HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-22 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994
12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. Executive Session: Land Negotiations.
2. Vail Associates, Inc. Category III Presentation.
3. Discussion with Vail Associates, Inc. Re: April '94 Paricing Structure Rates.
4. Discussion Re: Proposed Inscription for Mayor's Park Plaque and Potential Dates for Dedication
Ceremony.
5. DRB Report.
6. Information Update. '
7. Council Reports.
8. Other. '
9. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOAAING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
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THERE WILL BE SPEqIiL VAIL TOWN CDUNCIL EV8111MG MEETIMG
BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL SE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEG[NN!NG AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUfdCIL CHAMBERS.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
, WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994
12:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXPANDED AGENDA
12:00 P.M. 1. Executive Session: Land Negotiations.
1:30 P.M. 2. Vail Associates, Inc. Category III Presentation.
Chris Ryman
_ Mike Larson Backqround Rationale: This will be an information session
Joe Macy regarding VA's proposed Vail Mountain expansion, Category III.
There will be an opportunity for public input at this overview.
4:30 P.M. 3. Discussion with Vail Associates, Inc, re: April '94 parking structure
Chris Ryman rates.
Mike Larson -
Joe Macy Action Requested of Council: Discuss with VA, in combination
with their proposed reduced lift ticket rates in April of this year,
reducing or eliminating fees for the two Vail parking structures.
4:45 P.M. 4. Discussion re: Proposed inscription for Mayor's Park plaque and
Susie Hervert potential dates for dedication ceremony.
Action Requested of Council: Review/modify the proposed
inscription: MAYOR'S PARK - DEDICATED TO AND IN HONOR
OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED THE TOWN OF
VAIL IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR. "VISION, COMMITMENT,
. LEADERSHIP"
The inscription will also include a dedication date and listing of
Mayors and terms. Discuss possible dedication dates for
ceremony - first part of July (before Sister City trip).
Staff Recommendation: Approve inscription.
5:10 P.M. 5. DRB Report.
Jim Curnutte
5:25 P.M. 6. Information Update.
7. Council Reports.
8. Other.
5:30 P.M. 9. Adjournment.
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NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
• • • • • • •
T9iERE W I L L BE SPEqAL VA/L TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MF_ElING
BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, 3/22/94, IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING. MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
TOWN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHZP ADJUSTMENT
White River National Forest
Holy Cross Ranger District
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. Prepared by
RICHARD PHELPS
District Lands Officer
Recommended by
WILLIAM A. WOOD
District Ranger .
Approved by VETO J. LASALLE
' Forest Supervisor
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT AC'T ANALYSIS
Town of Vail Landownership P.,djustment
I. PURPOSE AND NEED•
The Forest Service Manual (FSM 5407.1) direct.s that the Forest Supervisor
shall prepare and maintain appropriate writte-n material to implement
landownership adjustment actions and rights-af-way procurement in
conformance with the Forest Land and Resource: Management Plan (Forest
Plan).
The manual further directs that each National. Forest will prepare a
.Landownership Adjustment.Analysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan as
an amendment. The White River National Forest Management Plan gives direction with identified strategies to guide: the decision maker in
.considering land adjustment offers, and as a tool in the management of the
National Forest. These strategies consider'a.cquisition and conveyance
criteria. The management plan does not present specific strategies for
areas that have complex ownership patterns an.d associate,d high land
values. The Holy Cross Ranger District identified three areas where these
conditions exist: the Town of Vail; Town of Nr.inturn; and the Edwards, Town
of Avon, and Eagle-Vail area. This document presents the possible
management practices for a landownership adjustment strategy in the Town of
Vail area.
Therefore, this Landownership Adjustment Analysis is needed to:
1. Incorporate the respective purposes of laws which authorize land
' purchases, donations, sales, and exchanges along with
. implementing regulatior,s in the Code of Federal Regulations (36
CFR 254), Objectives and Policies in FSM 5400, and the White
River Resource Management Plan (LMP).
2. Display the strategy for landownership adjustments on the White
' River National Forest in the vicinity of the Town of Vail.
3. Provide a basis for cost effective lands management decisions by
displaying lands whose acquisition or conveyance will contribute
toward accomplishment of the objectives developed to implement
the Forest Land and Resource Management and community objectives.
II. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
In May of 1991 the Town of Vail and the Forest Service formed a working
group to develop a draft landownership adjustment analysis. The working
group consisted of representatives from the,Z'own of Vail, Eagle County, and
the Forest Service. The group shared plannin.g documents, conducted site
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visits, and discussed landownership opportunities and concerns. The group
initially developed several statements describing a desired future
, condition for landownership patterns and adjustments. Possible management
practices were then developed based on the desired future condition. A
narrative description and a map depicting the location of these management
practices was subsequently developed. This draft information was the
subject of three public meetings hosted by the Town of Vail and the Forest
Service. The first meeting was a presentation of the desired future
condition and possible management practices at a regular session•of the ,
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission. Several members of the
Town Council and interested residents were present at this meeting. Later
this same information was presented at a special evening meeting. This
meeting was well attended by interested residents and business
representatives. The third meeting was a final presentation of the
specific parcel research to the Vail Town Council. Many of the comments
and concerns received at the meeting were incorporated into the final
draft.
IZI.E%ISTING CONDITION '
The Town of Vail is an internationally renowned four season resort. The
municipal boundaries are essentially surrounded by National Forest System
lands. Presently, the private land within the Town is about 90 percent
developed. Real estate values are high. The potential to create
additional private land suitable for development creates a highly
competitive an,d speculative environment. Conversely, the purchase and
preservation of land to be used as open space has been a high priority for
the Town of Vail. As a result, proposed landownership adjustments within
. and adjacent to the Town of Vail are often highly controversial. Forest
service administrative decisions have been repeatedly appealed by the Town
of Vail and its citizens. Civil lawsuits have resulted when appellants
failed to get relief throngh the administrative process. Landownership adjustment proponents have also pursued legislative action to consummate
exchange proposals.
Landownership adjustments are costly and time consuming. The most recent
adjustment was a conveyance of two parcels to the Town of Vail under the
authorities of both the Sisk and Townsite Acts. This process took just
over ten years from the time of proposal to completion. The cost to both
the Town and the Forest Service was very high. A portion of the original
proposal is still being contested in civil court. '
The National Forest System lands surrounding the Town of Vail are highly
regarded by residents and visitors for their recreation, scenic, and
wilderness values.
The White River National Forest completed a Land Classification Plan in
1969. This plan focused on acquisition priorities. In 1977, an amendment
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to the 1969 Land Classification Plan was approved that allowed for the
conveyance of two parcels for urban expansion. and to improve the public,
administration of the parcels. The amendment stated that, "if the tracts
were traded and developed it would be with the general commitment and
approval of the city and county governments." This•decision helped to
reinforce a strong role for the Town of Vail and Eagle Courity in Forest
Service land ownership decisions.
In January of 1980, District Ranger Nunn submitted a Petition of Annexation
to the Town of Vail for eight parcels of National Forest System Lands
totalling 138 acres, more or less. In February the Vail Town Council
passed an ordinance annexing these parcels. The Town passed an ordinance
, _An April that zoned three of the subject parcels, approximately 36 acres,
. as Public Use District and the remaining parcels, approximately 102 acres,
as Green Belt and Natural Open Space. The Forest Service maintains that
Ranger Nunn lacked the authority to petition for annexation and therefore
the agency does not recognize the action. The annexation and zoning of
National Forest System lands by the Town of Vail continues to be a point of
contention that further complicates management of adjoining lands.
The current Forest Plan, published in 1984, identifies specific management
requirements for individual areas within the Forest. A management area
prescription was developed for each area. The management area
prescriptions for National Forest System lands adjacent to the Town of Vail
are summarized below. A detailed description and the location of these
management areas.are found in Appendix A: Town of Vail Landownership
Adjustment Map.
Winter Sports Site (18): Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing
on existing sites and maintains selected inventoried sites for future
downhill skiing recreation opportunities.
semi-primitive Motorized Recreation (_2A): Ma:nagement emphasis is for
semi-primitive motorized recreation oppo:rtunities such as
snowmobiling, four-wheel driving, and mo•torcycling both on and off
. roads and trails.
Semi-primitive, Non-motorized Recreation (3A): Management emphasis is for
semi-primitive, nonmotorized recreation on both roaded and unroaded
areas. _
Non-forested Wildlife Winter Ranqe f5A1: Man+sgement emphasis is on winter
range for deer, elk, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats.
Wood Fiber Production (7E): Management empha,sis is on wood fiber
production and utilization of large rou rn9wood of a size and quality
suitable for sawtimber.
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Wilderness-Semi-primitive (8C): Management emphasis is for the protection
and perpetuation of essentially natural bio-physical conditions.
A survey of the Town of Vail and National Forest boundary was conducted by
the Forest Srvice in 1991 and numerous title claims were identified.. These
title claims range from portions of homes and private roada to landscaping
and outdoor lighting on lands identified as part of the National Forest
System. Portions of National Forest trails and trailheads appear to be
located on private property or Town of Vail owned lands. '
National Forest System lands adjacent to the Town of Vail host numerous
components of the Town's utility infrastructure. Water tanks, powerlines,
sewer lines, electronic sites, and roada are a few examples.
ZV. DESIRED FLJTURE CO'dDITION:
The Forest Service defines the desired future condition of the
landownership pattern as that pattern expected to result if the goals and
objectives of the Forest Plan are achieved. Chapter 3 of the Forest Plan
outlines broad goals for the Lands program:
-Acquire private lands within wilderness. Consolidate National Forest
Ownership Patterns. -Acquire necessary rights-of-way to facilitate management of the
Forest including public access to National Forest System lands.
-Pursue opportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve
management efficiency for both National Forest System land and
intermingled private lands to meet high priority resource management
objectives.
National policy prescribes that Landownership Adjustment Analyses shall
classify lands for acquisition or conveyance to achieve the following
objectives:
1. Enable the Forest/Grassland t'o implement a proactive land acquisition
and conveyance program; , I
2. Enable the Forest/Grassland t;o achieve the legislative objectives for
which it was established;
3. Enable the Forest Service to acquire lands valuable for recreation,
wildlife habitat, wilderness, and other natural resource management
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4. Enabie the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress
for establishment of classified areas such as wilderness, national
recreation areas, and scenic rivers;
• S. Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency, improve
• efficiency for the development of privat.e lands, and improve
opportunities for community expansion;
6. P,educe the need for and nurrber of rights-of-way to provide for public
access to National Forest System land an.d private access to
- inholdings;
7. Reduce the miles of private/Forest Service property line and to reduce
the miles of property boundary survey, p-osting, and maintenance;
8. Reduce special use permit ariministration;
9. Conveyance of lands, especially near communities, that are encumbered
with private uses and where acquisition of other lsnds can better
serve the public interest;
10. Improve opportunities for agency and private partners to provide
recreational, wildlife, and other natural resource services;
11. Maintain and improve the ability to acquire key parcels through the
Land and Water Conservation Fund Composite Program;
. 12. Reconcile Recreation Composite Plans with the Forest Plan.
Under Management Requirements in the Forest Direction section of Chapter 3
- in the Forest Plan, General Direction statements describe the priorities
, for landownership adjustments:
1. Classify lands for acquisition or to acquire interests where lands
have been identified as more valuable for National Forest purposes, or
where current or potential use of private lands would adversely affect
National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer
impacts to another site according to the following priorities:
a. In designated wilderness areas and other Congressionally
classified areas.
b. Where lands or rights-of-way are nei=_ded to meet resource
management goals and objectivities.
c. Lands which provide habitat for thriaatened and endangered species
of animals and plants.
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d. Lands which include floodplain or_wetlands.
e.. On lands having outstanding scenic values or critical ecosystems,
when these resources are threatened by change of use or when
management may be enhanced by public ownership.
. f. Lands which are National Forest in character that provide
essential big game winter range and are yaluable for other
National Forest purposes.
2. Classify lands for conveyance according to the following priorities:
' a. To states, counties, cities, or other federal agencies when
. conveyance will serve a greater public interest.
b. In small parcels intermi'ngled with mineral or homestead patents.
c. Suitable for development by the private sector, if development
(residential, agricultural, industrial, recreational, etc.) is in
the public interest.
d. When critical or unique resources (wetlands, flood plains,
essential big game winter range, threatened or endangered
species habitat, historical or cultural resources, critical
ecosystems, etc.) only when effects are mitigated by reserving
t interest to protect the resource, or by exchange where other
critical resources to be acquired are considered to be of equal
or greater value.
In addition, the Forest Service Manual direction is to avoid the disposal
' of National Forest System Lands occupied under term permit unless the
existing permitted use can be accommodated by agreement with the
permittee. These term permits were issued and are administered based on a
favorable determination that such facilities are in the public interest.
In many cases, these lands.contain permanent improvements crucial to the
operation of the permit and may best be managed under the private ownership
of the permittee.
The needs and concerns of local communities are an important component in
determining the desired future condition of landownership patterns along
common boundaries. The Town of Vail landownership working group formulated
a set of goals for the desired future condition based on a ten year
planning horizon:
1. That there be no National Forest System lands within the municipal
limits of the Town of Vail.
2. That the Forest Service survey, identify, and maintain the common
• boundary of the Town of Vail and the Forest Service and that both
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agencies share in the enforcement of regulati.ons pertaining to the
boundary. The boundary has been simplified where possible, irregularities
have been reduced or eliminated.
3. That all land exchanges and purchases opitimize both local and national
public benefit. Conflicts with local in.terests are recognized in the
decision making process of all land exch.anges and purchases, and all
efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts._ 4. That all lands acquired by the Town of Vail are used for public
purposes such.as open space, public housing, recreation or for the
resolution of unauthorized uses.
5... That the Town of Vail, Eagle County, or the Forest Service acquire all
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adjacent to, and outside of, the cor.unori Town of Vai2 and_Forest
Service boundary. These lands are transferred to the A'ational rorest
System, Eagle County, or the Town of Vail where joint objectives are
satisfied. ,
6. That public access to National Forest System lands be maintained or
improved. New access points meet Town of Vail and Forest Service
needs.
7. That National Forest System lands within the study area that are
encumbered with abandoned uses, unauthorized uses, or infrastructure
related facilities are 'reduced or eliminated.
8. That the Town of Vail and National Forest recreation opportunitie:s are
, jointly planned and integrated.
, .9. That all unincorporated, platted residential areas within the study
area are annexed within the municipal lirriits of the, Town of Vail.
10. That the wood fiber production emphasis inanagement area (7E), as
identified in the Forest Plan, that can ;be viewed from the Town of
Vail be replaced by a recreation emphasi;s prescription.
11. That new developments are discouraged on private lands that exist
outside and adjacent to the Town of Vail.
The above statements represent both goals that the Town of Vail, Eagle
County, and the Forest Service will pursue in partnership, others are
individual goals. For example, the discouragement of new developments on
private lands (Item ll) is outside the jurisd.iction of the Forest Serv:ice
and would be the burden of the Town of Vail a»d Eagle County.
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V. POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:
Differences between the existing;conditions and the desired future .
conditions indicate a potential opportunity or the need to take actions to
achieve the goals and objectives'of the Forest Plan. The means to achieve
the desired future conditions are possible management practices. Comparing
the existing condition of landownership within the-Town of Vail Special
Study Area to National Forest policy; the goal and objectives found in the Forest Plan; and the desired future condition statements developed by the
Town of Vail working group yields several potential opportunities for
landownership management: •
1. Eliminate National Forest System lands within the Town of Vail.
2. Improve opportunities for local governments to acquire and preserve
. open space.
3. The Forest Service, Town of Vail, and Eagle County shall consider
land-use objectives established on lands administered by the other
parties in their management'practices.
4. Reduce the number of National Forest special use permits for Town of •
Vail infrastructure facilities.
5. Resolve all title claims and eliminate all encroachments involving
National Forest System lands.
6. Eliminate Town of Vail zoning of National Forest System lands.
7. Jointly plan and integrate recreation opportunities and facilities.
8. Improve or maintain public access to National Forest System lands:
New access points should meet Town of Vail and Forest Service
objectives.
9. Reduce the private and National Forest boundary to reduce the extent
of property boundary survey, posting, and maintenance.
10. Jointly enforce regulations pertaining to the management of the common
boundary.
11. That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both local and national
public benefit. Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the
decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases, and all
efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts.
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The range of possible management practices or authorities for landownership
adjustments include the purchase of non-Federa.l lands, donation of
non-Federal lands, exchange, sale of Federal lands to municipalities, and
legislated adjustments. The Town of Vail land.ownership working group
applied these authorities to the Town of Vail study area in an attempt to
take advantage of the opportunities identified. above. The result was a
. narrative and map describing desired managemen.t practices for landownership
• adjustments (see Attachment A). '
Once a landownership adjustment is proposed, a..parcel specific
environmental analysis will be conducted. This analysis must include a
determination of public interest and must consider a reasonable range of
alternatives, including no action. The management practice identified for
- the subject parceT(s) (see Attachment: A) would. be one of the alternatives
considered in detail. The Forest Service decision maker may then choose
all or portions of any alternative considered.
VI. FOREST PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The management practices identified above comply with the directives of the
White River Forest Land and Resource Managemen.t Plan and with all
legislative authorities. The selected manageR,ent practices are within the
public interest.
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ATTACHMENT A •
Narrative and Map of Possible Management Practices
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Parcel H: This parcel is located along Gore CreE=_k near.the Interstate 70 right
of way and contains National Forest System Liinds that have been annexed by
the Town of Vail.
Size: 40 acres
Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for
, Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service for
Highway 6 (Bighorn Road)
Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space Dist:rict
Hazards: 100-year floodplain along Gore Creel:, two areas of inedium severity
rockfall hazard. The Town of Vail's Snow Avalanche Hazard does not
include this parcel.
"Unique Resource Values: Wetlands along Gore Creek.
"Possible Management Practices: Condeyance to the Town of.Vail. The Forest
Service would need to reserve access to the Gore Creek campground and
would need to reserve trailhead parking and access to trailhead.
Parcel G: This parcel is located immediately nort.h of Prima Court and contains
National Forest System Lands that have been a.nnexed by the Town of Vail.
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Size: 5 acres
Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for
- Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service for
Highway 6 (Bighorn Road)
Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards: Portion of parcel within medium severity rockfall hazard
Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail.
Parcels G-2, G-3, G-4, and G-5: These four triangular shaped parcels are
• -=located north of the Interstate 70.right of way and contain National Forest
":System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. The intent of the
annexation was to capture the Interstate 70 easement.
size: Undetermined - Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for
Interstate 70
° Zoning: None
.Hazards: Parcel G-2 is within a high severity rockfall zone
Uaique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail. "
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Parcel F: This parcel is located at the north end of Booth Falls Road and
contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of .
Vail.
Size: 14:8 acres
Encumberances: Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District has a
water storage facility on the parcel under special use permit.
Zoning: Public Use District, Town of Vail is considering rezoning to
Agriculture and Open Space.
, Hazards: High severity rockfall zone, high ha2ard debris flow zone.
Unique Resource Values: Norie identified
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
• southern portion of the parcel and deannexation for the northern
. portion. The Forest Service would need to reserve access and
trailhead parking for the Booth Creek trail.
Parcel E: This parcel is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive and contains
National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail.
Size: 10 acres
Encumberances: Town of Vail has purchased the northern one third of the
parcel that included a golf course maintenance facility.
Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris avalanche zones; medium severity
rockfall hazard zone; and possible snow avalanche influence zone.
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possi.ble Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northern portion of the parcel (accomplished) and deannexation for the
southern portion.
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Parcel D: This parcel is located immediately south of Ptarmigan Road and
contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail. Size: 5 acres
Encumberances: Ptarmigan Road crosses .the.northern portion of the parcel
Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District
Hazards: High hazard debris avalanche zone; medium severity rockfall hazard
ione; and possible snow avalanche influence zone.
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northwest portion of the parcel and deannexation for the remaining
portion.
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Parcel C: This parcel is located immediately south, of Rockledge Road.and
contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of
Vail.
Size: 11.5 acres
Encumberances: The entire parce.l is within the Vail Associates ski area
permit. An unauthorized diversion structure exists near the center of ,
the northern boundary. An unauthorized driveway and numerous ~
, landscape improvements occur on the western portion.
Zoning: Greenbelt open Space District
Hazards; The southeastern portion of the parcel is located within a medium
severity rock fall hazard zone
„ .=Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail, with private
participation, of the western portion of the parcel, up to the western
boundary of the adjacent Lot 1. Sincethis parcel is within a winter
, sports special use permit, it is intended that this conveyance would
occur with the concurrence of the permittee, and that it would include
only that portion of the parcel that is currently encumbered with
improvements.
The desired management practice for the remaining eastern portion is
conveyance to the permittee since this parcel also lies within the
winter sports special use permit. It is intended that this conveyance
would occur only with the participation and concurrence of the Town of
Vail. Such conveyance would be subject to agreement on a conceptual
master plan to be implemented once the parcel is no.longer in federal
ownership. The conceptual master'plan must accommodate the existing .
permitted uses and facilities and provide desired access for the
permittee and the Town of Vail.
Parcel B: This parcel is located immediately north. of the main Vail Interstate
70 interchange and contains National Forest System Lands that have been
annexed by the Town of'Vail:
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Size: 40 acres
. Encumberances: Public right of way, specia2 use permit for horse stab2es
and trail rides, and numerous utility corridors.
Zoning: Agricultural and Open Space ,
Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Spraddle Creek), moderate hazard debris fiow
area, medium severity rockfall zone.
Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail .
(accomplished).
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Parcel A: This parcel is located immediately north of Vail View Drive and west
of Potato Patch Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have
been annexed by the Town of Vail.
Size: 11 acres
Encumberances: Vail Valley Drive and Potato Patch Drive both traverse this
. parcel.
Zoning: Public Use District
Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Red Sandstone Creek) and medium and high
severity rockfall zones.
Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail of the
southeast half of the parcel_and deannexaton for the. remaining
' . northeastern portion. Vail das Schone Parcel: This parcel is located northeast of lots 1, 2, 3, and
4, Block H, Vail Das Schone Filing No. 2. The parcel is entirely National
. Forest System Lands.
Size: Not determined '
Encumberances: None
Zoning: None
Hazards: None identified
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail.
Vail Heiahts Parcel: These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the
north of the Vail Heights subdivision in West Vail, Both parcels are
privately owned.
Size: Not determined
Encumberances: None
Zoning: None '
Hazards: None identified
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property,
then the Town would make these parcels available to the Forest
Service.
Ulbrich Parcel: These three lots are located immediately west of the Vail Ridge
Subdivision and are privately owned.
Size: 47.8 acres
Encumberances: Access road to the Lower powd electronics site, Davos
trailhead and trail
Zoning: Hillside Residential
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Hazards: High severity rockfall hazard zone, aioderate and high severity
debris flow zones. Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Managemeat Practice: Zf the Town of V'ail acquires the property,
then the Town would make these parcels available to the Forest
Service.
Davos Parcel: This unplatted, private parcel is located north of Lots 8 and 9,
Block A, Vail Ridge (Cortina Lane). This parcel is located outside of the
municipal boundariea of the Town of Vail.
Size: 7.2 acres ,
Encumberances: None identified Zoning: Resource (County Zoning)
Hazards: None identified
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property,
then the Town would make these parcels available to the Forest
Service.
East Vail Water Tauk Parcel: Upper Eagle Valley Water District needs to expand
current storage facility. This expansion may encumber National Forest
System Lands.
Size: Undetermined pending proposal
Encumberances: None
Zoning: None
Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flaw zones, medium severity
rockfall hazard zone, and high hazard snow avalanche zone.
Unique Resource Values: None identified -
Possible Management Practice: Convey a parcel sufficient to allow for
needed expansion to the Town of Vail or Water District.
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V ter Plan-l DO BO OWL JANUARY, 1994
n 1986, Vail Associates, Inc. completed a Master the Forest Service, Vail Associates has recently completed
Development Plan (MDP) for Vail Mountain, which was a number of environmental studies and prepared a detailed
submitted to the U.S. Forest Service for environmental development plan. Submittal of this plan will initiate addi-
assessment. The approved MDP detailed improvement pro- tional environmental review by the Forest Service.
jects for the main mountain and the Back Bowls (Category The Category III proposal is based on the results of four
I) and for proposed facilities within China Bowl (Category years of field layout and alternative evaluation by the Vail
II), and is the primary mechanism through which the Forest Associates Planning Office, a team of Forest Service and
Service approves future development. Division of Wildlife specialists, and numerous environmen-
Since 1986, Vail Associates has invested nearly $90 tal consultants. Extensive independent research has also
million to implement the improvements specified in been compiled through on-mountain surveys and focus
Categories I and II. Every effort has been made to create a group interviews to determine the improvements which are
balanced system of lifts, restaurants, and terrain additions most desired by guests in Category III. The proposal repre-
in order to provide the highest quality skiing experience to sents a reduction in the scope of the development as out-
the guest. The combination of facilities, upgrades, and the lined in the 1986 Vail MDP, and is the minimum lift configu-
mountain itself provides a skiing experience that is unique ration necessary to service the Category III area. The cur-
in North America. rent plan emphasizes the avoidance of wetlands and the
Also included in the approved MDP was a conceptual preservation and management of wildlife habitat, and incor-
proposal for development of Commando, Pete's, and the porates the input and concerns of other forest users.
Super Bowl areas, referred to as Category III. In 1986 the In this brochure, you will find a physical description and
Forest Service approved the use of these areas for skiing, additional details about Category III, as well as Vail
but required that additional environmental analyses be per- Associates' philosophical approach toward satisfying the
formed and a detailed development pian be submitted prior requirements of the environmental review process, the con- ,
to any lift installation or trail improvements. Working with cerns of the community, and the needs of Vail's guests.
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The Category 111 area consists of Commando, Pete's and Super Bowls. Three chairlifts are proposed to service the Category III area (shown in .
dashed green lines). A proposed access lift would also be constructed within the Category II area, providing direct !ift access to Tea Cup Bowl
and the West Wall of China Bowl. This lift also transports skiers from Category III and China Bowl back to the front side of Vail Mountain.
SOURCE: VAIL ASSOCIA7ES PLANNING OFFICE
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Why does Vail Associates wamt to implement Category ill?
Vail has a commitment to providing a high quality experience to its guests, which entails active solicitation of customer feedback. Research
has shown that guests' expectations of the vacation experience, as well as their demographic profile, is changing. Visifors are calling for more
terrain similar in quality to the most popular front-side skiing areas. Also, Vail's skier population is generally desirous of a more intermediate
bowl skiing experience. The Category III project satisfies guest demand in the following ways:
ENT KIND OF BACK BOWL ATE SEASON SKIING
Oehi many attributes make up the Vail experience, the Bowls ete's Bowl an Super Bowl offer more consistent early and
are unique and contribute to Uail's stature as a premier late-season skiing than the Back Bowls. Over the past 30
resort. Pete's and Super Bowi would provide much more reli- years, the Back Bowls have been closed about 25 percent of
able snow conditions, would offer over 500 acres of interme- the time during the Ch'ristmas/New Years period because of
• diate glades and bowl skiing, and would be available during low snow conditions (when the Back Bowls are closed, twa
low snow years at Thanksgiving and Christmas. With over 50% thirds of Uail Mountain is unavailable for skiing). When the
of Uail's guests classified as intermediate, Category III repre- Bowls have been open, the ski conditions have 6een marginal
sents a new dimension for non-expert bowl skiers. Currently, one-third of ihe time. The location and terrain of Category 111
the vast majority of Uail's Bowl terrain meets the needs of are unique in their ability to offer not only bowl skiing, but
expert skiers only. Limitations of the current Back Bowls also in offering better conditions in the early and late season.
include: south facing exposure, steep terrain that cannot be
groomed, and susceptibility to variable snow conditions. ~",D SKIER DISTRIBUTION
et 's Bowl and Super Bowl provide additional terrain, which
would have the effect of more evenly distributing skiers
*eg®rylilncreases the diversity of terrain by providing a around Uail Mountain. The additional terrain would also
gladed skiing experience not found on the front side of Uail enable a less congested skiing experience in the popular
Mountain. Intermediate skiers would be given the opportunity areas on the front side of Vail Mountain during the busiest
to experience gladed skiing on less steep terrain. times of the season.
What environmental research has been completed?
The 1986 Environmental Assessment and Master Development Plan recognized that additional information would be needed prior to mak-
ing site-specific decisions for Category III. In anticipation of that, extensive studies have been compiled over the years by environmental spe-
cialists and are, in fact, continuing with guidance provided by the U.S. Forest Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The studies which
have been conducted to date address air quality, safety/avalanche factors, water quality/wetlands, geology/soils, vegetation, wildlife, archeol-
ogy, socioeconomics, and community issues.
Would clearing runs in Pete's and Super Bowls require - 'cutting down trees?
Yes, the proposal does require cutting some trees. Within the entire project area, approximately 300 acres would be cleared for ski runs,
lifts and ski facilities. Another 300 acres of gladed trees would be thinned to enhance an "adventure" skiing experience for intermediate and
advanced skiers. The remaining terrain would be kept in its natural state which includes a wide variety of open bowl terrain and heavily wooded
areas. The overall design objective of the expansion is to provide as much of a natural, gladed skiing experience as possible, with minimal dis-
ruption to the natural landscape.
What effect will this project have on the Commando Run and other backcountry trails?
With the current plans, there would be no impact on the backcountry experience in the Commando Bowl area. No ski area development is
planned in Commando Bowl, and the lifts and facilities in Pete's and Super Bowls would be designed so that they would not be visible from
the Commando Run.
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. What about the effects on wildlife? .
Since 1986, extensive wildlife studies have been conducted in Category III by Colorado State University and Western Ecosystems, with
guidance from the Division of Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service. These studies have investigated elk and deer migration, calving habitat,
and the possible use of the area by Canada Lynx. Also studied were habitat for small mammals, songbirds, and aquatic life. Vail Associates
continues to work closely with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the USFS to minimize the impacts of this proposal on all forms of wildlife.
The results of these studies indicate:
IAti. There is no elk or deer winter range in Category III due to exposure and elevation;
/M. To protect existing summer use by elk and deer and caNing habitat, no summer recreational activities are proposed for this area.
China Bowl is currenUy closed to all activity until July 1st to protect elk caNing. This closure will remain in effect;
No Federally listed threatened or endangered species were idenfified within the Category III area;
Tracks of the Canada Lynx have been found within the existing ski area and Category III. Accordingly, guidelines for I}mx habitat marr
agement have been incorporated into the proposal. Also, efforts are being made to enhance the habitat of the snowshce hare, the
lynx's primary food source. Large areas of heavy timber stands that would provide seclusion for the lynx will be avoided;
/M. lhree skier bridges have been tlesigned to avoid stream impact.
Does Category III have the support of guests? Vail Associates uses market research as critical input on many of its decisions. RRC Associates, a market research consulting firm, has
provided guest research for VA since 1979, and has assisted VA in determining the level of guest support for a variety of capital improve-
ments. Last year, extensive market research was devoted to gauging skiers' interest in and receptivity to terrain expansion, among other
improvements. Through survey research and focus groups, significant interest in Pete's Bowl and Super Bowl and front-side improvements
was indicated by skiers. The research also showed that intermediate gladed or bowl skiing is a desirable skiing experience. 43 percent of
guests in this past year's research indicated that intermediate gladed or bowl terrain is the type of terrain they would most like to see added.
Category III is one component of the overall improvement package designed to meet our future skiers' needs.
How would skiers access this area? Skiers would access Category III from Lifts 4, 5, 11, 14 or 17 via the existing skiway and trail networks. During periods of low snow in the
south-facing bowls, access to Category III would be provided on Sleepytime Road or by downloading the proposed Tea Cup Lift near Two Elk
Restaurant. The center Ridge Lift in Category III would provide skiers direct access to the upper portions of both Pete's and Super Bowls. To
return to the front side of Vail Mountain, skiers could ski directly to either China Bowl Lift or the proposed Tea Cup Lift from any lift in Category III.
Category III offers a unique opportunity to access ideal skiing terrain within an existing permit area without modification to the existing lift system.
When would Pete's and Super Bowls be developed?
The NEPA process outlined in this brochure wiN take 12 to 24 months to complete. If approved by the Forest Service, construction of lifts and
trails could be phased over two to three years. The earliest possible opening of Category III terrain would be in the winter season of 1995-96.
What impacts would Category 111 have on the community?
The Category III project is not expected to increase the number or size of peak days. While it will provide additional bowl skiing opportunities
during the eariy and late season, and improve skier distribution, the number of skiers during peak periods will continue to be constrained by
access to the main mountain. This, in turn, is limited by initial lift service, parking, and the local transportation system.
Five years ago, Vail Associates recognized the demands that peak days place on community infrastructure and services and adopted a strat-
egy of managed growth to alleviate those demands. The strategy includes providing incentives for skiers to visit Vail during slower periods of the
season, such as early/late winter and during the middle of the week. Over the past five years, Vail Associates has been successful in building
skier visits on low to moderate days, while at the same time reducing the number of peak days by almost fifty percent.
Vail Associates and the Town of Vail are discussing mechanisms and techniques for maintaining the quality of life, better anticipating the
needs of residents and guests, and reducing future demands on the local infrastructure at peak periods. While this issue exists independent of
Category III, it nevertheless deserves attention by Vail Associates, as well as the Town of Vail and other community organizations.
Project Description: . C ategory III is the area located to the south of Vail Mountain's Back Bowls, on the south side of the Two Elk drainage. It
includes Commando Bowl, Pete's Bowl, and Super Bowl. All of the land, which is managed by the Forest Service, is cur-
rently within Vail Associates' existing U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit boundary, and over half of it has been in the
permit boundary since 1962. Vail Associates is proposing to utilize about 1,000 acres as intermediate and advanced bowl and
gladed skiing. Large areas of undisturbed tree skiing would also be available to expert skiers.
The site-specific proposal calis for three chairlifts in Category III. The first lift would run from the bottom of Tea Cup Bowl to
the ridge between Pete's Bowl and Super Bowl. An eastern lift would provide skier access to all of Pete's Bowl, while a western
lift would cover Super Bowl and the eastern,ridge of Pete's Bowl. An access lift would also be placed in Tea Cup Bowl, providing
better skier circulation to the West Wall of China and Tea Cup Bowls. This lift would also transport skiers from China Bowl and
Category III to the front side of Vail Mountain.
The Category III area has north-facing, gladed bowis which offer both intermediate and advanced skiing terrain. This unique
combination of gladed and bowl terrain of Category III complements the existing skiing terrain on Vail Mountain, and is similar in
elevation and exposure to the Northeast Bowl (Chair 11) and the Mid-Vail areas (Chair 4), but with tree cover that is less dense
than in those areas. In addition to the intermediate glades and open bowls, the terrain would offer protected, giaded trails which
would likely be open to skiing when Lifts 4, 7, and 11 open in the early season.
The plan also includes food service decks in Pete's Bowl and Super Bowl, and possibly a restaurant near the runout of
Siberia Bowl, which would serve both the Category III and China Bowl areas.
The National Environmental
POIICy ACt (NEPA) Process:
T he U.S. Forest Service will conduct an environmental analysis under the terms of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
prior to making any decision concerning the Category III proposal. The Forest Service District Office in Minturn has assigned a
full-time employee, Loren Kroenke, to coordinate this review process. The Forest Service has also prepared an in-depth descrip-
tion of this process, which is briefly outlined below.
NEPA requires that federal agencies use a comprehensive and systematic approach in making land use decisions. NEPA requires
that agencies give thorough consideration to significant environmental effects that might be caused by their actions or decisions. A
major component of the NEPA process is the invitation for public involvement at critical steps in the process. The agencies are
required to inform and involve the public in their decision-making process. A summary of the steps in the process used by the Forest
Service to make a decision are:
Project Proposal l%. Field Survey/Analysis
Public Scoping and Input ~ Determine Effects and Identify Mitigations
Identify Significant Issues Prepare Draft and final EIS
~ Develop and Evaluate Alternatives AL. Decision '
In addition to NEPA, other laws that . ,
guide the decision-making process include:
Endangered Species Act (ESA) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
41111111. Clean Water Act (CWA) ~ Clean Air Act (CAA)
, A more complete discussion of the NEPA process is available in a separate document provided by the Forest Service (phone num-
ber and address are included on the last page of this brochure).
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~ S ince Vaii's inception in 1962, Vail Associates has forged a cooperative partnership with the local community, its
guests, and the U.S. Forest Service, in providing the highest quality guest experience. In order to meet this commit-
ment, VA has asked for feedback from the guests, and has integrated that input into the master planning process.
That process has provided for managed growth through new facilities and terrain, as well as the ongoing replacement and
upgrade of existing mountain and community infrastructure. VA's commitment to quality has helped to guide past master plan-
ning efforts and will continue to shape the processing and implementation of Category III. This ongoing dialogue has been
occurring within the organization, as well as with other entities, and continues to evolve as discussion continues regarding
Category III and Vail Associates' long-term direction.
In summary, Vail Associates has a commitment to...
M4. PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY YEAR-ROUND MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
ENSURE MORE CONSISTENT, RELIABLE BOWL SKIING FOR HOLIDAYS, EARLY AND LATE SEASON
~ WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS PRESENT AND FUTURE ISSUES RELATED TO
BASEINFRASTRUCTURE
CONTINUE MANAGED GROWTH EFFORTS TO CONTROL PEAK SKIER DEMANDS AND TO
ENCOURAGE GROWTH DURING SLOWER PERIODS OF TIME MA~ DEVELOP THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MASTER PLAN FOR DOWNHILL SKIING
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44-111----from you'. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Category III and Vail Associates' approach to the process. We value your
input and welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues with you. If you would like to comment or obtain additional
information the planning process, please write or call Vail Associates or the U.S. Forest Service at the following addresses:
U.S. Forest Service Vail Associates
Attn: Loren Kroenke Attn: Mike Larson
P.O. Box 190 P.O. Box 7
Minturn, CO 81645 Vail, CO 81657
Tel: (303) 827-5715 Tel: (303) 4794004
Fax: (303) 827-9343 Fax: (303) 479-2053 `
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RE: Impiement2tion of the Category lll Decision as Specified in the Vail Master Development Pian,
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Vail Associates proposes to implement the Categoy III decisions specified in the Vaii Master
Development Pian, revised May 15, 1987, and in the related Decision Notice of December 1, 1986. The
proposal is to complete site speciTic development of ski facilities and associated lifts in the Category iii
area. This entire area is within our existing U.S. Forest Service Permit Boundary, 2s originally
estabiished in 1961 and modified in 1986. The bowis in Category ill have historically been referred io as
Commando, Pete's and Super. See attached map.
The Category III development is a stand-alone proposal. It represents the logical progression of the
' future ski development of the area, utilizing existing infrastructure without requiring extensive
modiiications io the remainder of the Vail Ski Area. It will provide berier bowl and giade skiing terrain,
particularfy, in the e2rly and 12te season, and improve the distribution of skiers over the entire ski area. As such, it should enable us to increase our visitation during traditionally slow periods, without increasing
the number or size of peak days. During the same period that we develop Category III, we wouid also like to install a new Tea Cup Bowl lift
within the Category II area. This lift would improve service to the China, Tea Cup, and Sun Up Bowl
2reas, while complementing and enhancing our proposed Category Iil development. II is, however,
independent of Category III.
Implementation of these projects will be dependent upon the time required to conduct the site specific , environmental analysis. Conceivably, installation of the Tea Cup Bowl lift could take place' in the summer
of 1995, the first phase of construction of the Category III improvements could also begin in the summer of 1995. Due to logistics, construction phasing over two or more summers may be advantageous within •
Category III. ~
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process will be used to analyze potential environmental ,
impacts of the proposed action and, if necessary, to identify appropriate mitigation measures. The
Post Office Box 7 • Vail, Colorado 61658 • USA -(303) 476•5601
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U.S.F.S. is responsible for all aspects of conducting the NEPA process. As with any planning process,
this project will evolve as additional information becomes available. '
BACKGROUND
In 1986, the Forest Service conceptually approved development in the Category ili area as part of our
Master Development Pian. The Service indicated, however, that siie specific environmental review wouid
be required before a specific development proposal could be approved and implemented.
Since 1986, we have conducted a nurriber of specialized studies to compile intormaYion on the Category
III area and develop our proposal. Much of this work was undertaken in conjunction with a team of Forest
Service and Division of Wildlife specialists, and it involved extensive environmental research, field
investigation and layout. Potential development scenarios have been evaluated irom the standpoint of
wildlife habitat, wetlands, vegetation, water quality, geology, safety, and visual impact. Independent on-
mountain surveys and extensive focus group interviews have been used to determine which
improvements are most desired by our guests. A list of underlying environmental studies, with subject,
author and daie published has teen included as an appendix to this proposal letter. These studies provide the basis for, and should be incorporated into, the environmental, review of Category III.
Through this multi-year planning effort, we have developed a proposal which, we believe, will set a new
standard for environmentally sensitive ski development and the wise use of public resources. It reduces
the anticipated development outlined in our M2ster Development Plan, and is the minimum lift
configuration necessary to serve the Category !II area. We have paid special attention to preserving
natural contours, avoiding wetlands and potential old groMth tree stands, and preserving or enhancing
wildlife habitat.
The Category III area is in the Two Elk drainage, within the 1Nhite River National Forest and
encompasses all, or parts of Sections 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, T. 5 S., R. 80 W., and
Sections 3, 4, & 5, T. 6 S., R 80 W., Eagle County, State of Colorado.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS . The following description outlines the principal components of the improvements proposed within
Category III.
• Three chair lifts would serve the terrain within Category III. A central ridge lift irom the bottom of
Tea Cup Bowl to the ridge between Pete's and Super Bowl would service excellent sheltered skiing
terrain and provide circulation to the other two Category III lifts. An eastern lift would provide skier
access to all of Pete's Bowl, with a western lift providing skier access to the terrain in Super Bowl
and the eastern edge of Pete's Bowl. This lift scenario does not introduce developed skiing into
Commando Bowl. :
• Three food service facilities are also proposed. One would be a full service restaurant, located near
the base of Pete's Bowl and would serve skiers from both the China Bowl area and the Category III
area. The two other facilities would be of a more limited/self-coniained nature, providing food _
service, rest rooms, and a warming/weather protection function. The feasibility of installing a sewer
line from the existing line on Vail Mountain to these facilities is being investigated; an aliernative
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being considered is the utilization of composting rest room technology in conjunction with gray water
leach fields. Other utilities such as power and ielephone would also be instailed within Category III:
• Two ski patroi outposts wiii be necessary to serve the Category Ill area. They will be in tlie vicinity
of the upper terminals of the Pe1e's and Super Bowl lifts. Small guest shelters with public rest rooms
may also be necessary at the top of these lifts. • A limited system of dual purpose, skiway/service roads would be required from the bottom of
Category Ill to the proposed lift terminals and food service facilities. As is the policy on all of Vail
Mountain's service roads, no public motorized use wili be allowed within Category III. Bridges will be
used to cross Two Elk Creek; skiers may utilize some existing natural crossings .
• A system of natural ski ierrain, gladed areas, and conventional ski trai(s would be developed through the Category Ill area. This system would consist of approximately 400 acres of natural terrain, 300
acres of gladed terrain, i.g., areas where 1010 40% of the existing tree cover is removed, and 300
acres of conventional ski trails, for an approximate total of 1,000 acres of developed ski terrain.
The balance of the C2tegory Ill area will be left in its current, natural condition, and will be used as bufier
areas, for boundary and avalanche control, and ierrain tor expert skiers. The locations of the prcpesed .
improvements are depicted on the attached map.
Developed summer recreation facilities or programs within the Category Ill area are not included in this
proposal. Due to a wildlife calving agreement with the U.S.F.S. and the D.O.VJ., recreational use in
China Bowl is currently prohibited from mid-April through July 1 each year.
There are no snowmaking installations incfuded in the proposal.
CAPACIN .
_ We believe that the implementation of Category Ill vrill not increase the peak day capacity of the ski
area.1 Our peak day capacity is currently constrained by initial lift service, parking, and the local
transportation system, that is, by the ability of our customers to access the ski area. These constraints
will not be changed by the implementation of Category III. Instead, Category Ill will hefp us to increase
our visitation during slow periods, by providing better bowl and glade skiing in the early and late season
and improving the distribution of skiers and the quality of their experience during peak periods.
We recognize that during peak days the level of visitation has historically placed demands on
inirastructure and services which diminish the overall quality of the guest experience and inconvenience
residents. This problem exists independent of Category III. Five years ago, Vail Associates recognized
the demands that peak days place on community inirastructure and services and adopted a strategy of
managed growth to alleviaie those demands. The strategy includes providing incentives for skiers to visit
lThe 1986 Environmental Assessment on our Master Development Plan indicates that the development
oi Category 3 could increase our theoretical capacity by 4,802 skiers-at-on-time (S.A.O.T.). However,
the Environmental Assessment cautions that this number °is solely based upon peak lift capacity which is
conceptualfy planned" for the Category 3 area and that further analysis "could result in changes to the
theoretical capacity.` Our further analysis of this issue has led us to conclude that while the Category 3
development will add additional lift capacity in the Category 3 area, it will not increase the capacity of the
ski area, which will remain constrained by the limitations noted above. ~
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Vail during slower periods of the season, such es eariy/late winter and during the middle of the week.
Over the past five years, Vail Associates has been successful in building skier visits on low to moderate
days, while at the same time reducing the number of peak days by aimost fifry percent.
Vail Associates and the Town of Vail are discussing mechanisms and techniques for maintaining the
quality of life, better anticipating the needs of residents and guests, and_reducing future demands on the
local infrastructure at Peak periods. While this issue exisis independent of Category ili, it nevertheless
deserves attention by Vail Associates, as well as the Town of Vail 2nd other community organizations. PURPOSE AND NEED
The proposed 2ction is to develop ski iacilities and lifts in the Category III area. All of the area under
review is within Vail's existing Special Use Permit. The following points describe the different purposes
and needs behind this proposal.
1. Enhance Earlv and Late Season Skiino Experiences. Over the past 30 years during the Christmas
and New Year period, Vail's Back Sowis h2ve been closed approximately 25% of the time due to
poor snotv conditions. Even when the Back Bowls have been open during this period, ski .
conditions have been margirial one out of three years. Development of ski facilities within
Category III will provide high elev2tion, north-facing bowl skiing at Vail, ensuring the best possible
natural snow conditions during the early and late ski seasons.
2. Improve Bowl Skiino Throuahout the Ski Season. At any time during the ski season, adverse light,
weather, and or snow conditions can make back bowl skiing very diNicult. Category III will provide
more reliable and consistent conditions for skiers at these times.
3. Dramatic Increase in Iniermediaie Terrain / Impreved Distribution of Skiers. Not only will Ca!egoy
III create new bowl opportunities for skiers at Vail, it will expand overall intermediate terrain at the
resort. On high use days, the front side of Vail Mountain experiences intensive use oi intermediate
_ terrain. With Category III, we anticipates far better distribution of intermediate skiers, resulting in
improvement in the quality of the guest's experience.
4. Provide Gladed Skiing Experience. The front side of Vail Nlountain does not currently provide
significant tree or gladed skiing terrain. In Category III, gladed skiing experiences can be provided.
Research by Vail indicates that this experience is sought by its destination and international
guests.
5. Enhance Economic Vitality to Vail and the Surroundina Areas. Through enhancement of early and
late season skiing opportunities and improvement of skiing opportunities during the ski se2son
when conditions are marginal, Category III will help to stabilize economic activity within Vail and the
adjacent communities.
6. Minimize Impacts to Resource Values. Category III has been designed to provide additional ski ~
opportunities while minimizing adverse impacis to resource values. This has been accomplished '
by carefully siting facilities to minimize such impacts, utilizing existing inirastructure on Vail ,
Mountain and reducing the scope of the project as originally proposed in the 1986 Master
Development Plan.
' Mr. Wiiliam Wood
February 18, 1994 -
Page 5 •
NEW TEA CUP LIFT "
in a similar but independent action, one chair lift is proposed to run from the bottom of Tea Cup Bowi to
the top of the west waii of China Bowl.
This independent action is an important part of efficiently utilizing the current Category I and II facilities on
the back side of Vail Mountain.
The Tea Cup Lift accomplishes several critical functions:
1. Provides a backup evacuation lift in the event that the Category II lift; the Orient Express, suffers a
mechanicai break down and cannot return skiers to the front side of the Mountain. This evacuation
function was expressly contemplated in the 1986 M2ster Development Plan.
2. Woufd allow far greater utilization of both the west wali of China Bowl and all of the terrain within
7ea Cup Bowi.
3. Provides a more direct linkage between China Bowl, Tea Cup Bowl, Sun Up Bowl and the iront side
of Vail tAountain.
4. Improves distribution of skiers in China Bowl, Tea Cup Bowl, Sun Up Bowl anii on the front side of
Vail Mountain.
,
5. Provides a more direct end of the day egress route from China Bowl and Tea Cup Bowl to both Vail
Village and Lionshead.
At the same time, the Tea Cup Lift will help facilitate use of CGtegory III. First and foremost, it will return
skiers irom Category III to the front side of Vail Nlountain. Iri addition, during low snow conditions on the
back side of Vail Mbuniain, the Tea Cup Lift would be used to download skiers from the iront side of the
_ Mountain to Category III.
While including the Tea Cup Lift in this overall proposal, Vail Associates reserves the right io request that
the Forest Service separate this lift irom the larger Caiegory III review process and have its review
considered separately. - Such a request would be made if ihe schedule for the Category III environmental
review falls behind, jeopardizing a summer of 1995 construction start on the 7ea Cup Lift.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRENT PLANNING DOCUMENTS
The Category III proposal reflects the expectations of Vail Associates, Inc. for development opportunities
based on past Forest Service planning efforts arid associated decisions. The Category III area was
specifically addressed and identified as a Priority 1. development area in the following documents: :
• 1983 Regional Guide FEDS/ROD ~
• 1985 Forest Plan FEDS/ROD
• 1986 Recreation Appendix to the Forest Plan
• 1990 Forest Plan Recreation Amendment '
0 1992 Revision of the Regional Guide . ,
' Mr. William Wood
February 18, 1994
. •Page 6
The Environmental AssessmenUDecision Notice (EA/DN) for the Vail Master D'evelopment Plan,
December 1, 1986, specified that the Category III area be included under Special Use Permit, but
stipulated that no construction would be ailowed before site specific environmentai analysis was
conducted. It is important to note that this DN required that Vaii Associates, Inc. come forward with site
specific development-plans ior Category III by December 1, 2001, or risk deletion of the area from the
Special Use Permit. ' The Management Area Prescription is 1 B. The prescription summary states that,
"Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing on existing sites and mainiains selected
inventoried sites for future downhill skiing recreation opportunities. Management iniegrates ski
area development and use with other resource management to provide heal'thy tree stands, vegetative diversity, forage production for wildlife and livestock, and opportunities for non
motorized recreation.°
. This proposai is also in conformance wiih the goals and objectives of ihe 1985 White River National
Forest Plan and the 1990 Recreation Amendment to the Forest Pian, and it would further the policies set
for#h in the Regional Supply and Demand Assessment and RecreGtion Assessment, which was
incorporated into the 1992 Regional Guide. These goals, objectives, and policies generally recognize
that this region is one of the world's winter recreation destinations and that such recreation supports local
communities and their 2ssociated economies; they also provide that the Forest Service will assist in
developing programs to meet the needs of recreation visitations and the National Forests will provide
additional recreation opportunities contingent upon environmental reviews and plan approvals.
CURRENT USES OF AREA.
The Category III area is currently used as a dispersed recreation area by the public.
. Dispersed summer recreation use occurs mostly in the torm of hiking and mountain biking on the Two Elk
Trail (closed to moto(zed vehicles in 1986) and big game hunting in the fall. The Two Elk trail is not well-
suited to beginner or intermediate mountain bikers. It is steep, narrow, and very rocky along much of its -
length and egress for all but advanced ridsrs is very difficult. These same limitations afiect hiking use.
Finally, the mid-April io July 1 witdlite closure of China Bowl has proven to be generally successful and
may need to be expanded into Category III.
Cross county skiing on the Commando Trail from Shrine Pass to Vait, through the eastern edge of
Commando Bowl, is the extent of current dispersed winter recreation. ,
The entire Two Elk Creek drainage is currently, and has historically been, the site of livestock grazing,
primarily sheep.
The area is mostly elk summer range, it may include some elk calving habitat, areas of potential old
growth vegetation, and Canada lynx habitat (occupation of the habitat is not confirmed). In addition, Two
Elk creek and beaver ponds associated with it are considered a good fishery for small brook trout.
~
' Mr. William Wood
February 18, 1994
Page 7
CONCLUSION As previously stated, Vail Associates, Inc. proposes to implement the Category III decisions specified in
the Vail Master Development Plan, revised May 15, 1987,, and in the related Decision Notice of
December 1, 1986. The proposal is to complete site-specific development of ski facilities and associated
lifts in Category III. .
This proposal is the culmination of four years of fieid analysis and resource evaluation; it reflecis the input
of local residents, guests, resource specialists, and operation's personnel. All major construction
proposals have been flagged in the field in an effort to confirm feasibility 2nd to iacilitate further specialist
evaluation. This proposal represents a reduction in the scope of the development as outlined in the 1986
Vail Master Development Plan and is the minimum lift configuration necessary to service Category III. It stresses the avoidance of wetlands and preservation and management of wildlife habi;at, avoids poiential
old growlh tree stands, and responds to the concems of other forest users.
We at Vail Associates believe that Category III represenfs the finest natural ski terrain under Forest
Service Permit today, and we look forvrard to working with you and your staff on the site-specific
environmental analysis associated with this proposal. Sincerefy,
Chris Ryman Senior Vice President, Operations
APPENDIX
CATEGORY 3 PROPOSAL
SPECIALIZED STUDIES
Subject Title Author Firm Date
Air Air Resources Management Plan White River NF 1991
. Air Quality Analysis, Expansion of Vail Air Sciences 1985
Mountain and Development of the Vailey, Inc. 1986 to 1993
Aquatics Revised Draft - Two Elk Creek, Nlacro W.J. Miller and 1993
invertebrate and Periphyton Survey Associates
Avalanches Avalanche Survey Allender, Vail Associates 1985
Hughes
Cultural A CI2ss ill Cultural Resou?ces Inven!ory of Shields, Mstcalf 1003
Resources Vail Mountain's Caiegory 3 Expansion in Metcalf Archaeological
Eagle County, Colorado Consultants,
Inc.
' Final Report of Archaeological Investigations Netcalf, Metcalf 1985
at the Vail Ski Area, Eagle County, Colorado Black Archaeological
Consultants,
Inc.
Geology Engineering Geology and Geologic Hazards Stover Goolsby 1993
Evaluation, Category 3 Area, Vail Ski Area, . Brothers and
White River National Forest Associates
Preliminary Surficial Geologic Mapping and Stover Colorado 1985
Slope Stability Study of the Vail Ski Area Geological
- Survey
Soils Soil Resource Inventory, Vail Mountain Buscher Walsh & 1993
Category 3 Area Associates, Inc.
Soil Inventory of the Category Two Area Vail Wafsh James P. Walsh 1985
Mountain, Eagle County, Colorado -Associates,
Inc.
,
Trans- Update on Existing Traffic Conditions and Rosall Rosall, 1986
portation Capacity of Four-way Stop (Memorandum) Remmen,
Cares, Inc.
Potential Impacts of the Vail Master Plan Rosall, Rosall, 1985
Regarding Circulation, Parking, and Cares Remmen,
- Population Growth on the Town of Vail Cares, Inc.
Subject Title Author Firm Date
Transporta- Vail Traffic Counts Centennial 1986 .
tion contiued Engineering,
Inc.
Town oi Vail Transit Development Plan Town of Vail 1986
Update, 1987 - 1991
Final Report: I-70Nail Fe2sibility Study Centennial 1984
Engineering,
Inc.
Vegetation, Vail Master Plan Category Iil Implementation, Dames and 1993
Vegetation & 1Netland Water Quality Analysis Moore Wetlands, Vail Mountain Nydrologic Assessment U.S.F.S. 1985
Hydrology, & Water
Ouality
Category 3 Hydrologic and Wetlands Survey Dames and 1993
Moore .
Unpublished Fish Survey Report. T?vo Eik U.S.F.S. U.S.F.S. 1992
Creek
Draft Fish Population and Aquatic Habitat W.J. Milier & 1993
Report for Two Elk Creek Associates
Vegetation tJanagement Plan for Vail Van U.S.F.S. 1992
Mountain Ski Area Norman
Wildiife Summary and Adequacy of Vail Ski Area Thompson Western 1993
Wildlife Studies for NEPA Analysis of the Ecosysiems,
_ Proposed Category 3 Expansion Inc.
Upper Eagle Vailey Eik Study - Summary Alidredge RFL 1993
Report For Summer 1992 Environmental
Colorado Lynx Survey: Winter 1992 Andrews Colorado 1-692
Division of
Wildlife
The ENects of Ski Area Expansion on Elk Alldredge Colorado State 1992
Accuracy of 2 Telemetry Systems in and University
Nountainous Terrain, Summer Data - 1991 Morrison
Lynx Capture and Marking Study in the Vail Byrne Colorado
Area: Phase 1 , Division of
Wildlife
Elk Migration, Habitat Use and Dispersal in De Vergie Colorado State 1989
the Upper Eagle Valley, Colorado: and University .
Alldredge
2
Subject Tit(e Author Firm Date
Wildlife Prefiminary Aeport of the Game Management Byrne Colorado 1987
Continued Unit 45 Elk Study, Phase Ii, Jan. 15, 1985 to Division of .
Dec. 17, 1986 " Wildlife
Canada Lynx Presence on Vaii Ski Area and Thompson Western 1987
Proposed Expansion Areas and Ecosystems,
Halfpenny Inc. Guidelines for the expansion of Vaii Ski Area Thompson Western
into Poiential Canada Lynx Habitat Ecosystems,
, Inc.
. Summary Report 1986-1988 Fall 1985 Big Thompson Western -
Game Migration Across Vaii Ski Area, Ecosystems,
Colorado Inc.
Spring 1986 Big Game Migration and Calving Thompson Western 1986
Studies on Vail Ski Area, Coforado (Unpubl. Ecosystems,
Rept.) Inc.
Wildfife Assessment of the Proposed Vail Ski Thompson Western 1985 Area Expansion Ecosystems,
Inc.
3
T H E
TRUST
F O R
PUBLIC
LA N D
The Trust for Public Land in Colorado
CONSERVING Winter 1994
LAND FOR PEOPLE
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has helped to protect over 46,000 acres of land in
Colorado since 1981. Among the 43 transactions TPL has completed in the state are the
following:
Cherokee Park, 1993. Conveyed 18,761 acres in north central Colorado to the U.S. Forest Service,
consolidating nearly 50,000 acres within the Roosevelt National Forest. Worked with scores of private
supporters to obtain federal funding to purchase this important wildlife habitat and recrearional land.
Bear Creek Canyon, 1992. Purchased and later sold to Jefferson County Open Space nearly 1400 acres
extending nearly four miles along the spectacular, rugged Bear Creek ravine.
San Juan National Forest, 1992. Transferred 530 acres of scenic elk wintering range to the U.S. Forest
Service in order to protect wildlife habitat, wedands, and archeological resources.
San Juan National Forest, 1991. Assembled and conveyed to the U.S. Forest Service over 640 acres of
mining claims in the Weminuche Wilderness to prevent development in the Chicago Basin alpine area along
the Continental Divide.
Grand Junction riverfront, 1990. Negotiated acquisition of a key 50-acre riverfiront parcel--formerly a
landfitl and salvage yard site--which wilt be reclaimed by the City as part of a riverfront gceenbelt.
Green Mountain, 1988-1990. Helped the Ciry of Lakewood and Jefferson County complete a series of
acquisitions to protect the last remaining 435 undeveloped acres on the east and north sides of the mountain.
Big Creek Ranch, 1987. Transfened 3,800 acres to Mesa Counry Land Conservancy, a local land trust.
Colorado Wildlife Preserves, 1986. Conveyed conservation easements over 11,535 acres in Mesa County
to the State of Colorado.
U.S. Forest Service Exchange, 1986. Completed a multi-party exchange in which threatened lands within
the Hunter/Frying Pan Wilderness Area, Pike National Forest and Roosevelt Nationa! Forest were transferred
to the U.S. Forest Service.
White River National Forest, 1985. Conveyed 472 acres within the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness
Area along Conundrum Creek to the U.S. Forest Service.
Roxborough State Park, 1984. Purchased and conveyed to the Colorado Division of Parks more than 700
acres (four separate parcels), including key rock formadons, doubling the size of the park.
SOUTHWEST OFFICE ' (OYQI')
418 MONTEZUMA AVE.
SANTA FE, NM 87501
(505) 983-5922
FAX (505) 988-5967
Printcd,m nv:ydeJ paNr
Current activities TPL is currendy involved with a number of projects in Coloiado, including the following:
? We are monitoring properties across the state now held by the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC)
for the purpose of identifying parcels suitable for public stewardship.
? TPL has initiated an exciting, multi-year program aimed at pireserving the rural character and
tradirional ranching economy of the Gunnison Valley, while also creating new recreation
opportunities. The Gunnison Basin Protection Program is fiuided in part with Bureau of Reclamation
(BOR) mitigation monies. The BOR has a 30-year-old obligation incurred by its construction of Blue
Mesa Reservoir to provide the public with access to 26 miles of Class One trout fishing waters.
In 1992, TPL completed the program's first project when we transfened a 463-acre ranch threatened
with subdivision into public ownership. The Colorado State ]Division of Wildliie will manage for
public access the portion of the property purchased by the BOR that fronts over a mile of the
Gunnison River. The City of Gunnison purchased the balance of the property to protect its
municipal water supply. The ranch's former long-time owne;r will continue to irrigate the ranc.h's
narive pastures for a grass hay crop.
In ?"1331, TPL purchased a 180-acre ranch immediately south of the Town of Crested Butte, then
gave ~,ontrol of the property to the Town under a seven-year lease-purchase agreement. T'he T"own
plan5 :o buy the property when funds are available. The purchase will ensure a beautiful, natural
. entrance to the Town and condnued agricultural use. It will also provide recreational opportunities
to the public and maintain wildlife habitat.
? In three separate transactions, in 1991, 1992 and 1993, TPL conveyed to Colorado Division of Parks
and Outdoor Recreation the majority of a spectacular 2800-acre high country ranch for addition to
Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The third portion of the ranch was conveyed to the state through a
complex exchange arrangement, using funds from the sale of surplus state properry. The state now
has conuol of the remaining 500 acres under a lease-purchase; agreement with TPL. The addidons to
the park will help protect the Clear Creek watershed and will provide trails accessible to handic;apped
visitors, camping close to Denver, and wildlife observation opportunities.
Assistance to Community Groups
TPL has also helped establish a number of local land mists int Colorado and has provided training
and technical assistance to enable local community groups to acquire conservation easements and protect
important natural areas. These groups include: Clear Creek Land Conservancy, Denver Urban Gardens,
Douglas Counry Land Trust, Eagle County Land Trust, Estes Valley Land Trust, La Plata Open Space
Conservancy, blesa Counry Land Conservancy, Palmer Foundation, I'itldn County Park Trust, Roaring Fork
I.and Conservancy, Southem Colorado Heritage Conservancy, and Southwest Land Alliance.
The Trust for Public Land wants to help Colorado preserve its open spaces, and we are eager to
provide our services to community groups and public agencies througizout the state. Please conract Sandra J.
Tassel, Project Manager, at the Trust for Public Land, Southwest Regional O„~'ice, 418 Monrezuma Avenue,
Santa Fe, New Mezico 87501, (SOS) 988-5922.
T H E
TRUST
PUBLIC
LAND
FACTSHEET
Winter 1994
C O N S E R V I N G ,
LAND FOR PEOPLE
Mission
The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit land conservation organization that protects land
as a living resource for present and future generations. A problem-solving organization, TPL helps
communities, public agencies and nonprofit organizations acquire and protect open space. TPL
shazes knowledge of nonprofit land acquisition processes and pioneers methods of land conservation
and environmentally sound land use.
Scope
TPL's experts in real estate, law and finance work in partnership with public agencies, businesses
and citizens' groups to acquire land of environmental, recreational, historic or cultural significance.
A non-membership organization, TPL's role is to acquire an interest in these lands until they can be
sold to public agencies or nonprofit conservation groups for permanent protection as parks,
community gardens, recreation areas and open space.
Land Conservation
Since 1972, TPL has protected over 698,000 acres of land valued at $900 million in 43 states and
Canada. TPL works with local communiry groups and with municipal, county, state and federal
agencies, including the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Department of Fish and
Wildlife, and Bureau of Land Management to protect land for public use.
Land Trusts
TPL has worked with over 300 of the nation's 10001and trusts. These local nonprofit organizations
currently protect more than two million acres nationwide. TPL's National Land Counselor Program
offers intensive training for land trusts in conservation real estate transactions.
Founded President
1972, San Francisco, California Martin J. Rosen
Key Projects
Walden Woods, Concord, Massachusetts, 1991-92
Southside Community Farm, Providence, Rhode Island, 1991
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, 1991
Mountains to Sound Greenway Program, Washington, 1991
Senka Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1991
San Bruno Mountain, San Mateo, California, 1989
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaii, 1988
Martin Luther King Historical District, Atlanta, Georgia, 1982
Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon and Washington, 1979-90
Lower East Side Community Gardens, New York, 1979-90
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The Trust for Public Land
116 New Montgomery Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 495-4014
(415) 495-4103, (FAX)
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For more informarion please contact the regional office near you or the Narional Public Affairs
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NEWS RO . 1994
,
VA
The Gunnison Runs
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Growth in (olorado
~ ,~..q b'?~.:~';~ ~+0.+,~. ;;,&:9.' . , q4 " ~•~.e ','g
,a~,~.~~° . Time magazine's September 6, 1993 cover
V3~,g k ~ ~ . °~b•~. ,~.Q
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story, "Boom Time in the Rockies," reparted
* :.;~t,
l.-m -:~d. &"~.~s:,. . ,
what many long-time residents had been
R:
, tI observing for years. Depending on one's per-
~ r-• ~ ~ ~w..a 3 : ~
spective, the six-state region that includes
. ` 1k,:_ Colarado, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexi-
rw ~b
~.iro, , and Montana is enJoYing or suffering an
co
enormous influx of newcomers. For the past
three years the region has led the nation in
4:~,~.. ° i:~' ~ c'~~~' population growth and housing construction.
Economic growth rates are well above nation-
r" :~~,,e: s
al averages. UnemPloYment is relacivelY low.
While many have found a better life under
4qY,„ ,:+.~;»'~.'~Y.'k~~:.~ 'e~ ~Y'S` ~ . Y ~~e;, . S. . ro'.. • , ti
the snowcapped Rockies, uncontrolled devel-
A
opment threatens the scenic and environmen-
jl'~' . 't.?:.' ~ 3. ' ` . _ M ~ £ . .
~ ~r a ; ~
tal qualities that initially attracted people to
~ ; ~ a 4•~~ ` +~R.`` 's Rocky Mountain communities. As Ted Harri-
°n
son, TPL's South
~ ~ A~; ~ n~,._,~' = a : - ~ west Regional Directar, says,
"Good times are bad far the 1
an d. Paradise
411 found can quickly become paradise lost.' TPL
has been working for several years with pub-
„0
lic agencies, elected officials, citizen advocates
~:~;E.~:;,•K~X:~,~~~~~.~:~~~,~°
' pr~,._,~~;~.~y
and landowners to
eserve the region's quali-
ry of life, especially in the beleaguered Gunni-
son River basin.
' ~ ~ "~'~~'•''V~~°~~Y Growth problems are painfu1
c•#~ ly evident in
V~&' the 15-mile stretch of the Gunnison and East
River valleys between the towns of Crested
~ , ~ ^ r3y
`
t~ Butte and Gunnison, Colorado. Officials esti-
mate that 20 percent of the private ranch land
.
,
in Gunnison Counry was subdivided during
: • ~g
the past decade. Though property tax rev-
The Trust for Public Land is ivorhing tivith local citizens and agenr.ies to preserve the Gunnison River enues often improve with expanded rural
basin's agr-ariari character and increase public access to its rivers.
housing development, the net effects of
changing land uses are generally negative
T H E The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people, for county finances and the environment.
TRUST worhing nationwide to protect open space as parhs, Subdivisions crowd operating ranches.
PUBLIC Traffic increases and ranching becomes more
L A N D gardens, recreation areas, and wilderness. Our goal difficult. With land values soaring, the appeal
~ is to ensure livable communities and u healthy of selling off the family ranch for development
environment for generations to come.
Continued on page 6
. , . ~..F D Highlight
F R O M T H E S O U T H W E S T
Conserving Communities
by TedHarrison, Regiorinl Director
6 IQl p?F~`iI II~ G1 1~ [Q G.1II b t r'°~;:.
' "aEi:Yg; ` : , . $t~a`,~yan
Thave he dark clouds of recession"that New Mexico TPL is preparing to blanketed the Southwest may transfer a 27-acre arcel nartheast of
.
finall be clearin Thou h folks in Dallas p ri~
y g~ g Santa Fe to the U.S. Forest Service to
and Salt Lake City may still wonder if the ensure its continued use as a trail for
> c.r
recession is behind them, there is good evi- cit residents.
denee in inany southwestern communities y
The properry, at the base of the popu- -"t n~~ J~`
that new money, new peciple, new jobs=
• ~ lar Chamisa Trail, is a few minutes' drive
an d new pro b lems-are p lenti fu l. from downtown on the road to the
In Fort Collins, Boulder, and Crested
Butte, Colorado, productive, ranches and Santa Fe Ski Basin. Those who stop here
" farms that once defined these communities can enjoy an easy hike up a drainage Would most likely have been sold to
as beailtiful, livable places are being subdi- surrounded by steep, wooded slopes. develop a lodge. Thanks to TPL's
Appropriately, chamisa bushes dominate
vided and developed. In Austin and San involvement, the Santa Fe communiry
Antonio, Texas, areas of rich geographic the vegetation. These normally silvery ~ll still enjoy this critical point of
and biolo ical gray-green shrubs turn blazing gold i~7
g, access into the mountains and forests
~ diversit are fee1- autumn.
' y that border the ciry. ¦
~ ~new pressure Like most land close to Santa Fe, this
ing
~
or homes and ProPerty was extremelY vulnerable to
f
businesses. development. Given its long-time public C~BI~C~~I QpIs~6~1
Five years of . use, few people realized that it was a
X`<` recession offered a privately-owned inholding within the Colorado If there were a Landowners
reprieve for some national foresL According to TPL project Hall of Fame, TPL would noininate Ken-
neth and Lela Green of Golden, Col-
of the open spaces . manager Sandra Tassel, "TPL has wit-
~ in and around nessed many similar situations, in which orado, who achieved their dream of
souchwestem _ people assume a trail or open space i<; protecting their family ranch. Green
cities. Buc that reprieve is over, and chal- , publicly owned until it is listed for sale Ranch is a spectacular 2,800-acre high-
lenges to community conservation are ar developed." In this case, the land country ranch approximately 30 miles
_ becoming mure complex. New paradigms
for land use ant~ development in the . pcople of nii nges appreciate rltz l~ecnity of [he Chnrnisa 7rail norrhensr of Snnta Fc. TPL's ucqtnsihon at diz trnilhcad
SOUt~'lWest will I'eCluli'e a mOie COmPlete tivi11 ensure [hnt [hts importait recreatiorial resowcc reninins easily accessible
uriderstandin g of communitY evolution "'6 ~ ~,T~ ~ ' ,
processes._As che latest booin unfolds, we
.
must be prepared to ask how growth, new,
investment, and ne~v development will
improve the comrnon welfare, not onl}~ that
~ ag. . ',S,F , a1
of a select few stakeholders.
In the Gunnison River basin of Col-
orado, TPL is attempting to reframe the 'm' ' ; ~
development debate. We are working to
sustain the traditional agrarian economy
and create new opportunities for public ~
'j=
recreation. In Austin, San Antonio, and
. . ga ~,+a;d^"~ 4 . 'dFf' . C . N',nqq•'. . « d^.'
TUCSOTl, TpL.15 {c'1C111CaCil1g t~le PTES2TV.~I1011 . ; ,.«~,~..ve'~'. afi•~'"<.~b ,~;o ' " - ~ ~'g."
".4" V ~
~ - " . -:i3;~' .~~g
of watershed areas and expansion of city e.:
`".$t-K"~~•...;,. . '
j-~
open space and trail systems, while allow-
ing for some new development
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Region's newsletter will i
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Par nspire you to sup=
t this messY, multidimensional, and • '=-p<
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servation. For once, let's make the "boom
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Arkansas Forest protection advocates
V. from groups including the Ozark Soci-
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etY the Wilderness SocietY and the Sier-
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federal moni
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;t':i.:e of properties within the Ozark Moun-
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tains. A congressional appropriation in
i , ` ~ Y : e~.' q.~;°''E~~ ` the 1994 federal budget will allow TPL
,:r:.'~~ a;;~ ~ °'.t~~ ' .;~s~; .=°i.;~ °'4~~ ~~=i; Y.~~,., ~ , ".~`~-:~;=-`.y~:~.;, . . ~ ~'°:;r~ to transfer 3,484 acres to the
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N uachita nationa1 forests.
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TPL is holding these lands under an
~ option agreement with a private timber
kN investor. Their conveyance to the U.S.
Forest Service will complete a three-year
collaborative effort to protect a total of
from Denver. After three separate trans- Numerous wildlife species make their 11,540 acres scattered throughout the
actions that spanned nine years, TPL home here, including the state-listed Ozarks. The Forest Service is acquiring
recently conveyed the last portion of the Gila monster and desert tortoise. the environmentally
ranch to the Colorado Division of Parks In 1991, Congress authorized sensitive lands
and Outdoor Recreation. expanding the monument boundaries. for watershed
The ranch will expand Golden Gate Working in close cooperation with protection,
Canyon State Park and enable the con- the National Park Service, the Rin- recreational
struction of handicapped-accessible con Institute of Tucson, and the
use, and wildlife
trails and additional cam sites on its rel- Sa uaro National Monument
p g management. ¦
atively level terrain. Its protection will Expansion Coalition, TPL
help preserve habitat for a wide variery recently facilitated transfer
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of wildlife, including bighom sheep and to the Park Service
mountain lions, and maintain the water of two parcels
quality of the Clear Creek watershed. within the
As a result of the Greens' persever- expansion
ance, dedication to conservation, and area, a '
willingness to sell their land at a price total of
below market value, the beauty of Green 1,128 acres. These Above left: TPL worhed with landowners Kenneth and
Ranch will be enjoyed for generations to acquisitions will provide Lela Green to protect their Colorado high-country ranch
by adding it to Golden Gate Canyon State Parh. Lejt:
come. TPL extends its gratitude to the needed public access, conserve dense, The infamous Gila monster inhabits the Saguaro
owners and to all who contributed to healthy stands of saguaro, and protect Nntional Monument. Beiow: The Ozarhs ofjer abundant
recreational opportunities for hihers, campers, and
this impartant conservation accomplish- mare than 100 archaeological sites. ¦ water enthusiasts,
ment the ARCO Foundation; Special
People in Need; Coors Brewing Compa-
ny; the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund;
and the Gates, Boettcher, and Helen K.
and Arthur E. Johnson foundations of
Co ara o. ¦
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SAGUARO MONUMENT
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Arizona The crown jewel of the speo-
tacular Sonoran Desert, Saguaro Nation-
al Monument was establish ed in 1933
by President Hoover far the pres
ervation
tof saguaro cacti and the other Plants and
animals that share this desert habitat.
Located in southern Arizona near Tuc- R~~ ` ,,.n:u="#
son, the monument offers abundant
opportunities for recreation and archae-
ological and environmental study.
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Austin and San Antonio RallY to Protect ~E
Eddvards Aquifer
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TPL is involved in broad-based community efforts in Austin and San
Antonio to protect the Edwards Aquifer, a vulnerable underground w=: z-~~~~ wE N;p'
reservoir o f porous limestone be ds t hat contains bi l lions o f ga l lons
of water. UnderlYing Portions of nine counties in central and south-
central Texas, the aauifer is the sole source of drinking water for
thousands of Texas hill countrv households and several cities, includ-
ing San Antonio. It also contributes to Austin's drinking water su 1.
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Two seParate land Protection ProJects 90 miles aPart are the result
of decades-long community struggles to safeguard the aquifer. The J~~~~~ `
protection of Barton Creek in Austin and Government Canyon near
San Antonio illustrate the power of focused, organized citizen actioll =
to realize tremendous benefits for land, water, wildlife, and people.
Barton Creeh Wilclerness Parh, In October 1993, TPL purchased an Austin. Public acc{uisition of che Gaines
Austln 850-acre parcel in the Barton Creek Ranch will preserve habitat for several
watershed in southwest Austin. The endangered species, ard will expand
n Austin, citizens groups have initiat- Gaines Ranch is the largest and most hiking trails and picnic areas. The lands
I ed new land use regulations and sensitive properry proposed for public not included in the city's purchase will
created new public funding to ensure acquisition by a National Park Service be sold privately to reduce the city's
watershed protection opportunities in study of the Barton Creek greenbelt. TPL overall costs for the Barton Creek pro-
the ciry. In 1992, voters approved a$20 intervened in the purchase because a gram.
million bond issue to purchase over sale to developers was imminent, and
1,000 acres of Barton Creek watershed the city of Austin did not have the cash to Government Canyon,
lands. Shielding these lands from devel- acquire the property outright. In January San Antonio
opment will help protect the creek and 1994 we conveyed the land to Austin's
Edwards Aquifer from pollution. n August 1993, TPL conveyed a
Parks and Recreation Department. I 4,700-acre tract north of San Antonio
This transaction adds to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart-
~ 770 acres to the greenway ment. Government Canyon was the first
along Barton Creek and
`major acquisition intended to safeguard
Preserves a beautiful and
this growing area's water supply. It
0'~; productive landscape. lt
increased by more than 60 percent the
~ expands a relatively nar-
amount of public open space for Bexar
row greenbelt into a major
County's 1.2 million residents. The
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transaction also protects numerous cul-
° r~;, than 1,110 acres, with
tural and historic sites, and habitat for
easy access to downtown
endangered species and other wildlife.
This project succeeded through the
combined effarts of more than 40 busi-
~~j W ° ness, governmental, and environmental
organizations. Inparticular, Government
'Canyon's permanent protection is a tes-
` tament to the patient and effective efforts
of the Edwards Underground Water Dis=
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Above righL A girl playtng at Bar-
Antomo Water System, the Government
ton Sprtngs in Austin ponders a
sa,,, i~ o~cs wacer. The o ula~ Can on Coalition, the Bexar Count
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residents trensut'e Governmen[
Canyon's natural setting and
Cyndi Taylor Krier. ¦
spring fed pools.
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Fax (505) 988-5967
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WE'RE PROUD OF THE WAY WE MANAGE OUR FUNDS. A copy of the latest financial report of this organization can be obtained by contacting The Trust for Public
Land,116 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. In addition, residents of any of the following states may obtain the latest information on our
registration in that state by contacting: In the state of Florida, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
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Winning Hearts, Minds, and Votes i~al'1 atd rsiTh sebl eerbbon1grouops
often lend credibility to a campaign
and give election organizers valuable
A Primer on Organizing Open Space insights on the issues and interest
Bond Campaigns groups that must be associated with
the design process.
; The research requirements of the
by Ted Harrison, Vice Pr-esident and Southwest Regional Director campaign must be rigorously adhered
to. In particular, the need for new park
or open space acc{uisition monies must
be well supported. Organizers must
- develop expertise in open space politics
and finance. During the planning stages
of the campaign, organizers need to:
- = - - ° - • understand and communicate the
threats to critical open space
resources within a community (for
The First Step: Assessing Market research is the most critical, example, changes in demographics or
Community Readiness yet most frequently ignared, preliminary land use patterns);
step in campaign organizing. According • know the history of other related
It should come as no surprise to land
to Gene Duvernoy, a campaign consul- bond initiatives, particularly why
protection advocates in the southwest- tant with expertise in open space bond those bonds succeeded and how
ern U.S. that funding for parks and open elections, "Campaigns are won or lost at those monies were used;
space acquisition is one of the major the planning and research stages of an • justify how much money is needed
constraints to achieving land conserva- election." Though campaign design is and be able to clearly describe how
tion goals. tremendously important, a community's funds will be used. Organizers must
Despite uncertain economic condi- planning and research responsibilities be prepared to explain why a particu-
tions, however, forward-looking cities must be the first consideration in any lar funding mechanism will be used
such as Austin, Boulder, and Dallas have bond campaign assessment process, and instead of some alternative approach
demonstrated that open space funding
initiatives can attract strong public sup- wi11 be the focus of this introductory (e.g., a general obligation bond com-
article. pared with a revenue bond or a real
port. In each of these cities, well-consid- Research and planning test a commu- estate transfer tax);
ered and carefully managed open space
bond campaigns were organized recently nity's readiness for an open space bond
campaign. Tools of the trade include: _
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to e ucate voters a out t e nee an j
1. Public opmion polls that are well- aa op
opportunities to conserve water qualiry
craft
resources, recreation lands, trails, and ed, objective, and efficient. Polls
should survey a statistically significant
endangered species habitat. By assuming
an active role in the campaign organiz- sample of voters who have voted in the
ing process, nonprofit groups such as most recent and most similar type of
Save Our Open Space in Dallas and the election (e.g., if the bond will be con- r,7
Trust for Public Land in Austin have sidered during a ciry council election, j#~~~" j
only voters who participated in the OftINANCE~T '
helped restore the capaciry of public
;
agencies to buy critical lands for open last city council election should be
space. surveyed). w~iRe~„F$Sp~nk ;
In the increasingly competitive envi- Z. Focus groups that test the attrac- • establish the legal
ronment of public-investment decision- tiveness and clarity of particular mar- and financial basis on which your
making, positioning parks and open keting approaches. For example, if community has the authority, popula-
space as viable contenders for bond controlling gang activity generates tion base, credit rating, and/or cash
financing demands political sawy and strong interest from a focus group, the flow capacity to responsibly service
careful organization. Park professionals park bond may most effectively be an open space bond debt, given the
and community activists must pursue marketed as an "anti-gang organizing" other obligations and investments
strategic, intelligent, carefully executed initiative. This was the case in the required of government; and
campaigns to ensure the highest proba- 1991 Los Angeles Counry special • explain the basis for project selection
biliry for success. assessment election that provided over criteria and the decisionmaking
$550 million in new bond funding for process that will be used to target
parks and open space. properties for acquisition.
This is the first in a series of artides that will con-
tinue in future issues of the newsletter 3. Steering eommittees, organized to
gain endorsements from key business, Continued on yage 6
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The Trust for Public Land is a national
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nonprofit land conservation group dedi-
cated to conserving land where people
live, work, and play. Since 1972, TPL
has protected more than 700,000 acres
, •:;A;" of land valued at over $890 million in 43
Anglers will gnm aaess to Cfn~s Orie states and Canada.
trout fishuig wnters through TPL's
In the Southwest we have protected
Gunnison Basin Protechon Progrum more than 259,000 acres of land valued
at over $89 million. TPL's finance, legal
and real estate experts work to conserve
Gunnison continued f,om page 1 To date, TPL's projeets in the basin land in AriZOna, ArkanSas, Colorado,
~lave 1lelpeCl two IanCloWTleTS meet 2 New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
intensifies and, eventually, a way of life
is lost. variety of personal and financial objec-
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tives. Nearly 650 acres of public open
Once developed, land is often gated, been rotected, a
and "ildlife habitat and seasonal migra- space have p partion of The Trust for Public Land
tion corridors are destroyed. Wetlands which will be leased for agricultural Marcin J. Rosen, President
are de raded, munici al water su lies uses. Fishing enthusiasts will benefit
g p pp from improved access to the Gunnisoti Southwest Regional OfFice
compromised, and public access to 418 MonteZUma
River and Slate Creek. sanca Fe, NM s~soi
waterways far recreation is restricted. The program will be complete when (sos) 988-5922
As land is taken out of agricultural pro- all 26 miles of public access to the bas- v,ce PieSident & Regionat Dire(toY
duction, the economic base of rural in's waterways have been secured. This rea xlrn5on
communities is transformed and scenic ambitious collabarative effort will ben.e- Leg"i s`aff
John Marun
resow-ces are spoiled.
Through a series of property transac fit not just the region'S T'eS1Cle17[S bUi Pauline Trujillo Toevs
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everyone who appreciates the special Land Conszrvatton
t1011S--aCC(U1S1L1011S, tT'ariSfetS Of COTLSeT'- Maria Higuera
beauty of classic Colorado landscapes. ¦ Medea Hoeschen-Srem
vation easements, and exchanges-TPL
Julianna Silva
is working to maintain the Gunnison Davia sU«on
River basin's traditional ranching cul- Bond Campaigns continued from page 5 saaara rassel
ture, provide recreational access to local Development fy Pubhc Affair.;
waterways, and protect environmental This admittedly skeletal description of xaa,rynn Drann
the research and planning requirements Ftnance & AaminiSCYUtioti
T'2SOUl'C2S. ~UT CUT1111SOI1 B1S1T1 PIOC2C- Milton Combs
tion Program is largely financed by for an open space bond campaign sets
Karol Romero
monies from the U.S. Bureau of Recla- the stage far the campaign design v,ole«arrujitio
process. Based on the findings of plan- si: v,ce P,tsiaeric, nracio»,ui r,ojeccs
TT12ClOri. T11e fUriCllrig W1S CT21T2C1 111 the Steve Thompson
1960s when the BOR was re uired to ning research, the bond campaign org;~-
~ nizing committee must determine, for Texas Projects Office
I111C1g2Ie the COriStT'l,lCtlOri Of the BIUZ 700 San Antonio Street
Mesa Reservoir and agreed to provide example, how to develop a powerful A„SUn, rx 78701
access to 26 miles of Class One trout- marketing message and how to pursue (siz) 478-4644
fundraising for the campaign. Latia con.,tr,uuon
fishing waters in the Gunnison basin. These and other tasks in the cam- rea sirr
Working with our conservation part- rim wirtl~
ners-which include the BOR, the town Paign design process will be considered For information about our work
of Crested Butte, the cit and count of in future issues of the Southwest Region- arouna the country contact:
y v 21 Off1C2'S rieWSleLCeT. COTTITT1U111Cy 12ad- The Trust for Public Iand
GUTIIlISOII, the COIOT'2C10 D1V1510T1 O{ National Public AEEairs Deparmient
eiS lriteieSteC~ 1Tl Ie2i111T1g TTlOi2 1}~OUt 116 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor
w1lClllf2, 211C1 C11e CT'eSteCl BU[C2 L.aT1Cl San Francisco, CA 94105
Trust-TPL is leveraging the BOR funds campaign organizing strategy are invited (415) 495-4014
to effect a broader land preservation to call our office in Santa Fe for copies Reg,o„Qi Ea,to, xatnrynn DTahn
Of 2iC1C1eS aT1C~ WOTk~JOOkS C~11C C125CT1b2 Mnnagtng Editor pominicl: Albano
vision. In each transaction, TPL 15 pT'O- Editnna( f, Design Servtces Walking Snck Press
viding site-specific consideration to how to create new funding sources for
recreational and open space land
issues of access, irrigation, grazing,
and scenery. acquisitions. ¦
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TPL Launches New Ad Campaign
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' n recent years, TPL has mounted a broad-
.m u'eprotect L
based effort to raise public awareness about AS apd
Foundation, a non rofit or aniza- D~~ers
New Board Members P g the importance of parks and open space to The Ameri e AS
tion for research and education on human health and well-being. In support of ~an P
Kathryn Porter of Morristown,
New Jersey, is a dedicated envi- arctic and subartic wildlands. that effort, we have launched a new national
ronmentalist and arks advocate. Kenneth E. MacWilliams of advertising campaign about the value of open Ha'bltat jSlj't st
She has served as vice-chair of the Princeton, New Jersey, spent thir- space and TPL's vital role in protecting land for Wild]ieu
Governor's Council on New Jersey ty years as presi- for public use.
Ottdoors, chair of the board of dent of Two of the ads proclaim that "Habitat
trustees of the National Recreation Prudential Capi- Isn't Just for Wildlife" and "We Protect L.and
and Park Asso- tal Corporation
as Diverse as the American People." The copy
ciation, and and then as
~ resident of and images communicate the importance of
chair of the New P
Prudential E green spaces to human health, as well as our
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g ~ Jersey Natural aui
t Mana ement belief that all Americans-poor or wealthy, Areas Council. Y g
In 1991 she was Associates. He now arranges urban dwellers or rural-should have opportu-
honored with a financing for private business in nities to explore and experience nature. A third ad heralds "The
White House Russia and Eastern EuroPe A for- Most Effective Environmental Organization You've Never Heard Of,"
Citation from President Bush for mer chair of the United Way of introducing people to the Trust for Public Land and our twenty-year
her dedication to social equity several New Jersey cities and of history of conserving land for people. All three ads encourage read-
and environmental qualiry. Porter the Newburyport Planning Board, ers to get involved and contact us for information.
also serves on 7PL's New erse Massachusetts, MacWilliams has
J Y The ads have been sent to more than 150 national magazines,
Advisory Council. been an instrumental supporter of which run such public service announcements on a pro bono,
TPL's Lowell's Boat Shop project
Christopher Glenn Sawyer of in Massachusetts, one of the old- space-available basis. We had some success in placing an earlier
Atlanta, Georgia, is a parmer with round of ads in several national journals, including Popular Science
est continually operated business
Alston & Bird, specializing in real in the U.S. and Discover magazines, and expect an even better reception for this
estate and cor- new campaign-garnering more support for our work and greater
porate law. His Simon Sidamon-Eristoff works
various legal ~ as an attomey for the Rails-to- public understanding of the urgent need to act now to save land for
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pursuits include Trails Conseroancy in Washing- future generations. ¦
serving as presi- ton, D.C.
dent of the Previously he
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Atlanta Bar was special assis
Association and tant to the Assis- PAYING CAPITAL GAINS 7'AX WHEN YOU SELL
working with the Atlanta Volun- tant Secretary for ~ RgAi, ESTATE IS I,IKE HIHING 1 ~ MILES...
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teer Lawyers Foundation, Atlanta Conservation and Renewable IN THE WRONG DIRECTION!
Legal Aid Sociery, and Duke Uni-
versity Urban Property Develop- Energy at the ?
ment Council. Sawyer serves on U.S. Department of Energy. He is the board of directors of The a trustee of the Millbrook School in
Nature Conservancy of Georgia Millbrook, New York, and a direc-
and is chairman of TPL's Georgia [or of the Hudson Highlands Land -
Advisory Board. Trust in Philipstown, New York.
New National Advisory Martha Wykoff-Byrne heads the -
Puget Sound Open Space Fund Council Members
Committee and lives in Seattle,
.
George C. Fleharty retired from Washington.
full-time business in 1990 and She is director ~ now resides in San Mateo, Califor- and secretary of
nia. Priar to retirement, Fleharry WYCO, Inc., a Avoid capital gains tax and receive lifetime
was president of Outdoor World family invest- income from ct gift to 7'PL
, Ltd., the conces- ment company, When you donate your home, vacation home, undeveloped
sioner for Denali director and vice
National Park, president of land, or investment property to a TPL Trust, your trust can sell
Alaska. His long Byme Specialty Gases, and presi- the property without paying capital gains tas and pay you a liFe-
? history of civic dent of Danmar, Inc., an apart- time income from the proceeds. And your gift earns you an
' involvemen[ ment rehab and investment income taac deduction to boot! Trust principal ultimately comes
includes six company. Wykoff-Byme is on the to TPL, helping to protect open lands where future generations
~ years as mayar board of overseers of Tufts Uni- can find cheir way. Suggested minimum $100,000.
of the ci[y of Redding; he was a versity and the board of regents of For further information, please contact Jennie E. Gerard, Senior
board member of the San[a Clara Seattle University, and is a mem- Vice President, The Trusc for Public Land, 116 New Montgomery,
University Business School for ber of the Growth Management 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. (415) 495-4014.
almost 30 years. He is also chair- Act Committee of Kittitas County
man and founder ot the Denali in Washingeon.
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o establish direction and PrioriCies drive PeoPle awaY from neigh
T for our major new initiative on citY borhood parks This in tum P-0
parks and recreation space, TPL is reach- pushes parks farther down the
ing out to a variety of groups involved in list of public priorities. E
urban and communiry issues. Among M;~~~
The focus group agreed that
theS2 15 the ROUridtable ASSOC12CeS, a Young people are among those most in need oJrieigltborhood parhs.
national organization of African-Ameri- any national urban initiative must
can urban parks and recreation profes- be based on strong local efforts
sionaLs, with whom we recently held a and strategies. Communiry participanon recreation to a wide range of social
focus group in Washington D.C. Seeking and support must be sought in the early issues, including social and environmen-
common ground between our goals and stages of project development. Tailoring tal health and justice, youth develop-
those of park professionals and the peo- programs to local needs and oppartuiii- ment, community building, and the
ple who live in the communities, TPL ties is vital to the success of a national economic revitalization of our nation's
staff inet with Roundtable members to initiative. "Communiry involvement cities. Too often parks are viewed as
talk about the challenges of protecting often means the difference between a "frills." The group proposed an outreach
land in urban areas, and how to keep well-used, safe neighborhood park and strategy linking parks and human health,
parks safe and well managed. an abandoned space that attracts crirni- stressing that open spaces improve the
The focus group identified the follow- nal activiry," says Ira Hutchison, ExecYa- overall qualiry of ciry life.
ing as the chief problems currently fac- tive Director of the Roundtable. TPL and the Roundtable Associates
ing urban open space efforts: Research and marketing were targeted hope to build on connections made at
• Lack of funding for park and recre- as ways to help elevate public parks on the focus group, working together on a
ation programs. the civic agenda. A communications variery of local civic effarts. Says TPL
strategy that clearly defines the need far President Marry Rosen, "For~ning
• Poor understanding of the value of public parks will help put urban land alliances with groups such as the Round-
ciry parks, recreation, and open conservation back on the map. New table Associates helps TPL make contact
space, which makes park funding a research, such as the national urban with the comrriunities we hope to serve
low priority for policy-makers. leadership survey TPL conducted in through the Cities Initiative." This col-
• General urban problems such as 1992, can provide the information need- laboration will further both TPL's efforts
crime, inadequate funding for all ed to change public opinion. to conserve urban lands and the Round-
civic programs, and physical deterio- Most important, civic leaders need to table's effarts to maintain high-quality,
ration of existing facilities, which understand the importance of parks and safe parks in America's cities. ¦
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Winter 1994
C O N S E R V I N G
LAND FOR PEOPLE
MisSiOn
The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit land conservation organization that protects land
as a living resource for present and future generations. A problem-solving organization, TPL helps
communities, public agencies and nonprofit organizations acquire and protect open space. TPL
shares knowledge of nonprofit land acquisition processes and pioneers methods of land conservation
and environinentally sound land use.
Scope
TPL's experts in real estate, law and finance work in partnership with public agencies, businesses
and citizens' groups to acquire land of environmental, recreational, historic or cultural significance.
A non-membership organization, TPL's role is to acquire an interest in these lands until they can be
sold to public agencies or nonprofit conservation groups for permanent protection as parks,
community gardens, recreation areas and open space.
Land Conservation
Since 1972, TPL has protected over 698,000 acres of land valued at $900 million in 43 states and
Canada. TPL works with local community groups and with municipal, county, state and federal
agencies, including the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Department of Fish and
Wildlife, and Bureau of Land Management to protect land for pubIic use.
Land Trusts
TPL has worked with over 300 of the nation's 1000 land trusts. These local nonprofit organizations
currently protect more than two million acres nationwide. TPL's National Land Counselor Program
offers intensive training for land trusts in conservation real estate transactions.
Founded President
1972, San, Francisco, CaIifornia Martin J. Rosen
Key Projects
Walden Woods, Concord, Massachusetts, 1991-92
Southside Community Farm, Providence, Rhode Island, 1991
Denali National Pazk and Preserve, Alaska, 1991
Mountains to Sound Greenway Program, Washington, 1991
Senka Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1991
San Bruno Mountain, San Mateo, California, 1989
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaii, 1988
Martin Luther King Historical District, Atlanta, Georgia, 1982
Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon and Washington, 1979-90
Lower East Side Community Gardens, New York, 1979-90
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CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO CONSERVE LAND FOR PEOPLE
IT WAS ONLY A YEAR AGO THAT WE WERE ALL READING ABOUT THE EARTH SUMMI'I'
IN RIO. BUT THOSE ARE NOT TODAY'S HEADLINES. IS THE FATE OF THE EARTH ONLY
YESTERDAY'S NEWS? IN THESE ECONOMIC HARD TIMES, HAS THE FUTURE OF OUR
ENVIRONMENT BEEN RELEGATED TO THE BACK BURNER OF THE PUBLIC AGENDA?
We think not, and the eighty-nine percent of Americans who partic-
, 5a
F ipate in outdoor recreation-from community gardening to white-
water canoeing-know this from personal experience. Public open
spaces are not "frills" on the margins of our existence; they are central to
our physical and spiritual health. The need to protect such places is real,
= and it is growing. The alternative is irrevocable loss, with adverse results
~ we have only just begun to comprehend.
We at the Trust for Public Land are acting on that need. Although we are pleased this year
to be approaching the completion of our 1,000th land conservation project, we are looking
more to the future than to the past. The following pages describe our expanding work in over
one hundred communities around America-from Kiptopeke Beach in Virginia and Abigail
Adams State Park in Massachusetts to Icicle Ridge in Washington and the Wild and Scenic
Ontonagon River in northern Michigan.
What we have learned in the twenty years since TPL started will certainly guide our
future: We can't do it alone. Only by working in partnership-genuine, working partnership
-can we achieve our mission of conserving land for people. Only by cooperating with grass-
roots organizations, local, state, and federal government agencies, foundations and businesses
can we succeed. This annual report honors many of those partners. Some are household
names. Others have distinguished themselves by their enormous energy, creativity, and com-
mitment to sustain and enrich our culture and communities.
Over the next months and years the Trust for Public Land will continue to work with
such partners, in places as diverse as the Florida Everglades, the Hill Country of Austin, Texas,
and South Central Los Angeles. True to our vision of tending places where most Americans
live and work, however, we are intensifying our efforts to work in urban areas. This means
restoring green spaces, parks, and playgrounds to inner-city neighborhoods. It also means
conserving natural and recreational lands, connecting our urban neighborhoods to our
deserts, mountains, rivers, forests, and seashores. Each place depends upon the other for our
cities' livability, our nation's security, and our planet's health.
We need these places, just as we need each other. The task is clear. Your support is vital.
Martin J. Rosen Douglas P. Ferguson
President Chairman of the Board
Cover: Walden, Concord, Massachusetts. /ust twenty miles The Walden Woods Project purchased the larid, und later, a
from downtown Boston, the Walden Pond State Reservation historic home on twenry-five acres, envisioned to be the future
uitracts more than a half-million visitors annually. Although World Thoreau Center. This year, TPI, successjully negotinted
rhe pond and much of the land along its rim are protected, some to end the last major development threat at Walden Woods-a
of the most significant historic sites in the surrounding Walden 140,000-syuare-foot office complex at Brister's Hill, a quarter
Woods, where Henry David Thoreau lived when he wrote mile from thz pond. TPI. provided a$2 milliori loan to finance the
Walden, are not. TPL and The Walden Woods Proiect first purchase by'The Walden Woods Projed. Tens of thousands of peo-
joined forces in 1990 when a coridominium development was ple have len[ their support to the Wnlden Woods protection effort.
approved at Bear Garden Hill, described by Tltoreau in Walden
as a place where he often took moonlit wniks. l1'itli TPL'c lielp, Cover photo by John Wawrzonek, O 1993 Southborough, MA
Dear Reader, 11*1CONTENTS
Last year we conducted a survey to ask
our readers what you wanted to see in -
Land and People magazine. Happily, we
learned that you liked what you saw. You
also told us that you wanted more. You ButLD[tvc HoPE
were interested in the trends and issues in [rr AtvtExicn's CITiEs
land conservation, in some of the technical by William Poole
aspects of our transactions, and in hearing and Susan ives
from some of the leading thinkers in the 2
field today. As you will see in this issue, we Txn[LSLwzirrc Fox
IIAVC tCikC11Y0U1'SUgg¢SttOriS f0I1CATt. AN URBAN GREENWAY ~
The new Land and PeoPle continues b), Tom ChalkleY
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to keep you informed of major program 6 4 rinitiatives under way at the Trust for TURNING THE TIDE
Public Land. In this issue you will learn
IN BARNEGAT BAY
about the vision to preserve New Jersey's by Richard M. Stapleton
earnegat Bay, an ambitious plan for a 9
Baltimore greenway, and a project to
jrestore a Northern California watershed, ADOPT-A-WATERSHED BRINGS Joss
r AND HOPE Td THE NORTH COAST
seen as a model for restoring both jobs and
the environment in timber-based commu- by Teena Pellersels
nities. You will read how cities across 16
America are finding both value and hope =
in urban parks and open space.
This issue also brings you a candid
conversation with Charles ]ordan, CxnxLES JoxDnN
Portland's outspoken director of Parks and STnrrDttvG TnLL Foa Pnaxs
Recreation; a commentary by Senator
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Bennett Johnston on the need for a major -
infusion of federal funding for public
lands; and an essay by E. L. Doctorow on -
the SQtrit Of Th01'¢au that I1Ve5 Ori at FINANCING PARKS WITH LEASES
Wnlden Woods. For you land "techies," 14
there is a conservation case study nbout a
lease-purchase agreement hammered out
by TPL and Austin, Texas, park planrters. 1$
As TPL grows in size, scope, nnil
stature as a national leader in land con-
servation, it seems right that our publica-
tions do the same. Thank you, our renders, L.AND AND wATER CONSERVAT[ON
for your support and encouragement. FutvDs AxE ItvnDEQuA'rE
. by Senator Bennett Johnston
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Susan ives
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LAND AND PEOPLE -
Editor:
Susan ives DEDICATING WALDEN WOODS
AssistantEditor. by E. L. DoLrol'OW lAisha "fyler
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U~ AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WORK TO ASSEMBLE
A 6-MILE GREENWAY LINKING INNER-CITY
• NEIGHBORHOODS TO DOWNTOWN AND THE HARBOR.
ope in IN CHICAGO, COMMUNITY GROUPS STRIVE TO BUILD
neighborhood pride by restoring the historic homes of the city's
founding minority leaders. In the riverside city of Lawrence,
Massachusetts, an expanding boating program offers recreation
A mericas and hope to youth at risk. And in Seattle, parks advocates and
civic leaders work to create a 70-acre downtown "commons" as the
~ ~ centerpiece of a renewed residential and commercial neighborhood.
All over America, communities are stepping up efforts to
1 1 v~ create or restore urban parks and recreational resources often in
the face of daunting odds. Although national studies have urged
a renewed commitment to urban parks and recreation, funding
for such facilities has consistently declined over the last decade.
~V ~'I~~1c~171 POO~e alla SUSaII IVf'S The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, the primary
federal source of money for new parks, disbursed only $50 mil-
lion over the last two years to satisfy nearly $1 billion in grant
requests. Recently, the U.S. Conference of Mayors listed money
for open space and recreation among its highest priorities for
increased funding.
A 1993 survey by the Trust for Public Land concludes that
"the four most important obstacles to parks and open space
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conservation in cities today are money, money> money, and
money." TPL surveyed civic leaders, parks and recreational pro- fessionals, and business and foundation executives in twenty-
three American communities as part of its Cities Initiative, a
campaign to improve public open space in urban America. ~
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TPL's survey, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest
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Fund, revealed a prevailing Pattern of municipal disinvestment. ~
I' Funding shortfalls and deteriorating facilities were cited as key
problems in virtually every city surveyed. Established parks are .j ~
in decline, and new parks are not being created to meet the ~
needs of changing urban populations. Parks and reaeational
~ facilities were found to be particularly scarce in low-income
' neighborhoods, where open space too often takes the form of
littered vacant lots, symbols of urban disempowerment and
neglect. As was recently noted at a meeting of the Roundtable
Associates-a professional association of minority parks and
recreation professionals-America "spends more money pro-
tecting habitat for black bears than for black children."
But increasingly, communities are coming to realize that
parks and recreational facilities don't just cost, but pay. _
Commercial real-estate executives report that "quality of life" -
resources-including parks, playgrounds, and open land-have
become as important as cost in determining where a new facto-
ry or office might be located. The recent economic revival in the
city of Pueblo, Colorado, has been attributed in part to a new Above: Urban forestry programs, like TPL's
system of trails and parks along the banks of the Arkansas River California ReLeaf, get people working together in
and Fountain Creek. And the Chamber of Commerce in theircommunity.
Sacramento, California, indudes a description of the American
River Bike Trail in its promotional publication, All About Opposite: "Children who don't feel comfortable in
Business in Sacramento. The trail is described as a"thirty- a classroom often excel in the garden," says Paula
mile oasis in the heart of the city." Hewitt, who teaches through the Lower East Side
Even small parks and natural areas can dramatically increase Children's Gardening Program in New York City, a
the value of surrounding real estate. The cost of creating parks program started by TPL.
and playgrounds-even of planting street trees-is often recov-
ered through property taxes as the values of adjacent properties Below: In Massachusetts, the Greater Lawrence
rise. Mature landscaping, including large trees, can increase the Community Boating Program bridges the gap
value of a home by ten to fifteen percent. Bob Copper, director between rich and poor.
of San Diego County Parks and Recreation, recalls the adage
"That which is not on the tax rolls is the primary determinant
uf the value of that which is." This is especially true, Copper
says, when it comes to homes next to parks and open space. In
one San Diego county neighborhood, homes with backyards
overlooking dedicated open space sell for about ten percent
more than identical homes across the street
Parks and open space can also add tourist dollars to city
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coffers. The River Walk, a recreational open space in San
Antonio, Texas, is now judged the second most important ~
tourist attraction in that state after the Alamo, generatinS an
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( estimated $1.2 billion for area businesses each year.
Other values of parks, recreation, and open space can be ~ Y;,~ "~,~?-AA°~` c~
harder to measure. "The real value of the outdoors lies in its S'
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vitality the way it enhances our lives," wrote the President's (:otilirnurd on pagr 4 ~
1_nNu Anu vr:)Ni.,3
There is a growing Commission on Americans Outdoors, in dents secure land for community gardens, the gardens that have
1987. "When a sports program keeps a lasted and contributed the most to their communities are those
recognition teenager from drugs, when a neighborhood that arose with local energy, input, and control.
park offers a friendly gathering place for In 1978, residents of the Clinton neighborhood in the Hell's
among urban older people, when a jogger adds years to her Kitchen section of Manhattan leased a rubble-strewn vacant lot ~
or his life, how do we place a price on it?" from the city for a community garden. When land prices soared a
leaders that parks In 1967, the National Advisory Com- few years later and the city moved to sell the property for $1 mil-
mission on Civil Disorders highlighted the lion, TPL helped the community mount a campaign to raise '
and recreational link between urban violence and the scarcity money by "selling" square inches of the garden. The scheme
facilities are of parks and recreational programs. More attracted so much media attention that the mayor ceremoniously
recently, urban violence in South Central "purchased" the first square inch of the garden, and the city trans-
not frills, bUt Los Angeles has refocused the nation's ferred the parcel to its Parks Department for public use. The funds
attention on the neglected urban environ- raised were set aside in an endowment to cover ongoing mainte-
are fundamental ment. "We need safe parks and healthy nance. Today over a hundred famIlies harvest vegetables from the
recreation opportunities to keep our kids award-winning Clinton Community Garden, which has become
to making off the streets and out of gangs,° said Los the favorite site for neighborhood activities and cultural festivals.
Angeles police chief Willie Williams. Stories from several cities highlight how park projects can
Cltles VVoI'k. A 1992 report by the Carnegie Corp- empower and inspire local communities. The Milagro Project
oration of New York cited safe parks and in New Haven, Connecticut, began when neighbors came
recreation centers as the number-one ingredient for building together to mourn and memorialize a young boy killed in a
and restoring communities-ahead of both banks and new drug-related shootout. The vacant lot where the boy was killed
businesses. Urban adolescents polled for the Carnegie study list- is now a playground and community garden. Similarly, in the
ed the opportunity to camp, play sports, and learn new skills as troubled Egleston Square neighborhood of Boston, local residents ~
what they "wanted most during their non-schoo] hours." recently ioined advocates for youth, affordable housing, and
The creation of parks and open spaces helps build commu- open space to clean up six trash-filled lots in the heart of the
nity pride. David D. Crislip and John Parr, of the National Civic community. This effort-the first time such groups had ever
League, recently observed that the primary leadership task of worked together-symbolized the community's renewal and
those who would address urban problems was to create "hope helped attract a new bank and the YMCA to the neighborhood.
for renewal" in urban residents. "The way to do this," they Such experiences have spurred a growing recognition
wrote, "is by developing a sense of community through experi- among urban leaders that parks and recreational facilities are
ences that connect members of the community with each not frills, but are fundamental to making cities work. As a
other." A sense of community can arise from urban forestry result, some cities have launched long-term plans to establish
programs> which are about much more than planting trees, parks and recreational resources for the next century.
according to Genni Cross> director of California ReLeaf at the Unique among these
Trust for Public Land. "Tree planting gets people working plans may be that for the "We need safe
together in their community," Cross says, "and generates a feel- region around Portland>
ing that they can make a difference." Oregon, where the population parks and healthy
The sense of community fostered by the Greater Lawrence is expected to swell by half, to
Community Boating Program made the effort so successful that over 1.5 million, in the next reereation
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a consortium of area twenty years. The Metro-
banks buIlt the program a new home. Housed first in a tent, and politan Greenspaces Program opportunities to
later in a construction trailer and a cast-off portable classroom, -a coordinated effort of park
the program recently moved into a new 11,600-square-foot, $2.5 agencies, local governments, keep our kids
million boathouse. With between six hundred and eight hundred businesses, and citizens off the streets and
paid members and offering over two thousand free member- groups-seeks to identify and
ships each year, the program bridges the gap between rich and protect potential trail corri- OUt Of ga11gS, "
poor. Those served include minorities, new immigrants, youth- dors, greenways, and natural
ful offenders, and the children of migrant laborers. areas, while offering a rational said Los Angeles
The sense of community around neighborhood green framework for future growth. ~
spaces can be especially strong when the neighbors themselves Seattle's master plan poliee ehief
help create those spaces. Although the Trust for Public Land advances the concept of urban
and other groups have been instrumental in helping urban resi- villages -parks and greens Willie Williams.
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The Metropolitan Greenspaces 'rroyram seeks to protect and connect natural areas around fast-growing
Portland, OR.
around which commercial and residentiai development would vice, and job-training agencies. Project READY (Recreation and be organized. One particulady ambitious project is the Seattle Educationa] Activities Designed for Youth) offers recreational
Commons, a 70-acre park in an underutilized light-industrial programming, federally funded breakfast and lunch, as well as
section of downtown. The prospect of the park and its potential paid work beautifying local parks and roadways.
effect on property values have caught the imagination of busi- In the same spirit, a renewed commitment to urban educa-
ness and civic leaders, who have already secured a$20 million tion might utilize parks or natural lands for teaching about the
loan from a local business owner and are raising additional environment. The Lower East Side Children's Gardening
timds to acquire the properties. Program, started by the Trust for Public Land in 1990, brings
In Baltimore, a coalition is working to assemble the pro- together teachers, children, and gardeners in one of New York
posed Gwynns Falls Trail. This greenway, along one of the City's most disadvantaged neighborhoods. "Children who don't
region's renowned stream valleys, will link several of the city's feel comfortable in a classroom often excel in the garden," says
premier natural features and provide open space to many Paula Hewitt, who developed the curriculum and teaches gar-
underserved communities by connecting them to metropolitan dening techniques to children and teachers throughout the city.
park and recreation resources. "The hands-on work helps motivate children for education
Hope and energy for such projects are rising as a new federal because it links working, learning, and fun."
administration has pledged to rebuild the social and physical "Our cities-old and new-do not only need to be fixed,
infrastructure of America's cities. There is growing recognition they also need to be reimagined," says TPL President Martin J.
at all levels of government that the need for parks, recreational Rosen. "Parks and gardens alone cannot solve the problems our
facilities, and natural areas cannot be separated from other needs cities face, but they are crucial to the health of urban communi-
associated with the "urban crisis." The problems of our cities- ties. Any plan for a city's growth or rebirth must look at the
including poverty, crime, hopelessness, inadequate housing, entire environment-social and physical. We need to take seri-
environmental degradation, and a shrinking tax base-are inti- ously the evidence that places count in human lives, and that
mately interconnected, and cannot be addressed piecemeal. the places where we live can be places of hope."
One acknowledgment of this interconnectedness is built +
into the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of William Poole is a San Francisco freelance writer who reports fre-
1991, which sets aside ten percent of disbursed funds for such pur- quenily on environmental issues.
yoses as scenic easements, historic preservation, and the creation
of greenways. These funds are designed to mitigate the changes Susan ives is vice president and director of Public Affairs at the
road and other transportation projects bring to urban commu- Trust for Public Land.
nities, and to provide nonmotorized transportation alternatives.
Similarly, a comprehensive approach to delinquency pre-
vention might recognize the importance of reaeation and job
opportunities for urban youth. One newly created program in
Richmond, Virginia, is funded by the National Park Service and
administered by representatives of local police, parks, social ser-
LANU A.'v'!J V[OPI.E 5
Trailblazing e1
for an Urban
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Greenway i
by Tom Chalkley
WHILE CITY TRAFFIC RUMBLES ON A BRIDGE FAK OVERHEAD, A GAGGLE OF BALTIMORE CHILDREN ~
STROLLS DOWN A WOODLAND PATH. THEY CHASE BUTTERFLIES, MARVEL AT WATERFALLS, AND, FOR
THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LNES, TASTE WILD RASPBERRIES PLUCKED FROM THE VINE. THEY ARE
DISCOVERING GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK, A 1,400-ACRE STREAM VALLEY PRESERVE THAT LIES
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ENTIRELY INSIDE BALTIMORE S CORPORATE LIMITS, AND JUST A FEW HUNDRED YARDS FROM THEIR
HOMES IN THE INNER-CITY EDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD.
Until very recently, many Edgewood residents simply avoided serve social goals. The trail, they hope, will bring far-flung
the vast park in their backyard. "You just didn't go there," neighborhoods in touch with each other, revive feelings of
says Dolly Jefferson, president of Edgewood's Neighborhood community and stewardship, and create jobs. Dolly Jefferson,
Association. "`Woods' meant a deserted area you grew up a member of the mayor's Gwynns Falls Greenway Task Force
thinking of it as off-limits.° In recent decades, Gwynns Falls/ adds, "I'd like to see more people and their children get
Leakin Park had gained notoriety as a dumping ground for all involved and make the park family oriented. I'd like to give
things bulky and unwanted. Overgrown paths and ill-kept parents a chance to be parents. Maybe this park can bring a
roads made its deep woods inaccessible and uninviting. little togetherness."
But over the last two years, Jefferson and community Baltimore, a city suffering all the well-known woes oi
leaders like her have joined the city's Department of urban Arnerica, urgently needs to make the most of its green
Recreation and Parks and Department of Planning, park resources. Fortunately, the city is well endowed with park~
enthusiasts, and the Trust for Public Land in framing a plan and natural areas> a legacy dating Uack to 1904, when
to restore the neglected park as a centerpiece of a 6-mile net- Baltimore was undergoing a building boom. Enlightened civiL
work of hike and bike paths. Dubbed the Gwynns Falls "I'rail, leaders contracted with the famous Olmsted Brothers land-
this urban greenway, besides drawing people into the park, scaping firm to design public parks around each of the citv's
will connect more than a dozen residential neighborhoods major streams: Gwynns Falls, Jones Falls, and Herring Run.
with historic sites along the Gwynns Falls stream valley, and Subsequent history, however, has been hard on the
with downtown Baltimore's cultural attractions. Ultimately, Olmsted parks. Chronic struggles with poverty, crime, and a
both ends of the proposed trail will lead to the Yatapsco shrinking tax base have led city government to cut funds for
Valley State Park outside Baltimore City. Some sections of the parks repeatedly. In recent decades, the city has focused its
trail are slated for opening next summer; the entire network creative energies on the tourist-oriented Inner Harbor area,
may be ready by the end of 1995. which generates hard currency.
This physical plan is ambitious enough, but the planning Gwynns Falls Valley reached its lowest point in the early
group-a diverse task force named by Mayor Kurt Schmoke 1970s, suffering insults from man and nature alike. Tropical
-has much more in mind. They see the project as the prov- storm Agnes, in 1972, flooded the falls, choking trails and
ing ground for a new citywide vision of how green spaces can ruining roadways that, twenty-one years later, still have not
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"I111agllle kICrS fI'OCIl trle of Forestry and f:nvironmental Studies to come up with a city-
wide plan for using street trees, gardens, streams, and parks as
Ileighborhoods being able to vehicles for community development. And so was born the
~ Urban Resource Initiative (URI). Under the URI aegis, Yale
graduate students collabarated with city officials, volunteers,
bikc down to the lnner Harbor and the Trust for Public Land to investigate community
development opportunities in the city's open spaces. The
without even having to eross results of the URI-Baltimore-TPL collaboration were published
in the fall of 1991 under the tide Strategic Plan for Action.
Some months before the plan came out, Chris Rogers, a
traffie, or tourists being able URI researcher turned TPL field reyresentative, was hiking in
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park with Chris Ryer, a city planner,
to diseover a trail that will lead dreaming out loud about restoring the stream valley. As Ryer
recalls, "The problem was everybody was planning, but nobody
them to a forest in the middle Was doing." Rogers was inspired to persuade TPL to let him
concentrate on the Uwynns Falls Trail project, and he began
mobilizing Baltimore's rich assortment of civic organizations.
Of ttle Clty," SayS CI1rIS ROgeI'S. Laura Perry, a board member of Baltiinore's Parks and
People Foundation, and now cochair of the mayor's Gwynns
"II' we ean do this sort of thing Falls Greenway Task Farce, confirms the gist of Ryer's story.
"The idea of a greenway had been kicking around for years,
but it needed a push to make it a reality. There's no question that
111 Lhe GWyIII1S FallS, W8 Ca? d0 TPL provided that push." So far, seventy-seven organizaCions,
ranging from Girls United to Save the Environment (GUTSE)
ilall over the city." Co.,l+,~~~ed <>-l patc x ~
been rebuilt. At around the same time, Baltimore officials
decided to build an elevated freeway-the Leakin Park
Expressway-through the unpopulated stream valley.
Fortunately> the plan backfired. Outraged by the expressway
scheme, affected neighborhoods fought city hall and won. On
both sides of the Gwynns Falls Valley, dead-end highway
spurs stand as monuments to the expressway struggle.
Thus undisturbed, and largely abandoned, the valley
evolved into a de facto wildlife sanctuary. Herons began to
patrol the Gwynns Falls rapids, stalking sunfish and small-
mouth bass. Whitetail deer from suburban woods migrated
back into the city via the falls' tributaries.
Gradually, Baltimoreans began to rediscover the amazing
natural resources within their city boundaries. At first, the
emphasis was on environmental protection. City planners
drew up ideas for redaiming the stream valleys. Maryland
Save Our Streams, a statewide environmental group, cajoled
neighborhood groups into adopting sections of the watershed. ~ .
Baseball star Eddie Murray, then with the Baltimore Orioles,
donated funds to create an outdoor education center named
for his mother. Opposke: Edgewood children sample wild berries
Then, in 1988, Dr. Ralph Jones, ]ate direCtor of in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park.
13altimore's Department of Recreation and Parks, made a
decision that would alter the city's relationship with all of its Above: Dolly Jefferson, a member of the Gwynns
natural resources. Jones, who believed parks could play a role Falls Greenway Task Force, hopes the park can
in revitalizing urhan communities> challenged the Yale School bring the community together.
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(SI'EA Offers New Funding for Parks
The Edgewood neighborhood in Baltimore is just one of a
>p :e ~
number of communiries working to create and improve
parks and open sPace with the help of IS7'EA fiinding. TPL ~I
is currently helping communities around the country apply
IF - forfunds to ac9uire scenic lands, trails, historic sites, and
wetlands through the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act (ISTEA), a federal highway bill that has
s we e p i n g i m P l i c a t i o n s f o r l a n d c o n s e r v a t i o n.
Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke I
to the B&O Railroad Museum, have signed on in support of the In Florida, TPL's Tallahassee office recently received
Gwynns Falls Trail idea. Some have already gotten their feet Q two-year $50,000 grant from the Elizabeth Ordway
wet> so to speak, in nitty-gritty greenway projects. On Earth Day
1993, a large contingent of high-school students, including the Dunn Foundation to create an ISTEA technical assistance
GUTSE girls, waged a massive cleanup along an abandoned
and support program for cities and counties interested in
roadway, and hauled out some seventy tons of refuse. For the
last two summers, youths from a self-esteem program called applying for ISTEA funding.
Project RAISE have cleared woodland paths and removed inva-
sive plants> learning job skills and earning wages in the process.
The mayoral task force, meanwhile, has divided into three aptly In Georgia, TPL is helping communities create parks by
named subgroups. The Eureka Committee looks for ways to
nk the trail system to social objectives; the Hardhats are con- developing criteria for selecting projecis thnt may qualify for
licerned with trail design; and the Greenbacks chase down funds. ISTEA funds. One TPL projed benefiting from ISTEA fund-
Money, of course, poses a big challenge for the greenway
dreamers. The full-blown project, according to Chris Rogers, ing is the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley Greenway iri north
could cost roughly $4 million, with thirty percent coming from Georgia. The valley is an important Native American
federal funds, thirty percent from state and local governments>
histaric site and would expand recreational opportunities
and thirty percent from private sources. Much of the public
funding is made possible by the Intermodal Surface Transport- for Helen, a Popular tourist destination.
ation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), which provides federal funds for
everything from freeways to footpaths. Private support includes
temporary acquisition funds from TPL, as well as donations In Maine, TPL is working along with the City of Portland to
drummed up by some of Baltimore's best-known philan-
create a waterfront Pedestrian and bike trail linking many
thropists. The final ten percent, Rogers believes, will be "in
kind," that is, the same kind of voluntarism that has supported of tyie city's historic areas with surrounding neighborhoods.
the projectto date.
Neighborhood involvement isn't just essential to the
Gwynns Falls Trail's success, it's part of the project's reason for And in Californin, TPL is working with Monterey County to
being. "This isn't just about environmentalism," Rogers says,
secure ISTEA funding to protect scenic views on Highway 1
"it's about giving city residents access to a multitude of urban
resources for the first time." as it winds along the spectacular Big Sur coastline. I
"Imagine kids from the neighborhoods being able to bike I
down to the Inner Harbor without even having to cross traffic, ~
For information on how your communiry can apply for ISTEA
or tourists being able to discover a trail that will lead them to a
funding, contact Jennifer Greene, TPL's New Funding Initiatives
forest in the middle of the city," says Rogers. "If we can do this
roordinator, (415) 495-5660.
sort of thing in the Gwynns Falls, we can do it all over the city."
As social investments go, the greenway already looks like a
blue-chip stock.
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Tom Chalkley is a writer and activist in Baltimore.
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Barnegat BAY IN THE EIGHTIES, HALTED BY THE RECESSION,
IS EBBING HERE, TURNED BACK BY PUBLIC AND
^ PRIVATE RECOGNITION THAT PRESERVATION OF
THE BAY~S WET EDGE IS VITAL TO ITS SURVIVAL.
Bay
Barnegat is a narrow freshwater bay, protected from the
Atlantic Ocean by thin slivers of barrier beach island. The land
by Richard M. Stapleton meets the water gently. Uplands forested with oak, pitch pine,
and holly give way gently to meadows that gradually subside,
turning to a spongy mat underfoot before submerging into first
a freshwater marsh and finally a tidal salt marsh. The bay is
shallow; there are places you can walk a half-mile or more into
the water without getting your knees wet, and nowhere is
Barnegat more than a dozen feet deep.
With no major cities along its shores, Barnegat Bay does
not have ready defenders as does Narragansett Bay or the near-
1 by Chesapeake. "It's an unrecognized natural resource," says
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ject manager. "People only see it for
its aesthetic value." Strauss is work- p0111t Ca111e Wr1eI1 trle
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; know there is a lot going on beneath ['irst truck pulletl out. ~
= the bay's bucolic beauty.
L Barnegat's water is part of one of It was followed by another, i
Summer visitors race through the the greatest natural recharging sys-
salt marshes at Reedy Creek. tems in the warld. The vast Cohansey and ariother,
Aquifer, which underlies the Jersey u11t11 500 t011S Of tI'aSrl
Pine Barrens, contains thirty times the volume of water held in all
of New York City's reservoirs. Its cool soft water filters up had been remOVed-
through the sand to form creeks like Beaverdam, Goose, and
Oyster, whose names speak of the bay's bounty. The fresh water almost a quarter of
pumping into the bay holds down salinity levels, and the bay is
at once a unique nursery for a huge coastal fish population, a it reCy,Cled.
vast feeding station on the Atlantic Flyway, and winter home for
tens of thousands of waterfowl.
As the duck flies, the northern end of Barnegat is just forty It was not love at first sight The Meadows, a prime 120-
miles from New York City. Ten percent of the nation's population acre spread of pine-oak uplands and freshwater wetlands, was
lives within fifty miles of the bay, and population pressures are slated for development. It was one of the highest-priority prop-
enormous. Old-timers like Owen Ridgeway lament the weekend erties for conservation, but as is often the case with unmanaged
invasion of jet skis that buzz along the water like the swarms of open space, the parcel had been used for years as a dump; the
mosquitoes that used to be the bay's main annoyance. "Like being woods were filled with junked cars, used tires, and mountains of
on the parkway," he says, referring to the Garden State, the high- construction debris. The FWS would acquire the land only if
way that overnight made the bay part the property could be cleared of the refuse. Nevertheless, TPL
of New York's extended suburbs. By took an option. Bill deCamp set up a fund-raising committee,
the mid-1970s, Barnegat had lost thir- while Willie deCamp organized a deanup. League volunteers
ty percent of its tidal marsh acreage. spent Saturdays picking up the trash. Ocean County agreed to
Marsh by marsh, cove by cove, haul it, and TPL and others chipped in to pay the tipping fees.
.<;1agoons were dredged and a phalanx The psychological turning point, Willie deCamp says,
oi bulkhead built until it seemed, as came when the first truck pulled out It was followed by anoth-
AV'illie deCamp puts it, as if nature er, and another, until 500 tons of trash had been removed
Were being wiped off the map. almost a quarter of it recycled. The Meadows' natural beauty
4 Willie deCamp and his father, unmasked, FWS said yes to adding the land to the refuge.
Bi11, were first jogged into action by Today, the Forsythe Refuge is almost halfway to its goal of
plans for intensive residential develop- creating a 2,300-aae Reedy Creek Unit. TPL has purchased and
Bill and Willie deCamp ment of a local boatyard. They joined conveyed 429 acres, and has options on 89 more. Brick
the moribund local chapter of the Township is conveying 335 additional acres. "We took Yhe risk,"
Izaak Walton League, and within a year, Willie found himself says Rose Harvey, TPL's Mid-Atlantic regional manager,
president. Their successful fight against the boatyard proposal "because it was an opportunity to protect an entire natural
took five years, and not long in, they came to grips with a larger resource area.° Others came to share the vision. FWS was a
problem; while they were fighting to keep houses off the marina cooperative partner. The local community was behind the
property, developers next doar were carving pristine tracts into effort. The congressional delegation worked hard to get FWS
building lots. The deCamps, joined by a group of summer resi- the needed funding for what New Jersey Senator Frank
dents and Iocal dammers, expanded their horizons. Lautenberg called "a vital addition for New Jersey's expanding
At about the same time> halfway down the bay, habitat loss refuge system." Even the economy helped; the slwnping real-
and run-off pollution were stressing the Edwin B. Forsythe estate market made conservation a realistic alternative for
National Wildlife Refuge. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) stalled developers.
officials started moving to preserve some of the bay's watershed Then there were the deCamps. "Their passion made it hap-
to the north. The two forces, shepherded by TPL, came together pen," says Susan Sommer of TPI,'s New Jersey Field Office. Add
at Reedy Creek. to their passion a little cunning and a lot of hard work. Whiie
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6ill deCamp helped raise over $800,000, all of it from local indi- jump start i? )uly, when the State of New Jersey awarded TPL
viduals, Willie deCamp and the Izaak Walton League challenged $2.5 million it received from Ciba-Geigy, whose chemical facility
the developers at the planning board. Interestingly, although had leaked toluene into a bay tributary. The bulk of the money,
tiome eighty-seven rare and endangered syecies have been iden- $2 million, will go for land acquisition, not only on the bay, but
tified in the Barnegat Bay ecosystem and much of the area is inland too, up the creeks and rivers that feed the bay. The
wetland, Willie deCamp's prime tools were the local planning remainder will be used as grant money, and TPL Project
and zoning codes. Manager Strauss says he is casting a wide net for ideas. "We're
What started at Reedy Creek is now spreading to encom- open," he says, "to anything from studies of shellfish beds to
pass the entire bay. Near Forked River, halfway down the bay, education about nonpoint source pollution; anything that pro-
league board member John Sly prowls the wetlands, collecting motes research, education, and advocacy on behalf of the bay.°
drift trash in his cedar rowboat. He presses "Save the Bay" but- All this has given rise to a sense of optimism on the bay.
tons on anyone not wearing one, and, in the spirit of the The water is cleaner Than it has been in decades. Back-hoes have
deCamps, he took the fight to local planning board meetings. given way to canvasbacks in the marshlands. The flood of devel-
There he stopped a plan to develop more thaii a hundred acres opment is being stemmed, and with that has come aiiew sense
hlled, Sly says, with a million mallard ducks and a glorious pair of commuiiity. For Willie deCamp, that may be the greatest
of otters. TPL now has options on over three hundred and forty reward. ""I'he real benefit to what we did on Reedy Point,° he
acres in the Forked River area and an additional two hundred says, "is we've put the idea in the minds of other people that
.ind fifty acres within the Manahawkin watershed. Farther they too can save Barnegat Bay.°
south, where Route 72 crosses the bay to Ship Bottom, TYL ?
recently negotiated the purchase of half of Cedar Bonnet [sland. Richard M. Stapleton is an environmental writer bnsed in New York.
Eight hundred condos were slated to be built there; now it too
belungs to the Forsythe Refuge.
I'he breather afforded by the prolonged economic down-
turn has given the preservation movement time to mature.
Ihcre has been time to stucly the bay, set yriorities, balance
conservation with developmeilt; TPL is formulating a master
plan, the Barnegat Bay Initiative, and together with FWS and
various local groups, is working to save some sixty-six hundred
acres of the h,rv's perimeter and watershcd. "I'he initiative got a
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CHARLES JORDAN What is the driving force behind ~
your commitment to parks and I
reCreation? When I served on the ~
President's Commission on Americans
STANDING I
Outdoors in 1986, I had a chance to ex-
pand my horizons and see some of the
treasures that we have out there-see
those that are threatened and hear thou-
sands of Americans speak about what the
great outdoors meant to them. They
talked about future generations, about
inheritance and legacy. That was entirely
new to me, and I recognized then that this
ALL is an important movement. And I've got
to make sure that my people are part of it.
FOR PARKS How do you go about that? I call it
"color coordinating" the movement.
My mission, my passion is to show that
As a youth, six-foot-seven Charles ecology and equality go together. I saw
people becoming overwhelmed with
Jordan thought he had a future in socia] issues. But without clean air, clean
basketball. He wanted to be a conch like water, I don't care what else you have,
it's not going to mean very much.
the one who had mentored him us a
young athlere. After college, Jordan went What is the relationship between
ecology and equality? Everything is
to work as recreation leader for the city connected. There is no way the rest of
of Palm Springs, California, his home- the world can look good if certain neigh-
town. I-le went on to become director of borhoods are still poor and undevel-
oped. That's where you're going to get a
Parks and Recreation in Austin, Texas, lot of problems and a lot of pollution.
and is currently the director of Parks My people have been told, you can't
oppose that plant, even though it's
and Recreation in Portland, Oregon. polluting the air. You've got a choice:
Jordan has served on the President's Do you want to breathe clean air or do
Commission on Americans Outdoors you want bread on your table? That
doesdt have to be. And I think it's on
and on the boards of the National the mainstream environmental organi-
Recreation and Park Association and zations to try to articulate that And
that's a real challenge.
the Conservation Fund. Over the years,
Jordan has become a national voice How can we make environmental
issues more relevant to people of
for ethnic and racial diversity in the Color? Everyone has a value system. So I
environmental movement. He recently try to find out what that is and interpret
spoke with TPL about parks, people, my environmental message in a way that
shows the relationship. I go to where
and urban America. you are. I find out what's of interest to
you. Black people live in cities, we pur-
~ sue our leisure in urban areas. You do:i't
° find too many of us going out into
wilderness areas. If you just want us to "We will hire a When it comes to social harmony,
join your organization, help you facili- I'll take on anyone in the world. At this
tate land acquisition and the develop- hU11d1"ed 1nOre {~olice very moment, I've got thousands of kids
, ment of trails, you need to come where I r from different backgrounds, different
have assigned value. And I haven't . parts of the city, running up and down
assigned value out there. I've assigned Offlcers instead of ten my fields, up and down my basketball
value to the problems that ['m dealing courts. They're jumping up and giving
with on a daily basis. YYIOrE reC1"eGit1011 each other the "high five." They've set
You might come down and say, aside those superficialities of the color of
"Hey, look, you're dealing with this leaders. Are you going one's skin, of the neighborhood in
problem of lead paint. To you, that's a which they live, what their parents do
health problem, but it's an environmen- tO tell YYje jt COStS for a living. You set those aside and you
tal problem as well. So why not work know the only color they saw? The color
together?" And then, the next time you more to recreate of the jerseys of their teammates. So the
need twenty people to work with you, message is if you can do it on the courts,
we've got a partnership going. Main- than tO 111CarCerate?" you can do it in the community.
stream environmental groups have got In the area of crime prevention you
to understand that they've got to leave can't beat me. I provide positive> con-
their box to do that. And if they say, to the outdoors? Instead, the dollars are structive alternatives for young people.
well, that's not what we're all about, going to deal with their fears. It's going ThaYs what I do every day. I have more
we're only about land, then fine. You go into law enforcement, it's going into kids under my control than anyone else
on down that road. But don't expect a bricks and mortar. We will hire a hun- in the state. And if I'm not there, where
lot of people to come along with you. dred more police officers instead of ten do you think all of those idle hands and
more recreation leaders. Are you going high energy levels are going to go? To
Do you feel hopeful about bringing to tell me it costs more to recreate than the local library? Let's deal with reality.
an environmental ethie into Cities? to incarcerate? Absolutely not. But in no All of them will not go into a life of
Yes, I do. But it's the best of times and place do you find parks in the basics. crime. But that energy has got to come
the worst of times. All around the coun- Unless you're talking about youth at risk out somewhere. And if there are not
try people of color are getting involved and public safety, you don't stand much positive, constructive alternatives, they are
locally, trying to bring their neighbor- of a chance of getting dollars. going to engage in negative recreation.
hoods back the "green" way-through Americans spend $350 billion a
parks, community gardens, arts. And How can we make parks one of the year on leisure pursuits. If that's not
they're getting the kids involved in activ- basies? Parks and recreation are more economic development, what is? We're
ities like planting trees around their than just fun and games. We havedt all those things. Unfortunately, policy-
schools. But I honestly sometimes feel told the whole story of what we are. makers only see the fun and games. So
guilty when I'm speaking back East. We're in the business of wellness. they start cutting. We'll close this park,
'I'hey're fighting tooth and nail for half a All those thousands of people out there we'll raise these fees. Pretty soon only
block. They're holding thousands of this evening jogging around our trails those who can afford to go will go.
vacant lots. We need to get in there and are not there just because of the scenery
create community gardens. Community but because of what the outdoors does Portland appears to offer a lot in the
gardens can do so many things bringing and what jogging does to the cardiovas- way of parks and reereation. You
people together to try to improve their cular system. Psychological needs are look around Portland and you say gee
yuality of life. But the resources aren't just as important. What good is it for me whiz, how fortunate these people are.
there, so it's very difficult for them. to have a healthy body unless there are Yes> we are. But the next generation will
places for me to deal with stress, to relax, not be as fortunate, because only eight
Why can't parks compete effeCtively and to enjoy? percent of what you see is in public
for public funds? That's the mystery. When it comes to self-esteem build- ownership. But the majority of people
In every poll taken, Americans love us, ing, we're one of the best. Every kid has a believe that all this is in public owner-
they love the outdoors, they want to need to win, but every kid can't dunk a ship and it will always be here. Somehow I
invest in the outdoors. But somehow basketball or hit a home run. Therefore we we've got to raise that awareness level.
their behavior doesn't match their create games just for them, just to make You've got to project ahead twenty years
rhetoric. Why aren't their dollars going sure that every kid has a chance to win. conri„ued ot, page ia ~
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from now. We expect a half-million more people in I
this region, and they're going to bring all of their FINANCING PARKS
habits, their leisure pursuits, their desires, and their
needs. And they've got to live someplace and they've WITH LEASES ~
got to play someplace.
This park protection effon iri Austin, Texas, illustrates the value of
Last year you tried to pass a bond aet to buy levernged Public-land ncqiiisitions. It is n prototype for a lnnd-
more open space for metropolitan Portland, but banking progrnrn that TPL is pursuing with qualifying counties
it was unsuCCessful. Why? That is called illiA rnunicipalities around the country.
Metropolitan Greenspaces. We're going to try again
in 1994. Many yeople see that they can walk five
minutes and be in a natural area, so they figure, this Over the past several years, TPL has conducted a number
is not endangered, why do I need to be spending of surveys to better understand the opportunities and obstacles
money there. You don't appreciate it until you lose it. facing parks and open space in cities. Not surprisingly, cities
And Portland can lose it. most often cite a lack of funding as their biggest constraint.
We have got to pick up more aitical pieces of Many oY the nation's park professionals are finding it increas-
property, particularly natural areas, to set aside for ingly difficult to support existing park operations, much less
the future, because a lot of it is in jeopardy. We may consider new park and open-space expansion. Viewed as won-
not have the dollars right now to develop it, we may derful but "nonessential" government services, parks operations
not have the dollars to properly maintain it. But I and acquisition budgets are being pared to the bone.
say, set aside the land, give future generations some The experience of Austin, Texas, is a case in point. During
options. The Trust for Public Land understands our the eighties and early nineties, the city was hard-hit by a reces-
challenge. "CPL is working to move this agenda in sion. As a result, Austin's parks acquisition and maintenence
spite of Metro Greenspaces not passing. They're try- budget was severely reduced. Visionary plans to preserve the
ing to raise money, trying to get things done. And community's river corridors and redaim despoiled areas for
there is so much they Uring to the table that we at the new parks were shelved. Champions for a greener Austin came
local level don't have. to be regarded as idealistic cheerleaders for a parks system that
Austin could never afford. Interestingly, as the local economy
How can we get people to understand and appreci- improved, the limiting factor for Austin's park acquisition pro-
ate what's at stake? You see, what people don't gram was not a lack of funding capacity as much as a lack of
understand, they won't value. And what they don't near-term monies for land purchases. The city's cash Flow
value, they won't protect, what they don't protect, problems made it dif6cult to take advantage of the bargain
they will lose. So I believe in telling them what they prices brought about by the depressed real-estate market.
have. When I speak to groups of children I ask them, Austin's cash flow dilemma prompted some new thinking
"Who do I work for?" They'll guess everything from at TPL. Rather than working primarily as a negotiator for pub-
the president on down. But when I tell them that I lio-land acquisition programs, might "fPL also provide local
work for them and for their mom and dad, they are governments with bridge financing to purchase critical open
fascinated.'I'he concept that these special places space before inflationary pressures returned to the market?
belong to them is amazing and wonderiul to them. A land protection initiative in southeast Austin, a diverse
Once they understand, they are much more likely to and vibrant inner-city neighborhood, provided TPI, with an
take care of it. opportunity to explore this new role. A 220-acre expanse of
forest and pasture, located just two miles from downtown, had
What would you say is our responsibility to managed to survive intact when an ambitious plan to develop
future generations? It's to protect, to enjoy, and to the property succumbed to the real-estate market collapse in
pass on. And if any of these three are missing, you've the mid-1980s. Known as College Park, the property was taken
got problems. I believe that protection is number over by the Resolution Trust Corporation (R'I'C) after the
one. I believe in enjoying what we have. And I think developer was forced into bankruptcy.
we have the joy, not the responsibility but the joy, of Public acquisition of the tract could create a new metropoli-
passing it on to future generations. tan park equal in size to the Austin's largest public open spaces.
~ But faced with a fund balance of $180,000 to purchase a$1.1 mi;-
lion property, the city could not readily pursue the acquisition.
To overcome the problem, TPL and the city developed an
acquisition strategy that involved an advance TYL purchase of
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College Park is just two miles from downtown Austin, TX.
the property. Once the land came into TYL ownership, TPL Through the lease-donation Al1St111's cash flow
would execute a lease-donation agreement with the city. The agreement, Austin will control
agreement would provide for an initial lease payment equal to the property during the three- CIIIeITilTla pI'O111pted
twenty-five percent of the property's $1.1 million value. Over year lease term without restric-
the succeeding three years, Austin would be responsible for tion. Additionally, the city's lease some new thinking
making annual lease payments to TPL to take down the organi- payments to TPL are scheduled at TPL. Rather than
zation's investment in the acquisition. At the end of the lease to allow for a more even cash
term, Austin would have the right to buy out the land's under- flow to fund the park purchase. WOrklIlg pI'1111aI'lIy
lying fee title for a small additional cost or, at TPL's discretion, By this arrangement, Austin will
receive the fee interest by donation. be able to achieve its park plan- aS a 11egOt1dt0I' f01'
By structuring the acquisition in this manner, the City ning goals without compromis-
Council could avoid committing itself beyond a year's term for ing the city's other capital public-land acquisition
each lease payment (a legal constraint imposed on most improvement budget priorities.
municipalities in the country). In addition, the lease-donation Since the city's lease pay- PrOgI'i1111S, might TPL
arrangement would allow Austin to apply for state matching ments are subject to annual bud- aISO prOVlde lOCal
monies to secure a development grant. get appropriations, TPL is at
The acquisition presented political challenges as well. First, some risk in recovering its governments with
College Park had to be viewed as a priority for the city's capital acquisition costs. But given the
improvement budget. A constituency for the park needed to be city's credit worthiness and the bridge financing
mobilized. To address this issue, TPL and city staff contacted benefits of providing a park to
the community groups that would most benefit from the park, this underserved community, to purchase critical
and worked with community leaders to participate in the capi- TPL chose to accept the risk.
tal improvement budget hearings. That effort proved successful In times of budget deficits open space?
and, after four months, the City Council approved an appropri- and growing social service
ation that would allow the Parks Department to begin to demands, states, counties> and
acquire the College Park property and an adjoining 52-acre tract. municipalities need greater flexibility to manage competing
Once monies were budgeted, TPL's land-banking service public needs. As demonstrated in the College Park transaction,
came into play. TPL and Austin city staff determined that a TPL can offer qualifying parks agencies financing strategies that
"lease-donation" model could offer the city the means to will enable them to acquire priority oPen spaces in a manner
acquire the property it wanted. By financing the city's purchases that is fiscally and politically viable, offering cities and counties
over a three- to seven-year term, TPL could help Austin take the opportunity to make real their dreams for a more vital and
advantage of "fire sale" real-estate prices without impinging on beautiful landscape.
funds for other essential government services and capital ~
improvetnent projects. This case study was developed with the assisrance of Ted Harrisori,
vice president and regional managerof TPL's SouthwestRegional Office.
Inn'n,wu Pcu,PU 15
Adopt-A-Watershed Trinity County, California, stretches
across the "Crinity Alys> splashed with
well-known lakes and seamed with
Brings Jobs and Hope little-known creeks. Winding roads
connect a dozen small towns that have
to the North Coast no traffic lights, but many deer cross-
ings. Not long ago, these towns were
supported by plentiful timber for their
by Teella tlellei'SeIS mills, and by tourist dollars derived in
part from the Trinity River's reputation
as one of the best salmon-fishing rivers
in the West.
But in recent years, the local timber
industry has been forced to cut jobs, and
while unemployment rates go up (16.2
percent in 1992), more cars sport bumper
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owls, to environmentalists, to overzealous
loggers. As mill workers worry about
their jobs, motels and campgrounds
along the Trinity River sit half empty
because the river's fishery populations
have plunged to below five percent of
their historic levels.
A major culprit in the disappear-
ance of the salmon has been the Grass
Valley Creek Watershed and its rayidly
eroding granitic soils. Since the 1940s,
logging and road development in the
Grass Valley Creek Watershed have
caused such heavy soil erosion that in
certain areas of the watershed, the trees
can no longer regenerate on their own.
Even more alarming, the 230,000 cubic
yards of sediment that annually run off its
hillsides have buried many of the salmon
spawning grounds in the Trinity River.
In 1984, Congress authorized the
fourteen-agency Trinity River Task Force
to start restoring the fish poyulations in
the river. But it was not until 1992, when
the Trust for Public Land arranged for the
purchase of the 17>000-acre Urass Valley
Creek Watershed, that real progress
toward restoration began. "The transfer of
ownership increased our options," says
District Conservationist Jim Spear of the
Mount Shasta rises above the Trinity River
watershed, where erosion has brought the
once-plentiful salmon to record lows.
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Soil (;onservation Service. "We were able to involved in planting trees, mulching
start revegetating the hillsides, and wark eroding stream banks, and other erosion
on decommissioning some of the roads control projects. But it is the way the
that were causing much of the damage." program is bringing the community
But perhaps the most far-reaching together in new partnerships that has
option now being implemented in Grass most impressed Program Director Kim
Valley Creek and other watersheds is an Stokely. "We're giving students and the • ' ;
innovative natural resource education community a model of collaboration .
program called Adopt-A-Watershed. and cooperation that is so needed to Adopt-A-Watershed offers a hands-
"Crinity County students adopt a local resolve local issues." on science lesson to Lewiston
watershed and follow it as the focal point A case in point, the Trinity Journal, Elementary Sehool students.
of their science curriculum through the county newspaper, recently reported
grade twelve. Kids and their teachers are that there is a new "spirit of reconcilia- to the county, part of a California Rivers
excited about the program because it tion" in Trinity County. A group of local Protection Fund made possible by a
brings science to life, and gives each les- environmentalists and timber industry donation to TPL from the Champion
son a relevance they can see and touch. supporters have been working together on International Corporation. "Restoring
1'eachers love the program because it a job-creating proposal to be submitted to the Grass Valley Creek watershed will
gives them an articulated, thematic, the Clinton administration that recog- create jobs in Northern California and
kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade nizes that a healthy forest and healthy keep salmon fishing on the north coast,"
program that also captures their stu- watersheds are vital to a healthy economy noted Congressman Vic Fazio, who
dents' attention like no other science and secure job base in Trinity County. played a critical role in bringing federal
program they've ever tried. "This group sees the Adopt-A-Watershed funding to the watershed resort.
Lewiston is the town closest to the program as a major part of the training Once the salmon return, more
Grass Valley Creek Watershed, and the in watershed restoration, monitoring, tourism dollars are bound to flow back
I.ewiston Elementary students who have and assessment that is so necessary for into the county, and once the erosion
adopted it will be getting directly future forest management," says Stokely. problems are solved, limited timber
With this new recognition of the harvesting at Grass Valley Creek may
importance of forest restoration to the once more be able to provide timber for
The gridloek of local economy, the gridlock of opposing local mills.
views is loosening, and the future of But perhaps the best long-term
opposing views is Trinity County is looking up. In March hope for Trinity County, and other rural
of 1993, the Bureau of Land Manage- areas with resource-based economies, is
lOoSe111I1g, and the future ment purchased the Grass Valley Creek education programs like Adopt-A-
of 'ftinity County is Watershed from the Trust for Public Watershed. The U.S. Forest Service, the
Land, ensuring that the restoration proj- Soil Conservation Service, and the
IOOk1ng UP. ect will continue, a project that currently California Association of Resource
employs around thirty-five people in Conservation Districts are working hard
badly needed jobs. to get the program implemented
cce The acquisition and restoration of throughout the state because, says Jim
the Trinity River and its fisheries is a top Spear> "it has the potential to help us
priority of the BLM, which, in coopera- develop a new generation that will have
~ tion with the Trinity River Task Force, a better understanding of the conse-
t
will manage the restoration challenge. quences of our actions."
The Bureau of Reclamation funded
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eighty-five percent of the acquisition Teena Pellersels is the newsletter editor
costs through fees, paid by agricultural fortheAdopt-A -Watershed program in
users of the Trinity waters. The Trinity County.
Resources Agency of the State of
Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt California provided the remaining funds
thanks members of the California Con- and has joined in the restoration effort.
servation Corps at a TPL dedication at To see the restoration effort off to a
Grass Valley Creek. strong start, TPL inadc a$250,000 grant
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LANDSCAPES
M A S S A C H U S E T T S
Lowell's Boat Shop Becomes
a Maritime Museum
FoLmded in 1793, LowelPs Boat Shop, on the Merrimack
River in Amesbury, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest con-
, tinually operated businesses in America. The building at
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459 Main Street still houses the shop that over the years has
turned out more than a hundred and fifty thousand wood-
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en dories-flat-bottomed, seaworthy boats that were once
~ the mainstay of the New England fishing fleet Today,
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boatbuilding is nearly a forgotten trade. But at Lowell's
Boat Shop> boatbuilders and their apprentices still hand-
° craft wooden dories with the same techniques and materi-
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als used in the late eighteenth century. When financial
difficulties threatened to sink the business, TPL purchased
and will convey it to the Custom House Maritime Museum
in neighboring Newburyport. As LowelPs approaches its
third century, the shop will operate as it always has, turning
out carefully handcrafted pieces of American history.
T E X A S ~h.
San Antonio Conserves
Land to Protect Water
San Antonio, Texas> is the largest city in the country dependent
on a sole underground source for its water: the Edwards
Aquifer. During the past decade, development in the aquifer's
recharge zone has begun to endanger the community's water
supply. TPL and local agencies and activists are warking to pro-
tect five thousand acres of this recharge zone in Government
Canyon, north of the city. The canyon would become the first
large public preserve in San Antonio's Hill Country, expanding
recreational opportunities and protecting the water supply for
the more than a million residents of Bexar County. The land is
rich in history and offers opportunities for hiking, camping,
rock climbing, swimming, biking, and horseback riding. There
are Native American archaeological sites on the land, a seven-
teenth-century Spanish trail, a stagecoach station, and an old
postal station. A large cave supports a colony of bats and severa]
threatened species.
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Seattle Shelters Its
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Japanese Garden
Located just ten minutes from downtown Seattle, the 200-acre
Washington Park Arboretum is a verdant refuge from the urban
landscape. Within the arboretum is the tranquil Japanese
Garden, a floral showpiece buffered from surrounding develop-
x. , ment by natural vegetation on a sloping hillside. The hillside
property was zoned for development and up for sale when TPL,
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the Arboretum Foundation, and the Arboretum and Botanical
Garden Advisory Committee mobilized to buy it for the city
".t park. Now safely sheltered from encroachment, the ]apanese
Garden maintains its quiet atmosphere for cultural events like
~ the annual Tsukimi, or "moon viewing," when traditional
musical instruments are played and hundreds of paper boats are
released on the garden's moonlit pond as a symbol of respect to
departed ancestors.
C O N N E C T I C U T
Artist's Farm Dedicated as
a National Park
Weir Farm is considered a landmark in the history of
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American landscape painting. J. Alden Weir (1852-1919) a-
purchased the farm near Ridgefield, Connecticut, in 1882
for $10 and a still-life painting, and lived and worked there
for nearly four decades. Weir's friends and disciples includ-
ed Childe Hassam, John Twachtman, Albert Pinkham
Ryder, and John Singer Sargent, whose work, inspired by the
farm's nuances of light and the beauty of the countryside,
came to define American impressionism. Originally over ~ ? w _ ` .7'~
two hundred acres of ineadows, woods, and wetlands> Weir
Farm had fallen into multiple ownership over the years and 1'
was threatened with suburban development. Concerned cit-
izens formed the Weir Farm Heritage Trust and, with the ' ~ . ~,+4. - ' • Y' ~ ~ • "
State of Connecticut, the National Park Service, tLe National ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a ~ • a " ~ ~
Trust for Historic Preservation, and TPL, worked to
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reassemble the farm and preserve Weir's home and studio.
More than ten years after this effort began, supporters came
together in September to dedicate the Weir Farm National
His;cric Site, the first national park in Connecticut and the
first to honor the life and work of an American painter.
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LAND AND WATER CONSERVATIONFUNDS '
ARE INADEQUATE
by Senator Bennett Johnston
"While the amount of money appropriated f rom the LWCF has declined
significantly over the past several years, the demand for additional funding
for both the state and federal programs has steadily increased."
In 1964, Congress enacted the Land and Water history--Yosemite, Olympic, Grand Teton national parks, and
Conservation Fund Act. The act established a Land many others-have benefited from LWCF-financed acquisition
~ and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) that has of smaller but critical lands within their boundaries.
two essential components. First, it is the principal These are areas that all Americans treasure; they are areas
source of federal funding for the addition of lands that in many ways define us as a people; and in many instanies
to America's National Park, Forest, Wildlife Refuge, Trail and they are preserved and protected today because of the LWCF.
Wild and Scenic River systems, and public lands administered Although perhaps less well known to the public, the fund's
by the Bureau of Land Management Second, it is the source of state grant program has an equally impressive record of success.
federa] matching grants to state and local governments for open Almost $3.2 billion has been appropriated to the state matching
space and recreation planning, land acquisition, and develop- grants program since 1965. These grants have been used to
ment of recreation facilities. acquire over two million acres of recreation lands and develop
Several basic philosophies guided the establishment of the recreation facilities at more than twenty-five thousand other
Land and Water Conservation Fund. First, it represents state and local sites.
America's commitment to pass on to future generations a natural, Whether urban, suburban, or rural, Americans over
cultural, and historic heritage expressive of this natiods enor- whelmingly identify places like these as essential to their idea of
mous breadth and depth. The LWCF also stands on the idea of a good life. The recreation, physical activity, and relaxation
investment in the future. Since 1968, the LWCF has been opportunities they offer are increasingly recognized as vital to
financed largely from revenues generated by oil and gas leasing our physical health. They often serve as focal points for com-
and development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The munity activity, pride, and cohesion. They upgrade neighbor-
principle is that the proceeds from the depletion of nonrenew- hoods and are often central features of local and regional
able resources, in this case, oil and gas, should be reinvested in a economic development and revitalization plans. They are places
permanent asset of lasting benefit to future generations. where American youth can be part of something constructive.
Since 1965, over $5 billion has been appropriated from the Provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
LWCF for federal land acquisition projects. This has financed allow state and local communities to prioritize which projects
the acquisition of approximately four million acres of land and will be fiinded, and require them to match the federal grant
water by the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife with an equal financial commitment of their own. This means the
Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest program is a true partnership in which the federal government
Service. These acquisitions have made possible many of the lends a helping hand to local citizens who decide for themselves
parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and other special places that so what is best for their communities. But in return it requires
distinguish America. They represent the backbone of America's those citizens to make a substantial investment of energy and
legacy of caring for its natural heritage. That legacy includes resources to demonstrate their commitment to a given project.
areas such as the Appalachian Trail; Fire Island, Cumberland if the LWCF has been such a success story> why is the legis-
Island, and Cape Cod national seashores; Voyagers, North lation I am introducing necessary? The answer is simple: While
Cascades, Everglades, and Channel Islands national parks; and the number of new federal park, refuge, and forest areas has
the Chattahoochee River and Golden Gate national recreation grown rapidly in recent years, and while the need and the
areas. In addition, numerous wildlife refuges vital to preservation demand for reaeation facilities and open space have increased
of wildlife and endangered species have been protected. Forests exponentially, funding from the LWCF has lagged far behind.
and river corridors have been acquired and made accessible to the Although the LWCF is aedited up to $900 million per
public. Even the venerable crown jewels of America's conservation year from OCS receipts, no funds may be expended for LWCF
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purposes unless appropriated by the Congress. Over the past IN THE WRONG DIRECTION!
ten years, federal land acquisition appropriations have averaged
less than $225 million per year. Funding for the state grant pro-
ram has averaSed onlY $50 million annuallY in that same Period. ~t J
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While the amount of money appropriated from the LWCF
has declined significantly over the past several years, the
demand for additional funding for both the state and federal
programs has steadily increased. For example, with respect to
the state grant program, in fiscal year 1991, over 2,660 state
grants were requested while only 412 were awarded, due to the
limited amount of money appropriated. "fhe problem facing -
the federal side of the LWCF are just as acute.
I and others concerned about this issue have watched for Avoid Capital Gains Tatc And
tnany years now as the list of conservation properties identified Receive Lifetime Income From A Gift
by the nation as important for federal acquisition has grown
longer and longer. "Chis so-called backlog represents broken or To The Trust for Public Land
at best delayed promises by the American government to the
American people. Donate your home, vacation home,
1'oday, the authorized but unobligated balance of the
I.WCF is in excess of $9 billion. Unfortunately, this is not undeveloped land, or investment
money stashed away in a safe in the Treasury Department ready property to a TPL Trust. Your Trust can
to be spent. The funds earmarked but unappropriated for the sell the property without paying capital
LWCF have been diverted to other programs or used to reduce
the deficit. It is only a paper balance and no longer available for gains tax and pay you a lifetime income
the purposes for which it was intended. from the proceeds. And, your gift entides
Under my legislation, during the next five fiscal years, you to an income tax deduction to boot!
1994 through 1998, the sum of $1 billion would be made avail-
able annually, without further appropriation, for LWCF pur- "I'rust principal ultimately comes to TPL,
poses. This amount would be deducted from the authorized helping to protect open lands where
but unappropriated balance of the LWCF. future generations can find their way.
We are all aware of the difficult budget decisions now facing
us, and I realize that the passage of any legislation that provides
a significant funding increase will be difficult. It is clear, howev- Suggested minimum $100>000
er, that the current funding levels for LWCF projects are inade-
quate. It is equally dear that without bold initiative such as this,
the problem will only continue to worsen. I believe there is little ,
doubt that the investments we have made in protecting and pre- For further information, please contact I
serving our nation's natural and cultural heritage have rewarded Jennie E. Gerard, Senior Vice President,
us many times over in an increased quality of life. I urge you to The 'I'rust for Public Land
support this vitally needed emergency funding. 116 New Montgomery, 4th Floor
~ San Francisco, CA 94105 I
l.aumana Srnntor Bennett Johnston c{iairs the Energy and (415) 495-4014
Natiirnl Re±ources Cornmittee anci is author of S. 721, tyte Land
tllul IVater Cnnserration Furtri Ernergenry Fiinding Act. - ~I.nND nnn NeoiIi 1 . 21
CONlVEl:rl Iolyl7
A SPECIAL FUND conserve some eleven million acres nities. The training sessions, held in
F O R P U G E T S O U N D central to the quality of life in these Newport Beach and Sacramento, ana-
four fast-growing regions. The goal is lyzed the successful passage of
More than eighty percent of to develop a model that other regions Proposition A in Los Angeles County.
Washington's growth over the last ten can adopt, along with new approaches This ballot measure created a county-
years has taken place in the Puget to conserving land in and around cities. wide Landscaping and Lighting Act
Sound region. By the year 2000, Puget Assessment District, a special area
Sound's population will grow by For more information, contact
Greenbelt Alliance, (415) 543-4291. within which property tax revenues are
another six hundred thousand. Eighty directed toward a specific purpose, in
thousand acres will be developed for ~
this case, parks acquisition. Los Angeles'
residential needs alone. Just as impor- assessment district will generate
tant will be the land needed for new ~
$540 million for park facilities, open-
parks and open space. The Puget ~V, C, ~ space acquisition, and environmental
Sound Open Space Fund has been cre-
cno~ restoration ro ects over the next
ated to address the need for open space ~ARAD"`O`L~ P~
twenty-two years. Two city or county
in the growing twelve-county Puget
representatives will qualify for a grant,
Sound region. The goal is to create a$3 funded through the Henry M. Jackson
million revolving fund for TPL to use Foundation, to provide for a prelimi-
to secure key properties as they come nary assessment district feasibility
on the market. The Bullitt Foundation study in their city or county.
has provided a$1 million challenge Based on Prop A's success in Los
grant to the fund; TPL is now raising "EARTH SONGS" Angeles, other TPL offices are planning
an additional $2 million from private $ENEFITS Z'PI, similar training in public finance. The
donations. These monies are essential New Jersey Field Office is planning a
to TPL's ability to move quickly to TPL has joined Narada Productions, a
workshop to be offered this fall.
protect some of the special places in MIlwaukee-based record company, in
Puget Sound. support of Earth Songs, a new release For more information, contact
featuring twelve instrumental composi- Frank Parker, director, TPL's New
For more information, contact
tions by Narada artists. The album was Jersey Field Office, (201) 539-9191.
Craig Lee, vice president and regional
created
manager, TPL's Northwest Regional as an audio companion to the ?
book Earih Prayers, a collection of j,0 S AN G E L E S
Office, (206) 587-2447.
environmental poetry. Narada Produc- Q F F I C E P L A N N E D
~ tions, recognized by Billboard Magazine
G R E E N S PAC E 1 N I T I AT I V E as the top adult alternative/new age TPL plans to open a Los Angeles Field
recording label for three of the last four Office in the coming year. Rapid
OF F E R S M O D E L F O R growth in the Los Angeles Basin has
REGIONAL PLANNING years, will donate a portion of the pro-
ceeds from Earth Songs toward TPL's devoured open space and resulted in a
A new coalition of regional land con- conservation work. The album is now lack of parks and recreation areas.
servation organizations is sponsoring available at record stores everywhere. From our Western Regional Office in
the National Metropolitan Greenspace San Francisco, TPL is already working
Initiative, a far-reaching plan to create For more information, contact on a number of conservation ProJects
and revitalize "greenspace" systems in Terry Wood, Narada Productions> in Southern California, induding lands
metropolitan areas across America. (414) 272-6700. in Los Angeles, Cudahy, Whittier, Santa
These greenspace systems will integrate ~ Clarita, Glendora, and Palos Verdes.
urban and regional efforts to conserve T P L O F F E R S WO R K S H O P S For more information, contact
open space by linking various land-sav- I N P U B L I C F I NA N C E Will Rogers, regional manager,
ing strategies, including urban forestry, TPL's Western Regional Office and the TPL's Western Regional Office,
parkland acquisition, city greenway California Park and Recreation Societv (415) 495-5660.
planning, and zoning. The initiative is cosponsored two workshops for city ' ?
sponsored by the Openlands Project of managers and recreation professionals
Chicago, Regional Plan Association of on how to create a special assessment
New York, the Pennsylvania Environ- district or a ballot measure to fund
mental Council, and Greenbelt Alliance parks and open space in their commu-
of San Francisco. The initiative aims to
22 THE'I'kUST FOH VUBLI(: LAI`D
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AU S T I N OF F I C E OP E N S County has already provided $50,000
for planning, and TPL's Midwest
In April 1993, TPL opened its newest Regional Office has met with city and
field office in Austin, Texas. TPL has county officials to discuss how we
been providing services to the growing I
might add our land-saving expertise to
metropolitan areas of Texas from our the effort. /
Southwest Regional Office in Santa Fe, I
New Mexico, and has been particularly For more information, contact
active in San Antonio and Austin. Ted Chris Aiken, field representative, -
Siff, the new Austin Field Office man- TPL's Midwest Regional Office,
ager, is currently warking on Austin's (612) 338-8494.
Colorado River Park, which will pro- • ` • ~ r ~
vide much-needed recreational o or-
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tunities to underserved communities G E O RG I A PA R K S
there> and on a Pedestrian and Bicycle '
Trails Plan that would provide trans- Georgia communities have been strug- Uhuru Gardens, Los Angeles, CA.
parks
portation alternatives for commute- gling to keeP up with demand for
weary Austinites. Another Austin pro- and open space, partly because the state WAT C H T H I S S PA C E
ject, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, will government has been unable to match
conserve a thousand acres of "some of local parks dollars. In response, parks
most environmentally sensitive land in advocates, along with the Georgia Common Ground, a program of the
the county," says Siff, and will become Recreation and Park Association, the UniversitY of Calrfornia at Los An%eles,
Georgia Municipal Association, the
part of the Barton Creek Wilderness asked TPL to secure a 2.5-acre abandoned
Park, an ex anded natural ark in the Association of County Commissioners
p P lot in the heart of Watts for a visionary
heart of the city. of Georgia, and the Trust for Public
Land, are working to create the Georgia experiment. Named for a cherished Peo-
For more infarmation, contact Recreation and Park Trust Fund. If ae- ples' park, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Uhuru
Ted Siff, director, TPL's Austin ated, the fund would generate a mini- Gardens is envisioned as a community
Field Office, (512) 478-4644. mum of $20 million each year for city resourre center that will offer environmental
• and county governments to purchase
education and job training for locnl resi-
M I N N E A P O L I S T O and maintain parks, historic sites, and
natural areas. Cities like Savannah dents. Through a demonstration garderi,
RECLAIM LANDS FOR
UR BAN PA RKS would use the funds to restore places the center will provide instruction in land-
like the Savannah-Ogeechee Canai as a scaping, greenhouse manngement, tree
Although Minneapolis is a city sur- Waterway park. The canal links several planting and care, and tips for mnrketing
rounded by spectacular natural
resources, lower-income neighbor important areas> including the pro- garden produce nt farmers' mnrkets and
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posed historic Battlefield Park, com- restaurants. Information on horne gardenin
hoods in the center of the city have lit- memorating the Revolutionary War's g
tle access to parks and recreation areas. Battle of Spring Hill Redoubt, and and nutrition will also be availnble to the
Realizing this, city officials are devising
Martin Luther King Boulevard, where communirY-at-lar%e. With the helP of a
a plan to reclaim some of Minneapolis'
efforts are under way to restore the local nonprofit, L.A. Harvest, which
neglected lands for new parks. The
plan, which would create public jobs street to a viable business district specializes in community greening initia-
while providing much-needed open benefiting nearby underserved com- tives, local businesses, and federal grants>
space to inner-city residents, indudes munities like Frogtown. the Pro1ect is be8innin8 to take root. BY next
uncovering a buried streambed, con- For more information, contact spring, Uhuru Gardens is expected to yield
verting an abandoned railway into a Brenda Burnette, project manager, flowers> vegetables, and bushels of hope.
recreational corridor, replacing deteri- TPL's Atlanta Field Office,
orating housing with new parks and (404) 873-7306.
housing, and opening undeveloped ~ For more information, contact Cynthia
to recre- Hall, field representative, TPL's Western
areas along the Mississippi
Regional
ation. Although backers of the scheme Office, (415) 495-5660.
acknowledge that their efforts may be
hampered by a lack of funds, Hennepin
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Walden Woods
by E. L. Doctorow
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That Walden is a h
umble place-an ordinary pond,
a plain New Englantl wood-is exactly the point. ~
Thoreau made himself an Everyman, and chose - -
Walden for his Ever her e} r' ~ g. .`~'9
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Thoreau's Wnlrlen; or, Life in the
Woods, like Twain's Huckleberry
Finn or Melville's Moby Dick, is
a book that could only have been ~r~'', ~ ~ ~ „x~';r
written by an American. 1 ~ rr
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i can't imagine this odd, visionar~~
but very tough work coming out
of Europe. It is peculiarly of us; i i
1 _ is indelibly made from ou r
woods and water and new world
ethos. But more than that, it is one of the handful of works that
make us who we are. Walden is crucial to the identity o`
Americans who have never read it and have barely heard o; ,a
Thoreau. Its profound complaint endures to our century-tir
example, it was the text of choice in the 1960s, when the desir,~
to own nothing and live poor swept through an entire generation.
It is a sometimes prickly book about independence, and a
practical how-to book on the way to live close to the earth in a - "
self-sufficient manner; it is a sometimes philosophical book
about values-what we need to live in self-realization and what
we don't need, what is true and important, what is false and
disabling; and it is a religious book about being truly awake and
alive in freedom in the natural world and living in a powerful
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transcendent state of reverence toward it. Wnlden is all of th ese
together. Presented as the story of Thoreau's life at the pond
over a period of two years, it fuses his political, economic,
social, and spiritual ideas in a vision of supreme common sense.
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All right, that begins to describe the book. What about the
place? We have the book, why do we need the place?
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Literature, like history, endows Places with meaninS, an
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in that sense it composes places, locates them in the moral uni-
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verse> gives them a charged name. So in effect literature con-
nects the visible and the invisible. It finds the meaning, or the
hidden life, in the observable life. It discovers the significant _
secrets of places and things. That is what makes it so necessary
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k~ us; that is why we practice it; that is why it is such an essen-
~i.il human function. Uncharged with invisible meaning, the
\`.,ible is nothing, mere clay; and without a visible circum-
,.tnce, a territory, to connect to, our spirit is shapeless, name-
I and undefined.
"Near the end of March, 1845,° Thoreau writes, "I bor-
r(,wed an axe and went down to the woods by Walden Pond
rarest to where I intended to build my house, and began to
t down some tall arrowy white pines Walden is the mate-
~'e~'' ~_1I out of which Thoreau made his book-as surely as he made
his house from the trees he cut there, he made his book from
the life he lived there. The pond and woods are the visible, actual,
real source of Thoreau's discovered, invisible truths, the mater-
ial from which he made not only his house> but his revelation.
y' " That Walden is a humble place-an ordinary pond, a
plain New England wood-is exadly the point Thoreau made
himself an Everyman, and chose Walden for his Everywhere.
Clearly there is a historical luminosity to these woods.
'I'hey stand transformed by Thoreau's attention into a kind of
~chapel in which this stubborn Yankee holy man came to his
i`' y'~'";,~:•na , and, as it turns out, our redemptive vision. So there is a crucial
connection of American clay and spirit here: If we neglect or
deface or degrade Walden, the place> we sever a connection to
ourselves, we tear it asunder. Destroy the place and we defame
~ the author, mock his vision, and therefore tear up by the root ~
the spiritual seaet he found for us.
We need both Waldens, the book and the place. We're not
all spirit any more than we are al] clay; we are both and so we
need both-as in: You've read the book, now see the place.
You have to be able to take the children there, and to say
"This is it, this is the wood Henry wrote about. You see?" You
give them what is rightfully theirs, just as you give them
Gettysburg because it is theirs.
But in fact you don't even have to see the place as long as
you know it's there and it looks much as it looked when he was
cutting the young white pines for his house. Then it is truly
meaningful in spirit and in clay - like us, and like the world
invisibly charged with our idea of it.
And so for these reasons, to defend a masterwork from
desecration and ourselves from self-mutilation, 1 stand with
this group of citizens today and declare that Walden Woods
must be returned to its natural state.
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E. L. Doctorow's novels include The Book of Daniel, Loon Lake,
and Billy Bathgate. He is a member of The Wnlden Woods Project
Advisory Board. This essay aPpears in Heaven Is Under Our
Feet, a book published to assist The Walden Woods Project in
raising funds to protect endangered lands at Walden Woods.
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Reservation.
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I THIS YEAR MARKS THE TWENTIEI'H ANNIVER-
SARY OF THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. IN
JANUARY 1973, TPL OPENED ITS SAN FRANCISCO
OFFICE WITH A STAFF OF TWELVE AND A GOOD
IDEA: TO USE PRIVATE-SECTOR TECHNIQUES
TO CONSERVE LAND FOR PEOPLE-ESPECIALLY
URBAN PEOPLE-WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK,
AND PLAY. TODAY, TPL'S STAFF NUMBERS
160, WORKING OUT OF SEVENTEEN OFFICES
NA"CIONWIDE. TPL'S MISSION OF PROTECTING
LAND FOR THE PUBL.IC HAS LED TO PROJECTS OF
WIDE-RANGING VARIETY. TPL HAS HELPED CRE-
ATE PARKS, GREENWAYS, WILDLIFE REFUGES,
NATIONAL SEASHORES AND RECREATION AREAS,
CITY PLAYGROUNDS, NATURE CENTERS, COMMU-
NITY GARDENS, AND PUBLIC BEACHES. WITH
TPL'S ASSISTANCE THE PUBLIC HAS ACQUIRED
PROPERTIES AS DIVERSE AS A COMMUNITY
BOATHOUSE IN MASSACHUSETTS, AN ARCHAEO-
3 tir ~LOGICAL SITE IN FLORIDA, A HISTORIC FARM IN
~.ONNECTICUT, AN ANTEBELLUM MANSION
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1 u MISSISSIPPI, AND A ROOFTOP GARDEN IN
IN NEW YORK CITY. THE COMMON THREAD
RUNNING THROUGH ALL TPL PROJECTS IS THAT
EACH CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH, WELL-
BEING, ENJOYMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
F'1'HIC OF TFaE AMF;KICAN PEOVI_E.
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SIIMMARY OF ACC0MPLISHMENTS 1992-93
ARKANSAS ofa long-term effort to protect Hidden River Ranch Monitor Pass
scenic vistas, wildlife habitats, 739 acres in Monterey County to 660 acres in Alpine Coiinty to
Timberland and recreation sites along the theLos Padres Natiotial Forest the Toiyabe Natiotial Forest
2,721 acres in six Arkansas Pacific Crest Trail, which
counties to the Ozark spans 2,620 miles from Mexico On the east side of the Santa Panoramic views of the rugged
Natiotial Forest to Canada. Lucia Mountains, the Hidden Eastern Sierra, sweeping
River Ranch is habitat for deer, meadows, and shimmering
Each year, thousands of hikers, Grass Valley Creek golden eagles, and mountain aspen groves are a few features
anglers, canoeists, and other lions. hlajestic stands of oak of this high alpine property.
visitors en o the reaeational 16,967 acres in Trinity and
~ Y Shasta counties to the Bureau of and sycamore shade a historic Located near the California-
offerings of the Ozark Moun- adobe ranch house. The ranch Nevada state line, Monitor
tains, one of the oldest and Land Management Redding Will provide an important Vass is a popular wilderness
most remote ranges in the Resource Area access point for the many hik- area for hikers, campers, and
country. TPL has optioned Development and logging on ers, equestrians, and anglers wildlife watchers.
another 8,700 acres of scenic the Trinity River watershed who enjoy the forest each year.
and environmentally sensitive have caused a 95 percent Morgan Ranch
lands within and adjacent decline in the once-thriving Horsethief CAnyon 37 ncres irt Monterey Coisnty to
to the Ozark National Forest steelhead trout and salmon 173 acres in San Uiego County the Los Padres National Forest
for protection against fisheries that were the social to the Cleveland National Forest
development. and economic mainstay of the Travelers on Highway 1 are
Hoopa Valley Indians and the Horsethief Canyon includes a treated to some of the most
North Coast communities. 1-mile section of the popular spectacular views in all of
CAL I F O RN I A The acquisition is key to a plan Espinosa Trail, used by hikers California. The narrow road
to restore the watershed and and equestrians to enter the winds around the contours of
Bedford Canyon bolster the fish population. Pine Geek Wilderness Area. the jagged coastline. The pro-
Mature sycamores and oaks tection of this property, just
80 acres in Riverside County to
Gua rovide ideal s ots for icnick- thirt miles south of Bi Sur, is
the Cleveland National Forest tay Mountain V P P Y K
ers and campers who come to part of a continuing effort to
Protection of this rugged 521 acres in San Diego County the canyon from nearby San preserve the rugged beauty of
canyon, scattered with oak and to the Cleveland Natiotial Forest piego. The property also the West Coast, provide recre-
sycamore trees, is part of a Best known for a large grove of indudes critical riparian habi- ational oyportunities, and pro-
multiphased effort to protect tecate cypress (one of only tat for the endangered Leash tect sensitive biological habitats.
wildlife habitat and recreation four such groves remaining in Be1Ps vireo, a small songbird.
areas near the fast-growing the United States) and home Newcomb Ranch
communities of Orange and to the rare Thorne's hairstreak Marin Islands 23 ncres in Los Angeles County
Riverside counties. butterfly, the 5,000-foot 339 acres in Marin Counry to the Angeles Nntional Forest
Guatay Mountain is a promi- to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Castle Peak nent feature of San Diego's )ust a few miles above the
Service, Californin State con estion of the Los An eles
555 acres in Nevada County to rugged backcountry. TPL Lands Commission, und ~ ~
worked with the Nature Con- basin, the Angeles Crest
the Tahoe Natiotial Forest California State Wildlife Hi hwa winds throu h the
servancy to protect the proper- Conservution Board g Y g
This property contains an ty's resources for hikers and snowy mountain passes that
impressive stand of old-growth naturalists to study and enjoy. The Marin Islands are a famil- surround historic Newcomb
timber and protects the iar landmark in northern San Kanch. Louie Newcomb, who
expansive views enjoyed by Francisco Bay. Although locat- settled on the property in
thousands of Sierra hikers ed just off San Kafael's devel- 1890, was the first ranger of
each year. Castle Peak is part oped shoreline, the islands the San Gabriel T'imberland
support the largest heron and Keserve, and the cabin itself
egret rookeries in Norther? was the second ranger station
Marin Islands, CA California. With the support of built in the United States. The
four public agencies, numer- phased acquisition will pre-
r Y \ ous conservation groups, serve the 160-acre ranch as a
foundations, corporations, and historic site and will protect
hundreds of concerned indi- the spectacular views of the
~ y viduals, the islands and sur- San Gabriel Wilderness.
rounding tidelands are now
the Marin Islands National
Wildlife Refuge and State
Ecological Reserve, a haven for
the ba 's lon -le wadin
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the Pacihc Flyway.
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1,032 acres in Alpirtc County to 320 acre5 ni Sukryou Cot+nty
the Toiyabe National Forest to the Bureuu of Gand Manage-
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ment and the Horseshoe The dazzling view of Hope
Wildlife Preserve ~ v ~ q , ~ . x. •s„
Valley along Highway 88 is a w 4;g, •
favorite for travelers as they This property provides impor-
descend through this property tant winter habitat for deer
from Carson Pass. Formerly herds that migrate between -
ranchland, this property Oregon and California. The
indudes over two miles of gentle foothills and sloping oak
frontage on Red Lake Creek, a grasslands of this remote prop- Sur Sur Ranch, CA
popular hshing stream that erty are now protected under
meanders through lush, open public ownership for the hikers Sunrise Ranch Tree of Heaven
meadows before meeting the and campers who venture to 2,465 acres in Merced Counry to 12 acres in Siskiyou County to
West Fork of the Carson River. see the area's wildlife. the East Grasslands Wildlife the Klamath National Forest
Sand Cove South Fork of the Management Area This property adds excellent
American River Because the Sunrise Ranch has camping and picnicking
6 ucres in Sacramento County never been plowed or irrigaYed, sites to the Tree of Heaven
to fl1e City ojSacrarnento 331 acres in El Dorado County visitors gain a glimpse of how Camp Ground. The addition
Deparrnient of Parks to the Bureaii of Land Manage- the San Joaquin Valley looked to the forest offers increased
and Recreation meritFolsom Resource Area artd before the introduction of recreational access to the
Originally approved for a 36- the American River Lnrid 7'rust intensive agriculture. The wet- scenic Klamath River in ~
unit condominium and marina "I'PI. and the American River lands, vernal pools, and grass- Northern California.
development, the long sandy Land Trust worked together to lands on the property host
beach of Sand Cove will instead save this property from subdi- thousands of migratory ducks,
be a city park. TPL teamed up vision. The land has over a mile geese, cranes, shorebirds, and COLORADO
with the City of Sacramento to of frontage along the South Fork pelicans, offering visitors to the
preserve this urban recreational of the American River, one of ranch an ideal sanctuary for Bear Creek Canyon
site on the shores of the Sacra- the most heavily used stretches walking and bird watching. 1,400 acres in Jefferson County
mento River, where swimmers of white water in the West. to the Jefferson Counry Open
and water-skiers stay cool Sur Sur Ranch Space Program
through the long, hot summers. Stevens Trail
65 acres in Monterey County to Just west of the llenver metro-
228 neres in Placer County to the the Los Padres National Forest olitan area, the ru ed and
San Sebastian Marsh gi4renu oJ Land Mnriagement p gg
The breathtaking views of the scenic canyon and uplands of
178 acres in Irnperia! County to Folsom Resource Area Big Sur Coastline are the pride this property provide excellent
the Bureau of Land Management 'rhis historic trail, built with of California. This is the first hiking, fishing, and camping
EI Centro Resource Area Chinese labor during the phase in the acquisition of a opportunities for residents of
The endangered desert pupfish California gold rush, was used 1,714-acre ranch, which suburban Denver.
survives the blistering heat in to haul millions of dollars in descends from the ridges of the
the rop few inches of the San gold out of the American River Santa Lucia Mountains to the Gunnison River
Sebastian Marsh. Because of Canyon. Adjacent to Highway shoreline where grassy mead- 404 acres in Gunnison County to
the fish's unique ability to 80, the trail now offers visitors ows and oak-dotted hills meet ihe City of Gunnison; 59 acres in
adapt instantly from fresh to a spectacular hike into the Wild the Pacific Ocean. Gunnison Counry to the U.S.
salt water, it is potentially valu- and Scenic stretch of the North Bureau of Reclamation (for even-
able in understanding life- Fork of the American River. Tomales Community Park tunl transfer to Colorn(lo
threatening kidney disorders in Divisior~ of Wildli(e)
Lot in Marin County to the humans. An oasis in the vast Northwest Marin Cultural and This ranch on the Gunnison
desert, the marsh holds histori- Comrnunity Center River is vital to the protection
cal significance as a water of the City of Gunnison's water
source for a large Native This grassy area in the business
American population. district of coastal Tomales supply. The land will remain a
serves as the only community orking cattle ranch under a
park in an area of four neigh- lease agreement between thr
boring towns. The flowers, city and the former ownec I?
o, and playground all addition, it will provide public
gazeb
contribute to making it a access to over a mile of the river
favorite gathering place for for superb trout fishing.
locals and visitors. When the
land came under threat of
development, TPL held thc
property until counri° funds
were availahle.
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1 acre in Monroe County to ihe 5,200 acres in Ciirus County to
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the Chassahowitzka Preserve
This property on Boca Chica Florida may seem to some to
Bay is one of the few remaining be only sandy beaches and
habitats of the rare American palm trees. In fact, much of
, ~ aocodile. It is an addition to Florida's coast-particularly
the Crocodile Lakes Wildlife the less intensively developed
Refuge and will serve as a buffer west coast-is a lush tangle of
Weir Farm, CT zone between the valuable swamps and marshes dotted
habitat and State Highway 905. with sable palms and inhabited
CONNECTICUT FLORIDA by a stunning diversity ofsemi-
Crew tropical plants and animals.
Bens Farm Alex's Beach 726 acres in Lee County to the TPL's acquisition of this nearly
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem g-square-mile stretch of swamp
68 acres in New Haven County 4 acres in Martin County to Watershed (CREW) and coastal marsh helps com-
to the State of Connecticut Martin County plete a mosaic of public lands
Department of Environmental From native Floridians to stu- Alligators and wood storks in the Chassahowitzka Swamp,
Protection and the Town of dents on spring break, Florida's inhabit these flourishing wet- and buffers the sensitive area
Cheshire beautiful beaches provide an lands, which are part of an from development along a
The fourth property in TPL's irresistible lure. Unfortunately, ongoing 56,000-acre resource heavily traveled coast road.
protection project. The water-
ongoing protection program many of these windswept shed protects a fragile south-
along Prospect Ridge in expanses of sand and surf are Key West Bigh t
Cheshire is a vital iece of the ra idl disa earin under the "'est Florida ecosystem, where
P P Y PP S 9 acres in Monroe County to the
town's scenic herita e. The crush of new develo ment, the freshwater resources for
g P City of Key West
ridge properties form the particularly along Florida's communities along Florida's
northern terminus of the eastern shore. The preservation ~^'est coast are under tremen- When condominium develop-
Quinnipiac Trail, which winds of this coastal property for dous pressure from agriculture ment threatened public access
through the middle of New public enjoyment truly embod- and residential development. to the waterfront of this his-
Haven County, offering recre- ies TPL's commitment to save toric city, TPL negotiated the
ational opportunities to the land for people. East Everglades harbor's public ownership.
many diverse and rapidly grow- 77 acres in Dade County to the This harbor, at the southern-
ing communities in the area. Arch Creek Everglades National Park most point in the continental
United States, is rich in history
1 acre in Dade County to Arch This property is in an area crit- of old Key West, when pirates
Weir Farm Creek Park ical for the reservation of the
P and fortune hunters ruled the
2 acres in Fairfield County to the This addition to Arch Creek everglades and restoration of town. There are plans to con-
National Park Service park in one of Florida's most Florida Bay. The protection of struct a harbor walk and sever-
TPL worked for ten years to heavily populated counties this land also maintains an al small parks while leaving the
reassemble the historic farm of buffers the park from important natural habitat for weathered shops and docks
American impressionist J. encroaching development. the Florida panther and other that preserve the atmosphere of
Alden Weir and sculptor Trails will extend throughout rare wildlife. the old harbor.
Mahonri M. Young. Weir Farm the new parcel offering recre- Gulfstream
is the first national park dedi- ation and historic interpreta- Ochlockonee River
cated to an American painter, tion opportunities for residents 136 acres in Duval and Corridor
and the first national park in and visitors alike. Clay counties to the Duval 20 acres in Leon County to the
Connecticut. The park includes Mitigation Park Apalachicola National Forest
Weir and Young's home and Avalon Beach TPL's Florida work includes Located on the east shore of the
studios and the surrounding 260 acres in Saint Lucie County mitigation p"rojects that help Ochlockonee River, this prop-
landscape that inspired three to the State of Florida Division offset the loss of valuable
generations of artists. erty offers a scenic backdrop
of Recreation and Parks wildlife habitats to develop- for the numerous hikers and
With the intense development ment by preserving important anglers who enjoy the river
that characterizes the southeast resource lands elsewhere. This each year. There is a wildlife
coast of Florida, this large tract land in northeast Florida is a viewing area on the property
of unspoiled barrier island natural community known as where visitors can observe,
beach dunes is indeed a rarity. Sandhill l'me, which is highly firsthand, the biological diver-
The property adds more than a sought after by developers in sity of the region.
half-mile of Atlantic Ocean the state. Its gently rolling ter-
shoreline to an existing state rain hosts a variety of wildlife,
ipark, offering a total of 600 acres ncluding the endangered an-
cient gopher tortoise and the
of pristine beach for public use. impressive eastern indigo snake.
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Oldenberg Mitigation Woodmont Hyde Farm MASSACHUSETTS
110 acres in Hernando Counry to 21 acres in Broward County to 14 acres in Cobb County to the
Abigail Adams State Park
the Oldenberg Mitigation Park the City of Tamarac Chattahoochee River National
TPL and the Florida Game and This property, covered with Recreation Area 1 acre in Norfolk County
Fresh Water Fish Commission native cypress, slash pine, Eighty-two-year-old J. C. Hyde to the Metropolitan
have worked together for over guava, and sabal palms, is the lives in an 1840 log cabin and District Commission
five years on mitigation projects City of Tamarac's only remain- still uses a mule to plow his This property will become a
to offset the loss of valuable ing natural area. Walking trails riverfront farm in metropolitan riverfront park to commemo-
habitats to development by through the park will enhance Atlanta. In an effort to save this rate the life and contributions
preserving others, such as this a nature center at the city's ele- historical property from devel- of women's rights advocate
sandhill community in southern mentary school and provide a opment, TPL is buying the 40- Abigail Adams (First Lady,
Florida. The gently rolling ter- scenic, natural green space for acre farm on the Chattahoochee 1797-1801). Located in a
rain sustains a host of threat- the community. River in two phases and trans- heavily populated residential
'I ened and endangered species ferring it to the National Park area on the Back River near
such as the gopher tortoise and Service for historic interpreta- the Weymouth-Hingham
the eastern indigo snake. GEORGIA tion and recreation. Mr. Hyde town line, the new park pro-
will continue to live on the vides valuable open space for
The Savannas Chattooga River land his family has farmed public recreation and historical
, 14 acres in Martin County to the Watershed for generations. interpretation in a quiet
State of Florida Division of 439 acres in Rabun County waterfront preserve.
Recreation and Parks to the Chattahoochee
National Forest MARYLAND Ellisville Harbor
With rolling sand dunes and 57 acres in Plymouth County to
freshwater marshes, this unique Part of an ongoing program to jacob's Farm the Massachusetts Department
landscape is a popular attraction protect the Chattooga Wild of Environmental Management
for canoeists, hikers, and pho- and Scenic River watershed in 536 acres in St. Mary's County
ers. The land is now northeast Georgia, this pur- to the Point Lookout State Park A long barrier beach, saltwater
tograph
marsh
preserved under public owner- chase will help maintain the At the mouth of the Potomac es, and a historic fishing
ship as the last undisturbed pristine nature of this beautiful River, Jacob's Farm is a long- harbor are now part of a new
' corridor of freshwater marsh white-water river, assure the awaited addition to Point state park that yrovides the
left on Florida's southeast coast. future rotection of its water Lookout State Park, one of only public aaess to the
P Massachusetts coast between
quality, and open new areas for Maryland's premier Chesapeake
Snake Warrior's Island public recreation. Bay access facilities. The marsh- Boston and Cape Cod. The
lands and forested wetlands property will be preserved
53 acres in Broward County to much as it appeared in the
the StAte of Florida Fort Frederica will be managed as wildlife
1700s, when New England
14 acres in Gl nn Count habitat, the croplands will
Once an island on the eastern Y Y relied on coastal resources to
to the Fort Fredericn continue to be farmed,
end of the Everglades before the and a section of the uplands support its farming and
surrounding land was drained, National Monument r~,ill eventually be developed ~shing industries.
Snake Warrior's Island now lies Listed by the National Trust for for camygrounds.
inland, surrounded instead by Historic Preservation as one of
a sea of residential develop- America's eleven most endan-
ment. Last year, archaeologists gered historic sites, Fort Fred- ~
documented the site as the first erica was the site of the colonial
settlement of the Seminole Battle of Bloody Marsh, a con- -
[ndians in south Florida. The frontation between English and
~I acquisition was the first to use Spanish forces for control over
funds from the state's Emer- the southern colonies. When
gency Archaeological Property developers on St. Simons Island d . ~;W
Acquisition Act of 1988, which announced plans to build a con-
TPL helped establish. troversial marina complex ad- ;jacent to the fort, TPL stepped
I St. Mark's in and acquired the property
8 acres in Wakulla County to for the National Park Service.
rhe Florida Department oJ
Natural Resources This land adjoins the St. Mark's
Rail Trail, a popular hiking trail
that spans from Tallahassee to =
St Mark's, a historic town on the
Gulf Coast. The property will -
serve as a park for the numerous The Savannas, FL
hikers, bikers, and roller-bladers
who use the trail.
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118 acres in Ocean County to the
Secret Harbor U.S. Fish and Yt'ildlife Service
32 acres in CArson City County The undisturbed pine-oak
to ihe 7'ahoe National Forest uplands and tidal wetlands of
Secret Harbor is the remnant this property offer a significant
of an old Lake Tahoe estate wildlife habitat and excellent
that was once clear-cut to pro- environmental education
vide timber for the silver mines opportunities for local students
of Virginia City, Nevada. With and researchers.
-
i"~^,~¢~ a half-mile of frontage on one
y
of the most pristine beaches on Reedy Pointe
Ellisville Harbor, MA the lake, the spot is a local 28 acres in Ocean County to the
favorite for enjoying a lingering U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Walden Woods/World MINNESOTA Tahoesunset.
Thoreau Center This property had been
25 acres in Middlesex County Northern Woods approved for a 44-unit sub-
to the Walden Woods Project/ 2,012 acres in Cook County to N E W J ERS EY division before TPL took up
Isis Fund the Superior National Forest negotiations. Now the pine-
Edwin B. Forsythe oak uplands and transitional
This is the second transaction and the Minnesota Parks and wetlands are a haven for hikers
TrailsCouncil National Wildlife Refuge
in a continuing effort to pro- In 1988, TPL and the local and bird-watchers.
tect the land where Henry Visitors enjoy the solitude and
chapter of the Izaak Walton
David Thoreau lived in solitude rugged beauty of this area Great Swamp National
for two years beginning in 1845. where black bear and moose League began a grassroots Wildlife Refuge
The property, within the historic roam the thickly timbered hills. ~'ffort to protect 2,400 acres of
Barnegat Bay tidal wetlands, 23 acres in Morris County to the
Walden Woods, includes a This property is critical habitat
mansion that will be renovated to the endangered bald eagle coastal swamp, oak-pine forest, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and converted into a nonprofit and timber wolf. Through a salt marsh, cranberry bog, and Just an hour's drive from
education center for the study of series of land exchanges and tidal creek at the midpoint of Manhattan, this 7,200-acre
Thoreau and his writings. TPL donations, popular hiking, the New Jersey shore. The refuge offers exceptional hiking
Adjacent to Bear Garden Hill, skiing, and snowmobile trails effort has resulted in several and environmental education
twenty-five acres protected last in the area are available for additions to the 39,000-acre to over two hundred and fifty
year by TPL and The Walden public access. wildlife refuge. Located in the thousand visitors each year. In
Woods Project, the land is trea- center of a popular vacation transferring the property to
sured as a beautiful open space destination in the highly public ownership, TPL helped
within easy reach of Boston M I S S O U RI urbanized mid-Atlantic region, protect the borders of this sensi-
and as a tribute to the great the refuge is used as an out- tive watershed from encroach-
American nature writer. Big Piney River door classroom for students ing residential development.
523 acres in Pulnski County to and visitors who come to learn
the Mark Twain National Forest about bird migration and Wallkill River Nationa!
MICHIGAN Bordering the Wild and Scenic coastalenvironments. WildlifeRefuge
Big Piney River in the Ozarks Cedar Bonnet Island 325 acres in Sussex r;ounty
Ontonagon River of Missouri, this property's to the U.S. Fish and
31,243 acres in Gogebic and hardwood forests and steep 133 acres in Ocean County Wildlife Service
Ontona on counties to the ravines are local favorites for to the U.S. Fish and Wild-
g life Service Tucked in the northwest cor-
Ottawa Nutional Forest recreation. For visitors with a ner of New Jersey, the 7,500-
Popular hiking trails wind passion for spelunking, there is Cedar Bonnet Island is an acre Wallkill River National
through the forest hills of this a 3,000-foot-deep cave that important breeding and win- Wildlife Refuge is a new jewel
property where prehistoric harbors a stream, a colony of tering ground for the black for the people of this major
Native Americans once found endangered bats, and traces of duck, piping plover, and other metropolitan area. TPL com-
abundant copper. Nearly a Native American habitation. migratory birds. The property's pleted four transactions in the
hundred miles of the Wild and scenic location on Barnegat refuge this Year, brinSmS a
Scenic Ontonagon River pro- Bay and easy auto access scenic patchwork of farmland,
vide excellent fishing and heightened the interests of local wetlands, and woodlands into
canoeing as well as important developers until the communi- public holding. This rugged
habitat for gray wolf, black ty acted to preserve the wet- river valley with high meadows
bear, and bald eagle. lands in their natural state. and steep, wooded slopes pro-
vides cover for deer> wild
turkey, and black bear.
32 '1 lfE TRl'S'1' FOR f'l;6LIC I.AND
i
NEW MEXICO Finger Lakes Trail Pocantico Lakes permanent pratection within
65 acres in Schuyler County to 164 acres in Westchester Caunty the Columbia River Gorge
Mesilla Valley the Finger Lakes National Forest to Westchester County National Scenic Area.
7 acres in Dona Ana County to This property is bisected by the TPL successfully deterred the Beacon Rock
New Mexico State Parks
Finger Lakes Trail, part of the construction of fifty homes on 80 acres in Skamania County
'Che native vegetation along the North Country National Scenic a scenic promontory overlook- to Wushington State Parks
Kio Grande has all but disap- Trail. The Forest Service will ing Pocantico Lake and its sur-
peared because the river has expand the existing trail system rounding wetlands. The proy- Acquisition of this largest pri-
been redirected and drained so to accommodate the many hik- erty provides a valuable open- vate inholding within popular
extensively. This "bosque" ers and naturalists who visit the space link between two existing Beacon Rock State Park allows
woodlands property, located forest each year. wilderness preserves and construction of a hiking trail
five miles northwest of Las expands hiking and boating across the ridge bisecting the
Cruces, will provide an Harbor Herons opportunities. park. Hikers and equestrians
outdoor education and inter- will enjoy magnificent views of
1 acre in Richmond County to the Columbia River Gorge.
pretive center for the study the State of New York Depart-
oftherichnatural historyof inentofEnvironmentand NORTH CAROLINA Boire
The Rio Grande. Conservarion
Chattooga 10 acres in Multnomah County
Rio Bonito Located in an industrialized to the Columbia River Gorge
section of Staten Island, the 43 acres in Jackson County to
49 acres in Lincoln County to the Nantahala National Forest National Scenic Area
Harbor Herons Refuge is a
the Bureau of Land Manage- unique natural resource in The National Wild and Scenic Located above Bridal Veil
ment Roswell Resource Area New York City that has been Chattooga River is one of the and Shepherd's Dell state
"Chis exchange helped to pro- the subject of two National most renowned white-water- parks along the Columbia
tect one of the last private, un- Geographic television pro- rafting rivers in the region. By River Gorge Scenic Highway,
developed riparian corridors in grams. This most recent TPL ensuring the public ownership this property offers command-
southern New Mexico-a 12- conveyance is within the of the river's headwaters, TPL ing views of Crown Point and
mile stretch of Rio Bonito that Goethals Bridge Pond ecosys- has helped to protect one of the the Portland skyline. Boire is
is a nationally designated land- tem, an area that provides last free-flowing streams an important part of the
mark of Billy-the-Kid fame. habitat for at least twenty-five remaining in the Southeast. pristine landscape enjoyed
Residents and visitors will species of songbirds and one of by gorge visitors.
cherish this protected open the largest populations of colo-
space for reaeation and water- nial wading birds in the region. OREGON ]enne Butte
shed protection. 7 acres in Mulinomah County
Muscoot and Lasdon Parks Columbia River Gorge to theCityofGresham/Spring
National Scenic Area Program Water Trail
N E W Y O R K 18 acres in fee and 33 acres
in conservation easement in The Columbia River Gorge is a This property, located atop an
Black River Westchester CountY to natural wonder of compelling extinct volcano, is one of the Westchester County grandeur. Stretching eighty-five city ' s most prominent natural
36 acres in /efferson County landmarks. It provides access
These rivo ac uisitions serve miles along the Oregon-
to the State of New York 9 to an extensive trail system
to rotect and ex and the Washington border, the gorge,
The bank of this wide, calm P P formed by the Northwest's with scenic vistas, wetlands,
Muscoot and Lasdon parks. and forested slopes.
section of the Black River is an The property buffers the park- largest river, features towering
ideal location for the planned land and the watershed land basalt walls, grassy meadows,
public boat launch. The adjoin- darkly timbered sloPes, and Rowena View
from development while pro-
ing park on the remaining viding the Town of Somers some of America's highest water- 130 acres in Wasco County
acreage will protect the river- with an expanded system falls. Over a million visitors to the Columbia River Gorge
front from future development. of hiking and cross-country come to the gorge every year to National Scenic Area
skiing trails. hike the trails, bicycle, picnic, Adjacent to the Tom McCall
Finger Lakes and camp in 175 scenicparks.
Nature Preserve, this is one of
19 acres in Schuyler County to Native American pictographs the most popular hiking and
the Finger Lakes National Forest tell the story of the area's ancient Wildflower viewing areas in the
residents. The rieh vegetation pacific Northwest. Nearby trails
This small, wooded tract, sur-
rounded on all four sides b includes several wildflower
provide extraordinary views of
Y and planr species found nowhere Mt. Adams in Washington and
the national forest> has been a else in the world. Since 1977,
top acquisition priority for the TPL has helped to secure over Mt Hood in Oregon.
U.S. Forest Service. The prop- nine thousand acres for
erty's western border is formed
by the Backbone Horse Trail,
the forest's most popular trail.
LAND AND PEOPLE 33
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TEXAS WASHINGTON
' Rose Park Cache Creek Ranch
24 acres in Tarrant County to 720 acres in Asotin Coisnty to
:
Mansfield Park Facilities the Bureau of Land Manage-
Development Corporation ment 6aker Resource Area
With tremendous support This project completes public
~ from the citizens of Mansfield, ownership along the Snake
Kiptopeke Beach, VA TPL helped to protect this pic- River from He1Ps Canyon
ture-perfect pecan forest from National Recreation Area to
development for a golf driving the Grand Ronde River.
Tahkenitch Lake Thames Pier range. The land will serve as a Popular with boaters, this
1,507 acres in Douglas and 2 acres iri Newport County to new park to this bedroom stretch of river also contains
Lane counties to the Siuslnw the Museum of Yachting community of Dallas and will archaeological sites indicating
National Forest be an important link in the city's thousands of years of Native
The nonprofit Museum of Walnut Creek Greenway System. American habitation. The
The largest undeveloped lake in Yachting will be moving to this ranch supports elk, deer, black
Oregon, Tahkenitch offers historic wharf in the heart of bear, and cougar.
boating, fishing, and hiking Newport's viUrant downtown VIRGINIA
and is an important Native waterfront, providing visual Cottage Lake
American cultural site. The and recreational access to the Cedar Island
forested Tahkenitch Lake prop- water. The museum will ensure 21 acres in King County to the
erty lies within the Oregon the restoration of the wharPs 3 acres in Accomack Cotmty to KingCounryNatural Resources
Dunes Nationa] Recreation buildings, one of which is listed the Chincoteague National and Parks Division
Area and provides habitat for in the National Register of Wildlife Refuge Known locally as "Norm's
bald eagles, osprey, bear, and Historic Places, in a manner that Cedar Island is the last Resort," this lakefront property
river otter. pays appropriate homage to developable barrier island was a private facility reserved
Newport's seafaring tradition. on Virginia's eastern shore. for RV campers and catered
Wocus Point Its beaches and wetlands are picnics. Now as a public park,
138 acres in Klamath Coiinty crucial nesting areas for the the land provides water access
to the Winema National Forest TENNESSEE piping plover, a federally listed and recreational use for resi-
threatened species. The diversi- dents of the Bear Creek area.
Wocus Point in southern French Broad ty of bird life makes this
Oregon was an important Native propertv a tremendous Icicle Ridge
American settlement for thou- 342 acres in Cocke County to
sands of Years and is one of the the Cherokee National Forest resource for bird watching 2,789 acres in Chelnn County to
region's major ancient burial Under study for Federal Wild and environmental study. the Wenatchee National Forest
sites. The peninsula juts into and Scenic designation, the Kiptopeke Beach This ridge reaches over seven
the Klamath Marsh National winding French Broad River in thousand feet, providing a
Wildlife Refuge, offering stun- eastern Tennessee is one of the 348 ncres in Northampton scenic backdrop to the City of
ning views of marsh wildlife most popular white-water-raft- County to the State of Virgmia Leavenworth. The properry is
and the nearby Cascade Range. ing rivers in the country. Division of State Parks adjacent to the Alpine Lakes
Public ownership of this beau- Located on Virginia's eastern Wilderness Area and will offer
tiful stretch of waterfront will shore of Chesapeake Bay, recreational opportunities for
RH O D E I S LAN D allow thousands of visitors Kiptopeke Beach is the com- hikers, backpackers, and eques-
each summer to enjoy the monwealth's first new state trians. Public ownership will
Spencer Farm scenic river as it flows through yark in twenty-two years. The also complete protection of the
42 acres in Providence County to a preserved wilderness area. property provides a public Icicle watershed, which is
the Providence Water Authority beach, boat ramps, camping, critical for the water quality of
and environmental education the City of Leavenworth and
The hay fields and wooded areas facilities and protects a valu- the Leavenworth National
of Spencer Farm surround a able foraging corridor for Fish Hatchery.
tributary crucial to the water migratory birds.
supply for Providence. The farm
also includes a Native American
historic site a prominent rock
used as a message site during
the colonial period. Through
negotiating conservation ease-
ments, TYL protected this valu-
able water source while main-
taining the rural farming char-
acter of the land.
34 THE THI:ST FOR PUBLIC I,AND
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Lime Hill WEST VIRGINIA HELPING PEOPLE PROTECT LOCAL LANDS
1,395 acres in Asotin County to
the Bureau of Land Manage- Buzzard Rock Larid trusts are nonprofitcon- Participants in TPL's
rnentBakerResourceArea 377acresinGreenbrierCounty to servarionorganizationsthat 1992 National Land
theMonongahelaNntionalForest protectnatural, recreational, Counselor Program
'I'his property adds three miles
of Snake River frontage imme- This forested property provides agricultural, or historic lands Christie n„derberg
diately downstream from the spectacular views of the in their region or community. Mttacoii,et tand'rrusr
Hell's Can on National Greenbrier River. Hikin trails r`a°kl`°, MA Y S Of America's riearly one thou- Recreation Area. I'he area is wirid through the hills, and the Ray Belnap
sand local land trusts-over Ltir,d coiiservaiicy of
within the Snake River woodlands, fields, and rock sa~ Luis obispo Counry
Archaeological District and outcroppings contain numer- one-third have formed in the san i.uis obispo, cn
contains extensive pictographs, ous popular picnic spots. pasC five years. Land trusts ka„dy srowt,
petroglyphs, and sites indicat- today protect nearly three mil- Foothius L:,nd eonser~ancy
ing thousands of years of lion acres around the country. M°ry°'lle, TN
Native American habitation. W I S C O N SI N Naiicy Currier i
TPL pioneered urban land CeTirral Arizona Land TruSt
Vrescott, AZ
South Columbia Basin Buffalo Lake trusts, helpingcommunities '
Wildlife Area Addition Ma~k tuu~~
529 ncres in Bayfield County to the apply many of the techniques Pirktn counry optii spa«
80 arres in Grant CountY to Che9u ameAon National Forest emploYed bY riiral and subur- a°d 'rra;ls Nrogram
Aspen, CO
the Washington Department This acquisition protects the ban land trusts to srnall city a;ck xawley
of Wildlife shores of severa] lakes as well as lots where community gnrdens GCeensPacc; n t and Trust
I'his shrub-ste e desert with over a hundred acres of wet- Ca~,b~~a, cn
PP and neighborhood parks have
active sand dunes is dotted lands. Formerly the site of a winona Lalluke
fAkeri i"OOt. White Earth [and Recovery Project
with potholes and seepage summer camp, the land offers wni« Ea«h, MN
~ areas. The desert areas are prime habitat for a bald-eagle Over half of the nation's land Bariv y Lo,.k
~ home to mule deer, coyote, recovery program. When trust and cornmunity Potawaroml Con,i„uniry [a„dTrusi
and jackrabbit while neighbor- developers took active interest An~ A~ho~, Mi
gnrdening groups are volun-
ing wetlands support a variety in the property, TYL acted sob nacLauKhl;ii
of shorebirds. The public to transfer it into public own- teer-run. In 1992-93, TPL pamadscoua itiveinssociudon
~ ownership of this property ership for recreation and worked with more than two Damar151OLta, ML
will protect the surrounding wilderness protection. hundred of thesegroups, pro- l°ly°° Me"a"'
Beinbridge Island I.und'frust
wildlife area. ~ viding trainang and technical i;ainbridge Isla„d, wn
Ghost Lake assistance, coUaboratingon Kitryaoedel
Woodard Bay Trail i.,ndTruSroi DadcCoUnt~-
~ 87 acres in Sawyer County to the projects, and helping link lnrid Co~orlu< <;~„„c, Vi
22,968 square feet in Thurstori Chequarnegon Narional Forest trusts to state and regional
County to the Washington
Dep~zrtrnent of Natural Resources Ghost Lake is an important land trust networks.
feeding ground far the bald
Chis 348-foot section of aban- eagle. Now in public ownership, To help professionnlize the
doned railroad right-of-way Chis old-growth forest offers biirgeoning land trust move-
was the missing piece of the excellent fishing and hiking. ment, in 1990 TPL introduced
Woodard Bay Trail, which will the National Land Counselor
link south Puget Sound resi-
dents to a major regional CANADA Prograrn, a trnming program
( wildlife vietiving area. Olympia in rionprofit land acquisitiori
residents will soon be able to Campobello Island techniques. Currently in its
walk or bike the trail from fourth year, the program con-
hdowerons, anntownd to eagles watch on thsealse,627 9 acres in New Bruiuwick to the fi
~ Roosevelt Campobello Inter- sists of a week of intensive
-
~ acre Woodard Bay Natural tiutional Pnrk Cornmission trnining workshops on a ranye
Resource Conservation Area. Campobello Island, with its of topics, induding planning
sloping rocky beaches, repre- and mannging the acKuisition
sents the New England office's of land, tnx aspects of conser-
~ first project in Canada. Just vation transadions, nnd nego-
across a small bridge from ~ tintron technique+.
Lubec, Maine, this parcel is
adjacent to the Roosevelt sum-
mer cottage, the centerpiece of
the island's memorial park for
Pranklin Delano Roosevelt.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY 1992-93
Summary Balance Sheet At March 31
(dollars in thousands) 1993 1992
Assets
Cash and equivalents * $29,763 $18,344
Receivables and deposits 6,909 12,238
Fair market value oflandholdings 21,168 24,276
Other 1,001 1,159
Total Assets $58,841 $56,017
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Liabilities:
Notes payable $20,446 $20,932
Other 10,856 9,028
Total Liabilities $31,302 $29,960
Fund Balances:
Restricted funds $7,697 $7,363
Unrestricted funds
Value of landholdings in excess of cost 9,776 10,815
General funds 10,066 7,879
ToCal unrestricted funds 19,842 18,694
Total Fund Balances $27,539 $26,057
Total Liabilities and
Fund Balances $58,841 $56,017
" Induding project acquisition revolving funds of $12,868 and $6,677 Induding $3,265 and $5,777 due within one year
Sources of Funds Uses of Funds
57%
Contributions 87%
of Land Value Program Services
22%
Other Contributions :
and Grants
13%
Other Income
4%
Development
g%
Investment Income
9%
Management and Support
FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1993 FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1993
TotaL• $22,744 Total: $21,262
(Dollars in thousands) (Dallars in thousands)
36 THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
Summary Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances At March 31
(dollars in thousands) 1993 1992
Revenues and Additions to Fund Balances
Contributions of Land and Easements:
Fair market value of land and easements acquired $113,703 $50,324
Less: consideration paid (100,658) (42,769)
Contributions of land and easement values received 13,045 7,555
Contributions and Grants-Other:
Restricted 4,451 4,684
Unrestricted 546 474
Total Contributions and Grants 18,042 12,713
Interest and Other Income 4,702 4,228 Total Revenues and Additions to Fund Balances 22,744 16,941
Expenses and Reductions in Fund Balances
Program Services:
Contributions of land and easements to
public agencies and other nonprofit organizations:
Fair market value of land and easements conveyed 112,184 59,006
Less: consideration received (107,640) (52,933)
Contributions of land and easement values made 4,544 6,073
Open-space conservation programs 14,011 14,957
` Total Program Services 18,555 21,030
Support Services:
Development 722 744
Management and support 1,985 2,243
Total Support Services 2,707 2,987
~ Total Expenses and Reductions in Fund Balances 21,262 24,017
Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balances $1,482 $(7,076)
~ This summary of financial information has been extracted from TPL's audited financial statements on which a
~ national Qublic accounting firm expressed air unqualifted openion. To obtain copies of TPL's complete audited finan-
, cial statement, please contact the San Francisco Office.
~
; Twenty-Year Summary of Open-Space Protection Transactions
~ (through March 31, 1993)
~ Park and open-space projects completed 954
Number of states represented 40
Acres placed in protected ownership 669,000
Total fair market value of land conveyed to public agencies $795 million
Number of community groups and land trusts assisted 416
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t.,wn avD i'eoNtr: 37
WAYS TO GIVE
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PROGRAM GIFTS
IN 1992-93, THE TRUST FOR pUBLIC I,AND COM- Gift opportunities exist at all levels to support and expand
PLETED MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED LAND CONSER- TPL's programs: the National Land Counselor Program, a
training program for land trust leaders; California ReLeaf, an
V AT I O N P R O J E C T S I N C O M M U N I T I E S A C R O S S urban forestry program; the New York City Land Project, TPL's
AMERICA-SECURING LAND FOR OPEN SPACE, largest urban program, providing open space, community gar-
PARKS, AND URBAN GARDENS; PROTECTING dens, and conservation technical assistance; and our expanding
Cities Initiative, which seeks to provide parks and other healthy
RIVERS, WETLANDS, AND FORESTS. BY THE END OF open spaces for people in America's cities.
1993, OUR TWENTIETH YEAR, WE WILL HAVE COM-
GRANTS AND LOANS TO TPL'S "INTERNAL BANK"
PLETED MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND LAND CON- Grants and low- or no-interest loans to our "internal bank" of
SERVATION PROJECTS-PROTECTING MORE THAN revolving funds are crucial to TPL's ability to act quickly to
A HALF-MILLION ACRES OF LAND FOR PEOPLE purchase and hold threatened lands. When permanent steward-
ship for the land eventually is secured, the funds return to TPL
E+CROSS THE COUNTRY. to be used again and again for future land-saving projects.
Individuals support TPL's internal bank by becoming Land
Increasingly, TPL's assistance to communities striving to Conservation Partners.
save local lands depends on contributions from people like you In fiscal year 1992-93, revolving grants and loans from
-people who share our belief that conserving land for TPL's internal bank made possible nearly half of the projects
Americans is central to making our communities livable and we compieted.
our future healthy.
Over the past decade, government funding for land con- PLnxNEn GIv?xc-Lecncr CIactE
servation has decreased. At the same time, development pres- Legacy Circle donors make planned gifts to TPL by establishing
sures and a growing population have made the need for land charitable unitrusts, participating in TPL's Pooled Income
protection more and more critical to the quality of life in our Fund, or naming TPL as a beneficiary of their estate. ~
cities and countryside. Because TPL is recognized as the leader i
in protecting open land where people live, the need far our ser- WoxxPtACE Givixc
vices has never been greater. Employees make payroll deduttions to suppart TPL through j
There are many ways you can give to help TPL add to the nationwide Earth Share campaign, its state affiliates, and ~
America's treasury of public lands. A gift to TPL is an invest- many other state workplace giving campaigns. Ask your '
ment in a land-saving effort worthy of your support. employer if your workplace offers opportunities to support TPL ~
through Earth Share or other environmental federations. ~
G1FTS OF LAND AND LAND VALUE
TPL protects land for public use through arranging for public CORPORATE PnaTxExs I
stewardship. Because TPL is a nonprofit organization, dona- Corporations and other businesses play a key role in supporting
tions are tax deductible. Landowners who make a gift of their TPL projects in their own backyards, by protecting open space
land or sell their property at a price lower than fair market and establishing parks in cities across the country. Financial
value may claim a charitable deduction. When TPL sells conser- contributions and land donations, as well as donations of prod-
vation lands at fair market value to a public agency or nonprofit ucts and services, are always needed and welcome.
organization for stewardship, the donor's "discount" to TPL is '
converted into operating income. TPL sells outright those gifts AxxonL SuproaT ~
of land unsuitable for conservation; the generated funds then Last year, more than two thousand individuals, foundations,
corporations, and other organizations contributed to TPL's
go to protect conservation properties. I
work. TPL welcomes all gifts. All donors receive TPL's maga-
Lnxn PvacxnsES zine Land and People and regional newsletters. Individuals who
Gifts may be earmarked to help protect specific parcels of land. make annual contributions of $1,000 or more become TPL
Earmarked gifts have helped TPL acquire such properties as Trust Associates. They receive periodic updates on TPL's activi-
Kiptopeke Beach State Park in Virginia, Finger Lakes National ties from President Martin Rosen. In addition> Trust Associates
Forest in New York, Camus Field in Oregon's Columbia River are invited to celebrations on the land and special events.
Gorge, and the Marin Islands in the San Francisco Bay. For inforntation about TPL's giving programs, Legary Circle, ar Earth Share>
please conCact TPL's National Office for Development, (415) 495-4014.
38 THF. TRUS'I' FOR FURLIC LAND
PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION
TheTrustlorPublicLundthanksall HerbcrtKossner L6GnCY CIRCLe LyndhurstFoundation
supparters and partners, induding those lohn Kurucz The following donors, and some who Mason Foundation, Inc.
William Larecy Ioyce Mertz-Gilmore Foundation
who wish to remain anon mous. Gi~s wish to remuin unonymous, established The Fund for New Ierse
Y Michael D. Lawrence trusts, participuted in TPL's Pooled Y
of cash, securities, land, and services Virginia M. Lawrence "Che New York Community Trust
Longview Fibre Company Income Fund, or made other estate New York Foundation
help TPL e}fectively accomplish its
John L. Lutz dispositions on behnlf of TPL. 1'he David & Lucile Packard Foundation
mission-to protect land for people. Calvin D. Lynn Trust The George W. Perkins Memorial
Sidney Marks Michael Banks Foundation
Keith McGinnis Mrs. Everett H. Breed E11is L. Phillips Foundation
G 1 FTS O F LA N D A N D F. T. Miller Trust William D. Buel 'fhe Howard Phipps Foundation
LA N D VAL U E Keith A. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Rober[ Cahn The Nrospect Hill Foundation, Inc.
7'he ollowin ro erty owners made a Emmett Mitchell, [II Stanley P. and Ann W. Di[tmar The Schumann Fund For New ]ersey
~ ~P P Shide H. & Hazel M. Moeckel Mr. & Mrs. F. S. Foote, Jr. MarilYn M. Simprloriution to TPL by selling land to w at Y son Charitable Trust
below its air market value. Edward Moran lane and Douglas P. Ferguson Underhill Foundation
J Patty Morgan Richard L. Frank
Murray & Christine Altorfer Murphy Sales Company Barbara Godard $5,000-$9,999
l3rian Andms Lynn O. Newmmb, ]r. Cheryl and ]eR}ey Hylton Aboly Foundation
Kirk Andrus Renfro C. Newwmb Stephen and Marjorie Kafoury Amelior Foundation
L. Hughes Andms Evelyn & Charlie Passmore Park L. Loughlin The Barker Welfare Foundation William Pendola, Jr. Amelia Marinello The Bazth Foundation
Olive~ Dale Bagley
Howard E. Baldwin George & Nancy Verry Mc & Mrs. Michael D. McGee The ChinSos Foundation
Karen Ballentine A1 R. Pine Nancy N. Rassell French Foundation
Richard C. Barker Carol C. Polk Natalie Kiliani Shastid The ]acob and Terese Hershey
Mr & Mrs. Ierry Bassett Mc & Mrs. Zeral Prewitt Chades S[arbuck, I? Foundation William J. Bauer Charles & Anna Mae Quin? Mc & Mrs. Michael Stonebraker Hudson River Foundation
6ay Financial Corporation Joy H. Rich Mr. & Mrs. William O. Strohl ChaunceY and Marion Deenn
S
Bear Creek llevelopment Corporation Rosa Linda Ranches, Inc McCormick Foundation
W illiam W. & Mary R. Bliss Ollie Rosenberg If you would like to entlude TPL in The Sumner T. McKnight Foundation
Elisabeth C. Brandt Mc & Mrs. E. J. Rosendahl your legary, or would like further New-Land Foundation, Inc.
Richard E. Brandt RTC informution about planned giving, The New York Times Company
Don Brinlee San Antonio Liquidation Trust please contact Jennie Gerard, senior Foundation
T. E. Bronson Keith C. Sanford vicePresident, (415) 495-4014. The Rogers Family Foundation
Patricia Burge Sario Lives[ock Company Mary A. H. Rumsey Foundation
lames Bussard Frederick A. O. Schwarr G I F T S The Scherman Foundation, 1 nc.
William E. Carpenter, Ic Marian Schwaa The 7rust for Public Land deeply The Florence and )ohn Schumann
August F. Cetti Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort qPPreciates the generosity of die Foundation
Champion Intemational Corporation Henry C. Singleton Trust following foundations, corporations, Robert C. Wheeler Foundation
Estate of Har R. Cline Siskiyou Ranch Shareholders Kobert Wilson Foundation
ry individuals, and other organizations
Colfax-American Venture Association who contributed gifis andgrants
COMCAP, Inc Slater Trust $1,00044,999
'fhe Bert Crace Family William & Alice Spencer iti fiscul year 1992-93. AHS Foundation
[3rcnda L Crider & Barbara MacGregor Asa Springer lohn Drew Betz Fund
PstareofGeorgeCrouch,)r. Robert R. Stansbury Foundations ClaneilFoundation,lnc.
"Che Gowley Maritime Corporation/The Sur Sur Associates These foundations supported many Firman Fund
Harbor Tug & 13arge Co. Irving Sussman TPL projeds and programs in all Friendship Fund, Inc.
Martin ll'Amico & Dorothy Gomez Wendell Swarnvout areas of the country. Barbara J. Hardey Charitable Annuiry
Alphonse Della-Donna Dadene F. Tadton Trust
Albert & Carmella DeMarco Michael A. Tadton $ 100,000 and above lockey Hollow Foundation Cynthia S. Earl Donovan ll. Teel 7'he Bullitt Foundation, Inc. North Cssrolina CommumtY
Milan D. Ead Timberland Investment Group, Inc. Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust Foundation, Inc.
L)ale Edwards Tippett Land Corporation Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund "Che Ohrstrom Foundation, Inc.
Geurge Engelbrecht Robert Upenkelder The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Ponaganse[[ Foundation, Inc.
Martin F.ngelbrecht Upper Peninsula Gnergy Corporation The Pew Charitable Trus[s Helen M. Schiff Foundation
George Enlow W& F Developers, Inc. Bradford G. Stanback Fund of the C. Edward and Edith Strobel Trust
Pirst Elmira Corporation Frank A. Wacha, Jr. Salisbury Community Foundation The Sulzberger Foundation
flomax Corporation Wadsworth Richmond Corporation Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Pogt & Matheson Millidge & Irene Walker The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Ronald & Joan Forrester Karen L. Wanger $50,000-$99,999 The Thurston Charitable Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. P. B. French Marya Welch Houston Esndowment, Inc. Margaret Cullinan Wray Charitable
Catherine Friend Walter & Marie Wesolowski J. M. Kaplan Fund, loc Lead Annuity Trust
(ieneral Waterworks Corporation Wilder Oaks Gnterprises The Overbrook Foundation
)oseph L. George Charles Williams Victoria Fouodalion, Inc. $100-$999
Virginia V. George Mr. & Mrs. James Wilson The Atticus Trust
Ueborah D. Haas Evan Winn $I0,000449,999 Brady Foundation
Don Hammett Wocus Acres, Lnc. The Abell Poundation, Inc. Channa Foundation, Inc.
Martha Hartison Thomas L. Wright Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation, Inc The Fortunoff Foundation, Inc.
HBR LTD Par[nership American Conservation Association, Inc. The Hillwood Foundation
Hidden River Ranch LO A N S Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Inc The Ruth M. Knight Foundation, Inc.
Donald R. Higgins The following made na or low-interest The Evenor Armiogton Fund Ethel M. Looram Foundation, Inc.
Janet C. Higgins louns [o TPL. The Vincent Astor Foundation )ames A. Macdonald Foundation
lohn F. Hollister Helen Bader Foundation Woodward Family Foundation
Melvin Holmes County of Sacramento Regional W. L. Lyons Brown Foundation
Holnan, Inc. Sanitation District Birch Cove Foundation Corporate Partners
Runald Hutchens Metropolitan Life Insurance Company The Clark Foundation Corporate PartnersQrovided
Duane Hyde New Hampshire Charitable Fund The Columbia Foundation suPPort jor numerous TPL programs
I. C. Hyde Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Inc and Projects.
Intra Pacific Commercial, Inc The Dorr Foundation
IL:NCO, Inc E. J. Grassmann Trust $IQ000 and above
F:erl fk Ruth )ohnson HollyCro& Foundation, Inc. Becton Dickinson and Company .
Pauline & Rae Kihara The Hyde and Wutson Foundation Deloitte & Touche
F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Elviretta Corporation
Charles Henry Leach, 11 Foundation Exxon Corporation
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General Reinsurance Corporation Individuqls Mr. & birs. Frank W. Burr Comelia H. Stevens
Johnson &]ohnson Foundation TPL giatefitlly recogniaes all individu- Mr. & Mrs. William Cadin Mr. & Mrs. Kim Still
Merck Company Foundation qls who contributed during fsca( year Robert 2ic Maureen Cadson Owen R. Tanner
James C. Penney Foundation, Inc 1992-93. Elizabeth A. Carter Chadotte Valentine'faylor
Raytheon Company Mary & Maurie Clark Daniel Taylor
Smith & Hawken Mr. & blrs. Peyton S. Cochran, Jr. Kent'I'hiry & Denise O'Leary
Spruce Geek President's Circle SheldonCook Henrietta S. Thomas
'lbtal Petroleum, Inc $10,000 and above Mr. & Mrs. John CoopervMullin Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin B.'Cregoe, Ir.
USS-POSCO Industries Melisa & Robert J. Barnhart Mr. & Nirs. Henry Corning Robert T. Vanderbilt
Viceroy Gold Corporation Ruth Melville 13erlin Bigelow Crocker, ]r. Valerie A. Vanderheyden
Wellman, Inc Ogden B. Carter, Jr. Chrisropher F. Davenport Leslie Walker
David & Ruth Claeys Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Davis Nani S. Warren
$51000.$91999 Mr. & Mrs. John E. Corbally Pe[er J. Davis Robert & Sandra VJestfall
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Mr. & Mrs. F. S. Foote, Jc Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Dawes Mr. & Mrs. F. Tomlinson White, )r.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc Don Henley P. S. Del3eaumont Harvey & Pat Wilmeth
Chevron Corporation Mr. & Mcs. James G. Lenvin Helene B. Dick Mr. & Mrs. Francis E. Yates
BM Corporation Susan and L.ynn Orr Mr. & Mrs. Morris M. Doyle
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of David Packard John F. Durr $500-$999
New York Charitable Trust Julie Packard )ohn & Jane Emrick Peter W. Andersen
Sharp Elecvonics Corporatio? George Strauss Mr. & Mrs. C. Pardee Erdma? Mr. & Mrs. Lee Anderson
Mrs. Roger J. Traynor Seth P. Ferguson Leslie Anixter
$1,00044,999 Kit Fine Anna M. Bailey
Bardey Machine & Manufacturing Co., Trust Circle Steven R. Ford Thomas A. Barron
Inc. Linda Fosburg Peter B. Bardett
Alex. Brown & Sons Charitable $5,000.$9,999 Robert L. French R. V. Bauguess
Foundation, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Delbert M. Archibald pon & Emilie Frisbee
lohn Baird Linda C. Black
The 6unbury Company, Inc . William R. Ginsberg Mr. & Mrs. William M. 61ack
Chase & Lunt, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Harnson J. BaII, Jc Barbara M. Givan Jack Block
Crum & Forster Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Dennis L. 6ark Dr. & Mrs. Douglas E. Goldman Lawrence M. Breed
Pirst & Ocean National Bank Mr. & Mrs. ~ames Q. Brett John D. Goldman Mr. & Mrs. William Broussard
Home Savin8s of America Mike & leanie Casey Judith Brown
Elizabeth Harris
Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canad Evelyn S. Cooper
Y' George P. Denny, 1? F. B. Harvey, III W. Thacher Brown
Robertson & Falk Rose H. Harvey Mr. & Mrs. F. GregR Burger
Hutchins & Wheeler Fiduciary William M. Evarts, Jr.
Harrie[ S. Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Lewis H. Buder
'Che Lyme'Cimber Company llouglas & Jane Ferguson Dr. & Mrs. Roger W. Hoag Katherine Field Caldwell
Merrill L nch & Co. Foundation Austin T. Fragomen, Jr.
Y Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Green Michael V. Hofman &]anet M. Moyer porothy N. Camero?
NSC Cons[ruction Corporation David & Mary Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Wallace D. Cathcart
)ack B. Parson Companies Mr. & Mrs. Melvin L. Hawley Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. Houghton Ruth Collins
Patagonia, Inc Nancie S. McGraw Ames Ho
Mrs. Frank C. Naumbur ~ Mr. & Mrs. Bailey Cowan
Philips Petroleum Foundation g Mr. & Mrs. Charles O. Hoyt John H. & Bets Cutler
The Provident Institution for Savin s Marie Ridder Y
~ Marti~ & Joan Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Lyman Hull Mr. & Mrs. Itichard M. llavis
Rancho San Carlos William & Lynda Hutton Claire A. DeMartini
Riddell, Williams, Bullitt & Walkinshaw Hancy & Bruce Russell Kate Uelemd Mr. Alan L. DesRosiers
Shaklee Corporation Robert Shea Laura Kane Caroline C. Drewes
Walker Richer & uinn, Inc. Dc & Mrs. Stephen Storey
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Ernest C. Swigert Carolyn Kennedy Barbara Eastman
$100$999 lerry Tone & Miranda Heller Elisabeth Keville Richard flpstein
Mrs. Collier Kimball Marguerite Fleenvood
Armitage & Co., Inc Carl R. Koch Richard L. Frank
Bank of Boston Trust Conservator Nhyllis M. Koch Mr. & Mrs. 7'homas F. Githens
l3es[ Sand Corporation $2,50044,999 Joseph W-. Landers Mr. & Mrs. I3ruce Glickfeld
'I'he [3oeing Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Rober[ L. Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Melvin B. Lane ]ane & Kenne[h W. Hergenhan
C. T. Male Associates, P. C. Susan Bodin Eugene Lee & Joanne Hudey Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Hogan, III
Catamount Brewing Company Dr. & Mrs. Harold Brumbaum Maativell Lester, III Miss Mary Horstkotte
Chemical Bank Mr. & Mrs. William D. deCamp, Sc Susan Lozsser Mr. & Mrs. Preston B. Hotchkis
The Columbia? Mr. & Mrs Graham O. Harrison Caleb Loring, Jc Mr. & Mrs. Leonard F. Howard
Coward, Hicks, Siler & Harper P. A. I3ruce Jacobsen Park L. I,uughlin Michael & Caroline Huber
Manley De Boer, Inc. Nancy L. Kittle Metinda & Kim MacColl Mrs. Penelope Gerbode Jay
Earth Plan, [nc. Jane McKenzie Maybelle C. MacDonald Mr. & Mra Charles W. Johnson
Hoechst Celanese Foundation, Inc. poiiald Mi[chell Kenneth E. MacWilliams Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Johnson
House of Travel, Inc. Douglass A. Raff Mr. & Mis. Martin C. Madden 8lizabeth C. Kerr
Industrial Indemnity Company Heyward Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Marshall Graydon Kingsland
Joe Horace Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Schwartr Heath B. McLendon Benjamin W. & Linda Labaree
Eagle of Santa Fe, [nc. Mary Wohlford Julia F. Menard Mr. & Mrs. John Lowell
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Martha Wyckoff-Byrne Dc & Mrs. Gordon E. Moore Mr. & Mrs. George B. Lucas, Jr.
Johnson & Higgins of Califomia Frank F. Morrill Leeanne G. MacColl
Metagraphicslncorporated TrustAssotiate IudithB.Nadai ]ockMackinlay&Polle'Lellweger
J. P. Morgan & Company Mr. & Mrs. George C. Nebel Mary K. Mark
Nordeman Grimm, Inc $1,000-$2,499 Medin & Jaoet Nelson Jeta P. McKillip
Ter Pa ne & Com an Inc. Uc & Mrs. Ali AI-Tarrah
ry Y P Y~ Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Alden Myrna S. Nudelman Maude McKinley
The Pischel Medical GrouP Inc. Langdon Palmer Laurie & Gilbert R. Meigs
Safeco Title Cor oration Raymond Alden
P Michael L. Patterso? Phillip Moffitt
San Francisco Chronide Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Barber
Dou & Leslie Balli~ lohn D. Phelan Mc & Mrs. Stephen C. Morris
Sapiens, Limited ~ ger )oan W. Fickard Dorothy Mosiman
Sea-Land Service, Inc Lucile F. Bassett Mr. 8c Mrs. Thomas S. Post, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Naab
)oseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc William C. Bendig Samuel F. PryoG I[I Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan B. Noll
Sedgwick James of Idaho, Inc Helen F. Benziger ]oanne Purinton L Gordon Odell
Sedgwick )ames ofTennessee, Inc. Mary V. Bishop Aileen Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. O'Hara, I?
Sorensen's Resort Martha N. Black Frank D. Ronan Harry O'Mealia, III
Southfield Sales Associates, Inc F. William Blaisdell Mr. & Mrs. David Sargent Dennis O'Toole
Watkins EnSineers & Constructors Peter Blanchard, III James H. Ottaway, ir.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Schaeberle
West Coast Salvage & Recyding Co. Lhristopher & Margaret Block Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seder Charles Page
Mrs. Uaniel 6oyd Mr. & Mrs. Jon B. Shastid Richard Perl
Jeffrcy D. Brown & Suzanne M. Skinner James F. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Porter
Mr. & Mrs. Walrer H. Brown Loren D. Smith
Helen H. Potter
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Mrs. Rober[ M. Pyle, Sc Albert Butzel Mr. & Mrs. Bob Fenwick Mrs. Rick Hopkins
Mildred E. Randall Mr. & N(rs. Bill Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Peter 1. Fe[chko Mr. & Mrs. Frederick G. Horan
Marc Rudow Mr. & Mrs.james H. Canepa Mr. & Mrs. Lowell I. Figen lames C. Hormel
James D. Sano Winifred U. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. H. Kenneth Fish Susan & Thomas V. Horstmann
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Seamans, )r. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carpenter, Jr. Sandra C. Fish & Iames F. Charlier loseph C. Houghteling
Harris D. Sherman J. Revell Carr George C. Fleharty David Houghron
Mr. & Mrs. lohn Smith Mr. & Mrs. F. B. Carter Mr. & Mrs. Douglas K. Fleming leffrey Houghton
Dr. & Mrs. William D. Sohier, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Case Donna L. Fletcher Elinor F. Howenstine
Ruth G. Spears Lisa G. Cashdan & Peter R. Stei? Mr. & Mrs. D. R. Foah Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hufnagel
Enid M. Starr Paul Cavanagh Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Fohl Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Hunsaker, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James Storey ]ayni A. Chase Richard P. Foley Dr. & Mrs. Kellogg W. Hunl
Ruth T. Storey Alyce R. Cheatham Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Forbes Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hunter, ]r.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Arian Thebault Chilin Cheng Mr. & Mrs. Peter R. Forbes Wallace K. Huntington
James H. Thomas Gloria M. Christensen Eleanor Ford Mr. & Mrs. John B. Hudow
Mr. & Mrs. Veme Thompson Donald E. Clark Mary R. Foster Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Huxley
Esther D. Vetterlein Lowell R. Clark & Patrica M. Clark Douglas Foy Virginia ingham
Patricia & William W. Wessinger Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Clendenen Mr. & Mrs. James B. Frankel Susan ives
Winifred E. Weter Mr. & Mrs. John H. Clymer John J. & Katherine L. Freiberger Mr. & Mrs. David A. Jenkins
Babs & S. Shepard Wilson Dwight M. Cochran, [II Marion Fremont-Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dick ]ohnson
Mr. & Mrs. )onathan Woodman Matthew J. Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Theodore H. Frison lohn Johnson & Chris Lewis
Katherine Kingsley Yates Samuel A. Cochran Mrs. Helen Fusscas Mrs. "Loe W. )ohnson
Mr. & Mrs. Jin Zidell Clarissa D. Coffin John Garratt Marjorie H. Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace A. Cole Mr. & Mrs. Milo S. Gates Irwin & Marian Kaplan
$100-$499 Jackson & Gail Conley Mr. & Mrs. G. Michael Gehret David A. Kappler
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Abbott, )c Kay K. Conrad Fredric C. Genter & Terri L. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Katz
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Abelson June Conway lennie Gerard Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Kean
Mrs. Ansel Adams Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Cooke Mr. & Mrs. Vic[or B. Gerard Thomas W. Keesee
Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Adams Mrs. Katherine K. Cookson Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Giammattei Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Kelly
Michael & Susan Addison llavid P. Cooney Lars R. Gilson Diane C. Kem
Mr. & Mrs. Henry E. Allen John C. Cooper Arthur E. Gimmy Mary E. Kemmerer
Mr. & Mrs. Elden L. Altizer Stephen Cooper Mr. & Mrs. F.dward Gin'r.ton Rosemary C. Kemp
Emily T. Ambler )oseph C. Comwall Mr. & Mrs. Richard N. Goldman Mrs. Iane R. Kendall
David H. Anderson Robert G. Cornwell & Cathryn Thurow Laurie Gooch Mr. & Mrs. F. Corning Kenly, Jr.
Lorinda Anderson Steve Costa Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Grant Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Kennedy
Michael H. Anderson Thomas Cotner & Helen A. Sherk Mr. & Mrs Christopher Gran[ Andrew P. Kerr
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Arp ]ames F. Crafrs, Jc Edith Green Dr. & Mrs. Clark Kerr
Anne L. Asbell Palmer H. Craig Mr. & Mrs. Edson K. Green Mr. & Mrs. Iohn KerG Jr.
Edward S. Anvater, IV Pa[sy Cravens Mr. & Mrs. James C. Greene Eileen C. Kersey
Mrs. Thomas Bacchetti Mr. & Mrs. William R. Cross, )c Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Greenough Mrs. Eleanor P. Keyes
Katharine E. Bachman Mr. & Mrs. F. Alan Cummings Wendy W. Gronquist Mr. & Mrs. Margaret A. Kiely
Mr. & Mrs. W illiam C. Badger pouglas H. Cundey Gay E. Groomes Delanie M. Kilduff '
loan M. Bailey Mr. & Mcs. Edward i. Curtis William S. Hagler Mrs. Doris P. Kilkenny
Mr. & Mrs.'I'ed Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. Daffner Mr. & Mrs. Alexander S. Haig Leonard E. Kingsley
Mary M. Baker Dc & Mrs. Richard L. Dakin George N. Hale, Jr. )ames R. Kinskey
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Darigo H. Patterson Hale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Kirch .
Douglas H. Banker Mr. & Mrs. Art Dauer Marie HallSteinberg Elysabeth Kleinhans I
Charles M. Barday Kent P. Dauten Vicki Halper & Gerald R. Smith Patricia S. Kline
Robert C. Barish Mary & George L. Davis Margaret Hamachek lohn D. Knodell
Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Iames H. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Stan Hamann Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Koury, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Ba[es Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth N. Davis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hammett Anne A. Kronenberg
Lawrence E. Bathgate, II Thomas S. Deans Mr. & Mrs. David Hanson Dennis W. Kruse
Alfred W. Baxter Robert A. Dee Arthur M. Harden Lars L Kulleseid
Mc & Mrs. William Behnke Frankie Sue Del Papa Mrs. June Harman Leslie R. Labbe
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Benson Margaret S. Denison Lucille Harms Mr. & Mrs. Srephen W. Lagakos
Walter M. Bird Frederic A. de Peyster Lynn P. Harrington Stuart M. Lamb, ]r.
13uwen Blair William P. DeSaassure, III Cynthia O. & Leo Harris Timothy Landers
L D. [31ume Mame & Jim De Silva Kriss E. Hart Anne & Dick Larsen
B. 13. Bockman Doug llexter Ruth Patcerson Hart Mrs. Richard L. I,awton
G. H. Bohannan Frances K. Dibner Sally Hart Chandler Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. L3onanno, Jr. Vito DiPalo Ellen D. Harvey & 7'ad G. Sperry Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lee
Ann K. Bonnell Tod O. Dobratz Daniel G. Harwitz Tony A. Lee
Mr. & Mrs. U. Howard Booster Sally & Cecil W. Drinkward lohn H. Hauberg Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Leeburg
Brian tic Gwyneth 8ooth Phoebe Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. D. Mark Hawkings Mr. & Mrs. David P. Legge
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Botsford Bardett S. Dunbar Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Hayes, III Elaine Leitner & Steve Zieff
Mr. & Mrs. David Botsford, Ir. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd G. Dyson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Albert H. Heath R. Michael Leonard
Christopher L. Boyd & lerome Eaton Mr. & Mrs. 2ichard J. Heaton David & Nancy Levi
Connie Staudohar Mr. & Mrs. James Eddy Mr. & Mrs. John Hedley-Whyte Vicmr A. Levi
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Brackett Raymond D. Egan Sadru Hemani lohn S. I,ivermore
I. B. Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Engel Iona & Robert G. Hemphill Dr. & Mrs. Norman B. Lfvermore, I?
George Y. Bramwell Diane Englekc Mr. & Mrs. William A. Henry Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Livermore
Kalman Brauner & Amy Carlson Russell L. Epker Lynn & Don P. Herring Kathryn Lizik
Mrs. F,verett H. Breed Mr. & Mrs. Andrew 6vans Mr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Herastein Kenneth W. Lloyd
Bernard T. Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Evan C. Evans, 111 Katherine R. Hill )ohn G. Lockhart
Russell L. Brennema? Vic[oria Evans Paul D. HiII Mrs. Wanda Longnecker
Peter S. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Everitt Carol S. Hills David P. Loughran
Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Brown Ellio[ Evers Richard Hoard Mr. & Mrs. Otto Lowe, Ir.
Mr. & Mrs. Roger K. Brown Patricia D. Fagan Alan E. Hochhalter Roger Lowe
Mr. & Mrs. Kingsbury Browne, )c Neil Falconer Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Hoeptner Col. Robert l,owell
Mary M. Brumder Andrew J. Falender Mr. & Mrs. John R. Hoffman, )r. Ian Lowen
Sundra C. 6udde Brian Faller & K. Norelius Ronna HoHman Mr. & Mrs. Chades F. Lowrey
Mc & Mrs. Logan M. Bullitt, N Robert S. Farby & Susan M. Taylor William P. Hoffman, Jc Mrs. George B. Lucas, Sr.
Mrs. Koy R. 6umsced Mr. & Mrs. Norman Farquhaz Harry S. Holcomb, III Iohn M. Luce
Nxncy & Robin Barnett Mr. & Mrs. David Fawcett Pieter Hondius Mrs. John E. Lutz, II
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Burton Ellen Felker & Peri Danton Ioe A. Hong lames B. Lyon
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DouglasMacy Mr.&Mrs.MichaelL.Pazker. SarahA:kellStockman Clu6s, Associations, and
Christopher G. Madden Mr. & Mrs. John R. Patterson Mc & Ivlrs. James S. Stokes Other ponors
Kelsey Maddox-Bell Mr. & Mrs. Barry Paull Mr. & i'vIrs. Daniel Stone
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Madsen Louise D. Peck Elizabetn Storey Alamo Group of the Sierra Club
Mrs. Robert A. Magowan Mrs. Creighton Peet Mr. & Mrs. William O. Strohl American Forests
Mc & Mrs. Harland L Main Neal R. Peirce Mr. & Nlrs. Howard E. Swain, ]r. Back River Neck Community
)ames & Katharine Mann Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Pelham Elizabeth A. Sweetsir Association
Kristine L. Markewitz Mc & Mrs. William L. Pence Henry T. Swigert Cahaba River Society, Inc.
Martha S. Marks Mr. & Mrs. John S. Perkins Dc & Mrs. Daniel Tassel Califomia Department of Forestry
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Marmillion Mc & Mrs. Edward M. Perkinson Peggy T:iylor & Fire Protection
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Martin Daniel M. Perry Sally S. Taylor Friends of I.aguardia Place
Marilyn Martin & Carl Vonderhaar Mr. & Mrs. Werner B. Peter Lynn Templeton Friends of [he River, Inc.
Chester T. Marvin Mr. & Mrs. Iames L. Peterson Carter P. Thacher Georgia Canoeing Association, Inc.
William Matteson Martha & Richard Nhillippi (udy & Bruce Thesenga City of Gunnison, CO
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin L. Mawso? Judy Pigott-Swenson Elizabeth Thieriot La Plata Open Space Conservancy
Dr. & Mrs. Don L. Maxfield Cleve Pinnix Mr. & Mrs. Thornton Thomas Marine Society at Salem
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. McAliley Donna M. Pioppi & Iohn F. Salwitz Helen M. Thompson Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Peter McAndrew Mr. & Mrs. B. Michael Pisani W. Hayden Thompson of the Union
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde M. McBride Kingsbury Pitcher Mr. & Mrs. F. Theodore Thomsen Nantahala Outdoor Center
Marian H. McCall John W. S. Platt Laurie 1. Tobin National Trust for Historic Preservation
Veronica McCarthy Michael Polemis John O.'Podd Native Plant Society of Oregon/Portland
J. Bruce McCubbreClaire Pollack Chapter
Y Mary Ausplund Tooze New York State Council on the Arts
Anne Kerr McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Alexander H. Pope Nancy & Frederick H. Torp
Ka[hleen H. McGrath Mc & Mrs. Robert N. Post Mr. & Mrs. Rosalind Tufts The Parachu[ists Reading Group
Dc & Mrs. llean E. McHenry Mrs. Robert Yrieskel Mc & Mrs. Jerome Tulchi? Portland Trails
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Mclntosh Rober[ M. Price
Corey Tumer & Kristen McCormick ueen Midas Investment Club
Joan Mclntosh Mc & Mrs. John Ratzenberger Warren A. Tumer River Network
Henry L. Mclntyre Bayard D. Rea Mr. & Mrs. Vicror Tyler San Antonio Conservation Sociery
Sylvia C. McLaughlin Mc & Mrs. Schuyler B. Rector Ann M. Ungaro Scenic Hudson, Inc.
Sally G. McMillen Mr. Philip D. Reed, Jr. Thomas V. Urmy, Jr. Stanford University
llavid McPhail Ala H. Reid Philip R. Vanduyne, )r. Tuesday Birders
J. Kenneth McPhail Chades B. Renfrew Edward L. Vervoort & Donna Hom Trinity Presbyterian Church
Wallace G. McQuat PhyIlis & Iohn Reynolds Jean Vollum Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm McWhorter Mr. & Mrs. Jon Riche Mrs. Frances Von Maltitr
John Mendel Mr. & Mrs. William M. Riegel Mary & f;dward Vranizan Memorial Gifts
Berkeley T. Merchant Claire & George D. Rives Eliot Wadsworth Gifts in memory of the followtng tndi-
Gail Meredith Barbara S. Rogers Sallie Wagner viduals were received during fiscal year
Keith Merrill, Jr. Dc & Mrs. J. Speed Rogers Steven R. Waldo 1992-93.
Mc & Mrs. Robert S. Messersmith Moreton Rolleston, Jc Mc & Mrs. Morgan Walford
Mc & Mrs. Gary Meyer Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Rosen Mrs. Craig Wallace Elsie Brisme
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Michael Nancy & William W. Rosenfeld Andrews Wanning Mrs. W.D. Cotton
Patrick J. Mikus Mr. & Mrs. William M. Roth Mr. & Mrs. Turner Warmack Marian L. llurr
Kim Miller Mc & Mrs. Raymond F. Ryan Frederic & Suzanne Weins[ein pva Pischel Elliott
Marie S. Miller Mark & Karen Salkind Mc & Mrs. Marty Weirick Joseph Flanner
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Miller William L. Saltonstall Barbara Weitz John H. Hardwick
Mrs. Barbara Milligan Mr. & Mrs. Jay H. Sargent Mr. & Mrs. Randolph N. Wentworth Mother of Mary Harvey
Kate Leadbetter Mills Mr. & Mrs. Christopher G. Sawyer Mc & Mrs. Robert F. Wennvorth Mrs. Samuel H. Klein
Margan Mitchell Stephen Schaeffer & Mr. & Mrs. Alan T. Wenz.ell Frederick R. Louis
, Mr. & Mrs. Geary S. Mizuno H. Sanford Brown Gordon K. Westdahl Rose Rukes MacPherson
Mc & Mrs. Edward J. Molin Hans J. Schiller Mark Weston & Lauri Korinek Vanessa Q. Marshall
Malcolm J. Montague Patricia & A. J. Schleuning, II Leslie Wheeler Eleanor Haydon McGowan
Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Morford Norma M. Schofield Linda J. NVhitcher & Greg L. Rohner Margaret C. Ninnema?
Bonita Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Schow Mr. & Mrs. S. W. White, Jr. Barbara Reach
llr. & Mrs. Pierre Mornell Mr. & Mrs. Albert Schreck Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Whitremore Robert Roland
]im Morris Mc & Mrs. J. Michael Schurr Jean Wildberg Margaret D. Ruf
Mc & Mrs. Francis S. Moulton, Jr. Mrs. Ellery Sedgwick, Jc Susan J. Willey Martin W. Rus[
Mrs. John W. Mudd Brian H. Segel Dc & Mrs. Russell D. Williams Frank Sayre
Edward K. Mullen John F. Seiberling Mr. & Mrs. William A. Williams Irene A. Schulz
Mc & Mrs. John S. Murray Edwin A. Seipp, Jc Christina & Reed C. Wilson pamon H. Shook
Sarah Muyskens & Michael Green Nicole Shaver & Paul V. Rosasw Mc & Mrs. Milton Wilson, Jc Mrs. Robert H. Slater
Elizabeth H. Naumburg & Janet M. Shearer Mary T. Winch Frederick R. Stamm
Carl J. Hoffman Ronald Sher Mc. & Mrs. J. David Wing Ewin D. Williams
Mc & Mrs. David Nelson Mr. & Mrs. John Shuman Gertrude M. Wit[e George F. Williams
Macgaret E. Newbegin Craig Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wolff
Mr. & Mrs. Steding Newell, Jc Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Siegler Charles Wollenberg
George Nichols, III Susan Singleton Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Woodburn
Mr. & Mrs. Nils Nilsson Mc & Mrs. Henry H. Slack Chades C. Worth
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Nimick Mc & Mrs. Wilbur L. Sloat Stewart & Christine Worthington
Frances North Mr. & Mrs. Louis Sloss, Jr. Mr & Mr.;. Frank C. Wright, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. David T. Notter Mr. & Mrs. Craig Smith Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Noyes Dr. Gilbert Smith Janet & William Wyse
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Nuehring James R. Smi[h Mr. & Mrs. William E. Yeo
Mc & Mrs. Desmond H. O'Connell, Jr. R. Kenneth Smith Martin "L;msner
Jay Odell Charles Smithgall Delphine P. Zeuli
Donald L. O'Hare Pe[er I. Snieckus David A. Zieve & Carol I. Sparer
Kenneth K. Okel Mr. & Mrs. John F. Snyder Richard R. Zingarelli & Barbara S. Brown
Valorie Olson Laurence J. Sovin Barry L. 'Lipperman
Mc & Mrs. Thomas Ormond Susan J. Sparrow & Hal Z. Bennett
Beverly T. Ormseth Richard A. Spencer
Ralph B. Owen Professor & Mrs. F. M. Spiess
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Pabs[ Mrs. Cara M. Sproul
Mr. & Mrs. Merrill C. Palmer Paul F. Stampleman
Al Panariello Clifford W. Starrett
Will & Julie Parish Mrs. Laurence Stein
Mc & Mrs. W. Anthony Park Ethel S. Stevens
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Honorary Gifts lndividuals T H A N K Y O U
Gifts in honor of the following individ- Steven W. Abel
uals were received during fiscal year 'fom Allen
1992-93. NormanDardeen Our thanks to the many peoPle who
Mitchell Berg
CordeGa Barricks Sheryl Berg contributed to TPL through workplace
Connie Bowler Selwyn Bingham
Elizabefl,Dame MachewBuck giving campaigns. They include
William deCamp Tracy Caras ~
Emily Harwood Elrod-Black Carol Huggins Cherico employees of private corporations and
Douglas Ferguson Tom & Krisci Cohen Earth SharesM city, county, state, and federal govern-
Liz Gluck Evelyn Cooper
Ted Harrison & Linda Spackman Paul llolan ment agencies. Annual workplace giving
liose H. Harvey Donna Fletcher .
Liora Talia Meir Jacob Sanford & Carolyn Francis campaigns will take place again this fall. You can destgnate
Mr. & Mrs. Dewitc Iohr, Harris B. Freidus TPL (#0916) in the Combined Federal Campaign. In other
Robert Barrett Jones John Gentry
Peggy Kimball Ken Gibbons campaigns, TPL is listed under Earth Share and most smte
F,leanor Landis Don Giecek
Carrie McMillen David Graves and regional environmental federations.
Dorothy Mendelson Gaines Gwa[hmey
Iudith B. Nadai 1ay Heller
Martin I. kosen Dale Hester
Ste hen Hochman To fnd out how eo beneft TPL and the environment in your work-
Blair Allison Shupenko P
Bill & Connie Threinen William D. Hunter Place, Please contact KathrYn Morelli, Director of DeveloPment,
Rand, Sue & Avery Wentworth 1. C. Hyde The Trust for Public Land, 116 New Monigomery, 4th Floor, Sun
Yeter lenkins Francisco, CA 94]]05. (415) 495.4014
IN-KIND GIFTS RussJolley
1'PI. appreciates contributions of volun- Robert D. Kilmarx
teer time, goods, and services fiom the Donna Korora
John Krafka
lollowing donors. Bruce W. Laidlaw
Ogden N. Lewis
Corporations, Firms, and TroyLissimore
OtherOrganizations MarvinMabry FISHING FOR HIGHER YIELDS?
AARP Senior Community Service Mark A. Manulik
Employment Program ]ames Mclntyre
Alston & Bird Malcolm E. McLorg
Baltimore Orioles Mcglee Mitchell
The Boston Beer Company Larry Mobley
Boston Popcorn, Inc Adele Morgan III I I
Capital Cities / ABC Bruce Northrup
Catamount Brewing Co. Daniel P. O'Connell
Chalone Kathleen O'llonnell '
Chattahoochee Outdoors, Inc Philip Posner
Chattahoochee River National loseph Pryor +Steven Quades
Recreation Area
Chevrolet-Geo F.nvironmental Program lames Randklev
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City - As - School Dorothy Remington
Columbus College Kathleen Rydar
Consolidated Edison Company Dirk M. Schenkkan
of New York Tim Sercombe
Creare Patricia L. Shanks StOC1C DU1' POOl2d IYlC0YY1Z FUYld Wlt{l
Crowell & Moring Michael Shaw
Davis Polk & Wardwell Ted Siff YOU1' f~ reciated Securities
Digitel Corporation Caryn R. Stafford ppEmployee Benefit Specialists Evelyn Stephens
ERM - New England, Inc. Rosalee S[roup
Florida State University Daniel A. Taylor Securities donated to our Pooled Income Fund
Department of Law Mike Taylor
cambie & Davis Andrea M. Teichman can be sold without capital gains tax and reinvest-
Georgia State University Deborah Tellier ed {or ahig}1 yie1d. Curf2llt )'leld 15 7.4 % - mOfe
Hale & Dorr Todd E. Thompson
Hewlett-Packard wendy Tice-wauner than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500!
Hill & Badow Mary Walsh
Hoffman, Finney & Klinedinst Moming Washburn You receive income for the rest your life. Then,
Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Tami West TPL receives the principal.
Robertson & Falk Linda Wilkinson
Landels, Ripley & Diamond Phil Woodward 1'OU a1S0 I'eCelv2 dl] 11]]riled12t2 1riCOITIe tdX d2C1UC-
Littler, Mendelson, Fastiff & Tichy YIOri. Wtl}' IIOY USe yOUI' t8X SaV1rigS YO g0 h11Clll91
McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enerson
MiddieseX scnooi canoeing, or even fishing?
National Park Service
~ Nutter, McClennen & Fish
~ Paul, Weiss, Riflcind, Whar[on Suggested minimum $5,000.
& Garrison
Pe[tit & Martin
Plant Peddler For further information, please contad /ennie E. Gerard, Senior
~I Poland Spring Vice President, The Trust for Public Land, 116 New Montgomery,
Pritchett Ball & Wise 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. (415) 495-4014.
Professional Color Lab
Saintsbury Winery
Spencer, Fane, Britt & Brown
'Cree Climbers Internatiunal
Whitman & Ransom
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SUAiMARY OF
TOWN OF VAIL / VAII. ASSOCIATES
JOINT MEETINGS
Town Council Session March 1, 1994
I. INTRODUCTION
presented by Peggy Osterfoss and Andy Daly
A. Purpose for joint meetings:
1. Gain a better understanding of strategic forces affecting the future of Vail.
2. Understand how these forces will impact the Town of Vail and
Vail Associates.
3. Develop a mutual response to these forces by outlining a blueprint for action;
identify key customers and constituencies; available and required resources.
4. Examine and discuss a shared vision of Vail: what it is today and what it
wants to become.
5. Address growth issues and how to manage them.
6. Knowledge of each others issues and priorities on a consistent basis.
7. Reconfirm the partnership and build a closer worldng relationship.
8. Identify components and issues of each party for long term success of both.
9. Find ways to share services and resources for mutual benefit.
B. Issues common to both parties:
1. Serve same customer / constituency
2. ' Resources come from similar / same sources
3. Dependent upon the mountain
4. Major employers and similar employee needs
5. Shared vision
6. Commitment for safety and to the environment
7. Shared position (image)
8. Distribution network / infrastructure
C. Joint vision of Town of Vail and Vail Associates
1. Premier international resort community
2. Most inviting town in the world
3. Extraordinary resort where people enjoy living and visiting
D. Consistent elements about guest experience
l. Family orientation 5. Environmental commitment
2. Friendliness 6. Sense of safety
3. Quality service 7. Memorable visit
4. Inviting atmosphere and a healthy environment
II. Main Issues of Concern
A. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
presented by Larry Grafel
support committee:
Joe Macy
Chris Ryman
Tom Steinberg
Merv Lapin
Objectives:
1. Reduce vehicle pollution
2. Reduce vehicle congestion while improving traffic circulation
3. Increase use of transportation systems vs. use of vehicle
4. Opdmize use of parking structure for benefit of local businesses
and town
5. Explore emerging transportation, parking, delivery, and alternadves
i. Public Transportation
a. Possible light rail or alternative transportation system
b. Improve interchange between new airport and Vail
c. Create guideways between Eagle Airport and Vail
ii. Roundabouts
a. Six roundabouts necessary
b. Double capacity than present situation
c. Mazket as pilot program
d. Create turn lanes on Frontage Roads
iii. Alternative Bus Routes
a. Create smaller inner bus loop, i.e. trolley
b. Create outer loop with close-in slder drop offs
c. Maximize Transportation Center
d. Create park 'n ride locations in Eagle Vail
e. Remove core bus route from Frontage Road
iv. Delivery System
a. Goal is to eliminate trucks on Main Gore, Bridge Street, Hanson
Ranch Road etc..
b. Goal is to keep village core as pedestrian as possible
c. Combine interests: create skier services underground to compliment
delivery system
B. HOUSING
presented by Peggy Osterfoss
support committee:
Gerry Flynn
Larry Grafel
Merv Lapin
In order to continue to be a world class resort and a viable community, it is in our
best interest to provide affordable living accommodations within the Town of Vail for
local individuals and families that are consistent with the quality of service demands
and quality of life expectations.
Objectives:
1. Fit target market with location in Town of Vail
2. Solve seasonal worker housing problem indirectly
3. Explore and implement cooperative (public / private) financing
4. Explore variety of approaches to the problem
5. Establish criteria for housing dilemma
C. A VITAL VAIL - MANAGED GROWTH
presented by Andy Daly and Pegg,y Osterfoss
support committee:
Joe Macy
Tom Steinberg
Objective:
To maintain and enhance Vail as the premier mountain resort in North
America for visitors and residents.
1. Economy
To maintain a successful business environment
2. Positioning
a. Environmental Community - Ecological Leader
b. Marketing
3. Development
a. Retail - Commercial Development and Redevelopment
b. Residential
c. Anticipate Down Valley Impacts
d. Infra-Structure - anticipate future
4. Town of Vail issues
a. Infrastructure
b. Environment
c. Transportation
d. Sunounding Development
e. Quality of Experience
5. Vail Associates issues
a. Mountain Infrastructure
b. Quality of Experience
c. Environmental
d. Terrain
e. Competition
f. Capital
g. New Products
III. ADDITIONAL ISSiJES DISCUSSED
to be covered at future meetings:
A. Lionshead Redevelopment
Objectives:
1. Expand / improve skier services
2. Expand bed base of Lionshead
3. Improve uphill traffic from Lionshead
4. Update gondola
5. Expand retail
6. Improve office space
Design Objectives:
1. Improve aesthetics of Lionshead
2. Open view corridors to mountain
3. Improve pedestrian village
4. Tap into success of Vail Village
B. Golden Peak Redevelopment
Objective:
Vail Assoicates' goals of redeveloping the Golden Peak base azea facilities aze
primarily related to skiing operations, rather than real estate opportunities.
These include:
1. Replacement of dated lift equipment with contemporary lift
technologies.
2. Improvements of mountain access and circulation for the skier / guest:
3. Reduce ski school and other peak loading pressures on the Vista Bahn .
from the Golden Peak portal. 4. Improved skier services and food services at the site.
5. Improvement of public bus transportation access, routing, service and
staging.
6. Consider an underground parking structure to replace the surface
parldng.
7. Reduction of adverse vehicular traffic impacts resulting from current
configuration of parking lot and skier drop off.
8. Visual enhancement of the area streetscape.
9. Easier and increased pedestrian access to the base area portal.
10. Improvement of the recreation facilities offered on the site, perhaps
converting the tennis courts to a dual use. 11. Consider "Vail Club" uses in the structure.
C. Category III
Objectives:
Vail has a commitment to providing a high quality experience to its guests, which
entails active solicitation of customer feedback. Research has shown that guests'
expectadons of the vacation experience, as well as their demographic profile, is
changing. Visitors are calling for more terrain similar in quality to the most popular
front-side skiing areas. Also, Vail's skier populadon is generally desirous of a more
intermediate bowl skung experience. The Category III project satisfies guest demand
in the following ways:
1. a different kind of back bowl
2. glades
3. early / late season skiing
4. improved skier distribution
IV. WRAP UP: STRATEGIC PLANNING
presented by Peggy Osterfoss and Andy Daly
Joint Action Plan:
a. increase public / private partnership
b. increase education
c. create and solidify existing alliances
d. managed growth / environment
infrastructure
community
qualitY .
accessibility
security / safety
e. quality / lifestyle
f. positioning
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~ March 16, 1994
' 3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 P.M.
SITE VISITS 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1. D'Agostino/Dayco Holdings - 1280 Spraddle Creek Drive.
. 2. D'Agostino/Biederman - 1313 Spraddle Creek Drive.
3. Dauphinais - 1320 Moraine Drive.
4. Schmidt - 1410 Buffehr Creek.
5. Krogmarin - 2757 Davos Trail.
6. Spruce Creek, Phase III, #6 - 1850 South Frontage Road West.
7. 44 Willow Place - 44 Willow Place.
~ 8. Cornice Building - 362 Vail Valley Drive.
9. Kempf - 1358 Vail Valley Drive.
10. Kirch - 4316 Streamside Circle West.
~ 11. Sundial, Parcel 1- 5036 Prima Court.
Drivers: Andy and Randy
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1. Covered Bridge Building - Demo/rebuild of entire structure. . MM/KP
227 Bridge Street/Lots C and D, and a part of Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: H. Woldrich VOTE: 5-0
Approved.
1) Suggests developing a sign program for DRB review.
2) Flower boxes - doors to be approved by staff.
3) Deck railing to be reviewed on-site by DRB for color.
2. Schmidt - Secondary residence. MM/AK
1410 Buffehr Creek Road/Lot G1, Lionsridge 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Leroy Schmidt
MOTION: S. Brainerd SECOND: B. Borne VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
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3. 44 Willow Place - New triplex. AK
44 Willow Place/Lot 9, Block 6, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Jay Peterson
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: B. Anderson VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
4. Sundial, Parcel 1- New single family. AK
5036 Prima Court/Lot 1, Sundial Phase I.
Applicant: Mike Lauterbach
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: H. Woldrich VOTE: 5-0
Tabled to April 6, 1994.
5. Spruce Creek, Phase III, #6 - New single family. AK
1850 South Frontage Road WesUSpruce Creek, Phase III. Applicant: Mike Lauterbach
MOTION: S. Brainerd SECOND: B. Anderson VOTE: 4-1
Approved with conditions.
6. Indian Creek - Review of utility meter enclosure. JC
1139 Sandstone Drive/Lots A-1 and A-2, Block A, Lionsridge 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Michael Lauterbach
MOTION: S. Brainerd SECOND: B. Anderson VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
7. May - Changes to approved fence. JC
1119 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 6 and 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 5, Vail Village 7th Filing.
, Applicant: Paula May ,
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0
Approved - subject to no solid wood fence on golf course side, driveway heating boiler to
match fence color.
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8. Dauphinais - New primary/secondary residence.. JC
1320 Moraine Drive/Parcel D, Lionsridge 3rd Filing. Applicant: Pat Dauphinais '
MOTION: "B. Borne SECOND: H. Woldrich VOTE: 4-1
Approved with conditions.
9. D'Agostino/Biederman - New single family residence. JC
1313 Spraddle Creek Drive/Lot 12, Spraddle Creek Estates.
Applicant: Franco D'Agostino
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: B. Anderson VOTE: 5-0
Approved with conditions.
10. Cornice Building - Conceptual review of new single family residence. JC
362 Vail Valley Drive/A part of Tract B, Vail Village 1 st Filing.,
Applicant: David Smith
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0
Tabled indefinitely.
11. Krogmann - Residential addition, RS
2757 Davos Trail/Lot 1, Block F, Vail Das Schone 1st Filing.
Applicant: Juergen Krogmann and Monica Roth
MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: B. Anderson VOTE: 5-0
_ Tabled until April 6, 1994.
12. Kempf - New duplex and two 250 requests Tor demo/rebuild of duplex with EHU. RS .
1358 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 21, Block 3, Vail Valley 1st Filing.
Applicant: Chris Kempf
MOTION: B. Anderson SECOND: M. Arnett VOTE: 2-2
1 Split vote - S. Brainerd abstained.
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13. D'Agostino/Dayco Holdings - New single family residence. RS
1280 Spraddle Creek Drive/Lot 10, Spraddle Creek Estates
Applicant: Dayco Holdings/Luis D'Agostino
MOTfON: SECOND: VOTE:
Conceptual - No vote taken.
14. Kirch - Conceptual review of new single family and 250 GRFA addition RS
for new storage above the garage.
4316 Streamside Circle WesULots 2 and 3, Bighorn 4th Addition.
Applicant: Walter Kirch
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Conceptual - No vote taken.
15. Musyl - New single family residence. JC
4465 Glen Falls Lane/Lot 6, Forest Glen Subdivision.
Applicant: Marc Musyl
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Tabled to April 6, 1994.
16. Tondre - New single family residence. JC
1390 Sandstone Drive/Lot G-5, Lionsridge Subdivisiori 2nd Filing. ,
Applicant: Brice A. Tondre
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Tabled to April 6, 1994.
17. Strate - New single family residence. JC
1390 Sandstone Drive/Lot G-5, Lionsridge Subdivision 2nd Filing.
Applicant: George Strate
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Tabled to April 6, 1994.
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18. Gregg - Conceptual Review - New single family residence. RS
1966 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 44; Vail Village West 1 st Filing.
Applicant: James Gregg
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
Tabled Indefinitely.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT .
Mike Arnett
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Bob Borne
Sally Brainerd
Hans Woldrich
Bill Anderson (PEC)
STAFF APPROVALS
Epstein - Add landscaping and decks.
1461 Greenhill Court/Lot 7, Glen Lyon Subdivisiori.
Applicant: Kathy Epstein
Fred Gordon, DDS, Dentist - New 5 square foot wall sign on second floor of building.
2077 North Frontage Road/Lot 39, Buffer Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Fred Gordon Christiania Realty - New 5 square foot real estate display box.
356 Hanson Ranch Road/Part of Lot D, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Paul Johnston
Eddy/Peterson - Residential addition.
162 West Meadow Drive/Lot 4, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Richard Eddy
Huffard - 250 addition for new entry/airlock.
1855-A Sunburst Drive/Lot 6, Vail Valley 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Jay Huffard Regal - Changes to previously approved plans.
1079 Sandstone Drive/Lot A-3, Block A, Lionsridge 4th Filing.
Applicant: Walter Regal
International Wing - Temporary tent.
174 East G.ore Creek Drive/Part of Lots A, B, and C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1st Filing.
Applicant: Lodge Properties
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STATE OF COLORADO
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DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS oF co~
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 518
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Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone (303) 866-2771 `1e7e"
FAX (303) 866-2251
TDD 13031 866-5300 Roy Romer
, Governor
Larry Kallenberger
Executive Director
February 4, 1994
Dear Colorado Leader
I spent much of this summer serving as co-team leader of a task force making
recommendations about how to create a true partnership between federal, state and local
governments.
This work was done as part of Vice President Gore's National Performance Review. There
will eventually be some 22 reports with various recommendations to improve federal
government operations.
The enclosed report "Strengthening the Partnership" is the result of my group's work and is
the first report to be released by the White House. It is the result of many conversations with
Coloradans and others across the country demanding change.
Colorado state and local government leaders, from Governor Romer who assigned me to the
project and helped publicize the importance of a true partnership through his chairmanship
of the National Governor's Association, to legislators of both political parties who supported
the work through the National Conference of State Legislators and the American Legislative
ExcFiange Council, have been instrumental in promoting a new partnership on behalf of our
citizens.
Perhaps no actions have been more illustrative of the new spirit that is growing than the
"Operation Prairie Fire" resolutions of Colorado Counties,. Inc., and the Colorado Municipal -
League. I have enclosed copies for your information.
The call for change has begun here in Colorado and it falls to us to lead the effort. I hope
we can join together and start a"prairie fire" that burns until it surrounds Washington.
I sincerely believe that the recommendations contained in the "Strengthening the Partnership"
report can serve as a vehicle for us to unite.
Sincerely,
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e Director Enclosures
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Colorado Counties, Inc.
1177 Gnnt Sircet
Dcnccr. Colorado 80203
130;1 Sb l-J076 • FA X I30' I 561-2318
"OPERATION PRAIItIE FIItE:" RFSOLUTION FOR SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A
TRUE FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, a lack of trust between levels of governments is creating expensive inefficiencies
and a lack of responsiveness to the citizens, and
WHEREAS, Colorado Counaes, Inc. recognizes that all levels of government exist to best serve
the collective needs of their constituents, and
WHEREAS, Colorado Counries, Inc., recognizes that new Federal/StateJLocal partnerships must
be forged in order to allow all levels of government to provide services to citizens in the most
effective way, and
WHEREAS, a true partnership recognizes that operating principles must be developed joindy
between the partners,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RFSOLVED, that Colorado Counties, Inc., render full and active
support for all efforts to promote a true partnership of Federal/State/Local governments, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE TT FiJRTHER RFSOLVED, that we, as local government officials,
commit to challenge the federal government's trad.itional way of thinking and to fully use our
creativity and authority provided by an equal partnership to deliver services at the grassroots level
closest to the people, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that CCI prevail upon the National
Associarion of Counties to join with the National Council of State Legislatures, the National
League of Cities, the United States Conference of Mayors, the National Governor's Association,
and other appropriate organizations to develop joindy with the Federal government new operating
principles that will improve responsiveness to all citizens.
(Approved by the mernbership June 10, 1993, at an official business meeting of Colorado
Counties, Inc., in Breckenridge, Coiorado.)
President Don Davis. Rio Blanw County • First Vice President Harold "Jake' Klein, Otuo County • Sccond Vice Presidcnt Slan Shafer, Yuma Counly
Third Vice Presidcm Marsha Osbom. Summit County • Founh Via Praidcnt Robut "Chris' Christensen, Douglu County • Treasuru Loren Whittemore, EI Puo County
Seuetary Doralyn Cxnova, Maa County • Put Pruident Vem Rominger, Rio Grande County
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"OPERATION PRAIRIE FIRE:" RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT TO DEVELOP
A TRUE FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, a lack of trust between levels of governments is creating
expensive inefficiencies and a lack of responsiveness to the
citizens, and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Municipal League recognizes that all levels
of government exist to best serve the collective needs of their
constituents, and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Municipal League recognizes that new
Federal/State/Local partnerships must be forged in order to allow
all levels of government to provide services to citizens in the
most effective way, and
WHEREAS, a true partnership recognizes that operating principles
must be developed jointly between the partners,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Colorado Municipal League
render full and active support for all efforts to promote a true
partnership of Federal/State/Local governments, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we, as local government
officials, commit to challenge the federal government's traditional
way of thinking and to fully use our creativity and authority
provided by an equal partnership to deliver services at the
grassroots level closest to the people, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Colorado Municipal
League prevails upon the National League of Cities to join with the
National Council of State Legislatures, the National Association of
Counties, the United States Conference of Mayors, the National
Governor's Association, and other appropriate organizations to
develop jointly with the Federal government neH operating
principles that will improve responsiveness to all citizens.
(Adopted by the membership at the June 24, 1993, CML annual
business meetinq.)
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STATE OF CC~L CDO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
4201 East Arkansas Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80222
(303) 757-9011
March 11, 1994
The Honorable Margaret A. Osterfoss
Mayor of Vail
75 South Fror.tage IZoad ,
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
The Graduate School of Business at the University of Colorado at Denver in conjunction with
the Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a survey of transportation officials and
individuals regarding statewide transportation issues in the state of Colorado. Your name has
been randomly selected as a potential participant in the survey. The purpose of this survey is
to develop a customer oriented focus in the statewide transportation planning process.
You may be contacted by the marketing firm of Insight Research, Inc. in the very near future
to set up an appointment which is compatible with your schedule to conduct the telephone
survey. The survey is designed to solicit your input on various issues relating to transportation
in the state. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes.
If you are contacted, it is our sincere hope that you will participate in this valuable survey.
Your ideas and insights are an essential element in this project and your contributions will be
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
William G. Stringfellow
Program Management Manager
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OFFICE OF THE P.O. Rc)X 850
ROARD OF COMIb11$SIQNEQS kAGLE. COLORADII B 1031
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Bl"]ARD, fJF GOl1NT'Y, COiVlISSIC~N,EF~S
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MARC-11, 1994
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D8:30 - 09:00 RES(]LUTION'..REGARDING EAGLE CQUNTY (EAGLE
EwleCeunlyHeom VALI,EY LIBRARY DI$TRICT), G'OLORADO, GE111EAAL
OBLIGATIUN (LIMITFD TAX) LIB~ARY BONDS SER1E5
MARGH T; ;.1994 I
Kevin: l.indahl, Esq. I
ACT10N: Gonsider, approval. ~ E
09:00 - 10:30 WORK SESSION - WEEKLY UPI3ATE
MtaftlxHdyQaeeROVm Jack D. Lewis, Cpunty Ntanager
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10:30 - 11.00 eREAK n.;;.._ .
11:00 -'12:00 WQRK SESSIQN - PENDING LiTIGATION
Mtotft Holy[7cnpoarn James'R.Fritze, Gaunty Attarney
12:00 - 01:30 ~.uNCw = ~~~cTi~r`i oFFiciALs
01:30 - 02:00 WORK SESSIQN - MEETlNGS ATTENaED
Mt Of U* HaIY G'osa R~ ' .
02:00 - 02:30 AMENDMENT TO 1047 PERMtT RESOLUTiON 93-92
Mtafthe{IdyCrmapoom JId.FQX, Planner, Community bevelopment
ACT10N: Consider approvaF.
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f12:30 - 02:4D CONSENT CALENDAR
EaaN Cawt4 Hawn
Runt of s routine vd nonawRrove~eid tvat~aa ve Heoed en the con.eM etlallptaf i0 elivrt Aa Hovd of County Comm'roeioneee to epm.d W iRrit hb! a~wur e~~ mae
ImpevtYrM lierfl. erl a Img1hV agar+da. Any Commi,.imror m.y •(gVtet that an Item be 'HEtAOVm' hnm the oenaern aalarder N+d o9Mldsnd eeperetely. Aey tnvnher
eT the WbYc mef TEQt~9T' wCl Item be 'RCMBVl~6• from ltn Cnn.ant fl~wxt&
7. BILL PAYING
Linda Pankuch, Accounting
Mark Silvertharn, Controller
ACTION: Approval subject to review by the Ceunty Manager.
2. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE
COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND TOWN OF HED
CLIFF, FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SI~RVICES
Gerry Best, Chief Building Official
ACTION: Consider _app.r~xat,
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f~ID ACt;EPTANCi: F(lR APPLICATIQN QF MAGNESIUM
CHLORIDE
grad Higgins, Assistant Director Road & Bridge
ACTION: Consider approval.
4. SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE
OF ~ COLORADO AND HAYNl~S ~ TRANE, FOR
COMPREIiENS{'VE" ~ PREVENTIVE MA NTtrNANCE OF
ROTARY' CHILLER j
Paul Gregg, Assistant Director, Building ar}d Grr~unds
ACTION: Consider' approval,
02:x0 - 02:50 A. GIANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE
E.pl.rmwyf+°otn OF i COLORAbO AND HEALTHY BEGINNINGS IN THE
AlVEOUNT OF 2,5f~Q.Q(J
Margle Gates, Director, Nursing
ACTION: Consider 'approval.
B. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY. STATE
OF COLORADO'AND t=AnAI~,Y VISITOR PROGRAM tN THE
AMOUNT OF 2,500.00
Margie Gates, Direcrtr~r, Nursing
ACTION: Consider .approval,..
C. ACCEPTANCE"OF~Lti DER OF CREDIT AS COLLATERA!
FbR FILING 9 !7F CORDILLEl3A SUBDIVI510N
Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy Gc~unty Attorney
ACTION: Consider approval.
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D. A?GFtEEMENT 6ETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STATE QF
_ CQLORADO AN'p DERRINCER, FOp PERFQRIUTAIVCE AT
THE EAGLE COYNTY fAIR AND RODEQ
MarY Ja Berenata. Deputy Caunty Attornsy
ACTION: Consider apprqval,
02:50 - 03:04 BREAK
03:00 - 03:25 LIQ110R LICENSE HEARINGS
Embl. RENEWAL - STUSMfJRE, 1NC. dba SMORT STOP
tl. RENEWAL -EL JEBOWL, INC, dba EL JEBOWL
III. SRECIAL EVENTS - TASTF OF VAIL
Mary Jo gerenato, Deputy Caunty Attarney
AGY70N: Consider approval.
03:26 - 03:30 DECISiqN ON EBY CREEK QpPEAL
Epl° C°wty ftmu Mary JO Berenat0, Qeputy County Aftorriey
AGTIQN: Consider approval.
03:30 - 04:00 a. RESOLUTION ADCIPTlNG THE EAGLE CCIUNTY MOTOR
pOO1. Pt?UCY ; ;
Chr'is Arrristead, Director af Human Resources
Bi11; Smith, Mator pvol Supervisor
ACTION: Consider::approval.
. b. IIVTERGDVERNMEIVTAL AGFtEENtENT FOR VAL(,EY
RESQURCE MANAGEMENT
Dori Fessler, Road and Bridge airector '
ACTIOIV: Consider approval. '
44:04 - WORK St$510N U.S. FQREST SERVICE
Mi *I t^- lialy V.om poom Ta'rrti Ro'rtice
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nHIS +k+ENDA IS PRQVI6ED FOfI WFUAMA7foN/u, p11RpOSES ONIV . AI,L TIMES AFiE APRROXINAT6.
THE BOARp WHILE IN SEESION MAY C6NSyDdi pT}{Ery ITEM3 THAT qAE BkOU6F(T 6EFOItE IT.
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SSI HIIUADWAY
OfFlCE OF THE P.O. HoX 850
84AAU bF COMMISSIONEn •z tAGli, COI QRAL7D S 1631
(303} 329•5605 " .i''~''~'' ' FAl(: (303) iIR•7207
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gOQRD OF ICOU~~~ ~~~~~~~IO'
NERS
REGULAR MEETING DAIf
, MAFtCH---22, 1994
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08:45 - 08:55 NORTHWEST COLORADO COUIVCIL 0F GOVERNMENTS,
ft*c~•.. PUBIIC HEARING REGARDING THE GLOSE OUT AND NEW
APPLICATlON FOR GRANl'S FRpIVI THE QFFICE OF
BUSINESS ~DEVELdpIUtENT
Karen Thorson, Program Administer
QCT1ON: Consider appruval. ,
08:55 - 09:00 CONSTRUCTION IMP'RaVEMENTS AGREEMENT FUR
L...e-~•..~ ARLiNGT(aN PLACE, HQMESTEAD SUBpIVt510N PMASE II
Sid Fox, Senior Pfanner
Pattie Haefli,. Planning Technician
ACTtUN: Consider appraval. ~
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10:45 - 11:00 BFtEAK
71:00 - 12:00 WORK SESSION - TIPS TRAlNlNt3
WMtlr14~b~Mm j Earlene Roach, Clerk and Recorder's affice
72:00 - 01:30 LUNCH
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Waftm.c-n- Jack D. Lev?ris, Caunty Manager
02:30 - 43:00 WOFiK SESSION - REGARDING NtA1YUFACTl1REp ~
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Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy CQUnty Attorney
03:04 - 03:30 WORK SESSIOIV - FAfRGROUNDS ACTIVlTIES
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To : All Interested Parties , '4
From: Cherie Paller 949-7086
Re: Family Center Meeting
next group meeting:
1[ modmyr, AprilSth, 1994
5:30 - 7:00 pm Meeting
Edwards Elementary School (not in the library, we'll post a sign)
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Sel f-Introduction/Representing what organization?
Committee Reports:
(Cindy) , EagleCare Medical Clinic
(Holly) Youth Fair / self-care training
(Us) Family Development Center Planning Grant update
(Tsu) Head Start
. (Janet, Colleen) Family Literacy/I'utorial Grant
(Nancy, Cherie, Rosie) C;hildcare Resource & Referral
(Cherie, Lissa) "VVF Family Learning Center"
(Laui-ie) Central Rockies Prevention Project
(Kathleen) Family Ivlediation Program
(Marge) "Healthy Babies and Families"
(Sharon, Rosie) "Kids Connection"
(Kathleen) Self-Sufficiency Project
(Kathleen) Human Resource Council
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Annvuncements
Set MEETING. SCEDULE/strategic planning sessl,-ins?
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Vail, CO 81658
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APO you ut6liz~~g M[Possible resouPces- when finangang new development? -
HOW46, you deter, bdne the ovepal1 economic impact of 106PIsm on ypup community?
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7GUM0 is- one of today's fastest growing industries bringing . 0 SHOULD i D "
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to"communities of,all sizes. Coiaainux~ities ~`g'ouaa~isaai'9/~*is "Everyone frozii local- government who is_,involved in tlie:
your- opportunity to. meet with top d'ecision makers' from .
~ - a business of tourism : : . . . . . _ ,
• . throughout the U..S. and Canada to address important tourism,
'and economic development -issues. This conference 'will ~ "LQeal Government Managers who oversee the impact,~. _provide attendees with a forum to share exper~enees, commu- ` af.,the tourism inciustry ~vithin their corri'muriities'
. nicate ideas, and learn more about the distinctive issues I;ocal Eleeted, Offieials who musf haridle,the public' . . ~ . . =
associated with the Courism indust .
. - . ressures and ; olitical iinplieations resulting from`.the
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Conference sessIl~~s w~ ~~aniflne' . . , Ecoriomic Developriient Directors, ovho develop nev~ ~ .
0 Economic impact'of tourism , . . . cominercialventures'within.their'communities . , .
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Marketing -plans and strategies _ pf Cdinmuziities' infrasti2icture:M
`.Jftrk and Recreativni Directors who inana e and~. r
0 Community image enhancernent programs _ ' ~ _ = • . ~ . ~ - r ~ • ' -
- - ~ niairitain rheir conzinunities',recreational attractions and
_ With expert speakers from a variery of backgrounds and - ` facilities'
professions, yoti are guaranteed to leave with riew perspec- T,o.urism Directors„who eoordinate'attractions.and '
tives and. ideas on how tourism benefits your~cornmuniry: ;T. events in.touiism_-developnzent and: promotion
Connanwnities $t 'g'ourisin '94 will be lield in Scottsdale, Directors oi Gonvention $t Visitor Bn'reaus who Arizona. This -unique Southwestern resort communiry blends pxanlote, and market their coznmunities -
together the nostalgic Old West with the cosmopolitan New , . F.,,.,._....._a__.....:..,._.~`.....~.__.___...~ ~
West, offering golf a~id tennis, world'renowned_art galleries,
and an abundance of recreational activities. Special confer-
ence activities will include a traveling reception through. IcMNS RESORg AND gOURISM NETWORK -
, downtown Scottsdale, breakfast and train ride at McCormick , Railroad Park, special "ciry tours,, a}id ,-an authentic cowboy ICMA-invites you to join your colleagues in the Resort and -
' 7CourisYn-Network designed espeaially.to meet tlie n(feds of
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local governmerits involved in tourism. The-Network provides _
a forum to learn'how ,to better address the. unique issues
66 - - associated with',the tourlsm iridustry. Membership benefits Wbether your commzcnity is large or
, - - include access to aspecialized database tailored to your
,.small, plGdYl ?ZOZU t0 Glttel2d dOY/ZYYGZIYLZt22S & tourism and, economie development -needs, customized re-
search,_mbnthly updates; a biarinual newsletter.,.complimen-
. TOUi°ZSm '94: The GOylfeYenG2,pr9m2ses't0 tary registration to the annual Communities & Tourism confer-
increase yoztr understanding of tourism _ ence, and much more. . ; '
f ~ development and marketing and the 99' . IF Cal¢ pCMA now to beco'me a part of ,
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: impact of tourism on your community. ~ - ibis exc$~~~~ ~~~~or~ ~~d receive
_ -Ricliard' Bowers; City Manager a compda~~~~ary r~~~~tration $o ' - .
Scotcsdale, Az ~Daamu~¢aties & 7l'a~a~a~v~c¢
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1; 1994 ' - , - Reaching Consensus on,Tourism:Developments . . : -2:00 p.m;- 5:00 p.m: Tourism dev,elogment is often looked at with- catition'ancI concem by
Advance Registration . communiry offic'als and local re'sidents Panelists will present strategies .
_ , ~ • ~ available to local governments for navigating projects through the public ,
5:00 p:m. review and permitting process, ad'dressing public,and private concerns, ;
Welcome Reception . and reaching agreements that are faii to all interests. '
, Join yoiir colleagues for a traveling reception and brief tour through Speakers to include;Glenn Harbeck, President,. Glenn Harbeck.
Scottsdale's-downtown cultural- culinary,=and historical liighlights. ' Associates, Wilrriington, NG . , • . . - , '
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''THURSDAY, ~JUNE2,.1.994 The Effects of IMovies and Television on a Community=~, _
7:30_ a.m. . -Leam how movies_and television increase exposure and revenue for .
Opening Breakfast Buffet vour community. Local government officials; film office directors, and
other experts will discuss the opportunities.available,,the benefits and, -
Scottsdale Mayor.Herbert'Drinkwater will be on hand to welcome
attendees and join conference attend`ees for a chuckwagon breakfast . pi~oblems.encou.n"teied; "and the :overall impact to_ the community. -
Speakers to include: Representative from tlie.Arizona.Film Commission
buffet at nearby, McCormick Railroad Park.
, 9:00 a.m. , . . ' - . . . ' , Enhancing Yoml Community's Irhage . - ` ~ .
K@y110tC AddPCSS Iri times of limited resources, communities must rely on alternative . methods for tourism promotions. Learn how to increase visability by •Speaker: Rober,t H. McNulty, -President, Parmers.for Livable Communi- . < _ ties,. Washington D.C. . ' . . ` ' using public relaiions firms; the metlia, and cooperative.agencies. Speakers to be arinounced _ • _
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. Tourism as a Spur for. Commercial and Real Estate Development_ 12;00 p.m. , - - • .
.Planners, developeis, and other experts address ways that.local_[ourism Luneheon . ~ . . ' ; - • _
spurscoinmercial and-real estate development. Learn how tourism affects Speaker: Richard Bowers,,City.Manager, Scottsdale, AZ ,
. area development- and what steps sfiould be takeri to ensure growth,and ' 1:45 p.m.
development. ~ ' ;ROUfIdtBbICS ' , . . - _
Speakers to include:'RobertCafarella, Planriing Director, Scottsdale, AZ
, , • - , , A chance to discuss particular problems, or concerns and share informa-.
: How Does Your City Mainage Touvism? "tion and-ideas `with your. colleagues. ~ • - ' -
Panelis[s will discuss and eompare how local governrnenfs operate their~ Speakers and topics to.beannounced. - ~ •
: tourism departments. Learn more a6outwhat alternatives eaist, the pros - 4:00 p.m
and cons oC each, liow to-finance a tourism ciepartment,. and fiow to- - = $Cattsdale Citjf Toar
- , tailor the department to your commtuliry's needs: • • - - - - -
Speakers to include:' Ralph MeMullen, Tourism Director., Mammoth Enjoy:this oppornmiry to explore Scottsdale's historic. downtown district,
Lakes, CA; Rich Wetzel, Tourism. Development Coordinator, the ciry's new water. redevelopment project; and sceniaPinnacle Peak
Scot~sdale; AZ
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. 12:00 p:m. 9:00 a.m.
. ~ Lun,cheon BreakingDowni Cross-Cultural Barriers to Tourism ° .
' Speakers: Dian Magie, Executive Dir.ector, Tucson/Pima.Arts.Council, : ~InternationaLtou.rists are becoming.increasingly imponant'to a_local . ;
~ Tucson, AZ; Nina Z..Ozlu,'Vice President for Government Affairs ~ gove,4:nmenf's tourisril.base. Panelists will examine ways communities Development, National Assembly bf"Local-Arts.Agencies, , - may provide services-to meet the unique needs of tliese visitors while
Washington D:C. _ • ` not alienating local residents.
- , - _ Speakers to include: Leslie Taylor, Mayor, .Banff, Alberta, Canada '
1:45 p.m. , - • ' . • , - -
Workshop:.How to 3et.Up a Marketing Plan - ~ - Community PrE:seruation This practical "how=to" mini-seminar.will discuss the preparation of a. Without proper, planning, riew attractions and increased visitatiori may .
• community. marketing plan,,its implementation, and monitoring/ . adversely affect a community's Tnfrastructure and environment. Espert ,
measuring outcomes. This inteiactive session will teach.you ho.w to panelists will examine ways communities-may safeguard historic._ .
~ develop and use a inarketing plan as a tool for attractirYg.tourism and buildings, protect environmentaL resources, and preserve the general
mea9uring the cost-effectiveness of marketing dollars. aesthetic flavor of the area.
Speakers: Dr. Robert E. Lovett, President, Robert E. Lovett, Inc., Speakers to incli_ide: Curtis Shobk, Cify Manager, Page,, AZ
Laguna Beacti,.CA; Paul Marangella; City'Manager, Carpinteria, CA - _ - ~ , • _ . ' . ' J , - , 10:30a.m:, - ;
6:00 p.m. 'New Funding $ources: Federal 6rants and Foumdatnoos
' 'Openiog Reeeption ,As~governnfents continue to stretch their_budgefs, many seek alternative " Join colleagues for light hors-d'oeuvres to discuss the events of the day , sources of funding from federallagencies and private'foundation's.
and make plans foi dinner at one of Scottsdale's fine restaurants: Panelists will discuss'the existing opportunities, how to successfully- ~
" _ apply for a fede:ral or foundation grant, and •share examplas of_what .
FRIDAY ;JUNE 3 1994 ~ - . these-grants may provide.
? Speakers to be announced ,
. 9:00 a.m. „ . . _ . - _ • . _ . . - -
-The Economic Impact of Visitors and Totfpism_on a Community 6:00-9:0o P.m. - , .
" Tourism has tremendous ecoriomic impact on coinmunities. Join local' Round-up Dinni:l' • • r officials and "other experts as they examine how this growing inclustry _ J6in,your friencls, and colleagues for a Southwestern dinner, dancing, ,
impacts-residents, busiriesses, arid a community's oJerall qualiry of life. . and hayride at R.awhide, tlie state's largesLt westem theme attraction. ~
Speakers to include: Rick Wolffe, Senior, Manager, Deloitte & Touche, Afterwards you may explore more tl}ari 2U shops and galleiies, visit _Parsippany, •NJ u ' , _ the Old West Mi.iseum, or stop by the. Rawhide Saloori and Casino.
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Conference participants are responsible for,making their own To register, just,fill out the registrati6ri form and return itwith your
hotel reservations. To taflie acflvantage of the special corifer- check or purchase order number to.ICMA., Registration fees for
ence rat'e,. reservafions. need to be made by May fll, 1994. ~ this year's conference are $335 for the first,person and $270 for .
(Please identify yourself as a participant in ICMA's Communities eaeh additional persori from the same organization. .To obtain a
& Tourism Conference,) A block of.rooms has been reserved at special early.bird diseount we must receive your registra-.
, the special conference rate of $78 single/double per night* at: tion by riYay fll, 1994. The registration fee includes conference
- 7Cflne R adisson Ytesort Scottscflafle •sessions, food functions, and social everits. Refund requests must , . ' . 717Il-1Vort?a Scotfsclale Road be received in writing by, May 26, 1994 There will be a$50
cancellation fee_for any refund requests received after that date.
Scottsdale, Arizona 852533696 partners or guests who attend special tours and food functions are
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* HoteL rates include a$3 per room, per night rebate to ICMA to'help
V' subsidize conference food and event functions • , SPECIAL.SAVINGS FOR ATTfNDEE3_. ~f~
As an incentive ~o first-time attendees of the Cominunities &
. . TRANSPORTATION TO SCOTISDALE- - ` - ~ `Tourism conferenee, ICMA is offering a special:efegistration ,
- .Participants=who make their travel reservations through Omega dis~ount'of_$5Q._The offer applies for,each firsf=time attendee an ~ Worfld 'II'ravefl will receive the lowest available airfares into the. organization registers. In addit'ion,first time. attendees. may
. Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Call Omega early,to take advantage• of indicate on their_ regisfration form a"conference sponsor"-a .
xhe be "st, rates. When making reservatians, please identify yourself previous Communities-8: Tourism Confererice attendee who has
• as a Communities & Tourism '94 attendee. , referred thein. Individuals who spon"sor one o;;.mo're first-time
Plnone (800) 969-6634 _ attendees will receive a$50 rebate check from ICMA after "the ,
conference: The sponsor_ who refers tHae most first-time -
M-T 8:00 am - 5:30, pm ES'd': ~ attendees lby_ riiay 1, 1994, will be eligible to xeceive a ffuEg
' - ' _ refund on their confference registration! So, if you'ye -at- -
-ABOUY 0CMA - • ' tended Communities & Tourism.before, encourage your friemds ,
Founded in 1914, ~ICMA is, the professional and educational - and colleagues to register. If you'ye never registered before; come •
association •for more than 8200 appointed administrators and . to Scottsdale and see what`you're missipg" Either. way, Commu- -assistant administrators serving .cities,_ counties, other local gov- - nities & Tourism '94 will'be one'investmcnt opportunity you can't,
ernments, and regional entities around the world. -afford to pass up. ' ' A I I ' I¦I •
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Additional Attendees Q$270.00/each*(lesS $50 if first-timer)
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1 Sen. Watteriberg R-Walden, safety issue ~nd thc nouces werC
v~'nts Part sponsored the bdl mthe Senate but ieP6led.
udly occupied, and no plunibing couldn't, be relched for. comment _The `isue of whetlicr or not the
protilemstLlye-been repor'ted Wednesday He is chair of,the Biui- counry has the nbhrto approve alter-'
~ Studor vents mecliamrt] .air' Iness A(fairs and Labor Comrttee ' nate maten al~ slill, is uhresolyed:but
;admittancevalves were;:ipproved.by s TheStudor ven[ system is said to -'would hava bccn ctearal up by ILc'
munty engmeers Eor the jiroject buf, be kss expensrve'and easicr.to mstall legislation
' - ttie, Colorado Examimng Board 'of than tradit~onal ph~mbing sys(ems CommissionersJohnnel~e~
' By Amy'DreSSeFMartln t Plumbers claims the vent system Thcplumbmg.board refained.the .'Philhp's, Geor e Bucl' C rtes, James'
ne~iystaff writen , doesn t meet'the state's,mmimum' Colorad'o attorney general to.pursue ,Johnson, countyaattornJy Jim FnlZe'
« Fagle County officials aie sched safety standards Opporicnts of .Ihe the matter when the count u11 dechned ; and L.ewis w~il mcct, uh 1'omer j
-uled to meefwrth Gov: Roy Romer in + sysiem say se`wer-fumes could conta-{ to retrofit the'."system at ihe:board's. 'llie arbrtr~tion_is~tentaliv,ely~scti
minate the.apnrtments rc9 PP
uest Studor ventt are aroved in , for the, mi8d]c of Api d. bui the,thrcci
'an effort~to avoidspending more tax
""payeimonayonlegalco`sfsgenerated Several Colorado. congressmeri three nihonal;plumbmg;codes and ;;arbitrators h~i%cnll;tiecn'cliosen yet.!
by the Lake Creek.plumbm g contro . have taken up Yhe cause;foc Eoale~ recently were.added to the Uniform' L,ewis said
~Ve~Y County by attacUmg anamendmcnr ~Plumbing Code, which(,`oloimdo has ~There'S uill a lot of ihinas lhaC
•'"We are-talkiu'g about taxpayers t ,to the CountyPqwerc BiIl:referencing adopteil ac condilional materi ds sub- ,could ch:inge ;c'v,en Ihoce d'ates;', lie,
" money,becausebotht`hestafeandthe ~ the~plumbingcode The;bill,u_cvr- jetttolocalapPioval , said: "But,anylinie,you can;setilc;
'county are'funded-6ytaxes and these renUy imthe Colorido.'Sen.~te Local Local plumbers worKirig"at L1ke -before actuall~~ goina ta .irbitrali~n,'
Covernmcnt Commdtee: t '
'two entities'are going at each o'ther Creek, Vdlage walked off tliejob Iast" jt s always Icse:costly ~ I
:•said county manager Jack LewisRep Jack Taylor R-Stelmboat month when they reccived' notices . . _ r. ; , I
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'who will`be atteridi'g the Friday Sprinbs took'the b~lk~throu h tlie fromtheplumliina'boar'd{hreatening ,Timeisofthcesncel.cwissaiil,.
-'meetm Because ttiis is all'funded ~,House butthe,plumbmg amcndment thcir licenses
$ ~ , ~ t . • because apartmcnts arc corr~IcicJ,
by taxpayers any opportunity •to ~ was removed from thcbill in the Scn; Eagle County;officials; the attor' : ami occupied nearly cvcry'~veek .~nil;
iesolve this ,without 'fufther 7ega1 ate committee, according fo couNy ney gener.~l',and the.plumbing ba~rd the cost of•rclrofilliii~ Ihe sysfem. iC
~~°kesman Jack Ingstad. eventu~lly agreed~to arb~trate the , s necessaryt would etic:il
actRomer sryofficebleonfiimed '4he
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press secreta,'ry:aShe'said'tiie govemor
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^ "Our'goal''is fo?see if the goveinor ,
hasany solution's otfiertfian~contiriu-.
~rig•`down"the"-road~to'"furtfier,legal
'actions,likearbitration;toresol've"Uie z` ';~situa[ion at *L•ake '_Creek »Village," ~
I:ewis saidT The-~govemor'tfias
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The Eagle Board of County Comm'issianers will _attend a meeting with Governor Romer in thc
Governor's Office at the State Capitol in,Denyer~'at 10;30 a.rn. an Friday, March 18, 1994.
if yau t?ave any questians please call the Com'iniasioners' Office at 328-8605.
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t~ a.s~ ,H~~' ~ ~ u ~ ~ ~ ~•`z~n v~ ~ ~ ~ d~ ' c k ~ ~i ~ "'~~ar`~r,~ ~ ~ e~rhe oenver Post /
Duene E. Howell
:,,n . . . . . ,1 ~ . . . . , . . . . . .
~
r~~~ ~ As winEer progresses, Williams, I
a ;who runs Vail's race department,
n.u•~.~.. ~ begins to mold the bumps and rolls
that put variety and ;thrills into a.
, ri~n sl~ck faownhill - jumps long enough for
' . ;catching air, lanilings smooth
enough to prevent blowing out `
Sup^~ fitst 'knees of the rich and famous.
G ~ The recent deaih of downhiller
~ ;Ulrike Maier on t6e icy slopes of
'Garmisch, and. a~ blowout of a
DOWNHILL from Page`14 ~ ';course in Aspen iast year, ]eft
dgwnhill course should.carry the I ~safety officials spooked at Vail..
. wvrning: "Do not trp this at Twice as much sa~ety. fence was
;erected, said lqilliaais.
bQme ; As race da
:On foot, it feels like concrete. On Y aPPa'oached, . Vail
a"recreational~ski, it feels, like that volunteers side-slip~ed the course
, last gun of th'e day when, thighs day after day, pushipg loose snow
aside. The process c ntinued from
, bUrning, you head for the base only 5 to 10 am. e ~
to~find the last I00'yards aie verti-
cali Teflon. women's run began ~Y' when the ; It's compleiely different than Loose snow, the stuff tourists
wtfat we do for. the guest who head for to gain cont~ol in a turn,
wants a nice„flOffy surface," said ' :?s Swept away. Ttie a' ount ]eft is
Jii~ Roberts, Vall operations chief. about like a layer?of aby powder
, t • on your hand. At the ry top, just
'•7~he downhill Course took shape 'out of the starting gaie Water is
last^•~October wlen Vail began sprinkled to form;;ice; a practice,
mMiiig snow on cold autumn used on entire courses'in Europe.
;nig"Fits.: For most s~ots, the nozzles 'To prevent the snotv;'from soften-:
w~j*r,set for a dr}!i.run -"easier ing in this week's warm .~veather„'`
;oit~e;_guest." On Columbine and tHe races were run`b . efore noon. . ~
:Ic~ternational, the plue=and-black
: So what accounts for the seem= '
'runs;.£o be the raae course five ing ease of turns of the pros on this~ '
mAnths hence, the enow is made skating rink? ',you've got to havel
;wetter, slippery. It,is roto-tilled sharp edges," said Anderson,
;and-cked by mact}ne. : Every World Cup skier traYelsj
` sl~a ural snow is4 mixed and with a ski sponsor technician who
pa¢ked with three-quarter man- tunes the 15 to 20 pairs carried forl
;mape;substance to erbate a consis- each race. A week before the race,~tent°pase, 2 to 3 feet eep: . they are testing bottoms and edges
'~'1'his•is the ieal sec~eUo a good against the course condition. Thini
•race course, said'.Roberts. Air edges are sharpened to razorl
;must be squished wt to prevent blades. You also have got to havej
"sugaring out," in Ahich ruts and 1eg and abdomen muscles that al-;
holes develop in raa pressure. ]ow a near horizontal position in'
turns of 55 mph.
If that doesn'C liriptCSS Von. enn_
~ U 4
n
Vail cours'e .
fastest this
sade of ice. ~
By Jim Carrier
Denver Post SWff Writer VAIL - For 99 seconds of sheer .
a
} s;~ terror yesterday, Andy Williams worked all winter.
While his buddies in Vail struggled
to make 'user-friendly ski runs -
dry, soft snow that carves easily -
Williams created the hardest, fastest .
race course this side of ice.
As "director.of course" for the- .
World Cup finals,,,Williams is re-
sponsible for the 3,000 yards of
downhill and slalom runs for the
fastest skiers on the globe.
"The snow is perfect," he:said be- ,
~ ~ ~ " fore the women's downhill race yes-
~
terday. "It's really hard, but you can
get an edge." Who can?
In kamikaze runs y'esEerday last-
ing only 99 to 110 seconds, ' the
world's 50.top pros kicked up powder .
as if they were schussing backSpecial to The Denver Post / Duane E. Howell , b0 W IS. Bllt (IOII'tbe deceived. The
MOE-MENTYM: Olympic~gold medalist Tommy Moe tied for ttsird in the World
Cup downhill at Vail yesterd`~V. Please see UOWNklILL oA-9A '
/
I ThmsCay, Merch 1994 THE DFNVER POST 9
Vail n o s place in sun, r~e, f tect~ion from- U.S. gold; jy . .
By.Jim Cerrier . They hatlmissed the downhill races, the Mce, en unkmwn Alaskan a month ago, At the Iwrsevhoe~6eee where the skfers his boots tell anto kide ~In launge clieire~
wmerron sun wnp. laet o[ the alpine warld series. The [amous was greeted by copper cowbells and wav- atidded fo e stop,-~a German band'oom- eprawled in'the smoke ol the bratwursle.)
yAIL - Fok lhree upies from Dal- skiers were long gone. ;j ing tlaga, an American hero, as tie: zipped pafied-in a beer garAeq sponsors spread ~yrenBindley ot Gypaum could~6evq
lae,their haiq drippl g Into the racers' Who cared? T6e sun was shlning on ~ a tie for t61rd. their dargese on ;While tablecloths, end cared ]ras. He was reeding a myslery on a
, corral, yesterd y's Wo d CuD was just eo- yail, literally and In the retlectlon from Jo6n McMOhon and hls wi(e, ~Laure, Martln Flagerof Gcrmany, with tits snow• Germen'class tield trip. Ae world,clesd
other Lilleham~er ha~ovec U.S. gold and silver mined in Norway. ' K.ere halF-way [hrough a'90ezbernet tioard anda T-ahlrt, Iooked [or "Seizinger, ekiere~ one ufter another, leaped Into view~
Only 65 degrMS warner. •'The OI m ics were ust what we Sehnelder or Girerdelli" -@omeone, any- he turued his back WW Ws book"I'd ieth~ "We're look1n [o~ TommY Moe," needed;" said Pat PeePles, sPokeswoman face, when the Moe last re appeared ach ot the airborne
Intonernthe Beplational's one, WauWgrap6 hls aM1irL ¢r be P. leYlnB basketball," he said:H
, drawl?d Nefalle Friede ald. tor Vail. run. In the warm eun, McMehou,was stdp Oq tifl No. 1 paratleling the rece course, Amoveable (east, lhe internetlonql~sk
",And Picabo~reeQ" med Jemie Ho- Under glorioua spring ekies, 30,000 peo- ped to his waist. "Even in presetioal, the e eteadg flow ot epring sltiera in ahorfa aM circutq was only be~uning to warm Vei(~
abo tuck,",eaid I.au-. swealers headed up the mountain, even Today,lhe men's end women's Supec G~
; neycutt. "Yeah. ho's t~et7" eaked Beth ple Ilned the 9,000-yarddownhill race kids are daing the Pic the rece
Halcheli, seeing someo surrounded by course yesterday to watch athletes made re, ringing the bell, herown preschooler, during . One cerried e U.S. flag ' Tomorraw, gient slalom. And Sa[urday~
cam'esas. ~ ~ 6ousehold names by the winter Olympics. Page, asleep in a backpack. and waved it wildly es drips of enow [ram the slelom. More wine, garcron. '
r TOWN OF VAIL MEMOR.ANDUM
T0: Robert McLaurin
Council Members
FROM: Judy Popeck
DATE: March 15, 1994
RE: Investment Report
Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of February 28,
1994.
On February 18th, a FHLM matured for $310,000 and was used for the
monthly payment for the police construction. At the end of
February, we moved the operating funds in the Fidelity Govt. Money
Market account to a Fidelity Institutional Cash - U.S. Govt.
account to obtain a higher yield. At February 28th, the old
account had a yield of 2.76$, the new had a yield of 3.21%.
The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 4.45% and
3.44% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3
months, 6 months, and 1 year are 3.52%, 3.80$, and 4.12%
respectively.
Please call me if you have any questions.
,
-
Town of Vail, Colorado
Investment Report
Summary of Accounts and Investments
For the Month Ending February 28, 1994
Funds For Reserve Balances Percentage
Operating Funds 02/28/94 of Total
Money Market Accounts (see page 1)
Commercial Banks $250,166 $12,023 $262,189 1.58%
, Money Market and Mutual Funds $3,392,259 $1,308,142 $4,700,401 28.32%
Colorado Investment Pools $5,544,812 $1,398,132 $6,942,944 41.83%
Total $9,187,237 $2,718,297 $11,905,534 71.73%
Commercial Savings
Banks & Loans
Certificates of Deposit (see page 2)
Eagle County Institutions 0.00%
Other Colorado Institutions $297,000 $297,000 $297,000 1.79%
National Institutions 0.00%
Total $297,000 $297,000 $297,000 1.79%
Percenfage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00°/a
U.S. Government Securities (see page 3)
Treasury Notes & Bills $499,006 $775,861 $1,274,867 7.68%
GNMA's $95,133 $95,133 0.57%
U.S. Savings Bonds $25,078 $25,078 0.15°k
Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds $1,499,900 $1,501,823 $3,001,723 18.08%
Total $2,119,117 $2,277,684 $4,396,801 26.48%
Total Portfolio $11,603,354 $4,995,981 $16,599,335 100.00%
Maturing Within 12 Months $9,774,004 $4,381,272 $14,155,276 85.28%
Maturing Within 24 Months $198,000 $614,709 $812,709 4.90%
Maturing After 24 Months $1,631,350 $1,631,350 9.82%
$11,603,354 $4,995,981 $16,599,335 100.00%
Breakdown of Reserve Funds
G.O. Bond Reserve $1,922,218
1992 Bond Proceeds . $2,197,324
Housing Bond Proceeds $864,416
Chuck Anderson Memorial $10,991
Health Insurance Funds $1,032
$4,995,981
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Money Market Accounts
as of February 28, 1994
--For the Month of February--
Institution Balances
Type of Accounts High Low Average 02/28/94
COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS
First Bank of Vail - Operating
Interest 3.030% 2.600% 2.750% $212,867
Balance __$667,135 $129,672 $300,984.
T'
First Bank of Vail - Insurance
Interest 3.030% 2.600% 2.750% $1,032
Balance
Central Bank of Denver
Interest 2.300 %
General Operating Account
Balance $48, 290
Total Commercial Bank Accounts $262,189
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
Colorado Trust Operating Account
Interest 3.110%
Balance $66,513
Colorado Trust Housing Bond Proceeds
Interest 3.110 %
Balance $864, 416
CSAFE - Bond Proceeds - Police Construction
Interest 3.150%
Balance $533, 716
CSAFE
Interest 3.150%
Balance $5, 478, 299
Total Local Government Investment Pools Accounts $6,942,944
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
First American Corp. Trust Treasury Fund
I nterest 2.653 !
Balance $1,034,432
Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts
I nterest 2760 %
Bond Issue Reserve Account "
Balance $273, 710
Opereting Account
Balance $2, 334, 671
Overland Express
Interest 4.410 %
Balance $1,057,588
Total Money Market and Mutual Funds $4,700,401
Total all accounts $11,905,534
"Account Subject to Arbitrage Rebate
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Certificates of Deposit
as of February 28, 1994
Bank Name, Location Days to
Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value
BestBank, Thornton Colorado
FDIC 4.750% 4.600% 16-Feb-93 13-Feb-95 350 $99,000
Paonia State Bank, Paonia Colorado
FDIC 4.400% 4.250% 17-Aug-93 15-Feb-95 352 $99,000
Bank of Greeley, Greeley Colorado
FDIC 4.250% 4.000% 16-Jun-93 16-Jun-94 108 $99,000
Avg Yield 4.283% $297,000
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Government Securities
as of February 28, 1994
"'Treasury Notes & Bills"'
Daysto Days
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity to Book Par
Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
TNote Pooled 4.250°k 4.340% 17-May-93 15-May-96 1094 807 $499,006 $500,000
TBill Bond Proceeds 3.360°k 25-Oct-93 22-Sep-94 332 206 $101,099 $103,000
TBill Bond Proceeds 3.390% 25-Oct-93 24-Oct-94 364 238 $60,686 $62,000
Zero Debt Service 7.820% 21-Jun-91 15-Nov-95 1608 625 $614,076 $700,000
AverageYield 5.89% $1,274,867 $1,365,000
Average Days to Maturity 469
"'GNMA'S"'
Years to Estimated
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Principal
Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstanding
5803 8.000% 8.480% 14-Nov-86 15-Oct-05 19.10 16.00 $29,086
13003 8.000°k 9.500% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 20.20 17.00 $28,403
14659 8.000% 9.200% 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 21.20 18.00 $37,644
Avg Yield 9.069% $95,133
"'U.S. Savings Bonds"'
Years to
Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity
Series Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
EE 7.170% 01-Oct-86 01-Oct-96 10.00 2.59 $25,078 $30,000
"'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"'
Days to
InterestRate~ Purchase Maturity Maturity Daysto Book Maturity
Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
FFC Pooled 4.150°k 4.150% 25-Mar-93 25-Mar-96 1096 756 $500,000 $500,000
FFC Pooled 3.560% 3.641°k 07-Jun-93 01-Jun-94 359 93 $499,900 $500,000
FHLB Bond Proceed 3.210% 25-Oct-93 15-Mar-94 141 15 $229,717 $230,000
FNMA Bond Proceed 3.240% 25-Oct-93 15-Apr-94 172 46 $159,363 $160,000
FNMA Bond Proceed 3.230°k 25-Oct-93 09-May-94 196 70 $253,440 $255,000
FNMA Bond Proceed 3.260% 25-Oct-93 06-Jun-94 224 98 $223,065 $225,000
FFC Bond Proceed 3.320% 25-Oct-93 18-Ju1-94 266 140 $385,129 $390,000
FHLB Bond Proceed 3.360% 25-Oct-93 15-Aug-94 294 168 $251,109 $255,000
FHLM Pooled 4.560% 4.560% 03-Jun-93 03-Jun-96 1096 826 $500,000 $500,000
$3,001,723 $3,015,000
Average Yield 3.70%
Average Days to Maturity 246 Total $4,396,801
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TOWN OF VAIL ~
75 South Frontage Road Department of Communiry Development
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21381479-2139 " : . . '
FAX 303-479-2452
To: Town Council
From: Paul Reeves, Environmental Health Officer
Date: March 16, 1994
RE: FOLLOW UP INFORMATION: GARBAGE AND REFUSE MANAGEMENT ON
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMEPCIAL PROPERTIES IN VAIL
On March 8, 1994 Council met with Community Development Staff to discuss a prioritization of
projects to be completed by the Department in.1994. During this meeting Ms. Sybill Navas indicated
a concern for residents management of trash. The concern was focused on refuse containers not
being properly stored out of sight, and the general uncleanliness around the containers: There was
also concern expressed about the scavenging by animals. I thought the council might be interested
in learning more about how the environmental health staff handles trash complaints.
Attached you will find a form letter 1} to address such issues. In addition to the Design Review
Board requirements for garbage building construction for new projects or remodels, there are sections
in the Municipal Code to address the issue of refuse containers which the Environmental Health
Officer is actively enforcing. There is a similar letter to address the issue of garbage and refuse
storage. Also, attached you will find photocopies of the sections of the Code referenced in the
letters.
When the Environmental Health Officer receives such a complaint, the complaint is recorded and
investigated. If the issue is valid, the appropriate letter shall be sent to the responsible person. If
the issue is not resolved in the prescribed time period, a second letter will be sent indicating that a
. lack of action within the newly prescribed time frame could result in further administrative action as
prescribed by the Town Code.
The environmental health staff is charged with protecting the public health and the environment, we
strongty feel that this issue is one that is in the publics' best interest to attempt to address on a
proactive level. The attached form letters will require little staff time to prepare for each situation.
However, this will be time well spent as it addresses issues that are concerns of the residents of Vail.
Environmental health staff, in cooperation with the Department of Wildlife are attempting to set up
a pilot program funded equally by these entities to provide "bear proof" garbage containers in a
selected neighborhood. If successful, this idea could be imptemented town wide. i
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 479-2138. I hope this infromation is
helpful.
\
TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Department of Communiry Development
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21381479-2139
FAX 303-479-2452
Date
Location
Contact Person
Address
Vail, Colorado
81657
Dear Mr./Ms.:
This letter is in reference to the storage or management of garbage
and refuse on your owned or rented property.
The purpose of this letter is to explain the fact that the non-
contained accumulation of refuse on any property in the Town of
Vail is.prohibited in the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail
Colorado, Section 8.16 Garbage and Refuse, subsections .050 through
.070 wh-ich states:
"It is unlawful...to fail to provide or make available
at all times one or more appropriate refuse containers,
at the premises owned, managed, operated or occupied
by him."
Section 8.16.010, subsection F. defines "Refuse Container" as:
"a metal or nonabsorbent and fire resistant container, which
shall be equiped with a tight fitting metal or nonabsorbent
fire resistant cover or lid".
The Town Code also addresses in Section 8.24 Public Nuisance,
subsection .050 address "Depositing Waste Materials". This
section states:
"The throwing, depositing or scattering by any person or
the permitting by any person of the throwing or
scattering of any waste or other material of any kind
upon any sidewalk, street, alley, public passageway,
public park, open area or upon any private property
. within the town shall be deemed a public nuisance."
The specific areas of concern on your property are as follows:
. [DESCRIPTION)
This letter shall serve as notice that the above addressed issue is
considered an unlawful accumulation or unlawful storage of refuse.
The above issue(s) shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the
Health Officer within a reasonable time, not to exceed three days
from the date of receipt of this letter. The date of receipt of
this letter shall be assumed to be two days from the date of the
letter.
Our primary objective is to.provide,a hea:lthy environment for you,
other residents, and our guests.
Thank you for your cooperation on thismatter. If you have
concerns or questions please feel free ta contact me at 479-2138.
Respectfully,
Paul J. Reeves
Environmental Health Officer
PJR c:\wplwastclgarbcont.fmt
.
~ . . .
: - = GARBAGE AND REFUSE
.
- - - C-._-"Garbage" - means putrescent animal. or vegetablz waste
resulting from the preparation, cooking and serving of food,
or the storage and sale of produce. .
D. "Health officer" means the he.alth officer of the town and
~ county, or his authorized agent.
E. "Refuse" means all solid wastes, garbage and ruUbish,
whether combustible or noncombustible, including rubble.
.
F:.Refuse~ . container":. means a metal or nonabsorbent and
- . ,
~ . fire-resistant contauler, which snall be equipped -with a
tightly fitting metal or nonabsorbent and fire-resistant cover
or lid.
G: "Refuse hauler" means any person engaged in the Uusiness ~of collecting, storing alid transporting of refuse in the town
.~.j and who is licensed therefor by the town. -
H. "Refuse storaae room" nieans a wholly enclosed area
- approved by . tlle town manager or his authorized agent for
~ . ; the-.storage,of .refuse wluch does not constitute, o.r tend to
.create a fire. or health llazard or any unsanitary condition.
. I. "Rubbish" ineans all nonputrescent solid wastes, consisting
..of both combustible and noi~combustiUle wastes, including;
but not limited to, paper, ashes, cardboard, tin cans, yard
clippings, wood, alass, rags, discarded clothes or wearing
' . apparel of any kind, or any other discarded object or thing,
~ . not exceeding three feet in length.
J.: -"Rubble" means large brush wood, ]arge andf or heavy yard
trimmings, discarded fenceposts, crates, motor vehicle tires,
-junk motor :vehicle Uodies or parts thereof, scrap metal,
discarded furniture aiid all other household aoods or items,
demolition materials, old lumber and any otller discarded
. . similar object or thing which cannot conveniently be cut
. ; into sizes of three feet in length.
~ K. "Town manager" means the town mailager of the town of
' Vail, or his authorized agent. . (Ord. 4(1973) § 1.)
i
- , -
,
. _
I t 8:16.020: _Accumulatio.n-Sin.gle_family_r_esidence.-~°s
~ It is unlawful for any occupant or owner of any
single-family residence to accumulate, or permit or cause to be
~ accumulated, on the premises_ occupied or owned by }lim, any
. ~I .
. ; :
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
refuse, the accuinulation of which.consfitutes, or may create, an
unsanitary condition or a health or fire hazard. (Ord. 4(1973) §
2(a).)
8:.1=603~0° = 4= Ac.cum.ulat'io.n=Multiple=fam.ily-residjence.V
~It is unlawful for any owner, manager, or operator of any
multiple-family residence, apartment house, condominium, .
boardinghouse, private club, or any other like premises to
accumulate or permit or. cause to be accurriulated on said
premises any refuse, the accumulation of which constitutes, or
may create, aii unsanitary or unsiahtly condition or a health or
lire'hazard. (Ord. 4(1973) § 2(b).)
_ - . - - . . _
~16:04~0 ~ Accumulation=Commer_cial_establishmen.t,:,~~
. . _ . ,
It is unla«ful for any owner, operator or manager of any
commercial estaUlislunent to accumulate or permit or cause to
be accumulated on said premises any refuse, the accumulation
of which constitutes, or may create, an unsanitary and unsightly
condition or health or fire hazard. (Ord. 4(1973) § 2(c).) -
, 8:16 O50 Refuse=eoiltainers required S'ingle=faxnily resideri e.
~t is unlawful ' for any occupant or owner of any
single-family dwelling to fail to provide or makE; available at all
tirries one or more refuse containers, as defined in Section
8.16.010, at the premises owned or occupied by him. (Ord. 4(1973) § 3(a).)
_ . - _
~8..1_6.:.060 ==~Refuse-con~tainers-required= Multiple-fa~m-i1y '
residence. '
It is unlawful for any owner, manager, or c?perator of any
multiple-family residence, apartment house, condominium,
boardinghouse, private club or any other like premises to fail to
provide or make available at all times one or more refuse
containers, as defined in Section 8.16.010, or refuse storage
rooms, as defined in Section 8.16.010, at thE said premises
owned, operated or managed by him. (Ord. 4(1973) § 3(b).)
118
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GARBAGE AND REFUSE
,
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8:16:070 Refuse_con.tainers{required=Commercial or~
~~z.--------= - ,
. industrial=esfabTi"shment:-~ j It-unlawfu-fo ~ any owner;-operato or manager of any commercial or industrial establishment to fail to provide or
make available at all times one or more refuse containers, as
defined in Section 8.16.010, or refuse storage rooms, as defined in Section 8.16.010; at the premises owned, operated or
managed by lum. (Ord. 4(1973) § 3(c).)
8.16.080 Refuse storage. .
All refuse, except rubble, shall be stored either in refuse
containers, as defined in Section 8.16.010, or in refuse storage
rooms, as defined in Section 8.16.010, at a designated place on
the premises, eitlier ulside or outside, easily accessible to refuse
haulers within the town, and shall be properly concealed so as
to jiot degrade the architectural and landscaping qualities of the
premises. Concealment facilities shall be approved by the
. building department. (Ord. 4(1973) § 4(a).)
' 8.16.090 Rubble storage.
Rubble need not be stored in refuse containers or refuse
storage rooms, but s}lall not be allowed to accumulate and shall
be stored in such a manner as not to constitute or create an
unsanitary or unsightly condition or a health or fire hazard.
(Ord. 4(1973) § 4(b).)
8.16.100 Garbage-Wrapping required.
It is unlawful for any person to place garbage or any other
putrescible material in any refuse container or refuse storage
room unless the garbage or putrescible material is wrapped in
paper or other material in sucll a manner as to prevent spillage
or leakage. (Ord. 4(1973) § 4(c):)
8.16.110 Building refuse. Sections 8.16.080 througli 8.16.100 shall not proliibit any
person from keeping building materials on any premises before .
; 119 ' . (vai14-15-79)
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. - . ) -
- the riaht to enter upon and inspect- any and all premises within
the toNvn at reasonable hours during the daytime for the
purpose of enforcing the. provisions of this chapter. (Ord.
_ 4(1973) § 6.)
~r~8:16.170.~:~~: Removal riotice=Enforceni.enf~ '
A. It is the duty of the town manager, the health officer, or the
fire cllief, to require the owner or agent of the owner of any
premises whereon is situated any unlawful accumulation or
unlawful storage of refuse to remove it within a reasonaUle
time, which sllall be no longer than three days, to be fixed
. by the town manager, the health officer, or the fire chief, in
lus written ilotice to the owner or agent of the owner. .
Emergency situations will be given notice of not longer than
one day.
B. In case the owner or agent of the owner fails to follow the
requirements of the notice, the town manager, the liealtll
officer, or~the fire cllief shall cause the refuse to be removed
~at the expense of the owner or a;ent of the owner. After
removal of the refuse, the town manager, the health officer,
or the fire cllief shall issue a summans to the owner or agent
of the owner to appear in municipa:l court.
(Ord. 4(1973) § 7.) 8:16.180 Violation-Penalty.
- Er•ery person, upon conviction of violation of this chapter,
shall be fined not less than thirty-fivE; dollars nor more than
three hundred dollars, plus the cost of removal of-the:refuse; or
shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than'ten days.
(Ord. 4(1973) § 8.)
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8.24.030 Discharging firearms. -
The discharging by any person, except a law enforcement
officer in the performance of his duties, of any gun, pistol,
shotgun, rifle, air gun, gas-operated gun, spring gun, firearm or
weapon of any kind within the limits of the town, except upon the express and specific authorization of the town marshal, shall be
deemed a public nuisance; provided, that nothing contained in this
section shall be construed to appiy to persons firing or discharging
such weapons in defense of person or property. (Ord. 1.8(1966) §
. 2(a).)
8 . z_4_._Q_4_0_Keepi-ng j-u-n-_ k-.-]
V The storing or keeping by any person within the town of any
old articles or materials which may be classified as junk, adjacent to
or in close proximity to any public building, public park or
grounds, business buildings or residences without first providing
fully enclosed buildings for the storage of the same, shall be
deemed a public nuisance. It is specifically provided that trash, garbage and refuse and trash, garbage and refuse containers, barrels and cans must be obscured from view and not accessible to
scavenging animals. It is further specifically provided that "junk" as
referred to in this chapter shall be expressly deemed to include,
without limitation, any motor vehicle that is incapable of operation
under its own power. A motor vehicle shall be presumed incapable
of operadon if it has remained in one location for a period in excess
. of thirty days. (Ord. 16(1968) § 1(part); Ord. 15(1968) § 1(part);
Ord. 18(1966) § 2(b).)
Y8.24.050 Depositing waste material:~~The throwing, depositing, scarenng by any person or the
permitting by any person of the throwing or scattering of any waste
or other material of any kind upon any sidewalk, street, alley,
public passageway, public park, open area or upon any private
property within the town shall be deemed a public nuisance. (Ord. .
18(1966) § 2(c).)
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303-479-2100 MEDIA ADVISORY
FAX 303-479-2157
March 16, 1994
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn Community Information Office ,
479-2115
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 15
Work Session Briefs
--Lindholm Land Exchange
The council heard a presentation from attorney Bill Post regarding the latest Lindholm
Land Exchange proposal. Post said the proposal had been modified to accommodate
previous public comment. Those changes include: a reduction of requested U.S.
Forest Service land above Eagle-Vail from 800-plus acres to 300-plus acres;
adjustments with respect to deer migration routes; preserving the Davos Trail access
near West Vail; an addition of 116 acres of land along the Eagle River between
Wolcott and Eagle for public use; and a commitment to obtain conservation
easements on all federal land acquired by Lindholm. The council agreed to sponsor a
public hearing on the revised proposal before determining if it would offer support to
the Lindholm plan or remain a neutral party. Although the land swap does ~not require :
approval from the Town of Vail, Lindholm's representatives have asked for comment
from the Town Council.
--Gotden Peak House Redevelopment
Developer Clark Willingham gave an update on the Golden Peak House
redevelopment project, approved as a Special Development District (SDD) by the
Council in the fall of 1993. Estimates for the building's remodel have risen from $3
million to $4.5 million, primarily because of additional costs to bring the building up to
code. So now Willingham is pursuing new construction. Under the existing SDD
approval, Willingham has the right to build a new structure rather than rehab the
existing one, according to Town Attorney Tom Moorhead. As a result, Willingham
said he would be able to lower the height of the building by six inches (to meet the
grade of Hanson Ranch Road), and move the building to the east by 12 inches. Although the new structure would continue to encroach upon the town's view corridor
from the Transportation Center, Willinghsm said the changes would open up a"little more view of the mountain." The project will need a minor amendment to the SDD
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before the new construction can proceed, which has been delayed to 1995. The
Golden Peak House was originally constructed in 1966, and since that time there have
been only minor, cosmetic modifications made to the exterior of the structure. For
more information, contact Mike Mollica in the Communiiy Development Department at
479-2138.
--Mayor's Proclamation .
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss issued a proclamation in support of the 1994 American Ski
Classic and World Cup Events. For a copy, contact Town Clerk Holly McCutcheon at
479-2136.
--Roundabouts
It was announced that Transportation Director Larry Grafel would be meeting with
officials from the Colorado Department of Transportation on March 23 to pursue
matching funds for the roundabout project. Last week, a consultant from California
made a public presentation on the advantages of roundabouts to ease
traffic congestion at Vail's main interchanges. A prelimiriary sketch of the Main Vail
interchange is attached. For more information, contact Crafel at 479-2173.
Eveni,ng Meeting Briefs
--Citizen Participation
There was no citizen participation.
--Investment Policy
An ordinance amending the town's investment policy wa:> approved on second
reading. The action will allow an investment manager to handle part of the town's
portfolio. The action is expected to result in higher yields than what the town has
been able to accomplish on its own. For more information, contact Steve Thompson,
finance director, at 479-2116.
--Establishment of a Special Development District for the Cornice Building
Following a lengthy discussion, the Council voted 5-2 on first reading to approve a .
Special Development District (SDD) for the Cornice Building, located between the Vail
Athtetic Club and the Tyrolean Inn. The existing developrnent on the property, zoned
high density multi-family, includes one condominium, a small office space and three
employee rental units that are restricted until the year 2005. The SDD will allow
demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a single family dwelling unit.
As a condition of the SDD, the Council pared down the requested single family dwelling unit from 2,445 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft., thereby reclucing the requirement for
enclosed parking on the property from three spaces to two. The applicants, David and
Myra Smith, also will be required to relocate and permanently deed restrict three
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of Vail bus service. As a result of the changes, it was not clear if the applicants would
move forward with the development. Council members had expressed concern about
vehicle access in and out of the property. For more information, contact Jim Curnutte
in the Community Development Department at 479-2138.
--Investment Advisor .
A resolution designating Dana Investments Advisors, Inc., as a money manager for
certain town funds was tabled to the 4/5/94 evening meeting.
--Covered Bridge Building Redevelopment
The Council unanimousty approved this redevelopment project, which involves the
demolition and removal of the existing structure and the construction of a new building
on the Vail Village site. No variances or view corridor amendments were required for the project. As part of the redevelopment, the applicants, Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and
East West Partners, have agreed to upgrade and improve the town's adjacent pocket
park to the north. Construction is expected to begin in April and run to October.
Staging operations for the project will be reviewed by the council as a separate action.
For more information, contact Mike Mollica in the Community Development Office at
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Illegal Parking
--Councilman Tom Steinberg asked staff to investigate the use of Denver Boots or
town tow trucks as alternatives to illegal parking matters.
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Dear
. Iwould like to invite you ro paRicipat~ in the resrarch effort in Categary 3, the potential
expansion area south of China 8ow1 oa Vaii Mour?tain. I .
Vail A3s6Ciates czews have been drnng snow and weather studites, an`d skiing the area since
Iast winter.
We wouid Iike to get yaur feeciback on what yau wiil see and std baek there.
. Depending on conciitions, your slding day will start at 10:00 a:m, at the bottom af the China
Iiowl Lift where you wzll meet the snowca# which will ta.lm you into Category 3. We will
. havc samc of thc new fat sids which have been wideiy adopced by heli ski and snowcat
aperaclotls wocldwxde. You will bc prvvidccl and fitted into skis at Sld Patrol Headquarters
(top vf chair 4). Enter the bv.ilding on the south side and gu tv the V.A. RentaURcta:U
, facility at thc rcar of the bugding. TeII tfie atiendant you a,m going on the Categary 3
Snowcat Tour and thcy will set you upwitlz.~our skis. Pl~ be at PHO by 9:W a.m, on
the day o:f the tour. For this tour rau 3hou~.d be an expert or advanced skier, and there is no
charge for the tour.
if yuu wvuld like to p,articipatc, plemc caJI vail Mauacain operauons at 479-4000 tv reserve
a spoL Tours are seheduled Wed-Sun and will continue as long as snow conditions permit.
We will ask you to sign a release form to participate. The tours vvill be guided by Vail
Associatcs, Ync. planners and managers, -We look forward to showing you the Category 3-
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Joe Macy of Vaii Associates has indicated that Vail Associates would like to give the Town
Council a tour of the Category III area some time in the near 1`uture. He has indicated that they
prefer to do these tours beiween Wednesday and Sunday. For your information, I have attached
a letter from Joe outlining the details of the tour. It is VA's preference that you attend as a group:
Please let me know the dates you wish to attend so I can set this up with Joe Macy.
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Municipatities triumpharit`iri~TABOR ballokcases-:° Federal mineral royalties
~Douglas Bruce and other TABOR pro- ing a formula sales tax increase.(so long distributed .
ponents are now 0 for 8 in challenging as the first year dollar amount is stated) ~
Colorado received $34.3 million as its
ballot wording used by local govern- echoes decisions previously rendered by ~
ments and the state on tax and debt ques- other district courts in lawsuits involving 1993 share of revenues assoc;aced with min- +
dons. Even as decision after decision is a proposed Colorado Springs sales tax eral leases on federal public lands, accord- ,
handed down by the courts, however, ballot question and the state tourism tax 1IIg t0 ~'e U.S. Depar~nent of Interior.
Bruce continues to threaten further litiga- question. Last year, 37 states shared in the distri- ,
tion against any entity which defies his In both of the recent cases, the courts bution of almost $511 million. Wyoming
own personal interpretadon of how TA- also rejected a wide variety of allegations ~d New Mexico receive almost two-
BOR ballot questions must be worded. that the defendants had somehow erred ~uds of the national total. .
The most recent court victories were in preparing and drafting election no- Colorado's shaze is an 18 percent drop
scored by the City of Boulder, Boulder tices, failing to use capital letters, insert- from 1992's $41.7 million figure.
County, and the City of Aurora. Once ing forbidden words in ballot quesdons, A portion of the revenue is distributed di-
again, these cases dealt with ballot ques- etc. 'Ihe courts held that, unless such alleged ~~y t° certa~n energy- impacted counties
tions which were approved by local e~roas are alleged and can be shown to have ~ municipalities, to the state's ene~gy im-
voters on Nov. 2,1993. In each case, affected the results of the elecrion, the plain- P~t assistance fund, and to school fir~ance. ?
the district court echoed themes and tiffs have not stared a cause of action. by Sam Mamet
judicial interpretations which are Consistendy, the courts aze attempting
quickly becoming commonplace in to hannonize TABOR with pre-existing Associate Director
TABOR election challenges. law and come up with logical results in
On Feb. 2, Boulder County District these cases. The district courts aze also .
Judge Richard McClean approved the continuing to reject "explanations" of plannin issues focusC
manner is which both Boulder and Boul- TABOR which are now offered by TA• --~Nq,l, btL •
der County had combined bond and tax BOR proponents but which are not evi-
propositions into one ballot question. In dent on the face of the constitutional
the same case, the judge also refused to amendment. he Denver Regional Council of Gov-
overrule a Boulder franchise question In spite of this track record, Douglas Temments (DRCOG) and the Colo-
which had, included within it, a hypo- Bruce is promising more lawsuits. Most rado Chapter of the American Planning
thetical occupation tax question. recendy, Bruce testif'ied before the Sen- Association (APA) are hosting a special
• Similarly, on Feb. 25, Arapahoe ate Finance Committee that the proposed training workshop for planning officials.
County District Judge T'homas Levi up- wording for the ballot issue extending ~e workshop, tentatively set from 9
held a combined bond and tax question the sales tax for the Scientific and Cul- a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 14, is be-
for jail improvements which was ap- tural Facilities District will be challenged ~g ~.geted to city and county planning
proved by Aurora voters last November. in court. Although the proposal is merely
The judge also approved a separate "for- to extend an expiring tax, Bruce claims commissioners, and to the local elected
mula increase" for Aurora sales taxes in that the ballot wortiing must be ex- officials, planners, attorneys, and housing
which the ballot question specified the pressed as a"tax increase." The General and economic development officials who dollar amount of the tax increase for the Assembly is continuing to hash out this work with them. Course topics will in-
first year and then provided that the city issue in the context of HB 94-1222 and clude powers and duties of planning com-
could receive and spend "whatever addi- other legislation conceming the Dis[rict. missions, subdivision planning, takings,
tional amounts" might be generated by Once again, municipal officials are open space policy, the reladonship be-
the sales tax in future years. cautioned that all of the court decisions tween economic development and land
On the issue of combining bond and on ballot wording have been at the dis- use planning, Amendment 1 issues, and
tax questions, the court used virtually the trict court level so faz, and appella[e deci- conflicts of interesL These topics will ex-
same reasoning in both the Boulder and sions in any of these cases could change pand and build on information presented
Aurora cases. Under longstanding Colo- the outcome. Furthermore, none of the as part of last year's DRCOG-APA plan-
rado law, bonds and the revenue to sup- decisions to date have dealt with the is- ning commissioners workshop. Both •
port them are so closely related that they sue of the ldnd of broad-form revenue those who attended last year's conference
can and should be included in one ques- authorization which has come to be and those who didn't will find plenty of
tion. In the Aurora case, the court also Irnown as "de-Brucing." 0 information useful and helpful to them in
broadly reaffumed the continuing effi- their work.
cacy of "general obligation" bond ques- by David W. Broadwell
tions, finding nothing in TABOR which Staff Attorney Logisacal details for the conference
would prevent the ballot question from al- are still being confirmed. In the mean-
. lowing a mill levy to "float" year to year time, those with questions about the con- .
as necessary to cover annual debt service. ference may call Suzi Walker at
The ruling in the Aurora case allow- DRCOG, (303) 455-1000. ? ,
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SCHAUMQIJRO. ILLIN018 60,90-laGd t~ ECEB vED E4 1994
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' Vail, CO 81657
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Dear Mayor Oete ~ dss and Tdwn ouncll: ,
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~ Tha East Villa$c Homeovvners Apof irtion requests that the Town Council
~ hold in abcyance the appraval of any Spec[al Develapment Districts
~ praecntly under review by the Town af Vail. Fwther, the Aaeaciatipn
requeste that the ' i8suance nf applications for new Speoigl Devel4pment
I Districts be temporary suspended.
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oiol Developmoat' Dietrict enablinq_ legislation in the comimg momtha.
Wo aiv conccrned that tlae pFOS`pect ~cif `'Fvndamental alteraticras to the
SDI7 leSislation may Qrccipitate 1DD= applicativns that will sttempt to
avaid or thwart these changes.
Tha Association is appreeiative af your reecat ot'fort to undertakd the review of the SpeCial Development District ordiaanae. We C4IItIxlR$ our pled$a to work with the Town of Va,il sud otlYer partiea to resolvo dis- '
putas conoarniag Special Dcvelaprnent Distriets. ~
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303-479-21 DO
FAX 303-479-2157
March 18, 1994
The Lodge at Vail .
174 East Gore Creek Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
Attention: Joe Volponi, Resident Manager
Dear Mr. Volponi:
I have received your le.tter as it relates to recent incidents of
early morning trash pickups and deliveries on Gore Creek Drive. I
have forwarded the information to Police Chief Ken Hughey who will
have his staff monitor this situation more closely and work with
those companies involved to prevent future incidents. He also
indicates existing regulations should be sufficient to gain
compliance and formal Town Council action is not necessary at this
time.
As you may be aware, the issue of "noise" reduction in our Vail
Village core area is under current review by Town of Vail staff.
I would encourage you to provide .any input you feel would be of
value to Ken Hughey at 479-2210. Helping us'to make Vail an even
better community is a goal we all-share.
Thanks for your input and concern.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAIL
Peggy Osterfoss
Mayor ,
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Hon. Peggy Osterfoss
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Ms. Osterfoss:
( am writing to you on behalf of our hotel guests and the members of our
Condominium Association who have been disturbed numerous times during the
past week by trash pick-ups and deliveries made at extremely early hours of the
morning. Specifically:
Trash pick-up at restaurants on Gore Creek Drive - 6:50 A.M. on March 10
Deliveries to restaurants on Gore Creek Drive - 5:30 A.M. on March 9
Trash and bottle pick-up along Gore Creek - 6:25 A.M. on March 14
I think that we can agree that our visitors and guests should not have to be
subjected to these early morning disturbances.
I strongly urge you and the Town Council to take the immediate necessary action
. to preserve and protect the peace and quiet that our guests, owners, and visitors
rightfully deserve. I look forward to hearing about what steps will be taken so that I can apprise our
tax paying condo owners that their concerns are being adequately addressed.
Sincerely, in Volponi
Resident Manager
cc: M'r. Jorge Bosch
President, Lodge Apartments Condominium Association
Mr. A. M. Stratta
Managing Director, The Lodge at Vail
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March 18, 1994
Riva Ridge Condominium Association
P. 0. Box 3671
Vail, Colorado 81658-3671
Attention: Rick Haltermann
Dear Rick:
I have received and reviewed your letter as it relates to the
parking situation near Riva Ridqe North and the Summers Lodge. In
discussing the situation with Town Staff, it was decided that the
issue. should most appropriately be referred to the Parking-Transportation Task Force. I will see it is put on the agenda for
the next meeting and will have Ken Hughey contact you with a
decision.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and helping make Vail an
even.better place.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAIL
Peggy Osterfoss
Mayor
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P.O. Box 3671 • Vail, Colorado 81658-3671
March 9, 1994
Ms. Peggy Osterfoss
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Ms. Osterfoss,
In speaking to Ken Hughey, he suggested that I write
to you concerning evening parking in f'ront of both Riva
Ridge North and Summers Lodge(buildings that I manage).
My request is to eliminate evening parking in front of
these buildings for two reasons. F.irst, it would enhance
the pedestrian quality of the village and second, why not
utilize the parking structure especially when free parking
is offered during this time. Give the matter some thought
and feel free to call if you would like to discuss this
further.
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Managing Agent
Managing Agent: Burke Management Works, Ltd.
(303) 926-2877
WORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP .
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1993 .
11110 COUNTY REGIONAL MEETINGS Next meeting to be announced.
10119 SNOW STORAGE LAND GREG/LARRY G.: Immediately pursue purchase from VA Initial discussion between TOV and VA re: possible future land exchanges
PURCHASE of current snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres have occurred.
atljacent to the west.
12107 REFERENDUM SUBMITTAL TOM M.: Supply detail re: immetliate disclosure
PROCESS requirements for referendum petitioners.
(request: Johnston)
1994
01104 VAIL AVALANCHE SIGNS BOB McL: When. events other than hockey are occurring in Bob McL. and Rob Robinson will view the site.
(request; Strauch) the arena, would VRD be willing to cover the garish neon -
. signs?
02/08 MANOR VAIL SIDEWALK BOB McL: Investigate blind corner.
(request:, Johnston)
02/15 CHUCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAM/MERV: Contact VRD about moving up the selection Pam spoke with Robin Henzler (VRD Youth Services) who intlicated the
AWARD process to allow awards to be given during May PRIOR to following: Susan Anderson is aware of the difficulty in drawing applicants
(request: Strauch) graduation or to be included with the graduation for this prestigious local award and is willing to discontinue it. Please see
ceremonies. attached article on VA scholarships. Perhaps it is timely to consider
attaching some monetary scholarship amount? Pam and Merv will make
further inquiries.
02115 ORE HOUSE AWNING Permit April, 1993. Approval January, 1994; therefore,
awning will now be reviewed prior to January, 1995.
03/01 URD LEASE EXPIRATION AT ANNIE; Research lease to explore possibilities of space
LIBRARY use.
(request: Navas)
03108 SAGE RE-PLANTING ON HILLSIDES TODD 0.: Research remediation and cost to re-seetl both
(POTATO PATCH and BOOTH areas and present to Council at earliest opportunity.
FALLS)
March 18, 1994 Page 1 of 3
03/08 PAY-IN-LIEU FEE CHANGE MIKE R./TOM M.: Prepare amending ordinance for parking
(request: Council) structure pay-in-lieu fees.
03/08 UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES LARRY: Create a Master Plan to phase the untlergrounding
MASTER PLAN of all above-ground utilities within Vail.
(request: Council)
03/08 CEMETERY FUNDING COUNCIUSTAFF: This item has been removed from CDD
"plate," and discussion re: ultimate funding will occur at the
4112/94 Work Session. Invite Cemetery Board to attend.
03108 COST OF PLANNER/FUNDING STEVE: How much woultl building permit fees have to be
raised in order to fund an additional planner?
03108 NIGHT LIGHTING/NIGHT TOUR LARRY: It would appear our night lighting in the
(request; Strauch) CrossroadslVTRCICovered Bridge area could use some
enhancement. What is the street lighting program currently
geared toward?
COUNCIUSTAFF: In the near future, we will try to
schedule an evening "tour" to look at the ambience created
and safety issues inherent in our "core" community, 03/08 NOISE IN THE CORE KEN/LARRYITOMIHOLLY/PAM: Meet to discuss four
(request: via S. Gramshammer) express areas of concern - deliveries, snowplowing, .
hootinglscreaming, and amplified sound.
03I08 WORK SESSION RELIEF!!! EVERYONE: A fifth Tuesday! We are trying very hard to
keep this Work Session a mere figment of everyone's
imagination! No Work Session on Tuesday, 3i29/94. Mark
your calendars!
03115 PRIVATE PARKING TOWING KEN: Investigate the use of Denver Boots or town tow
(request: Steinberg) trucks as alternatives to illegal parking on private property.
03/15 SDD AMENDMENT KRISTANITOM M.: Prepare an amendment to the SDD
(request: Lapin) ordinance removing this designation as an option for the
redevelopment of single family/residential zone district uses.
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03/15 STREETSCAPE PLAN/BRIDGE LAR RY/STEV E/KR I STAN: In conjunction with the
STREET redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Store, Council wishes
(request: Council) to proceed with the streetscape improvements (pavers, etc.)
to coortlinate with water line construction from the south
entry of #he Covered Bridge to fhe intersection of Bridge
and Gore. What are the funding and timing options for the
coordinated project?
03/15 DRBIPEC/COUNCIL SES510N RE: KRISTAN: Schedule a joint work session with DRBIPECI
ALPINE DESIGN Council to discuss this issue. Kristan will contact Jeff
Winston to draw up a preliminary budget for background
material. Can this money come from Council Contingency?
March 18, 1994 Page 3 of 3
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MEMOR.ANDUM
TO: Vcul Town Council
FR: Bob McLaurin, Town Mcmager tq--_
RE: 1994 Goals cmd Objectives
DT: Mcirch 17, 1994
Because of the public heciring on Trappers Run, the Mayor has rescheduled the
discussion on the Goals until AprilSth. Although they will not be discussed for a
couple of weeks, I have enclosed a copy for your review.
As I discussed last week, this document has been revised in order to simplify it.
Specifically, I have divided the original document into two separate, but related
documents. The first is the Statement of Goals cmd Objectives. This is a policy
document that identifies what the Council hopes to achieve during the coming two
yecirs.
The second document is cm operational one that sets out the "tasks","action items" "
cmd committed funding that will allow the accomplishment of the Council's goals. I
have also attached this second document for your information. As you can see, this
document is a working document and not yet complete. This document will be
further revised prior to April 5.
(3rd working draft)
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
STATEMENT OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES
1994
TRANSPORTATION
Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vail,
the area served by the regional transportation system, and the Denver/Glenwood corridor
through a multi-model system.
A. Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional
transportation system.
B. Provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the Main Vail
and West Vail intersections.
C. Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of Vail and
the Upper Eagle Valley.
D. Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods into the Vail Village and Lionshead.
E. Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents.
F. Cooperate with other governmental agencies to promofe the viability of the Eagle Airport.
G. Investigate combined transportafion services for school children within the RE50J School
District.
H. Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Pursue a Valley wide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector to
provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication, and to improve the
value delivered for tax dollars expended.
A. Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities for the shared services.
6. Explore the political and economic feasibility of consolidation with other town and/or special
districts.
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C. Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies.
D. Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing effort.
E. Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the
regional transportation system.
F. Work with the Recreation Authority to complete the site planning, including a residenfial
component, and secure the necessary approvals for the Berry Creek 5th site.
G. Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan.
H. Investigate the potential of a private land trust to preserve open lands..
I. Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect open
space outside the Town of Vail.
J. Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to discuss
matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation.
K. Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vail.
HOUSING
Facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which is affordable, and compatible,
in order to maintain the economic and social viability of the Town of Vail.
A. Work with Housing Authority to develop a 5 year Housing Plan. (Affordable Housing Study,
Housing Authority Business Plan)
B. Identify and acquire existing dwelling units to be converted to permanently deed restricted
housing units.
C. Analyze previously identified land to-be used for construction of new local housing units.
* Vail Commons
* O/d Town Shops
Lots adjacent to Managers House
* Upper Eagle Valley/Lionhead sites.
D. Begin construction on TOV-owned parcels.
E. Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordab/e housing.
F. Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties.
G. Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize the
. local population, thereby increasing voter base.
H. Work fo stop the conversion of local housing into tourist properties.
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PLANNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community. Maintain a balance
between resort development and environmental and quality of life considerations.
A. Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of land uses and recognizes the
capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made features.
B. Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of exisfing
and p/anned infrastructure.
C. Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of open
lands within the Town of Vail.
D. Imp/ement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway) site plan.
E. Identify parcels necessary to meet future local housing needs.
F. Implement the Cemetery Plan.
G. Conduct proactive, long range planning activities.
I. Provide efficient development review and current planning activities.
J. Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure.
A. P/an, prioritize, and fund additional infrastructure necessary to maintain and enhance the
quality of life in the community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ,
Work to promote a positive, year round economic environment.
A. Maintain and encourage the retention of the short term bed base in the Vail Village and
Lionshead.
B. With the retail community, develop strategies to enhance Vail's economy.
C. Work with the Vail Recreation District, the Vail Valley Marketing Board, the Vail Valley
Foundation, and others to conduct special events that will enhance the local economy.
D. Create unique, commercial, innovative, and upscale economic opportunities for local
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businesses.
E. Work to develop a year round economy.
ENVIRONMENT
Strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment. Strive to
maintain a high quality of life for Vail residents and guests while protecting the Town's
natural resources. •
A. Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan thaf will identify a long-term environmenta/ work
p/an for the town and will promote sustainable economic development.
B.. lncrease annual conversiori of noncompliant wood burning units by 10 % through incentives
and educational programs.
C. Complete the Vail Water Quality Study.
D. Promote responsib/e waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to
reduce, reuse, and recycle.
E. Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process.
F. Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, shrubs and flowers with a special
emphasis on the I-70 corridor.
G. Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study.
H. Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of Gore
Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek.
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization.
A. Improve internal communications within the Town of Vail organization.
B. lmprove external communications.
C. lntegrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of Vail.
D. Become a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal and
external needs, and concerns.
E. Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possib/e.
F. Analyze the result of the 1993 Resident Survey and implement changes needed to improve
the service delivery.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Maintain the financial viability of the Town.
A. Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams.
B. Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town.
C. Analyze the effectiveness of performance based budgeting.
D. Develop policies regarding fund balance levels, and debt management.
E. Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services.
F. Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TOV control of local utilities (water,
sanitation, electricity, and cable tv).
NUMAN SERVICES
Provide services and support activities that enhance quality of fife in the Town of Vail.
A. Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public Library.
B. Investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a performing arts center.
D. Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents.
E. Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town.
F. Cooperate with other educational agencies [o support a variety of educationai opportunities.
(e.g. Colorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club Vail).
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TRANSPORTATION
Goal:
Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vail, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the
Denver/Glenwood corridor through a multi-model system.
Objectives
A. Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional transportation system.
Pertormance Objectives
a1. Improve the operationai efficiency of the Town of Vail transit system.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
` Explore New Technologies (IVHS, PVS, etc) Larry Grafel On Going
* Monitor operational efficiency of current system Larry Grafel On Going
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a2. Provide efficient & convenient transit for residents and workers. (Eagle, Leadville).
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Participate in and support the regional transportation system Town Council, McL, Grafel,Rose On.Going
a3. Promote efficient and convenient transportation between the Eagle Airport and Vail.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
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a4. Promote a mass transit system from DIA to Glenwood Springs.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Lobby State & Federal Officials for studies & funding Bob McLaurin On Going
' Work with CAST on Lobbying efforts Town Council On Going
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B. Provide for and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the Main Vaii and West Vail intersections.
bi. Construct Improvements. at Main Vail and West Vail Interchanges
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
` Construct Roundabout at Main Vail McLaurin, Grafel, Hall 12/94
" Prepare Design for West Vail Improvements L. Grafel, G. Hail 12/94
b2. ,Construct the Simba Run Underpass.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Receive CDOT approval McLaurin, Grafel
* Prepared Underpass Design L. Grafel, G. Hall
b3. Review the effectiveness of the 93-94 Winter Traffic Management Plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Analyze effective of TSM techniques in 93-94 McLaurin, Grafel, Hughey 10/94
* Prepare Operations plan for 94-95 McLaurin, Grafel, Hughey 11/94
C. Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley.
Performance Objectives
c1. Complete the bike and walking trail system as identified in the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan and the Recreational Trails Plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Construct Phase 1 of Dowd Junction path L. Grafel, G. Hall 12/94
* Construct Phase 2 of Dowd Junction path L. Grafel, G. Hall 12/95
* Construct trails as identified on page ? of Trails.Plans
c2. Begin Implementing the recommendations in the Village Streetscape Plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Design & construct improvements at the Library chute L. Grafel, G. Hall
Design & construct improvements on W. Meadow Dr. as identified L. Grafel, K. Pritz
on page 28 of the Vail Village Streetscape Plan
Design & construct improvements E. Meadow Dr. as identified L. Grafel, K. Pritz ,
on page 35 of the Vail Village Streetscape Plan
Design & construct improvements orr E. Meadow Dr. as identified L. Grafel, K. Pritz
on page 55 of the Vail Village Streetscape Plan •
Design & construct improvements to Village Core as identified L. Grafel, K. Pritz
on page 71 of the Vail Village Streetscape Plan
Design & construct improvements to the East Village L. Grafel, K. Pritz
area as identified on page 86 of the Village Streetscape Plan
Plan, design & Construct improvements West Vail
Commercial area L. Grafel, K. Pritz
c3. Explore the feasibility of expanding pedestrian areas.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Identify areas to expand K. Pritz
D. Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods into the Vail Village and Lionshead.
Performance Objectives
d1. Improve lots 3P& J. .
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Prepare design for lots 3P & J McLaurin, L. Grafel
Identify funding sources McLaurin, L. Grafel
Construct Improvements L. Grafel
d2 Pursue plan for the International parcel.
ACTION STEPS . RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Prepare concept Plan for International parcel McLaurin, Grafel 6/94
Obtain agreement from affected parties Moorhead, McLaurin 12/94
Prepare design/operating plan McLaurin, Grafel 3/95
Construct improvements Grafel 12/95
E. Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents.
e1. Identify Transpoitation System Management Techniques to reduce parking demands
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Identify specific techniques to reduce demand L. Grafel, M. Rose On going
e2. Identify areas for additional public parking.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
` Identity areas for additional public parking McL, K. Pritz, L. Grafel 10/94
e3. Review and improve skier drop off access.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
F. Cooperate with other governmental agencies to promote the viability of the Eagle Airport.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' As needed Town Council, McLaurin On Going
G. Investigate combined transportation services for school children within the RE50J School District.
ACTION STEPS FtESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Meet with RE50J officials to determine feasibility McLaurin 6/94
H. Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Survey & identify lands necessary and suitable to meet McL, Pritz, Grafel, Hall, Rose future transportation needs
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Goal:
Strive to be a worid leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment. Strive to maintain a high quality of life for Vail residents and guests
while protecting the Town's natural resources.
Objectives
A.. Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan that will identify a long-term environmental work plan for the town and will promote sustainable economic
development.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Complete Plan Draft R. Forest, K. Pritz 5/94 $3,000
' Adopt Plan Town Council 10/94
" Implement plan recommendations 1994 _ gg
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B. Increase annual conversion of noncompliant wood burning units by 10% through incentives and educational programs.
ACTION STEPS ' RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Continue summer change out program R. Forest, Public Service, Retailer . 10/94 $1,000
` Complete air quality monitoring R. Forrest, NWCOG 12/94 $2,500
C. Complete the Vaii Water Quality Study.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Complete drainage basin mapping R. Forrest, NWCOG 12/94 Unfunded
D. Promote responsible waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Implement a TOV office waste management policy McLaurin, P. Reves 7/94 $500
E. Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Attend EREBA meetings R. Forrest On Going NA
* Work with EPA & CDOH R. Forrest On Going NA
F. Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, scrubs and flowers with a special emphasis on the I-70 corridor.
~ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Identify areas to be landscaped. L. Grafel, T. Oppenhemier
Prepare landscape pians. T. Oppenhemier
Support Trees for Vail.
G. Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
H. Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of Gore Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Complete drainage basin rnapping R. Forrest, NWCOG 12/94 Unfunded
* Acquire riparian lands (through implementation of Open lands Plan) Land negotiator, McL, Moorheadxs
HOUSING
Goal
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND RETENTION OF LOCAL HOUSING, WHICH IS AFFORDABLE, AND COMPATIBLE IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC AND.VIABILITY OF THE TOWN OF VAIL.
Objectives
A. Identify and acquire existing dwelling units to be converted to permanently deed restricted housing units.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBfLITY TIME FUNDING
* Determine type and number of units to be acquired Town Council
* Identify units to be purchased McLaurin
* Acquire Units McLaurin, Moorhead, Thompson
B. Analyze previously identified land to be used for construction of new local housing units.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
` Prepare site plan for Vail Commons K. Pritiz, Consultant
* Develop concept plan for old Town Shop site L. Grafel, K. Pritz, McL, Consultant
' Review site plan for lots adjacent to Manager's House Town Council 5/94
* Amend zoning ordinance to allow development PEC, Town Council 10194
C. Begin construction on 70V-owned parcels.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
` Prepare construction plans for units for lots adjacent to Managers House Com Dev, Consultant 12/94
` Construct four dwelling units on lots adjacent to Managers House Construction Manager 9/95
D. Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordable housing.
ACT{ON STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Meet with local financiers & Housing Authority to McLaurin, K. Pritz, T. Moorhead 6/94
determine legal issues and feasibility of mortgage paols S. Thompson
* Prepare feasibility study for mortgage pool program. K. Pritz, S. Thompson, T. Moorhead .
" Draft Ordinance T. Moorhead, Housing Authority 7/94
* Adopt Program Town Council 10/94
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E. Facilitate financing for.those who v.oluntarily deed restrict properties.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Develop program for Council consideration which would McLaurin, K. Pritz, S. Thompson 9/94 Unfunded
compensate those willing to deed restrict dwelling units
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F. Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize the local population, thereby increasing voter base.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Amend zoning ordinance to all a% of common area to be used for EHU K. Pritz 8/94 NA
Multi family buildings
G. Work to stop the conversion of local housing into short term rental properties.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Purchase units (see Goal A) McL, T. Moorhead, Town Council
* investigate possibility of "Homestead Act" concept K. Pritz, T. Moorhead
- FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Goal:
Maintain the financial viability of the Town.
Objectives
A. Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams. ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Monitor revenues on a monthly basis S. Thompson, McLaurin On going NA
' Explore additional revenue sources S. Thompson, McLaurin On going NA
* Monitor and control expenditures McLaurin, S. Thompson On going
B. Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Review pending and settled litigation Moorhead, S. Thompson On going ' Calculate fiscal year spending S Thompson, McLaurin
C. Implement performance based budget
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Convert line item budget to program based budget S. Thompson, McL, Dept Heads 9/94
` Develop cost accounting system S. Thompson 12/94
D. Develop policies regarding fund balance levels, and debt management.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Draft policies S. Thompson
Review & approve policies Town Council
E. Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
F. Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TOV control of local utilities
(water, sanitation, electricity, and cable tv).
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
PLANNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT
Goal:
Strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community. Maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and quality of
life considerations.
Objectives
A. Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of land uses and recognizes the capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made
features.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Update Land Use Plan K. Pritiz 1994/95 $180,000
B. Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of existing and planned infrastructure.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Update Land Use Plan K. Pritiz 1994195 $180,000
C. Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of open lands within the Town of Vail.
Performance Objectives .
c1. Implement the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Hire land negotiator McLaurin, Moorhead, R. Forrest 6/94 (94) $50,000 (RETT)
$2,000,000
c2. Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Hire land negotiator McLaurin, Moorhead, R. Forrest 6/94
c3. Ensure that properties acquired with RETT funds are permanently restricted to open space.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Determine appropriate action T. Moorhead
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c4 Implement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway) site plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Draft RPF M. Mollica, K. Priiz 3/94 $100,000
' Review & approve RFP VC Task Force
Town Council (review/approve) 4/94
` Select consultant Town Council 594
' Prepare plan and project design. Consultant/Com Dev 6/94 - 12/94
" Obtain necessary project approvals. Com Dev, McL, Moorhead 1/95 - 3/95
F. Implement the Cemetery Plan.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Determine funding approach to cemetery construction. Town Council, McL, S. Thompson
` Construct Cemetery Improvements. McLaurin, P. Works, Com Dev
G. Conduct proactive, long range planning activities.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Prepare strategic plan with Vail Associates. Town Council, McLaurin, Grafel
* Update the Town of Vail Land Use Plan. K. Priz, Com Dev 1995 $180,000
Proceed with the plan for and redevelopment of Lionshead. K. Priz, Com Dev 1996 $80,000
1. Provide efficient development review and current planning activities.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Review Special Development District (SDD) regulations. - K. Priz, Town Council 1995
Complete the Vail Commons Master Plan Consultant, K. Priz 1994-95 $160,000
Review and modify (if necessary) Design Review Board guidelines. K. Priz, DRB, Council 1995 $60,000
J. Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail.
ACTION STEPS . RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Allocate retail space in Vail Commons Project Consultant, Town Council 1994
' Conduct economic analysis as part of VC plan Consultant, Com Dev 1994
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Goal:
Maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization.
Objectives
A. Improve internal communications within the Town of Vail organization.
ACTION STEPS . RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Prepare a Master Plan for TOV communications (computers, voice) McLaurin, S. Thompson, W. Uphold NA
' Implement an Electronic Mail throughout the TOV organization. W. Uphold $3,000
* Implement a voice mail system on the town phone system. McLaurin, Thompson, Uphold $40,000
B. Improve extemal communications.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Concentrate on separate categories of communication including employees, guests, and residents.
C. Enhance the image of the Town of Vail.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
D. Integrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of Vail.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
• Train all personnel in the fundamentals of TQM All employees 5/94 $60,000
and DIP training.
* Articulate the TOV's Organizational Values and Principals. McLaurin, ECC 10/94
D. Be a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal and external needs.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Refine tracking systern to monitor customer complaints. McLaurin, PAB, Suzanne
E. Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possible.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
" Implement cost accounting for major municipal services. S. Thompson, McLaurin 12/94 $25,000
` Implement performance based budgeting system. McLaurin, S. Thompson
' Analyze the result af the 1993 Resident Survey and implement
changes needed to improve the senrice delivery. McLaurin, PAB, Suzanne
" Revise Performance Appraisal System Action Team, McL, Moorhead 6/94 NA
S. Thompson .
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Goal:
Pursue a valley wide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector to provide services to solve common problems, to
avoid duplication and to improve the value delivered for tax dollars expended.
Objectives .
A. Explore the political and economic feasibitity of consolidation with other town and/or special districts.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
B. Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the regional transportation system.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
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C. Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect open space outside the Town of Vail.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
' Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan.
' Investigate the potential of a private land tiust to preserve open lands..
A. Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities for the shared services.
Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies.
D. Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing effort.
F. Work with the Recreation Authority to complete the site planning, including a residential component, and secure the necessary approvals for the Berry Creek 5th
site.
Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to discuss matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation.
K. Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vail. -
HUMAN SERVICES
Goal: ~
Provide services and support activities that enhance quality of life in the Town of Vail.
. Objectives
A. Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public Library.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
Develop and maintain state-of-the art library senrices to residents and guests.
B. Investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a pertorming arts center.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
C. Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
D. Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
E. Cooperate with other educational agencies to support a variety of educational opportunities.
(e.g. Colorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club Vail).
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal:
Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure.
Objectives
A. Plan, prioritize and fund additional infrastructure necessary to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community.
ACTION STEPS RESPONSIBILITY TIME FUNDING
* Rebuild Chapel Bridge
" Rebuild Pullis Bridge
~ * Complete renovation of Public Works Shop
' ' Rebuild Hansen Ranch Road '
' ' Rebuild Covered Bridge
Repave Bridge Street
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
SPECiAL EVEN/NG MEET/NG
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994
6:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXPANDED AGENDA
6:30 P.M. 1. Discussion Re: Trapper's Run. Action ReQUested of Council: To. explore alternatives available
regarding aoquisition and preservation of open space.
8:30 P.M. 2. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/5/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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C:WGENDA.WSS