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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
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AGENDA - RE!/ISED 10/17/94
1. Mike Rose - 15 Year Anniversary.
2. Town of Vail Volunteer Program.
3. 1995 Budget Overview - Community Development.
4. 1995 Budget Overview - Parking Structure/Transporation.
5. Resolution No. 22, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Town Council's support for the Eagle
Gounty property tax increase to acquire and maintain open space in Eagle County.
6. Information Update.
7. Council Reports.
8. Other.
9. Adjouriiment.
WOTE UPCOflAING i1flEETING ST'ARl' TIMES BEL0W:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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TFiE NEXT VAIL TOVViV COUNCIL REGULAFi WORK SESSIOiV
VVILL BE ON TUESDAY, 90/25/94, BEGIIVNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOVVING VAIL TOUVN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 91/1/94, BEGINIVING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAnflBERS.
THE NEXT VA1L TOVNN COUNCIL REGULAR EVEiUIPlG BAEETING
11VILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/1/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAIIABERS.
!/AIL T011dN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION/BUDGET
1A/ILL BE ON THURSDAY, 10/20/94, BEGINNIfNG AT 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAnABERS.
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VAIL TOVVIV COUNCIL
WORK SESSI~~
TUESDAV, OCTOBER 18, 1394
1:00 P.M. IN TOV COUIVCIL CHAMBERS
EXPANDED AGENDA - REVBSED 10/17/94
1:00 P.M. 1. Mike Rose 15 Year Anniversary.
1:10 P.M. 2. Town of Vail Volunteer Program.
Susie Combs
Randy Stouder Action Requested of Council: Support/endorsement of program so we can begin
recruiting volunteers from the community.
Backqround Rationale: Volunteer programs have saved other communities
significant time and money and have increased the quality of service provided to
the community. These programs bolster community support for government and
allow individuals to get involved.
Staff Recommendation: None.
1:20 P.M. 3. 1995 Budget Overview - Community Development. ,
Mike Mollica
2:20 P.M. 4. 1995 Budget Overview - Parking Structure/Transportation.
Mike Rose
4:20 P.M. 5. Resolution No. 22, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Town Council's
Rich Howard support for the Eagle County property tax increase to acquire and maintain open
Tom Moorhead space in Eagle County.
Action Requested of Council: Discussion of Resolution.
Backqround Rationale: Council requested a Resolution in support of ballot issue.
Staff Recommendation: IVone.
4:30 P.M. 7. Information Update.
4:40 P.M. 8. Council Reports.
4:50 P.M. 9. Other.
5:00 P.M. 10. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIRflES BEL0W:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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7'HE NEXT VAIL TOVUId COUNCIL REGULAR 11VOR1C SESSION
1iUILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10/25/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOVVING VAIL TOVI/N COUNCIL REGULAR WIORK SESSION
UVILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/1/94, BEGINiVING AT 2:00 P.M. IN 70V COUidCIL CHAfiABERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TO11UN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETIPdG
1NILL BE ON l'UESDAV, 19/1/94, BEGINPVIMG AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAfIflBERS.
VAIL YOVNN COUNCIL SPECIAL 1A/ORK SESSIOW/BUDGET
WILL BE ON THURSDAV, 90/20/94, BEGINNIIVG AT 5:00 P.M. IN TO!/ COUNCIL CHAflflBERS.
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MEMORANDUnfl
TO: Town Council FROM: Volunteer P?ction Team
DATE: October 18, 1994
SUBJECT: Establishment of a Town of Vail Volunteer Program
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Susie Combs from the Transportation Center managed a volunteer program in
Niammoth, California. The program turned out to be extremely successful with 19
people volunteering in Susie's department alone. Volunteers answered phones, acted
as receptionists, did computer work, filing, etc. Susie felt that a similar program would
work uvell in Vail. She began formulating ideas and talking to people. She
approached Bob McLaurin vuith the idea. Bob had previously been approached by
members of the community seeking valunteer positions with the town. The idea.of a
Volunteer Action Team (V,4T), comprised of TOV employees, was formulated by Susie
and Bob. The VAT would lay the foundation for a TOV volunteer program.
Susie recruited volunteers for the VAT by sending a memo to all TOV employees.
Several people responded and the VAT now consists of seven members. A list of
VAT members is attached to this memorandum. The VAT has been meeting bi-
weekly since August. llVe developed a mission statement which evolved into both
short and long-term goals. The VAT mission and goals statement is attached to this
memorandum.
Early on, the VAT decided that seed money was needed to start the program and
begin recruiting volunteers. Bulk mailings, recruiting advertisements in the local
papers, and administrative support would require money. The VAT approached all
TOV departments to assess their needs/uses for volunteers. VVe also requested a
small monetary commitment to cover the start-up costs. Almost all TOV departments
responded positively, requesting one to several volunteers. The departments also
pledged a total of $1,000 in support of the program. The VAT developed the
departmental needs/uses into specific job descriptions that will be useful in recruiting
volunteers. Volunteers with skills and experience matching the job descriptions will be
recruited.
v TOV Volunteer Program _
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In the beginning, the VfiT looked into several other programs including those in Plano,
Texas; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Mammoth, California to gain insight into what makes
a volunteer program successful. The VAT complied a notebook on other volunteer
programs which included budgets, recruitment forms and job descriptions, summary
articles discussing the ather programs successes and failures, etc. The VAT
consulted vuith the Ailountain States Employer Council to discuss issues such as
insurance/ liability coverage and the volunteer recruitment process. Susie also met with Tom Moorhead and Bob nAcLaurin regarding administrative issues. The VAT
came to the conclusion that volunteers vvorking vuithin the Town of Vail will not increase the Town's financial responsibilities or employer liability. Volunteers would
be treated like part-time seasonal workers, added on to our workman's compensation
insurance program. In the little time that we have had, the VAT has compiled a large
amount of information from other programs. We are rapidly learning how to put
together a good volunteer program.
91l. VOLUBVTEER RECRU9TMENT
The VAT has developed forms including job applications, work history summaries, time
sheets, performance evaluations, etc. The VAT has developed a list of TOV
departmental needs including specific job descriptions, time dedication requirements
and specific job chores. The VAT intends to make direct contact with various
community organizations to recruit volunteers. The production of a flyer requesting
volunteers from the community is in progress. The flyer will be used in a mass
mailing to all Vail residents. Suzanne Silverthorn v?rill prepare press releases
describing the volunteer program and requesting volunteers. Public service
announcements are also planned for radio and television broadcast.
A logo/slogan contest is in the works. The contest vuill be open to all TOV employees,
boards, commissions and the Council, with a cash award for the winning slogan and
logo. The slogan contest wil also inform TOV employees of the existence of the
volunteer program.
9V. BUDGET ASVD TO!! STAFF TtnAE DEDIGAT60N
V,4T has prepared a budget program which is attached to this memorandum. The
total budget for the first year of the program is $2,000.00. $1,000 has been pledged
by the TOV departments which have expressed a desire to utilize volunteers. Bob
McLaurin has pledged $1,000 in support of the program as matching funds.
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So far, the VAT has put in 180 to 200 hours of uvork. Once the program is up and
running, the team foresees establishing a volunteer coordinator position that would
absorb most of the day-to-day work of administering the volunteer program.
Depending on the success of the program, the team may approach the Council in the
future to establish a paid Volunteer Coordinator position. ,4fter the Coordinator
position is established, TOV staff commitment to the program should be minimal. The
real time and money benefits of the volunteer program will far outweigh the TOV staff
time and initial costs incurred during the start-up phase of the program.
V. CONCLUS~ON
The V,4T is requesting the Council's support for the TOV volunteer program.
Programs in other localities have been extremely successful. For example, the Plano,
Texas program has produced 170,000 hours of volunteer work time valued at 1.6
million dollars. Such a program would be invaluable to this community and would free
up many TOV employees from regular mundane chores, allowing them to pursue
special projects and projects that simply don't get done because of the regular day-to-
day workfoad. The VAT feels that the program will benefit its volunteers personally, and possibly,
professionally. Volunteer service will educate volunteers, providing them vuith a better
understanding of what the Town's government is all about. We feel that the
volunteers will help other members of the community understand how hard all TOV
employees work to make Vail the best resort community possible. Volunteers will also
help improve the quality senrices we render to the people who live, work and play in
Vail.
TOWN OF VAIL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMACTIOlV TEAM
Polflce Department
Richard Andree ..................................................949-2039
~dmunistrative Services/Sa$'egy/Personne9
Michelle Caster ..................................................479-2114 .
Parkeng Strucgure (TRC)
Susie Combs .....................................................479-2178
]FunauaeehCouat/Data Processang
Heidi Franz .......................................................479-2324
Bans Department
Mary Lawrence ..................................................479-2358
IL'nbraey
Lilian Myers 479-21 83
Comnnannity DevelopreHecnt
Randy Stouder ...................................................479-2150
VOLUN1'EER PROGRAl1A e4CTION TEANR
Approved 9 / 9 / 94
COPqPRITTEE MEMBERS e
Stasie Combs - Parking Structure x2178
Lilian Myers - I,ibrary x2183 , .
Pqary Lawrence e Bus Department x2358
Randy Stouder ° Com Dev x2150
Michelle Casteg - AcAministration x2114
Richard Andree ~ Police x2152 '
Fieidi F'ranz - F'inance x2324
NlISSION STATEMENT
To assist in identifying departmental needs establish and
maintain a volunteer program within the Town of Vail municipality
for the purpose og effective and efficient municipal services> SIHORTmTERM GOALS
lo Develop a Volunteer Application form, indicating skills,
desires, ancl expectations of volunteers
9/9 Group
2. Work with departments to identify volunteers needs showing
time frame anc3 number of valunteers needed
9/9 Group
3. Develop a resource list/gile of volunteer needs for each
department
ongoing - Mary ,
4. Develop a budget to reward the volunteers and fund program
9/9 Group
5. Establish the volunteer°s availability (hours of commitment)
to program
Ongoing Group/Susie
6. Research liability situations for volunteers, investigate
insurarace (Child Labor Laws) recruit physically challenged
or homebound, and check ADA laws
.9/16 Micheale/Group 70 %nvestigate potential work that can be completed at home
9/26 Michelle
8. Define volunteer job descriptions and interview questions for
a11 Town of Vail departments and develop interview process
9/9 Group/susie
9. Develop departmental needs form for each department
9/9 Tracy
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l0a Develop Standard Operating Procedure for volunteers to be
used during the iziring process
l0/14 Group _
llo Work with TOV departments on documenting duties, job
ciescription and training or direction needs for the
volunteerso
10/14 Group
12o Present the Volunteer Program to Council
lo/ls Susie
13o Develop a recruitment process and inform the public
10/19. Susie/Suzanne
1.4 o Name the program and clevelop a slogan
10/22 Group
150 Begin recruitment of citizens 11/1 Group/suzanne
16o Develop a recognition/reward program 10 / 1.4 Group
17o Develop a phased approach to implementation of the volunteer
program anci set completion date of implementation
11/18 Group
18o Benclzmark with other municipalities
Ongoing Group/Susie
LONG-TERM GOALS lo BenchmarDc with other municipalities
Ongoing Group/Susie
2. Establish a rapport between the volunteers and Town of Vail
staff
Ongoing Group
3. Continue to inform the public and promote the program through
the media and encourage volunteers and staff inembers to
recruit other volunteers
Ongoing Group/Suzanne
4a PRaintain a resource list/gile to correlate with departmental
raeeds for continual development of the needs of departments
Ongoing Mary
5. Continue to encourage interpersonal development and growth
Ongoing Group ,
6. Create a volunteer coordinator position (paid or volunteer)
4/20/95 ('tr9LL918\91tQOd19)
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VOLC9NTEER PEtOGRAiW BUDGET -
Budget i4em Estimated cost
Adminis4ra4ion $100
Office Supplies $200
(To include items such as: paper for flyers, name tags, etc)
Publica4ions $900
(Associations Volunteer Administra4ors, other publications pertaining to Volunteer Programs)
Postage $600 .
(Flyers to business liscence holders, 2nd homeowners, residents)
Food $240-based on $8 per person
(6 month thank you banquets-amount will vary depending on the number of volunteers there are)
Milage Riembursement $100
(Travel 4o and from any fraining courses or seminars)
Travel $200
(Training courses of seminars)
Telephone $150
(Need to install a separate phone line and answering machine)
Printing
(fVewsle4ters, flyers, plaques, cerfiflcates, etc)
Plaques & awards $200
(Purchase of plaques, certificates, pins, cups?, etc) . .
Association Dues $50
(Join A.V.A.)
To4al annual budget $2,000
(vatbudg)
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'VOLIJNTEER JOB DUTIES
Contacte Susie Combs x2178
Department Duties -
Community Development le Collect and deliver recyclable
materials from Municipal Buildings
2e Receptionist, clerical, and
computer work
3e Lanclscape inspections
Administration/Personnel lo Clerical duties to includea
gaxing, answering phones,
mailings, copying, filing, and
computer data entry
2e Put Council packets together
Transportation lo Recep'cionist duties to
includee answering phones, answering questions
2. Take surveys in structure
Facility Maintenance lo Painting, oiling, park
furniture
Landscaping le Flower bed maintenance
Public Works 1 o Trash pick up
2e Adopt a patho clean park and
perform daily/weekly inspections
Electrical le Pick and shovel dirt
2o Assist with wire pulling
3o Christmas tree lighting, cord
installation and tree decorating
Fleet Maintenance ie Clerical dutieso same as above
2. Inventory controlo in computer and by hand
3o Stocking parts, ordering parts
4. Maintaining first aid kits,
fire extinguishers
5e 6Vash/wax vehicles with power
equipment
Library lo Greeter (host/hostess)
2e Answer phones
Finance le Filing, shredding paper,
copying, phones, mailings, data
input, special assessment billings
2. Receptionist
3. RETT work (checking receipts)
4. Computer entry (Lotus)
5e Special assessment billings
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Sales Tax lo Sales tax newsletter (type,
create)
2o Mailers, packets, copying
Police le Trend analyst
2. Supervise community service
workers
3. Keep up pin map
4. Assist at special
eventsoparking, solicit items for
auctions & ski races, etc
5. Check point Charlie-give
directions
6o Crime prevention assistance
Court lo Mailings
2. Document shredding 3. Parking letters
4e Data entry
(*susie\voljobs)
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TRANSPORTATION
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~ ~ol'ng Random Ascohol ~ Drug T~~ti'ng
? ~~~ertolssng Revenue
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? lntensefied Survey Collecteon/Analys'ls Effort
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TRANSPORTATION
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RESOL4,DTlOIV 9V0. 22
SERIES OF 1994
A RESOLUTDON DECLAF31NC VA9L TOin/N COIJNCIL'S
OPPOJITIOIVI 0O AItl1E1VDMG1`6 tl Iiy tltllfllCH tltlILL P'iPG/AGT ON Ttl-EE
NO!lEMBER 8, 1994 taENERAL ELECTiON BALLOT.
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would open the initiative, referendum and recall petition
process to widespread fraud by making signature validation on such petitions virtually unworkable;
and
WHEREAS, taxpayers would be forced to pay for printing of petitions and provisions of
other services to private petitioners; and
WHEREAS, by removing critical voter identification and anti-fraud requirements, thus
permitting non-residents to sign petitions, Amendment 12 would impair local voters control of their
initiative, referendum and recall processes; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 contains numerous provisions designed to prevent voters from
receiving any objective information concerning a ballot issue or its fiscal impact from their local
governments; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 will divert millions of tax dollars away from public purposes
and into the pockets of ballot issue promoters and political candidates via a campaign contributors
tax credit scheme; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would potentially open every governmental action, including
bid awards, personnel matters and permit decisions to petition, expensive delays and endless
elections; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would be a dream come true for community crackpots,
malcontents and fringe groups, because it radically reduces the number of signatures required
to force publicly financed initiative, referendum and recall elections; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 is so ambiguous and badly written that thousand of taxpayer
dollars in attorney fees and court time will be required to determine what it actually means; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12's reduced signature and anti-fraud requirements, combined
with mandated delays of effective dates would provide a potent tool to small political cfiques that
want to frustrate or delay public projects; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 12 deals with a multitude of issues which conceal various
provisions from public understanding and scrutiny.
Resolution No. 22, Series of 1994
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NOVV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado that:
1. Amendment 12 is hereby opposed because it would be severely detrimental to the
Town and its citizens.
2. Citizens are encouraged to become fulty informed about all of the details of the
Amendment and its effects on them, their community and their state before voting on fVovember
8.
3. The citizens of the Town are encouraged to vote "NO" on Amendment 12.
IIVTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 1994.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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Resolution No. 22, Series of 1994
VAIL TOVVfV COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
II'UlESDP4lly O61TOBEIf'II I8y 1.79''4
7:30 P.M. BN TOV COUNCIL CHAIVIBERS
e4GENDA
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATIOIV.
2. Consent Agenda.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance IVo. 22, Series of 1994, an Ordinance amending Ordinance
fVo. 39, Series of 1981 to remove the restriction on sale, transfer or conveyance and
creating an Employee Housing Unit for sale or rental.
B. Resolution No. 20, Series of 1994, a Resolution designating Colorado National Bank as a
depository for Town funds.
3. Resolution No. 22, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Town Council's support for the Eagle
County property tax increase to acquire and maintain open space in Eagle County.
4. Resolution No. 21, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Town Council's Opposition to
Amendment 12, which will appear on the November 8, 1994 general election ballot.
5. Public meeting to go over the Roundabout landscape design options and related costs, review the
recommendation of the steering committee, review sign layouts and discuss with public. Council
to pick design option to begin to proceed through DRB approval process.
6. Town Manager's Report.
7. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING flflEEl'ING START 71MES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE R9EXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WOFiB( SESSION
!A/ILL BE ON TUESDAY, 90/25/94, BEGINiVIfVG AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
TE-iE FOLLOW9NC'a VAIL T0IIVPH COUNCIL 63EGULAR WORK SESSIOIV
1AlILL BE ON TUESDAY, 99/11/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. !M TOV COUNCIL CFiAMBERS.
7HE GVEXT V.41L TOWIV COUNCIL REGULAR EVEIdING AAEETING
1A/ILL BE OR9 TUESDAY, 19/11/94, BEGIfVNING A?T 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CFiAMBERS.
VAlL TOVVN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORIC SESSIOIV/BUDGET
1A/ILL BE ON THUFtSDAY, 90/20/94, BEGIfVIVIIVG AT 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
0 il.YESDP9II yOV tlOBE8"L 18y tl99Y
7:30 P.M. @N TOV COlJNClL CHAfVIBERS
EXPANDED ACEh9DA
7:30 P.M. 1. Citizen Participation.
7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1994, an Ordinance amending
Ordinance iVo. 39, Series of 1981 to remove the restriction on sale, transfer or
conveyance and creating an Employee Housing Unit for sale or rental.
B. Resolution No. 20, Series of 1994, a Resolution designating Colorado National
Bank as a depository for Town funds.
7:40 P.M. 3. Resolution fVo. 22, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Tow?n Council's
Rich Howard support for the Eagle County property tax increase to acquire and maintain open
Tom Moorhead space in Eagle County.
Action Requested of Council: Consider Resolution and approve, modify or deny.
Backqround Rationale: Council requested a Resolution in support of ballot issue.
Staff Recommendation: None.
7:50 P.M. 4. Resolution IVo. 21, Series of 1994, a Resolution declaring Vail Town Council's
Tom Moorhead Opposition to Amendment 12, which will appear on the November 8, 1994 general
election ballot.
Action Requested of Council: Consider Resolution and approve, modify of deny.
Backqround Rationale: Council requested a Resolution in opposition to
Amendment 12 to be presented for discussion.
Staff Recommendation: None.
8:00 P.M. 5. Public meeting to go over the Roundabout landscape design options and related
Jeff Winston costs, review the recommendation of the steering committee, review sign layouts
Greg Hall and discuss with public. Council to pick design option to begin to proceed through
DRB approval process.
Action Requested of Council: Conduct public input then pick the landscape design
and option to take through the design approval process. Review sign plan and
obtain public input.
Backqround Rationale: At the September 13th Work Session, Council requested
three design themes to be elaborated on and to provide tvuo phasing proposals for
each. The design team has continued in this format and the steering committee
has made a recommendation to carry to the DRB.
Staff Recommendation: iV/A.
9:30 P.M. 6. Town Manager's Report.
9:40 P.M. 7. Adjournment.
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NOTE UPCOiUiING MEETING START T'IflAES BELOlRI:
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THE NEXT Ve41L TOWN COUNCIL FtEGULAR VI/ORK SESSION
ifl(ILL BE ON TUIESDAY, 10/25/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLO1AlING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGUL14Fi 1NORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/l/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAflNBERS.
YHIE NEXT VAIL YOWN COUNCIL REGULAF3 EVENING nAEE7'ING
1A/ILL 8E ON TUESDAY, 11/1/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. lN TOV COUNCIL CHABflBERS.
VAlL T0WN COVNCIL SPECIAL VlIORK SESSB06V/BUDGET
liUlLl. BE ON 7'HURSDAY, 10l20/94, BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAflflBERS.
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SERIES OF 1994
AN ORDGNANCE AMENDBNG ORD9NANCE fVO. 39, SER9ES OF 1989 TO REnAOVE Th@E
P'HES0 R8'Lo 11 IOtlW OtlCl Si'UtSEy 0 RP99`tlSFGR O1"1 CO19 tl EH /'1NteE d°YAtlD @,ORGP4TING AN EIYAPLO9 EE
HOUS9NG UNBT FOR SALE OR RENTAL
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 39, Series of 1981, permitted the maximum allowable
dwelling units on Lot 6, Block 2, Potato Patch at 31 dwelling units providing that one such
dwelling unit be restricted to an employee housing unit; and
WHEREAS, that ordinance required that the employee housing unit shall not be sold,
transferred or conveyed for a period of nat less than the life of Trent Vl/illiam Ruder, a life in
being, plus twenty one (21) years from the date that the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for
said unit; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance also set other restrictions for the employee housing unit
including that the unit shall be rented only to tenants who are full time employees in the Upper
Eagle Valley and that the employee housing unit shall not be divided into any form of
timeshares, interval ownership or fractional fee and that a Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions shall be filed of record in the Office of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder in a
form approved by the Town Attorney for the benefit of the Town to insure that the restriction
herein shall run with the land; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (hereinafter "FDIC") has
acquired title to the unit as successor in interest to fhe Federal Savings & Loan Insurance
Corporation (hereinafter "FSLIC") who is the successor in interest to Silverado Banking,
Savings & Loan Association; and
WHEREAS, there is presently pending in the United States District Court For The
District Of Colorado, Civil Action fVo. 94-B-151 known as FDIC v. The Town of Vail and 770
Potato Patch which requesfs that the Federal District Court quiet title in FDIC and find that the
covenant against transfer and employee housing use be found to be unconstitutional and
invalid and further requests actual and exemplary damages; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has entered into a contract to purchase the caretaker
unit, 770 Potato Patch Drive Condominiums as a.means of resolving the above-referenced
litigation and to create a for sale or rental employee housing unit.
Ordinance No. 22,
1 Series of 1994
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Ordinance No. 39, Series of 1981, is hereby amended by repeal of the following
language from Section 1 therein:
. 5. The applicant shall agree in writing:
a. That the employee housing unit shall not be sold, transferred or
conveyed unit for a period of not less than the life of Trent
William Ruder, a life in being, plus twenty one (21) years from
date that the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for said unit, and
b. That the employee. housing unit shall nat be leased or rented for
any period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, and that if it
shall be rented, it shall be rented only to tenants who are full
time employees in the Upper Eagle Valley. The "Upper Eagle
Valley" shall be deemed to include the Gore Valley, Minturn, Red
Cliff, Gilman, Eagle-Vail, and Avon and their surrounding areas.
A"full-time employee" is a person who works an average of thirty
' (30) hours per week; and
c. That the employee housing unit shall not be divided into any
form of timeshares, interval ownership or fractional fee, and
d. That a declaration of covenants and restrictions shall be filed of
record in the Office of the EagVe County Clerk and Recorder in a
form approved by the Town Attorney for the benefit of the Town
to insure that the restrictions herein shall run with the land. Section 2 •
This unit shall remain an employee housing unit subject to the Land Use Restriction
Agreement entered by and between the FDIC and Town of Vail and the Town of Vail's
Occupancy and Resale Deed Restriction, Agreement and Covenant which will be based upon
the Town of Vail Affordable Housing Guidelines.
Section 3
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
ttiis ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance,
and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact
that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invafid:
Ordinance No. 22,
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fVOVV, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIIVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Ordinance iVo. 39, Series of 1981, is hereby amended by repeal of the following
language from Section 1 therein:
5. The applicant shall agree in writing:
a. That the employee housing unit shall not be sold, transferred or
conveyed unit for a period of not less than the life of Trent
William Ruder, a life in being, plus twenty one (21) years from
date that the Certi#icate of Occupancy is issued for said unit, and
b. That the employee housing unit shall not be leased or rented for
any period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, and that if it
shall be rented, it shall be rented only to tenants who are full
time employees in the Upper Eagle Valley. The "Upper Eagle
Valley" shall be deemed to include the Gore Vafley, Minturn, Red
Cliff, Gilman, Eagle-Vail, and Avon and their surrounding areas.
A"full-time employee" is a person who works an average of thirty
(30) hours per week; and
c. That the employee housing unit shall not be divided into any
form of timeshares, interval ownership or fractional fee, and
d. That a declaration of covenants and restrictions shall be tiled of
record in the Office of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder in a
form approved by the Town Attorney for the benefit'of the Town
to insure that the restrictions herein shall run with the land.
Section 2 .
This unit shall remain an employee housing unit subject to the Land Use Restriction
Agreement entered by and befiween the FDIC and Town of Vail and the Town of Vail's
Occupancy and Resale Deed Restriction, Agreement and Covenant which will be based upon
the Town of Vail Affordable Housing Guidelines.
Section 3
!f 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 Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance,
and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact
that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
Ordinence No. 22,
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Section 4
The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 5 •
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shafl not affect any right which has accrued,
any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any
prosecution 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
he,reby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded
unless expressly stated herein.
Section 6
All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to
revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
IiVTRODUCED, READ OiV FIRST READING, APPROVED AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IIV FULL, 4th day of October, 1994. A public hearing shall be held
hereon on the 18th day of October, 1994, at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Vail, Colorado, in the Municipal Building of the Town.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
READ AIVD APPROVED OIV SECOiVD READING AfVD ORDERED PUBLISHED
this _ day of , 1994.
ATTEST: Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
• Ordinance No. 22,
3 Series oi 1994
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RESOLUTION N0. go_ Series of 1994
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLORADO NATIONAL BANK AS A
DEPOSITORY FOR THE FUNDS OF THE TOWN AS PERMITTED BY THE
CHARTER OF THE TOWN, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF
THE STATE OF COLORADO
WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or
financial institutions as depositories for funds of the Town and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Colorado National Bank
as a depository for funds of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town .
of Vail, Colorado, as follows:
1. Colorado National Bank is hereby designated as a
depository for the funds of the Town of Vail.
2. Steve Thompson, the Finance Director of the Town of Vail,
or his successor, and Christine Anderson, Finance Controller of the
Town of Vail, or her successor, and Judy Popeck, Accounting
Technician of the Town of Vail, or her successor, are hereby
authorized to open any deposit or checking accounts in the name of
the Town of Vail at United Daniels Securities. When an account
_ with Colorado National Bank is liquidated, a check shall be made to
the Town of Vail and mailed to 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado
81.657.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of
October 1994.
Margaret Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly McCutcheon,-Town Clerk
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Account # Services, es, Ir~
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RESOLUTION (ASSOCIA'd'ION OR OTHER NON-cCOItPORATE ORGANIZA'g'ION)
BE ][T ]{g~~OLV}~D Tg-][AT Steve Thompson, Finance Director
(Name and Titie of Officer)
is hereby authorized to sell, assign and endorse for transfer, certificates representing stocks,
bonds, or other securities now registered or hereafter registered in the name of this
Town of Vail
(Type of Organization)
I Robert McLaurin, Town Manager
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(Name and Title of Officer)
of Town o Vail
(Name of Organization)
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution duly adopted by the
Tnrin ('niinri 1 of thc, Tgwn of 11;ail
(Name of Governing Body of the Organization)
of said Town of Vail at a meeting duly held the eighteenth
day of or.r-nber , 19 94 , at which a quorum was present and voting
and that the same has not been repealed or amended and remains in full force and effect
and does not conflict with the
Charter
(Name of Document under which Organization is Operating)
of said Town of Vail
(Name of Organization)
(SEAL)
Date
(If no seal, certify that there is no seal)
Secretary
(Must not be signed by Officer authorized to act)
State Of Colorado
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Courity Of. Eagle ,
Subscribed And Sworn To Before 1VTe
This day of 19 ~
Notary Public
(Affix Seal)~
073•5007 NS (05•93R)
1187298
Account 1Vumber
'ICffBADING A\N'}fHORHZATRON
TO: FBS Investment Services, Inc.
In connection with various securities transactions which we may enter into with you,
either as principal or as agent, we hereby confirm eo you ehe following authorizations
with respect to the accounts which we may maintain with you.
Until you receive written notice of change from us, ie is agreed ehat the following
persons are duly authorized and empowered to initiaee transaceions on our behalf:
Full Name of Authorized A ent Title
Steve Thomnson Finance Director
Christine B. Anderson' Finance Controller
Judy Popeck Accounting Technician/Computer Operator
Town of Vail
Firm Name
Robert McLaurin Town Manager Authorized Officer Name Tide
Signature ~ Date
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RESOLUT00N NO. 22
SERBES OF 1394
A RESOLUT00N DECLAR9NG !!ABL TOWN COUNC9L'S SUPPOFiT
IFOR THE [EAQaLE QoOUNTY PFtOPERTY TAX 9nICFtE/4SE TO
b`960QUIRE AND IIVOlIVBACITd°aIOCI OPEIICI ~~ACE I9`tl EAGlLEy 60O9d9! 0 H y 6rO1LOR6RDO.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County, Colorado has
appointed an open space committee to study the need for acquisition of open space in Eagle
County; and
WHEREAS, that committee has recommended 4hat there is a need to acquire open space
in Eagle County under the current legal framework and a 1.5 mill increase in the ad valorem
property tax mill levy is the most workable method to fund the acquisition of open space; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition and maintenance of significant open areas in Eagle County
will continue to be more difficult and competitive, time-consuming and expensive as a result of
growth and market factors; and
WHEREAS, the amount of resources and revenues currently availabfe to the County for
the purpose of acquiring and maintaining open space is insufficient to finance the costs required
to establish and operate an open space program; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has engaged in significant acquisitions of open space that
have ;mproved the quality of life within the Town of Vail and an Eagle County program will
supplement the program in place within the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the additional revenue attributable to the increased property tax levy, including
interest and other earnings, if approved by the electors of the County, wrould be credited to a
special fund in the County treasury to be knouv as the County Open Space Fund to be used only
for the acquisition and maintenance of open space.
NOUV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
1. The 1.5 mill increase in the ad valorem property tax to provide for a special fund to be
known as the County Open Space Fund which shall be used only for the acquisition and
maintenance of open space is hereby supported because it would be advantageous to the Town
of Vail and its citizens.
2. Citizens are encouraged to become fully informed about all the details of the ballot
question and its affects upon them and their community before voting on (Vovember 8th.
Resolution No. 22, Series ot 1994
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3. The citizens of the Town are encouraged to vote "YES" for Tax Increase for the
purpose of acquiring and maintaining open space.
4. That this resolution shall 4ake effect immediately upon its passage.
IiVTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AiVD ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 1994.
Margaret A. Os4erfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21051 FAX 479-2157
MEMORAIVDUIVi
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
DATE: October 14, 1994
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Reveaetation of Hillside Above Solar Vail
Joe Macy informed me 1000 plants were put in the ground from Solar Vail up to Potato Patch at
VA's expense and that this work was completed the weekend of the 24th of September. It is his
understanding this type of reveg can be done only in the fall. Otherwise an extensive irrigation
system would need to be installed to accommodate growth. Of the 1000 plants, the percentages
were defined by Todd Oppenheimer and are as follows:
Bitterbrush 10%
Chokecherry 20%
Rabbitbrush 10%
Sage 60%
This was accomplished by planting five gallon and one gallon containers as well as inserting
plugs.
Joe stated there is an additional area to the west of Red Sandstone Elementary School that is
not Vail Associates' responsibility. If the Council wishes to pursue a revegging of that area,
contact should be made with Jen VUright.
Let's hope we see some sprouting results next spring!
Police Buildinq Addition
As we have discussed, the police addition is substantially complete. The project remains within
the budget agreed upon by the Touvn Council. The following is a summary of expenditures
through October 11, 1994. UVork remaining for this building involves cleaning and completing
minor items on the punch list.
Hotel Siqnaqe
Several weeks ago several members of the Council discussed the possibility of creating
information signs identifying hotels within the Village and Lionshead areas. These signs would
be comparable to the yellow and blue directional signs currently within these areas. Before
proceeding on this project, I checked with the Town Attorney to ensure these signs would not
violate existing sign codes. His response is attached to this memorandum. As indicated in the
memo from Tom Moorhead, it would not be permitted under the existing sign regulations within
the Town of Vail. If you are interested in amending the sign code to accommodate such a
program, please let me know and we will proceed accordingly.
RANi/aw
C:\Townmgr.rpt
POLICE BUILDING BUDGET
BUDGET CURRENT ACTUAL UNDER
REVISED SINCE THRU (OVER)
7/24/94 10/11/94 BUDGET
Architect Fees 240,000 6,622 236,703 3,297
Architect Reimbursables 9,500 492 7,974 1,526
Architect Extra Services 28,500 627 28,911 (411)
Printing Costs 7,500 6,642 858
Testing - Soils 4,500 3,584 916
Testing - Concrete 2,500 1,714 786
Project Management Fees 49,690 6,000 46,690 3,000
Project Management Reimb 500 0 500
Surveying 4,415 , 4,095 320
Signage 5,000 226 612 4,388
Existing Roof Repair 44,585 44,585 0
West Lot - Clean & Restripe 1,000 0 1,000
General Construction GMP ° 3,027,715 219,762 2,960,421 67,294
Construction Change Orders:
1 5,839 5,839
2 10,755 10,755
3 (287) (287)
4 (1,421) (1,421)
5 3,081 3,081
g 9,799 , 9,799
7 SIDING ON BUILDING
g 12,592 12,592
g 14,971 14,971
10 11,536 11,536
11 (40,000) (40,000)
Other 18,500 108 17,653 847
General Contingency: 1,945 1,945
TOTAL 3,472,715 233,837 3,359,584 113,131
Owner Supplied Items:
Electronics 45,956 1,892 26,369 19,587
Floor Finishes 27,700 125 564 27,136
Furniture 59,115 676 12,497 46,618
Communications Center 44,000 4,253 52,588 (8,588)
Telephones & Equipment 12,500 0 12,500
TOTAL OWNER SUPPLIED 189,271 6,946 92,018 97,253
Total 3,661,986 240,783 3,451,602 210,384
" Retainage Equals 102,543
POLBLDBD
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
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DATE: October 13, 1994
RE: Response to Inquiry of September 13, 1994
Hotel information Signage
There are sign regulations found in Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail,
Colorado. I believe that freestanding information or directional signs to verify hotel and lodge
locations are not permitted.
Prohibited signs include off premises advertising signs or any other sign not pertinent and clearly
incidental to the permitted use of the property where located. (16.26.010L)
A"freestanding sign" means a single or multi-faced sign affixed to a supporting structure, or
imbedded in and extending from the ground and detached from the building. Allowable size does
not include supporting structure. (16.04.100)
Permitted freestanding signs include joint directory signs for a multi-tenant building or for a single-
business use. (16.20.010) Freestanding signs are required to be located on the qrounds of the
building and adjacent to major pedestrian way which the building abuts, subject to the approval
of the Design Review Board. (emphasis added) (16.20.040E, 16.20.050E, 16.22.025E,
16.22.028E)
There are provisions for public information signs. Their purpose is described as a display board
or kiosk with the intended use of locating posters, handouts and cards identifying community
activities, special events and personal information. The size height, number, location, design, and
landscaping are all writhin the determination of and subject to the approval of the Design Review
Board. (16.20.120, 16.22.090)
Amendment of the public information signs might be the most effective way to accommodate such
a program. I could see some difficulty however providing information to identify the location of
hotels and lodges but not other commercial property such as restaurants and retail merchants.
Also, such signs would have to be exempt from the prohibited section which does not allow off-
site advertising.
I hope this information is helpful. Please advise if any additional comments or brainstorming that
would be advantageous. Thanks.
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NOARD Of COMIWI5SIONERS •tAGLE, COLORAQO B 1631
(303) 326-8605 FA%: (303) 328•7207
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~IAGAE COlliVTY, COLORADO
'M'GENDA
BOAR F lJ N'TY O1111 IUI ISS1 NE RS?
~~~ULAR MEETs~~ OCTOBER 17, 1994
t5 ~iy fr¢~+eaoa a~ aa ir~8kaff~tr~offa uauui~ k~ti~ka+~~
9:00 - 10:30 WORK SESSION - WEEK,.Y UPDATE
,9ac6c D. Lewis, County Manager
q 0.30 - 9 1:00 Bi7EAK
11o0Ct+ ° E2a00 II0ORK SES47IOAM - PEAl6d'NN'J bl tlIGP9 0 6yCAtl
JaPY1e5 R. Ffitze, GOUiIty A4tOmey
9~00 - 1030 dU~CH
te30 - 2:30 WORK SES310R9 - MEETIiVGS A`1"TENDED
2o30 - 2o45 CONSENT CPrLEIVDAR
Items oT aroutlne end rwmwontroverslal nalura are Pktwd on the wnsent wlendar M aAow tpo 6oard offCounty Comuwimioners to spand ke ihrre
ppid enmgy on roone lmportan41t8tBS on a lenpthy egenda. Arry Cortvrdssian4rmay roquee) tl10t sn Hem he "RENIOVED' hom me conseot qlendar
end conaderem separatoly. Anv vnnmher of eie pu6lic may 'REQUES'P' any Item ba °REMOYED^ bom Ihe Gottsent qgenda.
1. B9LL f~AYING
L'onda Pankuch, Acxoun4ing
Mark Silverthorn, ControlleP
~CTIONa Appmval subject to raview by the County Manager.
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2. STATEINENT OF GRAfV'9' AWARD FOR COMiVIU[Vi'i'Y
POLBCIN(~ PROJECT
Kirn Andree, Sheriff°s Otfice
ACTION: Considor approvao. S. COUN7Y VETERANS SERVECE OFFICEBZS IVICIIVTHLY
REPORT FOR SEP'd'EINBER
Jack Johnson, Vet£'Pafls SetVICe OffiCeP
ACTION: Corasider approl+al.
leo RESOLliT101V CORRECTIIVG EAGLE COllNVY BOARD OF
EpUALIYA71ONV RESOLUTION 94-E-06
Aller1 BIack, Assessor .
ACTION: . Consider approval.
5. GRAh9T AGFiEEMENT FOIZ FA9RGFtOl1NDS TR41L (60
COLOIZADO GFZAN'i)
EIlie Caryl, Plannar, Gorttmunity Qevelopment
ACTION: Consider approvaY. ,
a. APPROVAL OF fV[IYVUTES FROM .1L11VE 27 TfiROUGH
AUGUST 16o 1994 (tabled from 10111 /94)
Sara Fisher, Cierk and Recorder ACTeON: Consider approval.
2:46 = 3:00 Q- INST$IJiNENT OF lZELEASE INADE BY 9JN9TED S7'A1'E~
~F AAflEFtIC/4 THRQUGFI FEDEfZAL A1/lAT1ON
AD1U19N1S'TR4'TI4AY 7'O T°HE COUNV'Y pF EAGLE
~an Reynolds, Airpark Manager
ACTION: Consider approvai.
B. RES06UTION APPROPlING THE 1996 LAW
EF1FORCEMENT ASSBSTANCE FlJidD ( F) .
A.J. Johnson, Sheriff
ACTION: Consider approval.
C. RESOLUTSOIV PRClCLAIMINt3 OCTOBER 23 - 30a 19914 IRED
RIBBON WEEK
JaGk 9ngstad, Paabiic Information Officee
ACTION: Consider approval.
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FOURTH RESOLtlTiON ADOPYINS Al SL1PPLIEMENTARY
BUDGET AND APPRQPRIAT'1ON OF UIVe0.NTICIPATED
REVENlJES FOR FtSCAL1PIEA?R 1994D AND WUTHpRIZIN~
THE TRANSFEIi OF BllD~°sET AND APPROPRIATED
f~ONE1fS BETYVEEN VARlOl1S SPEtdDING AGEINCIES
Aflere Sartin, Accour~~
~~~~omo Consider approva9.
3e30 = 3:45 OPEN MEEI°~~~
3:46 - 4.45 WORK SESSION = COAAMl1NITY DE1/ELOPMEIVT
Keith flAantag, Director, Community Developmerl4
5096- PUBL9~ IN6~UT - TO1~~ OF EAGLE
1 B8 YUEST SeCMD STREET, EAOLE
T?4E P9E7(T llAEETINO qF yHE EqGLE C9UId7Y COIVOUIIS510PIERS 1NAlL BE HELD OM OCYDBER 78. 9994
01E THE RECORD 17ws tlAli BE NE69 Ild 'II1E EAGLE (OIAM ROOM.
fAPBRK SE&&IOMS UWOl BE HELD (N THE MCUNY 9F THE HaY dFM9 ROdAA • OR OTNERYVISE NOTEp,
THIS ,4QEjU0A 1S PROVIDED FaR IWFOMVA71QNI4L PURP0.4ES aPdLV - ALL YNIIES ARE ,qppROXfAqqTE.
SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ;10-12-94 ; 17:36 ; 3033287207- 3034792157;# 4/ 5
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PLANN'~G M~~~~~~ ~~Y
OCtl OBER 18y 1794
a aaatr r~-o-~ttirda a as~aoncaaaoauawaaa ~tc,o-~,ava
9o00 - 12:00 P.M. D. A. Bu~~~T MEETsNG .
+aoa nt. SURAPAIT BLVD Pe4e Michaelson, D.A.
21.00 ° 2o50 P.M. A. PD-293~94°FIR°AA6I~ill~'.ra, Fillng 269 ~ntglSAssy r6laaC V
Kathy Eastley, Planning Technician, Cornmunity
Development
ACT5ON= Conslder a request for Final Plat approval for nine
slngBe family parCels on 12.585 acres.
EL PO-293-94-AFB-CordilleraD Alcazar 11iUasa Phase I & 91
Kathy Eastiey, Plann6ng Techniclan, Cotllmunity '
Development
~CTION: Consader a request for an Arnended Final Plat to
wacate and reconfigure 9of 9ines.
C. PD-293-94-WFF-Cordtllera, Faling 149 Club Cotagea
Kathy Eastley, Planning Technician, Community
Develapment
ACTION= Cansider a request for an Amended Finai PIa4 tq
reconfgure the Iot Bayout to better accomrttodate
access and proovide easernents for sewer line
IoCations.
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SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ;10-12-94 ; 17:39 ; 3033287207- 3034792157f# 5t 5
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0e SE°307°94-Gfel9 NVo 2 @rWct EA6mPtIV6Y
Kafihy Easffey, PSanning Techniciaro, Community
Development
AC4sON: Cdnsider a request ffor a Subdivision Exemption.
F.. BE-59-94-AIF4-Beaver Cmek 1 st Amendmend to Sth Filing,
Lot 9 6D BIo~ 4
Kathy Eastley, Planning Techniaan, Community
Development
~07ION: Cmnsider a request far a building ~nve9ope change,
6'o50 ° 3a00 P.M. PLAT & 97I9^44RE07L/bU0ION SIGN9ftlG
64athy Eastley, Planning Technician, Cornonunity
Development
3'.00 - 3:30 P.M. ZS-368-94-CasUe PeaBs Veterinary
Paui Glarkson, Planrter, Comrriunity Development
~C71ON: Consider a request faP a Special Use Permit to allow
a smaIP animaE out-patient veterinary care clinlc in the
EdwaPds Businass Center.
3O30 - 3o46 pemo 03R{LAHL
3o45 °i 4e00 P.M. PO°108m94°AF6y 13erry CreeF! RaOtlc% LVM"8 19y 20 & 21,
Black 2n Finng 2
F'auO Clarksan, Planner, Community Development
ACTION: Considee a requQSt iar an Amended Final RIa4.
4a00 P.M. PDd291-94-AmRilvervals at Edwrarft PUD Amendmeret
Sid Fox, P12nning Manager, Comrnunity
Development
ACT8ON- Consider a eequest to:
9. clarify Rivervvalk°s obligations for erraploy$e
andlar affardabYe housing;
2. inerease 4he residenfial densify of the project;
3. redefine the phasing of the project; 4. retain soma flexibility over 4,000 $quars feet
of developed space sd that k may be
residential or commercial as dictts#ed by
design and rnarket need;
5. clarity severa9 rrliscellaneous matters in the
existing PlJD Gorttro! Documeatt.
7F9E NE(Y AAEE4ING OF T9IE E&GL@ C6UPl7Y Ca11AAIS510N@RS 1AryL10E HELD OPI bO'rpgER 34, 1964
aPd r6iE RecoRp ITEWIS M6` BE raetn IN THE E,4GLE cauwTlr RooM. VMX SE&$Ib@d8 IJyL6 Bg H66D IPl THE MOUN7 OF TFIE HOLV CRp$9 ROOfW - OR OTFERWiSE N07ED.
THIS ,4GENDp IS PROlIIDE9 F90i INFORk1AT1CNAL PURPOSES QNLY -AA TIMrtS ARE APPR4XIMATE.
THE BG14RD WilllE IfU 6ESSIOPI MAY 6Oid81DER OT}1ER ITgkiS 'TMAT Nf$E BROUGkT BEFORE IT.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Coloradn 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157
FOR VMMED9ATE RELEASE
October 14, 1994
Contact: Susie Hervert, 479-2444
General Services Administrator/Public Works
TOV!!N ENCOURAGES COORDINATED SNOW REMOVAL
F0R IIVCREASED EFF9CIENCY
(Vail)--The Town of Vail is looking to increase coordination of public and private
snow removal operations in Vail Village and Lionshead this winter to save time,
. money and frustration.
As businesses begin contemplating staffing le.vels for the upcoming season, the
town is encouraging employers to consider scheduling private snow removal
operations in unison with the town's efforts.
That may mean an earlier start for some businesses, but Public Works Director
Larry Grafel says the effort should pay off for everyone. "In the past, we've found
ourselves moving the same snow two and three times because it gets pushed from
the street to the sidewalk or driveway and back," Grafel said. "The problem
occurs when the snow removal is staggered because we're not all there at the
same time."
To establish a more efficient operation, businesses are being asked to join the
town in an attempt to finish all ptowing and snow removal efforts in the two
(more)
Snow Removal/Add 1
business districts by 9 a.m. If successful, Grafel said the coordination will result in
operational savings for the town and businesses, plus improved services for Vail's
guests.
Business owners will receive a letter from the town next week suggesting the
public-private effort. Those who are interested in the partnership will be asked to
contact the Public Works Department to begin making specific arrangements.
The department is responsible for plowing and snow removal operations on 34
miles of streets and roads within the town. Last year, crews removed 1,514 dump
truck loads of snow, most of which was hauled from the Vail Village and Lionshead
areas.
For more information, contact Susie Hervert, general services administrator for
the Public Works Department, at 479-2444.
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1NORK SESSION FOLLOW-UP
tOPI~ QUESTsONS
~OLLOW-UP SOLUT60NS
1993
10/99 SNODU STORAGE LAND LARRY/BOB McL: Immediately pursue purchase from VA Initial discussion between TOV and VA re: possible fu[ure land exchan es
PURCHASE of currenf snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres have occurred. g
adjacent to the uvest.
1994
02/08 NiANOR VAIL SIDEINALK BOB RNcULARRY: Investi ate blind corner.
(requesf: Johns4on) g Negotia4ing with Bob McClery re: use of sideuualk.
02/15 CHIJCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAWRflERV: Con4acQ VRD about moving up 4he selection Packe4 received and included in Paul's and Jan's materials
AVUARD process 4o allouu avuards to be given during May PRIOR to , 513194,
(request: Strauch) graduation or 4o be included with the graduaiion
ceremonies.
03108 UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES LARRY: Create a MasQer Plan to phase the undergrounding Larry has memo in process,
MASTER PLAN of all above-ground ufilities vuifhin Vail.
(request: Council)
03/08 NIGHT LIGHTING/NIGHT TOUR LARRY: It would appear our night lighting in 4he INill schedule for an Evening Meeting in August, 1994, when Jan has
(request: Strauch) CrossroadslVTRC/Covered Bridge area could use some returned. TOV, in the past, budgefed $30,000 4or addin li hts to bus
09127 COUNCIL IS REQUESTING A COPY enhancemen4. UUhat is fhe street ligh4ing program currently siops, street in4ersections, and bridges fior safety. Startn n 1994, the
OF THE OVERALL LIGHTING "PLAN" geared toward? budge4ed amount was increased to $50,000 to address both f
PAIOR TO THIS NIGHT TOUR. sa e4y
concerns and those areas addressed in the Village Streetscape Plan.
COUNCIUSTAFF: In the near future, we will try fio
schedule an evening "tour" to look at the ambience creafed Re: Chrisfmas lighfing at VTRC: Lighting addition depends on a
and sarety issues inherenl in our "core" community. prioritiza4ion of funding.
04105 SIGNS LARRYiGREG: Why are there so many signs in 4his town? Tom, Ken, 6uck, and Larry met Tuesday, 5/13194. The uvill re4urn with
They represen4 neither a quality appearance nor are they proposed signing plan by the end of July, 1994, with a evievu by Councia
"use r-fri endly. " There are 24 signs befiween Tom iollovuing and implemen4ation by fall ofi 1994.
Steinberg's house and fihe TOV..,
04/05 COUNTY REGIONAL NiEETINGS BOB McL: Coordinate with Jack Levuis.
, Tuesday, November 1, has been fentafively set, although no time,
location, or specific agentla has been determined.
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07/05 PLAQUE PLACEMENT MIKE M./PAM: Elizabeth Wilt has requested the Town MIKE M.IPAM: George Ruther and Pam will meet with Elizabeth Wilt on
follow-up with memorializing both John and Cissy Dobson at 11111194, to determine Coveretl Bridge plaque placemerit. Elizabeth will
a site on or close to the Covered Bridge, as well as Chuck speak personally to Oscar Tang re: the Chuck Betcher plaque, since this
Betcher in the area of the Crossroads benches (adjacent.to is entirely private property.
Alfalfa's).
09106 ST. MORITZ SIGNS (request: Lapin) MIKE MOLLICA: Research how we might incorporate a sign Will violate exisling sign code. Tom and Mike M. will offer memo.
program similar to that used in St. Moritz which allows
hotels (for a fee) to be placed on designated sign posts and
allows for quick, easy recognition of where that particular
hotel is located. Research whether this constitutes off-site
advertising with Tom Moorhead. Bob has a memo ready for
hotels.
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TO~l ~F VAIL ~
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Steve Thompson ~
DATE: October 14, 1994
RE: Budget Wrap Up Schedule
Please make note of the following schedule to wrap up the 1995 Budget. Hope to see you there.
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Transportation
Parking
October 20 Special Work Session Capital & RETT Projects
5:00-9:00
October 25 Work Session Police Department
Confiscation Fund
Special Events
Marketing Fund
Regional Transportation
Data Processing
Lease Purchase Schedule
Budget Wrap Up
November 1 Evening Meeting First Reading of Budget
November 15 Evening Meeting Second Reading of Budget
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October 10, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss,
I have been a resident of Vail since 1981 and for the past two years have lived on Lionsridge Loop in the
Vail Point Complex. I don't need to comment on the traffic situadon and how recently it has become
more and more difFicWt to get around town and virtually impossible to find parking in the parking
facilities.
We hope that you will lend your support at the Town Council Meeting on October 18 to add bus service to
Lionsridge Loop this winter. This route would provide an alternadve transportation and reduce the traff'ic
congesdon in town.
Vail has always been a leader in providing transportation for its residents and guests and I trust that this
will condnue with this addidon. Please give your support to this effort.
Sincerely,
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L. Robert Bauers
1881 Lionsridge Loop #21
Vail, CO 81657
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4460 TIMBER FALLS COURT NO. 1603
VAIL, COLORADO 81657
(303) 476-8324
October 10, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: Bus Stops on Lionsridge Loop
Dear Peggy:
I own a unit in Vail Point Townhomes, a group of 38 townhomes situated at the junction of
Lionsridge Loop and Bueffer Creek Road. I understand that the Council will be presented with a
proposal for bus stops near Vail Point and other points along Lionsridge Loop in the Council
meeting scheduled for October 18, 1994.
This letter is to encourage you and the other Council members to support the addition of these
stops for the Fall of 1994. This area is experiencing substantial growth. The Grand Traverse
development, Savoy Villas, duplexes under construction and proposed duplexes across from Vail
Point for Spring 1995, all create a substantial need for better, more accessible service to this area.
The current and proposed units along Lionsridge Loop justify the new bus stops.
Currently the closest bus stop to Vail Point is at Chaminox Lane and Bueffer Creek Road. This
is extremely far, especially in winter conditions. There are no sidewalks, the streets are narrow
and steep and the intersection has limited visibility. These conditions make using the bus
unfeasible in winter. As you know, the result is increased use of automobiles, congestion of the
streets and parking structures and pollution.
Vail Point Townhome owners and our neighbors along Lionsridge Loop would greatly
appreciate your support of this worthwhile proposal.
Si_ erely,
Matthew L ing
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Mayor Peggy Osteri'oss
75 South Fronta,e Ro:i_I
Vail, Colorado 8 1
Dear Mayor Ostc
I am a resident of Vail who aPPreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As you traffic in the town has become increasingly
congested and manv t inics it is virtually impossible to find a parking space unless
you arrive early in thc IllOrIllilb.
I am writing to vo-~ asl;. f(ir your support at the Town Council Meeting on
October 18th wlicr~, ',"r<ln;portation will present its proposal for the addition
of a bus route to .i.~,:s;-idge Loop (inclLiding Vail Point) this coming
winter. This r:;;;!.., ,..,1!,,ly provide a much needed alternative for the
residents of this area, hut will reduce the number of vehicles in the Village while
encouraging addition:i': cc}n,~,;~~i-rC,
It is essential th:tt x;, ,,,'~f"ver possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this y ..:~_~,l and the creation of this transit route is an
important step in thi,; I can't stress how important your support is to
this effort.
Sincerely,
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October 8, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
As a resident of Vail Point Townehomes, We are writing to you to ask for your
support at the Town Council Meeting on October 18th where Vail Transportation
will present its proposal for the addition of a bus route to service Lionsridge Loop
area including Vail Point this coming winter. This route will not only provide a
much needed alternative for the residents of this area, but will reduce the number
of vehicles in the Village while encouraging additional commerce.
Sincerely,
Fred and Pam Hess
Vail Point #2
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September 29, 1994
lMayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
`/ail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
I am a resident of Vail who appreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As you are aware, traffic in the town has become increasingly
congested and many times it is virtually impossible to find a parking space unless
you arrive early in the morning.
I am writing to you to ask for your support at the Town Council 1Vleeting on
October 18th where Vail Transportation will present its proposal for the addition
of a bus route to service Lionsridge Loop (including Vail Point) this coming
winter. This route will not only provide a much needed alternative for the
residents of this area, but will reduce the number of vehicles in the Village while
encouraging additional commerce.
It is essential that we do whatever possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this very special area and the creation of this transit route is an
important step in this direction. I can't stress how important your support is to
this effort.
Sincerely,
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting
of the
Boaa-d off Directors
Upper ]Eagfle Va9?ey Coansolidated Sanitatgon Dnstrnct
Aangaast 24, 1994 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation
District, Eagle County, Colorado, was held August 24, 1994, at 1:00 p.m., in the John V. Amato
Room at the District Offices, 846 Forest Road, Vail, Colorado, in accordance with the applicable
statutes of the State of Colorado.
Agtendaaace The fOllOVi'9IIflg D9d'eCtOE'S weII'e p&'e38IIIl$ aIfld aC$9ffig:
D Andrew Armstrong
D Jerry Bender
D Walter Kirch
D Kent Rose
7Che ffofllowiaag Dnrectors were absent:
R> Darell Wegert, whose absence was excused
Allso naa agtendance were:
1> Leslie Allen, Administration Manager
V> Gary Brooks, Alpine Engineering
> Becky Bultemeier, Finance Manager
> James P. Collins, Counsel for the District
> Dennis Gelvin, General Manager
D Meredith Gill, Administrative Secretary
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August 24, 1994
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? Gayle Grider; Project Manager
? Greg Jouflas, Wolcott Property Owner
? James Jouflas, Wolcott Property Owner
? Peter Jamar, Jamar and Associates
? Leon Norton, Project Manager, Westgate,
Elk Meadow, Inc.
? Rick Pyleman, Jamar and Associates
. ? Mike Poeckes, Wastewater Operations Manager
? Suzanne Taylor, Elk Meadow, Inc.
Approval of The Board considered the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27,
Minutes 1994. The Board noted that Ms. Gayle Grider had not attended the
meeting and that Dennis Gelvin had presented the Engineering Status
Report. In addition, the Board noted that on page 3, the principal
payment should be stipulated for the Cordillera Letter of Credit.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 27, 1994 hereby are approved as amended.
Report by Legal Mr. Collins presented the August legal report. Mr. Collins
Counsel suggested that the Board go into an Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing confidential legal matters. Upon motion duly
made and seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Board enter into an Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing legal matters.
The Board then reconvened the regular meeting.
Easement Claim After resuming the regular meeting, the Board considered a
Procedua-e recommendation by Legal Council to utilize the Claim of Easement
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August 24, 1994
Page 3
by Acquiescence and/or Prescription in those situations where the
acquiescence or time period and knowledge of the owner is
undisputed by the property owner, in order to thwart future
challenges by a subsequent owner. A copy of the Easement form is
attached hereto as ]Exhibnt A and incorporated herein by this
reference. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOg,VED that Counsel be and hereby is authorized to use
the Claim of Easement by Acquiescence and/or Prescription
in those situations where the acquiescence or time period and
knowledge of the owner is undisputed by the property owner,
in order to thwart future challenges by a subsequent owner.
The Board further instructed staff to develop a mechanism to map
sewer easements.
Cordglflera Cost Mr. Collins presented a draft of the Cordillera Cost Recovery to the
. Recovery Board, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhabit B and
E1greement incorporated herein by this reference. Briefly, the Agreement
provides the following: 1) Cost recovery from 50% of the tap fees
at tllne d'nscregaon off tlae Dgstrast, for main lines constructed prior to
November 22, 1994. 2) Cost recovery from third parties who may
connect their facilities based on a pro rata share of the cost, such pro
rata share to be determined by the District. The District will refuse
service to any third parties who do not pay their pro rata share. 3)
Allow the applicant to set areasonable surcharge on the sewer tap
fee to be collected and remitted by the sewer District. The Board
requested that a provision be added to assure that a document is
recorded which notifies Cordillera property owners of the surcharge.
VanIl Assocnates Mr. Collins stated that Vail Associates, Inc. is requesting a vacation,
Requnest relocation, and rededication of an easement located at Lot 1, Block 4,
Tract A, near the Beaver Creek Golf Course. A copy of the request is
attached hereto as 1Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference.
After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
lEt]ESOILVIED that the above referenced request from Vail Associates,
Inc. be and hereby is approved.
The motion passed by a vote of 3 to 0. Director Rose abstained.
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August 24, 1994
Page 4
Westgate Tap Fee Ms. Suzanne Taylor and Mr. Leon Norton, representatives from the
Reduction Request Westgate Project for Elk Meadow, Inc., attended the meeting to ask for
consideration of a tap fee reduction. A letter regarding this matter
from Elk Meadow's Vice President, Frank Navarro, is attached hereto
as lExhibit D and incorporated herein by this reference. The Board
- stated that the District had published notification, purchased advertising
space, and issued a press release regarding rate changes and had filled
the obligation of notifying the public of the tap fee increase. After
discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the request for a reduction of the sewer tap
fee for Westgate be and hereby is denied.
Ms. Taylor inquired as to what Elk Meadow's recourse would be at
this point. Mr. Collins informed her that the next step would be to
take the matter through court. Thereafter, Ms. Taylor and Mr. Norton
left the meeting.
Financial Report Ms. Becky Bultemeier presented the Financial Report and Proposed
Disbursements, including a list of handchecks, copies of which are
attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by this
reference. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the Financial Report and proposed
disbursements, including the handchecks, be and
hereby are approved.
Phase II & III Ms. Gayle Grider informed the Board that there would be a pipe
Interceptor bursting test beginning August 25 and invited the Directors to view
the process. Ms. Grider stipulated that if the test is not successful,
staff would resume the conventional method of pipe replacement
with Continental West. If the test is successful, staff intends to ask
approval for Phase III from the Board. Presently, the estimate of
pipe that will be replaced will be up to 100 feet per day.
ATAD Status Mr. Poeckes presented the referenced report, a copy of which is
Report attached hereto by this reference and incorporated herein as Exhabit
F. He noted Montgomery Watson's flexibility in meeting the needs
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Page 5 of the District. Mr. Poeckes also noted a letter from the State of
Colorado, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference as lExhnbgt G, extending the District's Avon
W.W.T.P. Permit for a period of time not to extend beyond the date
of completion of the ATAD expansion project.
lEas4 Vaall Colllectnon Ms. Grider stated that the referenced maintenance repair is ongoing.
Sysgem Repanr
AddItIlOIA~l EaSt VaIll Ms. Grider informed the Board that an additional 1500 lineal feet of
Se`ver Maan Reg'aia- sewer repairs need to be made at the estimated cost of $155,000.
l[tep?aeeuanent Ms. Grider suggested that the District utilize some cost savings from
the Interceptor Phase I project to fund these repairs, which includes
some difficult areas to access. Three contractors are interested in
bidding on the project. Ms. Grider informed the Board that due to
some of the difficult work, bids would be asked to include
installation by the conventional method, the burst in place method,
and the cured in place method.
Capntafl Mr. Gelvin then presented a capital expenditure request for computer
lExpend'ataaa-es - equipment, a list of which is attached hereto as ]Exhibit H and
Copaaputer hereby incorporated by this reference. Ms. Joan Torrez entered the
lEqanngsment meeting at this time to describe computer needs for the District.
After discussion and motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOILV]ED that funds in the amount of $17,350 be and
hereby are appropriated for the purpose of purchasing
computer equipment for the District in accordance with
Exhibit H.
Ms. Torrez left the meeting at this time.
Vb'olleott Ta-eataaaent Mssrs. Chris and James Jouflas, Peter Jamar and Rick Pyleman of
]Pllaunt Jamar and Associates, and Gary Brooks of Alpine Engineering
entered the meeting. The Jouflas brothers posted a map of the
Wolcott area, pinpointing a site which their family owns that could
be a location for a regional wastewater treatment plant. This four
acre site is located at the confluence of Alkali Creek and the Eagle
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River near Highway 6 between the railroad and the river. It is
located 1.5 miles west of the Wolcott Village site. Given the
expansion plans for Wolcott, the Jouflas family is looking for an
alternative plan to the package plant proposed by Wolcott
. Associates. Mr. Jamar explained that there are no immediate
development plans for the Jouflas property but that Wolcott could
ultimately have 300 - 3500 units. Mr. Collins suggested that the
Jouflas family contact more local people from Wolcott to determine
the level of interest in a regional plant. Presently, Resource
Engineering of Glenwood Springs is conducting a study of the
water and water rights on the Jouflas property. This analysis will
assist in determining the number of units the property can support.
After discussion, Director Kirch directed staff to research the cost of
a comprehensive analysis of a regional wastewater treatment plant in
Wolcott. The Jouflas family will organize a meeting with other
property owners regarding a regional plant proposal.
Mssrs. Chris and James Jouflas, Peter Jumar, Gary Brooks, Rick
Pyleman, Mike Poeckes, and Ms. Grider then left the meeting.
District Inclusion Ms. Allen informed the Board that she and Mr. Haslee are working
Update on including several different areas into the District and will keep
the Board updated. Director Bender then left the meeting.
Bridgewater Mr. Gelvin then referred to a memorandum form Mr. Haslee, a copy
Terrace of which is attached hereto as Exhibit J, and incorporated herein by
Condominiums this reference. He recommended that the Board of Directors
formally accept the sewer main relocation at the Bridgewater Terrace
Condominiums. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the relocated sewer main at the
Bridgewater Terrace Condominiums be and hereby is
accepted and approved.
The Board stated that the acceptance was conditioned upon the
information being presented to the District on CADD disc.
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]Emp9oyee Use of The Board discussed the recent publicity received by the Town o.,
Dastrict Assets Vail regarding employee use of Town assets. Chairman Kirch
requested that staff explore the use of District assets and advise the
Board.
Board Regreat The Board discussed the possibility of having a Board Retreat
Working Session and asked that staff make arrangements for this
sometime in September or October.
Ad,pouna-nmeng There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary to the Meeting
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5047 Main Gore Circle
Vail, Colorado 81657
14 October 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
Members of the Town Council
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
Ladies and gentlemen:
I would like to offer a great thanks for allow~ing me to come before you to
express the prospective financial needs of VAEE. What I didn't have adequate
time to do was express our appreciation for the support which the Town of Vail
has already provided and continues to provide. Your support has been
extraordinary and as the partnership among the major entities in Vail matures
the program will (hopefully) allow Vail to be known internationally as an
environmentally sensitive resort.
There are a few brief and related things which I decided should be communicated
in this follow up letter:
As was probably evident from my remarks, we are starting on the creation of an
environmental education program. We are not yet an organization, we have no
staff, and we do not yet know what the costs will be to teach the pilot program
in June 1995. We believe, however, that a scholarship for every student at the
first~ year's program is important, especially since there will be some at risk
kids.
The program will probably exist under the auspices of the Vail Valley Foundation-
-which is a member of the ad hoc partnership for environmental education along
with Vail Associates, the U. S. Forest Service and the Town af Vail, with Colorado
State University, the CSU Forest Service, Colorado Mountain College, Vail
Mountain School and the Eagle County School District as ancillary members. Each
has been generous with staff and resources to initiate the environmental
education program. In addition, the time which has been donated by volunteers
and supporters has been exemplary.
The education program which is scheduled for June 1995 will be for 20-25
Colorado high school students between the ages of 14 and 16. However the
program is expected to expand in future years to programs for teachers needing
re-certification, apprenticeships for graduate students in environmental studies,
family programs on the environment and even elder-hostel actities focusing on
the mountain environment.
John Garnsey, representing the Foundation, has proposed that as an ultimate
objective, an international conference on the environment be considered as an
1`I'he Vail Alliance for Environmental Education
~t should .~be noted that participants Por the program will be invited from
Park, Eagle, Summitt and Garfield Counties, as well as other parts of Colorado.
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adjunct to the World Championships in 1999. So the environmental program could
become a major effort by all of Vail.
What we need, therefore, is your support and continuing in-kind help:
A key player in organizing the program has been Russell Forrest. He is an
extraordinary young man, and has spent much of his private and some Town time
representing the Town to help focus the program. We hope that the Town will
see fit to allow Russell to continue as a board member in VAEE as part of his job
with the town.
When we initiate the 1995 pilot program, among the things which we will need are
transportation for the students to various study sites, teaching by someone like
Todd Oppenheimer about what grows in a mountain environment and why, a
central phone number, copies and academic supplies for the students, honoraria
for some of the teachers, a center for co-ordination and some assista.nce with the
salary of the academic leader.
It is our hope that the Town of Vail might be able to provide these things as on-
going support for the program, in coordination with the other partners.
Do we, therefore, need the contribution requested? Yes, but in the way
described above, not as a blank check cash contribution, which is perhaps
characteristic of the other charitable entities which have approached you for
contributions.
I am available to answer any questions which you may have, and as the program
progresses, we will provide continuing reports.
Thanks for your continued support.
Sincerely,
VAEE, The Vail Alliance for Environmenta.l Education
By: Jeff Bowen
(Fortunately, I don't have a title)
cc: Russell Forrest, TOV
Chris Ryman, VA
Bruce Ungary, USFS
John Garnsey, VVF
TOWN OF VAIL ~q
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657 .
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157 FOR 9flflfVIED@eea~E RELEASE
October 14, 1994
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
BU1LD1NG PERMETS ISSIJED BY THE TOlNN OF VAIL
The following building permits have been issued through the Town of Vail
Community Development Department for the period October 7 to
October 14:
Blume, 1200 Vllesthaven Drive, remodel, $14,000, Acadia Woods.
iViontaneros, 641 Lionshead Circle, alterafion, $18,000, Sunshine Builders.
Kidsport, 122 E. iVleadow Drive, hall remodel, $7,000, Haselhorst Carpentry.
Willaman, 1458 Green Hill Court, nevv residence, $838,000, R.A. iVelson.
. Holiday House, 9!lail Road, remodel, $23,000, O'Halloran Construction.
Enberg, 595 Vail Valley Drive, remodel, $25,000, Jim Guida Construction.
Geyers, 1588 Golf Terrace #36, remodel, $9,000, Jeff Lutz Builders.
Sun Vail 5, 685 North Frontage Road, alteration, $26,000, Lazier Construction.
Henkel, 600 Vail Valley Drive, remodel, $10,000, Gallina Co.
Zapata, 600 Vail Valley Drive, remodel, $10,000, Gallina Co.
Bishop Park, 43 Willow Road #11, alteration, $149,000, R.A. iVelson.
Base iViountain Sports, 492 E. Lionshead #101, alteration, $16,000, Eric Rohlwalter.
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Olson, 1819 Meadow Drive, remodel, $7,000, Jill Olson.
Ogsbury, 4413 Columbine Drive, addition, $15,000, Sunshine Construction.
Leapingtos Gallery, 227 Bridge Street, alteration, $47,000, J.L. Viele Construction.
Christensen, 3996 Lupine Drive #A, addition, $50,000, TNT Construction.
Mountain Tees, 168 Gore Creek Drive, remodel, $6,000, Mountain Tees.
Simpson, 5020 Main Gore Place #E-2, repair, $4,000, Pinyon Builders.
Base Mountain Sports, 492 E. Lionshead Circle, alteration, $11,000, Redo Ect.
Base Mountain Sports, 492 E. Lionshead Circle, alteration, $16,000, Redo Ect.
Deming, 1475 Lionsridge Loop, deck addition, $2,000, Vic Gallina.
Montanas, 1300 Westhaven Drive, alteration, $5,000, Ked Development.
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TONN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor
vail, Colorado 81657 ~ -
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157
October 13, 1994
Avon Town Council
1VIr. Buz Reynolds, 1blayor
1VIs. Celeste Nottingham, Mayor Pro-Tem
Mr. Jack Fawcett
1VIr. John Hazard
Mr. Tom Hines
1VIr. Jim Roof
Ms. Judy Yoder
Dear 1Vlayor Reynolds and Council Members:
After rediscussing and reassessing the proposed umbrella request for marketing/special
events/information services, the Vail Town Council would like to take this opportunity to request a
special meeting at your earliest convenience.
Following a previous discussion with Buz, I understood clearly it was your Council's desire to postpone
this meeting until after your November Council elections. However, because of the budgeting
implications for this proposal, our Council feels it is critical to meet with your board as soon as
possible to discuss the issues at hand.
If it is inconvenient to discuss the broader issue of the umbrella proposal, we would still be very
interested in discussing specifically the marketing as proposed independently by the WMB. Please
contact Bob 1VIcLaurin 479-2105 or Pam Brandmeyer 479-2113 at your earliest convenience if this
meeting can be set. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. •
Sincerel ,
TOWN
1Vlargaret (Peggy A. Osterfoss
Mayor
PAO/aw
xc: Town Council
Robert W. McLaurin
Pamela A Brandmeyer
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TONN OF VAIL ~
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100 .
FAX 303-479-2157
fFOR 9MMEMATE RELEASE
October 10, 1994
Contact: Paul Reeves, 479-2138
Environmental Health Officer
BEs4R-PRO0F GARBAGE CONTA?1NER SUBSIDY N01n1 AVAILABLE TOWIVWIDE
TOWN ADDS NEW INCENTIVE TO JUMP-START APPLICATIONS
(Vail)--The Town of Vail has taken its bear-proof container program townwide
after giving residents in the Intermountain neighborhood first choice to participate
in the pilot program. This time, the town has added a new incentive to help jump-
start the subsidy program. One of the applicants will be selected to receive a 30
gallon container for free. The lottery drawing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 31 in
the Town of Vail Community Development Department.
The program, funded by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, BFI and the Town of
Vail, offers subsidies of up to $300 each on the purchase of a bear-proof garbage
container.
Because no one in the targeted neighborhood has applied for the subsidy, the
program is now being extended to residents throughout the community with an
added bonus. "We thought a chance at a free container might generate some
additional interest in the program," said Paul Reeves, the town's environmental
officer. In addition to the free container, funding has been allocated for the
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Bear-proof Containers/Add 1
purchase of up to 30 containers on a first-come, first-served basis, Reeves said.
The deadline to apply for the subsidy is Oct. 31, with delivery scheduled for
November.
Bear sightings typically increase in Vail during September, October and early
November as bears prepare for winter hibernation, Reeves said. "During this time
of year, a black bear may be actively feeding for up to 20 hours per day and may
ingest 20,000 calories daily." Most bears sighted in residential areas are unlikely
to pose a threat, he said. However, as the number of bears entering town
increases, the likelihood of a human or bear being injured increases. "If a bear
doesn't find abundant food, it wil) move on," Reeves said. "This is the precise
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reason for utilizing animal-proof trash receptacles."
Bear-proof containers cost between $600 and $800 each, depending on size and
options.
For more information, contact Reeves at 479-2138.
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lBRAVO°. tCOLOI2AD01VIUSIC FESTIVAL
! Il994 QUIESTIONIVAIIRE-~SUL'Il'S
][8esu9ts Qa?~en 4'roaen snA councerQs: (fl) JauPy llO,Colorado Sprengs Syetephony (2) Ju9y 14, A18
Baroqaue cCoanceu-Q ~ JuRy 23y JaZZ CoQBCer6y BellyTay@or 'g'reo (4) Ju9y 25, Introductaon Qo
cC9aasnalber-MunsAcnnlly_2Z,.I~~ch.¢ster_Philharmonec-or-ches~ ~ ening lvight (6) August
J'y ILOOcIItleSLLeIC 1C tl0ElharQICIIOnOc OrChQSLLra4y Weld West Pops
610 fltesponses
fl. I§ thus 46ne rnrst Bravo! CoHoraa9o Mansec Festuva9 coancert t9nag you 8nave attendedl?
34% YES 66% IVO
2. IIDo you p9aun to atteund more thaen one performaeuce?
74% YES 3avg. HOW MANY 26% NO
3. Dad you pdaun a specua0 grap Ro the Vaal Va91ey go atgennd a petr6'ormance?
20% YES 79% NO 1% LJNANSWERED
WaBl you be sgayueng oderanught 9oca99y?
93% YES (414 HOME* 106 HOTEL) 7% NO
*home includes owners, staying with friends, & rentals
5. Woan9d you counsidea~ ~~~endang yoanr stay go atteaad add'etnoenaD conceu-ts?*
26% YES 47% NO 27% unanswered
*Many did not answer because they live here and felt it was non-applicable
6. 1B[ow a9ed you ?earun aIbonng Qhe Bravo! Co8orado Mansuc Festova9?**
127 Print advertisement 32 Magazine article
12 Local radio 198 Family/Friend
3 Denver radio 98 Brochure/Rilailer
97 Newspaper article 14 TV advertisement
93 Other: Vail Alpine Gardens, Visitor Center, We come every year, spend every
summer here, performer, golf group, hotel, sponsor, American Express ad, local, walked to theater
1 st day of our vacation, bought a package of introductory vouchers, living here for the season, Merv,
last years concerts, information at our condo last year, last year's performances, performing arts
center, Tarheel State Seniors Golf Association, reputation, common knowledge, The Lodge, Friends
of Vail, patron, Guild, TV$E, won tickets on the radio, being in Vail area permanently, having a
house next door, Vail Banner, Vail Weekly activity list, met Executive Director at old Avon airport
in early years of Bravo!, travei info., Foundation, Public Service Co.(3), WF, 1VIary Hesburgh,
Rachel Lenz, Pat Herrington, Margaret Razon, Phil No11,Vai1 magazines and just knowing about it,
Frommers Colorado Book, RPO Contact, Board Member, community service opportunity, family
in orchestra.
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T0W1+1 OF UAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of Town Attorney
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21071 FAX 303-479-2157
October 13, 1994
Norman R. Helwig, Esquire
1000 S. Frontage Road
Suite 200-A
Vail, CO 81657
Re: Town of Vail Mortgage Financing Proposal
Dear Norm:
Enclosed is a memorandum to Town Council from Community Development Department with the most
recent suggested amendments to our employee housing ordinance.
Any issues concerning Amendment 1 or any other issues to be directed to outside counsel will be
handled by Dee P. Wisor of Sherman and Howard, 633 17th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80202,
(303) 279-2900.
The Town is not interested in the program making 95% loans but believes that 90% loans would be
appropriate.
In regard to the pledge of cash collateral, we will need to work on the particulars of that pledge. It
would be advantageous to the Town to set the money aside in a special account within the Town of
Vail. If we pledge cash to be held in a First Bank of Vail account we will need to have a discussion
as to the interest that will be generated by the money as it is being held in that account.
Bob IVIcLaurin, Town 1Vlanager and Town Council have expressed a strong desire to more as quickly
as is reasonably possible on these remaining issues so that the program can be instituted. If you have
any questions or comments please contact me.
Very truly ours,
R. Thomas IVToorhead
Town Attorney
RTN1/aw
Enclosure
xc: Mark R,istow (w/o enc.)
Vail Town Council (w/o enc.)
Robert W. 1VIcLaurin (w/o enc.)
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7. Wu9R you Ibe °'eatuaug o.aut°' whe9e you are staying 'sn the Vaee Valley?
83% YES 11% 1V0 6%`unanswered
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8. WhaQ oQher acQuvutues do yoae pBan go do who9e stayang urn the area?"
192 Golf . 105 Horseback riding
366 Hiking 95 Fishing
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224 Other cultural events 13 8 Other
Other: Tennis, biking, rafting, shopping, resting, work, bridge, walking,'swimming,
nature center lectures, drinking and eating.
"Listed as number of responses because many were multiple responses.
9. W6ne~e do yoan uresude?
37% VaiVEagle Vail 3% Denver
16% Beaver Creek/Avon 3% Metro Denver
6% Edwards 8% Elsewhere in Colorado
26% Other: 1% Unanswered
Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson), Arkansas, Brazil, California (Carmel, Fresno, Lakewood,
San Francisco), Canada, Connecticut, Georgia (Atlanta), England, Florida (Jacksonville, Longboat
Key, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm Harbor), Illinois (Arlington Heights, Chicago, Oakbridge,
Winnetka), Iowa, Ireland, ICansas (Topeka), Louisiana, Massachusetts (Boston), Mexico, Nlichigan
(Detroit), Minnesota (1Vlinneapolis, Rochester), Missouri (St. Louis), lYlontana, Nebraska (Lincoln),
New Jersey, IVew Mexico (Gallup), New York (Ithica, Rochester), IVorth Carolina (Charlotte), Ohio
(Cincinnati, Cleveland), Oklahoma (Tulsa), Oregon (Eugene, Portland), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia),
Tennessee (Memphis), Texas (Arlington, Dallas, Houston, Waco), Utah, Venezuela, Virginia
(Fairfax),Washington (Seattle), Washington DC, Wisconsin, Vdyoming.
10. Whag us yoaur age?
1% 10-20 4% 20-30 10% 30-40 21% 40 -50 44% 50-65 19% 65+
1% Unanswered
ComHeueunts: a9ane go Qdne Quaauny, mauuy resgsonses, ghese were selected for g9neer andaveduality.
Colorado Springs Symphony, G.F.A.
1. "It's great!"
2. "A lot of extraneous microphone noise."
3. "If I were staying or living in the area, I'd attend all the concerts. Great entertainment!"
4. "Reminded me of Tanglewood (Berkshire Music Festival.)"
5. "Daughter bought subscription for us."
6. "I love these concerts, both chamber music and the symphonies. I hope we will have many,
many more seasons."
7. "Thank you for presenting such inspirational, artistic and quality performances! Thank you
also for the beautiful free patriotic concert on 7uly 3! Vde support Bravo!"
8. "Discount tickets for seniors and students would be greatly appreciated."
9. "We love Bravo!"
10. "iVlarvelous performance, excellent and grandiose. Bravo!"
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11. "Bravo! adds a great dunension to my visit to the Vail area! Thank you, it's wonderful!"
12. "Great! Would love to see some winter events ancl concerts."
13. "My husbarld and I have been delighted with the quality of the artists, interesting
programming, and the ambiance of the Bravo! series. A joy!"
14, "Having two guards check my bag for liquor was offensive..."
15. "We want Bravo! Colorado to become even bigger as we have a summer home here."
16:-.-.---'-'Just-bought-a-heme-in.ArTOwhead.and.cultural_.euents_11ke this influencPCi rnur d cision n buy
in the Vail Valley." 17. "The concert was magnificent! If I could have stayed, I wouid have attended all musical
events. Thanks so 1VTuch!"
18. "I'll be back!"
All Baroque Concert
1. "Led to believe tickets were $10 from one advertisement. Was surprised to find they were
$18. Don't let people upstairs in the chapel when you know it is too hot."
2. "I am truly chagrined that no names of the string ensemble tonight are given anywhere in this
beautiful program book! An oversight? I hope you will remedy it in future concerts. As you
well know, listings on programs are of great importance in building resumes."
3. "This will be my fourth concert in 2 weelcs. I have been very impressed with the yuality of
musicians and the diversity of programming. I do think your phone staff should tell folks who
ask about getting to Beaver Creek from Vail that there are no return busses after 7 p.m. I did
not find out until after I paid for my ticket."
4. "I love I3avid Jolley."
5. "I love Bravo!, especially the chamber music!"
6. "Great music! Great musicians!"
7. "Plan ahead! If you know you are recording an event. Select a location that (A.) is air
conditioned or (B.) has no outside noise-thus permitting doors and windows to be open. Why
ask people to be uncomfortable. It can be avoided! Do it!
8. "We attended the July 10 concert at the amphitheater and thoroughly enjoyed it. We hope
to return in the future summers to attend more Bravo! performances. Thanks for two
. wonderful evenings. It couldn't get better than this."
9. "We really love the concerts and are so glad that Vail started this fabulous music festival.
V41e've been here since the beginning. Thank you!"
Jazz Concert, Billy Taylor Trio .
1. "More contemporary music and a bit less symphony-more jazz, bluegass, folk, and soft rock."
2. "Really impressed by the quality of the Billy Taylor Trio. What a good choice."
3. "The concerts are getting a bit pricey."
4. ."Love the performances! Great going!"
5. "Speakers should be far left: right patrons paying for upgraded.seats should be able to see
everything!!! I noticed thru-out concert, many people upset about speakers. We spent hard
earned money to enjoy a weekend! This minor detail-yet if you thought enough about the
tickets sold and where guests would be sitting, you would have enough sense to move
speakers! The band itself was talented.
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6. "It would certainly help if we could receive ticket information in advance preferably May-
June (or earlier) to make our plans accordingly. I`made three long distance calls(1-Calendar
events, and 2-Bravo! representatives referrais with no info). Consequently, we purchased
tickets ($22) on day of performance. Took what we could get. This is our fourth year up
here (one week) and plan again. .Thank you.
1. "Keep up this marvelous program."
2. "These Monday night 'learning experiences' are the best! Please continue them next year!
(And expand the series!)"
3. "Bravo! Colorado has done much to enhance the Vail Valley in cultural endeavors. Thanks
Bravo!"
4. "Bravo!-a must every summer."
5. "Settled in Vail because of Bravo!"
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Opening 1Vight
1. "Be sure you keep the RPO coming as your'orchestra in residence' - they're awesome!"
2. "Enjoy the music in the mountains. Appreciate all of the effort that you extend to bring this
activity to Vail."
3. "Please have posters again. VVe missed it last year and this year!!"
4. "Parking is ridiculous...Performances begin too early for locals to attend on time. We do
work." ' -
5. "These concerts are top shelf!"
6. "Hope to retire in Vail. Bravo! Colorado is a great attraction."
7. "Bravo! Keep up the good work-we appreciate it!"
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Wild Vdest Pops
1. "Great orchestra. Wonderful to hear good music in this beautiful piace."
2. "Bravo! ! I" '
3. "An unexpected special treat."
4. "Always enjoy seeing other locals/friends at these concerts. I like the diversity of them."
5. "Section 1 row B seats 1&2 can hardly qualify as'attending.' These seats never should have
been sold. I feel gypped at $20 per. We saw very little and since we were behind the speakers
we couldn't understand any announcements from the podium. Some would call this a real rip
off."
6. Have been to several performances in prior years and they have all been wonderful. Great
job! Thank you."
7. "More opera!"
8. "Keep uplifting our spirits...rousing - spectacular!"
9. " I like the special kinds of music that is played here that people hardly ever play in concerts."
10. "Wonderful concerts - loved the Bravo! Colorado 'Primer' booklet. Creat for adults too!"
11. "Bravo! makes our summers special - We are happy to be endowment donors.".
12. "Season thru August!"
13. "Fantastic - our first."
14. "IVote: this concert is almost sold out - Having popular, Western, Pops etc. this is what the
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middle age group really enjoy and malce an effort to come. Your other concerts are wonderful
- but you need a full house." 15. "VGIe saw thii same'VV'ild Vdest' program three years ago and loved it - loved it this time too."
16. "If possible could the mailed brochures with the individual performances in it be mailed
sooner?" .
17. "Bravo to you! As Marketing and Development Director of the Memphis Symphony, I am
..totally-impressedandho.pe_.aneAay_vv~__can..hav.e,a.summer season~"
18. "Beautiful setting, good music, nice people." ~
19. "These RPO concerts are gceat. VVe plan our family vacation around the Bravo schedule."
20. "Hoping to hear the RPO again next year."
21. "I come each summer to see the wildflowers, hear good music and revisit vibrant Vail. Thank
you."
22. "This is wonderful! We all (Three families) meet here every year to hear good music & see
family! 1Viy son heard the Zwilich Horn Concerto last year and now wants to be a horn player!
(We heard it again on Oregon Pubiic Radio - I was delighted that Bravo! got mentioned!)"
C0i.1..1.! S 1NNND COCKR)F-r,, P.C.
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Vail Daily
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Vafl, Colorado 81658
lbear Mrr. Kail:
This letter is not for publication_
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I serve as Le.gal Counsel to the Vaal Park and 12ecreation 17istrict, and am writing
concerning youz editozial of last week in which the "VRD Board" is characterized as
distnbutiug materials in favor of the balIot questians on the November 8 etection. Please
kne>w that this is not accurate, that it is the Gitizens for Better Golf in <Iail that has
prepared and is distnburing material.
I know the VRD Board Nlembers are very sensitive to their respons}biliries under the
state laws regarding campaign aciivities. I have reviewed iheir actions and they are very
much within the legal provisior~s of CoIorado campaigns and well within the intent of those
laws. Certainly iIRD Board Members, as zndividuals, retain their consritutiona] right to
participate in camp•aigns withoue using pabiic funds, even zndirectJy. Z believe the enoneous
characterization of the VRT.7 Board distributi.ng campaign material to have a ehilling effect
on individuals,who happen to also be elected officials exercising their First Amendment
rights. Y believe a re.traction, and perhaps a reaif'irmation of the desirability of elected
o£ficials to spealc out as individuals, would be a positive service to this issue.
T`hank you for your attention.
Sincerely, -
- COLLINS AND CQCKREI., P.C.
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TOi~VN 75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157 MEDIA ADV'SORY
October 12, 1994
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn
Community Information Office
479-2115
VA9L TOWN COUNCIL HIGFILIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 11
Wou-k Sessoon Braefs
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, fVavas, Osterfoss, Shearer, Steinberg,
Strauch
--Planning & Environmental Commission (PEC) Report
During an update of the Oct. 10 PEC meeting, the Council was advised of PEC
approval of a conditional use permit for a tent to be used for the Vail Associates ski
schoo{ south of the Lionshead Center for 180 days during the upcoming ski season.
The Council directed staff to underscore to the applicants that one year is the limit of
this conditional use approval.
--Design Review Board (DRB) Report
During an update of the Oct. 5 DRB meeting, the Council was advised of an application
by the Vail Recreation District to redesign the parking lot at the Vail Golfcourse
Clubhouse in order to increase available parking (some landscaping will be
reconfigured). The application was approved (with conditions) by the DRB on a 5-0
vote.
--1995 Budget (Heavy Equipment Fund, Public Works, Facility Maintenance)
The Council continued its review of the 1995 proposed budget by hearing a
presentation from the town's largest department, Public Works. Several philosophical
issues were discussed, including privatization of services,
determining what service levels are appropriate given the amount of resources it takes
to provide them, and creating entrepreneurial services such as contracting with other
municipalities. The budget review continues at 5 p.m. Thursday (10-13) with a
presentation by the Fire Department and Vail Public Library.
--Information Update
The Council agreed to consider a resolution opposing Amendment 12 at fihe Oct. 18
evening meeting.
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Council Highlights/Add 1
The Councit expressed its desire that pro-con statements be provided to absentee
voters in the Par 3 election. Present election law requires that the notices be sent to all
registered voters. The Council will put the VRD on notice that the town's current offer
_ to allow the par 3 course is dependent on a favorable election no later than Dec. 31,
1994. If the November election result is held up in court for any reason, the Council
agreed it would move forward with other uses for the property. Also, Tom Steinberg
received clarification with reference to questions posed by opponents of the par 3
course who had wondered if the Council's lease agreement with the VRD was
' contingent on voter approval by the district or by town residents. Confidentiality
_ protections would prohibit a break-out of election results for town residents versus
district residents. For more information, contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at
479-2107.
--CounciJ Reports
Tom Steinberg distributed copies of the Eagle River Assembly report on water issues.
He said the report will be a"hot topic" for the next few years. Meetings are scheduled
this week in Eagle and Minturn to begin discussing the report.
Peggy Osterfoss said she and Avon Mayor Buz Reynolds had met to discuss the status
of the Vail Valley Marketing Board funding request and a proposal to consolidate
valleywide marketing efforts as recommended by Frank Johnson of the Vail Valley
Tourism & Convention Bureau. Osterfoss said the Avon Town Council is-interested in
meeting with the Vail Town Council to discuss the consolidation recommendation after
the elections, but would be making a decision on the Marketing Board contribution
before the Nov. 8 election. Frank Johnson is expected back before the Vail Town
Council at the Oct. 20 work session to finalize funding levels for the 1995 Town of Vail
. budget.
Also, OsterFoss acknowledged receipt of a request from the Avon-Beaver Creek Transit
system to assist in the purchase of new buses. The Council will discuss the capital
request and an operational budget for the regional transportation system at the Oct. 20
work session.
--Other
At Tom Steinberg's suggestion, the Council discussed criticism of executive sessions
. posed by Kent Smith of the Vail Trail. Merv Lapin asked if the Council would be willing
to specify the nature of the executive session beyond the legal requirement of
personnel matters, legal matters, etc. Peggy Osterfoss suggested asking Town
_ Attorney Tom Moorhead to review the pros and cons of Lapin's recommendation at a
later meeting. Lapin then made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose
of negotiations to discuss an agreement with Vail Associates.
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hen a few young men and women carried their places you'd find horseback riders and hikers. The adven-
old beach-cruising clunker birycles up a turous cake to the outdoors on trails strewn with such nat-
W moun[ain and rode down the fire ural debris as rocks, boulders, logs, and roots-any combi-
roads, they were jusc having fun. Little did they know they nacion of which, together with being steep, crooked, or
were pioneering a new sport. slippery, is called technical terrain and figures in competi-
Since that beginning in che early 1970s, millions have tions like the one taking place next month at Vail.
discovered mountain biking. In the United States alone, These amazing off-road machines, with as many as 24
their ranks exploded from 200,000 in 1983 to over 30 mil- gears, can go up, as well as down, a mountain. But not
lion last year. The sport's populariry has become so world- everyone lives in the Alps or Rockies. The average rider
- wide that 46 countries sent athletes to last year's World usually finds trails not far from home. Many railroad beds
Mountain Bike Championships in France. Mountain bik- have been converted into groomed and generally level
ing has had such a meteoric rise that in 1996 it will be multi-use trails. Part of the appeal of a mountain bike is
included in the Summer Olympics. that ic makes even a tame trail exciting.
This year, Vail, Colorado, ancicipaces over 2,000 mountain The pioneers were instrumental in developing a bike
bikers from 50 countries when it hosts the World Champ- with all these capabilities. They began in the early 1970s by
ionships September 13-18. This marks the first time the modifying the existing big balloon-tired and single-speed
competition has returned to the country where the sport bikes of the SOs. They went on by the end of the decade to
)riginated since the Union Cycliste Internationale, the offi- design and build the first mountain bikes. They borrowed
~ial body of rycling, recognized mountain biking and sanc- the gears, shifts, and brakes from road bikes and came up
tioned the first World with innovations such as
Championships in Durango, WojnN shortening the chainstay For
Colorado, in 1990. T H E L D rear traction and raising the
During the late '80s, bottom bracket for added
North America and Europe M"UNTAIN 13NIKE ground clearance. The early
had their own world mountain bike builders
championships. In 1989, CHAMP"IONSin helped spark the birrh of a
Coloradan Sara Ballanryne ~ ~ ~ new industry, and many are
competed in both to estab- still involved. -
lish herself as the reigning When the first moun-
women's world champion. tain bikes went into pro-
Mountain bikes have ..h ` duccion in 1981, most of
accounted for more than the frames were chrome-
half of the adult bicycle steel. The last
market since 1990. But decade has seen the advent of
,
many of them never see a many aluminum alloys and
mountain. Some riders find high-tech materials such as
the mountain bike's u ri ht
p g carbon fiber and titanium in
riding position to be more NP the more expensive versions.
comfortable than the drop- Most recreational mouncain
handlebar hunch required on bikes cost between $300 and
road bikes. Besides straight ? .ti $500, but the best can fetch
' a.. `'t•
handlebars, these bikes`rypi- up to $6,000.
cally have sturdier frames Borrowing from motocross
and wider tires than their motor rycle racin g, some mod-
. road counterparts; feacures :els offer a suspension fork,
. that give mountain bikes which can also be added to
~ added stabiliry preferred by existing bikes to make . : many recreational riders smoother riding. A few
who encounter obstacles companies now produce bikes
like an occasional othole.
P with both front and rear sus-
But mountain bikes which some see as an
, Pensions,
. weren t born co ride on advantage for riding fast on
~ roads. They go anywhere '
; especially rough terrain.
you can take a four-wheel- All the latest equipment
: drive vehicle and many can be spied at events like
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, EYE OR1 SPORYS
Vail's World Championships. Mountain dirt roads, which comprise 25 percent
i ~ bike manufacnuers sponsor racers to of the course, test racers' strength and
help in research and development of aerobic capaciry on the long climbs
~ . cutting-edge mountain bike technology. and their concentration on the fast
Besides individual racers> some manu- descents. The paved roads and bike
facturers, such as GT and Specialized, paths through town, rhe remaining 10
i
sponsor teams of Europeans and North percent of the coutse, mig c seem easy>
- I ~ Americans. The top mountain bikers but stairs, apdy named Wall Street
. compece at venues on both continents Falls, provide spills as well as thrills.
in a series of races modeled after ski- The course challenges the athletes'
~ ing's World Cup. Since 1991, the minds and bodies. They must be
'z German electronics firm Grundig has thinking just to choose and use the
sponsored the global race series, which right gears. They need to use their
suength to conserve energy. Ultimately,
this year includes an event in
Auscralia. Before 1991, the series went endurance is tested: The senior women .
to only European locations, with few race 28.8 miles (46.5 kilometers) with
Americans competing. over 4,000 feet of elevation ga.in, and
ht, An organizer of skiing's Wodd Cup the men race 40 miles (64.5 kilometers
races, Vail was chosen for its outstand- with over 6,000 feet of altitude gain.
ing organizacion of the mountain bike These Saturday races should be a pre-
World Cup finals in 1992. The first view of the Olympics-cross-counuy
three days of the 1994 championship racing was the rype of competition
feature ualifying races and downhill selected by the International
cc q
seeding runs. On Friday, the juniors Olympic Committee.
(aged 12-18) and veterans (aged The cloverleaf shape of the cross-
compete to become cross- count circuit is ideal for speccacors.
35-44)
counuy champions. The same tides aze The rhree loops go up the mountain
~ ac stake in the senior cacegory on and down through the village, with the
SUITES FROM Saturday, with women compering in stan and finish of each loop just a short
* the morning and men in the aftemoon. walk apart. Wirh, the senior women
The weekend concludes with downhill an°a ~e men almost complete l a ~
re
chere
. i~ races for all classes on Sunday. ld's
Vail's cross-country race covers the many opponunicies to see the wor
quintessential mountain biker's course. best mountain bikers-urilike rhe one
~ The 17-kilometer circuic is 25 percent 10-second flash of road rycling.
double-track, a railroad term that for The downhill course is also
" off-roadies means room to pass, and designed for speccating, with bleachers
Next to the Magnificent Mile's 40 percent single-track, narrow with at the finish. As bikers go one at a
world-class shopping and Ont:uio Sveet's
resuiurant row and entertainment. no room to pass. These iechnically time on a twisting course from 10,250
demanding sections test bike-handling feet to the base at 8,250 feet, specta-
suiees feature ki[chens sta:ked with
compliment:uy chilledjuices, SOls. The course's most eacciring and tors can occasionally see them on non-
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. mineral warer, t'resn brewed cottee and cea. dangerous obstacle is a deep, roeky' wooded sections. Those who want a
drop named Bailey's Bailout. closer look at superior bike-handling
: ~,r,,;ne ~~w,P:,pe~ ~c yo~r door. Vai1 has some moderate rolling seo- skills can ride the lift and walk down
tions and also such technical extremes to any place along the 14,500-fooc
. . . .
MA as Garnsey's Grind, the most chal- (about 4.5-lcilometer) course. Many o
I,E\OY HOUSE SUITES lenging climb; Onza Alley> a tight these downhillers who ride "on the
descent; and RockShox and Roll, a edge" will hit speeds over 60 miles per
C:ill toli-free in the U.S. and Canada steep drop surrounded by trees. Racers hour. And sometimes they go "over
for reservations:
1-800-44-LENOX need to keep shifcing their weight to the edge" and hit rocks instea .
616 N. Rush at E. Ontario keep traccion, as well as to brake cor- The demanding race courses use
One Block West of Michigan Ave. rectly to avoid doing an "endo," a portions of mountain bike trail sys-
Chicago. IL 60611 somersault over the handlebars, tems in place ac Vail and Beaver Creek
+Rane> subjat in availahility anJ Ju not apply ki resoru, both wonderful examples
durin_ comentiom, (ur gruup+, ~~r with any othcr possibly into trees and rocl~s. s
F,,,,,,o~ional ai~«ou„ts. Tax not inciuded. f how ski areas have recendy used
. Besides technique, the service and o
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• ~TRI NG NE!'D' IDEA EYE 0N SPORTS
For Promotions, Business Gifts, Incentives or Premiums. ~ Conanued from Page 98
rhe sport to successfully attract summer
Your full color lo go on our _ visitors. Even when you can't ski on
deluxe timepiece will improve ~rhese mouncains, you can bike or hike
~
i~iP~~9~ your image overnight and leC)on miles of designated trails on the
so~° ~ ' promote your company 24 5,000 acres in White River National
%ss~ hours a day every day. Our Forest. And to make iC as atcractive as
j P ~ w a t c h e s a r e a s s e m b l e d w i t h ` ossible for bikers unused to the alti-
18k gold plated water resistant P
cases and precision quartz tude, you can ride a lifr to the trails
CITIZEN (lifetime warranty) ~ and two restaurants, open for the sum-
movements. All of our watches AW2~~~~
are assembled in the U.S.A. and (Men's or Ladies'size) mer biking season until September 30. ~
Helmeu are included in birycle
satisfaction is guaranteed.
m
rentals, and lessons are available.
Business cards, letterheads, decals, The return > of the World Champ-
color brochures or any photos less than D ~ . ionships doesnt necessarily mean that
°''ldo(8" x 8") are acceptable. Please specify men's the United States will dominate the ~
Pssz or ladies size and enclose $14.00 per watch U , r competition, as it di d by sweeping a l l .
~ (limit 12). Add $4.00 for shipping and handling.
iV uVP
Standard production time is 10 to 15 working but 2 of 10 tides in Durango. In
days. Enclose 75¢ per watch for a handsome 2846 Misty Morning Rd. France lasc year, the United States
gift pouch or $2.00 for deluxe gift box. Torrance, Ca 90505 claimed only one title, wich Mike Ki:
CA residents add 8.25°/a sales tax. Tel : 213 • 765 • 0765
Fax : 213 • 746 • 3234 becoming downhill champion in the
~ We look forward to providing soo • esz • 6772 ~you with your own personal or sam - spm Mon. - Fd. P.S.T.
senior men's category.
business logo timepieces. Like the sport itself, the competi- `
FKI~pe~ . . . . • . - . tion has become internacional. Two-
~~~r Please call (800)862-6772 for additional time cross-country winner Hienrik
~SP+iG information and FREE color brochure. Djernis is from Denmark, a country
noc known for mountains. Riders
from Switzerland and France have
claimed several titles over the last
Ap~ly Your ~'i~nature Scent three years, and Italy earned five in
1993. The rarefied air of Vail should
Anytflme oooAnywherev pose no problem for chose who train
in the Alps.
, Details, Details, Details •
The 1994 Grundig/UCI World
Mountain Bike Championships take
- place in Vail, Colorado, September '
13-18, with the championship races
set for the 16-18.
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Vail, Colorado 81657
303-4 79-2105 / FA X 479-2157
October 11, 1994
Nir. & iVirs. Jeff Barns
5409 E. Camello
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Dear Nir. & Mrs. Barns:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words about our municipal
services. I'm sure the community has experienced many changes in the 15 years you
have been vacationing here.
We are particularly impressed by your endorsement--and regular use--of our free
transit system. We wish more visitors would leave their cars at home and let us do the
driving!
We intend to share your letter with all of our employees by including it in an upcoming
issue of our employee newsletter. So ofiten we hear about the negative aspects of our
work. It's always a great feeling when we know we have succeeded.
I'm enclosing a copy of our municipal goals for the coming months. Given your long-
term support and knowledge of our community, I thought these goals might be of
interest to you. I look forvvard to hearing your reaction to these goals, especially those
involving transportation.
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to write us. We hope you will continue to
vacation in Vail for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Bob McLaurin
Town Manager
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TOWN OF VAIL MEMOR.ANDUM
T0: Robert McLaurin
~ Council Members
FROM: Judy Popeck
DATE: October 12, 1994
RE: Investment Report
Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30,
1994.
On September 22nd, a TBill matured for $103,000 and was used for
the monthly payment for the police construction. Also, a
$1,500,000 TBill matured on September 29th and a$2,520,000 FDMC
matured on September 26th. The following purchases were made for
the two matured investments:
FNMA -$1,500,000 - 4.885$ yield - maturing 11/10/94
FHLB -$2,520,000 - 4.905% yield - maturing 11/23/94
The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 5.59$ and
5.09% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3
months, 6 months, and 1 year are 4.88%, 5.33%, and 5.66%
, respectively.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Town of Vail, Colorado
Investment Report
Summary of Accounts and Investments
For the Month Ending September 30, 1994
Balances Percentage
09/30/94 of Total
Money Market Accounts (see page 1)
Commercial Banks $10,347 0.06%
Money Market Funds $1,310,220 8.10%
Colorado Investment Pools $1,819,974 11.25%
Total $3,140, 541 19.41 %
Commercial Savings
Banks & Loans
Certificates of Deposit (see page 2)
Eagle County Institutions 0.00%
Other Colorado Institutions $297,000 $297,000 1.84%
IVational lnstitutions 0.00%
Total $297,000 $297,000 1.84%
Percentage of PortFolio in Savings & Loans 0.00%
U.S. Government Securities (see page 3) Treasury iVotes & Bills $3,581,419 22.14%
G MA.s $82,965 0.51 %
U.S. Savings Bonds $27,196 0.17%
Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds $9,044,092 55.92%
Total $12,735,672 78.74%
Total Portfolio $16,173,213 100.00%
Maturing Within 12 Months $14,197,317 87.78%
Maturing Within 24 Months $999,261 6.18%
Maturing After 24 Months $976,635 6.03%
$16,173,213 100.00%
10/6/94
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Money Market Accounts
as of September 30. 1994
-For the Month of September--
Institution Balances
. Type af Accounts High Low Average 09/30/94
COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS
First Bank of Vail - Opereting
Interest 4.045°b 3.890°,6 3.948%
Balance $1,317,568 $204,430 $484,511 ($44,210)
First Bank of Vail - Insurence
Interest 4.045% 3.890% 3.948;6 $1,048
Balance
Colorado Na6onal Bank Super Now Account
Interest 2.650%
General Opera6ng Account $53,509
Balance
Total Commercial BankAccounts $10,347
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
Colorado Trust Housing Bond Proceeds
Interest 4.390%
Balance $883,487
CSAFE - Bond Proceeds - Police Construction
Interest 4.500% .
Balance $126,402
CSAFE
Interest 4.500%
Balance • $810,085
Total Local Govemment Investrnent Poois Accounts $1,819,974
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
First American Corp. Trust Treasury Fund Bond Reserve
Interest 4.109%
Balance $15,553
First American Institutianal Govt Fund - Dana Investrnents
Interest 4.410%
Balance $32.067
Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts
Interest 4.210°,6
Bond Issue Reserve Account
Balance $279,565
Interest 4.500%
Operating Account
Balance $983,035
Total Money Market Funds $1,310,220
Total all accounts $3,140,541
"Account Subject to ArbiVage Rebate =
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Certificates of Deposit
as of September 30, 1994
Bank Name, Location Days to
Rates Purchase Niaturity Maturity Maturity
: Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value
BestBank, Thornton Colorado
FDIC 4.750% 4.600% 16-Feb-93 13-Feb-95 136 $99,000
Paonia State Bank, Paonia Colorado
FDIC 4.400% 4.250% 17-Aug-93 15-Feb-95 138 $99,000
Bank of Greeley, Greeley Colorado
. FDIC 5.000% 5.120% 16-Jun-94 16-Jun-95 259 $99,000
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Avg Yield 4.657% $297 000
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10/10/94j1p Page 2
Govemment Securities
as of September 30, 1994
°••Treasury Notes & Bills"'
Daysto Days
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity to Book Par
Type Fund Coupon Yeld Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
TNote Pooled 4.250% 4.340°k 17-May-93 ~15-May-96 1094 593 $499,261 $500,000
TNote Pooled 3.875°k 5.198°r6 05-Aug-94 31-Mar-95 238 182 $1,028,366 $1,035,000
TBill Bond Proceeds 3.39096 25-Oct-93 24-Oct-94 364 24 $61,892 $62,000
TNote Debt Service 5.605°k 06-Ju1-94 15-Nov-95 497 411 $1,343,025 $1,350,000
Zero Pooled 7.820% 21-Jun-91 15-Nov-95 1608 411 $648,875 $700,000
AverageYield 5.67% ~ $3,581,419 $3,647,000
Average Days to Maturity 324
°••GNMA'S"°
Years to Estimated
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Principal
Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstanding
5803 8.000% 8.480% 14Nov-86 15-Oct-05 ~ 19.10 11.00 ~ $26,809
13003 8.000% 9.500% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 20.20 12.00 $25,944
14659 8.000% 9.200°k 240ct-86 15-Jan-07 21.20 13.00 $30,212
Avg Yield 9.061 °k $82,965
•••U.S. Savings Bonds"'
Years to
Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Book ' Maturity
Series Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
EE 7.170% 01-Oct-86 01-Oct-96 10.00 2.01 $27,196 $30,000
"'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"'
Days/Years to
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity
Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
FHLM Pooled 5.055% 17-May-94 17-Nov-94 184 Days $993,533 $1,000,000
FNMA Pooled 4.885% 29-Sep-94 10-Nov-94 42 Days $1,492,012 $1,500,000
FNMA Pooled 4.908% 01-Jun-94 29-Nov-94 181 Days $2,083,470 $2,100,000
FHLB Pooled 4.905°k 26-Sep-94 23-Nov-94 58 Days $2,501,790 $2,520,000
FDMC Pooled 3.992% 01-Mar-94 28-Nov-94 272 Days $496,895 $500,000
SBA Pooled - Dana 7.051 °Ao 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 13.5 $108,650 $109,734
FHLM Pooled - Dana 8.546% 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 24.4 $65,762 $66,355
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.528% 28-Jun-94 01-Oct-2017 . 23.3 23.0 $92,019 $97,572
FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.731°,6 29-Jun-94 01-Jun-2014 19.9 19.7 $99,890 $110,531
SBA Pooled - Dana 7.567% 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 13.4 $82,175 $82,749
SBA Pooled - Dana 6.778% 29-1un-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 24.8 $107,918 $108,523
SBA Pooled - Dana 6.846% 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 13.8 $109,790 $109,875
SBA Pooled - Dana 7.567% 29-Jun-94 25-Jan-2008 13.6 13.3 $108,965 $110,088
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.814°,6 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 25.6 $92,798 $100,577
SBA Poaled - Dana 7.975% 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 24.8 $108,425 $108,744
FHLM Pooled 4.560% 4.560°,6 03-Jun-93 03-Jun-96 3.0 1.7 $500,000 $500,000
$9,044,092 $9,124,748
Average Yieid 5.12%
Average Years to Maturity 15 Totai $12,735,672
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75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 303-479-2157
October 13, 1994
Vail Recreation District
c/o Hermann Staufer, Chairman
292 W. Meadow Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Hermann:
At the public hearing on October 4, 1994 when Council had an opportunity to hear the pros and cons
of the election issue concerning the development of a Par 3 golf course on the Town owned open space
in Booth Creek, the issue was raised as to whether or not the District would be placing the pro%on
statements in the absentee ballots. At that time Council voted unanimously requesting the District
to take such action. The Council is interested in the dissemination of information to all of those
individuals likely to vote so that they may be able to make an informed decision.
Council has been informed that as of October 11, 1994 the District had not made a decision as to
whether or not to include the statements in the absentee ballots. Council at its work session on
October 11, 1994, again by unanimous vote, requested that the District include the pro/con statement
in every absentee ballot.
The Town Council wishes to take this opportunity to express its support for open and frank discussion
of the issues which includes the broad distribution of the pro/con statements. We recognize that the
recently enacted constitutional provision concerning such elections requires that each registered voter
be mailed a copy of the statement. A full dissemination of information would appear to assure a result
that could not be challenged in court by some disgruntled supporters for or against the measure. If
a court action were filed challenging the outcome of the election which would extend the result beyond
December 31, 1994, the Town Council will consider other alternatives for the land.
Thank you for your attention to these concerns.
Very truly yours,
Marga~~ Osterfoss
Mayor
MAO/aw
xc: James P. Collins, Esquire
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September 29, 1994
IVlayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage P,;,^d
Vail, Colorado
Dear Mayor Ostcr!':-c:
I am a, resident of `,'nil who anPreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As traffic in the town has become increasingly
congested and n;::::.• •.•irtually impossible to find a parking space unless
you arrive earl y i , I I am writing to ;:s:; .;';)r youur support at the Town Council Meeting on
October 18th ; 'I'r~nsrortation will present its proposal for the addition
of a bus route t.) L;,,,,sricige Loop (including Vail Point) this coming
winter. lfiis rou!o .%"I rot only provide a much needed alternative for the
residents of this :,~;t :-.:;!;ice the number of vehicles in the Village while
encouraging add;
It is essential ti-,:;: possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this and the creation of this transit route is an
important step i n;:: can't stress how important your support is to
this effort.
Sincerely,
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ROSS & ROSS
` ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CHARLES D. ROSS, ESQ. P.O. BOX 548
ROBERT D. ROSS, ESQ. 310 WEST MONUMENT AVENUE
DAYTON, OHIO 45402
5131228-6869
FAX: 513/228-0115
1-800/879-5661 (IN OHIO)
October 11, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
I am writing to you to ask for your support at the Town Council Meeting on
October 18th where Vail Transportation will present its proposal for the addition of a
bus route to service Lionsridge Loop (including Vail Point) this coming winter. This
route will no only provide a much needed alternative for the residents of this area, but
will reduce the number of vehicles in the Village while encouraging additional
commerce.
I am a resident of Vail who appreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As you are aware, traffic in the town has become increasingly congested
and many times it is virtually impossible to find a parking space unless yozi arrive early
in the morning.
It is essential that we do whatever possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this very special area and the creation of this transit route is an important
step in this direction. I urge you to support the bus service for Loinsridge Loop..
Sincerely,
Charles D. Ross
Unit 30
Vail Point
1881 Lionsridge Loop
4VAIL
TON~V -75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21 DO
FAX 303-479-2157
~OR IM9VdED9ATE ffiELEASE
October 12, 1994
Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105
Town fVlanager
LAGVDSCAPE CONCEPTS COSTS EXPLORED ,QT OCT. 18 PllBLIC IVIEETBNG
ON Mp?BN VAIL ROUNDABOUT PFiOJECT
(Vail)--The Vail Town Council will be asked to select a landscape design for the
Main Vail roundabout project at its Oct. 18 evening meeting. Public comment will
be encouraged throughout the presentation, which will include an overview and
cost analysis of three design concepts. The concepts, ranging from formal to
natural, would be constructed on 3.8 acres of public land surrounding the
roundabout configuration.
Town Manager Bob n/IcLaurin said the three concepts vary in cost from
$570,000 to $900,000 with options to phase in some of the landscape elements
over several years.
The town has budgeted $1.5 million for the entire project, which includes design
and construction of roadwork, sidewalks, lighting, signing and landscaping. The
project also will include relocation of utilities and the relocation of existing large
trees.
(more)
Roundabouts/Add 1
A presentation on directional signs also is planned for the Oct. 18 meeting. The
session begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.
The Main Vail roundabout project will increase capacity at the interchange by
more than 50 percent, according to town engineers. Construction is scheduled to
begin in April 1995, with completion of the roadwork occurring in July 1995. The
town plans to construct roundabouts at the West Vail interchange in 1996.
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As Coloyadogyows, WAIL ~S BOOMING with wealthy newcomeys ,
spending millions on homes in the high=country-playgyound
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'm Charles Biedertnan, builder of Spraddle Creek Estates in Vail, erects platforms on lots to show prospective buyers what the views
will be like from the living rooms. Dr. Richard Steadman, an orthopedic surgeon to celebrity athletes, bought this lot.
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-A!L-LRtra-rich buy- long and no more than a mile wide,
with onl 10% of its land lefr for devel-
ershavespent-hun-. Y
o ment. NesUed between stee valle
: dreds of millions for P P Y
" vacation homes in walls, the town is an urban island in
the White River National Forest.
Eagle County in the
~ past two yeazs, spazk- and there'nmore shoreline leftTy
mg an unprecedented
boom in this mountain resort town said Charles Biedeirrian, buiider for
.
Annual real estate sales in the coun- ihe exclusive Spraddle Creek Estates,
ty soared from $499.6 million in 1992 the last private residential community
to $686.1 million last yeay with new METROPOLIS that will be developed in the town.
homes in Vail selling for as much as $7 The frenzied housing market has
million. An Eastern family recently STORIES BY JOE GARNER ? PHOTOS BY KEN PAPALEO made the dream of becoming a million-
paid $5.6 million for a vacation house aire within reach for some of the 417
at the base of Vail Mountain. T'hey plan Rocky Mountain News Staff members of the Vail Board of Realtois.
to demolish it and replace it with In 1993, listed sales of $372.6 million
another ski-in, sld-out trophy home. generated more than $22.4 million in
Ron Byrne, owner of the real estate real estate commissions.
company that carries his name, calls With the rapid real estate devel-
Vail a"micro-hypermarket," where a - opment has come a huge infusion of
limited inventory of luxury homes is capital for recreation. wth 4,014 ski-
selling at superinflated prices. "If you able acres after the opening of China
have something iare and exclusive, Bowl and $48 million invested in new
there will always be people who want chairlifts and other facilities in five
it," he said. years, Vail is the nation's largest single
In littie more than 30 years, the ski ski mountain. Vail Associates Inc., the
resort has grown from a wwmabe- ski operator; ranks itself the largest
Bavarian village to a town 10 miles employer on the Western Slope, with
4,100 workecs at peak season and a
Interstate 70 snakes through $40 million payroll.
Seven goU courses are open, the
~ Vail and the rest of Eagle eighth is under construction and four
County, which is experiencing more aze planned. Semiretired busi-
a boomi ng real estate market. ness owners and executives play golf
Annual real estate sales in the orskiaftertheytelecommute,over-
county soared from $499.6 mil- seeingmultimillion-dollarbusinesses
lion in 1992 to $686.1 million fromthe;rbedrooms.
"You can do the most impottant
last year, with new homes in Vail ,
•selling for as much as $7 million.
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negotiations_of the year in your pajamas,"
said Steve Habe~ chief executive officer of
• Bolle Amerip. The sports eyewear company •r. W
• is based in Denver-more than 100 miles
east of his bedroom. "
' "We used to talk about doing business like
this in the'70s and'SOs," Haber said. "With
voice mail, FAX and computers, it's easy." With almost no
space ieft for
development in
Vail, the boom ~
has snaked west ~ 9~ - -
45 miles through
Eagle County,
cceating an
international playground on
land used less
than a generation
ago for raising
sheep and grow-
~ ing lettuce.
'Down the valley,
~ Eagle Coun- from Avon west to Edwacds to Eagle and
ty is home to Sev- beYond, new office buildings and subdivisions
en golf courses, , are under construction br on the drawing
manylinedwith b°ards.Theruleofthumbisthathomeprices
drop with distance from Vaii, but lots sell for
trophy homes as much as $1 million and homes for more
sUCh as this one than $2 million elsewhere in the county.
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in Beaver Creek. With the newcomers, traffic on segments
The county'S of Interstate.70, the spipe of [he county," -
eigllth CouBe iS incTeased as much as15% between 1988 and ~r~
under con- 1992. From 1983 to 1993, reported crime
structioh and four j"mped240%' '
School enrollment has grown 901o annually -
more are on the in recent ytars, with 26% of the children ~
drdwingboardS. comingfromHispanicfamiliespouringinto
' Eagle County to work menial jobs. The gap
between the "haves" and the "have-nots"
continues to widen as affluent newcomers
spend millions on vacation homes while low- p3~1 =W~ \
` income families search for affordable housing ~A~ ~•"~-u
~gB~ ~p~~ ~ far[her'and farther from their jobs. M`
L W tl R IfQB~ Eagle Counfy residents are divided about
how fast the azea should be allowed to grow. 'r^-
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A survey last year,by the county planning ~
Gerald R. Fad, tortner. department found that 47% of the residents
president of the united considered the growth rate "about right,"
States and 39% thought growth was "too fast"
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H. Ross Parot, billionaire, EaBle officials say they are aware of the
presidential aspi2nt pressures that come with growth and are try_
to mana e it.
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issue about 100 more than that this year if ' L . ' ` ~ •
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xemy R. aroda, chair- the current growth rate continues.
man, kohiberg, Wavis & "A place populated by developecs has its
RoberCS takeaerfirtn downside," Snow Cou nhy, a magazine about _ ;;s~•• ~
Pate?A. Cohmi, tom,er mountain lifestyles, warned this fall. "Minus ,.4
CEO, Shearson Lehman even a loyal opposition, growth hys gone
Hutt°n 1az'6e1y unchecked, and a sprawl of new
WNlfaro T. Ewey, CEO of homes and condos has crept west along
Sprint Interstate 70."
H'an' andKoNaLeeGif- T'he "upscale transients" moving to Eagle
Iad, N personalities County unload their Range Rovers behind
Dr. Rkhold S196111VIN, security gates at developments with names
orthopedic surgeon to Iike Airowhead, Pilgrim Downs and
celeb"h ~letes Cordillera They live the'lifestyle ofthe rich
Jack akMaOD, PfOfes' and private, leaving gGtz and celebrity to
siana~ golfer Aspen.
t7mraa aft ski fiim- Vail and Aspen are rivals linke sets the tone as First Citizen of Vail Valley. Bob' Hernreich. ~
maicer d in a symbi-
otic relationship dependent on the astute pn a winter day, townspeople see Ross Perot While Vail and Aspen differ in image, their q ConStruction marketing of snow, sunshine and status. As- shoveling what one described as the "100 booms have been propelled by a single factor Crane works on a pen's image is DemoQatic, liberal, hip, with steps" leading to his vacation house. Presi- - the arrival of newwmers with exuaor- condominium high-
, a heavy overlay of Hollywood rypes who dent Bill Clinton and Femily vacationed in dinary wealth, rise bei ng built at :
employ pub6cists to get their names in ~Sle County in the summer of 1993 after he Baby boomers may tiave earned an the base of a ski
Peop(e. Vail is ]mown as RepubGcan, con- ~eeted Pope John Paul II in Denvec amount of wealthvn their own, but the nation Slope in BeBVef
servative, with a nucleus of Wall Street and The president stayed at the Beaver Creek also is entering a period of tremendous inter- Creek.
' boazdroom types whose names are best home of former Ambassador Leonazd Fire- Senerational hansfer of wealth," said Fotd
• known to readeas of For6es, stone, whose father was the pioneering Frick, who tracks the Colorado ski industry
Farmer President Gerald Ford, who founder of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, ' for BBC Research & Consulting in Denvec
spends 5ve months a year at Beaver Cceek, and visited his Arkansas friend, vail resident • See bABi on 21A
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by the label "Aspenization." and we never saw him agam.' "
~~m ~ "I do not look forward to the Aspenization of Vail, Explained Seibert:"Aspen says blase. Vail says par-
"If you're 45 and you've done well, and your par- but it's happening,'.' Seibert said. "People are coming ticipate."
nts pass away and they've donz well, tlien you may in and spending a girzt deal of money. The only point I No matter your age, and the 45-pfus segment of the Y
hoose to live among your sooal peers and play some would make, whereas many people who invest in population is growing rapidly, the ideal is to be vigor-
ames." Aspen have been California entertainment people, we ous, aerobic and involved in the community.
That roay be the essential appeal of Vail, the ability have athaded business people." "We have people living in $1 million houses who
i choose a lifestyle that validates your self-image Seibert said that unlike the multimillionaires in aze pouring coffee and directing traf5c; " said John ~
rhetha you're much of a slder or not You don't have Aspen's posh Red Mountain development, Vail's elite Gamsey, president of the Vail Valley Foundation. "It
shout, Tve made it" People lmow by your get involved in the community was really something that helped Colorado, after peo-
ddress. Even the former president of United States attends ple left the world ski championships in 1989, they
"From the start, a very oonscious objective was to home association meetings. went home saying how fi-iendly, how agreeable, how
thac[ upper-income fazn$ies; " said Pete Seibert, a When a black bear disturbed a bird feeder while nonconfrontational everyone had been."
o-founder of Vai1 Associates. "I don't mean the very Ford and his wife Betty were rela-Aing one evening last For year-mund residents, the issue becomes how =
iealthy, but good, solid families who had perhaps summeti he called Beaver Creek's security force. He to instill in new neighbors a sense of community pride
atned to slv back in New England: They appreaated raised the issue at the next meeting of the homeown- in being a Coloradan, even if Colorado is only a sum-
uality, and they demanded quality here.". ers association. mer stopover for those who change homes with the
But no bne antiapated tfie scale ofwealth, the pro- "1'here was some talk about trying to catch him and seasons.
feiation of gated commimities and the ofren owner= move him," Fotd said °But we said, 'LeYs take our
acant d[eam homes that aze summed up in Coloiado bird feeders down and leYs close our garbage cans, _ See !/AIL on 22A
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~ poel hauls
Y
lumber to a con-
struction site at
the 14-lot, 40-
t. acre Spraddle
~tp' ~4~ , Creek Estates,
the last private
residentialcom-
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munityto be
s~ developedinVail.
Only
10°hofthe
land in the town
is undeveloped.
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- President Ford
lives in Beaver
Creek five
months a year.
- He and his wife,
Betty, builttheir.
vacation home in
Eagle County 26
years ago.
;
9 because we thought Vail was getting a little too big." -
Eagle Valle~] s T'he Fords live seven months a year in Rancho
J Mirage, Calif., and five months at Beaver Creek in a
~(~j}' ¶°y°~v~ qy home they built 12 yeazs ago. Their four children and
_1LL s~ ll. c11tJiQ"eey~ ll J1 locl es families, induding5ve granddaughtexs, t:aditionally
, gather m Colorado for the Christrnas season.
"We were one of the 5rst two or three houses built
~ea'~Ules~ite boom here; ' he said. °It's been an explasion, but all within
. the master plan."
BEW13t , CRM - Focmer PresidentFord sets the Ford, a robust 81, travels in a cimle oElongtime Uail- ~
me for the Eagle Valley. area friends but meets newcomers on fund-raising pro-
He's an avid golfer who conducts business from an )ects• '
ffice in his Beaver Creek home. He attends home- His only real complaint is traffic congestion on the
wners assatiation meetings, takes a lead in commu- steep, winding road into Beaver Creek on big ski week-
iry projects and, after a lifetime of public functions, ends. But Vail Associates Inc. has pmposed a gondola to j
njoys staying home with his wife, Betiy. relieve congestion
Sometimes they go out fora quiet dinner at the I.eft "1'he growth here that I'm familiarwith is not the `ank, their favorite mstaurant kind undermining the beaury and the delight of Col-
, . ,
Nothing glitzy, everything high quality. orado. It's briiiging in good people who are having a igi
"We picked Vai] in the 5tst place because Vail in responsffile impact on the state, certainlY brinBinB
968 was a small, selfcontained village where you wealth here; " Fo:d said.
,uld let the children go and they couldn't get in any "We wouldn't be coming back for 26 yeazs if we ~
:.I_ .
ouble," he said "Then we came from Vail out here . didn't ffiink it was a Pre
ttYBoodplacetolive.~.
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"We're becoming the Palm
. Springs of the high country for
golfeis; " said Sanfoid "Sandy"
.
Treat, former president and chief f
executive officer of Alcan Canada
Pmducts Ltd. "Most of these golf-
ecs have never skied - I'm A~` + r ;
generalizing now. They very often
own three homes: One where
their business was, a second one
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' where they spend the wintei; and a third one in Colorado. They ~
come here for three to 5ve months
and leave about the time of the `
fustsnow"
Despite the sizzling populazity ~
of golf, mountain biking and other
summer recreation, Vail is a town
whose worldwide reputation is ~
based on snow.
~ For Vail Associates, the dilem-
yom ma is how to roanage success so
F
that the herds of well-heeled ski-
t{ZC Sfllrt, ers enjoy themselves without ` y
Q very feeling crowded out, especially at
peak times like Christrnas.
COYlSCtOZfS Intriguing strategies, such as
i{p1
objective discOunted parlflng fees for skiers
who leave by 2 p.m and greater
was to restrictions on season passes, are
d&Y1Ct being floated to conhol crowding
' .
atpeakpeiiods.
u~~` $llcceSS makeS us exhaordi
ZYLCOriZC nazily susceptible to competition,"
said Andy Daly, president of the ~ Avon is awash with development, such as this Norvvest Bank project at East Beaver Creek Boulevard and
families.' Sk; con,pany. "pur g„ests demand Avon Road, and is transfortning itself into the commercial center for Eagle County.
- Pete more "
wwn, ThesuccessofVailalso:aisesa Avon builds a commercial ima~e
question that nags Colorado at a
time of f6larkable growth: How
of Vail ran the beauty of the mountains be
Assodates preserved in spite of the sheer AVON - Once lambasted in Skiing magazine as "a munici- plans to host the 1976 Winter Olympics. When voters
number of people dcawn to live ~~~e" that blighted nearby Beaver Creek, Avon has refused the games, the bubble burst.
among them? remade itself into a commercial center for the Eagle Valley's Since incorpocation in 1978, Avon has steered a steady
sprawling subdivisions. course as a hometown for eo le who cater to the high-
Former Gov. Dick Lamm, a, The Pere~e buildin , which the ma P p
longtime critic of growth in the g 6~~e called "a rollers at ski resorts. Avon has become a town of stores,
state, said the boom illushates 8reat concrete toad" while it hulkp d half-finished over the selling necessities, not boutiques.
what he calls the Theo of Athac- town, is being resurrected as sho s, condominiums and But boom times aze back again. A public libraz}; recre-
executive offices for Vail Associates Inc. That's right, Vail ation center, post office and school aze being built or soon
tiveness. Associates headquarters will be in once-humble Avon. will be.
The Vail Valley is just a micro- "As Vail has grown, everything has moved in this direa °Only three or four commercial pazcels in the center of
cosm of what's happening world- tion," said Judy Yoder, an Avon council member. ' Avon is the Avon aze not under construction or do not have approved
wide; ' Laznm said. "Af some mag- center of the growth." plans," said town planner Mary Holden.
ical moment, additional people Named by a homesick Englishman for the Avon Valley of Mountain Star subdivision, opposite Beaver Creek, is
cease to be an asset and become a his youth, the town's history echces the boom-and-bust Avon's entry into the luxury home market. Most lots have
liabiliry. When the Uail Valley ceas- rhythm of the 4Vestern Slope. sold'for $400,000 to $1 million.
es to pmvide the quality of life From the tune the railroad arrived in 1887, Avon served "It means we're always going to be a mix," Yoder said.
they came to enjoy, the}~Il move as a supply center for ranchers. "The biggest plus of being a mix is that we're a real wmmu-
on to Idaho or Montana. The early 1970s were a frenzied period of buying and nity with people who are interested in schools and libraries
"Not that I blame them" building, propelled by the opening of Vail and Colorado's as well as people who aze coming for sports."
1984-19931nmillbnsofdolWrs , t9 Realtors cash in on wealthy dreams
~ o ooom VAlL- Congrtulations, you've made your 5rst buyers screen themselves after candid discussions
EV° million. about costs.
Sorr}; you'll need $5 million to $7 million cash to With commissions from listed real estate sales
move mto the neighborhood of the dreamiest dream topping $22.4 million last yea5 some of the 417 mem-
W~.~, homes. bers of the Vail Board of Realtors aze getting rich.
When prospective buyers say ihey have about a Bill Wilto,
past president of the Vail Board of Real-
eo million to spend, Vail reat estate salesman Ron Byrne tors, said not all salespeople aze maldng big bucks. .
suggests they shop around. "1'he national assumption that 1001o to 2001o of the
The usual comment is, `Where I'm from, you'd people are doing 800/o to 9001o of the business holds -
get a lot more for your money,' " said Byrne, who true."
specializes in homes for the carriage hade. For Front Range ccaftsmen, the high-end building
Then the lookers shop around again. boom has created steady work '
[1 person ppable of spending $1 million is capable The ultrarich "don't have to settle for pink if they
of spending $2 million or $3 million or whatever they want rose," said Dave Murphy, co-owner of Wheat
want to spend," he said. "You have to have incredible Ridge-based King David's Painting. "They have
'84 '85 '86 187 '88 '89 '90 '91, '92 '93 con5dence you're not mecpaying." something done over three or four times until it suits
s,,,,a,; oam n,se,rss«i,m, M„k MaftnVRock„ Charles Biedettnarirbuiider of the homes in the them. We're just the crew on the Love Boat making
I -exclusive SpraddleCreek Estates, said would-be their dreams come uve."
W. ~TxE DEr,
Vtc<r
~ofa it beggingg loiteri g
Town ~~~~~w~ ~ y'
~y CCenne4h R. Ciark indecent behavior, by using pro- this town, about 50 miles west of;
fane, vulgar or indecent language, New York City. There isn't even a
C~icago Tribune
" RARITAN, N.J. - People in- by making insulting remarks or great deal of cursing going on, an
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~clined to vent their frustrations comments to others" will be sub- that's just the way Mayor Anthony
with four-letter words had best do ject to a fine of up to $500 or 90 Dunlecof preventione sP worit. Aa'.
it 'somewhere other than on the days in jail or both. ;
wide, tree-lined streets of Raritan, The vote was 5-0, with one ab- P°In t he view' of Police Chief Jo-
village of 5,798 determined souls. stention. ounce
prevent on is worthfa ton
the They are mad hieck, s would diorderye cnduct" lawhalso for- Sferra
anti-profanity
have them put it, and they aren't bids "begging for alms," fighting of headaches and probably law-.
pQing to take it anymore. and "unnecessary congregating in suits, which is why he says he is
Passed by the borough council groups" almost anywhere. not going to enforce the ordinance.
late Tuesday, the law states that No, there has been no Tash of, "Its not co donutlsee any psound rob-and, anyone caught "behaving in a dis- danesbroamothe quiet treetseof lemsin ywah sy I town," Sferra said.-
.-,q~derly manner by noisy, rude or g g
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By flNarilyn Robinson the tunnel opened, in 1973. In July alone, trations'were up about 4 percent, and the September we've ever Had;.'sai-Caipl
"'t- Denuer Post Staff Writer 9QI,353 cars and trucks passed through number of driver's licenses was up 8 per-' Johnson of Vail Assoc iates: ".~Duridng If you thought Interstate 70 was more the tunne] - a record for a single month. cent. - bike championships, you: couldn;t.find, a
! crawded this year, you're right. Officials attribute the record travel to Although there's no centr,al tracking parking space for five day,s,in a
Nine-month figures released yesterday mare tourists and more people moving station for tourists, inquiries to the Den- The tunnel travel figures were,no,surr;: ,
by the Colorado Department of Trans• 6ere. ver Metro Convention and Visitors Bu- prise to technician Patrick Kane,of the;,
portation show record numbers of travel• "We don't know where all af these peo- reau were up 10 percent during the first Colorado State Patrol, who~has been.p
ers on I-70. ple are from, but we do know there's a nine months this year over last year. trol]ing the area for 10 yeats;y{,
. Through 5ept. 30, almost 6.5 million lot of them on the road," said depart- "And you have to remember last year we "Every year it seems„to;get worse,",r=
motorists had cruised through the Eisen• ment of transportation spokesman Dan had World Youth Day," said bureau Kane said. "This summecwas really.bad
hower Tunnel, where a running count is Hopkins. spokesman Rich Grant. for traffic. Anymore, almost eyery.weet-
kept. And each month this year has sur- Last year, the state's population grew With the world mountain-bike champi• please see CARS.on 9A
. passed any previous record month since by almost 3 percent, motor-vehicle regis- onships, Vail had "probably the busiest -
;Thursday, October 13, 1994 THE DEt~'WER POST
' ~ 994 E~senhowev 119 . . f 1Ciatisso lo ~ at new ~'ays 7unnel tFaffic at
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flects is heavy traffic all atong the kind of traffic volume that we see ° ~ ~•CARS from Page 1A I-70 corridor," said Hopkins. in the Denver area on such lugh• 7 In millions
~ end there is holiday-type traffic, "From an environmental as well ways as G470 and Parker Road.
~ especially on Sunday evening." as an economic standpoint, we We now have urban traffic condi-
To:help metru-area travelers may never be able to widen I-70 so tions on what used to be consider 6
i ge4 home from the mauntains on we've really got to start looking at ed a rural freeway.
busy Sundays, officials have been more effective ways to handle
~ using, one of the two westbound these trips to the mountains." "There were certainly times this 5
lanes to accommodate eastbound Engineers are looking at ramp summer and u~ill continue to be .
traffic. metering, which is used in the Dem when you've got bumper•to- q
"There have been quite a few ver area to control traffic flow on- bumper traffic jams just like in a
Sundays when we have gone to to freeRays, and at developing rush hour in Denver,° said Hop-
t6ree:lanes eastbound. It's become transfer points where people could kins. "It may come to a point 3
a way, of life," said Hopkins. leave their cars and transfer to a where people,,maY come to ihe re-
Buf with this summer's heavy car pool, van pool or commercial
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traffie, that change sometimes transportation. alization that not everyone can go 2
caused problems for westbound "July's average of 30,336 cars a to the mountains -,on_ Lhe, same '73'75 '80 '85 '90 '93
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" travelers. "What this really re- day through the tunnel is the same d2y." ' ...Source: Colorado Dept. ol Tanspodation
&b tu~
. AND THE WEST
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Tuesday,' October 11, 1994 SECTION B E DENVER POS
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Coll fumes ~ By iNark Eddy M after a committee he set up suggeste
Denver Post Staff Writer denies g g g
wide-ran in chan es to the ethics cod(
Denver City Council members yestero~ He also recommended that Denver off'.
W~bb ~p~a~~ day accused Mayor Wellington Webb of cials stop taking free tickets, as well a
grandstanding on the issue of free tickets announcement freebies at city golf courses and seaso
~ s~o~ , just as they were about to consider a re• passes to Winter Park Ski Resort.
~ o~~~ vised code of conduct for city employees. ° Denver's elected officials receive fre
gr•;~} 9_ , "I get so tired oF his political posturing," a~ passes to all events at McNichols Sport
Councilwoman Ramona Martinez said, re- plo y Arena and at least two Free tickets an,
~ he temperature in the Denver City ferring to Webb's announcement Sunday that have la ued the Webb administra• Parking passes for all Broncos games a
Council's committee room yester- , that he and his staff will stop using free tion. p g Mile High Stadium.
day morning hovered in the low an opportunity to turn up the heat on coun• tickets to sports and cultural events at
T80s, an, uncomfortable condition cil members about to consider a citywide city-owned facilities. Webb and all 13 council members are Politics didn't enter into the announcc
probably brought on by some petty prank- ethics code. up for re-election in May. ment, said Briggs Gamblin, spokesman fo,
sEer's fiddling with the thermostat. , "I think if I probably had as many im• The mayor's move came the day before the mayor. Webb wanted to show how im
By grandly announcing his intent to is- proprieties hanging over my head nine the council was to meet to discuss a pro- portant he deems the issue before counc;
;Of course; we must presume Wellington . sue an executive order that will prohibit months before the election, I'd probably posed revision of Denver's ethics code, began reviewing the ethics proposal.
Webb innocent until proven guilty: But do the same thing," Martinez said, in ref- which hasn't been updated for 31 years.
even the day,pefore; the mayor had,seized Please see SIMPSOiU on 4B erence to recurring charges oF cronyism His annowcement came almost a year Please see ETHICS on 4E
''VVebb accusect ol posturing vvitn tree-tlcxet ruie ~
ETHICS irom Page 1B "I don't intend for this to be a President Debbie Ortega, Gamblin wanted to review the current eth-
forum to react to reports in the and several other city employees ics code, the state code and the
"What we wanted to do (Sunday) press," Councilwoman Cathy Rey- - was given free tickets to a play new recommendations.
was send a strong signal about nolds said at the committee meet- during a recenl convention in To- The ticket issue is one of many
how the mayor felt about some- ing. ronto. She has since listed them on changes suggested by Webb's
thing that was fairly straightfor- Reynolds, chairwoman of lhe her financial records as a gift. group, which was led by former
ward, that he could act on right committee, later took an oral Council members, as well as Colorado Supreme Court Justice
away," Gamblin said. "(He waited) swipe at Webb. members of the Webb administra- William Neighbors.
until council was ready to finally "He must have have felt there tion. have said they are entitled to The recommendations that con-
take it up." were some problems with his tickets for events at city-owned [a- cern the council most are those to
But neither Webb nor the coun- staff," she said. cilities. give subpoena power to the mayor-
cil acted "right away" on the pro- Some council members - in- The issue has become politically appointed ethics board and to pro-
posed ethics changes. cluding Polly Flobeck, Mary De- hot lately because the Broncos and hibit any Denver employee from
Webb got the recommendations Groot, Joyce Foster, Ramona Nuggets sports teams want new working for a company.they dealt
Oct. 12, 1993, and forwarded them Martinez and Ed Thomas - re- facilities. The city council would with in their city job for three
to the council in February. The cently stopped taking freebies. have to void existing leases for years after quitling the city.
council's special projects commit- Reynolds has said she will contin- that to happen. The committee is to meet twice
tee met [or the first time yester- ue to use them. The issue of lickets wasn't dis- a week to discuss the code unlil
; day to consider them. DeGroot - along with Council cussed. Council members first they reach a consensus.
MaYor's sleight of hand on ethics leaves council fuming
This homage to the proletariat surrendering these freebies would the depth of their pockets. Then
SIMPSON trom Page 1 B had the unmistakable ring ot a somehow cut them off from public measure the length of their arms.
him, his statf and [amily members campaign come-on. History re- events and, by extension, from This data, properly analyzed,
from accepting free tickets to minds us that Webb is to political their constituents. might offer real insight.
sporting and cultural events, Webb ethics what Oliver North is to pa- ONE EVEN pouted that, be-
scrambled for the high ground. By triotism. cause the mayor stooped to put Kevin Simpson's coiumn appears in
sheer sleight ot hand, he sought to As for his proposed ethics code, this issue on TV and on the front Denver & The west on Tuesday, Thurs-
direct the ethical spotlight away there are problems with the raw pages of both daily newspapers, day and Sunday.
from the dark corners of his ad- document - little things like the she just wouldn't use her free tick-
ministration, where it has often il- possibility that ethics board ap- ets at all.
luminated creepy, crawly things pointees could become lhe mayor's ~
coming out of the woodwork. secret police, complete with sub- The council's research staff,
lie jumped all over the free- poena power. And it deftly side- charged with gathering additional
licket controversy because il natu- steps the. issue ot cronyism, the informalion on ethics codes, should
rally makes volers' blood boil lo pastime that forced Webb to crunch a few numbers relative Lo
know that city council members broach reform in lhe first place. council members' aversion to ac-
not ooly bask in freebies they don't So have at it, ladies and gentle- tually purchasing tickets. Measure
need but fhen cling to them like men of the council. Iron out the
leeches. • code's ugly wrinkles. Broaden its
Council members, by studiously scope, rein in its authocity. But in
ignoring the ethics question for the process oE tending to the big ;
months, gave the mayor a free picture, don't rationalize free tick- ;
shot. And now some of them are ets as you have in the past.
mad as hell that he took it. It may be a small issue; but it
In the committee room, they did makes people mad. Almost as mad
a slow burn - even after the ther- as when Webb plays them for
mostat was fixed - over Webb's fools. When,a council that doesn't
obvious grandstanding. get it knocks heads with disingenu-
"IF WE want to attend some- ous mayor, it's hard to know whom
thing," he had pronounced Sunday, to root for.
' her9lding his executide order; "we In the heat of the i4ioment yes-
can buy a ticket and sit where all terday, there was sardonic grum-
the other enmmon folk are." hlinv amnne council members t.hat
VAIL T01iUN COUNCIL
SPEC/AL UVORK SESS/OIV
Ttl-9URSDC01( yOCLOBEE"5 60y 1 33'4
5:oo P.M.
uN Tov COUNCIL cHannBERs
aGENDA
1. 1995 Budget Overview. * Capital Projects.
* RETT Projects.
2. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOflflINC IIAEETlNC START TSMES BELQVV:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
0 0 * • 0 * *
THE NEXT VAIL YOWR1 COUNCIL FiEGULAR WORK SESSION
!AlBLL BE ON TUESDAY, 10125194, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. BN TOb COUNCIL CliAMBERS.
THE FOLLOlNiRIG VA&L TOUIiN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSIOM
!AlILL BE ON Yl1ESDa4Y, 1911194, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. BN TO!/ COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
T'HE P1EXT ba4tL TOWM COUNCIL FiECaULAR EVENING MEETINi'a
iAlBLL BE Otd TUESDAY, 9911194, BEGfNIVING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
SPEC/AL WORIC SESS/ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1994
5:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXPAWDED AGENDA
5:00 P.M. i. 1995 Budget Overview.
5:00 P.M. * Capital Projects.
Bob McLaurin
Steve Thompson
Larry Grafel
Greg Hall
7:00 P.M. * RETT Projects.
Bob McLaurin
Steve Thompson
Larry Grafel
Greg Hall
Russell Forrest
9:00 P.M. 2. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
••a••os
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 10/25/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/1/94, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/1/94, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
C:WGENDA.WSS
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otr«ecOA9ber 14, 9994 - 18:38 EAC.i:tC(XUMYtiUILD1Nl~
CUUN IY MAMACjF.R . 'itg) HROAUWAY
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EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
MEM RANDI~M
'FOe A99 rnedia and in4erested partie . .
FROM: Jack D. Lewis, County Managa
[Da4TE: October 14, 1994 - 16:38
RE: CIIANOgS TO A(aEIVDA FOR EeC- 130ARD,~77F ~~MIS,,. tONERS;
The foYlawirag itern has been added to the October 17, agenda.
2:30 = 2~45 7. PIiOFESSIONAL SEftVICES AGREEMENT BE11AlEEN
EAGLIE COUN1fYa STA7'E OF CQLORADO AND
HEP1NOEtTH - PAWLAlC OEO'TECHNICALa INC_ FOIt A
SUBSdIL STUDY (tabieq from 10111/94)
Mike Bradley, Grounds and Building
~CTIONo Conspder approvaY
If you hade any questions please c,ali Tarth Jenkins, Office Assistant at 328-8605. Thank
you!
JDL/tj
cc: Board af County Commissioners
James R. Fdtze, County Attamey
Atlen Saetin, Finance DireCtos'
Sara Fisher, C9erk & Recotder
.Dack 9ngstad, Paablic Onformation Officer
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d- ti.oned to each gPan.tee undeg section 9of the Federal 'Iransit Act
be available for obli~ation on.ly g~eantee eertifies that the
gu,nding will be used only for ptojacts that will cantribute to re- ;
duced tr'affic congestion. The Fiouse bill contaiaed no similar prQei.- '
of sion. . .
on DISCR`1'Yal~ARY GRANTS
Sit
:ly (L~ATIoN oN os~GATIoxs)
ib- 1
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.Ug Amendment N8. 97e Provides 3725,000,000 fog fiaed guideway .
Ynodernization as proposed by tkae House iastead of $760a000,040 as
icy ~ proposed by the Senate.
~ Anienclxnetat No. 98: provides $353,330,000 for the Peplace- ;
.ely ment, re}a.abnlitation, and purchase of buses aad related t€ip~etent
g~° aad the eonstruction of bus gelated facilities as propos~ bY the
'at- Hause anstead of $370,000,000 as proposed by th,e Senate. The con-
use fegees agree that the xecoffimended funding shauld be distnbuted
as follows: .
aTe
N~p6 ~
Albaay, ~ Yoel~, buses S1,dd0,00~
~~,,e,~~,.ca, ant~rmod,al ceate~ 4,000,000
P~. ~q?lLb~,, ue,1~3er D•i~t,
3,75D,009ILLiG„"'~6..~) 8J4~ w~. . ....~us~~....~~~r..~r..~..........~«~~. ~ A~SAtdC C2Y~ ide4~ derseybu~ 1~eS~nia,ail ...............e.............---•-• 4,000,000
m Atlaatic Citg, New Jersep, rnael buses - _ 150,000
geeves County. PenasYlva:sia, bus garage ..._.._.......e.......... 500,000 . •
6(b) Bxonx. New Yopk, buses ......>......_..._........e................__ 1,U~,000
000
:g @f Buffalo, Neea Yor~ 4ranai......... stion ___.~_..._..........e...~ ..............._..ey ~p'OQO
e~e . Camden, A1e~v Jers~ayo 9~13L~ b119B8 .........M....: .
....Nr_.M.... 3,000,000 b83E' ~ ~'6d8S R8p1d3, TO~18s P1~.'u1C ~lyb%bd b11848 . -.........•...e 3,~0,~
buses ~ntral Ohia, .
~aen Clallazn, ~iTBahin„ btis faa~ .tg 1~56'Q00~~~
,
G'levelaad, Ohio, us garage . : . ~.p.. 1,OOO.t}OQ
Cleveland. Otnio, towes city fntermodal hub r...._:..N.N. 920,OQ0
Coa~eall,is, Oxe~oa, e4. al,busss 4g0 000
:imb~slaaci Cmwaty, IdJ, buaes 4~ppp~000
:Y~S etzvit, A~iachigan, passenger istegmodal eeaYer 10000,000
~e Coux~ty. Coloxedo, bu9es . w<...~...--._M........M.........w_. 400,000
~~l£erasti ~fvelcd buses 7,b00,000
~'~n II ps o~Texas, e
g:l Paso, Tezas, transit teruunal I'SOdO ~
90k2- F" ~tchburg. hi assachusstts, iatsrmo.odal r~ateP . `g?0,000
~a~ Ftint, I~fichigan. ~ouad taas;s°rtation ceater. .....Y.~ .w_..........N... . yM 5~O.OOo
Gaesafield-Mone, MA, bu~s w,_N. _ . 7,500,000
~ gieradoct-R,estoaa, lsginia, park-n-ride . •
1ap- Johuson Coummty, Ksasas, wheelchsir ]ift vans & buses 1.030,000
g ggx Yansas City, Iidissotsrl YSnion Statioa fadlity 5'000'000
1,50Q,000
ISauai, fiaswaii, Iniki ~xpress apamtions
Couatp/Seattle, Wa1, bnses 3,~,~
Kitg LansinS, P~Lichigan. intermoda~ center _ 4,000,000
Stem Las Vegas, PBew Priexdea, ia4srsaodal conter p00,OQ~
I.as ~7eg~ Clark Couaty, N'~T, buses and bus facility 6g.,004,000
I.ittle k~k. L'?rlc.s-osas. ttansit uwfsr facilitl M.° .....N_ ....y..
,
° I.ong Beach. Califoeaia, bus~s .
~ eqv~p . ~ ?,30Q000000
LSC Y.ong %slaad, New York, buses, pa.ratransit, 7
000
: 4~.~ I.os .~tigel~, Ca2ifornia. 4~atsway fntermadal eeater 2,000~000
D~~ ~de~nne ~sans. sys., Alaslca, faM syste
~ &Iemphis Shelb ~:ounty, ~'Id, ntaal Stat~oa 'aa~ facilit~' ..........a. 8,740,000
eo•~•....~.........w........... 2)",~
, larida„ ~uses ~
Miamt F'
Milwaukee, wnsconsin, mul~-ffie~ 9xwnsit plat~'oz~a 1,D~A,
e%8ate P~iTC, ~nesofia, bus 6.000:000
PPor- New Jersey taansit, buse$ 131000,
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VAM VALLEY
TOURISM ~ CONVENTION BUREAU 7V
100 East Meadow Drive o Vail, Colorado 81657
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JOEL HEATH
Manager of Membership Programs & Promotions
DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1994
RE: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The Festival of Lights is coming into full swing. With the
assistance of our corporate sponsors we are looking for a strong
presence for the Festival of Lights this winter.
I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for allocating the
remaining marketing funds of $50,000 to the Festival of Lights.
You will be making an investment that will benefit the community
and each business within it.
We will have a detailed presentation of marketing allocation and
funding resources on October 25 and we are looking forward to the
Town of Vail's $50,000 contribution.
The business community thanks you!
Central Reservations 1-800-525-3875 Group Sales (303) 479-2360 Business Office (303) 476-1000
Group Sales 1-800-775-8245 FAX (303) 479-2364 FAX (303) 476-6008
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T0~ ~ 75 South Frontage Road Department of Public Works/Transportation
I Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21 S8/FAX 303-479-2166
October 14, 1994
Mrs. Debra Tuchman
221 South Lafayette Street
Denver, CO 80209
Dear Mrs. Tuchman,
Thank you for your recent letter supporting the proposal to provide
bus service to the Lionsridge Loop residential area. The Vail Town
Council will be addressing this and many other transportation and
parking issues during its afternoon worksession on Tuesday, October
18, 1994. We encourage you to attend, if possible.
By tracking ridership numbers, usage of specific bus stops and
analyzing various surveys, the Vail Transportation Department has
,been able to identify where service levels need to be
-increased/decreased or added. These recommendations wi~l be
presented on October 18th. The greatest increase in rid2?^SPip
numbers has been on the West Vail roUtes. We feel that providir,g
bus service to the Lionsridge Loop area will relieve much oi the
congestion, especially at TimberRidge and Red Sandstone School.
With shrinking revenue dollars, the Vail Town Council w.ill be
seriously evaluating service levels on all routes. If you have any
questions, please contact Mike Rose, Transportation Manager, at
479-2178. If you are unable to attend the October 18th meeting, we
will inform you of Council's decision.
Sincerely,
Larr . Gra l, Director .
Depar ment of Public Works/Transportation
cc: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Vail Town Councilt
Mike Rose, Transportation Manager
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September 29, 1994
lYlayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
I am a new resident of Vail, but have been coming to the area for four years to take
advantage of its beauty and year round recreational activities. As you are aware, traffic
in the town has become increasingly congested and many times it is virtually impossible
to find a parking space unless you arrive early in the morning.
I am writing to you to ask for yotir support at the Town Council Meeting on October
18th where Vail Transportation will present its proposal for the addition of a bus route
to service Lionsridge Loop (including Vail Point) this coming winter. This route will
. not only provide a much needed alternative for the residents of this area, but will reduce
' the number of vehicles in the Village while encouraging additional commerce.
It is essential that we do whatever possible to lessen the negative ecological impact on
this very special area and the creation of this transit route is an important step in this
direction. I can't stress how important your support is to this effort. If there is anything
that I can do to further the success of this route, please do not hesitate to call me at 303-
777-4112 or contact me at the address below.
Sincerely,
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Debra Tuchman
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~ 1994 Commaanety 5narvey ResulQs
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, Dear TOV Employee,
I wanted to visit with you for a moment about one of our ratings
from the 1994 community survey. Residents were asked this
year to evaluate the Town's "overall performance and
responsiveness." This question was added to the survey as a
recommended action from the DIP training sessions in March. A.1,ke Trindle, Police
(Remember the Bob and Miles show?) ~ Mike was recently promoted to full time, regular
Our eYternal customers gave us an overall rating of 3.3 on a scale ~ status as a Code Enforcement Officer. He is originally
of 1 to 5. with 5 being the highest. Forty-four percent of the ~ from Naperville, Ill., and has been in Vail for one
respondents gave us a score of above average or excellent; 39 year. Mike is single, and enjoys biking, backpacking,
percent gave us an average rating; while 17 percent felt our ~ fishing and skiing in his spare time.
performance was below average. Roar Tunes, Librarv
So, how should we feel about this 3.3 overall customer rating? pmq Roar arrives in Vail from Norway. He has lived in
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Should we be pleased or disappointed? p~ . Vail for one Technician year and a for the half. libraRoarry. is a He is Librarian married to
In this case. I believe ~ve should interpret this rating as a positive Computer ~
statement from our stakeholders. As the chart below illustrates, Kelly Tunes, and enjoys skiing and playing soccer.
more than twice the number of respondents considered our ~ Lauren Waterton, Conununitv Development
services to be "eYcellent," compared to those who rated us Lauren is the newest Planner for Com Dev. She
"poor." Sure, there's room for improvement next time. But I moved to Vail from Portland, Ore., when she accepted
hope we can all feel a sense of pride in receiving an above employment with the Town. However, she is a native
average rating. It's a teamwork accomplishment, and it's at the ~ of Colorado; growing up in Estes Park. Lauren is
very heart of our VIP process. ~ married and enjoys filling her free time by mountain
As for next year. I challenge all of you to work together to biking, snowboarding, attending concerls and hiking.
improve our rating to 3.5.
You'll be hearing more about the survey results in upcoming
issues of the newsletter. Or, if you can't wait. I'd be happy to
provide you with a complete copy of the results. OC,TOBER ~L,
Thanks for a job well done!
Bob Riggle Public Works/Trans. 22 Years ~
--Bob Donald Gallegos Public Works/Trans. 15 Years ~
TOWN OF VAIL COMMUNITy SuRVEN' Nlike Rose Public Works/Trans. 15 Years t,
5_0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7poo Ken Hughey Police 11 Years ~
Leonard Sandoval Public Works/Trans. 11 Years ~
C Percent Exczllent
4.5 60% Tony Cordova Public Works/Trans. 8 Years ~L:
Percent Poor ~ Judy Popeck Finance 7 Years ~
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`4. 0 - - - - - - Steve Thompson Finance 7 Years
x (44%) 50% ;
W - Jody Doster Public Works/Trans. 6 Years ~
p 113.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - 40oo ~ Chuck Feldmann Community Dev. 5 Years
~ a Linda Wolz Police 4 Years
a i.0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = Debbie Roeland Public Works/Trans. 4 Years
` _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 30% ~ Dick Gericke Police 2 Years
2.5 - -
~ 20 oa ~ Susie Combs Public Works/Trans. 1 Year
W2.0 - - - - - - - ~ l~oo~ Terri Martinez Public Works/Trans. 1 Year
10% g Mike Rose (Publrc Works/'I'ra~asportation), will be honored
1.5 _ _ _ for fifteen years of service with the Toivn oJVail, at the 10/18
o Council I~G'ork Session. Donald Ga!legos (Public Worksi
1.0 0/o . Transportntion), wi!l be honored for frfteen years of services
Overall Performance & Responsiveness later thrs rnonth. Congratulations!
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DIEPARTMENT NEWS...
Police Pub[ic Works/Transnortation
JulieAndersonhasbeenpromotedtoCommunicationsSupervisor. Congratulations to Henry Lovato! Henry was promoted to
The position became available when Karen Smith decided to Building Maintenance Specialist with the Transportation
work part time and go back to school. Julie's new duties include Center.
dispatching, scheduling, evaluations, and conflict management
as a supervisor. Julie is looking forward to helping train the new Several members of the snowplow crew will be attending the ti
dispatcher hirees, who should be selected in the next few weeks. 14th Annual Equipment Show and Snow Roadeo Conference Librarv and Exhibits, in Greeley, October 12, 13, &14. Jim Hoza will a
The following is the list of best sellers currently available at the be attending workshops and Larry Pardee andDave Richardson
Vail Public Library: are entered in the Unimog competition of the Roadeo.
FICTION Donna Arnold ofFleet Maintenance had a baby girl October 2.
THE CELESTINE PROPHECY, by James Redfield Her name is Addison (Addie) Ra_yne Arnold, and both Mark
DEBT OF HONOR, by Tom Clancy and Donna are pretty excited about the new addition to their
THE BODY FARM, by Patricia Cornwell family!
A SON OF THE CIRCUS, by John Irving
HALF ASLEEP IN FROG PAJAMAS, by Tom Robbins There is a new training room available to all Town of Vail
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COIJNTY, depariments. It is located in the terminal building on the third
by Robert James Waller floor. The room is fully equipped with flip charts. dry erase
THE CHAMBER by John Grisham board, projector screen, television and VCR conference tables
THE ALIErTIST, by Caleb Carr and chairs to seat 12 with additional chairs available. For more
MUTANT MESSAGE DOWN LINDER, by Marlo Morgan information, or to book the room, please call Susie Combs at
THE GIFT, by Danielle Steele 2178.
POLITICALLY CORRECT BEDTIME STORIES,
by James Finn Garner Communitv Development
DISNEY'S THE LION KING, adapted by Don Ferguson On September 29, 30, and October 1, the Town of Vail hosted
NON FICTION , the Colorado Chapter of the Amencan Planning Association's
MEN ARE FROM MARS> WOMEN ARE FROM VENLJS, State Conference at the Manor Vail Lodge. The theme of the
by John Gray . 1994 State Conference centeredaround "Growingwith Quality
BETTER THAN SEX. by Hunter S. Thompson in the Decade of the 90s." The conference proved to be the
BARBARA BUSH: A MEMOIR, by Barbara Bush largest and most exciting APA Conference to date, drawing
THE UNDALTNTED GARDEN, by Lauren Springer more than 250 planners and related professionals from across
IN THE KITCHEN WITH ROSIE, by Rosie Daley the state.
THE TRIBE OF THE TIGER, by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
BASEBALL: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTOR.Y, Several highlights of the conference included a welcoming
by William Henry address to the conference attendees by Mayor Peggy Osterfoss,
EMBRACED BY THE LIGHT, by Betty J. Eadle and an address on statewide growth issues by Roy Romer,
THE BOOK OF VIRTUES, by William J. Bennett Colorado's Governor.
MOT'HERLESS DAUGH'TERS, by Hope Edelman
Accompanying the annual conference was the annual APA
FICTION PAPERBACK Awards Banquet The awards banquet is the APA's opportunity
TI~ SHIPPING NEWS, by E. Annie Proul~ to recognize planning professionals from across Colorado for
DISCLOSURE, by Michael Crichton outstanding planning efforts. Vail Senior Planner Andy
LIKE WAT'ER FOR CHOCOLATE, by Laura Esquivel Knudtsen, and the TOV received a Chapter Award for the
SMILLIA'S SENSE OF SNOW, by Peter Hoeg proposed Town of Vail Cemetery Plan. The Vail Cemetery
MUTANT MESSAGE DOWN UNDER by Marlo Morgan plan received excellent remarks from the planning association
FORREST GUMP, by Winston Groom for its creativity, neighborhood participation process, and ~
WITHOUT REMORSE, by Tom Clancy
NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES, by Stephen King attempt to address a community need.
NONFICTION PAPERBACK Additionally, Vail Planner George Ruther received two planning
HISTORY OF GOD, by Karen Armstrong awards from the Colorado Chapter: a Student Project Award;
THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE, andaPresident'sAwardforoutstandingservicetotheColorado
b} Stephen Covey Chapter of the American Planning Association.
EMBRACED BY THE LIGH"I', bv Bettv Eadle
CARE OF THE SOUL, by Thomas Moore Fire
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, by M. Scott Peck (Continued on Next Page)
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, bv Maya Angelou
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DEPARTMENT NEWS CONTINUED...
Fire flOd EMPg.OYEE 5~OTILIGH'1['
1Lori Stahlin
VaiE Fore IIDep4. Hosas ''OV Go14"II'ourney
Actually, Chief Duran hated to see a year go by without the ;
traditional golf tournament, so he recruited "golf pro" Mark ~
Mobley (Fire) to help him pull off a tournament at Willow
, Creek Golf Course in Eagle-Vail. A total of 6 teams signed
, up, including the Village IIdioBs, S4a'ay CaQS, ]Foresoene, This month the spotlight shines upon a bus driver who has been with
° 1Los 1Pa4os, lEourplays, and the Bliaed Gop6ers. The the Town for many years. Lori's Vail Tale is about the same: she came
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Fourplays, all members of the Fire Dept., won the to the area to be a ski bum for one year and ended up staying. Lori is
tournament and everyone had a great time! Following the originally from New Jersey and has been with the bus division for a
total of 13 years: 9 as a seasonal employee and 4 as full time regular.
, tournament, fantastic appetizers and camaraderie were
served at Mulligan's. Thanks Dick and Mobe - we Lori is curcently attending school at Colorado Mountain College where
appreciate you carrying on the golf tournament tradition! she is studying business administration. Once finished, she would like
to obtain a cushy desk job (preferably with the Town!).
~~~~BER BYRTHDAYS In the meantime. Lori drives buses and is a supervisor during the
Tim Hawkins 10/01 Tom Rollins 10/20 N'inter season. Lori's friendly smile and local knowledge is valuable tu
Hal Logan 10/04 Doris Steadman 10/21 the bus division and Vail's guests!
Bert Hluser 10/07 Charlie Overend 10/21 Lori's future goals include living out her golden years in a log cabin
Georgie Manzanares 10/08 Todd SCholl 10/21 somewhere in a remote section of Canada, where her neighbors can
James Ring 10/09 John Ferguson 10/25 reach her only by dog sled or cross-country skis.
Dick Gericke 10/11 Chris Leniger 10/27
Mlke Warren 10/11 Dick Duran 10/28 We're glad you decided to stay in Vail, Lori. We hope that cabin in
Mike Stickney 10/11 Suzanne Silverthorn 10/29 Canada is a verj, distant circumstance, since we need you right here!
Charlie Davis 10/17 Cinda Itau 10/31 Good luck with your schooling, and we'll save a desk job for you.
Ruth Bopes 10/17 Lois Hart 10/31
Linda Moore 10/18
Congratulations Todd Schol!! Your name wns drawn As promised, outlined he[aw are several ehanges implemented in
fior this month's birtl:dav prese»t. Coiuacl Desiree the newsletter. Ij /l:ere are any questions regarding these changes,
al 479-2118 nbour prcking xp your gifi. Nnpnv please cal[ Desiree at 2118.
Birthdnv!! A mission statement and goals were developed by the newsletter
ac[ion team:
AIISSION STATEMENT
FAREW]CCLL, ADgOS...
"Relay department news and pertinent information as appropriate."
Tracev Shutter Police
Chris Schneider Fleet Maintenance GOALS
~ The newsletter will be distributed by the first of every month to
~~~all employees.
~ ~
)4 K P News from each department will be featured every month.
~ The followine TOV folks received $10 bonuses in Sentember _A;. ~ The format will be consistent so people know what to expect.
ii7 1A (you know, those little chartreuse cards which are redeemed
in Finance) ~ Specific personnel from each dept. were identified as contacts for
Donna Arnold Fleet Maintenance news. They are as follows:
~ Lorelei Donaldson (2) Community Development
Lionel Espinoza (2) Public Works/Transportation ~ Lilian Elaine OsoDuranrio, FireMyers, Library Larry Lorelei Grafel. Donaldson, Public Com. Works
~ Dev.
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.--tl-. Lois Hart (2) Public Works/Transportation ~
Hal Logan Public Works/Transportation E'~1
.Jt,.. Henry Lovato Public Works/Transportation ~ A systematic production schedule was created as follows:
Albert Maes Public Works/Transportation E~
Phil Martinez Public Works/Transportation 1• Schedule sent to news gatherers by frst of each month.
y~ Manuel Medina Public Works/Transportation 2. News relayed back to Desiree by third Wednesday of each
month.
~ David Rhoades Police
P ~
ob Riggle Public Works/Trans ortation Newsletters distributed by first of each month.
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NICE RS TO •
Ken Hughey John Gulick
Vail Police Department Vail Fire Department
Dear Chief Hughey: Dear John:
I am writing with regard to Officer Baldwin to express the gratitude of Thanks for the hospitality and taking your time for the presentation. I '
my wife and myself for Officer Baldwin's generous and courteous found it informative. It was also a great opportunity to see what our
assistance in the early morning hours of April 9, 1994. At that time. we neighbors are up to. I'd appreciate a copy of your annual rcport and the '
were attempting to get back to the Westin Hotel, from what I believe is ~
"Guns & Hoses" video. Give me a call if you get out our wav.
the Lionshead area of Vail, after having had dinner. It was after
midnight, snowing and cold. The shuttle service had stopped operation. Sincerely.
Otlicer Baldwin stopped, and while explaining to us where we could get a taxi, he apparently noticed that the ladies were cold and not well Ken Johnson
dressed for the outdoors. The circumstances being as they were, Officer Fire Marshal
Baldwin went out of his way, graciously assisting us back to the hotel. City of Grand Junetion
Officer Baldwin's conduct was exemplary and it was a pleasant experience
for us. Ot27cer Baldwin is a credit to your Police Department and to the Mike McGee
Town of Vail. Vail Fire Department
Thank you again; Dear Mike:
Timothy C. Hicks Great job on the F.M.'s Mountain meeting! Your efforts paid off well.
I enjoyed the meeting and gained a great deal
Chief Ken Hughey
Vail Police Dept. Sincerely_
('Jentlemen. Ken Johnson
Fire Marshal
During a recent visit to Vail, my daughter, had her purse, wallet, camera City of Grand Junetion
& camera bag stolen from an automobile on April 2.
*Please Note: Mike McGee /ielped organize mid host a"Mountain
Iwould lihe to commend the Vail Police Dept. Tlie oflicers handling the Fire tllnrshal'.r" meetir:g in Glenwood Spririgs recentlv.
theft report (John McCarthy) and the oflicer who called me after her
wallet was found (Kevin Kromer) were both helpful and considerate.
"I'his made a bad situation a little bettec Bob MeLaurin
Vail Town Manager
We were delighted to get her wallet back. Please kcep in mind, she still
has a large brown purse with shoulder strap and small light (not legible) Dear Bob and Members of the Town Council:
design and a pale gray camera bag with black straps. Even though these
will probably be empty, we would love to have them bach. I have called Congratulations to the Town of Vail on the beauty of our flowers this
every number I could get from Chamber of Commerce for lost & found, summer. They are certainly beautiful everv vear. but this year is the
but no event. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. best I can remember. The new varieties used are a refreshing change,
and the plantings are very imaginative.
Sincereh .
Todd Oppenheimer and his stafT have done a wonderful job. You will
Carolyn Burekel tind several garden plaques around town recognizing their outstanding
work, including one at the four-way stop. Dick Duran
Vail Fire Department Sineerely, "
Dear Dick. Helen Fritch ~
President of the Board
I just wanted to express my thanks for your department's assistance on Vail Alpine Garden Foundation
Interstate 70 last Monday. Please also extend my thanks to your
excellent haz-mat team.
THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**
Cordially, Thanks to Steve Thompson and the budgeting crew for
taking us through yet another successful budgeting season.
Charles A. Moore If not for Steve, Chris Anderson, and Bob McLaurin, all
Avon Fire Chief
would be lost! Thanks again...
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Recycling and YOU VIP Update
by Paul Reeves, Community Development
The Town has adopted a Waste Management Policy to Volunteer Program Action Team Reports
address the recycling waste and the purchase of recycling
materials. The issue of waste management is at the forefront Nhssion Statement:
of environmental concerns throughout the country,
including Eagle County. For our municipal government, it is To assist in identifving depnrmrental need.c and to establrsh
prudent and inevitable that we begin to implement and maintain a vo%unteer progranr tivithin the Tolvn of Earl
.
. responsible waste management activities to teach by municipa/itv for the purpose of efjective and efJicrent
? example. This policy is intended to proactively address solid municipal services.
t- waste management in the Town of Vail municipal
government. Bob McLaurin has asked the employees of the TOV to look
into the possibility of forming a volunteer program within
The policy addresses the generation of waste and the the Town. The following are the names of the action team
separation of recyclable matenals. Products such as members formed to develop and implement a volunteer
letterhead, copy paper, business cards and envelopes are program: Susie Combs, TRC; Lilian Myers, Library: Mary
already available. The neat order should include the TOV Lawrence, Buses; Michelle Caster, Administrative Services:
reduce-reuse-recycle logo (see below), in the lower right Heidi Franz, Finance; Randy Stouder, Community
corner. Development; and Richard Andree, Police.
The costs of some of these materials may be slightly higher
than virgin materials. It is part of the policy to purchase A volunteer program is not meant to take the place of
products for use within TOV that are recyclable or recycled government. It is a worthwhile endeavor that can save
products, if those products are of comparable quality, product money and help enhance services while building spirit
life, and price when compared to virgin materials products. within our community.
A cost preference for recycled products is set at 10%, to
allow for the purchase of recyclable or recycled products over As our workload increases and the staffing levels remain the
the cost of virgin products. Consideration will also be given same, the need grows for the Town of Vail to be more
to the purchase of nondisposable products which have a innovative in the ways in which goals are met and service
longer life than the disposable products. levels are kept up.
Each department will be responsible to name a Recycling
Coordinator. This coordinator will collect recyclables and The volunteer program ~vill encourage citizens to share their
deliver them to We Recycle. I(ext. 2333), will offer training, talents with us. By utilizing volunteers, the TOV can
and assist in locating products for purchasing. supplement its work force and enhance services provided
while controlling eYpenditures.
I know many of you bring materials from home; that's great -
keep it up! Please bring the materials to We Recycle (behind Currently, the team is busily working with the departments
Com Dev), and sort the materials into their respective bins; to write job descriptions for the volunteers. The neact step is
they are all labeled. If you have questions about the We to take the program to the Town Council for approval.
Recycle area, please contact either me or Joanne at We Recruitment is scheduled to begin in November.
Recycle. The volume of household recyclables is too great for '
T**CONTEST**CONTEST**CONTEST
one person to keep up with! Thank you. Uus, oF CONTEST**CONTES
VO1LB1'd'EEIt IP1tOG~1~1[ t1C''I01+1 ''EAIi'~
.~nnounces
An emplovee contest for best slogan nnd /ogo for our
upcoming i%olunteer Program.
A me§sage froQau Q6n~ ~af~~ ~ommuttee...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and our safety Cash prizes contributed by each team member's bonus card
, meeting for October will be: "Awareness ofDomestic Violence; ftind.
What it is and how it affects workers and the workplace." This
will be an informative/informational meeting with a panel of The Rules
speakers who will give an overview of domestic violence, what
support systems are in place in VaiUEagle County, how domestic 1~ You must be a TOV employee
violence affects us at home, in the workplace, as well as how it 2• Volunteer Action Team members are excluded from
affects our children, co-workers, and job performance. entering the contest
3. Winners will be chosen by Volunteer Action Team
Please join us October 26 at either 10:00 a. m. or 2:00 p. m. in the Committee members Council Chambers for this excellent discussion regarding 4. All entries must be in the entry box, at Miche(le Caster's
domestic violence. desk (administrative services - 2114), by Oct. 28, 1994.
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' ' - . . The Uml 'I7cn1- October 14. 1994
. rds-iis ls wl~a,t
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v ters ' 11 'decicle on Nov. 8
. Anong offier mat-rs, proposal seeks to lunit ballot titles fo 75 vvords
This is the proposal Colo- state petition laws or regula- registered voters to get a
radans will see in the voting tions adopted after 1988 un- referendum on the bailot
booth Nov. 8: less voter approved; to pre- challenging a law passed by
vent elected officials from state or local governments.
'
"Shall there be an amend- changing certain voter-ap- Under 12, you will need only
ment to the Colorado Con- proved laws; and to authorize 5 percent of the number of
' stitution to allow state elec- individual, class action, or people who voted for secre-
: tions on any subject in odd- district suits to enforce the tary of state in the last elec-
' numbered years; to allow ainendment?" tion to put the question on
' increases in elected officials' At 233 words, it is the the ballot.
compensation above 1988 longest ballot question in To force a recall election,
levels only by voter approval the history of the state. The you would need signatures
or by inflation after 1994; to full, four-page text of the . from 8 percent of those who
limit the future participation amendment is available from voted in the last secretary of
of elected officials in state the Colorado Legislature, state election. Officials could
and local government pen- (303) 866-3055. ' face only one recall ballot per
sion plans without voter ap- term, and judges would be
proval; to enact a tax credit among those who could be
for individuals who make recalled.
cash gifts to new campaign • Elected officials could not
committees that pledge to receive pensions for service
take donations only from rendered after Amendment
human beings; to limit con- 12 was approved, unless the
tributions that political can- voters approve it. Tag-exempt
didates, elected officials or pensions would end, unless
their campaign committees required by federal law.
may accept from specified People could make cam-
sources; to restrict public re- paign contributions to candi-
sources used in ballot issue dates and receive a tag credit
. campaigns; to require a man- In plainer English, local up to $100 for their contribu-
. . . . . . , : - . . .
• : datory fine for willful viola- ordinances would not take ef- tion.
- " tions of the campaign contri- fect until 91 days after final Also, a candidate running
bution, public egpenditure approval, except for six
for office could only receive
and petition provisions; to "emergency" measures per $50 from donors from utilities
egtend petition powers to year that governments could that are regulated by the of-
residents of all political ju- designate must take effect fice the candidate is seeking,
. risdictions; to allow judges to upon passage. Office-holders from groups that receiye 5
be recalled and bar recalled must list reasons for the percent of their annual gross
. judges from any future judi- emergency. receipts from that office or
cial position; to limit petition On the rest, opponents
'ballot titles to 75 words and could file a petition challeng- from politicaY-action commit-
to revise other procedural ing the-law that would delay tees, companies, business
and substantive petition pro- its effective date until a ref- ~'oups, paid lobbyists, etc.
• ' . visions for the initiative, ref- erendum could be held. Local office-holders could
. erendum and recall; to limit Also, the amendment not vote on government reso-
' , • the annual number of bills would make it easier for con- lutions supporting or oppos-
that governments may ex- stituents. to petition agairist ing ballot issues. Also, local
. clude from referendum by pe- local ordinances or atate governments could not spend
tition; to limit the reasons statutes. . public money to debate ballot
~ • for invalidating petition sig- Currently, you need signa- issues, except for election or
• ' . . _ • natures; to iepeal changes in tures from 10 percent of the judicial processes or notices.
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vo141L1L1L g l S.11leas1L11es WHERE TO VOTE EM~~~ eio mopuea ao paseq si liod a4y
Ea voUn insWmorrowflnd DINVSou~weat erench ~ 'uoi~di~asaps~~
~ , ~S' 9 ~9 Pwgn ~ ~ uioij lESOdo1d ayl 6j~auapt q alqE
continues through Friday, Nov. 4, 3100 S. Sheriden BNd. !
at county clerks' offices and other . DAN NoMwest Brexh aaa s ane4 ~y2iw s~uapuodsa~ ~~od
r/ ~Y pohtical'strategies bcations around the state. Regis- w. ddth Ave. et Lowell Brod. a 7 e aaom ayi 6~uo -~uawuaa
u~oter .A08 anrJeauasaidai ~o antaan~~sap
] tered voters also may request ab Mo^~lb H h School backe y
sentee ballots to mail in. Here ere ~ Crown~Nd. sa a, Eu~~a¢~~¢ _ s~e~a~71o at~qnd
indicaUon t6ey're going to be early Glenertn Aeeieatlon Center, ' I ma e~ q paaion pue e~paw aya
VQpE from Page 1A walk-in sftes for eary voting in the ; ]
voting," said Benson, whose com- 2300 G,lenarm PL (11-4:30)
`"Ne're gaing to have an acceler mitment to use $5 million or more six-county Denver metro area: E)OuGLAS 60. 8847444 Poll: Conflicting plans endorsed i ui dn 8uimoys auamiauas ZI-pue
ated campaign from oow on,"- of his own money makes this po- aD~ ' e e.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F i,amos uaaqseqaiaq~ ai~ym og •s~aq
8 e..m.a:30 p.m., Mon-Fd. Bufim ~ the courts rul• ~ --na pau8[sse aaaq peq waqa ,~o
GOP gubernatorial dandidate tentially We most expensive gov- n9 By Fred Brown i e oa
, Admfnletreuon Bunding 101 Thlyd St., CBStlB ROCk penver Post Politicel Edilar ed the amend- ~I uayim asneaaq uale; seb iiad aql
"We~ ve
Bfpce Benson said. prettq; ernor's race in sEate history. 450 S.4m Ave., Bdghron, pep~ p~iIfUbrary, 8877 lone Tree ; iaqumu ,iq pa~~auapt },uaiam
wdl bought up enoug6 alr time W Benson on Oct. 6 canceled 6is (iRAPy?NO! CO. 795-4511 Parkway, wne Tree Equal numbers of Coloradans ment that re- i i s;uamPaame a41 P?es ,fewle
support two incompatible constitu- ceived the ; , . y
s~turate the air waves."I eight remaining debates with Ro- 9 e.m.-4 p.m., M-F Dep~ER$p~9 271•8111 „
Romer greater num- 'mou 8uix~~ spaau
~ campaign strategists 'be- mer and returned to a Cactic he AuroreBrench p9otaYehideolfices: tional amendments on the Nov. 8
14tr~ 8 Chembers, tst floor a] pue '6auom qanuc o01 si ma ad
Geve that early voting telps their used to win the pnmary campaign, 8:30 am.~:30 p.m. MWF; , election ballot, a new Denver ! ber of favor a~ 01 14
CauMy Werehouae 7:3D e.m.S3DT,Th Post/News 4 Poll shaws. able votes ~~~[Q d e s,asayI ~u[ql aldoad
candidate because the polls show a bus tour of the state. 5251 S. Federel BNd., LMtleton p~~, 6510 Wedsworth BNd. #320 ' I took rece• 'Bmuopi~ad ano aT
,am uaya~ m ~~aa
Benson is in a slum ri1~ now, but A Denver Post/News 4 Poll Three ot every five Colaradans w P a doad a
P g BOULpBR 60. 441•3518 Evergreen, 4990 Hwy73 I dence whenev- ; ~ 4a leym pue s~~od iay~o
they say they're not doin( an thin com leted Oct. 2 showed Benson polled Sept. 23•Oet. 1 favor both iua~ a o8 an,ae~ e m suui o3
Y& P 8 a.m.-0:30 p.m., M•F Ken Cary1,1D394 W. Chatli~d Ave. i .o er t6e¢ rovi• ' ~ y ~
extraordinary to encourige ii. trailing Romer by 22 percentage t,oulevllle, 722 Main St Lekewood, 3255 S. wetlworth BNd. , Douglas Bruce's Amendment 12 - sions p clashed 6 eai„ SI laampuamy col liod
~vlike Stratton, Rom{r's chief points. Romer was favored b 53 Lon mom,529CofimenSt Caurt Feeili : wluchincludescampaign-contribu- i . ' ~i
y g ry dns 70 8urpuu s,lTod ayl p!es aqg
campaign consultant, Isaid re• percent oF the po1Ps respondents; Boulder,OldCouNwuse, 7:30e.m:5:30p.m.,M-P tion limits among its many provi• Boulder potlster Paul Talmey, ~ •ZT luam aa
search shows early vot~ng is the Benson was favored by 31 percent. Peed Street Mell 100 Jeffco Parkway ; sions - and a longer, more de- whose Talmey-Drake Research ~au~ mo 8ai edse~adsa mo8
hotdhin to do when it's tirst intro- Stratton antici ates Benson will De~ER ~2~1 Lekewood qry Clerk's Olnce tailed campaigmreform proposal, Strategy Inc. conducts polls for , Pu I[ I0Q„
g P 6:30 e.m.-4:30 p.m., M•F B e.m: 5 p.m., M-F pue Zaampuawe umo Irayl 8u~1ow
duced, but it drops off "markedlY" narrow that gap. But for now, Ben- 445 S Amendment 15, sponsored by Colo- The Denver, Post and KCNC News d 0l Paaonap ale
EleetionCommiselon S. AllisonParkxrey rado Common Cause and the 9, said he eapects the favorable . asne~ uou~wo~
in Silcceeding electioos ! son's "negatives are quite high" - 303yy, CoMacave., #101 llbredea:l0a.m:5p.m., M-F poe an2eaT
a ,
;E(ection officials, though, hope so an early vote is more likely to DMYSoutheasiBreneh StendleyLeke,ea85KiptingSt League of Women Voters. margins to narrow for amend•
to°ggt voters ta the Folls before be a vote for Romer. 10890 E. DertmouthAve. Columbine,7706w.Bowiesnve. Only 27 percent opposed tLe. ments 12 and 15 when opposition a4l p!es sia yZ
amendments. advertising begins in earnesl 'loA uamo~ a6ed uopae~on
Election Dap, Nov. 6 or to per• "The bus trip and the positive ' 70 anEea~ -uisa6pnfay~~o,
stiade.them to vote ataentee. This media (softer ads as opposed to the A legislative reterendum that An arganization ca]led Citizens aqa jo uos saweu ayi aag
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yeai".~,;ballots are unuuatly long, . attack ad that Benson was running ttvough Nov. 4. der County. would Prevent future scattershot for ResPonsible Reform is oPPos"', J -uqop Ied pasJanar6puaI
load with local issies required earlier) have not had time io turn Meyer doesdt eapect as large a Sue Schemper, elecGons admin• amendments such as Amendment ing both of them on grounds t6ey , I noq3 ~;ianpem 019M
by~s9 92 revenurlimting amend- his significant negatives around," turnout for eady voting as in 1992. istrator for Adams County, said 12 and 1992 s Bruce entry, budget- add unnecessarily to the cost of aql oa 8ut ° saJep~pueo Ien
ment;'and the ballots vary widely Stratton said. County clerks across the metro ballots are longer this year be• limiting Amendment 1, also is fa- governmenk Joan Coplan, spokes, , -q~ea~d s~ "!pnl ay4 jo awos
vored b voters, 58 rcent to 29 woman for CRR, said the two - "Io sydej6oloyd '
from."~lace to place. In 1992, about onrfourth of the area have prepared for early vot- cause so many special districts are Y PQ Pro 2u~lioddns ayr"~sodaanuep
Colorado's mosl rzcent experi= state's 2 miliion registered voters ing with satellite polling places - asking voter approval for tax-and- Percent. posals will be foug6t as a package st aanlg b~~r,. s,~epoi apis'
ence taith early vdting, in the Aug. took advantage of early voting, ac JeHerson Cowty has eight - but spend items that didn't have to be Referendum A applies only to rather than separately. a s n e a a q 1; qgg~,epinb
9 primary electiois, was a dud. In cording to Natalie Meyer, Colora- they don't espect a large early put to a vote previously. future 6allot initiatives, but "It's just too much for peaple to ' 8aiqaawos ~ uoi~a13, u~ .
al1 oF Boulder Cauity, for exam- do secretary ot state. turnout. Another option is absentee vot- amendments 12 and 15 have sever- absarb," she said. "What we fowd ' 2un~ae~e }o
ple, only 649 Repiblicans took ad• Under stale law, early voting "Pd be asWunded i( it were as ing, Meyer said. Colorado voters a] conflicting provisians that will irom our focus groups is that what ; eapi aloym "NOIL3iHiIOD
vantage of the thee-week early may be conducted for the three heavy as (it was for) the presiden• no longer have to give a reason for have to 6e sorted out by the courts resonates with people is the ez• s,ryy„ •pres 6auqey 'apesn~a s[q ip ,
voting window. ` full weeks preceding the election; tial election, but we are gearing up requesting an absentee ballot. if both pass. pense.' ,,,aarug $noQ jo pJeaq Janau aney
"We're going ta be working on this year, that works out to a peri• for a lot of interest,° said Linda T6ey can apply by mail and then When two conflicling annexation aldoad aql jo s~aWenb•aaxqy„
people-t6at we hade any kind of an od extending irom tomorrow Flack, chiet deputy clerk tor Boul- mail in t6eir votes, she said. amendments passed 20 years ago, Please see AMENDAflENTS on 14A f;,:. • •dr
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° ~~e rule~ oin state and loc politics
Is it t~e reform or a threat fo the judiciai°y?
By KENT SNYITH aren't lining up to buy elec- to taxpayere" by mandating
Coloradane could enact tions," he eaid. new government expenses,
eweeping reforma in etate Critice also charge the pro- including paying for printing
and lacal government Nov. 8 vision allowing removal. of and delivery of petitiona to
when they decide the fate of judges through a popular people requesting them.
Amendment 12. vote would politicize the pro- John Dunn ie the attorney
Author poug Bruce also cess, allowing good judgea to for the town of Avon and
created Colorado'a controver- be removed through mob President of the Colorado
eial Amendment 1, which mentality. They aleo charge gar Association. In a two-
passed in 1992. He said 12 judges will make deciaione Page poaition paper on the
will serve people who believe based on public sentiment in- 8mendment, Dunn claimed
office-holders do not repre- stead of the law. [mendment 12 ie "the great-
sent them. Critics respond eat threat to our judiciary."
the amendment will create
political chaos and drain pub- Dunn said the moat impor-
lic coffere by triggering law- ~ tant provieion ie the one
suits and petitions challeng- , etating "Justicee and judges
ing official decieions. I may be recalled, which would
"Politiciane don't want to bar any future judicial posi-
face the facte. The more peo- tion" for the recalled judge.
ple hear, the more they like "Those of us who have par-
it," Bruce said of the pro- ticipated on judicial selection
posal. commissiona are aware that
Once a state prosecutor in membere of the public have a
California, the Colorado role in selecting the best
Springs real estate investor Bruce said all three meth- People available...," Dunn •
said the effective datea for ods currently used to remove wrote. "If Amendment 12
local and state laws ahould Colorado judges are already were approved this fall, every
be delayed so constituenta political: impeachment by the Judge would be eubject to re-
can challenge them. Legislature, cetention elec- call for every decision."
"Since 1933, every etate tiona decided by voters, or a Dunn calls the meaeure
statute has been declared an vote by the judicial commie- the "Anarchy Amendment"
emergency," he said, adding aion. He eaid rulings from because the petition process
thie means they take effect the bench that violate the it calls for "could swamp our
upon paseage. "The legiela- law will not hold up under courts."
tore muet etop lying to us." appeal. Eagle town manager Willie
Some criticize the measure "John F. Kennedy eaid Powell feels the eame.
because it would allow indi- those who make peaceful e'vo- "I'm opposed to it for many '
viduale to contribute as much lution imposeible make vio- reaeons," he said. "It makea
ae they want to a candidate lent revolution inevitable," the referendum and initia-
or a cause, while groupa Bruce concluded. "I want to tive process easier when it's
could only give $50. Current save the system, not destroy already easy."
law restricts the amount po- it." Powell eaid the measure
litical action groupa or other The Colorado Municipal prohibits people from getting
organizatione can give. League ia dietributing litera- paid to collect petition signa-
Bruce said candidates have ture oppoeing 12. Members tures.
a conatitutional right to eay "fringe groupe, dieaf- "Thie meane it wouldn't be
raiae and spend ae much ae fected diaeidenta and money a citizen's initiative," he
they want to get elected. He interests could force elec- eaid. "And the delay on ordi-
added, however, that limita tione on any etate and local nances taking effect could be
could be placed on individual matter" according to 12 be- dieaetrous. In some cases it
contributiona later "if that's cause the petition procees could cost taxpayers a lot of
what the people want. will become too easy. money, or allow probleme to
"The problem is epecial=in- The CML claime the mea- continue without being ad-
terest groupe. Millionaires sure contains "hidden coets dresaed."
• • • Space Heaters: By heating only the rooms actually in use, space heaters can
provide an e/'ficient alternative to heating a whole building.
SOURCE: ihe Wlndstar Foundatlon
Sunday, October 16, 1994 THE DENVER POST ,..190
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If Colorado voters, as recent polls sug- tive community In effect, decision by television commer- cision can be `immediately delayed by. a.
gest, are truly concerned about man- government (includ- ' cial would replace that by elected represen- EN small number of dissidents bankrolled by .
agement of future population growth ing non-partisan tative, and government programs would the taxpayers, why try for the decisjoq in
and its effects on our environment, courts for appeal) is . stall; whatever democratic compromise had the first place?
„tb,ey, will vote "No" on Amendment 12 in the only hope of been achieved as to issues would wither ~
in HE NE~ ~m~ should be obvious to both real Estate
,,November. This proposed constitutional producing a Colora• the cross-fire in which environmental or de=
_-,amendment could cripple community gov- 'f developers, who depend on zoning to lay ,
do that can accom- velopment extremists could tear consensus
erninents on even such limited mana ~ consistent ground rules for investment,, and
gement modate growth apart. cussion and compromise that had gone into to environmentalists seeking growth man-
while
.:o~ growth as they are now able to achieve. preserving p,s an example, the Denver City Council drafting the zoning PackaBe, including.the agement through regulation. Bot6 sides
• The tremendously complex and vaguely ° quality of life, last week was debating a package of Down- hours put in by the council, particularly could use government-by-incessant•TV as a
iiorded Amendment 12 is disguised as BI~.~, But to be effec- town Denver zoning proposals having to do spearheaded by Cathy Reynolds. It had been weapon, but would that weapon give them
'"`campaign reform." But in the bowels of ~~RNHY ' tive in growth man• With anticipated growth in that neighbor- an example of representative government lasting decisions by which to prepare for the
:the fine print, it would put Colorado judges agement, and in any hood. Most of the proposals had been work- at its finest, and the package of new zoning future?
- back into politics and otherwise hamstring other field for that ed over for,several years by a task force regulations that eventually was passed was Bashing representative government is.the
' the decision-making capacities of practical- matter, communit overnment must be appointed by Mayor Welling P ton Webb and supported by diverse grou s such as the
y g order of the day, and there are many serious
`]y every elected, representative governing able to make decisions that can be carried headed by a former political opponent of Denver Partnership that could have been proposals for reform, including some by
tiody in Colorado, from local school board out, albeit with reliable avenues of apeal ~s, Don Bain. The rezoning was a major brought together by no other process. ballot initiative; that deserve public atten-
on up. for opponents. In the fine print, Amendment Project Mayor Webb had had the guts to tioa But the current wild-e ed atmos here
The point is that this particular growth- 3' P
The problems it would create for growth 12 would allow any growth-management take on after years of fruitless recommen- management action different in detail but encourages the destructive agendas of such
management are obvious, for it is by repre- decision to be challenged immediately by dation from citizen planning committees. not in principle from hundreds of others that Proposals as Amendment 12. If voters really
sentative governmental decisions such as opponents in a refqendum election. Such As the council worked its way through the occur in Colorado every day, certainly want to do something about sensible man-
zoning land uses that we best balance the elections could be called by a very small public testimony and its own debates, Coun- might not have been accomplished under agement of population growth in Colorado,
interests of private citizens and the general number of opponents, would be paid for by cilwoman Ramona Martinez remarked that Amendment 12. Who in their right mind they must sidestep such land mines that
community. For hoth t}ie market•oriented the taxpayers rather than by.those aggriev- the issues surrounding a particularly sensi- would go through years of blood-letting in Would.blow up effective community govern- ;
real estate developer and the anti-growth ed, and would delay execution of the partic- tive point could be further monitored by the reaching crucial ]and•use compromises if inent by elected representatives.
environmentalist, and for all the citizens ular growth-management decision to await council, "if we have a council after Amend- there were no probability that the decisions eslt d~n gr o wtlrmanagemem matlerDseas a member of ihe
eaught between them, effective,.representa- the vote. ment 12." I thought back to the hours of dis- would stick? If any government land-use de- Denver Piannin9 eoard.
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he never tell fitJ`J about the; bene~ ~ts . ot Amendment 12 ost of the commentary concern- still pass muster, Amendment 12 wouid simplify our lives, judge with arguments based on prece- 'lawsuits based on county actions:"
ing Amendment 12, Doug since the challeng• Supposed you're hauled into court. dents, statutes and logic. To ask that This consequence of Amendment' ,12 i
Bruce's latest effort to empower er, rather than the As it is, you've got to hire a lawyer and question is to answer it, and so the courts should make our governments more repre~,
inere, citizens like himself, has been nega• petitioner, will construct a defense, and even then, the would become more iesponsive. sentative. No one with anything to lose ,
tiv~,, Nobody has mentioned anything pos• have the burden of judge might rule against you. Since judges Perhaps the greatest benefit of Amend• no one who owns a house or a car or'ady=
i±i`ve: proof. Challenging now serve six-year terms, you might have ment 12 lies in its treatment of public of- thing to which a lien might be attached
But if you're of the right frame of a petition, ev.en if to wait four or five years to mount a cam- ficials. Currently, if you file. a suit against, would dare seek-public office if it passed. ;
mind, there are silver linings in this all the signatures paign to remove that tyrant from office. say, the local school board on account of a ,Thus our legislature, county commis-.
cloud. For instance, Amendment 12 are in the same But if Amendment 12 passes, you could decision you dodt like, then the board can sions; school boards, etc. would be filled
gr.eatly simptifies petitions. As it is, I'm h a n d w r i t i n g, start a recall drive any time. If yodre a use public money to defend itself. with people who.dodt own anything. These
never sure hoiv to sign one because I can't ED would become good organizer (or good at forging signa- Amendment 12 bans this practice. Un- people - homeless derelicts, college stu;,
remember how I'm registered to vote. I , quite expensive tures on petitions), any judge fac,ing you der it, a public official must use her own dents, panhandlers - are under-represent•
codld be a mere "Ed Quillen" on the coun- (QUILLEN and time-consum- would know that he was also facing a funds to defend against lawsuits that. ed now in government, where most office:'
ty,elerk's list. I might also be "Edward K. , ing.. threat to his position. arise in the course of her oFficial actions. holders are people of some means.
Quillen," "Edward Kenneth Quillen, III," This means we won't be harassed by What an excellent way to keep our ar- Given that lawsuits are generally ex- After Amendment 12, we'd no longer be, '
or!some variant thereof, petition•bearers while going about our rogant judiciary in line. If it were in place pensive, then a public official might have governed by millionaires. You could prob-°~Nor can I remember whether the ZIP business. That should make all of us hap- in California now, then O.J. Simpson to sel] her house, car, portfolio, business, ably get a chunk of the Romer or Benson'
code is part of m,y ]egal address. Or pier and more productive. wouldn't have to hire a formidable team etc., just because she voted on some mi- portfolio just by threatening a suit ahd'
whether my street is just "Teiler" or a If some promoters need signatures for of lawyers to question the validity of the nor sewer-rate change that offended a cit• getting a settlement whenever the gover-,
full "Teller Street." , a noble public purpose like arranging a evidence the prosecution wants to pres- izen with the means to file a lawsuit. ' nor displeased you. ';Lknow full well that if one jot or tittle constitutional monopoly on gambling in a ent. Instead, there'd be a petition hanging I already know one candidate, a fellow Douglas Bruce often is portrayed as a'
is.vut of place, Natalie Meyer will throw town that doesn't want casinos, they over the head of Judge Lance Ito, and running for county commissioner here, megalomaniac-slumlord. But w6en,you, •
out my signature, so why bother signing? won't have to hire flunkies to staud out in he'd know that unless he rules for the de- who says he'l] resign on election night if look closely at his Amendment 12, he's:ac;
.~But` if Amendment 12 passes, I can bad weather, importuning passers-by. In- fense, he'll be a mere private citizen. he is elected and Amendment 12 passes. tually a big-time liberal, working hard for: scribble almost anything. To simplify stead, they can just sit at home with a You tell me which is simpler and easier "I couldn't afford to be in office if it could income redistribution as he ensures that on•,:
matters more, somebody else can scrib- phone book and fabricate all the signa- for the average person: put signatures on cost ine my home and business," he said, lp the poor will dare hold public office.
ble'somethin that iooks like m name tures the need. a recall etition aimed at the u e, or "and it would+ if the count attorne g Y Y P 7~a' Y Y Ed Quillen of Salida is a PbPmer.newspaper eQ~tor~
and address. The petition will probably ` There are many other ways in which hire expensive attorneys to convince the couldn't defend the commissioners on whose column appears Tuesdays aiid Sundays
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CRGATIVECO\1VCNICATIO\S. "
October 10, 1994 ,
1VIr. Merv Lapin
Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
RE: Vaafl Vaiiey-Sg Morefiz Ssstea--C6tv Faanding Request for 1995.
Dear Merv...
After a lengthy conversation with Buzz Reynolds yesterday, I sent him the attached memo,
modified and updated slightly from what I sent to the Vail Town Council on September 18th. I
asked Avon to contribute 25% of 50% of $37,500. to cover the 1995 costs related only to the
Exchange and Administrative Programs. I will submit something similar to the Beaver Creek
Resort Company shortly.
Therefore, I'd like to ask that you submit a request to the Vail Town ouncil for 50% of 50% of
the same $37,500 , or $9375 for 1995. My understanding from our last conversation is that
these monies would come from Council Contingency Funds for 1995, but that for 1996, they
would be budgeted as a"line item". If any of this is inconect, please let me know.
As I mentioned to Buzz, the final Sister-Cities Development Plan & Budget should be available
in the next week or so.
Wann regards...
1GtSST YV" 1GST ML''SJRIIe u, ll 1lLV Gy INCe
Jo ' Horan-Kates
Pffesident
DENVER VAIL VALLEY
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Memorandum by Facsimile
To: Avon Town Council
From: John Horan-Kates
East West Marketing C~~
Date: October 9, 1994
Subject: Vail Valley-SP Morit7 Sister Citv Funding Request or 1995.
Following our trip to St. Moritz in July, I was asked to lead a planning effort for the future
possibilities. I agreed to volunteer my time, with certain limited costs covered by yourselves
($1250), the Town of Vail and Vail Associates.
Over the past two months, numerous meetings have resulted in a preliminary draft plan and
budget for the Vail Valley's relationship with St. Moritz and the Engadine Valley for 1995. The
highlights of this plan indicate that we'd like to pursue the following programs...
1. Exchange Programs. Estimated Cost.
A. In-bound Professional Training Program $ 0.
B. Out-Bound Professional Training Program $ 0.
C. Annual Exchange Visit Subsidy $ 4000. ,
(St. Moritz to Vail Valley in Nov. 95)
D. Language Program $ p.
E. Art Exchange (Operated by Vail Valley Arts Council) $ 500.
II. Administration.
A. Program Management (Fees and expenses) $ 24000:
B. Communications Activities $ 9000.
(Newsletters, joint logo, Fall Welcoming Event, etc.)
Sub Total $ 37500.
III. Public Relations Programs.
A. Vail Valley-St. Moritz Press Event (New York - April) $ 6000.
B. Vail Valley-St. Moritz Press Event (Paris - September) $ 8500.
Note: St. Moritz would contribute a matching $14,500 to fund these events.
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Following considerable discussion; the Sister-Cities Commission recommends the following...
A. That a new non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, possibly to be called the
Vanl Valley lExchange, be created to handle the St.Moritz relationship,
and any other sister-cities that may be approached on behalf of all of the
communities of the Vail Valley.
B. That the "municipalities" (Vail-50%, Avon-25% and Beaver Creek Resort
Co.-25%) would fund approximately 50% of the Exchange and
Administrative costs. Many of the Exchange costs aze shown as zero
because those programs would be largely self-funded by the individuals
involved. A community membership program would be established to
provide the other half of this funding. The membership categories would
include individuals and families (allowing for grass-roots involvement),
and businesses, with both large and small, designations. Vail Associates
would be asked to contribute as a large business approximately $2,000.
C. That funds for the Public Relations programs come from the vallev-wide
marketing fund, however it is constituted for 1995. The consensus was '
that these press event ideas must compete with all the other good ideas that
need funding for the overall mazketing of the Vail Valley. Further, it was
felt that the Town Council's should ot specifically eannark a portion of
their marketing fund contributions for sister-city PR programs. The
decision as to whether funding should be given to these Vail Valley-St.
Moritz PR program ideas should be made by the group given overall Vail
Valley mazketing resource allocation responsibility. The above estimated
costs reflect only our half, assuming St. Moritz would pay the other half.
Therefore, we are askine the Town of Avon to contribute 25% of 50% of $37 500 or 4687 to
c9ver the 1995 costs related onlv to the Exchange and Admini trative Programs The PR
program dollars would have to come from the vallevwide marketing fund
A similar request has been made of the Vail Town Council, and a request will be initiated with
the Beaver Creek Resort Company shortly.
I would be happy to visit the Council personally to further explain the overall program at your
request. A copy of the final Sister Cities Development Plan & Budget Plan will be forwarded
shortly.
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Memorandum To: Kent Myers
Beaver Creek Resort Company
From: John Horan-Kates
East West Marketing
Date: October 9, 1994
Subject: Vail Vatle - t Morit i ter i Fundin Ile u st or 1995.
Following our trip to St. Moritz in July, I was asked to lead a planning effort for the future
possibilities. I agreed to volunteer my time, with certain limited costs covered by the T.own of
Avon, the Town of Vail and Vail Associates.
Over the past two months, numerous meetings have resulted in a preliminary draft plan and
budget for the Vail Valley's relationship with St. Moritz and the Engadine Valley for 1995. The
highlights of this plan indicate that we'd like to pursue the following programs...
1. Exchange Programs. Estimated Cost.
A. In-bound Professional Training Program $ 0.
B. Out-Bound Professional Training Program $ 0.
C. Annual Exchange Visit Subsidy $ 4000.
(St. Moritz to Vail Valley in Nov. -95)
D. Language Program $ 0.
E. Art Exchange (Operated by Vail Valley Arts Council) $ 500.
II. Administration.
A. Program Management (Fees and expenses) $ 24000.
B. Communications Activities $ 9000.
(Newsletters, joint logo, Fall Welcoming Event, etc.)
Sub Total $ 37500.
III. Public Relations Progranns.
A. Vail Valley-St. Moritz Press Event (New York - April) $ 6000.
B. Vail Valley-St. Moritz Press Event (Paris - September) $ 8500.
Note: St. Moritz would contribute a matching $14,500 to fund these events.
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Following considerable discussion, the Sister-Cities Commission recommends the following...
A. That a new non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, possibly to be called the
Vail Valley Ezchange, be created to handle the St.Moritz relationship,
. and any other sister-cities that may be approached on behalf of all of the
communities of the Vail Valley.
B. That the "municipalities" (Vail-50%, Avon-25% and Beaver Creek Resort
Co.-25%) would fund approximately 50% of the Exchange and
Administrative costs. Many of the Exchange costs are shown as zero
because those programs would be largely self-funded by the individuals
involved. A community membership program would be established to
provide the other half of this funding. The membership categories would
include individuals and families (allowing for grass-roots involvement),
and businesses, with both large and small designations. Vail Associates
would be asked to contribute as a large business appro7cimately $2,000.
C. That funds for the Public Relations programs come from the valley-wide
marketing fund, however it is constituted for 1995. The consensus was '
that these press event ideas must compete with all the other good ideas that
need funding for the overall marketing of the Vail Valley. Further, it was
felt that the municipalities should not specifically earmark a portion of
their mazketing fund contributions for sister-city PR programs. The
decision as to whether funding should be given to these Vail Valley-St.
Moritz PR program ideas should be made by the group given overall Vail
Valley marketing resource allocation responsibility. The above estimated
costs reflect only our half, assuming St. Moritz would pay the other half.
Therefore. we are asking the BCRC to contribute 25% of Sp% of $37 500 or $4687 to cover
the 1995 costs related onlv to the Exchange and Administrative Programs The PR pro ram
dollars would have to come from the vallevwide marketing fund
Similar requests have been made of the Vail and Avon Town Councils.
I would be happy to visit a Board meeting personally to further explain the overall program at
your request. A copy of the final Sister Cities Development Plan & Budget Plan will be
forwarded shortly.
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To: From:
Margaret Osterfoss
Mayor, Town of Vail
My family and I would like to ask your support for the bus expansion
route with a stop on Lions Ridge Loop servicing The Grand Traverse.
We have a four bedroom home fihere and would use the bus exclu-
sively to go to and from skiing and shopping. With so many people
to transport around when we are in Vail (usually 10 or so), we are
really looking farward to being able to jump on the bus instead of
having to arrange for drop-aff and pick-up rides.
Please vote for the bus line expansion tomorrow.
Carolyn Johnson
1408 Moraine Drive
The Grand Traverse
2310 Huntington Point Fioad West* Wayzata MN 55391 ~ Phone (812) 471-9035 • FAX (672) 471-0134
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September 29, 1994
1Vlayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vai1, Colcrada 81557
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
I am a resident of Vail who appreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As you are aware, traffic in the town has become increasingly
congested and many times it is virtually impossible to find a parking space unless
you arrive early in the morning.
I am writing to you to ask for your support at the Town Council Meeting on
October 18th where Vail Transportation will present its proposal for the addition
of a bus route to service Lionsridge Loop (including Vail Point) this coming
winter. This route will not only provide a much needed alternative for the
residents of this area, but will reduce the number of vehicles in the Village while
encouraging additional commerce.
It is essential that we do whatever possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this very special area and the creation of this transit route is an
important step in this direction. I can't stress how important your support is to
this effort.
Sincerely,
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KEN AND DEBRA TUCI-iMAN
221 South Lafayette Street
Denver, Colorado 80209 .
September 29,- 1994 Dear Neighbor:
My husband Ken and I recently purchased a townhome in Vail Point (Unit #6).
We wanted to introduce ourselves as well as make you aware of a very important
issue that will have a large impact on the residents of the Vail community.
We currently live in Denver, but over the past several years have taken advantaje
of the beauty and activitie5 that the area has to offer. We now intend to spend
even more time enjoying Vail and becoming active participants in the community.
Please feel free to call us at 303-777-4112.
As you may be aware, there has been talk for some time about the addition by
Vail Transportation of a route which will service the Lionsridge Loop and Vail
Point. Being new homeowners and avid skiers, we are excited about this
possibility. It will make it much easier for us to enjoy the activities of the
Village. In addition to making it very convenient when skiing, it will help
alleviate the congestion in the Village and eliminate the parking fees that we
otherwise pay. It will also have a positive iinpact on the ecology of the area, not
to mention property values.
On October 18th, the Vail Town Council will meet to act on this proposal. I
can't stress enough the value of this action for the neighborhood. I have
personally spoken with Larry Graffel, Vail Transportation Director and it is his
recommendation that the residents conduct a letter writing campaign to Mayor
Peggy Oster-Foss showing our support. I have attached a sample letter for your
convenience and urge you to express any additional support based on personal
experience.
I'm confident that we will prevail if we offer a strong showing of support. I have
been assured that it is possible for the service to be in place for this year's ski
season if it is passed at the October 18th meeting.
Please feel free to call me at 303-777-4112 if you have any questions or would
like to get more involved. Thank yoti for your support.
Sincerely,
Debra Tuchman
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Personal Injury 'Itiial Law
Criminal Law
Teaas Boerd of Legal Specialization flfl Malg@ S$g'eQg 645-3700
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'?'ER6t1 G. WllIlSON
October 13, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
My wife, Carol Jean, and I have owned a condominium at Vail Point for many years and we love
spending time there.
It is my understanding that the Vail Town Council is scheduled to meet on October 18 to act on
a proposal concerning the addition by Vail Transportation of a route which will serve tlle
Lionsridge Loop and Vail Poi»t. I am writing to voice our support for this addition.
I am hopeful that with the passage of this measure traffic congestion in the Village will be reduced
and slding will be more convenient. I also believe property values will increase and business in
the Village will be enlta»ced if this route is added.
Please give this proposal your highest consideration on October 18. Tliank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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September 29, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
I am a resident of Vail who appreciates its beauty and year round recreational
activities. As you are aware, traffic in the town has become increasingly
congested and many times it is virtually impossible to find a parking space unless
you arrive early in the morning.
I am writing to you to ask for your support at the Town Council Meeting on
October 18th where Vail Transportation will present its proposal for the addition
of a bus route to service Lionsridge Loop (including Vail Point) this coming
winter. This route will not only provide a much needed alternative for the
residents of this area, but will reduce the number of vehicles in the Village while
encouraging additional commerce.
It is essential that we do whatever possible to lessen the negative ecological
impact on this very special area and the creation of this transit route is an
important step in this direction. I can't stress how important your support is to
this effort.
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October 13, 1994
Mayor Peggy Ostexfoss
75 South Frontage Road
ilail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
IVty family and I owra a condominium at Vaal Point and vve love spending time there.
It is any undexstaxiding that the Vail Towrr Counsel is scheduled $o aneet on October
18 to act on a proposal concexning the addition by Vaii Transportation of a route which
will serve the Lionsridge Loop arid Vail Point I am brriting to voice our support for this
addition.
I am hopeful that wvith the passage of this proposal traffic congestion in the Village
dvill be reduced and skiing will be more convenient. I also believe property values will
increase and business in the Village wrill be enhanced if this route is added.
Please give this proposal your lughest consideration. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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and Family
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October 13, 1994
Mayor Peggy Osterfoss
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Osterfoss:
My wife and family and my brother have a town home at Vail Point and enjoy the time we
get to spend there. We have been coming to Vail since the mid 1970's and don't think
there is any other place like it in the world.
I have been informed that the Vail Town Council is scheduled to meet on October 18 to
act on a proposal concerning the addition by Vail Transportation of a route which will
serve the Lionsridge Loop and Vail Point. Naturally I am writing to voice our strong
support for this addition and would be delighted if it came to pass.
It would seem that with the passage of this measure you would reduce traffic congestion
in the Village and also make skiing more convenient. This also might make property
values increase and enhance business in the Village.
Please give this proposal your highest consideration on October 18. I appreciate your
support in this measure.
Sincerely,
G` • v- ~ '
J mes A. Johnso , M.D.
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'This newsletter ~s published by;the Colorado Division of Local.Government to provide a forum for the state ta
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advise local government officials about matters which concern them: We will provide a reply form with each
' issue which you can use to infprm us af topics wtuch you would like us to address
The State Feel~ ~~e Mandate Squeeze in Colorado
The State of Colorado is undertaking an the bill sponsor, said he believes the cost the act have "no force and effect unless
unprecedented examination of mandates. comparisons could be the foundation for the federal government provide full and
In two sepazate arenas, state and federal an eventual legal challenge to federal adequate funding;" and (5) contaminants
mandates preoccupy the attention of mandates based on the U.S. Constitution's be listed only "after a thorough
many who are involved with lOth Amendment "Reserve Clause;" cost/benefit analysis as part of the risk
intergovernmental relations in Colorado. which reserves powers not speafically assessment procedure." (Adopted
delegated to the federal government to 4/26/94)
the states or the people. (Enacted 6/1/94) House joint Resolution 94-1011 requires
~~~~P~O ~alfda$~~ Senate joint Resolution 949, inviting state departments to take an active mle in
In eazly 1993 the Colorado Legislative Colorado's congressional delegation to identifying, lobbying and calling for fiscal
Council began publication of the appear before the General Assembly to notes on pending federal mandates. It
Colorado Mandate Watch, sources for discuss federal mandates was declined by also calls for state governments to educate
which include the National Conference of the state's eight-member delegation. (Not the public about the impact of federal
State Legislatures Hall of the State acted upon. A formal invitation was regulation on state and local budgets, and
Mandate Monitor. It addresses "mandate expressed to the delegation by the that the federal, state and local
alerts;" pending federal actions and state legislative leadership and was verbally governments "impmve regulatory relief
activities which could result in unfunded declined in MarchJ mechanisms" and develop an "equitable
mandates to lacal governments. This House joint Resolution 94-1027 directs ~tergovernmental partnership."
indicated the legislature's eazly interest in the state Attomey General to examine (Adopted 4/8/94)
federal mandates. and challenge by legal action all federal House joint Resolution 941015 declares
The 1994 session of the Colorado General mandates and court rulings which that the reauthorization of the Clean
Assembly saw an unprecedented flurry of infringe on Colorado's sovereignty. One Water Act reflect a reasonable and
legislative activity in the area oE federal reference of authority in the resolution is practical attitude by the Environmental
mandates: the US Advisory Commission on Pmtection Agency in the adoption of
Intergovernmental Relations 1993 antidegradation standards and
Senate Bill 94157 will require state ~ommendation of a two-year "biological criteria." It aLso ates
agencies carrying out federal moratorium on federal mandates. Colorado's TABOR as a constraint to state
requirements to draw up budget figures (Adopted 4/25/94) administration of a new fee system.
showing how much the required federal (Adopted 2/21/94)
appmach is costing the state, and whether House joint Resolution 94-1035 claims
the same results could be achieved at a lOth Amendment sovereignty for Senate joint Resolution 945 states to be
lower cost by giving the state more Colorado, and instructs the federal given the true responsibility and
flexibility. Senate President Tom Norton, government to cease and desist mandates authority to implement federal
that are beyond the scope of Congress' environmental laws, including the Clean
lOth Amendment authority. (Adopted Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resoune
RN THIS gSsUE 4/21/94) Conservation and Recovery Act, and Safe
House joint Resolution 941003 urges ~ng Water Act. This means that the
TABOR NEWS ...............................3 Congress to amend and reauthorize the federal govemment may disapprove any
Crime Prevention ...........................4 "Safe Drinking Water Act" so that (1) state law, regulation or policy only after
"reasonable health standards" are met, (2) consulting with the state and providing
Community Partnership ...............4 25 new contaminants are eliminated from Proof based upon clear and convincing
Controlled Substances Testing..... 5 the list, (3) EPA become a partner with the Continued on page 2
states under the act, (4) the mandates of
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7fhe State lFeels the Mandate Were forced upon locals with no A great deal of conversation has taken
Sueeze in Colorado commensurate funding, notwithstanding place between the state and counties
~ this statute. In 1991, an amendment to the about this particular mandate turnback.
Continued from page 1 statute added substantial definition and Other local governments are awaiting an
clarity to this law, adding exemptions for outcome. Possible results could include
evidence and accepteci scientific federal mandates, court orders, and K-12 disincentives to turning back mandates,
information that federal statute is not education.' such as cutting other state-shared revenue
being met. (Adopted 4/6/94) like the Highway User Trust Fund,
In 1992, the citizens of Colorado enacted d/or state delive of local services
Senate Joint ResoluHon 94-13 ' urging the "Taxpayer's Bill of Rights" an ry resistance to and total rejection of any (Amendment #1 to the Colorado statewide.
attempt by the federal government to Constitution in 1992, or TABOR), which In June, the Mesa County Board of
interject itself into the educational affairs contains a number of limitations on Commissioners notified the state that they
of the state," based on the lOth revenues, tax rates, and debt for both the were tunung back the costs of providing
Amendment reserve powers. state and local governments. It also state court facilities as a TABOR mandate.
(Lost 4/25/94) includes a section entitled "State This was prompted by the court in Mesa
Senate )oint Memoria194-2 "memori- Mandates": County ordering the county to increase
alizing" Congress to restrict the federal Except for public education through court security, the unprovements for
courts from levying or increasing taxes. grade 12 or as required of a local district Which would have cost the county up to
(Adopted 4/20/94) by federal law, a local district may $725,000. In August, Mesa was joined in
reduce or end its subsidy to any this action by Weld County, which was
The Legislature will adjourn their regular program delegated to it by the general also ordered by the court to increase
session on May 11. assembly for administration. For security costs. As of this writing, no state
All this activity coincides with the current programs, the state may require response has been forthcoming.
positions of the National League of Cities, 90 days notice and that the adjustment In other action, Garfield County notified
National Association of Counties, and occur in a maximum of three equal the state in December,1992, that they
other state and local associations in annual installments.' [The definition of would not pay for social services, district
standing up to federal mandates. This "district" includes all local attomey or state district court expenses.
rec-urring theme is building to a national governments'] which were above that in the previous
crescendo, aided in part by President The irnplementation of this section has year. The county experienced a severe
Clinton's executive order "Enhancing the aroused considerable interest. The state decline in its property tax base after
Intergovernmental Partnership," signed n-dght be given back their own mandates Union Oil of California closed its oil shale
on October 26,1993. Colorado local on local governments, especially those operation. No actual turnback has taken
govemment associations have joined in ~,~ch are experiencing rapidly escalating place or been proposed to date, but a
the chorus, acting on "Operation Prairie h a ic dis osition of the Weld Coun case maY
Fire," a resolution urging new operating law enfor ement and criminal jus eee ~gger future county action. There is
principles be developed jointly between questions which first arose were "Which speculation that this could be just the tip
all levels of government. It was presented mandates will local governments tum of an iceberg. The state commissioners'
by the Colorado Municipal League and back to the state, if any?" and "What will association, Colorado Counties, Inc., has
Colorado Counties, Inc., to the National the state do in response?" urged that counties take a"go slow"
Association of Counties (NACO), approach to turning back any mandates,
National Conference of State Legislatures, Immediately after the passage of TABOR, cautioning that they need to carefully
1Vational League of Cities, National Weld County notified the Colorado consider the strategic implications of such
Governor's Association, and U.S. Department of Social Services that the a move.
Conference of Mayors. The NACO Board county intended to reduce their 20%
has adopted "Operation Prairie Fire; " and subsidy of general welfare programs over On the administrative side,l3 counties
has drawn attention from other western 3 years, one-third of the total in each year. have turned back their new responsibility
states. This would leave the state paying 100% of to audit the finances of special districts
those costs in the fourth year, amounting within their boundaries which have
to about $8 million. One source estimates outstanding electoral-authorized but
a$100M price tag if all counties in the ?xnissued debt. This "quinquennial
State ManfYate$ state were to follow Weld County's lead. review" (it is required five years after an
election) is viewed as a burden on the
Since 1981, Colorado statutes have 'fhe state responded to the countys notice counties and an intnzsion by them into
contained a provision which precludes by interpreting social services programs the affairs of independent local
the state from increasing existing to "not fall within the terms" of TABOR. governments. The statutory requirement
mandates or imposing new mandates on Weld County filed suit against the state, is expected to be amended during the
local governments without also providing and in January,1994, Denver District next session of the legislature.
revenue to Fund the mandates.' Local Court ruled that the state was liable for
government interests have voiced some the county portion.' An appeal to the
frustration over the years with the Colorado Supreme Couzt is pending,^ Continued on page 5
apparent neglect of the legislature as still with a decision expected this fall.
more statutory and regulatory mandates .
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IlVFLATION FORECAST of "substantial compliance" is one which the ability of the district to incTease mill
Revised forecasts of the percent change in the courts have used for years, as opposed levies for debt service on bomds issued
the Denver-Boulder Consumer Price to the "strict compliance" that the prior to the passage of TABOR, and to
Index vary from 4.2% (Governor's Office) plaintiffs asked to be enforced. The recoup the losses due to property tax
to 4.4% (Legislative Council). The Supreme Court upheld the lower court refunds and abatements. The plaintiffs
revisions upward were prompted, in part, decision on combuung ballot questions in are appealing based on 26 different legal
by the Bureau of Labor Statistics release of the Bickel case, but did negate part of one issues, including whether a"temporary
4.0% for the first six months of 1994, as ballot question. They ruled that the City property tax creciit" is a pernussible
compared to first six months of 1993. This of Boulder did not place an upper method of refunding TABOR revenues.
figure is important for the development of estimate on the amount of pmperty tax
1995 budget figures. that would be collected, and that was in Attorney fees are the issue in the appeal
violation of TABOR. The decision on the of Ceverny v City of Wheat Ridee. The
appeal of the Acosta case is pending. court ordered that, since the attorney had
rformed on the contin en of winnin
LC~AL GROWTH ~ g ~ g
The formula used last year for calculating In Campbell v. Meyer, the lower court the case, the plaintiffs had incuned no
TABOR local growth can still be used next found that the ballot title must be in all fees for the City to pay. The plaintiffs aze
year. An effort failed during the 1994 capital letters, but did not rule on the appealing.
legislative session which would have constitutionality of allowing the revenue
changed the formula. Actual value in the first year to increase by inflation
figures to calculate local gmwth have plus local growth. Both parties have MANpA'I'E TURNBACKS
been supplied by the county assessor. A appealed that deasion. Local governments have turned back
simple calculation model is available fmm mandates in three different areas. County
The definition of an enterprise was
the Division of Local Government, and fleshed out somewhat in the case of social services costs are the subject of the
can be requested using the fteply Form in Weld County case (above). Mesa County
this newsletter. •~'apahoe County v E-470 Public and Weld County have both tumed back
Highwav Authoritv, when the Court of the costs of rnaintaining court facilities, in
Appeals ruled that an enterprise could be }he wake of court orders to increase
COURT CASES any activity which pmvides a service for a security. A suit is anticipated to be filed
fee and is basically self-supporting, as prior to October 1 by the state against
There are ten TABOR-related cases long as it meets other TABOR criteria. In both of those counties. Finally the
currently being appealed, five of which addition, the niling appears to have stated quinquennial review of special district
address elections: that revenue and spending agreements debt has been hirned back by 13 counries
assoaated with bonds are "outside the as of this writin A arentl no one will
be held are t is ue 'ui SteOcher v~o~ ~ scope of Amendment 1." An appeal has be damaged byghe falure to do this
been made to the Supreme Court. review, and le ' lation is antia ated
Northglenn and Zaner v City of Brighton ~ P
In both cases, the lower court found that during the 19951egislative session to
Whether lease purchases are multiple amend the law requiring these reviews.
only tax, revenue, spending, debt and fiscal year obligations which require an
other TABOR ballot issues were limited to election is the subject of Board of Countv '
the dates in November and the regular Commissioners v Dougherty, Dawkins, FISCAL YEAR SPENDIlVG
biennial election. Strand & Bigelow. The lower court found
that such leases were not subject to A variety of issues surrounding "fiscal
The ballot wording and election notices TABOR debt restrictions, and a decision year spending" are expected to be raised
are the subject of appeal in three other by the Court of Appeals is pending. u? at least one lawsuit during 1995. The
cases: in two cases, Acosta v City of calculation of fiscal year spending bases,
Aurora, and Bickel v City of Boulder, et iVtandate turnbacks for the county shane "local growth;" and some tangential
1 the lower court held that ballot of social services expenses were ruled to election issues will probably be
questions can include both a debt be exactly the kind of program to which questioned. Because revenue kept
question and a tax question to support the TABOR subsection (9) applies in Board of imProperly in 1993 could have been
.
debt, so two questions would not have to County Commissioners of the County of refunded in 1994, these issues will not be
be put on the ballot. ALso in both cases, Weld v Romer. The state is appealing that "ripe" for litigation unti11995. Expect
the court held the plaintiffs to a standard deasion. more news on this front next year.
of proving that the alleged defects in
election procedures would have changed In Bolt v. Arapahoe Coun , School
the outcome of the election. This standard District Number Six, the court aHirmed
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L'J OUTH CR'ME
P~~~EVENTION AND
UNTERVENT'ON PROGRAM
HB 941360 created the Youth Crime individuals in the community; and
Prevention and Intervention program (3) the program is directed at
(YCPI). This pmgram is designed to providing intervention services to - -
pmvide grants to community-based youths and their families in an effort
pmgrams that target youth and their to decrease incidence of crime and
families to recluce inadents of youth violence. Grantees of these funds are
crime. The program is administered and also required to implement a two-
monitored through the Department of year tracking system of the persons
Local Affairs, with guidelines and criteria served by the program to evaluate
established by the Youth Crime the unpact of the pmgram.
Prevention and Intervention Program
Board. August 5 was the application deadline for funding for the upcoming
this new pmgram. More than 260 yeaz, you are encouraged to seek
Criteria for funding a YCPI project applications requesting $19 million assistance from the Departrnent of Local
inciude (1) the pmgram is operated in dollars were received from local Affairs in developing a qualifying project
cooperation with a local government, a governments, state agencies and private for the future. You are also encouraged to
local governmental agency, or a local -nonproEit corporations. An interagency collaborate and partiapate with other
nonprofit or not-for-profit agency; (2) the group met and selected 121 applications local area violence prevention pmgrams
program is community-based, receiving which were reviewed by the state to help make this program a success. To
input from organizations in the advisory board. Awards totaling $3.6 learn more about the Youth Crime
community such as schools, community million, ranging from $2,400 to $183,600, Prevention and Intervention program,
mental health centers, local nonpmfit or were distributed to 94 applicants. contact the Departrnent of Local Affairs at
not-for-pmfit agenaes, local law (303) 866-4100.
enforcement agenaes, businesses, and While you may not qualify to receive
~~i ~5 ~'i ''i ~~M ~NI "One of the strongest messages we try to
communicate is that local blocks and
]FARTNER5IALA1111? ru""FFg((~E - communities cannot rely exdusively on
government to solve their problems;' says
u,-- ~aced with growing concern about corporations from across the state; hold Smith. "Each of us have an obligation, a
; neighborhood safety, crime and several major public events designed to responsibility and an ability to influence
youth violence, Governor Roy draw attention to the issues of the quality of life in our neigliborhoods.
The job of the CPO is to help provide the
Romer formed the Governor's neighborhood safety and youth violence, tools and motivation for folks to do that."
Community Partnership Office (CPO) in including a"Concert for Colorado"
July 1993. Since that time, this small featuring the Allman Brothers Band and According to Smith, the mle of the CPO is
group of community organizers and Arlo Guthrie; expand the anti-crime to provide tools training and
activists have managed to: produce the initialive "National Night Out" from a coordination of resources to help citizens
nation's first radio and television little known event to one featuring six build safer, more productive
sunulcast of a special, half-hour program helicopter visits by the Governor and communities. In this capaaty, the office
focusing on crime and youth violence; building the partiapation of the number has become involved in an inrneasing
organize more than 1,100 Colorado of communities involved; and partiapate number and variety of programs,
neighborhoods amund the issue of safety in numerous state and national level including the Summer of Safety,
and anti-violence; create training and programs that bring faus and resources Americorp and Project PACT:
motivational matezials currently in to the critical needs of Colorado's
demand by other states, aties and the neighborhoods. Much of the CP(7s work relies on
federal government; provide organizing volunteer effort and coordination with
training to local avic and neighborhood Led by director T. Michael Smith, the
groups; hold a New Year's anti-violence Governor's CPO is driven by several e~cisting agenaes. For more information
Luminaria around the state capitol, goals and administers a growing number and for suggestions about how you can
including a pmclamation denoting 1994 of programs. Foremost among the office's become involved, call CPO at (303) 894-
local 2750.
as the "Year of the Safe Neighborhood"; priorities is building the capacity of secure funding for neighborhood safety neighborhoods to solve their own
and partnership projects; attract the problems.
support and participation of major
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QONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Types of tests include pre-employment, The State Feels the Mandate
penodic, reasonable cause, random and S ueeze in ~olorado
WESTSNG T AFFECT LO post acadent. q
Continued from page 2
GOVERNMENTS To help mitigate the costs to local The Squeeze
govemments as well as state agencies, the The combination of the two forces of (1)
State-Local Purchasin Proen at m is in the insurin
State-Local Purchasing Program pi~sion of Local Governm increased federal mandates with no
helps coordinate new IZFP that there is a state Price Agreement in g ~ancing and, (2) locals turning back state
place in time to meet the new federal mandates to the state, appears to be
The Federal Highway Administration has regulations. They have convened a team putting the Colorado legislature in an
adopted regulations requiring motor of personnel and purchasing experts from ~comfortable squeeze. What will give
carriers to ha've an anti-drug program. school districts, aties and towns, among ~der the increased pressure is anyone's
Their stated goal is to reach a drug-free others, to develop a Request for Proposals $uess. Whatever happens, the area of
transportation environment, but a side ~e RFI' has been soliated and an ~tergovernmental relations in Colorado
effect will be considerable cost to many award for the price agreement should be is certainly undergoing a change.
state and local governments. Both state in place by the end of October.
agencies and political subdivisions of the NOTES
state, as of January 1,1995, will now have An
y local government in any part of l. House Bi111673 (1981), 29-1-304, C.R.S.
to meet new reqwrements for those Colorado should be able to utilize this 2. House Bi1191-1262, 29-1-304.5, C.R.S.
drivers of vehicles which have (a) a gross Price Agreement, thus benefitting from 3. Art. x, Section 20(9), Coto. Cor,sc.
weight rating or gross combination saving cost and the time it would take to 4. Arricle X, §20(2)(b), Colo. Const.
000 OLUldS; or (b) the 5. The Board of County Commissioners for the
weight of over 26, p develo its own RFT'. .
hicle is desi ned to trans ort 15 p County of Weld, State of Colorado, and Gene
ve g P Brantner, individually v. Roy Romer, et al, 93 CV
persons, including the driver; or (c) the Inquiries should be directed to David 3671, Distria Coun, City and County of Denver,
vehicle is used in the transportation of Metsch, State-Local Purchasing Co?orado.
hazardous materials in a quantity Coordinator, (303)-866-3005. 6. 94 Ca 0315, Court of Appeals, State of Colorado.
requiring placarding under the regulation
under the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act. 'g'HE STATE-ILOCAL CONIiTECTI0N IZEd'LY FOItM
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Address: '
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Jurisdiction / Representing:
Suggestions for Future Issues of The Connection:
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Send this form to: Colorado Division of Local Government
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