVMB.. After•mUch dlscus0on, we recently passed a Resolution which outlined the , specifics of our position for the expansion of valley-wide marketing. This position has the full support of business groups ranging from the.Voil Valley Restaurant Association to the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau. We request-up to 45 minutes of your time to discuss this cooperative, 'fair-share' concept, with our ultimate goal of obtaining your support so that we may move rward. As the Vail Town Council took the lead In creation of the Vail Valley Marketing Board, w6 feel it is imperative that you also toad the way in determining our future. - We anticipate a lively dialogue. rrn 1opking forward to It. . Sincerely, 440i Tom Brttz Chairman VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER Town Counetn work Session June 29,1993 4.000 - 4:45 PM I. Report to Council on communityctiorss to the prvjcct ovcr the past two months. 11. Present recommendations to the Council in the form of resolutions passed by the VVPCC Steering Committee. III. Discuss the proposed finance models of the facility with the Council and present the Steering Committee's recommendation. N, Discuss a major contribution from the Town of Vail's existing funds for the facility. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCII, I The Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center Steering Committee asks the Council to pass a resolution at an evening Council Seasim expressing their full support of the project as we continue the public education & private find raising process through the corning election. BACKGROUND RATIONAL We feel it is important to have the Council's endorsement of the project as we apprmch major donors for our private fund raising. Without this leadership from the Council it is more difficult to speak to donors with fail confidence about the firture of the project. We also feet this is still an open process, and that minor changes in the facility's financing are expected as we refino the project based on feedback from the Council as well as individuals and businesses throughout the community. AddltloxW materW to be presented at the meeting for ewb Coune l Person. Please call Caroline Tremblay, project coordinator, at 845-9601 if there are any questions or concerns. vMI 3039491922 P.01 "d fo • r , Val VM ' Vail Valley Marketing Board Fact Sheet 1. Why the VVM0 was created . In 1988 a task force created on Initial fundl6g mechanism specifically for the purpose of balancing the off-season tourism economy to the Vail Volley, For winter business, the community is able to be dependent on the heavy marketing efforts of /ail Associates, but from ' May to October, no sirpilar large marketing entity existed. It.ls a common problem throughout ski resorts. 2. -Who participates - The Marketing Board has been comprised of cooperative effort between the Towns of Vail, Avon, Vail Associates with other voluntarycontributions, It has been one of the best cooperative examples in the Vail Valley, and is considered to be a public/private partnership that works well. The Town of Val) has taken the lead from the beginning. Eagle County*and other municipalities do not contribute. The VVMB -is a seven-person all-volunteer Board with three appointees from the Town of Vail, two from the Toyrn of Avon` •ond two from Vail Associates, - " 3. Howl is funded Th6 VVMB considers its funding to be public money. Funds for the Vail Valley Marketing Board's valley-wide marketing efforts pre received, without strings attached, and contributed to 0 cohesive, umbrella marketing program. The current funding sources are: Town of Vail Business License Fee: $349,000 Vail Assoclates ToV Business Ucense Fee: $ 50,000 Town of Vail General Fund: $160,500 Town of Avon General Fund: S 901000- _ Mi$c. and vo untptybontr`huti nsc S 37.000 - 1993 Total Funding Sources- '$686,500 4. What hm beet accoMpllshed ` Using 1988 as the base year. May-October Gross Sdjes (as measured from sales tax collections) have increased in the Vail Valley by $49 million (as of 1992 final figures), or 62% aggregate growth. This has been an average of 16% annually or a $12 million average annual. increase, despite a• recession and Increased competition. During this period of time, the Vau Valley did not build any factory outlet stoles, build d convention center nor spend more money on summer marketing than winter marketing, 5. Where we need tQ go ' Despite the apporont acdomplishoments of the VVMB In May-October business growth, the Vail Valley has been somewhat of a victim of its own winter success. The summer has not gained relative seasonal morket.shore compared to winter because winter's growth continues to grow even faster due to supply; demand and market position: Jhe Vail Valley in Mdy-October suffers,generally from lower demand which affects lodging pricing, overall pricing and sales tax collections. ; In order to truly balance the seasonality of the Vail Valley's economy, the VVMB should be undertake an even.larger marketing effort than the winter season effort, for a period of years, Anything less than that will ' Post-It'" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 0 or pages 1 , YMI 3039491922 P.02 I i i mean slower summer growth than Is possible, and a continuation of the problems that plague s seasonal resort commuOes. stablRy of the labor force. affordable housing, available transportation, etc. An expanded program has the full support of business groups ranging from the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau to the Vail Valley Restaurant Association. The VVMB, along with its advertising agency, Reece, Cood, Schankein, has develop a broad-stroke plan ' that addresses how additional dollars should be spent , and how much it would take, to eventually balance the seasonality of the Vail Valley. (Sae attached) ; i b. Philosophies of the VVMB The VVMB, as a public entity, often tees h role as a facilitator for extending the marketing effort of the community. For instance, rather than purchase a full-page ad In a Denver newspaper, the VVMB may buy the banner across the top and coordinate ads from all i of the local lodges, which will achieve the some dominohng effect, but direct the guest to the particlpating businesses, i The constituency of the WMB Is any business paying a Business Ucense Fee, any business represented by a municipal general fund contribution, or any business voluntarily contributing to the VVMB fund. The WMB listens to Its constituency. The VVMB has entered Into i a rwrt-exclusive relationship with the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau In order to i : partner the VVMB's fulfillment efforts, answer the phone, and extend the WMB's efforts where staff requirements (e.g. direct sales staff)9W. The WMB, however, always remains open to any cooperative effort that may utilize another cad to-action, as long as It Is consistent with its overall marketing plan and budget. 7¦ Resolution: On June 3, 1993, the WMB passed the following resolution: 'he Vail Volley Marketing Board supports and seeks funding which will Include the current Town of Vail Business License Fee, the current (5160,500) level of funding from Town of Vail General Fund, and a new.9% Lodging Tax within the Town of Vail, in order to expand I existing valloy-wide marketing programs with fair share contrilwtions sought by the Town of Vail from the Town of Avon, Beaver Creek Resort Company, Vail Associates, Inc., and other entities, based upon each entities general sales tax (or cMe assessment) coliectk:)ns from May to i October compared to the aggregate. Finally, the WMB shall develop the plan to invest and i administer those funds, as appropriate! I 9. Recommendations-. The WM8 would like to determine 'Fair Shore' contrlbutlons per the Resolution, and expand its efforts to a much larger scale. s I t t i j t I r t t T U) 5 411.93 ~.C- I VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER Vail Town Council Work Session June 29, 1993 VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. VAIL COMMUNITY THEATER "The floor plans clearly show that the theater space can be 'downsized'...The 380 seat size is perfect for the needs of the VTC.... The Vail Community Theater Board enthusiastically endorses and supports going forward with the plans for the Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center." Karen Morter, President Vail Community Theater Board H. VAIL VALLEY MARKETING BOARD The Marketing Board endorses the efforts of the Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center Group to provide a facility which will encourage more groups to come to Vail, with the effect of broadening the year around economy of the Vail Valley. Their concerns of conflict over the proposed use of the Business Licence Fees have been resolved with our change in finance models which does not include their current funding. III. AVON TOWN COUNCIL The Council members in Avon are supportive of our efforts to build a facility which will enhance the quality of life of all valley residents. They understand that our finance plans do not effect the tax rate on businesses in Avon and that the current 12.2% tax on hotels there will remain unchanged. IV. ROTARY CLUB Our presentation was well received by members of the Rotary Club. Many questions were answered and the response to our material was enthusiastic. Some members were skeptical about our ability to raise 15-16 Million dollars in private funds. Further work by the Steering Committee have addressed those primary concerns as we now need considerably less in private funds. V. HOTELIERS: ANTLERS, LODGE AT VAIL, LODGE TOWER, RADISSON, SONNENALP, WESTIN At a small meeting the General Managers of several of the areas larger hotels spoke frankly with their questions about the facility. The current market research due at the end of July will definitively answer concerns about the demand for the conference space in the shoulder seasons. With that issue aside, each of them supports the size of the conference center with leanings toward more break out space. Each of them endorses the current designs and finance plans for the facility. The level of proposed tax on a hotel room is still in the acceptable range with general agreement that we should not exceed 11 All of these General Managers felt the quality of the building should be very high. VI. BRAVO! The presentation at the well attended Bravo! Board Meeting was received with many questions. The primary concern is the impact the private fund raising might have on their own organization. We assured them that we were interested in major donors in the $100,000 range and we didn't see that would negatively impact their loyal $5,000- $15,000 donor base. The new level of general knowledge about the current designs and financing of the project was appreciated. Several days after the meeting an informal straw poll was taken by telephone. Results suggest a higher level of support among the board members than at the presentation. They will furnish updated anticipated usage figures for VVPCC for our budgets. VII. VAIL VALLEY TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU At the annual meeting, over100 hoteliers and associate members of the Bureau voted to support the project and the proposed tax structure of an additional 1.8% on hotels. With a show of hands, there were only four dissenting votes in the room! Additional discussions with members shows enthousiastic support of the Conference Center with a great deal of confidence that this facility will increase their ability to attract and service large groups. Interest in including retailers in the financing plan along with restaurants and hotels has been voiced; but most people agree it would be difficult at the polls. Real support was shown our efforts to include restaurants in the tax structure as hotels often feel unfairly saddled with the burden of financing projects that benefit the whole community. A hearty endorsement of the project is heard from virtually every hotel in Vail. VIII. FRIENDS OF DANCE This group is supportive of the effort to build a performance space that meets their need to accommodate up to 700 people at their more popular performances. Their primary concern was access to the facility if it proves more popular with groups who can pay more for the space. It was agreed that since most large conferences book space at least two years in advance, the Friends of Dance would be able to schedule their shows about one year in advance, after groups were "on the books". This would assure them that they wouldn't ever be "bounced" by a conference group. A lot of time was spent discussing the additional small theater that is not in the current plans. It was generally agreed that if only one theater was built it should be the larger one, as Friends of Dance would more often need a space of that size than the smaller version. Support for the "Black Box" performance space is being addressed. Several options seem to be available within the existing space called the Rehearsal Area' on the floor plans. IX. SALES, CATERING & CONFERENCE SERVICES STAFF This group has unqualified support for the building of the Conference facilities. Their contact with meeting planners on a daily basis gives them a unique access to the potential users of the space. Each person feels strongly that we need this facility to be able to meet the expectations of the professional meeting planner. Questions about back of the house storage and audio/visual boxes can not all be answered at this stage but their willingness not be involved in the process is encouraging. Nothing but encouragement was voiced about the need for additional first class conference space in the valley. X. VAIL BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP About 40 members of this group listened attentively to information about the proposed facility. Many of these business women were supportive of the efforts to bring more group business to the area. XI. OPEN FORUM Several individuals are especially interested in building a facility that will encourage interaction of our conference attendees with the local performing and visual arts groups. They want to ensure that the facility has more than one event going on at a time so that this kind of interaction happens. They are also supportive of a Black Box Performance Space that can be used as a focal point for small community recitals and other intimate theater experiences. It was emphasized that in a building of over 93,000 square feet, we should be able to find space of under 1,000 square feet for use by the Visual Arts. This small Visual Arts space is also strongly encouraged by the experiences of the staff at the facility in Greely, Colorado. XII. VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION Foundation board members are skeptical about our ability to raise private funds in the $8-9 Million range. If the private funds needed were lower, they would be more optimistic about our ability to accomplish the task of building this facility. Encouragement was given to continue the process of investigation. XIII. HOSPITALITY SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATION TRADE FAIR Thoughtful questions and encouragement was offered by the staff members of the hotels throughout the Valley as they studied floor plans and conference figures of the proposed facility. Concern was repeatedly expressed about the small amount of breakout space compared to the size of the ballroom. Praise for the combination of theater space and banquet facilities was consistent. Many people thought their meeting planner clients would be very happy with the news of the progress on the facility. XIV. EAGLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING The principal of Battle Mountain High School emphasized the growing need for the use of this kind of space in the school system. From the growing popularity of drama shows to space for proms, he saw a real benefit to the community with the building of this facility. The only concern expressed was on the tax issue and the possibility it might compete with any future taxes for education. PRESENTATIONS YET TO BE MADE: Lionshead Merchants Association Vail Recreation District Vail Valley Restaurant Association VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER REVISED PLAN ASSUME PER SQ FOOT COST OF: $150 BUILDING SIZE: 93,700 FACILITY COST: $14,055,000 EQUIPMENT $3,857,500 DESIGN, TESTS, INSPECTION & CONTGCY $2,810,650 TOTAL: FACILITY COST .520'. 150 BOND ISSUANCE $400,000 TOTAL $21,123,150 ADJUSTED FOR 1997 COSTS $23,762,752 REVENUE BONDS $11,746,815 ASSUME TAX REVENUES ARE ACCUMULATED AND CONSTRUCTION IN 1997 RESTAURANT BAR TAX @0.9% LODGING TAX @ 1.8% TOTAL ACCUMULATED TAX REVENUES $8,693,577 CUMULATIVE INTEREST EARNINGS $853,301 PRIVATE/TOWN FUNDS Rl QUIRED FOFi SPRING: '27 START ! 52,469,059.;; d 6/29/93 6/28/93 WPCC FINANCE OPTIONS Each of these plans were considered by the Steering Committee. We feel that PLAN D is the best model for the community and has the support of the widest range of individuals and businesses. Additional. New Overall tax rate tax rate A 0.70% TOURISM TAX: REST & LODGES 8.90% $1,057,000 0.80% LODGING TAX 9.70% $671,000 EXISTING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES $350,000 TOTAL $2,078,000 B 0.7001o RESTAURANT/BAR TAX 8.90% -'$500,00 0 1.50% LODGING TAX_ _ 9.70% $1,250,000 EXISTING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES $350,000 TOTAL $2,100,000 C 0.90°,6 TOURISM TAX: REST & LODGES 9.10% $1,360,000 0.90% LODGING TAX 10.00% $755,000 TOTAL $2,115,000 D 0.900/RESTAURANT/BAR TAX 9.10° $600,000 1.80% LODGING TAX _ 10.00% $1,510,000 TOTAL $2,110,000 E 1.40% RESTAURANT/BAR TAX 9.60% $934,000 1.40% LODGING TAX 9.60% $1,175,000 TOTAL $2,109,000 F 0.80% RESTAURANT/BAR TAX^ 9.00% $534,000 1.600/. LODGING TAX _ 9.80% $1,343,000 NEW RETAIL ONLY BUS LICENSE FEE $230,000 TOTAL $2,107,000 G 1.30% RESTAURANT/BAR TAX 9.50°,6 $867,000 1.30% LODGING TAX_ 9.50% $1,091,000 NEW RETAIL ONLY BUS LICENSE FEE $150,000 TOTAL $2,108,000 VAIL VALLEY PERFORMANCE & CONFERENCE CENTER RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE JUNE 29, 1993 Vail Town Council Work Session 1. FINANCE MODEL CHANGES SINCE LAST COUNCIL PRESENTATION The Steering Committee recommends to the -Vail Town Council that the current Business Licence Fees remain earmarked for the Vail Valley Marketing Board. Therefore, we recommend a 1.8% Lodging Tax and a 0.9% Restaurant & Bar Tax be on the November 1993 ballot that is solely dedicated to the construction, marketing and operations of a Performance & Conference.Center. We recommend the portion of the tax that is required to finance the debt of the revenue bonds would sunset when the debt is retired. H. TAX ON A HOTEL ROOM IN VAIL The Steering Committee feels that it is imperative that the tax on a hotel room in Vail not go above the 10.8 % level at this time. III. VVPCC IS A SEPARATE BALLOT ISSUE FROM VVMB The Vail Valley Performance & Conference Center is a distinctly separate ballot issue from valley wide marketing and we support their funding initiatives as well as our own. IV. ACCUMULATE TAX FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION START IN 1996 OR 197 It is the intention of the Steering Committee to accumulate the 1.8% lodging tax funds and the 0.9% Restaurant & Bar tax funds for an anticipated three year period, but for no more than five years, in order to issue revenue bonds for the construction of a facility which incorporates a conference center and a performing arts theater consistent with the total public and private funds available. V. COMBINED GROUP MARKETING EFFORTS The Steering Committee recommends that whatever funds are dedicated to marketing the VVPCC to groups be combined with the existing group sales efforts for the Valley Wide marketing fund with a representative from the VVPCC to be appointed to that group at the point the money is combined. VPCCNAIT 1994 Project Budget 21,125,003 1994 Tax Revenue 2,078,OOD TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED 4,000,003 Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 3 Ccl. 4 Col. 5 Col. 6 Col. 7 Col. 8 Col. 9 ESTIMATED 3STIMAT3D CUMULATIVE CUMULATIVE REVENUE LESS PROJ3CT TAX TA} INTEREST BONDS DONATIONS TOTAL REV. PRE-OPENING SURPLUS/'• 'FEAR BUDGET REVENQ3 REVENUE EARNINGS SUPPOETTsD RECEIVED (YEAR END; MARKETING (SHCRTF,ILL) 1994 21,125,000 2,[•78,000 2,078,000 51,950 10,750,000 12,879,950 (81245,850) 1995 21,970,000 2,140,340 4,218,340 209,359 11,072,50D 15;500,199 (250,000) (6,719,802) 1996 22,848,800 2,204,550 6,422,890 475,389 11,404,675 4,030,000 22:302,954 (500,OOD) (1,045,846) 1997 23,762,752 2,270,687 8,693,577 853,301 11,746,815 25,293,695 (500,000) 1,030,941 1998 24,713,202 2,338,807 11,032,384 1,346,450 12,099,22) 28,478,054 3,764,792 1999 25,701,7+3 2,408,972 13,441,356 1,958,293 12,462,195 31,861,845 6,160,053 2000 26,729,864 2,481,241 15,92`,596 2,692,392 12,836,062 35,451,031 8,721,187 2001 27,799,059 2,E55,678 18,478,274 3,552,414 13,221,144 39,251,832 11,452,774 2002 28,911,021 2,632,348 21,110,623 4,542,136 13,617,773 43,270,531 14,359,516 Steve Barwick/Ibwn of Vail 1 ~ .a story. 1 1 1 1 J 1 1 1 i i A i i It was 19420 We were at war, .1 and American men were spending the ir days skiing. An important skill to master when you're going off to fight the enemy in the Alps. Exactly what the men of the Tenth Mountain Division trained for all winter. Although some of them never returned to Colorado, the ones who did found the Vail Valley particularly appealing. Probably because it's so peaceful. So peaceful in fact, they created Vail. A great place to ski. And a great place to stay all year long. So, thanks to the army you have somewhere to celebrate the Memorial weekend. And with the Third Annual International Whitewater Kayak Series and BobFest, it's quite a celebration. Call 1-800-525-3875 for reservations. `•~~p~ER cREFk. M V AM SUMMER r-~ l Eight biffion years a ter e light s were f , installed we finally br'ought in some musicians. Not that it was difficult convincing some of the world's _J finest artists to come to thevail valley. Everyone from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy to the Rochester Philharmonic felt they sounded better under endless constellations. In the shadows of snow-capped peaks. Surrounded by acre after acre of wildflowers. Mountain air wasn't a drawback, either. So, afteryears of work, the music and the view are as good as it gets. And they'll both be here all summer long. Which should be convincing enough to call 1-800-525-3875 for reservations and a current schedule. I -mss: ~'y i VAIL VAUEY HeyBob.Hi*Bob. { How are Ya Bob. Oh, it's Bob, ~ ' f Well, ~~~t lsnt B Here's Bob. Howdy ~ Bob.Yo Bob. Look, it's Bob. Hello there, Robert. Bob, j] what are you doing here? Last Memorial Day, ` thousands of Bobs and their cohorts attended theVail Valley's First Annual BobFest. We're expecting even more Bobs this Memorial Day Weekend. Some Bobs and their families will be sitting down to the Bob-B-Que. Others will enjoy the free concert on Sunday. There are Bobs who like to hike, and Bobs who like to bike. And quite a few Bobs will simply take in the Annual International Whitewater Kayak- ing series. Naturally, all festivities are available to Non-Bobs as well. For reservations, call 1-800-525-3875. i 9E pV E R . CR FFk. VAIL VALLEY SUMMA u , lonesome MOSq jA9 .l may occAiona y wander across your path, but you wont see r- many. Colorado's Vail Valley enjoys a dry, comfortably cool climate. while this may not delight the average mosquito, it's a pleasing environment for a mountain stroll, a leisurely game of golf, or simply a glass of vintage wine in one of the world's finest hotels. This is a refined mountain experience. Making it ideal for anything from an exclusive board meeting to a conference of up to 2,400. To plan a meeting, complete with excellent conference services, you need only call the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at 1-800-775-8245. We'll send you a free Meeting Planner's Kit. ^i Golf baffs saA 20% farther at 8,000 feet. Our thinner mountain air makes - Herculean drives the norm at each of five championship courses in J Colorado's Vail valley (most golfers find this pleasing). And with near perfect weather, you'll find virtually everything a bit more enjoyable. Be - it tennis, biking, hiking, or eating. In short, this is ..J a refined mountain experience, offering the finest hotels and restaurants, inherent alpine charm, and the perfect environment for anything from an exclusive board meeting to a conference of up to 2,400 people. To plan a meeting, complete j with excellent conference services, call the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at 1-800-775-8245. We'll send you a free Meeting Planner's Kit. I r FaW!\WWIlu1\4~A iW i I I r 4 _I -l NVER Q ^1 VA VAT,T,Y The Bolshoi comes ' to the Vail Valley each 1 summer. They fill the nights 1 with music and dance. A pleasing companion to the scent that fills the air, which comes from the alpine gardens next door. You'll appreciate both because the only way to.get to the concert hall is through the gardens. A place known to have virtually I~ every species of mountain plant, and J almost as famous as the Bolshoi Academy. We've filled a book full of such information. For a free copy of our guide to Vail Valley Colorado, or for reservations, call 1-800-525-3875. r~ N E R E B CRp VWVAM SUMMER One's strength and vitality are, according to ancient Indian belief, renewed with each step into the mountains. To this basic spiritual wisdom, we add practical pastimes like golf, t_J tennis, white water rafting, and techniques for revitalization called massage and body wrap. J See. You're feeling better already, and you haven't even sent for your free 80-page guide to Vail Valley Colorado yet. For a copy, or for res- ervations, call 1-800-525-3875. 1 I i 0~.~~_AV E_R C~EFk. 9 VAIN VAM SUMMER. A blanket of pine needles is an unusual place for a picnic, but more pleasantly odoriferous J than most picnic places. Especially in the Vail Valley. Where the air is cool and dry, `J the wildflowers bloom by the millions, the wine is of respect- 1 able vintage, and the spa waits patiently for your return. Our 80-page guide to Vail Valley j Colorado is full of such ideas. For your free copy, or reservations, simply call 1-800-525-3875. i i W,5 0 44 M U46 ~ 3 Mir TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Department of Public Works/Transportation Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21581FAX 303-479-2166 MEMORANDUM TO: TOWN COUNCIL ` FROM: TODD OPPENHEIMER DATE: JUNE 29, 1993 RE: CENTRALIZED IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM (PROJECT 10-981) Earlier this year Council approved this project for inclusion in the 1993 Capital Improvement Project budget in the amount of $100,202.00. Council also requested additional discussion of the project prior to actual expenditure of funds. Following is information regarding actual system costs and expected returns on the project. Two systems by different manufacturers are being investigated. Each serves the same basic function of operating all irrigation systems from a central computer location via radio communication. They differ in complexity and in field operator capability. Each is a complete system without a lot of feedback or weather monitoring capability. These functions can be added later, if desired. The cost of the systems is as follows. MAXICOM by Rain bird $88,540.00 COPS by Buchner $68,265.00 The COPS system is less complicated of the two but also has less field operation capability. It is probable better suited to installation within the Town's existing network. Either system can use existing computer hardware. Other costs associated with the installation include the following: Radio communication equipment $8,075.00 Handheld Radio units (2 x 750) $1,500.00 Labor to install equipment (estimated) $2,160.00 Page 2 Town Council Centralized Irrigation Control System Total cost of COPS system Installation $80,000 Installation of this system will result in cost savings in two areas. 1. Direct water lost estimated at 5% of total annual water bill. $ 972.00 2. Labor (annual) required to turn off & turn on systems due to rain. $2,880.00 Total estimated annual savings $3,852.00 This allows a 4.8% internal rate of return on the investment. Obviously this is not a great monetary investment. It does however allow the Town to demonstrate are effort in water conservation similar to that which is being asked of Front Range water users. I am requesting that Council approve the expenditure of $80,000.00 + 5% contingency to install the COPS system. oes Vail value highway noise abatement over concern for child., en? M EAT CAKE, an oblivious to plant evergreen ' Foundation. It organizes and sponsors cul- want, but don't give anything back to the were considered, the lid probably would ntoinette declared when she trees on both sides tural, educational and athletic events, es- community. That's what has eroded be paid for in a mix of Colorado Depart- French peasants were re- of the highway and sential to a chic resort, but not particularly Aspen in recent decades and troubles oth- ment of Highway funds, maybe town of they were hungry and had in the median. That helpful to the needy - even when the er resorts in the West. Vail dollars, or developers tossing into r would both help re- needy are its own dependable workers. If you are as confused by that "lid" as I the kitty. If you think something's really il, the glossy, high-flying duce noise and also Obviously, there's no place for workers was, let me describe it as an attendee un- important, and you have dollars, you can h had gross receipts of add beauty. to live in Vail - they're pushed downval- derstood it. I'll certainly agree that whin- make it happen. 1991, pushes the health The Vail Valley ley, and child care goes there also. Lake ing, grinding traffic sounds are an obnox- Sadly, it seems Vail doesn't consider its ncerns of its minimum- w Medical Center, County has a child care facility, which ious accompaniment to a lovely day in workers - the "unseen" of a resort - as :f onto neighboring, poor- which is a hospi- had 30 children of undocumented workers Vail.... but I'll bet the town residents important as a highway inconvenience. elated in a Colorado Liv- JOANNE tal, does not take from Vail. When the director went to would have more of a fit if they weren't ? D rol Kreck a week ago. DITMER Medicaid, for three Vail businesses that employ some of right on a major interstate. Phil Milstein, who died June 2, has been rs to spare for these es- which much of the the workers and asked for contributions The highway proposal mimics similar eulogized for his many civic accomplish- +s of a healthy and pro- service help would for the center, she was told they give ones in Phoenix and Seattle, I'm told. It ments, and rightly so. But I always re- he people who work in be eligible. So patients go to no doctor, or their employees free ski lift tickets. would dig the interstate lower into the member that Phil taught me how to pick and restaurants - who to an open-door clinic operated by a pe- That's fine for young ski bums, but of lit- ground, then build a cover over it, on which up on city streets. Pick up, as in trash, not place survive. diatrician in Garfield County. Many of He use to families who can barely keep could be placed a park, parking or build- people. He and I were walking back from' Ad a meeting to discuss the service employees are undocumented food on the table and clothes on the back. ings. Land on which to develop is getting a meeting many years ago, Phil as al- I-70 as it goes by the workers whose primary language is Span- "Not wanting to see I-70 is a lot like not scarce and is expensive in Vail today. Do I ways crisply and handsomely turned out, the noise made by speed- ish, and so their children need language wanting to see the reality of these peo- hear a land developer dreaming here? when he began to pick up blowing papers mlarly the semi-trucks. help in school - in adjacent counties, of ple's lives. Vail people seem not to have a But what about people who go to the and plastic cups from the sidewalk. ry preliminary - esti- course. When money for the English-as-a- grip on reality," said Kreck glumly, after mountains to see the mountains? Vail is "Mr. Downtown" explained matter-of- ot much info indicated second-language teacher's salary ran out she got over reading the story about the an enticing place from the highway. "It's factly, "It's my city, and I want to be cost $75 million a mile, in Leadville, it was the Elks and a sorori- highway "lid." not the way to sell your product, to hide proud of it." He figured if people didn't A. And everyone knows ty that raised the money to keep her; Sadly, that's becoming a common de- it," conceded Town Councilman Tom see trash, they wouldn't add trash. I've is project costs double nothing came from Vail. nominator in resorts.... the "beautiful Steinberg in a phone conversation. tried to do the sane since. proponents promise. In case you think foundations d good people" come, want to enjoy all the glam- Granted, the lid proposal probably is e done in that area is works for people, there is a Vail Valley our and prestige they take what they . pure pie-in-the-wky. But if any reality Joanne Ditmer is a Denver Post staff writer ~T +,10AY Z7 t4R3 v tiG ~ O.S till TOWN OF VAIL _ 75 South Frontage Road Department of Public RorkslTransportation Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21581F,4 X 303-479-2166 MEMORANDUM To: Vail Town Council From: Todd Oppenheimer Date: June 28, 1993 Re: Renovation of Gore Creek Promenade Pedestrian Bridge. Attached is preliminary cost information for various options to renovate the Gore Creek pedestrian bridge. There are three aspects to this renovation project, railing, deck surface and abutments. Two or three options for each have been analyzed. Council's directive was to improve the aesthetics of the bridge at very reasonable cost. Design Review Board, however, made a strong recommendation for stone veneer on the abutments when the project was presented to them. Four improvement scenarios are presented on the attached sheet. ,There is an incremenatl cost increase between each scenario. Staff's recommendation is to accept the "Repair Existing" scenario at $9900 to meet the Council's goal of a reasonably project cost. If anything more than minor repairs are made- to the bridge the Staff's recommendation is to accept the "DRB Recommendation" scenario at $33000. If Council desires to create an "Art Project" as part of the bridge renovation then the "Major Renovation" scenario, with the artistic railing design, is recommended at a cost of $58200. A sketch of the preliminary design is attached for your information. BRIDGE.XLS GORE CREEK PROMENADE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT SCENARIOS 6/29/93 REPAIR EXISTING 1. RAILING MODIFICATIONS LESS STONE PILLARS AND NEW SECTIONS 2960 2. COLORED CONCRETE SURFACE 4500 3. STAIN ABUTMENTS 1474 4. CONTINGENCY 966 TOTAL 9900 RENOVATION (MINOR) 1. RAILING MODIFICATIONS 10460 2. COLORED CONCRETE SURFACE 4500 3. STAIN ABUTMENTS 1474 4. LIGHTING 5000 5. CONTINGENCY 2166 TOTAL 23600 DRB RECOMMENDATION 1. RAILING MODIFICATIONS 10460 2. COLORED CONCRETE SURFACE 4500 3. STONE VENEER ABUTMENTS 9680 4. LIGHTING 5000 5. CONTINGENCY 3360 TOTAL 33000 RENOVATION (MAJOR) 1. ARTISTIC RAILING DESIGN 33660 2. COLORED CONCRETE SURFACE 4500 3. STONE VENEER ABUTMENTS 9680 4. LIGHTING 5000 5. CONTINGENCY 5360, TOTAL 58200 Page 2 BRIDGE.XLS GORE CREEK PROMENADE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE COST ESTIMATE 29-Jun-93 WORK ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST RAILING MODIFICATIONS STEEL ANGLES 1 LS 2460 2460 PAINT 1 LS 500 500 STONE PILLARS 6 EA 610 3660 NEW SECTIONS 30 LF 128 3840 SUBTOTAL 10460 ARTISTIC RAILING DESIGN ARTISTIC PANELS 6 EA 3000 18000 PLAIN PANELS 7 EA 1500 10500 WELDER 40 HR 25 1000 STONE PILLARS 6 EA 610 3660 PAINT 1 LS 500 500 SUBTOTAL 33660 SURFACING MATERIAL MILL EXISTING DECK 300 SF 10 3000 SPLIT PAVERS 300 SF 10 3000 PATTERNED CONCRETE 300 SF 8 2400 COLORED CONCRETE 300 SF 5 1500 ABUTMENT TREATMENT STONE VENEER 440 SF 22 9680 STAIN ONLY w/ SANDBLAST 440 SF 3.35 1474 ADD VILLAGE LIGHTS TO STONE PILLARS 5000 Pagel i All III -I"'lou ~1-[-~ A.r.1 'Sr~.~.1~ Pl~l`I.E.I.~ pLA~i?.~ ~A. ~ F L ED 15;36 HNTB DENVER FAX NO. 3039884699 P.02 cr , W6 to-A-9,3 interoffice c$ s - = Correspondence • :=;';$%c; i':jiy'; i +j NC WAFIO IMKOCLES TAMP&WJ4 8 OMMNOOFF To Merv Lapin, Councilmember Date June 22, 1993 From Scott Cantinc, HNTB Subject Proposed Vail Deck Project The following provides cost information for the Phoenix Deck and Park as you requested: 0 Total Cost - $ 88 Million • Deck and Roadway S 73 Million a Deck Park and $ 15 Million Japanese Garden • Funding • Federal $ 73 Million 83% State $ 6 Million 7% City of Phoenix $ 8 Million 9% • Private $ 1 Million 1 % These figures should be considered approximate. W5 &-O-q3 ul-W# 6 VAIL INTERSTATE 70 CORRIDOR STUDY A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 29 JUNE 1993 1 T A L I E 5 1 Nlk) ARC PITS CT 5 ' T H E F R A N K L L O Y D W R I G H T F O U N D A T I O N 1 TALI ES IN ARC[41TECTS A R C H I T E C T U R E • P I A N N I N G I N T E R I O R L A N D S C A P E, G R A P H I C D E S I G N T A L I E S 1 N . S P R I N G G R E E N, W I S C O N S I N 5 3 5 8 8- 9 3 0 4 6 0 8 5 8 8- 2 5 1 1 T E L E C O P I E R 6 0 2 5 8 8- 7 5 6 1 Town of Vail Colorado 29 June 1993 75 South Frontage Road ' Vail, Colorado 81657 Re: Vail Interstate 70 Corridor Improvement Study Attention: Mayor Peggy Osterfoss Dear Mayor Osterfoss: As a result of the meeting with Town staff 18 June 1993, we wish to re-submit our proposal of 17 June to include the more detailed information requested. ' We see this study as long term process of phases from Initial Planning through Construction. We see the first step, Initial Planning, as one which can begin immediately and can be completed in a relatively short time period. This phase will provide the Town with preliminary project costs and benefits. The planning procedure herein described can assist the Town in determining the feasibility of the project. We are looking forward to working with the Town of Vail in ' this endeavor. Respectfully, Charles Montooth A I A A I C P TALI E S N ARCHITECTS Taliesin Nring Green WI 53588 8+588-2511 FAX 608+588-7561 ' Oliver & Hellgren Architects 2727 East Second Avenue Denver CO 80206 ' 303+399-8974 FAX 303+399-8977 HNTB CORPORATION 1609 South Wadsworth Blvd Suite 220 Denver CO 80215 303+988-4682 FAX 303+988-4699 ' JACK VARGA 2024 Abiline Court Fort Collins CO 80525 ' 303+223-8184 i VAIL INTERSTATE 70 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY A Proposal for Professional Services Summary The following proposal describes a study to determine what can be done to ' improve the operation of Interstate 70 through the Vail Corridor, improve traffic movement within the Village to better serve the needs of the community, and how to accomplish this task in such a way as to enhance the quality of life in the valley. The study will include an environmental assessment, suggested funding sources, a i community participation program, and a plan of phased implementation which will create a minimum of intrusion into and disruption of community activity. 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND i During its thirty-odd year history Vail has in some respects followed the pattern of growth of thriving western cities. Indeed, Vail's growth and expansion mirrors that of ' the entire country. But in other respects Vail's story is unique. Vail was begun as a pedestrian, recreation oriented mountain village in the heart of Colorado ski country. ' It began with an aesthetic and environmental vision not known to the typical new towns which merely happened and expanded along with the rest of the west. Vail ' was unlike many other expanding communities which had ample room to spread out in all directions. Vail was limited in its growth directions by ski slopes on the south i and public lands on the north. Its expansion was linear. It shared its valley location with the right-of-way of the proposed and ultimately realized Interstate 70 Highway which conveniently connects Vail with major population centers of Colorado. As Interstate 70 was completed across the mountains it made Vail easily accessible and assisted in its rapid growth. It now offers a rare opportunity to assist Vail in achieving some of its early stated goals and in providing solutions to recognized community problems. In a design for a modification of the 1-70 ' transportation corridor through Vail, Jack Varga has suggested a bold project to take 1 ' advantage of the opportunity presented. It is with this opportunity in mind that we offer the following proposal. 2. OBJECTIVES We are proposing a study of the 1-70 Corridor through Vail which will investigate ' and report on: • Alternative land use concepts. • The economic feasibility and costs of proposed concepts including construction, operation, maintenance, and impact costs. • Inter-governmental planning and funding alternatives required for modification of the 1-70 corridor. • The Environmental (particularly air quality, physical, social, and aesthetic constraints of the alternative concepts. • Selection of appropriate concept or concepts. • Recommendations for phasing of approved corridor modification plan. • An Operation plan for traffic flow through and within community during construction phases of project. ' 3. STUDY PROCESS We see this study as a starting point, the beginnings of an implementation stage ' of an ambitious long range but carefully phased public works project with a potential for possible private sector involvement. Part of the work of the study has been accomplished by the corridor plan generated by Jack Varga through his work with and knowledge of the community. This plan has been presented to interested public groups and has generated professional and governmental interest nationally as well as locally. The Varga concept provides a basis on which to develop a plan of action with community participation at every step of the way. 2 4. INITIAL PLANNING ' We propose that the study Process be divided into an in phase and a final phase. The initial study phase will assemble base data and address the basic issues that appear to be crucial to the success of the concept. Should the initial study indicate that these issues have feasible solutions and community acceptance, the ' study could proceed into a final phase. On the following page we have prepared a chart showing the proposed flow of work beginning with the initial study phase and proceeding through construction of the project. No time line has been assigned to the various items, although we would ' attempt to complete the initial study within two months of a notice to proceed. The initial study phase would consist of the following tasks: • Survey and Analysis • Alternate Concepts • Cost Estimates i • Funding Sources • Public/Staff Presentations • Technical Report ' Survey and Analysis ' The first task of the study team will be to obtain existing relevant data and background material for the project. This will be done through meetings with the community, review of previous studies and through contact with other communities/agencies who have deck projects. We will meet with interested community leaders, citizens, representatives, and governmental staff to review and discuss community goals for the project. We will assemble and review previous reports and existing condition maps which provide input on the project itself and on the crucial issues identified by staff and citizens. 3 PROJECT PROCESS / VAIL 1-70 UPROVEMENTS Initial Planning ? Go/No 1Go ? Final Planning n n o Go/No Go -70 M i. M Z O O O O - i n Alternatives Analysis M Environmental Assessment o ? z D i Cn z Design I Funding/Approval ~ z ; n r. p Preliminary/Final Design ; z ? ? ? ? Funding ? ? ? y Construction Information to be reviewed and analyzed would focus on: • Types of uses that may be appropriate • Traffic conditions and future plans • Land use conditions and future plans • Location and utilization of parking ' • Property ownership • CDOT standards • Funding sources • Construction costs • Geology and hydrology, including water table and streams • Hazardous waste transport i Visual and noise impacts ' Alternative Concepts Three alternative decking concepts will be prepared. These concepts will represent different "typical" deck configurations that will meet objectives of the Town and will be used for estimating probable costs. Typical configurations could include: ' (1) A depressed roadway with a deck the length of the Town as shown in the Varga proposal, and (2) A depressed roadway with one of more decks at key locations. Each alternative will address in a general manner the following: • Land use including open space and trails • Interchanges ' • Access to Vail transportation and service system • Community linkages • Local traffic circulation • Eliminate 4-way stop t • Maximize direct access to public parking • Minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts r • Maximize open space opportunities 4 We will use existing traffic studies and traffic counts, as well as city parking data, to analyze the ability of each of the concepts to serve existing and projected local traffic circulation. Schematic level engineering analysis to permit estimates of probable cost will be made in the following areas: ! • Roadway We will assume a cross-section for 1-70 of 3 lanes each direction (with full shoulders and closed median). • Deck Structural Concept The study will look at two alternative deck lid spans: (1) A single span across all lanes and shoulders of 1-70, and (2) Two spans, one across each direction of 1-70 travel. It will include an approximation of structure depth based on generalized loads. It will not include geometric designs of bridges or alternative material type study. ' Interchanges The study will look at the need for new or reconstructed interchanges to serve each concept. We will comment on the probable acceptability to CDOT/FHWA if Change of Interstate Access Permit will ultimately be required. We will not prepare any interchange geometric designs. • Geology Based on available information from CDOT and local developments,. we will appraise geological conditions icluding water table ' locations with regard to how they may influence probable costs. ! 5 • Construction Phasing/ Maintenance of Traffic This will be a conceptual level, non-site specific, analysis of what will be required to maintain traffic during construction. • Operations/Maintenance We will assemble information in the following areas regarding operational and maintenance considerations for a tunnel (under deck) project: • Hazardous material transport • Snow removal at deck gaps 9 Ventilation • Law enforcement/emergency response Cost Estimates An "order of magnitude" estimate of probable construction costs will be prepared for each concept. It will be based on generalized categories, with typical unit costs. Categories will be: r • Bridges @ $/sq.ft. of deck. • Walls @ $/sq.ft. of exposed face area. • Pavement (assumed Hot Bituminous Pavement) @ $/sq.ft. of surface area. • Drainage as a percent of other construction costs. • Earthwork based on volumes developed from cross-sections (only at critical locations). e Ventilation (where necessary) as a lump sum cost. • Traffic control devices as a percent of construction costs. • Contingencies/Miscellaneous/Utility relocations as a percent of construction costs. • Construction and design engineering as a percent of construction costs. 6 We will not prepare an estimate of probable costs for right-of-way at this initial Planning Phase. Separate approximate cost estimates will be prepared for improvements on top of the deck, where appropriate. Funding Sources An investigation will be made of possible funding sources, both public and private. We will assemble data from other projects, as well as information from public agencies such as CDOT and FHWA that currently fund roadway projects. We will also investigate the economics of private funding for developments rights including leasing of air rights, use of excess right-of-way and other possible avenues of financing. We will also investigate the interagency questions involved with such a private/public partnership. This will be o 'cursory investigation designed to assist the Town in considering the feasibility of any concept. Public Presentation and Review We envision a series of meeting of interested community leaders, citizens, and Town governmental officials to review and discuss community goals. We see this as a continuing process throughout the study and implementation process. In order to solicit information ideas, and reactions from the Vail community we propose a format of two session meetings, the first session of each meeting to be held with designated Town staff, the second with interested community members. We further propose three meetings as follows with options for additional meetings as deemed necessary and appropriate. Project Goals and Concepts The object of this pair of meetings would be to confirm the goals of the proposed project and elicit views of staff, officials, and citizens as to alternative concepts to be studied. The team will make recommendations in this regard, but it will also endeavor to consider ideas proposed in the meetings. Based on comments received, the team will confirm to the Town the preferred concepts and variations to be studied and presented to the community at subsequent meetings. 7 ' Preliminary Review of Alternative Concepts As the team of architects, engineers, and specialists analyze such issues of concern as air quality, water table, snow removal, traffic noise, land reclamation potential, vistas, scenic values, impacts of construction phasing, and traffic flow within the community as it relates to the 1-70 Corridor, drawings and draft reports including comparative cost estimates will be prepared for review by the Town staff ' and public. Drawings will include plans and typical sections through the corridor, as well as typical illustrations of proposed amenities and scenic improvements. These illustrations and reports will be presented following the two session meeting process described above and comments and reactions will be further refined. Expressed concerns will be carefully considered with relevant ideas being incorporated into the concepts for further review. Final Review and Comments After modification of concepts to reflect community ideas and concerns, the final drawings and reports will be again presented via the dual session meeting process. All comments will be noted and included as a part of the Technical Report. Technical Report This report will describe the existing conditions, the objectives and the proposed alternatives. It will indicate the phasing of construction and the routing of traffic during construction. It will describe the data collected and analyzed and the conclusions reached. This report, while technical in nature, will be written so that it may be easily read and understood by the wide range of Town staff and citizens who are expected to make use of it. The report will include reproductions of all maps, plans, and illustrations described above. ' The final report will be ring bound, printed in color for all appropriate material and 50 copies submitted to the Town of Vail. 8 5. INITIAL PLANNING FEE We have met with members of the Town management, planning, and engineering staffS and discussed with them the issues and criteria that should be addressed in the initial study phase. We have desribed herein our approach to the study and have assigned man hours to the tasks we feel are required. On the page following is a matrix showing this time expenditure and the disciplines involved. We estimate that the fee for this first effort will be in the range of $54,000 with an additional $6,000 for the expense of materials, travel, and printing. This figure is of course negotiable and an can be adjusted according to the level of ' effort assigned to the individual tasks. i 9 ' TASK SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS- MAN HOURS W INITIAL PLANNING PHASE o = W w z z F Z W U Q 3 -j Z Q Z LLJ W ~ } (j 0 U CL U Q V f- Q U z 0 C) ~ O U Z Z Q = Q Q ' 1. SURVEY & ANALYSIS 18 16 30 16 8 8 10 2 2. ALTERNATE CONCEPTS 18 16 70 36 16 54 48 32 4 2 ' 3. COST ESTIMATES 4 4 6 14 24 4 2 4. FUNDING. SOURCES 4 12 6 4 4 2 5. PUBLIC / 18 40 40 8 16 24 28 2 STAFF PRESENTATIONS 6. TECHNICAL REPORT 18 4 32 8 12 16 32 32 26 r t 1 TALIESIN. A RCHITECTS 1 i SERVICES PROPESSIONAL i 1 i 1 3 i ARCHITECTURE i LAND PLANNING LANDSCAPE DESIGN f INTERIOR DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN f "Our working relationship with Taliesin Architects goes "Taliesin Architects has had an ongoing relationship with , back many years. In 1972, Lewis & Roca offices were our organization for almost ten years, first with planning designed by Taliesin Architects, and were expanded Desert Highlands, then Desert Mountain. I have personally several times with their assistance. Lewis & Roca now found their team to be willing to work to satisfy the needs of ' occupies six floors in Renaissance Square, a new twin- the developer, while being creative enough to maintain the tower in downtown Phoenix. These new offices are integrity and natural beauty of the land. Overall, our functional and a marked departure from the traditional law organization has been very impressed with their ability to office with narrow hallways, dark wood panelling and deliver projects on time, within established budgets, and ' bookcases from floor to ceiling. We have received literally we look forward to maintaining our relationship with the thousands of compliments on the offices, and feel that they firm on future projects." reflect the character of our law firm and the unique approach of Taliesin Architects." Lyle Anderson, President The Anderson Companies Jay S. Ruffner, Partner Desert Mountain Development Lewis & Roca Desert Highlands Development , Phoenix, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona TALIESIN ARCHITECTS IS DEDICATED TO ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE ' Inspired by nature Responsive to human values Sensitive to the environment TALIESIN ARCHITECTS IS COMMITTED TO , QUALITY SERVICE To our clients and community Through timely delivery With adherence to budget , TALIESIN ARCHITECTS ASPIRES TO CREATE , ADDED VALUE ' Through appropriate technology and research By integrating beauty with practicality By way of innovative ideas 1 "The County of Morin has employed the services of Taliesin "Taliesin has been our architect for the past 10 years on Architects on a continuing basis over the past thirty years many projects here at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel including and they have provided complete architectural services for the design and construction of a very functional conference approximately $30 million worth of construction on the and convention facility. Taliesin has also been the architect Morin County Civic Center site. In all instances, Taliesin for several new wings of the hotel, as well as for a very Architects has rendered services on a timely basis in strict extensive renovation program for the main hotel and public conformance with the agreements between the County and areas. Through all this work, we have been very satisfied 1 the Architects. The County of Morin has been totally with the services rendered to us by Taliesin. The architects satisfied with the procedures used by Taliesin in meeting all have been very responsive in designing the projects within aspects of the contracts for the architectural services." the budget available and insuring that construction was ' performed within that budget and within the time frame envisioned in the project." John F. Barrows County Administrator Vern S. Schweigert 1 County of Marin LEPERQ/DBL Biltmore Associates San Rafael, California Phoenix, Arizona Taliesin Architects was formed in 1959 by the architects and apprentices who were associated with Frank Lloyd Wright in his professional practice at Taliesin. Today, the firm has a staff of 55, with 14 registered architects and engineers. During the past 30 years, over 1,000 projects have been completed, including government centers; commercial, institutional and cultural facilities; communities and residences. The firm provides professional services in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, land planning, interior design, programming, graphic design, environmental studies, and feasibility studies. 1 Taliesin Architects is committed to a philosophy; design in harmony with the environment appropriate to the client's needs. Through careful planning and a high level of personalized service throughout design and project administration, practical and creative solutions are achieved on time and within budget. ' In an age of environmental awareness, Taliesin Architects is uniquely qualified to represent the concerns of conservationists, planning and zoning commissions, and the 1 practical and financial needs of private enterprise. The firm has a record of successful, high-quality land planning projects in environmentally sensitive areas. 1 Taliesin Architects utilizes CAD systems and has conducted national workshops on computer applications for architecture and engineering. Taliesin has gained an international reputation for innovation in design and the contribution of valuable ideas for architecture and construction. i 1 "Having served as chairman of the Engineering and "The organic design innovations of Taliesin Architects have ' Construction committee and Bartlesville Trust Authority been of national importance to the development of member gave me a very intimate exposure to Taliesin environmental needs of frail and impaired people." Architects' capabilities and talents. Their performance on , our project deserves praise and commendation, and certainly a very positive recommendation to anyone contemplating a performing arts center." Robert Harr Clarence F. Reinhardt President , Bartlesville Community Center Heather Hill, Inc. Bartlesville, Oklahoma Chardon, Ohio lahesin Architects has a record of successful service and project design in the areas 0 COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENTAL Hotels, Resorts, Clubhouses Civic Centers Office Buildings Court Houses Banks Post Offices Retail Shops, Restaurants Fire Stations , Conference & Convention Centers Parking Structures CULTURAL PLANNING Performing Arts Centers Master Planning Theatres & Auditoriums Land Use & Zoning Museums Development Planning Art Galleries Residential & Resort Communities Amphitheaters Park & Zoo Design RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ' Custom Residences Community Centers Builder Houses Religious Buildings ' Apartment & Condominium Design Libraries Manufactured Housing Senior Citizen Centers OTHER SERVICES ' Programming, Interior Design Furniture, Fabric & Product Design ' Sculpture, Art & Craft Design Graphic Design If you would like to talk with a professional regarding the services of Taliesin Architects, please contact Hollis Weishar at 602 860-2700 TALIESIN ARCHITECTS ' TALIESIN WEST TALIESIN SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85261-4430 SPRING GREEN, WI 53588-9304 602 860-2700 608 588-2511 , 602 860-8472 FAX FAX 608 588-7561 1 TALI ESINo ARCH ITECTS 1 ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • LANDSCAPE, INTERIOR, GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 PLANNING SERVICES "Taliesin Architects is the name we gave our group after Frank Lloyd Wright's death in 1959... We formed a partnership practice, finishing off the commissions he had at the time and then adding new commissions of our own. We began to get into this planning process more and more, as people realized that we had a great sensitivity to the environment. We've done over 1, 000 projects, all over the world, ' since the group was formed.... all the while training young architects who believe, as we do, in Mr. Wright's concept of environmental design. " 1 -john Rattenbury, Taliesin Architect and Planner Taliesin Architects has done planning for large and small sites, for neighborhoods and develop- ments, for college campuses, parks, zoos, golf courses, resorts, office parks, and for mixed use developments that incorporate all of these into one. ¦ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In recent years, it has become increasingly important to consider the impact the architect has upon , the land. Taliesin Architects, under the direction of Frank Lloyd Wright, were the "pioneers of environmental design", and today this sensitivity to the environment has remained the philosophy of the firm. From the most obvious to the smallest detail, research is performed to determine the effect upon the land, the environment, vegetation, animal life, human life, and the surrounding area. TWE PROCESS , Planning of any size parcel begins with an analysis of potential and constraints, and continues through a feasibility study into the final plan. Throughout this process, Taliesin Architects seeks to utilize existing site resources to their maximum advantage, views, topography, vegetation, exposure - to not only satisfy economic criteria, but also to maintain special and natural qualities of harmony, efficiency, and utility of the land itself. The firm's plans have the flexibility to respond to changing market and economic conditions, yet remain strong enough to yield a cohesive, functional and attractive solution that will be practical for years to come. ' AREAS OF EXPERTISE Land Use Site Development Master Planning Development Planning Zoning & Rezoning Applications Feasibility Analysis ' Environmental Impact Studies Resource Analysis Residential Communities Campus Planning Parks & Playgrounds Traffic and Parking Studies ' Industrial Parks Highways & Bridges Zoo Master Planning and Urban Planning Exhibit Development TWE TEAM Taliesin Architects is often part of a larger development team that includes owners, developers; ' attorneys, civil engineers, traffic consultants, marketing experts and real estate managers. This team works together to set the criteria for maximum site utilization and market objectives. Taliesin Architects work with planning authorities to coordinate the physical components and develop schematic: alternatives to test against the owner's objectives. Once the conceptual direction is set, Taliesin Architects refines the plans, generates preliminary technical solutions, prepares cost estimates, and develops graphic presentation materials so that the owner is equipped with a complete package suitable for initial publicity, marketing, financing, and required, zoning or rezoning. ' KEY PROJECTS ' The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, Arizona ' Taliesin Architects worked with The Phoenix Zoo staff during a two-year study to identify needs, problem areas and long-range goals. The Master Plan proposed specific exhibits, and prioritized building projects to be undertaken. The scope of work included extensive remodelings of exhibit areas, with the addition of an education center and public service areas. Taliesin Architects designed The Phoenix Zoo Master Plan to be flexible and respond to changing times and conditions. ' Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona Taliesin Architects, since 1980 has worked planning Desert Mountain, an 8,000 acre Master- Planned Community. Planning efforts were directed towards conservation of the natural features of the site, with preservation of views, and a careful blending of all improvements of the land, including the golf course, residential development, streets, drainage and utilities. Of Desert Mountain's 8,000 acres, approximately 2,600 acres nearly 1 /3 of the total property] f will remain forever untouched and in a natural state. The project involves the largest plant salvation program in the state including the preservation of more than 100,000 native trees and plants. ' Morin County Civic Center San Rafael, California Since 1959, Taliesin Architects has been responsible for the planning and development of a 160 acre site which houses the Marin County Civic and Cultural Center. To date, the firm has constructed over 600,000 sq. ft. of buildings, including an Auditorium, Administration Building, Hall of justice and Exhibition Hall. Taliesin Architects has performed long range phased planning and space programming for development of the Marin County Governmental Facilities through the year 2006. i REPRESENTATIVE LAND AND MASTER PLANNING PROJECTS Resort The Vines Resort, Perth, Western Australia , Arizona Biltmore Resort Hotel, Phoenix, AZ Harbortown Hotel/Marina, Ventura, CA Spring Green Golf and Country Club, Spring Green, WI ' Spanish Reef Resort, Belize, Central America Waikola Beach Resort, Kohola, HI Island of Minoo Resort, Khuzistan, Iran Resort Community, Guam Mixed Use and Residential The Hawaii Collection Residential Community, Maui, HI Ancala Residential Community, Scottsdale, AZ ' Desert Highlands Residential Community, Scottsdale, AZ Rockwood Canyon Residential Community, San Diego, CA Mountain View Estates Residential Community, Paradise Valley, AZ Mountain View East Residential Community, Scottsdale, AZ ' Mountain Run Community, Shenandoah County, VA Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ Cochin Lake Community, NM Governmental ' Bartlesville Civic Center, Bartlesville, OK 1-70 Interstate, Vail - Copper Mountain, CO Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, CA Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO Ellis Island Urban Development Project, Ellis Island, NY Mesa Civic Center, Mesa„ AZ ' Monona Basin Project, Madison, WI Recreational The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ ' South Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ McDowell Mountain Park, Scottsdale, AZ Institutional and Commercial ' Heather Hill Alzheimer Center, Chardon, OH Western International University, Phoenix, AZ Damavand College, Iran University of Wisconsin, Baraboo, Sauk County, WI Prairie School, Racine, WI Glendale Financial Center, Glendale, AZ Gainey Ranch Financial Center, Scottsdale, AZ , If you would like to talk with a professional regarding the services of Taliesin Architects, please contact Hollis Weishar at 602.860.2700. TALIESIN ARCHITECTS ' ¦ TALIESIN WEST TALIESIN SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85261-4430 SPRING GREEN, WI 53588-9304 ' 602.860.2700 608.588.251 1 602.860.8472 FAX FAX 608.588.7561 1 -T "We are a firm of individual architects in pursuit I of the beautiful rather than the curious in design, each in his or her own way, with emphasis on i serving the needs and aspirations of our clients." k d Charles Montooth has been a member of Taliesin - Architects since 1959 and has designed architec- tural and planning projects including education ' facilities, hotel and resort projects, public projects for the United States Postal Service, city and state governments. CHARLES MONTOOTH, AIA, AICF ARCHITECT, PLANNER Representative Projects Vail Pass, Interstate 70, Vail, CO - Team Architect Prairie School, Racine, WI - Architect Hopi Post Office, Scottsdale, AZ - Architect Richland Center Master Plan, Richland, WI - Project Planner Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO - Project Planner ' Master Plan, University of Wisconsin, Baraboo, WI - Associate Architect Spring Green Golf/Country Club, Spring Green, WI - Architect Japanese Restaurant, Lexington, KY - Architect Registration Arizona Kentucky Wisconsin Colorado Missouri Wyoming Illinois New Mexico NCARB Certificate Education ' University of Chicago Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture Professional Activities/Interests/Honors American Institute of Architects American Planning Association Writing/Publication for Professional Journals Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture - Instructor ' W. KELLY OLIVER, MA PRINCIPAL ' PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: Project Manager EDUCATION: 1946-48 Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming 1948-49 Architecture, Washington State College 1949-56 Architecture, Frank Uoyd Wright School of Architecture 1971 Environmental Engineering, University of Denver REGISTRATION: 1958, Registered Architect, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, North Carolina. NCARB Certified. EXPERIENCE: Years with this firm - 20 Years with other firms - 17 Mr. Oliver apprenticed under Frank UoYd Wright, is an Associate Architect of the Taliesin Architects,and is the Manager of the Denver Office of the Frank Uoyd Wright Foundation. Mr. Oliver has been a ' practicing architect for over 35 years with experience in land and site planning, office buildings, warehouses, vehicle maintenance facilities, multi- family housing, and religious and civic structures. He is a Corporate Member of the American Institute ' of Architects and is active in civic affairs. He is a Past President of the Cherry Creek Nwanis Club, a Director of the Beaver Ranch Foundation, Past Chair- man of the Englewood, Colorado Board of Adjust- ment and Appeals and is currently President of the Orchard Hills Metropolitan Park and Recreation ' District. ' Mr. Oliver is a member of the Orchard Hills/Big Canon Architectural Review Committee and a past commissioner on the Greenwood Village Parks, Trails ' and Recreation Commission. He has been Principal-In-Charge of numerous con- tracts with governmental agencies Including the OLIVER AND HELLGREN - ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS L~~~ 1 1 ' Corps of Engineers, US Air Force Academy, US Postal Service, City of Greenwood Village, City of Englewood, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. ' Mr. Oliver is experienced in directing multi-disciplinary t projects and as a principal in the firm, has been responsible for directing the efforts of numerous design teams in the preparation of construction documents and the subsequent construction administration. Mr. Oliver's experience relevant to this project ' includes: C1 Project Manager for the Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Denver Federal Center, a 670 acre complex of federal government buildings in Lakewood, Colorado. He coordinated the work of an 18 man study team composed of Architects, ' Space Planners, Landscape Architects, Utility Engineers, Civil Engineers, Geologists and Ecologists. Mr. Oliver was responsible for ' maintaining the time schedule, directing the collection of all existing data, organizing the submittal documents, and editing the Master Plan text. He was the point of contact for the Denver Federal Center and Lakewood, Colo- rado administrators, presented alternate plans ' to Agency heads, made presentations of the proposed plan to neighborhood and municipal representatives and participated In all required Environmental Impact Statement public meetings. 0 With the firm of Oliver and Hellgren Architects representing the Frank Lloyd Wright Founda- tion, Mr. Oliver was responsible for the socio- economic portion of the Vail Pass Environ- mental Study and Design Concepts conducted for the Colorado Department of Highways. Mr. Oliver conducted numerous interviews with a user group consisting of the U.S. Forest t Service, neighboring subdivisions, recreation- alists (backpackers, cross country skiers, bikers, snowmobilers, auto travelers, OLIVER AND HELLGREN ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS ' fishermen), CDOH officials and Vail Village representatives. Mr. Oliver also authored the socio-economic section of the study, edited all text, participated in the graphic presentations and directed the printing of the final reports. 0 The Environmental Study oft Two Forka Dam & Reservoir, which was conducted for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Mr. Oliver ' participated as a member of a team made up of Architects, Engineers and Scientists evaluating the impact of the 14 mile long reservoir on the study area. Mr. Oliver was responsible for the socio-economic data ' conducted during a summer-long study con- sisting of mailed questionnaires to residents and interviews with homeowners along the river, resort and store owners, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colo- rado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recrea- tion, a Citizens Environmental Planning Committee and land developers within the Upper South Platte drainage basin. Mr. Oliver ' both conducted and participated in meetings with special interest groups such as the Sierra Club, ROMCOE and COSC. Recreational use ' was a high priority and both car and head counts were made to determine area popula- tions and type of use. Mr. Oliver evaluated Forest Service water and land use, recrea- tional planning , authorized the socio- economic portion of the study and participated ' in the graphic presentation of the final report. OLIVER AND HELLGREN ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS HNTB CORPORATION HNTB Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified consulting firms in the country. HNTB is currently ranked number 5 in the country in the "Top 20 Transportation Designers" and number 14 nationwide in the "Top 100 Pure Design Firms", according to Engineering News Record. Our history can be traced to 1914 when we started operations as a partnership which is currently known as Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendoff. We have recently incorporated and our firm is now known as HNTB Corporation. Our current staff of 2,000 people includes specialists in virtually all aspects of the ' engineering, planning, design, and construction process. The decentralized structure of our offices nationwide allows HNTB to offer the resources of a large organization with the "hands-on service" of a local office. ' The HNTB-Denver Office was established in 1974 and our staff of 32 professionals provides services to clients in the fields of transportation planning and traffic engineering, roadway engineering, bridge ' engineering, urban design, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Our clients have included FHWA, CDOT, the city of Denver, the cities of Boulder, Fort Collins, Arvada, Aurora, Lakewood, Colorado Springs and many others. We have also provided transportation solutions for many of the private ' companies in the Denver Metropolitan Area, the Front Range, and the mountain areas. HNTB is one of the few engineering firms in the country with a breadth and depth of experience in ' "deck" or "lidding" projects. We have been the lead firm or had a major role in seven different projects: • I-10 Phoenix Deck and Park (Papago Freeway), Phoenix, Arizona ' • I-5 Lid supporting Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Washington • I-90 Deck extending Mount Baker Tunnel, Seattle, Washington • 2.2 Mile section of the Southwest Corridor (5 separate decks) ' • Lodge Freeway reconstruction under Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan • Decking over the Interstate in Downtown Kansas City to permit expansion of Bartle Hall Convention Center • Master planning for decking of Rt. 15, San Diego, California A brief discussion of some of our major projects is provided below: ' • Glenwood Canyon Conceptual Design and Final Design For Sections of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon - In 1974, HNTB, in competition with two other consultants, was selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to prepare concept designs for extension of 1-70 ' through Glenwood Canyon. The design presented by HNTB was selected and has been carried out in the Canyon today. In addition to the Conceptual Design, HNTB prepared construction plans for several segments of the Interstate, including the French Creek Viaduct, which in 1990 was selected as one of the 10 Most Outstanding Bridges in Colorado. ' • I-10 Phoenix Deck and Park - HNTB was the leader of consultant teams for the planning and design of the Phoenix Deck Park over I-10. A part of the I-10 Papago Freeway project, for which HNTB was the overall management consultant, the one-half mile deck over the depressed I-10 Inner Loop through Phoenix links the several historic neighborhoods and provides a neighborhood park, an urban plaza along Central Avenue, and a community park for residents ' of the City. The depressed roadway and deck cover opened in August 1990 and the Park opened in April of 1992. The overall project had a construction cost of $85 million. Clients were FHWA, ADOT, and the City of Phoenix. ' • Lid Over I-5, Seattle - HNTB was a part of the architecture/engineering team which designed a lid over 1-5 in conjunction with the design and construction of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. The lid permitted the city to utilize a site over the freeway for a productive ' and attractive use, linked the adjacent neighborhoods and retained a Downtown location for the Convention Center. ' • I-90 Deck, Seattle - HNTB designed a 1900 foot deck extending the Mount Baker Ridge tunnel, mitigating noise from 1-90, and linking the adjacent neighborhoods. The lid is a park with open space, bicycle paths, pedestrianways, a playground facility and landscaping. ' • Southwest Corridor, Boston - HNTB provided design and construction services for part of the reconstruction of the 4.7 mile Southwest Corridor, a rail link between downtown Boston and ' outlying parts of the city. The 2.2 mile segment designed by HNTB reunites the once divided community of Jamaica Plain using a 32 acre linear park and 5 separate deck structures that serve as parks, recreation areas, transit stations and bridges. • Master Plan for Decking of Rt. 15 Freeway, San Diego - HNTB was the Prime Consultant for a study of alternatives for decking over the Rt. 15 freeway to mitigate the detrimental effects of ' the freeway on the San Diego communities it divides. Major issues included urban design, land use issues, funding sources, construction feasibility, development opportunities, environmental concerns, community concerns, and transportation issues. A key aspect of the project was the ' linkage opportunities between neighborhoods, and beautification improvements through landscaping along the freeway, frontage roads, and the deck cover. Client was the City of San Diego. In addition to the projects cited above HNTB has designed many roadways, interchanges, bridges and ' local streets in Colorado. We will be happy to provide additional information and references upon request. We have included brochures and other materials with this submittal. HNTB professionals who would have major responsibilities on the project include: ' • Thomas Skinner, P.E., Structural Engineer • James Audino, P.E., Civil Engineer (Roadways and Interchanges) • Keith Rosbury, AICP, Traffic Planning and Engineering • Scott Cantine, AICP, Deck Planning ' Resumes for each of these professionals follow. THOMAS A. SKINNER _ Vice President Education Professional Registrations M.S., Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer: Missouri (1975), University of Missouri, 1971 Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas., Indiana, ' Washington Professional Affiliations ' American Public Works Association American Railway Engineering Association (Committee 7) American Railway Bridge and Building Association Missouri Society of Professional Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers ' Experience Mr. Skinner, a HNTB Vice President, directs the structural design and plan development activities of the ' Kansas City office. His current or recent projects include the following: • 55th Street Viaduct, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager responsible for final design, plan ' development and construction services for bridge redecking and roadway improvements. • Mill Street Viaduct, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager for design, plan development and construction monitoring services for rehabilitation of the viaduct. • Intercity Viaduct Emergency Repair Plans, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager and Manager ' of Plan Development for replacement of portions of two bridges. Plans completed in 21 calendar days. ' • 16 Street Viaduct, Omaha, Nebraska: Principal-in-charge of design of a 1,500 foot replacement viaduct over Mason Street and Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. • 75th street/1-35 Interchange, Johnson County, Kansas: Chief Bridge Designer for three bridge structures in this $16 million interchange. • West Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, Kansas: Principal-in-charge of preliminary and final design of bridges as part of the upgrading of a major urban arterial to freeway status. • Hastings Bypass, Hastings, Nebraska: Principal-in-Charge of design/plan development (in less than 90 days) for two highway bridges, two railroad bridges, and a box culvert. ' • Bridge Design, Bruce Watkins Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri: Principal-in-charge responsible for contract administration and quality control for preliminary design of 24 bridges. profile 'tas ' 6/93 JAMES L. AUDINO, P.E. _ Department Manager, Transportation Design ' Education Professional Registration Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer: Colorado, Colorado State University Wyoming (applied) 1976 Professional Affiliations ' American Society of Civil Engineers Experience Mr. Audino joined HNTB in 1987 and is Department Manager of the Transportation Group in the Denver office, where he assumes the major responsibility for the successful completion of all roadway design projects. Prior to joining HNTB, Mr. Audino worked for over 10 years as a design engineer for the Colorado Department of Highways, where he also served as the assistant to the Preconstruction Engineer. During the time with CDOH, he became proficient in both the design and management of projects. On the design side, Mr. Audino has the ability to bring innovative, effective solutions to unique situations ' and, equally important, he knows how to keep simple issues from becoming complex. He can assess which designs are reasonable, and which are not. For project management, he has a proven record of his abilities to take a project from its concept stage through construction. He knows that a successful ' project requires a synthesis of the various specialty disciplines, agencies, and special interests brought about by attentive communication and coordination. ' Selected project experience includes: • Transportation Improvements to the Central Platte Valley, Denver, CO: Project manager for the development and designing of access to the proposed Elitch Gardens site, located adjacent to the South Platte River, south of Speer Boulevard. Project includes a bridge crossing Cherry Creek. • Wagon Road Underpass, Denver, CO: Project manager responsible for the development of construction documents from preliminary design through construction. This project involved the design of a "bus only" lane in the median of I-25, which exited the interstate via an underpass. The design challenges included accommodating high volume/high speed traffic; underground utilities; and Right-of-Way restrictions. Successful project management enabled the development of a congenial atmosphere between the various public agencies of RTD, CDOH, FHWA, City of Northglenn, and City of Westminster; the various utility companies; and between the design disciplines of traffic, structures, drainage, and roadway. • S.H. 74, El Rancho to Evergreen, Jefferson County, CO: Project engineer responsible for the development of construction documents from preliminary design through construction. This ' project involved the upgrade of one mile of I-70 and 4.5 miles of new alignment of S.H. 74, from El Rancho to Evergreen. Design challenges included traffic control; balance of horizontal and vertical elements for quantities and aesthetics; and Right-of-Way restrictions. Management included the coordination of public agencies for CDOH, Jefferson County, Bergen Park; 1 ' coordination with adjacent developments (planned and built); development of a progressive public involvement process; coordination of utilities; and integration of the design elements of traffic, ' structures, drainage, and roadway. • Denver Union Terminal Area Improvements, Denver, CO: Project engineer for the design of a new two-lane bus/HOV facility in front of the DUT, extending from 19th Street to 16th. The new busway is located above an existing passenger tunnel. ' • North I-25 Bus/HOV Lane, Denver, CO: Project engineer involved in the development of preliminary plans for this $200 million project to design and construct a High Occupancy Vehicle Lane down the middle of I-25. • Woodman Road, Colorado Springs, CO: Project manager responsible for the concept study of roadway alternatives and preliminary plans for three miles of corridor. First phase involved aerial photography, computer digitized base mapping, ownership mapping, drainage study, utility mapping, geotechnical investigation and reporting, a complete traffic study and capacity analysis, alignment and interchange alternative study, economic comparisons and public presentations. The second phase consisted of a complete noise study, an air quality analysis, public involvement program with citizen workshops, preliminary roadway plans, drainage and right-of-way plans. and interchange layout. • Foothills Parkway (S.H. 157), Boulder, CO: Project manager responsible for the new alignment including interchanges as it spans the distance between U.S. 36 on the south and S.H. 119 to the north. • 75th Street, Boulder County, CO: Project manager to upgrade rural two-lane roadway to an urban four-lane, with turning facilities. • I-25 "Anheuser-Busch" Interchange, Fort Collins, CO: Project manager for new interchange to meet projected traffic demands resulting from the construction of the new brewery. ' • I-76, Brighton, CO: Project manager responsible to upgrade roadway to current interstate standards to include new interchanges and frontage roads. ' • I-76, Wadsworth to I-25, Denver, CO: Project engineer for the new alignment of the highways included new interchanges at major crossings, the most notable being the freeway-to-freeway ' interchange at I-76 to I-70 at Wadsworth Boulevard. • C-470, I-25 to Santa Fe, Denver, CO: Project engineer responsible for the new alignment including interchanges. • I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, Western Colorado: Design engineer for the new alignment of highway. Design challenge was to design alternatives for a four-lane divided highway through a scenic, environmentally sensitive area. Included interchanges, independent alignments, terraced/cantilevered roadways, viaduct alternatives, tunnels and rest areas. • U.S. 34 through Big Thompson Canyon, Western Colorado: Design engineer for reconstruction of highway after massive flood damage. Design challenge was to design for reconstruction in a short period of time in a narrow, winding canyon. ' general.jla 11191 ' KEITH D. ROSBURY, AICP Oki=] Vice President Education Professional Registration Master of Urban Planning American Institute of Certified Planners Michigan State University 1972 Professional Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers American Planning Association Greater Denver Chamber of Commerce: Leadership Round Table Surface Transportation Committee Colorado Highway Users Conference ' Experience Mr. Rosbury has been involved in transportation studies in over 20 states, specializing in Transportation ' planning, public processes, and environmental assessment for major public works projects. For the City of Boulder, Mr. Rosbury prepared the Boulder Valley Transportation Plan, an intensive three-year effort to complete the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan defines goals and policies; 20-year plans for the pedestrian, bicycle, and auto systems; special plan elements for the mobility impaired; impact evaluations of the Plan (air, noise, neighborhoods, urban design); and a ' detailed financial plan with implementation measures. The Plan was developed using the most extensive public participation effort ever conducted in the City of Boulder. Events included: ' • radio talk shows • use of a professional facilitator • cable TV talk shows; production of a video tape about the project ' • meetings with a Citizens Advisory Committee over 50 times • neighborhood meetings • homeowners meetings ' • public hearings • City Council and Planning Board meetings and workshops • design charettes ' • weekend retreats • utility bill mailers • several 150 household surveys ' • coordination with local governments • Chamber of Commerce meetings • individual property owner meetings. ' The Plan and associated public participation program has received national recognition. ' As Project Manager of the N. I-25 Bus/HOV Lane Project, Mr. Rosbury controlled the following efforts: ' • Public participation included over 200 events, including: technical advisory committee (affected governments and agencies); design review (CDOH/FHWA/UMTA/various cities); public meetings; neighborhood meetings; all-day neighborhood workshops; City Council presentations; businessman groups and agency meetings; and extensive graphic displays including computer- generated slides, photo simulations, maps, charts and posters • Alternatives Analysis to UMTA's 1986 Guidelines on the North 1-25 Bus/HOV Project included a broad range of highway and transit options. Definition of Alternatives achieved through Screening, Conceptual, Detailed and Final Definition of Alternatives Reports • Screening Analysis of a broad range of transit options including heavy rail, light rail, fixed guideway, PRT and busways. Evaluations included service and patronage, social/economic/ environmental impacts, capital costs, operating and maintenance costs, and financial analysis • Conceptual Engineering Studies: 200-scale drawings of alternatives for widening 1-25 and computerized costing of alternatives • Environmental Assessment: Methodology and Results Report for Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences relative to land use and development; displacements and relocation ' of existing uses; neighborhoods; visual and aesthetic; air quality; noise and vibration; ecosystems; water quality; hydrology; energy; historical and archaeological; and park lands • Preliminary Engineering: 50-scale drawings of alternatives to widen I-25, as well as: preliminary survey; preliminary soils and pavement recommendation; preliminary hydrology; preliminary utility coordination; bridge concept studies; preliminary traffic engineering; ' preliminary structure design; right-of-way; retaining wall study; construction phasing/maintenance of traffic/ computerized costing; final design report; and FHWA variances. Other project examples include: • Boulder Transit System Plan, Boulder, CO: Project director and manager for this project ' whose underlying goal is to help bring about a 15 % modal shift from single occupant automobile trips to alternative forms of transportation. The project was awarded to HNTB in May, 1991, and work is scheduled to begin in June and be complete by May, 1992. An extensive public participation program, including the use of a professional facilitator, is planned. • Micro-Master Plan for Transportation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO: Project director and manager for this project which recommends transportation policies for all modes of transportation to and from the campus, as well as on campus grounds. The final plan provided a consistent policy framework for specific decision-making, including the location of vehicle access points to the campus, roadways, parking lots/structures, bicycle facilities, sidewalks and ' transit expenditures. The two-month long planning effort included extensive coordination with many groups, both within the University as well as in the larger community. • The Supplement to the Environmental Assessment for Central Business District Access for the North 1-25 Bus/HOV Lane is another recent project for which Mr. Rosbury was Project Manager. This $53 million project consisted of developing over 20 alternatives, developing the 1 1 alternatives into plan and profile, evaluation and costing of these alternatives, presenting these alternatives to the public and working towards consensus for a preferred alternative. This involved approximately 50 public participation events, including several neighborhood meetings, meetings with five elderly centers, design review committee meetings, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Denver Incorporated events, coordination with the Baseball Commission on the plan and profile of 20th Street in Lower Downtown, and other activities. • Corridor/environmental studies for I-215 in Salt Lake City, UT; West Bank Expressway in New Orleans, LA; and I-49, the approaches to and the Greater New Orleans Mississippi River 1 Bridge, New Orleans, LA. All projects involved major public consensus building processes. • City street projects for Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO; Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO; and South Valley Road, Jefferson County, CO. All projects involved major public consensus building processes. 1 • Land use and transportation elements of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Orange County, FL. Alternative land use plans were evaluated with regard to transportation impacts ' • Metropolitan transportation plans for Flint, Midland and Saginaw, MI. 1 1 i i 1 1 kdrbio 1 10/91 1 ' T. SCOTT CANTINE, AICP _ Senior Planner t Education Professional Registration Master of Urban and Regional Planning American Institute of Certified Planners Texas A&M University 1968 Bachelor of Arts, History and Government University of Texas 1960 ' Professional Affiliations American Planning Association Urban Land Institute ' Experience Joining the HNTB-Denver planning department in May of 1992, Mr. Cantine brings with him 25 years ' of professional experience including six years where he was Manager of Planning Services in the HNTB- Phoenix office and responsible for the provision of planning, landscape architecture, and urban design. He also served as a member of the national HNTB Urban Design service line. In his career, Mr. Cantine ' has had progressively increasing responsibilities for business development, project management, technical work preparation as part of a project team or individually, staff and budget management, and client relations. Highlights of his project experience include: ' • Preparation of a wide range of City and County Development/Management Plans and/or Community Development Programs. Major plans include Plano, Allen, and Waco, Texas; Kent County, Delaware; St. Charles, Boone, and Franklin Counties, Missouri; Jefferson City, St. ' Charles, Bridgeton, and Florissant, Missouri; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mustang Island, Texas; and Carefree, Arizona. ' • Project manager for major master planning/landscape architectural projects including The Deck Park at Central Avenue, Japanese Friendship Garden, Arizona Center, Tempe Rio Salado, East Sky Harbor Boulevard Landscaping, Squaw Peak Parkway landscaping, and Boulder Highway ' Beautification. • Project manager for mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and residential land planning projects ' including Grand Centre Commerce Park, Deer Valley Commerce Center, Sterling Springs Development, Arizona Center, Chandler Airpark, McDonnell Douglas Yuma Development, W.L. Gore Science Center, and Portland Place Residential. ' • Transportation/land use planning projects including Rillito Corridor Study, Pima County (Tucson, Arizona); Jefferson City, Missouri Transportation Plan; and Railroad System Management Plan, Effingham, Illinois. ' • Facilitator/public participation manager for a wide range of participatory consensus-building planning programs including "outreach" strategies, as well as programs to meet the basic legal ' requirements. Facilitator for the Rio Salado Environmental Education project. Other projects include The Deck Park at Central Avenue, Northwest Noise Mitigation Program, Boulder Highway Beautification. • City Planning and Zoning Consultant for the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, a major suburb in the St. Louis metro area, from 1973 to 1985. ' • Environmental planning projects including environmental assessments for Missouri River Basin Regional Wastewater System, proposed Lock and Dam 26 (Mississippi River), Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, and Des Moines 208 Wastewater Plan. • Project team member for military planning assignments for Whiteman AFB, Missouri; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; and Scott AFB, Illinois. • Regional plans for multi jurisdictional regions including the 12 county Coastal Bend, Texas region, and the Jackson, Michigan metropolitan area consisting of 42 jurisdictions of local government. • Preparation for land use control regulations including zoning regulations for over 20 cities and ' counties in seven states. Preparation of subdivision regulations, erosion control and grading regulations and other regulations for use by local governments. Project manager for revisions to zoning ordinances for El Paso and Waco, Texas. ' • Special studies and plans in the areas of economic and market analysis, real estate development, fiscal analysis and management, capital improvements programming, central business district ' planning, wastewater management planning and school district facilities planning. Project manager for program development for sale of three federal townsites in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. t general.tsc 5/92 r r. f r dm . t. 4.. 1 Imo': dam JtCC1'IUIJS. bt7elICS. J1UTkJ 4 1 1141 )VC rrcrt rr.u cIA'tI,, ridgiong Communi Concerns" H.WB-designed decks create Opportunities forgrou,th and development wbere barriers orace e-'asted. H ighv\ ass and railr( )ad track, tI beck; are lick, that can concert the,pacc es;entlal in ,i 1110hile sociCtV. taut the over husv roadvv"a%:s and rail~~ ass to It x arict\ svi"athes thev cut through our citics, of public uses. Parks. parking lots, plazas, dividing neighborhoods and creating phi si- train stations and com ention centers are just cal harriers to groxv"th, arc of increasing a fevN of the facilities that have been huilt on puhlic concern. Under pressure to soften the decks. Once the ne\ti" structures are in place impact of tran,portation corridors, mam" thev" can reunite cli% ided neighborhoods, cn- cities ,u-c turning to decks (mtu ed 011 !ai 1 "This has prompted plans for highly focused than Forest Hills and are designed pri- marily to serve local walk-in customers. growth in the downtown area in an era when Landscaped decks help unify the east and west sides of the trackway and suburban growth is rampant. " are linked with the bicycle and foot paths that run the length of the corridor. Jonathan Davis, HNTB-Phoenix The recreational facilities on the decks ' and adjoining parklands include basketball and street hockey courts. courage new commercial and residen- In Boston, HNTB provided design child play- areas and community tial construction and spark economic and construction services for part of gardens. ' and cultural development. the reconstruction of the 4.7-mile Many of the design elements that Because decks are similar to bridges Southwest Corridor, a rail link between appear in the decks are the result of in design and function, it is only natural downtown Boston and outlying parts extensive community participation. that Howard Needles Tammen & of the city. The 2.2-mile section de- HNTB served as a liaison between the Bergendoff, one of the country's fore- signed by HNTB reunites the once Massachusetts Bay Transportation most bridge design firms, is also a divided community of Jamaica Plain Authority and the community. and leader in deck design. In addition to using a 32-acre linear park and five maintained a field office near the con- bringing 7 years of bridge design decks that serve as parks, recreation struction site. HNTB also encouraged experience into deck projects, HNTB areas, transit stations and bridges. public input by organizing and moder- offers its clients expertise in traffic "In the end these different types of ating planning, design and construc- management, lighting, signing, safety, decks achieved a very important goal." tion meetings. architecture and landscape architec- said Glenn Sadulsky, HNTB-Boston. "When you're trying to unify an area lure, critical aspects of deck design. "They all helped in knitting back to- you have to be very sensitive to the ' "These are made to order projects for gether a neighborhood that had been feelings of the community, Sadulsky HNTB," said Lee Holloway. HNTB's divided by a 20-foot embankment for said "Some of the recreation facilities project manager on the Seattle Lid pro- the past 90 years." and landscape features on the decks ject. "You need a truly multi-disciplined Forest Hills Station, built on a 1500- were developed with the feedback that design team because these are such foot deck over the trackway, serves we got from the community.- complex projects. We are able to draw commuter rail, rapid transit, street car, While the decks in Boston's not only on our wealth of experience bus, taxi, drive-up and walk-in Southwest Corridor are designed in bridge design, but also our expertise customers. Stoney Brook Station and primarily to serve local residents. the in the other areas that are important in Green Street Station also serve as neigh- Deck Park at Central Avenue, an HNTB these types of projects." borhood links, but they are smaller project under construction in Phoenix, 1 i . _ r s n f i Yee ~rd ~ ; ~ ~ m .w r' r8+e • e d. 66 { _ e~i Hxl4~+M • ;~r.~ e S' ~..)..n`w aai i' r. - p ~ - ' 4 rv _ U• ette ~ .a ~ T°e i-?tl r r- ~ : I \~J '349 ~ _ ~ ~ ! - RA4gq 19 a f ° ^.o _V-0 1i . J Y V, i1r ;v% 1Z lot a~ ~n-.it t9 a r~A 3t1t.a Q 0 ! m_ a I r 4 s . to tffu•$xt.iLpCLiJtLtt.fattiii_iwi eiA - iiatatf rt t{f tIY 't tY tff rtt ti{{iJ , ' - Phoenix's balf-mile long Deck Park at CeWralAvenue includes a neighborhood area_ au rnrkm plaza acrd a cultural area. The Deck Park 1i htch corers art rn-har7 fr-eeuvar. has reneu ed interact m central Phoenix i` expected to become :i regional "You need a truly multi-disciplined design team attraction. The project Naas originally conceived as a Way to lessen the impact because these are such complex projects. " of a new section of I-10 in a historic area of central Phoenix. but has grown lee Holloway, P.E., HNTB-Seattle to hecome a half-mile long park with three distinct theme areas. The purpose of the deck is as a _ linkage between neighborhoods." said Jonathan Davis, H'vTB-Phoenix "But r >E the real effect is to opportunity for 71 ~ central Phoenix to have an unprece- t dented place for public gatherings and ~f - a civ is identity- through a major public - - open space. - - The tree lined neighborhood park area of the Deck Park will link the Chelsea Place. Kenilworth and Roos- evelt historic districts, which were separated when the right-of-,,Vay for - the new high« ay Was acquired. This area will include a pond, foot and hicycle paths and open spaces. A terraced tree hosque gill create quiet area between the neighhorhoo~l park and the urhan plaza, ~,Nhich Will he the busiest section of the Deck Parl<- I'he Central Avenue bridge. which will sh,tn the urhan plaza. vi ill have a uniquely South Western look. This area 77V Seattle Lid corers a maze of rnrderground roadtrays, veirtilation ducts and other will he hounded by office huildings, equipment,7he 1.900-~ootdcckea`cudstbcaLt.t7akerKidge7'iirrnelandniitikate,cthenoise private development and a new librar V, from 1-90, which passes tbroargb the tunnel and lid complex. and will include a transit station, cafes '[lid food venclors. The cultural area of the deck park vv ill focus on a large festival area, and Seattle when they began looking for a The Seattle Lid will be covered with will be linked to the Phoenix Art site for the new Washington State landscaped hackfill that will vary from Museum IW a two-block streetscape Convention and Trade Center. With an two to six feet deep. Acting on the designed for sculptural displays. The eve toward locating the center within suggestions of the community, plan- area will he anchored by an existing %v~alking distance of major hotels. hers have designed the deck park to community arts center and %vill include shops. restaurants and Freeway Park, include open spaces and bicycle and ua amphitheater for musical and theat- one of the country's first deck parks. foot paths that allow visitors to enjoy- rival performances. the city selected a site that would views of the hlt. Baker Ridge and Lake Davis says plans for the Deck Park require decking I-5, a major urhan Washington areas. The playground for have become a catak'st for growth in corridor, a new elementary school Nvill also he c1oxVntown Phoenix. The cite has asked The I. +A million-square-foot facility, built on the deck. I I\TB to showcase in the park in Irish designed by TRA in association ,vith "Tile Seattle Lid has turned a highway cottage and a Japanese garden, sym- FINTB, includes street-level retail shops that could have had a negative impact hots of Phoenix's sister-city relation- and a galleria that provides access to on the surrounding neighborhoods ships. \ othrs have also gotten hehind dovVntovVn for residents of, n adjacent into a tremendous benefit," Holloway the project, committing S-i, million in neighborhood. The terraced facade, said. "This deck can he a catalyst for bonds for a nevV central lil>ran to he designed to reflect the characteristics growth. There are plans for new IIOLIs- located adjacent to the park. Of' existing buildings, 1110-1Vs the mas- ing. which could lead to other types of This has prompted plans for highly sire facility to fit unohU-usiVely into the development that could revitalize the lix used grovVth in the dovyntovVn area surrounding neighborhood. area." Ill an era Xv llen suburban gro\Vth is Across town. H\TB has designed a In the final analysis, it takes a bridge iampant," Davis said. "']'lie Deck Park 1.900-foot deck that xvill extend the.Nlt. expert to deck a transportation cor- rs helping support neighborhood Baker Ridge Tunnel and mitigate the ridor. After all, decks are only as good preser ation in central Phoenix and is noise from 1-90. v,-hich passes through as the bridges they sit on. H\TB has reintroducing important cultural Values the tunnel. The deck will also reunite been designing hridges for ,5 years. in the heart of the cite." the neighborhood that was divided in reaching across harriers to create Planners were interested in keeping 1939 xVhen U-S. 10. the predecessor to opportunities. dcvelopment focused in do-,N ntown 1-90, was constructed. JOHN VARGA, JR., ASLA, APA 1 EDUCATION: B.S.L.A., Colorado State University, 1991, Cum Laude AFFILIATIONS: American Society of Landscape Architects ¦ American Planning Association ¦ Xi Sigma Pi, Natural Resource Professional Honor Society EXPERIENCE: t> Project Manager/Landscape Architect, Watson Lake State Wildlife and Recreation Area Capital Improvement Project. Accessible recreational trail alignment and bridge design, floating fishing piers, and passive solar convection ventilation system. Colorado Highway 14/U.S. Highway 287 Realignment Study. Cache La Poudre River Corridor. GIS Technician, United States Forest Service. Responsible for digitizing and tabular conversion of planimetric and elevation data ' to standardized format, cartographic indexing, database organization and assorted editing, (workstation Arc/INFO). t> Land use/land cover classification of Estes Park, CO, and vicinity using Landsat TM image for GIS database development, (Anderson Classification System and ERDAS Image Processing software). Existing and proposed land use and transportation study for the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency's 1990 Ten Year Plan of Development. (1902 miles) t> Coauthor Development Guidelines & Thematic Opportunities in the Cache la Poudre River National Historic Watershed. Study ' for National Heritage Corridor designation. t> Urban Land Use Plan and Street Improvement concept, Town of ' Dillon, CO. t> Otero County Courthouse Site Masterplan, La Junta, CO. t> Historic Town Hall Redevelopment and Masterplan, Poncha Springs, Colorado. Transportation feasibility study involving opportunities lost to Interstate 70 corridor in Vail, Colorado. Proposal for Cut-and- Cover tunnel system. Arw o D, C] .0 C:7 0 c! Oil 11 I-70 Throughway & 11 ? ?tl, Eeme Pedestrian Lin k ? CI CI o° o0 oeo Wore 13 ' andstane - lip 1 a ~.'k Roatl ~S1 p p v° a d ~ com 0 i b J ill.ih ® ® Builtl~n9lViupastll e - e 1 ~ = Bu 10 n91e~^lingl O ? ~ e p V `1rf I onti: ~Q V 1 d C-r q~i'I~i 9~reom'I 04 OI o Ilo s J\ nr Lionsheadti- 15 ' ~ ~ ~~J ® - c ? ?"O r~~~ „fir) : , ao 5k~~~1~ Awl r J O° V~v s ~ ; -R• - n ~ - I p o - `'sir ~ arm 1. 70 ED - o o ul C` 170 Rd. Q "j J6 Ford Park 0 ? ~ - Vista Bahn n ? 4 f ~ O°° ea L ICSsca Village p. ? p` PI Gold Peak . ? 1 d_ 0 0 0 _ ? ? ? 13 p O _ m 1 ~T y SECTION 8 o: - - c 1 - SECTION A I 1 VAIL INTERSTATE 70 CORRIDOR STUDY A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 29 JUNE 1993 1 . t T A L I E S 1 K A R C K I T E C T S T H E F R A N K L L O Y D W R I G H T F O U N D A T I O N TALI ES IN AkC[-IITECTS A R C H I T E C T U R E • P L A N N I N G I N T E R I O R , L A N D S C A P E , G R A P H I C D E S I G N T A L I E S I N - S P R I N G G R E E N, W I S C O N S I N 5 3 5 8 8- 9 3 0 4 • 6 0 8 5 8 8 2 5 1 1 ¦@ ' T E L E C O P I E R 6 0 1 5 8 8- 7 5 6 1 29 June 1993 Town of Vail Colorado 75 South Frontage Road ' Vail, Colorado 81657 Re: Vail Interstate 70 Corridor Improvement Study Attention: Mayor Peggy Osterfoss ' Dear Mayor Osterfoss: t As a result of the meeting with Town staff 18 June 1993, we wish to re-submit our proposal of 17 June to include the more detailed information requested. ' We see this study as long term process of phases from Initial Planning through Construction. We see the first step, Initial Planning, as one which can begin immediately and can be ' completed in a relatively short time period. This phase will provide the Town with preliminary project costs and benefits. The planning procedure herein described can assist the Town in determining the feasibility of the project. We are looking forward to working with the Town of Vail in this endeavor. Respectfully, ' Charles Montooth A I A A I C P ' TALIESIN ARCHITECTS Taliesin g G ' Nrin reen WI 53588 8+588-2511 FAX 608+588-7561 Oliver & Hellgren Architects 2727 East Second Avenue Denver CO 80206 303+399-8974 FAX 303+399-8977 HNTB CORPORATION ' 1609 South Wadsworth Blvd Suite 220 Denver CO 80215 303+988-4682 FAX 303+988-4699 JACK VARGA 2024 Abiline Court Fort Collins CO 80525 303+223-8184 ' VAIL INTERSTATE 70 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY A Proposal for Professional Services ' Summary The following proposal describes a study to determine what can be done to improve the operation of Interstate 70 through the Vail Corridor, improve traffic movement within the Village to better serve the needs of the community, and how to accomplish this task in such a way as to enhance the quality of life in the valley. The study will include an environmental assessment, suggested funding sources, a community participation program, and a plan of phased implementation which will create a minimum of intrusion into and disruption of community activity. 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ' During its thirty-odd year history Vail has in some respects followed the pattern of growth of thriving western cities. Indeed, Vail's growth and expansion mirrors that of the entire country. But in other respects Vail's story is unique. Vail was begun as a pedestrian, recreation oriented mountain village in the heart of Colorado ski country. It began with an aesthetic and environmental vision not known to the typical new towns which merely happened and expanded along with the rest of the west. Vail was unlike many other expanding communities which had ample room to spread out in all directions. Vail was limited in its growth directions by ski slopes on the south and public lands on the north. Its expansion was linear. It shared its valley location with the right-of-way of the proposed and ultimately realized Interstate 70 Highway which conveniently connects Vail with major population centers of Colorado. As Interstate 70 was completed across the mountains it made Vail easily accessible and assisted in its rapid growth. It now offers a rare opportunity to assist Vail in achieving some of its early stated goals and in providing solutions to recognized community problems. In a design for a modification of the 1-70 transportation corridor through Vail, Jack Varga has suggested a bold project to take advantage of the opportunity presented. It is with this opportunity in mind that we offer the following proposal. 2. OBJECTIVES We are proposing a study of the 1-70 Corridor through Vail which will investigate ' and report on: • Alternative land use concepts. • The economic feasibility and costs of proposed concepts including construction, operation, maintenance, and impact costs. I Inter-governmental planning and funding alternatives required for modification of the 1-70 corridor. ' • The Environmental (particularly air quality), physical, social, and aesthetic constraints of the alternative concepts. • Selection of appropriate concept or concepts. • Recommendations for phasing of approved corridor modification plan. ' • An Operation plan for traffic flow through and within community during construction phases of project. 3. STUDY PROCESS We see this study as a starting point, the beginnings of an implementation stage I of an ambitious long range but carefully phased public works project with a potential for possible private sector involvement. Part of the work of the study has been accomplished by the corridor plan generated by Jack Varga through his work with and knowledge of the community. This plan has been presented to interested public groups and has generated professional and governmental interest nationally as well I as locally. The Varga concept provides a basis on which to develop a plan of action with community participation at every step of the way. I 2 1 49 INITIAL PLANNING ' We ro os that the study process be divided into an initial phase and a final phase. The initial study phase will assemble base data and address the basic issues that appear to be crucial to the success of the concept. Should the initial study indicate that these issues have feasible solutions and community acceptance, the study could proceed into a final phase. On the following page we have prepared a chart showing the proposed flow of work beginning with the initial study phase and proceeding through construction of the project. No time line has been assigned to the various items, although we would attempt to complete the initial study within two months of a notice to proceed. The initial study phase would consist of the following tasks: • Survey and Analysis ' • Alternate Concepts • Cost Estimates i • Funding Sources • Public/Staff Presentations ' • Technical Report Survey and Analysis The first task of the study team will be to obtain existing relevant data and background material for the project. This will be done through meetings with the community, review of previous studies and through contact with other communities/agencies who have deck projects. We will meet with interested community leaders, citizens, representatives, and governmental staff to review and discuss community goals for the project. We will assemble and review previous reports and existing condition maps which provide input on the project itself and on the crucial issues identified by staff and citizens. ' 3 PROJECT PROCESS / VAIL F70 UPROVEMENTS Initial Planning ? Go/No'Go , y Final Planning no f Go/No1 Go M M ooo --I z o~ M m Alternatives Analysis 1 n Environmental Assessment o r , z D i U] z Design 1 Funding/Approval z ~ n p Preliminary/Final Design/,, z ? ? ? Funding ? ? ? Construction Information to be reviewed and analyzed would focus on: ' • Types of uses that may be appropriate • Traffic conditions and future plans ' Land use conditions and future plans • Location and utilization of parking ' • Property ownership • CDOT standards • Funding sources • Construction costs • Geology and hydrology, including water table and streams • Hazardous waste transport • Visual and noise impacts Alternative Concepts Three alternative decking concepts will be prepared. These concepts will represent different "typical" deck configurations that will meet objectives of the Town and will be used for estimating probable costs. Typical configurations could include: (1) A depressed roadway with a deck the length of the Town as shown in the Varga proposal, and (2) A depressed roadway with one of more decks at key locations. Each alternative will address in a general manner the followin g. • Land use including open space and trails • Interchanges • Access to Vail transportation and service system • Community linkages ' • Local traffic circulation • Eliminate 4-way stop • Maximize direct access to public parking • Minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts • Maximize open space opportunities 4 r We will use existing traffic studies and traffic counts, as well as city parking data, to analyze the ability of each of the concepts to serve existing and projected local traffic circulation. Schematic level engineering analysis to permit estimates of probable cost will be made in the following areas: ' • Roadway We will assume a cross-section for 1-70 of 3 lanes each direction (with full shoulders and closed median). ' • Deck Structural Concept The study will look at two alternative deck lid spans: A single span across all lanes and shoulders of 1-70, and (2) Two spans, one across each direction of 1-70 travel. It will include an approximation of structure depth based on generalized loads. It will not include geometric designs of bridges or alternative material type study. • Interchanges The study will look at the need for new or reconstructed interchanges to serve each concept. We will comment on the probable acceptability to CDOT/FHWA if Change of Interstate Access Permit will ultimately be required. We will not prepare any interchange geometric designs. • Geology Based on available information from CDOT and local developments,. we will appraise geological conditions icluding water table locations with regard to how they may influence probable costs. r s 1 • Construction Phasing/ Maintenance of Traffic This will be a conceptual level, non-site specific, analysis of what will be required to maintain traffic during construction. • Operations/Maintenance We will assemble information in the following areas regarding operational and maintenance ' considerations for a tunnel (under deck) project: • Hazardous material transport • Snow removal at deck gaps • Ventilation • Law enforcement/emergency response Cost Estimates An "order of magnitude" estimate of probable construction costs will be prepared for each concept. It will be based on generalized categories, with typical unit costs. Categories will be: • Bridges @ $/sq.ft. of deck. • Walls @ $/sq.ft. of exposed face area. • Pavement (assumed Hot Bituminous Pavement) @ $/sq.ft. of surface area. • Drainage as a percent of other construction costs. • Earthwork based on volumes developed from cross-sections (only at ' critical locations). • Ventilation (where necessary) as a lump sum cost. • Traffic control devices as a percent of construction costs. • Contingencies/Miscellaneous/Utility relocations as a percent of construction costs. • Construction and design engineering as a percent of construction costs. 6 ' We will not prepare an estimate of probable costs for right-of-way at this Initial Planning Phase. Separate approximate cost estimates will be prepared for ' improvements on top of the deck, where appropriate. ' Funding Sources An investigation will be made of possible funding sources, both public and private. We will assemble data from other projects, as well as information from public agencies such as CDOT and FHWA that currently fund roadway projects. We will also investigate the economics of private funding for developments rights including leasing of air rights, use of excess right-of-way and other possible avenues of financing. We will also investigate the interagency questions involved with such a private/public partnership. This will be a cursory investigation designed to assist the Town in considering the feasibility of any concept. Public Presentation and Review We envision a series of meeting of interested community leaders, citizens, and Town governmental officials to review and discuss community goals. We see this as a continuing process throughout the study and implementation process. In order to solicit information ideas, and reactions from the Vail community we propose a format of two session meetings, the first session of each meeting to be held with designated Town staff, the second with interested community members. We further propose three meetings as follows with options for additional meetings as deemed necessary and appropriate. Project Goals and Concepts ' The object of this pair of meetings would be to confirm the goals of the proposed project and elicit views of staff, officials, and citizens as to alternative concepts to be studied. The team will make recommendations in this regard, but it will also endeavor to consider ideas proposed in the meetings. Based on comments received, t the team will confirm to the Town the preferred concepts and variations to be studied and presented to the community at subsequent meetings. 7 ' Preliminary Review of Alternative Concepts As the team of architects, engineers, and specialists analyze such issues of concern as air quality, water table, snow removal, traffic noise, land reclamation potential, vistas, scenic values, impacts of construction phasing, and traffic flow within the community as it relates to the 1-70 Corridor, drawings and draft reports including comparative cost estimates will be prepared for review by the Town staff and public. Drawings will include plans and typical sections through the corridor, as well as typical illustrations of proposed amenities and scenic improvements. These t illustrations and reports will be presented following the two session meeting process described above and comments and reactions will be further refined. Expressed concerns will be carefully considered with relevant ideas being incorporated into the concepts for further review. Final Review and Comments r After modification of concepts to reflect community ideas and concerns, the final drawings and reports will be again presented via the dual session meeting process. All comments will be noted and included as a part of the Technical Report. Technical Report This report will describe the existing conditions, the objectives and the proposed alternatives. It will indicate the phasing of construction and the routing of traffic during construction. It will describe the data collected and analyzed and the conclusions reached. This report, while technical in nature, will be written so that it may be easily read and understood by the wide range of Town staff and citizens who are expected to make use of it. The report will include reproductions of all maps, plans, and illustrations described above. The final report will be ring bound, printed in color for all appropriate material and 50 copies submitted to the Town of Vail. 1 8 r 5. INITIAL PLANNING FEE We have met with members of the Town management, planning, and engineering staffS and discussed with them the issues and criteria that should be addressed in the initial study phase. We have desribed herein our approach to the study and have assigned man hours to the tasks we feel are required. On the page following is a matrix showing this time expenditure and the disciplines involved. I We estimate that the fee for this first effort will be in the range of $54,000 with an additional $6,000 for the expense of materials, travel, and printing. This figure is, of course, negotiable and can be adjusted according to the level of effort assigned to the individual tasks. r~ r r r rr r 9 i TASK SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS- MAN HOURS U W INITIAL PLANNING PHASE o L,0 z F_ ~ W z z z F d Z W C7 U a _..i z Q Z U d W X N UW O U Z O D 0 m \ F~- J Q w P~ O x Q J p a Q IL J 1- 0 x 0 U U W 1. SURVEY & ANALYSIS 18 16 30 16 8 8 10 2 2. ALTERNATE CONCEPTS 18 16 70 36 16 54 48 32 4 2 3. COST ESTIMATES 4 4 6 14 24 4 2 4. FUNDING SOURCES 4 12 6 4 4 2 5. PUBLIC / 18 40 40 8 16 24 28 2 STAFF PRESENTATIONS 6. TECHNICAL REPORT 18 4 32 8 12 16 32 32 26 TALI,ESIN. A RCN ITECTS 1 SERVICES PROPESSIONAL t 1 , Ar rt i 'F.1 E I n ' ARCHITECTURE LAND PLANNING ' LANDSCAPE DESIGN ' INTERIOR DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 ¦ ' "The County of Marin has employed the services of Taliesin "Taliesin has been our architect for the past 10 years on Architects on a continuing basis over the past thirty years many projects here at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel including and they have provided complete architectural services for the design and construction of a very functional conference approximately $30 million worth of construction on the and convention facility. Taliesin has also been the architect ' Morin County Civic Center site. In all instances, Taliesin for several new wings of the hotel, as well as for a very Architects has rendered services on a timely basis in strict extensive renovation program for the main hotel and public conformance with the agreements between the County and areas. Through all this work, we have been very satisfied ' the Architects. The County of Marin has been totally with the services rendered to us by Taliesin. The architects satisfied with the procedures used by Taliesin in meeting all have been very responsive in designing the projects within aspects of the contracts for the architectural services." the budget available and insuring that construction was ' performed within that budget and within the time frame envisioned in the project." John F. Barrows County Administrator Vern S. Schweigert ' County of Marin LEPERQ/DBL Biltmore Associates San Rafael, California Phoenix, Arizona ' Taliesin Architects was formed in 1959 by the architects and apprentices who were associated with Frank Lloyd Wright in his professional practice at Taliesin. Today, t the firm has a staff of 55, with 14 registered architects and engineers. ' During the past 30 years, over 1,000 projects have been completed, including government centers; commercial, institutional and cultural facilities; communities and residences. ' The firm provides professional services in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, land planning, interior design, programming, graphic design, environmental studies, and feasibility studies. ' Taliesin Architects is committed to a philosophy; design in harmony with the environment, appropriate to the client's needs. Through careful planning and a high level of t personalized service throughout design and project administration, practical and creative solutions are achieved on time and within budget. ' In an age of environmental awareness, Taliesin Architects is uniquely qualified to represent the concerns of conservationists, planning and zoning commissions, and the ' practical and financial needs of private enterprise. The firm has a record of successful, high-quality land planning projects in environmentally sensitive areas. ' Taliesin Architects utilizes CAD systems and has conducted national workshops on computer applications for architecture and engineering. ' Taliesin has gained an international reputation for innovation in design and the contribution of valuable ideas for architecture and construction. 1 TALI ESIN. A R C P I T I C T S 1 ARCHITECTURE PLANNING LANDSCAPE, INTERIOR, GRAPHIC DESIGN PLANNING SERVICES 1 1 1 1 "Taliesin Architects is the name we gave our group after Frank Lloyd Wright's death in 1959... We formed a partnership practice, finishing off the commissions he had at the time and then adding new commissions of our own. We began to get into this planning process more and more, as people realized, that we had a great sensitivity to the environment. We've done over 1, 000 projects, all over the world, ' since the group was formed all the while training young architects who believe, as we do, in Mr. Wright's concept of environmental design. " 1 -John Rattenbury, Taliesin Architect and Planner i 1 Taliesin Architects has done planning for large and small sites, for neighborhoods and develop- ments, for college campuses, parks, zoos, golf courses, resorts, office parks, and for mixed use developments that incorporate all of these into one. 1 1 1 ' KEY PROJECTS ' The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, Arizona ' Taliesin Architects worked with The Phoenix Zoo staff during a two-year study to identify needs, problem areas and long-range goals. The Master Plan proposed specific exhibits, and prioritized building projects to be undertaken. The scope of work included extensive remodelings of exhibit areas, with the addition of an education center and public service areas: Taliesin Architects designed The Phoenix Zoo Master Plan to be flexible and respond to changing times and conditions. ' Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona Taliesin Architects, since 1980 has worked planning Desert Mountain, an 8,000 acre Master- Planned Community. Planning efforts were directed towards conservation of the natural features of the site, with ' preservation of views, and a careful blending of all improvements of the land, including the golf course, residential development, streets, drainage and utilities. ' Of Desert Mountain's 8,000 acres, approximately 2,600 acres (nearly 1 /3 of the total property) will remain forever untouched and in a natural state. The project involves the largest plant salvation program in the state including the preservation of more than 100,000 native trees and plants. 1 ' Morin County Civic Center San Rafael, California Since 1959, Taliesin Architects has been responsible for the planning and development of a 160 ' acre site which houses the Marin County Civic and Cultural Center. To date, the firm has constructed over 600,000 sq. ft. of buildings, including an Auditorium, Administration Building, Hall of,Justice and Exhibition Hall. 1 Taliesin Architects has performed long range phased planning' and space programming for ' development of the Morin County Governmental Facilities through the year 2006. 1 "We are a firm of individual architects in pursuit 1 of the beautiful rather than the curious in design, ' each in his or her own way, with emphasis on - serving the needs and aspirations of our clients. " Charles Montooth has been a member of Taliesin "Or Architects since 1959 and has designed architec- tural and planning projects including education facilities- hotel and resort projects, public projects ' for the United States Postal Service, city and ' state governments. t CHARLES MONTOOTH, All All ARCHITECT, PLANNER Representative Projects ' Vail Pass, Interstate 70, Vail, CO - Team Architect Prairie School, Racine, WI - Architect Hopi Post Office, Scottsdale, AZ - Architect Richland Center Master Plan, Richland, WI - Project Planner Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO - Project Planner ' Master Plan, University of Wisconsin, Baraboo, WI - Associate Architect Spring Green Golf/Country Club, Spring Green, WI - Architect Japanese Restaurant, Lexington, KY - Architect ' Registration Arizona Kentucky Wisconsin Colorado Missouri Wyoming Illinois New Mexico NCARB Certificate Education University of Chicago ' Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture ' Professional Activities/Interests/Honors American Institute of Architects American Planning Association ' Writing/Publication for Professional Journals Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture - Instructor 1 W. KELLY OUVER, MA ' PRINCIPAL PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: Project Manager ' EDUCATION: 1946-48 Architectural Engineering, University of ' Wyoming 1948-49 Architecture, Washington State College 1949-56 Architecture, Frank Uoyd Wright School of ' Architecture 1971 Environmental Engineering, University of Denver ' REGISTRATION: 1958, Registered Architect, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, North Carolina. NCARB Certified. ' EXPERIENCE: Years with this firm - 20 Years with other firms - 17 Mr. Oliver apprenticed under Frank Uoyd Wright, is an Associate Architect of the Taliesin Architects,and ' is the Manager of the Denver Office of the Frank Uoyd Wright Foundation. Mr. Oliver has been a practicing architect for over 35 years with experience ' in land and site planning, office buildings, warehouses, vehicle maintenance facilities, multi- family housing, and religious and civic structures. ' He is a Corporate Member of the American Institute of Architects and is active in civic affairs. He is a Past President of the Cherry Creek Kiwanis Club, a Director of the Beaver Ranch Foundation, Past Chair- man of the Englewood, Colorado Board of Adjust- ment and Appeals and is currently President of the Orchard Hills Metropolitan Park and Recreation ' District. Mr. Oliver is a member of the Orchard Hills/Big ' Canon Architectural Review Committee and a past commissioner on the Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission. ' He has been Principal-in-Charge of numerous con- tracts with governmental agencies including the OLIVER AND HELLGREN - ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS 1 ' Corps of Engineers, US Air Force Academy, US Postal Service, City of Greenwood Village, City of Englewood, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. ' Mr. Oliver is experienced in directing multi-disciplinary projects and as a principal in the firm, has been ' responsible for directing the efforts of numerous design teams in the preparation of construction documents and the subsequent construction administration. Mr. Oliver's experience relevant to this project . ' includes: O Project Manager for the Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Denver Federal Center, a 670 acre complex of ' federal government buildings in Lakewood, Colorado. He coordinated the work of an 18 man study team composed of Architects, ' Space Planners, Landscape Architects, Utility Engineers, Civil Engineers, Geologists and Ecologists. Mr. Oliver was responsible for ' maintaining the time schedule, directing the collection of all existing data, organizing the submittal documents, and editing the Master ' Plan text. He was the point of contact for the Denver Federal Center and Lakewood, Colo- rado administrators, presented alternate plans ' to Agency heads, made presentations of the proposed plan to neighborhood and municipal representatives and participated in all required ' Environmental Impact Statement public meetings. ' o With the firm of Oliver and Hellgren Architects representing the Frank Lloyd Wright Founda- tion, Mr. Oliver was responsible for the socio- economic portion of the Vail Pass Environ- mental Study and Design once= conducted for the Colorado Department of Highways. ' Mr. Oliver conducted numerous interviews with a user group consisting of the U.S. Forest Service, neighboring subdivisions, recreation- ' alists (backpackers, cross country skiers, bikers, snowmobilers, auto travelers, OLIVER AND HELLGREN - ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS ' fishermen), CDOH officials and Vail Village representatives. Mr. Oliver also authored the socio-economic section of the study, edited all ' text, participated in the graphic presentations and directed the printing of the final reports. ' o The Environmental Study of the Two Forks Dam & Reservoir, which was conducted for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Mr. Oliver participated as a member of a team made up of Architects, Engineers and Scientists evaluating the impact of the 14 mile long reservoir on the study area. Mr. Oliver was responsible for the socio-economic data ' conducted during a summer-long study con- sisting of mailed questionnaires to residents and interviews with homeowners along the ' river, resort and store owners, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colo- rado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recrea- tion, a Citizens Environmental Planning Committee and land developers within the Upper South Platte drainage basin. Mr. Oliver both conducted and participated in meetings with special interest groups such as the Sierra Club, ROMCOE and COSC. Recreational use ' was a high priority and both car and head counts were made to determine area popula- tions and type of use. Mr. Oliver evaluated Forest Service water and land use, recrea- tional planning , authorized the socio- economic portion of the study and participated ' in the graphic presentation of the final report. OLIVER AND HELLGREN ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS 1 ' HNTB CORPORATION ' HNTB Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified consulting firms in the country. HNTB is currently ranked number 5 in the country in the "Top 20 Transportation Designers" and number 14 nationwide in the "Top 100 Pure Design Firms", according to Engineering News Record. Our history ' can be traced to 1914 when we started operations as a partnership which is currently known as Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendoff. We have recently incorporated and our firm is now known as HNTB Corporation. Our current staff of 2,000 people includes specialists in virtually all aspects of the ' engineering, planning, design, and construction process. The decentralized structure of our offices nationwide allows HNTB to offer the resources of a large organization with the "hands-on service" of a local office. ' The HNTB-Denver Office was established in 1974 and our staff of 32 professionals provides services to clients in the fields of transportation planning and traffic engineering, roadway engineering, bridge ' engineering, urban design, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Our clients have included FHWA, CDOT, the city of Denver, the cities of Boulder, Fort Collins, Arvada, Aurora, Lakewood, Colorado Springs and many others. We have also provided transportation solutions for many of the private companies in the Denver Metropolitan Area, the Front Range, and the mountain areas. HNTB is one of the few engineering firms in the country with a breadth and depth of experience in ' "deck" or "lidding" projects. We have been the lead firm or had a major role in seven different projects: • I-10 Phoenix Deck and Park (Papago Freeway), Phoenix, Arizona ' • I-5 Lid supporting Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Washington • I-90 Deck extending Mount Baker Tunnel, Seattle, Washington • 2.2 Mile section of the Southwest Corridor (5 separate decks) • Lodge Freeway reconstruction under Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan • Decking over the Interstate in Downtown Kansas City to permit expansion of Bartle Hall Convention Center ' • Master planning for decking of Rt. 15, San Diego, California A brief discussion of some of our major projects is provided below: • Glenwood Canyon Conceptual Design and Final Design For Sections of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon - In 1974, HNTB, in competition with two other consultants, was selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to prepare concept designs for extension of I-70 ' through Glenwood Canyon. The design presented by HNTB was selected and has been carried out in the Canyon today. In addition to the Conceptual Design, HNTB prepared construction plans for several segments of the Interstate, including the French Creek Viaduct, which in 1990 ' was selected as one of the 10 Most Outstanding Bridges in Colorado. 1 ' • I-10 Phoenix Deck and Park - HNTB was the leader of consultant teams for the planning and design of the Phoenix Deck Park over I-10. A part of the I-10 Papago Freeway project, for ' which HNTB was the overall management consultant, the one-half mile deck over the depressed I-10 Inner Loop through Phoenix links the several historic neighborhoods and provides a neighborhood park, an urban plaza along Central Avenue, and a community park for residents ' of the City. The depressed roadway and deck cover opened in August 1990 and the Park opened in April of 1992. The overall project had a construction cost of $85 million. Clients were FHWA, ADOT, and the City of Phoenix. ' • Lid Over 1-5, Seattle - HNTB was a part of the architecture/engineering team which designed a lid over I-5 in conjunction with the design and construction of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. The lid permitted the city to utilize a site over the freeway for a productive ' and attractive use, linked the adjacent neighborhoods and retained a Downtown location for the Convention Center. ' • I-90 Deck, Seattle - HNTB designed a 1900 foot deck extending the Mount Baker Ridge tunnel, mitigating noise from I-90, and linking the adjacent neighborhoods. The lid is a park with open space, bicycle paths, pedestrianways, a playground facility and landscaping. • Southwest Corridor, Boston - HNTB provided design and construction services for part of the reconstruction of the 4.7 mile Southwest Corridor, a rail link between downtown Boston and ' outlying parts of the city. The 2.2 mile segment designed by HNTB reunites the once divided community of Jamaica Plain using a 32 acre linear park and 5 separate deck structures that serve as parks, recreation areas, transit stations and bridges. ' • Master Plan for Decking of Rt. 15 Freeway, San Diego - HNTB was the Prime Consultant for a study of alternatives for decking over the Rt. 15 freeway to mitigate the detrimental effects of ' the freeway on the San Diego communities it divides. Major issues included urban design, land use issues, funding sources, construction feasibility, development opportunities, environmental concerns, community concerns, and transportation issues. A key aspect of the project was the ' linkage opportunities between neighborhoods, and beautification improvements through landscaping along the freeway, frontage roads, and the deck cover. Client was the City of San Diego. In addition to the projects cited above HNTB has designed many roadways, interchanges, bridges and ' local streets in Colorado. We will be happy to provide additional information and references upon request. We have included brochures and other materials with this submittal. HNTB professionals who would have major responsibilities on the project include: ' • Thomas Skinner, P.E., Structural Engineer • James Audino, P.E., Civil Engineer (Roadways and Interchanges) ' • Keith Rosbury, AICP, Traffic Planning and Engineering • Scott Cantine, AICP, Deck Planning ' Resumes for each of these professionals follow. ' THOMAS A. SKINNER _ Vice President ' Education Professional Registrations M. S., Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer: Missouri (1975), University of Missouri, 1971 Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Indiana, ' Washington Professional Affiliations ' American Public Works Association American Railway Engineering Association (Committee 7) American Railway Bridge and Building Association Missouri Society of Professional Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers Experience Mr. Skinner, a HNTB Vice President, directs the structural design and plan development activities of the Kansas City office. His current or recent projects include the following: • 55th Street Viaduct, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager responsible for final design, plan ' development and construction services for bridge redecking and roadway improvements. • Mill Street Viaduct, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager for design, plan development and ' construction monitoring services for rehabilitation of the viaduct. • Intercity Viaduct Emergency Repair Plans, Kansas City, Kansas: Project Manager and Manager of Plan Development for replacement of portions of two bridges. Plans completed in 21 calendar days. • 16 Street Viaduct, Omaha, Nebraska: Principal-in-charge of design of a 1,500 foot replacement viaduct over Mason Street and Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. ' • 75th street/1-35 Interchange, Johnson County, Kansas: Chief Bridge Designer for three bridge structures in this $16 million interchange. • West Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, Kansas: Principal-in-charge of preliminary and final design of bridges as part of the upgrading of a major urban arterial to freeway status. ' • Hastings Bypass, Hastings, Nebraska: Principal-in-Charge of design/plan development (in less than 90 days) for two highway bridges, two railroad bridges, and a box culvert. • Bridge Design, Bruce Watkins Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri: Principal-in-charge ' responsible for contract administration and quality control for preliminary design of 24 bridges. p,ofde.ta, 6/93 1 ' JAMES L. AUDINO, P.E. _ Department Manager, Transportation Design C t Education Professional Registration Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer: Colorado, Colorado State University Wyoming (applied) ' 1976 Professional Affiliations ' American Society of Civil Engineers Experience Mr. Audino joined HNTB in 1987 and is Department Manager of the Transportation Group in the Denver office, where he assumes the major responsibility for the successful completion of all roadway design projects. Prior to joining HNTB, Mr. Audino worked for over 10 years as a design engineer for the ' Colorado Department of Highways, where he also served as the assistant to the Preconstruction Engineer. During the time with CDOH, he became proficient in both the design and management of projects. On the design side, Mr. Audino has the ability to bring innovative, effective solutions to unique situations ' and, equally important, he knows how to keep simple issues from becoming complex. He can assess which designs are reasonable, and which are not. For project management, he has a proven record of his abilities to take a project from its concept stage through construction. He knows that a successful ' project requires a synthesis of the various specialty disciplines, agencies, and special interests brought about by attentive communication and coordination. ' Selected project experience includes: • Transportation Improvements to the Central Platte Valley, Denver, CO: Project manager for ' the development and designing of access to the proposed Elitch Gardens site, located adjacent to the South Platte River, south of Speer Boulevard. Project includes a bridge crossing Cherry Creek. ' • Wagon Road Underpass, Denver, CO: Project manager responsible for the development of construction documents from preliminary design through construction. This project involved the ' design of a "bus only" lane in the median of I-25, which exited the interstate via an underpass. The design challenges included accommodating high volume/high speed traffic; underground utilities; and Right-of-Way restrictions. Successful project management enabled the development of a congenial atmosphere between the various public agencies of RTD, CDOH, FHWA, City of Northglenn, and City of Westminster; the various utility companies; and between the design disciplines of traffic, structures, drainage, and roadway. ' • S.H. 74, El Rancho to Evergreen, Jefferson County, CO: Project engineer responsible for the development of construction documents from preliminary design through construction. This project involved the upgrade of one mile of I-70 and 4.5 miles of new alignment of S.H. 74, t from El Rancho to Evergreen. Design challenges included traffic control; balance of horizontal and vertical elements for quantities and aesthetics; and Right-of-Way restrictions. Management included the coordination of public agencies for CDOH, Jefferson County, Bergen Park; ' coordination with adjacent developments (planned and built); development of a progressive public involvement process; coordination of utilities; and integration of the design elements of traffic, ' structures, drainage, and roadway. • Denver Union Terminal Area Improvements, Denver, CO: Project engineer for the design of ' a new two-lane bus/HOV facility in front of the DUT, extending from 19th Street to 16th. The new busway is located above an existing passenger tunnel. t • North I-25 Bus/HOV Lane, Denver, CO: Project engineer involved in the development of preliminary plans for this $200 million project to design and construct a High Occupancy Vehicle Lane down the middle of I-25. ' • Woodman Road, Colorado Springs, CO: Project manager responsible for the concept study of roadway alternatives and preliminary plans for three miles of corridor. First phase involved aerial photography, computer digitized base mapping, ownership mapping, drainage study, utility ' mapping, geotechnical investigation and reporting, a complete traffic study and capacity analysis, alignment and interchange alternative study, economic comparisons and public presentations. The second phase consisted of a complete noise study, an air quality analysis, public involvement ' program with citizen workshops, preliminary roadway plans, drainage and right-of-way plans. and interchange layout. ' • Foothills Parkway (S. H. 157), Boulder, CO: Project manager responsible for the new alignment including interchanges as it spans the distance between U.S. 36 on the south and S.H. 119 to the north. • 75th Street, Boulder County, CO: Project manager to upgrade rural two-lane roadway to an urban four-lane, with turning facilities. ' • I-25 "Anheuser-Busch" Interchange, Fort Collins, CO: Project manager for new interchange to meet projected traffic demands resulting from the construction of the new brewery. ' • I-76, Brighton, CO: Project manager responsible to upgrade roadway to current interstate standards to include new interchanges and frontage roads. ' • I-76, Wadsworth to I-25, Denver, CO: Project engineer for the new alignment of the highways included new interchanges at major crossings, the most notable being the freeway-to-freeway ' interchange at 1-76 to 1-70 at Wadsworth Boulevard. • C-470, I-25 to Santa Fe, Denver, CO: Project engineer responsible for the new alignment ' including interchanges. • I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, Western Colorado: Design engineer for the new alignment of highway. Design challenge was to design alternatives for a four-lane divided highway through ' a scenic, environmentally sensitive area. Included interchanges, independent alignments, terraced/cantilevered roadways, viaduct alternatives, tunnels and rest areas. ' • U.S. 34 through Big Thompson Canyon, Western Colorado: Design engineer for reconstruction of highway after massive flood damage. Design challenge was to design for reconstruction in a short period of time in a narrow, winding canyon. ' general.jla 11/91 1 r KEITH D. ROSBURY, AICP _ Vice President Education Professional Registration Master of Urban Planning American Institute of Certified Planners Michigan State University 1972 Professional Affiliations ' Institute of Transportation Engineers American Planning Association Greater Denver Chamber of Commerce: Leadership Round Table Surface Transportation Committee Colorado Highway Users Conference Experience Mr. Rosbury has been involved in transportation studies in over 20 states, specializing in Transportation planning, public processes, and environmental assessment for major public works projects. For the City of Boulder, Mr. Rosbury prepared the Boulder Valley Transportation Plan, an intensive ' three-year effort to complete the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan defines goals and policies; 20-year plans for the pedestrian, bicycle, and auto systems; special plan elements for the mobility impaired; impact evaluations of the Plan (air, noise, neighborhoods, urban design); and a detailed financial plan with implementation measures. The Plan was developed using the most extensive public participation effort ever conducted in the City of Boulder. Events included: • radio talk shows • use of a professional facilitator • cable TV talk shows; production of a video tape about the project • meetings with a Citizens Advisory Committee over 50 times • neighborhood meetings • homeowners meetings ' • public hearings • City Council and Planning Board meetings and workshops • design charettes • weekend retreats • utility bill mailers • several 150 household surveys ' • coordination with local governments • Chamber of Commerce meetings • individual property owner meetings. ' The Plan and associated public participation program has received national recognition. i ' As Project Manager of the N. I-25 Bus/HOV Lane Project, Mr. Rosbury controlled the following efforts: ' • Public participation included over 200 events, including: technical advisory committee (affected governments and agencies); design review (CDOH/FHWA/UMTA/various cities); public meetings; neighborhood meetings; all-day neighborhood workshops; City Council presentations; ' businessman groups and agency meetings; and extensive graphic displays including computer- generated slides, photo simulations, maps, charts and posters • Alternatives Analysis to UMTA's 1986 Guidelines on the North 1-25 Bus/HOV Project included ' a broad range of highway and transit options. Definition of Alternatives achieved through Screening, Conceptual, Detailed and Final Definition of Alternatives Reports ' • Screening Analysis of a broad range of transit options including heavy rail, light rail, fixed guideway, PRT and busways. Evaluations included service and patronage, social/economic/ environmental impacts, capital costs, operating and maintenance costs, and financial analysis • Conceptual Engineering Studies: 200-scale drawings of alternatives for widening I-25 and computerized costing of alternatives ' • Environmental Assessment: Methodology and Results Report for Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences relative to land use and development; displacements and relocation of existing uses; neighborhoods; visual and aesthetic; air quality; noise and vibration; ecosystems; water quality; hydrology; energy; historical and archaeological; and park lands ' • Preliminary Engineering: 50-scale drawings of alternatives to widen 1-25, as well as: preliminary survey; preliminary soils and pavement recommendation; preliminary hydrology; preliminary utility coordination; bridge concept studies; preliminary traffic engineering; ' preliminary structure design; right-of-way; retaining wall study; construction phasing/maintenance of traffic/ computerized costing; final design report; and FHWA variances. ' Other project examples include: • Boulder Transit System Plan, Boulder, CO: Project director and manager for this project ' whose underlying goal is to help bring about a 15 % modal shift from single occupant automobile trips to alternative forms of transportation. The project was awarded to HNTB in May, 1991, and work is scheduled to begin in June and be complete by May, 1992. An extensive public ' participation program, including the use of a professional facilitator, is planned. • Micro-Master Plan for Transportation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO: Project director ' and manager for this project which recommends transportation policies for all modes of transportation to and from the campus, as well as on campus grounds. The final plan provided a consistent policy framework for specific decision-making, including the location of vehicle access points to the campus, roadways, parking lots/structures, bicycle facilities, sidewalks and ' transit expenditures. The two-month long planning effort included extensive coordination with many groups, both within the University as well as in the larger community. ' • The Supplement to the Environmental Assessment for Central Business District Access for the North 1-25 Bus/HOV Lane is another recent project for which Mr. Rosbury was Project Manager. This $53 million project consisted of developing over 20 alternatives, developing the ' alternatives into plan and profile, evaluation and costing of these alternatives, presenting these alternatives to the public and working towards consensus for a preferred alternative. This ' involved approximately 50 public participation events, including several neighborhood meetings, meetings with five elderly centers, design review committee meetings, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Denver Incorporated events, coordination with the Baseball Commission on the ' plan and profile of 20th Street in Lower Downtown, and other activities. • Corridor/environmental studies for I-215 in Salt Lake City, UT; West Bank Expressway in New Orleans, LA; and I-49, the approaches to and the Greater New Orleans Mississippi River ' Bridge, New Orleans, LA. All projects involved major public consensus building processes. • City street projects for Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO; Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, ' CO; and South Valley Road, Jefferson County, CO. All projects involved major public consensus building processes. ' • Land use and transportation elements of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Orange County, FL. Alternative land use plans were evaluated with regard to transportation impacts ' • Metropolitan transportation plans for Flint, Midland and Saginaw, MI. 1 k&bio ' 10/91 T. SCOTT CANTINE, MCP _ Senior Planner t Education Professional Registration Master of Urban and Regional Planning American Institute of Certified Planners Texas A&M University 1968 Bachelor of Arts, History and Government ' University of Texas 1960 Professional Affiliations American Planning Association Urban Land Institute Experience Joining the HNTB-Denver planning department in May of 1992, Mr. Cantine brings with him 25 years of professional experience including six years where he was Manager of Planning Services in the HNTB- Phoenix office and responsible for the provision of planning, landscape architecture, and urban design. He also served as a member of the national HNTB Urban Design service line. In his career, Mr. Cantine ' has had progressively increasing responsibilities for business development, project management, technical work preparation as part of a project team or individually, staff and budget management, and client relations. Highlights of his project experience include: t • Preparation of a wide range of City and County Development/Management Plans and/or Community Development Programs. Major plans include Plano, Allen, and Waco, Texas; Kent County, Delaware; St. Charles, Boone, and Franklin Counties, Missouri; Jefferson City, St. ' Charles, Bridgeton, and Florissant, Missouri; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mustang Island, Texas; and Carefree, Arizona. ' • Project manager for major master planning/landscape architectural projects including The Deck Park at Central Avenue, Japanese Friendship Garden, Arizona Center, Tempe Rio Salado, East Sky Harbor Boulevard Landscaping, Squaw Peak Parkway landscaping, and Boulder Highway ' Beautification. • Project manager for mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and residential land planning projects ' including Grand Centre Commerce Park, Deer Valley Commerce Center, Sterling Springs Development, Arizona Center, Chandler Airpark, McDonnell Douglas Yuma Development, W.L. Gore Science Center, and Portland Place Residential. • Transportation/land use planning projects including Rillito Corridor Study, Pima County (Tucson, Arizona); Jefferson City, Missouri Transportation Plan; and Railroad System Management Plan, Effingham, Illinois. ' • Facilitator/public participation manager for a wide range of participatory consensus-building planning programs including "outreach" strategies, as well as programs to meet the basic legal ' requirements. Facilitator for the Rio Salado Environmental Education project. Other projects include The Deck Park at Central Avenue, Northwest Noise Mitigation Program, Boulder Highway Beautification. ' • City Planning and Zoning Consultant for the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, a major suburb in the St. Louis metro area, from 1973 to 1985. ' • Environmental planning projects including environmental assessments for Missouri River Basin Regional Wastewater System, proposed Lock and Dam 26 (Mississippi River), Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, and Des Moines 208 Wastewater Plan. • Project team member for military planning assignments for Whiteman AFB, Missouri; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; and Scott AFB, Illinois. ' • Regional plans for multi jurisdictional regions including the 12 county Coastal Bend, Texas region, and the Jackson, Michigan metropolitan area consisting of 42 jurisdictions of local ' government. • Preparation for land use control regulations including zoning regulations for over 20 cities and ' counties in seven states. Preparation of subdivision regulations, erosion control and grading regulations and other regulations for use by local governments. Project manager for revisions to zoning ordinances for El Paso and Waco, Texas. ' • Special studies and plans in the areas of economic and market analysis, real estate development, fiscal analysis and management, capital improvements programming, central business district ' planning, wastewater management planning and school district facilities planning. Project manager for program development for sale of three federal townsites in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. t general.tsc ' 5/92 1 1 JOHN VARGA, JR., ASLA, APA 1 EDUCATION: B.S.L.A., Colorado State University, 1991, Cum Laude AFFILIATIONS: American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association Xi Sigma Pi, Natural Resource Professional Honor Society ' EXPERIENCE: Project Manager/Landscape Architect, Watson Lake State Wildlife and Recreation Area Capital Improvement Project. Accessible recreational trail alignment and bridge design, floating fishing piers, and passive solar convection ventilation system. Colorado Highway 14/U.S. Highway 287 Realignment Study. Cache La Poudre River Corridor. GIS Technician, United States Forest Service. Responsible for digitizing and tabular conversion of planimetric and elevation data to standardized format, cartographic indexing, database organization and assorted editing, (workstation Arc/INFO). Land use/land cover classification of Estes Park, CO, and vicinity using Landsat TM image for GIS database development, (Anderson Classification System and ERDAS Image Processing software). Existing and proposed land use and transportation study for the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency's 1990 Ten Year Plan of Development. (1902 miles) Coauthor Development Guidelines & Thematic Opportunities in the Cache la Poudre River National Historic Watershed. Study ' for National Heritage Corridor designation. Urban Land Use Plan and Street Improvement concept, Town of ' Dillon, CO. t> Otero County Courthouse Site Masterplan, La Junta, CO. Historic Town Hall Redevelopment and Masterplan, Poncha Springs, Colorado. Transportation feasibility study involving opportunities lost to Interstate 70 corridor in Vail, Colorado. Proposal for Cut-and- Cover tunnel system. 1 ems- -I- f - Y w~ 77- ' - . 40-11 imp 1 wTt 3 5 AN= - 1 . i ,~;:„r,. ,utu~,~,.,,cux^„u<<( rrc~rcltt,u uYru~ Bri ging Commun' Concerns HXTB-designed decks create Oppominlttes fUrgr( lal.-) and development where harriers once existed. igh\vav, anti railroad track, are beck, are lid, that can comert the sham essential in a mohile society - But the over husVr0a(.1vv I VS and railways to a v grim ,~tiathe, they cut through our citie,. of huhhlic uses. Park,. parking lots. hlatzas, dig iding neighhorhood, and creating phv si- train stations and com ention centers are just cal barriers to gr(mtll. are of increasing a fe« of the facilities that ILIVe heen huilt on huhlic concern. I "nder hre„uru to ,often the decks. Once the nevi structure, are in place impact of transportation corridor,, mane theN can reunite diN ided neighborhoods, en- Arc turnip<, to de( k, ~ccutlrurrrcl lnt 10) 1 i i`' expected to become a regional "You need a truly multi-disciplined design team attraction. The project Nv as originall} conceived as a -,vay to lessen the impact because these are such complex projects. " of a new section of I-10 in a historic area of central Phoenix, but has grown Lee Holloway, P.E. H\TB-Seattle to become a half-mile long park %v ith three distinct theme areas. "The purpose of the deck is as a linkage bet-,veen neighborhoods," said Ionat an Davis. H1TB-Phoenix. "But z rar>E ` T r the real effect is an oppomrmt} for central Phoenix to have an unprece- 3 dented place for public gatherings and a civic identity through a major public open space. \f The tree-lined neighborhood park area of the Deck Park will link the Chelsea Place, Kenilworth and Roos- a evelt historic districts, which were separated ~,N hen the right-of-wag- for - the new highway NNas acquired. This area will include a pond, foot and bicycle path, and open ,paces. Ya A terraced tree hosque will create a quiet area between the neighborhood park and the urban plaza, which will he the busiest section of the Deck Pal l< The Central Avenue bridge. which will span the urban plaza. will have a Uniquely Southwestern look. This area Me Seattle Lid corers a maze o% undeikrornrd roadways. ventilation ducts and other ~Nill he hounded by office buildings, equipment. The 1.900footdec(zei7~nds the.t1L13a(zerXidneTrrrrnelandnritr~ulesthenoise private development and a new lihrarv. from 1-9o. which passes tbrongb the tunnel and lid complex and vN ill include a transit station, cafes and food vendors. The cultural area of the deck park will focus on a large festival area, and Seattle when they began looking for a The Seattle Lid will be covered with will he linked to the Phoenix Art site for the ne-, Washington State landscaped backfill that will vary from Museum hV a m o-block streetscape Convention and Trade Center. With an t,,N o to six feet deep. Acting on the designed for sculptural displays. The eye to,,xard locating the center within suggestions of the community, plan- area will he anchored hy an existing ,y'alking distance of major hotels, hers have designed the deck park to 1 conununitV arts center and will include shops, restaurants and Freeway Park, include open spaces and hicycle and ui amphitheater for musical and theat- one of the country's first deck parks. foot paths that allow visitors to enjoy rical performances. the cite selected a site that would views of the NIt. Baker Ridge and Lake Davis says plans for the Deck Park require decking I-5. a major urban Washington areas. The playground for have become a catalyst for gro«th in corridor. a new elementary school «vill also he downu>wn Phoenix. The city has asked The 1. +-t million-square-foot facility. built on the deck. H\TB to showcase in the park an Irish designed by TRA in association Nvith -The Seattle Lid has turned a highx\ ay cottage and a Japanese garden. svm- I iNTB, includes street-level retail shops that could have had a negative impact hols of Phoenix's sister-cite relation- and a galleria that provides access to on the surrounding neighborhoods ships. Voters have also gotten hehind downtown for residents of an adjacent into a tremendous benefit," Holloway the project. committing S+- million in neighborhood. The terraced facade, said. "This deck can he a catalyst for bonds for a new central lihrary to he designed to reflect the characteristics growth_ There are plans for new hOUS- located adjacent to the park. of existing buildings. allows the mas- ing. Nrhich could lead to other types of "This has prompted plans for highly sk e facilitV to fit unoht-USiyehV into the developnu°nt that could revitalize the tocused growth in the downtoxyn area surrounding neighborhood area." in an era When suburban grov,-th is Across town, H\TB has designed a In the final analysis. it takes a hridgc rampant,- Davis said. "The Deck Park 1,900-foot deck that xvill extend the Mt. expert to deck a transportation cor- is helping support neighborhood Baker Ridge Tunnel and mitigate the riclor. After all, decks are only as good preservation in central Phoenix and is noise from I-90, which passes through as the hridges they- sit on. H\TB has rcintrcxlucing important cultural Values the tunnel. The deck Will also reunite been designing bridges for ,5 years. in the heart of the city.' the neighborhood that vvas divided in reaching across barriers to create Planners were interested in keeping 1939 when U.S. 10, the prcdcccssor to opporriinitics_ development focused in downtown 1-90, was constructed. F "This has prompted plans for highly focused than Forest Hills and are designed pri- marily to serve local walk-in customers. growth in the downtown area in an era when Landscaped decks help unify- the ' east and west sides of the trackwav and suburban growth is rampant. " are linked with the bicycle and foot paths that run the length of the corridor. Jonathan Davis. HVI"B Phoenix The recreational facilities on the decks and adjoining parklands include basketball and street hockey courts. courage new commercial and residen In Boston, HNTB provided design child play areas and community tial construction and spark economic and construction services for part of gardens. t and cultural development. the reconstruction of the 4.7-mile Many of the design elements that Because decks are similar to bridges Southwest Corridor. a rail link between appear in the decks are the result of in clesign and function, it is only natural downtown Boston and outlying parts extensive community participation. that Howard Needles Tammen & of the city. The 2.2-mile section de- HNTB served as a liaison between the Bergendoff, one of the countr''s fore- signed by HNTB reunites the once Massachusetts Bay Transportation most bridge design firms, is also a divided community of Jamaica Plain Authority and the communitv, and leader in deck design. In addition to using a 32-acre linear park and five maintained a field office near the con- hringing 75 years of bridge design decks that serve as parks, recreation struction site. HNTB also encouraged experience into deck projects. HNTB areas, transit stations and bridges. public input by organizing and moder- offers its clients expertise in traffic "In the end these different types of ating planning, design and construc- management. lighting. signing. safety, decks achieved a very, important goal." tion meetings. architecture and landscape architec- said Glenn Sadulsky, HNTB-Boston. "When you're trying to unify an area tore, critical aspects of deck design. "They all helped in knitting back to- you have to be very- sensitive to the ' These are made to order projects for gether a neighborhood that had been feelings of the community. Sadulskv tiNTB.• said Lee Holloway, HNTB's divided by a 20-foot embankment for said. "Some of the recreation facilities project manager on the Seattle Lid pro- the past 90 years." and landscape features on the decks ject. "You need a truly multi-disciplined Forest Hills Station, built on a 1.500- were developed with the feedback that cicsign team because these are such foot deck over the trackway, serves we got from the community." complex projects. We are able to draw commuter rail, rapid transit, street car, While the decks in Boston s not only on our wealth of experience bus, taxi, drive-up and walk-in Southwest Corridor are designed in bridge design, but also our expertise customers. Stoney Brook Station and primarily to serve local residents, the ' in the other areas that are important in Green Street Station also serve as neigh- Deck Park at Central Avenue, an HNTB these t•pes of projects.' horhood links. but they art- smaller project under construction in Phoenix. d t l'1 a x. ti F Aft S Q' 0 A/~?' ~r1 P ~'.P e..~ „r ~i~ t1 javg l~ 74 . Y try l]VP~ faI rlrr:JJ" _ L. l Iiir ~ ~4 J.1, It'F e-e uistfit`".,~titrt arrr s • a A - • ttf ??J-t tv tffyglN tJ J~Vlq~- ~ - t r Phoetrirshalf- ntrletongDeck Park atCe?rn-alAteptueincludesaneighborhoodarea. anrtrbanplaza( 7t1dacrrlturalarea 7N 1)eck,11arl ~th~rh rrrNrc nn urh~oi frpctt'ctihac rtrteu'ttl intcre;t in ~ t>nh-crl 1'huc ui.v ~w v Np~ Qq ~OO? R 1-70 Throughway & 1 Q ~.A Sin, tli ii Ecme~~1 Noitl ° Pedestrian Link AMT- y 0 0~ ' one ~aa.a andslone n.a.. Road Q i.:, ~p 6- _ a_\ , SU u NF. Foresl ira Y f' .°7 comau. ® awmmg iv.opo.. ai J r~ d ro eoieo9ia,-ia9i V~ll n 0~ b Q~ 1} ~Q L/ Ei oa sawn u - 0. c- = EAit_`. w i ' FIm Vcna,-at ~ - 11.7 ge Rd. Cl0 ? :~~J 'Z a o1 ~ i)W?cll~~~~ Ford Park t Vista Bahn ? ' o ?__P 0 11If, 1~_~ o o ? ( o j ,Cbsca ~Vi17age _ ? 0 0 Gold Peak J q 13 ° ELI I Q~ Am m t tom I s pp- { t - - SECTION B LEI SECTION A 61 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OT 4201 East Arkansas Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 757-9011 d June 7, 1993 To All Parties Interested in the Transportation Enhancement Program Enclosed is a copy of our second draft of the Enhancement Program Guidelines. This version incorporates changes made as a result of written comments received on our initial draft, telephone conversations with our staff and a series of meetings held with interested individuals and organizations. On the whole, the revised Guidelines will look quite similar to the first draft but there are a number of significant changes, including: --Incorporation of the criteria to be used for evaluating project applications. --Clearer definition of CDOT's role in administering the program. --Use of a technical review panel comprised of CDOT employees to assist the Evaluation Board. --Reduction of the state's administrative budget from 14% to 8%. --Elimination of the requirement for complete design plans at the time of application. In addition to commenting on the second draft of the Guidelines, the Department would appreciate your thoughts on three other issues still under consideration: 1. Should there be an allocation of a fixed percentage of each annual Enhancement Program budget to the Metropolitan Planning organizations or other political or regional organizations? If yes, what are the benefits to be derived from the allocation? On what basis should the allocation be made? Who should have project evaluation and selection authority? 2. What positive or negative impacts to applicants can be expected if the next application cycle covers Federal-fiscal years 1994 and 1995? What impacts if the next cycle covers 1994, 1995 and 1996? 3. If Enhancement projects are selected from a statewide pool of applications, what statewide organizations or government agencies should be represented on the Enhancement Evaluation Board which will review all applications and recommend projects for funding? June 7, 1993 Page 2 Please submit all comments and suggestions to Mr. Felix Brin, CDOT Office of Environmental Services, 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. Office Phone (3030757-9797. Facsimile (303)757-9445. Comments must be received by July 6, 1993 to be considered before final Guidelines are published. Thank you very much for your continued interest and participation in this exciting and challenging new program. Sincerely, A. RAY CHAMBERLAIN :Executive Director DRAFT JUNE 7, 1993 FISCAL YEAR 1994 and 1995 ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS Colorado Department of Transportation 4201 East Arkansas Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222 DRAFT CDOT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION In December, 1991 the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act was signed into law. This law, familiarly called ISTEA (pronounced "ice tea"), introduces fundamental changes in the way each state addresses its needs for transportation improvements. For example, ISTEA places more emphasis than ever before on alternative modes of travel and creates exciting new opportunities for multi-modal, environmentally responsive transportation. One of the new opportunities created in ISTEA which reflects this new direction is the Enhancement Program. Transportation enhancement activities are funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) of ISTEA. Ten percent of each state's STP funds must be spent on projects which qualify as enhancement activities. In Colorado, this amounts to approximately $6.8 million in Federal Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995. This amount will increase to $7.3 million in FY 196 and '97. Section 1007(c) of the Act identifies ten eligible activities or categories of work which may be paid for with Enhancement Program funds. Section 1024 requires the state to select enhancement projects in cooperation with the state's designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for areas under 200,000 population. For areas over 200,000 the MPOs are to select enhancement projects in consultation with the state. All projects located within MPO planning boundaries must be in conformance with the local Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and any priorities established therein. Section 1025 of the Act requires that all enhancement projects be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) prepared by the Department of Transportation. These are the Federal requirements which frame the Enhancement Program. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has provided additional guidance to help states develop their individual enhancement programs. First, the FHWA requires that only activities listed in Section 1007(c) are eligible for funding. These ten activities are listed in Section I.B. Second, "enhancement" means going beyond normal, routine or customary elements of transportation projects and does not include typical maintenance activities or activities provided to mitigate project impacts in compliance with requirements of state or federal laws. Third, all projects funded as enhancement projects must be related to the intermodal surface transportation system though not necessarily to a currently planned or proposed project. Finally, the use of federal funds carries with it an obligation to comply with federal regulations governing environmental protection, contracting for services, acquisition of property and so on. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is prepared to assist all applicants in understanding these obligations. i In order to meet the intent of ISTEA and the FHWA guidance in Colorado, the Department of Transportation has developed the following guidelines to explain the Enhancement Program to all interested parties. The guidelines are presented in four sections: The Application Phase; The Project Development Phase; The Project Completion/Construction Phase; and The Enhancement Program Coordination Contacts. I. APPLICATION PHASE A. Qualifying Activities The term "transportation enhancement activities" means, with respect to any project or area served by any project, provision of facilities for: 1. Pedestrians and bicycles. 2. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites. 3. Scenic or historic highway programs. 4. Landscaping and other. scenic beautification. 5. Historic preservation. 6. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals). 7. Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). 8. Control and removal of outdoor advertising. 9. Archaeological planning and research. 10. Mitigation of water pollution due to highway run-off. ISTEA does not provide definitions for any of these ten categories. CDOT, in consultation with a number of external interest groups, has prepared descriptions for each of the ten and these may be found in Appendix A. The Federal Highway Administration has directed that this list is all inclusive. In other words, the 10% set aside for the Enhancement Program can only be spent on these kinds of projects. Applicants should be aware that projects within these activity groups may also be funded with other Surface Transportation Program funds. To simplify application for funding and final selection of projects, CDOT has grouped these ten activities into four broad categories of projects. These are: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Category. This includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities and preservation of abandoned railway corridors. Historic Preservation Category. This includes acquisition of historic sites, historic highway programs, historic preservation, rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings structures or facilities, and archaeological planning and research. 2 Transportation Aesthetics Category. This includes acquisition of scenic easements and scenic sites, scenic highways programs, landscaping and other scenic beautification, and control and removal of outdoor advertising. Water Quality Category. This includes the mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff. B. Project Linkage The definition of transportation enhancement activities in ISTEA includes the phrase, "with respect to any project or the area served by the project". This phrase means that the proposed transportation enhancement activity must have a direct or historical relationship to the intermodal transportation system, but not necessarily to a currently planned highway project. This relationship may be one of function, proximity, or impact. For example, an independent bike path is a functional component of the intermodal transportation system. Similarly, stabilization or renovation of an historic railroad or bus depot for adaptive reuse in a transportation role would qualify for its functional relationship to the intermodal transportation system. Removal of outdoor advertising in the viewshed of a highway is justified in light of its proximity. Retrofitting an existing highway by creating a wetland to filter runoff from the highway would qualify based on the impact of the highway in terms of water pollution. Once a relationship to the intermodal transportation system is established, transportation enhancement activities can be implemented in a variety of ways. They can be developed as parts of larger transportation projects, as parts of larger joint development projects, or as stand-alone projects. C. Program Objectives The Department of Transportation has established five objectives for the Enhancement Program. These objectives promote transportation enhancement activities in ways most beneficial to the entire state and provide a framework for the preparation and evaluation of applications. For Fiscal Years 1994 and 195 these objectives are: Project Definition. Enhancement projects must support one of the four broad categories of projects, be from the list of ten activity areas, and be over and above normal mitigation, maintenance or construction. Meaningful Input. The process must provide for meaningful input from applicants seeking funding for particular projects, from CDOT staff with expertise in the areas represented by the ten enhancement activities, from policymakers responsible for financing and maintaining these projects, and from outside sources including communities and their public officials. Balance. Subject to funding availability and individual project merits, the final selection of projects should be geographically balanced and reflect the broad range of eligible enhancement activities. Projects which support more than one enhancement activity 3 (a scenic highway project which supports historic preservation, removes non-conforming billboards and incorporates a bikepath is a good example) should be encouraged. Maximum Benefit. Projects selected for funding each year should provide maximum benefit to the public. All projects need to serve the local, regional or state transportation system and be directed toward facilities owned and operated for the public benefit. Projects which benefit a large percentage of people within the area served by the project and which promote an improved quality of life to the greatest degree possible are strongly encouraged. Project Size. Individual projects which request more than $600,000 in federal funds are not encouraged because the identified needs for enhancement funding are expected to far exceed the money available each year. Conversely, selection of a large number of very small projects should be discouraged because of the administrative burden this would create. D. Who May Apply For Enhancement Funds Project applications will only be accepted from federal, tribal, state, regional, county and municipal government agencies. This restriction has been adopted because of the project development and financial administration requirements associated with this federally funded program. The Department recognizes that many fine private-non-profit and civic organizations will have strong interest and support for use of these funds. These groups are encouraged to work with government agencies (including the Department's six regional transportation offices) to develop project applications and sponsorship. E. Fiscal Considerations The Enhancement Program as developed for Colorado is not intended for long term planning or construction projects. Rather, the intent is to assist government entities in developing smaller projects over a relatively short period of time. With this in mind expenditure of project funds must begin within the Federal Fiscal Year for which funding is approved and must be completed within 24 months or as specified in the project agreement. Failure to do so could result in reallocation of all remaining funds to other enhancement projects. Funds approved for FY 1994 must be obligated by September 16, 1994. For FY 1995, the obligation deadline will be September 15, 1995. "Obligation" is defined for a planning or project feasibility study as completion of the written project agreement between CDOT and the successful project applicant. For construction projects obligation is defined as the date the project is advertised for contractor bids. Applicants for enhancement funding must provide at least 20% of the total project costs. Applications which show more than the 20% minimum in matching funds are strongly encouraged as they help stretch the total program. Eligible costs include project planning, utility adjustments, right-of-way activities, preservation actions, project feasibility studies, 4 I project construction, and so on. Costs associated with the preparation of the application itself are not eligible for reimbursement. Applicants should be aware that the Transportation Enhancement Program is a Federal-aid program established on a financial reimbursement basis. Sponsors of approved projects must first pay for costs incurred and then request reimbursement from CDOT for those costs. Applications for construction projects (bike paths, pedestrian overpasses, rehabilitation of historic structures, landscaping, etc.) must include preliminary design plans with the project application which support the proposed project budget and construction schedule. Design and preliminary engineering costs which are incurred after a project is obligated will be partially or totally reimbursed to the applicant as a credit toward their required local match during the construction of an approved enhancement project. Preliminary design costs will be considered eligible project expenses when they are important elements of an approved planning or feasibility study. As such they would be subject to direct reimbursement along with all other costs of the project. Each year the Department will set aside up to 8% of available Enhancement funds for CDOT administration and oversight of the program. These funds will be used by CDOT Headquarters and Transportation Region staff to provide general program administration, develop contracts and agreements with successful applicants, schedule project design reviews, assist or develop final bid packages prior to advertising projects for construction, provide guidance or other assistance to local entities`in complying with environmental, right-of-way or other state and federal regulations, conduct project close-out inspections and financial audits, and so on. These funds will be set aside prior to any other distributions made for the Enhancement Program. Any costs incurred by the applicant in excess of the approved enhancement project budget (the total of the Federal and applicant match) will be borne by the applicant. Therefore, the requested project budget should be very carefully prepared for every enhancement application. If the applicant terminates project development before its completion, all federal funds expended on the project must be reimbursed to MOT by the applicant. F. Application for Enhancement Funds To apply for enhancement funding, applicants must complete an application package. A separate package must be completed for each individual project proposal although a single project may be described in phases for planning or construction. The applicant is responsible for completion of the entire package and for accomplishing all required coordination. Applications which fail to provide all required information will be returned to the project sponsor. Application packages are available from the CDOT Enhancement Program Coordinator (see Section IV-Coordination Contacts). G. Application Coordination All applications (except proposals for statewide projects) must be 5 recommended to the Department through the County Hearing Process or the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) process. County governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) must prioritize all. recommended enhancement projects before submitting their list of desired projects to the Department. Counties and MPOs are encouraged to submit either a single prioritized list of all their Enhancement projects which considers projects in each of the four broad categories of eligible enhancement activities or separate prioritized lists for each of the four broad categories. Applications for projects to be conducted or implemented across the entire state (statewide planning studies or inventories, for example) should be submitted directly to the Department's Enhancement Program Coordinator. All applications are due by the annual application deadline as printed on the application form. All enhancement projects located within the planning boundaries of a Metropolitan Planning Organization must be submitted through the MPO. MPOs should include a cover letter with their enhancement project submittals stating the proposed enhancement projects are included in the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Any project application which identifies sources of matching funds outside of the applicant's direct control must include a written statement from the person or persons responsible for committing those funds to the proposal. This statement must clearly identify the source of matching funds, any restrictions on the availability of those funds, and assurances that the funds will be committed to the project if it is approved for funding. H. Pre-Selection Coordination Project applications will be reviewed as they are received by the Enhancement Program Coordinator for completeness. Applicants will be givers up to one week to correct simple omissions (such as a missing signature). It must be emphasized that applications must be complete when received. The opportunity to correct simple technical errors is not an extension of the application deadline and cannot be used to revise an application or correct serious deficiencies. Following the application deadline all applications will be reviewed by a panel of CDOT employees who will also serve in an advisory capacity to the Enhancement Project Evaluation Board. This panel will consist of: --The Enhancement Program Coordinator --The Bicycle Program Coordinator --The Staff Historian --One Landscape Architect --One Region Environmental Manager --One Region Preconstruction Engineer --One Region Construction Engineer --One Staff Hydraulics Engineer --One Staff Right-of-Way Specialist --One Statewide Planning Representative 6 The panel will review each application against the Threshold Evaluation Criteria described in Section J below of these Guidelines. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be returned to the project proponent by the Enhancement Program Coordinator with a letter explaining the reason(s) for the panel's decision. No attempt will be made to evaluate returned applications. Panel members will not be asked to rate or prioritize the applications they review but will be available to answer general or technical questions presented to them by the Evaluation Board. All applications which satisfy the Threshold Criteria will be forwarded to the Evaluation Board for rating. I. Project Selection All properly completed project applications which satisfy all of the Threshold Criteria will be reviewed and evaluated by the Enhancement Evaluation Committee comprised of members who represent a broad spectrum of engineering and planning skills and community interests. This committee will use the Enhancement Program Objectives listed above and the evaluation criteria described below to identify recommended projects for funding. The Committee shall have the discretionary authority to fund any project at the full requested level or at a reduced level. Recommended projects will be forwarded to the Transportation Commission of Colorado for final program decisions. Official announcement of the approved list of enhancement projects will not be made until the Transportation Commission has reviewed the Evaluation Committee's recommendations and approved the budget request for this program. All projects must be incorporated into the Department's approved Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document before project expenditures may begin. J. Evaluation Criteria 1. Threshold Criteria. All projects to be considered for funding under the Enhancement Program must satisfy each of the criteria listed below. Applications which fail to meet one or more of these criteria will be returned to the project applicant without further review or evaluation. a. The application was received by CDOT prior to the established application deadline. b. The applicant is a government entity or a partnership in which one or more government entities are involved in a lead role. c. The applicant has the legal authority to enter into a contract. d. Projects located within a Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) planning area are approved, prioritized and submitted by the MPO. 7 e. Projects located within an MPO planning area include certification by the MPO that the proposed project is included in the appropriate Transportation Improvement Program. f. The project described in the application falls within the scope of authorized enhancement work and fits one or more of the 10 categories of eligible enhancement activities. g. The application demonstrates that the required 20% minimum local match is available to support the project. h. The proposed project has written permission and support of all involved land managers. i. The application includes a commitment and management plan for long term maintenance of the completed project. j. The completed project will be open to the general public and meets the accessibility standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. k. The completed project will meet applicable Federal, State and local requirements. 2. Project Evaluation Criteria. Project application evaluation criteria to be used by the Evaluation Board are shown in Appendix B. These criteria have been developed for the four broad categories of eligible activities described in Section I.A. II. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE A. Enhancement Project Development After an applicant's enhancement project has been selected for funding and incorporated in the STIP, a detailed sequence of events is initiated by the Colorado Department of Transportation and the agency to bring the project to completion. The Department's main objective during the Project Development Phase is to assist project applicants in completing each project successfully with as little administrative oversight as possible while still ensuring all federal and state requirements are fulfilled. To begin this process the applicant shall first contact CDOT's Enhancement Program Coordinator for direct assistance or for referral to other CDOT managers in respective specialty areas at CDOT Headquarters or Region offices. CDOT personnel will provide guidance as needed in completing the activities listed below: 1. CDOT/ plicant Agreement. CDOT will prepare a project agreement detailing the responsibilities of CDOT and the applicant for the completion of the project. The agreement shall be developed in 8 consultation with the applicant and shall cover all phases of project work described in the application for which funding is approved. 2. Applicant/Consultant/Agreement. The applicant may hire a consultant(s) to design and/or administer the construction of its project. This option is available using the State's consultant selection process or the applicant may use its own consultant selection process with the approval of the Enhancement Program Coordinator. 3. Railroad Right-of-Way and Utility Agreements. These agreements may be required if the applicant's project impacts a railroad or a utility or requires right-of-way. The applicant shall initiate and coordinate meetings to resolve any conflicts and arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement with any of the above entities, as applicable. CDOT must concur in any agreement unless other arrangements are made with the Coordinator. The Coordinator will furnish standard agreement packages, with instructions, to any applicant requesting this information. 4. Environmental Process. Each applicant must ensure the environmental consequences of its transportation enhancement project have been adequately considered and that required mitigation measures can be completed within the time frame and budget described in the application. The Department expects that for most enhancement projects, environmental impacts will be minimal. Under these circumstances a "Categorical Exclusion" document will be prepared by CDOT and forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration for approval. This federal environmental review is required before enhancement program funds can be released to the applicant. Assistance in making a determination of environmental impacts and the requirements to mitigate these impacts will be available from CDOT. Projects with major environmental impacts will not be approved for Enhancement Program funding. 5. Funding Authorization. Authority to spend funds for preliminary engineering through final design, right-of-way (if applicable), and for construction, is authorized in phases. CDOT will prepare the necessary paperwork to initiate the funding process after the CDOT/Applicant Agreement is executed. Funds spent by the applicant before CDOT authorization are not eligible for reimbursement. 6. Design. For all design projects the applicant is required to have on its staff or its consultant's staff, an architect, a historian, an architectural historian or a Professional Engineer (P.E.) certified by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, to be in charge of the applicant's project. All projects involved with the rehabilitation or preservation of historic buildings, structures or sites must be coordinated with and receive written approval from the State Historic Preservation Officer. All construction plans shall be stamped by the P.E. as required by law. The applicant's project manager will be responsible to coordinate all project related 9 activities with the Enhancement Program Coordinator including the status of the project plans. CDOT has final approval authority for plans submitted for advertisement and construction. 7. Bid Package. A bid package contains a confidential cost estimate, a set of plans, project specifications and other supporting documents. It is prepared by contractors to submit sealed bids in competition with other contractors to win the right to construct a CDOT project. A project is advertised, usually for 3 weeks, soliciting contractor participation in submitting a bid. Because of the wide range of State and Federal regulations involved in advertising a project with Federal-aid funds, CDOT will directly administer the bid package, advertising, and award of contract for most enhancement projects. The Enhancement Program Coordinator may approve local agency administration of the bid package process for applicants with established bidding procedures which meet state and federal requirements. These regulations include complying with Davis-Bacon wage rates, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, The National Environmental Policy Act and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise laws. The bid package procedures also require that bid items used for estimating purposes be in compliance with CDOT specifications and standard bid items. The Coordinator will furnish applicable bid item information to the applicant for developing project cost estimates. CDOT's review of the final cost estimates prior to completion of the bid package will be at the discretion of the Coordinator. B. Local Agency Certification Acceptance (LACA) An applicant already certified by CDOT to administer its own projects under LACA procedures may use these procedures to administer enhancement projects. LACA procedures allow an agency to administer its :Federal-aid projects with minimal CDOT oversight after the agency has passed CDOT's requirements for certification. A qualified agency certifies to CDOT that a project will be developed, bid and constructed under all applicable state and federal regulations. Applicants interested in learning more about the LACA program should contact the LACA Program Coordinator in the Staff Design Branch at CDOT. III. PROJECT COMPLETION/CONSTRUCTION PHASE A. Planning and Feasibility Studies For those projects which will not require project construction or rehabilitation or restoration of a transportation facility, the applicant's project manager shall be responsible for administering the project from receipt of CDOT's authorization to proceed to project completion. The CDOT Applicant Agreement will define reporting, billing and other coordination requirements tailored for each individual project. All questions on procedures shall be addressed to the Enhancement Program Coordinator. 10 B. Construction/Rehabilitation/Restoration Projects Each applicant is responsible for administering its own construction, rehabilitation or restoration enhancement project. The applicant can use its own Professional Engineer(s) or architects, historians or architectural historians or utilize consultant services. Final project construction acceptance will.be the responsibility of CDOT. CDOT will designate a Project Manager from the appropriate CDOT Region or Headquarters Staff office to assist the agency as needed and to monitor project construction for compliance with applicable CDOT, Federal Highway Administration or Secretary of Interior standards and materials testing requirements. The Department's Project Manager must review and approve any contract revisions or modifications proposed by the applicant or its consultant. C. Methods of Construction Normally, actual construction of a project is performed under a contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Under some circumstances an applicant may find it in the public interest to justify restoring or rehabilitating a structure or constructing a portion of or an entire project, on a force account basis. The term "force account" means the direct performance of project work by an agency using labor, equipment, and materials furnished by them and used under their direct control. The Enhancement Program Coordinator must concur in a Finding in the Public Interest (FIPI) justification before an applicant is authorized to complete a project, or any portion of a project, by the force account method. D. State Certification CDOT will certify to the Federal Highway Administration that the completed enhancement project complies with all applicable state and federal requirements. The direct administration of each project will be accomplished by the agency or its consultant. CDOT oversight during the Project Completion/Construction Phase will be accomplished with no additional charges to the applicant's project budget. E. Applicant Billings Upon CDOT authorization to proceed, the applicant will be able to charge eligible costs to their enhancement project. Billing charges will be submitted once a month to CDOT's Enhancement Program Coordinator during the Project Development Phase and to CDOT's Project Manager during the Project Completion/Construction Phase. Ten percent of monies due to the applicant will be retained by CDOT until final completion and acceptance of the enhancement project by CDOT. This retainage is a standard procedure on CDOT projects which helps insure that all billing invoices and related documentation are submitted to CDOT in a timely manner. Billing procedures and required documentation will be established during CDOT/Applicant Agreement negotiations. It will take approximately 45 days for CDOT to review and approve project billings submitted by the applicant. • 11 IV. ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATION CONTACTS For general questions about the enhancement program application process, CDOT project development procedures, CDOT forms or projects approved for funding in prior years, contact: Albert J. Veinberg Enhancement Program Coordinator Colorado Department of Transportation Staff Design Branch 4201 East Arkansas Avenue Denver, CO 80222-3400 (303)757-9378 (303)757-9868 (FAX) For questions about the ten enhancement project activities and the definitions for each, contact: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Category: Nancy Cefelli, CDOT Bicycle Program Coordinator 757-9982 Historic Preservation Category: Sally Pearce, CDOT Staff Historian 757-9786 Dan Jepson, CDOT Staff Archaeologist 757-9631 Transportation Aesthetics Category: Sally Pearce, CDOT Scenic Byways Coordinator 757-9786 Jill Easley, CDOT Senior Landscape Architect 757-9174 Ron Scott, CDOT Right of Way Agent 757-9840 Plater Quality Category: Rick Moser, CDOT Hydraulics Engineer 757-9343 For questions about the National Register of"Historic Places program and the Secretary of the Interior's cultural resources protection standards, contact: The State Historic Preservation Officer 1300 Broadway Denver, CO 80203-2137 (303)866-3395 12 APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS OF QUALIFYING ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES QUALIFYING ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), Section 1007(c) identifies ten activities eligible for federal funds under a new Transportation Enhancement program. The ten eligible activities are listed below along with definitions developed by the State of Colorado to help implement this funding program. 1. PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES: This category includes single or multiple use facilities that serve as an independent or a supporting link in a local or regional intermodal transportation network. Eligible projects include providing facilities for bicyclists or pedestrians in conjunction with new or proposed transportation projects and improvements to existing transportation facilities to better and more safely accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Improvements for bicycle and pedestrian access that are independent of new construction or rehabilitation projects may also be eligible for funding. Examples of these projects include adding road shoulders, widening curb lanes, striping bike lanes, improving access to public transportation and installing sidewalks and crosswalks. Examples of projects that are not eligible are mountain bike, equestrian and primitive trails developments and facilities which will not support general transportation purposes or will not be open to the general public. The Colorado Department of Transportation Bicycle Program Manager can be consulted for help with specific questions. 2. ACQUISITION OF SCENIC EASEMENTS AND SCENIC OR HISTORIC SITES: This activity describes acquisition of scenic easements including plot plans, surveys, property appraisals, review, relocation, and demolition, if necessary, for the purchase, donation, transfer, or trade of fee simple titled lands. Easements must be in proximity to a designated Scenic Byway or qualifying historic site. Also described by this activity is the acquisition of properties listed in the State or National Registers of Historic Places or designated by a local government or landmark commission as a landmark or historic district. When Enhancement funds are used for these purposes, the applicant must certify that the significant scenic or historic values of the acquired properties will be maintained. Questions on this category may be addressed to the Department's Staff Right-of-Way Branch or the Staff Historian. 3. SCENIC OR HISTORIC HIGHWAYS PROGRAM: This category includes activities for the protection and enhancement of designated Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways, roadways that are listed in the State or National Registers of Historic Places, or roadways designated as landmarks or historic districts by a local government or landmarks commission. Funds may be used for projects that will protect and enhance the scenic, historic, cultural, natural, or archaeological 1 integrity and visitor appreciation of these roadways. Funds may also be used for planning and development of the state scenic byway program. Projects designed to protect and enhance the integrity of existing designated byways must be reviewed by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission. Projects designed to protect and enhance the integrity of National or State Register or locally designated roadways must be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Officer or the local landmark commission prior to submission of an application for funding. The Department's Staff Historian and Scenic Byways Program Coordinator may be consulted for help with specific questions. 4. LANDSCAPING AND OTHER SCENIC BEAUTIFICATION: This category includes landscape planning, design and construction projects which significantly enhance the aesthetic or ecological resources along transportation corridors. Project proponents are encouraged to include water conservation features such as xeriscape planning principles and water harvesting. Projects which significantly enhance the aesthetic resources or beauty of a project include scenic vistas and overlooks, restoration of historic landscapes and construction of landscapes or streetscapes compatible with their environment. Projects which significantly enhance the ecological balance along a transportation corridor include identifying and planting for restoration or reintroduction of native plant communities and appropriate adaptive species. Applicants must include planning for adequate post-construction maintenance commitments, where applicable, in their project design. Public art, when selected or commissioned by an accepted public selection process appropriate for transportation corridors or facilities is also eligible for funding under this category. The Department's Senior Landscape Architect may be consulted for help with specific questions. 5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION: This activity includes the identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, curation, protection, management, interpretation or maintenance of any historic district, site, building, structure, landscape, or object (and any artifacts and records related to it); and the rehabilitation, restoration or stabilization of properties included in the State or National Registers of Historic Places, or designated as a landmark or historic district by a local government or landmarks commission. Preservation projects must be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Officer or the local landmark commission prior to submission of an application for funding. Expenditures under this category must enhance the project by improving the ability of the public to appreciate the historic significance of the project itself or the area to be served by the project. These expenditures may include, but are not limited to, rehabilitation of historic places, activities that encourage or facilitate tourism, that improve neighborhood appearance or quality, or that assist in providing project users with educational opportunities or services. The Department's Staff Historian may be consulted for help with specific questions. 2 6. REHABILITATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES: This category includes projects that involve the rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities that are listed in the State or National Registers of Historic Places, or are designated as a landmark or historic district by a local government or landmarks commission. These projects must be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Officer or the local landmark commission prior to. submission of an application for funding. "Rehabilitation" means the process of returning the property to a state of utility which makes possible a contemporary use while preserving the significant historic features of the property. "Operation" means the provision of access and service in a manner related to both the continuation of a contemporary transportation or non-transportation use consistent with the historic character of the property and open to the general public on a not for profit basis. "Historic Transportation Buildings" are buildings or related structures associated with the operation, passenger or freight use, construction, or maintenance of any mode of surface transportation. "Structures and Facilities" include tunnels, bridges, trestles, embankments, rails or other guideway, non-operational rolling stock, canal viaducts, or other manmade transportation features integrally related to the operation, passenger or freight use, construction, or maintenance of any mode of surface transportation. Questions relating to this category may also be addressed to the Department's Staff Historian. 7. PRESERVATION OF ABANDONED RAILWAY CORRIDORS: This category provides funds for preserving abandoned railway corridors. "Rail corridors" are transportation corridors of varying width in which fixed rail tracks exist or have existed in the past. "Abandoned railway corridors" are rail corridors which have been authorized for abandonment by the Interstate Commerce Commission or for which abandonment proceedings are pending before the Commission. The preservation of abandoned railway corridors includes the planning, acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of corridors for public recreational uses including bicycle and pedestrian use. This category includes the development and rehabilitation of privately owned rail corridors open to the general public without charge. The Department's Staff Historian may be consulted for assistance in answering questions about the preservation of abandoned railway corridors. 8. CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING: This activity includes the control and removal of existing outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices, which is in addition to the requirement to exercise "effective control" of outdoor advertising under section 131 of title 23 United States Code. Expenditures made to remove existing signs, displays and devices must be made according to a legal process that bases payment on an equitable appraisal. Priority will be given to the removal of legally erected but non-conforming outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices along designated scenic or 3 historic roadways. Questions relating to this category may be referred to the Department's Staff Right-of-Way Branch. 9. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH Archaeological planning and research includes innovative projects in archaeological site preservation, interpretation and excavation; planning to improve identification, evaluation, and treatment of archaeological sites; synthesis of data derived from (though not limited to) transportation-related projects; and popular reports and publications. Expenditures under this category may also be used for research and interpretation of sites associated with roads and other transportation facilities, planning displays and public education materials related to highways and public transportation. Projects must be reviewed by the State Archaeologist prior to submission of an application for funding. The Department's Staff Archaeologist may be contacted with questions related to these Enhancement activities. 10. MITIGATION OF WATER POLLUTION DUE TO HIGHWAY RUN-OFF This category is limited to projects intended to mitigate pollution from stormwater run-off from existing transportation facilities. Eligible projects include design and construction of new stormwater treatment devices on existing transportation facilities and research projects which address the subject of this category. Projects that demonstrate aesthetic and ecological methods for mitigation or contribute to replenishing the ground water are strongly encouraged. All proposed. mitigation projects under this category must be designed to be compatible with existing wetlands in the project vicinity. Transportation related stormwater treatment devices required to meet Federal and State regulations implemented during construction are not eligible under this category. Maintenance of existing stormwater treatment devices is also not eligible. Questions about water pollution and highway run-off should be addressed to the Department's Stormwater Discharge Engineer. Wetland questions should be addressed to the Department's Staff Biologist. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ISTEA requires that enhancement projects be related to,a transportation project or the area to be served by a project. The Federal Highway Administration interprets "area served" to mean that a proposed enhancement activity must have "a direct relationship to the intermodal transportation system, but not necessarily to a currently planned highway project." FHWA suggests three tests for eligibility: function, proximity or impact. If a proposed project has a functional relationship to an existing or planned transportation facility, it is actually part of that facility. A bikeway is an example of a functional relationship. A proposed enhancement may also be related in proximity. Removal of non-conforming bill boards in the viewshed of a scenic highway is related to the highway by proximity. Finally, if the proposed enhancement has an im act on an existing or planned transportation facility, it is eligible. If constructing a system of pedestrian ways reduces auto use in an area, that is an 4 impact-related enhancement. A project need only meet one of the three tests to qualify for funding. In addition to this eligibility requirement all applicable federal requirements will apply, including historical and archaeological resources protection legislation, minority business enterprise (MBE) mandates, Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations for right-of-way transactions, Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements, wetlands protection legislation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. ADA, for example, requires that the needs of elderly and disabled persons be integrated into projects involving public access. Thus, pedestrian facilities projects and certain historic preservation projects will need to address these concerns. Conversion of an abandoned railroad to a bike path or restoration of an historic bus terminal would require evaluation of historic significance and impacts under the existing historic preservation laws. Again, Department of Transportation staff along with a number of professional organizations are available to help Enhancement program applicants understand these requirements. 5 APPENDIX B ENHANCEMENT PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA EVALUATION CRITERIA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES CATEGORY Three types of projects are eligible for funding under the Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities category: a. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities. b. Rail-Trail Conversions. c. Research/Inventory/Mapping. Facilities within road right-of-way will be ranked under the bike-pedestrian criteria, facilities on independent right-of-way will be ranked using the rail-trail criteria. To be approved for Enhancement funding, all work must exceed what is routinely provided for the safe accommodation of nonmotorized users on or along the roadway. A. Examples of acceptable projects: 1. Separate bicycle paths. 2. Feeder routes. 3. Bicycle/pedestrian grade separations. 4. Bicycle parking facilities. 5. Paved shoulders or sidewalks four feet or greater in width when added to an existing roadway. 6. Curb lanes greater than twelve feet in width when added to an existing roadway. 7. Regional bicycle master plans. B. Projects must meet these additional planning design and construction requirements: 1. For bicycle/pedestrian and rail-trail conversion projects, the design must meet the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) bicycle standards and Federal Highway Administration standards for pedestrian facilities. 2. For bicycle/pedestrian and rail-trail conversion projects, there must be a written commitment from a governmental agency for long term maintenance and operation of the facility. * AASHTO design guidelines for bicycle facilities ("Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities, 1991 edition) is available from AASHTO, 444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 225., Washington, D.C. 20001 [(202)624-5800] ($8.00). FHWA design guidelines for pedestrian facilities ("Planning, Design and Maintenance of Pedestrian Facilities, IP-88-0191) is available from Federal Highway Administration, National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161 [(703)487-4650] ($36.50). 1 3. For rail-trail conversion projects, the following information must be provided if the rail corridor is not currently in public ownership: a. Written evaluation of the condition of title. b. Market value of property established by independent appraisal. c. Environmental inventory for possible corridor contamination. C. Evaluation criteria: 1. Need for the Project: Why is this project needed? Who will benefit from its completion? How does this project relate to previous projects, studies or plans? Why are Enhancement funds needed to pay for it? How significant are the planning/research issues to be addressed? 2. Quality of the Project: What is the relationship of this project to the intermodal surface transportation system? What is the relationship to the 10 Enhancement activities? What is the relationship to existing master plans, trails systems, etc? How thorough is the planning for this project? Who will be served by the completed project? Will the project accommodate multiple users? Is the project innovative or creative in concept or design'? What are the qualifications of staff assigned to this project? 3. Project Cost: How well prepared is the budget request? What is the total request for federal funds? What percentage of the total budget is the local match? How reliable is the local match? What is the relative benefit to local, regional or state beneficiaries of the project when compared to the total project costs? Will this project stand alone or will additional funds be required in the future? Have the costs of environmental impact mitigation measures been included in the budget? 4. Environmental Sensitivity: Have environmental issues been adequately considered in the planning for this project? Are there significant environmental impacts associated with this project? To what degree will the project enhance the environment? 5. Implementation and Maintenance: What is the probability of timely completion of this project? Are the required professional staff available to complete the project? How difficult will this project be to maintain once it is competed? How adequate is the long term maintenance commitment? 6. Local Support: Who has shown interest in supporting this project? How concerned with this project do local citizens, civic groups, professional associations or others appear to be? D. Examples of work normally not funded under this category: The Transportation Enhancement Program does not normally fund the following work. In order for the following activities to be funded by the program, 2 the applicant must make a strong case for the necessity of this work, demonstrate that it is essential to the success of the project, establish that the work is not required to meet roadway standards or as project specific mitigation, and show that the program must fund the work in order for the applicant to complete the project. 1. Replacement of existing sidewalks, paths, trails or paved shoulders. 2. Construction of paved shoulders, curb lanes, sidewalks and curb cuts when done in conjunction with a roadway construction or reconstruction project. 3. Lighting, enclosed drainage, or buried utility lines. 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION CATEGORY A. Examples of acceptable projects: Projects for consideration under the Historic Preservation category include the acquisition of historic sites, historic highway programs, historic preservation, rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities, and archaeological planning and research. B. All projects must meet these additional planning, design and construction requirements: 1. The historic resources involved must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as landmarks or historic districts by a local government or landmarks commission. The application must contain a National Register nomination form or a letter from the State Historic Preservation Officer as proof of eligibility or a letter from the local landmarks commission certifying historic designation. The application must contain a full description of the historic resource, its significance and its surroundings. 2. Projects must have either a professional Historian, Historical Architect, Architectural Historian or Archaeologist meeting federal qualifications outlined in 36 CFR 61 serving in a principal capacity on the project. Complete description of these requirements is available from the State Historic Preservation Office. 3. Historic buildings must have a current use or a realistic planned use. 4. Rehabilitation, restoration and preservation projects must adhere to the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Copies of the Standards are available from the State Historic Preservation Officer. 5. Recordation and documentation projects must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historical Documentation. Copies of the Standards are available from the State Historic Preservation Officer. 6. For acquisition of historic sites the project must be accessible from a transportation facility, be accessible to the general public and the owner of the historic property must be willing to accept a preservation covenant attached to the deed of the property. 7. For archaeological planning and research projects the following conditions must be met: 4 r a. Phase I and Phase II surveys must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Survey and Evaluation. Technical reports and documentation of research conducted must meet recognized professional standards. b. Data Recovery projects must have a research plan approved by the State Archaeologist. c. Archaeological sites must be associated with roads or other transportation facilities. C. Evaluation criteria: 1. Need for the Project: Why is the project needed? Who will benefit from its completion? How significant are the historical/ archaeological resources involved? What is the relationship of this project to local, regional or state preservation plans? How permanent will the completed project be? What is the current threat to the resource? Why are Enhancement funds needed to pay for it? 2. Quality of the Project: What is the relationship of this project to the intermodal surface transportation system? What is the relationship to the 10 Enhancement activities? What is the relationship to existing master plans, preservation plans, etc? How thorough is the planning for this project? How closely does the proposed project adhere to historic preservation standards? Who will be served by the completed project? What are the qualifications of staff assigned to this project? Will the project accommodate multiple users? What is the planned use of the historic facility, research project or educational report? Is the project innovative or creative in concept or design? 3. Project Cost: How well prepared is the budget request? What is the total request for federal funds? What percentage of the total budget is the local match? How reliable is the local match? What is the relative benefit to local, regional or state beneficiaries of the project when compared to the total project costs? Will this project stand alone or will additional funds be required in the future? Have the costs of environmental impact mitigation measures been included in the budget? 4. Environmental Sensitivity: Have environmental issues been adequately considered in the planning for this project? Are there significant environmental impacts associated with this project? To what degree will the project enhance the environment? Has the project been reviewed and endorsed by the State Historical Preservation Officer or local landmarks commission? 5. Implementation and Maintenance: What is the probability of timely completion of this project? Are the required professional staff available to complete the project? How difficult will the project 5 be to maintain once it is completed? How adequate is the long term maintenance commitment? Are preservation covenants provided for on all preservation and rehabilitation projects? Will the planned future use support good preservation practices? 6. Local Support: Who has shown interest in supporting this project? How concerned with this project do local citizens, civic groups, professional associations or others appear to be? Is the owner of the historic resource willing to participate in the project? D. Examples of work normally not funded under this category: The Transportation Enhancement Program does not normally fund the following work. In order for the following activities to be funded by the program, the applicant must make a strong case for the necessity of the work, demonstrate that it is essential to the success of the project, establish that the work is not required as project mitigation, and show that the program must fund the work in order for the applicant to complete the project. 1. Rehabilitation, restoration or stabilization work on privately owned resources. 2. Rehabilitation, restoration or stabilization work on publicly or privately owned resources which do not have a current or projected transportation use. 3. Highly technical research or site evaluation reports. 6 EVALUATION CRITERIA TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS CATEGORY Four types of projects are eligible for funding under the Transportation Aesthetics category: a. Acquisition of Scenic Easements, b. Scenic Highways Programs, c. Landscaping and Beautification Projects, and d. Control and Removal of Outdoor Advertising. A. Examples of acceptable projects: 1. Acquisition of scenic properties, 2. Construction of pullouts, access stairways or viewing platforms along designated Scenic Byways, 3. Streetscape projects including installation of tree grates, benches, planters and decorative pavers, 4. Planting all types of landscape materials including wildflowers, and 5. Removal of non-conforming outdoor advertising. B. Projects must meet these additional planning, design and construction requirements: 1. For acquisition of scenic easements, the project must: a. Be located on or within the viewshed of a designated Scenic Byway or National Register property, and b. Be accessible from a transportation facility, c. Provide for perpetual ownership. 2. For scenic highways programs the project must: a. Occur on roadways formally designated Colorado Scenic Byways, and b. Be reviewed and endorsed by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission. 3. For landscaping and other beautification projects the project must: a. Be located within existing public right-of-way, and b. Be professionally designed, and c. Adhere to the principles of roadside landscaping and safety in accordance with CDOT standard specifications, and d. Provide for at least a two year period for plant establishment. 4. For control and removal of outdoor advertising projects must: a. Be located within the viewshed of state highways or designated Scenic Byways or National Register roadways, and 7 b. Address legally erected but non-conforming outdoor advertising signs, and c. Establish payment for removal on an equitable appraisal. C. Evaluation criteria: 1. Need for the Project: Why is the project needed? Who will benefit from its completion? How does the project relate to previous projects, studies or plans? Why are Enhancement funds needed to pay for it? 2. Quality of the Project: What is the relationship of this project to the intermodal surface transportation system? What is the relationship to the 10 Enhancement activities? What is the relationship to existing master plans, trails systems, parks systems, etc? How thorough is the planning for this project? Who will be served by the completed project? What impact will the project have on the surrounding area? How suitable are the location and visibility of this project? Is the project innovative or creative in concept or design? What are the qualifications of staff assigned to this project? 3. Project Cost: How well prepared is the budget request? What is the total request for federal funds? What percentage of the total budget is the local match? How reliable is the local match? What is the relative benefit to local, regional or state beneficiaries of the project when compared to the total project costs? Will this project stand alone or will additional funds be required in the future? Have the costs of environmental impact mitigation measures been included in the budget? Are project costs based on equitable or fair market appraisals? 4. Environmental Sensitivity: Have environmental issues been adequately considered in the planning for this project? Are there significant environmental impacts associated with this project? To what degree will the project enhance the environment? 5. Implementation and Maintenance: What is the probability of timely completion of this project? Are the required professional staff available to complete the project? How adequate is the long term maintenance commitment? How difficult will this project be to maintain once it is completed? Is the water utilization requirement for landscaping projects reasonable? 6. Local Support: Who has shown interest in supporting this project? How concerned with this project do local citizens, civic groups, professional associations or others appear to be? D. Examples of Work normally not funded under this category: The Transportation Enhancement Program does not normally fund the following work. In order for the following activities to be funded by the program, the applicant must make a strong case for the necessity of this work, 8 demonstrate that it is essential to the success of the project, establish that the work is not required to meet legal requirements or satisfy project mitigation obligations, and show that the program must fund the work in order for the applicant to complete the project. 1. Addition of irrigation systems to existing landscaping. 2. Lighting which is not in conjunction with an historic preservation project. 3. Burying of utility lines. 4. Any items of work which normally would be classified as maintenance activities. 5. Construction of welcome or city identification signs. 9 EVALUATION CRITERIA 'WATER QUALITY CATEGORY: A. Examples of acceptable projects: Projects for consideration under the Water Quality category include research and modeling impacts on receiving waters from highway runoff; comparative studies to evaluate the effectiveness of specific highway runoff control measures; controlled experimentation with new and innovative pollution abatement measures; design and construction of new stormwater treatment devices along existing highways, and implementation and construction of mitigation measures (ie., detention ponds, retention basins, infiltration vegetation, wetland creations, etc.). B. All projects must satisfy each of the following to be considered for funding 1. The proposed activity cannot be required by statute, policy or permit condition. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements under the Clean Water Act, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Colorado Water Quality Control Act, Executive Orders 11990 and 11988, and Colorado's Wildlife and Fisheries Protection Act. 2. The proposed project must be directly or indirectly related to runoff from a roadway included on the state highway system. 3. The applicant must demonstrate the capability to complete the proposed project, including qualifications of the applicant to plan, implement, and evaluate the success of all project objectives. C. Evaluation criteria: 1. Need for the Project: Why is the project needed? What will be the benefits of the project? Why should Enhancement funds be used to pay for it? How significant are the planning/research issues to be addressed? Documentation which supports an existing water quality problem directly related to highway runoff and the severity of that. problem should include water quality data such as: a. Sediment loads in. cubic yards or tons per year. b. Heavy metals - ratio of concentration to base level. c. Inorganic salts - parts per million. d. Oils and greases - parts per million. e. Soft evidence such as pictures identifying source of problem, documented impacts including algae growth, fish kills, etc. 2. Quality of the Project: What is the relationship of this project to the state's highway system? How thorough is the planning for 10 1 ~ this project? What evidence is provided that the proposed mitigation will be effective? How effective will the monitoring and evaluation plan be? What are the qualifications of staff assigned to this project? How significant is the pollution problem which this project addresses? Is the project innovative or creative? 3. Project Cost: How well prepared is the budget request? What is the total request for federal funds? What percentage of the total budget is the local match? How reliable is the local match? Will this project stand alone or will additional funds be required in the future? How beneficial is this project when compared to the total project costs? 4. Environmental Sensitivity: Will the project contribute to replenishing the groundwater supply? Will existing wetlands be maintained or enhanced? Are mitigation devices aesthetically designed and placed to fit within their environment? 5. Implementation and Maintenance: What is the probability of timely completion of this project? Are the required professional staff available to complete the project? How adequate is the long term maintenance commitment? How difficult will this project be to maintain once it is completed? D. Examples of work normally not funded under this category: The Transportation Enhancement Program does not normally fund the following work. In order for the following activities to be funded by the program, the applicant must make a strong case for the necessity of this work, demonstrate that it is essential to the success of the project, establish that the work is not required to meet roadway design standards or project permitting requirements, and show that the program must fund the work in order for the applicant to complete the project. 1. Roadway paving except when replacing an existing section of pavement that has been removed for the installation of mitigation measures. Only replacement of that portion of the roadway disturbed for the project will be eligible for funding. 2. Culvert replacements resulting from hydraulic inadequacy or any other reason not related to highway runoff. Participation will be allowed for that percentage of flow resulting from highway runoff. Documentation must be provided with associated cost shares. 11 RECEIVEDAN 2 1 1993 Channel VAIL VALLEY COMMUNITY TELEVISION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MAY 25, 1993 Present: Not Attending: Jeff Atencio Tony Dattilo Renee Kuharski Brian Hall CC Nottingham Steve Miller Reggie O'Brien Bill Perkins ' Suzanne Silverthorn Terry Stinnette --As there was no quorum, the meeting served as an informational update for those who were present. --Minutes of the 5/22/93 meeting were reviewed. --Financials were distributed showing actual income of $67,954.83 and expenses of $52,501.79 from January to May of 1993. The expenses include $10,345 for a new VHS edit system and $2,800 for a Hi-8 edit system. --Treasurer Reggie O'Brien noted that VVCTV's lease agreement for the 77 Metcalf Rd. facility is up for renewal on June 30, 1993. Under the terms, the rent will increase from $6.60 to $6.90 per sq. ft. effective July 1, 1993. The station leases a total of 1,556•sq. ft. --In a related manner,_board members suggested compiling a building improvements list. that would include installation of a new back door and the-addition of a fire alarm and security system. If the items aren't able to be negotiated with the rent increase, it might be possible to exchange the services for a program sponsorship. --Regarding the upcoming franchise discussions,,it was announced that Bill Perkins has arranged for Larry Eskwith to serve as VVCTV's legal counsel once he resigns as Town of Vail Attorney. Although the link can be of tremendous. benefit to the station, Suzanne urged the Board not to let its guard down. The Town of Vail's cable consultant was scheduled to be in Vail on May 26 to hold an introductory meeting with Larry and Stan from TCI. Jeff Atencio was asked to try to attend the meeting. Suzanne agreed to follow up with the consultant in June. VAIL VALLEY COMMUNITY TELEVISION P. 0. Box 5600 Aeon, C0 81620 Phone & Fax: 303/949-5657 y --In her director's report, Suzanne shared conference updates from the National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB) and the MountainStates Alliance for Community Media meeting. Josh Hall's consulting work in buying a JVC edit system saved the station $950. With expenses of $535, the net savings to the station was $415. Suzanne gained valuable contacts and received timely information on franchise negotiations during the MountainStates conference. Her expenses were under $400. --Next, Suzanne announced that two VVCTV entries in the Hometown Video Festival have advanced to the.finals. The entries, submitted by Josh Hall, are: 1) "Channel 23 Promos" in the Access Program Promotion category and; ; 2) "Farm Life" in the Entertainment category. A total of 2,020 entries were received from 420 cities in 40 states. Final judging will take place May 21-23 in Portland, Oregon. Winners are to notified by mid-June. --Four applicants have applied for the VVCTV student- internship. One will be a senior at Battle Mountain High School next year;_the others are either graduating seniors or college students. Suzanne suggested selecting the BMHS student for the paid internship. She'll check with CMC and/or Regis to see if the other students could be offered internships in exchange for college credit. --Also, Suzanne announced that Bolle America has contributed $1,000 toward sponsorship of the summer mountain bike races. Terry Stinnette will produce the series. Regarding sponsor prospects for Vail Valley Sunday's summer season, board members suggested Eves Printing, Home Outfitters, Gartons Saloon, Vail Associates, and the Lionshead Merchant's Association. --Next, board members agreed to apply for funding from the Vail Valley Foundation. Applications are due May 30. VVCTV will apply for equipment needed to launch a live .call-in show. The grant request will approach $1,000. --During his staff report, Terry Stinnette'demonstrated VVCTV's current methods of keying the station ID in the corner of the screen. Board members felt the methods were too crude and asked that the issue be researched further, including the purchase of a portable titler system., Channel --As for training, 13 people attended orientation workshops in may. -Under old business, Suzanne released a policies and procedures draft to the subcommittee members who will review the document (Renee, Jeff and Brian). The goal is to receive board approval of the guidelines by the end of the summer. --Also, Suzanne presented a list of suggested capital improvements for televised meetings in the Town of Vail Council Chambers. The list, requested by Larry Grafel of the Town of Vail, includes minimum improvements of $5,000 and optimum improvements of $12,000. --The next meeting was set at 7 a.m. on June 10. --As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Channel VAIL VALLEY 60NXUNITY TELEVISION PROGRAMMING REPORT 4/21/93 - 5118193 Costs: N = No Charge V = Volunteer S = Staff 6P = Sponsored P = Paid by VVCTV PROGRAM HOURS SOURCE COSTS AIRED GOVERNMENTAL 77 (25%) Avon Town Council 8 Josh Hall P Vail Town Council 8 Kelly Davis P Minturn Town Council 10 Josh Millsaps P Minturn Masterplan 18 Minturn Planner V TOV Happenings 8 Caroline Fisher S/V Eagle County This Week 5 Jack Ingstad S/V Eagle County Regional Meeting10 Jack Ingstad V School Board 10 Kent Tamsen V COMMUNITY-RELATED 79 (25%) Vail symposium/Platt 13 -.Suzanne S Vail Symposium/Mark Goldstein10 Suzanne S Vail Symposium/Eagle Mine 14 Suzanne S Public Land Access: 2 Views 5.' Terry Quinn V Vail Valley Marketing Board 9 Brendan S/V Open Ends 20 Brendan S/V Thomas Sutherland 2 . Josh S School Boards: A New Ballgame 6 Terry Quinn V SPORTS 38 (12%) Town Race Championships 15 Terry & crew SP Student Gold Belt Testing 6 Gary Busby V Arrowhead Assault Bike Race 11 .-':Terry & crew V Lost Lake Looper Bike Race 4 Terry & crew V Blasted Beaver Bike Race 2 Terry & crew V F VVCTV Programming Report 2-2-2-2-2 PROGRAM` HOURS SOURCE COSTS .AIRED ENTERTAINMENT 65 (21%) Vail Valley Sunday 6 Terry S. & crew SP Dancin' Fools 2 Julia V Library Adventure Series 10 Jim Hatton SP Altitude Sickness 5 Josh V PLCDT Goes to Washington 6 Josh V Andean odyssey 6 "'Kurt Kudel V 1993 Petite Model Pageant 3 N Fresh Fruit 6 -Brendan/crew V Colorado Documentaries 1 Colo Springs N Vail Valley Academy of Dance 12 Howard Gardner V BMHS Grease 4 Brendan/crew V Reggae Fest 92' 4 Preston Gilmer V RELIGIOUS 52 (17%) Vail/BC Baptist Church it Benny Clark V Emmanuel in the Eagle Valley 24 Richard Vera V Window on the World 1 Jack Van Ens S/V Anointed Christian Fellowship 8 Peter Grue V Morman Annual Conference 8 Ron Phillips N Total All Programming: 311 hours aired Total Local Programming: -299 hours aired Total NEW Local Programming: 205 hours aired Total Non-local Programming: '12 .-hours aired VV _tt4, I c= \ RECEIVED JUN 2 19 ~ 93 COLORADO June 17, 1993 To the Colorado Tourism Industry: Congratulations to Colorado's winter tourism industry for another record-breaking ski season. This demonstrates how a superior product, outstanding services and good marketing combine for great results. Results that benefit everyone who lives in the state of Colorado, Here's to similar success for Colorado's summer tourism business. Colorado Tourism Board 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 Included in this fifth edition of the Express Bulletin: Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 592-5510 • CTB Board Meeting set (303) 592-5406 fax • Tucker Hart Adams hired • Inquiry totals • TIAC News Release • Best of Summer brochures available • Speaker's Bureau Update CTB Board Meeting The Colorado Tourism Board of Directors will hold a meeting Wednesday, June 23 at 12:00 noon at the CTB Office Building, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 in Denver. Bill Siegel, of Longwoods International will present new information on Colorado's image as a vacation destination and how it has changed from two years ago. Also, consultants from the United Kingdom and Germany will be on hand to update Board members on CTB activities in these markets. For more information, call Diane Jacoby, 303-592-5510. Tucker Hart Adams hired One of Colorado's leading economists, Tucker Hart Adams, has entered an agreement with the CTB to measure and interpret indicators of summer tourism activity. This study will complement a similar program conducted by Dr. Adams for Colorado Ski Country USA. Dr. Adams will survey 130 businesses in 8 major tourist counties throughout the summer in addition to tracking enplanements, highway counts and Welcome Center visitation. This information will be released on the 15th of each month beginning in June. For more information, contact Don Merrion at 303-592-5510. EXPRESS BULLETIN PAGE 2 Inquiry Totals Requests for Colorado vacation information for the period July 1, 1992 - May 31, 1993 totaled 744,027 compared to 741,016 for the same time last year. However, inquiry totals for the last three months have declined an average of 10%. The decline in inquiries is attributed to the decrease in the CTB summer advertising budget. As a result of the repeal of the tourism promotion tax, effective June 30, 1993, all CTB programs have b.-cn reduced in erder to continuE proraoting Colorado through the November election. TIAC hires Rick Reiter - Enclosed is a news release from the Tourism Industry Association of Colorado announcing that Rick Reiter has been hired to manage a campaign supporting voter approval for the tourism promotion tax. Best of Summer Vacation Packages brochures available You can now order the Best of Summer Vacation Packages brochure in bulk quantities. This brochure was compiled through a cooperative effort between the CTB, individual tourism suppliers, the Denver Post, Total Petroleum and Continental Airlines and is part of our in-state summer marketing campaign. Total distribution for this brochure is 730,000. If you are interested in ordering them, contact Tracy Lewis at 303-592- 5510. There will be a minimal charge for shipping and handling. Speaker's Bureau Update The Speaker's Bureau is a key component to educating the public on the importance of tourism to Colorado. Already, we have seen a decrease in the number of inquiries for Colorado vacation information as a result of the decrease in the media budget. It is imperative that we continue to educate Colorado citizens about what a vital industry tourism is to our state. The CTB is soliciting speakers who are willing to set up speaking engagements to various groups and organizations that are tourism or non-tourism related. We will provide you with a Speaker's Kit that EXPRESS BULLETIN PAGE 3 includes speaking points, audience handouts, response forms and an annual report. We also have available a 10 minute videotape and a new slide show on the importance of tourism to Colorado. In order to assess the number of people we are reaching through the Speaker's Bureau, please let us know the organizations to whom you are speaking. Contact Kate Van Wyhe at 303-592-5510 for any comments on the Speaker's Bureau or if you would like to order any of these items mentioned. If you have suggestions or comments regarding any of the above items, please contact me or a member of the CTB staff. Sincerely, ,--4 Rich Meredith Executive Director TOURISN4 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO Contact: Doug Cogswell Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association, Boardmember, Past President/Chairman General Manager, Westin Tabor Center (303) 572-7209 RICK REITER HIRED TO MANAGE TOURISM CAMPAIGN DENVER (May 27, 1993) Rick Reiter has been hired to manage the campaign supporting voter approval for reinstatement of Colorado's existing tourism promotion tax, 1AMich has been referred to next November's ballot. The Travel Industry Association of Colorado (TIAC) facilitated an ad hoc committee which selected Reiter because of his wealth of experience. With more than ten years of experience in politics, involving more than 30 campaigns across the country, Reiter is considered one of the nation's premier campaign managers. "Rick was selected not only because of his experience, but also for his ability to customize campaigns and to build a team effort. He will pull heavily from Colorado's tourism industry for team players," said Ilene Kamsler, Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association of Colorado. "In this effort, Rick's; approach will be to have the tourism industry helping itself." Reiter joined the firm of Stratton Reiter Dupree & Durante in 1981 and is Senior Consultant, providing planning and implementation of voter contact, field operations and turnout operations for campaign clients at the local, state and national levels. He managed the successful baseball stadium election in Denver. No other decisions have been made at this time regarding additional campaign staff or consulting arrangements, as Reiter begins building a campaign team. 10200 W. 44`h Ave., #304 / Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303/422-8527 AAA 00" ke RECEIVED JUN 2 9 1993 4141 Suite 300 Tele # BmN KOO son North Scottsdale, 602.941.3488 Scottsdale Arizona Fax # Investments, Inc. Road 85251 602.941.0761 June 25, 1993 Mr. Larry Grafel Acting Town Manager Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Larry: I very much appreciate you and Greg Hall taking the time to meet with Steve Conger of Conger Fuller Architects, Aspen, Colorado, and me to discuss the possibility of our acquiring from the State of Colorado and the federal government the air rights above Interstate 70 Right of Way from approximately Mile Marker 180, the east Vail exit, to Mile Marker 173, the west Vail exit. We have assembled a group of architects and land planners, engineers, contractors, developers and investors to come together to purchase the above-described right of way. We desire to work with the Town of Vail to modify their land plan to accommodate appropriate zoning for the air rights over Interstate 70. With the modification of the land plan, we would proceed to file a zoning application for the air rights over Interstate 70 consistent with that revised land plan. With the town's approval of that zoning request, we would close on the acquisition of the air rights and proceed as quickly as possible with the reconstruction of Interstate 70 lowered to accommodate our freeway deck covering Interstate 70.' We would propose the construction of this deck in approximately four phases, commencing with the first phase which would stretch from approximately the Concert Hall Plaza's pedestrian overpass on the west to the Vail Transportation Center on the east. Additional phases would be constructed as the development of the land rights area justified. We have had preliminary discussions with the Colorado Highway Department wherein the concept was discussed in general. Additionally, we have shared with them preliminary designs to determine the direction of our work. We have worked with G. E. Johnson Construction Company to determine preliminary costs. We have held discussions with our financial partners to determine the viability of our funding this project entirely with private capital. We wish to proceed with the Town of Vail as quickly as possible. i Mr. Larry Grafel Town of Vail June 25, 1993 Page Two I have attached for your review information on Calthcrpe Associates, land planners, and on Steve Conger of Conger Fuller, the lead architect of this group. Per our initial discussions, I look forward to meeting with you and the Town of Vail's City Council at 4:00 p.m. on July 13, 1993. Kindest personal regards, Walter W. Rector President WWR:mkh enc. cc: Steven Conger i mkhc/wwr.jun/19-20 t 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 PP-DEM, 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: JUNE 21, 1993 RE: PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 21 - 25, 1993 . if ~~:ii;({:i-':?i i;; L::jii i•}:iiiiii i:::(:ii;:}:i':ii r.. fi ir:::. ffc....:::::?:::: r:; 2::i}iii STREETS AND ROADS A. 1. Estimate Blue Cow patch back. 2. Grade shoulders in West Vail. 3. Provide assistance to Jack on bridge project. 4. Complete sign list. 5. Construct 3 chaise sections at Bishop Park. 6. Perform various tasks for "Ride the Rockies". 7. Cut and prep curb and sidewalk on Vail Road. 8. Investigate walkpath from Covered Bridge to Ford Park. 9. Provide assistance to carpenters for Covered Bridge redecking on Tuesday, 6/22 at 5:00 am. PARKING STRUCTURE/TRANSPORTATION A. 1. Remove and replace expansion joints at VTC. 2. Shot blast and seal VTC transit deck. 3. Coordinate with contractor for Municipal Building reroof. 4. Provide assistance for electricians for "Ride the Rockies". CARPENTERS A. 1. Continue work at Stephen's Park. 2. Install benches throughout Town. 3. Repair winter damage to bridge railings throughout Town. 4. Redeck Covered Bridge. r` PUBLIC WORKS PRIORITY LIST Page 2 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. Hook up vacuum at bus wash. 6. Hook up radial table saw at VTC. 7. Investigate temporary power at LH Mall for irrigation controller. 8. Prep for "Ride the Rockies". 9. Repair gate at West Meadow Drive. 10. Repair light at West Vail bus stop. 11. Repair light in Personnel Director's office. 12. Repair light outages at International Bridge. 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 CPR class for department. 7. Begin preparation for "Ride the Rockies" event. 8. Repair sodded areas at Bishop Park. GH/dsr y PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION June 28, 1993 AGENDA Prolect Orientation/Lunch 11:45 a.m. •CCI and CCII exterior alteration process (please see attachment) -Setting date for Town Council joint worksession Site Visits 12:30 p.m. Shirley/Whitehead Residence Vail Athletic Club Simba Run Drivers: Shelly and Mike Public Hearino 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for an exterior alteration for Lionshead Center to allow an addition on the southwest corner of Lionshead Center, located at Lot 5, Block 1, Lionshead 1st Filing/520 Lionshead Circle. Applicant: Oscar Tang Planner: Andy Knudtsen 2. A request for an EHU-III to be located within the former Whitehead residence, 366 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot D, Block 2, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: John Shirley Planner: Andy Knudtsen 3. A request for a joint worksession with the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board for the establishment of a Special Development District to allow the expansion of the Vail Athletic Club, located at 352 East Meadow Drive, and more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land in Tract B, Vail Village, First Filing, Town of Vail, Eagle County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Tract B; thence N 79°46'00' W along the Northerly line of Vail Village, First Filing, and along the Northerly line of said Tract B 622.86 feet; thence S 06°26'52" W a distance of 348.83 feet to the Southwest corner of that parcel of land described in Book 191 at Page 139 as recorded January 10, 1966 and filed in Reception No. 102978 in the Eagle County Records, said corner also being the True Point of Beginning; thence S 79004'08' E and along the Southerly line of said parcel 200.00 feet to the Southeast corner thereof; thence N 62052'00` E and along the Northerly line of that parcel of land described in Book 222 at Page 513 as recorded in 1971 in the Eagle County Records, a distance of 66.78 11 feet to the Northeasterly comer of said parcel of land; said corner being on the Westerly right-of-way line of Gore Creek Road, as platted in Vail Village, Fifth Filing; thence N 27013'37" W a distance of 77.37 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line of Gore Creek Road; thence N 89029'22" W a distance of 12.80 feet to the Northeasterly corner of that parcel of lard described in Book 191, Page 139 as recorded January 10, 1966 and filed in Reception No. 102978 in the Eagle County Records; thence Northwesterly 26.51 feet along the arc of a 37.50 feet radius curve to the left having a central angle of 40030'00" whose chord bears N 53040'00" W a distance of 25.96 feet to a pant of tangency; thence N 73055'00" W and along said tangent 166.44 feet; thence N 85010'21" W a distance of 50.40 feet to the Northwesterly corner of the Mountain Haus Parcel; thence S 02018'00" W and along the easterly line of said Mountain Haus Parcel a distance of 100.00 feet to the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence S 45013'53" E a distance of 38.70 feet to the True Point of Beginning, containing 30,486 square feet, more or less. Applicant: Vail Athletic Club Planner: Shelly Mello 4. A request for a major amendment to SDD #5 to allow for the development of the remaining portion of the Simba Run SDD, Savoy Villas, located at 1100 North Frontage Road, more specifically described as follows: That part of the First Supplemental Map for Simba Run Condominium, according to the map thereof recorded in the office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder, described as follows: Beginning at the most southwesterly corner of said map, thence the following three courses along the westerly Vines of said map; 1) N03033'01"E 160.79 feet; 2) N12050'33"E 144.72 feet; 3) N17056'03" 70.60 feet; thence, departing said westerly line, S13016'03"W 157.26 feet, thence S76043'57"E 91.50 feet; thence N13016'03"E 35.00 feet; thence S76°43'57E 72.31 feet to the easterly line of said map; thence the following two courses along the easterly and southeasterly lines of said map; 1) S24044'57"E 52.38 feet; 2) S5r50'29*W 272.50 feet to the Pant of Beginning, containing 0.6134 acres, more or less; and That part of Simba Run, according to the map thereof, recorded in Book 312 at Page 763 in the Office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder, described as follows: Beginning at the most southerly corner of said Simba Run, thence the following four courses along the southwesterly and northwesterly lines of said Simba Run; 1) N37009'31"W 233.28 feet; 2) 334.57 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 1771.95 feet, a central angle of 10049'06", and a chord that bears N42013'20"E 334.07 feet; 3) N36048'48" E 201.36 feet; 4) 15.96 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 428.02 feet, a central angle of 02008'12", and a chord that bears N37052'54" E 15.96 feet to a corner on the westerly boundary of the First Supplemental Map for Simba Run Condominium, according to the map thereof recorded in the office of the Eagle County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder; thence the following four courses along said westerly boundary; 1) S211151'28"W 69.90 feet; 2) S17056'03"W 181.17 feet; 3) S12050'33"W 144.72 feet; 4) S03°33'01"W 160.79 feet to the southeasterly line of said Simba Run; thence, along said southeasterly line, S52050'29W 113.08 feet to the Pant of Beginning, containing 1.560 acres, more or less. Applicant: Simba Land Corporation/Walid Said Planner: Mike Mollica 5. Discussion of restrictions pertaining to development in areas having 40% or greater slope. Planner: Mike Mollica 2 6. Discussion of wall height standards for slopes greater than 30%. Planner: Tim Devlin 7. A request to review the Management Plan and Master Plan for the Vail Cemetery to be located in the upper bench of Donovan Park generally located west of the Glen Lyon subdivision and southeast of the Matterhorn neighborhood. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED TO JULY 12, 1993 8. A request for a height variance, a density variance, a landscape variance and a major exterior alteration of the L'Ostello Condominium Building located at 705 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead 4th Filing. Applicant: L'Ostello Condominiums Planner: Shelly Mello TABLED TO JULY 12, 1993 9. A request for a proposed SDD and minor subdivision to allow for the development of single family homes located on Tracts A and B, The Valley, Phase 11/1480 Buffer Creek Rd. Applicant: Steve Gensler/Parkwood Realty Planner: Andy Knudtsen TABLED TO JULY 12, 1993 10. A request for the establishment of an SDD to allow the redevelopment of the Cornice Building and a request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of three Type IV employee housing units, located at 362 Vail Valley Drive and more specifically described as follows: A part of Tract "B" and a part of Mill Creek Road, Vail Village, First Fling, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Vail Village, First Filing; thence North 79046'00" West along the Southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 6 a distance of 367.06 feet to the Northeast corner of said Tract "B"; thence South 10014'00" West along the Easterly line of said Tract "B"; a distance of 198.31 feet to the Southeasterly corner of said Tract "B"; thence North 79°46'00" West along the Southerly line of said Tract "B" a distance of 100.00 feet to the true pant of beginning thence North 09010'07" West a distance of 41.67 feet; thence South 88°27'11" West a distance of 75.21 feet; thence South 27013'37" East a distance of 77.37 feet; thence North 57024'00" East a distance of 55.11 feet, more or less to the true pant of beginning. Applicant: David Smith Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED TO JULY 12, 1993 3 a r~ 11. A request for a worksession for proposed text amendments to Chapter 18.38, Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District, and Chapter 18.32 Agricultural and Open Space District, of the Vail Municipal Code. Applicant: Town of Vail Planners: Jim Curnutte and Russ Forrest TABLED TO JULY 12, 11993 12. A request for the establishment of an SDD to allow the expansion of the Anderson residence located at Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lion's Ridge 4th Filing/1775 Sandstone Drive. Applicant: Todger Anderson Planner: Andy Knudtsen WITHDRAWN 13. Approve minutes from the June 14, 1993 PEC meeting. 14. Update on the First Bank landscape improvements. Planner: Andy Knudtsen 15. Council follow-up: •Kandell deck -PEC/Council discussion 16. A reminder to the PEC regarding the representatives to DRB - 1993 Schedule Jan. - March 1993 Kathy Langenwalter Diana Donovan (alternate) April - June 1993 Dalton Williams Diana Donovan (alternate) July - Sept. 1993 Jeff Bowen Diana Donovan (alternate) Oct. - Dec. 1993 Greg Amsden Diana Donovan (alternate) 4 p. Mr. Ral~ph E. Davis, Jr. 1170 Ptarmi an Rd. Co Vail, 81657 Letter to Vail Town Council Enclosed you will find copies of recent newspaper articles on the efforts of The Lodge at Vail, Sonnenalp, and The Roost Lodge to hire illegal workers to fill their labor needs for the '93-'94 season. "Using a little known federal law, lodges can bring citizens from another foreign country to work in Vail for a season as long as they can prove a need." Jim Osterfoss, owner of the Roost Lodge, said there's no doubt that Vail has a need. [Vail Daily 3-31-931. Two articles in the Denver Post dated 6-16 and 6-17-93 deal with the hardships foisted on Summit, Garfield, and Lake counties by Eagle County,( Vail and the ski area is what we are talking about), "But while profits from hiring Mexican nationals stay in Eagle County, responsibility for the problem has been borne by poorer neighbors to the south and west.." "Each year, the numbers of illegal Vail workers and their children increase, putting a heavier burden on health and social service agencies in outlying counties" Charlene Smith, director of nursing for Lake County's Health Dept. based in Leadville. Our own county burden increases each year in direct proportion with the GREED of the employers who continue to hire illegal workers. The burden on Eagle County human services is best evidenced when we provide medical treatment for undocumented aliens. When local employers do not provide health benefit coverage, the cost of treatment by both local physicians and the Vail Valley Medical Center is ultimately passed on to those of us who pay for health services in the form of higher charges. The same is true of our schools. Ask the parents of school children if the schools aren't falling behind each year due to the need for bilingual teachers and lower academic standards brought on by the influx of illegal workers children. Our own loyal employees are in need of better housing. Is this need satisfied by forcing a lower wage scale on them? Our own hospital and social services are increasingly burdened by people who can't pay. With our country faced with a severe shortage of good jobs for our own people, how do we answer this need? Certainly not importing more foreign labor. Johannes Faessler, owner of the Sonnenalp, when asked to help with child care said,"if we helped our employees in Leadville, we're obliged to help our employees who don't live in Leadville. We can't afford to help everybody." No, Johannes, it's not helping everybody that we are talking about, it's paying wages that let each family earn a decent living so they can pay their own bills, pay for their own housing, school and medical needs. Kathy Brendza, director of The Center in Lake County has asked some resorts to help pay for workers' child care, but the resorts refused. School superintendent Jim McCabe and Kathy Brendza of Leadville take responsibility for educating 100 children of illegal Mexican nationals who clean the rooms, tend the grounds and staff the grills of Vail resorts,but who live in trailers in Leadville. It is time for some real leadership in our community to take the responsibility to just simply do the right thing. Not just the town council, but each and every citizen to work for better pay for the existing work force, and bring every possible pressure on the businesses who continue to hire illegal workers at low wages and weaken our schools, restrict decent housing, add an unfair burden on our neighboring counties. The intention of this letter is to stimulate discussion and debate on this subject. There are two sides to this issue, so let's have your response. Ralph E. Davis Jr. Loages: Foreign wotkers needed Employers work with attorney to bring in staff By Scott Taylor f1 Dairy Staff Writer r O Some local lodges say that FD taking the search for qualified workers out of the country may be ow v, the best way to provide for their p guests. Thee area lodges, the Lodge at Vail, The Roost Lodge and the CD Sonnenalp Hotel and Country Club, all contracted with Littleton lawyer ~ Ann Allott this year to find and hire , . workers from Mexico. And while they were unable to actually bring any workers to Vail this season, they said they planned to pursue the • process next year. "Next year, we plan to get an early scan," Allott said Tuesday. 1 "It's not so much that we got star- ted late last year as it was the Department of Labor didn't get ' finished early enough. Next year, we plan to get started much earlier, and we have the experience. It's the difference between plowing a field 0 _ Q that's already been plowed and plowing a field that you need to remove the rocks from. Using a little-known federal law, y CD lodges can bring citizens from c , • another country to work in Vail for a season as long as they can prove prrs 04s „`DJTI J!Otp ul 7T 1SanuT31 SS31 S,7T 3Sne0aq 'pies ays 'ooTxal~ there is a strong need. Jim Oster- pur Aouow 7ey7 D)Iet Az*tp puV„ 07 yoJe. nay? D1p!m uo0 I01xDII„ foss, owner of the Roost Lodge, •luow uoms 041 JoJ lien 07 D1ro0101 01 said there's no doubt that Vail has a -,foldwo jo y7uow Jad 0093 y7TM BUTIITM SJ3410M UBtaJOJ (Jpuop! 01 need. AuMr, glum ueo oyM '1q1om oy7 sp00u OSpol 0y7 pTrs 17011V '1xDN "we have a negative unemploy 1oj Irap pooB a osle sT urld Oy,l •sizliom JoluTM 10J ment rate is this valley," Osterfoss 2ui4ool s7losaa latuwns o7 s10A" said Tuesday. "I don't think a „ta71JOM pue sladed 10AU3Q pue IrZ)01 uT housekeeping staff has been fully S n r o.ny o7 Jodeoyo lips s,1! Aqm 21.11sT7l0Apr Se 113M se 'spJroq sqof staffed in S to 10 years. And we s,7ryZ„ •prrs 11011V „`31ejJTr pUe IrJOpoj uo owru sty sapnlmt oy have not turned away anyone who sooj It,231 oyt qe uT oJn311 nog( uogm prrs ssoj1D7sO •sJDJIJOM onsawop was qualified." 'JO,(oldwa ay7 1oj OATSUOdxo s,71„ 10J 3u131001 XIOAgor LION DA,XOgl The problem isn't that there are •soxrl DIM puV Ir.JOPOJ W41 DAoJd lsnw aSpol ay7 'ts1T3 not enough people willing to work, 1lr And soop 13~1oM oyt pue 1o~10M •prrs 77olIV •ssooold but that there are not enough people Dili Joj uoTlrtlodsuun dT17-punol oyt g7tM swoouoo umo stT sry that meet the lodges' standards. OpTAOJd of pOJTrihOl st 0~pol 041 ADr1Dncomq g3VO puV •luounl rdoQ "Based on every survey I've '310y 10110M IMp Buuq o7 BuTXlddr o7r1$ oy1 pue aDpsn f Jo w2urt edDQ seen, guests want properties that suT93q pur Jol1oM Dip soUquopT Dili 'JOge7 jo 1uou=d3a 0y7 are clean," he said. "It's a yes or no 09POI DILL '02POI DIP J0J 0A1su0dxo 'sotoU09e 1uo10jj Tp Doilp yuM 2ui ' question whether or not they'll ' return, and semi-clean won't bring them back. i =AM tilt,, , COLORADOLf". 'NG T.REATMENT Medical- care slips away from 10aiFs indigent workers EDITOR'S NOTE: Eagle County is one of the richest in the state, but foreign workers don't reap any of the benefits. In the firs1 of a two-pan series, we look at the r issue of health care for the poor. By Carol Kreck E:~r«t - _ _ Denver Post SWI Writer - r~-~ - - E very Monday morning, pedittrician Debbie Gar- cia of Glen» ood Springs pac}-s her Suburban. With medical supplies, piCLS up t of rater-s and Y beads out of Garfield Coun y into Eagle, one of the richest counties in the state t _ There, the crew of Garcia's Open. )*or hfissioa minis _ t1s to the children of Wail's "Third World," the undo`a- mented workers who keep house, tend grounds and cook = in the glamorous resorts of Eagle County, but who can- not get most medical rare there In February of I PP2, a clinic opens i, :he basement of an Edwards church, and :be mission cared for l.nglx - , - who'd ran up bUls with tail docwrS. But Ln t pro or three months, the Meacan laborers began to come Because it wa-c in a church, the clime must have seemed like a sang tuary, Garcia said, "a safe haven. jn.st came out of biding. We knew a lot of Span- bey isb people were in the area, but I had to ides of the num- her, especially the number who bad ;just moved here-" r- - - Rhea the Edwards cburcb was no longer available for use, Garcia treated people in the beck o: ber Suburban. Now operating out of St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Minh-n, Garcia and the volunteers see 40 to SO po:iew-s every Monday. Undocumented workers are sen-ice-givers who "make : ,s the wbole Fail t'alleT stork" an.; tbey deserve se,-t ices themselves, Garcia said-Pregnant foreign worke'sneed ~l ltli - 94 a she said, and their children - tt_rsaLy 1C-.S. citizens since thev are born here - deserve ,access tD health care to and education. t But while profits fr'o hiring Mexican national stay in Eagle County, responsibility for toe proble:as that come with this population of illegal. pove:l'-stricken workers Las been borne bT poorer ne=ighbors to cite south and west. Lake and Garfield counties. When it corner to hospital care. for example. zhe Vast T14 oor. D"- E_ sio..n M2.107i1%' of foreign wo:-! eL7s. me:;c;,! indieents and Aied- CKECK UP: Pediatrician Debbie Garcia, left examines Ale: Loran, 21:, being held by his mother, achel, in the back of Garcia's Suburban arter her church-based clinic in Edwards was closed. °.e=s sec HEALTH or, L: Zoo A 11 The ?elw G0sl ; Duane L Hawaii WHAT NEXT? A group of patients and volunteers ponders the fate of the clinic. Dr. Debbie Garcia now works out of another church in Mintum. Undocumented workers unable to find adequate medical care HEALTH from ?ag° t'r school Then, the workers are pick- - often at St. Vincent Hospital in icaid recipients wbo live in Eagle ed up to be transported into f °ail. Leadville - only the children are Each year, the numbers o, tile- eligible for Medicaid. County - Edwards, Avon or Min. gal fail workers and their chi). And foreign workers get Medic. turn - drive away from Vail Val. dr en increase, pu ~tng a heavier aid only in cases of medical emer- ley Medical Center, which has nev burden on health, education and gency, like cr_ldbi h, despi`.e the er been a Medicaid provider, to St soda) service agencies in outlying fact that lack of prenatal care can Vincent General Hospial in Lead, counties "We've all been con- contribute to underweight babies, NUe or Valley View Hospital it. cerned about it," szid Charleen who often need ezpe-s ve medical Glenwood Springs Smith, director of nursing for Lake care. List year, actor ding to the Colo. Cou:nt.r's Health Depamme.•tt based Lake County h2s one of the high. rado 3ospi a1 hssocia:ion a r _ ' y 1.3 i s Le dt tae. 'a s having ;t ite ea es', )ow-bi-..`weight rates in :he percent. of Vail Valleys Lnpa:ient u.:pact." country, according to Beve-.v c.z. ges wen. to Medicaid cor::par- S:ai:h said that because hosing Buck at the Colorado C..ildren's ed to 11 percent for Valley View shortages force undocumented Campaign, -which ga;aers sutis 3= H Vincent's. .1. osp4'.a.' and 11 Percent for SL workers to pack two and three for the annual KIDSCOU NT state- a+lowe9 Vail n sll p.-=. tt margin f°~`Wes into one trailer, keeping by-state profile of child weL•be;ng. cal Cet7- co=u:nicable diseases in check is A function of high altitude, teen ter to open a new cart c in Beaver a real problem. "TB control in mo-berhood, povery and, to the C: eek with the same Medicaid pol• Mezico i not nearly as good as case of undocumented workers, )ties as the Center !!.-elf. ours," she said. Tbocgb )bey don't lack of ` have symptoms, prenatal care, the low- , Some complaints many workers birtba•eigbt rate in Lake Coun:y is Vat1°alle 's aon•Medicaid s a. test positive for tuberculosis. 15.8 per 1,000 births compared to To add insult to injury, Garfield the worst state in the county, NLs- tus has beet the source of some and Eagle county residents read in simippi at P.S. complaints within the county, and the paper this spring that three "to dear up any confusion," the Vail reso:shad won peratszion Low-birthweight baby medical Center Low is negotiating from the U.S. Immigration and Last rear, an undocumented With Medicaid is Denver to for- - Naturalisation Service to legally worker in Eagle County who lives orally become a participating Prn hire a dozen foreign workers, is Lake County gave birth to a t+ider, according to t+ail VaLy ad- 1m as Apr118 letter to Gov. Roy low-birbweight baby whose pr'e• mtats'.rator Ray Movabn. Romer, Lake County co-•ts-; one matu.-e condition cost the s ate R barber that improves se.-ricer ers asked him to ap•+eal the deci. more than S1 50,0D0 in Medicaid to Medicaid-eligible paCen's tr sion. Rosner is negotiating with the funds. The same case cost Ciil- maua to be sees insiders say id's MS; the governor bas no au'? onty den's Hospital in Deaver -ore been a Catcb-22: the bospital has to overturn the decision- than 5200,000. said few local docto-s participate Because of preaatumv, that h2- in Medicaid, so wby become a par- Children are eligible IT has "subs;an:ial developmen al ticip-ting bospi:al? te.--s of bczhb•ca:e costs cszb iti^ any be r t.,- s.s- Local doctors, macy of whom do aione, the commissioners wrote, 28 tern basi call y. forever, "said john Pro boao care, ask what's the point percent of Lake County's Medicaid Ozzello, di^ctor of Lake ofbeing Medicaid provides when Babr Care cases and 30 percent of Social Services. Still it) tht hospital doesn't pa:,jc;pate? all Medicaid Fid Care cases are P: Za al rare, the ba-bv s m,..-.her is McMahan also said plans are be- cr-il=ea of Eagle CoL=:y's un9ocu• p-e-Pant again ing discusse to open an Lndigent -tented tore:tat worke s. Because Tomorrow: =dJ._ .:.-.'c- : clinic at the hospital to be s-z`ied 0: :heir tar h in the L' rated S:a:es : wo re s' c ~i:d e-.. by rotating P`ysic:a-s. - Flaile that may beir S: Vincent. and Valley View bospt:as.:he 0! cbsalb d-.:e b~ t r. Vail': Poore: neicb'•^:s - -.•-e: workers who work it vati b;:: 1, e• say, in t„e.°dc 11e. is nat. sc f s:i wired. • A: the Nova- ter. Vai: 71 ant :ne-_ !Lm.*. ,t! - ,;i;;.; ~;.;4:':.,; •:,r t • - . " 'Till:: Dwm asT SECTION ! 1 .-~--f„ ''1'i ,e •,Iq^"'11,",. ''/t '1 i,.r r r:.1 rl,l,,,! f ttt 4,.. •{Yy y ; j t1 1 I ~y Ir .i 1 4 ~f 61 f~ i~•G,~.a' '4 : Iz,~r~ I ~i fltl ~'rl t , f t. . .1 . , ' ,•h t {If f•1 41 i rjI •~n:, , 1.,,. t Vii! t , ii :'A Nr, 1' ,1 t °Sikl.• t •:t'ai'r;k~ 4 , ~'i ~ f 4 1 t .c:.n• fb t .r .1'.W:'@;~.}e,?~r'4~.E.,~,1~tt~f:Lt'., • ,.•'eR ..~1 ,if ~ r G~ ~ •IL:.~G~iYI ~17tlH1 .r .'.t• .Itl •.t l) •,.~N• ?d•n,.., i u,. , , n1 r ' ~ ' ! ,,.•.n , .'TP.,K iC'1•I~P:,r,: ..dll,cu ~xjn1Y;~.y. Y,:'giY7 N' Y f T 1 i 1 1 oil j I 1 1 ~ t t 111, . "1•q.~ J I' .:1 Leadvilk plealing'1 t t for neighbors' ;het with' foreign v, rn DITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of atwo-pert E nted . eds of undocume series examinin the unmet ne j ' children whose parents work In Vall resorts.'':11 y: 11;• 11: lilt By Carol Kreck "`t.` Ill • ^Iit)i'li 3, i _ „ Y r}• P.4 Denver Post Stslf Wrter , • 1 tli 1~ P yi., in ,;.~Yt i,•.1„~~~Ili~, !I,, ..,il+ ~~a ,t''•Ifi Uy~l: ~'II••t!+i''1 ~'i ';,6(;','. ,r The ,.r se hool su erintendent Jim McCabe and earl { Tae DenwPwt+K"w r'rref' hildhood expel t Kathy llrendza of Lc;kdvillo NI BH BPOKjH "KREi Part-time school alde Gloria Romero works with first-grader Maria, Nava, 7. ake responsibility for educating A '0 llegal Mexican nationals who clean the rooms 1 71,,fit! t'S'.'+tti~,t tiir.1 t}s4 It I • , f ' I':'' '1 i 1 : , ' ' tend the grounds and staff the grills of Vail resorts, but care also live In or near,feaQyllle` rl.1l'! : Leadville Elks and Beta Sigma Phi sorority held fund- . ;i'ir a 1 • ' t ^ S t ' isers to Romero's salary one more month No do- pay + . : y..;',.~ . , who live in the trailers of Lcadvllle 1.4, s'So tt!was with some cbnoternalios,ihat'f eadvllle resi- ra Now the two want child support from their wealthy;, :;`dente read this spring that.three Vall•resorU had won. nations came from Vail neighbor for the cost of feeding, educating, immunizing .,permlsslon from the Immiggrration and Naturalization Caught in a well of bureaucratic policies, deadlines l.; . and nursing these children. ' . r ' Servlce to hire foreign wprkersJepllq text fallr+i:,; and definitions they don't fit, McCabe, the kids and the) In the county, said McCabe, whose district maybe thp.p ",'They've been using Illegals all along,:'aaid McCabe, eachers are. twisting In the wind: ' ' !+t• : t' first in the state to run out of money next spring who Is required bydederal law to leach au,chlldren, re•.:' ¦ Though their parents migrated tram Mexico to cause of Amendment i and its effects on taxatlon.and a 1~gardiess of their families, legal eta}us. Itils not•a duty;,! take seasonal' jobs, few of these children qualify for ml- school financing. l d ;,t , .'!fs , he sh(rks. "We can.propably 6andl itLeep kids better,?: • i grant-labor funds and services because they don't fit... Last year Lake County was responsible for leachingl N.than anybody else.,''rjljr,;~ +;1'li is' r 'federal definitions that say migrant, workers must be , 30 children who couldn't speak English. I.eadvIIIe's'i fs. ift ir- advflle schools can'tpay'a Certified Engllsh•as-a-;' :i' Involved In farm work or flsheries.,:i. i' --Id-care facility, The re;;e..r, rdirected f,y nrondin; Wand-languaea,teac6e[.bu! educators themselves • ¦ Became the workers' children don't arrive in. " so cared for 30 children of undocumental workers who :,have paid for courses In conversatlonal Spanlsh.• t' school until ski season, they are not tneluded in the Of• ` stretch Lake County's human service agencles to thej 1 b t. McCabe squeezed some mogey.out of his budget to hire tober student count that determines the amount of per limit. Experts believe more undocumented children,:.. +nN Gloria Romero,,a part-Brae, Spanbli-speafdng assts whose parents are afraid to enrbll them in scIt kpc day,.,rtant, and when money for her poslipon ranjout, the;!, ' 'Please see CHILDREN on 4E .09 ands ran out for Spanish-speakin school aide CHILDREN from Page 1E cept poverty' wages'and live in workers come and within '90 days ' pupil state funding schools et,and ~,11n`~t ~V(T { 4 fear. In many ways, she said, the the family follows probably in 90 g system is ',,,.worse than slaver , ral help with and,, the ~~OVe~ • ~f o percent of the cases,, said John eligibility English-as-a- for federal Ian ro- z y the ' ~s Compared to the numbers of un Ozzello, director of Lake County grams. Page : . A 0, documented workers who are al- Social Services: "We come in con- 0 State Board of.Educatlon liai ready in the state,,the dozen'al- tact with few individuals; most of.. , dt r~~~ lowed b son Lynne Fontanier said. It's 1 It ~e I11CC~E" 1 by the dispensation'could our contacts'are.with families." ' against the board's policy six hardly because for alarm;.Allott to con-eCCj,'Ye(' S3Tl~, "They are absolutely wonderful eider Leadvllle's petition fora said. And, the dispensation onl al- !k t fi}*+ 4 lows for single workers: ' y People, Brendza said. ".They work. :counting date change because the assistanc* hard and they love their children. ;board doesn't grant waivers con- _ ' But it rarely works out that ° It would just be nice if we - and + cerning money. (Board member Kathy.,.t reed" 4"1 way. "Our experience has been the the + 'Pat Hayes, however, said the dlreotot of q he Cent, received assistance." Y some board could change its resolution •T--'~'`~_ A v cif the situation warranted.) lot of times they'll' leave us (The': j U ltimately Lake County offs- Center) with the bill, too. clals believe the solution is to re- "The other problem is propf of '.'quire the resorts to provide on-site immunizations," she said. Most of ::worker housing. "We think the pea these children have no immunize- . ple who employ them have some tion records so the (Lake County); 'responsibility in helping us edu- Health Department has to give.: cafe the children of those fami- them all the shots. "It really lies," McCabe said. bleeds our system dry.";a`,.. . Kathy Brendza, director of The The INS decided to allow hotels Center, said she has asked some to hire foreign workers'nextfall: ` -resorts to help pay for workers' after the resorts claimed;that U. child care, but the resorts refused. citizens weren't willing.to fill sea Some resorts acknowledge the sonal housekeeping jobs. But in a,, ' problem, however. Rich Hayward, letter to Gov. Roy Romer,'Lake:`' ' general manager of Streamside at County commissioners wrote'that `I -,Vail, said child care "would be from Oct. 1, 1992, through Febru- :;wonderful to take a look at. as ary 1993, job.service offices refer- '-a community." red 130 applications to:the hotels Sonnenalp owrier•Johannes in questiom- Sonnenalp; Roost,:' . 'Faessler said they have helped Lodge and the Lodge at Vail.;'; with child care in the past, but the Lake County unemployment at t bottom line is, "if we helped our the time was over 19 percent,'the employees in Leadville, we're letter.said, but of those 130:refer- ' ::-obliged to help our employees who rals' only three obtained em - :don't live in Leadville. We can't af- merit at the hotels. ploy ;ford to help everybody." Romer's press secretary Cindy. Whether they live in Gypsum or Parmenter said, "We're talking to Leadville, the Mexican workers :the INS and trying•to work with;.; :.are "just surviving. That's what them, -but they have authority to' ; ::their life is, just surviving," Bread do what they think is appropriate.". i za said. Most of the workers make Meanwhile the Mexican nation- :;5.50 an hour and "we charge als who live in the state constitute, :::;them 50 cents an hour to keep and "a whole culture in Colorado no- -feed their kids." body knows about," said attorney . When the preschoolers get sick, Ann Allott, who represented the we take them up to our clinic - resorts' petition tb hire foreign our clinic will see anyone. Usually workers. Without access to medl- (the clinic) gets left with the bill. A cal and legal services, workers ac- RECE 4 EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROAD%VAY OFFICE OF THE P.O BOX 850 COUNTY MANAGER EAGLE. COLORADO S 1631 (303) 3258605 FAX: (303) 32S J7 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: Distribution List FROM: Jack D. Lewis, County Manager DATE: June 23, 1993 RE: EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING Enclosed please find the minutes of the Eagle County Regional Meeting held on June 3, 1993 and the agenda for the next meeting. Please noteti the change -in meeting•location for the June 30 Eagle County Regional eM-etfng. will-b`e held- n the-EaglE County Building-because the Avon Town Council Chambers is not available on this date. ime-will-remain tt e same, 5:00 p.m. fb Enclosures a DISTRIBUTION LIST: TOWN OF EAGLE TOWN OF AVON Bill Cunningham, Mayor Albert "Buz" Reynolds, Mayor Sonja Beasley, Council Member Celeste Nottingham, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Dunford, Council Member Judy Yoder, Council Member Glen Ewing, Council Member Jack Fawcett, Council Member Marion McDonough, Council Member John Hazard, Council Member Larry McKinzie, Council Member Tom Hines, Council Member Roxie Deane, Council Member Jim Roof, Council Member Willy Powell, Town Manager Bill James, Town Manager TOWN OF GYPSUM TOWN OF VAIL Dan Lister, Mayor 'Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Bob Mayne, Council Member Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro Tem Dick Mayne, Council Member Bob Buckley, Council Member Pam Schultz, Council Member Jim Gibson, Council Member John Jodrie, Council Member Rob LeVine, Council Member Chris Estes, Council Member Jim Shearer, Council Member Elsie Roth, Council Member Tom Steinberg, Council Member Don Eaton, Acting Town Manager Larry Grafel, Acting Town Manager TOWN OF RED CLIFF TOWN OF MINTURN Barbara Fresquez, Mayor Ernest A. Chavez, Mayor Ted Warren, Council Member George Sisneros, Mayor Pro Tem Grace Sandavol, Council Member Richard Galloway, Council Member Louella Romero, Council Member Karen Mason, Council Member Demecio Fresquez, Council Member Lawrence Chadwick, Council Member Michael Gallagher, Council Member TOWN OF BASALT Gordon Flaherty, Council Member Larry Gottlieb, Mayor Kent Mueller, Town Manager Sharon O'Keefe, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Clark, Trustee Patrick Collins, Trustee EAGLE COUNTY Linda Johnson, Trustee Bud Gates, Chairman Cathy Kulzer, Trustee Johnnette Phillips, Chair Pro Tem Tom Stephenson, Trustee James Johnson, Commissioner Jerome L'Estrange, Town Manager Jack Lewis, County Manager Jack Ingstad, Public Relations EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1993 EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 500 BROADWAY, EAGLE AGENDA I. Transportation ballot issue. II. Bike paths and trails. Ellie Caryl, Planner, Eagle County III. Other. IV. Adjournment. h EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, 5:00 P.M. AVON MUNICIPAL BUILDING MINUTES In Attendance Town of Avon Albert "Buz" Reynolds, Mayor Celeste Nottingham, Mayor Pro Tem. Jack Fawcett, Council Member John Hazard, Council Member Judy Yoder, Council Member Bill James, Town Manager Town of Vail Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro Tem Rob LeVine, Council Member Tom Steinberg, Council Member Town of Minturn Kent Mueller, Town Manager Eagle County Bud Gates, Chairman Johnnette Phillips, Commissioner James Johnson, Commissioner Jack Lewis, County Manager Jack Ingstad, Public Information Office Town of Basalt Linda Johnson, Trustee AGENDA ITEM NUMBER ONE, EAGLE RIVER CORRIDOR GRANT APPLICAT:[ON UPDATE: Jack Ingstad reported to the group that he received great cooperation in receiving letters of support (see handout) for development of a management plan for the Eagle River corridor. The Town of Red Cliff, at this date, had not submitted a support letter. The application and letters of support were sent to Mr. Duane Holmes with the National Park Service on May 28. Mr. Holmes' secretary indicated that a decision would be made by August 1993. Peggy Osterfoss was pleased to hear that there was a broad base of support for this project. Peggy informed the group that Tom Steinberg wished to provide the group with an update on the Eagle River basin. Tom told the group that he had attended a Headwater Forum meeting the previous day. One of the topics discussed at the meeting was the Colorado River Water Conservation Districts recently assembled meeting with representatives of the major water right owners and water users within the Eagle River basin. These include the cities of Denver, Aurora and Colorado Springs; the River District; representatives from Eagle County and the communities along the Eagle River; representatives from the Vail Water District and Regional Water Authority; and industrial owners and users such as Climax Mine and Vail Associates. Attendance was restricted and no attorneys were allowed to attend. The newly formed Eagle River Assembly group put the meeting(s) together to develop a consensus and avoid additional litigation costs. The Headwater Forum group felt that the April meeting was destructive and that the Water Conservation District was somewhat bias and the instigating force. Tom strongly encouraged everyone present to attend or send a representative to the next Eagle River Assembly group meeting. Tom commented, "we need to focus on Eagle County's needs." James Johnson indicated his discomfort with the first Eagle River Assembly group meeting and restated Tom's advice that everyone should have a representative attend the next meeting. Tom also told the group that the Conservation District and the Eagle River Assembly group needed to be controlled by Eagle County. Johnnette Phillips also stated her concern about too many groups relating to water issues. Tom gave a brief explanation on the different water groups. He explained that the Colorado River Conservation District represents several water districts across the state; Water Quality/Water Quantity, known as QQ is a subsection of Northwest Colorado County of Governments, it applies to six counties and some out of region contributions; the Headwaters Forum group was put together by NWCCoG to try and work out issues without lawsuits; the Eagle River Assembly is made up of a group of individuals. C.C. Nottingham asked if the Eagle River Assembly meetings were open to the public. Peggy Osterfoss asked if the E.C. Regional group could have a meeting with the Eagle River basin people. She also commented, "If the Eagle River Assembly group is destructive we have no need for them." Peggy suggested that Kevin Lindahl attend the next E. C. Regional meeting to discuss water issues. Tom said he would call Kevin Lindahl, NWCCoG to ask if he could attend the next meeting. AGENDA ITEM NUMBER TWO, REPORT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I. LAKE CREEK APARTMENTS. Jack Lewis explained that the Lake Creek Apartments project was made up of 270 units; eight complexes; one, two, and three bedroom units. This project is patterned after Eagle Bend. Vail Associates, Arrowhead, and Cordillera are the major players. The bond issue for the project is scheduled to take place in July. Completion of the first Sixty-four units is scheduled for December 1994. The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is committed to this project and it is moving quickly. Tom Steinberg asked if it was restricted to employees only. Jack explained that this was a not-for-profit organization and Eagle County was lending its name to get tax free financing and in thirty years Eagle County would own 235 of the units. The units are affordable housing, restricted to income and employment in Eagle County. There was a question asked as to how this project would impact schools in Eagle County. Jack informed the group that he was meeting with representatives of the School District on June 4 and would know more after the meeting. James Johnson stated that he didn't think the impact to the district would be known until people lived at the apartments. Peggy said she viewed this as an opportunity to gather data such as who is moving in, where did they come from, what family type, etc... Linda Johnson told the group that Bill James was very helpful in assisting the Town of Basalt on a similar project. Bill James informed the group that the school district hired a planner and would probably produce a formula to indicate numbers. Perhaps they could provide this group with the figures they compile. C.C. Nottingham stated that she recognized the 2 pressure upon the school district relating to boundary changes. Opponents of housing projects are fearful of this. Jack said that perhaps day care was a bigger issue. Peggy stated her concern regarding transportation associated with this project. She presented the group with cost figures, provided by Larry Brooks, he estimates the cost to provide bus service to this area at approximately $135,000 ($25,000 to re-power a standby and $110,00 to provide the service). The question was asked if day care would be provided at the project. Jack said the original plans were to have a health center, but the developers were asked to look at day care instead. C. C Nottingham agreed that there were problems, but asked the group to look at the success of Eagle Bend. "Bud" Gates commented on the importance of piecing the project together properly. H. MAY 27 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. James Johnson updated the group on the May 27 housing meeting. Vail, Avon, and Eagle County participated in meeting. James said Ted Guy from Basalt was present at the meeting to talk about employee housing and how it has impacted Aspen. Aspen has been dealing wiith a housing problem since the late '70's. It has also impacted Basalt, El Jebel, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Rifle. Linda Johnson suggested it would be beneficial for the group to talk with, not only, Ted Guy, but also Tom Baker of Aspen, because he could explain the cost savings between operating buses and building houses. Peggy Osterfoss asked what the next step should be. James Johnson suggested they come together more often to look at housing concerns. Peggy Osterfoss indicated the need for representatives of various housing authorities to act as a common sense group (subcommittee group). She asked if there was support from everyone. Rob Levine suggested inviting all housing authority members and choose an oversight group to serve those entities. Perhaps a representative from the School District, Eagle, and Gypsum and another person, besides James Johnson to volunteer. "Buz" Reynolds said he would be happy serve. AGENDA ITEM NUMBER THREE, OTHER: TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX ISSUE. James Johnson informed the group that the Transportation Task Force representatives voted on placement of a 1/2 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot for transportation. The group voted to proceed with one member in opposition. He told the E.C. Regional group that details needed to be worked out by the task force to find out if dollars could also be used for bike paths, etc... "Buz" Reynolds asked how many issues would be on the ballot. Peggy Osterfoss indicated that there would be multiple issues, some new, and some asking to use funds. Johnnette Phillips said this issue needed to go forward in order to determine the publics views concerning transportation. James stated that transportation was needed in the County and everyone placing an issue on the ballot would feel their issue was the most important. He recommended the transportation issue be placed on the ballot. Tom Steinberg told the group that currently there were sixteen buses that were getting old and the cost to maintain them was increasing. Unless more money was collected, bus service would go down. Jack Lewis stated that with ridership starting to generate, now would be the time to 3 find a permanent funding source. Linda Johnson stated the importance of presenting the transportation issue in the correct way in order to get people to vote for it. Peggy Osterfoss said there was not enough time to get the plan together and the tax issue would fail. She commented, "there are too many unanswered question; ie..use of funds for bike paths is questionable and how much sales tax do we request." "Bud" Gates told the group that he thought the issue had been talked about for the last six years and now was the time to get it to the people. John Hazard told the group if they were serious and behind this they needed to be precise and start marketing it now. James Johnson stated the need for the development of a plan to address concerns. Linda Johnson reminded the group that with Amendment One advertising would not be allowed. James suggested there be a separate campaign committee. Jack Fawcett was concerned with the timing and perhaps it would be best to wait until the following November when the Lake Creek Project was complete and people had moved in. Merv Lapin said there needed to be a correlation between sales tax and the use of buses. Vail Associates will probably transport people and locals between the ski mountains. Perhaps funds need to be obtained from the people using the buses. James Johnson stated his concern that ridership would go down if fees were hiked. Merv Lapin commented that to the Town of Vail it was worth $100,000 because this kept people off the four way stops. C.C. Nottingham asked what the cost would be to have the issue placed on the ballot. Johnnette Phillips said the cost would be approximately $600 for the printing fee, but that a special election would cost much more. Merv asked C.C. Nottingham what it would mean to her if the issue got defeated. C.C. responded by saying that it would tell her what the priorities of the public were and perhaps elected officials needed to listen. Merv stated that 80 percent of the voters are not bus users. "Buz" Reynolds stated that tax payers would not want to pay more taxes for something they wouldn't utilize. Linda Johnson suggested that the group ask Dan Blankenship to attend one of the meetings to talk about issues, mainly, facts on what works and what doesn't. Peggy Osterfoss told everyone that the ultimate decision would not be made at this meeting and everyone should take the issue back to their council members. If there was not enough support now they should wait until next year. Jack Lewis stated the success of RFTA because of the inconvenience to drive on Highway 82. Peggy Osterfoss restated the issue and the plan; the Transportation Task Force recommends the issue be placed on the ballot and all councils will bring back their recommendation to the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 30 at the Avon Town Council Chambers. Also, on the next agenda we should have Kevin Lindahl attend to discuss water issues and perhaps have a transportation representative present. Tom Steinberg asked who would relay the message to the towns not present at this meeting. Peggy asked that James Johnson as Chair to the Transportation Task Force should notify those not present. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Minutes: J.Lewis 4 HANDOUT (6/3/93 E. GIONAL MEETING) EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROADWAY OFFICE OF THE P.O. BOX 8 50 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s EAGLE. COLORADO 81631 (303) 328-8605 FAX: (303) 328.7207 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO May 28, 1993 Mr. Duane A. Holmes Rocky Mountain Region National Park Service P.O. Box 25287 Denver, Colorado 80225-0287 Dear Duane: We are pleased to submit an application to the National Park Service (NPS) for assistance in development of an Eagle River Corridor Management Plan. This project has tremendous support as evidenced by the attached letters. Thank you for your consideration of this project. Sincerely, George "Bud" Gates, Chairman ohn a mmi oner James E. Johnson, Jr., Commissioner COM:jwi Enclosures:` APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE v T.'= The Eagle River Corridor Management Plan EAGLE COUNTY River Description The Eagle River and its corridor runs from the former town of Mitchell in the mountains north of Leadville and winds the entire length of the county. Eagle County is named after this river and the eagles which inhabit its banks. The total distance of the Eagle River Corridor is approximately 60 miles long. State and CQUM Location The river begins and ends in Eagle County, Colorado. Sponsoring Agency The project's sponsoring agency is the Eagle County Board of Commissioners. Other cooperators include: The Town of Vail; The Town of Minturn; The Town of Avon; The Town of Eagle; The Town of Gypsum; The U.S. Forest Service; The Bureau of Land Management; The Environmental Protection Agency; The Colorado Department of Health, The Colorado Division of Wildlife and The Colorado Department of Transportation. Description of Q=ization Seeking Assi=ce The sponsoring agency is the governmental body for Eagle County. Significant Values The Eagle River originates in the mountains north of Leadville and runs to the Colorado River at Dotsero. The river travels through the county's original mining towns, the Tenth Mountain Infantry Division National Historic Site, U.S. Forest Service Holy Cross Wilderness Area, the Eagle Mine Superfund Site, the world renowned ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek, the county seat and on to the Colorado River at the entrance to the Glenwood Canyon. Along the Eagle River Corridor is tremendous scenic beauty, several ski resorts and historic buildings. The corridor is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, deer, bears and eagles. The Eagle River receives heavy recreational use from rafter, kayakers and fishermen. The corridor also receives heavy recreational use from bikers, horseback riders, joggers, walkers and hikers. It is also common to see other recreational uses in the area such as hot air ballooners and pant sailors. The Eagle River provides water for residential, commercial and recreational use. 'Water quality is a major factor for the survival of the ski industry, river recreational uses, wildlife, and the communities themselves. Public and Private Su_ Public and private interest in the welfare of the Eagle River Corridor is strong. This project began when community leaders asked the community to identify priorities during a series of 40 individuals meetings called the Eagle Valley Community Forum. The forum identified the Eagle River as the top community issue. Once the Eagle River and its corridor was identified as the priority issue, the county's elected officials through the Eagle County Regional Meetings began to identify a course of action to create a management plan for the river. The group brought together over a dozen presenters on the importance of the river to begin the planning effort regarding the river and its corridor. (Exhibit A) Letters of public support are attached as "Exhibit B." EWject Descri 'on The county plans a comprehensive consideration of the issues surrounding the Eagle Asver and its corridor by the public, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of wildlife, Environmental Protection Agency, Colorado Department of He llth, Colorado Department of Transportation, Vail, Avon, Minturn, Eagle, Gypsum and Red Cliff with the intent of reaching agreement on a comprehensive plan to management of the Eagle River Corridor including: - Protection and enhancement of the environment, - Agreement as to river standards, - Creation of an interconnecting trail network, - Land use plan, - Continued responsible recreational uses, - Improved water quality and responsible water use, and - Enforcement agreement between all parties. The Eagle River Corridor project would commence the summer of 1993 with a project length of two years. As indicated, the project enjoys tremendous support from the public and governing officials. Eagle County realizes that reaching a consensus on a management plan will require technical assistance which its not in a position to provide. This request is for assistance from the National Park service to provide: - Assistance in multi-agency coordination, - Guidance in public involvement, - Technical planning advice, - Disabled planning, and - Interpretive planning. We realize any effort to develop a plan to deal with an area that encompasses such a wide variety of jurisdictional, management and use variables will require a carefully planned and responsibly executed public involvement, process; directing such a process is an area of special expertise for the River and Trail Conservation Assistance program. It is that expertise we would hope to involve to its fullest during the project. CONTACTS For finther information contact any of the following: George "Bud" Gates, Chairman Mr. Jack Lewis, Manager Eagle County Board of Commissioners Eagle County P.O. Box 850 P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 (303) 328-8605 (303) 328-8605 Jack W. Ingstad Mr. Keith Montag, Director Public Information Office Community Development Eagle County Government Eagle County Government P.O. Box 850 P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 (303) 328-8605 (303) 328-8733 Mr. Kent Mueller Minturn Town Manager P.O. Box 309 Minturn, Colorado 81645 EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL MEETING EXHIBITA Thursday, May ®o 1993 a:00 pm Avon Municipal Building Program - Eagle River Presentation 5:00 Kent Mueller Introduction 5:05 ric jj((uhn Colorado River Water Conservation District .,v ld ox /I& .c a 10VW 4 91r, rr6o., Eagle River Basin Overview 5:90 Kent Mueller Mintum Town Manager Streamside Use Above Dowd Junction 6:16 Russel Fo rept r Town of Vail Environmental Planner Tau -C. ~ ~ ~s utL~ Fi A,. Streamside Use on Gore Creek UAr 19 Co 9/ 6 S7 5:20 Rick Pylman Town of Avon Planner A . 97f Streamside Use Through Avon C/62 0 5:25 Willy Powell Eagle Town Manager 1~°~ deb r c Streamside Use Through Eagle 6:30 ~eith Montag Eagle County Planner . e' 0a x Tro Streamside At, le. , do fit 7 r Use Through Eagle County 5:35 Jerry ender Water Opns. Director, UEV Water & San. Districts ~ werr Ad Domestic & Commercial Water Use from Eagle River Uq, cc /`r? 5:40 Mike Poeckes Wastewater Manager, UEV Water & San. Districts it/ Wastewater Operations Relative to Eagle River 3La¢ 5:45 Darrell Sangert Rafting and Kayaking Guide Recreational Use of Eagle River 5:50 Chuck McGuire Fishing Guide & Writer 'V. o, row 7 01 Fishing in Eagle River vim; l , do I/4 -ft 5:55 Bill Wood District Ranger, Holy Cross District, USES Aa. 44W /to Cc e4r(f USFS Responsibilities re: Eagle River 6:00 Joe Macy Vail Mtn Planning & Technical Mgr, Vail Associates P, o, 0ox 7 Significance of the Eagle River to VA & the Resort USU ( do prj Community 114 S' 6:05 Rob Haney President, Eagle Valley Homebuilders Real Estate Use and Values Along the Eagle River 6:15 Bill Nelson District Engineer, COOT 8°oc ;LI r Use of Highway Right of Way and the Eagle River ~le, do F/6.? 1 6:20 Norris Weisman Asst General Mgr of Operations, Southem Pacific RR Use of Railroad Right of Way and the Eagle River 8:25 Duane Holmes National Parke Service, Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance Program Comprehensive River Corridor Planning Efforts 6:36 Kent Mueller Final Remarks 6:40 End BLN NIGH I NORSE CAMPBELL COLORADO 'United '*tate's senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0605 MAY 19, 1993 EXHIBIT80 Eagle County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Commissioners: I am pleased to hear that Eagle County is submitting an application to the National Park Service for a grant for technical assistance in planning the management of the Eagle River corridor. I have long been a supporter of this grant program, offered by the Park Service to assist communities in river corridor management efforts. Having seen how effective this program can be in helping communities work through conflicts that inevitably develop when any aspect of water resource management arises, I have supported it in the appropriations process in the past, as your Congressman. Because the Eagle River means different things to different people, and because many rely on the river and its resources for economic survival, it is important to have a comprehensive process to assist in working through issues that must be resolved, as a management plan is developed. This program is equipped to do just that. The fact that you, as county commissioners, the representatives of the people of the County, are applying for this grant attests to your commitment to work with all involved parties on the appropriate management scenarios for the Eagle River corridor. I fully support this application, and compliment you, and the citizens of the Eagle River basin on your willingness to work together in this effort. I know that your appreciation of how a river enhances a community will grow as you engage in this process. Sincerely, BEN NIGHT SE CAMPBE L U.S. Senat C BNC/dj2 , , + 99,E X04 p~' IMF COl1,!i ^^~~aa O J:IK;i~Jlol~~ 129 PENNSYLVANIA STREET 19 OLD TOWN SQUARE 145 GRAND AVENUE. #E 105 E. VERMIJO 835 E. 2nd AVENUE 720 N. MAIN STREET 'ENVER. CO 80203 SUITE 238 =33 GRAND JUNCTION. CO 81501 SUITE 600 SUITE 228 SUITE > 10 03.866-1900 FT COLLINS. CO 80524 303/241-6631 COLORADO SPRINGS. CO 80903 DURANGO. CO 81301 PUEBLO. CO 81003 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER United States Forest White River Holy Cross Ranger District Department of Service National P.O. Box 190 Agriculture Forest Minturn, Colorado 81645 303-827-5715 Reply to: 2310 Date: May 19. 1993 Jack W. Ingstad Public Information Officer, Eagle County P.O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Jack: Thank you for your invitation to the Eagle County Trails Plan meeting. Unfortunately the notice reached me after the date of the meeting. I am very interested in participating with you on this planning effort. I have reviewed your draft plan outline and sections pertaining to purpose, goals, implementation critieria, user types, trail types, potential funding, and acquisition methods. I fully support the stated purpose and goals. I look forward to further coordination on trail types, location, and user types. Rich Phelps will be your contact for this project. The develpment of an integrated trail system will be yet another reason to live in or visit Eagle County and the White River National Forest. Sincerely, L/-WILLIAM A. WOOD District Ranger P iIm Caring for the Land and Serving People FS-6200-28 (7-82) ® UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION VIII . ~11(i 999 18th STREET - SUITE 500 DENVER, COLORADO 80202-2466 is t a, iV Ref: 8HWM-SR Honorable George A. Gates Chairman, Eagle County Board of County Commissioners Eagle County Building 551 Broadway, P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Dear Mr. Gates: This is in response to your letter of May 10, 1993, in which you asked the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) support for Eagle County's application to the National Park Service for assistance in the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. As you well know, EPA has been very involved with the Colorado Department of Health in the cleanup of the Eagle Mine Superfund site. The two agencies have made considerable progress in controlling this single largest pollution source now impacting the Eagle River, and plan to implement further measures to restore the water quality of this river. EPA is very appreciative of Eagle County support in the cleanup and plan to continue to work with the Commissioners and Eagle County staff on those important pollution controls under your jurisdiction. EPA is pleased to endorse your application to the National Park Service for assistance in the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. Streamside development and urbanization pressures are no doubt impacting the quality of the Eagle River in a detrimental manner. These pressures and impacts are accelerating at a great pace. Even though we are making significant progress toward reducing the toxic wastes from the Eagle Mine, if the Eagle River is to be protected as a quality trout stream in the long-term, it is imperative to control overall river basin impacts. A greenway corridor, and proper management of stream corridor resources and land uses, can be a crucial element in an overall protection plan for the Eagle River. Printed on Recycled Paper Again, EPA endorses your application and would hope to lend our assistance, as appropriate, in this effort for additional protection to the Eagle River. Sincerely, /lZobert L. Duprey, Director Hazardous Waste Management Division Q~~ u4u~ Max Dodson, Director. Water Management Division 2 Q~PPSMENT O y~Zm TAKFM ~ ~ p • United States Department of the Interior AMERIIC"A:® f!1 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ~4E1CH 33 ~eGlenwood Springs Resource Area YR 50629 Highway 6 and 24 [N REPLYREFER TO: P.O. Box 1009 8300 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602 ( ~~-880 ) May 14, 1993 Mr. Jack Ingstad Office of the Board of Commissioners Eagle County Building P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Dear Mr. Ingstad: I fully support the County's efforts in developing a management plan for the Eagle River corridor, and hope your application for a technical assistance grant from the National Park Service is approved. The BLM administers public lands along the Eagle River which provide important riparian values and opportunities for recreation. Because recreational use and associated impacts are growing, the Bureau initiated a recreation management plan in 1992 to address some of the concerns and opportunities related to these public lands. I am very interested in participating in a broader corridor planning effort involving local governments, other management agencies, land owners, user groups and other interests. Such a corridor plan could provide a broad based context for the public lands along the river, and help determine the most appropriate management strategies. Please keep me up to date on your efforts. If you have any questions or if I can be of assistance, please contact me or the Area Recreation Planner, Francisco J. Mendoza at the address above or at (303) 945-2341. Sincerely, --Cif Michael S. Mottice, Area Manager Al r'Y 18 19093 `t1~~i.U n~ ~;I~1..:1 a ~.~,'s ••;nn~ j1:Ck~;~t STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION y District II, =0TJ 222 South Sixth Street, P.O. Box 2107 Grand )unction, Colorado 81502-2107 May 18 , 1993 (303) 248-7208 Fax No. (303) 248-7254 Mr. Bud Gates, Chairman Eagle County Board of Commissioners P. O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Chairman Gates: This letter is intended as a pledge of support by the Colorado Department of Transportation for Eagle County's application to the National Park Service (NPS) for assistance in development of an Eagle River Corridor Management Plan. The Eagle Valley is a major transportation corridor, and this agency will enthusiastically support efforts to enhance trails and greenway corridors within the public rights of way in keeping with our responsibilities to public safety and environmental sensitivity. Assistance by the NPS could provide the necessary incentive to focus the efforts of both public and private entities on responsible development of the Eagle River Corridor, a precious natural resource. You can count on our support. Very truly yours, n r R. P. MOSTON Transportation Director, Region 3 cc: Jack W. Ingstad, Eagle Co. Public Information Officer Perske/Abbott (w/attach.) file MAY 1t) i%9 93 EAGLE COUNTY ,4 DAVE 1:;4TTENBER ; 1 senate Chamber cOMtu MEES: State Senator Drawer 797 State of Colorado Chairman of: Walden, Colorado 80450 Denver Business Affairs Clpitol: 866-5292 and Labor Home. 723-4577 Member of: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Legal Services Transportation May 26, 1993 Eagle County Commissioners P. d. Box 850 eagle, CO 81631 Dear Sirs and Madame: I'm extremely pleased to endorse your application to the National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program for support in development of an Eagle River Corridor Management Plan. Inasmuch as tourism is the economic mainstay of Eagle County, the maintenance, protection and enhancement of this magnificent river corridor would be a boon to the area. The towns of Vail, Avon, Minturn, Eagle, Gypsum and Red Cliff would all benefit immensely from the additional protection to the environment, the creation of an interconnecting trail network, the continued responsible recreational uses and increased attention to improved water quality, quantity and responsible water use. The concerned entities and the general citizenry in Eagle County are supportive of this plan and cooperative in the efforts to implement it. I believe that considerable attention has been given to the public safety and environmental sensitivity in attempting to effect the development of the Eagle River Corridor. Please call on me if I can do anything to advance this effort, Sincerely, Dave Wattenberg DW/cc 11 TOWN (OFVK'i 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479.2157 May 18, 1993 Eagle County Commissioners Eagle County Building P.O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Commissioners: We are pleased to inform you that you have the full support of the Town of Vail (TOV) in your application efforts with the National Park Service (NPS) in requesting assistance with the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. The Eagle River, along with its tributaries, is the backbone of the Vail Valley, and it is extremely important that we be part of, and contribute to, the preservation and protection of this vital waterway. The TOV is prepared to become a partner with and assist you in any way possible with the application process and the subsequent development of the management plan for the Eagle River. Larry Grafel, TOV's Acting Town Manager, will be our representative for this effort. He can be reached -skit (303) 479-2105 or Fax (303) 479-2157. Sincerely, (6 0 0, L Margaret A. Osterfoss Mayor LG/dd M ";Y 2 0 1993 BOARD OF CI'Jbl~i; .L.n! TV V TOWN OF MINTURN Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF MINTURN Mintum, Colorado 81645-0309 303-827-5645 Fax: 827-5545 May 20, 1993 Eagle County Board of Commissioners Eagle County Building 551 Broadway P.O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Commissioners: We discussed your proposal to develop a comprehensive management plan for the Eagle River Corridor at our Town Council meeting last night. There was unanimous support and approval by the Town Council for this project. As you know, Mintum has a number of major interests regarding the Eagle River, including riverside trails, the influence of the Eagle Mine Facility on the river, recreation on the river, etc. The river runs directly through our town for a distance of several miles. We believe that the plan should encompass the many different entities and interests which affect the river corridor and should develop standards and procedures pertaining to the corridor which all of the entities and interests support. These standards can guide changes, development and suggested improvements. In this way, the plan will accommodate most of the likely or anticipated changes which might affect the river. 'To develop the plan around the creation of a single project, such as a trail along the river, will not build into the plan the optimum flexibility to address other proposals. The Town Council of Minturn provides its unqualified support of your application to the National Parks Service for assistance in the development of this plan. It is, in our opinion, important to the attainment of a future corridor environment which we want and which will contribute to the economic health of the Eagle River Valley. We understand that we will be called upon to contribute more tangible assistance to the plan development over the next year or two, and are prepared to do so. Thank you for they opportunity to provide our suggestions and our endorsement of this most worthy and needed project. Sincerely, &V V" a. UAII r Ernest A. Chavez . 1,~ Mayor Town of Avon P.O. Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81620 (303) 949-4280 May 14, 1993 Eagle County Commissioners P.O. Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Dear Sirs and Madam, I understand that Eagle County will be submitting an application to the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program for assistance in the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. The Town of Avon is pleased to wholeheartedly support and encourage this application. The Eagle River is the most prominent geographic feature of an area that promotes tourism and recreation as the mainstay of our economy. The rapid growth of the Eagle Valley has created many diverse entities which utilize and rely upon the river, yet no jurisdiction has been able to view the river and its watershed in a comprehensive manner. I believe that with the assistance of the National Park Service, the leadership of Eagle County, and the involvement of the diverse entities and jurisdictions along the river, a sound comprehensive management plan can be developed. The Town of Avon has 2.5 miles of Eagle River frontage and we are happy to support this application and to participate in this National Park Service program. Sincerely, Albert J. Re k ds Mayor Town of Avon , AJR/pan cc: Town Council Members 1993 17 The Town Meetings: of Eagle 2nd and 4th Tuesdays _ Box 609 • Eagle, Colorado 81631 (303) 328-6354 ® Fax 328-5203 May 19, 1993 George (Bud) Gates, Chairman Eagle County Board of Commissioners Box 850 Eagle CO 81631-0850 Dear Bud: I am writing on behalf of the Board of Trustees to express our enthusiastic endorsement for application to the National Park Service for assistance in the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. We believe that this plan is necessary because of the many uses that occur in the Eagle River corridor and the increasing tourism and population in the area. You can count on the cooperation of the Town of Eagle in actively participating in the development of the plan. Please keep us notified as to the status of the application and plan. Sincerely, Bill Cunningham Mayor WC/dj tr~n n1nY 2 1913 ,HOARD OF COU;ii i" CC"' 10L.~jY Ea.U F TOWN OF GYPSUM 300 First Street P. 0. Box 130 Gypsum, CO 81637 524-7514 or 524-7515 Fax 524-7522 K May 0 , 19 9 = Eagle County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Dear Commissioners: The Town of Gypsum wishes to express its support and endorses the Eagle River Corridor Management Plan. We are in agreement with the Plan's stated purposes and concepts of: (1) unifying our communities (2) conservation of greenway corridors (3) providing additional recreational opportunities (4) transportation alternatives (5) promotion of tourism for the benefit of our Children We understand that Eagle County is making application to the National Park Service for assistance in the cooperative development of the Eagle River Corridor Management Plan and feel that it would benefit the residents and visitors of our community through the added recreational enhancement it would provide. Our small Community of Gypsum must continually seek oppor- tunities from numerous and varied sources. With the combined efforts of the Eagle River Corridor Management Plan we feel such an opportunity exists and must be vigorously pursued. Such assistance from the National Park Service would be of great value and the opportunities utilized to its fullest for the benefits of our citizenry. TOWN OF GYPSUM Dan Liste Mayor RECEIVED MAY 28 1993 STATE OF COLORADO 80ARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER: DIVISION OF WILDLIFE EAGLE COUNTY Department of Natural Resources DATE: May 7, 1993 Mr. Bud Gates, Chairman Eagle County Hoard of County Commissioners P.0. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Dear Chairman Gates: This letter is to inform you of the support of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, CDOW, in your request for a grant for technical assistance in developing a management plan for the Eagle River corridor. The Eagle River corridor contains many important wildlife qualities that need to be addressed in conjunction with the varied uses of the river. Some of these wildlife uses include critical riparian habitat, wetlands, critical winter range for many species, nesting habitat for numerous species of birdm, movement and migration corridors for many species, and watt-r- related recreational activities such as rafting, 1<:ayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The CDOW is very interested and hopeful that a comprehensive management plan can be developed that will protect and enhance many of the!-se w i l d l i f e related qualities. Please keep um informed on your efforts. Sinr_erely, Z3-~ Hill Heicher District Wildlife Manager Eagle, Colorado Hill Andree District Wildlife= Manager Edwards, Colorado STATE CAF COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Dadicated to pi=c6 ngand impro~!%the health and environment of people cf Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Or. S. Uborato Denver, Cobrado 80211-1530 4210 E 1 th Avenue 7 ' Plane (303) 692-2000 Denver, Colorado 80220.3716 003) 691-4700 May 20, 1993 Psmridat A. NoLw, MO. MPH fxecurive Director Eagle County Board of Commissioners Eagle County Building 551 Broadway P.O. Box 850 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Re: Eagle River Management Plan (EAG 7.9) Dear Commissioners: We have received your letters regarding the application to the National Park Servicc (NPS) for assistance in the development of an Eagle River Management Plan. The technical assistance provided by the NPS to improve and conserve rivers and develop trails and greenway corridors would certainly be applicable to the Eagle River because of the increasing use of this valuable resource. The State of Colorado also realizes the importance of the Eagle River resource as evidenced by the large continuing efforts associated with the remedial actions at the Eagle Mine site. We believe that the reduction of metals loading in Segment 5 of the Eagle River (Belden to Gore Creek) because of the cleanup will improve the overall nature of the river resource. The Colorado Department of Health would be pleased to provide support to Eagle County related to a management plan for the Eagle River. The appropriate Divisions within the Department can assist you with specific programmatic issues involving the Eagle River. Please feel free to contact my staff regarding any questions or necessary support you may identify in submitting your application to the NPS. Good luck in your efforts. Sincerely, Thomas P. Looby Director Office of Environment TPL/rp cc: Dave Shelton, HMWMD Dave Holm, WQC D Richard Parachini, HMWMD John Woodling, DOW SENT BY EAGLE COUNTY 6-21-93 ; 1555 3033287207-3 3039263515;# 1/ 2 June 21, 1993 - 13:40 EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROADWAY OFFICE OF 1NE y P.O. BOX DSO BOARD DP COINMISSIONFRS FAGI F. COLORADO 81631 (303) 3288605 • • d FAk (303) 318.7107 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AGENDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DA Y JUNE 28, 1993 0$:30 - 10:00 WORK SESSION - WEEKL Y UPDA TE Me of I/$& Hilly cm*x Room Jack D. Lewis, County Manager 10:+00 - 70.30 BREAK 10:30 - 77':30 WOI?K SESSION - PENDING LITIGA TIQN Mt of the Holy Crow Rnoin James' R. Fritze, County Attorney 11:30 - 72:00 WORK SESSION - MEETINGS ATTENDED Mt of the Ha& Gust Room 12:00 - 01:30 LUNCH 01:30 - 02:00 PLAT SIGNING Eeyfe County ROOlr1 Sid FOX, Planning Manager 02:00 - 02: 15 CONSENT CALENDAR Fap1, r'r _fv Awm ITEMS OF A ROUTIN€AND NON-CONTROVBiSIAL NATURE ARE PLACED ON THE CONSENT Cil(,FNAAq TO ALLOW THE 11OAIW OF cOUArry c0A4A,1=ONERS TO SPEND ?S TIME AND ENERGY ON MORE IMPORTANT ITEMS ON A LEAfGTHV ACMDA. ANY COMMISSIONEffmAYREQuESTTHATANITEMBE 14EMOVED•FROMTNI:CONS,FNTCiILENDARANDCONSIMLUSLYARATELV. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAY REOUFCT' ANY ?EM BE °REMOVM- mom THE CONSENT A,2ENUA. 1. BILL PAYING Linda Pankuch, Accounting Mark SlIvertharn, Acting Controller ACTION.- Approval subject to review by the County Managerr. SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY 6-21-93 ; 15:56 3033287207-s 3039263515;# 2/ 2 2. AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE TOWN OF AVON FOR A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF x'21,000 Allen Sartin, Director of Accounting ACTION: Consider approval. 3. ANNUAL, WILDFIRE OPERATING PLAN FOR EAGLE COUNTY FOR 7993 A.J. Johnson, County Sheriff ACTION: Consider approval. 02:75 - 02:30 A. SUBDIVISIONAND OFF SITEIMPROVEMENTSAGREEMENT Evil re"+ry Ro" FOR EBY CREEK MESA SUBDIVISION James R. Frltze, County Attorney AC710N: Considerapprovol, B- PETITION FOR ADA TEMENT AND/OR REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXESFORSCHEDULENUMBER 0000250 FOR BLAS GALLEGOS Cherlyn Baker, County Assessor ACTION- Consider approval. C- LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE CouNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES FOR Z-HE JUVENILE JAIL REMOVA4 PROJECT Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attorney ACTION..- Consider approval. 02:30 - 03:00 WORK SESSION - PROPOSED DOLLAR RENT-A-GAR Mt of the Holy Cross Room BUILDING Dan Reynolds, Airport Manager 03:00 - 03:15 BREAK 03- IS - 04: 00 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Gape County Poom Kathleen Forinash, Director of Social Services 04:00 - WORK SESSION - PROPOSED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK Mt of the Holy (:rose Room Jack D. Lewis, County Manager THE NEXT MEETING OF THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMIggIONtRS WILL HE HELD ON JULY E, 19a3 THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL MWOSES Oft Y - ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. THE ROARD W1RLE IN SESSION MAY CONSIDER OTHER fTEMS n1AT And' pgOUGIIT QCTOlIE jr SENT BY,-EAGLE COUNTY ; 6-24-93 ; 1240 ; 3033267207- 3039263515;# 2/ 5 June 24, 1993 - 11.34 CAM COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROADWAY OFFICE OF 111 P.O. BOX $50 BOARD OF COMMISSKMRS EAGI E. COLORADO 81631 f303) 3168605 -s. FAX: (303) 3387207 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AGENDA BOARD .01F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DAY JULY 6, 1999 i . iF a m b i i6 i6 iF It '1F •IF 4P * * * 4 4 46 4 4 4 * 4 4 * 3 * * s 6 * 0 ]F Y * 09:00 - 10:34 WORK SESSION - WEEKLY UPDATE Mt of the! Hon, Cmss Room Jack D. Lewls, County Manager 10.30 - 11:00 BREAK 11:00 - 12:00 WORK SESSION - PENDING LITIGATION Mt of 8ia Nary Crass Room James R. Pritze, County Attorney 12.00 - 01:15 LUNCH 07: 75 - 01.45 WORK SESSION - MEETINGS ATTENDED Mt of Sro Holy Cross Room 01.46- 02:00 CONSENT CALENDAR Eagle County Room HEMS OF A ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL JVAYUI?E ARE PLACED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SPEND l7S TIME ANLI i'Nr.IK;Y ON MORE IMPORTANT ITEMS ON A LENGTHY AGENDA. ANY COMM/SWONERMAYIWOVESYTHATANITEMBE REMOVED"FROMTNF, CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST' ANY ITEM OF 'RMOVFn - FROM THE CONSENY AGENDA. 1. HILL PAYING Linda Pankuch, Accounfing Mark Silverthorn, Acting Controller ACTION: Approval subject to review by the County Manager. SENT BY,.EAGLE COUNTY 6-24-93 ; 12:41 ; 3033287207-; 3039263515;# 3/ 5 2. PA YROLL FOR JULY 8, 1993 Jack D. Lewis, County Manager ACTION, Approval subject to review by the County Manager. 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 24 - JUNE 15, 1993 Sara Fisher, Clerk and Recorder ACTION: Consider approval. 4. FULL RELEASE OF COLLATERAL ON ELLIO TT RANCH PUD John Althoff, Engineering ACTION- Consider approval. 5 AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND STACY SAUNDERS AS CARCASS JUDGE FOR THE FAIR AND RODEO Jackie Lacy, Fair Coordinator ACTION: Consider approval, 6. AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND RITA HEROLD TO JUDGE THE 4-H GENERAL AND RECORDERS BOOKS AT THE FAIR AND RODEO Jackie Lacy, Fair Coordinator ACTION: Consider approval. 7, RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REFEREE FOR THE 7993 COUNTY BOARD OF EOVALIZ4770N - EDWIN E. SCHMALE, JR. Mary Jv Berenato, Assistant County Attorney ACTION., Consider approval. 02:00 - 02:30 L PD-13'9-93 F2-ARROWHEAD A T VAIL FILING 16 Eagle coumy fib4- II. PD- 939-93 F1 ARROWHEAD A T VAIL FILING 21 SldFox, Planning Manager, Community Development ACTION: Consider approval. PAGE 2 SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ; 6-24-93 ; 1241 3033267207 3039263515;# 4/ 5 02:30 - 03:15 LIQUOR LICENSE HEARINGS - EByfe Owncy Noon A. RENEWAL - OPINIONS DOWN VALLEY BISTRO BECONTA INC. dba OPPNNONS DOWN VALLEY BRISTO B. RENEWAL - DESCHAMP, GLORIA J. dba EL JEBEL LIQUORS C. RENEWAL - CHANGE IN NAME - LJONGBERG BEAVER CREEKINC. dba BEAVER (:REM ODGE TO BEAVER CREEK LODGE ASSOCIATES LP D. RENEWAL. - CHANGE IN STRUCTURE - BEAVER CREEK CORPORATION CENTER INC. dba SADDLE RIDGE AT BEAVER CREEK E. CHANGE IN STRUCTURE - GORE RANGE FOOD WORKS, INC. dba SHRINE MOUNTAIN INN A T VAIL PASS F. I RENEWAL - WOLCO TTMARKETL TD dba WOLCOTT LIQUOR F-2 RENEWAL WOLCOTTMARKETLTD dba WOLCOTT MARKET Mary Jo Berenato, Assistant County Attorney ACTION: Consider approval. 03:75 - 05:15 PUBLICHEAR/NG CONSIDERING THESERVICEPLANSFOR E09k Coemty Roan THE PROPOSED CORDILLERA SPECIAL DISTRICT AND SQUAW CREEK SPECIAL DISTRICT Gerry Engle, Cordillera Attorney THE NEXT MEETING OF THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HELo ON JULY 12. 1993 THIS AGENDA IS HOMED FOUR IAIFORMA77ONAL PURPOSES ONLY- ALL TAMES AREAPPROXIMATE THE BOARD WHILE All SESSION MAY CONSWN 077UW ITEMS THAT Affe LWWOHT BFMAE M PAGE 3 SENT BY-EAGLE COUNTY ; 6-24-93 ; 12:42 ; 3033287207- 3039263515;# 5/ 5 June 24, 1993 - 11:41 " y. EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING 551 BROADWAY 0-wek VF IHF. P.O. BOX 850 BOARD OF COMMIMNFILS [AG1F. COLORADO 81631 (303) 328.8605 FAX: (303) 328.7207 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AGENDA BfIA RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DAY JULY 7, 1999 iE 8 iF ~F Y i iF 8 IP IG iF I6 @ iF i6 0 0 * * * * 4 4 4 * + 4 4 4 9M A! 0 * i * $ is Y 09:00 - 10:00 WORK SESSION - ROARING FORK TRANSIT AGENCY Mt of the Hate Cwss Row" Dan Blankenship, General !Manager THE NEXT MEETING OF THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE I'ILLID ON JULY 12, 1993 77115 AGRVDA 1S PROVIDED I.OR INFORMATIONAL P'URPOSE'S Oft Y - ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. THE BOARD WHILE IN SESSION MAY CONSIDER OTHER ITEMS 7HA r ARE, BROUGHT BEFORE ff. PAGE 7 XC ' Te v? TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of Town Attorney Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21071 FAX 303-479-2157 June 24, 1993 Mayor Peggy Osterfoss The Vail Town Council 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 RE: The Lodge at VaiW.S.F.S. Land Exchange Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: On July 1, 1993, I will leave my employment with the Town of Vail to join the law firm of Bailey, Harring & Peterson. This firm presently represents The Lodge at Vail and litigation involving the exchange of certain Forest Service land adjacent to The Lodge at Vail with privately owned land located within the National Wilderness area. The Town has opposed this exchange, and I have been involved with the matter on behalf of the Town for six or seven years. The Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct in Rule 1.11 deal specifically with the problems caused by successive government and private employment. This rule states in part that, "No lawyer in a firm with which that lawyer is associated may knowingly undertake or continue representation in a matter in which he participated personally and substantially as a public officer or employee unless: (1) the disqualified lawyer is screened from any participation in the manner and is apportioned no part of the fee therefrom; (2) written notice is promptly given to the appropriate government agency to enable it to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this rule." In order to comply with Rule 1.11, I hereby give the Town of Vail notice that subsequent to joining the law firm of Bailey, Harring & Peterson I will be totally screened from any participation in The Lodge at Vail litigation or any matters relating thereto. The law firm I am joining has two offices; one in Denver, Colorado, and one in Vail, Colorado. Jim Bailey, the attorney handling The Lodge at Vail matter, and Wendy Harring will be practicing almost exclusively at the Denver office, and Jay Peterson and myself will be working almost exclusively at the Vail office. All files relating to the land trade litigation and related matters will be maintained in the Denver office. I shall have no access to those files or to papers 5 Mayor Peggy Osterfoss The Vail Town Council June 24, 1993 Page 2 related to those files at any time. I shall not participate in discussions with other attorneys or staff members concerning litigation status, progress, or negotiations. Further, compensation in my new law firm is structured in such a way that I will be receiving absolutely no part of the fee from The Lodge at Vail matter whatsoever. Very truly yours, Lawrence A. Eskwith Town Attorney LAE/dd Coloradan has Wal-Mart thinkin g grpeii f a lever is long enough, Archimedes and ran interference. said, a fella can move the world. Ter- Wal-Mart began small, with recycling ry Minger's green lever, stretching bins for plastic, batteries and oil in 1,000 from Denver to Bentonville, Ark., ap- stores. But Minger and program manager pears to be quite extensive. „M Meredith Miller persuaded Wal-Mart to On this end, the small, bearded and r look at business literally from the ground balding man is jumping up and down. On CARRIER'S up - beginning with site selection for 200 the other, behemoth Wal-Mart is beginning WEST stores it builds each year. to shake.- Instead of the usual concrete block and Thanks to Minger's tiny, nonprofit Cen- steel monoliths, Wal-Mart re-examined ter for Resource Management, the hugely everything. One small example: Its stan- successful retailer known for strip-chain- get green themselves, a lever with enor- dard stores had a life of three to five ing middle America has succumbed to the mous potential. When a retailer with Wal- years, while paybacks for such innova- laws of physics - and sustainability. Mart's muscle asks for paper instead of tions as non-CFC air cooling take longer. A couple of weeks ago in Lawrence, plastic, businesses listen. The corporation had to be persuaded to Kan., Wal-Mart opened a "green" store, take a longer, sustainable view. The Law- full of so many environmentally sound The seed for all this was planted three rence store also was built in such a way it ideas it could polish Wal-Mart's image years ago in a phone call from Sam Wal- can be converted to apartments. and, more important, remake the face of ton to Minger, a planner whose credits in- "It took some guts," Minger said. U.S. business. clude designing greenbelts in Boulder, The store cost 15 percent more than From the solar-powered road sign to the managing Vail nine years, running Robert standard construction methods, but anec- high-tech skylights, from the recycled Redford s Sundance Enterprises and build- dotal evidence is that it is a smash hit. In plastic parking bumpers to the wood ceil- ing Whistler, the Canadian resort. Walton airy sections under skylights, business is ing cut from forests one tree at a time, the had been getting encouragement from his 130 percent higher than under the fluores- store represents a breathtaking change in children to become more environmentally cent-lit section insisted upon by architects. corporate mentality. conscious, but he needed ideas. "Other departments are complaining," The store has a "green coordinator," an Minger's first proposal was the elimina- Miller said. environmental education center and a tion of all products containing CFC, which Minger has taken some beating from en- huge recycling center where you can take destroys ozone. This led to an Environ- vironmentalists who think.he's consorting .your purchases out of wasteful cartons be- mental Advisory Board chaired by the with an enemy. fore you leave. wife of Arkansas' then-governor, Bill Clin-. Minger says: "Corporat .work is where Inside, Oval-Mart sells the same name- ton. I-illary Rodham Clinton, who was also; we can make a differencelThe culture in brand stuff, butfit is pushing suppliers to on Wal-Mart's board, got Minger's religion Wal-Mart has chang ` :w VAILVALLEY - FOUNDATION Providing leadership in athletic, educational and cultural endeavors to enhance and sustain: the quality of life in the Vail Valley Board of Directors June 25, 1993 President Gerald R. Ford Robert E. Barrett Leon D. Black Carolyn S. Blount Craig M. Cogut ms. Pe Osterf oss James Berry Craddock Peggy Jack Crosby Mayor - Town of Vail Andrew P. Daly- 75 south Frontage Road H. Benjamin Duke, Jr. Harry H. Frampton, Ill Vail, CO 816 5 7 John Garnsey George N. Gillett, Jr. Pepi Gramshammer Dear Peggy, Steve N. Haber Martha Head ~ congratulations on the terrific job you and our William J. Hybl Y Y Elaine W. Kelton staff did for the Ride the Rockies stop here in Henry R. Kravis Vail on Wednesday. Fitzhugh Scott, Emeritus Michael S. Shannon Rodney E. Slifer The hard work and dedication certainly paid off; Richard Philip Smiley Richard L, Swig _ I have heard very positive feedback from Oscar L. Tang participants, sponsors and locals alike. Herbert A. Wertheim John Garnsey We greatly appreciate all that you do for the President Vail Valley; congratulations again on a super event! 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships Sincerely, AEI World Forum American Ski Classic Bolshoi Ballet Acade»tyat Vail Joh Garnsey Gerald R. Ford ident Amphitheater Fund for the Future American Cycle Classic Hornblower Awards and Scholarships 1994 World Mountain Bike Championships P.O. Box 309 Vail, Colorado 81658 303-476-9500 Fax 303-476-7320_ Telex 910-290-1989 A Colorado 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation INTERMOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING REGION PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS SUMMIT COUNTY: Silverthorne, Town Hall (5/18/93) - No Attendance. - No comments received. EAGLE COUNTY: Vail, Town Library (5/19/93) - How will CDOT prioritize projects or select the projects for inclusion in the Statewide Plan? - What resources are available to develop these regional plans? - What has CDOT or the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) done to communicate the importance of the regional planning process? - Will the public have other opportunities to have input into the planning process? - What opportunities are there for public/private- partnerships? - Is the 5 Year Plan going to continue in its present form? - How will the-County Hearing Process be changed? - Who will make the final decision regarding the projects that will make it on the final plan? - How will the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee (STAG) function? - Is.some thought being given to changing the boundaries of -the Transportation Planning Regions (TPR), Engineering Regions (ER), Transportation Commission Regions (TC) to minimize the overlap? - What are the chances of CDOT being willing to fund non-highway projects? - Doesn't ISTEA give the Department more flexibility to fund other types of projects? - - Who are eligible members of the Regional Planning Commission? STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4201 East Arkansas Avenue QT ` Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 757-9011 DATE: June 7, 1993 .TO: Intermountain Regional Planning Commission FROM: Dave Ruble SUBJECT: Intermountain Public Meeting Comments Attached are questions and comments received at the first set of public meetings held from May 18-27, 1993 for the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region. This set of public meetings is only one set out of four public meetings that will be held for the development of the Intermountain Regional Transportation Plan. It is the hope that as we extend further into the Regional Transportation Plan development that there will be more public involvement, as well as county representation. Any comments you may have are welcomed. - Attachment r Public Meeting Comments Page Two EAGLE COUNTY (cont.) - How are other regions doing regarding forming a Regional Planning Commission? - What approaches are other regions using in developing their regional plans? LAKE COUNTY: Leadville, National Mining Museum (5/20/93) - What is the actual completion date for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)? - What sort of future funding allocations will there be available to complete the Intermountain Regional and Statewide Plans? - Is there a House Bill redirecting Representatives statewide to accommodate the need in the Denver metro area? What is the status of that Bill? - DRCOG appears to be narrowminded when the focus-is on rural needs and the importance of prioritization and project implementation within the rural areas. - Are CMC funds eligible in nonattainment and congested areas, and for safety issues? - What revenues.will be available for transit services? - Concern of bicycle congestion on Fremont Pass and other corridors within the area. - It is the recreation bicyclists, not the commuting bicyclists that are causing the congestion problems. - Are there programs for match funds "banks" that may be relied upon in order to allow projects to be funded? PITKIN COUNTY: Aspen, Aspen Inn (5/26/93) - Widening of SH 82 imperative to meet commuter needs, reduce congestion. - - Have you investigated light rail?. What are the possibilities? Public Meeting Comments Page Three GARFIELD COUNTY: Glenwood Springs, County Courthouse (5/27/93) - SH 82 is not managed very well when incidents occur, i.e., rock slides, accidents. - Concern for wildlife roadkill west of Glenwood Springs; Solution is to fence at control access with monitoring devices at north side of Canyon.Creek. New Castle: Pedestrian Bridge/Overpass.at Coal Ridge Park to service the school children and reduce dangers imposed by traffic (Enhancement Project) r~ I (I~ 4 to t6, TOWN OF PAIL From the desk of... Caroline Fisher memo T0: Council Members FR: Caroline DT: June 29, 1993 FYI.... Flowers were sent today from the Town Council to the family of the rider who was injured last week during Ride the Rockies. (He is still in a coma at St. Anthony's). Also... flowers were sent from the Town Council to Nolan Rosall who is in the hospital recovering from knee surgery. RECEIVED ,pip 9 9 1993 TOWN OF VAIL Caroline Fisher To: Town Council Members From: Caroline Date: June 29, 1993 Re: Vail's Ride the Rockies Media Coverage Vail received quite a bit of ink regionally and statewide from our hosting of this year's Ride the Rockies. Local press were extremely supportive, as well, in helping to "spread the word." Attached is a recap. We have received wonderful feedback from riders, organizers and residents regarding the final product. Now we'll just cross our fingers while we wait to hear if we won the Best Host Community Award. (This honor includes a full page congratulations to the community in the Denver Post.) Thanks again for all your support. Uh44~ ARC .L o ~ ~ C `l • I Q r t a PA(~TY . ~ GN EAP NO WINO MEP` O MpSSEUS~ p c NSF s OG ~ TPg~'~S f Rp ~~R~ t LETS=THE :RIDE z ~r 4 a _ 3~' ill - Hsu 4 v N ti~• 1 12 } Speolal.to The^Der%r~Post~/ (iayton Wampler a " rt ..:~,Blcycitsts'~ra~e147 miles from Fort Collins,to ;Ride The; Rockies tour, sponsored by The Estes Park . on the fiat day of the annual Denver Post and Coors StORY,1 B ti.. _ ,.......<>,...,'.i's.a . a:. F1:,. ~ , _ _ . a.:.........~. , 'S.. ..,il i. a..... ~2 ..e . _P j .a+i- : _ - 1993 Ride the Rockies TOWN OFVAIL Comes to the Vafl.- Valley.-,,... On.hme 23, the Vail Valley will welcome 2, 000 riders from 45 states and 1we foreign countries as part of the 1993 Ride the Rockies tour. Accompanying them will be 1,000 - 2,000 family members, friends, and support crew. The entire Vail Valley is invited to Join In the fun as we throw the grandest Welcome Party the Ride the Rockies four has ever seen. Join us on the route to cheer, or head on out to Ford Park fora dayJam-packed with activities. We arepleased Ride the Rockies is returning to our community and we look , forward to provitIng all pardc*wnts with wonderful memories of the Vail Valleyl Peg Osterfons Mayor, Town of Vail The Route Eagle- KSKE and the Eagle-Vail community will be hootin' and / 2,000 riders will pedal 98 miles on June 23, along Highway 131 from Vail: hollerin' and showing the tour a KSKEWagle-Vail great Steamboat to Wolcott. down Highway 6 through Avon and Eagle-Vail, time. Put on a costume or grab some noisemakers and . through Dowd Junction to theWestVail Eat, along the South Frontage help line the routel (Call 949-7070 for more info.) Road and into Ford Park (Ride the Rockies Base Camp). Dowd Coon will be decorating the route with flags as an entryway Junction: to Vail. Due to traffic dangers, residents are discouraged } The Hotm of Arrival from cheering along this stretch of the route. The first riders an effected to approach Avon around 11:00 AM and West Vail KQMT will be putting on a Vail bash like Ride the Rockies. continue along the Vail Valley stretch until 6:00 PM. Public events at to has never seen. Bring flags, balloons, noise makers, cos_ Ford Park will take place from noon to 8:30 PM. Ford tumes, or any other gimmicks and come on out for music Park: and festivities. (Call 479-0353 for more info.) Ford A red carpet, a balloon arch, music, and tors of food will greet What's Planned? Park: the tour. Riders will check in at a welcome tent where they Wolcott Mile marker signs will cheer on the weary riders as they will receive info on all the great things to do in Vail, a Vail to Avon: pedal toward Vail. A KZYR vehicle will patrol the route to discount coupon booklet, and Vail mementos. Scheduled keepthe riders'spirits high! Crab some balloons and head on activities include: Prairie Wind, an acoustic band, for the free out therel evening concert, Kid's Night Out, performances by the Vail Lawn Chair Demo Team, a mountain bike demonstration Avon: KZYR and the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort Association will and lecture, massages, a food fair hosted by 30 Vail restau- give a big Avon welcome with music, food, give-aways, rants, give-aways, Walker Williams Band, country western, balloons and more. Head on out to the Beaver Creek Recep- playing in the afternoon, Paul Borillo, a roving entertainer, tion Center area and join in the welcome fun. (Call 949-0140 and morel Everyone is welcome to get in on the actionl (Call for more info.) 479-2113 for more info.) Ford Park Schedule of Public Events Noon - 4:00 PM LUNCH FOR RIDERS AND THE COMMUNITY.-salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. Lower bench of Ford Park. 1:00 - 4:00 PM CONCERT.-Walker Williams Band - Western - (reel 5:30 - 6:30 PM LAWN CHAIR DEMONSTRATION DRILL TEAM DOES Lower bench of Ford Park. ITS THING-.Lower bench of Ford Park. 5:00 - 8:00 PM FOOD FAIR EXTRAVACANZA...20 of VaiI's restaurants 6:30 - 830 PM CONCERT... Prairie Wind Acoustic Band. Preel Door will present their fares.All prices are affordable, ranging prizesl Ford Amphitheater. from 50 cents to $7. Lower bench of Ford Park. The best host community on the 19-93 Ride the Rockies Tour will recrfve a 330 - 530 PM CONNIE CARPENTER AND DAVIS PHINNEY LEC- hull page congratulations advertisement in the Denver Pbst, as well as TURE...Come and learn more about cycling and tour- statewide recognition. Withyourhelp, the Vail Valley can win the best Ride ingl Free( Ford Amphitheater. the Rockies Host Community Aunrdl Nall Pope 18 - Vaf Daly Wednesday, June 23,1993 ant , f sttr V" S t tilt % rt X C R. V THE ROUTE. 2,000 rider. will pedal 98 miles on June 23, along Ift'ghway 131 C from Steamboat to Wolcott, down Highway 6 throe h Avmn.ml Ford Park Schedule of Public Event_s_ . T Eagla-Vail, through Dowd Junction to the W' set VaJ Exit, C, along the South Frontage Road and into Ford Park (Ride the t' Rockies D... Camp). Noon - 4:00 PM: LUNCH FOR RIDERS AND THE THE HOURS COMMUNITY... salads, hamburgers, OF ARRIVAL: The first riden are expected to approach Avon around .r v-., nx~i 11:00 AM and cons inue along the Vail Valley at retch until ~"u'` - 'i~~aiipblandwial1t78v.E1.C.--~W.~+.Y~'+e- [ ' [ d L 6:00 PM. Pubbc everts at Ford Park take place from noon Parka iy until 8:30 PM. WHAT'S PANNED! 1:00 - 4:00 PM: CONCERT... Walker Williams Band - C Wolcott to Avon, Mile m.eker71 n. will cheer on the we.ry riden as they pedal western, free! Lower bench of Ford 3' toward Vail. ZYR vehicle will patrol the route 'Lo keep the Park. - t riders' spirit. high! Grab some balloons and head on out ,lure! Ft: ii. Avon: KZYR and the Avon-Deaver Creek Resort Association will give a big Avon welcoming with music, rdMd1, give-away., bdlmn. 5:00 - 8:00 PM FORD PARK EXTRAVAGANZA... 20 of and mom, head on out to the Deaver Creek Rea~'Li- Center - r ¦ma and join in the welcome fun. (Call 949-0140 for more info.) Vall'6 restaurants will present their F-l, V.11. KSKF, and the Eagle-Vail community will be hootin'.nd fares. All prices are affordable, ranging hollcrid aol ah ,wiug the tour a KSKFIEagle-Vail great time. from 50 cents to 87. Lower bench of Put on • costume or grab come ease maker. and help line tile Ford Park. route! (Call 949_7070 for mom info.) > Dowd lunation: Cmrs will be decorating the route with fings as an enirywny to w R Vail. Due to traffic dangers, reeidentn arc discouraged from 3:307 5:30 PM: ' CONNIE CARPENTER AND DAVIS cheering along.bi. atrech of the route. ' PHINNEY LECTURE... Come and Weal V.8 tm learn more about cycling and touring! r Ford Park: KQMT will be putting on . Vail bob hka lad,: t,.! 11-kica Free! Ford Amphitheater. has never ecen. Bring flags, bell....., noise maker., c-li ne., or any oil r gimmicks and come on out for music and " , - $ festivities. (Call 479-0353 for more iufo.) k lloon k Ford Park: fur ~oGr 1OI'enbaill check in at astwelcnmeon. where tl lyr"1 5:30 6:30 PM: LAWN CHAIR DEMONSTRATION receive info no all ti rem things to dm in Vail, a Vail discount DRILL TEAM DOES ITS THING... coupon bot, an,i it mamentn.. sa!h.,lhd«I .etirir;.. Lower bench of Ford Park. S include: Prairie Wind, and acoustic baud, for tile free evening concert, Kids Night Out, erformarm, by the Vail Lawn Chair Demo Te.m, . mountain Cike Jemonxtntim uul lecture, message., a food fair limited by 20 Vail restaurants, give-away., 6:30 - 8.30 PM: CONCERT... Prairie Wind Acoustic Walker Williams Band, country western, playing in the - afternoon, Paul Bnrillo, a roving entertainer, and moral:: Band. Free! Door Prizes! Every-. is welcome a. get in on the action! - • Ford Amphitheater. _ (Call 479-2113 for more info.) 013 _ Yr S r shifts course: . T iac~ Bike tou ;iW . • starts on the Front Range By Claire Martin "We've been Denver Post Stall Writer working with the . Registration opens today for the IN SHORT: Cyclists Will Park Service for 8th annual Denver Post Ride the pedal over passes higher years to allow Rockies bicycle tour, a 6tlay, 428 than 10,000 feet. Ride the Rockies mile trek across Colorado. to go through f0m Some 2,000 riders will take off Rocky Mountain ,June 20 from Fort Collins. They'll sored by Coors, will start on the National Park," he said. "They go through Estes Park, Granby, Front Range. The change from the. agreed on the condition that we Steamboat Springs, Vail and Fris- tour's traditional Western Slope ride east to west on Trail Ridge co, finishing June 25 in Golden. starting point is a result of negoti- Road, which is why the tour is This marks the first time that ations with the National Park Ser- horseshoe-shaped." Ride the Rockies, a recreational vice, according to tour director please see RIDE on 7C and noncompetitive event co-spon- Paul Balaguer. V * c CCU c o ca de ry O ago O Q A O CL 0 4 Id a ° r W N p g C A C 6!, cc ffia i?N ~~VII¦/ m rc cr P N cQ r~i O O H 81 a 9 cc ~'gg U Ln " A ° B 6o O N m ru r y« LL C [N a y '3p ¦ N d u P Qy l~ L N E ea'o v w O d~c~, w r ~ to y LL. o 13 O oo~sx> O Ot O C"Q .'d+ a w w V, O. 'O t0. Jr O >~jq rya v v~`" °o CQ•g m- ° mum o v ar cB 4~>y>2E, pOO~.,~o ytiuy ~mebe 2 o°°c c y c c m ~a NE viW t6 °nC u c^ e y :UA c u .co d y k y 7 GG A o E ^~y~fx°c~eeNeo~y~w rLgo,a~i?i°~o> 5vwu cGE ^ V 'Eayy v oaWa« 2".2 ~a ay ~~y T;~ °u ~ .E r.. O y V a, M to t7 a O N vl V ."G o cu dU c E g v •c °•o~ax°y°nW~u vo'oS QaaAaoJOeoP4~ro p Ti°CV'iC c y ao °E"Lc U.r3.5., o u 5 M a H o a n N E-~ Icy B > °'.ac eo u.'3 n, ,,F c H cam° d ear yT, >v e vyHE~OCWc~i°yc.5o0liEy°~mo~ ~ro U 0 c y o v~ y. [s' cy~ y uv~ off. o B.,W v c coo l a, o x u0 °or y~ c o 4)0 U CL» M c y O y a,s ti tI1 0 B wEM[.3d<oy~oco > `00.~.~yEy Vl O O W O E -N V a cc 00 t~F y rV _ O c r CV two; l+ Op > o v > 7V: o~ c C a ;G jj E! o c c .N" O V O C•O O Eo q Q'r p 'O V Gr" o W, r0 O. F. f. r0 ~j 'C •p 0! V r ?-r 1". N C -,4 acH Q~u>-°J.,y uM c . %WMEAC; x! W M uA ~+E>eo vm °°$ccoo'e~D;y0,OM. von ~ comF~' eae>ie Eoc G a' c'rn d vv.C1 a C'ro, e u y.~ aiFU e~a A °u c eo Servitig since '9a' Tbdayis Weather Quote of the D. 'It's kind of like the y- difference between ' . dinner at the Ritz and 41 s takeout from KFC. Ed Marshall of Boston's Franklin Park Zoo on sex t E f?ettly cloudy , t ~~T~aev? , practices of dance flies (See 3 t { z highs In the 30s' to (o ton Pap2 SP9 r6caS B 6 •t '4`-y;:~; k'-a fie'" Vol. MIL, Number 42 THURSDAY February 11, 1993 IN THE NEWS Ride::the Rockies NATION Coming to .town Vail to make up for '88 fiasco} t By Strotl Taylor It just got worse, however. B B y c SMR Weor Town crews shut down the army r of massage therapists following the Vail gets a chance to show its tour because they had not paid e good side this June when up to business license fees. The town 3,000 bike riders come through didn't have enough showers, either, town for the 1993 Ride The Rock- and when the baggage truck finally Clinton selling strategy ies. rolled into town there was a rush - with town hallTV _ 1g Pam Btandmeyer, assistant to the among the riders to clean up. firNk t', Vail town manager, said the town is Brandmeyer said the town also $ sr hoping to make a good impression sponsored a sort of carnival in West NBC apologizes to GM this year, owing any ill will from Vail. Riders stopped there, thinking for rigged crash -19 the group's last, ill-fated tour they'd reached the end of the through Vail in 1988. course. They weren't too happy This year, the ride begins in Fort when they learned they had to fide ct Collins and winds its way through. another four miles to Fad Park , -WORLD 'the'ramuainsnendmg ,in ,Golden.'... Brandmeyer said the town didn't The ride, which attracts thousands offer the-ridas•enougWvarieties of of amateur bike riders and support food and planned the wrong type of groups, is scheduled for June 20 to entertainment m- the Fad Am- : 25. The group is scheduled to stop phitheater. That was 1988, and the f? in Vail on June 23. tour hasn't been back since. Ride director Paul Balaguer said - "I think we're really.[orturmte to i several things went wrong in 1988.. have a second chance - at this," - ' ' and they weren't all Vail's fault. Brandmeyer said. "This is a great "It was hot and we were out of chance to enhance our image as a water in Wolcott," Balaguer said. place to.ride your bike. Any way ..And then the driver of our bag- we can, we want to enhance that Pope visits chaotic gage truck took a 150-mile detour image." lax Ddhaama Meun Sudan _ 45 to visit his girlfriend." Balaguer said Kent Rose, forma = • - The driver could have reached Vail mayor, and the Vail Veto Club, SOG JOG In Tuesday afternoon's snovdall, Vall local Bob SPORTS Vail by it am., Brandmeyer said. get much of the credit for bringing Wruennelster runs along South Frontage Road In Vall. Kn- ' Instead, he reached the town at the ride back through Vail. Rose terrnelsler works at the Steadman Sports Medicine Foynda- about 6 p.m., and it was a lousy. kept in contact with tour officials, tbn In Vall `1 . ~y way to start the group's stay in Vail. and Balagua said that helped Us may send troops Io Bosnia US forces would "There is acJhance it can spread _ r t I think it is reality that if we don't Ormsby snaps Ward keep order after s« involved either nalhmg will win streak at Vail town peace settlement "cage or the Bosnian will be i3 wrecked and the Croatians will be race series - 38 WASHINGTON (AP) The g1 :J` 6 male announced Clinton sdministration said Wed- WORLD CUP SKIING nesday U.S. troops could be gent to'- the possibility of using American AJ Kitt finishes third in : enforce peace in the former Yugos ' uoops'as pan of an international World Championships ' lavia if warring factions can force to enforce peace terms if they negotiate a sealemenL can be reached. "We are prepared downhill -'39, "Our conscience revolts" at on- to use our military power to enforce ending accounts of murder ' and "i'`• the agreement," Christopher said at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ; rape. Secretary of State Wamen M. a new conference. Local readers offer their Christopher said. At this stage, he said "it is Unveiling a six-point pear plan promat re to try to analyze exactly views on the issues -10 after three weeks of study by the . -what kind of military power b new.. admhiistration. Christopher said, "No great power can dismiss : Other senior ° US. officials, f the likely consequences of letting a - APLawP 0p::; speaking `,.'on condition of Calendar 37 Balkans conflict rage." Defense Secretary Les Aspin, center, looks through papers -r • anonymity, mid there was no deer Classifieds 37 The deepening war, its ducat to during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday. The Clirdon administration 210" yet on whether goad troops neighboring nations and the long- Is preparing a plan that could send U.S. forces to the Balkans. would au as peneekeepers. Comics 35 seated religious and cultural hatred Crossword 34 now aflame in the area pose a crib- Bosnia-Herzegovina and called the - In a televised town hall meeting Bust Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., Horoscope 37 cal test for the new president, who crisis "an important moment for in Michigan Wednesday - night, a senior member of the Foreign News Briefs 2 will also have to manshal world our post-Cold War role in Europe Clinton said US. action was neces- ReNtiau Committee, said Chris- Town Talk 45 opinion behind Ids position. and the world." . ' miry to end the factional violence in tbpber called him and said that as Opinion 46 "We inherit at this early paint in President Clinton said earlier in the Balkans and prevent the conflict t many as 5,000 to 10,000 American our administration a tragic and the day that the American public from spreading. troops could join a 40,000-member dangerous situation," Christopher will support the plan "I think they "if we don't get involved, the NATO force that might go to Bus. "BROOM 4711-0555 said. He denounced Serbian "eth- want us to do more, but they want temble principle of ethnic cleans- nice order U.N. auspices arse a new nic cleansing" aimed at Muslims in us to do it in a prudent way." ing will be validated," Clinton said.. peas accord it concluded. 4 The lira TraQ • May 7, 1993 F(mvers by LeVs`show our friendliest faces. SPECIAL E ~ for the Ride the Roddes tourers May 9th Is We are pleased to announce Mother's Dayl 'Ridethe Rockdes returning to Vaill On Wednesday, June 23, e to an a y ~Y Scoop e Order your fresh, cut tionall l 1 1,,000 00 to 2,,00 000 family n flOW@fs early. members, friends, and support staff, will pay a visit to our Call today[ community. Our goal is to in. By PEGGY OSTERFOSS Volvo merchants, rmtaurs- . See us for your prom teurs, ehildreN and local arga- Vail can be that winning provide the banner; you pro- corsages & boutonnieres. niratione to provide them with community, providing an sec- vide the space. We will be dis- ° time like the Ride the Rockies perience- which participants tributing 60 banners through- tourhasnever.seen. _ ' will cherish for years. But we out the community. Call Pam Also The tour will begin in Fort need the help of each and Brandmeyer (479.2118), or Balloons & Party goods . Collins on Jun* 19 and eon. every one of you. What can Caroline Fisher (479.2115) to clude in Golden on June 25. you do to ensure that the Ride sign up for a Ride the Rockies 2,000 riders will participate, the Rockies Vail.visit is a banner, VAU_EYWIDE DEUVERY representing 45 states and up smashing sueesss7 -Poste small "Welcome Ride Dowd Park Btsixev Center h Eegfe-VG/ • 949-6617 to 7 foreign eo ntrim. This will ~ -Volunteer to provide dis. the Roekiei filler on your cash be an excellent time to show. counts or -two-fir-ones' to rid- register or near the front of cam our community acid on- . are an everything from socks to your business. We will be send- courage these folks to book'.` bear to full-course meals and ing you this Mar in eariy June. their next summer vacation in, s; athletic gear. We will be coin- -Volunteer a group of your Vail. i - piling a coupon booklet for all employees to be stationed at a The toumrs;will rldi?300 r riders which will be distributed designated location on June 28 miles from Steamboat Springs upon their arrival at Ford Park. to give a big Vail welcome to to Vail an Jun#23,ending up at the riders as they paddle into Ford Park where the official town. We will be signing up Vail Welcome'wlll take place. different businesses to cover • Approximately 1,500 of the two hour time slots throughout tour participants will camp at . the day at Ford Park, the West the park, with the remainder " Vail interchange, the four way staying in local lodges. i.ocal We want to make gyp, and other assorted sites businesses will have a grand this event the best on the Vail route. Call Pam opportunity to benefit; past these riders have Brandmeyer (479-2118), or Ancient oils and herbal remedies. hoot towns reported earning. Carolina Fisher (479-2116) to of more than'=90,000 during ever seen..." sign up for a time slot the tour's 24-hour stay. ,Give us your ideast We Call us crazy... Vail will also benefit fines the want to make this event the extensive media exposure the best these riders have over FREE tour receives. Staff writers for seen... The tour will be here The Denver Post write daily only one afternoon and SOAP articles about the people and evening, but can make communities along the tour Call Suzanne Chardon] (479- tog, big impression during that and, in addition; The Poet pub, . 2279) at the Vail Recreation relatively small amount of lishes a special Ride the Rock- District to Indicate what your time. We need your terrific Absolutely No les preview section an the Sun- business will provide. ideas, as well as your time. Call Purchase Necessary! day prior to the tour with in.. -Donate products to be dis- Pam Brandmayer (479.2113), Mar eWkw May 14 1993) formation about each of the tributed to the riders upon their or Caroline Fisher (479-2115) towns on the routs. Channel 4'9 . arrival at Ford Park (Vail to volunteer your ideas and)or Next to The Boot Lab, Mill Creek Court Building la*ry Green rides ._t_heeRRoocckies boadliarwa, tsx~x-v r time . 302 E. Gaye Creek !Niue (309)476 53f1 --"r " eeeh year' tali roar w nve t1bl, fih~ E~; or anything Noodles@ to any, we are thrill ~ to hew Ride the Rock- Mail order 1-800-228-5695 stories daily from each host which they will take away with - community. In 1992 alone, the them remembering the great. let return. We look forward to tour garnered more than 90 time they had hero). giving a big rail welcome to up minutes of network television -Include a 'Vail Welcomes to' 4,000 participants and we ITS IN THE BAG egme four Ig. the 1983 Ride the Rockies an certain this will in an le es - mgenis ts of network k coverage. Tour or 'Ride the Rockies ;n event for the whole com Additionally, host communi- 1993 - We're Glad You're ' munity ties are entered in the Best Here" message in your busi- Thank you for your support Community Contest. The win, ness' advertising for that week in this effort and we look for- ning community, as deter. (June 18 edition of The Vail , ward to hearing from you soon mined by a voted the riders, 7)ail). regarding your participation. Z receives a full page 'C°ngratu- -Volunteer to hang an of . Margaret A Osterfam lotions!" advertisement in The cial Ride the Rockies banner in Mayor Denver Post your place of business. We will Vail T. Is Your Home or Business Protected Against Flooding? No, almost all homeowners or commercial insurance policies specifically exclude coverage for flooding. What Does a Flood Insurance Policy Cover? • Replacement cost coverage for your insured structures. • Coverage for your contents. -v • Up to $500 for your expenses incurred while protecting your building . and. its contents from a flood, such as sandbagging or trenching. Tevs Contour Sendals f62-Teva sport sandals Where Can You Find Flood Insurance? were Invented b handle to rigors of haung and Flood insurance policies are available through InterMountain Insurance . ralling in the Grand Carryon. Today die patented for any home or business. designs are approximated but not dLoceted.. 476-1027 4=n;'i'. ' AIIStete Hrpr tu-•BNq.. 1yep.. ixx E. aua-DM a-a•vrwpa•s•e InterMountain Insurance Services of Vail wA.~..- ' ' ie0ij'a''+ef - 303-476-3734 a Vail National Bank Building, Suite 301 a Vail, CO 81657 Page 6 - Vox Doty Monday, May 10,1093 500 TWO COLOR F 16YERS - - A KLy4- $35.00 enke rs Your choice of Red.Blue. Green:'Yellow,Brown. or Black.: FREE t°°"°'°' Town council must* u-M d hen 1•ikiapa CO `)It,S be bored Delivery , w we•w ~1 " • M•ealdaeeriq . 476-4556,. soo E uenehe.a cjr • rate, co 4764556 To the Editor. : (This letter was sent to the Vail. In Calm Copbt • tatimting • Damp Town Council). It is completely unbelievable that there are not more pressing - Problems to deal with than •the over-abundant neon sign crisis.', Are you guys so rich and so bored that you just havenothing: : , , 1 ' . ? ' better b do? r , 'ti „°?E~ Now you might think that I have some selfish interest in tiffs matter. To set the record straight, I don't. own a neon sign, neon sign futures. :a• or even know where a neon sign wM hangs. Also, the Neon Sign Lobby isn't paying me any money. So the V 1., , • big question is, why do 1 care? Well . my Town Council friends, I don't ` What I do care about is the fat ~r+ that you are wasting the time and money of the lbwn of Vail having the town staff research something so stupid. I know it is hard to look at the situation that the countryis'' • • in, and learn from it. But, if you Exquisite Wedding and, people must persist in = this Bit {.day Cakes ridiculous time-wasting, I must ask,' plead, and beg the rest of the Vail '..Y community to remove you bozos Eagle-Vail • Hwy 6 & 24 • 949-6393 .r the next chance we earl, r ~'3' Anybody with half en onrlce of common sense could find some- thing more important to occupy the time of local government If not, •yW rSwu Merlin let's get rid it altogether, it must Dally have already served its purpose. • ` ` ' , ~ . Sincerely, BRUSHING UP Chris Coble lakes down'ncreeNng at,the Robert L. Bank Vail, ;.7:'<... Eagle-Vail tennis Dourts Frlda to en• k VAIL PRINTING ' - . .a .Thanks:for*caring•ay 8t OFFICE SUPPLY'' about young skiers Vail Professional Building To The Editor riders will participate, represerutinA support • -ot • the 11th y.Annual After the end of the regularly 45 slates and up to 7 countries. This I Mountain Speaker- Series.This G 953 S. Frontage Road W. scheduled high school racing will be an excellent time to show- program continua p to grow only Vail, Colorado 81657 season this ile yo year, students in the case our community and encore because o[ ur het inw blicizin8 Vail Valley were afforded the o these folks to book their nett sum- and talking about it Get everything for your office in one portunity to continue training at iner vacation in Vail, Colorado. We enjoyed great success with convenient stop, or we'll deliver! Beaver Creek. This program was no tour will ride 100 miles from our silent "Adventure Auction" and only made possible trough the Steamboat Springs to Vail on June dlook forward to an exciting winter From printed forms and promotional generosity and efforts of several 23, ending up--$$t Ford Park where of slide shows in 1994. materials, to file folders and printer key people and establishments. A the official VaffWelcome will take I will forward 1994 schedule in- ribbons, we make it easy for you. sincere thank you goes out to Mike place. 'Approximately ' 1500 of the ormation to you,when we have it Y Y Beckley, Beaver:Creek Moun ' tour participants will camp at the ompleted. 303 ¦ 476 ¦ 4145 • 303 ¦ 476.5858 Operations; Ed 'Levy, Vail As- park, with the remainder staying in Thanks again and enjoy the sociates Real Estate; Greg Finch local lodges. It is expected that 1o- unny weather. Y w, 0011i, Saint Lames PMaLL Shoulders cal businesses will have a grand Sincerely, and the Beaver Creek Race Crew; opportunity to benefit, with past Chris Chopyak-Minor ~j and Eric Fredell,'Batik Mountain . host towns reporting earnings, of Director of Marketing end High School over $90,000 during the tour's 24- ring, Keystone Center . . Thanks are also extended to hour stay. coaches, Mike Brown and L. . . Vail will also benefit from the ex- Some questions Breuell, for their excellent coach-r tensive media exposure the tow about Waco ing provided at a very reasonab receives. Staff writers for the Den- fee. ver'Post write daily articles about To the Editor. nQ~,h O It is a Credit to our local corn the people and communities along By now, everyone in touch with munity as a whole when oar we . the tour and, in addition, The Post the news knows about the Branch an~ ; . qualified and busy leaders put forth publishes a special Ride the Rock- Davidian tragedy. Lake so many that little bit of extra time and ies preview section on the Sunday other news items, it'll be discussed, ' energy to invest in the future of our prior to the tour with information clucked at, then forgotten. The next youth. about each of the towns on_ the big story will hit the newspapers. Sincerely, route. and this tale will be old news. yt Tom and Henrie Stone Channel 4's Larry Grin rides I'm sure that the govemmem Beaver Creek . Race Trainin the Rockies each year, filing four to Id like that' Progrem five stories daily from each host Before we forget about this dis- about it. community. In 1992 alone, the tour let's ask some questions. ` Ride the Rockies ' garnered over 90 minutes of net- ve we' come up with a good coming to town' work television coverage, including for the deaths of 90 people? a ' four live segments of network FBI busy pointing fmgcra and " To The Editor: coverage. blame, has offered throe ' ~ rinrrJrinB ` We are pleased to arir100nCE Ride - Additionally, host communities users for this massacre. the Rockies is returning to Vaill On are entered in the Best Community The Fust Big Excuse: the cult r Wednesday, June 23. 2,000. Plus an . Contest The winning community, - stockpiling illegal west- additional -1.000. to 2,000' family... as deWmined ..by. • vote of the yone rerttmbaing the fast news members. friends, and support staff..' mss, receive a' " full ' page of the act will recall the will pay a visit to our community. "Congratulations!" advertiserrre•t reported" high powered rifles, Our goal is to involve merchants, in ft Denver-Post. automatic weapons, explosives restaurateurs,' children, and local'' : Sincerely, - "Fsoxgh firepower for a tremen- orgarutrations to provide diem with Mayor Peggy don bsud&" Now what have we a time lice the Ride.the Rockies found? Some rifles and gum. all tour his never aeea:., pea er series'..:°. legal with this ad. . ore Clu As background. the tour' wall CaSCa says thanks The Second Big Excuse: terrible • begin in Fort Collins on Satrmday, " . abuse of the children, And yet, two. g for evm9 June 19, and conclude in Golden on The Editor: Expires S-V-93 476 0 74 0 Friday.. June 25: Two:, thousand I '.want to think you for your Pane ma L49Lrt pep 22 r ~Wf DaBy M, day, AAay ;06 6i - Papa 3 ocai:, Vail plans smooth staff ' Tourism expert says for Ride the Rockies t'ou Colorado~positi•oned fo' .Juture•success ...;1. By Scott Thylor Dory stns wdw By Amy Dreltael profiles according to Pbg. Vail will be rolling out the red DdyStiff Willer Originally Vail and Aspen carpet when 2,000 bicyclists and R had a great feeling - they were their support groups visit Vail in Temporary opposition to upscale, and there was plenty of June with Ride the Rockies. : ' y Amendment 2 may deter con- - space between things, to people Town of Vail officials spelled out ventioneers Gan 'coning . to felt comfortable," Pbg said. "As their plans for this year's Ride the'. Colorado."berg' the state is long as they keep things looking Rockies stop in Vail to a promo- - s positioned perfectly as a tourist - nice, they'll do well. tional committee Wednesday mom- destination." IJ1e more the morn creates irg. Pam Brandmeyer. Vail assis- :.says renowned tourism the idea that they've protected rant to the town m said the :expezi Dr. Stanley Pbg of Los the natural environment and the manager, ;Angeles. $ environment in which you'll live town hopes to get tack in riders' -'worry T. c: while you're lore the more sera good graces this year. ii 10 "Colorado shouldn't hat % cessful it will be," he said.: The ride begins in Fort Co1Gns "about falling; because it's what,'* and winds its way through the . 'people are looking for." Plog Vail's mmady growth line its mountains, ending in Golden. The said in a phone interview. _ inceptidx130 years ago has led e It's • psychologically what ' parade of new construction that ride, which attracts thousands of g„s D* amateur bike riders and supporters. 'people are looking for because continues. year after year., and for June 20.25 5 . The More than 2,000 cyclists are expected in town next month for the they can do individual things the valley is nearly built out is scheduled Vail -Ride the Rockies hike ttwr... _ line skiing and hiking and other : This has left locals and tourists group is scheduled n stop * things that June 23 after a 100-mile ride from The town didn't ' have' enough food and planned the wrong type of settings,' tali place in natural tconcerned about the town segs." he said. out-growing itself. Steamboat Springs, showers, either, and when the bag- entertainment . in : Ford Am- Psychology. has a lot to do "It's not question of the town The last time the ride came gage truck finally rolled into awn, phitheater with where people go on vacs - being built-up but how well it's through Vail in 1988• it turned out there was a rush among the riders Brandmeyer said . the town is Lion and, consequently, which planned," Pbg said. 'You still badly, Brandmeyer said. The driver to clean up. doing everything to make sure this tourist destinations can - want a feeling of quietness of. carrying the riders' gear stopped in The town also sponsored a sort year tums out differently. Vail is... withstand••Ihe•"fiucmating' trade"`--exclusivity.". Glenwood Springs on his way to of carnival in West Vail. Riders importing a truckload of portable ' and which ales drill fail. e'< ;Vail.. builders Have'. • to" go Vail and then got stuck in traffic. stopped there, thinking they'd .'showers and toilets to cater to the -Its' the-feeling you have - through - I -:•efterglve He didn't reach the town until reached the end of the course They riders. Riders will be able to camQ " en m ~aK:: • yslrwr~, > yolk'. ttlere Pbg about 6 p.m., tuning the riders' weren't too happy when they'' in a huge tent at Golden Peak ar1da. rgn a~d`re"vieK%boaref and" - moods sour. ! - ; learned -they' had to ride'-anothaa andyt'the sieis-at Fad Parksnd then po~gar:: recreation activities the planning eommission.. - Town crews shut down the army ' Your miles toFold Park-' Vail Valley Drive athletic fields. . . . mainly-'-, have: to worry about . of massage therapists because they Riders also complained the town `Local remurants will be offering a . ; maintaating their.,highyuality." ; pleuetaeT11 ptrysb. had not paid business license fees. didn't, offer enough, varieties of `variety of food.''.' MANOR' VAIL UMT 373-E 110ts of FILM x'129 StILLQQO...$210,000 - MAKE Am OFFER! ` • One bedroom suite • VIEWS: Gore Range C*M- & • Adjacent Io Ford Park and Gore Creek- - - CCP • Steps to Chair 6 and • Full amenities Children's Center of Manor Vail , f0i Bror>dess-Cadmus a - M Rao( fsfofe, era . eAdi e street, 141I1 13031476-76-0 • Denier Toll free 893.3101 Open rot your <orrveMerrce 7 drys a weeY <wr,ro In A me 4'' • ~~FQas'9~q! , m him-low". ...~p~A1N V E - • • - 9hO~`E` S G 10...0 . ~;,a!f~y'e . • • e iii ' pnce:, . Order any size plzza at menu prlce :-~~AP~g and get another pizza of equal size Center th up to the some number of r :476-7900 ipings for 1/2 price. VON 949-0230 Lionshead Gondola ` It 476-0330 BuUaing 476-3233 led Da4v (AreaEx0 5/21/93 Page 4 - Vall Dotty Thursday, June 3,1993 ao- THAI RESTAURANT Ev.11-Dal .ExPERMWE•EVRMONOFTRAW M•rMEIrTw CUMM T e * . Off AR Dinner Items ax 3 ' and wine by the bottle' Zia y} Lunch Specials - f K ft . $4.95 OPm. humby through Saturday wa a 476-9417 Ma hn 4 W Stop T j,A 00 Creative American Cuisine 2 for 1 Dinner Entrees with purchase of a Bottle of Wine 1tl1Deilf°"".1°" PATIENT POTTING Anha Ankerholz works In the tower boxes on her porch Friday afternoon. Daily Lunch Specials $4.95 She Is an owner of S&A Services and has been working on other people's lawns and flower gar- dens. She was happy to have a chance to take care of her own flowers. Closed June 7 & 8 for Spring Cleaning " Lorated in the Gateway Plaza 4 Vail'' ns hearty welcome for;Ride`' the'Rockies tour Community rally meeting June 9 at. Red Lion By Scott Ttsylor . , didn't offer enough variedes of food and planned the wrong type ofemortainment in Ford Amphitheater. caM sun wdw + The ride begins in Fart Collins this year and winds TINE INKING Ride the Rockies participants should have quite a . its way through the mountains, ending in Golden, no. DL The H18tor1C Delavare Hotel : welcome waking for them. in we county yf ell . tack, wi icts. t --ds v[:azmtwKb~ ?A 2S. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily they roll through the area hue 23: u,•; and; tatpport ptsraaemal,-L trkredaled for one Organized oftiro greeting edebrations f ,thaadq .t! he group Is scheduled to stop in Vail June 23 after a Featuring a, r- acid Wedrrndsydt6ey to pfeaaedyvldt`ihe way oral... 100-mile ride from Steamboat Springs... , - i.• American G Continental Cuisine' v. JQ ttdslrhessCS° and residers have stepped, !award: Oo ; c,; Organizes hope to begin greeting riders early, with Locol.Faooritcs' •aNightfy Speetals make the riders' visit memorable., ,mile-marka.signs along the route- An cull toception "I think a lot of people to the community, realize is planned in Avon. That reception is being sponsored Enjoy a Cocktail in our Victorian Lobby aa day ofcSkling : that the last time they were through, there were some. by , 'KZYR-FT'1,.Vai1 Astockates,' Ind,- and due Avon EetMninmrnt in Lobby proMems," Veer' Public :Relations Officer Caroline', Beim CmdResort&sodation ' Fisher said •I'think that fact is Pr-Pting P0004 to,g5 j KSKE-FM Is scheduled to sponsor a second recep. 700 Harrison Ave.-,,! eadville, t n 80461 719 48(ri41B y~y would.". ~n in Eagle Vai4 and Coors will be decorating In-~ norm Orgaauer5 have platnned a community rally June 9 tastate 70 through Dowd Junction. TXvi -11 tb get ell many`kltals involJod as possible. The rally In Vail, Wendy's will be giving away ice,cream. _t , 1i scheduled al'5 p.m. at the Red Lion. Tire main party is planned for Ford 'Part, where T 'Ride Hite Rockies came dvough Wit in 1988.' KQMT-FM will be sponsoring the last reception, r:--',. andthe-event}tyrted.obf lttadriver . P~Y•" carrying,:., complete with the Vail Precision Lawn Chair the tidefs' gear,ltoppdd in Glegwood Springs on his , Demonstration Team, the Helmut Pricker Duo and way to Vall annd then got stueiC`on traffic. He didn't Sport Goofy. Several bands are scheduled, and there reach the town until about6 p,m.,' taming the riders' -.'will be roving jugglers and entertainers, as well as a moods sour. :x; a ..t:,' food fair. r Town crews~ihut down the army of massage , therapists following the tour because they hadn't paid The town is also sponsoring a concert complete M ~ w 17 Off -R d s ~ business license fees The sown' didn't have enough with a raffle. Each rider will also get a "Vail Loves f•,lw showers, either, and when the baggage truck finally Ride the Rockies" pin and a coupon book to area rolled into town, there was a rush among thM:_riders to shops and restaurants. clean up. Fisher said locals are encouraged to wear teal and The town also sponsored a camival in West Vail purple - the official Ride the Rockies colors - as that confused riders who thought they had reached - well as "Vhfl Loves Ride the Rockies" pins and cheer the end of the course. Rider complained the town Y tine riders as, they roll into town.. , -:f ~ ,.ice ` aP ••y f ' ,~y, a4:. - THE H 0 U 3 E Hiking in the mountains requires Thursday lYight Only a special type of boot. You want „ „ something comfortable and Our Popular Rib O.. Chicken Combo rugged. At Christy Sports you,.', 1.,. can get both. Come on over': i.^; .All You and try our Tecnica and Asolo hiking boots then go off-road. Can Eat! :;t valid for nmibd .•i Yy • y - - t?wne.yw m •naa,"oo ~i ati, ad Lands & Dinner Dally ¦ 4 miles west of Beaver Creek Edwards 0 9263613 'CHRISTY.SPORTS Van - Avon - e` 8 Daily: 293eridgest 1e2Awnad. Local News, plus news of the region, the nation andihe world`'': 416.2244 THE TIMES June 9, 1993 0 Rally today to plan welcome for Ride the Rockies cyclists I ¦ Times Staff Report didn't help, nor did the town shutting' down the massage therapists who had Today's your chance to join the Ride set up tables to ease riders' aching the Rockies Community Rally, an event muscles. The therapists hadn't paid for area merchants to sign up business license fees. employees and family members as part The town is bending over backward of a welcoming party on June 23 for to accommodate the new group of the 2,000 cyclists participating in the cyclists that heads into town this year. Ride the Rockies tour. Mile-marker signs will start in The rally, at the Red Lion today at 5 Wolcott to mark the last few miles of p.m., will organize a welcoming the 98-mile ride from Steamboat committee stretching from Wolcott to Springs. Ford Park in Vail, where the riders will Avon will offer music, food and camp for the night. balloons, and organizers are pushing The event should be an economic welcomers to wear costumes to put boost for the community, as riders in smiles on weary riders. the past have spent up to $90,000 in Ford Park will display a red carpet, some host communities. balloon arch, music and mounds of Vail also hopes to give a better food. Riders will receive a Vail discount impression of the town than it did five coupon booklet and Vail souvenirs. The r' of the night is sure to be Years ago, when it was also a stopover highlight a on the tour. presentation by the Vail Precision Lawn . The van carrying the riders' camp Chair Demonstration Team.' provisions and clothes was delayed in Thirty area restaurants will host a Glenwood Springs and didn't make it to food fair and music from Prairie Wind, Vail until 6 p.m., well after most the Walker Williams Band and Paul cyclists had arrived, Borillo will provide the entertainment. Lack of adequate shower facilities Pape 6 -Vag Dagy Sunday, June 13,1699 Vail re - in -to.-weloomie,-Ride the Rockies.cyclists:tolown' NWI(I Thousands of cycliswpour/into ,Vail.'June"23. Golden All Dinner Entrees DaBy N San Scott waw TBylGolden P Children's Sid School there, in the " Golden Peak Restaurant and in i Va0-provided tent near the Vail Race Crew building. About 500 of the Volunteers are still needed to greet bicyclists and , riders are expected to stay In Vail-area lodges. visitor on June 23 when.the Ride the Rockies rolls " "And then we have another one to two- thousand through Vail unregistered riders and support crows" Btandmeyer Pam Brandmeya, assistant to, the`' Vail Town said. "Which leads me to believe we'll have more O Manager and one of the organizers of the Vail stop, than 1,000 people camping out in Ford Park.° said volunteers are still needed to stand along South The ride begins in Fort Collins this year and winds .2 'f r I Frontage Road cheering the riders. Its way through the mountains, ending in Golden. The June 5th through 17th Organizers are also looking for people to keep ride,'which awacts thousands of amateur bike riders watch on the riders' bikes and food sales people. and support groups. is scheduled for June 20-25. Tate what everybody in Beaver Creek has been talking about Volunteers can sign up at the Red Lion in the Vail V l- The group is scheduled to stop in Vail June 23 after at Cladwick's. Our new summer hags are 5:30. 10:00 pm. ' lage or can call the town of Vail at 479-2113. a 100-mile ride from Steamboat Springs. You wont believe what you've been missing... -fthe greeters on the South Frontage Road are the Volunteers are scheduled to begin greeting the important ones," Brandmeyer said. "Especially be riders almost as soon as they enter Eagle County. 17 Chateau I", Beaver Creek, Call 9454M for reservations tween the Wren and Ford Park. They'll be checking Signs will be posted beginning in Wolcott urging the to riders to see where's they're supposed to be going riders on and a van from KZYR-FM will be driving to help save as much hassle as possible. So they need back and forth between Wolcou and Avon, talking to to be loud, but tactful." riders. Brandmeyer said that 2,000 riders and another In Avon, KZYR and the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort AL .1& thousand or so supporters are scheduled to spend the Association will sponsoring a reception. Another night in Vail. About 1,000 riders will be camping r. reception is being hosted, by.KSKE-FM In Eagle- 3E ord Park. Vail. ; . The town is going out of its way to make the riders . feel welcome. Five years ago a stopover on the tote Volunteers are scheduled to line South Frontage WO FOR in Vail left many with a bad impression the area. Road from West Vail to Ford Park to cheer the The town shut down massage therapists because riders. KQMT-FM is hosting another reception a at the they did not have proper business licenses and many - , park. Concerts, food fairs and other types of enter- said there weren't adequate shower facilities. tainment are planned all day long for both riders and Another 500 riders am scheduled to stay around locals, ONE The with purchase of bottle of wine. Vail D + Selectionsfrornourdinnermenuinclude: The daily information source for`all of Eagle County Colorado Corn and Sage Chowder - Sweet " . Colorado Corn simmered wttll age :anted broth with diced tomatoes,.- r. F li f''" R .~..u....+sa .~,.~;,y,y. r :witi 'i..y;:`.`k. .F: + h:"•.'' Cd'r' :'..`•r:.r:, f':.' ' 's.hne.T'+iwAP4+i:~'.2n y,;fst:n¢M. Artichoke Pizza - s" pizza with a parmesan, paprika oust topped with fresh tomatoes, olive dl, garlic, artldhokess, ralamata olives and lets cheese ' Southwestern Oysters - Blue point oysters lightly.._ • ; - }s rV:;, sauteed with blue corn meal served on the half shell with r.r e ; smoked tomato salsa, topped with dpotlesJlantro'sour cream smoked Chicken Lingulnl -sauteed with caramelized onions and garnished with sphuc h, goat cheese, ' yellow peppers, shitake mushroorru Double Cut Pork Chop - ltlbeye roasted with fresh rosemary, served with a sundrfed tomatopesto juslie and sweet potato croquettes Swordfish steak - Grilled with fresh lemon thyme, served on a bed of Swiss chard with smoked mashed potato, spring rolls and whole grain mustard vbhalgrette '`]9 777? Bradt Diamond Mountainside Bistro Is open Dupe is Tuesday rs y Dinner Hours are are 6::0000 - • 9:00 p.m :.The Subdudes RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED 5~•' B" . 845-9800: x, 0%k DLACK DIAMOND - . ; ALL C9mcm ARE HELD off TUESDAYS AT THE FtiRD - Located in Beaver Creek Lodge AWWMTER N VAL, CM MW ComplimentaryValet Parking PBWORMUM NEW AT 6:30 PiL Am ARE FREE ` FACUTC POLICY i1101a8na 811=111, LArti CHUBS, AND CAMERAS A y VAELVALLEY Offer expires June 20, Please present this ad aroma INTO TH , IS RAM R S MAY V FOUNDATION INS series Is s project of flee Vail Villey Foundation Vail DaW 12 The v a Troa - hiay 28, 1993 VAIL MOIJIMIN MEDICAL, P.C. Dowd Junction dam must get Forest T& AVON MEDICAL CENTER May speci'al Service review, possibly 404 permit BLOOD PROFILE By ALLEN BEST John Althoff, project engine the Eagle-Vail Metropolitan Which tests for 32 different blood chemistries Eagle County and the Colo- eer for Eagle County, said he District, which has an intake (must be fasting for 12 flours prior to test) redo Division of Wildlife ran had talked with Forest Service structure for water used on its During May ONLY $26 (Reg. $52) afoul of boaters when they representatives last December, golf course at the site. To receive discount payment must be made installed a drop-structure in the but "somehow the ball got However, the Army Corps - at time of service Eagle River at Dowd Junction dropped." * and also the county -learned Vail Mountain Medical earlier this month. Rich Phelps of the Forest belatedly that the drop struct- 2nd floor hospital bldg., elevator 2 Now they've run afoul of the Service said that depending ore also benefits the Upper Avon Medical 5 Center Y U,S, sib)y F the Arorest Service and gi- upon the conclusions of the Eagle Valley Water Authority my. Corps of Engi riserstco asBeeement, his agency could The water authority lisle the across from City Market n The Forest Service , which require the dam to be removed that intake structure as a 949 3222 r administers the land at the site or modified, or allow the potential supplemental source 'AflBieted with Rose Aledital Center of the drop-structure, is requir. structure to remain. of domestic water, although it - ing the county to go through an As for the Army Corps of is not now using it. environmental review process. Engineers, it had given a per- But, under federal law, any The study is required under mit for the drop structure, as it work within a river to augment Overpromised or provisions of the National generally does for irrigation domestic water supplies replies Environmental Policy Act of intake structures. The primary a 404 permit under the Clean Under Staffed? 1969. neftdthe AMp etructunis Water Act Temporary Employment is the Answer! TOWN OF VAIL BRIEFS General/Skilled Labor • Clerical Housekeeping • Confidential Typing Service Seeldngartice Word heroes and sports champions 00 volunteers with shovels, With ears still ringing from when the Ride the Rockies gloves, and boots turn out to Employee Leasing the string of harsh words the comes through on June 23. plant 88 trees and 120 shrubs. last time the Denver Post- If you want to be a cheer- Volunteers, old and young, big sponsored Ride the Rockies leader, call Caroline Fisher at and little, should call Mike Don't Waiti came through in 1988, various 479-2116. ollica, the town's organizer, people in Vail an trying to pull As for the criticism from at 479-2138. Call ~L out the stops to ensure that Vat? 1988, "They treated us like The project is being spon. Z~A 949-4334 VALLEY has the friendliest town in reputation the as moonthe- bums said one tour organzer cored by the town, the Vail- in a story that was seen by aev- We Valley Rotary Club, the Today twins after this summers tour. eral hundred thousand people lamdo State Forest Service, TEMPS Boy Scouts, school children, along the Front Range. Lceel and the Colorado Department merchants, and mothers with riders on the tour - of which ofTraneportation. 'The Valley's Oldest and Most Reliable Tamp service' babes - and for that matter, there were many - said some Last year, organizers re- babes and beefcakes, too - are of the criticism was off-base, ceived $60,000 in donations, being enlisted to turn out and but they thought Vail.could e or which remains in the- - provide a huge welcome to the hew done better. nk: The Vail Town Council Flowers by riders as they arrive in the allocated $10,000 again this. SPECIAL EVENTS valley. Ong I• year. Altogether, this 0 has S~l/... s`/stNTS if all goes as planned, the The project to plant trees on been raised for thi this year's valley from Avon to Ford Park the Interstate 70 corridor projects. Aspen, pinyon pine, • Wlkifiower Ike bouquets will resemble the type of ticker- through Vail will be held this plum, dogwood, choke Cherry, and arrangements tape parade on Wall Street ear on June 12 and 13. and buffalo berry will be • Paper goods for all kinds of normally reserved for war Organizers hope to we 200 to Planted- parties Davi Lavender and David Brower to A . Ilolkoort bouquets e Congratulations Graduafesl speak at Moauntainfilm this weekend Having a Party? Come See LA for aB By ALLEN BEST almost continuously tomorrow, -The Climbers, an historic David Lavender, the noted Sunday, and Monday. The retrospective from the BBC; your decorations and paper goods. hietorian of the American West, evening shows, which are -Earth: And the American will introduce a film abut his largely a repeat of the films Dream, from the Academy Cali Todayl close friend and fellow writer, shown in the day, are sold out. Award winning director Bill Designers the late Wallace Stegner, at the Also appearing this year is Cautourier, Grady Ford fi Rhonda Erickson Mountainfilm festival in David Brower, who at age 81 is •Matterkorn, My Love, Telluride this weekend. regarded as America's pilgrim which is Swiss Television's VALLEYWIDE DELIVERY Lavender, who was born in father of environmental acti- stinging assault an tourism and Telluride in 1910, has written vists. Twice nominated for a commercialism; Dowd Park Btshess Center I,) Eagle-Val - 949-6617 many volumes about various Nobel Peace Prize, he remains •Wildsrness: The Last Stand, aspects of Western history, in. at the cutting edge of the a depiction of the U.B. Forest L 4 cluding One Man's West. In world's conservation move- Service; and QVI.riC SttaYt' that book, he recounts about ment. He will speak several -Other films about the working in the Yankee Boy times during the weekend as whitewater of Wales, the, Adult Beginner Tennis Instruction Basin mines and cowboying in the film festival's 1993 Guest of powder of the Caucuses, the the Paradox Valley area before Honor. penguins of Antarctica, and These classes are specifically designed for those who are he went on to study at Prince- After growing up in Cali. the mountain of Kazakistan, to Just beginningorhave never played tennis. we'll teach you ton University. He spent most fornia, where he recorded 70 namejustafew. all of the strokes, the serve, rules of the game, which of his adult life teaching at a first ascents in the Sierra Ne- equipment is best for you and etiquette. We'll even do a private school near Santa vada during his youth, Brower before and after video so that you can really see your im- Barbara, Calif. joined the 10th Mountain F'ree youirSelf from provement. These classes will have you playing the game The Lavender family history Division and trained at Camp SMok11'nCg With at the end of one sesslonl This Is your chance to learn the also figures in with the theme Hale, near Vail. Ironically, his ° game of tennis, a sport that you can enjoy for a lifetime) of the Mountainflm festival, brother, Joe, has retired to classes atvmc now in its 15th year of pre- Edwards. Registration has begun for Times: Thursday Evenings, 5:30-7:00 p.m. venting films of mountains, Brower took the Sierra Club "Freedom from Smoking" Saturday Mornings, 10:00-11:30 a.m. adventure, and the environ- to new heights during the summer classes. Classes will be Session begins: June 3, 1993 ment. David's brother Dwight 1950s in his successful opposi- held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tues- ends: June 26, 1993 was a noted alpinist and re- tion to a dam in Dinosaur Nat- days beginning June 8. Cost: $15.00 per class, or $100.00 per session corded the first climb of Lizard ion park. In that effort he was This behavior modification for members Head mountain before he was greatly aided by the writing of program is taught by Dennis struck by a fatal illness at a Wallace Stegner. Vernon and will be held in the $20.00 per class, or $140.00 per session young age. Among the films to be shown Vail Valley Medical Center's for non-members Mountainfilm begin at the this year will be: level two classroom. Cost is $50 For more information, all the New Sheridan Opera House in -Galahad of Everest, a bril- per person, payable the first Vail Racquet Club at 476-3267 Telluride with an array of films pant Shakespearian assault on night tithe class. Call 479-7260 tonight. Films will be shown the trailofMallory; to register. 52 The LbUTraU-May 28.1993 In case you have been out of north of the main Vail town, the 8th Annual Ride the Interchange. Volunteers are Rockies will be making a skry in fy• • being solicited to assist in this Vail this summer. On H! bZtS community-effort to beautify Wednesday, June 23, 2,000 Vail on June 12 and 13 and will -SELECT PROPERTIES cyclists plus an additional 1,000 by yk- receive lunch, an official "Trees to 2,000 family members, for Vail" Whirt and a party on friends and support staff will Sunday after the work is hit town and our goal is to roll will be at 8 p.m. for each completed. out the welcome mat like performance. This group's ultimate goal is they've never seen before! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 to plant trees and shrubs along The tour will begin in Fort for seniors and students and are the entire I-70 corridor. For ° Collins on June 19 and available at Poor Richard's more information on how you concludes in Golden on Friday, Music, Pic-a-Flit, Eagle Valley can help, please call Caroline 'l {1- J -4 r June 25. The tour will make a Music and Vail Village Travel. Fisher at 479.2115. t visit to Steamboat Springs prior For the first time since the • • • I I' to making the 100 mile trip to inception of the VCT, they are complete weekly 7V !,(stings ' Vail where it will end up at offering several different are now located in our - Ford Park. season pass options. Prices Daily Options section! There are many ways the range from $25 to $100 and all a • • public and private sector can three plans include admission Don't say that we didn't become involved in this event. into all performances. For more remind you! Today will be the You can hang a "Ride The information on season passes or final day the Eagle County Rockies" banner in your store, other VCT productions, please Assessor will be available to 3796 LUPINE DRIVE donate a discount for the riders, w11476-0100. hear protests and objections to A FABULOUS POUR BEDROOM ROME M A VERY PRIVATE FAST wearing a "Vail loves Ride the • • • valuation for assessment of real VAIL LOCATONI A ONE BEDROOM LOCKOFF APARTMENT Rockies" button or turning out The popular Bill Wright property. Taxpayer's protests ADDS TO THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS HOWL RFJM+nY RE' to cheer the riders when they Tennis Camps will be offering a may be heard in person at the DU® To liar $515,000. arrive and when they depart couple of half price locals Eagle County Building, the next morning. sessions for both juniors and Monday through Friday from 9 For more information, please adults. The youth camp will be am. to 4 p.m. contact Pam Brandmeyer or held from June 7 to Il and Beginning June 15, the COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Caroline Fisher at the Town of focuses on tennis Instruction, Assessor will sit and hear Vail offices -479-2100. but will also include other RIVERSIDE SUBDIVISION • • a activites in the 5-day camp. The Proteste and objections to A SUPERS OPPORTUNITY AT THE VnRANCE TO BFAVFx C- C/'t valuations for assessment of , p weekly half price adult camp will take RESORT NINE AND LC ZONED FOR A O150 R ROOM HHOS oDM• ERCIAL. are now located in our place from June 14-18. personal property. This will a6= P BED AND BREA1EASr AND ./ORP- !AND coaT t. u !tar Daily Options section/ For more information and continue Monday through ~OOpFx! • • • details on this great tennis offer Friday from l e.m, to 4 p.m. The Vail Community Theatre and other upcoming tennis until July 5. All e by mail THIS LS A WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS SLOPE SURPLUS STORE BBOOTHELOCAL AND will be presenting Neil Simon's camps, lease call the Ford or fa: must be received no later P than June $0. For more $185NO SIT NCLUIXN NVE TESTABLISHED. ORY AND E Goon LEASE ONLY 185,000 n+aUpNO a+vorroar AND EQtnPtaxr. "Barefoot in the Park" at Battle Park Tennis Center at•476-6823. information, please call 328- $ Mountain High School beginning next Wednesday, Again this year, the "Trees for 8640' June 2 and continuing through Vail" group will be planting Have a safe and happy Saturday, June 5. Curtain time over 200 trees and shrubs just . McHewrial Day holiday! OITa oFfTCFS ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A wFF% Over this holiday, .and fory,v, Hx 11. that matter, all the time, if you • Rw, ~V;:1;~'? i rl a + ga plan on drinking, we urge you E- o ~o H x + to please designate a driver in ? ft.*t your group to get you home v. 1 c..a,..1.. Cooto+a. w.t ..t safely. Please, please, Please, 0031 111-2121 00)1.21-3505 please, please - don't drink and f• drive. - i,~c.T,,++1 s 1,.1. c..... T a. e... :.c r.............1.e r-. :;e a e."1w Vday Club H...1 . T.. c... Birth r< Tyson Bolduc Mey 28 ~ry+ Bruce Spencer May 28 . ~j+,.,_ - Petey Seibert May 28 ? Pownall May 28 Tony Aiello Mey 28 HOMESITES Patty 1'Tomencio May 28 "'~i Femendo Barela May 28 Y' Hsrry Paull May 28 FOREST GLEN " JIm Gilbert May 29 YOUR LAST CHANCE! THIS ExcLusVE ENCLAVE OF HOME4rE9 John Bencine May 29 IN FAST VAIL REPRESENTS THE LAST OF THE OREAT SITES IN THE t Shastina Croce May 29 $23 VIEWS, PRIVACY AND AN FxLT1JtNT Chuck Chadwick May 29 AREA. SPECTACULAR BridgiI Wilson May 29 LocAnoN. FROM 5230,000. Mike Miller May 29 the ,alrWal/SI Eileen McGuirk May 29 TRAVIS CREEK Drillin ltt Riley Whelan Mey 29 THIS NEW ENCLAVE OF FOUR IO-ACOE HOMESTrs IS HEAVILY 9 7 Brianne Lyons Mey 29 WOODED WITH PINE AND ASPEN AND OFFERS UNSURPASSED Former Houston Oiler greats, Earl Campbell and Dan PastorlnI Cyadi Steu~to. Mey 30 got in a few rounds of goll at Singletree last week. Campbell, C&na Jo aineks May 30 CRPRIVACY AND VISTAS. L $175LOCATED - ?@rUTFS FROM BEAVER one of the greatest runners in NFL history, now resides In James Boyd, Jr. May 30 EEx AND VwI f 1,000 EACHH. Austin where he operates a food products company caITYin Eliza Alby May 30 9 Also Brysat May 30 . his name. Pastorini, who now calls Vail home, is involved In John Lowe May 31 car racing and this pest winter operated his own restaurant in Robin Olsen May 31. Beaver Croak. Photo by Allen Knox. Janice Swentner May 31 Phyllis Finlay May 31 Roger Griffith May 31 Janet Shipka Mey 91 Happy Catherine Moser June 1 $t" Annie Fox June 1 - Peter Williams Ju nel Down Show Latta June 1 Noma ! to June Sadler June Birthday a Amanda Buckley June l Janice Swaatner HanCheryl nah G Heuuido mm Junel June 1.. May $1 Came Foster ' June l - is the winner of Jan Gardner _ June2 ti- Birgit Krebs June 2 r a Delicious Cake BtaciElalet June2 baked at the June Cardinale June3 Gary Murrain June 3 10, 9 I.eAnne Valencia June9 Village Market clafly Olson eos Juoe3 Cie hee June 3 Please stop by St Jackman June3 ChiS weekend CROSSROADS MALL PatepMulvey June 3 v To enter your name or a 4IVJ BACHELOR GULCH to claim -and- friend's into The Veil Trail ONE OF THE BEST RFSDExnAL BUYS OW THE MARRY AT ITS Birthday club, geese ve u¦ a your prizesl a Banana Split at call at 8274004 before ed°e•dey RECENTLY REDUCED PRIDE OF $500,000! THIS OORGEOUs r at noon. Our weekly winner will FOUR BFDRGOM, HALT DUPLEX HOME is LOCATED IN BEAVER To enter your name in the GT S Diner receive a freshly made birthday CRM AND FEATURES GREAT AMWMES- The Village of I Birthda Club Contest call Peke comppliments Birthday & Malt Shop Market in Crossrro oads and e The Vail Trail at 827-4004 ST. ,TAMES' PUCE, banana split from GTs Diner and by noon on Wednesday. BEAVER CREEK Malt Shop, located is Beaver Creek at St. Janis Place. We hope you have • fantastic birthday. . L tte r-s Big welcome for Editor's Note: The :Letters to - `1 - Ride the Rockies the Editor column' appears each To the Editor Monday and. Thursday, and At long last, the time for Ride periodically on other days when the Rockies has arrived Before we volume or news • worthiness know it, over 2,000 riders will be warrants. .The deadline for peddling through our Valley, and submission of letters for pubU- approximately 1,500 family mem- cation is noon Tuesday. Letters bers, friends, and support crew will should be limited to 250 words, join them. The participants have and must. include a signature ventured from 45 states 'and five and phone number. The Daily - foreign countries, range in age from reserves the right to edit 8 to 75 years old, and Vail Valley without notice or to decline any residents have been working for letter of greater length. months to provide them a welcom- . . . ing like they have never before scheduled for Ford Park, including seen! a barbecue lunch, an afternoon wes- Thanks to KZYR, KSKI, KQMT, tern concert, a cycling lecture, a Vail Associates, the Vail Recreation lawn chair demo team display, a District, the Vail Valley Founda- food fair . extravaganza, and an . tion, the Vail Valley Tourism and acoustic concert! Door prizes in- Convention _ .Bureau, . the Avon- . clude a ski pass, a parldng pass, Beaver Creek Resort Association, - lodging packages, dinners, mer- and countless N alley businesses, chandise, and much more. Events The Vail Valley 'RTR 'Welcome. in Ford Park begin at noon and run j Party will extend from Avon 'to : through 8:30 pm, and there will be Ford Park and will be a true high- . fun for all ages! light for this year's Aide the Rock On behalf of the Vail Town ies tour. Council and the entire Vail Com- As most locals know, host com- munity, thanks goes out to all the ' munities will compete for the Best residents and merchants who have Community Award which will be helped make this year's RDR stop voted upon by the riders at the in Vail a huge success! We look trip's end. The winning community forward to seeing you on June 23. y . will receive a ..`'full page Sincerel , "Congratulations" advertisement in Peggy Osterfoss - The . Denver Post and recognition Mayor which will carry throughout. the state. , Local organizers are certain that Vail 'can win the Best Community Award for the 1993 Ride the Rock- ies Tour and we would like to enlist your help! We invite merchants, employees, students, moms, dads, cousins, visitors-and all others to grab a flag, balloons, noise makers, or costumes and come on out to the route on June 23 to, provide a I _ dynamite Vail Valley greeting. Wet-_ _coming events ,are planned -at the Beaver:; Creek 'Reception Center, Eagle Vail, the ~ South Frontage Road through Vail, and Ford Park.' A ' host of public. events is . .i: . :u a y. .\;.i...ca;...,,{•::'•,`:•`•'t.`•~.va:'m•~.'.•7~'?.:':•:°••.":«'~i~m:;Ma::~,s,<?<{;~ i _ is .....n•:.v..:..::...:; F::.; .:i .,1•n/ :..:.:.}w::::::i :v - •nv" " is Y.::::::::nv: 1. ~t:'::v.v:: n•::::: i.•:%'F.?:::tiGk ::}$iYii:{%I~ii6.;}}\i:{.~}i!ii:{{•i Q .,:n. x. nhv; :.Y•i.:Y ?(.4. / .,.;,.}j::'v :..:w:viYf'v: x::::: f %tOC»:t' JPiti»»~i»X14.C4DiWiY%fS~.Et~NiS:ii00000.•NC6]6. The Tunes encourages letters to the editor. Letters should be typewritten and limited to 250 words. All letters must be signed along with a telephone number The Tunes reserves the right to edit letters, including for length, and to decline publication if so deemed in the judgement of the publisher, nor is it responsible for the veracity of opinions expressed. i Letters may be mailed to: Editor, The Times, Box 5210, Avon, CO 81620 a 'flag, balloons, noise makers, or r__ - - - Ride the Rockies costumes and come on out to the route on June 23 to provide a Qnives at last dynamite Vail Valley greeting. j Welcoming events are planned at the . To the Editor: Beaver Creek Reception Center, Eagle- At long last, the time for Ride the Vail, the South Frontage Road through Rockies has arrived. Before we know Vail, and Ford Park it, over 2,000 riders will be pedaling A host of public events is scheduled through our Valley, and approximately for Ford Park, including a barbecue 1,500 family members, friends, and lunch, an afternoon western concert, support crew will join them. a cycling lecture, a lawn chair demo The participants have ventured team display, a food fair from 45 states and five foreign extravaganza, and an acoustic countries, range in age from 8 to 75 concert! Door prizes include a ski years old, and Vail Valley residents pass, a parking pass, lodging have been working for months to packages, dinners, merchandise, and provide them a welcoming like they much more. Events in Ford Park begin have never before seenl at noon and run through 8:30 p.m., Thanks to KZYR, KSKE, KQMT, Vail and there will be fun for all ages! Associates, the Nail Recreation On behalf of the Vail Town Council District, the Vail Valley Foundation, and the entire NU community, thanks the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention goes out to all the residents and Bureau, the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort merchants who have helped make this Association, and countless Valley year's RTR stop in Vail a huge successi businesses, the Vail Valley RTR We look forward to seeing you on Welcome Party will extend from Avon June 23. to Ford Park and will be a true highlight for this year's Ride the Peggy Osterfoss Rockies tour. Vail Mayor As most locals know, host communities will compete for the Best Community Award which will be voted upon by the riders at the trip's end. The winning community will receive a full page "Congratulations" advertisement in The Denver A>,st and recognition which will carry throughout the state. Local organizers are certain that , Vail can win the Best Community Award for the 1993 Ride the Rockies Tour and we would like to enlist your j help) We invite merchants, employees, students, moms, dads, I cousins, visitors and all others to grab 4 The v a TraU -June 18, 1993 From previous page communities will compete for Vail a huge success! We look neither an environmentally the Best Community Award forward to seeing you on June sound nor imaginative plan for which will be voted upon by the 23, Peggy Osterfoss the Booth Creek Meadow. riders at the trip's end. The Mayor Residents of the Vail Valley winning community will re Vail Kim, Elissa, Charlie and ceive a full page "Congratula- Patti Langmaid tions". advertisement in the Lynne Langmaid, Richard Loth Denver Post and recognition Pat McIlvain, Dan Watcher which' will carry throughout.'l Sue Rychel, Nancy Loth the state. Local organizers are certain 7w7,n oUt and Cheer that Vail 'can win the :Best Community Award for the tt bi(wle riders 1993 Ride the Rockies Tour and on into Fond park we would like to enlist your Dear residents of help! We invite merchants, . the Vail Valley, employees, students, moms, . At long last, the time for Ride dads, cousins, visitors and all the Rockies has arrived. Before others to grab a flag, balloons, we know it, more than 2,000 noise makers, or costumes and riders will be peddling through come on out to the route on our valley, and approximately June 23 to provide a dynamite 1,600 family members, friends, Vail Valley greeting. Welcom- and support crew will join ing events are planned at the them. The participants have Beaver Creek Reception Center, ventured from 46 states and Eagle-Vail, the South Frontage five foreign countries, range in Road through Vail, and Ford age from 8 to 76 years old, and Park.' . Vail Valley residents have been A host of public events is working for months to provide scheduled for Ford Park, in- them a welcoming like they cluding a barbecue lunch, an have never before seen! afternoon Western concert, a Thanks to KZYR, KQMT, Vail cycling lecture, a lawn chair Associates, the Vail Recreation demo team display, a food fair District, the Vail Valley Founda- extravaganza, and an acoustic tion, the Vail Valley Tourism & concerti Events in Ford Park Convention Bureau, the Avon- begin at noon and run through < Beaver Creek Resort Asaocia- 8.30 p.m., and there will be fun tion, and countless valley busi- for all agent J nesses, the Vail Valley RTR On behalf of the Vail Town Welcome Party will extend Council and the entire Vail from Avon to Ford Park and Community, thanks goes out to will be a true highlight for thin all the residents and merchants years Ride the Rockies tour. who have helped make this As most locals know, host years Ride the Rockies stop in Quote of the bay ..Serving E:agle.Cotant'y slnce 190 "You can't take a step' r without stepping on five or six of them." New York resident on plague' of green toads Fitting the area (See story on i rr Mostly sunny, a page 2) '*hlghs`In'the 70s' Sao forecast on papa 19 41 ^f^ ~ of ~ • Val. XIII., Number 175 THURSDAY ITHE NEws Stropgwinds cheers .welcome ri±ders.-.• NATION Riders seem pleased with r.. err _ , Vail's welcome N q ~ilfc ~ By Scott Taylor Heavy winds couldn't keep the ph f` 2,000-plus bicyclists riding in this t : pp,r - „id• S~ F r 'r j ' year's Ride the Rockies- from Senate begins debate making it to veil Wednesday. `a Riders rated their 98-mile jaunt over tax bill -13 from Steamboat Springs to Vail Wednesday the hardest of thou White House may 430-mile journey. Heavy _ retreat on ban headwinds, hilly terrain and a long -13 ride made many riders later, than expected. + Tracy Ulmer, Ride the Rockies WORLD site organizer, said only a handful' Y~ x-, *yyitra~ n , of riders had checked in by~2.',30 Y, r?. +MF r r a?,•.`, ds tf pm Wednesday. "Normally, everyone's in by t` noon," Ulmer said "But those _ r.. ~1 a i. ' aren't 98 mile . rides.., Normally. i. , , r,• Y,: tea r.. r t. t r o- i • y`rr t~~ ,k +4r"K e 4 i'wo Day r :cords. they're only 68." t ' 1 started off early and battled Mm Buckley has the touch loan Swarh theeds:Bfler Wednesdays 97-mlle:rfde for thg f.-Post ; that headwind the whole way," Ride the RotdCles leg from Steamboat Spdrgs to Vail. Buddey, a massage therapist tram Boulder, is, Steve 'Darwin of Westminster, traveling with the event for the second year. Swailz; from Bredcertrltige, IS'rldlno It for the first Ulna:' . Coto., said "At feast it's beautiful.", The massage tents, were. filled all afternoon with weary riders. Stacy Foote, a Mesa, Ariz, resi :Rider in jured First US envoy arrives dent riding in • her first Ride the l a -torn Bosnia _18 Rockies, said she had some advice in war-tom t: for inexperienced riders..: in : crash near "You need a granny gear," she, SPORTS said. Foote said her bike only has T; State`Bridge• two front gear rings, depriving her k of a whole range of gears designed for pedaling up steep hills. By Scott Taylor "My friends told me I really - t t>s)v smawdar p a wouldn't need one," she said. "I' lie A 42-year-old Salt Lake City " first couple of days, I rode without * man is in critical condition after a granny gear and that took it but of 1 AT • I of about halfwa r -.Y colliding with s guard tail near me. t 8 Y W that hie • ^ '1 d' Slate Bridge Wednesday white par- rti today and thought 'Nah'." ticipapng in Ride the Rockies. -i ` Foote said she hitched a ride'a~ 4 Dan Call, communications I' d.. with Ride the Rockies volunteers fi officer for the Colorado Slate Patrol Galarraga gets I,000th for the better part of Wednesdays office in Eagle, said Larry Mc- trip. r, f•=:3 Laughlin was riding south on career hit as Rockies Riders did give Vail high marks 'Colorado Highway 131 near State rock Reds 15-5 - 2e this year, a big improvement over s' Bridge when he failed to make a the infamous visit in 1988. That a ' right-hand rum, veered into the Wimbledon year, Vail officials closed down north-bound lane and collided with' a concrete guardrail. He was ejec- Sun, top seeds shine in massage therapists and didn't provide enough showers. V ted from his bicycle and slid to a third day of action The trip's gear truck was waylaid lgl stop under a 1993 Pontiac van -32 by Glenwood Canyon construction,; z s t ' ? driven by 75-year-old Ralph Hun- traffic and riders complained about t ai rs singer of Lakewood, Cob. OPINION the food, the entertainment and just , Call said. McLaughlin was aQlif- Waz and ace for about everything else. 1 red to SL Anthony's Central.le Even first-year riders said they'd Denver with closed head injuries. Clinton, press 35 been told legends about the group's A St. Anthony's spokeswoman' visit to Vail that year. , said he was in surgery and was lis-• t 1 "it's like anything else," rider ' ;teducritical. t - Joe Maison of Broomfield said. Call said he doesn't snacipkw Of r Calendar 27 "You get a reputation if you do any- charges being filed in the accident. _ thing. And then you have to work Classifieds 20 to get that changed. So far, it ap- • "Coming down 131, there is a• Comics 25 pears to be alright" z hill and a series of curves on the. Crossword 24 Jim Dater, of Chapel Hill, N.C., approach to State Bridge," Call ()pinion ' 35 said Vail might have come a long said "Ibere's a fairly steep hill and News Briefs 2 way towards working out the kinks. ' • Van Dad„ p„ay fte.* a gentle left, followed by a sharp, Town Talk 34 Dater said he made the fateful ri de right. That's the right he failed to TV Listings in 1988, but things looked much Paul 89rilb, perfomdng as Poppy the Clown, entertained large make." ' 26 improved this year, . i crowds all afternoon. Wednesday In Ford Park as riders finished the ` "That was a disaster, and three, 97-mile Denver Post Ride the Rockies leg from.Steamboat Springs Call said Hunsinger, the driver of NEWSROOM 4764558 -to Vail. The tour goes to.Frisco today, passing;lhroUgh,Mimum and -.the van, stopped his car just as Mc Plate r«Rtdr eT L6adNUeannueaannenuinlAlfieaxn nhnr uu+euruunoteYUriwturrurrinrl.m7.atlghlia 31ido0dN iitrSrnimm~nruw Ride ~ . - - From-.page 1 quarters of it was the town's fault," But an arch made of teal and he said. "But this year, you can tell white.: balloons marking 'the it Signs are up everywhere, on the . entrance to Ford Park, the riders' roads, in the shops and you have destination' managed to withstand people waving and cheering when high afternoon winds. we come in " "But we almost bonked the first "Vail was the only one that sent rider through with our balloon us regular - mailings," : rider Pat arch,„. Brandmeyer said. Gonzales of Boulder said: "And Riders are scheduled to get an how." early start this morning on their i "And the only one that actually ride. to Frisco. A community had a welcoming committee," breakfast of pancakes,. eggs, bacon, Lloyd Stewart of Denver said sausage, cereal and muffins runs Pam Brandmeyer, assistant to the from 5 to 9 am. in Ford Park. The Vail town manager, said things National Weather Service . is seemed to go smoothly. The town predicting sunny, cool skies today scrapped the idea of lining the last with 15 to 30. mph winds out of the few feet of the ride with a red car- -west. Highs should be in the 50s to pet, fearing a rider would get hurt. 70s. t T t old ai aily / Randy ndc . GOLD MEDAL RIDER Olympic Gold Medalist Connie Carpenter relaxes after Wednesday's 97-mile ride from Steamboat Springs to Vail for The Denver Post Ride the Rockies bicycle tour. Carpenter was among 2,000 riders who are pedaling throughout Colorado for the week-long event. Wednesday's tour stop in Vail was the first since 1988. Page 16 The Eagle Valley Enterprise June 17,1993 Ford Park activities are for both riders. and locals 'Ride the Rockies' route to Eagle Valley offers plenty of chances to welcome riders from 45 states to county Several thousand riders from 45 of the traffic dangers along the narrow community, Including salads. KThe Prairie Wind Acoustic Band states and five foreign countries are road, crowds are discouraged from burgers, sandwiches on the lower In concert (6:30-8:30 p.m.) expected to pump 98 miles on cheering along the route. ' bench of Ford Park (noon-4 p.m.) There's a motive behind the Wednesday, June 23 along Hwy 131 West Vail to Ford Park: Bring your tThe Walker Williams Band in madness. The best host community from Steamboat Springs to Wolcott. own flags. balloons. noise makers, concert (5-8 p.m.) along the Ride the Rockies tour rou to positioning their pedals costumes or other gimmicks to help EA Food Fair Extravaganza with will receive a full page congratulations for a final kick down Hwy welcome the participants to the Mal 20 of Vail's restaurants presenting ad in The Denver Post. plus statewide 6 through Avon. Eagle- Eagle County stop. Call 479-0353 their fare. Prices range from 50 cents recognition. 1 Vail ...and to Vail's Ride for information. to $7. (5-8 p.m.) the Rockies base tamp At Ford Park, expect to see a red I?LecturebyConnie Carpenter and 8 out of 10 - in Vail's Ford Park. carpet ...along with a balloon arch, Davis Phinney on the subject of ' The migration ofcyclists will spark music. and food for visitors. Riders cycling and touring. It's free. (3:30- lower valley residents a whole day of roadside events and here will receive a coupon booklet 5:30 p.m.) read celebrations. Here's what to expect: filled with Vail merchant discounts. ELawn Chair Demonstration by THE EAGLE VALLEY Wolcott to Avon: The first riders Scheduled activities include: that famous drill team. (5:30-6:30 are expected to approach Avon at 1 1 ¦ Lunch for riders and the p.m.) ENTERPRISE a.m. and continue along the final Vail stretch until6 p.m. Public events at Ford Park are scheduled for noon- DAY ' 'Ride the • • Steamboat Springs to Vail 8:30 p.m. Mile markerswW designate the Vail leg. and a vehicle from KZYR Kremmling radio will patrol the course. Avon: The Avon-Beaver Creek Continental Divide - , Rabbit Ears Pass Colorado ~ 70 Resort Association is expected to give River riders a big welcome with music. Steamboat 40 1 Pass Vail food, give-aways, balloons and other Springs Nl3raw r ~ r~ road. xkft •e. crowd-oriented surprises. Head to 134 the Beaver Creek Reception Center i~ Yampa River Minturn and you can join in on the fun. Call tare Bridge 949-0140 for information. 40 Avon Eagle-Vail: KSKE radio will host 131 131 6 Finger Edwards. this welcome party with noise Milner Oak Creek Rock 131 Bond makers, and you're even invited to Toponas cott . don a costume. Call 949-7070 for Phi psbur pa p m g information. )TERa,1v9lre Dowd Junction: The Coors 70 oute with ` - _ Serving Eagle County since 1981 TOdey'S.Weather Chance of showers, 44, highs In the 70s See forecast on page 16- i ' t ling continental Divide - _ Rabbit Ears Pau n' Colorado', _ River - _ Steamboat 40 1 tie tall Springs, oaa 134 Yampa River Mlntutn tate Bridge on 40 131 131 6 Milner Oak Creek Rock 131 Bond ands - Toponas Phppsburg mpa Wolcott Eagle . 70 River , 4 16 25 33 43 59 67 76 87 Vag rolling .out red.carpeta for ridersY. f . . also ed By Scott Taylor Town readies for cycling event ' nival inwestt Vawf do t confused DWry Staff WdW ; riders who thought they'd reached When the 2,000 bicyclists pedal- day morning in Fort Collins. strucdon traffic. He didn't reach the the end of the cause. Riders also ing with Ride the Rockies roll into Pam Brandmeyer, assistant to the town until about 6 p.m., souring the complained the town didn't offer Vail Wednesday, local officials Vail town manager, said the town riders' moods. ' enough variety of food and planned hope they won't recognize the has a lot to make up for this year. Town trews shut down the.army the wrong type of entertainment in place. When the Ride the Rockies last of massage therapists following the Ford Amphitheater. Vail gets a chance to polish its came through Vail in 1988, everyth- tour because they hadn't paid busi- Bmndmeyer .said the, towti2tl tarnished image with thousands of ing that could go wrong did. ness license fees. The town didn't trying t0 gpo,riders into voting Vail Front Range riders and the Denver The driver carrying the riders' have enough showers either, and the best community this year. ' media when it hosts the ride on its gear stopped in Glenwood Springs when the baggage buck finally rol- i "That would be quite a plus: founh day. Riders began their 434 on his way to Vail and then got led into town there was a rush caning from what happened mile journey around Colorado Sun- stuck in Glenwood Canyon con- among the riders to clean up. I before," she said. "It would be nice to be seen in anther light. h. ;'There's` been. a real spirit of i determination :R this' year from everyone in the community. I think the riders will, really' be able. to sense the goodwilL" . . But Bmndmeyer' said there's more to gain from the ride than just goodwill. The throng of riders typi- Plhnre roe jtwu. M. 71 Ride .the Rockies June 19-25, 1993 Vail, Colorado June 23 event tist Lunch _ noon-4 n.m.' Lower bench of Ford Park.' Free Conom 1-0 p.m. Walker Williams Band, lower bench of Ford Park Food from,20 of Vall's best restaurants, prices range from 50 cenTe 1b" $7,50, 'lower bench of Ford Park. I-Mure in=am, Connie C°anpenw and DaWs Phinrey with special guest triathlete . Say' 'Browning ascuss cross-training. Free, Ford 'I', I town Chatr • '5:3M 30 p.m. Lower Bench of Ford Park. Concert _ 630-8,30 o.m. Prairie Wnd Acouslic'Band,- tree, door:'prates < Ford` i Amphf'nealer` 3F s ~R ~ Wit, as ' , r . ~ We would ire towe come _ 8th Anr.~icsr='~ ~1 nuaI`Ride the Rockies fi• . t(`1~ which will g to thea~1 be'¢omm " d Valle next Wednesday, June , r - • ` fl',t`c 9(,_,'_`C v., *r 5, t'~..c2;fa as _ . ~ xr x Appi o~mately 2,000 469Wta plus an additional 1,000 16%M family' amembers;~`_#riende'aiid- ~ MMMW~A are='e ` taff' gpected in= . support:-'s town:~Tl a =bike;de.. gins.`. I~e toaioriowfn fort ~~Collins-=and • _ _ is ; concludes in',GoldenthIs t Friday;'Juie 25.The`tour'~will' . ' , make awiait'' tot$teamboat` Spnnp Prior to Malang the100 . mile 'trip :to! Vail "ere it -wiiU-q end up at Ford Park: *z'!,:i'-1 L = We know everyone well make' ry effort to r01 I l out the. red . . Or carpet and extend thanks and appreciation to -this `group for making Vaiil a stop on its annual .n bike tour..-:.s~-3::'a-` ,~1 Vail set to roll out the red -ca et for Ride 'tile Rockies By ALLEN BEST Denver Post , which created The riders come from 45 The Ride the Rockies bicycle and sponsors the event - that . states and up to seven foreign ! tour will roll through Vail and will result if the bike riders are countries. Their extra gear is the Eagle Valley on Wednes- jazzed by their experience in carried on support trucks and day and Thursday. Vail. ' According to studies, vans. Their cost for partic- The first of the 2,000 riders : bicycle riders tend to have the ipating on the tour is $150, plus. are expected to swoop down demographic profile that Vail whatever else they choose to from Wolcott Divide on High- seeks out. Each rider will be spend for food and lodging. way 13.1 an hour or two before given a coupon booklet from Many will be camping out at i lunch on Wednesday, then Vail for use throughout the Ford Park. I pedal up Highway 6 through summer on everything from One final question many of Edwards, Avon, and Eagle-Vail concerts to meals to merch- you might ask: After bicycling and on into Vail, where com- rndise, for 98 miles, where are they munity organizers are trying to "I think Vail came into this going to get cleaned up? provide a very warm welcome hoping to erase. the memo of at Ford Park. The last of the Fort Collins-based Teledyne riders are expected to straggle some of the 'problems we Water Pik is providing hot in at shout 6 p expected encountered last time, and I showers through a portable In addition to the registered think the town has done that shower truck at each overnight riders, another 1,500 family and more," said Ride director stop on the tour. members, friends, and perhaps Paul Balageur. "Every year we renegade riders are also have a contest to see which is ; the group's favorite town -and Who are the riders' . expected. you can quote me on this one - The average age of Ride the The riders were rm puttin my money on Vail." Rockies tourers last year was j selected in n a a lottery from 4,600: The tour begins on Sunday 35, although ages range from 8 ' applicants.. On Thursday morning, with a 47-mile get-the-muscles- to 77. Last year, 72 percent they'll ride back through Vail working ride fi+om Fort Collins were male, -86 percent were i, and through Miatuin'on their to Estes Park. On Monday it's Colorado residents, and 55 ; way to Leadville- and the next over Trail ' Ridge'Road and - percent had household incomes evening' down to Granby,- then on Tues- of $50,000 or more. s rest at Frisco. ; • ~ ; ; Since the tour was launched :d from Granby to ,.Steam-' .They are a highly educated boat in 1986,the tour, has stopped bunch, with 86 percent having overnight'at 28. communities,: ` Wednesday's. 98-mile ..ride at least one college degree. By and although most commun-:. -.:form Steamboat to'Vail is con- occupation, 76 percent were ities - including Vail this year.- sidered the most difficult of the professional or managers. , make a point of-:being good partly because of the As for their outdoor actin- hosts to the bicycle riders, it's distance, but also because of ities, 19 percent go downhill estimated they leave $90,000 at , the grinding hills. skiing, and 15 percent go cross- each host community. From Vail it's onto Leadville country skiing,' 14 percent like Just as important, according and then Frisco for Thursday to camp, 9 percent enjoy boat- to community organizers in night, then over Loveland Pass ing and rafting, and 8 percent Vail, is 'the valuable word=of- and down to Golden on the' fish mouth advertising -not to' :concluding leg. In all, the tour' --The tour this year includes mention the full page ad in the covers 428 miles. 21 people from Vail. US. PWUW PAID Permit No. 6 • Awn,..O VA,L V,A a t 7- 1- y Volume XII a Number 4 Serting Eagle County -as[ Vail t- G"Punn. v Neither we nor our planet enjoys a privileged position in nature." - Aristarthus ~ a County F plan ~ w h looking r ~4 at=future Edwards to grow, *~~lrrii7 Minturn won't, transportation needed, s housing not critical Ll. T ca~`j„fLt' ¦ By John Calhoun Times Staff Writer Roil out the barrel Caitlin Cassidy negotiates a barrel bigger then she Is during the obstacle course race at the mini-muster last Saturday at If Eagle County's preliminary Nottingham Park. Kids of all ages went through the same drills our local firefighters go through in preparation for fighting master plan is any indication, more T fires and protecting the community. Photo by Carol Kuzdek attention will be paid to parks, tecteadon and open space. We might also see Edwards become River watch: Can Gypsumites ease on the governnmmednt stove. to 1s growing p ? And growth? Tax assessor records Eagle River B indicate And there ate ap approessor 4,500 vacant parcels in the county and by the flow. declines ¦ B John Calhoun "It's coming a little bit faster than I year 2000 the county's population will y would like to see it right now," said be close to 28,000 people. Water now in the Eagle River Times Staff Writer newly appointed Town Manager Don Working on the first master plan declined from list week's high of, Eaton update since 1981, Keith Montag, Eagle 4,460 cubic feerper.second'at the While Vail is talking about burying According to county officials, County community development Gypsum recording station. Interstate 70 to gain a few homesites, Gypsum, along with Avon, is the fastest director, briefed Eagle County Daily cfs highs at Gypsum Gypsum is receiving five calla a day growing town in Eagle County. For a commissioners Monday on the status of Wednesday,June,16 ,4,000 regarding building permits and is tttqi~ y a skeleton crew, the process. Thursday, June 17=4,500 zPerindg bg cit y growing pains on blem 'I'm e:dted to wndude this phase Friday, June 18 - 4,300 a rural budget. alling card lists tvuy of the master plan process; Montag Saturday, June 19=N.A. Last Thursday the phone in the little ion ezcept animal said. The data will be used as a basis Sunday, June 20-3,580 town hall was ringing off the hook. has hardly had a for continued public input and ultimate Monday, June 21=3,680 People wanted information on tap fees, moment's rest since he agreed to give plan preparation.' Tuesda,June22-N.A.: building permits and other building y information it See GYPSUM, Page 2 1 See PL 4N, 2 Nail Valley's population grows by 2,000 today with Ride the Rockies; local activities planned ¦ By Carol Kuzdek camping in Ford Park while Times Staff Writer entertainment fromthe Walker Williams Country Band and Prairie Wind will Get your balloons, your streamers keep riders' minds off aching quads and and make sure your whistle's sore butts. r working--today's the day 2,000 sweaty, Connie Carpenter, Olympic gold r Lycra-clad Ride the Rockies cyclists ride medalist in the 1984 cycling road race, into Vail an the fifth stop of their six- and her husband, Davis Phinney, winner ay/ day, 428- mile tour. of the 1988 Coors Classic, have been r Tour organizers are asking conducting daily seminars during the spectators to line the course from tour on training, nutrition and injury Wolcott to Ford Park in Vail to welcome prevention. Professional triathlete Ray aee~ the cyclists, who have been known to Browning will be the guest speaker at RR spend $90,000 in host towns during the today's seminar held at the Ford " tour. Amphitheater at 4:30 p.m., focusing on They began their moming 98 miles cross-training. away in Steamboat Springs and are The highlight of the day, perhaps of expected in town anywhere from noon until 4 p.m. Accommodations include See ROMES, Page 3 WHAT'S INSIDE WHISPERS WEATHER ¦ Gypsum dog days 3 Here's one of the whisper weYe Rtadtn8Mt gh by LFtank ow Doll of Avon ¦ Eagle Flight Days 3 heardthisweek 6142 A2 ¦ Beav' sets record 3 An announrement regarding the Dowd 6/21 79 50, Junction bite path will be made in the very 6/20 83, 37 ¦ Calendar 10 r .'.6/19 77 34 .12' near future. It appears that It x411 happen 6/18 63 42 moisture ¦ TIPSLINE Bach this summer after all, 6/17 72, 47 6116 76 '52 THE TIMES June 23, 1993 r _ Dog dispute leaves one 2 pet dead Awl" ¦ By Iiathq Hatcher ,;=y pecial to the Times r With one dog dead, another in the pound, a disgruntled pet owner in jail and a host of domestic animals running loose, Gypsum officials are changing their tune on animal control. Richard Wille, 44, contacted the 4 t r , Eagle County Sheriffs Office June 13 - and said his neighbor Gary Bishop, Si r a tr,, was threatening to kill him. Willa said his dog, a black chow had killed Bishop's doberman pinscher j z1 v ~7 earlier that in ming. Wille said Bishop had later feed some shots at him. SUMMER CAMP: A group of kids takes turns using the playground equipment at a Vail park. Photo by Chris Stavin. Deputies drove to the neighborhood on Bridwell Ave. and found Bishop in his front yard, holding his dog's body and crying. Bishop told officers he had Big snow helps Beaver Creek, Vail fired a shot into the ground, and said he intended to kill Wille and Wille's dog. shop tetras ed said both his boas were drinking. post big numbers for past ski season officers could max him out. Deputies took Bishop into custody ¦ By John Calhoun numbers for 1992-93, but believes it has skiing was fantastic this yea;" said Vail on charges of menacing, first-degree Tunes Staff Writer posted another record season. Last year Associates President Andy Daly. "We assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and Arrowhead reported 28,257 skiers. (A were able to open two weeks earlier protective custody. They confiscated a Beaver Creek attracted 42,000 more skier day equals one person skiing one than we had planned, and remain open .38 pistol and .22 rifle from his home. skiers to its slopes during the 1992-93 day.) a week later in the spring. These were Other neighbors told officers Wille's ski season than the previous year for its Vail Associates officials point to an the best and most consistent conditions dog was a vicious animal, and that they strongest season ever, U.S. Forest exceptional snow yea; combined with on both mountains I have ever seen." were concerned for their families' Service records show an early opening and late closing, for Vail's cumulative snowfall of 459.5 safety. The 9.6 percent increase, to a total Vail's eighth consecutive record year inches was the second best eve; behind Wille was issued a summons for of 488,603 alders, dwarfed Veil's growth and Beaver Creek's seventh. only the 1983-84 season's record 499.5 harboring a vicious animal, and a court of 1.9 percent with 1,570,000 skier .As a result of our early season inches, and well above the average 335 order was obtained instructing Wille to visits--the most of any Colorado ski snowmaking capabilities coupled with inches. Beaver Creek had a record keep his dog under control in his yard. resort. the huge amounts of natural snow we snowfall year of 412.8 inches, eclipsing The following day, another of Arrowhead has not calculated its received throughout the wince; the the old record of 377 inches in 1983-84. Wille's neighbors called the sheriffs office to complain that Wille's dog was Cyclists to see Vail in new light running loose outside e o off the yard. Deputies found the dog off its chain FAA, county and running loose inside Will e's yard, prom Arge 1 with the gate open. Officers said the approve air RIDE THE ROCKIES dog growled at them and charged at r the entire tour, takes place today at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS the fence as if intending to attack them. passenger lee 5:30 p.m. when the world-famous Vail Wille was issued a summons for Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team struts 11 a.m.-6p.m. Riders erpectedso strive harboring a vicious dog and the dog its stuff at Ford Park, from Steamboat Springs was taken into custody by Eagle Passengers using the Eagle t-lyoneVail residents am riding Noon -Ip.m. Lurch for riders and the County Animal Control. County Regional Airport will be the tout [his year, meaning they'll oommunryetbwebenchor ad the The next day, Bishop called the charged a $3 passenger facility probably have the luxury of a soft bed Park sheriffs office and complained that charge. tonight. 1~p.m.WalkerWifwnsBandatbrrer Wille was threatening him because the The authorization was made For the first year ever, the ride bench of Ford Park dog had been taken away. Officers recently by the Federal Aviation comes complete with a traveling shower . Canis Carpenter and warned Wille the could be cited for Administration and will go into truck for tydists to rid themselves of 3:30Davis-53Ph0 pPh" Come at Ford harassment. effect Sept. 1. N. and grime. Val has the honor of Amphitheater falemni aarrirp Ray Brosmkq Both men will answer charges in "These monies will allow the hos~'etg . Karaoke in the Shower contest Eagle County Court. county to match federal grant today b, eginning at 4:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Food Fat Emevaganra -20 Vail The Gypsum Town Council recently monies which will free up other All events are free and open to the restaurants will present their fares - pion voted to drop county dog control money for capital development," said public. ninfie from 60 oanu to $7 services rather than pay a fee, but airport manager Dan Reynolds. Tomorrow morning, the riders pack 6:90420 p.m. Val Precision Lawn Chair apparently have changed their minds Proceeds from the fee, which is up and head up Battle Mountain and Dril Team at lower bench of Ford park and will discuss having the county expected to raise an estimated Tennessee Pass to Leadvilie before provide animal control services at a $572,609 in five years, will be used turning north over Fremont Pass to 6:90.630 p.m. Prairie Wad Acoustic Band work session this week The town has to finance airport related projects Frisco, their last night on the road par forms tree at she Fad AmpfMheatm fielded many complaints from residents and enhance safety, capacity and before riding to their final destination who say that since the town cut its ties security, officials said. Golden, on Saturday. Vail, officials dosed a massage tent with the county, loose animals are Vail should be a better memory this because the masseurs didn't have everywhere. time. The last time the tour came to licenses. Eagle Flight Days take off ¦ Times Staff Report featuring the beat of Airbom. On Saturday the day begins with a _ Get geared for fun in Eagle lions Club Pancake Breakfast followed yam- beginning Friday evening and going by the fourth annual Minuteman Run through Sunday. and Walk, which begins and ends on Eagle's annual Flight Days, Broadway. featuring athletic events, a parade, The event of the weekend, the pancake breakfast, concerts in the park, Flight Days Parade, fires up at 11 a.m. games, a pet show and many other Saturday near the Eagle County - activities, takes off Friday at 4 P• m. at Building. the Eagle Town Park adjacent to the The fun continues on Sunday with a county building. Friday's events fire up mountain bike race and volleyball with a pet show, which Is followed up tournament. - by a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Snowmaking water lines approved ¦ Times Staff Report Last week, Eagle County commissioners approved a permit to Skiers might find better early and construct the fast stage of a pipeline to FLIGHT DAYS PARADE: One of the more memorable entries in last year's late season conditions on Vail Mountain be used for moving water from a edition of the Eagle Flight Days parade. Don't miss it this year. The event gels thanks to a new pipeline that will be diversion point near the confluence of u.lderway at 11 a.m. on Main Street, or Broadway. used to transport water to the Gore Creek and the Eagle River to the mountain. existing Vail snowmaking area. rQuote of the Day Serving &Lgle county since 1981 Toda eather "Here's your chance to look us in the eye and say, 'Hey, stupidl'" Ahl z• "4s Vafl's Merv Lapin to county officials seeking his support on a county sales a t': Qi7 'L : Cooler, pertly cloudy faz hike (See story on page y*3, hidhS in the, 60s 3). V See forecast on page 23 I µ F+c . tY "Lit Y Val. X111,11lumber 174 WEDNESDAY June 23, 1993, Pedestrtm j; C C.- WELCOME &W e ,1. 70 Cir. RIDE E. tioruhead t -the- IJonshead ~ 3* Gore . L Creek Q `!K.c„i~. - ukz Fad ROCKIES Gerald Gore Creek Park la IN THE NEWS Vafl Rd. « aaVaaeyDr. , _ eaq~aye arn.mor todyng SPORTS Golden Peak Trud+6a Cxlb+ It r+ezk Naeer tx,ygagrarad vsk Bicyclists riding in the 1993 Ride the Rockies should begin arriving In Vail at about 11 a.m. They'll travel east on South Frontage „yt Road to Ford Park, where most of the festivities are planned. " ,.ks= Vail greets":Ride; they Rockies cyclists By Scott Taylor , i o.iMSmnwdt« Mets' general manager calls it The signs are up, the balloons quits. - 31 am filled and the riders am on their way. NATION At least four months of prepara. on culminates today as Vail wel- comes 2,000-plus bicyclists and their entourage pedaling with the [ 1993 Ride the Rockies. Riders are - scheduled to begin arriving in town about 11 am., finishing up a 97- yy mile ride from Steamboat Springs. p; y Ht : About 1,000 riders will be camp. n y ing outdoors in Ford Park. Another 500 riders am scheduled to stay around Golden Peak and in a Vail- provided tent near the Vail Race • Crew building. About 500 of the Pena: It's time to get riders are expected to stay in Vail. tough on Japan -12 area lodges. cr ` r The ride began in Fort Collins Thousands of partidpants in the'1993 Ride the Rockies evert,;., r ENIERIAINMENI Sunday and winds its way through will arrive In Vail today. Here, riders head through Rocky the mountains, ending in Golden. Mountain, National Park earlier In the week. . The ride, which attracts thousands _ SCENE k,f amateur bike riders and support groups, is scheduled to end June as soon as they enter Eagle County., and Avon, talking to riders. 25. r Signs will`be posted beginning in Purple T-shirt-clad volunteers am Wolcott urging the riders on and a 'scheduled to line South Frontage. i Local volunteers are scheduled van from KZYR-FM will be driv- Read from West Vail to Ford Park to begin gmeting the riders almost ing back and forth between Wolcott to cheer on the riders. f Former firstlad Pat: Nixon -dies i Eagle err sumDaysmertime offers sum Loyal wife of president dies of cancer , i fun for family -5 WASHINGTON tAP) - For 53 one time, she was diagnosed earlier years, she was the loyal and unc- this year as having lung cancer. 1 omplaining partner in Richard Her death came a day after the Nixon's triumphs and tribulations.. Nixon observed their wedding an- And for nearly two decades, as niversary at their four-story Calendar 27 Nixon himself noted, "she would townhouse in Park Ridge, NJ. Classifieds 19 have to sham my exile." "Mrs. Nixon was awake yester Comics 25 Pat Nixon died of lung cancer at day and knew it was their anniver- News Briefs 2 the couple's New Jersey home' sary," said Kathy , O'Connor, Opinion 35 Tuesday. Her husband and Nixon's aide. "The girls were them ',,:;P,r - Sports . 28 daughters were at her side, and they looked at ' anniversary TV Listings 26 The 81-year-old former fast lady _ cards and beautiful flowers that had Town Talk 34 had suffered two strokes and arrived... : . Mla.wgnn numerous lung infections since Mrs. Nixon later lapsed into a Nixon's resignation from the White coma and died about 5:45 R.M. President Richard Nixon and his wile Pat stand together in the NEWSROOM 476-0555 House in 1974 but she bounced White House in this file photo. The former first lady died of lung back each time. A heavy smoker at Pill. .NlL pw 12 cancer. She was 81 years old.: _'t ENTERPRISE. SUNDAY L • . CAL it r• + fln xq -M. Actiivites at Ford Park in Vail on Wednesday are geared for local well-- wishers as well as Ride the, Rockies participants - Steon~boat to Vail route gives -all, a chance to 'watcli 'Ride the Rockies' ;Riders from 45 states and - five ing along the route. foreign countries are expected to West Vail to Ford Park: Bring your punmp 98 miles on Wednesday. June, own flags balloons, noise makers, 23 along Hwy 131 from Steamboat - -costumes or other gimmicks to help Springs to Wolcott. then down Hwy 6 '_.welcome the participants. tothe final through Avon, Eagle-Vail and to Eagle County stop. Call 479-0353 for - Nairs Ride the Rockies base camp In information. Nail's Ford Park: _ ~ ; ==At Ford Park, scheduled activities Here's what to see: _ include:: : s . ` Wolcott to Avon: The firsf riders ¦ Lunch fbr"riders and the com- ar'e expected to approach Avon at 11 munity = including salads. burgers, a.m. and continue along the final Vail sandwiches `on 'the lower bench of I stretch until.6 p.m.- Ford Park (noon4p.m.) Avon: The Avon-Beaver Creek Re- KThe Walker Williams Band in sort Association is expected to give - concert (5-8 riders a big welcome with. music. IIIIA Food Fair Extravaganza with food, give-aways,.balloons and other 20 of Vail's'restaurants presenting crowd-oriented surprises. Head to their fare. Prices range from :50 cents the Beaver Creek Reception Center to $7:.(5-8 p:.m: and you can join in on the fun. Call _Illl~.ecturebyConnieCarpenterand 949-0140 for information. Davis Phinney on the subject of cy- Eagle-Vail: ' KSKE radio will host clingana touring. Its free: (3:30-5:30 - this welcome party with noise mak- - p.m.) ers, and you 're even invited to don a; /lawn Chair Demonstration by costume. Call R49=7070 for informs__' that. famous drill team. --(5:30-6:30 ' . tion. P.M.) _ Dowd Junction: Because of the,`- ; The-Prairie.Wind Acoustic Band trafiicdangers along the-narrow road-,.. in concert (6:30-8:30 p.m.).'' crowds are discouraged from cheer- • . • • • 0 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0 • 0 .0 0 9 0 • 0 0 0 L: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c me ovet a warm s Older y riders By Mark Obmascik MMDENVERPnsr Fay should feel fortu- the bike tour. Denver Post Staff Writer JJt.. hate. He got hot water. , Experienced tour participants such as Steve ESTES PARK - When you're pedaling 427 RIDE TI;It; One of the most chal- Helmick still can't forget the woes of shower- Y miles up and down mountains on the Ride the lenging traditions in the ing in previous years' high-elevation stops in Rockies bicycle tour, you're forced to do some eight years of the annual Silverton. r unusual things. bike tour, sponsored by "I remember sitting on a rock in the river in But even serious cyclist Tom Fay, 44, wasn't The Denver Post and Silverton trying to take a bath because the wa- prepared for the scene at the end of the ride ` Coors, has been finding a ter was warmer there than in the locker room," + yesterday. shower that leaves riders said Helmick, of Tampa, Fla. ? After spinning 47 miles from Fort Collins to .,x refreshed after a long day To be sure, some stops on previous tours Estes Park on the first day of the week-long f: in the saddle. have offered great locker rooms, especially tour, Fay was ready to relax inside a hot show- Despite valiant efforts, small colleges in Durango, Gunnison and Ala- er. small high-country towns mosa. And towns with hot springs, such as Pa- What he found instead was a line of a dozen often come up dry when gosa Springs and Steamboat Springs, are Ride hot, stinking, naked men stretching outside the they try to provide hot - the Rockies crowd-pleasers. showers through the community locker room in ~ or even lukewarm - wa- But for every steaming shower at Fort Lewis j Estes Park High School. ter in the local high school College, there seems to have been another TEMPORARY SLAWDOW "It feels a little strange standing in line na- locker room for the vast majority of 2,000 rid- ked," said Fay of Fort Collins. ers who camp instead of stay in motels during Please see TOUR on 513 fixes a flat tire with the help of C Monday, June 21, 1993 THE DENVER POST ate: riders welcome shower truck to. this year Smelly 's tour TOUR from Page 1B TONIGNT IN GRANBY . cramped and smelly high school locker room where the showers - felt like sleet and the drains back- RIDE THE ROCKIES: DAY 2 ed up around your ankles. After nesting Trail Ridge Road - a first r Fortunately, this rugged tradi- for Ride the Rockies r PaV tion is destined to end this year. ccyycclists wlIt relax this _ Teledyne-WaterPik, a Fort Collins afternoon and evening maker of water efficient shower In Granby. 125 1 heads, has donated a truck trailer Ride related events outfitted with 14 clean showers - id1 Include s. and a steady stream of 135-degree vim. chi ¦ 11.30 a.m. to 3 R. lake i Y p.m.. Community lunch water. yr. $Cho01~~` Park 34 With a propane-fired, 500,000 i ` HIgh Btu heater and 30 pounds per 5 rrt to 8 P.m.. Co ~;r t ¦ square inch of water pressure, the munity dinner in Grao- Estesrk I 'P truck easily can provide 500 show f by Town Park.. ers per day. ¦ 8 to 10 p.m.: lave r s 36 Used by firefighters r1 music in the parfr s The community, . r? Shower truck manager Chuck r breakfast will be 5 to Hilton said the Ride the Rockies 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at shower truck is the same one used y' the high school. in forest fire-fighting camps Watch Larry Green across the West. on News-4 at 8:30 After supervising 50,000 show- special to tee Demer Post / eeylon wetnpNr a.m., 5 and 10 p.m: today whh reports from The Denver Post Ride the ers a year for the past six years, THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS2 Rid- Kate's, In Glen Haven on'their way to Estes Perk Rockies, presented by Coors Family of Fine Products. Hilton said he's noticed a differ- ere pass in front of Dottie Ferguson's store, Calico on the first day of the bicycle tour, ence between showering backcoun- .try firefighters and bike tour par- ticipants. "I enjoy the riders a lot more `I remember sitting on a than the fire camps," Hilton said. "The riders are a lot more appre- rock in the river in ciative than the firefighters." Denver rider Donn Manly Silverton trying to take a agreed. Toweling off in the parking lot bath because the water outside the shower truck, Manly confided that the experience was a was warmer there than in good, clean surprise. "R was 60 degrees warmer than the locker room.' anything I'm used to getting," , Manly said. "It's pleasant and re- freshing and the water is warm. It's great." on previous years' stops Overheard on the road Ride the Rockies may be a much. Just a few rides around grueling tour, but you'd never Cherry Creek Reservoir." guess it after hearing some of Ritual No. 2 for the hammer- the trek's more macho riders. heads is to never admit a ride In fact, it seems like there was tough. After a series of are two main tour rituals aimed road switchbacks near Glen Ha- at downplaying the physical ver. forced many cyclists to challenge presented by a 427- walk their bikes for a few hun- mile ride with 28,600 feet of dred yards, this exchange was climbing. overheard. Ritual No. I is to low-ball any "I've been waiting for you. training in advance of the tour. Did you stop back on that steep Even though cyclists are urged part?" to ride at least 100 miles a week "Yeah, I stopped for a few before the tour, a man yester- seconds. But f wasn't tired. I i day felt compelled to tell an ac- felt great. I loved it. I was just c•:n•atsae!• Nsh. y alOntt 4eein taking 9 nlatttre," w : r S~14 p.r r~ . t Sln+ r d1 . S' ti..~~,.~'. /it~' rv~ ~ -i"~`r~+~~i~,.C ,:C~ ?~;1;~5 vc~ k std A on bi e oar t c M hospitalized safe, which is one reason the number of By Ann Schrader 1\ fan and Bruce Finley registered cyclists is kept at 2,200. Denver post Staff writers "This is the first time in Ride,.the STATE BRIDGE - A Utah cyclist on with head inJUfieS• Rockies' eight years that there has been a the Ride the Rockies tour was in critical serious accident," Calhoun said. . condition yesterday after he hit a guard cal condition with head injuries. The tour was in its fourth day on a 98- rail on the bridge over the Colorado River McLaughlin was wearing a helmet when mile leg between Steamboat Springs and shortly before noon and collided head-on the accident occurred. Vail. Sgt. Larry Tolar of the.Colorado with a nearly stopped van. A friend riding with McLaughlin at- State Patrol said tour participants were The cyclist - Larry McLaughlin, 42, of tempted to reach the injured man's wife, riding south on Highway 131 when Sandy, Utah - was taken by a Flight for who was on a business trip. McLaughlin failed to negotiate a right- Life helicopter to St. Anthony Hospital Ken Calhoun - vice president of mar- hand corner and crossed into the north- Central at about 12:50 p.m. and was keting for The Denver Post, which co- bound lane. rushed into surgery that stretched into the sponsors the tour - said organizers are pease sea BIKE on,23~ evening. He was listed in extremely criti- committed to keeping the annual event . r-v~l•~'t~'I~•~^V^Y'v~r' „r•~•~ .r ~ ,fir ,-:.cr.^Y~ L ~w~ THE DENVER POST dist uners head s injuries in Ride acclder BIKE from Page 1A bridge when the cyclist came and he hit my car real hard. McLaughlin's friend and c around the corner "and he couldn't "When I.heard that bump with clists tend to the injury McLaughlin hit a guard rail, stay 'on his side of the road." Hun- my front bumper - oh, my," Hun- Hunsinger estimated it t was thrown from his bicycle and singer said he put on the brakes as singer said. The impact shattered enforcement and emergen hit a 1993 Pontiac minivan driven he.watched the accident unfold. the van's license plate, and the cy- cal personnel 10 to 15 m by Ralph Hunsinger. The 74-year- The cyclist hit the first expan- clist came to rest under the front arrive. old Hunsinger and his wife, Edna, sion joint on the bridge "and he got end. Hunsinger said the man's "We're bike riders o who live in Lakewood, were on a out of control, and then he hit the lightweight bicycle "was all tore That's why ine'got this Hunsinf sightseeing trip. They were unin- second one and completely lost apart." bikes jured. control," Hunsinger said. "He The Hunsingers got some blan- "We're pretty careful al Hunsinger said he was at the come at me sideways, horizontal, kets out of the van and helped riders:" THE DENVER POST Thursday, June 24, 1993 A T , painful battle • • • but o zned willingly J Despite groans its worth it riders say By Bruce Finley r# r I ~a : ` 4a Denver Post staff writer RIDE THE ROCKIES: DAY 3 They groan. They grumble. Some even Vail xa j{irk whisper encouraging incantations to them- Silverthorne Dillon x t selves such as "Yes! Yes!" while struggling to pedal bicycles over 428 windy, high-alti- Minturn Frisco ' om«, tude miles in six days. Resc .r , "IL's the hardest thing I've ever done. lPass Pre qqp r ~y . PAIL Pop Breckenridge i` per kv r yi(14'd And I gave birth to two children simulta Mountain 24 Eagle ~tt neously," said Kris Urbonas, 51, of Boul- R;er 91 der. Tennessee Fremont 4,. Yet nobody forced the 2,000-plus Ride Pass Pass the Rockies cyclists Cli MIEDf nve.RPOSr (average age: 37) to 1 Hoosier Pass pp gg~~ train and spend mon- ~rur "of:e 11 1~Bm Arkansas 9 > ey and now perform take Rvc" such painful feats. Leadville ws Who are these people and what compels them? The Denver Post / Ceylon wampler x` About 96 million ON THE ROAD AGAIN: About 10 miles from Steamboat Springs, Ride Americans ride bicy- TONIGHT the Rockies participants leave Yampa Valley yesterday heading toward Vail. Iles, 27 million of IN FRISCO R T them at least once a • ,th aero ars. Pro er use: TI,~S Yc~R N~'e $ik~S Were e w' b Y week, according to the i Washington D.C.- based Bicycle Insti- Today's tour is kind of a back-to- rte- ttiS-or11W~AY rD0'~eY CALL tute of America. It's a the-future trip: Cyclists will move `t~eM Ae}~S? ~oottl~~lt mushrooming indus- south from the up-to-date resort try; expensive equip- center of Vail to the old mining city ment has become the of Leadville, then head back north rule for people who are hard-core cyclists. to spend the night in Summit Coun- r~ On average, cyclists spent $78 every time ty, another booming center of Colo- dr they walked into a bicycle store last year. rado's touristy present. Two pas- l' The typical cyclist on Ride the Rockies, ses stand between the riders and sponsored by The Denver Post and Coors, their goal. is a professional man who makes at least Ride-related events in Frisco in- $50,000 a year. elude: Bicycles worth more than $800 are the 0 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Community ` 6° dg norm, not to mention accessories ranging lunch at Summit County High from silky French jerseys to skin-tight, padded Lycra shorts. School. ¦ 4 to 10 p.m.: Free musical en- ) Fending off ravages of age tertainment on Main Street. For For many, summer bicycle tours are a 0 4 to 8 p.m.: Community dinner matter of fending off the physical and on Main Street. mental ravages of age. "I'm turning 40 in July," Arvada police The community breakfast will be o Detective Jo Ann Troy said as she put her 5 to 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the high r WReN dozens of weekends of training to the test school cafeteria. R1V 1fY on a timberline slope this week. "I wanted Watch Larry Green and Scott to do something affirm youth.,, Rensberger on News 4 at 4, 5 and Overheard: Skip crickets, "My sons might t think this s would be e pea- 1 10 0 p p.m.m. . today with reports front The nuts," said Jean Atwood, 50. "Now I'm go- ' Denver Post Ride the Rockies, ing to tell them: 'I dare you.' " presented by Coors Family of Fine 1 hale going to the gym," a United Air- Products. don't you have any lube? lines pilot said. He spends nearly all his • free days cycling. McTavish's bicycle as she was training on Many reasons offered Morrison Road. The accident will require A troubled cyclist stopped at a bicycle plastic surgery. mechanics truck at the base of Muddy ` later the da But answers to the question "Why do "I was so de p M face is screwed Pass. She wanted an expert to examine The y gets, you do Sev vary widely abilities u p y her bie cle because she said it was mak- the more people stop and riders. Several riders caught up in this is to" McTavish said at a wind-blown rest ing unfamiliar sounds. week's action said they often wonder what s?' CYCLIST: "It's like a real strange chirp- ask us to check the air in makes them pump the pedals one more "I needed to do something positive. I ing squeak." time when their bodies ache to stop and lie said: 'I don't think I can get better unless I MECHANIC: "Maybe crickets took up their tires. They think down. make this ride.' When I get done, I can get residence in your wheel?" that's why they're going "It's the best way to see the mountains. on with my life." CYCLIST: "Can I get some lobe?" , Hiking is too slow, and cars are too fast," Yesterday's leg of the tour - about 98 Bicycle mechanics offering their ser- SO SLOW. said Craig McConnell, 26, a graduate stu- miles from Steamboat Springs to Vail with vices for free during Ride the Rockies Paul Morrison, dent from Madison, Wis. 6,000 feet of vertical climbing - was the have saved dozens of broken-down cyclists a 20-year cycling professional One of the most determined cyclists of longest and arguably most difficult on the who otherwise might have to walk or ride all was Kris McTavish, 40, who said cy. tour. in "sag" vehicles for exhausted riders. cling is the only way she can heal. McTav- Yet most riders planned to shrug off Gart Bros. mechanics alone are treating "The later the day gets," Morrison ob- ish suffered severe head injuries and fa- their soreness and set out at dawn today, more than 200 bicycles a day at their com- served, "the more people stop and ask us cial cuts in a car accident on May 28. up and down two more steep mountain pany truck, said Paul Morrison, a 20-year to check the air in their tires. They think A car driven by a 16-year-old girl struck passes, culminating in a party in Frisco. veteran cycling professional. that's why they're going so slow." ` Pape 34 - VON (fairy Wednesday, June 23,1993 ' OPENING GALA WEEKEND Saturday, June 26 T%OWWBM TALK 8N=71 Repertory Orchestra Gala Opening q~l Carl Topilow, conductor I Frank Weinstock, pianist weekly Proyam d F; Stt,eduiefa Sunday, June 27 Wednesday' 3:00 pm 6/23/93 Breckenridge Chamber Orchestra Gala Opening So Tuemlay Peter Bap, conductor 6/29/93 Sharon Isbin, guitar . • s e•b~+ Channel k, Tours of the Facility after each Concert Vail Valley cormna,ity Televiskm Reception for Orchestra and Audience follouingSunday's Performance WEDNESDAY, 6/23/93 Tile AM [ e Cwnry Till, week ~g 4Aht Wkdar w are Wale lark V. E. t- its TICKET LINE: 453.2120 ! Aht Val Vasry sandr.q leer Mon 14 AM Emm~ad b 1:g%:ry 7 er GIMn ALL PERFORMANCES AT THE RIVERWALK CENTER IrM open Fndar le PM SnIW 11-41WIN.4 4 Pht tent eava..M Update -::C .4,c. •y S PAt Awn rave, Coa^d+:'uls}s 7rM openEaa hnerGmn JD turns 33. Wow-west Ha birthday John. From Val and ! rM Fax In your events fo tlTe Vail belly alehdar`. hue sa<eh.aw{r O,w, uia,h PPY PAt Val V kT swdry: To v M_ the members of the Boys Club, present,and aluJmnl. . THURSDAY. 6/24/93 t' 7•~ s i - 7:3e AM Cwnry lkh Wrrh lead. .w, Dad :?t ! AM VV Wa1e Ve< . 0 . L nary And+~- leer Macro 17 PM Va1~C rrVwives [ad<Mk,e aa•P ppi~lr''ea' ))yL 7PM xal rve F Gwvrnmm Griffie 4 PM l Update ^ t 3 S PM Falk Mite tarterY I+d 1.1.- ,tl 1 _ 7PM E+{I Woe Ckanap: C. Heald Dept ! PM IM sae Ckaaen{r Daroe D-h E• PM ool Ga•ekrnent Update lQL30 PM Val Vasty War I." Macro FRIDAY,6 S/93 Fax # 476-5268 7~oAM U0,Cwknylkh Wei ' SAM Cam 6 Horn ! AM Val VAn Andar leq Mae. Io AM Awn lawn C-rd I_ Staff lease Saw sees saw .7 sates 4taen tsasss Sees - - tttttt~ f7 PM sMHf Ca./ Show 1 PM [a{I Mbe Hbtorr lad Melded r S PM Softball r:r„e d de Week SUBWAY I ,PM t~>;G.4 Mine 7rM Open lode: leer GNlln s PM Mtn sae Chiwsar oa.A o" 7 SATURDAY, 6/26/93 Congratulates I IAht V,11/11C S+pe6t Chard } ! AM Dan End,: Iwer GNnn t! I! A - Ah6+11 C d the Week I I 17 PM Clean car C1 Tednd.r{r - t re thelace Alta Oliver: I 4FM C Coart7: C t 2:c' nv F.,k eae,ed } 4 PM +t f m t. Open Fr,d,: leer GYnn 1, hPM Mtn Bae Chellm{r Employee of I 7PM Ahb+ll G,.wdtk Week I !PM A ividl Hen AlP torts l. ml11kd edChrNb`( the Month" dlp SUNDAY, 6/27/93+ Alta Is the manager of '•AM V." septht Chard ! Al V+s V+ary And /cry Macro ' the West Vail Subway I 14 AM Emm+nadbF,v.n y - - _.,,e, 17 PM Oe+n 4urdn{ lecAndnry Happy birthday Tanla. She'e 1'6t#In'IIfA >416t;~1ftKvlFig'11ero - I 7 MA . SMtbaa C of de Week I PM Ink Mb. Q w C. D.0 Health three months ago from Maine. Why not go by the Popcorn aftentu fume Buy One.12'',Sub and get 6 PPMM MOpen M All. H,a,: km n Wagon and volu a the at her she will tell you all about her Rockies and ere n Today t , sae Io e t ~j I 7 Pht .a % r v.lm~ favorite n ght nspots.Sourcessay a 'happy binhday' well get your seeond.foronly..3 1e ! P ht K " v.1 /28 An1VW.aIff AnF"""Hew, anh"°`e / daP leer M- • you a dance, a0 don't be shy I . You're the greatest, love mt~_ MONDAY, 6/28/93 - . 7:]o AM Eagle Cwnry till Week purchase sAM umaflaee We'd like t0"oxtend-ewaan former' Governer Richard Lamm. Ole ! AM Val valley larder. roar Mwro Town Talk welcome to all u the forum is the onl n of d: G0~ •~awa medium' 10 AM Cot Emu: Chaaen{e for deFdake Yo YP o .990-7- . ' drink 12 PM Part col Fnrhannard bikers out diem. If you're wonder- forum open to the public. Speake 7 PM Softball care, d the Wed • Second aandvrkh must be of equal or beer vdue. Oootl IMOUgh 6/3ar93. ; 1 PM tadwalla CwnFh lh6 Week ing why this paper is in your wel- will take questions from s Ar orwn Hew, canktewre come' Mt e' package, it's because we audience. For more inform 7 PM Open Fndc le!•er GYlln ! FM ea m a Hme want you to know what's going on call 476-66608. rM F ewmy • r <•,; I 'a... mt v~i very tub b 7a welorry Mora where during your short lay-ova in Eagle Flight Days are co, r: TUESDAY, 6129/93 Vail. Take a shower, get some chow this weekend. "Gear Up Fot WW. West Vail Mail Christie Lodge% Llonahtad Parkin Streeter. I 7:30 AM E Cwnry rile Week have some fun. Days" will be the theme of 4763e27 949.1312 479.9 in . 4AAt Mt"eltech'oe"s` A bi Ha Birthday wish to a event. There will be ente. ! AM vat valley Anday lery Mwro B PPY Yom' IoAM Apw.vrMrhCdaneb Stephanie. who turns 11 today. taitment dart and food booths, L a asaal 17 rk Ahbi limed the week z rM Andean oelr„ry Love, from MoDF. Dad, and Brad. blooperball, volleyball and other 4PM EekCov.rynhweek The "American Rock Carden: activities guaranteed to please ma, will be having its annual pa and the in-laws. i its ,/uM kaC c rhn1. {.a.-W Society F f- 4 rM hue sae ch.aenEll < meeting Thursday throu HeM vas gh Sunday, s; , Richard: ties 'Poor Richard's 01,a # ! rM aldb' sere a dam' For everyone who's not a registered ; celled to say that Blues Traveler is b~ VMT d rock gard-E there will be an open playing two shows in Denver, but exhibit day this Saturday at' Wei.diem are no moan tickets for Sales. wf Westin from 9 am. to 6:30 p.m. It's day's allow on July 3. But, our spaW free of charge so, come and look at Richard, who loves you and wants athe rocks. what's best for you, has rickets for A A very special happy birthday Friday, July 2. Go there and buy • 91141111111111 wish to Dr. Sid Ugon who's ridin' stem. P the Rockies from Greeley. It's all . • . - La Tour There's a reason people come back to us every year to k downhill from here (welt, son of). Steven from Pedal power called take our -one-day cattle drive. We do it best. Our Restaurant Lots of love, Holley. to offer anyone headed to Breck- experienced w[2nglers Will make your day the most real The Family Morite, The Colorado Army National. • Bridge for the mountain bike ram experience of 'the Old West you could ever dream of. serving Vail since 19167. Guard is holding its Fourth Annual Thursday a ride. Interested? You You'll pitch in to help drive the herd to pasture at the, Minuteman IOK and 5K in Eagle should give him a call at 476-6633. - edge of beautiful Mt. Sopris. You'll enjoy an eye-opening CZCLSSLC dais coming Saturday. All Proceeds Western swing night kicks off at ranch breakfast as the lads milk a ow and play with the go to the Resource Center of Eagle 9:30 P.M. tonight at Booms. Grab other ranch animals. (What udder attraction ofTerrs that]) French County. The SK mace will stars at your boots and teed on out for a Then, you'll meet your horse, or climb aboard our hay Cuisine 7:30 am. and the IOK at 8:15. good Lime and some instruction wagon to ride along with the herd 'and sing cowboy Serving Dinner - There will also be a non-competi- from Carol Nitz. The band is songs. And what a lunch our chuckwagon has prepared ' from 5:30 p.m. tive 1K run starting at 9:45. For Walker William from Denver. for you out on the range! (They're. not just horsing gar and limited Food Service moan information tail Bob, Nick or We'd like lo be the first ones'-524-7705. around! We're the original one-der cattle drive. We Daily on Patio from 3 pm Melissa at OK, the sowed ones cu to we y P The Vail l Valley Valley Institute will come Stela Alexandrescu to from V: wouldn't steer you wrongly Kids under seven ride lee! loosed Mondays Hold its 1993 public forum on she arrives today today from B uc h^ For Reservations Saturday, June 26 at the Son nenalp Romania, and is staying ft V P O. Box 457 476-4403 Bavaria Haus. The topic is: 'Public :.summer. {nJl 1r( j\j~J Carbondale, CO 811623 . ' Nilage Center Shops education; Is ' It worth saving? Weez and Margie Hunt tart. 863-9666 , r .•'Y Be/ow the famous : Speakers are: Jack Kemp, Diane.-Mary from Jersey is i~ CATTLE :yi (800 826-8666 '}i" t ` Glockensplel /n Vail Ravdcht Benno Schmidt Jr., Kurt week to see bow per MOO-VE/?S' y,.aJ <:,y T ~SciunoW'-Albert-Shanka"imd _-country. You mkt, PRU TRANSPORTA77QN FROWDED FROM VAIL "Claire GalldianL Moderated by around town - ea.w,............... e.. r Vail. set. to roll out, the. red ca]! et forRide the Rockies `W ALI" BEST Denver ost ,which created The riders come from 45 t .The Ride the Rockies bicycler and sponsors the event - that states and up to seven foreign tour will roll through Vail and will result if the bike riders are countries. Their extra gear is the Eagle Valley on Wednes- jazzed by their experience in carried on support trucks and day and Thursday. - Vail. According to studies, vans. Their cost for partic- The first of the 2,000 riders bicycle riders tend to have the ipating on the tour is $150, plus are expected to swoop down demographic profile that Vail whatever else they choose to from Wolcott Divide on High- seeks out. Each rider will be spend for food and lodging. way 131 an hour or two before given a coupon booklet from Many will be camping out at lunch on Wednesday, then Vail for use throughout the Ford Park. pedal up Highway 6 through summer on everything from One final question many of Edwards, Avon, and Eagle-Vail concerts to meals to merch- you might ask: After bicycling , acid on into Vail, where com- andise• for 98 miles, where are they munity organizers are trying to 6•• - -A, provide a very welcome think=nail came into' this going to get cleaned up? P warm at Ford Park. The last of the IioPing6~ i em0rY of Fort Collins-based Teledyne • . n.., - ~ , a r - x,. riders are expected to straggle meoft)eiroblenrs we Water Pik is providing hot acouJZt-- last ttme Land, I in at about 6 p.m. - ~ yr . - . showers through a portable In addition to the registered . ink the :town has done 'that shower truck at each overnight -Ri y and'stop on the tour. riders, another 1,500 famil ely hBal ar.we" : Pau members, friends, and perhaps 1,; : - e:~«,,.. ; e test!-& see~whi is renegade riders are also expected. a gm up g- ate ta' aad Who aloe the Plde2'S? The' 2,000 riders' were y°ik~•me ale The average age of Ride the selected in a lottery from 4,600: >n ey °n Va>ti~ Rockies tourers last year was ' a axi' applicants. a tour}begins on Sunday 35, although ages range from 8 On Thursday morning, ` with a 47-mile get-the-muscles- to 77. Last year; 72 percent they'll ride back through Vail ; working ride from Fort Collins were male, - 86 percent. were and through Minturn on their,.=; to Estes Park' On-Monday it's Colorado residents,. and- 55 way to Leadville and the next over Trail Ridge, 'Road, and percent had household incomes evening's rest at Frisco. down to Granby, then on Tues- of $50,000 or more. . Since the tour was launched r day from Granby to Steam- - _ They are a highly educated in 1986,-the tour has stoppedt' bunch, with 86 percent having overnight at 28 communities; :,Wednesday's 98-mile -ride at least one college degree. By and although, most eommun-; form :Steamboat to Vail io con- occupation, 76 percent were ities - including Vail this year= sidered the most difficult of the • professional or managers. make a point of being good.'- ,-week, partly because of the As for their outdoor, activ- hosts to the bicycle riders, it's-_' distance, but also because of ities, 19 percent go downhill estimated they leave $90,000 at the grinding hills. skiing, and 15 percent go cross- each host community. - ' From Vail it's onto Leadville country skiing,'I4 percent like Just as important, according and then Frisco for Thursday to camp, 9 percent enjoy boat- to community -organizers in '.night, then over Loveland Pass- ing and rafting; and 8 percent Vail; is the valuable word-of--.f and down-'.to Golden :on the, fish. _ mouth advertising = not .toy : concluding leg. In all, the tour `The tour. this }iearincludes mention the full page ad in the `covers 428 miles:':.. 21 people from Vail.