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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENI NG MEET'~G
T99ESDAV, J9.9LV 98, 1995 -
7:30 P.M. 9N TO!! COUNCBL CFIA6VIBERS
AGENDA
1. CITIZEIV PARTICIPATION..
2. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the Minutes for the meetings of June 6 and 20, 1995.
B. Resolution IVo. 14, Series of 1995, a Resolution Adopting tFie Town of Vail Nonpoint
Source Water Quality Management Plan.
3. Discussion of Pertinent Issues with Jack Taylor of the Colorado House of Representatives
and Dave Wattenberg of the Colorado Senate.
4. Ordinance IVo. 6, Series of 1995, first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18.71
Additional Gross Residential Floor Area.
5. Resolution IVo. 15, Series of 1995, a Resolution re: Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
Request to Create 3.2 Acres of Wetlands on the Eastern Portion of Katsos Ranch Park.
6. Resolution IVo. 16, Series of 1995, a Resolution Adopting the Town of Vail Deferred
Compensation Plan and Terminating the Deferred Compensation Plans with Great West
and ICMA.
7. Garton's Sign Variance Request.
8. Town Manager's Report.
9. Adjournment. .
NOTE U6'COMING flAEETSNG START TIMES BELOlM:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPpOXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXY VAIL 701NN COUNCiL REGULAR lIVORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/25/95, BEGINNING A7' 2:00 P.M. IR1 YOb FIRE DEPARTNIENY.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL T01NN COUNCIL REGtJL.4R WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON T'UESDAY, 8/9/95, BEGINIVING AT 2:00 P.M.
IN YOV COMiViUNIYV DEVELOPMENT DEPARTIVIEN7.
THE NE1CT VAIL TOUViV COUNCIL REGULAR EVEfVING iViEE'PING
WILL BE ON TUESDAV, 8/11/95, BEGINNIh1G AT 7:30 P.M IN TOV COUNCEL Cfie4flllBEFiS.
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VAIL TOWIV COUNCIL
EVENIIVG N1EETING
TUESDd4V, Jl?LY 18, 1995 -
7:30 P.M. !N TO!! COUfVCIL CF9AMBERS
EXPAIVDED e4GENDA
7:30 P.M. 1. Citizen Participation.
7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the Niinutes for the meetings of June 6 and 20, 1995.
B. Resolution No. 14, Series of 1995, a Resolution Adopting the Town
of Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Management Plan.
7:40 P.M. 3. Discussion of Pertinent Issues with Jack Taylor of the Colorado House of
Representatives and Dave Wattenberg of the Colorado Senate.
8:10 P.M. 4. Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1995, first reading of an Ordinance Amending
Tom Moorhead Chapter 18.71 Additional Gross Residential Floor Area.
George Ruther
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, deny or modify Ordinance
No. 6 as presented.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: At Council work session on June 13, 1995,
staff was provided direction to amend the "250" ordinance. The ordinance,
as presented, incorporates those changes discussed on which consensus
was reached. STAFF RECOMMEiVDAT(ON: Approve ordinance.
9:10 P.M. 5. Resolution iVo: 15, Series of 1995, a Resolution re: Vail Valley Consolidated
Russell Forrest V1/ater District Request to Create 3.2 Acres of Wetlands on the Eastern
Portion of Katsos Ranch Park.
ACTIOfV REQUESTED OF COUiVCIL: Approve or deny Resolution No. 15.
BACKGROUiVD RATIONALE: The Vail Valley Consolidated Water District,
as part of its Section 404 permit mitigation requirements for the Black Lake
No. 1 project, is required to restore six acres of wetlands. In 1991 the Town
approved the creation of six acres in Katsos Ranch. The District was
successful in creating 2.8 acres of wetlands and still needs to create 3.2
acres. The District has a new proposal for creating these wetlands on
Katsos Ranch and this requires Town Council approval. On July 12, 1995,
the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously recommended
approval of this request with the condition that a letter be furnished by a qualified engineer that the project will not change the floodplain or
exacerbate flooding on the pedestrian trail. If it is found that the project
exacerbates flooding on the pedestrian trail, then the Vail Water District '
would be responsible for mitigating those impacts.
STAFF RECOMMEIVDATIOIVS: A letter.has been provided bv a aualified
engineer stating that the project will not change the 100 year floodplain and
will not exacerbate flooding, on the pedestrian trail in Katsos. Staff
recommends approval of Resolution No. 15.
9:25 P.M. 6. Resolution No. 16, Series of 1995, a Resolution Adopting the Town of Vail
Tom Moorhead Deferred Compensation Plan and Terminating the Deferred Compensation
Bob McLaurin Plans with Great West and ICMA.
ACTIOfV REQUESTED OF COUiVCIL: Approve, deny or modify Resolution
No. 16.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Pension Board passed by unanimous
decision a motion to terminate the ICMA and Great West accounts and
transfer all participants' accounts to the newly created Town of Vail deferred
account. This action was taken after participants expressed dissatisfaction
with the existing alternatives; study and recommendation by competent
professionals; and an understanding that the new alternatives will present
better performance at a lower cost.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 16.
9:55 P.M. 7. Garton's Sign Variance Request: A request for a sign variance to allow
Randy Stouder Garton's Bar and Grill to place a sign at the top of the metal stairs accessing
the parking deck, adjacent to the intersection of East Meadow Drive and
Village Center Road. Although the proposed sign would be attached to the
Crossroads Shopping Center East Building, the sign is not attached to
Garton's individual tenant space. Thus, the proposed sign is technically
located off-site and therefore requires a sign variance. Location: 143 East
Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Garton's Bar and Grill, represented by Dave Garton.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, deny or modify the request.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Garton's Bar and Grill wishes to upgrade its
existing signage by removing the awning and awning sign located above the
entrance to the parking garage, and replace it with a wall mounted cabinet
sign at the top of the metal staircase. The applicant feels that the bar's
visibility is poor since its location is recessed from the street and separated
- from the right-of-way by a parking deck. The existing awning sign is located
off-site and was authorized by a previous Council after a finding of hardship
related to the bar's recessed location.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Design Review Board are both
recommending approval of the requested variance. Please see the staff
memorandum dated June 21, 1995, for a detailed review of the sign variance
criteria.
10:10 P.M. 8. Town Manager's Report.
10:15 P.M. 9. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(AlL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/25/95, BEGINNIIVG AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/1/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M.
IN TOV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/1/95, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IiV TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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UVORK SESSION FOLLOUV-UP
TOP@C QUESTIONS FOLLOIN-UP SOLUT90NS
1995
10/19 SNOW STORAGE LAND PURCHASE LARRY/BOB NicL: Immediately pursue purchase from VA of Current tliscussions presume a decision in 6 months (April'95). VA has
current snow storage site, as well as another 10 acres asketl to dump snow at this location. Bei;ause of our environmental liability,
adjacent to the west, this request was denied. Larry, Bob, and Tom are following up. Joe Macy
was in to see Larry again this week. Has taken the lease to VA attorneys to
address environmental liabiliry issue.
02115 CHUCK ANDERSON YOUTH PAUUJAN: Contact VRD about moving up the selection Met with all principalslheadmaster/antl Siaperintentlent of Schools on
AWARD process to allow awards to be given during May PRIOR to 3/23l95, antl will continue to follow up on this auspicious beginning to
(request: Strauch) graduation or to be includetl with the graduation ceremonies, create a new scholarship program to replace this previous award.
02/07 "NEED LIST" FOR'99 ALL: Finalize list with departments and Councit for John Dakin of the Vail Valley Foundation has prepared a report which is
CHAMPIONSHIPS presentation to State. currently being reviewed by the Town ancl Foundation staffs. It will be ready
to discuss with Ta lor and Wattenber wlien the meet with Council,
02/21 CHILDCAREIJOHANNES BOB: Johannes has expressed an interest in Steve will follow up w/ABC School (Holly Bukacek) since ABC is currently -
FAESSLER provitling/maintaining/subsidizing chiltlcare for the "general considering an expansion of their current facilities. Paul will contact
ublic" at the Mountain Bell site. Follow u on this in ui . Johannes to determine how serious his ori inal offer was.
r05/23 URISM DISTRIGT BOB/TOM; Follow-up with appropriate process antl VVTCB wusl be uvorking oo~ a c~aaa~ge to ca~pres~t DegisVatios~.
st: Strauch le islation to romote antl create a Tourism District.
U TOM: Council directed Town Attorney to prepare an Tom will be corresponding with both Holy Cross Electric antl Public Service
ordinance which would require all employee housing units in Company.
the Town to adhere to all ordinances, rules and regulations in
effect as ma be amended from time to time.
U/COMMERCIAL TOM/SU SAN: Council would like to explore a formula which would require employee housing units within commercial
development projects based on the percentage of full time
e uivalent em lo ees associated with the ro'ect.
July 14, 1995 Page 1 of 2
05/23 EHUlEXEMPTIONS TOM/BOB: Council agreed to pursue an idea by Merv Lapin
in which residents of employee housing units, such as the
future Vail Commons project, could be exempt from franchise fees collected b utilities to reduce the cost of housin
BOB: Council reiterated its interest in consolidating We have completed an inventory of existing box locations and numbers and
05/23 NEWSPAPER BOXES newspaper boxes on public property in the commercial core have compared them with the study that was completed 2 years ago. We
areas and asked Town Manager to share an action plan at its are currently preparing a map tlesignating specific approved locations
next meeting. which we will be presenting to the newspapers. This map will be completed
next week. We will finalize the box design and location issues (e.g., size,
number, rotation of users) by late June. `JVe intend to order the boxes and
' have them fabricated by late summer. Copies of the map will be provided
when com leted.
06/06 BUILDING PERMIT FEES SUSAN; Merv Lapin wondered how we monitor accuracy of Susan is preparing a memorandum to be delivered to Council.
building violations by applicant. (What is originally tleclared
and assessed vs. as built .
July 14, 1995 Page 2 of 2
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RESOL@9T90N NO. 14
Series of 1995
A RESOLUTeON A~~~~ING `fHE i/e49L nBONPOIfVT SOl9FaCE WATER QlJ/4LITY
MANAGEMENT PLAN A6VD SE'1`TIR9G FOFiTH DETAILS EN FBEGARD TliERETO.
WHEREAS, water quality in Gore Creek and it's tributaries has been found to be negatively
impacted by urban runoff; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail obtains its drinking water supply from alluvial wells which draw
water from Gore Creek; and
WHEREAS, Gore Creek and iYs tributaries are a critical natural resource which provide
valuable habitat for aquatic life; and
WHEREAS, Gore Creek and iYs tributaries are a critical aesthetic feature and valuable for
maintaining the alpine character of Vail; and
VUHEREAS, the Vail IVonpoint Source Water Quality Plan will provide a direction and specific
actions to protect and enhance water quality and the aesthetic value of Gore Creek and its
tributaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWIV COUiVCIL OF THE TOWiV OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
The Town Council hereby adopts the Vail IVonpoint Source Water Quality Plan and directs
staff to implement the recommendations in the Plan as are practical and feasible.
IiVTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AIVD ADOPTED this day of , 1995.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
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Resolution No. 14, Series of 1995
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TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROAH: Community Developmen4 Department
DATE: July 10, 1995
SUBJECT: Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Management Plan
' Staff: Russell Forrest
0, P@ARPOSEo .
Protecting the uvater quality of Gore Creek is vital for providing a safe drinking water source for
Vail, maintaining a healthy fishery, and presenring a valuable visual and economic resource. The
purpose of the "Vail iVonpoint Source 1lVater Quality AAanagement Plan" is to develop a strategy
to protect water quality in Gore Creek. More specifically, the Plan is intended to posture the
Town for possible storm water discharge permit requirements and to identify specific measures to
address uvater quality problems.
go. BACKGROUND:
VVithin the last 10 years, it has been recognized that point sources of water pollution (i.e. waste
vuater treatment plants) are not the only significant polluters to water uvays. Runoff during rain
events, referred to as nonpoint source contribution, washes dirt, oil, pesticides and other
pollutants that accumulate on lawns, streets, and buildings into our water vuays. To address
nonpoint source pollution, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
implemented regulations that now require cities over 100,000 population to obtain permitS for
stormwater discharge. The Vail Nonpoint Source 1Nater Quality nflanagement Plan quantifies the
pollutant contribution from nonpoint sources and was prepared to posture the Town for possible
EPA requirements for obtaining a storm water permit that may apply to communities under
100,000 population. Town staff has been working closely uvith the water quality engineer at the
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NVVCCOG) to prepare this Plan. The Town has
also received over $20,000 in grant assistance from the EPA. NVVCCOG hopes to use the Vail
study as a model for other communities interested in nonpoint source water quality issues.
900, S`~~~F RECOMMEN~~~~ON: After presenting the draft Plan 4o the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town
Council, staff has modified the Plan to address the comments received. Staff recomrnends
approval of the Vail Nonpoint Source VUater Quality Management Plan.
If approved by the Town Council, the Plan will be used to provide guidance in modifying Town
codes that relate to water quality and for requesting funding for stormwater mitigation. The Plan
also will enable the Town to obYain an EPA stormwater permit, with little or no additional effort, if
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VAIL NONPOINT SOURCE V1/ATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
fViARCH, 1995
Prepared by:
NORTH1n/EST COLORADO COURICIL OF GOVERNNIENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS -
Page
Executive Summary 1
1. Introduction 3
1.1 Purpose of Project 3
1.2 Background on the Clean Water Act and Nonpoint Source Regulations 3
1.3 Brief Overview of the Structure of the Plan and Process Used 4
2. Sources of Water Pollution g
2.1 Point Sources 6
2.2 Nonpoint Sources 6
2.3 Water Quanfity Impacts on Water Quali4y 7
3. Summary of Hisfiorical Water Quali4y g
3.1 S4ream Water Quality Standards g .3.2 Historical Trends 10
4. Vail's Legal Au4hority 4o Control S4ormwater Discharge and Illegal Dumping 12 4.1 Existing Authority 12
4.2 Recommendations to Improve Legal Au4hority to Control Stormvvater 12
Discharge and Illegal Dumping
5. Analysis of Nonpoint Source Contributions 14
5.1 Overvievv of Municipal Stormwater Permit Requiremenfis 14
5.2 Mapping 14
A. Land Use 15
B. Stormwater System Outfalls 15
5.3 Dry Weather Sampling 19
5.4 V1/et Weather iVionitoring 16
5.5 Estimation of Loading 19
5.6 Golf Course Sediment Sampling 22
5.7 Snow Sforage Facility 23
6. Wetlands 24
6.1 We4lands Inventory 24
5.2 V1/etlands as a Water Quality Enhancement Tool 24
7. Summary of Problems and Recommendations 26
7.1 Summary of Problems (legal thresholds, biological impacts, 4rends) 27
7.2 Policy Recommendations 27
7.3 Engineering Recommenda4ions 28
7.4 Recommended Action Plan and Costs 29
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 3.1 Stream Classifications,Designations, and Standards for Gore Creek 9
Table 5.1 Vail Land Use, Acreage and Percent of Total - 15
Table 5.2 Stormwater Parameters and Land-Use Event-Mean 18
Concentrations
Table 5.3 Land Use Related Stormwater Runoff Coefficients and Inches 20
of Runoff per year
Table 5.4 Selected Pollutant Loads from Land Uses in Vail 20
(Pounds per Year)
Table 5.5 Pollutant Loads to Gore Creek from Stormwater Runoff 21
. (Pounds per Year)
Table 7.1 Recommended Actions, Priorities, and Resource Needs - 29
APPENDICES
A Stream Classifications and Standards For Gore Creek
B Water Quality Information System Objectives
C Statistical Analysis of Gore Creek Water Quality Data
D Town of Vail Regulations Concerning Stormwater and Model Erosion Control
Ordinance
E Vail Land Use and Drainage Maps
F Potential Stormwater Pollutant Sources Within the Town of Vail
G Vail Stormwater Outfall Mapping H Dry Weather Screening Procedures and Results
I Characterization Plan for Stormwater Sampling
J Laboratory Results of Stormwater Sampling
K Summary of Stormwater Monitoring Results and Event-Mean-Concentrations L. Summary of Denver Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Runoff
Coefficients and Vail Storm Event Data from The Colorado Climate Center
- M Memo Summarizing Golf Course Sediment Sampling and Laboratory Results
N A Survey of Wetlands Occurring in the Town of Vail
O Vail Nonpoint Source Management Program Part I Management
Recommendations
. P Alternative Best Management Practices
Q Recommended Water Quality and Biological Parameters for a Stormwater
Sampling Program and Target Goals
R Information on "Grasspave2i and "Gravelpave2 .
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EXECU11°11VE SUMMARY
In 1992 the Norfihvvest Colorado Council of Governments' 1n/a4er Qualify Program and
the Tovvn of Vail undertook the development of a Nonpoint Source Water Quality
iVlanagement Program for the Town ofllail. The objectives of the pFOgram were fo: 1)
prepare the Town of !lail for likely stormwafier discharge permit requirements; 2) To
determine if there were existing negative water quality impacts in Gore Creek which
eould be attributable to nonpoint sources of pollution; and 3) To evaluate potential
sources of pollutants in order to gain infiormation for developing effective pollution
control strafegies.
In iViarch, 1993 a Part I report was completed, which documented vvater quality
degradation in Gore Creek from above Vail to below Vail. The parameters vvhich are
worse below Vail include: suspended solids, dissolved solids; salt (conduc4ivity);
phosphorus; ammonia; nitrate; and nitrifie. A number of recommendations were made
in the Part f report, including ordinance changes, source control programs and erosion
control regulations.
In 1993 and 1994 additional stormwater characterization and mapping v?ras completed.
This report documents those activities.
Stormwater sampling showed fhat stormvvater runoff from various land uses in !lail is
similar in quality to stormwater runoff from similar land uses in the Denver urban area.
Based on the sampling, the area wi4hin the Town of !lail contributes approximately:
430,000 pounds of sediment; 460,000 pounds of dissolved solids; 49,000 pounds of
biological oxygen demand; 16,000 pounds of oil and grease; 2,200 pounds of
phosphorus; 6,400 pounds of nitrogen; and 1,700 pounds of zinc each year to Gore
Creek, through stormwater and snowmelt runoff. The land use contributing the largest
amounts of pollutants is the residential category (39% of the land use in Vail falls within
this category). Commercial land use also contributes approximately the same amounts
of pollutants per acre, however, commercial land use is only 6% of the to4al land use in
the Town of Vail.
As a follow-up to the Part I Report, sediment sampling was conducted on the Vail Golf Course in fiwo of the wa4er hazards. Traces of inercury and DDE (a breakdown product
of DDT) vvere found in the sediment, probably a result of historical uses of 4hese
materials. In addi4ion, 2-4 D, a constituent of-a broadleaf herbicide still in use at the
golf course (and also available to homeovvners in the area) was found. iVo data is
available to indicate the effects of these materials on the aquatic biological community.
A survey of the approximately 22 acres of wetlands occurring in the Town of Vail was
perFormed, as a planning and management fool. In addition to identifying wetland
location and type, i4 was determined that the existing wefilands aid in mainfiaining wafier
quality through soil retention, reduction in vvater velocity, and flooding. Due to the
limited size and sparse ground cover, the exisfiing wetlands probably do no4
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measurably improve the quality of stormwater runoff, but do provide valuable wildlife
habitat and corridors.
A number of policy and engineering recommendations are made in order to decrease
the impact of stormwater quality on Gore Creek. The highest policy priorities are:
revision of the Town Code as outlined in section 1.3; development of a public
education program which addresses environmentally safe lawn care, responsible
disposal of household hazardous wastes, and riparian area protection; development
and enforcement of an erosion control ordinance; development of an ordinance
requiring a 25' chemical application setback from water features (including wetlands), in
which no fertilization, pesticide application, or mowing is allowed; and development of a
biological monitoring program.
With respect to engineering recommendations, the following are listed in priority, and
are secondary to the policy recommendations: evaluation of the snow storage facility;
evaluation of the need to increase road sand removal efforts; development of erosion
control criteria; evaluation of the potential for constructed wetlands, detention ponds,
and grass filter strips to treat runoff prior to entering Gore Creek; and evaluation of the
use of porous pavement for temporary parking facilities.
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1.0 9NTRODUCTBON
1.1 Paorpose of the Projecg -
The Town of !/ail has been a leader in the delicate task of balancing environmental
protection vvith the economic benefits from growth and developmen4 activities. This can
be demonstrated by the natural beauty of the Gore Creek corridor as it passes through
the heart of the internationally renowned resort community of !/ail. In 1991 the Town of
Vail decided 4o initiate a program to evaluafie the impacts on Gore Creek from sform
water associated with the increasing urbanization of the Tovvn, and fio pos4ure the tovvn
for possibte s4ormwafier permi4ting requirements. Later in the project the scope was
expanded to provide guidance 40 the Town in protecting water quality and the aquatic
environment. Vail requested 4echnical assistance in this projec4 from the Water Quality
Program of Northwrest Colorado Council of Governmen4s (NV1/CCOG). In 1992 and
1993 NV1/CCOG and Vail applied for and received $16,800 in EPA grant funds (604(b)
funding) fio match the funds direc4ed to fihis project by Vail, and the project was initiated.
1.2 Bac9cgrouu~~ the CUean Waterr Act and Nonpofint Source Regao9ations
In February, 1987 Congress amended the Water Pollution Confirol Act (commonty
known as the Clean Water Act or C1/VA). An important provision of the CWA was the
addition of a new section which cafled for the con4rol of pollutants in storm water
. discharges. This action vvas the result of an increasing awareness that the runoff from
urban and industrial areas 4ypically contains significant quantities of the same general
types of pollutants that are found in municipal waste waters and industrial discharges.
These pollutants include: heavy metals (e.g. chromium, cadmium, copper, lead,
mercury, nickel, zinc); pesticides; and synthetic organic compounds such as fuels,
waste oil, solvents, and grease. These poflufants can cause problems for human
health and the aquatic ecosystems supported by receiving water bodies.
In response to these new CWA requirements, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) promulgated regulations establishing a permit program governing storm water
discharges on November 16, 1990. This created a significant new program for the
protection of water quality. Discharges from municipal sources with populations under
100,000 were not required at this time to submit an application for a municipal s4orm
water permit.
The 1992 Colorado S4ate legislature passed HB 1200 which established a fee structure
to fund the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment fior the
administration of a municipal and industrial storm water permitting program in
Colorado. The fee strucfiure applied to municipalities with a population of 10,000 or
greater. This action contemplates storm water permits for municipalities smaller than
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100,000 sometime in the future: Indeed, there is speculation that all municipalities will
be required to address stormwater. discharges at some point in the future.
1.3 Brief Overview of the Structure of the Report and Process -Used
A steering committee was established to help focus the objectives of the project. That
committee was comprised of:
Greg Amsden, Planning and Environmental Commission Mike Brake, Vail Engineering Department
Greg Hall, Vail Engineering Department
Kristen Pritz, Community Development Director .
Susan Scanlon, Environmental Health Officer
Tom Steinberg, Vail Town Council
Lane Wyatt, NWCCOG
This committee was later joined by: Russell Forrest, Vail Environmental.Planner, and
Robert Ray, NWCCOG Water Quality Director
The steering committee established the following as the major focus points for the
project:
1. To posture the Town of Vail for likely storm water discharge permit
requirements. 2. To determine if there are existing negative water quality impacts in Gore
Creek which could be attributable to nonpoint sources of pollutants.
3. To evaluate potential sources of pollutants in order to gain information for
developing effective pollution control strategies.
4. To be a prototype study for the NWCCOG area mountain resort towns.
With these three objectives met the desired outcome of this project is a detailed management program which documents current and potential water quality problems
and provides recommendations on management practices and regulatory controls to
protect water quality from nonpoint sources of pollutants.
The steering committee decided to model the nonpoint source management project
after the EPA requirements for municipal stormwater permit applications. In a few
cases there are variations from the EPA requirements, such as in the number of storm
water samples or the time period between storms when samples were collected. These
changes were based on cost of sampling and sample analysis, the need to collect
stormwater samples, and the assumption that the certain permit requirements for larger
cities would not be applied to smaller towns because they were either onerous or
irretevant. This report generally follows the EPA guidelines for storm water permit
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applications. Ifi fihe Town of Vail is ever required to submit a storm water permit
applicafion it is anticipa4ed that 4his report, with minimal modifications, could fulfill that
requirement.
A Phase I report entitled "Project Results from 1992" was produced in 1993. This
document explored Vail's legal authority to control and protect water quality, examined
stormwater pollu4ant sources, and examined historical and existing water quality data.
The major conclusions and recommendations of the Phase I Report are summarized in
this final report.
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2.0 SOURCES OF WATER POLLUTION
There are two basic categories of sources of water pollution - point and nonpoint.
Point sources of pollutants were traditionally considered to be those sources which
originate from one point, such as industrial facilities and municipal wastewater
treatment plants. Nonpoint sources are those which have a diffuse origin, such as
snowmelt and stormwater runoff.
2.1 Point Sources of Water Poslutants
_ Historically, point sources were considered to be those sources which discharged water
through a pipe to a receiving waterbody. These include industrial dischargers,
municipal wastewater facilities, and mining activity process water. Discharges from
these facilities have been regulated by the CWA since 1968. In Colorado, the Water
Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
is responsible for issuance and enforcement of discharge permits. In the-Gore Creek
area, the only significant discharge permit holder is the Upper Eagle Valley
Consolidated Sanitation District.
2.2 Nonpoint Sources
Until the reauthorization of the CWA in 1987, nonpoint sources of water pollution were
not regulated, although it had been acknowledged that nonpoint sources did contribute to water quality problems. The reason for the lack of regulation was due to the
complexity and diffuse nature of the problem. With reauthorization of the CWA in
1987, stormwater discharges from specified industrial and municipal areas (over
100,000 population) became a regulated source. It is expected that future
reauthorization of the CWA will affect municipalities under 100,000 in the near future.
Several bills have been introduced which would have required smaller municipalities to.
-obtain stormwater permits.
Currently, there are no o.bvious sources of either large amounts of, or extremely toxic
storm water pollutants in the Town of Vail. The Fire Department has a listing of where
quantities of toxic or flammable chemicals are located or stored. The types of pollution
that could be expected in the storm water from the Town of Vail are more likely to result
from residential and commercial urbanization (e.g. nutrients from fertilizers, oil from
parking areas, etc.). Impacts from these sources can be divided into those that would
result in chronic or subtle increases in concentrations, if any, and those that would
result from short duration or acute exposure to certain pollutants (e.g. pesticides).
In the case of chronic impacts, there is a possibility of cumulative, long term impacts to
the aquatic ecosystem. However, these changes should be detected by a water quatity
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monitoring program (see Section 4). Acute or toxic impacts will be very difficult to
detect and may occur as a single, unique event, however many programs aimed at
reducing chronic impacts from starm water pollution will also be effective in reducing
acute impacts.
2.3 Watea° Quantitg! Vonpac~~ on Water QaaaDity
Another impac4 on water quality is the reduction of stream flows, also referred to as
"hydrologic modification". 1/Vhen stream flows are reduced either through 4he diversion
of surface vvater, or through the pumping of a!luvial ground water, the resulting effect is
to increase the concentrations of pollutants downstream of the stream flow reductions.
The impact of this type of activity is acknowledged in the 1987 CWA, but leaves it to
the Regionai V1/ater Quality Pianning authority to set forth procedures and methods 40
address the impacts. In the Vail area, the Black Gore Lakes projec4 was undertaken to,
in part, address water writhdrawals from the Gore Creek aquifer in the golf course area.
Future surface and/or groundwater withdrawals, withou4 mitigation, could have
significant negative impact on Gore Creek. Hydrologic modification impacts are not
addressed in this nonpoint source management plan.
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3.0 SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL WATER QUALITY
3.1 Gore Creek Water Quality Standards -
Gore Creek is the receiving stream for discharges from Vail's storm sewer system.
Gore Creek, segment 8 of the Eagle River, is subject to antidegradation review
provisions, and classified for Aquatic Life Cold Water 1, Recreation 2, Water Supply,
and Agriculture. Segment 8 includes Gore Creek from Black Gore Creek to the
confluence with the Eagle River. Aquatic Life Cold Water 1 is applied to those water
which support a wide variety of cold water biota, including sensitive species.
Recreation 2 classification is applied to waters which provide secondary or occasional
but not continued human contact (suitable for recreation on or about the water).
Stream standards were summarized in the Phase I report and are included in Table 3.1
and Appendix A. The 1989 Colorado Nonpoint Source Assessment Report indicates
sediment and, to a lesser extent, dissolved manganese as nonpoint source pollutants
of concern. Water qua{ity in Gore Creek was not considered a problem in the State's
1992 305(b) report or 304(I) list.
Historicai stream water quality data was obtained from two sources: Vail - Gore/Eagle
Water-Quality Monitoring Program Results, Prepared by Advanced Sciences, Inc., April
27 1990 (ASI Project No. 966) and Colorado Department of Health monitoring stations
000074 and 000075 which were retrieved from the EPA STORET database.
The ASI study provided an excellent database for water quality parameters evaluated
under the Colorado Antidegradation Rule (5 CCR 1002-8 Section 3.1.8). This data
base allowed for the partitioning of Gore Creek into two segments for analysis. The
upper segment has an upstream monitoring station located just below the confluence of
Booth Creek and a downstream station just above the Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation .
District's discharge into Gore Creek. This segment was used to evaluate the influence
of the Golf Course, Vail Village, and the Lionshead area with regard to antidegradation
parameters. A lower segment, with an upstream station below Buffehr. Creek and a
downstream station above Dowd Junction, provided information on the influence of
West Vail.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment water quality monitoring
stations are located at the Bighorn Subdivision and at the mouth of Gore Creek.
CDPHE data was used to evaluate increases in concentrations of nutrients, fecal
coliform bacteria, suspended and dissolved.solids, and salinity which might be
attributable to changes in the natural environment along Gore Creek.
in addition, a special study was conducted to determine what water quality effect, if any, might result from the use of pesticides at the golf course. 8
Table 3.9 Sgream Classifications, Designataons, anc0 Standarc9s for Gore Creek
Gore Creek (Eagle River Stream Segment 8, from Black Gore Creek to the confluence with the Eagle
River) is designated as reviewable under the Antidegradation provision of the Clean 1/Vater Act. It is
classified for the following uses: Aquatic Life Cold Class I; Recreation Class 2; VVater Supply; and
Agriculture. _ The standards which apply to Gore Creek are the following:
D.O. 6.0 mg/I
D.O.(spawning) 7.0 mg/I
pH 6.5 - 9.0
Fecal coliform 2000/100 ml
NH3 (chronic) 0.02 mg/I
fVH3 (acute) 0.43 mg/I /FT/FPH (FT/FPH indicates adjustments for temperature
CI2 0.003 mg/I and pH)
CN 0.005 mg/I
S 0.002 mg/I
B 0.75 mg/I
N02 0.05 mg/I
N03 10.0 mg/I
CI 250.0 mg/I
S04 250.0 mg/I
Metals are dissolved concentrations unless otherwise specified
A1 (acute) 750 ug/I
AI (chronic) 87 ug/I
As (acute) 50 ug/I (Trec) '
Cd (acute) e(1.128[In(hardness)]-3.828) ug/I
. Cd (chronic) e(0.7852[In(hardness)]-3.490) ug/I
• Cr(III) (acute) 50 ug/I (Trec) _
CrVI(acute) 16.0 ug/I
: CrVI (chronic) 11.0 ug/I
Cu (acute) 0.5e(0.9422[In(hardness)]-0.7703) ug/I
Cu (chronic) e(0.8545[tn(hardness)]-1.465) ug/I.
, Fe (chronic) 300 ug/I (dis)
Fe (chronic) 1000 ug/I (Trec) Pb (acute) 0.5e(1.6148[In(hardness)]-2.1805) ug/I
Pb (chronic) e(1.417[In(hardness]-5.167) ug/I
Mn (chronic) 50 ug/I (dis)
fVln (chronic) 1000 ug/I (Trec)
Hg (acute) 2.4 ug/I
Hg (chronic) 0.01 ug/I (Trec)
IVi (acute) 0.5e(0.76[In(hardness)]+4.02) ug/I
Ni (chronic) e(0.76[In(hardness)]+1.06) ug/I
Se (acute) 10 ug/I (Trec)
Ag (acute) 0.5e(1.72[In(hardness)]-6.52) ug/I (Ag (chronic) e(1.72[In(hardness)]-10.51) ug/I)
Zn (acute) e(0.8473[In(hardness)]+0.8604) ug/I
Zn (chronic) e(0.84731n(hardness)]+0.7614 ug/I
Numeric standards for organic substances have been assigned as basic standards applicable to all
waters of the region in the same manner as the basic standards in Section 3.3.5(2)(a), and 3.1.11(3) -
Basic Standards for Organic Chemicals.
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Data from ail of these sources was utilized as a water quality information system. This
system allowed for analysis of water quality impacts from storm water drainage. It also
provides a mechanism to evaluate positive or negative changes in water quality over
time. The objectives of the water quality information system and the statistical analysis
of water quality data are attached as Appendix B and C, respectively.
The Phase I Report stated " Data indicates an increase in silver concentrations which
appear to correspond to the UEVCSD discharge." The most likely source of silver is
from photographic processing which includes x-ray film development and commercial
photographic processing laboratories. A rigorous source control program (controlling
the pollutant at the source is usually the most cost e.ffective approach) implemented by
the hospital and commercial photo developing laboratories should be explored.
Exceedances of stream standards for zinc were reported in the data. dissolved zinc
concentrations were worst below the confluence of Red Sandstone Creek, but
fluctuated dramatically along the stream reach and did not seem to be influenced by
snow melt runoff. Concentrations of zinc were diluted by Dowds Junction.
Analysis of water from washing the Vail Village Parking structure found the following:
• Concentrations of ammonia and zinc in the wash water were at or above stream standards.
• Concentrations of Biological O}rygen Demand (BOD), nitrogen phosphorus, and Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) were above ambient stream water quality levels.
• Concentrations of BOD and TSS were in excess of the permit limits imp.osed on the Upper
Eagle Consolidated Sanitation District. .
3.2. Historical Trends
The Phase I report documented that the following parameters are at higher
concentrations below Vaii than above (water quality degrades as it.goes through Vail):
- Suspended solids
- Dissolved solids
- Salts (conductivity)
- Phosphorus
- Ammonia
- Nitrate and nitrite
The Phase I report documented that the following parameters have increased in
concentration over time: '
- Dissolved solids (both above and below Vail) - Phosphorus (below Vail)
- Nitrate and nitrite (below Vail)
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- Salts (conductivi4y, both above and below !/aii) - Finally, the Phase I report documented that the following parame4ers have improved
over time:
- Dissofved oxygen (both above and below Vail)
- Fecal coliform (below Vail)
- Cadmium (both above and below Vail)
- Copper (bo4h above and below Vail)
- fVlanganese (bo4h above and belowr Vail)
- Zinc (belovv Vail)
To summarize the findings, parameters generally associated with nonpoint source
urban runoff - nutrients, suspended and dissolved solids, and salts, have increased
over time. These pollutants are not toxic to aquatic life, but will increase the
environmental stress that organisms are exposed to. In addition, high levels of
suspended solids and nutrients can degrade the aquatic habitat by decreasing
spawning habitat and bo44om complexity, increasing the likeliho.od of algal blooms, and
increasing daily pH changes. Unless measures are taken to improve urban stormwater
runoff, these pollutants will continue to increase vvith increased urbanization and will
lead to a degraded aquatic environment. More biological informafiion is needed 40
assess the actual impacts of changes in water quality impacts on the aquatic insects
and fish in Gore Creek.
The documented improvements in dissolved oxygen and fecal coliform bacteria are
probably due to improvements at the Vail wastewater treatment plant, and for dissolved .
oxygen above Vail, due to improvement in stream flow from fhe Black Gore Lakes
project and soil stabilization along Interstate 70. The decrease in metals
concentrations are likely due to vvastewater treatment plant improvements and
decreases in geologic formation contributions. The decrease in various metal
concentrations is significant, as metals are toxic to aquatic life at fairly low
concentrations.
Division of V1/ildlife fish surveys in the Vail area have documented improvement in trout
numbers and biomass between the early 1980's and the early 1990's. It is likely that
the fishery improvement is due to improvements at the Vail wastewater treatment plant.
It is possible that the improvement found could begin to be reVersed due to nonpoint
source pollutant increases. The surveys took place in two different general areas: one
below Red Sandsfone Creek, the other in the golf course area. These surveys appear
to contradict anecdotal evidence in fihe form of informal conversations with fishermen
and fisherman guides which have stated that 4he fishery in the Vail area has
deteriorated over time.
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4.0 Vail's Legal Authority to Control Stormwater Discharge and Illegal Dumping
EPA regulations (40 CFR 122.26 (d)) require that municipalities be responsible for
controlling most discharges (both quality and quantity) to its storm sewers. The
Regulations also establish specific minimum requirements that must be met to
demonstrate that the municipality has authority to control discharges and to impose
penalties sufficient to enforce compliance with the municipality's regulations
4.1 Existing Authority The Town of Vail's Home Rule Charter provides broad police powers to enact
legislation necessary to protect the health and public welfare of the community.
Through it's Home Rule Charter the Town of Vail has ample authority to amend its
Code to meet the EPA legal authority test. The Town Code contains specific
requirements relevant to stormwater discharge control in Chapters 13, 17 and 18.
Appendix D contains a summary of those requirements.
4.2 Recommendations to Improve LegaO Authority to Control Stormwater
Discharge and Illegal Dumping
Existing Code sections may be adequate to address nonpoint source discharges,
however, the following six changes to the Code are recommended to clarify that
authority.
1. Chapter 18.16 should be amended to prohibit depositing refuse in
"stormwater systems" in addition to water or watercourses. The prohibition
should not be limited to refuse but should also prohibit depositing any substance
containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases which constitute a hazard
to humans or animals, causes corrosion, discoloration, deposition, or creates a
- noxious odor. The enforcement provisions of this chapter should also reflect this '
change. .
2. Title 13, Water and Sewers, should be amended to prohibit discharges to
storm sewers of any substance containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or
gases which constitute a hazard to humans or animals, causes corrosion,
discoloration, deposition, or creates a noxious odor. This section should also
prohibit sanitary discharges to separate storm sewers. It is also recommended
that Title 13 should clearly state that it is unlawful for any nonpoint source
activity to result in exceedances of water quality standards.
3. Title 17, Subdivisions, shoufd be amended so that outfalls or surface flow
discharges into the storm sewer or any water body are specif.ied in the plan.
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4. Chapter 18.54, Design Review, should be amended so that the required
drainage plan indicate not only 4he location and type of drainage structures to be
employed, but also where those drainage systems will discharge. A model
ordinance to improve erosion control is included in Appendix D. It is
recommended tha4 the provisions of this model ordinance be adapted to Vail's
existing development code. At a minimum, 4he existing limitation on the
f~submission of erosion control plans to developments two acres or larger should
be removed. This should provide greater flexibility associated writh site specific
conditions, such as slope and proximity to water features.
5. Chapter 18.54 should be further amended such that any sources of
s4ormwater firom commercial, industrial, or other non-residential uses are
specifically identified in the site plan.
6. Chapter 18.56, Environmental Impact Reports, should be amended so 4hat it
is clear that discharges to storm sewers of any substance containing toxic or
poisonous solids, liquids, or gases which consti4ute a hazard fio humans or
animals, causes corrosion, discoloration, deposifiion, or creates a noxious odor
are not permissible.
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5.0 ANALYSIS OF NONPOINT SOl1RCE CONTRfBUTION
5.1 Overview of Municipal Stormwater Permit Requirements -
Currently, all municipalities and counties in the United States with a population of
100,000 or more, are required to obtain a Stormwater Permit. The actual permit
application can be grouped into six major categories:
General Information (name, address, ownership, contact person)
Legal Authority
Source Identification
Discharge Characterization
Management Programs
Stormwater Program Fiscal Resources
The legal authority refers to the ability of the municipality to: control discharges from
industrial activities; control illicit discharges to the stormwater system; control spills,
dumping, and i1{egal disposal; and require compliance with ordinances and regulations
which control discharge. The legal authority of Vail was previously examined in Phase
I of this program and it was determined that Vail had the necessary legal authority to
control stormwater discharge.
The remaining issues address nonpoint source water pollution impacts and management opportunities. The Stormwater Permit focuses on control of nonpoint
sources, as point sources are currently controlled through discharge permits, issued by
the state Department of Public Health and Environment's Water Quality Control
Division. The state has general permit authority from EPA with respect to issuance of
stormwater, industrial, and municipal discharge permits.
5.2 Mapping
Under the EPA stormwater regulations (40 CFR 122.26 d(1 )(iii)(B)) mapping is
required. There are two aspects to the mapping of Vail #or the Stormwater
Management Plan: One - is landuse mapping; Two - is mapping of the stormwater
system, specifically, where storm water is discharged to Gore Creek (stormwater
outfalls). The land use mapping is used to determine the percentage of land in various
categories to determine poflutant loading to Gore Creek based on land use and
sampling data and is also used to identify drainage basins, locations of major structural
controls, and publicly owned parks, open space, etc. The mapping of outfalls can be
used for sampling and identification of dry weather discharges (potential illegal
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5e2.A Landl Use Mappaovg
iVlapping of land use was done by 4he Town of Vail staff. Five types of land use were
identified in 4he town for 4he purposes of developing pollutan4 loading estimates. These
were: Commercial; Parking; Residential; I-70 Corridor; and Open Space. Table 4.1
_ Iists the 4otal acreage and percent ofi 4he total of each of these categories.
Tab@e 5.1. !!aa@ Land Use
LAND USE TYPE ACREAGE % OF TOTAL AREA
I-70 Corridor 527.4 18
Parking 19.4 1
Commercial 187 g
Residential 1,130.6 39 Open Space 1,056.2 36
TOTAL 2,929.6 100
The land use map is included as Appendix E. Information concerning potential sources
of stormwater pollution as required in 40 CFF2 122.26(d)(1)(iii) was documented in the
Part I Report and is included in Appendix F. These sources include: wastewater
treatment plants; industrial activities; s4orm sewer ou4falls; and municipal landfills.
5.2.13 Stormwater Ouffall Mapping
The stormwa4er regulations require mapping of fhe ou4falls fo "receiving waters". Gore
Creek is classified as a receiving water.. The fiributaries do not require outfall mapping.
Stormwater outfalls on Gore Creek were mapped by the Town of Vail s4aff. The map
with outfall locations is included in ,4ppendix G. Also in Appendix G is a table dvhich
lis4s the outfall identifica4ion number, the basin in which it is located, a description of
the outfall location, and the size of the outfall. A total of 234 outfalls have been
inventoried by Town sfiaff, ranging in diameter from 2 inches 40 66 inches.
Three of 4hese ou4falls v?rere monitored for.pollutant discharges during 4his study -
outfalls D-5, A-1, and A-8. These fihree outfalls were chosen based on land use, ease
and safety of access fior sampling. The sampled outfalls are located in basins N-12,
RI-16, and S-9, and represen4 parking, commercial and residen4ial land uses,
respectively.
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5.3 Dry Weather Screening
Dry weather screening, as required under 40 CFR 122.26(d)1(iv)D of the Stormwater
regulations was carried out and reported on in the Part I report. This section is
included to summarize the dry weather screening. -
Dry weather flows were investigated at all outfalls to determine if any illicit connections
or improper disposal of wastes to the storm sewer system existed. If any flows were
observed grab samples were collected and field analyzed. Dry weather flow was
, considered as that which was preceded by at least 72 hours with no precipitation. If dry
weather flow was observed at least finro grab samples were collected within 24 hours of
each other and at least four hours apart, except in the case where the flow was
attributable to an existing spring or creek. Field analysis was recorded for the following
parameters:
- color - pH
- odor - total chlorine
- turbidity - total copper
- surtace sheen/scum - total phenol
- flow rate - detergents or surfactants
- otFier relevant observations
Procedures for and results of the field inspection program for dry weather flows are
attached as Appendix H.
In summary, it appears that there are no illicit connections to the storm sewer system.
_ Several of the outfalls were surrounded with grass and moss, suggesting elevated
nutrient concentrations in the discharges. Other outfalls and pipes contained or had
discharged fair amounts of sand and gravel. _
5.4 Wet Weather Monitoring
Wet weather monitoring, or discharge characterization, involves collecting stormwater
samples from typical land uses, quantification of stormwater runoff pollutant
concentrations, and determination of pollutant loading.
As previously stated, pollutant monitoring was done for parking, commercial, and
residential land uses. For two other types of land use within the Town of Vail, other .
stormwater sampling data was used, in order to contain costs (the cost for analyzing
one sample for the listed inorganic and metal parameters was $400). Colorado
Department of Transportation stormwater runoff data was used for estimating pollutant
loading from the 1-70 corridor. Stormwater runoff data from undeveloped land,
collected by the Denver Regional Council of Governments for the Nationwide Urban
Runoff Program (NURP), was used for determining open space pollutant loads.
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Characterizafiion of industrial area stormvvater runoff was not done as no industrial
areas exist within the Town of Vail.
The Stormwrater Characterization Plan for stormwater runoff was previously
documented in the Vail iVonpoint Source VVater Quality iVlanagemen4 Program Part I,
Chapter 4.3, and is included in Appendix I.
To summarize the Stormwa4er Characterization Plan, stormwater samples were
collected manually by Town staff during rain or snow melt events. Samples were
collec4ed at 20 minute intervals throughout the runoff period and fihen composited fio
form a flow weighted composite sample. Stormwater runoff samples were collected
from sites D5 (Vail Village parking structure, representing parking Io4 runoff), A1 (1/Vest
Vail interchange draining the gas station and convenience stores on the north side of I-70, and representing commercial land use runoff), and A8 (south side of Gore Creek
Drive Bridge and representing residential land use runoff)
Although three monitoring events vvere planned wifh a criteria of 72 hours of dry
weather before sampling, this did not prove possible. Only two monitoring events for
each of the 4hree monitored land uses took place. In addition, the 72 hours of dry
weather criteria was dropped to 24 hours, in order to accomplish the monitoring in
1994. It was very difficult to obtain stormwater samples from events which produced
runoff for a reasonable period (more than 2 hours), and under the criteria of no
previous storm events for 3 days. When storm or snowmelt events occur in the Vail
area, they usually occur daily for an extended period. In addition, sampling personnel
were available during the week, further reducing the number of opportunities for
sampling.
Not all required parameters were collected for the stormwater characterizafiion.
specifically, a number of the organic compounds such as the volatile organic carbon
compounds, base/neutral acid extractable compounds, pesticides and polychlorinated
biphenyls, and some of the rarer metals such as antimony, beryllium, selenium, and
thallium. The reason for limiting the types of analyses done was twofold: first cost - to
do the complete set of parameters required wrould have cos4 over $2,000 per sample;
second- it vvas expected that these compounds would be not be present in samples
collected, due to the types of land uses in the Vail area.
Actual results of the water quality monitoring, as reported by ACZ laboratory are
included in Appendix J. Appendix K contains a summary of the monitoring results and
Event iViean Concentrations (EfVICs) for each of the land uses. The EMC is the average
value for all the sampling events of each land use type (for the data collecfied in this
project it was the average of two even4s for each land use type sampled).
For comparison, EMCs that vvere reported in the City of Denver's s4ormwrater permit
issued by the Colorado Department for Public Health and Environment are also
incfuded in Appendix K. Tab(e 4.2 summarizes the parameters sampled and the
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individual iand use EMCs. Unless otherwise stated the data comes from composite
stormwater samples collected within the town. .
Table 5.2. Pararneters and Land Use Event-Mean-Concentrations (mg/I)
Parameter I-70 Parking Commercial Residential Open Space
TSS 345 58 165 167 900
TDS 155 157 400 155 678
BOD 34 25 37.5 18.5 4
itrogen,TK 3.75 1.75 5.3 2.35 2.9
Ammonia 0.71 1.23 0.31 0.5
Organic N 1.64 0.9 4.05 2.05 0.5
TP 0.58 0.32 1.92 1.14 0.4
Dissolved P 0.46 0.3 1.05 0.7. 0:1
Fecal 10,000 10,000 10,000
Coliform
Oil and 1 5.5 13.5
Grease
senic 0 0 - 0
Cadmium 0 ND ND ND
Chromium 0.01 0.03 0.02
Copper 0.05 0.01 0.04 0.09 0.04
Lead 0.13 0.02 0.05 4 0.1
ercury ND ND ND ,
ickel ND 0.02 0.01
, Zinc 0.97 0.07 0.58 1.26 0.1
Data from CDOT Stormwater Permit application, 1993
z: Data from DRCOG NURP study, 1983
ND: Parameter not detected
Blank cell.s indicate data was not available
To summarize the findings, in general, most urban land uses had fairly similar loading values for the individual parameters, with the exception of open space. In addition,
EMC values derived from data collected by the Town of Vail was similar to data
collected by the Denver Urban Drainage and Flood,Control District for permitting
requirements for the Denver area municipalities. It should be noted that the Open Space values used, which come from the Denver
area, may not be representative of Vail's' situation. For example the EMC for TSS and
TDS are 400 and.678 mg/I, respectively. Average TSS measured in the Snake River,
Summit County, in 1981 and 1982, were 4.0 and 6.1 mg/I, two orders of magnitude
lower. Thus, the Open Space contribution to pollutant loading, is probably
overestimated. Unfortunately, no other data for stormwater runoff from open space
areas in our region exists.
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A report by Engineering Science in 1980, titled "Upper Eagle Valley Nonpoint source
Assessment and Control Plan" estimated pollutant loads from various land uses in
pounds per acre per day. Engineering Science's da4a was compared to information
collected in this project. Engineering Science's loading estimates were significantly
higher 4han those found in fihis project. The reason for the discrepancy is not known,
bufi may be in part due 4o improvements in nonpoint source runoff controls, such as
erosion control, no-lead gasoline, and public education. Engineering Science
concluded thafi "snovvmelt runoff has an adverse impact on stream water quality in Gore
Creek which is greater than point source discharges." That report also conctuded that
"without non-point source control, wafier quali4y cri4eria for aquatic life and water
supplies are not likely to be met in the Upper Eagle Valley."
5.5 Estamataoov off Loadaeug
Average rainfall pat4erns documented by 4he National VVeather Service in the Vail area
from 1985 through 1990 were used to develop stormwater runoff estimates. The
average total annual precipi4a4ion for !lail is 18.7 inches (based on 4he 1985 - 1990
record). The lack of a longer period of record for precipitation in the !lail area makes
the analysis of storm events "unstable", howrever, 4his data is adequafie for the intended
purpose.
It has been documented by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control Distric4 4hat only
storms writh 0.1 inch or more of precipitation produce runoff. In 4he Vail area there were
an average of 53 days per year that had storms of 0.1 inch or greater ofi precipitation
between 1985 and 1990. Only five of those days per year had storms greater than 0.5
inches of precipitation. Based on this information, and examining Colorado Climate
Center data on the average amount of precipitation in storm events producing greater
than 0.1 inch (included in Appendix L), i4 was estimated 4hat the average runoff
producing storm in the Vail area produces 0.25 inches of runoff. Using the average of
53 storms per year and 0.25 inches of runoff for the average storm results in a potential
13.25 inches of runoff per year. This number is fairly conservative, and is likely to
represent a moderately dry year.
Actual stormwater runofF differs from potential runoff based on impervious surface.
Using empirically derived runoff coefficients from the Denver Urban Drainage and
Flood Control District and the Colorado Department of Transportation (Appendix L), the
following table was produced for determining the amount of runoff from the identified
land uses.
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TabUe 5.3 Landuse Categories, Runoff Coefficients,
and Inches o$ Runoff per Year Land Use Runoff Coefficient Inches of.Runoff/ -
year*
I-70 Corridor 0.27 3.58
Parking 0.9 11.92
Commercial 0.65 8.61
Residential 0.3 3.98
Open Space 0.04 0.53
based on 13.25 inches of potential runoff per year X runoff coefficient.
Based on EMCs for each land-use type (Table 5.2) and the annual amount of runoff
(Table 5.3), the number of kilograms of each pollutant per acre for each land use type
were calculated: Finally, the annual load for each pollutant to Gore Creek from land
within the town of Vail was calculated. Numbers of kilograms of pollutants per acre and
for each total land use in the town are listed in Appendix K. The pounds of pollutants
for representative pollutants from each type of land use within the Town of Vail is
presented in Table 5.4.
Table 5.4 Pollutant Loads for Representative Parameters
for Land Uses Within Vail (Pounds per Year)
Parameter I-70 Parking Commercial Residential Open Space
T. Sus.Solids 147,200 3,040 60,100 169,900 50,20
T. Dis. Solids 66,000 8,220 145,600 157,700 85,10
B O D 14,560 1,310 131700 18,800 50
Nitrogen,TKN 1,600 37 1,930 2,390 36
. T. P. 17 17 700 1,160 5
Oil & grease 52 52 2,000 13,700
Copper 0.4 0.4 15 41 12.
Zinc 3.7 3.7 211 1,280 12.
The residential land use in Vail contributes the most pollutant load to Gore Creek. In
large part, this is due to the percentage of land that is devoted to residential usage.
This suggests that efforts to reduce pollutant loads should be directed towards
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The total annual pollutant loads to Gore Creek are listed below in Table 5.5.
Table 5.5 T0ta9 Annua@ Pol0utant Loasls to Gore Creek
Prom Stormwaterr 6~unoff Wathan the Town of !laal (Pounds per Year)
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Parameter Pounds per
year
otal Suspended Solids 430,382
otal Dissolved Solids 462,642 '
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 48,846
Nitrogen, TKN 6,377
mmonia 863
Organic ni4rogen 4,370
otal phosphorus 2,173
Dissolved phosphorus 1,310
Oil and Grease 15,789
rsenic, fiotal 2.9
Cadmium, fotal 0.7
Chromium, total 27.9
Copper, total 81.6
Lead, total 125
Mercury, total p
Nickel, total 13.7
. inc, total 1,710
Again, the impacts of the poltutant load to the aquatic community is not known.
Additional biological monitoring is needed to assess how the aqua4ic community is
reacting to these loads.
The different land uses, the amount of those land uses within the town of Vail, and the
particular pollutant all contribute to a very complex picture of what should be targefed in
a stormwater management plan. Overall, due to the percentage of land in residential
development, as well as the high EMCs for numerous pollutants relative to other land
uses, targeting this land use for stormwater management would make the most
environmental sense. This is not to say that specific actions should not be developed
fio address other fand uses and/or specific pollutant sources.
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5.6 Golf Course Sediment Sampling
In addition to wet weather monitoring and estimation of loading, sediment from the Vail
Golf Course was sampling to determine if golf course management practices impact
Gore Creek water quality. Previous study (Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality.
Management Program, Part I) of Vail's golf course stormwater runoff did not find
pollutants in the runoff, however, this was not surprising, considering the potential
dilution, timing, and matrix where one might expect to find the pollutants.
For this report; the term pesticide refers to any chemical compound which is used to
eliminate pests. Fungicides, herbicides and rodenticides are all pesticides which are
applied to golf courses.
Golf course sampling for the fungicide "Banner" was done in 1992, and no pesticide
was found in the Creek. A recommendation was made in the Part I document that if
additional pesticide monitoring was contemplated, that sediment sampling be done, as
pesticides in the aquatic environment are generally adsorbed to sediment.
In 1993 sediment samples were collected and analyzed for metal and organic
pollutants on the Vail Golf Course. i4CZ Laboratories data reports for the gblf course
sediment samples and a memo summarizing the findings are included in Appendix L.
Samples were collected from water hazards at holes 1 and 8. No pollutants were found
in the sediment sample from the hole 1 water hazard. Mercury, DDE (a breakdown
. product of DDT), and 2,4-D (a broadleaf herbicide which is used on the golf course)
was found in sediment samples collected from the water hazard at hole 8. It was
decided not to analyze for "Banner", as the analysis is relatively expensive, and not
very sensitive.
A sediment collected by the town of Vail at the Eighth hole water hazard in November
of 1994, did not detect the presence of chlorinated herbicides and insecticides such as
DDT or its derivatives, Chlordane, Lindane, Endrin; etc. (the sample was not analyzed
for 2,4 D). Mercury continues to be found in the sediment at this site (0.16 mg/kg).
The golf course sediment sampling indicates that golf course practices have in the past
and may continue to have an impact on the water environment. An assessment of the
impact of these pollutants on the aquatic environment is beyond the scope of this
project. It must be stressed that DDT has not been available for use in the United
States for a number of years and that the finding of.this compound would indicate that
the DDE contamination is most likely of historical origin. Nevertheless, the finding of a
herbicide (2,4 D) which is currently used on the golf course would suggest that
improved golf course fertilizer and pesticide management practices would be prudent.
Appendix R contains Environmental Guidelines for the Design and.Maintenance of Golf
Courses which was developed by the County of Baltimore Maryland. It is
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recommended that Vail Golf Course staff review and discuss the possibility of
implementation of addi4ional appropriate management practices with the Town of Vail.
The Town of !lail has indicated that it vvill continue to monitor the golf course in an
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5.7 Snow Storage Faculuty
All of the pollu4ants tha4 are found in stormwater runoff are also present in snowmelt
runoff, including oil and grease, fecal coliform bacteria, and metals. An addition, higher .
concentra4ions of sediment and salts are present in snowmelt runoff, due to the sand
and ice applied fio roads for safety reasons.
The Town designed and constructed a snow storage facility at the Town's vehicle and
maintenance faciliiy. This fiacility is used for storing snow and has been designed to
retain snowmelt for a period of 4ime prior to discharging to surFace vvaters. This is
considered to be a Best Nianagement Practice (BMP) which reduces pollutant loading
to Gore Creek from snowmelt. iVo water quality samples have been collected from the
snow melt or the runoff after it has been detained. It is recommended that both '
snowmelt and runofF samples be collected in order 4o evaluate the fiacility and
determine if additional facilities of this type shoufd be constructed.
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6.0 WE1fLANDS
Wetlands have been documented to improve water quality, diminish flooding, and
provide habitat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. In the context ofa stormwater
management program, wetlands could have in integral role in improving the quality of
stormwater runoff.
6.1 Wetlands Inventory
A wetlands and riparian area inventory within the town limits was sponsored by
NWCCOG and the town of Vail's Community Development Department in 1993. The
objectives were to: survey and map the wetlands and provide an estimate of the total
wetland acreage in the town of Vail; Describe the attributes of the various wetlands
(type, vegetation, quality, and sensitivity to development); Indicate the potential impact
of these wetlands on water quality ( and conversely the impact the runoff water quality
on the wetlands); and highlight any wetlands that seem to be particularly sensitive or
valuable to the town. The report is included in Appendix.N.
To summarize the report, approximately 22 acres of wetlands exist within the town of
Vail. The majority of the wetlands are located along Gore Creek, but there is also a
high concentration of narrow riparian wetlands on the north facing slopes above town.
The wetlands in Vail aid in maintaining water quality by decreasing bank erosion and
creek sediment load. They aiso appear to act as buffering zones to overland
stormwater by slowing flow and trapping sediment. In most cases they do not
chemically improve the quality of the stormwater due to the short residence time of the
stormwater and the sparse ground layer vegetation.
The wetland and riparian areas also serve to moderate stormwater flows and improve
water quality through groundwater percolation, and provide critical wildlife habitat and
corridors.
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The Vail Wetlands Survey (Appendix M) that the use of natural, existing wetlands for
stormwater quality enhancement is against the Clean Water Act Regulations. It is
possible, however, to create new wetlands with stormwater runoff which would enhance
the quality of that runoff. This is a documented Best Management Practice (BMP) can
be a positive landscape feature, increasing both the aesthetic and functional value of
the converted land. One of the lower priority engineering recommendations in the
following chapter is to examine the potential for creating wetlands to treat stormwater
runoff.
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It is important to point out fhat natural vvetland and riparian vegetation play an important
role in protecting water quality. The roots bind 4he soil and decrease the erosion and
also loosen.fhe soil wrhich allows more vvater to percolate infio the ground ins4ead of
running across it. The stems' and leaves slovv down the flow of water and further
reduce erosion. The natural vegetation does this without the need-of supplemental
watering or chemical applications, which can impact the environment. Therefore, an
important recommendation of this plan is to develop an ordinance to better pro4ect
wetlands and riparian areas. This ordinance should include a requirement of a 10 -.25
foot setback from water features (including wetlands) in which no chemical applications
or vegetative management (i.e. lawn mowing) is allowed.
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7.0 SUYIAMARY OF PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Summary of Problems
The following constituents have been documented as impacting water quality in this
report: suspended solids; dissolved solids; salts; nutrients; chemicaf landscape
applications; and metals. The sources of these pollutants potentially come from all
land uses in the Town of Vail, including: residential; commercial; recreational; and
transportational land uses.
With the Clean Water Act reauthorization "on hold".(predicted to be so for the next two
years), it is difficult to say what stormwater runoff controls will be required of smaller
municipalities such as Vail. The recommendations in sections 6.2 and 6.3 were, in
part, designed to meet what the large municipalities in Colorado are currently being
required to do under their permits.
If water quality standards in Gore Creek are exceeded as a result of stormwater runoff,
the aquatic community (including fish) in Gore Creek will suffer. Stormwater sampling
showed that some runoff parameters exceeded Gore Creek stream standards (for
example ammonia, copper, and zinc concentrations from all land uses generally
exceeded stream standards). This is not to say that the stream standards in Gore
Creek were exceeded, simpfy that the stormwater runoff to Gore Creek exceeded those
standards. .
Nutrient, dissolved, and suspended solid concentrations have gotten worse in Gore
Creek. This. is due to the increases in pollutants from stormwater runoff. Nutrient and
sediment loading impact the aquatic community by increasing algal bloom potential,
decreasing dissolved oxygen concentrations, smothering fish spawning and aquatic
invertebrate habitat, and increasing the turbidity and salinity of the water.
Although metal concentrations in Gore Creek have, in general, decreased over time,
this is likely due to improvements in the municipal waste water treatment plant and the
improvement in stream flows from the Black Gore Lakes project. Stormwater runoff,
especially during low in-stream flow periods could significantly decrease water quality
and impact the.aquatic community. Future increases in nonpoint source metal loads
from urban development could offset and even eliminate the progress made to date.
The Phase I report recommended management programs under three broad
categories: Commercial and Residential areas; Illicit Discharges and Illegal Disposal;
and Runoff from Construction Sites. No management programs were recommended for
Industrial areas since none exist in the Vail area: The specifics of the Phase I Management Program recommendations are included in Appendix N. Numerous BMPs
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have been developed fo improve stormwater quality. A partial list is included as
Appendix P. Sections 7.2 and 7.3 provide BMP recommendations vvhich provide the
most amount of water quality protection while balancing economic and political
considerations.
These recommenda4ions are listed in order of descending order of priority.
. 7.2 PoB6cy Recommendagions .
o Develop a public education program which would address the following:
Environmentally safe lawn care
Responsible use of household chemicals
Responsible disposal of household hazardous waste (with the possible
development of program which would assist citizens in the proper
disposal of these materials)
Riparian area protection (no soil disturbance, native vegetation with .
minimal management)
Develop and promote a program for citizens to report illicit discharges or
water quality impacts associated vvi4h discharges from storm
sewers or construction sites.
Developed using existing staff. Public outreach $5,000 -$10,000.
o Revised Town Code to reflect recommendations on Town's authority to control
discharges to storm sewer system and iltegal dumping (see Chapter 4).
Implemented using existing staff resources.
o Develop and strictly enforce an erosion control ordinance on construction
sites. Developed and implemented using existing staff.
o Require 10 - 25 foot setback from water feafiures (including wetlands), in
which no fertilization, pesticide application or mowing is allowed. Enforcement
using existing staff. TSS removals of 30%, nutrient removals of 30-40%,
o Examine the possibility of increased silver removal with hospifal and
photographic processing laboratories.
o Examine the existing Town of Vail regulation concerning the 50 foot setback
for the centerline of Gore Creek. This setback may not adequately protect the
riparian vvetlands associated with the Creek. A more restrictive setback would
be desirable from a water quality perspective. Examination of the setback
requirement using existing staff.
o Require nevv development to maintain runoff off-site to historical levels.
Review of plans using existing staff in permit review.
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o Develop a water quality biological monitoring program for the town of Vail.
This program could answer the "so what" question concerning water quality
impacts. This would also allow the town to direct its' efforts to documented
problem areas. See Appendix Q for recommendations on water quality and
biological parameters recommended for sampling and target levels. The Division
of Wildlife's Stream Watch program, or a citizen monitoring program could be
part of a cost effective and educational monitoring program. Cost of
development - $20,000. Ongoing monitoring costs - $10,000 /year.
7.3 Engineering Recommendations
o Regular collection of road sanding materials, especially in those locations
where the material accumulates. Costs included as part of existing road sanding
and maintenance activities.
o Sweeping of paved parking lots prior to hosing them down. Implemented
using existing staff resources.
o Create maintenance schedule for existing water quality improvement
structures (parking lot vault and snow storage facility). Developed and
implemented using existing staff resources.
o Develop minimum criteria for erosion control from construction sites.
requirements for stormwater. Developed using existing staff.
o Monitor and evaluate the snow storage facility and determine if additional
facilities could be constructed. Monitoring and evaluation done by existing staff.
o Evaluate golf course management practices. Cost $5,000 -$10,000.
o Evaluate the potential for grass filter strips to treat stormwater runoff prior to
discharging to Gore Creek. Costs are approximately $2600 -$6600 per acre of
filter strip. Average TSS removal of 28%.
o Improve non-paved parking areas through the use of modular pavement
(cinderblock or "Grasspave2i). $0.50 -$1.60 /sq ft. (See Appendix R for detailed
bid on GrasspaveZ). Modular pavement is currently being used at the
Breckenridge Justice Center. TSS removal of up to 80%, phosphorus removal
up to 60%, high metals and organic removal.
o Evaluate the potential for constructed wetlands to treat stormwater runoff
instead of direet discharges to Gore Creek. Costs range from $1,000 to $20,000
per acre of constructed wetlands. TSS removal of 50-90%, TP removal of
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30-90%, soluble nutrient removal of 40-80%, moderate to high trace mefials
removal.
o Newr commercial parking facilities should be required to incorporate water
quality improvement designs, such as penrious surFaces, infiltration galleries, detention ponds or underground sedimentation vaults, etc. The designs should
also include main4enance considerations. Nutrient removals of 10-90%, metals
removal of 20-70%, TSS removals of 30-90%.
7.4 Recommended Actuon P9an arad Costs
The first recommended action is to review the Recommended Actions in the Part 1
Report and ensure 4hat those recommendations were or are implemented. Following
that review, the recommended action plan is stafed in sections 7.2 and 7.3. Table 7.1
outlines the recommended actions, priorities, and resource needs. Policy, regulation
and enforcement actions are generally recommended prior to implementation of
engineering recommendations, due to the difference in costs between these two
categories. The exception to this statement is that regular and frequent collection of
road and parking lot sanding material should be implemented immediately.
Table 7.1 Recommended Act6ons, PrioritBes, and Resource iVeeds
Action Priority Cosf/Resources
Develop public education program High $5,000 -$10,000 / Staff 4ime
Revise Town Code for stormwater issues High Staff time
Develop and enforce erosion control ord. High Staff time
Develop and enforce water quality setback High Staff time
Review existing 50' setback requiremenf Moderate Staff time
Require new construction to maintain Moderate Staff time
historical ofif site runoff levels
Develop stormwater monitoring program Moderate $10,000 4o develop, $5,000
for monitoring
Collection of road sanding material High Staff time, equipment
Swreeping of parking structures.(especially High Staff fiime
before washing)
Create maintance schedule for existing Moderafe Staff time
water quali4y s4ructures
Develop criteria for erosion control on Modera4e Staff time
constrution sites
Monitor and evaluate snow storage facilifiy iVioderate $1,000 / Stafifi time
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Action Priority CosUResources
Evaluate golf course management Moderate $5,000 -$10,000
practices
Improve non-paved parking areas Moderate $0.50 -$1:60 / sq ft
Evaluate potential for grass filter strips Moderate Staff time, $2,600 -$6,600
. per acre Evaluate potential for constructed wetlands Low Staff time $1,000 -$20,000
for stormwater enhancement / acre constructed wetland Require new parking to incorporate water High Costs vary depending on
Ilquaiity improvement designs designs
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MINUTES
VAIL TOWiV COURICIL iV1EETING
June 6, 1995
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 6, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Vail iVlunicipal Building. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P.M.
MEfViBERS PRESEiVT: Peggy Osterfoss, iVlayor
Merv Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Tom Steinberg
Sybill Navas
Jan Strauch
Jim Shearer
MEfVIBERS ABSENT: Paul Johnston
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, .Town iVlanager
Tom iVioorhead, Town Attorney
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
The ffurs$ a$em ouv the ageavda vvas Citizen Participation.
Lou Meskimen expressed concern about the potential displacement of beavers at
Bighorn Park. The beavers, if displaced, will pose the same or greater problem at
another location. He suggested feeding the beavers with fallen or cut trees to help
supplement their diet. He asked the Town to join him in keeping an eye on the
situation.
Rick Sackbauer, chairman of the Upper Eagle Valley Water District, read from a press
release correcting a Denver news report which cited problems with Vail's water. He
said the problems were actually occurring in the Lake Creek Water District, 20 miles
west of Vail. The Denver television station ran a retraction to correct the error and
offered its apologies.
Bill Kerig, 6Cent Rose, and Paul Gotthelf of the Eagle Valley Cycling Coalition presented
the Council with a$1,000 check to be earmarked for completion of the Dowd Junction
bike path. The coalition is dedicated to seeking a complete bike system throughout the
Vail valley. fVlayor Peggy OsterFoss thanked the group for 4heir donation to the Tovvn of
Vail.
The seconc8 u$em on the agenda was the Mauri Nottingham Environmental Quality
Awards Ceremony. This award was created to recognize outstanding environmental achievements and actions. There are three categories for the award: individual,
business, and student. The three award winners are as follows: The Antlers of Vail ~I
(Business) for their fireplace conversion; Bill and Jean Johnson (Individual) far beina
the first to place land into the Eagle County Land Conservancy for perpetuity; and the
Eagle Valley High School Bio-Building (Student); which is a building specifically I
dedicated to hydroponics and aquaculture. Honorable mentions uvere also presented to
Mike King for starting a recycling program at the Bafitle iVlountain High School and to
Kerry Donovan at student at Battle Mountain High School for her river v?ratch efforts.
The $hard otem on ghe agenda was the Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the Minutes for the meetings of May 2 and 16, 1995.
B. Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1995, second reading of an ordinance rezoning Tract
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C, Vail Village First Filing/967 Vail Valley Drive from the General Use Zone
District to the Primary/Secondary Residential Zone District.
Mayor Osterfoss read the Consent Agenda in full. Merv Lapin moved to approve the
Consent Agenda with a second by Steinberg. Lapin then amended his motion to
approve the Minutes only (with corrections being made to the May 16, minutes "four"
changed to "three" on the Vail Commons Developers item and the vote on item five
corrected to state that Lapin abstained from voting) and that discussion on Ordinance
No. 9 be held separately. Steinberg seconded this amended motion. A vote was
taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1995. Jim Curnutte presented this item to the Council and
handed out a memorandum from April 10, 1995, to the Planning and Environmental
Commission explaining the request to rezone Tract C, Vail Village 7th Filing from the
General Use Zone District the Primary/Secondary Residential Zone District. Ann
Repetti, Ralph Davis and Jim Lamont offered comments in opposition to this ordinance.
Jan Strauch moved to approve Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1995 on second reading,
second by Steinberg. The motion passed 5-1, with Merv Lapin opposing.
The fourth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1995,
Vail Recreation District (VRD) request to change the zoning from the Natural Area
Preservation District to the General Use District for the Vail Golf Course Maintenance
Facility located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive, Parcel E Vail Valley 7th Filing. On April 4, the
Town Council unanimously approved changing the Vail Land Use Plan designation for
this property from "Open Space" to "Public Semi Public." This zone change request is
the second step in a three-step process that could enable the District to apply for a
. conditional use permit to remodel the facility. This maintenance facility is currently a
legal non conforming use on property that. is zoned Natural Area Preservation (NAP).
The use of the site is non consistent with the zoning (the only permitted use in NAP is
nature preserve) and has existed on the site since 1966. The site is used for storage of
fuel, equipment, and various supplies used to maintain the golf course. If this
. amendment to the Land Use Plan is approved, the Town will consider rezoning these
properties, along with others, to further protect open space and address conflicts
between zoning and actual land use. On May 8, 1995, the Planning and Environmental
Commission unanimously recommended the Town Council approve this zoning change.
Russell Forrest presented this ordinance. Merv Lapin moved to approve.Ordinance
No. 10, Series of 1995, on first reading, with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 670.
The fifth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1995,
an Animal Control and Carriage Operations Ordinance. Tom Moorhead and Bob Slagle
presented this ordinance. This comprehensive animal control ordinance addresses
carriage operations in addition to other animal issues. Tom Moorhead indicated the
definition for "Training" had been revised to mean the education, instruction, or .
discipline of a dog that is being trained. He also indicated a typo which would be
corrected. Citizen comments were received from Randy Guierro. Merv Lapin moved to
approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1995, on second reading including the changes .
presented by Tom Moorhead, with a second by Jan Strauch. A vote was taken and the
motion passed, 5-1, with Tom Steinberg opposing.
The sixth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 13, Series of 1995, a request to
change the Vail Land Use Plan for 13 parcels of property throughout the Town of Vail
from their current Land Use Plan designations to the Open Space and Public/Semi-
Public designations. Russell Forrest and Jim Curnutte presented this Resolution. The
Community Development Department is proposing to change the Vail Land Use Plan
designations of 13 properties throughout the Town of Vail. The reason for proposing
the changes is to address inconsistencies befinreen the actual use of these parcels and
their current designation on the Land Use Plan map. On May 8, 1995, the Planning
and Environmental Commission unanimously recommended approval of this
amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan. Citizen input was received from the following:
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Hermann Sfiaufer, Peter Furstenberg, Douglas Hawkins, Bill Wilto, John Milligan
(representing the Mays family) and Jim Lamont, all in support. Merv Lapin moved to
approve Resolution No. 13, Series of 1995, with the revision of adding to the property
list "Lot 10, Bighorn Subdivision", with a second by Tom Steinberg. A vote vvas taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. -
The sebeav$h a$em on the agenda was an Audit Report Presentation. Jerry McMahan
of McMahan & Associates, PC, together v?rith Steve Thompson and Christine Anderson
presented the audit report. McMahan indicated the audit was very "clean." Merv Lapin
disclosed that Jerry McfViahan is his personal CPA for Vail Securities. Lapin praised
McMahan's work for the Tovvn of Vail. However Lapin felt the Tov?rn of Vail should
change uvho they hire to perform the audit every three or more years. Bob McLaurin
stated the Town of Vail is currentfy in the first year of a three year contract v?rith
McfViahan, and at the end of this term the Town vvill go out to bid again for another
CPA. Merv Lapin moved to approve the 1994 Tovun of Vail Audit, vui4h a second by
Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The ea9hth a$em on the agenda was the Tovvn Council appeal of a PEC decision to
approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the installation of an Automatic Teller
Niachine (ATM) to be located at the One Vail Place Building, 244 Wall Street, a part of
Block 5C, Vail Village First Filing. Jim Curnufte presented 4his item. On May 22, the
PEC approved with two conditions a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the installation
of an Automatic Teller fViachine (ATM). Joe Miller, Assistant Vice President of First
Bank and Jack Curtin, owner of One Vail Place, gave their comments to the Council.
Lapin disclosed he was in negotiations with First Bank, but felt he was still eligible to
vote on this item. Tom Steinberg moved to uphold the PEC decision allowing an ATM
machine at.224 Wall Street, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The nonth otem on the agenda was to Appoint three Local Licensing Authority
Members from the belovv list:
Mary C. Zarba
Ellen Schmitt
Joseph Palaszynski
Ben Irvin
Davey Wilson
Linda Fried
Jeffrey S. Auxier
Merv Lapin moved to appoint Mary C. Zarba, Ellen Schmitt, and Davey Wilson to the
Local Licensing Authority each for two year terms expiring in June 1997. This was
seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-
0. .
The tenth otem on the agenda was the Town fVlanager's Report. Bob fVicLauren stated
he would be out of Tov?rn June 10-20, 1995.
There being no further business, Merv Lapin moved to adjourn at approximately 10:00
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Margaret A. Osterfoss, IVlayor
ATTEST:
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
(Names of ceAain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
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iViINUTES
VAIL TOWRI COUNCIL iViEETiNG
JUNE 20, 1995 7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 20, 1995, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail fViunicipal Building. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P.M. NiEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor
fVlenr Lapin, iViayor Pro-Tem
Sybill Navas
Tom Steinberg Jim Shearer
MEMBERS ABSEiVT: Paul Johnsfon
Jan Strauch
STAFF ABSENT: Bob McLaurin, Town iVlanager
TOWiV OFFICIALS PRESENT: Tom Moorhead, Town Aftorney
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Tovun Manager
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
The $urs$ uteava on $he agenda vvas Citizen Participation. There was no citizen
participation.
ghe seCond item oo~ the agenda was the Consent Agenda:
A. Ordinance IVo. 10, Series of 1995, second reading, Vail Recreation District (VRD) request to change the zoning from the iVatural Area Preservation District to the General
Use District for the Vail Golf Course Maintenance Facility located at 1278 Vail Valley
Drive, Parcel E Vail Valley 7th Filing.
Mayor Osterfoss read the Consent Agenda in full. Tom Steinberg moved to approve
the Consent Agenda, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 4-0 (note: Nrerv Lapin was not present for this vote).
The thord item the ageovda was to appoint one new member to the Design Review
Board. Nlerv Lapin joined the meeting. Sybill fVavis moved to appoint Brent Alm to fhe
Design Review Board for the remaining term through February, 1996, uvith a second by
Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The next item on the agenda uvas the contract renewal of Tom Moorhead, Town
Attorney and Buck Allen, iViunicipal Court Judge, for another year. Merv Lapin.moved
to appoint Tom Moorhead as Tovun Attorney and Buck Allen as Municipal Court Judge
for another 1 year contract, with a second by Steinberg. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The nex$ item on $he ageuvda was the announcement by Russell Forrest, Communifiiy
Development environmental planner, that Vail's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan has
won a national and state award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
There being no further business, Jim Shearer moved to adjourn at approximately 7:36
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
('Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
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OF$DIFlANCE n10. 6
SERIES OF 1995
AN ORDINANCE AAAEWDING CF9APTER 18.71 _
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF T6iE TOWR9 OF VABL
TO fPRECLUDE A S9IVGLE Fi41Vi9LY DVVELLOIVG
!A!H@CH VS 'POTALLV REMOi/ED AND REPLACED FROnA BE@NG
ENTBTLED TO ADD@T10(VAL GROSS RES9DENTIAL F'LOOR AREA
. Af~D TO BNCREASE THE PER90D OF TIIIAE T0 AT LEAST TEN 1(EARS
VN EXBSTENCE PR90R TO PERilA9TTIIVG TIiE ADDITIOfV OF UP TO
250 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS RESIDEiVTIAL FLOOFB AFiEA
AND ,4DDING A DEFIBVBT10N OF DEMO/REBUILD A1' 18.04.065
OF THE MUN8CIPe4L CODE OF THE TOlA/N OF !/A@L. ,
WHEREAS, the Town Council has studied the effects of Chapter 18.71 in the Town of Vail;
and
WHEREAS, Council believes allowing a demo/rebuild to take advantage of an additional 250
square feet has not met the purpose and intention of the ordinance and does not prove to be an
inducement for the upgrading of existing housing stock but rather simply confers a benefit upon an
individual with no benefit being conferred upon the Town; and
WHEREAS, a waiting period of at least five years from the date of a building being in
existence is not adequate in relation to the intention of the ordinance to improve existing housing
stock.
IVOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUiVCIL OF THE TOWfV OF
VAIL, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS:
1) Section 18.71.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.71.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide an inducement for the upgrading of extsbng
single family dwellings and exisbng dwelling units which have been in existence within the Town of
Vail for a period of at least ten;.(1years by permitting the addition of up to two hundred fifty
(250) square feet of gross residential floor area ("GRFA") to such single family dwellings and
dwelling units, provided the criteria set forth in this Chapter are met. This Chapter does not assure
each single family dwelling or dwrelling until located within the Town of Vail an additional two
hundred fifty (250) square feet, and proposals for any additions hereunder shall be reviewed closely
with respect to site planning, impact on adjacent properties, and applicable Town of Vail
development standards. The 250 square feet of additional GRFA may be granted to ex1566g single
family dwellings, ex*ing two family and existi'ng multi-family dwelling units only once, but may be
requested and granted in more than one increment of less than 250 square feet. Upgrading of an .
exisfing dwelling unit under this Chapter shall include additions thereto or renovations thereof, but
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2) Section 18.71.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.71.020 Single Family Dwellings and Two Family Dwellings
Any single family dwelling or dwelling unit in a two family dwelling not restricted bv
the Town of Vail to housing for full time emptoyees of the Upper Eaqle Vallev shall be eligible for
additional GRFA not to exceed a maximum of 250 square feet of GRFA per single family dwelling
or two family dwelling unit in addition to the existing GRFA or the allowable GRFA for the site.
Before such additional GRFA can be granted, the single family dwelling or dwelling unit shall meet
the following criteria:
A. At least Ten~year3s #ove-qears must have passed from the date the single
family dwelling or two family dwelling unit was issued a temporary certificate of occupancy er-a _
B. The single family dwelling or dwelling unit shall have received its final
certificate of occupancy. - C. Proposals for the utilization of the additional GRFA under this provision shall
comply with all Town of Vail zoning requirements and applicable development standards. If a
variance is required for a proposal, it shall be approved by the Planning and Environmental
Commission pursuant to Chapter 18.62 before an application is made in accordance with this
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D. Adjacent properry owners and owners of dwelling units on the same lot as
the applicant shall be notified of any application under this Chapter that involves any external
alterations to an existing structure. Notification procedures shall be as outlined in Section 18.66.080
of the zoning code.
E. If any proposal provides for the conversion of a garage or enclosed parking
area to GRFA, such conversion will not be allowed unless a new garage or enclosed parking area
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is also proposed. Plans for a new garage or enclosed parking area shall accompany the application
under this Chapter, and shall be constructed concurrently with the conversion. F. Any increase in parking requirements as set forth in Chapter 18.52 due to any
GRFA addition pursuant to this Chapter shall be met by the applicant.
G. All proposals under this Section shall be required to conform to the Design
Review Guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.54 of the Vail Municipal Code. A single family dwelling
or dwelling unit for which an addition is proposed shall be required to meet the minimum Town of
Vail landscaping standards as set forth in Chapter 18.54 of the Vail Municipal Code. Before any
additional GRFA may be permitted in accordance with this Chapter, the staff shall review the
maintenance and upkeep of the existing single family dwelling or dwelling unit and site, including
landscaping to determine whether they comply with the Design Review Guidelines. No temporary
certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any expansion of GRFA pursuant to this Chapter until
all required improvements to the site and structure have been completed as required.
H. The provisions of this Section are applicable only to GRFA additions to single
dwelling units. IVo pooling of gross residential floor area shall be allowed in single family dwelling
or two family residential dwelling units. IVo application for additional GRFA shall request more than
250 square feet of gross residentiai floor area per single family dwelling or dwelling unit.
3) Section 18.71.030 of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.71.030 Multi-Family Dwellings .
Any dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling shall be eligible for additional GRFA not
to exceed a maximum of 250 square feet of GRFA in addition to the existing GRFA or the allowable
GRFA for the site. Any application of such additional GRFA must meet the following criteria:
A. At least ten #ive years must have passed from the date the building was
issued a temporary certificate of occupancy
B. Proposals for the utilization of the additional GRFA shall comply with all Town
of Vail zoning requirements and applicable development standards. If a variance is required for the
additional GRFA, it shall be approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission pursuant to
Chapter 18.62 before an application is made in accordance with this Chapter.
C. The building has received its final certificate of occupancy.
D. Portions of existing enclosed parking areas may be converted to GRFA under
this ordinance if there is no loss of existing enclosed parking spaces in said enclosed parking area.
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E. Any increase in parking requirements due to any GRFA addition pursuant to
this Chapter shall be met by the applicant.
F. All proposals under this Section shall be reviewed for compliance with the
Design Review Guidelines as set forth in Chapter 18.54 of the Vail Municipal Code. Existing
properties for which additional GRFA is proposed shall be required to meet minimum Town of Vail
landscaping standards as set forth in Chapter 18.54 of the Vail Municipal Code. General
maintenance and upkeep of existing buildings and sites, including the multi-family dwellings,
landscaping or site improvements (i.e., trash facilities, berming to screen surface parking, etc.) Shall
be reviewed by the staff after the application is made for conformance to said Design Review
Guidelines. This review shall take place at the time of the first application for additional GRFA in
any multi-family dwelling. This review shall not be required for any subsequent application for a
period of five (5) years from the date of the initial application and review, but shall be required for
the first application filed after each subsequent five (5) year anniversary date of the initial review.
No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any expansion of GRFA pursuant to this
Chapter until all required improvements to the multi-family dwelling site and building have been
completed as required.
G. If the proposed addition of GRFA is for a dwelling unit located in a
. condominium project, a letter approving such addition from the condominium association shall be required at the time of the application is submitted.
H. No deck or balcony enclosures, or any exterior additions or alterations to
multi-family dwellings with the exception of windows, skylights, or other similar modifications shall
be allowed under this Chapter.
1. The provisions of this Section are applicable only to GRFA additions to
individual dwelling units. No "pooling" of GRFA shall be allowed in multi-family dwellings. No
application for additional GRFA shall request more than 250 square feet of gross residential floor
area per dwelling unit.
4) Paragraph.18.71.040A is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.71.040 Procedure
A. Application shall be made to the Community Development department on
forms provided by the Community Development department and shall include:
1.. A fee of two ene hundred dollars shall be required with the application.
2. Information and plans as set forth and required by Section 18.54.040,
paragraph C.
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3. IVames and addresses of adjacent property owners and owners of
dwelling units on the same lot as the applicant.
4. Any other applicable information required by the Community
Development department to satisfy the criteria outlined in this Chapter.
5) Chapter 18.71 is hereby amended with the repeal of Section 18.71.050 to be deleted
as follows:
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6) Chapter 18.04 is hereby amended with the addition of the following definition at
18.04.065 as follows: clemo/rebuiltl _means~the~destruction, demolitionr` zremo~al; of 50% or more
o, t a e_floor arsa ;of aniexistmg~urn#~or~structure`~ The determmationrof the 50%s1a1 l be~calculated
upon;gross residentia! floor area as defined in Section~18~04 ~ 30:;
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7) If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall for any reason
be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,
clause or provision shall not effect any of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
8) All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
and with documents hereby approved, are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency.
This repealer shall not be construed to reviving any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part
thereof.
9) This ordinance, as adopted by the Town Council, shall be numbered and recorded
by the Town Clerk in the official records of the Town. The adoption and publication shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem, and Town Clerk, and by the
certificate of publication.
10) This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon five days after its publication
upon final passage as provided in Section 4.9 of the Town Charter.
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Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1995
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this day of July, 1995, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance
on the day of , 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamb.ers of the Vail Municipal
Builciing, Vail, Colorado.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this _ day of 11995.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST: .
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
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RESOLUrooN No. 15
Seraes o4 1995
ARES0LUTI0N TO PERMVT THE !lABL ilALLEV CONSOLIDA?TED 11VATER DISTRICT
TO CREATE 3.2 AC93ES OF VVETLANDS ON THE EASTERIV PORTBON OF
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KATSOS RANCH PARK AR9D SETTPNG FORT9-B DETA9LS 9N RECARD TFiERETO.
WHEREAS, the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District is required by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers as part of the Section 404 permit for Black Lakes Reservoir #1 to create 3.2 acres of
wetlands; and
WHEREAS, the eastern portion of Katsos Ranch was originally a wetland and was disturbed
through development in East Vail and the construction of I-70; and
WHEREAS, wetlands provide a valuable function by providing wildlife habitat, filtering out
water pollutants, and moderating the impacts of runoff and flood events; and
WHEREAS, the creation of 3.2 acres of wetlands on the eastern portion of Katsos Ranch
would benefit the Town of Vail by reestablishing wetlands in a area where they once existed,
improving wildlife habitat, and filtering pollutants out of runoff in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail benefits by an improved water supply and reduced frequency
of minimum instream flow deficits through the development of the Black Lakes 1 Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Environmental Strategic Plan and Land Use Plan identify that a goal
of tlie Town is to enhance environmental' quality.
IVOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWIV COUfVCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
The Vail Valley Consolidated Water District is hereby permitted to create 3.2 acres of
wetlands on the eastern portion of Katsos Ranch.
IiVTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AIVD ADOPTED this day of , 1995.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
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TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROfiN: Community Development Department
D,4TE: July 10, 1995
SUBJECT: Black Lalce blletland Mitigation
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On August 21, 1990, the Vail Tovun council passed a resolution supporting the expansion of
Black Lake Resenroir iVo. 1. The.expanded reservoir uvas designed to enhance in-stream flows
during the winter, a time vuhen stream flowrs are typically lowest. VVhen the resolution wras
passed, the Council recognized that more than 10 acres of wetlands and riparian areas would
need to be restored to mitigate the impacts of the expanded reservoir.
In 1991, Eagle County (in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers) required the Vail Valley
Consolidated Vllater District to provide 10.75 acres of wetlands and riparian habitat to mitigate the
impact of 5.4 acres uvhich were lost as the result of the Black Lake expansion. All but 0.75 acres
of mitigation uvas to be located in the Town of Vail. On January 21, 1992, the Town Council
approved of the uvetland mitigation proposal that included restoring 6 acres of wetlands on
Katsos Ranch and more than 4 acres of riparian habitat along different points on Gore Creek.
H. PF3OPOSED PRO1JECT:
The Vail Valley Consolidated IAlater District was successful in creating 2.8 acres of wretlands at
Katsos Ranch but still needs to create an additional 3.2 acres. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers has given the District until August 15, 1995 to create this additional wetland area at
Katsos Ranch. The District has a new proposal for creating these wetlands on Katsos Ranch,
which will involve utilizing six existing swales that branch off Gore Creek and would be cleared to
act as irrigation ditches (see attached project description).
Issues related to this project include:
a) changes to the floodplain;
b) short-term visual impacts;
c) short-term sedimentation impacts; and
d) potential conflict vuith the creation of a pedestrian-only trail on Katsos Ranch.
Based on a preliminary revievu of the DistricYs proposal, the above-mentioned issues should not
result in any significant impact. In fact, this project will be beneficial to the Touvn for the fiollowing
reasons:
a) At no cost to the Town, wetlarrds would be restored at Katsos Ranch.
b) The creation of vuetlands has significant benefits for wildlife, uvater quality, and for
reducing flood impacts.
c) Existing svuales can be used which will reduce the visual impact of the projecY.
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Staff feels that the proposed creation of 3.2 acres of wetlands at Katsos Ranch would have
significant benefits to the Town and recommends approval of this proposal.
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SEC'ITOIV 404 PE121V[TI' FOR BI.ACIC I.AFCE 1V0.1 E1VI.ARGEIVIEIV'I'.PROJECT
\!AIL VAI.L.EY CORISOLIDA'TED VdA"IgFt DIS'I12IC°T
Vail Valley Consolidaeed VVater District, as part of eheir Section 404 pennit mirigarion requirements
for the Black Lalce 1Vo. 1 Enlargement Project, is rcquired to restore 6 acres of scrub/shrub
wetlands on the Katsos Ranch open space. Z'he permitted mitigadon plan includes construcrion of
stream gradient control structures, and a fload irrigadon system to raise ground water levels of the
adjacent alluvial terrace. The purpose of this urigarion system and drop struceures is to restonc
wetland hydrology on the eerrace, chus improving wildlife habieat in che riparian zone and open
space.
According to the C'onceDtual Wetlandc Ailitigation Plan for the Black Lake 1Vo 1 Enlar mPn?
Proiect, prepared by BIO/WEST in 1990, the alluvial terrace most likely was a wedand before the
creek channel incised 3 to 6 feet below the temace. This incisement is likely due to creek
channelization and urban development that occurred within Vail Valley, and due to the construcrion
of Interstate 70. Soil mottling found 18 to 24 inches below the ground surface provides edidence
the terrace once was a wetland.
BIO/WEST's mitigation plan for Katsos Ranch included the construcdon of drop structures and a
irrigarion canal with water delivery channels. The canal would start at a diversion swceure
upsveam of the bike path bridge, and carry water across the terrace to the old creek oxbow. Watcr
delivery channels would be connected along the length of the canal to discharge and spread waeer
across the terrace between the bike path and Gore Creek.
In 1991, the BIO/VVEST plan was presented to Town Council for.approval before construction.
The Council asked that only the drop swctures be constructed to minimize conswcdon impacts to
existing vegetation. Three drop structures were const-ucted in fall of 1992 and new plantings were
added to the riparian zone in 1993. During our site survey with the Corps of Engineers last year, it
was determined only 2.8 acres of wetland hydrology was restored to the terrace. The Corps has. .
required the irrigarion system be conswcted to meet the 6 acres of wetland restoration required by
Section 404 permit.
The plan currendy under consideradon utilizes existing irrigation ditches and depressions on the
alluvial temace. It would noe require extensive grading and building of new canals as proposed by
the BIO/WEST plan. The enclosed map shows proposed locadons of six irrigation ditchcs. 1VTany
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of the locations follow exisring irrigarion ditches or old creek meanders. The ditches must be
. cleared of willow and regraded to provide consistent downhill flows along each ditch. River
cobble and sandy clay soil will be placed along each ditch to prevent scouring. The ditches will be
approximately 3 to 6 feet wide and 2 to 4 feet decp. Ditch D1-D2 will flow under the bike path
through an existing culvert. The water in each ditch is expected to saturate a zone 10 to 20 feet on
each side, restoring wetland hydrology to the remaining 3.2 acres required by permit. These azeas
will be planted and seeded with new wetland and riparian plant species to aid with habitat restoration.
Six inlets along the banks of Gore CYeek will allow water to flow into the ditches during the
, growing season. Design alternarives discussed for the inlets include extending a pipe through the
creek bank, or building a rock weir to allow water to flow through the creek bank to each ditch.
The design of each inlet will be determined based on creek bank condidons and surface water .
elevarions.
Ditch B1 shown on the map utilizes overflow water fmm a pond on adjacent property to flood the
imgation ditch. This inlet requires discussion witti the property owner before determining its
feasibility.
No adverse affect is expected for the 100 year floodplain in Katsos Ranch or upstream of the open space. The ditches or inlets will not create obswcdons within the floodplain, and therefore will
not impede flows during a 100 year flood event.
Further study of creek condirions, utility locations, and site topography is needed before finalizing
this plan: The District would like the Town of Vail's comments on this proposal before proceeding
further with the site survey or design. Conswction is planned for later this summer to meet the
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RESOLUTIOiV NO. 16
SERBES OE 1995
A RESOLUT10N ADOPT9NG AT0WN OF VA9L DEFERRED COIIflPENSAT90iV PLARN AND
TERiVi9NAT8NG T9-9E DEFERRED CONVIPEYVSATIORI PLAYVS VUVT61 GREAT WEST AND VCMA
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail established a deferred compensation plan in April of 1981; and
WHEREAS, there has been available to employees the opportuniry to participate in the
ICMA and Great West Deferred Compensation Plans; and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has determined that the establishment of a Town of Vail
Deferred Compensation Plan and the termination of participation in ICMA and Great West Deferred
Compensation Plans will provide a program with better returns at a reduced cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that:
1. The Town of Vail adopts the deferred compensation plan to be known as the Town
- of Vail Deferred Compensation Plan and appoints the Town of Vail Pension Board to serve as
administrator thereto.
2. The Town of Vail hereby authorizes the Pension Board and Town Manager to
execute all necessary documents to establish the Town of Vail Deferred Compensation Plan.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of July, 1995.
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lori Aker, Deputy Town Clerk
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
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T0: Vail Town Council
FROM: Pension Board
Tom iVioorhead 2107
Steve Thompson 2116
Larry Grafel 2173
Bob McLaurin 2105
Joe Chesman 2214 Kraige Kinney 2250
Brian Jones - VRD 2279
DATE: July 13, 1995
RE: Deferred Compensation Program
After a great deal of discussion and debate, the Pension Board has decided to
terminate the ICNlA and Great West Deferred Compensation plans and transfer all
participants' accounts to the Town of Vai! Deferred Compensation Plan (457) effective
September 31, 1995. The purpose of this memo is to provide an explanation of the
issues that led to this decision. '
The Pension Board has been approached in the past by employees who were
dissatisfied with the ICiViA and Great West deferred compensation programs. In 1994,
the pension board hired Dain Bosworth to do several tasks, including an evaluation of
the ICiViA and Great West plans.
The evaluation conducted by Dain Bosworth indicated the cost of ICfViA and Great
West were excessive, thus causing lowrer net returns. On average, ICMA's and Great
West's costs are 10% to 40% higher fihan what the Town's costs would be if we
developed our own 457 Plan. The Town can run the 457 at a lower cost because we
do not have the overhead or sales costs that the outside plans have. Also, we will be
spreaciing fixed costs we would have incurred with one type of plan (money purchase)
over two types of plans (money purchase and deferred compensation).
RECYCLEDPAPER
Therefore, the Pension Board, with Dain Bosworth's help, has selected six managers
with,different styles, from a data base of over 3,100 managers. Using the six managers
in different proportions, investment options were developed from conservative to
aggressive to meet each participanYs needs. Comparing past pertormance of those six
options to ICMA returns, it is clear the net returns of the selected managers were better
than ICMA.
The evaluation process has shown that a Town-run deferred compensation plan will be
more responsive to the employees' changing needs. For example, the manager's
pertormance will be reviewed quarterly. If the Board is not satisfied with each
performance, other managers and consultants can be selected.
There has been some discussion regarding why we can't leave ICMA and Great West
options available. To control costs, it is necessary to close both plans.
The Pension Board is charged with the responsibility of doing what is right for all
employees. This decision is in the best interest of all participants, is based upon the
recommendations of competent professionals, and controls expenses.
An additional memo will be coming out with the mechanics of this conversion. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this decision. Please contact a Pension Board
member if you have questions.
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. I tl1 EI V1 O1-1 F4ND411Y0 TO: Design Review Board
FROM: Community DevelopmenY Department
DATE: June 21, 1995
SUBJECT: Request for a sign variance for off-site signage, for Garton's Bar and Grill, located
at 143 E. Meadow Drive, Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing
Applicant: Dave Garton
Planner: Randy Stouder
L DESCRIP'TION OF THE REQUES'T
Garton's Bar and Grill is located on the second floor of the Crossroads East building. The
entrance to this business is adjacent to a parking deck, half of which is used for outdoor
dining in the summer. Access to the parking deck and the entrance to Garton's is via a
stairway on the east side of the building, next to the entrance to the Crossroads parking
structure on Village Center Road.
Garton's has two existing signs. One sign is located directly above the entrance into the
bar. The second sign is located on an awning, which extends from a walk on the top of
the stairway to the parking deck. In order to improve the exposure of the business, the
applicant is proposing to remove the iwo existing signs and is requesting approval of two
new signs.
~ The first new sign does not require a variance. It was approved by the Design Review
Board (DRB) on May 17; 1995, and is a wall sign which will be located on the north
building elevation, facing the South Frontage Road. The sign, totaling ten square feet,
will be individual wood or metal letters attached directly to the wall, lighted by the existing
spotlights on this portion of the building. At this time, the applicant would like to modify
the May 17, 1995 approval. The DRB approval stated that the letters must be black or
green (to match Crossroads green). l'he applicant now vvishes to change the color of
4hese IeYYers to enatch the terra cot4a color 4ha4 exis4s aY Alfalfa'so
: The second new sign, a ten square foot projecting sign, is proposed to be hung from the
soffit at the top of the metal stairs accessing the parking deck, along the east elevation of
the Crossroads East Building. The DRB•conceptually reviewed this sign at their May 17,
9995 meeting. However, 4his sign is nof at4ached to Garton's tenant space, and
therefore is considered off-site adderfising. Approval of this sign requires that the
DRB grang a variance for the off-site location. The purpose of this hearing is Yo
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have the DRB make a formal recommendation to Council regarding the requested
variance. The Town Council will review the DRB recommendation before making
the final decision for approval or denial.
Attachments showing the location and design of the proposed sign will be distributed to
the DRB at the project orientation portion of the meeting on June 21, 1995.
II. FINDINGS AND STAFF RESPONSES
Before the Board acts on a variance application, the applicant must prove phx ical
h r fii and the Board must find that:
A. There are soecial circumstances or conditions applving to the land buildinas.
tooooraphy, veQera+ion sign structures or other matters on adjacent lots or within
i_he adjacent right-of-way which would substantially restrict the effectiveness of the
sian in auestions: provided however thai such circumstances or conditions are
unioue.to the particular business or enterprise to which the aRplicant desires to
draw attention and do not a12121y aenerally to all businesses or enterprises
Staff Res onse:
The staff feels that there are special circumstances relating to the location of this
business. The entrance to Garton's is not directly on a pedestrian way and it is
difficult for a pedestrian to see. The proposed sign would be located at the top of
the access stair and would provide a more visible identification for the pedestrian.
A sign in this locatian would help to alleviate difficulties generated by the
business' obscure entrance.
B. That special circumstan Ps were not rPara by the applicant nor anyone privy to
Ihe applicant. ,
Staff Response:
Special circumstances were.not created by the applicant. Other retail operations .
in this location have experienced similar visibility problems.
C. That the aranting of the variance would be in aeneral harmony with the purposes
of this title and will not b materially detrimental to thP QerSons residing or working
in the vicinitv, to adjacent propertv, to the neiahborhood or to the public welfare in
n ral.
Staff Res onse:
Staff feels that the proposed sign is in compliance with the intent of the Code and
, would be in harmony with the other businesses in the vicinity.
D. The variance applied for does not depart from the provisions of this title any more
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Staff Response:
Staff believes that this request does depart from the Sign Code and is more than
is required to identify the business. The size of the sign is modest and
substantially less than the maximum that could be allowed by the code: 10
square feeY proposed, 20 square feet allowed. However, the applicant proposes
to hang the sign at an awkward angle. Staft feels that if the sign were mounted
flush on the wall, that the sign would be more attractive and would not draw
unnecessary attention to itself. However, the walt mounted sign would be less
effective (visible) for pedestrians coming up Meadow Drive from the west.
Illo STAFF RECOMfVIENDATIOR9 •
The staff recommends approval of this request, with the condition that the sign be
mounted flush against the wall at the top of the stairs, and that the sign be re-
dimensioned to be 5 feet long by 2 feet tall, with a thickness of no greater than 6 inches.
We recognize that this business has difficulty with visibility and some consideration
should be given to Yhis fact.
The DRB should be aware that the existing menu box must be removed from its off-site
location at the bottom of the stairs. The existing menu box was never approved, and is
considered illegal. The applicant must either remove the box or submit an application and
seek staff approval of a relocated menu box before staff will schedule this sign variance
request for Council's consideration.
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• G$rtona letters white with red (#o rtriitch awnings) surroundlng °
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DRB at~~~MMEN~~~ ~ON~ITIoNs ~~PR~VAL
GA]E&'II'ON'S BAR AND GRIII.,IL SgGN VARIANC~ ~QUE3T
' Ile The Jproposecfl cabnnet sign sha9~ ~e moaanted flush agaenst the wa9? at the top of the
uuuetafl staercase, andl hav~ the durrneensnons 4 feeg 9ong by 2.5 feet tal9 by 6 unches
deepn.
2. That the $agn face be made so ghat 9ight shines thrmeng9n on?y the ?ettees. Tlae
remaauaa?er of 49ne sngan 4'ace s9aaiR be opaque.
~ ezastau~g meunan box and daily specea9 board sha9B be removedFiftfarrede ~s gh~g~
aaever approvedl lby the DR-B andl are aocate off-site.
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4. TIfne exustung awwnung, suppoats minaff awneng sign, Rocated abowe the parking garage
euutraance, slfna9fl be reauuowed praor to erectnon off the new segn.
S. Tllnag the e0ecte-iuc wnres sa~pp6y'sng power to the sigm be p?aced 6n a condaaet, raen a?ong
the stanccco wad~ ana? pauanted to Qanagc8n the sgucco coDor.
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1. When the Town of Vail purchased the Vail Commons site, affordable housing was one of the main goals.
2. 70 residerrt surveys returned (1/2 from West Vail):
`Clear support for mixed-use development
°Condo/apVtownhomes favored
"Concerns expressed: neighborhood integrity and traffic congestion
3. After much studyby the Town staff, Town Council, Task Force and five neighborhood meetings, a document
was prepared.to request. proposals for the development of the site.
4. Consensus between the Task Force, Council, and neighbors produced a basic program of 20,000-60,000
square feet of commercial space and 60 dwelling units. The 60 units avoids a"project character" (per advice
from Aspen) and is small enough to be integrated into the neighborhood. The RFP emphasized the need to
blend the new commercial and residential with the existing neighborhood of West Vail.
5. RFP's were sent to approximately 50 firms; 7 developer groups submitted proposals.
6. During the review process, the main emphasis was always the housing component with retail development as
a means of providing the housing component simply the vehicle.
7. Objective Analysis: .
'ftHatrix comparison of financial components of three finalists
*Traffic analysis
' °Retail market analysis
`Site Plan/quality of the housing design
*Evaluation against the eight criteria adopted at the beginning of the project.
8. The final proposal that included City Market was selected for the following reasons:
RA strong program for affordable housing;
•'Followed the desire of the TOV to lease the land;
`The overall site development plan;
°°Liquid ripple effect", i.e., on-going revenue to fund other housing efforts;
°Quality of construction; and
°Fewer differences to negotiate.
9. The selected plan creates a development that would be a neighborhood, in addition to being integrated into the
West Vait neighborhood. Wanted to target families and the community member that has been moving down
valley in the recent past. Will target seasonal workers with a future project.
10. The grocery store is the vehicle that allows the creation of the affordable housing given the requirements of:
'"permanent deed restrictions;
"quallity construction;
"AFFORDABLE!
11. The selected design has turned the store away from the Frontage Road, pJaced the store underground, and
built a covered parking structure. These amenities have been included as a result of a$5 million subsidy from
the corporate office of City Market, which was unmatched by other finalists. In addition, City Market provided
- the highesY construction budget with the lowest developer fee.
12. Integrity of the year-long process!
13. Selecting a partner we can work with to complete the project! -
14. Debated affordable housing for six years. This is buildin4 housing!
CONCLUSION: The Vail Commons development has the maximum desirable density for this particular affordable
residential devalopment. It also has a retail component, which happens to be a City Market grocery store.
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[~~~ULAR MEETING DAY .
MUL0 17' 1995 ' •
' a et ~ a a o c o a a o r, a e a d b a o 0 0 0 o a p y b a a v c o 0 o a p~ p
9u00 - 110:30 pClOlf'OU3 SES380E{7 ° a@EEKL1f W/YDA015
90:30 = 99 000 BREAK .
99:00 .92:00 WORK SESStON - PENDlNG L97'!C/aT60N
James R. Fritze, Coun4y Attomeb
92.00 - 9a3@ LIlgNCU-0
9:30 - 2:30 V9ORK SE sS9ON _ MEETBNGS ATTENDED
2:30 - 2o45 CONSEN~ CALENDAR
il0mo of n 1oattna and rm-emi?ovwBki nnwra aaa PIzO 091 ft wasom celanxiar to dbM! W Boord d Coanq COflImkwlorurs m spend lft tlM WnB oo0W
oa mma v~4pryWCn a krnpWY ogendo. AeV Comrn4slartsr waq reqnestmse an mem ba, `REAAOVED'frem tho oonseeu mbrohraxd mnel6~cd scp¢aatolq.
Anq amhar o4 iRO 9dbt may °fdEQIIEST' oay Rom bo 'REMOVEO' ffOF/11A0 COasmd Agm&.
1. B9fl.A. PA1tBRlO
Unda Pankuch, Rrccoa.sn4ang .
Maek 56lverthom, CortBroller
ACTVopdo Appmbai subjecQ 4o uebiew 6y tBte County ManageP.
' 2. C0i~TRACT BE°6WEEN EAGLE COUNTY, STAT~ OF
COLORADO Afi9D COLQRl4D0 DEFaARTMENT mF Pfl18LJC
HrzATH M!D ENVIRONMENT CO{VCEFtW(fVG N11N{STRATIVE
' CASE MANAGEMENT FOR E.P.S.D.T. (E Y ANb PERIODIC
SCR~ENENG, DBAGNOSTIC AN~ TREATMENT) MED9CA1~
~ER!ldCES
Ka4hleen Forinash, Hea18h and Huenapy Seevices
ACT90N: Consider appPOda9. .
SEIVT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ; 7- 7-95 ~ 14:10 ~ 3033287207- 3034792157;# 2/ 2
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2o45 -3.00 A. PdESOLUTeOR9 AUTH0RIZBNG DRAWBNC ON 9.ETTEF3 OF
CREDBT FOR STAG GULCH PARTNERSI-dlP FOR W1LDHORSE
SIJBDdVDS6ON F069NG I
Jim Fritze, Goun4y A44orney
ACT80M: ConsideP approeal.
a. RE30LUT0ON A934HORIXING DR4ffllINCa ON LETTER OF
CREDIT FOR SgAG GULCIW PARgN9ERSF91P FOiZ WILDHORSE
GOLI~ ~OURSE
Jim Fri4ge, County A44omey
AC'UBON: Consider approbal.
C: RES0L4D'E'BON AUTHORIZIN~ DRA1t1YINC~ ON LETTER OF
CREDIT FOR B1119..DERffi WOT'H STRAtlC9E NAMES JOIiNIT
!lENTURE Jim Fri4ge, Caunty Atfiomey .
ACT!ORl: Consider approeal.
D. APP6.8CAglON CONCERNING T&4E FIRF-ARRAS FAClLITf n1EAR
WQL~OTT - LETTER TO UNBTED STATES DEPARTNIE@VT OF
GRlTERIOF3 AND (NpEMNBFOCAT10N PATER1T PROV9SION
A. J. Johnson, Sheri4~
ACTION: Consider approval.
3:00 - :9:9~ ~~~AK
3:95 - 4:95 LBQIJOR UCENSE HEARtNGS
1. RF-MEdVAL - KAIVO, IRlC dba BRISYOL AT ARROdUHEAD
UE. RENEWAL - BEGONYA, INC dba OPINBONS DOWN !lALLEV
B1STR0
BIO. RENEWAL - JEBEL CAPIT'Al CORPOF2ATI0N dba EL
JEBEVERAGE .
. IV. NEW - LP AND Vp, LLC dba RISTOi2ANTE TI AMO
V. SPECIAL EVER1TS PERMB'r - EAGLE VALLEY CFiAMfBER aF
CORAft!lERCE
Eariene RoacPr, Liquor lnspecfior
ACgdOPA: Consider apprnval.
4:95 - 4a30 PUBUC t~EARING -(PRESENTAT8ON OF THE 9994 FtiVANC9AL)
AUDbTORS REPORT
Allen Sar4in, FinaP1ce
4a30 - ~ WOffdK SESSf0N - (PFtESENI'ATION OF THE 1994 FIPdANC1AL)
. AUDOTORS REPORT
Allen Sarfin, Finance
THE IdERT MEETIftlO OF THE EAGI.E COUNTY COMl:AIS310NFR31ML.L eE FELb OW JULY 18, 19&5
AlL bIEEYIPdO8 WILL BE HELD IN THE EAGIE COUWTY BUILOMG - S00 BROADWAY, EAOIE- OR OTHERWISE kOTED.
TH18 AGEtdDA IS PROVIDED FoR INPORMAYIONAL PURP08E8 ONLY -ALL TIMES ARE APPRO7t1AapTE.
THE 80ARD WHILE IN SESSION k&AY COP1810ER OTHER ITEiA9 THAT AR6 9ROUGHT pEFORE IT.
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AGENDA
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PLANNING MEETING DAY
JULY 189 1995
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1.030 - 9a45 P.M. PLAT AND RESOe..UTaoN SIGNING
Kathy Eesttey, Planning Technician, Community
DevelopmenY
1:65 ~ 9e6~ PaaL PD=293-95-AF2-CO12DI[..~ SUBD1VIS60N0 FIUNG O,
Q..~T 21
Pa4tie Haefel6, PIanT11ng TeCI1nBGaf1, Cornmunity
D@b9lOpf1"lAP1Y
~CTION: To consider an amendmerag af a bu6lding envelope.
1.50 - 2.00 P.M. PD° U4tl-96°BVF2°HOJNlESTE'8Dg F86e9NG 3p LOC 51
Pattie Hasfeli, Planning Technicaan, Corramaenaty
Deeelopmen8
ACTaON; To consider an amerrdment of a building envelope.
2:00 - 2o30 P.M. ZS-367495-H~LY CFtOSS ~~CTRIC T NSMiSSlON
d1R9E
Pat4le Haefeli, Planning Technician, CommuniQy
Dedelopmen4
~CTION: To consader a requesB to replace existing power lines
wifih now linas and pQles.
SFNT BY-EAGLE CO[1NTY ~ 7-11-95 ; 14:13 ; 3033287207- 3034792157;# 2/ 2
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2:30 _ 2°46 pm. SU=31-95=AF-IST AAAENDflfIENTo EAGLE-@Ap(L
COARMERCIAL SER!lICE CENT~R
Paul Clarkson, planner, Cornmunity Development
ACTIONa To consider an amended fnal plat and associated
SIA.
2.45 - 3:15 P.M. ZS-366a95-CANlP JEEP
. Paul Clarkson, planner, CommuniYy Development
ACTION= To consider a Special Use permit application for a
mass Gathering at Camp F#ale.
3:16 _ 3o30 P.rm BREAK
3:30 - pan. ZS-368-96-R0CKY RilOtlBdTe41N CONCRETE PllMPIiVG
• RauI ClaPkson, Planner, GQmmuni4y Development
~~~~~N., 7"0 consider a Special Use permit application for
Contractor's Storage.
4o00 ~ 4:49 -p.mo PO-264-96-A-EDWARDS INTEReHAn~~~ ~OM~ERceAL
CENTER
F'au! Clarkson, PIannet, Comrnunity Development
ACTION: To consider a request to amend the Edwards
interchange Corrlmercfal CenQer PUD to the
Narthsfar Home Center PUO.
PDa330-96=P-NORTHSTAR HOAAE CE1VTER
Paul Glarksan, Planner, Cammunity Development
~CTION= To consider a requesR for a building/tiome
improvement cenfer and o#her assoGated
, commercial uses.
4:45- 5.00 PO-293-9 a-AF3-AAAEAIDED F6PlAL PtAT, CORDILLERpa
SuBDrvesaoN Fsu~~ ~D IWo, LOT 17
Pa44ie Haefeli, Camrraunity Development
AC'noR9e Cansider approval.
6:00 _ WORK SESSiON - SENA7'OR DAt?E WATTENSERGe
. REPRESENTAT1VE JACK Te4YLOR
7ME NEX7 fIAEE7IWG OF lHE EqpLE Cpd1NYN CqA1pqIS510NERS MLL BE HELp ppg JULY 31. 9@8$
AL.L MEETINGS 1ML,1, BE PiELD !Id TNE EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING - 600 BROADWAY, EAOLE -OR oT}4ERW3E PJOTED.
Tb11S AGEPdDA IS PROVIDED FOR IRIFORAAATIOPIAI PURPQSES OfdLY -ALL 11MES ARE APVROJCIdAAYE.
7HE BdARt7 VMILE IR1 SESSIQ{V pAqY CQyS1DER OTHE72 I7EMS 7HqT ARE BRQLIONY BEFORE IT.
SENT BY:EAGLE COUNTY ; 7-13-95 ; 8:14 ; 3033287207- 3034792157;# 1/ 1
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July 13, 1995 -8:56
i n(~L[: )UNfY flU1f 1)ING
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()I I!('I ()f 171C P(11) I;Ki IAUWAY
i!()_ 1S()X Ili(1
IfOAKI) OF CUMMIS$IONCRi 't .
IJ1CI I, ('(.K.(.IRhl ) $ I6:11
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EAGLE COUNTYD COLORADO
~IIEf~AUM4N~~M
TO: AlG PY!@dla aYld IPttePeSt@d paG'tieS
FROMo Tom .Denkins, Administratide Technician
EDATEo Juiy 13, 1995 - 8:56
REe CFIAIVGES AGENpA Fp92 E. C. BOARD OF C MMIS51OiYERS
7he ffoIlowing itertns habe been added 40 4he July 17, 1995 agenda_
6AS ° 3e00 E. A47REEIWEE`i'IT BEArNEEltl EA1V6~E C0UY\ tl Uy i7YATG OF
COLORAbO AND LE1/EL AAOBILE SBIJND SYS'TEMS FOit
ENTEFtTAINAAENT FOR EAeaLE CO@!NTY EMPLOYEE
P9CN9C
Laur6e Asmussero, Fair Coordinator
ACTIONo Consider approval.
F. AGREEIIAER9T BET11VEEN EACLE COlJIV7Yy STATE OF
CoLoftADO AND TRACIf 9iORlVE FOR Jl1DGING AT THE
1995 EAGLE COllNTY FA@it AND 9iODEO .
Laurie Asmussen, Fair CoordinatoP
~CT~ONo Cnnsider appPOval.
8f you have any questions please caII 328--8604. Thank you!
cc: Board of CounQy Commissioners
Jarnes R. Fri4ze, Coungy Aetorney
Alleua Sartin, Finance Director
Sara Fisher, CPerk & Recorder
Jack Vngs4ad, Public Infomnation Qfficer
p, MEMORp,RTDUPq
TOs Bob McLauren, Toean og Vail
FROMe Rusty Pqartin, Vail/Beaver Creek Reservations
DATEt July 11, 1995
SUBJECTe VALLEY-6dIDE OCCUPANCY FORECAST
Through the joint egforts of the i1VTCB, Vail/Beaver Creek
Reservations and our Joint Lodging Advisory Committee, a walley°
wide Occupancy Forecast project has been startede
The objective of this project is to provide an accurate forecast of
lodging occupancies for the upcoming 90 dayso This forecast, which
will be updated every two weeks, will have obvious value for both.
operational and marketing purposese
The study involves close t0 50 lodging properties, selected to
provide a strong geographic mix, as well as a representative
sampling of both hotel and condominium propertiese (P, list of
participating properties is attachede)
Data collected will show, in graph form, daily occupancy levels (in
actual advance bookings) 90 days out, and will be shown in
comparison to actual occupancy levels gor the corresponding 90 days
one year agoe This information will be shoum gor the entire valley,
as well as broken down by the Vail and Avon/Beaver Creek areas (see
attached graphs)o
This Occupancy Forecase project utilizes the services of the
outside research firm of R.R.C. and P,ssociates from Boulder to
collect, prepare and disseminate the occupancy informationo This
girm was selected through a formal bid process.
Funding is being shared by those entities that will benefit most
grom this information gathered, and cae feel the Town of Vail should
participateo The annual overall cost is approximately $25,000, and
we ask that the Town of Vail commit to an annual contribution of
$5,000 gor at least the next three yearso
Please let myself or Frank Johnson know if you have any questions
or concerns, and what further steps must be taken to secure this
commitment.
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VALLEY-WIDE OCCLTPATdCY FORECAST - PARTICIPATIIUG LODGES
LODGE, LOCATIORT
The Antlers, Vail
Beaver Creek Loclge, Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek West, Avon The Borders Lodge, Beaver Creek
Cascade Properties, Vail
The Centennial, Beaver Creek
The Charter at Beaver Creek
Christiana, Vail
The Christie Lodge, Avon
The Comfort Inn, Avon
Crossroacls Realty, Vail
Destination Resorts, Vail
East Vail Realty & Rentals, Vail
East-West Hospitality, Beaver Creek
The Evergreen Lodge, Vail
The Holiday Inn Chateau, Vail
The Hyatt Regency, Beaver Creek
The Inn at Beaver Creek
L'Ostello, Vail
Lion Square Lodqe, Vail
Lodge at Vail
Lodge at Avon Center, Avon
Lodge Tower, Vail
Manor Vai1, Vai1
Marriot, Vail
. Marriot Streamside, Vail
Montaneros, Vail
Mountain Haus Condos, Vail
Park Meadows, Vail
Park Plaza, Vail
The Pines, Beaver Creek
Pinnacle Resorts, Vail
, Sanstone Creek Club, Vail
The.Seasons at Avon
Simba Run, Vail ' Sitzmark Lodge, Vail
Sonnenalp, Vail
The Lodge at Lionshead,-Vail
Tivoli Lodge, Vail
Townsend Place, Beaver Creek
Vail Athletic Club, Vail
Vail International, Vail
Vail Management Coe, Vail
Vail Racquet Club, Vail
Vail Resort Rentals & Realty, Vail
Vail Run, Vail
Vai1 Village Inn & Condos, Vail
West Vail Lodge, Vail
6destin Hotel, Vail
6dillows, Riva Ridge, Vail
RECEIVEP, ,lUL ~ r 1995
United States Forest White River Holy Cross Ranger District
Department of Service National P.O. Box 190
Acrriculture Forest Minturn Colorado 81645 •
Reply to: 1950/2430
Date: July 10, 1995
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
On May 1, 1995, Deputy Forest Supervisor Ben Delvillar issued a revised
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Wearyman Timber
Sale on the Holy Cross Ranger District of the White River National Forest. On
June 19, 1995 this decision was appealed. A review of the Environmental
Assessment and Decision Notice revealed several errors in the analysis and
process. Therefore, this decision is being withdrawn as of July 6, 1995.
The Forest has begun the process of correcting these errors. In addition, the
Forest would like to schedule a public field trip to the project area on July
17, 1995 with the objective of allowing interested parties to view the project
area and alternatives. The field trip will leave the Holy Cross Ranger District
Office at the junction of Interstate 70 and U.S. 24 at 9:00 AM. Individuals
interested in attending this field trip are requested to contact David Van
Norman. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and be prepared for
inclimate weather. The phone number for the Holy Cross Ranger District office
is 303-827-5715.
Sincerely,
~ WILLIAM A. WOOD
District Ranger
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75 South Frontage Itoad
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-21 DD .
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IIIAilAEDBATE RELEASE July 11, 1995
Contact: Bob NicLaurin, 479-2105
Vail Town Manager ,
TOWN OF VABL APPO9NTS HU1lAAN RESOURCES DIFtECTOR
(Vail)--John Power of Middleton, Ohio, has been named director of the Town of Vail
Human Resources Department following a nationwide search. The appointment is
effective July 24.
Power brings 23 years of management experience to the newly created position. He
. has served in key management positions with Armco Inc., including vice president of
human resources for Armco Atlantic, Inc., in Cincinnati; group human resources
manager of the company's largest operating facility in Niiddleton, Ohio; and
company-vvide public affairs manager. ,4rmco is a Fortune 500 multi-national company
with interests in basic steel, oil service products and other diversified businesses. Wiost
recently, Power has been president of his own consulting business, specializing in high
performance work systems and human resources audits.
In his new position, Power vvill be responsible for the town's Human Resources
Department, including training and employment programs for 200 full-time employees
and another 80 to 100 seasonal workers with the Town of .Vail.
Vail Nianager Bob McLaurin says Power's experience in the technical aspects of
personnel management, training; team building and organizational development will
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complement the town's continuous quality management programs, which were initiated
in 1993. "Our emptoyees are the town's greatest assets," said McL-aurin. "There is a
longstanding tradition here of hard work and high performance. Our challenge is to
continue working as efficiently as possible to maximize our resources," said McLaurin.
The town has maintained its current employee base of 200 full-time equivalent workers
since 1990, despite increased service demands in such areas as development review;
police and fire protection; and transportation services.
Power says he looks forward to the new challenges in Vail. "Quality means
satisfying customer requirements. In a resort community such as Vail, this means
working together with other partners to successfully accomplish that goal."
After graduating from Claremont Men's College in Claremont, Calif., Power served in
the U.S. Marine Corps, including duty as a platoon commander in Vietnam.
He and his wife, Happy, have two sons, William and Jonathan.
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Media Note: For a photo of John Power, please contact Suzanne
Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
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']Io TM MAYOR ,4ND TOWN (COUNCii.:
''Th~ atmtohed has bwn released to Vail VWJPy Mcdia an resgonse to public sen4imen4
c~~g the development of llail Commons parcel of land ra+ith a sugermuloo4
comp1ex by
the c~ommon Sense For The Coffimons Coanmitkee.
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Coffimon Sense For'Y`he Commona Commiae
476-9200
TO: 'Y'he Editor FR: Comfnon Sense For The Comlmons Cotnmitft: .
A Cifmns Commattm has ieen established that intends to presenQ a petition to the Vail Tovan
Council ag QheiY next. cCouncil ynee4ing on Tuesday, July 18th at 7:30 p. me in the Muriicipal •
Centero :
The petitionera are opgosed to the Council's dacisaon on June 27th that would place a superrmarlceg
t;oanplx on the Flail Cornmons paml of ]and in West Vail.
'I°he petition reques4s that Town Government be responsave to ehe people and that Qhis imgmtant
issue concexning the fate of land owned by the people of Vaal be deteermi.ned by Eie electoPatr, vf
Appsnaching 200 signatuaes wero obtainod in two diys igudicataag a strong sentimmmg agaanst the
June 27th decnsion bm enter into negotiations with Cgty liark,et as the developer.
Condariainium and other progertY awne.rs, business dwners, registered voters, and full 4ime
resaden4s of Flail who want f.o support the getitioa c.a1n find it available far signature a4 West Vai1
business locations. .
Coacerned citinns am taYged to attead -khe July 1 gth :@1'ail Town Councfl Meeting. .
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970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDOA ADVISORY
. July 12, 1995
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn
Community Information Office
479-2115
!lAIL TOWN COUNCIL HSGHLPGHTS FOR JULZf 11
Work SessAOn Brraeffs
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, iVavas, Osterfoss, Shearer, Strauch
--Trees for Vail Presentation
Jeff Bowen, of Trees for Vail, appeared before the Council to thank 4he town for its
participation in the June 17 planting. Volunteers worked to plant 100 trees and more
than 3,000 shrubs and saplings in an effort to improve a steep road cut near Red
Sandstone Elementary School.
--Library Budget Session
The Council took an informal tour of fihe library in preparation for upcoming budge4
sessions. Some of the information presented by library staff included the following:
more than 140,000 patrons pass through the library each year (and the number is
growing); about 9,000 patrons hold library cards; 12 new memberships are processed
per day; over $100,000 worth of materials are checked out each month; customer
requests and habits are used to determine the purchase of new materials; the Internet
is the fastest growing source for information retrieval; CD-ROIVIS and on-line services
are replacing the need for traditional reference books; patrons return about 50 items a
day to the satellite book drop at Safewray; and 117 children are participating in the
summer reading program. Also, surveys show high and frequent use of the library by
Vail residents. Other users include tourists, plus area residents stretching from Summit
County, to Leadville, to Gypsum. When asked ifi user fees should be established to
help pay for increased services at the library, only 13 percent said yes. 58 percent
favored allocations from existing 4own revenues, while 24 percent favored some form of
bond issue. Staff members noted the need for additional computer terminals
throughout 4he facility for patron and staff use. For more information, contact Annie
Fox, library director, at 479-2195. --Golden Peak Ski Base Redevelopmenfi Discussion With participation from neighborhood representatives and the project's applicant, Vail
Associates, the Council began to identify a long range vision for the Golden Peak area,
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which would incorporate elements of a new ski base facility, six condominiums,
replacement of chairs 6 and 12 on the mountain, and a 150-space managed parking
structure on the site. Public Works Director Larry Grafel set the stage for the
discussion, indicating: Vail Valley Drive has a tendency to experience congestion
problems, but not due to capacity problems with the road; redevelopment of Golden
Peak could double vehicular traffic in the arery (unless efforts are made to minimize
impacts); and the 1992 master transportation lan shows a deficit of 500 public parking
spaces for Vait within the next 20 years. Fron, here, some fundamental policy issues
were established which will be used to shape de:sign of the project and adjacent areas.
Those policy decisions are as follows:
• Construction of a bridge at the east end of Ford Park to create a new access point
should receive consideration as a future option.
• The idea of creating a one-way stretch of Vaii Valley Drive (from Blue Cow Chute to
a potential bridge at Ford Park) as a means tc reduce traffic and congestion in the
vicinity of Golden Peak should not be pursued.
• The streetscape master plan should be implemented from the Transportation Center
through Golden Peak and to the soccer field parking lot.
• Public transit (as opposed to private vehicles) should-be the primary mode of
access to Golden Peak.
• General skier drop-off at Golden Peak will be allov sd.
• Any existing on-site public parking that is lost to thi development must be replaced,
but may be located off-site.
• The definition of public parking, in this case, does r, )t mean hourly or free parking.
It could include daily parking by previously-purchast d seasonal pass, by
reservation or other means.
• A parking structure at the soccer field parking lot, to oe built in conjunction with
Golden Peak and available for Ford Park users in the summer, should be
considered..
• VA's employee parking should be a managed component of the plan to include off-
site and/or park and ride considerations.
- Following yesterday's discussion, town staff will continue to work with VA and the
neighbarhood in moving forward with design of the project, which will fihen undergo the
standard review process by the Ptanning & Environmental Commission. Council
members said the policies discussed yesterday were not intended to modify the review
process. Rather, the policy discussion was necessary to clarify issues retating to
potential impacts on public infrastructure and town-owned lands. Construction could
begin next spring, if the project meets town approval this fall. For more information,
contact Jim Curnutte, Lauren Waterton or Susan Connelly in the Community
Development Department at 479-2138.
--Information Update Council members were encouraged to attend the July 18 regional transportation
. meeting from 8:30 to noon in the Vail Town Council Chambers.
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After revievving a wrritfien request to cosf-share an annual lodging occupancy forecast at
the $5,000 level, the Council asked to schedule the item for additional discussion wi4h
representatives from the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau-and Vail Associates.
--Council Reports
Paul Johnston, the TOV representative on the Berry Creek Recreational Authorifiy Board, said the 105-acre Berry Creek Fifth property near Edwards may face the
possibili4y of a proper4y tax assessmen4 due 4o use of the land by the equestrian cen4er.
He said the board is continuing to discuss the situation with the Eagle County
Assessor. Also, the Council voted 6-0 4o approve the recreation board's decision to
replace two caretaker trailers on the proper4y. The Council requires 4hat a portion of
the replacement cost be recovered through additional lease fees paid by the eques4rian
center. Also, Johnston said, the board has six monfihs remaining in its agreement with
the school districfi to advise the district on access points to the Miller Ranch property.
The Berry Creek Fifth property is owned by the Todvn of Vail and six other
governmental entities. Vail has 60 percent ownership in the project. For more
information, contact Tovvn Afitorney Tom fVioorhead at 479-2107.
Other reports from Johnston included: efforts to restructure a fiown-sponsored youth
award are confinuing; and a local business owner has expressed interest in supporting
a day care center on town-owned land east of the Mountain Bell tower. Council
members asked staff to review the feasibility of a day care center on the site. The
preliminary study would review zoning, 4rafFic impac4s and other issues.
iVierv Lapin said he attended a Bravo! Colorado board meeting and reminded the group
the towrn is continuing to hold land near the Lionshead parking structure for a
performing arts center.
Lapin also said the Sister Cities program, now called Vail Valley Exchange, is
progressing with four major partners, Vail Associates, Beaver Creek Resort Co., Town
of Vail arid Town of Avon. He said the group is considering a second sis4er city in the
southern hemisphere to complement its current relationship with St. iVloritz,
Switzerland.
Peggy Osterfoss said the transit authority committee had met recently and eagerly
awaits the outcome of a telephone survey, which is being conducted 4his week. The
data wrill be used to determine how to move forward with a countywide sales tax
election in November.
Osterfioss also reported the community 4aslc force (a component of the VA-TOV
managed grovvfih agreement) had met several times and was moving forwrard in a
proacfive manner to increase ski business during non-peak periods. For more details
on the task force, contact Suzanne Silver4horn with the Town of Vail at 479-2115.
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Jim Shearer said he accepted an award from the Alpine Gardens on behalf of the
town's flower planting program.
--Other .
Jan Strauch asked why the hands are missing from the Bridge Street Clock Tower.
Town Manager Bob McLaurin said he would investigate.
Public Works Director Larry Grafel gave an update on a July 10 work session with the
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) on the town's application for a
conditional use permit to allow for the first phases of an addition to the Public Works
Administration Building and renovation of the transportation and fleet maintenance
buildings at the town shop complex, located at 1309 Vail Valley Drive. Grafel said the
PEC indicated a strong desire to add employee housing to the expansion as a
condition of approval. This will generate additional discussions on funding and density;
project phasing; and completion, he said.
Peggy Osterfoss said the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort Association has a vacancy on its
board and wondered if a Town Council member would be interested in serving. A
decision will be made at the next meeting.
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Upcoming Discussion Topics
Ju/y 18 Work Session '
TCI fiber optic
Bikes, blades, etc., in Village core
Ju/y 18 Town Council
Appearances by State Rep. Jack Taylor and State Sen. Dave Wattenberg
First reading, 250 ordinance
TOV nonpoint source water quality ptan resolution
Vail Valley Consolidated Water District wetlands mitigation project resolution
Garton's Saloon sign variance
July 25 Work Session , Pam Brandmeyer (administration) 15 year anniversary
Fire Department budget preview
Revenue forecast & review
Vail Valley7ourism & Convention Bureau update/marketing board recap
Vail Visitor Center consolidation discussion
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
F0R BMMEDBr4TE REfl..EASE
July 14, 1995
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office BUILD0NG PERM9TS GSSUED BV THE TOWN OF !lA9L
The following building permits have been issued or applied to the Town of
Vail Community Development Department for the period June 30 to
July 13:
0'Rourke, 1259 Westhaven Circle, remodel, $22,000, Michael Lauterbach.
Allen, 2922 Bellflower Drive, rebuild decks, $20,000, Decks Unlimited.
1/Vestmark Partners, 1245 VVesthaven Circle, new construction, $711,412, J.L. Viele
Construction. Hill, 244 Wall Street, ATiVi machine, $5,500, Haselhorst Carpentry & Remodel.
Firstbank of Vail, 17 Vail Road, remodel, $60,000, Gallina Company.
Ludwig, 792 Potato Patch Drive, reroof, $12,945, Plath Construction.
Odeen, 1380 Westhaven Circle, enclose deck, $62,000, Gray-Stone Construction.
Warren, 2586 Arosa Drive, addition, $20,000, Two Elk Services.
Flannery Properties, 146 Forest Road, addition, $160,000, Site Development
Studios, Inc.
Cone, 4708 East Meadow Drive, remodel, $7,000, Cone.
Sortland, 1881 Lionsridge Loop, addition, $2,300, Sortland Contractors.
Lazier, 555 East Lionstlead Circle, reroof, $5,200, G& G Roofing.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IAAflAEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 1995
Contact: Bob fVlcLaurin, 479-2105 Ken Hughey, 479-2210
Town Manager Police Chief
HUGHEV STEPS DOWN AS l9ABL POL@CE CHeEF AFTER 9-YEAR TENURE
(Vail)--After nine years as Vail's police chief, Ken Hughey says it's time to let someone else
lead the department. Hughey has submitted his resignation to Town Manager Bob McLaurin
to become effective in August.
While Hughey says his years with the town have been productive and fulfilling, he says iYs
now time to move on to other challenges. "IYs been a great 12 years with the town, but
professionally, I think iYs time for a transition," he said. Hughey, 46, says he's ready to pursue
opportunities in either the public or private sec4or to broaden his experience in coalition
development and consensus building.
In addition to his role as police chief, Hughey has filled three other key management positions during his 12 years vvith the town: assistant police chief, 1983 to 1986; assistant
town manager, 1990-91; and acting public works director, 1991-92.
As police chief, Hughey has managed a department which has grown from 41 emptoyees
and an annual budget of $1.6 million in 1986, 40 56 employees and a$3.3 million budget in
1995.
During that time, Hughey and his staff have created numerous programs designed to
maintain Vail's reputation as a safe place to live and visit--one of the primary reasons people
choose to live and recreate in Vail. Those programs include, among others, bike patrols;
school programs; crime awareness and preven4ion seminars; a proactive drug 4ask force; and
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patrol investigators. "Of course, the reason for this success has been the hard work and care
for the community by members of the department," Hughey said. "The community should feel
very fortunate to have such a high caliber workforce."
Hughey also saw the recent completion of a$3.5 million addition and renovation to the
police building. The project brought the building into compliance with federal guidelines and
relieved severe overcrowding which was negatively impacting the departmenYs efficiency and
effectiveness.
He says one of his most memorable experiences was in 1988-1989 when he served as
chairperson of the security committee for the World Alpine Ski Championships. The group
was responsible for all emergency services during the event, including police, fire, ambulance,
FBI, Colorado State Patrol, U.S. State Department and the Secret Service. "Of course, the
successful outcome of this event was due to the dedication and professionalism of all those
involved in emergency services within Eagle County," Hughey said.
Town Manager Bob McLaurin says Hughey will be missed. "Ken has been invaluable to
this organization, especially during times of transition," McLaurin said. "His rapport and
responsiveness to the community have been outstanding during his many years of service
, with the department. We certainly wish him well in his new pursuits."
Lt. Jeff Layman will assume the position of acting chief upon Hughey's departure. A
nationwide search will be conducted to fill the position.
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS
TO: Town Council
FR: Pam Brandmeyer
DA: July 17, 1995
RE: Committee/Task Force Appointments
This is a list of all committees/task forces to which Council members have been appointed or for
which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular
, Municipal Election, November 1995.
COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. NWCCOG Tom Steinberg
Sybill Navas, alternate
2. Vail Valley Tourism & Jan Strauch
& Convention Bureau Jim Shearer,. alternate
(formerly VRA)
3. Vail Transportation and Sybill Navas
Parking Task Force Peggy Osterfoss
4. CAST Jim Shearer
Merv Lapin, alternate
5. VRD/Council Subcommittee Merv Lapin Ken Wilson
Paul Johnston Ross Davis
6. Art in Public Places Committee Jan Strauch
7. Special Events Committee Sybill Navas
8. Bravo! Colorado Board Merv Lapin
Sybill Navas
9. NWCCOG Water Quafity/ . Tom Steinberg
Quantity Committee Sybill Navas, apprentice
10. Avon-Beaver Creek-Vail Regional Peggy Osterfoss
Transportation Committee Tom Steinberg
11. Eagle County Recreation Merv Lapin
Authority Paul Johnston, alternate
12. Town of Vail Housing Authority Peggy Osterfoss
Jim Shearer, afternate
13. Channel 5 Board
14. VIP Quality Council Member Peggy Osterfoss
15. Vail Valley Arts Council Jim Shearer
16. CAST - Colo. Tourism Advisory Jim Shearer
Board Council Merv Lapin, alternate
17. West Vail Master Plan Peggy Osterfoss
(Vail Commons)
18. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Tom Steinberg .
Award
19. Lodge at Vail Land Swap Merv Lapin
Paul Johnston
Bob McLaurin
Tom Moorhead
20. Vail Valley Exchange Peggy Ostertoss
Merv Lapin
21. Channel 5 Sybill Navas
22. Regional Transportation Com. Peggy Osterfoss
Tom Steinberg, alt. until '95 elec.
23. RFP/Ford Park Master Plan Jan Stauch
24. ABCRA?????
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Input/Inquaxy IZesponse Itecord
The attached comments were recently received by the T'own of Vaii. We encourage Vail
residents and guests to give us such input, and we strive for timely responses. PLEASE
ADDRESS THESE COIVCERIVS WITHV FIVE yyORICNG DAXS AND IZETURN THIIS
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' A rnpy of this inquiry and form wii( remain on file at the TOV Community Relations office. As soan as this form is tetumed to Pam
Brandmeyer, this inquiry will be considered dosed.
'INAMC YOU FOR YOUR TAAEL,Y HA W LIlVG OF'II-IIS LSSUE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUFSi'fO1VS. PL.EASE FEEI, FRFE'I'p COM'ACI'
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75 South Frontage Road Office of the TowiT Manager
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21051FAX 479-2157 _
July 14, 1995
Pat Herrington
Director of Development
Bravo! Colorado
953 S. Frontage Road, Suite 104
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Pat:
I am receipt of your letter dated June 27, 1995, concerning the recent difficulties in dealing with the
Town in obtaining a special event pernut. I apologize for any inconveniences and delays which you
experienced as a result of the special event permitting process.
However, as I'm sure you are aware, the Town of Vail exposes itself to a significant amount of
liability with many of the special events which occur in the Valley. The special event regulations
are designed to insure the event is held in a sound and safe manner and to minimize liability
exposure to the Town. The Town Council recognizes the importance of nonprofit groups such as
Bravo! Colorado. Not only do groups such as yours bring visitors and sales tax revenues to the
community, but they also enhance the quality of life for those of us fortunate enough to live in Vail.
The Council is most supportive of Bravo! and has expressed its support for a number of years
through allocation of Town funds.
I understand and appreciate the inconvenience of the special events permitting process. In order to
insure the permitting process is as efficient as possible, I will be asking our staff to explore
alternatives for streamlining the permitting process for special events licenses.
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Thank you again for your letter and your time.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAIL -
Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
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xc: Vail Town Council
Pam Brandmeyer
Susan Connelly
Lori Aker
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Town of Vail Council
c/o Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road .
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Council Members,
We recently went through the permit process to erect a 40' x 60' tent in the lower bench of
Ford Park adjacent to the Betty Ford Alpine Garden on July 26. The tent is for a one night only
event to thank our larger donors for theu• support of the Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music
Festival and to welcome our new resident orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Oi•chestra.
The process was not only complicated and very time consuming, with different regulalions
being quoted depending on whom we talked to, but very expensive. A.breakdown of the total
fees is attached.
I am writing you now to strongly suggest that the Town of Vail and its regulatory
agencies should rethink this expense when dealing with non-prort, community-based
organizations. Bravo!, the Vail Valley Foundalion, the Betty Ford Alpine Garden and tlie Vail
Valley Arts Council at-e all organizations ihat are supported by this community, bring visitors and
sales tax revenues into the community, and serve the entire community. Events such as ours are
not only essential to the financial stability of our organization but are also a great addition to our
community by virtue of promoting civic pride. The costs incurred by the Town of Vail ($376.75)
may not seem inordinalely large to a large coiporalion or convention group, but to a local non-
prolit they are quite oiierous and coulei indeed mean lllat we may not considei• such an event
' again, a loss to all of us.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
. 7 . regards,
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, Director of Development
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From: Heather Mc Alpine '
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Re: Permits required for July 26 Ford Park Eveut
The followin6 pccmils and fccs arc rcquircd frcmi ihc 'T'own c~f Vail
for a tented event held at Pord Park on 7/26/95
Permil: CosL•
Special Events I'ertnit $ 50.00
Colorado Dcpt. Of Rcvcnuc
State Liquor License $ 25.00
Sound Permit $ 50.00
Town of Vail - Liquor License $ 25.00 •
Town of Vail - Building I'ermit $226.75
Total: $376.75
Documents Required by Town of Vail:
Contractors License from 7'cnt Co. `
Certificate of Good Standing for I3ravo! Colorado
Letter of Authorization of use fi-oin Alpine Gardeiis
Tax Exempt Autliorization
Certif cate of Flame Resislaiice froni Tenl Co.
Map of localion of eveut
$ I,OOO,OUO Insurance covcrage for '1'OV as aclclitionally insurecl.
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CornYn~n Sense For ne tComanons CoYnanut4m
476-9200
TO: 'II'he Ed'ator
FR: Comstton Sense Fog T"he Commons Committm
A cCatizen$ Commietm has been eatablished that intends to pneserat a petition Yo the Vai6 'B'owra
CouncHl at 4heir nexa Council meeting on Tuesday, JuXy lgth at 7:30 p.m. in the Va81 N9unicipal
Building-
'ifhe peeieioners are opposM eo the Council'~ decision on puae 27th ¢hat would plac,e asupermarkee
complex on the a/O ComYnons paruel of fland in West Vail.
The peYitaon aequtsts 4ha4 Town Govtrnmen¢ be aespnsive to the people and that 4his important
assue coaicxmia?g the fadte of land owned by the peoplc of Vtil be determined by the electomte off
Vail.
,AppTmchBng 200 signa4ua~s were obtaincd iea two days indica4ing a stmn$ sentitnent again$t the
Dune 27ph decision B~ ~nteP anao negofi.afions with City ARarke4 as the deveDoper.
Condominiugn and ockser property owners, business o~ers, mgistered vo4ers, acfd fiall gime
rresidenYs of @laitl who wang ¢o suppoY4 the pefi4ion cara find it awailable for sigttatrine a4 IA/est Vai1
business 1ocaYions.
COTICemed CILIzeYIS aY'e 4EYged t0 $YtCttd the .JUIy flgP.h Vafll ToVNPI COWICiD MCCt18dg.
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WHO AItE 'I'HE" COMARON SE1VSE FOR THE COMMOIVS COARMI'I°TEE
'i'taey aepeesene a cross stction of Vail msidents aeflecting s.ommtarii4y sentitnenY thae the fate of the parcel
kytowm as The @lail Cornmons, located on North Frontage Road in West Vail, be decided by the eax payers of
Mzil, as the 4eue ownegs of ehXS paopea4y purchased in theig behalf by the towm.
WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
TTIE 1'OWN SAYS THAT KNOItYDER 'd'~ ~AVE AFJFORD/,BLE HOiJSING WE MIJST ACCEPT A
SUPERMAItICET QCITY AqARKET'D AS T~E DEVEIOPEYt? AND A SUPERIVIARKE'C ON TTHE
~ITEo THEY CII.AEW THA'II° THE ONl,Y VI/+.BL.E gtESPIDNDEN°i'S TO °i'HEiit SEARCIi V1+E18E
SBPERRRAItKET CHAINSa WE lFEE?d F[JItTHER RESOtJRCNG IS NEEDED. VYE VNI\NT THE
AFFORDABI.E HOi~.151NG BiJ'Il' WE DO NOT NEED, N()It WAr1'I'Q ANO'I'HEIa SUPEIZMArt1CET Il~
SUCH CIIOSE PROXEM'IIU TO AN EXISTUqG OR1Ea
WHY DD 'I`HE cCgTAZBNS ~PPO5E 'II'H~ ~OUNCII, DECISIORT 'fi0 ENI'ER flNTO NEGOTIAT~~~S
WrrH CdlfY MARCE'Y' AS 'I'HlE ~~~ELOFER?
.'I'hey betieve 4hey $hould haae a say in the 3 rnillion dollttr property ehey owra
'The decision to cnteg an¢o n~gotistiot?$ waas enade aY a 2 p. m. woirlc sessiam mn 6/27195. Due eo the hour,
many af the town' $residents wcne unable to a4tend the sessiotx as it was in conflict wifh thear work schedule.
.Ifl7 Splt&': of CoY9SIIl$ailY$ oYflI1lonS, 4.hey do na4 believe the B'own can suppore tww 55,000 sq ft Supermarkets
sanceessfully. One of ghem vwill be forced out.
.Coinpetition, as clalrraed by one Council Nlember as a reason for a new supermarke4 adjacent to ara exiseing
one, evilfl eesult in lovoreg prace~ and recapture of exasting busancss ?e.aving the valley. The competition of 5 g~
stataons wa4hin the toean ha.s no2 resulted 'an any reaiuction of gas pfiees, and no indication e$gscs ehat a locae
supermasket will merchansi-ise in bu1k puPChases enabling customers to receive the substantial reductions 4hat
they can make a4 Denver waTehouse operatioaas sucb as Saere's Club.
. 7hey do not like the op4ion ftt ig you wan4 B (housing) You must talae A (the superet?arket).
.'x°he membcrs of the tCouncil appoin4ed 'p'ask ~orce gave qheir individual opinipns Ro the Council on 6/27
tha¢ they shoald not avsh iraeo nego4iations_ I"heir advic.e vvas Agnored.
WHR,T"S NEX'd"P
'B'pee ci.rcula&ing petition will be presented eo the 'A'own cCouncal on July 18th at eheir next regularly scheduled
meeeting.
If the Tmwn Council is not twillHng to reconsader eheiY position in vicw of community senYicnent, an lnieiaaHVre
wifll be devreloped so tktat 4k?e e1ecto%ate bc able 4o voYe on the issue of whetheY the "supermarketlaffordab?e
housing eomplex" negotiations should be contenuel vNith City NIarke@y ihe developeg selectei by the Town
Councal fan the @laal Coenmons parml ae the 2 p. m..Vune 27th Work Seasioee meeting.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE cCONCERNEID?
'g'he Paxpayer$, cornercaafl as well as aesidcnYial, full time asr partiane, ovvn the Vai1 Commons property in
common. gt should be a communa8y decision as eo the fate of haw this lase sizeable parcea of property be
developed. 'I'he mole of Govermmtne is to be responsiwe to the people. 'Fhe Colorado State Constitution and
the 'g'own cChaePer permit cirizens Y,O pCfitloxl 4he1P government. When 9t involves a multi gnillion doltar
inwesYenent, the peoplc shoulaf have some choioe in it wha4 happens to 4heie mone}r. 'I'he wehnc@e of petition
enables the people that choice. .
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DELT1'a-MON Il ROSiE AItEA
VOCATIONAL°T'ECHNICAL CEN'rER
1765 U.S. xwy 50 • DeLra, Cocoiuno 81416 • Bos (303) 874-7671 • Fex (303) 874-8796
"Delivering the Frsture Today" X G: f~j kb
DeltalMontrose Corrforaaanaty ,Stewardship Series Qtt_~
-an informal conversation about public policy issues that affect rural communities-
Sponsored by:
The iDelta/Montrose Public Lands Partnership
The IDelta/Montrose Area Wide Vocational Technical Center
7'ransferrang F'edePal Lanc~s to State arad Local (;overnpraents: ~ornises and Patfalls
Cruest: Dr. htobert Nelson, nationally renowned economist, author, and analyst
Date: Tuesdav. Auaust 1. 1995 - 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Delta/Montrose Area VVide Vocational Technical Center
Washing-ton insiders see changes in the way Congress is viewino, natural resource management.
The introduction of refonn measures that would decentralize the rianagement and financinc, of
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public lands are among the changes. State and local governments and public lands management
employees could have much to gain or lose. So too, rural communities and rural landscapes.
Bob Nelson, a Washington "insider" involved in framing the national discussion on
decentralization, has offered to share his observations and views on Washington's interest in '
. decentralizing public lands mana;ement. The session will be organized as a roundtable. The first
45 minutes or so -,;iIl focus on Dr. Nelson. The remaining time will be spent in friendly
conversation aboui what these developments may mean for communities, local izovernments, and
v land manaLyers.
A for_mer natural resource policy analyst for the Depar~-~ient of Interior for 18 years, Dr. ?velson
holds a Ph.D. in Economics. He is currently a Senior Fellow of the Washington-based
Competitive Enterprise Institute, a Sertior Fellow of the The Center for the New 6i'est, and a
Professor of Envzronmental Policy at the University of Maryland. Dr. Nelson writes ior
Forbes, The Washinb on Post and The 6Va11 Street Journal and has authored several bool:s
and nume:ous articIes on the subject of decentralizatiori, inclucing Public Lands and Private
Rishts, a book just published by Rowman and Littlefield.
Dr. Nelson recently testined before the House Resource's Committee on the suoject of
transferring BLM lands to the States. ApDarentlv Reoresentative James Hansen is introduciniz a
bill that would do 'ut st that
In keeping with the spirit of the Community Stexardship Series jointly sponsored by the
Delta/1Vlontrose Partnership and the Votech over the past year, tne sole purpose of this session is
to bring about a greater understanding of the issues and options, rather than to endorse a
particular point-of-view.
We hope you will join us in this informat roundtable discussion. If you have further questions,
please caIl Steve Schrock at 874-8772.
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GALE A. 1VORTON STti1111P. ~~~ORADO STATE SERVICFS BUILDING
Attorney General 1525 Sherman Street - Sth Floor
S DEP~'I'I~I~1'' OF~ ]Lt4VV Denver, Colorado 80203
~[v K. ERKENBRACK
Chief Depury Attorney General Phone (303) 866-4500
OFFICE OF 7'HE ATTORNEY GENERAL FAX (303) 866-5691
TIMOTFIY M. TSfMKOVICH xC• L~~,~,~
Solicitor General
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July 7, 1995
RE: Ten Percent Airfare Discount Available to your Governmental Entity
Beginning August 8, 1995
Dear Government Entity:
It is my pleasure to inform you that on May 10, 1995, Federal District Court
Judge James Robertson granted final approval to an antitrust settlement obtained on
your behalf by my office. As a result of this settlement, all state and local govern-
mental entities will receive a ten percent discount off domestic air travel expenses
when purchasing an airline ticket on one of the airlines listed in the enclosed notice.
All towns, cities and other governmental entities should carefully consider this discount
when planning ticket purchases for regularly scheduled travel in the coming year.
Purchasing tickets when this discount is in effect could save your entity thousands of
dollars that can be put to other uses in your community.
The discount for airfare purchases will be available for your use beginning
August 8, 1995, and will continue for 18 months, or until the value of all discounts
applied to state and local governmental travel equals $40 million. Please read and
distribute the enclosed notice describing how your employees may obtain the discount
in connection with all official governmental travel on participating airlines.
Again, it is with pleasure that I inform you of this very beneficial discount. I
encourage you to use it and save your entity money whenever your travel plans permit.
S' ely,
Gale A. Norton
Attorney General
ffN THIE UNI'd'ED STE1TES DI3'TItICT COUItT
FOR 'II'HE DIS'g'Rl[CT OF COI,UMBIA
STATES OF COLORADO, et al., :
: CIVIL ACTION N0.:
Plaintiffs, . 94-2429-JR
v. :
: JUDGE JAMES ROBERTSON •
AIRLINE TARIFF PUBLISHING CO., :
et al., :
Defendants. :
NO'TICE OF AVAIIL.ABTLAT"Y OF AI FARff' niSCOTTNTS '1!'O
GOVE NM,NTA , EN'lfYTI ,BE INNINA AUGi1ST 8,1995.
TO: Each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, and each of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities.
On May 10, 1995, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
granted final approval to the settlement of an antitrust class action lawsuit filed by State
Attorneys General for the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Northern
Mariana Islands. Under the terms of the settlement approved by the Court, the airlines
and commuter carriers listed below will make available to Class Members, BEGINNIIe1G
AUGg1ST 8, 1995, ATEN PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT off the purchase of any
• published fare, or (non-federal) government contract fare in excess of $50.00 for official
governmental travel. Class members include employees, agents or invitees of each of the
fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and of each of their
political subdivisions or instrumentalities, such as (but not limited to) state colleges and
universities, counties, cities, villages, municipalities, school districts and special districts
(hereinafter "Eligible Governmental Entity").
'II'HE 'd'EN lP1ERCIENT DYS~OUNT Wgg.,L BE AVAILABLE FOIt I'OLTlt
USIE UNTd]L }FEBRgJARY 9, 1997, OR g1NTgL 'II'OTAL DISCOITNTS 'II'O
IEI[.~~~BLE GOV]ERNMENTA1L EN'B'gTIES OlF $40 MILLY0N HAS BEEN
1[a1GACJi7lEDy D'D' llH11CH]LEV1GJle ~CCLL.lllOS FllAAST. ilQ 'OAAAJEd6 TO & L'gKE
ADVANTAtGlE O&' THffS SAVINGS 'g'O GOVERNMENTAL. EN'g'ITIES, THIS
NO7TICE S]HOUlLD BE DIS'd'ltIBUTIED 'Il'O THE PERSON OR PERSOIVS
RESPONSgBILE lFOR TRAVEL ARtANGEM1ENTS ~~R YOUR
~~VERNMEN'd'AL 1ENT~TY.
Discount Fare tickets for domestic air passenger transportation will be issued
iipon presentation of appropriate evidence of eligibility. Any of the following will ,
constitute appropriate verification that travel is being conducted for the purpose of
official business on behalf of an Eligible Governmental Entity:
1. Purchase of a Discount Fare ticket with an Authorized Eligible Governmental
Entity charge card;
TT .1
11. tiUl11V11L,111~' 1CllCI, un ziigioie iJUVernmentai r;ntiry ietterneaa, stating tnat the
traveler is conducting official governmental business. The letter must include
the traveler's name, dates of travel, and basic itinerary together with an
authorizing signature;
III. Executed Eligible Governmental Entity travel request form (including the
District of Columbia's use of United States Government Travel Request Forms)
and payment or executed travel authorizatibn form with official Eligible
Governmental Entity warrant or approvals; or
IV. Eligible Governmental Entity purchase order for domestic air passenger
transportation services.
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AT THE 'g'IME YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET, PLEASE TELL THE
TRAVEL AGENT THAT YOUR PURCHASE IS PART OF PROGItAM CODE
"MULTISTATE" AND THAT THE "CRS CODE" as MS10.
You may use this discount on the purchase of a ticket for domestic travel with any
of the following Participating Airlines (hereinafter "Participating Airlines"):
Alaska Airlines, Inc. Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Arrierican Airlines, Inc. Trans World Airlines, Inc. Continental Airlines, Inc. United Airlines, Inc.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. USAir, Inc.
You may also be able to use this discount for domestic travel on the following
commuter air carriers. With regard to commuter carriers, the discount will also be made
available for domestic travel:
(1) On a connecting flight involving a Participating Airline and any commuter
carrier when the entire flight appeazs in the computer reservation systems ("CRS's")
under the two-letter code of the Participating Airline; or
(2) On.travel wholly on any of the following commuter carriers when the
flight appears in CRS's under the two-letter code of a Participating Airline:
Air Midwest Express Airlines, Inc. I
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. dba Northwest Airlink
dba United Express Express Airlines, Inc. II Allegheny Airlines, Inc. dba Northwest Airlink
(formerly Pennsylvania Florida Gulf
Commuter Airlines, Inc.) G.P. Express
America West Great Lakes Aviation
American Eagle ' dba United Express
ASA Jetstream International Airlines, Inc.
Atlantic Coast Airlines Liberty Express Airlines
dba United Express Mesaba Airlines, Inc.
Business Express, Inc. dba Mesaba Airlines dba Business Express Piedmont Airlines, Inc.
CCAir TransWorld Express, Inc.
Chatauqua Airlines Trans States Airlines
COMAIR SkyWest
CommutAir United Feeder Service
Continental Express, Inc. dba United Express
Continental Micronesia, Inc.
The discount will not be made available for (i) travel on any commuter carrier
when the flight appears in CRS's under the commuter carrier's own two-letter code; or for
(ii) direct (Le,., non-connecting) travel solely on any non-participating commuter carrier,
even if the flight appears under the two-letter code of a Participating Airline.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT USE OF THIS DISCOUNT FOR TRAVEI, OTHER
TTT 1 AT T/% T "TTSi14 A T lv_Vi.-._+.+ - - r:~.~..... ' '
- t ilAl`\ 1' Vl\ iJl' 1`1Vit1L VV L` lll\1VIL~ !r 1 DU ~J11~~.7.7 jVlAY cV1rJ 11T U f FE
FitAUD AND WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
I,AW.
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To: Al1 Inteccsted }'arties ,
Froiii: Cherie Paller 949-7097
Re: Family Center Mceting
iiext MLAMBERSHIP ineeting:
~Ni~-(wmddlcy; JI;i Y 18t1,., 1995
5:30 - 7:00 pm Meeting
. Mt. of Holy Ccoss RooiYi/Eable County Bldg,./Eagle
AGENI)A
Self-l ntroductiori/Representiiig wllal orbanization?
NEW MCL'I'ING E+OI2MAT (cliscussioji)
Comuiittee Reports: •
(T'su) Head Start graut update
(Janet, Colleen) Faniily Litei-acy/Stlady Frie»ds
(IZosie) R&lZ/Fart H grant update
(Latu-ie) I'reveration Coalit.iun
(Katl?leeii) Teeri Pregnancy 1'revention Task Force
(lennie) "Healtliy Babies and Fainilies"
(IZy) Cooperative/SQl (c)(3) progress
OTIJERS ? ? ?
Atatiouncettients
lf' you huve an agcnc(n iteni, please call me so f can arrange time ror
cliscussion. 7Yciinks!
BOATl.~~ MEMBERS: Wc will incct froni S:UO - 5:30 pm
(sanic (latc ancl placc). ll' you wn'l b:; ihcic, 1 NCED YOUIZ PROXYtt?
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR 9MMEDCATE RELEASE
July 17, 1995
Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2138
Senior Environmental Planner '
RECENT OPEN SPACE PURCHASE PUTS TOWN OVER HALFWAY Mi4R6C
0N 9P~~~~~~~TAT90N OF F9!lE-YEAR OPEIV LANDS PLAN (Vail)--The Town of Vail has reached the halfway mark in implementation of its
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. With fihe purchase last mon4h of over 50 acres, the
town has now acquired about 120 acres identified in the document. The plan
recommends action on 51 parcels within 4own. It was adopted in March 1994.
In a progress report issued today, Russell Forrest, TOV senior environmental
planner, said the town has completed action on 26 of the b1 parcels identified in the
plan. The five-year plan lists 34 priority actions, beginning with the protection of 12
sensitive natural areas. To date, actions have included land donations and
acquisitions, plus some initial boundary adjustment discussions between the town and
the U.S. Forest Service. iViost recently, the town has acquired 13 parcels totaling over 50 acres from David
Elmore, who has owned and developed significant parcels of land within Vail for many
years. The lands were purchased June 26 fior $290,000. The properties, ranging from
about a half acre in East !lail to 22 acres in West Vail, were all identified as high
priority actions in the plan, according to Forrest, and include properties that are
sensitive to wildlife habitat; wretlands; and properties valuable for outdoor recreation.
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"This was a bargain sale in that the purchase price was significantly under the market
value which provided a tax benefit for the property owner," said Forrest.
Noting strong support in recent community surveys, the Vail Town Council has placed
a high priority on identifying and acquiring open space. As a result, the town is
becoming a national leader in open space protections and trail development, according
to Forrest. An unprecedented 30 percent, or 1,100 acres of the land area in Vail, is
open space. This includes over 400 acres of town-owned parks and 16 miles of trails.
"Few towns or cities, if any, have been able to protect that proportion of open space in
their communities," Forrest said.
Since its adoption in 1994, the town has taken numerous steps to implement the open
lands plan, including: • Acquisition of the 48 acre Trappers Run parcel in West Vail for $2.5 million (general
fund allocation), which was being proposed for a 30 unit hillside subdivision.
• Donation of 3 parcels of land totaling 17 acres.in East Vail from Consolidated Oil
Company of Denver.
• Donation of approximately 10 parcels of Vail Associates land (seven of which are
riparian areas along Gore Creek) as provided by the TOV-VA managed growth
agreement.
• Continuing discussions with the U.S. Forest Service to acquire federal land within
the TOV boundaries.
• Completion of initial work on an interconnected trail system around the TOV to
reduce pressure on the Eagles Nest Wilderness trails and provide greater
opportunities for cyclists and hikers.
• Continuing work on the east - west bike path that will provide a trail connection
between Dowd Junction and Vail Pass for cyclists and pedestrians. The Town
recently received a$75,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado for the bridge and
trail at Dowd Junction.
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• Continuing sfiaff wrork on open space zoning changes to ensure most sensitive
parcels (wetlands, riparian areas, hazard areas) are in the most protected zone
district. Staff will be proposing over 50 zone changes to parcels of primarily towrn-
ovvned land to the Planning and Environmental Commission.
• Selection of Paul Heffron and Associates, a real estate consulting firm of Boulder, to
assist with land negotiations.
In addition, the Town Council and staff are currently working on a charter amendment
ballot proposal that would amend the Town Charter to require a vote of the people
before certain "designa4ed" parcels of open space could be sold or significantly
changed.
In all, the estimated cost to complete the open lands plan is $4.6 million, which is_
intended to be paid out over a six year period, Forrest said. Funding comes from the
town's one percent real estate transfer tax (RETT), which generates approximately $1.5
million per year. The real estate transfer tax has been in place since 1980.
For more information, contact Forrest in the Community Development Department at
479-2138.
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Il~~~ WORLD AIl.MIE SIG MA[i!-PIONS S
S'll'A1'tff`F_OF tCO11LORADO 1PRESENTAnON
llntrodUtc$eoap
in .Dune of 1994, the a/ail Valley vvns awarded international alpine slciing's premier
event, the ] 999 World AIpine Ski Champiunstaips, at the flntemational Ski Federation
Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1'he announcement was an historic one as Vaal and
Deaver Greek Resort bec;omc the first site to repcat as host of this prestigious event in a
Hen-ycar pexiod, having hosted the Chaanpionships iri 1989 a,y well_
In addieion, the Wvrld Championships awacd was signifia;ant for the State uf Colardda
as Colorado remains the only titate iaa the United States to havc played hast to a VVorld
Alpine Ski Ghampidnships, with Vail's 1989 and 1999 eventr,, as wcll as the 1950
Championshaps in Aspcn. '
The 1989 World Championships provided a tremendous £uiancial ar,d proniotional
cnhancement to the Vail Valley and the State of Colorado, and organizers are currently
laying the groundwork to ensure that the 1999 Championships will have aex even geatcr
impact for bofih entiries.
The following in¢'ormation will detail the quanYif able resuhs of '`/ail's 1989 World
Championships, relative to the Vail llalley and the State oi'Colpr-ado, in addition to
outiining the poteritial areas of involvement for the state as we move towards the 1999
World A(pine Ski Champioetships.
1989 Woild A9iaeaae S@d CteampegnsleAps
Econoanic gmpac@
One of the most impnrkant single rneasures of the success of the 1989 World AYpine
Ski ChampionsMps is the level of economic activi4y that was generated from the edent. A
poat-evene analysie prepared by the Botalder-based research firm of Rosall Remmcn Cares
found that direct revenues at4ributable to the Vail World Championships excecded $54
million_
The event generated sioficant improvements in local revcnues duririg d part of the
season that ha,y historically been soft, contribu4eci to superb perforniancc in local tax
revenues, and created visibility a.nd econnmic momenfum for the Vail Valiey that arguably
ce.rried through lhe errtire summer nf 1989.
There are a number of difl'erecit measures that can be utilized to illustrate the economie
activity that occurred during the Championships. /1n attempt was made to yuamtify the
dircc4 economic benefits only. The suhstantial sccondary benefits of the evcnt were not
quantified. In summary, the analysis provided the following informa4ion:
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Total Duect Retail Sales
Direct Retail Sales During Events $30.45 million
Direct itctail Sales Preceding/Following Eveat $15.35 million
$45.8 anillian
Additional Expenditures by Vail !/alley Founda4ion $8.9 rnillion
S$ate SaDes Tanu
Aa analysis of reta salcs dua for lEagle County during January snd Februtuy of 1984
indicaled approximately 80 percent of the total retail sales wrere tacable. I.n Dcnvcr,
apprcjximately 55 percent of the total retail sales during this pcriod were taxable. Basec3
upon these faciors, the estimated $54.7 million in total direct retail sales attr;butablc ta the
World Alpine $ki Championships yielded state sales taxes of nearly S1_3 million_
'Il'munism 'Q'au%es
An analysis of the Sta.te of Colorado 4ourism tax (2 pereent of selected retail itcros)
indicated that rcvenues fcprn Eagle County a,s a result of the World Championships
exceeded $40,000. 'H'his nurriber was obtained by calculating the percent of total revenues
in 1987-88 that were subject to a tourism tax of 37 percent and applying il to the $54,7
million figure assoc.~iated with the everil.
eGxsolone 'II'anues
As.SUming an average of $2.50 per person gor overnight visitors and $1.00 per pcrsom
for day visitors, a total of approximate]y $107,000 was generatecl in gasoline taces_
1999 WorId A?oine Ske Chxmpionshilps
Media/Proenotiaual ~n aca
Wtule the purpose of the Rosall Remmen Cares a4udy was not to quanti4'y the prc and
post-event publicity, it is emntial to recogni7e that the exposure for both thc Vai! Valley
and the State of Colvrado was extensive. •
7'he evaluation indicated 255 liours of naiional and international telcvision during the
two weeks of thc Championships througli ABC/ESPN and European Bruadc:asting Qlriion
broadeas4.s, which reached a confirmed audience of3Up million viewers warld-tivide.
IIn addition, 19,000 individual articles chronicling the event were catalogued &orn both
national and international publications. 'd'he local and regional exposure r~vas also
ex4remely posilive, c:.ontributing to strong summer visi4ation and real estate activiey.
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Finalty, the broaci national and international television exposure ofthe Vail Valleg, and
the skiing events created potential value for the re,vort froen many segments af the
population who represent future visitars to the state, be they skiers or non-skiers. Thia
exposure also represented povitive opportunities to expose the sport ofs6ciing and thc
concept of a Colorado winter resort vac;ation to rnillions of viewerY around the world_
(Conc?usaon
In retroHpect, pcrhaps the most significant indication of the succ:ess of the 1989 VlJorld -
Alpine Ski Championships is the relatively short amaunt of time that it took Vail i/a11ey
organizers to make the dec,tision to pursue the 1999 cvent_ Appraximately onc year
Icillowing the Clasing Ccremonies of the 1989 Championskrips, the board of directors of
the Vail Va[ley FoundaliUn gave their unanimous support to another Vdorld
ChAmpionships bid. 1Jai1 A.ssociates, the 'd'ouiiis of Vail amd Avon, Eagle County and the
YJnuted States Ski Association aIsa unanimously agreed to support the Vail bid and the
groundwork was quiclcty put in plac:e for the world to return to Colora.do and the Vail
Walley in 1999,
We definitely feei 4hat given the experience of havisig hnsted the 1989 Vdosfd Alpine
S!a Championships, the 1999 everat can once agxin seY a new standard of excellence, in
addilion to providing increaeed cconpmic and media impacts for the'E/ail Valley and the
State of ColoradU.
Il999 ~ORILD . ROR1SHM3 PAdtTNERSTUP WgIl'1tfl 5B'ATE OF
cCOlLORADO
"Vhe Orgar?izing Committee For the 1999 World Alpine Slci C;hampionships is proposing
a thrce-tiered partners},;p leyel with the State of Cotorado, similar to the agreemerrrt that
was in plaee for the 1989 event, These areas would include ici-kind services and support,
marketing assistance and direct Ynoneys ta offsct designated capital pxojects.
In-Kiffid Services Amtd Supuoat
T'he proposed in-kind senrices would come in four separate areas: rnanpower and
expenses of State Patrol personnel to help supplement the Iocal even4 security forces,
additional communications equipment to assist in the security operation, additiona( buses
for event transportation, and cmergency equiprnent and snow removal equipment if
nece.r.ca r y.
During the 1989 World Championships, the Colorado State Patrol supplied personnel
who interac;eed with the organizing commhtee, Federal Bureau of dnvestigation, Sec;ret
Servicc, Eagle County SheriflFs i)eparumerrt, Vai1 Police, Avon i'olice, Vail }+ire
Uepartment and Eagle-Avon Fire Department. The Calorado Slate Patrol was responsible
for all traffc direc,~tion a,nd accident investigations.
An additional 60 buses were sccured fvr event transportation to avgmenY the cxisting
resort system, praviding complimentary transpnrtation for all spectators and entourage. Bt
had been anticipated that the greatest usage vvould come during the weekend of the men's
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downhill competitioq which wae scheduled for Beaver Creek Resort. Howcvcr, a largc
snowstorm forced the poseponement of4he men's downhill to the following Monday and
many of the addiYional busea were not necessary.
We would an4icipate similar in-kind service neecis for the 1999 World Charnpionships,
taking irrto account the increased magutude of the event ilself ten years IaYer and the
technological advances that may wrell present theenselves.
MarlcetiM Assistance and Support
As with the 1989 V+Iorld Championships, the pre-even4 marketing effoaY is critical to
the success of the overall event. We would anticipatc that State of Coloradp a.ssistarice
and supporl in this arr.a would c;ome in the foern ofdirect participation fn the ovcralfl
markc[ing effort, help in the coordina„tion of suppleniental press tuurs, $reeiers and
informafipn personnel at I9enver Intemational Airport and I-70 highway signage,
dn terms of direct pareicipation in the overall event m$rketing cffort, we would propose
a partnership with the organizing wmmittee, which could dovetail with state marketing
eflForts and campaigns alreaciy in existenee or on the drawing hoard. '9'his dovetailing
could come in the form of tagging existing ads with the Vdorld Championships message or
ac4ua1 World Championships-specific marketing that would be gcnerated and funded by
the state.
As in 1989, Vail Associates, the Tawn of Vail and the Vai] Valley Foundation will also
be contributing marketting doltars, personnel xnd sctvices to the 1999 Wotld
Championships marketing effcsrt as we11.
Prior to the 1989 Championships, the Vai] tlaltey Foundation and Q:olorado Ski
Countay IJS/` atteenpted to coordinate press visits to other Colorado ski resorts, eithcr
prior to or immediately following the i/ail dilorld Charnpionships. This was an effort to
help generate spin-off publicity far other areas in the state as a result of the event being
held in Vait.
Alehough some traps weee a.ble to be set up, we would like to cxpand upon this sore o¢
concept for 1999 in order tn maximize the sxposure for the entire state_ Additinnal
exposure could also be attained by hosting a reception fnr the media during the course of
the Championships. In 1989, this was anol:}ier area thaf was undertaken by Colorado Slci
C:ountry U51, in conjunction vdith the organizing conimittee,
l[)uc to the large number ot'athletes a.nd media l:hat will acrive in llcnver for the 1999
Champion6hips, we feel that a considerable amount of attention should be devoted to
Denver intem$tianal Airport.
In 1989, World Championships intormation booths wcre loca.ted on the main
passenger floor and in the bag;age claim area. The State ofColorado supplied vver 120
- state employees to hefp staff these infarmatian booths.
VI.Ps and some af the larger ski groups were met an the tarmac a.nd Uaggage I,aken
from the plane at that point_ Unless instructed otherwise, each tcam was met at Stapleton
Inl.ernatinna,l Airport by a designated ambassador, and when requ"ted, transportation to
Vail was provided. A total of 604 vehicle trips were made to and from Staplelon, with
transporiation provided for over 2,400 people.
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V4Je would anticipaee a similar scenario in 1999, cstablishing Denvcr Trtemational
Airport as the gatcway to the Vail World C:hampionships.
Finally, the 1989 arganizing commiftee received support from the Colorado
Dcpartment of Transpottation relative to incoipordting a World Cbampionships welcome
message on the digital highway signs spanning I-70. VIIe would likc to once again rcque.st
assistance and support in thas area for the 1999 event.
~ Q:apit~ ~jects
L,ooking forward 4o the 1999 World Championships, the 1'owm of i/ail, in conjunciion
wiYh ehe organizing cocrututtee, has identified ewo primary projects for which state fianding
wvuld be requested. Tlie first would involve interchange improvemen4.s for the V41est \Iail
entrance and exit to I-70, whife the second vvould involve upgrading and reconstruction af
thc norcth and south frontage raads.
The 'g'own of Vail is curcently funding the construcrion af a new round-about
interchange sys4em at the main Vail ezit and has targcted the West l/ail interchange as the
next problem arca for traffic flow into and out of the main i/ail area. This problem will
obviouyly be increa.sed during high periods of usage such as during the 1999 lTdorld
C;hampionsbips_
in this regard, the Tnwn of Va is requesting state support for the reconfigura4ion of
the West Vail interchange, vvhich is anticipated to c:ost approximately $4 million. This
new coniigiaration, couplcd with the main Vail exit round-aboul, is expected to alleviatc
the majority of trai-Iic ilow problems associated vuith the two interchanges.
Itegarding the frontage road upgrades, thc Town of Vail as praposing to widen and rcpave both 1Vovth and South Frontage ltoads, which tierve as the main traffic arteries for
ttie Town of i/ail once traffic ha.s exited I-70.
in return for state funding for thcsc projects, the Town of Vail would assuene the
annual mxintenancc ofthe firontage roads from the !)epartment of'd'ransportation.
Conc9usa0n ,
. With the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships naw three and one-half yeats away,
the ar$aruzing comcniYtee vvould like to investigate parhtership opportunitiey with the
State of Colorado. VVe most definitely view this prestigious cvent as a Colorado Worla
Championships, in addition to a Vail 1/a11ey World Championships and feel Yha.t a
coordinated effnrt involving both parties vYill maximise the opportunities ihat an cvent of
. this nature and magnitude presents_
JUL-18-95 TUE 10:18 STEINBERG P.01
Vail citi2ens, heax ye°
Getting the best deal for your money, as we all know,
is the way to goo The City Market plan for the development
of the Vabl Commons is the best dealo So why are some people
so vehemently opposed to it? These people don't seem to
understand that because of the high purchase price -$3
million - for the land, it was never, nor could it afford to
me, considered for housing and open space aloneo A
commercial entaty bs necessary to defgay the costs og any
proposalo Og the three finalistso City Market`S was chosen
by a 5-2 vote by the Vail town councile And here°s whyo
The City Market building°s north/south orientation will
considerably lessen the visual impact to the neighboring
residential area and from North Frontage Roado (The Safeway
building calls for a north/south orientatione) Visual impact
will be reduced even further by placing a large part of the
commercial parking undergroundo The roof will be covered
with housinq and a day care center and, of course,
landscapbngo The other two plans show ground parkinga
samilar to what exists nowe Neither og them include a day
GaYe Centego
The Vail commons land will remain under the ownership
of TOVa giving the town control over its future fate as well
as providing revenueo Through a lease agreement, TOV will
eventually be paid back the $3 millian land purchase priceo
The other two plana wanted ownership ofo at least, part of
the ianao
City Market will donate funds to help defray the cost
of adding turning lanes to the Commons and also west to the
interchangeo They're also offering funds for the not-too-
distant restructuring of the West Vail interchangeo The
amount of money will be determined in the neXt step of
negotiationso The othex two plans make no such offero
The cost per square foot of afgordable housing is
higher under the City Market plan than in the other two
planse But the developer's fees are significantly lower,
resulting in better quality in construction without higher
costs to the home buyerse Also the landscaping is better
than in the other planso
And finally, the retail market studies indicate that
two supermarkets could do well, but nat as well as Safeway
would do as the only grocer in the malla
Don°t just take my word for ito Read the plans, for all
three proposalsa
Sincerely,
JUL 18 195 11=48 MENDIK REALTY C0. P.1
BEI3NA27D H. MEPTDIK
330 MAv,isox AvEvvE
N'Ew Yonx. NEw Yoxx 10017
Ju1y 18, 1995
V][A FACSI1VIIi..IE AND MAg.g.
Tavvaa of Vaii Councii .
75 Soeath Frontage Road VaiF, cCO 81657
Dear Tawm of Vail Council:
. y respcctfWIy gequest ghat you read any letter at the Town of Vai1 tnee ing scheduled fog
July 1 gth gegarding the clirnination of ehe 250 square foot ordinance. I woul love to attend this
ineeking and personallly voice tyty opiniorn, hOwevea our schedupe does not all us to be in Vail aY
this Bei»e.
I have been a loaag tiane Vai1 winter resident and have owmed severaY p operties ita Vail
dillage' I feei that Yhis ordinance has served to assist many individuals whose family needs have
changed aaed they have needed additionW space. Y also feeY fihat this is an extr e1y useful
ordinance that a!?ows aa1any peopie who have older residenccs to improve thei dvvellings. g see
no reason Yo have a change in this ordinaaice, as I believe it has been used to nefii anany ciftzens
of 4he Town of Vafl. '
Y would ask that the staff please keep me appaised ofthe Town's deci ons on this ardiamce
and arnm hapeful ahat vvisdarn walt prevail_
Sin
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Bernard H.Mendik
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NPPlil
Frank Y. Krasovec
Chairman and Ch;cf L•xecutive Ufhccr
July 18, 1995
Vail T'own Cotaxacil
Vaal, Colorado 81657
Via facsimnle 970-479-2157 .
Dear Councal Megnbers:
I bave beert a part-time gesident of Vail since 1973 and haee owned real e.seaee for the last
sixteen yeaBS. Y am disriaebed ae any possible change in the ordinance lfiniiting the expansaon af
any amideneial property ahae is ower fcQ+e greazs. old. d am specificallp referring to the 250
square foo2 provision an the curgcnt building code. I have aatilized chls in the past and at us
impmreant an armintaining the fiexibiliey and c.omfort for any faaaily and friends. I vvould
apprecfacc whatever you coiaid da to maintain the 250 square foot expansion prowasion in Ow
building 6ode.
I would appreeia¢e it if yvu would read this at the eovvn conncil meeting. I apologize thae I
cannvt attend due to a schedule conflict, however, I caa be geached at my home an Vai1 476-
1559 if you hawe any questions.
Vcxy taealy yours,
~ .
Fgamk P. Krasovec
IPPK:bab
vailcoure\fgskpers2ldoc
. 'i?je LiLtlelield Bldg. ^ IUG E. Gih Sttcct. Stc. 530 - Austin, Ttxas 7S701 ~(512) 476-7100 - FAX (512) 476-3799
Norwood Promotionxl PrvJucls, inc. • blS Perez • tian Antonio, 7exss 78207 - (210) 225-1i lS •
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
RTOTIICIE IIS HIEREBY (CdVEN 4ha4 the Boarcl ot I)ireCtors of tkec VMY. VALL1+,Y
CONSONoIDA'Q'E6? WA'II'ER d?gSTRIC'B' aad the Board of I)irectors og the Q1PPEIt EAGLE
LYAII.II.E41 cL'ONSOILI@iA'II'IED SANITA"Q'AON DIST[~ICII', af the County of Eagle, State o#'
C;vlotudu, vvill hade a'Special Joint Mccting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursclay, the 27th t3ay ofJuly, 1995,
in the John V. l,tnato ltoona of the LJppce Etagle Valiey ConsoliiLlted Satiitatioti DistricY located at
846 Forest Road, Tvtwn ot Vait, Eagle C:ounty, for the purpose of discussing the C)perations
Agra;cYnent betvYCen Vail Valley Consoliclated Water Dastaict and the Uppea Fagle Valley
Consolidated SanflYation Distric:t as well a.ti employee housing.
'1'hc axiccting es open ¢o the puhlic;.
BY ORDIs1tQ)FTHE BOARD OF DIItFC'CORS
VAQL VAiL,1LEY tGpNSOlt.IDA'B'ED WATER H?ISTd2YC'II'
By: Eredexick P ac1~hl~Pr I~
(:liaarnnan of the Boarrd of Digcctors
Ei1PP9~:R E AGIIE VAp..ILEY CONSOLBDATEaD SANIT'A'G'ION DISTRiCT
By: xalta
Chaimian of the Boagd of Dieectors
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LAND T0`'1°L C
C~~~~ANTEE
COMPAN'Y
Representing Old Republic
National Title Insurance Company
July 18, 1995
Town Council Members
Town of Vail
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Town Council Members:
As an employer within the Town of Vail, I have a deep appreciation
for the need of employee housing. As a former member of the Town of
Vail Council, I have a great respect for the difficulties involved
with finding opportunities where affordable housing can actually be
implemented. It seems that such an opportunity exists with the current
proposal for the Vail Commons site.
I applaud the ingenuity of the Council and private sector in arriving
at a partnership that will benefit the community as a whole. I urge
you to go forward with any negotiations that bring employee housing
to fuition within the Town of Vail.
Very truly yours,
LAND T T GU NTEE COMP NY
Gai owen hal Ferry
Vice President
GLF;wf
P.O. Box 357 108 S. Frontage Rd. W. Vail, CO 81658 • (303) 476-2251 • Direct 595-9613 • FAX (303) 478 •4534
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