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Home My WebLink About1994-08-02 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL T01A/N COUNCIL . EVENING MEETING 11 UESD5`k1 ll y U8V V16AaT 6y tl99'ii 7:30 P.M. 8N TOV COUNCIL CHAf1ABERS AGEBVDA 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATIOftI. ' 2. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the flNinutes for the meetings of July 5 and July 19, 1994. 3. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1994 - Supplemental Appropriation to Purchase Trappers Run. 4. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1994, a resolution re: Lindholm Land Exchange. 5. Permission for East UNest Partners to obtain a utility easement on Town stream tract property adjacent to Russell's Restaurant. 6. Information Update. 7. Council Reports. 8. Other. 9. Night LigMing Tour. 10. Adjournment. N0TE 49PCOMInICa AAEEYIRlG STAF$T T9MES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) T9~E NEItT bAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR U1fOR6( SESSION !A/ILL BE OFd TUESDAY, 8/9/94, BEGINNIIdG AT 2:00 P.M. 81d TOV COUNCIL CHe4fllIBEFiS. THE FOLLOlAf9NG NAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORfC SESS90N lMBLL BE OR9 TUESDAV, 8/16/94, BEGINPIING A'T 2:00 P.M. IR9 'PO!! COUNCIL CF6AAABERS. YHE NEXT VAYL Y01A/N COUNCIL REGULAR EVENIfVG flAEET9PBG 1R/GLL BE ON Tl1ESDAV, 8/16/94, BEGIIdP11PIG AT 7:30 P.M. 9N T01/ COUNCIL CHAMBEFiS. ~ ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ C:WGENDA.TC VAIL TOVVIV COUiVCIL EVENING MEETI~~ TUESDAY, AUGIJST 2, 1994 7e30 P.M. IFB TOV COUNCIL C6iAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. Citizen Participation. 7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the minutes for the meetings of July 5 and July 19, 1994. 7:40 P.M. 3. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1994 - Supplemental Appropriation to Purchase Steve Thompson Trapper's Run. Action Requested of Council: Approval. Backqround Rationale: A supplemental appropriation is required to appropriate funds to purchase Trapper's Run. 8:10 P.M. 4. Resolution fVo. 17, Series of 1994, a Resolution re: Lindholm Land Exchange. Russell Forrest Action Requested of Council: Determine whether the Town should pass a ` resolution supporting the Lindholm land exchange. Backqround Rationale: In October of 1993, the Town of Vail was approached by the Piney Valley Ranch Trust to reviewr a proposed land trade commonly known as the Lindholm Land Trade. The Trust is proposing a congressional land trade on a number of properties in the Piney River Valley, IVottingham Ranch, Sweetwater Lake, Costilla County, and along the Eagle River west of Wolcott. Total federal lands that would go to the Trust equal 4,575 acres and the Federal Government would receive 17,984 acres of land. A memo has been prepared by Towrn staff which raises both pros and cons of the Nottingham parcel exchange based on the available information. On June 21, 1994, the Town Council reviewed a draft Resolution iVo. 17 to support the Nottingham portion of the exchange. At this meeting Bill Post requested that the Council postpone consideration of the ReSolution until all Council members were present. Staff Recommendation: IV/A. 9:10 P.M. 4. Permission for East West Partners to obtain a utility easement on Town stream Greg Hall tract property adjacent to Russell's Restaurant. Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny request to establish an easement. Backqround Rationale: Electric service for the Covered Bridge will need to be served from behind Russell's Restaurant or from the Children's Fountain. Town staff feels the best solution is to cross the stream tract property. This easement would be exclusively for this electric service only. Staff Recommendation: Approve request to establish easement. 9:20 P.M. 5. Information Update. 6. Council Reports. 7. Other. 9:35 P.M. 8. iVight Lighting Tour. Larry Grafel (BRIRNG COnAFORI'ABLE 1NALIfBNC SHOES.) 9. Adjournment. . a NOTE UPC0MIIdC MEETIPIG START '9'IAAES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANCaE) 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 THE NEXT VA9L TOWPB COUNCIL FtEGl9LAR WORK SESStON !AlILL BE ON TUESDAV, 8/9/94, BEGIPINING AT 2:00 P.M. 91V TOV COUNC9L CFiAMBERS. TCiE FOLL0WIN(a VA9L T0WR9 COl1NCBL REGiJLl4Fi VUOFiK SESSIOR! WBLL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/16/94, BEGIIdPIiNG AT 2:00 P.M. 9N TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VABL T01RlN COIJtVCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING W9LL BE ON 1'IDESDAY, 8/16/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ~ ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ . C:WGENDA.TCE MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 1994 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 5, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas Jim Shearer Tom Steinberg MEMBERS ABSENT: Jan Strauch Paul Johnston TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Michelle Caster, on behalf of Town Clerk, Holly McCutcheon The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Elizabeth Wilt submitted a proposal for TOV to consider funding a memorial plaque to be placed on the CoverediBridge for John and Cissy Dobson and a memorial plaque at Crossroads for Chuck Betcher. Pam Brandmeyer and Kristan Pritz will follow up considering various options suggested by the Council. Carol Alleman expressed concern with the recent concerts put on by the Vail Valley Foundation. She felt there should be more crowd control surrounding the Ford Amplitheatre to minimize the neighborhood disturbances, Vail Police Department should be more concerned and responsive to citizens' requests, and Public Works should have the area picked up in a more timely manner. She would like to have all concerts begin at a more reasonable hour thus ending at a reasonable hour. Pam Brandmeyer will follow up with staff. Item 1Vo. 2 was the Consent Agenda including; A. the approval of June 7, 1994, and the June 21, 1994, Town Council Evening Minutes; B. Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.40, Special Development Districts. Applicant: Town of Vail; C. Resolution No. 9, Series of 1994, a resolution releasing a Title Restriction on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lionsridge Subdivision , and permanently Restricting Site 4, Casolar Vail, Fourth Filing. (Request to table indefinitely.) Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. A motion was made by Merv Lapin to remove Item C from the Consent Agenda, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. An error in the June 21, 1994, minutes, listing Tom Steinberg as absent was corrected. The Minutes will be corrected and resubmitted to the Council for approval. , Merv Lapin made a motion to table Resolution No. 9, Series of 1994, until the first meeting of October, 1994. The motion was seconded by Sybill Navas. Lapin stated he was concerned about the precedent that could be set for land owners receiving credit for land that was not developable. Lapin questioned whether this would result in density transfer. The owner of this property was identified as Todger Anderson. Kristan Pritz stated the staff was also concerned about these same issues. Andy Knudtsen stated he felt this case needed to be treated very uniquely and independent of any other situations. Mayor Osterfoss stated that when and if this resolution came back for discussion, these concerns would be discussed. A vote was taken on the motion and it was passed unanimously, 5-0. Item 1Vo. 3 was the second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1994, an ordinance regarding supplemental appropriations to the 1994 budget. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated several items had been corrected from the first reading of this ordinance. A motion was made by Tom Steinberg to pass Ordinance No. 11 on second reading. Merv Lapin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. Item No. 4 was Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.52, Off-Street Parking and Loading. Mike Rose presented this ordinance to the Council. Mayor Osterfoss asked Pepi Gramshammer if he would like to address the Council regarding this ordinance. Pepi stated he has paid the increase in pay-in-lieu fees over the years and felt this new increase in fees was too much money. He felt he would need to raise his prices to pay for the increase in fees 1 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 1217/93 I and felt this was unfair to his guests. He stated he understood some increase was necessary but felt what was proposed was unreasonable. Merv Lapin stated this ordinance was written in regards to the price per space that a developer would pay if he were to add on to his current building or to build a new building. This was not the pay-in-lieu issue, and would not increase any parking rates in this particular ordinance. This would be parking spaces purchased in the structure as opposed to a developer building his own parking areas. Lapin stated when the addition to the Village I'arking Structure was built approximately three years ago, the cost at that time was $14,000 per space. Jim Lamont expressed concern with the overdevelopment of the SDD's and the local zoning standards for the village core. Tom Moorhead explained it is possible to have a difference between the usage or between the impact of dwelling units compared to commercial and accommodation units. Jim Shearer made a motion to adjourn into a ten-minute Executive Session for legal advice, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously, 5-0. Upon returning from Executive Session, Jim Shearer asked if it were possible to give special privileges to $ridge Street commercial establishments and long time locals of the community by adjusting their fees. Tom Moorhead explained the criteria had to be appropriate and reasonably related to the parking condition itself. Any application submitted before July 27, 1994, will be assured a parking fee of $8,594.40 per space, the current fee. Tom Steinberg made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1994, first reading, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and passed 4-1. Mayor Osterfoss voted against the ordinance. Item 1Vo. 5 was Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance repealing Section 9.56 - Concealed Weapons and 8.24.030 - DischarginQ Firearms of the Town of Vail Municipal Code and enacting Chapter 9.56 - Offenses RelatinQ to Weapons, Criminal Attempt and Coml2licity, and Amending Section 1.01.100 - Violations and Punishment. Tom Moorhead discussed changes to the ordinance. A third "Whereas" clause pertaining to the penalty section providing all offenses shall have the same general penalty unless otherwise specified was added allowing a penalty of up to $999.00 and up to 180 days in jail. He addressed the concern of self defense by stating that the Colorado State Law determines "self defense" or "in defense of property" through case law. The ordinance has been modified to include but is not limited to public property, public parks, or public buildings. The ordinance also includes selling weapons to intoxicated persons or persons suffering from a mental disease or defect. Tom explained because this is a state ordinance, presently charges must be filed in the county. Possession of a dangerous or deadly weapon while an individual is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance is prohibited. Vail Palice Officers, Chuck House and Mark Allen, will address Council through a Work Session, in regard to a recent Supreme Court case involving a ban on assault weapons in the City and County of Denver as well as training with fire arms and voluntary compliance. Also at an upcoming Work Session, Tom Moorhead would like to discuss the licensing of an individual who is selling fire arms and the changes that will be made in our business license section. A motion was made by Merv Lapin to pass Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1994, second reading, with the addition of 9.56.04C2, in reference to Colorado State Statute, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously, 5-0. Item 1Vo. 6 was Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.57, Employee Housing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Andy Knudtsen clarified the language used in the ordinance. He noted, in addition to any other penalties and restrictions provided herein, a unit found to be in noncompliance shall be subject to publication as determined by the Housing Authority. Paragraph 7, in reference •adults and children, has been added to the ordinance. Other minor wording changes were made. A motion was made by Merv Lapin to pass Ordinance No. 14, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously, 5-0. Item 1Vo. 7 was Resolution No. 16, Series of 1994, a resolution authorizing the Town of Vail to rent a safe deposit vault at the First Bank of Vail and authorizing certain officers to sign a lease therefore, to terminate the lease, to surrender the box, return the keys, and release the bank from any liability in connection therewith. A motion was made by Merv Lapin to approve Resolution No. 16, with the addition of Vail Bank as another option, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously, 5-0. Item 1Vo. 8 was a report by the Town Manager. Main Vail round-a-bout construction will begin after ski season 1994-95. The police expansion is presently within budget. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues and land negotiations was made by Tom Steinberg, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. 2 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes I2/7/93 _ 1 Respectfully submitted, Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: `"u ° R- ea~ Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Michelle L. Caster 3 Vttil Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 1217/93 MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING July 19, 1994 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 19, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul johnston ' Sybill Navas Jim Shearer Tom Steinberg MEMBERS ABSENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Jan Strauch TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Michelle Caster, acting on behalf of Town Clerk, Holly McCutcheon The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Scott Skillman and Bonnie Zueger, merchants from the Gateway Plaza, appealed to the Council to relocate a barricade which has been placed at the entrance to Vail Road at the Vai14-way. The location of the barricade, part of the Chapel Bridge reconstruction project, is turning away business. Bob McLaurin explained the Town is willing to make adjustments to minimize the impact on merchants. The Town will consider modifications to the barricade to allow better access to the Gateway parking lot as well as, additional signage to help guests access other businesses impacted by the detour. Second on the agenda was the Consent Agenda consisting of two items: (i) Approval of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.52, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and (ii) Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.57; Employee Housing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Merv Lapin read the title in full. A motion was made by Jim Shearer to pass the Consent Agenda, with a second by Sybill Navas. A vote was taken and passed by a vote of 4-1. Paul Johnston was in opposition of Ordinance No. ]0. Item 1Vo. 3 was the TOV 1993 Audited Financial Statements. Jerry McMahan, McMahan and Associates, explained the Finance Department's system and the process of the auditing staff, annual fees, and the auditor's findings. Merv Lapin expressed concern with maturation of funds. Tom Steinberg expressed concern with the cost accounting method opposed to a budgetary method. Merv Lapin asked what the management response was to the purchasing policy statement as well as the Municipal Court item. Bob McLaurin responded by saying the Town has a draft purchasing policy and Steve Thompson has put together a committee with a goal to have a completion of a purchasing policy by the end of 1994. Buck Allen is presently working with Christine Anderson to bring the Municipal Court item into compliance. A motion was made by Tom Steinberg to accept the TOV 1993 Audited Financial Statement, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and passed unanimously (5-0). Item 1Vo. 4 was Resolution No. 18, Series of 1994, a resolution designating Piper Capital Management Incorporated as an investment manager for the financial fund of the Town of Vail as permitted by the Charter of the Town of Vail, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. Christine Anderson and Steve Thompson explained after the Town received numerous bids from various companies. Merv Lapin suggested we add an expiration date with the resolution. A motion was made by Paul Johnston to approve Resolution No. 18, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and passed unanimously (5-0). Item 1Vo. 5 was the Report by the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin updated Council on the Chapel Bridge reconstruction, Ford Park Master Plan, and the 1994 Community Survey completion. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. 1 Vnil Town Council Evenin M C II g ee mR Minutes 12/7/91 Respectfully submitted, Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Michelle L. Caster 2 Vail Town Council Evening Meedng Minutes 12t7/91 ^-ORDINa4NCE NO. 96 SERIES OE 1934 AN ORDINANCE MAKiNG SIDPPLEMENl°AL APPROPRIATIONS FROnA THE 1POWN OF VAIL REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX F111VD, OF THE 9994 B11D(aET AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE 1OYtlN OF tlMILy COLO1'9MDOy AI~D AUTHORiZBNG THE EXPENDI'TURES OF SAID APPROPFiIA'fIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIRI9 AND SEMNG FORTH DE'6'AILS IN REGa4RD TFIERETO, VNHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 1994 which could not have been reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance fVo. 26, Series of 1993, adopting the 1994 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and, VVHEREAS, the Town has received certain revenues not budgeted for previously; and, VVHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficien4 funds are available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not othenroise reflected in the Budget, in accordance with Section 9.90(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and, UVHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make certain supplemental appropriations as set forth herein. iUODU, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIRIED, BY THE TOWN COUiVCIL OF THE TOUViV OF VAIL, COLORADO that: 1. Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations for the 1994 Budge4 and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of said , appropriations as follows: FUiVD AMOUNT Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 1 575 000 1,575,000 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Towrn Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fac4 that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Towrn of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Towrn of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right vvhich has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective da4e hereof, any prosecu4ion commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 1 Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1994 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. IfVTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AfVD ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IfV FULL OiV FIRST READING this 21st day of June, 1994, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 5th day of July, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCuthceon, Tovun Clerk READ AiVD APPROVED OiV SECOfVD READING AiVD ORDERED PUBLISHED in full this 5th day of July, 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss; Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Towm Clerk ' C:\ORD94.16 2 Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1994 RESOLUT60N IVO. 17 SER9ES OF 1994 A RES~LUTBON ESTABL9SF91NG CONID9TIONAL SIJPPOFt~ BY THE VAIL TOWN COUIdCEL FOR THE PBNEY VALLEY RANCH TRUS~ LAND EXCFIANGE. WHEREAS, the proponents of the Piney Valley Ranch Trust Land Exchange which has also been referred to as 4he Lindholm Land Exchange have requested the support of the Vail Town Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed land exchange would increase the amount of publicly owned space to the uvest of Vail and ensure that any future development would not be visible from the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, by giving the eastern most part of the iVottingham parcel to the Forest Service in exchange for other Forest Service property adjacent to the site, the Elliot stream basin would be made accessible to the public throughout its length which stream basin has value for wildlife and for allowing the continuation of a recreational trail in the Vail Valley; and WHEREAS, this exchange vvould no4 be inconsistent with the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan betnreen the Town of Vail and fihe U.S. Forest Service which is intended to discourage private development through exchanges and encourage public use around the Town boundary; and . WHEREAS, the Vail Touun Council believes that the Not4ingham portion of the Piney Valley Ranch Trust Land Exchange benefits the Town of Vail. , NOVV, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council ofi the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. Touvn Council, based upon available information, expresses its intention, desire, and expectation that the Town of Vail will support the 335 acre exchange at what is known as the Nottingham parcel. 2. That said support is conditioned upon the following qualifications regarding development and the other exchange parcels in the Lindholm proposal: (a) In as much as the Piney Valley Trust does not have any formal development proposal and no planning or environmental analysis on the Nottingham parcel has been completed, the Town of Vail can not express its support for the development of the site; (b) In as much as the Town of Vail has not had an opportunity to evaluate the other proposed exchanges in Costilla County, Suveetwater Lake, Piney Valley, and on the Eagle River, the Town can not express its support for these exchanges; Resolution No. 17, Series of 1994 e l (c) In as much as the Town of Avon is adjacent to the Nottingham parcel and no formal opinion has yet been issued by the Town of Avon, the Town of Vail wrill respect the opinion of the Town of Avon on the exchange. (d) In as much as the Nottingham parcel is located vuithin Eagle County and no formal opinion has yet been issued by the County Commissioners, the Town of Vail will respect the opinion of Eagle County on the exchange. 3. That the Touvn 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. 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AiVD ADOPTED this _ day of , 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ,4TTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:\RESOLU94.17 Resolutian No. 17, Series of 1994 1 , row3 ~ : • / rr~ ` ~ ~ ~ \ I,~( . , . , NO TTINGHAM RANCH REV ~ ~ED C~~~~~~~ PFU\~~-u~~~ ~~~~~~~L M USFS 1~ ~ ~ C? . r J ~ ~ 1~1 : ~ l ~ . ~ ,..i ~ _ ~ ~I/~ i~~~'• a~.~~~, ~ i • ' / ::i:r'?:: ~ I . ~ . \ i ! \ ~ ~t` ~ . 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The Trust is proposing a congressional land trade on a number of properties in the Piney River Valley, fVottingham Ranch, Sweetwater Lake, Costilla County, and along the Eagle River west of - Wolcott. Total federal lands that would go to the Trust equal 4,575 acres and the Federal Government would receive 17, 984 acres of land (see attachment .1). . The Trust is proposing a congressional land trade as opposed to an administrative swap since two Federal Agencies would be involved. A congressional land trade is an act of Congress and requires a bill being passed though the legislative process. Support from the state congressional delegation is typically required to successfully complete a congressional trade. An administrative trade can be done within the respective Forest Service and/or Bureau of Land Management Districts. An Administrative trade requires compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the completion of appropriate environmental analysis and public input. The stated purpose of this trade will be for the Trust to secure federally owned properties around the Piney Valley Ranch to reduce trespassing and improve habitat for big game ranching. The Trust also intends to develop what is commonly referred to as the PVottingham Ranch which is located north of I-70 and Eagle Vail.. The Trust specifically wanted to obtain the Town's opinion on the Nottingham Ranch trade. The Nottingham Ranch is owned by the Trust and is under County jurisdiction. It is zoned Resource which allows for 1 single family dwelling unit per 35 acres. It is anticipated that the Trust would propose upzoning all or a portion of the property to accommodate a greater development density. It would be likely that the Trust would also request annexation into the Town of Avon. _ , s The Nottingham Ranch exchange is, in effect, self contained since 335 acres of Forest Service land are proposed to be traded for 335 acres of adjacent land owned by the Piney River Ranch Trust. Staff comments are focused only on the relative merits of the revised Nottingham proposal shown in Attachment 2. Comments do not address the overall merits of the trade that may be proposed to Congress or the impacts of potential development that may occur on the Nottingham Ranch. There is significant concern in the County regarding the ability of the area to accommodate planned development that will occur with existing zoning let alone development, that may require upzoning. It is staff's understanding that the Town of Avon or Eagle County would require an Environmental Impact Report when subdivision plans are submitted. Other considerations that need to be considered regardless of the land exchange, although not necessarily by the Town of Vail, in the future include: . 1) water availability to service development at Nottingham (i.e., can minimum instream flows be protected) 2) comprehensive analysis of environmental impacts 3) visual impact along I-70 4) cumulative loss of open space in the Upper Eagle River Valley Cornparison of Alternatives The map shown in attachment 2 displays the proposed exchange at the Nottingham Ranch and attachment 3 helps provide a perspective on the distance of the eastern most parcel from the Trappers Run site. The original exchange proposal is displayed in attachment 4. This proposal has been modified based on input from the Department of Wildlife and other interested parties. The Department of Wildlife is ihe only agency that has issued a written opinion on the exchange (Attachment 5). A significant change in this proposal from the previous proposal is that the Northern parcel indicated as an acquisition from the USFS does not extend as far north into a migrational corridor for elk and deer. The following is a list of pros and cons of the 8 parcets that under the current proposal (Attachment 2) would be traded at the Nottingham Ranch. Pros ' Will eliminate the possibility of development on the site being directly visible from the Town of Vail. Lighting from the development may be seen at night under the exchange proposal. Although, lighting would be less visible than if the exchange did not occur and development occurred on the eastern most area of the site. ' By not developing on the eastern parcel the trade will prevent development along the unnamed creek running through the Trappers Run Parcel and reduce the possibility of increased non point source pollution of Gore Creek. ° Will create a continuous recreation trail for hiking and biking from West Vail to the Red and White Mountain Trail and potentially through to Wolcott. ' May reduce impacts to the e1k and deer corridor by not developing on the eastern most .D u parcel. ° lMill minimize the visual impacts of the development from the I-70 coRidor. The parcels being disposed of have more potential for visual impact than those being acquired. Cons ~ Development on the -northern parcel that w'ould be acquired from the USFS may have . negative impacts on elk and deer habitat. The Departnenf of Wildlife stated in a March 11, 1994 memo that the proposed exchange af the Nottingham Ranch would have a negative affect on wildlife and recreation (See attachment 5). DOUV also feels fihat the habitat value of what will be given to the USFS is less than the value of the land Yhat will be given to the Trust. ° lAlithout an environmental assessment of the proposed action if is nof possible to determine the relative environmental impacts of the three parcels that would be acquired from the USFS. ° T'he Town has held a policy of opposing land trades on its border for the purpose of private development. Although, not directly adjacent to the Town of Vail boundary, support of this trade without a strong rational or criteria may send mixed messages to others considering land trades in the Vail Valley. SUAAMARY Based on the available information it does appear that the proposed exchange at the Nottingham Ranch has tangible benefits to the Town and possible impacts that are difficult to quantify at this time. The disposal of the eastern most parcel to the Forest Service does result in strong positive benefits for the Town of Vail from a visual standpoint. However, there are still many planning and environmental issues that still need to be examined regardless of the outcome of the land exchange to fully determine the direct and cumulative impacts of any proposed development on the site. ATTACHMENT 1 ` . . . ' " . : Summary of possible pubGc gaans and losses from revised Piney Valley Ranches Trust Iand ezchange ; CATEGORY , GAIN LOSS Public acres/acres open to pubiic access and use ~ -Costilla County 17,162 -Sweetwater Lake 371 -Eagle River/Red Canyon 116 -Nottingham offered 335 ~ -Lower Piney 4000 -Nottingham 335 _ -BLM (lower Piney) 240 Net public acres + 13,409 acres 2. Open Space acres - -all offered lands (acres) 17,984 -all selected lands (acres) 575 Net open space +17,409 acres 3. River frontage/fisherman & recreation access -Rio Crrande (access via boat ramp,dirt road) 4.5 miles -Eag.le River (easy access from paved road) 1.5 miles -Piney River canyon (difficult access m remote canyon), 0.5 miles Net river frontage/stream access +5.5 miles . 4. Estiffiated pubGc use/enhanced use (in visitor days) -Sweetwater Lake (new) 8008 rvds -enhanced existmg Sweetwater use 8185 rvds -enhanced Flattops wildemess access thru Sweetwater 1766 rvds -EaQle school visits to Sweetwater caves unknown' -Costilla County lands (river corridor) 5500 rvds -Cosdlla County lands (away from river) unknown= -Eagle River/Red Canyon un-kn0wn3 1 aooordmg to the local outfna. Eagle Camty school dases teguWy visrts the cava 2 th6e upllaods have a fair to poor pocmual fa himimg and wouid ptobably aippa¢t m1y a few htmdred rvds 3unlmown. bul usc strould be m the thauands each ycar, and strould FAR acaed the use m all the Piary selaxed 1aadt the Tru4 i is secicmg [o acquffe a~ . j CATE2yORY QyAIN LOSS Estfmated paublis ause/enin2nced aase (cont.) -Davos Trail (ih/ese Va1) 450 rvds j -Muddy pass 1000 rvds -Marma Lake 200 rvds Net visator use + 229709 rvds + Eagle YSaver ummlcmmown 5. Bicvcle trails -RTottmgham offered lauds . ` -Eagle River/Red Canyon (possible futiaPe yes -Finey River selected 0 -Mottingham selected 0 Net bncycle tran?s Il existing fl pogential 6. Wetflands/ripari2a bmibntat -Sweetwater L.ake wetlands 50+ acres -Sweetwater lakeshore 1.5 miles - Eagle River riparian 1.5 miles . -Rio Grande Riparian 4.5 miles -Piney River selected 0 -Nottin-aham selected 0 7. Wilderness access -Sweetwater Lake posstble new trailhead & access into Flattops -Piney selected (Eagles Alest Wgdemess) oa 8. Use bv disab9ed -Sweerwater Lake , strong mterest ffi possble future use dt special facilities ~ 3 . tha Pmev laads bemg sought by the Tnus m no way -Pacx -affedany eostmg trailt cr othc accea to the Faglds Nest Wildcmam Aazss mto the W ildemes is by a-aiLs fa removed from the sdated 1Sds ATTACH.TtENT 1 : Sumffiary of possible public gains and losses fronn revised Piney Valley Ranches Trust land egchange CATEGORY GAIN LOSS Pubtic acres/acres open to public access and use -Costilla County 17,162 -Sweetwater Lake 371 -Eagle•River/Red Canyon 116 -Nottingham offered . 335 ~ -Lower Piney 4000 -Nottingham 335 -BLM (lower Piney) 240 Net pubGc acres + 13,409 acres 2. Open Space acres -all offered lands (acres) 17,984 -all selected lands (acres) 575 Net open space +17,409 acres 3. River frontage/fisherman & recreation access -Rio Grande (access via boat ramp,dirt road) 4.5 miles -EaQle River (easy access from paved road) 1.5 miles -Piney River canyon (difficult access in remote canyon) 0.5 miles Net river frontage/stream access +5.5 miles 4. Estimated public use/enhanced use (in visitor days) -Sweetwater Lake (new) 8008 rvds -enhanced existing Sweetwater use 8185 rvds -enhanced Flattops wildemess access thru Sweetwater 1766 rvds -Eaale school visits to Sweetwater caves unknownl -Costilla County lands (river comdor) 5500 rvds -Costilla County lands (away from river) unlnown- -Eagle River/Red Canyon unknown' ~ aarordmg to the local aafma. Eagle Camty school dases regulaly vi.aits the cavs , "[hcse upllands have a faa to poor pamual for himsmg aad would probably suppoR mly a few himcired rvds 3unJmoµn. bia use shaild be m the thaumds cacb yea. and should FAR «oad the use m all the Pmry sel«xed lmds the Tnsst i is seelcmg to acquac . Q . CA'I['~EGOI3Y GAIN LOSS Esgnnnated publae aase/eninanced aase (cont,) -Davos Trail (West Vail) 450 rvds -1Vguddy pass 1000 rvds -Marma La'ke 200 rvds R1eg visugor aase + 22,709 rvds + Eag?e River . unknown 5. Becvcle trafls -1Vottingham offered lands ~ existing -Eagle River/Red Canyon (possi'ble future trai1) yes -Finey River selected 0 -Rlottingham selected 0 PTet bncvcle ta-aes Il existiang ll potential 6e Wet9ands/riparaan halbutat -Sweetwater Lake wetlands 50+ acres -Sweetwater lakeshore 1.5 miles - Eagle River riparian 1.5 miles -Rio Grande Riparian 4.5 miles -Piney River selected 0 -Nottingham selected 0 7. Wilderness access -Sweetwater Lake possible new traiihead & access into Flattops -Piney selected (Eag,les A1est Wildemess) oy 8. Use by dasab9ecIl -Sweetwater L,ake strong interest in posable future use & special facilities 4 . the Pinry lands bemg sought by the Trust m no way impacx ar affea any oaging U-A;ts (r ctyQ acom to the Eagle's Neg Wildemes. Access mto the Wildemrss is by uaiLs faz retnoved &om the seieaed lands. 1d eb TOWN OF YAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21051 FAX 479-2157 MEMORAiVDUM TO: Vail Tovvn Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager DATE: July 29, 1994 SUBJECT: Town IVianager's Report Park Citv Meetinq As we have discussed, a delegation of elected and appoin4ed officials from Park City, Utah, will be in town on August 10th and 11 th. On August 10th, we wrill host a small picnic. This event will be held at Big Horn Park and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The next day an informal meeting with this delegation wrill be held at the Evergreen Lodge. A continental breakfast will be available at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss issues of mutual concern, such as housing, transportation, and managed growrth. The Eagle County Commissioners and Avon Town Council have been invited to attend this meeting. I have also invited the PEC and DRB. The agenda consists of a series of brief presentations. Following these presentations a question and answer period wrill be held. This meeting should conclude by 11:30 a.m. UVe have arranged a series of tours following this meeting. Please let me knowr if you will be able to attend these events. Relocation Guide Please find the attached relocation guide. This document was prepared through a collaborative effort between Eagle County, the Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association, and the Town of Vail. The cost of this publication vuas $21,000. Eagle County provided $15,000, ABCRA contributed $3,000, and the TOV contributed $3,000. Vail Associates also participated by providing photographs and text. Fees collected for the booklet will be used to help pay for a second printing uuhen needed. This project was prepared by Suzanne Silverthorn. As usual, she did an excellent job. RV1/M/aw C:\7owncoun.1 $5.00 ~ , " . ? ` x F ` " £o- ~ a , „ - k e t y ~ ? $ $ / ~ ' s . ~ } X. . . e ~u P : } • ; ~ , t 4 . 5 ~ naJ , . ~ , ~ . ~ ..m. ~ . ,:.t SE ' ` ~fi ? ~ E A G L E C O U N T Y C O L O R A D O _ A ~ ' -r: y~ ~ 1 , . ~ „ ~ i. ~ . „ ~J.~ ~ ~ • . F :ADO . 6 F.+c~~ c c~? r~ ~ e ~n~f# ~ ; ~ Life in the Calorado High Country . orze ` Eagle Counry Histflry . . twa Lifestyles & Recreativn. . . .....:.....four Cammunity Profiles ......;:.....six Avan .............six Basalt . . ......:....six Eagle . . . . . . . sez;era Eagle-Vail . ........c .........seven Edwards . . . . ....:.:..seve7a , Gypsum . . . eight MinCurn : . . eight Red Cliff . einj.ht Vail ninc? Ski Areas . ....:......:.terz Population antl Economic Prafiles eleveya Housing .....:............eleven Econornic Yrafiles .....:...........:twelve Resources & Amenities ....:..........fo2.trteerz Eclucation . ..,....:......;fbtrrteen G ouernment . : . . . . . . fifteeyz Health Care : . ...........:.:.sixteen Transportation ....seventeerz Eagle Cvunty A Backyard Parattise (Conclusion).....:..... nineteen Eagle Counry AC a Gldnee CIvlapj .......:.........twenty Gover Wilclflozcvr Goltarr2bdrte~ . LIFE IN THE COLORADO HIGH COUNTRY Skl'-L~lue Genticn~ I he eagle, a syinbol of strength, Eagle Counry is centrally located in about 100 miles west, and many moun- ' courage and beaury, is a worthy the Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70, tain communities are nearby, such as namesake for Eagle County, Colorado - offering easy access to Colorsido's best Aspen, Steamboat Springs and a county thriving economically, socially ameniry - the mountains. The counry's Breckenridge. and culturully because its residents sllare 2,660 miles of mountain lands vary in Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife a sense of adventure and, like the eagle, topogr•apliy and climate from temperate watdlers, champion athletes, mothers the courage to pursue cireams. river valleys to snow-capped peaks and and fadlers, business owners, vacation- Once dependent upon mining and open ranch lands. Aveiage tempeiatures ers, ranchers, retirees, students and many agriculttire, today's economy is driven by are 73 clegrees in the summer and 34 otllers have grown to love Eagle rourism. The international ski industiy, cen- degrees in the winter. Cotinry's boundless opportunities. tering around Vail, Beaver Creek Resoit, lleirver is about 100 iniles east; Arrowhead and Aspen, employs more than Grand Junction, a Western Slope huh, is half Of thC counry's 1)(21-1112inentresictents, a population that has grown trom -E,67- in 1960 to nearly ?G.OQI) in 199-4. w ~ Several of the Gore Range's peaks are in excess of 13,000 feet. ortc k. •'F...2'' ~ ~Y ~ EAGLE COUNTY x. HISTORY Jim Dilts, a pioneer of he Ute Indians claimed Eagte Eagle County, was Counry lands for summer hunting countY superintendent ~I I i tl V and fishing grounds hetore F.uropeans of sthoois and an attor- ° ' explored the area. The first reliable ney. This picture was taken on Deep Creek account of European presence in the around 1920. = Fagle River Valley was in 1840 when Kit 7 Carson guided the Fremont paity through the region. ~ ~ M Fortune htmters and settlers scoured the state, striking lead carbonate ore in ~ ~ ` ~ ~ ` Leadville in 1874. The strike brought IL many prospectors to the valley, and by ~•ilip~ 1879 a permanent camp was established A~`°~ ~ and the town of Red Cliff was born. ~ ~ Eagle County was carved from The evolution of Vail from a quiet Summit County in 1883 and Red Cliff, sheep pasture Co an international resort is Dick Morgan and Doc Dewey panning named for the surrounding red quartzite credited to the famous lOth Mountain gold on Homestake Creek near Gold Park. Morgan was one of the pioneer cliffs, was the first county seat The coun- Division ski troops who were introduced ~ prospectors in the Red CIifF region in ry government moved west to the town to the valley while training at Camp Hale the early 1900s. of Eagle in 1921. in the 1940s. Following World War II, a I two ' Tenth Mountain Division soldiers trained for combat in snow during World War II. They are pictured here w-~-~.... at Camp Hale, south of Minturn in ~ 1942. The Colorado Ski Museum, located in Vail Village, is a resource ~ for ski history information and memo- E„ rabilia, such as this photo. *.V 44 ¦ ~ ~ . ~ y. ~^.r+l ,!~~r~~a~?- ~ ~ * ~ "~'e*?~.,..~ < 4 ,,own <.;roup 01 foruier Arm}' huddies returne(l to the Gore Creek Valley to fulfill their collective dream... to develop a ski ~ ~ - rrsort Vail emergrd as a ski giant ancl the rounty has flourished ever since. ~ f~ Tlle Eagle County Historical Socie[y ~ ~ Museum is located in Chambers Park in Eagle. It dOcuments the histoiy of the I:agle River Valley from thc early Na[ive Aineiirans to the families living in the Former President Gerald R. Ford ~ and his family have been rOxinry roday through the use of artifacts, instrumental in the development of the map.5, ~~hotographs, historic clocunients, lotal community. They are still part_ clio>raina's "Incl mrnx~raliilia. time residents of Eagle County. tb rcc, ~ ~ LIFESTYLES & ~ ; ' RECREATION ecause of the nntural beaury, dean modems, laptop computerS, home com- Indoor lce Arena in Vail, and smaller ~,vater and air, the low a-ime rate puters and more-many husinesses are outdoor rinks in Vail, F.agle-Vxil, and and modern teclinology, Eagle being conducted successfully from some- Beaver Creek Resort. Coun[\- is one of tlie fastest growing one's inountain home. Summer recreational opportunities regions in Colorado. The sun almost alvvays shines on in Eagle Counry actually outntmlber win- Only 30 years ago, the primary Colorado, even while snow blankets d1e ter acuvities: hiking trails, mountain bik- indusuy in Eagle Counry was agriculture. highest peaks and ski slopes. In addition ing u-ails, paved public bicycling paths, Today, 82 percent of the land is com- to some of the hest alpine skiing in the Gold Medal trout streams, kayaking and prised of National Forest, United States world, nordic skiing is also popular at whitewater rafting am abundant. Forest Service Wilderness area, I3ureau of Beaver Creek Resort's mounuin-top There are six golf courses in the Land Management open space, and McCoy Park, the Vail Golf Course Nardic counry, and threc more courses in plan- Colorado public land, preserving the Center and in the backcountiy. ning or constniction stages. Puhlic tennis rural integriry of the county. At the same Nottingham Lake offers a large, out- courts air popular in Avon's Nottingham time, residcnts capitalize on technologi- door ice skating rink in Avon. Other ice Park, and at Vail's Ford Park and Golden cal adv"inces, such as f,icsimilcs, skating opportunitie,, include Dohson Yeak. ~ x~,."~,. • `t ~ ~h - ~z ~ F . 7, ~ Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy ; the backcountry via snowshoe and snowmobile. for.rr Avoi1 voters ness areas provide countless outdoor taining the environment and support , approved a$4.2 recreational opportunities. For more incentive progranvs for dean-burning million Aquatic & information on mountain tiails and fireplaces, a coun- Recreation Center campsites, contact the Forest Service at =tywide recycling in 1993 that is (303) 328-6388 or (303) 827-5715. program and the scheduled for complCtion in 1995. The lOth Mountain Trail Divition preservation of a Vail's Ford Amphitheater hosts an hut system dots the backcountry with sensitive wildlife array of cultural activities including the comtortable havens popular with cross- habitat. For residential recycling informai- liravo! Colorado Music Festival and the country skiers in winrer and hikers and tion, call (303) 476-3737; for commercial Tnrernational Summer of Dance, the hik(°r-; in rh(:, summer_ recycling, call (303) 476-8633. There are t3olshoi Ballet and other performing recvcling stations throughout the counry-. artists. The Betry Ford Alpine Gardcn Most major religions are represented complenients the amphitheater grounds in the coLmry - there are more than 25 with a colorful array of motmtain blooms. churches and chapels. MuSicians and odler performers frequent Eagle Counry is servc:d hy numerous the valley throughout the summer, taking claily and weekly newspapers in Vail and advantage of picturesque settings. Aspen, and two metropolitan Denver A large elk and deer population in The spirit of the west eomes alive in newspapers. There are tllree local televi- F.agle C()unt}r make it a popular destina- the Town of Eagle during the annual sion srations, in addition to cable and tion for big game Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. regional television access, there are three hunters in rhe fall. There are four public lihraries local radio stations, and a variety of music ?~i~ > 13ow and arrow, Throughout the county. For further infor- formats are hroadcaut Iocally fremi othor ~ muzzle-loading mation, call the Eagle Valley Library communities. - ind regular rifle District at (303) 328-8800 or (303) 949- ~ seasons hegin as early as September and 6797, or thc Vail Public I.ihi~ary at (303) continue through November. The Eagle's 479-2183. Nest, Holv Cross and Flat Tops wilder- Residents are cominittccl to m.iin- fic~e COMMUNITY . PROF{LES Crcrnesbill Geranium von is developing as a commercial venient and frequcnt transportation to into The Seasons at Avon, the expansion 14 and residential center of Eagle most of the nearby attractions. Notting- of Ciry Market grocery store, the con- . Counry. The 3,000 permanent residents, ham Lake and park are within town lim- struction of Wal-Mart and numerous coupled with a brisk business cliinate, its and offer year-round family and recre- small business successes. make Avon an ideal choice for families ational activities, like ice skating and fish- Sales tax collections in 1993 showed and individuals seeking a centrally-locat- ing, as well as scores of special events. an increase of 16 percent over 1992, with ed, exciting atmosphere convenient to all In 1994, Avon is constructing an almost $3 million receiveci. About 750 county amenities. aquatic and recreation center, a new housing units were available in 1993. Founded in 1884 and incorporated library and a new elementary school bor- Town tax is 4 percent. in 1978, Avon was named by an dcring ','ottint;ham Yark. For further information, call the Englishman for the Avon River in his Town of Avon at (303) 949-4280 oc the homeland. The town is located along the Avon/Beaver Creek Resort Association at Eagle River, about eight miles west of (303) 949-5189. Vail and 20 miles east of Eagle off of Interstate 70. - B q Sa ~ t Avon is one of the counry's fastest Basalt is located in southwestern Eagle growing towns, boasting a 181-percent e- County at the confluence of the Roaring increase in population between the 1980 Fork ancl Fryingpan rivers. The town sits and 1990 census reports. partly in Pitkin County and many resi- Three ski areas, five golf courses, pvon is situated on the banks of the dents work there at Aspen ski resort, or river rafting, and miles of biking, hiking Eagle River, at the base of Beaver in nearby Garfield Counry. The town is . and riding trails can be found within 10 Creek Resort. The population is cur- governed by an elected mayor and siY rently estimated at 3,000. miles of Avon's commercial center. trustees and has about 2,000 residents. Avon lodges feature affordable fami- Avon's growth continues, with a Established in 1882 and incorporated in ly accommodations and are centrally proliferation of notable developments in 1901, the town is named for Basalt Peak located in the Eagle River Valley. The and around town, including the reloca- and was founded by the Colorado and AvonlReaver Creek Transit provides con- tion of Vail Associatcs, Inc headquarters Midland Railroad as a division point F,1 six i _ .ind is governed by an elected mayor and Avon's commercial com. F.agle-Vail also ~ six trustees. In 1993, Eagle had an oper- features an 18-hole puhlic golf course A ating budget of $1.7 million, ahout 170 and a popular par-3 executive course. A licensed husinesses and ahout 635 hous- large public park, swimming pool, tennis ~ ing units. It is honie to the L.S. and courts, haskethall cowrts and the F.aglc- ,j Colorado Forest tiervices, Colorado Vail P.ivilio? serve recreation needs for Historic Basalt serves as an anchor Division of Wildlife, a public libraiy an(i the entire vallev. Fc~r informaricm, call eommunity for residents of the the Eagle Valley Chamber of Commerce. (303) ')-+9-5i0(). Roaring Fork Valley. The Basalt Post Eagle hosts Cluristmas on Broadway each Office was built in 1890. Decemher and has becoine a favorite Ed W A 1' d 5 lehel is an unincorporated residential "small town" for valley families looking Edwards is an unincorporatecl r~,.,icl(2nti.il community near t3asalt with a population for a place to call "honle." For informa- area with a rapidly growing husiness ,tirc- projection of 1,250 in 1993. For informa- tion, call (303) 328-6354 ar the Cliainber tor. It is ahout 15 miles west of Vail and tion, call Basalt at (303) 927-4701 or the of Coinmerce at (303) 328-5220. is home to more than 4,500 residenCs. Chamber of Commerce at (303) 927-4031. Edwards is expected to expCricnce thr E CI g I @ - V d 1 ~ greatest county growtll throughout thC E CI g I e Eagle-Vail is an unincorparated residen- decade. A new suh-area master plan is in Eagle is the county seat and in 1993 had tial area and is home to more than 4,000 progress that includes tlle popular suhcli- a poptilation of 1.650. The town was residents. It is cena-a11y located between visions of Homestead, Singletree, estahlishccl in I88?_ incorpora[rd in 1905 \%ail and F.agle ancl is convenient to Arro~,vheacl, Cordillera and Lake Creek. k Ml~ C ~`4 t . , . On Broadway in Eagle, the storefronts y 3 ~ y. Y..~, ~ ' - . . ,y_~ . ~ • r have remained the samesince before 1940 in the town's center, but the town limits are bulging with resi- ~ . dential and commercial growth. <S('1'C'l1 ~ SKI AREAS - Vail, Beaver Creek Resort, and Arrowhead I~rc(ira~t Pni~tlbr rrsh C 9 n December 15, 1962, Vail guests the highest qualiry skiing experi- division operates ski, hicycl Associates, Inc opened Vail ence to be found anywhere. spor[swear and general merchandise Mountain with one gondola, two chair- During the summer, Vail Associates, stores in Vail and Beaver Creek Resoit; lifts and eight ski insnuctors. Today, Vail Inc operates the Lionshead Gondola, the the food service operates aill on-mountain Assodates, Inc. operates Vail Mountain Vista Bahn chairlift on Vail Mountain and restaurants; and Vail Associates Hospitaliry ,~vith 27 chairlifts, 1,100 ski school the Centennial Express chairlift at Beaver Corparation owns a hotel and lodge in instructors and more than 4,000 skiable Creek Resort for public access to hiking I3eaver Creek Resort and manages various acres; Beaver Creek Resort, encoinpass- and mountain biking trails. other properties throughout the valley. ing 1,125 acres of skiable ren-ain; and In adclition to skiing and summer Beaver Creek Resort (excluding Arrowhead at Vail, soon to be joined to mountain operations, Vail Associates, Inc. the actual ski mountain) is a quasi- Beaver Creek Mountain via Bachelor has many business interests in Eagle municipaliry, overseen by the Beaver Gulch. Counry. The Vail Associates, Inc. retail Creek Kesort Company. The board of Throughout the past 10 years, Vail directors is comprised of nine inembers Associates, Inc. has spent more tllan $90 with representatives from Vail Associates, million to improve Vail, Beaver Creek Inc, Beaver Creek Resort businesses, Resort and Arrowhead, and maintain their #tvhomeowners and lodges. 'Phe company status as world-renowned ski resorts. is responsible for marketing, central Since its purchase by Apollo Ski Partners ~reservations, transportation, municipal in 1992, Vail Associates, Inc has reaf- services and overall coiumuniry qualiry firmed its commitment to offering its within Beaver Creek Resort For further information, call Vai] Associates, Inc. at (303) 845-7720. ~i Vail, Beaver Creek Resort, and Arrowhead mountains accounted for 19 percent of the total skier visits in 4. Colorado for the 1992-93 season. tE~~i ~ ~,•.11 S i I POPULATION and ~ ECONOMIC PROFILES sbr,~,,t,r,4 agle County is the second fastcst mits issued in 1994 than in Che a>unty's Eagle County residents, and some still growing counry in Colorado widl a history - in Nlarch, Eagle Counry do. Working and guest ranches are scat- 200-percent growth rate in the past 20 received 112 huilding applications com- tered throughout valley niches hetween years. The population of children uncler pared witll 48 received in March 1993. Vail 2uid Eagle County's western hounds. 17 years of age grev,- by more than 90 The county is dotted with eXclusive. Single-family homes, duplexes, crni- percent during the 1980s, giving the gated conimunities wherc residents enjoy dominiums and apartmen[s round out counry the state's highest hirth rate. die privacy and heaury of secluded the valley and are homc to everyone mountain mansions in safe communities. from young families, to retired persons, Housing Some areas, like Arrowhead, Beaver to seasonal workers. Typical of dhe mountain resort lifestyle. Creek Resort and Cordillera, center Lake Creek Village i.ti a c<>unty- the cost of living in Eagle COunry is high- around private golf courses and cater to sponsored affordable housing rc>mplex er than metropolitan or suburhan living. second home-owners. Beautiful Vail completed in 1994. The complex c<>ntaiii~ Homes range in size and price from homes can he found along the base of 270 one-, mvo-, and three-hecln~(,m ap~ii7- multi-million dollar estates, to randie5, to thc mountain, in the village, along Vail ments for permanent residents. h:aglehencl mohile honies, to shared aparu»ents. Golf Course and on the hillsides over- apartments in Avon also offer controllecl Keal estate sales indicate a strong looking the town. rents for full-time residents. All rrsidential local economy, with more huilding Per- Mountain ranches onre suppor[ed de\clopet:5 arr reyuired to provicic 30,000 - - ~ - - - - Population (Census) 21,500 _ _ _ _ _ State Projection , 25,000 Employment 22,500 Dwelling Units Households 20,000 0 17,500 ' 'o n 15,000 0 ~ 12,500 ' ~ 10,000 II About 26,000 people lived in 7,500 ' the county in 1993. The unincor- 5,000 ~ porated communities of Eagle-Vail, 2,500 Edwards and EI Jebel house more 0 - ! 1970 1915 1980 1985 1990 2000 than 50 percent of the population. c-lct eit i employee hOusing units that house a sig- • Total assessed valuation for Eagle the Hyart Regency in Beaver Creek nificant number of workers in Vail and County in 1993 was $791 million, with Resort, the Eagle Counry School District, throughout the valley. $502 million of that value placed in resi- the Radisson of Vail, the Town of Vail, For information, call the Vail Board dential properties. For fuither informa- Eagle County, The Lodge at Vail, the ()f Realtors .u (303) E,6-3:;98. tion, call the counry assessor at (303) Westin Hotel, the Holiday Inn and the 328-8640. Town of Avc>n. E c o n o m i c P 1' O f 1 I @ 5 • The ski industry continues to be For employment information, call Itrtail sales and tourist numhers are the the county's largest employer. Vail Joh Service of Coloraclo serving Eagle strongest indicatois of Eagle County's Associates, Inc. works a seasonal staff of County at (303) 926-4440. ~~r<>« ing eronom}. In 1990, the county alinost 4,000 and a permanent staff of • Vail guests are likely to he 35 ux>k in S589.6 million in retail sales, more about 900. Loclging, recrc-ation seivices years old or older, single professionals, th,in twice the sales completed in 1981. and personal seivices provide ahout 36 and ahout 40 percent have incomes of • The average household income in percent of the counry's johs. $100,000 or more. The average winter 1993 -,vas S +1,183 fcn- area residents. • Odler major employers include stay is five nights, and the avcrage su111- 22,000 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 ~ 12,000 ~ 0 10,000 ~8,000 Eagle County has experienced a shifF VqY3:#w' 6,00O 4,000 from people aged 18-24, and a large 2,000 increase in people aged 25-44 - a 0 trend consistent with other resort com- 45-64 ~ Over 65 TOTAL ~ ~ ~ 8_Y4 25-44 munities that are employing aging 0- b Age (ohorts work forces and fewer seasonal Nafes: Pertentage figures indicate pertent growth from one demde to the next. N/A indicates that the census data wos reported for age cohorts 7-19 and 20-24 in 1970, making comparison to the 1980 cohorts inaccurate. employees. l t~ el t z The service and construction 50% industries are the fastest growing 45%- 40% ~ 1975 employment sectors in Eagle County. 1990 „ 35% 0 30°fo T p~ 25% Ed 20% 6 ~ 15% 10% 5% 0% ~o J Q mcr stay is thrce nights. Despite unincor- ahout S 15 10 S2> per syu,ue-F0e>[. REVENUE 22% 35% porated growth, most of the county's vis- For information on tax rates and iror units are located in Vail, 3,586 units, Colorado economic clevelopment, call and Avon, 500 units. the Colorado Departnflent 01' Rc%enuc it 16°!0 Vail collec[ed $12.3 million in sales (303) 534-1308. 5% 22% ¦ Sales Tax ¦ Property Tax ¦ Fees & Charges tax revenues in 1993, a 6.6-percent ? Ofher Governments ¦ Miscellaneous I Exdudestrusrlunds,lidlunds,miemnlservicefunds,interfundbonsfers 1(1C1'C~ItiC UVeI" 1~~~. Avon collected $2.8 million in sales Eagle County 1994 budget. tax revenue in 1993. Overall, Avon sales EXPENSES rax collections have ina-eased by ` lhout 13% - 7% ~ 25 percent annually since 19~37, due 1 °10 I2trgely to retail and commercial grov.,tl~. Vail retail space costs between $27 73% and $130 per syuare-foot. Avon's retail ¦ Operating Cost ¦ Debt Service ¦Grants ?(apital putlQy space rents for hetween $18 and $27 per F.dudes t,u:r iunas, re runa:, internai ser.cce iunas, inte,fund o-on:ie« square-foot, and office space (eases for thrrtc~eyr ~ ~ r s ~ar~~ Y ~~t~•~ f^c 4w~ ~ RESOURCES & A M E N I T I E S I nricz~utrrC:uld Gr~~urlt ~ (111catiu, evcr), stitclcntforslicccss. prise 92 percent of the revenues. More salaiies range from S23.920 to S-) 1,?6>. Eagle Counry than 70 percent of the district graduates For further information, call the ~ School District KEjQJ mission enroll in higher education institutions. Eagle County School District RE ~)OJ a[ Curriculum innovations include pro- (303) 328-6321. grams for students and families, includ- The RE 1 Scllool District serves PubliC Sehools ing the Learn to Ski program and the Basalt, Glenwood Springs and Carbon- Thc F.agle County School District serves Discovery Ski program, a middle school dale. For more information, concact 3.281 students in nine schools through- ski,/job program, sponsored in parmer- Basalt Elementary (303) 927-3507; Basalt out [hc district. Because experrs project ship with Vail Associates, Inc. and others. Middle Sd1oo1 (303) 927-3181; [3asalt tvice the cunent enroliment by the year A Head Start program for disadvantaged High 5chool (303) 927-312 1. 2002, voters approved a$36.5 million children is underway, as are early child- hond issue tor new construction in the hood educatiou programs and English as HigFler Edueation 1993 elections. a Second LanQuage studies. Colorado Mountain College is a ta°o-year The district operated an $18.6 mil- The student/teacher ratio is 23 ro 1 public communiry college, offering aca- lion annual budget in 1993 - about with nearly half of d1e teaching staff hav- demic programs for transfer, career train- $6,000 per student. Properry taxes com- ing at least a master's degree. Teacher ing in 16 specialry areas and life-enrich- ing courses for residents. Established in 1965, the district comprises all or parts of six counties in north-central Colorado, EllrOlimgnt phd Stqff - RESOJ Sch00l 5 coveringabout6,600square-iniles. Town Schools Teachers Enrollment (1994) Financial support is provided Vail Red Sandstone Elementqry 24 348 through local properry taxes, thc Stat< ot Epgle-Vail Meadow Mountain Elementary 18 274 Battle Mountain High School 27 408 Colorado, student revenues and private Minturn Minturn Middle School 27 420 Edwards Edwards Elementary 34 505 clonations to the Colorado IN'lountain Eagle Eagle Valley Elementary 20 316 college Fotmdation. Eagle Valley Middle School 25 350 Gypsum Gypsum Elementary 23 357 Classes are offered at Vail, Eagle and Eagle Valley High School 24 293 i3 other locations. Approsimately 20,500 lotn-tcen I par[-time students enroll in CMC classes dhe western part of town. A full schedule The Universiry of Denver offers a each year. The student/teacher ratio is of courses is offered, along with a comput- Vail Valley MBA program in partnership ahour 14 to 1. er laboratory, classrooin facilities and stu- with Vail Associates, Inc Avon classes I'he Vail-Eagle Valley Campus is a dios for art and dancc. are offered to complete a Master of °commuter" campus, widl courses sched- At the Eagle Center, on the town's Business Adminisrration degree in 24 uled primarily for the convenience of main street, students study everything months. For information, call (303) h?l - working people. There are two sites from canputers to ceramics to philoso- 2030 or (303) 476-3064. serving each end of the valley. phy to accounting. For further informa- "17ie Vail Center is located along Gore tion, call CMC at (303) 476-4040 or (303) Creek in the Cascade Village complex in 328-6304. F,agle Counry is governed by a three- member board of commissioners ancl an ~ elected clerk ancl recorder, assessor, sur- _ ~ r ~ F ~veyor, coroner, sheriff and treasurer. An . appointed planning comnvssion pre- views all developments and recommencl~ ~ approval or disapproval to the commis- r sioners, who decidc all projects, rrs<>lu- tion.ti ,ind policies. F.ach F..i~.;le County office boasts a ~ mission .,tatement defining its goal in ~ t „ Construeted in 1992, iiieeting puhlic needs. A Vuhtic Edwards Elementary Infornlation Office was cstahlishecl in is the newest facility ' 1993 to further puhlic r011111Iunicati<m. in the Eagle County Sehool Distriet. In 1992, a new Eaglc Counry master It also has the high- plan was cominis5ioned to create an est enrollment of overall vision and framework tor futurr ~ all Eagle County a~ clevelopinent in dle seconcl-tastest gr<nv- schools. jifreeri ing counry in the state. Municipalities and providing supplemental care for the Resort area. The Avon Medical Center and other residential areas also have spe- entire region. The 49-bed faciliry features provides pediau-ic care and fainily cific master plans in place. Subjects iden- a state-of-the-art MRI unit, a comprehen- medieine. There also are several private tified for current and future focus include sive obstetrical service, an intensive care medical practices in Avon and in Eagle. environmental qualiry, open space, recre- unit and a 24-hour emergency depart- Eagle Counry has a"911" emergency ation, development, affordable housing, ment staffed by a team of hoard-certified call system staffed by professional transportation and community services. emergency care physicians. For informa- paramedics 24 hours a day. For further infornlation, call Eagle tion, call (303) 476-2451. To serve the needs of Medicaid and County government at (303) 328-8605. The Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in uninsured individuals, there are four clin- Vail is internationally-known for treating ics in the area - the Eagle Care Clinic in sports-related injuries. the Vail Valley Medical Center, one in Vail Valley MediCal Center The Beaver Creek Village Medical Eagle, and two in Basalt Mental health The Vail Valley Medical Center is the Center is staffed and equipped to treat services are provided at several clinics as regional hospital serving Eagle County medical emergencies in the Beaver Creek well as by Colorado West. The Eagle County Courthouse soon ' aher it was built in 1932 (leh), and ~the Eagle County Building in 1993 (upper right). The courts and sheriff's office were relocated to the Eagle County Justice Center. sixteen Eagle County Nursing C<>unty Nursing coordinates health care . e ' • , .;.A S' n, s - ~~-idlin the cominuniry. It functions as a liaison between families, their environ- ~ A ~,I. ment and othcr heilth care provider,5. q ( )Ihceti are located in Eagle (303) 328- ~ ~ 8`;I5, El lehel (303) 963-3491 and Av()n (30)3)t9 ()20. F. ~ . . Vail Transit ' I'he Town of Vail provides a free bus system Thar connecrs mosr vail locations Avon/Beaver Creek Transit Roaring Fork Transit Agency in miiiutes. Buses run from 6 a.m. to ? Guests and residenCS quickly learn Co 1tFTA provicle,, convenient I)uhlic trans- J.m. daily on most routes during peak take advantage of the convenient and portation throughout the entire Roaring scason. With 3.2 million rideis annually, affordahle hus system that seives the Fork Valley, including Glenwood Sprin-, the system is helieved to be the largest communities of Avon, Bcaver Creek Aspen, EI Jehel, and Basalt The systeni f5-ee hus seivice in the nation. Ftinding is Resort, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, Leadville, is dependable and affordahlc. F()r ink)r- po.tisible by an environmental tax on Vail Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail. Ski season mation, c.ill (303) 920-1905. Slci lift tickets. The tax - Che only one of seivice operates from 5 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., its kind in die state - generates abouC seven days a week. Routes within Avon Eagle County Regional Airport S2 millio? per year, and represents the and I3eaver Creck Kesort are free, and The aurport provides year-round direct highest conu-ibution level by a ski resort routes between other communities service to the central Rocky Mountain.1; to its municipal partner in the state. VaiPs require a small fee. Spring, summer and from numerous U.S. and internation:if .iir- hus tleet consists of 35 vehicles and a fall seivice operates on a limited sched- ports. Commercial passenger enplane- handicapped-accessible van. For infor- ule. For information, call (303) 949-6121, ments have increased fi-om 5,5% in 1959- matiom, r~ill (303) 328-81-f3. 90 to ».+90 in 1991-93. severt tc c r t ~ The mountain airport features direct Frequent van and bus service to the service by United Airlines, American Denver International Airport is convcn- Airlines Inc., Northwest Airlines, Taesa ient, and car rental is available. Airlines, and Delta Air Lines Inc, from Denver International Airport was cities such as Chicago, Dallas, Denver, constnzcted at an estimated cost of $4 Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Miami, New billion. The airpart is designed to be the York, Minneapolis, Mexico Ciry and con- world's most efficient, with a fully- nections to numerous other cities. autoinated baggage sysCem and the abili- During the ski season, commercial ty to land three jets at once. DIA is about flights operate regularly, and summer two hours from Vail. For infonnation, call flight service is expanding. The Vail/ (303) 342-2000. Beaver Creek Jet Center provides general aviation and chaiter seroices. Call (303) 534-7700 for reservations and information. ~ Y ~ a ~ P < • `F' x ~ " ~ ` ~,R ~ {t t<. ~s ^ 'f r.. Eagle County . , . x 1 Regional Airport serves as a trans- ~ . . .~r portation hub for the • ~ ~ ` - ` Central Rockies, and is now offering year- round commercial flight service. I er,hrc~e,t { 10 "s- ~ Eagle County - A Backyard Paradise L~.,,;<<m/nr,«- Ithough lifc~st>>Ics hcrl'e cb(frine(l clramatically sirtce the (!te Irzdiarts, rrzirr- er.s and s.heepherders settled in this val- ley, toclcty's residents are attracted,for rnany of the same reasoras -its pristine aaatrltral resources. With refreshing temperatures, bril- liarat skies, colorful wildflowers, snow- capped pectks, sparkling streams and protected wilderness, Eagle County is a _year-round paradise for its residents and guests. From sophisticated Zuxury to rustic charm, the Eagle County lifestyle offers something for everyone. 71d) ZPtPP31 ~ Eagle County at a Glance PastpleFzower J I To ~ Steamboat Springs Flat Tops ',McCoy Wilderness Area ` ~ °e'-h,' Bond <<~ Burns - White River ~ National Forest ~ , ,ai State Bridge White River National Forest . ~ 131 I WOICOff ~ 70 I i 70 Eagle Edwa s- Avon Vail i;U,le ~zil'~~- Gypsum Eagle-Vail ~o Q Dotsero Eagle County `To Regional Airport Grand Minturn Junction White River - • Gilman r ; National Forest ' To Denver -0 Red Cliff d i ~ i Syleau Lnke `N Yd EI lebel ~ Basalt J:~_i117~nOR[ZjY('T' RuediReserroir Hovteslake 82 ~ Resenwir ~ To Aspen To leadville ~ Irrc nh, A v o n Basalt . ~ ~ o n d fA~ u r n s , . , Dotsero . fi- . ~ a g 1 e E a g I e- V a i I E d w a r d s E I J e b e I G y p s u m McCoy , i n t u r n R e d C I i f f f et . 9 1 h 5 t a t e B r i d g e V a i I W o I c o t t . c TOW N OF V 'L NEY!!S RELEASE ~ 4VAIL TOi~VN OF 75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 FOR BNiMEDVATE RELEASE July 27, 1994 Contact: Peggy Os4ertoss, 476-0503 iViayor @lA9L TOWN COUNCBL AGREES TO PURSUE P@JRCHASE OF T PPERS RUN FOR $2e5 AAIL,LSON (Vail)--The Vail Town Council has unanimously agreed to enter into a contract to purchase the 48-acre Trappers Run parcel in 1/Vesf Vail. The action follodved a public hearing on fihe issue yesterday (7-26) in which terms of fihe pending purchase were publicly disclosed. Those terms include a purchase price of $2.5 million and a closing date of August 30, 1994. fVegotiations have been underway since March to purc;hase the property. Yesterday, a coalition of West Vail residents urged the town to move fonnrard with the purchase, citing community benefits that extend beyond the neighborhood. iVo one spoke in opposition. The terms released yesterday were the result of extensive negotiation between the property's owner, John Ulbrich of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Don Walker of Colorado Open Lands. Walker is serving as the town's consultant. Gateway Development, Inc., of Englewood, had originally sought permission to develop 30 lots on the property. The company has since terminated its purchase contract with Ulbrich. (more) . ~ ~ Trapper's Run/Add 1 An appraisai prepared last December had placed the value of the land as high as $4.1 million, depending on the number of lots developed. In agreeing to move forward with the purchase, Mayor Peggy Osterfoss said the town intended to trade portions of the property with the U.S. Forest Service in exchange for Forest Service land within the town's boundaries, as outlined in the town's Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement. This, she said, would result in significant public benefit and would eventually help in offsetting the price of the land. Although the major intent of the purchase is to preserve open space, there is no guarantee that land--either traded or gained by the town--would remain undeveloped, Osterfoss said. In addition, Osterfoss said the Town Council has not yet determined which funds will be used to purchase the land. However, if Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) funds are involved, she said the corresponding acreage would be preserved as open space. The 10 conditions for purchase of the property are as follows: 1. Town of Vail will pay to John Ulbrich, under threat of condemnation, $2.5 million dollars for a general warranty deed to Lots 16 and 19, Section 14, Township 5 south, Range 81 west of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Eagte, State of Colorado. 2. John Ulbrich will grant to the Town an option to purchase Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge for $150,000 cash to be exercised within one (1) year of the date of closing on Lots 16 and 19 described in paragraph 1. 3. John Ulbrich will grant an easement on Lot 8 for public purpose and trail access ; to Lots 16, 19, and 21. (A fen foot easement along the north property fine running in the general direction from east to west). 4. At the time of entering into a contract to purchase, the Town shall pay 10% of the agreed upon price as earnest money. 5. John Ulbrich will convey by general warranty deed Lot 21, Section 14, Township 5 south, Range 81 west of the Sixth Principal Me-ridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado as a charitable donation. This lot, pursuant to the appraisal received to be done by the Town, has a value of $1.6 million. ` 6. The purpose of this purchase and donation is to preserve the land for the public purpose as described in the Town's recently adopted Open Lands Plan and the LOAA. 7. All closing expenses shall be borne by the Town and there will be no real estate transfer tax to be paid. 8. John Ulbrich will provide a survey certified to the Town (the survey obtained by Gateway Development shall be acceptable). 9. Town Council will consider these terms and conditions in Work Session on July 26, 1994, and, if acceptable, the parties hereto shall enter into a contract to purchase by August 15, 1994, with a closing date of August 30, 1994. (Closing 0 v date is based on assumption we can have all required documents and papers completed.) 10. John Ulbrich is responsible for all real estate commissions except CoLands, Inc., which is the Town's responsibility. - For more information, contact fViayor Peggy Osterfoss at 476-0503, or Tovun Attorney Tom iVioorhead at 479-2107. # # # , ` I \ i\ W OWN OF VA'L 9 NEWS REbEASE TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 IFOR BflAMEDoATE RELEASE July 29; 1994 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn Community Information Office BUBLDING PERIIflITS OSSl9ED BY THE T01iVN OF VAOL The following building permits have been issued through the Tovvn of Vail Community Development for fhe period July 15-22: Cascade Club Spas, 1295 Wes4haven Drive, repair, $60,000, Beck and Associates. Hull, 4503 E. Meadow Drive, alteration, $3,000, Ruder & Assoc. Vail Valley Medical Center, 181 W. Meado.w Dr., alteration, $1,000, Better Home Improvers. Vail Associates Real Estate, 600 W. Lionshead Circle, addition, $1,000, J.L. Viele. Allen, 4424 Streamside Circle, alteration, $5,000, Decks Unlimited. Funk, 1766 Alpine Drive, reroof, $4,000, Plath Const. Floyd, 303 Gore Creek #8, alteration, $2,000, Decks Unlimited. Gross, 4295 Rlugget Lane, addition, $25,000, Haselhorst Carpentry. Bradley, 1040 Vail Valley Drive #108, alteration, $3,000, Construction Specialt. 6841 # # # 4 ~ a , ~q 17 O N F VAIL NEWS RELEASE TOWN OF VAIL 75 Sorcth Frontage Road Yail, Colnradn 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 MED0A ADl69SORlf July 27, 1994 Con4act: Suzanne Silverthorn ~ Community Information Office 479-2115 VA~~ ~~WN COUNC9L 9iICF8LIGHTS ~~R JULY 26 Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, Navas, Osterfoss, Shearer, Steinberg, Strauch Work Sessaon BPieffs --Citizen Survey Results ' Preliminary results from the 1994 community survey were presented fo the Council by Nolan Rosall of RRC Associates in Boulder. RRC is the research firm contracted by the town to design and analyze the annual survey. Generally,'tfle results showed: --High marks for snow removal and maintenance of parks, but lower ratings for street repair, street lighting and street sweeping services throughouf town. --High marks for the Tovvn of Vail bus system, but lower marks for the town's parking operations, particularty the cost of parking. --High scores for services provided by the Fire Department and Library, followed by slightly lowrer scores for the Police Department, Administration and the Community Development Department. --Lower scores far satisfaction of services in the Intermountain and Lionshead areas compared to higher satisfaction levels in other neighborhoods. The results atso shov?red: --SligMly more respondents, 56%, favored expansion of fihe town's infrastructure to maintain Vail's vitality, compared to the 44% who favored concentrating on the present infrastructure with no new projects. --Presenration of openspace, water protection, developmenfi control regulations and air quality protection received the highest ratings among significant issues facinq the town, while affordable housing was rated slightly lower. --Acquisition of open space to protect the environment and bike/pedestrian pafh development were the leading choices for projects funded through the town's Real Esfiate Transfer Tax (RETT). . (more) .a G TOV Highlights/Add 1 --I-70 capacity improvements, a new underpass at Simba Run and establishment of a regional transit authority were found to be more important to residents than expansion of the town's transit system or construction of a new parking structure. --There was overwhelming support for the concept of a valley-wide park & ride program, although most respondents thought Eagle County should fund the program rather than the Town of Vail. --Respondents were split 47% yes to 53% no on construction of a cemetery in Donovan Park. The community survey was mailed to registered voters in Vail and the community's business -owners--about 3,700 in all. Results were tabulated from 557 respondents, or 15 percent. The data will be used to evaluate the town's service levels and to establish priorities for the 1995 budget. For a copy of the preliminary survey data, contact the Community Information Office at 479-2115. --Public Hearing on Trapper's Run In a unanimous vote, the Council directed Town Attorney Tom Moorhead to enter into a contract on the town's behalf for purchase of the Trapper's Run parcel in West Vail for $2.5 million. The action followed a public hearing on the issue in which a coalition of West Vail residents urged the town to purchase the 48-acre property. No one spoke in opposition. In agreeing to move forward with the purchase, fVlayor Peggy Osterfoss reiterated the Council's intention to trade portions of the property with the U.S. Forest Service in exchange for Forest Service land within the town's boundaries, as outlined in the town's Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement. This she said, would result in significant public benefit to the entire community to help offset the price of the Trappers Run parcel. Although the major intent of the purchase is to preserve open space, there is no guarantee that all of the land--either traded or gained by the town--would remain as open space, Osterfoss said. The Council hasn't decided which funds will be utilized to purchase the land, she said. However, to the extent that Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) funds are involved, the corresponding acreage would be preserved as open space. The purchase agreement calls for the two parties to enter into a contract to purchase the property by August 15, 1994, with a closing date of August 30, 1994. For more information on terms and conditions surrounding the purchase, please refer to the attached news release, or contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2107. --Lionshead Alpine Design - Members of the Planning & Environmental Commission (PEC) and the Design Review Board (DRB) joined the Council for a discussion on Lionshead design guidelines. The issue: Is Lionshead better served through its existing contemporary design, or should it , begin a transformation to an alpine design similar to the Village? Although opinions were mixed as to which design is better suited for the area, the group reached consensus on a plan to accelerate a master plan project for Lionshead. The plan, to be prepared with the assistance of an outside consultant, would also include recommendations for design guidelines. As a result, the Lionshead study will occur in 1995 rather than 1996. A second project, evaluation of the town-wide design review guidelines, was bumped to 1996. The group acknowledged the importance of moving (more) 4 , ~ . TOV Highlights/Add 2 fonward with the Lionshead planning to help pave the way for redevelopment of the Gondola Building and the Sunbird properties, both owned by Vail Associates, Inc. Rob LeVine, president of the Lionshead iVierchants Associafiion, said the master plan was only the first step in the process. He stressed the need for creation of additional incenfives 4o encourage redevelopment of other properties. For more information on the project, contact Mike Mollica, interim director of the Community Development Department, at 479-2138. --PEC/DRB Repor4s An update vvas provided on recent meetings of the Planning & Environmental Commission and Design Review Board. Actions included: amendment of a conditional use permit to extend operational hours of the dining deck at Garton's Saloon from a 10 p.m. closing to 11 p.m.; approval of an amendment to allow for common area space to be included in square footage calculafiions for employee housing units (the amendment novv goes to the Tovvn Council for final approval); postponement of a request by the Vail Recreation District for a conditional use permit to allovv for expansion of the Vail Golf Course Clubhouse (tabled to August 8); and DRB approval of the Covered Bridge restoration project. --Site Visits Proposed Ford Park Stairway. Following inspection of the site, the Town Council chose not to build a large stairvvay, but rather, revegetate the area, fence it and look at placing a smaller stainway with a retaining wall at the west end of the ramp. Additionally, staff was asked to look at the entrance way to the Vail iVature Center and to coordinate cost- sharing of repair work uVith the Vail Recreation District. --Council Reports - Peggy Osterfoss and Jan Strauch gave a brief overview on their visits to Courchevel and fVieribel, France, as part of the Sister Cities trip. The visits were used to discuss alpine design issues with those communities. Also, Sybill Navas commented on staff attempts to research information on a coordinator position for a proposed exchange program between Vail and St. Moritz. Peggy Osterfoss gave a report on a recent meeting with officials representing the University of California at San Diego and a proposed educational institute program they will continue to define. Nlerv Lapin and Sybill fVavas agreed to participate, along with Peggy, in this continuing dialogue. The Colorado Ski Museum, which will be presenting its long-term marketing and management plan to the Town Council at the Aug. 23 work session, has requested a councilmember to participate on its board. A decision will be made at the Aug. 23 work session. . # # # a BREAKFAST SE' IES Bringing Dialogue to the v V/~ ~ LL Exploriny Today's Realities Vail Valley Since 1971 IORL"AA ~AA VA0~ ~~~~~ULE . 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MIEETING SCHEDLTLE (as of 7/23/94) ANGUST9 1994 In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordi.nance and charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times: EVENING MEETIINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday eveni.ngs of each month, starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will proeide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regular Council business. ~ORK SESSYONS Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherevise noted) on everv Tuesday afternoon. AUGNSTa g994a VAI,. TOWN COiJNCIL 11EETWG SCHEI)IJLE IS AS FOI.I..OWS: Tuesdav, August 2 1994 WOICk S@SS10Yl 0 1:30 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting 07:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 9 1994 WOPk SeSS10Y1 * 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesdav, AuL-ust 16 1994 Work session 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting 07:30 P.M. Tuesdav, August 23 1994 WOY'k S@SS10Y1 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesday. August 30 1994 • Work session cancellPd..,_,::_: (!;tl, Toc.a3y of ±pln ~V1141, ; TOW"N OF VAIL Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager