HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-17 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1994
7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
2. Appointment of two members to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
3. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994, a resolution rat'rfying and adopting the Mission, Vision, Goals and
Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado for 1994195.
4. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994, a resolution approving and adopting the Forest Service Land
Ownership Adjustment Plan.
5. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance rezoning a tract from
Primary/Secondary Residential, Section 18.13 to Low Density Mutti-Family Residential, Section
18.16 generally located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road more spec'rfically described as:
A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the bth Principal Meridian,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence a brass cap set for a witness comer for the West Quarter of said Section 14, bears (North 29
degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West, 1073.08 feet Deed) (North 43 Degrees I5 minutes 02 seconds West, 915.96 feet
Measured); Thence North 74 degrees OS minutes 19 seconds East, 10.76 feet; Thence 183.62 feet along the arc of a curve
to the right which are subtends a chord bearing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 181.76 feet; Thence South
77 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East, 62.77 feet; Thence 147.43 feet along the arc of a curve to the left which arc
subtends a chord bearing North 86 degrees 36 minutes 17 seconds East, 145.60 feet; Thence North 70 degrees 52 minutes
55 seconds East, 406.55 feet; Thence 54.10 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which arc subtends a chord bearing
South 47 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East, 44.20 feet; Thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West, 110.51
feet; Thence South 68 degrees 18 minutes 91 seconds West, 320.00 feet; Thence North 19 degrees 07 minutes OS seconds
West, 50.00 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West, 160.18 feet; Thence South 10 degrees 53 minutes
33 seconds West, 36.48 feet; Thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West, 337.72 feet; Thence (North 11 degrees
52 minutes 13 seconds East, 130.00 feet Deed) North 11 degrees 55 minutes 31 seconds East, 129.75 feet Measured) to the
POINT OF BEGINNING.
Bearing from G.L.O. record for South half of Section line between Sections 14-15. (G.LO. record South Ol degrees 30.2
minutes East) (South Ol degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds East Measured)
Applicant: Juanita Pedotto represented by Greg Amsden.
6. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/24!94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THERE WILL BE NO VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
ON TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1994
7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXPANDED AGENDA
7:30 P.M. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
7:40 P.M. 2. Appointment of iwo members to the Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
Pam Brandmeyer
Action Reauested of Council: Select by ballot vote two of the three candidates.
Don White, Amy Fritz, and Elizabeth Pickett are the candidates interviewed earlier
this date at Work Session.
7:50 P.M. 3. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994, a resolution ratifying and adopting the Mission,
' Bob McLaurin Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado for 1994/95. '
Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No. 13, Series of
1994.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994.
7:55 P.M. 4. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994, a resolution approving and adapting the Forest
Mike Mollica Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan.
Rich Phelps
Action Reauested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Resolution No. 14, Series of
1994.
Staff Recommendation; Approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994.
8:00 P.M. 5. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance rezoning a tract
Andy Knudtsen from Primary/Secondary Residential, Section 18.13 to Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, Section 18.16 generally located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road more
spec'rfically described as:
A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 81 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence a brass cap set for a witness corner for the West Quarter of said Section
14, bears (North 29 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West, 1073.08 feet Deed) (North 43 Degrees 15
minutes 02 seconds West, 915.96 feet Measured); Thence North 74 degrees OS minutes 19 seconds
East, 10.76 feet; Thence 183.62 feet along the arc of a curve to the right which are subtends a chord
bearing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 181.76 feet; Thence South 77 degrees 40
minutes 21 seconds East, 62.77 feet; Thence 147.43 feet along the arc of a curve to the left which arc
subtends a chord bearing North 86 degrees 36 minutes 17 seconds East, 145.60 feet; Thence North
70 degrees 52 minutes 55 seconds East, 406.55 feet; Thence 54.10 feet along the arc of a curve to the
right which arc subtends a chord bearing South 47 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East, 44.20 feet;
Thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West, 110.51 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 18
minutes 91 seconds West, 320.00 feet; Thence North 19 degrees 07 minutes OS seconds West, 50.00
feet; Thence South 77 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West, 160.18 feet; Thence South 10 degrees 53
minutes 33 seconds West, 36.48 feet; Thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West, 337.72
feet; Thence (North 11 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East, 130.00 feet Deed) North 11 degrees 55
minutes 31 seconds East,.129.75 feet Measured) to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Bearing from G.L.O. record for South half of Section line between Sections 14-15. (G.L.O. record South
O1 degrees 30.2 minutes East) (South O1 degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds East Measured)
Applicant: Juanita Pedotto represented by Greg Amsden.
Action Reauested of Council: Approve/deny/modify Ordinance No. 5, Series of
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Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, on second
reading.
8:30 P.M. 6. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/24/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THERE WILL BE NO VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
ON TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6R/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING .
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/7/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 13
SERIES OF 1994
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING
. THE MISSION, VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO FOR 1994/95.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado recognizes the importance
of goal setting as part of effective local government policy making; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council, after much discussion and debate, has articulated the
Town Council's vision for the Vail Community and identified the Mission of the Town of Vail
organization; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has also identified ten (10) goals and numerous priority
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council's Vision for our community is:
• To be the premier mountain community and international resort; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council declares it is the Mission of the Town of Vail to provide:
• Effective and efficient municipal services;
An environmentally sensitive high quality of life;
• A positive, sustained economic climate; and
• Responsible community leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Goals of the Town of Vail, Colorado are:
• To 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 amulti-model system;
• To pursue a Valleywide 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;
• To 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;
To strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community and
maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and
quality of life considerations;
• To provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure;
Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994
• To work to promote a positive, year round economic environment;
• To strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment
and to maintain a high quality of life for Vail residents and guests while
protecting the Town's natural resources;
• To maintain the financial viability of the Town;
• To maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization;
and
• To provide services and support activities that enhance quality of life in the
Town of Vail.
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council desires to ratify the Mission, Vision, Goals and Priority
Objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Goals and Priority Objectives will serve as the basis of the 1994/95
Operations and Maintenance Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and the Town of Vail work
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado:
1. That the Vail Town Council hereby ratifies Exhibit A, the Mission, Vision, Goals
and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado, for 1994/95.
2. That the Vail Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this
resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and,welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1994.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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Resolution No. 13, Series of 1994
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
VISION STATEMENT '
May 17, 1994
TO BE THE PREMIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND
INTERNATIONAL RESORT.
TOWN 01= VAIL, COLORADO
MISSION STATEMENT
May 17, 1994
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE TOa1VN OF VAIL TO PROVIDE:
* EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES
* AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE..
* POSITIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC CLIMATE
* RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
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 amulti-model system.
(1) Provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the
Main Vail and West Vail intersections. (14 points)
(2) Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional
transportation system. (16 points}
(3) Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goods into the Vail Village and
Lionshead. (21 points)
(4) Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of
Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley. (24 points)
(5) Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents. (36 points}
(6) Cooperate with other governmental agencies to promote the viability of the Eagle
Airport. (46 points)
(7) Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs. (47 points)
(8) Investigate combined transportation services for school children within the RE50J
School District. (48 points)
INTERGOVERNIVIENTAL 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.
(1) Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to
discuss matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation. (24
points)
(2) Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. (29 points)
(3) Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency
of the regional transportation system. (32 points)
1 TOV Statement of Goals and Objectrves/1994
(4) Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities for the shared
services. (40 points)
(5) Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing
effort. (41 points)
(6) Investigate the potential of a private land trust to preserve open lands. (41 points)
(7) Explore the political and economic feasibility of consolidation with other town and/or
special districts. (45 points)
(8) 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. (47
points)
(9) Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies. (48 points)
(10) Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect
open space outside the Town of Vail. (52 points)
(11) Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vail. (63 points)
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.
(1) Begin construction on TOV-owned parcels. (15 points)
(2) Identify and acquire existing dwelling units to be converted to permanently deed
restricted housing units. (25 points)
(3) Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordable housing. (25 points)
(4) Analyze previously identified land to be used for construction of new local housing
units. (26 points)
* Vail Commons
Old Town Shops
* Lots adjacent to Manager's House
* Upper Eagle Valley/Lionshead sites.
(5} Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize
the local population, thereby increasing voter base. (34 points)
(6) Work to stop the conversion of local housing into tourist properties. (37 points)
(7) Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties. (39 points)
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(8) Work with Housing Authority to develop a 5 year Housing Plan. (Affordable Housing
Study, Housing Authority Business Plan) (51 points)
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.
(1) Implement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway) site plan. (17 points)
(2) Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of
open lands within the Town of Vail. (26 points)
(3) Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of
existing and planned infrastructure. (32 votes)
(4) Identify parcels necessary to meet future local housing needs. (36 points)
(5) Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of land uses and recognizes the
capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made features. (37 points)
(6) Implement the Cemetery Plan. (40 points)
(7) Conduct proactive, long range planning activities. (40 points)
(8) Provide efficient development review and current planning activities. (42 points)
(9) Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail. (46
points)
INFRASTRUCTURE
Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure.
(1) Plan, 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.
(1) Maintain and encourage the retention of the short term bed base in the Vail Village and
Lionshead. (13 points)
(2) 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.
(17 points)
3 TOV Statement of Goals and Objectives/1994
Ladner 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 boundaries 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 convey to the Forest Service.
Status Update: Town of Vail is in the process of acquiring***
East Vail Water Tank Parcel: Upper Eagle Valley Eater District needs to expand
current storage facility. .This expansion may.encumber National Forest
.System Lands. Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership.
size: Undetermined pending proposal
Encumberances: None
Zoning: None
Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow 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
Ulbrich Properties Lots 16. 19, and 211: These three lots are privately owned
and are located within the Town of Vail municipal boundary in the west Vail
area. The lots are immediately north of I-70 and west of the Vail Ridge
Subdivision.
Size: Lot 16 is 17.83 acres, Lot 19 is 16.41 acres, Lot 21 is 13.47 acres
Encumberances: Forest Service road and trail easements
Zoning: Hillside Residential (Nov. 17, 1987)
Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow zones, high severity
rockfall hazard zone in the southern portion of Lot 21
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires these parcels,
then the Town would convey to the Forest Service
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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
northwestern 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 Heights Parcel: These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the
north of the Vail Heights subdivision in West Vail. The Eagle County
Assessor is unsure of. ownership and believes that the Town of Vail may be
the owner.
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 convey to the Forest Service.
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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 parcel 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. Portions of
Rockledge Road are also located on the western portion of the parcel.
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. Since this 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, special use permit for horse stables
and trail rides, and numerous utility corridors
Zoning: Agricultural and Open Space
Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Spraddle Creek), moderate hazard debris flow
area, medium severity rockfall-zone
Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail
Status Change: Conveyed 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 hazard debris flow zone
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible tanagement 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 J
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
Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the
northern portion, of the parcel (accomplished) and deannexation for the
southern portion ~ '
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
zone; 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 H: This parcel is located along Gore Creek near the Interstate 70 right
of way and contains National Forest System Lands 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 District
Hazards: 100-year floodplain along Gore Creek, two areas of medium 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: Conveyance 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 north of Prima Court and contains
National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail.
Size: 5 acres
Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for
Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service fcr
High"way 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
Unique Resource Values: None identified
Possible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail
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ATTACHMENT A
Narrative and Map of Possible Management Practices
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.The range of possible management practices or authorities for landownershiF~~
adjustments include the purchase of non-Federal lands, donation of
non-Federal lands, exchange, sale of Federal lands to municipalities, and
legislated adjustments. The Town of Vail landownership working grow-p
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 management 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 parcel(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 Management Plan and with all
legislative authorities. The selected management practices are within the
public interest.
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V. POSSIBLE T4ANAGENIENT 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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agencies share in the enforcement of regulations pertaining to the
boundary. .The boundary has been simplified where possible,
irregularities have been reduced or eliminated.
3. 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. ~
4. That all lands acquired by the Town of Vail are used for public
purposes such as open space, employee housing .(per Town.of Vail
Employee Housing Ordinance), recreation or for the resolution of
unauthorized uses.
5. That the Town of Vail, Eagle County,. or the Forest Service acquire all
privately owned tracts, parcels, and previously unplatted lands
adjacent to, and outside of, the common Town of Vail and Forest
Service boundary. These lands are transferred to the A~ational Forest
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 opportunities are
jointly planned and integrated.
9. That all unincorporated;.platted residential areas within the study
area are annexed within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail.
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10. That the wood fiber production emphasis management area (7.E), as
identified in the Forest Plan, that can be viewed from the Town of
Vail be replaced by a recreation emphasis 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 11) is outside the jurisdiction of the Forest Service
and would be the burden of the Town of Vail and Eagle County.
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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 valuable 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. Zn small parcels intermingled 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.
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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4. Enable the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress
" for establishment of classified areas such as wilderness, national
recreation areas, and scenic rivers;
5. Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency, improve
efficiency for the development of private lands, and improve
opportunities for community expansion;
6. Reduce the need for and number of rights-of-way to provide for public
access to National Forest System land and private access to
inholdings; '
7. Reduce the miles of private/Forest Service property line and to reduce.
the miles of property: boundary survey, posting, and maintenance;
8. Reduce special use permit administration;
9. Conveyance of lands, especially near communities, that are encumbered
with private uses and where acquisition of other lands can better
serve the public interest;
10. Improve opportunities for agency and private partners to provide
recreational, wildlife, and other natural resource services;
J- 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 needed to meet resource
management goals and objectivities.
c. Lands which provide habitat for threatened and endangered species
of animals and plants.
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Wilderness-Semi-urimitive 18C1: 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 roads 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, pcwerlines.,
sewer lines, electronic sites, and roads are a few examples.
IV. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITION:
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 to .implement a proactive land acquisition
and conveyance program;
2. Enable the Forest/Grassland to 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
purposes;
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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 County 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
in 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 198.4, 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 Snorts Site (1B1: Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing
on existing sites and maintains selected inventoried sites for future
downhill skiing recreation opportunities.
Semi-primitive N,otorized Recreation (2A1: Management emphasis is for
semi-primitive motorized recreation opportunities such as
snowmobiling, four-wheel driving, and motorcycling both on and off
roads and trails.
Semi-primitive. Non-motorized Recreation I3A1: Management emphasis is for
semi-primitive, nonmotorized recreation on both roaded and unroaded
areas.
Non-forested wildlife Winter Ranae fSAt: Management emphasis is on winter
range for deer, elk, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats.
wood Fiber Production (7E1: Management emphasis is on wood fiber
production and utilization of large roundwood of a size and quality
suitable for sawtimber.
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visits, and discussed landoo~nership 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 Tcwn Council. Many of=the comments
and concerns received at the meeting were incorporated into the final
draft.
III.EXISTING 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 and 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 through 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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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment
I. PURPOSE AND NEED:
The Forest Service Manual (FSM 5407.1) directs that the Forest Supervisor
shall prepare and maintain appropriate written material to implement
landownership adjustment actions and rights-of-way procurement in
conformance with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest
Plan).
The manual further directs that.each National sr^orest will prepare a
Landownership Adjustment Analysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan a-
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 .acquisition and conveyance
criteria. The management plan does not present specific strategies for
areas that have complex ownership patterns and associated high land
values. The Holy Cross Ranger District identified three areas where these
conditions exist: the Town of Vail; Town of Minturn; 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 o'_
Vail -ar.ea.
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 regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (36
CFR 254), Objectives and Policies in FSM 5400, and the White
River Resource.Managernent 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 Town of Vail, Eagle County, and
the Forest, Service. The group shared planning documents, conducted site
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NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS
TOWN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT
White River National Forest
Holy Cross Ranger District
Prepared by
RICHP.RD PY.ELPS
District Lands Officer
Recommended by
WILLIAM A. WOOD
District Ranger
Approved by
VETO J. LASALLE
Forest Supervisor
MEMORANDUM
~ TO: Town Council
FROM: ~ Community Development Department
DATE: May 17, 1994
SUBJECT: Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Pfan
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The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force is recommending that the Town Council approve
Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994. The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force consists of
Rich Phelps (Forest Service), Diana Donovan (PEC/Citizen), Kathy Langenwalter (PEC), Tom
Steinberg (Town Council), Kristan Pritz (Town Staff), and Mike Mollica (Town Staff).
At the request of,the Town Council, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force has reviewed
the parcel list and is recommending the following action prioritization of parcels (which is .
generally consistent with the recently adopted Open Lands Plan):
I. High Priority
•Davos parcel (Ladner) -
•Vail Das Schone parcel
•Vail Heights parcel
•Parcel A
•Parcel C
•Parcel D -The Open Lands Plan indicates this parcel to be a low priority,
however, due to potential private development of this site, the LOA
recommendation is high.
•Parcel H
•Trappers Run parcel (Ulbrich) -with conservation and/or trail easement..
•Parcels G-2 and G-3 -High priority for acquisition for possible trade with
CDOT. .
11. Medium Priority
•Parcel E - Deannex only.
•Parcel F
III. Low Priority
•Parcel G-4 and G-5 -Annex and acquire for possible trade with CDOT.
•Parcel G -This could be a high priority if a possible trade with CDOT can be
negotiated.
The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force would recommend that all parcels which are
listed for possible deannexation be considered as a high priority.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14
SERIES OF 1994
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE FOREST SERVICE LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has approved and adopted a Comprehensive Open Lands
Plan outlining the open land needs of the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Service has prepared, recommended, and approved a Land
Ownership Adjustment Plan consistent with the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force recommends adoption of the
Land Ownership Adjustment Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado:
1. That the Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted.
2. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution
is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1994.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ,
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994
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(5) Improve internal communications within the Town of Vail organization. (28 points)
(6) Improve external communications. (32 points)
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Maintain the financial viability of the Town.
(1) Analyze the effectiveness of performance based budgeting. (11 points)
(2) Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams. (13 points)
(3) Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services. (24 points)
(4) Develop policies regarding fund balance levels and debt management. (30 points)
(5) Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town. (33 points)
(6) Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TOV control of local utilities (water,
sanitation, electricity, and cable tv). (36 points)
HUMAN SERVICES
Provide services and support activities that enhance quality of life in the Town of Vail.
(1) Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town. (10 points)
(2) Investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a performing arts
center. (16 points)
(3) Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public
Library. (25 points)
(4) Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents.
(25 points)
(5) Cooperate with other educational agencies to support a variety of educational
opportunities. (e.g. Colorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club
Vail). (29 points)
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(3) With the retail community, develop strategies to enhance Vail's economy. (20 points)
(4) Work to develop a year round economy. (26 points)
(5) Create unique, commercial, innovative, and upscale economic opportunities for local
businesses. (27 points)
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. ~
(1) Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan that will identify along-term environmental
work plan for the town and will promote sustainable economic development. (20 points)
(2) Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of
Gore Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek. (22 points)
(3) Complete the Vail Water Quality Study. (27 points)
(4) Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, shrubs and flowers with a
special emphasis on the I-70 corridor. (27 points)
(5) Increase annual conversion of noncompliant wood burning units by 10% through
incentives and educational programs. (28 points)
(6) Promote responsible waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to
reduce, reuse, and recycle. (36 points)
(7) Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study. (40 points)
(8) Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process. (46 points)
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Maintain a high performing, highly efficient, customer driven organization.
(1) Integrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of
Vail. (17 points)
(2) Become a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal
and external, needs and concerns. (20 points)
(3) Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possible. (23 points)
(4) Analyze the result of the 1993 Resident Survey and implement changes needed to
improve the, service delivery. (27 points)
Q TOV Statement of Goals and Objectives/1994