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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-10 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOVI/N COUNCIL WORIC SESSION TUESDAY, JANIJARY 10, 9995 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. PEC Report. 2. DRB Report. 3. Review of Capital Projects/Roundabout Update. 4. Information Update. a. I-70 Chain Installation Update. b. Special Election, February 7, 1995, re: Assault VVeapons/Construction of Cemetery Pro/Con Statement Update. 5. Council Reports. 6. Other. 7. Adjournment. I~OTE 4l1PCOM16VC MEETINC STAEiT TIIVIES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) • * 0 0 0 0 * YIiE NE3tT VA9L. TOWN COUNCIL FiEGULAR WOFiK SESSIOPE !fl/9LL BE ORI TUESDAV, 9/17/95, BEGIPIIVING AT 2:00 P.M. IiV TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. YNE FOLLOldVVNG bAIL TOUVRI COUNCIL REGULAR IA/ORK SESSIOIV WALL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/24/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHABABEFiS. THE NE3{Y NAIL YOWdV COUNCIL FiEGULAR E!/ENING MEETIIVG WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/97/95, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. 9N TOy COUNCIL CHAMBEF3S. • ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ C:IAGENDA.WSE VAIL TOVVN COUNCIL WORK SESSI~N TUESDAY, JAh1UARY 10, 1995 2:00 P.M. IIV TOV COUNCIL CHAiVIBERS EXPAIJDED AGENDA 2:00 P.M. 1. PEC Repor4. Mike Mollica 2:10 P.M. 2. DRB Report. Randy Stouder George Ruther 2:20 P.M. 3. Revievv of Capital Projects/Roundabout Update. Steve Thompson Bob fi/IcLaurin Larry Grafel Mike Rose 6:20 P.M. 4. Information Update. a. I-70 Chain Installation Update. b. Special Elecfion, February 7, 1995, re: Assault UUeapons/Construction of Cemetery Pro/Con S4afement Update. 6:30 P.M. 5. Council Reports. 6:40 P.M. 6. Other. 6:50 P.M. 7. Adjournment. NoTE UPconn'NG MEETiNG sT~RT ToMEs BELowo (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 0 0 0 * 0 0 0 THE NEXg VA9L TOWN COUNCIL REGl3LAR lNORB( SESSION WILL BE ON gUESDAY, 1/97/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. TBiE FOLLOWING VApL TpWN COUNCIL REGULAR WOFiK SESSIOIV !AlILL BE 0N TUEgDqY, 1/24/95, BEGfNIVING AT 2:00 P.AA BN 7'01/ COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 1f'HE GVEXT bA9L TOWN COUNCIL REGULAFB EVENING AAEETIPIG WsLL BIE ON Tl1ESDAY, 1/17/95, BEGINNIIVCa AT 7:30 P.M. 91V 1'OV COUNCIL CHAMBEFiS. • • • • • • • C:IAGENDA.WSE I , WORK SESSION FOLL0W-UP IE70POC QUES70ONS FOLLOW-UP SOLU760NS 9993 10/99 SNOIN STORAGE LAND LARRY/BOB McL: Immediately pursue purchase from VA Current discussions presume a decision in 6 months (April '95). PURCHASE of current snow storage site, as vuell as another 90 acres adjacent to the uvest. 1994 George Ruther met vuith Joe Niacy and Bob McClery on November 90, 02/08 MANOR VAIL SIDElNALK BOB RhcUGEORGE RUTHER: Investigate blind corner. 9994. Update to follouu a4 January 17 viork session. (request: Johnston) 02/15 CHUCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAWMERV: Contact VRD about moving up 4he selection Packet received and included in Paul's and Jan's materials, 5/3/94. AlNARD process to allouv awards 4o be given during May PRIOR 4o Further review of Youth Award proposai from Jan and Paul to be (request: Strauch) graduation or to be included with the graduation scheduled in January '95. ceremonies. 03108 UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES LARRY: Create a Master Plan to phase 4he undergrounding Larry has memo in process. MASTER PLAN of all above-ground ufilities uui4hin Vail. (reques4; Council) 03108 NIGHT LIGHTING/NIGHT TOUR LARRY: It would appear our night lighting in the TOV, in the pas4, budgeted $30,000 for adding lights to bus stops, streef (request: Strauch) CrossroadslVTRC/Covered Bridge area could use some intersec4ions, and bridges fior safety. Siarting in 1994, the budgeted 09/27 COUNCIL IS REQUESTING A COPY enhancement. Wha4 is the street lighting program currently amoun4 was increased to $50,000 4o adtlress both safety concerns and OF THE OVERALL LIGHTING "PLAN" geared tovuard? those areas addressed in the Village Sfreetscape Plan. PRIOR TO THIS NIGHT TOUR, COUNCIUSTAFF: In the near future, we will try to Additional Christmas lighting at VTRC depends on a prioritization of schedule an evening "tour" to look at the ambience created funding, Does Council wish to schedulE) a light tour? Dlscuss dur6ng and safety issues inherent in our "core" community. CIP dlscusslon Jancaary 10, 1995. 04105 SIGNS LARRY/GREG: Why are there so many signs in 4his town? Tom, Ken, Buck, Larry, Greg vuill set issue for general Council discussion They represent neither a quality appearance nor are they on January 24, 1995. "user-friendly." There are 24 signs belween Tom Steinberg's house and the TOV... January 6, 1995 Page 1 of ~z 01103 GRUNDIG MOUNTAIN BIKE -RACE BOB: Explore the following opportunitleslconcerns:l) Set as informational follow-up at January 17,1995 work sesslon. Street food vending; 2) VAITOV cooperative funding; 3) Future events; 4) Explore how restrictlve we can be without losing event forever; 5) WIII Roundabout and Covered Bridge both be operatlonal by this event scheduled June 8-11,1995? January 6, 1995 Page A~of .C PLANNIftIG ARlD EiVVIRONMEPdTAL COflNM1SSl0N January 9, 1995 AGENDA Prolec4 Orientation/Lunch 12:00 p.m. Site Visits 1:00 p.m. 890 Red Sandstone Lions Square Lodge Ford Park parking lot Drivers: Andy and Jim Public Hearing 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a vacation of a pedestrian easement located at 890 and 891 Red Sandstone Circle/Lot 4 and Lot 5, Vail Village 9th Filing. Applicant: Christie Hochtl Planner: Lauren Waterton 2. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a helipad to be located at the east end of the Ford Park parking lot. Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Dan Feeney Planner: Andy Knudtsen 3. A request for a worksession for a major CCII exterior alteration and common area variance to allow for a lobby expansion for the Lions Square Lodge located at 660 West Lionshead Place/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Lions Square Lodge, represented by Bill Pierce Planner: Jim Curnutte 4. Update on the Town's fireplace policy and a discussion of a proposed ordinance increasing open space protection. Planner: Russ Forrest 1 5. A request for a worksession for a CCI minor exterior alteration and a site coverage and a landscaping variance to allow for an addition to the Golden Bear retail shop _ within the A and D Building, located at 286 Bridge StreeULots A and B and a part of C, Block 5-A, Vail Viilage 1st Filing. Applicant: Lee Hollis Pianner: Randy Stouder TABLED INDEFINITELY 6. Approve minutes from December 19, 1994 PEC meeting. 2 a.. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ,4GENDA - January 4, 1995 3:00 P.M. PROJECT ORIENTA'f10N . 12:30 p.m. SIT'E VISITS 1:45 p.m. 1. Crossview Properties, Ltd. - The Valley, Phase II. 2. Thain - 483 Gore Creek Drive. 3. Lions Square Lodge - 660 West Lionshead Place. 4. Golden Peak - 458 Vail Valley Drive. 5. Kross - 1200 Ptarmigan Road. Drivers: George and Lauren 1. Golden Peak - Sign/awning application. LW 458 Vail Valley Drive/Golden Peak Ski Center. Applicant: Annie Egan for Tim Kehoe, Vail Associates, Inc. MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0 Consent approved. 2. Eagle County Ambulance District - Sign application. GR 181 West Meadow Drive/Lot E, Block 1, Vail Village 2nd Filing. Applicant: Eagle County Ambulance District MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0 Consent approved. 3. Crossview Properties, Ltd.- Six single family residences with GR one employee housing unit. The Valley, Phase II. Applicant: Crossview Properties, Ltd. MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0 Tabled indefinitely. 4. Kross - Conceptual review of residential remodel. LW 1200 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 1, Block 8, Vail Village 7th Filing. Applicant: Lawrence and Pamela Kross MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Conceptual review - no vote taken. 5. Thain - Changes to previously approved plans. JC 483 Gore Creek Drive/Lots 8A, 8B, and 9, Vail Village 4th Filing. Applicants: John and Carmen Thain MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0 Approved with conditions. 6. Lions Square Lodge - Conceptual review of new lobby addition. JC 660 West Lionshead Place/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Lions Square Lodge Homeowners Association, represented by Bill Pierce _ MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Conceptual review - no vote taken. 7. Byrne - Single family residence observation deck. GR 128 Forest Road/Lot 5, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Ron Byrne MOTION: B. Borne SECOND: S. Brainerd VOTE: 5-0 Consent approved with the conditions that the applicant paint the deck aspen gray and that the deck. be removed by June 4, 1995 or sooner. If the property is sold befare June 4, 1995, the deck will be removed immediately. 8. Redpath Alteration - Enclose equipment storage and bench seating. GR 2692 Cortina Lane/Lot 10, Block B, Vail Ridge. Applicant: Robert Redpath MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Tabled to January 18, 1995. 9. Judd/Stockmar - Addition of two decks and change of roof. LW 4096 Columbine Drive/Lot 14, Bighorn Subdivision. Applicant: Jim Judd MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Tabled indefinitely. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Michael Arnett Bob Borne Sally Brainerd Hans Woldrich Greg Amsden (PEC) 2 ^c, STAFF APPROVALS Caulkins - Install 500 gallon propane tank in driveway between the two units. JC 5025 Main Gore Place/Lot 5, Sundial Phase I. Applicant: Peter Caulkins Gregg - Window additions to south and. east elevations, one window , RS on each elevation. 1966 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 44, Vail Village West. Applicant: Jim Gregg Covered Bridge Building - Sign program. GR 227 Bridge StreeULots C and D, Block 5-13, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Peter Dann/East West Partners Lionshead Center Building - Three copper signs for the ski school. GR 520 East Lionshead Circle/Lionshead Center Building. Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Larry Ast/High Tech Signs Vail Associates Ski School Lionshead - Sign application. GR 520 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc. Covered Bridge Signs - Sign applications. GR 227 Bridge StreeUCovered Bridge Building. Applicant: Covered Bridge Bldg Ltd. 3 - MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Steve Thompson DATE: January 5, 1995 RE: Capital Projects - In order to get the most out of the Capital Project meeting on January 10, staff needs to know if the Town Council is committed to doing the following projects: 1. West Vail Fire Station 2. Cemetery 3. Simba Run Underpass 4. Street Scape Project (which one) 5. West Vail Interchange 6. Street Reconstruction 7. Shop Maintenance Facility 8. Fiber Optic Cable 9. VTRC Enhancements and Upgrade The West Vail Fire Station, cemetery, and street scape projects are not funded in the next five years. If we are going to do these projects, we need to find other sources of revenue or reprioritize the funded projects. The Simba Run underpass and West Vail interchange are critical projects. A commitment from Council is necessary to proceed with design and planning. One alternative to fund projects that are presently unfunded (see second page of Capital Projects List) is to defer selected street projects or the construction of the shop maintenance facility. The current five year budget falls short of balancing by approximately $1.5 million. The shortfall does not include money from Vail Associates. We are also looking for funding from the State before the 1999 Championships. JLt~I Ol •u1UL.C.. 1.VUiVl1 r 1- D-JD i 14•U± r JUJJLOILUf-' JUJ~(ijL1D1 irr lr 4 1a • JanuaryA 1995 - 11:14 FACiLE iOUMTY I;LIiLDIPtG • • SS I NROADWAY OFME OF rHE • ~ . ~ Y~:•'••" 11.0 I?Ox Bso @OARD OF CL?W5510PffR5 EAGlF. COLORADO 9163I (303) 320-8605 FAX: (303) 318•7207 ~ y ~1' A~, -9 EAGLE COl1NTY; COLORADO . AGEIV ~ ~ (20`01UtuTY CoNvnsslOn~~~~ ~~ULAR MEEr~~ UA9 @Y 9, 1995 ~h it tt Yr it 1F tr it iY tr it ir it 4 ir ~8 R{Y o SY C 4 t2 o G t~ S! 9 hYt Sr 1Y t2 YY ir it 1F $ e'7-7M ° 10a30 WVM VN m i1CC1!{vU UKATE Jack N. 6.eYUIs, ' qom -q1 :00 BREAK 11:00 - 1'00 VWM SESSION - PENINNG UTIGATION Jwm R Fritre, Courdy pttmw 121.1m - 1:30 WNCH - qm -2:30 - NEETINGS A Z~- 2A5 nw„s cr e=firm ffi,a rwrrcmftm~ ranue ae wmd on ft cumx caWdm maUw uwewwg(county c.arerborm uo sw,d ka mmam wow on mae a~ost~rt ti~rs on a I~+tgthY ~ Ar?Y OMMMawr maY requmd tmt mi iiem be IZMVVUV ftmtlie oonserd cderdarmm amdered mpmidy- Ntiy iirartm a1 tlte ptbrc mey W:QUEST" 8rry ilsm bo 143W/M" ftn tha Canal Agwift 1. ~AYING LIP1d2 Pa11ktd1, Accourfting 6iAark Silverthorn, Gontroliex Acn~~ AppmvW sd~ed 40 mView by khe _ 2. PAYROLL FOR JMLIARY 1991994 Jack D. LemAs, Courdy Mwwger AC1fBON: AppwW st4ect to ewiew by ft Courtty MairegeP. , ~ JC.t\t 01•LtiU1 .C..IVUViI i 1- i7-~D r 1L.•U'3 + L)U0L)60fLUi-'. ]UJti7~.1~rir c;r i ' ~ 3. AMEND141IEMT TO CONTFtACT VIflTB-I HUMTIf1~IGDON F.NCitNEEI~M AND ENVIRWYIENTi4L, IIdC. Don Fessfer, -Road and Bridge AC170N: Consider appr+oval. 4~ 1895 GRAIIPI" AWAltD - OLDER ANEW.API AdCT T1T1.E tll Kafteen Forinash, HeaNh & Human Servioes ACiiON: Consider apEuoval, 5. FAA PROCIJREMEM' CONTRACT FQR P1R 1RAFFlC CONTRpL TQNVER. Dart Reyrdds, Airport A+CTIQN; Consictex approval. 2'45 - 2:50 UQUQR UC84SE tiEARING RBEYIG4L- M RESORT CONCEPTS dba GROUSE MOUNTAtN GR1LL (tabled from 12-12-94(9219-94) II RENEWAI. - KENSINGTON MAIVP?GEmENT CoRpORP?TION dba PICAS90'S Earfene RQadi, Catmty Liquor Inspedar AC'11dV: Consider approval. 2:45-3:0o A RESOUJTiOW ADOPri1NG A FEES AND CHARGES SC:HEDtJLE Allen Sarfn, F'manoe AC'IION: Consider appmal. B RESOUTIOBN REVISIIVG THE FlNJAIVt'.QAL MAIVAGENEff Pq.1qES A{Ien Sartin, Finance .AC110N: Consider apprwal- 3:00 - 3:15. BREAf( 3:15 - 4:15 YIdORiC SESSON - LlPPER EArCsLE VA41.EY Wi4TEt AND SANlTA'fIOIN DISTMCT Dersrds Cevin, Director 7FF aF7cr 41FFnNC; oF TtF paGLF mtu+trv COMsWmgs wti 13E Fm.o oN .iamiaRr iq igns ON ?FE RE=M ffHUMS W LL M NB.D NV lFE EW(iLE OOUMY ROOAL YVDWC SE35Kk'!S 1MLL BE HHD IN THE IVDIMf OF 7}E I-IOLY CFi06S HOOhA - OR Q7M21RM HQ fID. THIS AGEJWA 18 PRS7IADED FOR INFORMATIODYk PUFa'bSM CNLY= fLLL TuurS ARE APPRQIOMilE THE BaAFtD MLE W SESSON IdAY GOWDER OIHQt (iENS 7tWT ARE BROIH3iT BEFOftE 1T. ;~t ' JGlti~ O1 -LiiUi.i l.VUo' i i r 1- D-7~ r 1~:~U'v r JUJJGOIGU(- vUclY~i~c;lDi rir Jr Y ` • . v Janueffy 5, 19% a11:Q4 rAC;a cam,~v eLnirnNC; OFflC'E OF TK 551 aROAI-IWAY B9ARA OF COAAMISSlONERS P.O. OUR 850 {3031 32~•tlGUS ~ EALi E. C~lil~Al7Ct 81631 FAk; (303) M•1101 ~ ' ~ `~;e~,'r.: GLE COlliVTY9 COLORAw AGEN~A BOi4D uF ~UIVTY COVIMSSIONEFRA'S , REGULAR ~Er_ 1 rNG DAY JAVUARY 1 fu'y 1995 9M - 10o00 BQMW ~ SOCIAIL SSEWCES Kati,iew Fa;naM, DirecW 10.100 _ ~~~15 9. CO STi4"M OF p CO q~ a & 0 CODE CONSUL7"~i''s DVS~ f/tllJt.tJ~~ Comnmky Devel(~p~y} ~ ° -r. ~ ...o 0 2. MrGli N MTVEM E1"1G1.E COUNTY, STATE Of' COLORADO AND ROCKY NKXJIVT'AIN NATIRAL GAS To CREA1`E AN EASENENT AT TM f~AIRGROUNDS Mke Mradley, Crourads artd Buildng~ ~ ~ 4der approvw. RESOULMON AmE1M111~ THE pjWORT RlLES AND REG4Jl.A°d1ONS VM RE3mC~ ~ St-CURED 0 F1Ci4T1OIV DISPLAY AREA BADGM D'an Reynokis, Pjr~ ~ Consader approval. Y JLI\1 Lii •Lr1ULL L,VUi\11 i 1- t7-~v i 1GU~ i i]UJJLOlLU!-' JUc?YiL)~~1Di iir Yr Y . y 11:15 -'12;00 A S1fllEARNG pN CEREVIOWY FOR ELIECM OFFICIAL,S: 1. COM1qISS1ONE~RrELECT GEOiZGE A.CA7ES 2 GLERC AND REQOIaMRfJ.ECT SARA? J. F1SHER 3. ASSESSOFt4ElESCT ALLEN BLACK 4r SFMFF-E.EGi' A..L .MISNI & CORONER-ELECT DONNA BARI1ES . 6. SURVEI/OR-ELEGT .AIUI 14JIVMQEL Ek RESOLU'fION CONCERlVIIVG ApPoNIVIMEJVTS C. RESOLlJT'1O111 COI{INENaNG .loi11U1E71'E PFuWPS AS C°lAIRifAAN FOR 1994 . Jadc D. L+s, County IUlanaW ACTIOft Conmder approval. 12:00 - 2:00 LdJWGf1 2:00 - 3:00 EAGLE COtJN7'Y. MASS TRANStT CQM?VI7TEE PRESEPUAMON Eagfe Counfy NlEW Tr~it Cormnttee 3:00 - 3:15 SIII4ZZO-82-DEUA SIIBDlVt318N (tablecfl fi+am 113195) Paul Clarlcson, Planner, C.ommunity Deweloprmnt AG"110N: Consider a mquest to subdivide 35+ aares inta three lots. . ' ,,E rEx-r nIEUnna vF nM EAME courrtY oonarm=o*ats vwLLae ran on, .Pu%wrr, T. ,M ON TFE RECpRD IT84{S 1MLL BE i-ELD IN TFE EAO E OOUMY ROdVL WOFnC SEBSOt~,SVIALL BE HELb INTI-E AlOl1NT oF THE HO.YqiOSS pi00nA - OR OTtEFaMSE KrTED. 11115 AGE7NDA {5 PRGADM FOR INFORMATtOiVAL PIFpOSFS ONLY - ALL 'T1NqM AM MPFiCAdMMTE TFE BQARD VN-ILE IN 5ESSIOW M4Y CONSIDFR OTKR RH41;i ThIaT ME BFm3ii' BG~OFtE !T. ' . ~ f e4 TUi~I OF UAIL . 75 South Frontage Road Office of Town Attorney Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21071 FAX 303-479-2157 iViEfViORAN DUfi/i TO: Jim Mandel, Legal Department Vail Associa4es, Inc. FROIVi: R. Thomas Moorhead DATE: January 5, 1995 SUBJECT: TOV/V,4 fiNanaged GrowQh ,4greement Jim, attached are drafts which hopefully reflect the agreed changes. I look fonward to your comments after review. Thank you. Tom RTM/aw Enclosures , DR.AFT 1/5/95 January 1995 Mayor Peggy Osterfoss Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 . Dear Mayor Osterfoss: In connection with the ongoing discussions between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates coneerning our collective efforts toward managed growth, please accept this letter as Vail Associates' revised response to the Town's specific requests presented to us. First and foremost, Vail Associates is pleased to demonstrate our commitment and our dedication to the completion of the roundabout projects by agreeing to make a$500,000 contribution toward sueh projects, to be used toward the construction of the main Vail roundabout at the current 4-way stop, We would propose to deposit the entire amount of such contribution into an escrow, upon the final approval of the design and construction of the main Vail roundabout and the development and implementation of a financing plan for same. Four equal periodic disbursements would be made from such escrow as construction progresses. Such contribution represents our commitment toward solving what the Town, Vail Associates, experts, guests and residents all perceive as the main traffic and circulation issue which is viewed as a qualitative detraction from the Vail experience. We feel so strongly about this project that we are unwilling to agree to any alternative or 'back-up" use of this contribution. We also feel that it is important that the Town and Vail associates solicit and encourage other financial support for the roundabouts beyond that of Vail Associates and the Town. In addition to our monetary contribution describe above, we will also assist the Town by 1) making certain of aur employees available from time to time to assist in the Town's tree planting efforts, and 2) assisting the Town, directly and through our lobbyists, in the Town's efforts to obtain Federal funding for such . projects. In response to the requested conveyance to the Town by Vail Associates of green belt space andlor stream tracts, we are looking into the various parcels that remain under our ownership, and have rnet with representatives of the Town regarding such parcels. We will continue to work with the Town to determine those parcels that you would like to have deeded to you from Vail Associates. From that determination, we will be able to fully address your request. Obviously, any parcels deeded will need to be properly, made permanent open space, with adequate reservations of necessary Vail Associates developmental and.other rights. [Prior to signing of the agreement this paragraph will be explairced by an attached exhibit which identifaes those specific properties that are to be transferred with the specific reservation of righ.ts that Vail Associates will require.] ~ ~ Vail Associates continues to support the concept of inerchant and student passes; however, it is impossible for us to commit now to a specific perpetual percentage discount for the programs. We will continue to address these programs on an annual basis, with a clear understanding of the importance with which the community views these programs. In response to your request for a contribution to future parking needs, Vail Associates agrees to future participation, to the extent of Vail Associates' "fair share," in connection with the Town's reasonable endeavors to improve the existing winter parking situation, af ° ..,,.,`s*^~~~~ eh *h t aa't' l p&~ing ir reaers.,..., a t • skier- b . . L ~ as :related:>to' any future efforts of Vail Associates to modify its USFS permit on Vai11Vtountain so as to increase the allowable SAOT and associated parking needs. Vail Associates will continue to support and participate throtigh t.e Be~!~er G~'e~: ~esor~ ~4m:p~ny on a' fair-share" basis the consolidation of the various bus and other transportation systems of the Vail Valley into a newly formed regional transportation authority, which would include further expansion and improvement of the county-wide bus system which we strongly support. Such regional authority would allow the continuance of express bus service from down valley to Vail and other regional transportation issues to be addressed on a valley-wide basis. Additionally,.Vai1 Associates will be pleased to assist such authority in its efforts to identify and acquire park-and-ride sites throughout the Vail Valley. Leases of Pirate Ship Park and the Lionshead Tot Lot can be put in place. Obviously, Vail Associates will need to reserve any necessary flexibility, including the right to relocate the parks to other comparable locations within Vail VillagePol40 Peak and Lionshead, respectively, within a reasonable distance of their present location. Such relocation is permitted if development or ski related needs . dictates such requirement. Any such relocation would include the recovery by the Town of its depreciated net cost of any improvements. With regard to housing, and as more specifically -addressed in the proposed managed growth Agreement with the Town, Vail Associates continues to support the Town's efforts toward the maintenance of existing and creation of new, affordable employee housing. Provided that units are made available at market rates of si~lata~o~riable enagloy.e ~nus~rig t~ts, Vail Associates will be willing to participate in the Town's affordable housing project at Vail Commons on a basis similar to that of our participation in the Eagle Bend projects in Avon. [ ';ma4et " 7'he attaclzment of an exhibit whieh will define Vail Associates 'participation in Eagle Bend projects".) While addressing the Town's requests, we feel it appropriate to raise with you certain of our concerns which we feel should also be addressed at this time. It is our understanding that the Town of Vail fully supports and encourages Vail Associates' conceptual idea of redeveloping Golden Peak as a mountain portal. The redevelopment presents an opportunity to improve the circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic which will be beneficial to the community. The joint effort of the Town and Vail Associates will facilitate achieving the goals presented in the Streetscape 1V[aster Plan and Transportation 1Vlaster Plan. Finally, use of Forest Road for mountain access by Vail Associates is presently being addressed. We request that the Town of Vail continue to offer appropriate assistance as needed to develop an alternative route. Presently, the old Town shop lot is being explored as a possible alternative for crossing Gore Creek and accessing the mountain. VVhen a determination is reached as to the feasibility of such an alternative route, we request that the Town continue to discuss an easement across or acquisition of the property as may be in all parties and the community's best interest at that time. ' Please contact us to discuss any of the foregoing items. Sincerely, VAIL A,SSOCIATES, INC. Andrew P. Daly, President g t v V. Future Transnortation 1Veeds at~d;~,~ft~'a~c.Revenuies. nc~ 196~3 ~epe: has been a lif~ tax :~n ex~sten~e ;~`~v li~t x pr~vldes g par~ership unique in the' ska;indust~y aaxd has enabled the TV to.pr~cie sUr~ tratas~i~taLav~ ~mejm ies ~s ~ts bus ser~ce; TOV and VA acknowledge that future transportation needs are substantial. Accordingly, other local, state, and federal revenues will be required to supplement lift tax revenues. TOV and VA agree that 3€ ~s the creation of additional lift tax revenues, ~sp~t`t~tion g~ratlts;~d nore~ue saurces allow ~ trctrtatian revenues to exceed in any given year the costs associated with TOV's bus services, such supplemental revenues will be available for use by TOV for other priority transportation needs. By doing so, TOV will help to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement and will make steady progress toward providing a superior transportation/circulation system for Vail's guests and residents. With the advent of anticipated annual skier visitation growth, incremental revenues should also become available to address these important priorities. As a result of the past eighteen months of discussion concerning growth management, TOV and VA anticipate that some of the examples of the most pressing current transportation and circulation needs include, but are not limited to: completion of the roundabout at the 4-way stop; construction of the roundabout in West Vail; expansion of regional bus service; development of appropriate park and ride sites; expansion of skier drdp-off locations at the Westin, Vista Bahn, Gold Peak, and Lionshead. The Assessment Committee (Section VI, B) will periodically update its transportation assessments in light of the purposes of the Agreement, and make recommendations for priority transportation projects and allocations of incremental lift tax revenues. While the final decisions regarding the expenditure of funds rest with TOV, VA's input and the objectives of this Agreement will be given careful consideration as part of the public process. ~ Town of Vail Sales Tax Estima4ion NVorltsheet 9/3/95 % Change % Change 1994 irom Irom Month 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1997 1992 1993 Budget Estimate Variance 1993 Budget 0 . 2 y : . . , , . , ~ . . ..c:. . . . . . . . January 696,752 742,262 881,304 890,585 1,063,196 1,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1,855,3641 1,892,100 1,804,123 (67,977) -2.76% -4.65% February 751,856 824,650 918,154 946,552 1,135,786 1,205,101 1,561,286 1,695,850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1,828,766I 1,866,900 1,812,911 (53,989) -0.87°,6 -2.89% ~ March 977,828 1,084,814 1,187,520 1,316,652 1,378,782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051,820 .1,977,995 1,988,090 11 2,030,900 2,249,073 218,173 13.13% 10.74°,6 April 319,546 481,204 531,668 430,877 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,3031 883,000 793,085 (89,915) -8.24°h -10.18% • ~ , May 156,588 166,200 162,912 244,987 245,518 170,567 215,548 236.359 250,809 268,000 257,2481 264,900 285,731 20,831 11.07°h 7.86% June 257,744 262,696 280,828 361,627 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468,598 475,161 ! 479,300 547,237 67,937 15.17°,6 14.17% I July 407,474 406,462 447,815 479,507 479,201 559,683 649,139 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,5381 832,500 891,285 58,785 9.83% 7.06°,6 i Augus4 384,338 402,792 386,985 512,513 536,904 575,887 668,1]9 678,071 761,992 767,257 825,9541 845,200 889,742 44,542 7.72% 5.27°,6 I September 324,670 384,864 340,102 374,060 442,402 422,502 469,032 482,328 491,684 485,954 560,535; 567,600 722,896 155,296 28.97% 27.36% I Oc4ober 198,614 206,248 209,282 237,504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525; 403,700 402,895 (805) 0.59% -0.20% November 281,704 310,588 229,083 376,657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,6811 555,000 587,439 32,439 6.10°b 5.84% . , , . _ . , - _ _ , . : : . . . . . . - : ~ TOTAL 4,757,114 5,272,780 5,575,653 6,171,521 6,699,552 7,198,624 8,696,466 9,139,677 9,582,511 9,757,424 10,421,165 ! 10,621,100 10,986,417 365,317 5.42°,6 3.44% , . : ; r . _ . , . . . „ . ; December 853,100 906,758 905,955 1,167,280 1,245,612 1,455,948 1,615,278 1,625,219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1,974,5531 1,993,167 , , . ' . 4 ; : . . . . : ' ' . ~ . : F . .:i . . . . . . : . . . . . . ' . . . .....e:.. . . : : . . . . . . . Total 5,610,214 6,179,538 6,481,608 7,338,801 7,945,164 8,654,572 10,311,744 10,764,896 11,274,286 11,603,647 12,395,718112,614,267 10,986,417 ~ ee eg • TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 MED8A ADVISORY FAX 303-479-2157 January 4, 1995 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn Community Information Office 479-21 15 VAVL TOWiM COUNCBL HaGF9L@Cy,HTS FOR JANUARlf 3 Work Sessuon lBPUefs Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, Navas, Osterfoss, Shearer, Steinberg, Strauch --Vail Valley Marketing Board Applicant Interviews Sixteen of the 17 applicants for the four open positions traditionally appointed by the Town of Vail on the Vail Valley Marketing Board were interviewed by the Council in preparation for appointment at the evening meeting. The 16 applicants were: Barbara Black, Ski Express coordinator, Jimmie Heuga Center; Ross Boyle, president, Growth Strategies Organization, Inc.; Connie Dorsey, director of marketing and sales, Vail Associates Hospitality Corporation; AJ Egli, EF&D Advertising & Design; John Garth, director of marketing, Marriott's Vail fViountain Resort; Bruce Gillie, president, Pinnacle Resort Systems; IVed Harley, Vail Psychiatric and Vail Press; Patricia Kaplan, owner and general manager, Mountain High Communications (KQMT/Vail Valley TV); Rachel Lenz, director of marketing, Bravo! Colorado Music Festival; Dean Liotta, owner, Hubcap Brewery and This V1/icked West; Wilfiam Miller, general manager, Apollo Park Lodge; Greg Moffet, president of TIGA Advertising Inc.; Richard iVeal, consultant; Karen Onderdonk, director of programming and marketing consultant, Mountain High Communications (KQfViT/Vail Valley TV); Renee Taylor, attorney; Caroline Tremblay, director of sales and marketing, Vail Athletic Club; and Mitchell Weiss, general manager, Holiday Inn Chateau Vail. The seven-member Vail Valley Marketing Board was created in 1989 and is responsible for designing and managing the annual summer marketing campaign for the Vail Valley. Summer spending in 1995 will be approximately $850,000. Funding comes from Vail business license fees and sales tax revenues, as well as major contributions from the town's two primary enterprise partners, Vail Associates, Inc., and Beaver Creek Resort Co. The four outgoing board members representing the Town of Vail are Jan Strauch, owner of Overland & Express Travel and member of the Vail Town Council; Frank Johnson, president of (more) ~1 /3/95 Highlights . Add 1 the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau (VVTCB); Jim Feldhaus, vice president of sales and marketing for the VVTCB; and Caroline Tremblay of the Vail Athletic Club, who had reapplied. Terms may be modified as the result of ongoing discussions with funding partners regarding board composition. --Grundig Mountain Bike Race Wrap-Up The Council met with representatives from the Vail Valley Foundation (VVF) and Vail Associates to review September's World Mountain Bike Championships. Overall, organizers called it a successful event with only one complaint: a gallery owner who said Vail should stick to marketing anothertype of demographic. The Town of Vail contributed $20,000 cash and another $10,000 in donated services to the event. The town has earmarked another $ 10,000 to help fund a World Cup mountain bike event June 8-1 1 this year in Vail. The tour will include a World Cup cross country, citizens cross country, parallel and citizens downhill. The citizens downhill event drew concern from the Council due to what it called inadequate safety and equipment provisions adopted by the event's sanctioning body; the National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). VVF President John Garnsey, who shared similar concerns about the safety and equipment issues, said the foundation was doing all it could to work with NORBA on the problem. Ultimately, Garnsey said the decision to move forward with the June event rested with the Town Council and Vail Associates. He said the town and VA needed to meet to work out some additional funding issues. The Council agreed to make a decision on the status of the World Cup race within two weeks. Garnsey said the , foundation wants to do what's best for the community--either to continue with the mountain bike program or walk away from .it--now that the goal to host a world championship has been achieved. He said Vail. won't get another shot at hosting the World Mountain Bike Championships for at least 12 or more years. For more information, contact Garnsey at 476-9500. --PEC Report A staff report on the Dec. 19 Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) meeting included: discussion of an ordinance modifying or eliminating the "250- rule" which is under review by the PEC; and a brief overview of a staff recommendation regulating the outdoor display of goods which was approved by the PEC. The Council will consider the outdoor display ordinance on first reading at its Feb. 14 meeting. --DRB Report A staff report on the Dec. 21 Design Review Board (DRB) included an update on DRB approval of the landscaping for the Main Vail roundabout capital improvement project. The Council will review the plan in more detail at its Jan. 10 work (more) ~ 1 /3/95 Highlights/Add 2 session. Bids will be opened fVlarch 6 for the project. The Council will meet to ' award the bid on March 7 with construction to begin in April and the project substantially complete by July 4. --Council Reports Councilman Tom Steinberg said he and Town Manager Bob McLaurin had met recently with representatives from the East Village Homeowners Association about several issues impacting the neighborhood. Evenung Meetoeug Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, fVavas, Osterfoss, Shearer, Steinberg, Strauch --Citizen Participation Kit Williams of 2925 Booth Creek Drive presented concerns from his East Vail neighbors regarding a new chain installation area created by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDO.T) along the south side of I-70 near the East . Vail exit. Williams said CDOT has widened the area about 15 to 20 feet along a one mile stretch to make room for truckers preparing for the trip over Vail Pass. As a result, Williams said the area has become a"truck stop" with as many as 30 idling trucks at a time. He said the situation was causing air quality concerns, sanitation problems, noise pollution, visual problems, safety concerns and a negative impact on real estate values in his neighborhood. Williams asked the Council to provide a letter supporting neighborhood efforts to resolve the problem with the state; to fund a toxicology study and residential real estate value impact study; and to endorse continued efforts of the town's staff to work with the neighbors in resolving the issue. --Vail Valley Marketing Board Appointments The Council appointed four applicants to the Vail Valley Marketing Board. They are: Barbara Black, Ski Express coordinator, Jimmie Heuga Center; Ross Boyle, president; Growth Strategies Organization, Inc.; John Garth, director of marketing, Marriott's Vail Mountain Resort; and Dean Liotta, owner of the Hubcap Brewery and This Wicked West. Black and Boyle were appointed to four year terms; Garth and Liotta will serve two year terms. The terms may be modified as a result of ongoing discussions with funding partners regarding board composition. --Consent Agenda The Council approved second reading of an ordinance allowing for the issuance of permits for serving complimentary alcohol at bed and breakfast establishments; and approved a resolution designating a public place within the town for the posting of public notices. (more) J'e w 1 /3/95 Highlights Add 3 --Special Election The Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution setting the date and ballot wording for a special election. The ballot for the Feb. 7 election will contain two questions: Shall Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1994, an ordinance restrieting the sale or possession of assault weapons be approved? Shall the Town of Vail construct a cemetery as generally proposed in the Town of Vail Municipal Cemetery Master Plan to be located on the upper bench of Donovan Park, Vail, Colorado, with no increase in taxes? Although the election does not require it, Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town would prepare pro-con statements on the two ballot issues for distribution to all registered voters. Council members asked that a copy of the assault weapons ordinance be included in the information materials. Vail voters have until Jan. 13 to register to vote and/or establish residency for the election. For more information, contact Town Clerk Holly McCutcheon at 479-2136. --Associate Municipal Judge The Council voted 7-0 to appoint Jim Stanley of Breckenridge as associate municipal judge for the Town of Vail. Stanley will serve up to 20 hours per year with funds not to exceed $1,000 annualty to substitute for Vail Municipal Judge Buck Allen during illness and other absences. # # # , ~ % dd e4 TOWN OF YAIL , 75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21 DO FAX 303-479-2157 FOR WMED9a4TlE RELEASE January 3, 1995 Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2138 Senior Environmental Planner LAND YVEGOTIATOR CO[NITRACTS WIT9i TOV TO BECiIIV lIUIF9LEfiUlENTaAT90iV OF OPEN LANDS PLAN (Vail)--The Town of Vail has signed a one-year contract with a Boulder-based firm specializing in land use and open space acquisition to begin the first phase of Vail's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. The plan, adopted by the Vail Town Council in March 1994, recommends action on 51 parcels to be used for protection of sensitive lands; for trail easements and critical trail connections; and for future recreational uses. Paul Heffron & Associates, which has successfully acquired lands for Crested Butte, . Boulder, Denver and other municipalities, has been retained to assist the Town of Vail in its attempt to acquire high priority parcels during the plan's first year of implementation. The con4ract is based on an hourly rate no4 to exceed $50,000. "The firm will be helping us with research, title searches and discussions with property owners about various tax benefits associated with donations of land or bargain sales," said Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental planner and project manager. "We don't have the real estate expertise on our staff to do this effectively in- . house." Forresfi said the firm has already assisted wi4h one transaction, thus far. On Dec. 30, (more) Open Lands Plan/Add 1 the town received a donation of three properties totaling about 13 acres from Consolidated Oil of Denver. "It's a win-win situation for the community and the company through tax savings," said Forrest. Once the remainder of the legwork is completed, a recommended package of first year acquisitions and related costs will be presented to the Vail Town Council for consideration in September, Forrest said. The Open Lands Plan recommends a variety of inethods to protect open space that reduces the town's costs and provides economic benefits for property owners. Those methods include: purchasing development rights for conservation easements; creating trail easements; outright acquisitions; land trusts; and developing a designated open lands system. In July 1994, the Vail Town Council authorized the $2.5 million purchase of Trappers Run, a 48-acre parcel in West Vail, as recommend in the Open. Lands Plan. In addition to the land negotiator, the plan recommends creation of an ordinance to require a"vote of the people" to change the use of designated publicly-owned open space. Forrest will be discussing the ordinance with members of the Planning and Environmental Commission later this month. The estimated cost to complete the five-year plan is $4.6 million which will be paid out over a six-year period. Funding will come from the town's one percent real estate transfer tax (RETT), which generates approximately $1.5 million per year. The town also will apply for state trail funds and the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to supplement existing resources for open lands protection. Since 1980, the town has used RETT funds to purchase open lands. The town currently owns 714 acres of zoned open space. # # # \ Id A~ . TOWN OF UAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 FOR 9MMEDeATE RELEASE January.4, 1995 Contact: Holly McCutcheon, 479-2136 Town Cierk TOWR9 OF QlA9L SOL9C9TS PRO-C0N STATEMENTS FOFi FEB. 7 SPECIAL ELECTGON (Vail)--The .Town of Vail is soliciting public comment on two ballot measures that will face'Vail voters during a special election Feb. 7. The comments will be included in pro-con statements to be sent to registered voters prior to the election. Although the February election does not require submission of pro-con statements, Town Clerk Holly fVlcCutcheon said the town will handle the upcoming election under the same guidelines established by the TABOR Amendment. Yesterday (1-3), the Vail Town Council formally authorized submission of the - two ballot questions: one on Vail's assault weapons ordinance; the other on a proposed cemetery to be located on the upper bench of Donovan Park. Citizens have until 5 p.m. Jan. 20 to file their comments--pro or con--with the Town Clerk's Office. VVritten comments will be accepted in person, or by mail to: Town Clerk, 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, Colo., 81657. The assault weapons ordinance is being brought before voters as a result of a citizen's referendum petition process. The cemetery question was added by the (more) Pro-Con/Add 1 Vail Town Council to assess community support. The ballot questions will appear as follows: Shall Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1994, an ordinance restricting the sale or possession of assault weapons be approved? Shall the Town of Vail construct a cemetery as generally proposed in the Town of Vail Munieipal Cemetery Master Plan to be located on the upper bench of Donovan Park, Vail, Colorado, with no increase in taxes? Vail voters have until Jan. 13 to register to vote or establish residency for the election. Absentee voting begins Jan. 26. Copies of the assault weapons ordinance and the cPmetery master plan are available by calling the Town of Vail Community Information Office at 479-21 15. # # # EAGLE COUNTY REGIOiVAL A@RP0RT ~ approac Volume 1 January 9995 fVEV1lSLEl-fER VFr~~ Atorport five-yeaR, manag¢r..o capital program to Feds GS9Z8 0D 'T?PA ° pg a2P ~uo~z~ q~nog 5 ~ The Eagle County Regional Airport (ECRA) has submitted its proposed T?pA go uMOZ ommunication is a word five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the FAA in Denver. This five- we often hear today. Communicating year CIP is not all inclusive of every capital project anticipated at the airport- means sharing information. The mu- only those that require or are eligible for FAA grant funds. The FAA reviews the tual sharing of information sounds CIP as submitted for compliance and eligibility and then programs the necessary easy, but it can be extremely difficult funding, if available, using a merit system that essentially measures one type of to accomplish. project at one airport against a project at another airport. This system is based on Perception. Another word we often need, traffic, local funding and use. n 600L589 00 hear, particularly in our resort envi- L=,j~N~. *The FA4 five-year CIP as submitted: Z2' Qronment. I have been told that we live r; 1995 Apron expansionlland acquisition $1,757,021 ss,t~a~6e 3 inaworldof PercePtion, notrealitY• If 1996 Remaining lantl reimbursement: ,I ~~1E9 L8 0~ ;I~J~IS~d$(1 058~o9'0'd some perceives a situation or action in Acquiresnowremovalequipment 500,000 ~~~d ~odn euoi6a ~ 81683 Y, Y ~997 Ex y~-_ I ~i ~uno a certain wa then the will react as if pand GA apron 725,000 that were reality even though facts 1998 Replace ARFF vehicle; may noc support that perception. Begin Runway extension construction 5,325,000 Improved communications and 1999 Compl2te runway extansicn 5,400,000 views are the prime reasons for this Volume 1 January 1995 newsletter. In the ]ast decade, Eagle OThe COu¢Ety five•yeap CVP: County Regional Airport has under- TaXiway ConStruCtlon 30,000 roe~ies to build ca~' facilitgonetremendouschange.Duringthat Utilityinstallation 50,000 ~ ~ ~ time Eagle County was not always Parking improvements 50,000 Loca8 pigots build Brad Ghent, owner of Frontier Car Rentals and the airpoR's Dollar Rent-a-Car able to adequately communicate the Equipment purchases 35,000 franchise, began construction of his new car rental faciliry in September, in time for Road improvements 50,000 ~xecutive hangar business in December. changes and improvements, This has Fencing & auto gates 35,000 Two local pilots, along with a third The reason behind Brad's decision: the acute need for accessible wash bays and more led to diverse perceptions of why these PavemenUasphaltimprovements 150,000 partner, are building a brand new parking for his own fleet of rentalcars. He also predicts a demand for counter and office changes were necessary, how and by executive hangar. Steve Jones and space for other car rental companies who want to do business on-site at the airport. whom they were funded, and the re- To4al proposed: 400,000 Lee Lechner are constructing a60 ft. In addition, the companies would also need the wash bay and parking area. Brad has sulting impacts. As a result there are To4al confy matching funds: 1,371,000 x 80 ft. hangar to house their two been working with Eagle County for some time on the project. many different perceptions as to how Total eounfiy 4urads over nex4 5 years: 1,771,000 private aircraft with room for another, plus some room for future office Aorport Reseue and $orefighters attend traanung the airport actually works, what role it plays in Eagle County, surrounding :m space. The Airport Rescue and Firefighting Crew is attending live burn training at Peterson Not~S f r~~ 1,~6 /\Ir Stevebelievesthehangarisagootl Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. The training is geared to meet the FAA communities, and the region, who ac ~ . investment, both in terms of protect- requirement of at least one live burn per year for any member of an airport's fire and tually is in charge, how it has and will ; ' • " e ing his aircraft and for the value of the rescuecrew. impact Eagle County, why and to ~~4d~o ~sory Comr~'tte+e ; building itself. The live burns at Peterson include 4-8 hours of fighting fuel fires, diesel or jet fuel, whom it is important and who ulti The de-commissioneng of the Eagle F1;ghtSeryjce (FSS) has : Lee hopes to eventually use the in a 200x200 ft. pit containing a metal mock-up of an Air Force C-130 transport. The mately pays the bills. hangar as a base for an aviation crews train on hand lines as well as truck mounted turrets. When using hand lines, the left a uacant seat on the Airport Advisory Cotnmittee (AAC~ ' e of the Town related business, such as flight in- firefighter must be dressed in "silver" or proximity suits to withstand the extreme We believe this newsletter will an The seat has been filled by a repTes~ntatty struction and aircraft charter. In ad- temperatures and also must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) due swer these and other questions, give ' Eagle, Eagie TownCouncil Member Roxy Dean: Ialight of the d ition to the land leased for the build- to dangerous fumes and heat. The firefighter is required to walk directly into the pit different points of view, and help the aupart'sexpans~onandactt~ity,andtliecorresporidittgimpacts to theTown:: ing, Lee and Stevealso have options while sweeping the fire back with water only. No e~inguishing agent is used. communities, organizations, and of Eagle, the County Go[nmissioners felt tt appiopnate forE to haue a on three other "lots: with an eye Current members in iraining are Harry Hurd, Dan Reynolds, Eagle County Regional people affected by, or just interested in uoice on the AAC 'The Eagle Town Counctl chose Roxy ; toward the airport's future. Airport; Jim Owens, Nick Frenze, Dave Jackson, Dennis Banks, Kory Kipferl, Jim the airport, to stay informed. Allan Nattingham has resigned due to~persaq sc~edule confltcts Fagle ' Wright, Colorado High Altitude national Guard; Dave Vroman, Tom Jenkins, Dave : Hoza, Mike Taylor, Gypsum Fire Protection District. County has filled his seat with-`Phil Biersdorfir; baircraft ownerand 00 0 0 0 0 0 00000000000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000000000000000 0 0 0 0 0 00000000000 l~alpl~Ot.WC8C0~13~ytOWClCOril2p}If~fOt}I01~~~iSoL~'COiT1Al1SSiUI1 ~ A Volume 1 January 1995 Volume 1 January 1995 he Eagle Caunty Regional Airport Newsletter, "On Approach," welcomes A~lii~tion d~sCQ!'1 ati(~1'1 C~o1 ,~so1 1 ~ por4 w IJ Vl T rc Sem;nar on survival ~ l11 1J submittals of news or information articles. "On Approach" will be distributed lJ instalis MALSF quarterly with the next issue available in April 1995. No submissions were Expert'Papa Bear' Whitmore to offer advice for the entire family received from the Vaillbeaver Creek Jet Center for this quarter. AMedium Intensity Approach Light EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT Papa Bear Whitmore, one of the be available. We will break for lunch. P.O. Box 722 Eagle, CO 81631 by Se uence Flasher MALSF s stem is Dan Reynolds ...............................................................Manager , ' q ( ) Y nation s foremost professors in To pre-register, send a check, along February 1. On-site registration will set to be installed on the a roach to Harry Hurd ................................Maintenance Chief/ARFF Chief pP survival education, will be in Gypsum with name, address, phone number begin at 8 a.m., Febtuary 11. Fore runway 25, with construction sched- Lisa Huffman ........................................Administrative Assistant Melanie Wilson .....................................Administrative Assistant Saturday, February 11, 9 a,m.-5 p.m., and number ofpeople attending to the moreinformation,ca11524-9691.Seat- uled to begin September 19 and be to discuss wilderness survival at the Eagle County Aviation Association, ing is limited, completed by October 20. The work ~ Eagle Valley willbeperformedbyJ.SchoetenCon- Airport reeelves state High School struction and engineered by Isbil] As- grant Auditorium. r ~N Papa Bear's adviee is suited for any- sociates. Total cost is approximately Eagle County Regional Airport has the state providing 80 percent and the The seminar $370,000 and is 90 percent funded by n one who enjoys outdoor aetivities and applied for and received a Colorado county 20 percent. is open to the wants to be prepared to survive in ease an FAA grant. This lighting system Division of Aeronautics grant to ac- At this time it is onclear if Eagle publicandany- has been in the airport's capital plan quire an industrial type mower and to County can accept the grant due to one who par- Of all elll@Pg@I1C~I. for several years as a safety enhance- asphalt sealcoat the Airport's North Amendment 1 limitations. If we are ticipates in out- ment. During periods of inclement Ramp and taxiways. able to accept the grant, work should door activities, weather, these lights will allow a pilot Estimated costs are $58,125, with begin in April or May of 1995. travels by air- toseetheairportru~wayenvironment ~onal Guar craft or automobile is encouraged to poss;b,e. UPDATE. p? CLOSER LOOK: from a greater distance than has been •Army Natl attend. Knowing what to do in a sur- Eagl@ COUIIty R@g 10111I AICp0rt vival situation is just as important as Hours of operation: 24 Tower: 118.2 American and Northwest Aidines Military budget cuts effective April ning to fill. In deference to hunting having proper equipment. Some of the Elevation: 6,535.2' Unicom: 122.95 strongly supported installation of the 1, 1993 sharply curtziled the Mot!n- season,the.TrainingSitewillbeclosed topics covered will be: the psychology MALSF due to the safety provided as tain Qualification Courses for the for classes from October 9 to Novem- of survival, shelters, fire craft, signal- well as the increased viability of land- Colorado High Altitude Training Site. ber 1. At this time, scheduled classes ing, acquisition of food and water, .a GLFNWOOD, ~ p,5,140 ? EAGLE, VAIL, GRAND ing at the airport after dark. Both air- While total classes scheduled for number22,equaling600hoursofflight hypothermia, avalanche safety tips, Aspen,uNCnoro DENVER lines intend to take advantage of the this period were only 22, only four time. frostbite, survival kits, vehicle sur- Colo. Nai'I. Guard ~ installation this ski season by schedul- actual classes were conducted. Total The High Altitude Training Site is vival and lightning hazards. R/W 08/26 (cbead) ing flight arrivals for between 6:30 flight times utilized to support these involved in negotiations with the Sur- Papa Bear has oeen teaching sur- and 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. classeswas 120 hours. The Mountain geon General forprocurement of a low vival for43 years throughout the United The aircraft will overnight at the air- Qualification Course scheduled for pressure high altitude chamber, [f ob- States. This knowledge will be espe- R W07 25 ~ portanddepart the next morning. 1995 has been published and is begin- tained, the chamber would be used for cially helpful to your family if you ' multi- service training and activity. become disabled on your next outing, ~~---D C_ J „ ~ O -Chamber courses would bring an in- so bring them along. lf your children creased in full-time manning and ad- are old enough to sit still and pay ~ ~ ditional construction of the facility. attention, they should get some ben- ~ z s' ~ During the summer's many forest efit from this seminar. fires, the Training Site was actively The Eagle County Aviation Asso- vau/eeava,a.ekj.icantar involved in the fire suppression and (Flzed Base Operolor) ciation is in its fi$h year of providing rescue missions. Aircraft from the benefits to its members and service to r'Trainin Site artici ated extensivel the communit We are s onsorin g P P Y Y• P g in fire suppression throughout the this seminar at a low cost to encourage ~state. Over 100 hours of operational you to bring the family. The same ~ time was utilized to assist in these seminar at some locations costs.up to EGE activities. Company C 11131 Aviation $40. hits two-week annual training pe- Pre-registration cost is only $10 for riod. Company C accumulated over an individual and $20 for a family. On Eagle, k 2~~FL C~2~ 300 hours of tlight time during this siteregistrationwillbeSlSperperson Colorado period. or $25 for a family. Refreshments will ~ . r~/ips #-U 0 0 ~ Colorado Association OfSkiTowns TO: ALL CAST MEIVVBERS FROM: Rachel Richards, CAST President RE: Invitation to F'ebruary C"rrowth Symposium DATE: January_ 3, 1995 Please find attached your invitation and registcation form (respond by January 19) for the CAS'T retreat on growth issues to be held in Grand Junction on February 8, 9, and 10. Please invite your full Council and .your Planning Director. The Executive Board and Retreat Steering Committee decided to hire "Community Works!" to facilitate the reireat. VVe feel very confident in the skills of Tom Baker, I,eslie Klusmire aiid lfflles Rademaii to orgaiuze aucl plaii a fnuffil aiid exciting. event. , , VVe hade drafted and attached a"Statement of Intent" for this important meeting. Rn additaoan ~~~arate ffrom this symposxuaan CAST will also: ~ continue to lobby the state on issues of importance to CAST members and will be scheduling a meeting with the state legislature this spring to discuss upcorning legislation annd other current issues. ~ continue to work with Colorado Ski Country LTSA. The CAST Executive Board will be meeting with Colorado Ski Coun4ry USA's Policy Committee to discuss common areas of concem on January. 18, 1995. ~ continue to hold information sharing and educational sessions at our regular meetings. . REI!ENDER: CAST should be well represented at Romer's January Growth Symposium on Januar.y. 26-26. Reservations must be made by Janua .ry 6th. IvIEMBER MUNICIPALITIES Aspen°Avon° B(ue River'° Breckenridge Cresled Butte° Dillon° Durango° Fraser° Frisco° Glenwood Springs` Crtand Junction C,rand Lake° Gunnison° Mt Crested Butte° Nederland° SilveAhome° Snowmass Village° Steamboat Springs° Telluride° vaii= Winter Park ' a ~ STATEMENT OF INTENT COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS , GROWTH SYMPOSIUM FEBRIJA,RY 8, 9, 10 GRAND .TUNCTION The main purpose of the February Growth Symposium is to define an agenda for the Colorado Association of Ski Towns organization as related to continued growth . pressures in resort areas. The growth symposium is not meant to focus on individual town or area problems but instead to define two or three areas of general consensus for action which resort areas can pursue under the auspices of CAST. CAST, can then forward tangible ideas/legislation through the state and other organizations (CDOT, BLM, Forest Service, CML, etc.). The symposium will be successful if CAST can come away with a clear agenda for action even though specific solutions may not be identified.- CAST will spend future meetings determining the best way to implement our agenda by appointing sub-groups to write white papers and/or suggested legislation on the agreed upon issues. CAST proposes to do this over a two day facilitated retreat. The retreat will accomplish the following: * Recognize and prioritize the most significant impacts, challenges and opportunities of growth; * Identify and set goals, objectives and policies common to all CAST communities which will help us to successfully handle the impacts of growth; , * Identify related state, federal and local policies which help or hinder our communities response to growth; . , , J * Identify several policy areas which CAST can pro-actively pursue as ara organization. t ~ t 4 i The Colorado Assoc'iat'ion of Sk'l Towns (CAST) Invites You to Attend A Sjvmposaum on Growth a~ lzesort Areas . Febr°uary 8, 9 and 10 - Grand Junction Hilton Februarv 8 (7)9m): Welcome Dinner at Gladstones IZestaurant Februarv 9 and 10 (8: 30 - 4: 00): S'ymposium (breakfast and lunch provided) *Hotel accomtodations at the I-Iilton ar°e reserved for conference participants at r°educed rates of $49 (single) and $59 (double) through Jan 19th by calling 303-241-8888. * Registration fee is $SO (includes all rneals) Pllease ¢-etanrun Qhe enc9osed forQan Iby .Ua¢u 19 to: CAST Att: Cat9ny Derby Caty off Aspen 130 Soanth Galeaaa, Aspeua, CO 8Il6Il1 \ / i . t_ Y1 i r CAST Symposium on Growth Registration Form ~ February 8, 9, 10 Grand Junctiom, Colorado ~ o ~ . ~ ~ Name: Title: Organization: Telephone: 1Vlailing Address: I will I will not attend the d'nnner at Gladstones Febraaary 8th Please return this form -and your $50 check made payalble to C.A.S.T. by January 19, 1995 to: 0 CAST Attn: Cathy Derby, City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 . ~ x e . CK,cJ.a NO ~ 1995 Rotaa-y cCflub of rYagl-Eag?e VaYley P.O. Box 991 VaIl?, CO 81658 VAII., TOWN COUNCIL TOVIIN OF VAIL 75 S FRONTAGE RD VAIL, CO 81657- December 29, 1994 Dear Rotary Supporter: The Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club and the numerous charities that benefit from the auction invite you to the 1995 Auction February 25th from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. We appreciate your previous participation and sincerely hope that you will join us this year. Our plans for a bigger and better auction with opportunities for everyone are well under way. You will be visited shortly by one of our local members soliciting gifts for the auction. We hope that you will choose to support us this year as you have in the past. As donors you will receive a sticker to display at your place of business showing the community that you are a proud supporter of this charity auction. Please come and join us in the fun on February 25, 1995. Yours Truly, , .~rA Stan Nlkinzie & Ed Blender Procurement Committee , , TOWN OF VAII. .a 1 Input/Inquiry Response Record The attached comments were recently received by Yhe TowYt of Vail. We encourage Vail residents and guests to give us such input and we strive for timely responses. PLEASE ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS WITHN FIVE yyORKIlVG DAYS AND RETURN THIS CONIPLETED FORNT TO PAM BRANDNIEYEF, DEPARTMENT TO HAiNDLE INQUIlZY INDIVIDUAL TO HAiNDLE INQUIIZY ~O _ DATE TOV RECEIVID INPUT/IlVQUIlZy . TYPE OF INPUT/INOUIlZY: PHONE CALL (indicate date) LETTER (attached) RESPONSE CARD (attached) TYI'E OF RESPONSE (check onel: LETTER (attach copy) PHONE CALL (indicate date) BRIEF SUNIMARY OF RESPONS OR ANSWER TO TNOUIRY; DATE OF RESPOIVSE FORM RETURNID gY DEPARTZVIENT T'O 1'AM BRAIVDNlEyER; A mpy of this inquicy and form will remain on file at the TOV Community Relations office. As soan as this form is retumed to Pam ,Brandmeyer, this inquiry wiU be considered dosed THAMC YOU FOR YOUR'1'IIvtFJ.Y HAIVDL.IING OF THIS LSSIJE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUES i70N''. PLFASg fEEI, FREE TO COM'ACI' PAM BRANDMEYER AT 479-2113. • ~a~tc-f,~i. , ~ WARREN MILLER 352 Beaver Dam Circle Vail, Colordo 81657 January 2, 1995 Good Morning ! As busy as you are this time of the year, there is a good chance that you missed one persons simple method of solving a good part of the traffic problems at the four way stop. Not a.revolutionary idea, but a lot less expensive than what is currently proposed and I am sure the psychological aspect of entering roundabouts has not been entered into when considering the ultimate solution to traffic control. . If you have any doubt about the validity of the variety of rules for behavior both entering and during the escape mode from the roundabout, I would suggest you interview geople in the Vail lift lines for a few hours and thereis a good chance that they will endor.se my thinking. Good luck during 1995 and maybe this idea will save the people of Vail a lot of money. For o r consideration Warren Miller ~ Warren Miller First 1Vorth American rights 352 Beaver Dam Circle ° 1157 words Vail, Colorado 81657 ROUIVDABOUT I was thumbing through my diaries the other day and a few of the entries caught my eye: March 11, 1969 Paris. Spent an hour and a half trapped doing round trips in a roundabout. Finaiiy ran ouL .oi gas a.nd was hauled away by the police tow truck and fined $100 on the spot. January 3, 1982 Sydney, Australia. Driving clockwise instead of counterclockwise in a roundabout I managed to do $914.00 worth of damage when I sideswiped a merging Pepsi Cola truck entering from my left. Insurance covered all the damage except $850.00. December 27, 1994. Vail four way stop. Spent 55 minutes getting from the parking structure to the four way stop when it was rumored the Princess Di was seen driving to west Vail. The other day I read an article about the proposed new roundabouts at the four way stop in the Va.il Da.ily. The instigators of this traffic circle/roundabout's main concern seems to be the landscaping of the finished product. The article went on to say that one of the rules of our proposed roundabouts will be that anyone already driving in circles in them has the right of way. In talking to the politically correct people here in town they tell me that the roundabout engineer guarantees that it will work. Does that mean we get our money back if it doesn't work? That's a refund of $1, 500, 000.00. Let me pose a hypothetical situation: ~ It is Saturday morning and ten inches of new powder snow has fallen on Vail on Friday. night. The sun is out and the endless stream of cars that have passed up all the rPSOrts in Summit County as well as Copper Mountain in favor of niaking first tracks in Vails back bowls are racing for the roundabout and every driver has grown up at some other place on the planet with a different set of roundabout rules of the road. In the lineup to get off of I-70 while looking over their left shoulders at Riva ridge or the Giant Steps are the following a car full of sleepy skiers just off a nonstop plane from London; a quartet of hung over bachelors from Munich who are drinking Micro Brewery beer to clear their headaches; a carload of college kids from Texas with their snowboards who have driven all night and all the day before to get here in their suburban with four on the floor and tires that are big enough for an. eighteen wheeler; and a taxi driver from Brooklyn and his spousal equivalent who has won a free all-expense paid trip to ThP Roost. The quartet of Brits have spent their whole life driving on the wrong side of the road and know that anyone approaching from the LEFT has the right of way. The hung-over-bachelors from Munich know that any car approaching from the RIGHT has the. right of way. The carload of college students from Texas know that -they and their snowbozrds and their giant tires on their suburban ' have the right of way wherever they are, and the taxi driver from Brooklyn knows that if he can just get a three inch inside overlap on any car, regardless of size or country of origin, he doesn't have to wait for anyone. As they start their left turn, who is going to wait for the cars coming from the right on the North Frontage Road? Tnere are going to be a lot of cold pizzas delivered while the driver wa.its for the car in front of him, driven by another British driver who is trying to ~ 0 make up his mind as to when to timidly enter the roundabout and begin to once again play bumper cars as he tries to somehow get to the parking structure on the east end of town. . Adding more confusion to the initial merger when the Brit reaches down to shift gears as he would on his right hand drive car at home in Suffolk, he once again mistakenly opens the car door on his side. As they approach tYie second roundabout, the guy from Germany waits for all of the cars on the eastbound off-ramp because they are coming from his right and then he has to wait for the people on the South Frontage Road, and then for the people who are coming from the Sonnenalp, the Lodge, and the Hospital, and by lunch time he is finally able to speed on to the east village parking structure. If he hasn't run out of petrol by then. Unfortunately, the parking structure is sold out by now and he has to once aga.in enter the roundabout and go through the same harrowing merges to get to the west parking structure at Lionshead. In the meantime, the British driver waits at all of these merging points because that is what they do in England when someone comes from the left, they wait. In the meantime the Texas snowboarders are not waiting for anyone and the taxi driver from Brooklyn has that three inch inside overlap he was hoping for at the same time someone from Los Angeles gets a four inch outside overlap on him and forces him beyond where he wants to get off and he winds up back on I-70 headed back to Copper 1V[ountain. However, since the politically correct people in Vail have decreed that anyone already in the roundabout has the right of way, then anyone coming from the direction of Denver will have the right of way over anyone else entering the roundabout at a ~ 0 later time. If you live in West Vail or Avon and obey that rule you could wait an hour an d a half to enter the roundabout.. . and you have the keys to open the front door to the ski lockers where you work, so no one can go skiing until you get there. Your alternative to waiting to get off of I-70 when you are east bound and working in Vail would be to move to East Vail or rent a Condominium-view-Condominium somewhere in Summit County. A much lower taxpayer alternative to this chaos of multilingual, multinationai, Xoundabout, chaotic automobile etiquette with a price tag of $1, 500, 000.00 of Vail taxpayers money might be the following: Build an EASTBOUND ON RAMP to I-70 close to the east village parking structure. This would eliminate considerable traffic congestion at the four way stop. Build an EASTBOUND OFF RAMP to I-70 just west of the City Hall. That way drivers could -either go right into the west village parking structure at Lionshead or onto the South Frontage Road. Once on the South Frontage road there are two lanes available all the way through the four-way stop to the east village parking structure. I'm not an engineer, but I'm sure that two off ramps, would be a lot cheaper and a lot more effective at cutting down on traffic congestion, than a very-small-in-diameter-roundabout that has almost every driver approaching it owning a different set of ROUNDABOUT RULES OF E77QUE7TE. I hope they put the roundabout tow truck concession out for bid so I can make a lot of money hauling sideswiped cars off to the closest body repair and ski tuning shop. COLORADO i - r y 77 . # ~ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL VoL. III, No. 3 JA;vu,iRY 1995 RESOURCES A letter from DNR's executive director... Summit a first step toward responding to growth n January, Governor Roy . A common thread that ties ~ Romer will convene a select many issues together is the group of leaders-with a spe- mr~~ inability 1 o{ any sin8le rnti- r cial emPhasis on local 8overn- ty-locali state or federal ~t:.b" v ment o fficials from across the agency, industry or business, state at a summit designed to kick citizen group or individual- off an ongoing effort to address ~ to develop and implement the impacts of growth. The sum- solutions on its own. We need mit will be followed by a series of to collaboratively identify the re8ional meetin8s oPen to any issues and agree on mecha- and all who want to help shape nisms to reach solutions the future of growth and develop- Additionally, while a vari- ment in their communities. ety of problems may be occur- The Governor's Leadership Sacrnmit on Grozvth and Colorado State Forest ring in many different piaces, Development provides those of us in-Liolved irr naturnl the dirnensioris of the problems and solutions that will work resource management with a tremendous opportimity to frequently {2ave specinl local or regional characteristics. For forge stronger ties with those who lTnve Innd irse plnnning these reasons, the Jnnuary summit must be viewed as a first authority. From competing demands for limited wnter sup- step in zvhnt will be n long-term process of gathering infor- plies to increased encounters.betzveen hiannrTS and wildlife, mntion, evnluntiiig problems and solutions, building new increased population is often the comrnori deiTOrninator in a and strengthening existing partnerships, and adopting a wide range of natural resoierees problems that mitst be bottoms-up approach to developing visions for the future. solved i f we are to retain Colorado's speCial Chat'aCter. (contlnued on page 6) OGCC WeICOYTleS COITl11l1SS10I1eTS, Claudia Rebne, who will serve a term expiring July 1,1996, is vice president of and a geophysicist for launches reelamation rulemaking Legacy Energy corp. A member of tne sociery of ~ n November, Governor Romer named five new com- Exploration Geophysicists, Rebne will represent the missioners to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation 2nd Congressional District and fill a vacancy creat- Commission. The appointments, which represent the ed when Mary Larson of Boulder resigned. OGCC's largest "freshman class" since its inception, are Caroline Blackwell is a Loveland assistant city also the first to be made according to a new board con- attorney. From 1985-1990, she was seismography figuration mandated by Senate Bill 94-177. interpreter at Western Geophysical Co. of America. Romer also reappointed Logan NlacMillan of Blackwell will serve in a newly created at-large Littleton to serve'a second term expiring July 1,1995. position. The new commissioners are : Michael Matheson, Bayfield, will represent the 3rd Allan Heinle, an Englewood consulting petroleum Congressional District. He is a consulting hydroge- engineer and vice president of the Society of ologist specializing in environmental investigation Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. He represents the and regulatory compliance at Plateau 5th Congressional District and fills a vacancy creat- Environmental Services Inc. ed by the resignation of Judith Brazie of Golden. Marla Williams of Denver is an attorney at the law His term expires July 1,1995. firm of Holme Roberts and Owen. A member of (contlnued on page 6) ; • . . ~ . 1 - ' CoLORADO DN R Ca'lendar of Events DEPARTIVIENT OF , NATURAL RESOURCES January-March 1995 ; 1313 Sherman, Rm. 718 January . Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-3311 2 New Year's Day (observed); state offices closed 1Vlission: To develop, preserve and 4 State Land Board Meeting enhance Colorado's natural 10 Great Outdoors Colorado Board Meeting resources for the benefit and 9 Colorado General Assembly 1995 session begins enjoyment of its citizens-both 12"13 Wildlife Commission Meeting now and into the fut•ure. 16 Martin Luther King Day; state offices closed 17 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Meeting Executive Director: 17-20 Forum: Tailings & Mine Waste/Summitville, CSU, Fort Collins James S. Lochhead (For registration information: 3031491-6222.) Deputy Director. Ronald W. Cattany 20 State Parks Board Meeting (303) 866-3311 25 State Land Board Meeting DIVISION OF MINERALS Rz GEOLOGY 25-26 Mined Land Reclamation Board Meeting (DMG) (DMG) 25-26 Water Conservation Board Meeting, Northglenn Director: Mike Long (303) 866-3567 February State Geologist: Vicki Cowart 4-5 Combined Project WILD/Project Learning Tree Workshop, (303) 866-2611 Golden Gate Canyon State Park (For information: Karen OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION Hc'1fCj8Sty, 3031291-7291, or Shawna Crocker 3031436-9718) COMMISSION (OGCC) 7 Board of Well Examiners D'uector: Rich Griebling 8 State Land Board Meeting (303) 894-2100 9 Open House for Prospective Volunteer Naturalists, Roxborough State Park (For information: 3031973-3959) COLORADO STATE PARKS 9_1 O Wildlife Commission Workshop Director: Laurie Mathews (303) 866-3437 9-10 Division of Water Resour.ces Annual Meeting 10 Minerals, Energy & Geology Advisory Board Meeting, Steamboat SOIL CONSERVATION BOARD (SCB) Springs (For information: 3031866-3567) D'uector: Dan Pazker 16 Oi1 & Gas Lease Auction (SBLC) (303) 866-3351 20 President's Day Holiday; state offices closed STATE BOARD OF.LAND 21 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Meeting • COMMISSIONERS (SBLC) 22 State Land Board Meeting President: Lucy Black Creighton 22-23 Mined Land Reclamation Board Meeting (DMG) D'uector: Max Vezzani 23 Great Outdoors Colorado Board Meeting (303) 866-3454 ' 24 Ground Water Commission Meeting (DWR) COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION y 24 Soil Conservation Board Meeting BOARD (CWCB) - Director: Chuck Lile March (303) 866-3441 8 State Land Board Meeting DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 16-17 Water Conservation Board Meeting (DWR) 16-17 Wildlife Commission Meeting Director: Hal Simpson 20 Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Meeting, Durango (303) 866-3581 20 Great Outdoors Colorado Board Public Outreach, Colo. Spgs. DIVISION OF WILDLIFE (DOW) 21 Great Outdoors Colorado Board Meeting, Colorado Springs Director: Perry Olson 22 State Land Board Meeting (303) 297-1192 22-23 Mineci Land Reclamation Board Meeting (DMG) DNR News is published quarterly by 24 State Parks Board Meeting, Pueblo the Office of Communications. All activities take p/ace in Denver unless otherwise noted. For more informa- Director: Kathy Kanda tion, please contact the appropriate DNR division. (See phone numbers at Editor: Kate Jones Prod uction: Carolyn Amato left.) For more information on Great Outdoors Colorado: 3031863-7522. ; State Par1cs, BOR to renovate five West Slope f acilities ~ . , ~ ± ive of Colorado's state parks 774'~~;~~~~~~- 01 S#L ~ and the 500,000 people who ~1~ ~ visit them each year will bene- 3~~: fit from federal legislation that will ~i channel $30 million to rebuild five 3 popular parks on the Western Slope. : The parks to be renovated are ~ Crawford, Paonia, Rifle Gap, Uega ~ and Navajo. The funding was announced at a ceremony in Grand Junction attend- ed by Governor RoY Romer and U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Cam bell in 4 October. It enhances the partnership ~ ~ " 4 between the U.S. Bureau of Sailboats at Navajo State Park, one of five parks to be renovated. (Photo: Sfate Parks) Reclamation and the state agencies place at Crawford State Park in the have been managed by the state that manage bureau properties summer of 1995. Major reconstruc- since the early 1960s. Over the across the country-including Colorado State Parks. tion of all five parks is scheduled years, the primitive facilities-gravel Colorado is the first state to over the next 12 years. A team from roads, vault toilets, campground move forward on this new State Parks and Reclamation will pads-have suffered from heavy legislation, which calls for a 50-50 federal-state cost `,~,ork together to oversee the work. use. The agreement will bring these share. Five im These park areas started as dam facilities up to the standards today's provements will take projects built by Reclamation and visitors expect. 9~S3lSi~~C R t Governor ][~~~er kicks off Arkansas i'River gnitiative Problems resulting from the State taining healthy economies and qual- related to basin water administra- of Kansas' lawsuit against ity of life in rural Colorado. He also tion; developing recommendations Colorado concerning past depletions reiterated his support for meeting on how Colorado should cotnpen- on the Arkansas River are "among water-related wildlife and recreation sate Kansas for past depletions, if so the toughest we have to deal with in needs at Trinidad, John Martin and ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court; our state," said Governor Roy Great Plains reservoirs. and developing recommendations to Romer at the first meeting of the The committee has been meeting accomplish basin-wide water, Arkansas River Coordinating monthly and has established three wildlife and recreation goals. . Committee on Sept. 22 in Lamar. subcommittees.to work on issues The 30-member committee Romer emphasized his commit- idenkified by Romer when he estab- includes representatives who were ment to "preserving as much of the lished the group. The issues are: selected by water conservancy dis- agricultural base as possible" advising the State Engineer on tricts, boards of county commission- because of its importance to main- developing and implementing rules ers and water suppliers. -ir . . ag ~ ~ on Ha9' ,u < „ . • Atinual s Share with Wildlife! Check it off on your state tax return. The future of 750 species of Colorado's Wildlife depends on your generosity! The Colorado Natural Areas Program- Conservang Coloradals ~ ci"al places E ach of us could make a list of the Potential natural areas are Then come negotiations with the places we consider most special brought to the staff's attention in a landowner or manager to create a in Colorado-a favorite fishing variety of ways, The Bureau of Land voluntary management agreement; a spot. ..a trail that winds through prairie Management has nominated a num- draft of this agreement goes to the wildflowers, ..a high-country vista. ber of parcels. Several natural areas appropriate county commissioners for The scientists at the Colorado are on State Land Board properfy. comment. If all these steps are com- Natural Areas Program (CNAP) have Others are part of the U.S. Forest pleted successfully, the site goes their own list of special places. They're Service's network of Research Natural before the State Parks Board, which called "designated natural areas"- Areas. Private landowners and local approves the final designation. parcels of land placed in a statewide government agencies also contact Once a natural area is designat- registry because they are home to CNAP about conserving special fea- ed, CNAP staff are available on an plants; animals, geologic, paleontolog- tures on their land. ongoing basis to work with landowners ic or other natural features that are Once a potential natural area is on management that protects the special, rare-and perhaps threat- identified, CNAP staff visit the site to land's special features. "When neces- ened in Colorado, evaluate its naturai features. Usually. sary, we try to bring in experts on The goal of the CNAP, which is they are accompanied by the land- everything from grazing practices to . part of DNR's State Parks division, is to owner or manager, as well as other controlled burning of grasslands to help private landowners and public experts-a geologist if the site's special rock climbing-whatever it takes to land agencies identify and conserve feature is geological, for instance. make management of the site work," special places on their land. Natural The kind of questions they ask Von Loh says. . areas are protected by voluntary include: "How does this site stack up In addition to identifying, designat- cooperative agreements; the owners against similar sites-is it the best in the - ing and helping with the management of the land keep all rights and man- state?" "Is the area surrounded by a of natural areas, CNAP's staff of three agement responsibilities. buffer zone?" and "Are the long-term full-time and one seasonal employee This voluntary cooperation is key to uses planned for the site compptible put tens of thousands of miles on their CNAP's success, according to adminis- with protecting the natural feature?" vehicles each summer tackling pro- trator Jim Von Loh. "Since 1977, when If the professionals and the jects that include an ongoing effort to the program began, we've registered landowner a,gree the site is significant, evaluate the recreation values and 81 sites-and not one cooperator has it goes to the seven-person Colorado natural features on State Land Board backed out," he says. Natural Areas Council for registration. land. They also evaluate sites on U.S. Forest Service land for that agency's 1~~ Research Natural Area program, moni- tor individual plant species with the Forest Service and the BLM and are just completing delineation and manage- ~ ment planning for wetland-riparian areas in state parks. The staff also manages to work in v~;N L s some original research-including long-term monitoring of the endan- ~ • , ; , z f ~ gered North Park Phacelia and of the Mesa Verde Cactus, which. is found . only on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. And CNAP's small grants ~..•Ls_---~~ program encourages researchers to do original field work in the state. t a"~ I I It's all part of a strategy to work on as many levels as possible to conserve fie staif of the Colorado Natural Areas Program. LeN to right: Kathy Carsey, the places that make Colorado so Janet Cole, Jim Von Loh and Keldyn West. (Photo by Carolyn Amato) special. ~~1:~. s-., aa y .M • . . East Sand Dunes Lesser Prairie Chicken Site Owner.• State Land Board Manager. State Parks Designated as natural area: 314182 . Located in the Colorado State Forest in Jackson County, the 640-acre East Sand Dunes is one of only two active . y~ cold-climate dune systems in the state. It also contains th e onl y u n d i s t u r b e d i% .•x_~-....' . -4 ~ . °,i active dunes in a 25-square-mile field of mostly dormant dunes. The relative- y" • ! lyhighprecipitation,short summers and cold climate combine to greatly reduce the movement of sand, even on active dunes. 0 r~ Owner/manager: U.S. Forest Service ~ J Designated as natural area: 2113187 ~ ¢ Before European settlement, the Lesser Prairie Chicken (fympanuchus pallidicinctus) was found throughout southeastem ~ Colorado. Large-scale conversion of native rangeland to cropland has contributed to the species' long-term dedine. Today, only about 1,800 breeding pairs are found in Colorado, and the Division ~ of Wildiife has designated the bird as a threatened species. ~ The CNAP, in cooperation with the Forest Service and the DOW, has designated a 9,200-acre tract within the Comanche National Grassiand to protect mating display grounds. The site, southeast of ~ ~ - the town of Campo, includes a viewing area where visitors can ~ watch the birds' spring courtship ritual-complete with distinctive ~ ' foot stomping, bowing and "booming" by the males. For more infor- j~ mation on viewing, call , 719/523-6591. ~ ~ V Uncompahgre Fritillary Site C~ "~~e . ~ . . . ? : , r.. . . ' . . . ' ; .r~, - n ~s • Iz g ~ w . ` a _ ~Y~~'` ~rr::•a, wt%~..4 ~?'~'+s~~ai~~ ~ Raven Ridge Owner/manager.• Bureau of Land Mgt. Designated as natural area: 715186 Owner/manager: U.S. Forest Service The Raven Ridge Ndtural Area, just Registered as natural area: 1219180 south of Dinosaur National Monument, This site in Hinsdale County is home to one of two known viable is an isolated finger of the Green River populations of Boloria acronema, the Uncompahgre Fritillary, a Formation that harbors many plants species of buttertly proposed for listing under the federal rare in Colorado, including White River Endangered Species Act. The species is thought to be declining and Graham Penstemons (Penstemon because of climate changes and has also suffered losses caused albifluvis and P. grahamii) and the by the activities of private buiterfly collectors. Dragon Milkvetch (Astrapalus lutosus). e- ~ zTlllte Gov1~~~~~~~ summit (continued from page 1) ~ DNR is already involved in several and other forms o f recreation. In the hard work and perseverance of many. ~ multi jurisdictional efforts bnsed in spe- end, however, conferees decided that the They reqiiire state agencies to seek solu- ~ cific regions or watersheds. We wanE to future of the Yampa depends on the suc- tions as full partners with local govern- ~ 'renew our efforts to be responsive to the cess of their efforts. They identified ments. I urge all of you to think about growth-related challenges we fnce. seven basinwide issues for resoliition and how yoic might participate in planning ~ DNR recently participafed in a agreed to form a basinwide organization efforts in your communities. What ideas , Yampa Valley leadership conference. to help resolve them. This visionary and expertise can you contribute? ~ Over 250 conferees representing a wide effort has the full support of DNR. For our part, the Department of range of interests struggled to balance These challenges are far too complex Natural Resources will make sure that the concerns of communities within the to resolve in one meeting. They cannot you receive in formation about the valley that rely on traditional industries be solved by a hand ful of experts or small regional meetings thnt will be held this like mining nnd ranching with others group of decision-makers. Rather, they spring. We'll see you there. zvhose futures are tied to tourism, skiing require the thoicghtful consideration, james S. Lochhead, Executive Director ~~~C update (continued from page 1) DNRSHORT TAKES sites. A draft of the rules, which DMG rules & regs the Independent Petroleum Assoc. of Mountain States, she represents the Were mandated by SB 94-177, should The Mined Land Reclamation 1st Congressional District. be completed next summer. The Board has completed the second of Blackwell, Matheson and draft rules will then be presented to three phases in the rulemaking pro- Williams will serve terms expiring the Agriculture Commission for con- cess designed to implement statuto- July 1,1998. sultation and then undergo a public ry reforms passed in 1993 in All appointments require comment process. ' response to problems highlighted Colorado Senate confirmation... The task force includes represen- by the Superfund listing of the Bruce Johnson of Greeley, now tatives from the environmental com- Summitville cyanide heap leach serving as the commission's seventh munity, agriculture, local govern- gold mine.. member, will continue to represent ment and the oil and gas industry' The first two phases of rulemak- in the 4th Congressional District. His These same constituencies were g established environmental Pro- term expires July 1,1997. involved in drafting SB 1771ast leg- tection measures for mines that use islative session in response to con- toxic and acid-producing chemicals SB-177 Rulemaking cerns and conflicts caused by and dealt with technical and In October, the OGCC convened increased oil and gas activity cou= administrative issues related to pro- , a task force to draft statewide rules pled with changing land uses and cessing of mine permit applications. for reclamation at oil and gas drilling public values. During phase three, the = . - . , Division of Minerals and Geology will work with the Department of Book and for,lA m ~ar~et S~AmY~Ilt~lfllle Health and the Environment to Attend the forum... Read the book.., address and clarify jurisdictional issues related to water quality prob- As a special part of the Tailings Proceedings: Summitville Forum lems associated with mining. & Mine Waste '95 conference, '95 will be published in January by Colorado State University, the the Colorado Geological'Survey. It SLB announces moratorium Department of Natural Resources, contains papers presented at the In October, the State Land Board the Division of Minerals & Geology forum by Harry Posey of DMG and voted to delay decisions on devel- and other sponsors are offering the . otliers covering environmental, opment proposals in the Highway Summitville Forum, focusing on the engineering, legal, geological and 14 corridor of the Colorado State environmental and technical hydrological aspects of the mine Forest until the State Forest Eco- aspects of this Superfund site. area. Cost: $95 from CGS,1313 system Planning Project's manage- Date and location: Jan: 17-20, Sherman, Rm. 715, Denver 80203. ment plan is completed in fall 1995. 1995, Lory Student Center, CSU. Phone orders: 303/866-3340; FAX The corridor was the site of the Cost is $445; single-day registration orders: 303/866-2461. MasterCard controversial Seven Utes Resort is $115/day. For registration infor- and Visa accepted; $8 for shipping proposal, which was rejected by the . mation, ca11303/491-6222. and handling of all domestic orders. board in December 1994. i~r 7.~''.'¢• DO~/1T d~eo ~a ~ Gates receuve ~cudos for a,~~etlands w~rk A lot of hard work-and personal dollars-have riabbed Division " of Wildlife habitat biologists Rick F-Rmi he Division of Minerals and -I . Sherman and Bob Clark the presti- Geology's Colorado ' gious National Wetlands Conserva- Bats/Inactive Mines Project tion Award to the Private Sector. has received a National Abandoned It all began five years ago when Mine Reclamation Award from the the pair, frustrated by the often slow U.S. Department of the Interior, progress of habitat improvement Office of Surface Mining. projects, bought a 61-acre ranch The award is for a collaborative -4'4 ~ northeast of Montrose that had been effort of state agencies to close aban- overgrazed for more than a decade doned mine openings while allow- and looked "like a billiard table" ing bats access to their nesting sites when the men first saw it. inside the old mines. "We bought the property. ..just Bat gates are designed to pro- to develop for wildlife," Sherman vide both easy access for bats and a Volunteers gather at the Peacock Mine. says. "We're both hunters, and we s: - wanted to do something in return." r ~ safety banier for people. More than The men poured $60,000 of their M~, 40 bat gates have been installed to protect bat habitat statewide. own money and $11,000 in grants The Colorado Bats/Inactive from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ' i Mines Program was created in coop- Service's Partners for Wildlife, ' eration with the Division of Wildlife Colorado State Forest Service and some 150 volunteers to address Stewardship, Ducks Unlimited and . ~r Pheasants Forever into an intensive • bat habitat concerns and develop cost-effective evaluation and identi- habitat improvement and manage- fication of bat populations. ment program for the property, Since 1980, DMG has safeguard- known as Spring Valley Enterprises. This ~°bat window° designed by DMG ed 3,600 of the most dangerous of Their effort has paid off: In addition to an active cattle opera- staff has been used at various sites. the state'S 23,000 abandoned mines. , tion, the land has 10 stocked ponds, 4,000 new trees and shrubs and food Av~lldlC~che Cente~° Ope~IlS fo~° SeaSoII~l patches for upland birds. Riparian he Colorado Avalanche Center modem and follow the menu areas are being repaired, and a wide T-is open for its 12th year of busi- instructions on your monitor, or call variety of nesting boxes for birds ness. The center provides daily 303/745-8586 for assistance. We're both hunters QY1d . updates of mountain weather and Many radio stations also air the , snowpack conditions. Avalanche Center recording. The ZU2 ZURYlt2d t0 d0 Telephone hotlines are open 24 center also issues special avalanche hours a day. The numbers are: 275- advisories and warnings through something in return. 5360 in Denver; 482-0457 in Fort the NOAA Colorado Weatherwire. and bats have been installed. Collins; 520-0020 in Colorado Staff also work with the So far, 200 species have been Springs; 668-0600 in Summit Department of Transportation to documented, and the place has County; 827-5687 in Vail; 920-1664 keep high-country roads safe by in Aspen and 247-8187 in Durango. stationing six expert avalanche fore- become a mecca for migrating To obtain the weather and casters above mountain highways. birds-even though some of the snowpack updates through the The center is run by the Colo- water improvements are only a year Colorado TravelBank avalanche rado Geological Survey and fully old.-Reporting: Dar2n Coffield, DOW computer bulletin, dia1617-7667 via funded by grants and donations. . - - . . . NPM ~ Water Conservation Board awards Town of Nucla ($100,000) This grant allows completion of 1994 water-use e ff 1C12Y1C1J. gYaYI tS phase three of a five-phase pro- he Colorado Water through a sand filter into a drip ject designed to decrease con- Conservation Board has irrigation sYstem that will serve sumption of treated water and - granted more than $250,000 the entire Botanic Garden. create a water-efficient irriga- in a cultural/multiurose water tion system by using raw water ~ P P Buckeye Lateral Ditch to irrigate lawns and gardens. use efficiency grants. The entities Association, Inc. ($80,000) This system will include sepa- that received the grants were cho- This grant will help the ditch rate metering and fee structure sen from 47 grant proposals. association abandon its present for raw water, education in The winners are: six-mile system of open ditches, water-efficient landscaping and Western Colorado Botanical located near Wellin on, and Socie ($81,501) This 'ect ~ irrigation, and completion of a ProJ replace it with a gravity-flow state-approved water conserva- will be located at the Western plastic pipeline system. The tion plan for the community. It Colorado Botanic Garden in project will be used to show will also inc lude installing 26 downtown Grand Junction. It how systems and technology blocks-11,000 linear feet-of will involve pumping raw now available can be used to mains and adding 130 taps. water from the Colorado River conserve water and energy and into a small "engineered wet- protect water quality. One of The grant selection committee land" that will serve as a natu- the greatest water savings included representatives from the ral primary filter for the overall should come from gravity-fed CWCB, State Soil Conservation irrigation system. Water hom center pivot sprinkler irrigation. Board, Department of Health & the this wetland will be collected in There are currently 13 center Environment/Water Quality Divi- a lined pond, then pumped pivots on the system. sion and Colorado Farm Bureau. Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 71g,~ Denver, CO 80203 0 ..~qY , • ~;g ~G 'S\~ bl L.J.l~JI~.~'l ~401o0000 JkN-3'Sa ~ ~ o `i- . _ _ • _ ~ ~ ATTN; .Mayo~ _ C• 75 wn va il (e x Vai ( ~Uth Fronta F~~~~ . . CO 81657 ge ROad ~I0 s t^: ~i . ~ Sd s4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 FOR IMMEDBATE RELEASE January 6, 1995 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office ~ BUDLDBNG PERRflBTS BSSUED BY THE TOWN OF VA9L The following building permits have been issued through the Town of Vail Community Development Department for the period December 23 to January 6: H&R Block, 2271 North Frontage Road #200, remodel, $4,000, Duro Electric. Aquiciser lnc., 953 South Frontage Road #204, remodel, $3,000, PR Construction. Cappy Demo, 166 Forest Road, alteration, $24,000, Beck & Associates. # # # iHiy bo 65:5EiRI`l VRIL R550C.IRTES . P, P COunciB ~emberso PLC~~~ SA~E THE FOLLOVVfNG DATE ON YOUR CA6~ENDAY Ua . W.EDNESDAYa JANuARY 18tha 9o00 - 12Q00 We wa99 discuss the Tovvn of Vas9 and Vai6 Associate~ ~greement, before going to public sessiono The meeting wil9 be hold In the Town conference rooma ~SVP'as soon as possible to bin. Haft at 479~301 B. wilU be checkrng voice nnail over the vveekendo) , Thanks. \ \ ee . e4 Mff OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21 DO FAX 303-479-2157 FORNMED IATE R[€LEASE January 5, 1995 Contact: Bob iVicLaurin, 479-2105 Town Manager TRAFFIC FL0WS SflA00TF9LV Dl?RIIVC Vi0L9DAYS " (Vail)--With few traffic tie-ups reported during the holidays, the three employers who led a valleywide traffic reduction effort today thanked the community for making an impact. "I think we were pleasantly surprised again this year," said Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin. "Although we had more activity in fhe parking structures this season, the traffic flowed extremely smoothly." The town, with help from Vail Valley Niedical Center and Vail Associates, implemented a traffic management plan that combined carpools, employee bus passes, . staggered work shifts, staggered lift closings and other methods to reduce traffic between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1. "We would like to thank our staff and our guests who worked with us over the holiday season," said Andy Daly, president of Vail Associates, Inc. "Everything on the . mountain and in town worked smoothly and made the holiday season much more enjoyable for everyone." Vail Associates officials estimated that 25 percent of the cars in its employee lots over the holidays carried two or more people. (more) Holiday Traffic/Add 1 Vail Vafley Medical Center offered its employees a$4.50 voucher for the hospital's cafeteria. According to hospital administrator Ray McMahan, the extra incentive worked. "We saw a definite increase in staff members who left their cars at home during the holidays and I applaud them for that," McMahan said. "The entire community rallied to provide our guests with a quality experience last week." Vail Police Sgt. Tom Sheely said traffic peaked on Dec. 30, contributing to average delays of 10 to 15 minutes on the frontage roads at Vail Road. Otherwise, Sheely said traffic flowed normally thanks to community awareness and good weather. The .Village and Lionshead parking structures handled 38,308 transactions during the 9-day counting period, compared with 36,441 transactions last season. Ridership on the Town of Vail, Avon-Beaver Creek Transit and Eagle County Express systems was strong, officials said. Combined, the systems transported 202,848 riders (TOV, 189,242; ABCT, 13,212; Express, 394) during the counting period. Vail Public Works Director Larry Grafel said traffic counts taken at the Main Vail and West Vail interchanges on Dec. 28, 29 and 30 will be analyzed this winter to verify traffic data being used to design the Main Vail roundabout and future West Vail Interchange improvements. Construction of #he Main Vail roundabout is anticipated to begin in April with the project substantially complete by July 4 of this year. # # # \ ~e e eb TOWW OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 30~~~99fS$EI~[~AS[~ January 9, 1995 Contac4: Tom fVioorhead, 479-2107 Town Attorney AMPLIFBED SOUND MEETBNG SET FOR JAN. 25 TO DU~CUSS POSSBB9..E SOLU`1T90NS TO N09SE COflAPLA@NTS (Vail)--Business owners, residents and others interested in Vail's amplified sound issue are encouraged to attend a public meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting will assess problems associated with the town's existing amplified sound ordinance and discussion of possible alternatives. 18 businesses in the Vail Village and Lionshead districts now hold amplified sound permits from the town. The permit allows those businesses to operate amplify outdoor sound. Last iVlay, after hearing complaints about excessive noise in the Village, the Vail Town Council directed the Police Department to increase enforcement of the ordinance. Increased enforcement did occur when additional complaints were filed vvith the Town; however, due to continuing complaints, the, Town Council is still not satisfied. Violators of the ordinance are subject to a fine not to exceed $300 and/or a jail sentence not exceeding 90 days. The Vail Town Council has extended 1994 permits until March 15 to allow time for the issue to be resolved. The Council has suggested banning amplified sound as a (more) Amplified Sound Meeting/Add 1 possible solution. The Jan. 25 meeting is intended to explore additional alternatives in achieving an appealing ambiance for Vail. The meeting will be facilitated by Town Attorney Tom Moorhead with assistance from Police Chief Ken Hughey. For more information, contact Moorhead at 479-2107. # # # TOWN 4VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Mnnager Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21051 FAX 479-2157 January 6, 1995 Mr. Robert P. 1Vloston Region Transportation Director Colorado Department of Transportation Post Office Box 2107 . Grand Junction, CO 81502 Re: Vail Pass Chain Up Area Dear Bob: As you are aware, last summer the Colorado Department ofTransportation constructed a psll c.r-r area in the East Vail area. The purpose of this construction was to allow truckers an area to chain up before traversing Vail Pass. While we understand and appreciate the need for this facility, the location of this area is creating problems for the residents in the immediate vicinity. Specifically, the neighbors are concerned about the noise from engines idling all night long, loss of privacy and increased air pollution. An associated problems involves use of the facility as a public restroom. Residents complain about truci:ers epenly urinating and defecating in full view of their homes and yards. As indicated we recognize the need for such an area given the steep grades and mountainous conditions of Vail Pass. However we would respectfully request that CDOT examine the alternative of utilizing this service at the Edwards rest area in lieu of this area. It would seem to me that under winter conditions that it would be .appropriate to have truckers chained up as they travel through Down Junction. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. I would be nappy to meet witn vo4 t_. zi;:~,;u;s it in further detail and to see how the Town of Vail could help resolve this problem. I Iooic forwar,; to your response. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Ken Hughey, Chief of Police Vail Town Council \ • dd a4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 MEDBA AD!lBSORV January 10, 1995 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn Community Information Office 479-2115 TOWN OF Q/A@L OFFICES OPEN NEXT AAONDAY 11 '6 61 Town of Vail offices will remain open next Monday (1-16) during Niartin Luther King, Jr. Day. Although the Jan. 16 holiday is recognized by the 4own as a scheduled holiday for employees, a limited number of staff members will be on hand to assist guests and residents with employment applications, parking coupons and other day-to-day business. Also, the Vail Public Library will maintain its regular hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday. (There are only six holidays in which the town closes its offices to the public: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.) # # # ,DAN. 13 8S LAST DAY TO RE BSTER FOR TOV SPECIAL ELECT00N This reminder firom Vail Town Clerk Holly fVicCuficheon: the last day 4o register to vo4e in the town's upcoming special election is 4his Friday (1-13). iViail-in registration forms are available by calling NicCutcheon at 479-2136. If you have questions about your registration status, please call Lori Godat in the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Offiice at 328-8715. Two ballot issues will be included in the special election: one on the town's assault vveapons ordinance, the other on a proposed cemetery in Vail. Voters in precincts 2, 12, 13 and 14 are eligible to vote in the election. Both issues require a simple majority to pass. Absentee voting begins Jan. 26. # # # ' .~~9~~' •`9=,t.• ( #:x=' ~4'~`.I'.~~~'.t`h' ~~~.~m"~~C4v'dReol~~~^~d . . G~S l•ID'9S COLORADO. ~ - , , ~ . 1Vi0UNTAIIV . COLLEGE ~ ~N N ~A L I~E P, 0 R T C~A ID . ll ~ 9- 3 . . . ,R ~yY" i;$f 1'.:::''£t ...<m" ~r `'i~~#~°`. ~~~:k~ '^>.~z,; <•c%<>. ...,a ~f......:>.'..'.\. ...,f,.. y',l..C,; 4':.i t :;::i:. e~~~>`:.a' ~~ES`'.~:. ""~..n.. ..v. /~~V ~+~'j~; y:'v"3~' ~ 'i:`~ I C7 p . 0 : u t : ~ _ _ (C O L O R A. D O M 0 U1V A. I.1V ~C 'O L L E G E . Accovnplishvnents for. 11993 - 19958 . • • MI S S I O, N.(G O A L- Il 'I`he 199.3=1994 year has been a time of new, beginnings and working to- ~ We are ,accountable to gether for common goals at Colorado D4ountain College. I arrived in early July of - ' 1993 to firid faculty and staff who were dedicated and committed to student success. .pT'oV1de qETaI1~y eC~uCa- Th,e commitment of those individuals has,filled my,first year as _president of this tlonal o o~iiriltles t~lat ` outstanding college with many new and profound experiences. Throughout the pp 1993-1994 year we'have worked together to redef rie a mission statement.for , PT'omOte;;Cess ariCl Colorado,Mountain College. Leading Through Learning is ttie statement we created , to reflect a global emphasis and our c`ommitment to our communities.' This report . success for our learners. provides an overview of our efforts'to impl'ement Leading Through Learning. We = identified fou'r goals and 10. objectives to assist us in the implementation process, • . , and we want to share- our work with you. It is with pride in, the progress and partici- ' pation of our entire college community that I present to you the first Colorado ' ~ Mountain College annual report card.. - . • ~ ' ' M ISSION G OAL- 2. • . ' Dr. Cynthia M. Heelan , We will design and , • . ' . , ; , deliver vocaod Missiora Goal #ll , ' , liberal education`<tl~:~ree • b We are accountable to provide quality educational oliportunities that'promote access and, . success for our learners. ` • and certif cate.;:programs . - ~ o Plari for the review of resources •alloc;ation in. an ongoing manner. ' th The college's Allocation Resource Committee is •reviewing ehe forinula'for ` . "a.t::<:;;::'~;:"`>':~r~::::~u~''learn- - , funding all,campuses that would allow dollars to follow.in a more precise , . • ers for t11eWorkfoxCe, - mariner the full-time equivalency ateach campus. The committee will also allocate college funds according to college' priorities. ' _ c'itizenship, and transfer . , , • o Create a technology plan that connects, supports and enhance"s our communities. ' to fouT'-yeaT' lllstitutloris. The Board of Trustees approyed a proposal, which was developed by a ' m_o o college committee,.for implementing.Interactive Video Services (IVS) and conriecting to Internet: Campuses will be connected to Internet by Januaiy . .1995, and Interactive Video Services will.be in place by the fall of 1995. M 19 S I O N GO A L 3 o Develop.a plan to support residential life with external funds. . A task force was creaied to assess residence hall needs, current capacity and We.will offer,,,cmkural - :::_<.~:~.<`>,:':`,,:~::~ " - future capacity._In the.assessmc~nt process, the*task force spent time learn- and life-Mg~erial . ing how other colleges support residential life and residence hall living.. • After the task force determined tHat working with a developer would be : • < k<. _ opportu •r.z: x;~re- . , feasible'at three residential carripuses, they developed a request for.pr.o=. , posal for developers. Developers have been interviewed, and the task force are our leas for • Will select a developer for'this project by the end of September; 1994. » , - , . . > . , ~ • ; ~~~Cched lives. , , o.,Create ari environment'which encourages CMC staff to continue the foeus on : , • o o'.o: ' excellence in tlieir areas of exper,tise,for the benefit of students and the support of, . • teaching and'learriing. _ , ' ' ' - . . , • Constituene groups were created for the purpose of gathering collegewide ~1I I S S I O N'.~' O A L~4 - input into decisiori making and quality initiatives: They were consulted about the college's vision, mission arid the importance of creating an We wiil join with dVeT'se ' atmosphere in which it is possible,to achieve them. A college,council was ' also created for the,purpose of gathering campus input irito the collegewide . . communities lness, , decision-making"p'rocess: Leadership development has occurred every other ; " indust c IS anCl month for.30 of the college's leaders. g0 U U11C1 In accordance with a plan proposed by the Faculty Senate, the number of . , , full-time faculty will be increased by one tb two each year through combin- , strong co + ri1t1eS ill -ing.positions across campuses: A direct-mail system to' communicate'witli - adjunct faculty was put in place,, and a survey of part-time employees and - ouT' re On anC~ adjunct faculty was conducted. 'As a result of the s,urvey, new'low-cost or _ no-cost benefits were instituted. Both full-time,and adjunct faculty received ._'ouT'"WOr•Id. . . modest pay increases, and the college is continuing.to'work toward enhanc- . " o' 0 0 ing-visibility arid.recognizing the imporEance of part-time, employees and • , adjunct faculty. , , . o Provide for students' success by identifying and responding to their needs. "D We created a mission.stateinenf that focuses primarily on.student success . and created a task force to,define student success, determine what gradu- • ~ - ates should know upon graduation, and develop ways to assess learning. A, Bonxn oF TxusTeFs second.task force was created to review all registration processes to ensure J. LDwcN I-IILL, CH4txmIn;v _ access to success. JuDC-rx R. HAxw,a,KV, SECRE'CARY ' • ' ' ' • - ROIIERT L. WOODWARD, TREASURER MIlSSflO%Il Goal #2 . ROBERT DILLON We will design and deliver vocational aizd liberal education degree and certifiC[LtC 1JJYOg7Yly12S ' DR. RICHARD,J; MORTON • that prepare our learners for the zuorkforce, citizenship, and transfer to, four:~ar institutions. DonwLD G. Sni,aNTY o Renew and create career programs.for diverse. student/community needs. , JE4NNE 'SxExieF Existing programs were reviewed, and obsolete programs were eliminated. Each campus is assessing cominunity rieed for added career programs, arid as a result of that process, these c'areer,programs, arid a variety of others,, COLLECwme/CnMPUS I.EnnEes are under.consideration. Programs for expansion: oSki business manage- Dx. Cr~rTxiA M. T-IeeLnrr ` • ment program to. include the golf industry at the Alpine Campus and DR. BOII SYUIILER Outd"oor, Semester in the Rockies at the Timberline campus. . llu: RosExT EvnVS, . . . " . EeoA Y.ajKO 0 C'EiexYL PHeLrs' 'Programs for development: oVisixal arts certificate at the Aspen Campus . CnxL_a BuDD o TExI IUNKADe -Physical therapy assistant at the Rifle Carripus oLicensed Practical Nurse SHIxLei- I3owen• o MIKe sAwreK ' (beginning fall 1994), Registered Nurse (fall of 1995), and early chil'dhood. , ,.education at,the Roaring Fork Campus ; oCulinary arts program in place , JIM.ErcLisx' 0 STeve P.icE , (winter 1993) at the Summit Campus eMedia and- communications, and , GARY LEWIS o MenxL KexNS physical therapy assistant at the Vail%Eagle Valley Campus. Lee SMircl 0 WALTER GALLACIIER ' ' - LINDA HUTTENHOWER 0'9RIAN HOZA 19'1LIlSS1lOfiIl GoaII #3 JOHN VICKEKY,o DR.:ANN HARKIS WC 7U211 Offer cultural and life-long educational opportunities that prepa're our learners, f01' _ I-IARRY SILVER o KAY SAULSI3ERRY enriched lives: ' - ' ' - JArr SxvcAxT oTiM.I-IooPiNc,aKnex - , ' , . . . . • , , DK. JOE FORRESTGR ° Sf:IP LtiE 1V1L1SSflOIl3 UsOall #4 DR. MAR[E-PAULG TRUITT , We zuill. join zuith diverse communities, business industry, schools.and government to build ' Dx. ,Ricx CxxIsz-mns strong communities in our region and our,zuorld. ' , NArcY Gerbv;a 0 ToNi Mc13~yex o. Develop strong relationships with new communiEy partners and `enhance. existing ; L.Axxv LucAS 0 OLNE MOR1'ON relationships with long-time community supporters. . • . _ ' Board, of Trustees have met with'key commuriity group's: to conduct plan- " Facu?.Tx SeNnTe LEnnERS 'ning-luncheons each month.. Goals have been set with school boards,, pAM wME, PxESipeNr techriology boards, county comrriissioners, and human serviee agencies. . MARY QxEisoN , - School superintendents and campus leaders 'set four, cboperatibn;goals for GnRxY ZAnEi - 1994-1997, and cooperative initiatives in bilingual studies, honors courses, - EvELYN. Boccs ' interactive video instruction, and school-to-work programs have been - , Da: Perex JescnorNic established. Tech-prep programs (vocational training which,directly links . , ;PAT TuaI,ex' ' high schools to college) have been e'stablished with school districts' in Rifle, GeoKCe BAcWELL, . . Saiida, Leadvilte, and Eagle County. . , . ' EnD CneTea Social serv'ice agencies met with "the college and designed two programs ' B,iRnAxA Gx.4rrT for youth at risk; and county.commissioners are partners in helpirig us J.aIME G,~LLO , implement our di'versity plan. We have created a'business advisory commit ` 'LINDA LOESCHEN tee, and they are advising the college on how best to serve liusiness.needs. Staff continue -to be involved in civic organizations arid be presenters to key FOUNDATION BOAttll OF DIRECTORS community (owner) g'1'OUpS. DAVID L. CHURCH, PRESIDENT , `DR. KEN STEIN, SECRETARY o Implement a plan to serve diversity. represented by life-long learners, minority - . populations, einployee populations and others, _ ' PAuL Youcuex, Txe,asuxex A Latino Advisory Committee was created, and an Hispanic studies pro= , k4E M. I3e.NTOn' . , gram will be in place at the Timberline Campus in fall'of 1994. The GexALD. Borrsex ~ Timberline: Campus also created the goals of developing a'minority leader- . JoiiN HAZARD ship pr.ogram, increasing r?iulticultural programing; and increasing special- JunITH I`IARRINGTON ized courses for special populations. ' Dx. Cr, rTHCn H`e€L.ax ~ College andcommunity wide support has been garnered.for.a diversity DR. DENNIS MAYER position, which will be filled by September 1,' 1994. Our, international JoANN STEPHENSON . ~ studies coordinatior has developed a plan for integrating global awareness JoE TxvJcLLO ' ~ throughout the curriculum. Joxrr P. I-IoLLOwnv 0 cC0II.0~B.A~D0.I~I0~.JIY~'AffI~ -Q~.II.:ILIEQ~IE : .ll993-94 Acedauntabfflty-~att V~e ate Ace0an~b~~ tci prox~de qaat~ty ~ducatto~a~ #2 "~e wtll d~s~g~ and d~~v~r v~c~t~ot~al ~i l~l~e~~ , AI?F~~i~es that gat~~rtc>f~ ~ecess and ; educa~or~ d[egr~e and cert~£'zcat~ ~ogratn~ thax pFepare . Piess c~r ~1 our Iearn~r~ ; ` our learner~ for the vvork~~cc~x c~t~z~~sh~~a and ; . ; . ; . ;transfer to four ear n ituk~o~s.. 1993-94 CMC II.earnees lby IProgram Area 1993-94'Graalua'tes & Declared SQandenQs by, ~ , , Degree , . ' Total NonCredit, Leamers = 20,862 lied . APP : m~ , . ' Sciences » Vocational I Certif.'+' ~ Total Graduates 342 , { , - . . - , Assoc: Science Total Declared, Students = 2840 • Physical AcL _ ~ • ' teISSOC. AttS Li . . , . ' ' ' . ' , ' . . ' . . AiU Sciences .0 500 1000 1500 • . Remedial ' • _ ~ E Graduates . E.Declaced Students , 0 2000 40006000 8000 .100Q0 • ` ~ 194 students transfered. to Colorado institutions in 92-93 CMC students' GPA at transfer school= 3.20 , '0 808-shidents enrolled in CMG telecourses in-1993-94 of declared students who transfer before graduating = 15%- Tota1,1993*CMC District Residents: 129>043' Aver"age CMC' graduate takes 3-4 years to graduate Tota11993 CMC Learners Enrolled:• '20,862 ~ 94% of 92=93 vocational graduates aze employed-or transfered Pargece ation Ratei . 13% 0 CMC retentioin rate Fa11=to-Fall declared students = 64`.6% Wil1 pffer cutt~`a~"alYfelo"g; eclncat~nnal Vde ~uil1,{~in ~vith dtve,rse:cornmr~n~t~es, Uusrne~s, . , og~r~ar~?p~s th~t ~rep~ csurr iea~ners , , . ~r~us~+r schcx~ls ~nd ~overnrnen~ tv ~u~~ld strnng ; ~oa.arid world.. . . . LATINO LEARNERS : . ~ . , . Non-Cred'at Counrses Enrofllment for ° 6901eamers served through Family English I:iteracy Program 1,430 Latino learners enrolled at CMG1993-94' Personafl EhrecHnmentAT-RISK LEAFtNERS ' . , ~ Arts - Total EnroWnent = 2881 . ° 58 students e~tiolled in Welfare refomi program (GATEWAY) 8 Gateway students<graduated in 1993-94- . • . . Gardening - o'.g GateWay students earned Phi Theta Kappa honors,. Physical 0 3;240 students enroll ed in Developmental Studies 1993-94. . ` . 'Activities Average age of Deyelop. Studies students = 27.6 Dance SERVING BUSIIVFSSES. ' . . ' ' . Personal 850 clients served by Small Business Development Center GroWth1,8401earners't6ok'6usiness courses Children's ' 3,380-learners took computer eourses- Courses 3;3701earners took first aid/EMT courses , 0 200 400 ` 600 800. SCHQOL PAR'CNERSHIPS ` . > a~4 Tech-Prep piograms established with local school districts , . • ~ 45 high school students concuirently enrolled at C1VIC- COILORADO MOUNTAIN cCOLILEG~ Vag9-Eag?e Va??ey Campeas Il993-94 Accouratabi9ity Data ~Ve are ~ecountabl~ ta praY~de qualxty +~duE~tioaal ; #2 W~ w~~ design an~ ~euver ~oeak~qna~ ~ 1zb6~aI . : . . . oPP4rtunes pro~ote access;and ; . edvcation:degree an~ cerE~ficateprograms #.hai prepare suceess fot aU o~r leamers ' i our le.aatners for the wmrkf'orce, c~t~e~ns~zip, a~d . ; ; ; transfer to four ear insh€utions.: ; 1993-94 Vail-Eagle Campus 1Learners by 1993-94 Vail-Eagle Graduates and Declared &'rogram Airea Students • Applied Non-Credit Total Leamers = 3,614 Sciences Total Graduates = 13 Certif. Vocational Assoc. Science Physical Act Total Declared Students = 239 Assoc. Arts " Arts & Sciences 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Remedial ~ Declazed Students El Graduates 0 500 1000 1500 - 194 CMC students transfered to Colorado institutions in 92-93 - CMC students' GPA at transfer school= 3.20 ~ 127 Vail-Eagle students enrolled in telecourses in 1993-94 - % of declared students who transfer before graduating - 15% Total 1993 Eagle County Residents: 25,223 - Average CMC graduate takes 3-4 years to graduate Total 1993 In-District Learners Enrolled: 3,072 - 94% of 92-93 vocational graduates are employed or transfered Paa-kici ation Rate: 12% - CMC retenrion rate Fall-to-Fall declared students = 64.6% ~e w1ll ~fEercu~tura~ and l~fe~nng edt~cationa~:;: ~ W~ w~l;~ot~;wi~h dZVer,s~ eam~n~,nittes; busiuess,::;:: qFPflrtu~ties that grepare our I~aFners ; s:: rndust~, schqot~ and gauernment Eo ixnld stron~ for e~zriched l~ves . . . : ;cQmmwn~hes u~:oux re 011 an~ warlc~ LATINO LEARNERS Vael-Eagle Campus Non-Credi2/Personal ° 281 (8%) I.atino learners enrolled at Vail-Eagle Campus Enrichment Enrollment in 1993-94 AT-RISK LEARNERS ArtS ~ 329 Vail-Eagle Campus students enrolled in Developmental Studies in 1993-94 Dance ~ Average Age of Develop. Studies students = 27.8 Food & CO°king Total Enrollment = 454 SERVING BUSINESSES Physical ~ 850 CMC clients served by Small Business Develop. Center Activiaes ~ 315 Vail-Eagle Campus learners took business courses Personal ~ 657 Vail-Eagle Campus learners took computer courses Growrh o 900 Vail-Eagle Cam us learners took first aid/EMT courses Children's p Courses SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS 0 50 100 150 200 250 ~ Tech-Prep programs established with Eagle County school district in Video Producation and Physical Therapy Assisting ~ :lltnl G 1c~~ -~Pot-D&IY-E VoR `TA~L(N.(5~ 51D Lt) q 2./k7~T0 (7 ~ -f ovrz- (Pet~~~us \,oUR CoMTg_tC~r~o ro 4~~;-t~ r FiNA-Q ~0o GAfZA ~2~. ~ o bo Uvt~ ~,S l K~~ D