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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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C:IAGENDA.WSE
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, 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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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- 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.
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F.NCitNEEI~M AND ENVIRWYIENTi4L, IIdC.
Don Fessfer, -Road and Bridge
AC170N: Consider appr+oval.
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ACiiON: Consider apEuoval,
5. FAA PROCIJREMEM' CONTRACT FQR P1R 1RAFFlC CONTRpL
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Dart Reyrdds, Airport
A+CTIQN; Consictex approval.
2'45 - 2:50 UQUQR UC84SE tiEARING
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GR1LL (tabled from 12-12-94(9219-94)
II RENEWAI. - KENSINGTON MAIVP?GEmENT CoRpORP?TION dba
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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
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3:00 - 3:15. BREAf(
3:15 - 4:15 YIdORiC SESSON - LlPPER EArCsLE VA41.EY Wi4TEt AND
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1. COM1qISS1ONE~RrELECT GEOiZGE A.CA7ES
2 GLERC AND REQOIaMRfJ.ECT SARA? J. F1SHER
3. ASSESSOFt4ElESCT ALLEN BLACK
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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
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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.]
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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
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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.
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Please contact us to discuss any of the foregoing items.
Sincerely,
VAIL A,SSOCIATES, INC.
Andrew P. Daly, President
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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.
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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.
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--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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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° 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:
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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
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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
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he Eagle Caunty Regional Airport Newsletter, "On Approach," welcomes A~lii~tion d~sCQ!'1 ati(~1'1 C~o1 ,~so1 1
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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
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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-
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1995 has been published and is begin- tained, the chamber would be used for cially helpful to your family if you '
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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
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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
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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
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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; . ,
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* Identify several policy areas which CAST can pro-actively pursue as ara
organization.
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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
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Organization:
Telephone:
1Vlailing Address:
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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:
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Attn: Cathy Derby, City of Aspen
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CO 81611 . ~
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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,
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Stan Nlkinzie & Ed Blender
Procurement Committee ,
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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
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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.
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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
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352 Beaver Dam Circle ° 1157 words
Vail, Colorado
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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-
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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)
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CoLORADO DN R Ca'lendar of Events
DEPARTIVIENT OF
, NATURAL RESOURCES January-March 1995
; 1313 Sherman, Rm. 718 January
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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
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3 popular parks on the Western Slope. :
The parks to be renovated are
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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.
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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.
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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
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program encourages researchers to
do original field work in the state.
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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.
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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%
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active dunes in a 25-square-mile field
of mostly dormant dunes. The relative- y" • !
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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
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¢ 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. ~
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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).
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~ 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.~''.'¢•
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~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.
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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.
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~ 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vail Vafley Medical Center offered its employees a$4.50 voucher for the hospital's
cafeteria. According to hospital administrator Ray McMahan, the extra incentive
worked. "We saw a definite increase in staff members who left their cars at home
during the holidays and I applaud them for that," McMahan said. "The entire
community rallied to provide our guests with a quality experience last week."
Vail Police Sgt. Tom Sheely said traffic peaked on Dec. 30, contributing to average
delays of 10 to 15 minutes on the frontage roads at Vail Road. Otherwise, Sheely said
traffic flowed normally thanks to community awareness and good weather.
The .Village and Lionshead parking structures handled 38,308 transactions during the
9-day counting period, compared with 36,441 transactions last season.
Ridership on the Town of Vail, Avon-Beaver Creek Transit and Eagle County Express
systems was strong, officials said. Combined, the systems transported 202,848 riders
(TOV, 189,242; ABCT, 13,212; Express, 394) during the counting period.
Vail Public Works Director Larry Grafel said traffic counts taken at the Main Vail and
West Vail interchanges on Dec. 28, 29 and 30 will be analyzed this winter to verify
traffic data being used to design the Main Vail roundabout and future West Vail
Interchange improvements. Construction of #he Main Vail roundabout is anticipated to
begin in April with the project substantially complete by July 4 of this year.
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TOWW OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-2100
FAX 30~~~99fS$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
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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.
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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
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xc: Ken Hughey, Chief of Police
Vail Town Council
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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.)
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,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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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~~
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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 ; .
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. ; . ;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 . . . :
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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
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