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~ VA9L TOVI/N COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1995
2a00'PoM. 8N TOV COUNCIL CHAsMBERS
AGENDA
1. PEC/DRB Review.
2. fViill Levy Credit Discussion.
3. 1999 Championship Marker Discussion.
4. Discussion of Eagle County Ballot Issues.
5. Appoint Election Judges.
6. . Review Eagle River Vyatershed Plan.
7. Vail Commons Design Review and Development Agreemen4 Terms.
8. fnformation Update.
9. Council Reports.
10. Other. 11. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOIIABfVG MEETI1dG S'TART TIMES BELOW:
. (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIIIAATE AIVD SIDBJECT TO CIiAIVGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WpR1C SESSION
!!!/ILL BE ON TUESDAV, I 1/7195; BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHA?IIABEFtS.
TFiE FOLLOWING VAIL TOlNN COUNCIL REGULAR UVORK SESSBON
!AlBLL BE ON 1'UESDAY, 19/94/95, BEGINNING A?T 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAnABERS.
THE NEXY VAIL TOWIV COUNCIL RECIJLAFt EVEn19NCa MEETINC
!fl/ILL BE ON TUESDAV, I 9l7/95, BEGIfVIVING AT 7:30 P.M. IfV 7'OV COUNCIL CFIAMBERS.
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WORK SESS0~N
TUESDA1(, OCTOBER 24, 1995
2:00 P.M. 9N TOV COUBVCiL CV-Ia411ABEE$S
EXPANDED AGENDA
2:00 P.M. 1. PEC/DRB Review. -
2:05 P.M. 2. iVlill Levy Credit Discussion.
Steve Thompson Jerry McfViahan
2:35 P.M. 3. 1999 Championship iVlarker Discussion.
Ceil Folz
2:50 P.M. 4. Discussion of Eagle County Ballot Issues:
Jack Ingstad a. The Transportation Tax Ballot Issue;
b. The De-Brucing Ballot Issue; and
c. Update of Current County Projects.
3:00 P.M. 5. Appoint Election Judges.
Lori Aker
3:05 P.M. 6. Eagle River Watershed Plan.
. Russell Forrest
ACTIOiV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review Eagle River Watershed
, Plan.
BACKGROUiVD RATIONALE: The Eagle River and its tributaries are
geographic features that are a shared resource in Eagle County. Gore
Creek and the Eagle River are sensitive natural features that provide
habitat for a multitude of plants and animals. The fundamental purpose of
the Eagle River Management Plan is to develop a common philosophy for
managing and protecting this critical resource in our region. Participants
in this plan include recreational interest groups, developers, water
districts, Federal, State, County, and local agencies. Each agency is
currently reviewing the plan to determine if they would be willing to pass a
resolution committing themselves to implement the plan, as practical and
feasibte. The Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed this plan
on August 28, 1995 and voted unanimously to recommend to the Vail
Town Council that a resolution be adopted to implement the plan as
' feasible for the Town of Vail.
3:35 P.M. 7. Vail Commons Design Review and Development Agreement Terms.
Tom Moorhead
Andy PCnudtsen ACTIOiV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Respond to presentation by
applicant on design issues that will be submitted to Design Review Board
for approval on 10/25/95. Provide direction to staff concerning terms and
conditions to be included in Development Agreement.
BACKGROUiVD RATIONALE: One 10/2/8/95 DRB reviewed the proposal
and made suggestions for improvements consistent with the Design
Review Guidelines and the nature and purpose ot this development. The
review included both commercial and residential aspects of the proposal.
The Development Agreement will be ready for execution upon final DRB
approval. .
5:05 P.M. 8. Information Update. •
5:15 P.M. 9. Council Reports.
5:25 P.M. 10. Other. 5:35 P.M. 11. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMING MIEETING START TIIVIES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUB.IECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUiVCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11R195, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. 6N TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGU.LAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11/14/95, BEGINNIIdG AT 2:00 P.M. IPI TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11l1/95, BEGIIVNING AT 7:30 P.M. Ifd TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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lNORK SESSION FOLLOIN-UP
TOPBC QUEST60NS FOLL09N-vP SOL~9TOONS
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10/19 SNODU STORAGE LAND PURCHASE LARRY/BOB McL: Immediately pursue purchase from VA of UVe're top dead center and going nowhere..,as VA discussions continue,
current snow storage site, as uvell as another 10 acres
ad'acent to the west.
05/23 EHU/EHU/COMMERCIAUEHU 1,. TOM; .Council direc4ed Touvn Attorney to prepare an Tom will attempt to have an amending oriinance re: item #1 (employee
EXEMPTIONS ordinance uvhich would require all employee housing units in housing units/rules, regs., & ordinance) by the 11-7-95 evening meeting.
the Touvn to adhere to all ordinances, rules and regulations in He will also try to resolve Item #3 (franchise fees) resolved by that evening
effect as may be amended from time to time, meeting as well.
2, TOMISUSAN: Council would like to explore a formula
which would require employee housing units within
. commercial development projects based on the percentage
of full time equivalent employees associated with the project.
3. TONi/60B: Council agreed to pursue an idea by Merv
Lapin in which resitlents of employee housing units, such as
the future Vail Commons project, coultl be exempt from
. franchise fees collected by utilities to reduce the cost of
housin .
05/23 NEUVSPAPER BOXES BOB: Council reiterated its interest in consolidating Bob and Tom continue to work on the pla;ement of newspaper boxes on
newspaper boxes on public properry in the commercial core public properry, in conjunction with representatives from the newspapers.
areas antl asketl Town Manager to share an action plan at its
next meetin .
06/O6 BUILDING AND PLANNING SUSAN; Nierv Lapin wondered how we monitor, accuracy of
REVENUE FEES building violations by applicant. (What is originally declaretl
and assessed vs. as built .
09/05 WATERISEUIf ER TAP FEES BOB: In re; affortlable housing, continue negotiations with Bob d'scussed watBa Derorais GeEvin and waVP mee4 uu6th WaRer & Sewer
appropriate special districts. Boards oaex4 week.
09/05 LOADING FACILITY TOM/BOBlLARRY/SUSAN: Compile pros/cons for such $20,000 from '95 Council Contingency was approved 9/19/95, with an
facility to be discussed as ASAP in Council executive additional $10,000 to be contributed by the private sector. Larry will
session. proceed with an RFP with final date expec:ted by Niarch,1996.
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10/17 SKI i.IFT TAX _ STEVEI'POM: Prepare ordinance to memorialize method of calculations for ski lift tax. First & second readings:
November 7 & 21.
October 20, 1995 Page 2
PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWfV COUiVCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(as of 10/20/95)
NOVEMBER, 1995
ln an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated
. ordinance and charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduted at the following times:
EVENING MEET9NGS
Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month,
starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public
audience for conducting regular Council business.
VVORK SESSIONS
Vl/ork sessions, which are primariiy scheduled for Counci( debate and understanding of issues
before the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on
everv Tuesday afternoon.
THE 9VOi/EflABER 1995 Vi41L TOWiV COUIVCaL MEETIIVG SCHEDULE
OS A?S EOLLOUVS:
Tuesdav, fVovember 7 1995
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesdav, November 14 1995
Work session.... 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Tuesdav, November 21 1995
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesdav, fVovember 28 1995
Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
TOV1IiV OF VAIL
Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town iVianager
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VAgL TOWN COUNCdg, liIEETING
Tuesdav, October 31, 1995
Work session NO MEETING DUE STH TLTESDAY OF 1VIONTH
PLANNIBVG AND ENV6RONMEIVT'AL COMIIAISSION October 23, 1995
AGENDA
Project Orieea~ation / Lunch 12:00p.M.
i e Vusats . 1:00 P.M.
1• Golden Peak Ski Base - 485 Vail Valley Drive
Driver: Jim Curnutte
Public Hearong 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a Conditional Use Permit for a 1'ype II Employee Housing Unit located at
126 Forest Road/Lot 5, Block 7, Vail Vilfage 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Ron Byrne Planner: Lauren UVaterton
2. A request for aworksession to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 18,39 of the
Vail Municipal Code ( Ski Base Recreation) and an amendment to the previously approved development plan to allow for the redevelopment of the Golden Peak Ski Base,
located at 485 Vail Valley Drive / Tract F, Vail Village 5th filing and Tract B, Vail Village
7th filing.
Applicant: Vail Associates Inc., represented by David Corbin
Planner: Jim Curnutte and Lauren Waterton
3. A request for a minor CCI exterior alteration to allow for the addition of a bay window to
the Lord Latigo Shop located in the A& D Building, 286 Gore Creek Drive/Lots A-D, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Barry Florescue, represented by Sage Pisrson
Planner: Lauren VVaterton
TABLED UNT9L NOVERABER 93, 1995
4. A request for a Minor CCII exterior alteration to the Lionshead Gondola Building to allow
for the construction of an ADA elevator and a handicapped accessible ramp located at
600 Lionshead Mall/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail/Lionshead Filing #1.
' . Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc. represented by David Thorpe
Planner: George Ruther
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5. A request for a setback variance to allow for an additiora to the existing residence located
at 5119 Black Bear Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Ron and Chris Yaros
Planner: George Ruther
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7. "Council Reports:" ,
8. Approval of minutes.
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October 18, 1995
3:00 P.M.
PROJEC4 ORBENTAfit'~ON 12:00
Design Review Guidelines - Changes to the administrative processing sections of the Sign Code and
Design Review Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance
S6TE VOSOTS 1e30
1. Amoco @ Roundabout
2. A Secret Garden - 100 East Meadow Drive
3. Golden Peak House - 278 Hanson Ranch Road .
4. The Lodge at Vail International Wing - 174 Gore Creek Drive
5. Ying Residence - 486 Forest Road
6. Vail Commons - 2099 IVorth Frontage Road VUest (35 minutes)
7. Steadman Residence - Lot 11, Spraddle Creek Estates
Driver: Andy
1. Ying Residence - Changes to approved plans. RS
486 Forest Road/Lot 1, Block 1, Vaif Village 6th Filing
Applicant: Bob Boymer
NiOTIOM: Borne SECOfVD: Alm VOTE: 4-0
CONSENTAPPRObED
2. A Secret Garden - Avuning sign. Lyy
100 East Meadow DriveNail Village Inn Plaza Building.
Applicant: Larry Ast, Hightech Signs for Howard Rapson
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0
APPRON~D W8TH CONDBTVONS .
3. The General Store - Reconsideration of DRB condition. Lyy 610 VVest Lionshead Circle/Landmark Building
Applicant: Ghiqui Hoffmann
MOTION: Borne SECOiVD: Alm VOTE: 4-0 CONSENT APPI~OVED WBTH ONE CONDIT@ON
4. Golden Peak House - Master sign program. LW
278 Hanson Ranch Road/Golden Peak House.
Applicant: Larry Ast, High Tech Signs for Golden Peak House Condominium Association.
MOTIOIV: Alm SECOfVD: Borne VOTE: 4-0
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5. Golden Peak House - Change to approved plans. LW
278 Hanson Ranch Road/Golden Peak House
Applicant: GPH Partners, Ltd.
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0
COIdSENT APPROVED
6. Dews - Review of a demo/rebuild of a Primary/Secondary LW
278 Rockledge Road/Lot 15, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st
Applicant: Julie Dews
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
NO VOTE .
7. Lauterbach - New single family residence. JC
4335 Spruce Way/Lot 4, Block 3, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition
Applicant: Michael Lauterbach
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 8. Byrne - Changes to approved plans. LW
126 Forest Road/Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Village 1 st Filing
Applicant: Ron Byrne
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0 .
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
9. The Lodge at Vail International Wing AK
174 Gore Creek Drive/Lots A, B, C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Zehren and Associates
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 1995
10. Steadman Residence - Change to approved driveway plan. AK
Lot 11/Spraddle Creek Estates Applicant: Dr. & Mrs. Steadman .
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 4-0
CONSENT APPROVED
11. Vail Commons - Conceptual Review Development Proposal. AK
2099 N. Frontage Road WesWail Commons.
Applicant: City Market represented by Victor Mark Donaldson, Architects
MOTION: Borne SECOND: Alm VOTE: 3-1 ( Pratt disenting)
TABLED TO SPEC/AL MEETING OCTOBER 25,1995
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12. Eye Pieces - VVall sign. JC
549 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st
Applicant: Larry Ast, Hightech Signs for Dan Barry of Eye Pieces
MOTIOiV: SECOND: VOTE: ~
5~~~~~D UNT9L P?O!lEMBER 9, 1995 flAEMBERS PRESENT NiENiBERS ABSEiVT Michael Arnett Hans VUoldrich
Bob Borne '
Brent Alm
Henry Pratt
Staff A rppovals
Vail Associates - Gondola Ski Shop remodel GR 600 Lionshead Mall/
Applicant: David Thorpe, representing Vail Associates, Inc.
Zevada Residence - Front entry remodel. GR
1337 Vail Valley Drive
Applicant: Mr. Zevada
Rucksack - iVevu stair railing. JC
288 Bridge StreeULot D, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st
Applicant: Ghiqui Hoffman
Golden Peak House - Retail space window / door changes. mm
. 278 Hansen Ranch Road/Lots A, B, & C, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st
Applicant: Lee fVeeley c/o Snowden & Hopkins Architects
Club Chelsea - IVew awning and sign. RS
304 Bridge St. #C1/CCI
Applicant: Elizabeth Bradley .
Cogswell Residence - Addition. . GR
794 A Potato Patch/Lot 10, Block 1, Potato Patch Subdivision
Applicant: John Cogswell
Beard Residence - Interior 250 Request. GR
2575 VVesthaven Circle
Applicant: Stan Beard
Lifthouse Condos Parking Structure - Replace paneling. JC
555 E. Lionshead Circle
Applicant: Packy Walker
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Hobbit Hiil - Repaint. LW
1546 Matterhorn Circle/Hobbit Hill
Applicant: Hobbit Hill Association
Parkside Villas - Changes to approved plans. LW
1548 Matterhorn Circle/Parkside Villas
Applicant: Riverview Park
Scott - Addition. LW
1150 Vail View Drive/Lot 10, Casolar Subdivision
Applicant: Russell Scott
McConahey - Entry addition. LW
4146 Columbine/Lot 17, Bighorn Subdivision
Applicant: Steve McConahey
Golden Peak House - Exchange retail window for a door. MM
278 Hanson Ranch Road/Lots A, B, C, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st Filing
Applicant: Ron Riley
Curtin Hill Sports -#2 New Sign RS
254 Bridge Street/
Applicant: Teak Simonett
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1996 Property T'axes
1994 Assessed Value $356,995,460
Mills Levied 4.69
Budgeted Property Tax 1995 $1,674,308
Base Mill Levy Calculation
Property Tax Increase:
Locai Grovvth Factor 2.16%
1995 CPI 4.50%
6.66% $111.508
1996 Property Tax Based $1,785,816
upon a 6.66% Increase
1995 Abatements - 2.2% Increase . 36.593
over 1995 1,822.409
iViili Levy
fVlill Levy
1996 1995 (Decrease)/
Mill Levv Mill Levv Increase
. Base fViill Levy 4.56 4.69 (.13)
Abatement Levy .09 .09
4.65 4.69 .04
The 1996 mill levy is based upon assessed value of $391,840,540. The 1996 .
assessed value is 9.8% greater than the 1995 assessed value.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: LORI AKER, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK ~
DATE: OCTOBER 17, 1995
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ELECTION NDGES
It is my pleasure to suggest the following four prospective appointees and one alternate as judges
for the Regular Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 21, 1995
Karen Morter
2985 Booth Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Mary Jo Allen
1956 Cabin Circle
Box 861
Vail, CO 81657
Vi Brown
Box 547
2556 Cortina Lane
Vail, CO 81657
Joan Norris
141 W. Meadow Drive .
Vail, CO 81757
Alternate:
Kay Cheney
2754 Basingdale Blvd
Vail, CO 81657 ,
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development
DATE: August 28, 1995
SUBJECT: Overview of the Eagle River UVatershed Plan.
V. fPURPOSE:
The Eagle River and its tributaries are geographic features that are a shared resource in Eagle
County. Gore Creek and the Eagle River are sensitive natural features that provide habitat for a
multitude of plants and animals. It is a predominant visual resource as people drive down the I-
70 corridor. It also is a significant economic generator in that it provides commercial
opportunities for rafting, kayaking, and fishing. Also because it is a valued resource, property
values adjacent to the Gore and the Eagle River are beneficially affected.
The fundamental purpose of the Eagle River Watershed Plan is to develop a common philosophy
for managing and protecting this critical resource in our region. Participants in this plan include
recreational interest groups, developers, water districts, Federal, State, County, and local
agencies. Each agency is currently reviewing the plan to determine if they would be willing to
pass a resolution committing themsefves to implement the plan, as practical and feasible. It is
recognized that each jurisdiction has its' own bureaucratic system and will implement the plan in
differenf ways. The purpose of this worksession is to highlight the key components of the plan
that may apply to the Town of Vail.
g0. BACKGROUND
This plan has gone through several iterations. Through significant public input the plan has
evolved from recommending new regulations to having an emphasis on providing decision
makers and the public with better information when making decisions that may impact the
watershed. The plan identifies goals for the watershed and a menu of actions which a
community, Tovun, or land management agency can implement to achieve those goals.
Vail has already begun to work on many actions in the Plan through the Vail Nonpoint Source
VVater Quality Plan and the Vail Environmental Strategic Plan. In addition, the Town is wrorking
with the U.S. Geological Suryey to create a vuater quality and biological monitoring station on
Gore Creek at Dowd Junction.
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Staff feels that with the menu of options to achieve the goals s;tated in the Plan, that the Town of .
Vail should pass a resolution whereby the Town would commit to implementing the plan as
practical and feasible. In other words, this resolution would state the Towns commitment to
implementing the actions that we felt were applicable to Vail. Staff would particularly focus on
how to create an appropriate setback for Gore Creek that protiscts riparian vegetation without
creating an undue hardship on private property owners. The gloals stated in the plan are
consistent with many of the goals stated in the Vail Environmental Strategic Plan, Open Lands
Plan, and Land Use Plan.
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Ea& ever atershed Plan sUMMARY .
PEan Purpose and Content:
The Eagle River Watershed Pian outlines a collaborative, local philosophy for
protecting and improving water quantity, water quality, wildlife habitat and
. recreational opportunities, and promoting compatible land use practices. The decision
to initiate the Plan was based on a common belief among local jurisdictions that the
Eagle River .and it's tributaries are essential to our quality of life. This plan defines
actions that can be taken to insure that the attributes of the watershed are protected
and enhanced through the years to come.
Development of the Plan involved many people representing a broad range of interests
and expertise. Through that process, issues of concern were identified that became
the foundation of the plan goals (see Chapter 2). The recommended actions for achieving those goals are a combination of educational, voluntary and regulatory
suggestions. Each jurisdiction has the option for choosing which actions to implement '
but there are many opportunities for partnerships and cooperative efforts.
The public participation phase of the planning process indicated there is sincere
interest among local citizens about the watershed, particularly the Eagle River itself.
fViany believe that the watershed is in an acceptable condition novv but has the
potential to degrade as the local and regional population grows and subsequent
demands for water quantity, developed land and recreation use increase. There is a
strong desire to know,more about the individual issues of water supply and demand,
water quality status, wildlife habitat status, development of recreational opportunities,
and insurance of compatible land use practices that also consider the rights of private .
property owners.
In response to the desire for increased knowledge and improved understanding,
background information is presented in the Plan on each of the different watershed
components - water quantity, water quality, wildlife, cecreation and land use. This
Plan strives to be a single source of basic information on the watershed for the use
by local citizens and decisions makers.
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Plan Goals - Summarized:
7. /MPROVE THE COMMUN/TY'S UNDER,STAND/NG AND /NTEREST /N
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2. DEVELOP COOPERATOYfE LAND USE PI'.a4NN/NC PH/LOSOPH/ES Al1/D
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3. DETERM/NE AND PROV/DE OPT/MU,M WATER QUAIVT/TY A/UD QUAUTY
4, PROTECT OR RESTORE OPEN SPACE Al6/D SENS/T/VE AREAS
5. PRO TEC T AND /IVIPRO 9!E RECREA T/ONAL OPPOR TUN/T/ES
Recommended First Steps:
The recommended actions that can be taken to implement this Plan and meet.the
above goals are. comprehensively listed in Chapter 3: Plan Implementation as well as
in each topic chapter. The following stand out as recommended first steps:
1. Establish the Eagle River Watershed Committee to oversee Plan
implementation - a group consisting of citizens and local governments
. representatiyes, including elected officials, needs to direct this effort. Citizens
provide insight and expertise, local government provides structure and staff support. - 2. Deve%p a Public Education Program about V1/atershed /ssues - an important
- key to the success of this plan is to keep i:he community interested and
involved. . 3. Create Annual Work Programs to ldentify P'riority Actions -select a project
from each cafegory, identify costs and respoinsibilities, and secure fundin.g.
First year project examples include: an access improvement project, creation
• of a recreation map, a habitat improvement pro.ject, regulatory review, a water
quality monitoring project and determining optirnum water quantity flows.
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` Ta4BLE OF CONTEIVTS Page
Chapter 9. 9NTF8ODQ.D~~~ON 4
Prof69e of 4he Watershed Purpose and Use of the Plan . .
GeographBc Scope of the PIan -
Vusion . .
PBannang Process Backgeounc? '
• Re9ataonsh6p ao Other PBaras
Ottaep Water Plannirrg and Aa1vocacy Efforts .
Organ6za4aon o$ the Plan
Chapger 2.GOALS . 7
Chapter 3. MPLEMENTATB0N 8
Chapter 4. WATER Qfl.DANT9TV 14
OvervBew of Water Quantity 6ssues and Object6ees
Background. .
Water Quangity Objectives and ffiecornrnended e4ctions
C7aapter 5. WAl~ER QUALOTY 28 •
Overvaew of Water QuanYity _issues arac9 Objectides
[8ackground Water QuaraYity Objectiees and Recommended Actions ,
Chapter 6. W6LDLOFE . 39
Overview of Wate'r Quantity Issues and Objectives
fBackground
Water Quantity Objectives and Recomrnended Act6ons .
Chapter 7. RECREATUON 49
Oderv6ew of Water Quantity Vssues and Objecgaves
BackgPOUnd
Water Quantity Objectives and Recomrveended Actions
Chapter 8. LA~D USE 65
Ovevvbew of Water Quantigy Bssues and Objectives
- - Background
Water Quant8gy Objectides and Recomrnended Acteons . •
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LIST OF APPENDICE.S
Appendix Q. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS '
Appendix B. THE PLANNING PROCESS
Appendix C. OTHER WATER PLANNING AND AC)VOCACY EFFORTS
Appendix D. GLOSSARY (including acronyms)
Appendix E. STUDIES SPECIFIC TO THE EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED
Appendix.F. REFERENCES
Appendix G. POTENTIAL FUIVDING SOURCES 'Appendix H. RELATED REGULATIONS
Appendix I. PUBLIC LOMhIENTS ON PLAN FIRST DRAFT (Under Separate Cover)
LIST OF TABLES
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Tabie 1. Eagte River Instream Flow Standards 15
Table 2. Eagle River Instream Flow Defiicits 20
Table 3.. Solid, Salt, Nutrient Trends 29
Table 4. Recreation Use Statistics 52
Table 5. Comparative Population Figures 66
Table 6. Existing Town and County Stream Setbaclks 67
LBST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Amount of Instream Flow _ 18
Figure 2. Riparian EcosysYem Cross Section 71
LIST OF MAPS .
Watershed Vicinity Map 3 .
Water Quantity 27
Water Quality 38
Wildlife Habitat 48
Recreation Access 64
Land Use Patterns 78
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. PROFILE OF THE EAGLE RIVER 1IVATERSHED
The Eagle River watershed covers a drainage area of aFoproximately 970 square miles and
has an average annual water flow of 415;000 acre feett. Elevations in the watershed
range from 6;100 feet at Dotsero to 14,003 at the surnmit of Mount of the Holy Cross.
The Eagle Rive.r originates near the southeastern border- of Eagle County at Tennessee .
Pass and flows northwest and then west for about 77 imiles to its coofluer:,;e with the Colorado River at Dotsero, 6 miles west of Gypsum.
Homestake, Cross, Gore, Brush and Gypsum Creeks arE; the largest of the hundreds of
Eagle River tributary streams. There are approximately 120 natural lakes and 8 reservoirs
in the watershed. .
Approximately 98% of the watershed land area is located in Eagle County. The.remaining
2% is located in Pitkin County in the Homestake Reservoir area. Approximately 75%
percent of the land in the watershed is public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service
and Bureau of Land Management.
The Eagle River watershed provides water supply for the majority of Eagle County's
population and to several front range communities. PURPOSE AIVD USE OF THE EAGLE RIVER WA'TERSHED PLAIIV
The purpose of the Eagle River Watershed Plan is to outline a collaborative, local
philosophy for protecting and improving water quantity„ water quality, wildlife habitat and
-reereational opportunities, and promoting compatible land use practices.
This plan is a source of information and a statement of cooperative direction that is meant
to be useful to the general public and local governmental entities for setting priorities and
planning projects, and in making decisions regarding the future of the Eagle River watershed. Many of the Plan recommendations are dependent on educational efforts by
the local governments and agencies to promote voluntairy actions and improved
awareness.
This Plan is not a regulatory document. The PJan does include recommendations for
possible policy and/or regulatory revision related to the rivers anc3 creeks. Generally,
implernentation of all regulatory recommendations and suggestions, such as river and
creek buffers, will be up to the discretion of each jurisdiction and will require tailoring to
meet the needs of each entity and address possible coristraints such as existing land uses.
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GEOGRAPPf-bM SCOPE OF THE PLAUtl
The Eagle River Watershed Plan addresses the entire Eagle River watershed dvhich includes
the Eagle Fiiver, all of its tributary streams and the headwater lakes and springs. This
holistic, integrated approach reflects a local, regional and national desire to understand the
'°big-picture°' of howr vvatersheds function and respond to human impacts.
A COMMON V00N FOR THE WATERSHED . .
Through the planning process, a vision has.emergel fior the future of the Eagle River
watershed. It is difficult to envision vvhat this region, and more specifically the Eagle River
watershed, vvill be like 100 years from now, but our vision should extend at least 20 to 50
years into the future.
The vision for the watershed os of
.....a network of clear, mountain streams and river that provide good quality water
in ample quantity fior a self-sustaining, healthy fish population and efficient use by
humans; .....open space and greenbelts along the river and streams that buffer the •
waterways firom human land use impacts, and preserve the riparian areas that
provide critical wildlife habitat and scenic vistas;
.....land uses that respect the riparian.and aquatic ecosystems and complement the
scenic character of the waterways;
.....appropriate, non-disruptive and well-designed access to the river for passive and
active recreation; .....an appreciation and respect from the residents of the watershed for the
extraordinary resource that we share. ,
The vision is achievable. iViany elements are in place currently, but will require diligence
to cope with change and growth. Other elements of the vision need to be developed. In
order to achie.ve the vision;. it is essential that all citizens in the Eagle River watershed
come to, a common understanding that the river and tributaries are a critical component of
our quality of lives and that it will require the cooperation and commitment of many to
realize and sustain .the vision. . PLANN6NG PROCESS [~~CKGR~UND
The Eagle River Watershed Plan (originally the Eagle River iVianagement Plan) was initiated
by local governments-after protection of the Eagle--River-dvas-ideatafied as a topcommunity
concern through town and County master planning forums and surveys. The perception
among local citizens and community leaders was that the Eagle River and its tributaries are
a-tremendous asset that has been frequently overlooked or degraded in_ terms of water
quality and quantity, adjacent land use impacts, aesthetic quality, recreation and habitat
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values. Participants in the planning process have inclucied citizens at-large, land owne.rs,
rafting, fishing and other special interest groups, repres.entatives of all the Towns in tfie
watershed, and of State and Federal government agenGies. A complete list of participants
is included in Appendix A.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER'PLANS . Most of the comprehensive planning. documents adopted by the Town.and County
governments include goals and policies regarding the Eagle River and its tributaries. This
Plan expands on those goals and policies, giving more :?pecific direction., :It does not
replace those plans but is intended to supplement themi.
This plan should be revised as necessary to reflect the.changing needs and priorities of the
watershed and citizens.
OTHER 1A/ATER PLANNIMG AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ~
Northwest Colorado Council of Government's 208 Plan Update and Water Quality and
Quantity Program, the Colorado. River Headwaters Forum and the Eagle Eiiver Assembly
are all current efforts to formulate solutions to the many water quality and quantity issues
faced in the watershed and the region. Additional information on each of these efforts is
located in Appendix C.
ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAIV The Plan is organized into chapters, each,addressing a:specific topic identified through the
planning process: Goals, Plan Implementation, Water Quantity, Water Quality, Wildlife,
Recreation, and Land Use.
Each Chapte.r includes cliscussion on: lssues identified ciuring the process, Background to
create an understanding of theissues, and Objectives and Recommended Actions that
should take place to implement the goals of .the plan. ' It is not possible to entirely separate each issue because of the inherent relationships
within the watershed. For example, water quantity affects water qualitb, quantity and
quality affects wildlife habitat, land use affects quantity and quality and so on. Overlap
between topics exists because of these relationships and in many cases, illuminates which
actions are of greatest priority because several issues can be addressed by taking a
specific action.
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These goals represent the ideals and results tovvards which the Plan is directed. They are
statements of purpose that specify, on a general level, what the Plan effort is intended to
. accomplish.
1 . OeboPOVe Yhe cornmunity's and decision maker's understanding and interest in
the watershed issues of water quantity and quality, wildlife habitat,
recreation opportunities and land use impacts.
2. Develop cooperative land use nlanning~philosophies and tools for effective
protection of watershed attributes.
3. Determirae and ppovide optimurri water auanYity and quality to maintain a .
healthy and naturally self sustaining trout population as an indicator species
ofi a healthy aquatic environment and for a quality fishing experience.
4. ProtecY or res4ore open space and sensitive areas such as springs, wetlands,
floodplains, riparian zones, critical habitat and other geographic features that
are associated with the watershed. 5. PPOtect and improve recreational ol2portunities, such as fishing and boating,
which exist along the Eagle River and its tribuYaries. ,
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CHAPTER 3: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
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The implementation of this plan is expected to take plare over several years and will
require the commitment of all local officials and citizens and the direct guidanc_e of a
specific entity. This plan is intended to. be integrated into the work; programs of the
part•icipating local governments, agencies and special interest groups where appropriate.
3.2 FiECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1. Establish an Eagle River Watershed Committee Since this Plan covers several jurisdictions and has invofved a number of people, it
is essential that a committed, cohesive group of people monitor and facilitate
implementation of the Plan.
Membership:
Citizens, landowners, local government appointed and elected officials and
staff, and local water and sanitation districts should be the central members
of the committee. Participants should also include, as necessary,
representatives of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Water
Quality Control Division, Natural Resource Conservation Service, US Army
Corps of Engineer, US Fisti and Wildlife Seirvice, US Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management and the Environmental f'rotection Agency and others. 15
members is recommended as" the maximum size in order to maintain
effectiveness. The involvement of governrnent helps add structure and
permanence to the effort.
Protocol: . The group should meet on a regular and cointinuing basis, for a minimum of
five years following completion of this document. The Committee's role.
would be advisory, not regulatory. Recommendations of the Committee -
could be acted on by. local, state and federal agencies. Representatives from
local governments would be responsible for reporting the progress of plan '
implementation to their elected and appointed officials and seeking their
direction and commitment.
Key Functions:
Key functions of this committee would be -to 1) Oversee the continued
implementation of the Watershed Plan, including prioritization of all actions.
and 2) Generate and provide information/eciucation on the watershed for
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1.Oversee ghe Conginued BmplementaHioaa of ghe Vilagershed PBan.
Following assembly of the Committee, an annual work and five year work
, program would be developed and updated each year, That work program would include actions selected from the Plan that, through consensus, are
, determined to be of the highest priority for implementation. 1"he work
program should include actions/projects from each of the five plan topic
areas: 'V1/ater Quantity, V1/ater Quality, 1lVildlife, Recreatibn, and.Land Use.
Committee activ;-des should include:
# Developing work programs
* Developing and completing projecPs
Developing/implementing an information/education program .
Comp.iling and assessing data
Coordinating enforcement efforts
,4rranging alternative and partnership funding
. fViaking application for granP funding
# Assisting local officials with identifying impacts on watershed
# Coordinating and assisting with policy or regu/atory review/revisions
# Coordinating information sharing
Coordinating water quality, wildlife and recreation monitoring
2. Generate and Provide 9raforrnation /Education on the Eagle River UVagershed
for "Decision Makers" (Towns, County, Water DistrAC4s, etc.) and the GenePaB
Pub@ic _
An Education/Information program is essential to the successful protection.of the river and tributary streams, and in turn the watershed as a whole. Tools
that can be used include:
* Special events e.g. Eagle River Festival, clean-ups, etc.
# Volunteer activities e.g. high school kids to help with bank
stabilization/enhancement projects, monitoring, etc.
# An annual "State of the River" report for public information. Sample
topics: ways that citizens can report vvater quality concern$ (e.g.
illegal dumping, erosion control problems, fish kills, etc.); activities
vvhich impact the watershed waters, riparian.and sensitive areas and
how- those- activities-can tie modifted-to--tessen-or eliminate the impact
(e.g. State 305 B Clean Water Act report and program); access point
infiormation; historical information, etc.); and what realtors, builders,
developers and citizens should knowr about regulations that protect the
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~ Promotion of water quality programs whicti have been developed for
schools * Preparation of maps of recreation areas and sensitive areas and
distribution to general public (see Recreation and Land Use chapter)
* Publicity in local media on a regular basis (e.g. at least every six months) to inform local citizens aboiut watershed issues, events,
actions
* Progress reports every six months for presentation to the local
elected and appointed officials of the towns and the couniy
~ An.inventory of reference information such as aerial photos
of the Eagle River watershed for use in planning and management of
the watershed; local, State and Fed (BLM, USFS, et.) regulations and `
enforcement procedure as they relate to land use and water features;
inventory of all information and studlies related to the Eagle River;
updates to the list of all relevant furiding sources.
2. Develop a Prioritized Action Plan and Annual 'VN.ork Program
All actions recommended by the Plan are compreFiensively listed below. These
actions are not yet listed in priority order but will need to be generally prioritized as
part of the work plan preparation previously recommended. The Plan is a dynamic
document-and priorities are subject to change because of evolving conditions in the
watershed. By preparing annual work programs, r.hanging priorities can be
accommodated.
Priority should be given to those projects that: 1) are critical situations in need of
attention before a situation further-degrades, or 2 1 are immediate windows of
opportunity that may be lost, or 3) can be implennented for minimal cost relative to
the benefits achieved, or 4) will respond or resolvp several issuss simultaneously by
taking action. .
: The following items should be also addressed in -the selection of priorities and the
' annual work programs: ,
* Consultation with appropriate "Decision Makers"
* Estimates of Probable Cost and Time
* Funding Source(s) _
* Identification of who will Coordinate and Participate in the project and
specific roles .
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3.3e COMPRE6-9ENS@VE L0S T OF RECOIVIIViEIVDED ACTBONS BY CHAPTER
0~PLEMEN~ATBOft9 83ecommemded Actions:
Establish an Eagle River VVatershed Committee (pg.8)
Generate and Provide Information/Education (pg.9)
Develop a Prioritized Action Plan and Annual V1/ork Programs (pg.10)
WATER QUAN'V'DTY Recommended Actions:
DeYermine Optimal Instream Flows (pg.22)
Determine Water Supply Thresholds (pg.23) .
Utilize the Colorado IRiver Decision Support System (pg.23)
Obtain Water Plan Review ,4ssistance (pg. 23)
Review/Develop Master Plan Policies Specific to Water Issues of Supply,
Demand and Capacity (pg.24)
Adopt a Local Position on Augmentation Plans (pg.24) - Encourage Consolidation of Special Districts (25)
Work with Front Range Communities (pg.25)
Implement Water Conservation Measures (pg.26)
. , Investigate Growth iVia.nagement Tools (pg.26) .
Investigate Storage and Engineering Solutions (pg.27)
WATE9~ QUAL0TY Recornrnended Actions•
Inventory and Coordinate Water Quality Nlonitoring Efforts (pg.33)
Apply for Water Quality Program Funding (pg.33)
Determine Local Water Quality Plan iVeeds and Draft a iViodel Plan (pg.33)
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Develop Wellhead Protection Programs to protect Drinking Water (pg.34)
Implement Appropriate Best Management Practices (pg.34)
WILDLIFE Recommended Actions:
. Implement Measures to Protect and Improve Water Quantity and Quality (pg.
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Implement Habitat Improvement Projects .(pg.46) .
Support Efforts to Prevent Spread of Infectious Disease to Local Fish
Populations (pg. 47)
Review/Revise Fishing Bag Limits and Regulations (pg. 47)
Review/Revise Drainage and Transportation Regulations (pg.47)
Inventory Riparian Zones and Habitat Boundaries (pg. 47)
Acquire Riparian Lands (pg.48) .
Implement Stream Buffer Standards (pg.48)
Preserve Wildlife Corridors to Riparian Areas (pg.48)
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Develop or Improve Appropriate Access (pg.48)
Request Mitigation Trust Funds (pg.48)
Manage Noxious Weeds in Riparian Areas (pg.48) Manage Livestock in Riparian Areas (pg. 48)
. ~ Restrict Access into Critical Watershed Areas (pg.49)
Monitor Critical Areas (pg.49)
Provide Buffer Zones (pg.49) _
Designate Watchable Wildlife Sites (pg.49)
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RECREAT@0N Recommended Actions: .
Cooperatively Initiate Carrying Capacity Study (pg.55) .
. Cooperatively Study Fishery Conditions (pg.55)
Develop fiecreational Maps for Public (pg.56)
Fieview/Revise Fishing :and Boating Regulations (pg.56) tmprove Existing Public Access Points (pg.57) ' CreaYe Appropriate New Public Access Points (pg. 58)
Implement River Access Improvement Guidelines (pg.58)
Preserve or Create Access'through Land Development where Appropriate
(P9.59)
LAND USE Recommeraded Actions:
Create Comprehensive V1/atershed Niaps (pg.69) '
Develop Niaster Plans for each of the Tributary Valleys (pg.71)
Implement a Cooperative Enforcement Program of Existing Regulations '
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Revise River/Creek Setbacks for Consistency and Sensitive Lands Protection
(P9.71)
Locate Compatible Land Uses Adjacent to Rivers and Streams (pg.74)
Develop Riyer/Creekfront Design Standards (pg.74) . .
Analyze Ability to Supply Adequate Water (pg.74)
Analyze Golf Course and Ski Area Proposals (pg.75)
--°Develop-a-Model Sensitive- Lands-Overlay-Zone-tpg. 75) Fievievv Related Regulations (Floodplain, V1/etland, Drainage) for Efifectiveness
and Possible Revision (pg. 75)
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Improve Local,Authority on 35 Acre Exemptions (pg.78)
. Protect Riparian Lands as Highest Open Space Priority (pg.78)
Jointly Pursue Open Space Funds (pg.78)
Guarantee Open Space as Perpetual (pg.78)
Maintain Public Lands as Open Space (pg.78) ~
Develop Parks, Trails and Access Sites Adjacent to WaLerwa',,s where
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.4. 1 OVERVIEW OF WATER QUANTITY 9SSUES AND 0B JECTIVES
Several vvater quantity issues and co,ncerns were identified -and discussed during ihe
planning process: .
Water Quantigy Bssues: -
Lack of Water Supply Information and Education
Lack of Cooperative Water and Land Use Planning betvveen Water Districts and
Local Land Use °'Decision iViakers"
Increasing Water Supply Demands and Impacts
Instream Flow Deficits ,
Optimal Flow Unidentified
In response to.the identified issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for the Plan,
the following objectives were developed:
Water Quantigy Objectides:
1. Improbe Water Quantigy 9nforPnation and Availabilit y of OnfioPnnation for Local
"Decus6on Makers" and Citizens
2. Develop Coopepagave Land Q.Dse and Water Planning PoBicoes thaY e4ddress Faa$ta~e
Growth, Water Supply and Stream Flow Protection ,
3. EEEPB'?9naYe lP6StPeaPlf1 IFIOw D@$ICIYS
4.2 ~~~KGROUND
In Colorado and in other western states, water quantity has been one of the most important issues for grovvth. Competition for water has been intense between front range
and vvest slope vvater users as vvell as betvv.een western states. V1/here ample vvater and
, water rights exist, communities, recreation, and agriculture have filourished. V!/hile water
rights and trans-basin diversions have always been a issue in Eagle County, it has only
recently been realized that human water demand in Eagle County may exceed the supply constraints. Water supply issues also affect natural and recreational resources associated
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Stream Flow Characteristics
Stream flow can be measured as cubic feet per second' (CFS) or as stream discharge
measured in acre fee.t (see glossary for definitions).
An acre foot is approximately the area of a football field with 1 foot of standing water.
An acre foot is considered to be an average quantity of water a family of four needs in
one year (per Colorado Water Education Foundation).
Discharge of the Eagle Ri.ver; as historically measured at a stream gauge below- Gypsum
Creek, averayes. about 415,000 acre feet per year. Most of this stream flow occurs in a
short period' in response to melting snowpack. About 75 percent of the average annual
flow of the Eagle River occurs durin.g the three months of May, June, and July.
Instream Flow Characteristics
/nstream flow amounts are determined by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado
Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Instream flow standards are intended to "preserve the
natural environment to a reasonable degree" (CRS 37-92-102(3)). Instream flows are
identified by determining the flow necessary to sustain aquatic life. Table 1 summarizes
instream flow standards during different times of the year along the Eagle River.
Table 1. Eagle River Instream Flow Standards
EAGLE RIVER SECTION INSTREAM FLOW (CFS) STANDARD
SUMMER- - WINTER
Cross Creek to Gore Creek 50 20
Beaver Creek to Lake. Creek 85 35 Lake Creek to Brush Creek 110 45
Brush Creek to Colorado River 130 '50
' NOTE: Summer = May 1 through September 30; Winter = October 1 through April 30
Existing Water Storage Facilities
Dams and reservoirs are typically constructeci for flood.control and to capture a portion of
the spring runoff so that water can be stored for release during drier periods of the year.
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There are six vvater storage facilities in the Eagle River Basin:
1. Homestake: The largest reservoir is Homestake Reservoir which is
located high in the headwaters of the Eagle on U.S.F.S. land southeast of
Red Cliff. Homestake reservoir delivers approximately 20,000 acre feet
per year to the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs. Its storage
capacity is 43,000 acre feet. Fiecently, a three year agreement was
. signed between Aurora and a group of local water provider districts that
calls for the release of 300 acre feet of water from the Homestake
Reservoir to augment flows in the Eagle River during dry periods. .
2. Climax Fieservoirs: Climax iViine has two private reservoirs in the Eagle
Fiiver vvatershed, Eagle Park and Robinson Fieservoir, which together have
a6,000 acre foot capacity and vvere built for industrial purposes at the
mine, tailings impoundment and distilling. The Eagle Park Reservoir is
currently being reclaimed and could be available for augmenting flows in
the Eagle River vvatershed.
3. Black Lakes: Black Lakes are located on the west side of Vail Pass.
Black Lakes 1& 2 Reservoirs were constructed by the Colorado Division
of V1/ildlife are used for recreation and augmenting flows in the Eagle River
watershed (specifically Gore Creek). The two lakes have a total capacity
of 300 acre feet, a portion of which is available for augmentation.
. 4. Nottingham Lake: Nottingham Lake is located within Town of Avon and
has a 100 acre feet storage capacity. The major use of the lake is
recreation. _
5. Sylvan Lake: In November of 1994, the Town of Eagle and the
Colorado Departmeni of IVatural Resources signed an agreement to utilize
Sylvan Lake to provide storage for the Town of Eagle.
6. Lede Reservoir: This is a private reservoir on U.S.F.S land south of
Gypsum. It was constructed for agricultural uses but some water iS .
leased to Gypsum. It is also used for public recreation.
Wager Raghts Since the Eagle River is in the headwaters of the Rocky Mountains, water availabifity is
very dependent-oTrprecipitation;-particUlariy snowfall:--Tfte=ability to -use the water for a
consumptive use is dictated by water rights.
A-very simplified explanation of water rights is that water users must acquire vvater rights
to use vvater when there is no available un-allocated vvater. 1Nater rights have a quantity
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associated with the right and a priority date (the year the right was decreed). Water users
with the oldest or most senior water rights have the fir;?t priority for water during dry
periods when there is not enough water to meet all demands.
The most senior rights and the largest water right holders in the upper Colorado River are
the Shoshone Power Plant and farmers in $he Grand Junction area (referred to as the
Cameo Call). When the Eagle and Colorado rivers are Iow, these water users have the
first priority for water usage during these times. This a-ffects how much water can be
diverted or used in the Eagle River tiuring low flows. Water Usage In the Eagle River there are two major uses of water:
al Trans-Basin Use
. 6J ln-Basin Use
Both types of _.users are affected by the.available water and the water rights in the basin.
The map following this chapter is a map of the Eagle Riwer watershed that displays
munic.ipal diversions (in- and trans-basin) and where water is returned from waste water
treatment facilities (in-basin).
Trans-Basin Use
Trans-Basin Use involves transporting water from one vvatershed to another via diversion
systems. There are four diversions that take water out of the Eagle-River watershed and 'transport it to certain front range cities. TMese diversions include the: ,
1. Wurtz Ditch (City of Pueblo)
2. Ewing Ditch (City of Pueblo)
3. Columbine Ditch (City of Pueblo) 4.- Homestake 1 Project (Cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs)
Together these diversions transport approximate1y 34,000 acre feet of water to the front
ranqe each year. Trans-basin uses result in a 100% consumption of water since none of
the 34,000 acre feet is returned to the Eagle River watershed. Diversion points are
depicted on the map accompanying this chapter. Timing of Trans-Basin Diversions
It is important to note when out-of-basin diversions occur in refation to stream flow in the
Eagle River. Figure 1. depicts stream flow far an average year and .a dry year.
Trans-basin diversions occur during the spring melt-off when flows are at their highest
and can not legally occur during low flow periods becau,se of the existing senior water
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rights on the Colorado River. T'his basically reduces the intensity of spring melY flows and
does not affecY in-basin uses. It should be noted that high spring filows are importarit for
"flushing°" sediment out of the river in order to maintain optimal aquatic habitat (Calow,
1992). However it is not known how much of a"flushing°' effect is needed to maintain
optimal habiqat for aquatic life in the Eagle River.
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ln-Basin {local) Use '
In-basin water use consists of all water uses that take water from the watershed for use
within the watershed. In-Basin water users in Eagle Covnty divert water from the Eagle
and it's tributaries but unlike trans-basin users, they t)(pically return a significant portion
of the water diverted back.to the Eagle River watershedo Therefore, it is critical to look at
where, when, and how much water is diverted and where, when and how much water is
returned to the .Eagle River. The following is a description of in-basin water users and
typical return flows: 1) Domestic users take water out, treat it, provide it for homes, and
businesses, treat it at a waste water treatment facility (typically down river from the
diversion), and then return approximately 90% of.the wrater originally diverted. However,
. it should be acknowledged that there can be a significant depletion in stream flow
between the points where water is diverted and returnE:d at a waste water treatment
plant.
2) Snowmaking usually takes water from the river in October, November
and December... Approximately 80% of the water is returned during the spring melt (when
flow is high) and the rest is lost to evaporation.
3) Golf Courses also divert water for irrigation. A well- managed golf
course uses water efficiently in that they only divert wlhat is needed to maintain the turf.
However, well-managed golf courses are considered tc? be 100% consumptive because
there is typically no measurable return flow. In other viords, the water applied to a well
managed golf course is used by the grass and is lost to evaporation with no measurable
. water running back into the watershed.
4) Agricultural users in Eagle County take water out at established
diversion points through irrigation systems to grow feeid for livestock. Return flows can
vary significantly depending on the quality of the irrigal:ion system but can range up to
50%, with the rest being lost to evaproration, plant use and deep percolation. Agricultural.
. returri flows can be valuable in augmenting late summer flows through the slow (relative to surface run-off) lateral percolation of water from irrigated fields to streams. Although
domestic water usage may be more efficient than agric:ulture, agricultural land can have a
significant benefit to return flows during the later part 'of the summer when natural stream
flows are low. The relative consumptive use of irrigaticin and domestic use is a critical
issue in Eagle County and should be examined more fully. . ln-Basin Water Management
Within the watershed there are several entities that mEinage supply and distribution,
according to their particular water rights. -The majority'. of these entities were specifically
created in response to a specific land development project with the exception of the town-
owned and operated systems. Nearly every district has a board of directors that oversees
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OperaYiOn: .4rrowhead iVietro Water District ' Beaver Creek Metro Water Dis4rict Bellyache Ridge fiNetro Water District
Berry Creek Metro Water District
Eagle-Vail Metro Water District
Edwards Metro Water District
Lalce Creelc Meadovvs Water District
Squadv Creek MeYro Water DisYrict
Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated. Sanitation District° . '
. Vail Valley Consolidated Water DisYrict . .
' Town of iVlintum
Town of Red Cliff Town of Avon
Town of Eagle
Town of Gypsum
°UEVCSD manages water and sanitation for all of the listed districts and the sanitation #or the towns of
Avon, Minturn and Avon.
Water DefBcuts
Stream flows have been below minimum instream flow standards during the late summer
and winter during dry years. The frequency and duration of minimum instream flow
deficits (depending on the location on the Eagle River) varies from once every 1 to 5
years.
Table 2. Bns4ream Flova Defici4s
Sec4ion o9 Eagle River Ins4ream Flowr S4andard Estimated Frequency of Es4ima4ed Frequency
Summer/1R/inYer Flove Shor4age - Summer of Flovv Shor4age -
d6linter
Cross Ck-Gore Ck 50/20 cfs 1 in 5-10 years 1 in 10 years
Gore Ck - Beaver Ck 85/35 cfs .1 in 5-10 years 1 in 5-10 years. '
Beaver Ck - Lake Ck 85/35 cfs 1 in 2 years 1 in 5-10 years
Lake Ck - Brush Ck 110/45 cfs 1 in 5-10 years 1 in 5-10 yearsBrush Ck - Colorado 130/50 cfs 1 in 5-10 years May not occur
A shortage is assumed to occur when stream flow is less than the instream flow standard for a period
exceeding several consecutive days. (Source: Eagle River Assembly, Phase I Report, 1994)
Fish kills"_have--beefl-n~-Gorded by-the Colorado -Divasiera-4Df-1Al?i1dli#e vdhen flows have been
above instream flows perhaps indicating that minimum flows may not be adequate to
protect trout populations throughout the length of the Eagle River. It should also be noted
that historic filows dropped below minimum instream. flow standards on portions of the
Eagle IRiver before there either in-basin or trans-basin diversions. This would suggest
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that there may have aiways been stress on troui populations during natural low f1ovv
periods. Additional biological monitoring is needed to determine the relationship between
water quantity/quality and biological indicators.
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It is estimated by the Eagle River Assembly (1994) that to increase stream flow to
minimum instream flow levels, an additional 3,300 to 4,000 acre feet of water needs to
be stored and released into the Eagle River during dry tumes of the year, typically late summer and early winter. The same report estimates triat 5,200 to 6,500 acre feet may
be needed.to increase stream flow ensure minimum instream flow as the County
approaches "build-out" of developments approved as af 1994. A separate report
commissioned by Eagle County estimates that in July 1995 there are approximatley
11,000 units unbuilt but approved indicated that the demand for water is sure to increase.
4.3. WATER QUANTITY OBJECTI\/ES AND RIECOMMENDED ACTIONS
4.3.1 Objective: IMPROVE WATER QUANTITY AND STREAM FLOW INFORMATION
AND AVAILABILITY OF INFORNIATION FOR LOCAL "DECISION
. MAKERS" AND CITIZENS
Local understanding of water quantity needs to be increased, especially in relation to new
and proposed growth. Water authorities and governmental ("decision makers") entities
need to work closely together to ensure water management is congruent with planned
development.
Recommended Actions:
1. Determine Optimal Instream Flows
~The public and officials expressed concern regarding the adequacy of
. instream flow standards set by the Colorado Water Conservation Board
(CWCB). The issue was raised that optimum flows be identified that
maintain a healthy and naturally self sustaining trout population. This flow
standard shoulcl be based on biologically defensible criteria and should be
used as a target (goal) flow in the local review of development.
As a priority of the Eagle River Watershed Committee (see .
Implementation, Chapter.3), establish a cooperative effort between the
Division of Wildlife, CWCB, recreationists, water users/providers and
governing entities to determine an optimal flow for the Eagle River and
tributaries that has defensible criteria. This optimal flow should then be
used as a target.flow when reviewing projects that may affect water
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resources. The Eagle River iVianagement Gommittee could initiate the
. effiort, cn cooperation with other on-going water planning groups. This
effort should also include a complete study of water use in the watershed
by identifying major water cansumers in the watershed, consumptive use,
actual supply, and estimated projected demand for the entire watershed.
The Committee along vvith area water users may vvant to request changes
to instream filovv standards to the CVi/CB based on the analysis done to.
determine optimal filows.
2. DetePmane FAlater Saapply ThreshoBds
Local land use planning and waLer planning efforts must identify critical
threshotds for growth. For instance, a Waste Water Treatment Plan has a
capacity to treat the water of a certain number of households before
needing to be upgraded. Critical thresholds should be identified in
planning efforts and the consequences of exceeding thresholds should. be
clearly identified to decision makers.
3. Utilize qhe Colorado River Decision Support System
Utilize the Colorado River Decision Support System to make informed
decisions related to water quantity. This is a state sponsored
computerized system that has stream flow information and modeling
capabilities to allow water planners to make informed decisions on water
development projects. This system is planned to be available in 1996 or
1997.
4. Obgain Water. Plan Rediew Assistance
County and applicable towns should collectively contract with a water
analysis consultant on an as needed basis to review proposed water plans
for proposed development, to augment review services currently provided
for some projects by the Colorado Division of VVater Resources.
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4.3.2. Objective: DE!/ELOP COOPERATI\/E LAND USE e4ND WATER PLAfVNING.
POLVC6ES THAT ADDRESS FUTUEiE GRO1AlT@-9, WATER SUPP9.ll
AR9D STREAM FLOW PROTECT60N
During the citizen participation process for this plan, major concerns came to light that 1)
growth in the watershed should be based on water availability and other natural and
man-made -tfirestrafft,-and -21,-current -rates of grovvth-e" -ftot-be-supported without
degrading aquatic habitat, recreation, and the aesthetic value of the Eagle River and its
major tributaries unless sfieps are taken to reduce water demand or increase water supply.
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Recommended Actions:
1. Review/Develop IVlaster Plan Policiies Specific to Water issues of
Supply, Demand and Capacity
The County and Towns should act on the citizen recommendation
(obtained through public input) that pl;anning efforts (e.g. Eagle County
Master Plan, Town Master Plans) should provide specific
recommendations for directing growth and development based on critical"
natural and man-made thresholds, paiticularly water availability. For
example the Eagle River Assembly Phase I Report iodica.es that if
build-out (maximum development based on current zoning) occurs in the
Eagle River watershed that the frequeincy of instream deficits will
increase. Planning efforts providing guidance for f(iture growth should
recognize and specifically address that there are three basic alternatives to
manage new growth from a water quantity viewpoint:
1) Increase capacity for growth: Water management techniques
(water storage, conservation, pump back systems) must be
implemented;
2) Don't increase capacity for c r~ owth: permit development only if it
does not significantly degrade s;tream flows or aquatic,habitat or if
a significant public benefit is achieved (i.e. affordable housing);
OR
3? Take no action:. Take no actian to manage water resources and
no action to manage growth. l"his will result in increased stream flow deficits and aquatic habitat will be degraded.
The critical issue is that decision makers and the public -understand the
consequences of a policy direction.
. 2. Adopt a Local Position on Augmenitation Plans
Colorado water law allows "water aucamentation" as a means to allow
diversion of water by a junior water right when this junior right would
otherwise be out-of-priority and unable to divert water. An
---~°augmentation plan typically replaces-{ar•-actgments)- the amount of water
consumed by a junior water right witri water from a reservoir, or with
water previously used for another purpose such as irrigation. By replacing
the amount of water consumed, the aimount of water available to senior
downstream water rights (such as thE: Shoshone and Cameo water- rights
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on the Colorado River) is not diminished. In the Eagle River V1/atershed, augmentation is most commonly fiiled for
from Green Mountain Reservoir in the Bfue River watershed in Summit
County. An augmentation plan filed on Green Mountain Reservoir grants
the legal right to withdraw vvater from the Eagle River vvatershed and
replenish with water that flows into the Colorado River rather than the
Eagle River. This technique, while legal, deprives the Eagle River of water
filow and consequently effects the frequency of instream flow deficits, the
dilution factors for water quality, aquatic habitat and other aspects.
Local entities should adopt the position that water augmentation plans
' must directly benefit the instream flows in the Eagle River watershed and
urge legal decision makers and CWCB to support that local position.
Additionally, local development approvals should be made on the
, condition that deliverable vvater exists which does not reduce instream
flows at any time of the year. Discussions with the CVVCB on water
augmentation plans could help develop local criteria for development
approval. ~
3. Encourage Consolidation of Speciao Districts
Encourage consolidation of Special Districts where there is an economic
benefit to consolidation and service levels can be maintained or enhanced.
Through the development process, discourage the proliferation of small
service districts. Do not approve the creation of new disiricts when
services are available from an existing district. • 4. Work with Front Range Communities
Area water interests should continue dialogue with the front range
communities so that there is clear communication on any proposed
diversion projects and use of conditional water righrts. . This pro-active
.approach may eliminate conflicts and costty legal proceedings in regard to
diversion proposals.
4.3.3. Objectove: ELVM8RlATE UNSTREAM ELOW DEF9CITS
Stream flows currently drop below minimum instream flow standards due to natural cycles
and human inftuences:-As the county-continues to-devEtop;- such-deficits will likely
increase in frequency. The recommended approach to addressing the.stream flow issue is -
. to first determfine ahe opgimal -flow of water needed in the Eagle River and it's tributaries
during dififerenY times of the year, and evaluate the following recommended actions to
determine the best local approacii to obtain an optimal flow while still complying with
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Recommended Actions:
1. Impiement Water Conservation Measures
Every effort should be taken to first imiplement conservation measures to
encourage responsible use of local wal:er resources. Significant
information exists from the water autharities on water usage which could
aid'in creating a conseryation program. Several of tlie water districts in
Eagle County have already implemented water..conservation programs to
' - address capacity issues with water delivery and treatment. Local entities
should build on this success and detenrnine how to implement and expand
water conservation throughout the Eagle River watershed. Conservation
efforts can be fashioned so that they c:onserve water and preserve water
rights. For example, water saved throijgh conservation ca'n be donated to
the CWCB. for a specified period and retrieved later when needed to
accommodate future growth. More iniformation on the issue of water
conservation is being compiled by the 'Bureau of Reclamation to look at
issues such as instream flows and other items. That is titled :Guidelines
and Criteria for Evaluating Water Conservation Plans. Several specific
ideas to examine.in improving water.conservation efforts include:
a) providing water audits on buirdings and residences so that cost
effective conservation measures, can be suggested to property
owners.
b) develop educational materials to improve water conservation
on irrigation and goif courses.
c) encourage the use of "recyclE;d" or "gray water" (i.e.
domestically used but untreated water) systems for landscaping
. and golf course irrigation. Incenitives for these type of systems are
usualty rising cost and availability of raw or treated water supply.
d) determine whether County and local bui{ding codes should. be
modified to require water conservation devices.
e) cost-share with water authorities to hire a water
. conservation specialist to assist residential, commercial, and
agricultural water users to improve conservation techniques.
f) Encourage appropriate users to use recycled water where feasible
2. Investigate Growth Management Tools
Growth management tools can balancE: the rate of growth with nat-ural
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and man-made carrying capacities and -community values. The follovving are recommended methods to investigate:
a) Evaluate all proposals involving water use (development,
upzoning, snowmaking operations, etc.) on whether they contribute
to minimum instream flow deficits (or optimal filow when
established). Area decision makers should be informed during the
development revievv process if the project is expected to create
' deficits withouY adequate mitigation (e.g. "wet water" delivered to .
. the Eagle River) so that decisions can be made wiYh a full
unaerstanding of the impacts and benefits.
b) Buy development rights or property through local open space
funds to reduce the rate of in-basin water consumption
c? Grant water taps or building permits in increments based on
estimated water supply thresholds (e.g., waste water treatmenfi
capacity or point at which diversions increase the frequency of
. instream flow deficits) or adopted land use policies for growth.
3. OnvesYigage Sgorage and EngineePing Solugions
Investigate the following storage and engineering solutions to reduce the
frequency of stream flow deficits and augment supply:
a) It is recognized that some form of storage may be neecled to
protect and enhance stream flows during low .flow periods. A?
reservoir or several small reservoirs could provide additional water
storage for the Eagle River watershed. A reservoir proposal would
need to carefully evaluate the environmental impacts (positive and
_ negative), evaluate hydrologic impacts to the Eagle River, examine
the socio-economic pros and cons, and provide a long-term .
. . solution for water usage in the Eagle River watershed. The cost for
a reservoir ranges from $1,500 to $8,000 per acre foot of yield
(release) and can take a considerable amount of time to design,
receive permits and build. Reservoir development must be
addressed through specifiic proposals that are subject to the
appropriate federal, state and local governmental processes at the
time they are formally proposed. Reservoirs may also have
potential recreational benefits.
b) Pump back systems, such,as between Dowd Junction and Vail,
can help increase flows in between diversion and return flow
points. V1/hile useful in specific areas, they are not a
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impacts to air quality and from increased water temperatures would
need to be addre5sed with any proposal. c) Return flows for domestic use should be located in close proximity to diversions.
d) When legally possible, requiire consumptive uses such as golf
, course and snow making operations to incorporate storage in the
golf course and snow making operations to mitigate the impa.cts of
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5.1 OVERViEW OF WATER QUALoTY Is~~~S AND oBJEcTcvEs
Several water quality issues and concerns vvere identifiied and discussed during the
planning process:
@Alatep QuaBity Ossues: Water Quality iVionitoring and Funding Not Coordinated
Public lnformation and Education Lacking
F3unoff Associated writh Land Use/!A/ater Quality Impacts Increasing
Drinking Water Quality Protection Needs to be Niaintained
Water Quality Linkage to Water Quantity Critical
Water Augmentation Plans and Instream Flow fVeeds Conflict
In response to the identified issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for the Plan,
the following objectives and recommended implementation actions were developed:
Water Qualigy Objectides:
9. COOPd9P1a$e Water QU8I1ty PPO9B'aPY1S
2. Cpea$e Sgronger Lenkage Be4ween Water Quality and Water QuangBgy
PIannung
3. Mininnize Water Quality @mpacts from 93unoff Associated with eiaruoaas
Land Uses
5.2 BACKGROQ9ND
Based on citizen comments through public meetings, written material, and surveys,- ihe
public perceives many threats to the river. Generally speaking, water quality in the Eagle
River and its tributaries meet or exceed the state water quality standards for agricultural
and domestic uses, the protection of aquatic life and recreation uses. However, water
quality in certain segments of the Eagle River is negatively impacted by.natural causes as
well as human activities including: agricultural practices, construction activities, hazardous
materials spills, mining, road sanding, recreation, urban stormwater and snowmelt runoff,
water diversions, and wastewater treatment plant discharge.
Most of the development in the watershed (as in most mountainous areas) occurs along
valley bottoms in fairly close proximity to water features. As the watershed becomes
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more developed, specific actions to protect water quality will be necessary. Improving
water quality in degraded areas of the watershed witl require even more effort.
Examples of Eagle River and Tributary Water Quality Issues
Dissolved Solids, Sa/t Concenfrations, Nutrients
A study sponsored by the Town of .Vail found that in Gore Creek, dissotved solids,
canductivity, and nutrient concentrations have gotten wbrse between 1979 and 1991, , due to development in the Vail area. The table below lists some of the parameters that
have increased thereby decreasing water quality. Table 3. Sample of Water auality Trends
Parameter 1979 1991 % Change
Dissolved Solids (milligrams per Iiter) 178 192 + g% Salt Concentrations (conductivity measured in 270 305 + 13%
microhms)
Nutrients (ex: Phosphorus) 0.18 0.26 +44%
These trends are most likely also occurring around all the urbanizing areas of the Eagle
River watershed. Further degradation of water quality from stormwater runoff could occur
in all areas subject to development unless mitigating steps are taken.
Metals
Although metal concentrations in the Eagle River downstream of the Eagle Mine have
significantly improved, fish and aquatic insects are still ienpacted by mine discharges as far
down as Edwards. For example, the water .quality stanclard for zinc to protect aquatic life
is approximately 0.12 milligrams per liter (mg/I), while levels in the Eagle River below
Cross Creek were as high as 0.52 mg/I on February 21, 1995.
Yncreased Temperature ' Lower.in the Eagle River, from Edwards to Wolcott, and from Eagle to Gypsum, fish have
died periodically of furunculosis, but this and other diseases have impacts of such
magnitude only when the fish are already stressed due to due to poor water quality,
increased water temperature in part from loss of stream side shading, and habitat
disturbance.and destruction. These fish kills have been documented by the Division of.
Wildlife.
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iilafural Sedirnen?s .
A signifiicant source of sediment, which smothers aquatic lifie, comes from the Milk, Alkali,
and Ute Creelc drainages. This is due to the highly erosive sediments and steep slopes
vvhich are easily washed into Yhe creelcs during spring snovvmelt and runoff from rain
storms. This area (approximately 63 square miles ) is also estimated to contribute 2,600
tons ofi salt to the Colorado River each year. Land Use Dmpacts on !A/ageP Qualety. .
Nutrie,it (nitrogen and phosphorus) increases promote algal blooms v:hicli are unsightly
and can lead to fish kills. Trout are extremely sensitive to un-ionized ammonia (one fiorm
' of nitrogen), and vvill die when exposed to levels above 0.02 mg/I. Other nutrients can
rob the vvater of dissolved oxygen, leading to suffocation of aquatic life. Nutrient sburces
include lavvn fertilizers, septic systems, and eroding soils. There are numerous mitigating
measures which can be used to reduce nutrient inputs to water bodies, including: better
education on application of fertilizers; erosion control techniques; stormwater quality
improvement.projects; land use setbacks; protection of wetlands; and septic system
inspection and maintenance.
Increases in sediment in the water increase turbidity, increase water treatment costs,
smother aquatic insects which serve as fish food, destroy fish spawning areas, and
decrease oxygen concentrations. Increased turbidity also decreases the ability of fish to
find prey, further stressing them. Sediment comes from construction sites, road sanding,
grazing, agricultural and logging activities, and naturally erosive soils. Sediment loads to
the streams can be reduced by erosion control practices, maintenance of a healthy riparian
area, decreased road sanding through the use of alternative de-icers and increased street
sweeping, maintenance of storrnwater runoff at historical rates, stream bank stabilization,
etc.
iVlany metals, petroleum products, and pesticides are toxic to aquatic life. High metals
concentrations in drinking water are also a health risk and water treatment costs escalate
when metals removal is necessary. These pollutants can enter the aquatic environment
from urban land uses through stormwater runoff. Nietal pollutants in stormwater include
zinc, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, and lead. It was estimated in the previously
cited Vail study that approximately 1,700 pounds of zinc enter Gore Creek from the Vail
area (the non-urban °'background" contribution was 12 pounds). T'hese stormwater metals
come mainly from vehicles, but also come from litter and other sources. IVline drainage
and natural deposits of highly mineralized soils also contribute to the metals found in the
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. 5: Develop Weilhead Protection Programs to Protect Drinking Water
. As a preventative measure, develop a wellhead protection program to
protect drinking water quality from pollution of the water source. The
State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
administers a voluntary program for wellhead protection programs that
local communities can implement to protect their groundwater and surface
water resources. 5.3.2. Objective: CREATE STROIVGER LINKAGE BETWEEN WATER QUALITY AIVD
WATER O.UANTITV PLANNING
In-basin water quantity is limited, and further depletions will impact in-stream water
quality, therefore water quantity "enhancement" actions should be implemented.
. Recommended .4ction: 1. See Chapter 4: Water Quantity.for specific actions related to improving
water quantity in the watershed.
5.3.3. Objective: MINIMIZE WATER QUALITY IMPACTS .FROM RUNOFF
ASSOCIATED WIT-H VARIOUS LAND USES
Recommended Actions:
1. Impleme.nt ApproprBate Best Management Practices .
Water quality impacts from various land uses can be minimized through
. the use of "Best Management Practices" (BMPs). Appropriate BMPs.can
be implemented throughout the Eagle River watershed to reduce the water
quality impacts associated with increasing urbanization. It should be
stressed that natural approaches such as maintaining vegetative, cover and
maintaining the riparian vegetation are usually more effective and less
costly than structural improvements.
BMP recommendations should be looked upon as a list of "tools", each of- -y
which can be used to address specific issues or sites. They should not be
expected to be appropriate or work in all circumstances and may be either
short term or long term actions. Implementation can either be voluntary,
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5.3. 1 Object6ve: COORDIRlATE @f!!A'~ER QUAL6TY PE3OGRA61AS
Recoanveer~ended A ctioans:
1. 0 nven4oPy and Coordinate Water Quality Monitoring .Efforts..
Coord.inate individual agencies' water quality monitoririg to identify '
purposes and long term goals, areas for potential cooperation 6etween
agencies, and other monitoring efforts. Organization is needed to assess
existing water. quality and trends throughout the watershed. A
mechanisrm needs to be established in Eagle County for continued
vvatershed planning and management.
2. App0y ffor Watep QualiYy Program Furac9Bng .
Funding for water quality monitoring and water quality improvement
projects are available, but limited, and coordinated efforts and planning
will make for more effective utilization of existing funds.
3. Detevmine Local Water Quality Plan Needs and Draft a fViodeE PSan
Some communities have municipal stormwater management plans
currently (Avon, Vail). Other communities should be evaluated to
determine the necessity of producing similar or possibly expanded plans to
correct existing problems or in anticipation of future growth. This action
could involve the creation of a model ordinance or plan that each
community customizes to meet their needs. The Avon and Vail
ordinances could. be used as examples. The iVorthwest Colorado Council
of Governments (NVVCCOG) Quantity and Quality Program is also an
important resource for this action. The model plan or analysis should
include information on standards, public education, an inventory of existing local and regional programs, and applicable state and federal
regulations. By adopting similar water quality plans on a local level, there
is also greater likelihood ihat mitigation and enforcement will be dealt with
consistently. '
4. Deve8op Panblic Ongormation PPOgraom aboug LocaB Water Qua@uty
The public should be better informed on water quality issues in the
watershed particularly regarding drinking water, how different land. uses
impact water quality, what individuals can do to protect/enhance water
quality, who are major consumers of water and potential major polluters.
Information on water quality could be disseminated in several vvays such
as the °'State of the V1/ater" report that is described in Chapter 3: Plan
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or through local planning and zoning-processes, through local regulations,
and through development of water quality projects. The following list describes BMPs that address the items such as 1) Water
Quality Management and Monitoring, 2) Ho-isehold and Citizen
Involvement, 3) Development and Construction, 4) Transportation and
Parking Lots, 5) Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, C) Gravel Mining, 7)
Agricultural Uses, 8) Loggi.ng, 9) RecrE:ation.
Many of .the following BMPs are the same or similar to recomrnendations
found in other Plan chapters but are included to illustrate the relationship
of water quality to land use, water quantity, etc.
Suggested Water Quality Management and Monitoring BMPs: '
1. Develop.municipal stormwater management plans. The Town of Vail has a plan which could be used as
a model for communities in the watershed.
2. Monitor storage of toxic materials throughout the basin by local emergency service and environmental
health agencies.
3. Identify and research physical stream enhancement projects (sti-eam-side tree planting, in-stream aeration
structures, stream side sediment control structures, stream bank erosion control, stream channel
modification, etc.) for implementation on private or public lancls.
4. Ensure that analysis of potential water development projects consider water quality standards,
particularly in regards to stream flows and wastewater discharges.
5. Require runoff filters and drainage plans to be in continually working order, e.g. Vail parking structures,
church parking lots, the airport, etc., and make semi-annual inspection as part of enforcement plan outlined
in Chapter 6: Land Use.
. 6. Cocally track the activities at the Eagle Mine Superfund site, including mine seepage and possibility of
blow-out. Request a semi-annual community briefing by the EPA and State on the status of the clean-up
which should continue until the area has been declared reclaimed. Water quality monitoring has shown that
the Eagle Mine and other mines still contribute pollutants to the watershed. Information on the clean-up
status is available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
7. Trade lands, obtain easements or work with land trust and governmental agencies to obtain appropriate
riparian areas, in order to better manage and protect them. A prioritized acquisition list would be a useful
tool.
8. Develop wetlands protection program to enhance existing regulations. This would include language
related to the draining of wetlands and potentially the identification of the important wetlands within the
watershed.
9. Educate appropriate industrial and commercial businesses about ihe new "Minimal Discharge Generel
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10. InvesYigaYe meYhods fior cooling wasYewater before it enYers Yhe river so as not Yo adversely affect river
wa4er temperaYures and the aquatic environment.
Suggested Household Bes4 RHanagemen4 Prac4ices
1. Pass and enfiorce pa4 daas4e ordinances in urban areas.
2. Provide a convenient mechanism for citizens 40, dispose of household haaardous rviaterials in an
environmentally sound manrter. - 3. Develop aPublic 9nforma4ion Program that addresses the impact on water qualiYy from the misuse of
fertilizers and pesticides (see Chapter 3: Plan Implementation).
Sugges4ed Developmen4 and Cons4ruc4ion Bfi/iP's:
1. Enforce erosion and sedimen4 con4rol requiremen4s for consYruction, sites. Performance. bonds, a common
method, are proposed as a means of ensuring Yhat erosion. control plans are implemented. Erosion and
sediment control plans should include but not be limited to:
°Disturbance management and revegetation plan
. °Timing of disturbance
°Area conirols (limiting area of disturbance at any one time)
. ¢Soil stabilization during disturbance
°Site monitoring and maintenance during disturbance
°Post disturbance monitoring
2. Ensure Yhat developers obtain and comply with state requirement for S4ormwa4er Permits for construction
activiYies on areas greater than 5 acres in size. It is recommended tha4 local governments exceed state
standards and require permits fior areas under 5 acres, particularly if a public project.
3. Discourage soil dis4urbance on slopes greater than 20-25 degrees. Revegetation and. site reclamation on
steeper slopes is usually not or moderately successful. If soil disturbance is allowed, require a mitigation
pla.n to minimize soil losses and a bond to insure revegetation success.
. 4. Encourage jurisdictions to consider regulatiorls for adequate riparian area "Buf#er Zone" requirements. •
Within "Buffer Zone" do not allow: soil disturbance, vegetative disturbance (other than minimal pruning of
shrubs), lawn mowing,.fertilizers and pesticides (with_.the exception of weed management where .
necessary). Include residential, commercial, golf course, recreational areas (see Chapter 8: Land Use).
5. Encourage storm vaa4er de4ention and water quali4y enhancemen4 facilities for alF developments and
include maintenance provisions.
6. Encourage use of cons4ruc4ed ewe4lands to enhance stormwater and snowmelt runoff water quality.
7. Prohibit direc4 discharge of stormdvater from developed areas to lakes, streams and wetlands. Require
stormwater runoff be treated (detention ponds, constructed wetlands, infiltration, grassy swales, etc.) prior
to discharging to streams or river.
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concerns. Encourage disconnecting impervious surfaces to allow ground water recharge and vegetative
filtering.
9. Encourage the use of grass swales and porus pavement where appropriate.
10. Encourage stormwater infiltration facilities where appropriate due to impervious surface concerns.
11. Require that developments maintain pre-development hydrologic conditions through engineering
solutions. -
12. Enrourage cluster development (easier to provide stormwater quality improvement)..
13. Discourage industrial uses or commercial land uses that involve haaardous materials from land adjacent
the river or streams.
14. Golf Courses should include a manual of water quality best management practices in their submittal for
. approvals. Golf courses must include features to prevent run-off into adjacent water features through the
use of berms, *retention, filters, groundwater recharge, etc. Review of plans for golf.courses may
necessitate a fee for outside professional evaluation of the BMP and drainage plan. Fees could also be
assessed by the..town of county to hire annual inspection services of the golf course management activity
unless local governmental time and expenise is available (see Chapter 8: Land Use).
15. Encourage the preservation of natural drainage ways.
16. Require development plans to address proper weed and pest controls (see Agricultural BMPs below for
more information).
Suggested Transportation and Parking Lot BMP's:
1. Discourage/Relocate public/private snow storage areas from land adjacent to water features and install
sedimentation or filtration systems at snow storage sites.
2. Apply the local building setback to parking lots as well and require a drainage plan that prevents direct
runoff into water features such as streams and wetlands. .3. Discourage construction of new roads atong water sources suchi as creeks and river. Discourage widening of existing roads unless a drainage plan can be developeci that deflects drainage away from the
adjacent water feature. • ' 4. With CDOT, Southern Pacific Railroad, County and towns, review transportation practices to determine
which ones contribute to non-point source pollution and can be locally/regionally altered. Some of these
areas might include Vail Pass, the railroad area in Minturn, the interchanges in Vail, drainage culverts and
bridges throughout the county.
5. Seek assistance from CDOT, county.and municipalities for testing of alternative, more environmentally
sound practices on selected sections of road in Eagle County.
6: Examine need for road sand collection program:
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1. Address impacts of sepYic system impacts Yo ground and surface water quality by:
°Increasing minimum siae s4andard for eligible lots for septic and increase minimum
sYandard for dis4ance from streams or eraetlands;
°SepYic design engineers must prode 4hat gPOUndwater and adjacen4 surface wa4er will
noY be impac4ed;
°Encourage Yhe logical ex4ension of sevaer lines. Clarify disYances for required
connecYion to exisYing sewer service lines or Yhresholds for when a public sanitary sewer
is required; .
°EsYablish a wellhead protection program in ihe County Land Use Regulations 2. Insert requiremenY fior main4enance of individual sewage disposal systems (septic systems) inYO local
septic regulations. .
Sugges4ed Graeel RflininQ BRflP's:
1. To suppore seaYe laws and provide local policy direction, implement specific gravel mining s4andards that
could include: °Limits on percen4age of si4e dis4urbance
°iVo disturbance of wetland/riparian vegetaYion areas or any other identified sensi4ive
area, without proper mitigation
°Buffers from river
°On-site de4en4ion •
_ °Limits on lifie span .
°Acceptable levels of 4raffic impac4 and mitigation
4Reclama4ion plans to completely restore native vegetation (or better) that include
supplemental irrigation for plant establishment
2. Enforce was4evaa4er discharge permits for gravel mining operations and encourage citizen repnrting of •
potential violations (see Public Infiormation and Education 3.3.2).
3. Encourage gravel retrieval along the Eagle River or tributary valleys in areas where developmen4 4ha4 will
require si4e dis4urbance is approved or ettpected and accep4able.
- Sugges4ed Agricul4ural Uses on Public or Priva4e Land BflflPs:
1. Work with farmers and ranchers to determine if agriculture is impacting any particular location along
Eagle County streams (Ag. is exempt from nationwide permit process) and develop a• list of possible stream
or. bank enhancemene projects that could be pursued with willing landowners. To inventory impacts-of
agriculture on water features, convene meeting with all area ranchers to discuss problems with riparian
impacts and what help they need to control those impacts. Initiate as joint effort with iVRCS, BLM and
USFS. 2. Manage livestock grazing on public land that features highly erosive soils, such as Milk, Ute, Nluddy and
AIlcali Creek drainages, to maintain or improve vegetative cover on the uplands and riparian areas.
3. Decisions as Yo limi4a4ions and management of agricultural chemicals should be based on preparation of
carefully designed pest conYrol and nutrient management plans reflecting integrated approaches to pest
control and detailed soil testing and plant analyses. Work with Yhe iVaYural Resource Conservation Service
and Soil Conservation DisYric4 to develop appropriate vege4ative management plans. This is approprjate for
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4. Encourage fencirtg, herding and/or other appropriate means to prevent livestock from concentrating in
riparian-areas which have been degraded. Promote livestock watering projects outside of riparian areas
through grant proposals. Encourage limited livestock access to degraded riparian areas and encourage
projects designed to minimize water quality impacts.
5. Review impacts of agricultural practices on water quality in local areas under USFS and BLM juHsdiction.
Work with. USFS and BLM to revise/develop, standards for water quality protection (and provide proper
enforcement mechanisms) in their management documents. •6. Encourage appropriate "setbacks" from streams and wetlands to allow vegetative #iltering df sediment,
fertilizers, fecal material, etc. in return flows and stormwater runaff. - •
7. Develop guidelines for determination of proper livestock use and carrying capacity for all proposed
developments that will allow livestock (typically horses).
Suggested Logging on Public or Private Lands BMPs;
1. Work with the local Forest Service Ranger District to encouragie Best Management Practices during
timber harvesting to reduce potential for erosion and irriprove public information process. Specific
recommended actions include:
` Review of current erosion control methods for maximum effectiveness;
* Possible revision of those erosion control mE:thods;
• Review of necessity for road building or other timbering associated activities or practices that reduce the forest cover and cause erosion; and
• Development of a public information process that includes posting the timber sale with
informative signs that describe the action being taken and reasons why (i.e. bark beetle
kill, etc.) and distribution of information to local media for public information.
` Review possibility foe road closures in areas not actively being used and impacting
water quality.
. ' Review of stream side and wetland setbacks requirements in order to protect riparian
vegetation and promote vegetative filtering of sediment, fertilizers; fecal material, etc. in
stormwater runoff. _
• Work with USFS and BLM to revise/develop standards for water quality protection
. , (and provide proper enforcement mechanisms) in their management documents.
Suggested Recreation BMP's (see also Chapter 7: Recreation):
1. Keep constructed traits out of riparian areas, but if area is heavily used, provide a developed trail to
concentrate impacts.
2. Provide toilets. and trash receptacles in areas of high recreation use le.g. parking areas to serve adjacent
streams, boat launch areas, high fishing use areasl.
3. Develop, implement, where necessary, travel management restrictions on public land off-road areas
where erosive soils are present (USFS, BLM). Enforcement of these restrictions is also necessary.
4: Review public access areas for.site hardening and erosion due to overuse or poor access. .Develop
program for appropriate site improvements. .
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6.1e OVERVIEW ~F W9LDL9FE USSUES AN~ ~BJECT9VES
Several wildlife issues and concerns were identified and discussed during the planning
process: . .
Woldlafe 6ssaaes: -
Possibly in-sufficient instream flows for fish and wildlife
Maintenance of quality aquatic habitat
Poor water quality due to pollutants and sediment
Diminishing r.iparian habitat
Lack of wildlife solitude during critical times
In response to the identified issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for the Plan,
the following objectives were developed: Wildlife Objectives: 1. OmpPOde Aquatic Habitat and Productivi$y of the Fishery
2. Maintain and Oncrease Riparian HabBtat
3. Min6mize Wildlife Disturbance during Critical Tirnes of the Year
6.2. BACKGE3OUND
. . Public Opinion .
In a statistically valid survey done in 1993, Eagle County asked a question, "VVhat makes
the quality of life so high in Eagle County?" One of the top reasons people said that they
enjoyed living in the area was because of the abundance and visibility of wildlife. A
majority of the vvildlife in the Eagle Valley use, at least at some time of the year, the
habitat associated vvith the Eagle River or one of its tributaries. .
Eag0e Raver Weleshed.-Hab6tat-Agtr8butes ,
The Eagle River basin is a fairly unique river system. Of river systems in northern
industrialized nations less than 25% of the major river systems flow freely. The Colorado
River is the most affected system in North America. The Colorado's waters have been
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manipulated by damming and diverting and have caused '°highly fragmented " populations
of species living in and around the river, (Dynesius and Nilsson, 1994). In-stream -
manipulations are not the only cause of fragmentation. Manipulations of the habitat surrounding the rivers also create impacts.
The area influenced by the high water table including thE; banks of the river and the
adjacent vegetation are defined as riparian ecosystems. IRiparian ecosystems constitute
one of the most limited (in terms of land area covered) yet species rich ecosystems in
Colorado. .This ecosystem serves a variety of functions including water storage; aquifer
recharge and discharge, stceambank protection, biological filters,and aid in reducing flood
water impacts, and as an area used for many recreational activities. Of Colorado's
approximately 1000 species of wildlife, over 500 of these utilize or occupy riparian
ecosystems ( Colorado Division of. Wildlife, 1992 In Ezigle County, an inventory has shown that at least 250 species are currently residing or utilizing the riparian areas. The
riparian areas along the Eagle River provide important wildlife habitats, migration corridors,
breeding, nesting, fawning, and calving areas.
Riparian ecosystems are one of the most important and sensitive of all habitat types.
Eagle County, lands are comprised of 80.3% state and foderal public lands and 19.7%
private holdings ( Eagle County Master Plan, 1994 It is estimated that 90% of riparian
ecosystems adjacent to the Eagle R'iver are on privately awned property.
Habitat Loss or Degradation
75% of the species in the Colorado River basin, of which the Eagle River watershed is a
part, are listed as by either the federal or state government as endangered, threatened or
at risk. In Colorado we lose 1.7 % of mule deer range per year ( Walmo,et al, 1981), and
in Eagle County, estimates are that up to 40% of deer vvinter range has been lost. Most
of this lost habitat has been adjacent to the Eagle River or tributaries. Development,
industry, agriculture, and recreation have all contributed to the loss of riparian and
flpadplain_areas or reduced water quantity and quality.
Housing developments are often found directly adjacent to
riparian areas. These sites are sought after for aesthetic;s and tranquility. Also these. low
lying areas are usually adjacent to transportation and utility corridors.
Along with the development of property comes the
developments of roads, for every mile of Interstate (e.g. I-70) built 45 acres of land are
used, for every mile of rural highway (e.g. Highway 6) 12 acres of land are used and for
, every rural -mite-Df-roacl-builtle.g. -county roadsP7-- a-cres-of- land-are-used (Walmo,et al,
1981
~ Industry in the form of mining and manufacturing has also
impacted the Eagle River. The Eagle mine in Gilman has, been and continues to be a-
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source of heavy metal discharge into the river. Viacom International, Inc. monies are
being used to clean up the site and rectify the problem af the discharges with some degree of success. Superfund monies have been used to determine environmental impacts
to the river, and negotiate additional clean-up requirements.
° Agricultural water rights, even though they are adjudicated and
on a state priority based system can at times severely deplete the river's tributaries
because of the consumptive nature and traditional style of irrigating by flooding fields.
Flood.irrigation often has a positive effiect on late summer stream flows because the un-
consumed irrigation water often percolates into the streams later in the growing season.
Livestock use riparian areas fior feeding, resting, and as travel lanes, thus increasing the
impacts to soil and vegetation (Behnke, R. J. 1978).
Recreation_ impacts may be more subtle and less understood but
include littering, soil compaction, loss of vegetative cover, site development, disruption,
harassment of wildlife,`and loss of habitat. .
Wildlife Use Pagterns Some species of wildlife use the riparian area year round, these include mammals,
amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, birds, invertebrates, and fish. Other wildlife may use
the area only seasonally for a variety of purposes such as migrating.from their summer/fiall
range to wintering areas, or for breeding and .rearing their young, as the Great Blue Herons
do at the rookery located across the river from Eagle River Estates in Gypsum. Bald
IEagles, Golden Eagles and many other raptors use the' area for wintering, roosting and
hunting areas. Elk and deer usually calve and fawn within 400 feet of free flowing water usually on
slopes vvith heavy vegetation, on the edge of an ecotone with a wide open field of view (
Thomas, J. W. et al., 1982 1. In the Eagle Valley these areas are usually on or near the
tributaries of the Eagle River. Other wildlife that have been sighted in the riparian areas of the Eagle River include
Greater Sandhill Cranes, moose, White Pelicans, Trumpeter Swans, Whooping Cranes,
otter, beaver; mink, fox, weasel, marmots, rabbits, squirrels, muskrats and many species
of songbirds. A complete list of wildlife using the watershed riparian areas is available at
Division of Wildlife offices ( Colorado Division of Wildlife, 1982
Foshevy Characteristics _
The Eagle River is and has been a good cold water fishery but is not considered a°'g-reat°°
fishery. There are a number of reasons why the river does not excel in fish productivity:
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* Historically and presently there are tirnes of the year when the river is
running below minimum in-stream flows. This can cause a variety ofi
problems for a fishery, ineluding increasing water temperatures, which in
turn stresses the fish, making them susc;eptible to diseases and parasites.
During the past few years the Eagle River has had fish die-offs (or "fish
kills") during the low water times, most typically in the during the
summer. The cause of the die-offs has been diagnosed as the disease
furunculosis. Furunculosis is a fungus infecting fish during times of
stress. The low flow rates during the v+iinter create a pro6lem of limiting
over-wintering habitat for the fish. The Eagle River does not have
abundant, deep pools where fish can survive the winter: -
* There is also a problem with sedimeritation during the spring run-offs or
after a strong rainstorm ("gully washers;") The sediment during the spring
buries any eggs that may have been laid thus preventing hatching. The
sediment also covers potential spawning areas and many invertebrates
thus restricting reproduction and decreasing food supplies. Drainages
including Milk, Muddy, Alkali and Ute creeks are the main problem areas.
The geological make-up of these areas, with unstable sparsely vegetated
soils, steep slopes, and highly erosive soils are the major cause for of the
sedimentation. Where the banks of the! river in areas are without
vegetation erosion adds to the sedimentation problem.
Pollution from heavy metals plays a part in poor fish productivity in the
upper Eagle River below Gilman. Runo-Ff from golf courses, parking areas,
roads, adjacent lands may greatly impact fish productivity and survival.
* Diversions and culverts also can impair a fishery by creating barriers to
fish movements and migrations.
The Eagle Riyer has been stocked with.Rainbow and Cutthroat trout at several locations to
supplement or replace natural reproduction of the fishery. Rainbow and Brown trout are
the two dominant trout species found in the river. Brook and Cutthroat trout are also
present as are several types of suckers, chubs, whitefish and sculpin. Many of the
privately owned ponds (e.g. gravel pits) next to the rivE;r are now stocked with a variety of
species including large and small mouth bass, sunfish, perch, and catfish. These other
species may impact the long term survivability of the trout.
Gore Creek is currently rated as a"Gold Medal" fishery below Red Sandstone Creek. The
designatiomrequires-a--certain level-of-fish productivity-within-a given-area. Considering
the obstacles noted above regarding the river, it remairis to be seen if the Eagle River can- achieve and maintain that status. It certainly is a worthwhile target and ties into the
objective of improving the fishery outlined below.
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6.3. 1.ObjeCtuve: OMPROVE AQ4.9ATIC FIABITAT ARlD PF$ODl9CTBV@TY OF T6-@E
F0SHERY .
Recoanmended Actions: .
.(also see Water Quantity and Water Quality chapters) . . 1. Dmplemeatt Measures go Protecg ~nd Bmprove Water QualBty and
. Quangity
Most ofi the following actions are also described in Chapter 4: VVater
Quantity and Chapter 5: Water Quality. They are listed here to illustrate
how critical vvater quantity and quality are to a healthy aquatic habitat
and cold-vvater fishery.
1.Determone ared Maintain Optirnurn 1lVater Flow Levels
Instream flows fall below minimum levels at certain times of.the
year. The minimum flows established by the Colorado Water
, Conservation Board may not be sufficient to maintain the fishery
during certain times of the year. Optimum stream flows need to be
identified and management plans made to match the target
amounts. The first course of action is to work with the CVi/CB and
the CDOW to evaluate the local minimum stream flow calculations
to determine the defensibility and adequacy based on scientific
principtes. Determine if minimum flows are appropriate or require
adjustment to more accurately reflect the natural hydrological
cycle. Identify all major and minor water user's in the watershed,
note diversions and consumptive uses.
. 2. Oenplement Engineering Solu$ions
Promote engineering solutions 'which increase the flexibility of a
sharing/distributing water among various providers.and provide
water augmentation during low flow periods of the year.
3. Acqu6re Water Righgs
Purchase or enter other agreements for water rights to ensure
, optimum flows. -
4. UrnpEement Town and Water Districg ConservaYion Programs
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Require that all development proiposals prove availability of water
rights and water supply (without dependence on augmentation)
rather than availability of water rights only.
6. Monitor Water Flows
Request that appropriate agencies place additional gauges on the
river to. determine flows. Local entities could cost share.
7. Monitor Water. Quality '
Regularly monitor the river and i:ributaries for pollutants and
contaminants and temperature.
8. Control Urban Run-Off
Develop and implement local policies and regulations to control
urban run-off and prevent direct drainage into rivers, streams, and
riparian areas.
9. Continue Mine Ctean-Up
Monitor continued clean-up of the Eagle mine in Gilman to
determine if pollutants (heavy metals) are continuing to decrease.
10. Develop Convenient Household Toxic Waste Disposal Sites
, Provide an area where residents can dump household
toxic materials (motor oils, paints,etc.).
11. Manage Natural Sediments Loads
Specifically implement (resurrect) a program to. control the sediment
load from the Milk, Muddy, an Alkali drainages that may include:
sediment catch basins or other sediment catching structure;
revegetation, of the areas where soil and topography allow; monitor
grazing to determine impacts ori vegetative structure and soil
. stability; limitations on off-road vehicle use to lessen soil
disturbance
2: Implement Habitat Improvement Projects
Projects could be jointly undertaken bi,r the CDOW, towns, county, and
' the local fishing organizations. Habitat improvements could include:
* Bank stabilization with willows or other native vegetation that
-----witl -providecover,--thermai protection;-and-a-source of food to the
fishery;
* Placement of structures or larger rocks in the water for cover and
hiding may be beneficial assuming the armoring of the riverbed is
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* Plant native vegetation along the river and in the adjacent . uplands to serve as a natural biological filter and a sediment trap.
* Erosion control, river channel modification, drop strucYure
coordination betvveen local agencies
* Snsuring that culvert installation vvill allow fior the free movement
of fish vvill all be beneficial;
3. SuppOPg Ef$orgS to PredenY SpUead of ~rlfeCtiouS Disease Yo LoCa) Fish
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VVhirling Disease is currently ar, issue in Colorado waters. Every effort
should be made locally to control the spread of the disease into the Eagle
River vvatershed. This may include lobbying the appropriate state officials
to not stock local waters with infected fish, participation in monitoring
and other activities.
4. (Revoew/Revise Fashing Bag Lim6ts and Regulations
If fishing use of the Eagle River continues to increase and the fishery
. cannot support the increased pressure, revising bag limits and restricting
wading during spawning are two potential protection methods that could
be implemented to maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
5. RevBew/Revise Drainage and Transportation Fiegulations
Insure that local and state drainage and transportation standards are
°'wildlifie. firiendly" for river and creek valleys. For example, culverts can
become a barrier to fish passage. e4n inventory of existing problem areas
needs to be completed as the initial phase of this project.
6.3.2. Objectide: MADNTA9N AND INGFiEASE FBDPARiAN HABBTAT .
Recommended Actions: .
(see.also VVater Quality, Recreation and Land Use chapters)
1. Onventory fRiparian Zories and HabitaY Boundarees ,
Conduct an inventory of all riparian, wetland and floodplain zones ofi the
Eagle IRiver and the tributaries to determine the habitat type and variety,
' ---cortditiorr and productivity; -need for--revegetation,-and/or stabilization. First
priority would be the main stem of the Eagie and then the major
tributaries fiacing the potential for the most development pressure.
Include a standard for revegetation and stabilization in the study. Site
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2. Acquire Riparian Lands
Trade and/or purchase'lands to acquire: riparian areas.
3. Implement Stream Buffer Standards
Require a riyer or creek "buffer zone" Irvhere vegetation and soil must
remain undisturbed and intact to protect the riparian habitat. Enhancement
of the native vegetation should occur if historic use has degraded the
riparian habitat. Work with pr•ivate developers to cr-eate developments that.
have the least impacts on the riparian habitat (such as clustering housing)
and set aside riparian areas as open spiace. (see Chapter 8: Land Use).,
J 4. Preserve Wildlife Corridors to Riparian Areas .
Require that wildlife corridors to ripariEin areas be maintained as open
, space and that the natural vegetation in the corridors remains unchanged
and undisturbed.
5. Develop or Improve Appropriate.Ac.cess
Identify areas for development of access, ingress, and egress points
which will minimize impacts to the riparian habitat.
6. Implement Habitat Improvement Projects
See above recommended actions under previous objective.
7. Request Mitigation Trust Funds Mitigation trust funds shouid be pursued as a method of obtaining funds
to purchase riparian habitat. The funds should be based on a local
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8. Manage Noxious V1leeds in Ripariarn Areas
ldentify riparian areas that have noxious weed encroachments and
administer management.
9. Manage Livestock in Riparian Area:s
Fence areas where vegetation is being disturbed by livestock to promote
restoration. Ranchers should use best management practices to allow
livestock to obtain water but fence (ivastock out of riparian areas where
disturbance is occurring, to promote rE;storation.
6.3.3. Objective: M!NlIMIZE WILDLIFE DISTURBAIVCE DURIIVG CRUTOCAL'TIMES OF
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1. Resgricg Access onao Cratical Watershed Areas
F3estrict or prohibit human use in critical habitats during critical times of
the year (e.g. seasonal closures on areas being used by elk for calving, y
closures on areas evhere sage grouse are strutting, etc.). CDOlN and the
USFS can advise local regulators of private land and the regional
managers of the public lands aboufi the areas of concern. Actions could
be implemented through public education and signs, 'pfiysical. closures and
monitoring. by volunteers or wildlife staff. Restrictions for critical areas
may require partial or complete closure for a specified period of time (e.y.
iViay 1 to June 1 or from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily) and to all or some uses
(e.g. bikes, foot travel), and all or some types of travel (depending on the
area (e.g. foot only, vehicle only, etc.). 2. Monator Cruticat Areas .
Monitor sites to see if restrictions are negating the impacts of the human
activities.
3. fProvide Bu$fer. Zones
I'rovide a°'buffer zone" between human land development, recreation,
etc. and wildlife activities. Buffer zones can be a vegetative barrier
between wildlife and humans or in some cases simply leaving enough
distance between humans and wildlife. Viewing of wildlife should be
done from the perimeter of the buffer zone. This can be implemented by
local governments as setbacks or open space and by federal agencies
through use restrictions and education. 4. DesBgnage WaYchable VVildlife Si$es . Designate watchable wildlife sites to promote awareness and respect for
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4respass is frequenY 4o get 4o.4he easemenY from Highway 6. Numerous pullouts exist along Highway 6
Yhroughout this sYretch Yo eiYher access the fishing lease or BLM land near Red Canyon. Consolidation of access
points and parking should be considered and an effort made to control trespass. There are no improved areas
however, for resYroom and Yrash disposal fiacilities, but they should be considered as use of ihis area increases.
There is some privaYe land which breaks up Yhis stretch at about the mid-point and east of the rock quarry. This
is an area where developmen4 could jeopardiae access Yo the river in the #uture and easements should be
requested. The Canyonwroods subdivision at the edge of Red Canyon includes a 30' access easemenY aY the rear
of each IoY but i4 Pemains to be seen, as use increases, how private IoY owners will accommodaYe use. This
entire secYion of river will need conYinued moniYOring and acYion.
BLM access si4es be4ween lWolcn?4 and Dotsero, including Gypsuen Campground .
SiYes in this area 4hat should be monitored and improved if necessary to handle increased use include the Red
Canyon si4e near Eagle, Community and Horse Pasture sites near Gypsum and the Lava Flow site near po2sero.
Day use only should be allowed aY all BLfiN sites except Gypsum Campground. iVo camping should be allowed in
Red Canyon on the BLNN land on the north bank of the river because of sanitation problems per the BLM.
Gypsum Ponds S4aqe Wildtifie Area
This is an important piece of the river for fishing , hunting and other recreational and wildlife activities. It is
owned and maintained by the Division of Wildlife. 'iVo boat ramp will be developed at this site by the DOW.
Gypsum Area Easemen4s
A public access easement is granted along the north bank of the river through the length of the Eagle Estates
subdivision. Generally 20' wide but travels 4hrough private lots where access sometimes inhibited. Informal
. access through Wallboard plant property to CDOW Gypsum Ponds wildlife area.
Brush Creek and Cypsum CPeelc
Both of Yhese major Yributaries 4raverse land that is largety rural and agricultural in nature while providing
considerable recreational opportunities. The headwaters of both creeks lie in USFS land, while the lower
stretches are largely private. The Sylvan Lake State Recreation Area is on West Brush south of Eagle. Fishing,
hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, camping and hunting are important in these areas and draw a
considerable number of people from outside Eagle County for these activities. These are areas in which
recreational opportunities could be jeopardized by development plans. They are the last major tributaries of the
. Eagle River which still have a pre-resott economy character and any development should take into consideration
the potential effects on current recreational activities in balance with those that might be gained.
OtF1CP TPIbUtaPIeS
The tribuYaries of Eby, Salt and Bruce Creeks, located in this area, were identified during the public process as
being Yhrea4ened with elimination of public access and should be monitored.
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Ute, Alkali, Muddy and Milk Creeks
These tributaries flow into the river from the north near Wolcott and the land along them is a mix of private
ranches, large acreage home sites, BLM and USFS property. The upper reaches of these tributaries are
important areas for camping, hiking, hunting and wildlife watching. The headwaters of Milk and Alkali Creeks
are within a BLM Wilderness Study Area which encompasses Castle Peak. There are numerous camp sites on the BLM and USFS properties, however none are developed campground areas. These areas should be
monitored to determine need for future improvements
Other Tributaries The tribt-taries of McCoy and Buck Creeks (a USFS trailhead has been recently secured at Buck Creek), were
identified during the public process as being threatened with elimination of public access and should be
monitored.
Eagle/Gypsum/Dotsero
Eagle River Parks in Eagle, Gypsum and Dotsero
In Eagle, Chambers Park currently provides access to the Eagle River and as a highway rest area, is used by
travelers as well as local residents. Access to the river is also possibke at the Eagle County Fairgrounds in Eagle.
Both of these sites provide parking, restroom and trash disposal facilities which are adequate at this time, but
should be carefully monitored. Access for fishing and other activities exists at both sites and for about a mile
downstream from the Fairgrounds on the north side of the river. Float trips for both fishing and for drifting along
a relatively undeveloped stretch of the river can be attractive from this point. Through the current effort to
master plan the Eagle County Fairgrounds, fishing, walking, and scenic viewing should be incorporated into the
plan. Public input indicates that tfiis area has tremendous potential, particularly in regard to the river access and
scenery. An access easement along the river in east Eagle was recently obtained through development of the
Eagle Villas apartment project. The project also includes a public parWC on the river. A soft footpath may be
warranted along the waterline to concentrate impacts.
In Gypsum, there are no developed public access sites on the river currently within the Town of Gypsum. There
. are undeveloped parcels of land .along the River through Gypsum that could be acquired to provide a Town Park
that includes public access to the Eagle River. Gypsum Ponds State 1Nildlife Area provides an access site for
Gypsum residents as do the Eagle River Estates easements, both described below. In Dotsero, there are several opportunities to create river parks both nn the Eagle River and Colorado river as
there are several undeveloped private parcels remaining in the area. "fhere is a BLM site east of Dotsero that
could be improved. Near the confluence of the Eagle and Colorado, there are several small lakes created by
gravel mining in the area that could be turned into an amenity for the local and regional population as well as
draw travelers from the interstate. -
East of Eagle to Red Canyon
A Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing lease east of Eagle runs for approximately six miles along the nort h side of
• tfie river. People moving to fish south of the river centerline are trespassing on the Diamond SRanch and
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east and west of the bridge in the form of bicycle paths and a fisherman's path. Additionally, several stretches
of the river through the vvest portion of town have been obtained as flood easements and oQen space.
Arrowhead and Miller Ranch
Access to the stretch ofi river along the Arrowhead at Vail development is likely to improve since the public
school disYrict has purchased Miller Ranch for a school site and there is river frontage included in that parcel.
Access is impaired somewhat by the railroad Yraclcs buY there may be opportunities to create safe access to the
river fron4.
A public access easement exists.along the Eagle.River through poreions of the Arrowhead developmenY and is
accessed via the ppublic park" aY Yhe, west end of the development but is not well known. Arrowhead has
designated 4his section ofi river "fly fishing only" 4hrough a lease with the CDOVV Yhat strictly stipulaYes IimiYS on
number of people, hours of use and requires a reservation. A connection from the Arrowhead park site and
school property.
Access in this area should be carefiully planed (see River Site Management guidelines above) and considered
monitored to prevent overuse.
Be8!/@P CPC@EL
The lower section of Beaver Creek is highly developed and recreation opportunities are primarily golf, hiking and
biking. It is a higti profile area, like Vail, and receives extensive recreational use. The upper part of Beaver
Creek extends into the Holy Cross Wilderness area has potential for many recreational opporeunities. Public
access.to this major tributary needs to be protected and possibly expanded.
BLM Campground in !Alolco44
This site is west of V1/olcott and has been recently improved by the BLiVI, providing a gravel parking area and
restroom facilities. The site provides both takeout and put in access for boaters and access off the highway for '
' fishing on BLM land. Unfortunately, trespass on Denver Water Board land to the east commonly occurs. IY is also a favorite site for rock climbers, as is the railroad trestle area to the east (located on private land). Because
it is already developed, it should be listed on the recreation map as a major recreation point, and monitored and
improved as use is increased. Camping between the access road and the river.
BLM access sites be4w+een Eddaards and Wolco44
BLfVi river access sites in this area that should be monitored and improved if necessary to handle increased use
include the Bellyache site and the Bocco Cabin Site. All BLM sites except Wolcott Campground should be day
use only since these other sites lack facilities. Lake Creek and Squada Creek BoYh ofi these tributaries #low through a considerable amount of private property which is being developed aY Yhis
time. They are also valuable recreational corridors fnr hiking, biking and fishing and should be proYecYed for
continued public recreation uses wherever possible Yhrough improvement of facilities and appropriate access
poinYS.
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Avon/Edvvards/1Nolcoti: Area
Wolcott Bridge
This is another important access point to the Eagle River on BLM land for boating and fishing, above Trestle
Rapids. It is also a dangerous place; with limited access between the river and Highway 6 across from the
Wolcott Store. The BLM is looking into acquiring the current Colorado Department of Transportation site near,
the railroad trestle west of Wolcott. They hope to develop this site after the Department of Transportation
moves out. The rest of the land in this area is privately owned, so Lhis would be a good site to purchase land or
acquire easement rights.
Lake Creek Apartments and the Squaw Creek State Land Board Parcel
Access along this considerable stretch of river is open to the public at this time and is important for many
' recreational activities. Public access was granted along the river as part of Lake Creek Apartments development.
A bike path has been constructed separate from but parallel to the river for the length of the project. * The Squaw
Creek Waste Water Treatment plant provides a principal put in and t:ake out point for boaters, and with the
CDOW acquisition of the Squaw Creek Parcel Iease approximately one and a half miles of river has been opened
to the public for fishing and other recreational activities. The State Land Board owns the land downstream from
the Treatment plant and the continuation of the CDOW lease is by no means certain. Eagle County has
expressed an interest in purchasing this land for recreation and open space purposes and is.trying to find funding
foc this purchase. Any improved/acquir"ed access in this area is ve'ry desirable. The Squaw Creek stretch of
water should be studied further a candidate for catch-and-release or "fly fishing only" status.
Eagle River Parks in Avon, Edwards and Wolcott
In Avon, a park al'ong the river providing public access would complE;ment the thriving town center that is being
created. A trail along the river the length of Avon is proposed and would tie into the proposed County trails plan
at either end of town. Pedestrian/bicycle access could be provided t:o a potential park via this trail.
In the Edwards area, potential community park sites. include the State Rest Area or acquisition of one of the
several private parcels that still remain in the area, such as the Brett Ranch. Berry Creek Ranch 5th filing
provides considerable open space but no access to the river. With.the development of the Miller Ranch by the
School District, opportunities may exist for a partnership to create a river park in the area of the school.
In Wolcott, all of the.land in the "community center" is privately owned. Opportunities may exist for purchase or
lease of a potential river park, possibly in conjunction with the Wolcott Bridge launch site discussed above. BLM
lands upstream may offer another option for a community pa'rk site.
Edwards Area Easements .
A 15' public access easement was granted through Old Edwards Estates on the north side of the river. Public
parking does not exist except for streets in the subdivision and this e:asement involves being off of the bank and
in the water most of the season. The easement is not well known and crosses private lots.
Avon Area and Easements A 50' public access easement was granted through River Forge development east of Avon. It is a relatively
short section of river and a relatively unknown easement but available to the public. Anoiher access exists at
the McGrady acres subdivision west of Nottingham Ranch Road. The boat access site at "Bob" the bridge was
previously described under powd Chutes. Access has been recently obtained through the developrrient' orocess
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One of the primary takeout points for powd Chute is at the entrance to the River Run. Condos - available for
public use because it is on State Land Board land and is under a CDOW lease (continuation of this lease is not
guaranteed in the fiuYure). This siYe is inadequate for heavy raft and kayak use, having very litele parking, no
6oa4 ramp or resYroom fiaciliYies. This site is also the put-in site for boaters for the less challenging downstream
stretch through Eagle-Vail and Avon. ~
An adequa4e access fiaciliYy is essen4ial in Yhis area. Possible sites for developed boaY access poin2s are the
SYaYe DeparYment of TransportaYion tand in Eagle-Vail, the CDOVN leased land near Rider Run, under the I-70
• bridge just past Eagle-Vail, and the US VVest Building at Stone Creek. There is also access to the river in Avon
on Vail Associates land on the sou4hwest side of °Bob" the Bridge. There is a road to the river, but no restroom
or trash disposal faciliYies. IY is also on privaYe land with no guaranYee of continued access availability in'the
. future, therefore a developed site in the Avon area is also desirable. • Gilman Gorge
iVo public access curren4ly exists in this area. The Gilman Gorge has the potential #or providing a number of
recreational opportunities such as advanced rafting and kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, picnicking and
, historic siYes. Many public comments have concentrated on this area, as people know of the recreational value
and have had Yo Yrespass Yo use this area. Eagle County and the USFS should pursue acquiring access in and out of the Gilman Gorge for both land and
on-water use from 4he'private land owners (primarily the railroad and the mines). The optimal access poinYs
would be somewhere around boYh the Red Cliff Bridge and Tigiwon Road. Continuing efforts to clean up the
river in this area should be monitored and encouraged.
Gore Creek: Ford Park-Confluence Park
During the citizen participation process, there was a comment that it would be nice to provide raft and kayak puY
in and takeout facilities at Ford Park. Most kayakers gain access to Gore Creek at the East Vail exit or on the
golf course and take out downstream, generally where any bridge crosses the stream. A creek access in this
area should be considered if funds become avaifable, as there is adequate parking and fairly easy access to the
creek. There is a new park site owned by the Town of Vail at the confluence of Gore Creek and the Eagle River
that is being developed in conjunction with the Town of Vail bike path to Dowd Junction. This park site will
function as a rest stop, provides access to the creek and river for fishing but will not feature a boat access area.
Eagle Fiiver Parks in Red Cliff, Min4urn and Eagle-Vail
The Town of Red Cliff has conceptual plans to improve some tand adjacent to the Eagle River for a picnic area
and general access. . Minturn has constructed two riverside parks, one near the cemetery and one near Eagle Street. A town/regional
open space park at the southern end of town at Bolt's Lake adjacent to the Eagle River is being pursued. Due Yo
i4's regional potential, there may be several potential improvements and partnerships oppor4unities at this
proposed park siYe. AnoYher potential site for a river park is in the downtown area as part of the redevelopmenY
of the Southern Pacific rail yard which is expected to occur eventually.
In Eagle-Vail, the inventory of availabte site along the river is small but there are some parcels .that are curren4ly
undeveloped YhaY could be explored as possible access to the river for fishing; boating and the general enjoymenY
of. area residents.
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' 2. The recommended easement width is 25' adjacent to the river, at
least on one side, wherever possible, with the exception of sensitive
areas and other areas identified through subsequent mapping actions
of this Plan as inappropriate for public use access.
3. Soft surface footpaths (no vvider than 3 feet/no bicycles allowed)
should be constructed as part of easement conditions to direct the
impacts of foot traffic. Constructio.n responsibility will need to be
determined by the parties involwed.
4. Connec-cing access of a width that accommodates the type of
access permitted should be provided to the nearest public roadway or
bike trail/path.
5. Easements should allow for travel on dry ground as opposed to an
easement that lays entirely in the river or iributary.
6. Implement protective measures for buffers, design standards, etc.
as suggested in Chapter 8: Land Use as.an means of .
preserving/promoting quality recreation experiences.
7.4. INVENTORY OF ACGESS SITES AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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The following sites, both existing and proposed, are listed in general order of priority as either
new sites that need to be established or as-existing sites that need improvement.
Within this inventory, there ace several opportunities for the towns, County, local commercial
outfitters, and federal land management agencies to partnership and accomplish the shared
goal of appropriate, improved public access. ,
This inventory is organized by geographic areas:. Vail/Red Cliff/Minturn/Eagle-Vail,
Avon/Edwards/Wolcott, Eagle/Gypsum/Dotsero area. Vail/Red Cliff/Minturn/Eaglle-Vail
Dowd Chute - USFS building to Avon
, The white water -between-Minturn and Avon is becoming very -popular-€sr-rafiang and kayaking. There are
currently no adequate facilities to handle this use, which will increase dramatically in the future. The USFS is
considering improving the boating access across from Meadow Mountain and is urged to make those
improvements using all guidelines listed above (see River Access Improvement Guidelines).
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6. lmproved signing will help reduce trespass on private land and
disperse users Yo public access points. The BLM currently has a
. minimal signs management strategy to control overuse of access
sites, but this can be reconsidered.
8. Implement and enforce seasona/ recreation c%sures, particularly
on 4he tributaries, in areas where wildlife calving, spavvning, erosion
problems and firail or land restoration exist. (also see Chapter 6:
Wildlifie)• _
9. Set camp siPes back from the river a minimum of 10G-, with 150' setback the optimal goal. Camping should only be allovved at designated sites along the Eagle River, and sites should be carefully
monitored by the USFS and BLM and closed for repair/revegetation as
necessary.
. 10. Support implementation of local trails plans, particularly for
. segments that provide access to the river or tributaries. ,411 irails
should be constructed outside o# the. riparian zones or sensitive areas
except where no other reasonable option exists in order to link
segments together. If trails are constructed within the riparian
corridor, do not pave or widen to over 3' in width. If an area is
already heavily used, a trail should be developed to concentrate
impacts.
11. All access points to the Eagle River and the tributaries should be
. moniPored by agencies managing them to see that their "carrying
capacities" are not being excee'ded, and seek alternative access
points or modifications before they become overused.
12. Guidelines for the management of sites should be fol%wed by all
managing entities: federal', state and local.
4. PPesePde or Create Access through Land Developmeng (see also Chapter
8: Land Use) Through the local development processes and where
appropriate, request easements for public access to the river or tributary.
Location and necessity of access in conjunction with land development
needs to be carefully reviewed. Other items to consider:
1. Place easements where there would be minimal or no impact to
riparian or sensitive areas.
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inventory of access sites identifies seweral "un-ofificial" access sites that
are in need of improvement or in some cases, relocation.
2. Create Appropriate New Public Access Sites
There are several areas where it would be desirable to create additional
public access to the Eagle River and tributaries. For example, there are .
relatively few public access points avaslable in the area between Vail and
Edwards, which is the most densely populated portion of the watershed.
As another example, establishment of a public access site for Gifman Gorge
would reduce the trespass problems onto the Eagle.Mine property. By
creating appropriate new access points, recreators can be dispersed alung
. the river and tributary corridors, thereby spreading out use pressure and
' improving the quality of the experience. Leases, easements and purchase
when funds allow, should be pursued. 3. Implement River Access Improvement Guidelines ,
This action recommends improvement guidelines for both existing and new,
proposed access sites.
1. Preserve site character, using environmentally sensitive site
selection and facility construction techniques. While dispersion of
access will ease crowding, within the access points themselves every
effort should be made to concentrate and mitigate impacts. The
riparian zone should be preservE;d using guidelines outlined in Chapter
6: Wildlife and Chapter 8: Land Use. Stabilize stream banks
wherever possibte with structures or re-vegetation.
2. Site selection and facilities should be designed for access by the
• physical/y chal/enged wherever possible. (See Yampa Valley
Recreation Plan-Barrier Free ReGuirements referenced).
3. Provide appropriate road surfacing and parking, at major river
. • access points, while being sensitive to environmental impacts.
4. Provide restroom facilities at major river access points. Consider
the use of composting/desiccating toilets. Maintain all facilities to
meet health and safety standarcis. .
5. Minimize existing navigation hazards to insure safe and passabte
°-----tioat--chutes. Developers ancf-gotiernmental agencies must be
required to consult with white water specialists before building or
allowing structures in, under, or over the river.
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Real restriction of commercial outfitters would involve a change in
jurisdiction along the Fiiver, as commercial outfitters currently are not
permitted by' a government land management agency if they only use
private land to launch and take-out. Private users could also be permitted
to control amount o.f use and ensure a basic knowledge level. A°°fee for
use°° could also be implemented for private use that could help fund
managemenY programs. Regulatory revisions or actions of any type should
be carefully considered and should not be implemented without sound
, justifica.tion. .
6.3.4. Object6ve: Ol~PRO@/E AND CREATE a4PPROPRBATE PUBLGC e4CCESS FOR
fRECffiEA~~ON
This purpose of.this objective is to improve public access. points that exist now and gradually
add new access points, vvhere appropriate, to accommodate growing demand.
The objective is not to provide unlimited public access to every tributary and all along the
Eagle River. Many areas adjacent to the river and tributaries are privately owned and public
access is not permitted, or there are riparian, wetlands -or filoodplain areas that are sensitive to
disturbance and are not appropriate as public access sites.
Recomnvended Actions:
1. 9ntpPOve Ezist6ng Public Access Sites '
This action would involve evaluation of all the existing access points
available to the public to determine if they are meeting the demand for boat
launching, fishing trails, parking, trash collection, etc. Improved and
maintained facilities will help reduce the impression of overcrowding by
reducing litter, r.educing the amount of time that large groups are at.a
particular access points, and improve the overall recreation experience.
(existing access sites are depicted on the map at the end of this chapter)
V1/hile there are several improved access sites, such as the BLM campground
near 1/Voicott and the County Fairgrounds in Eagle, there are several
locations, particularly along the Eagle River, where the public gains access
to the river but there are no improvements to accommodate the use or the
terms of use are not clear. Examples of this type of access point are the
---State-Land -Board propErties at Dovvd-Jvncqren1fcnown as Cliffiside or River
Fiun) and at Squaw Creek. Some of the "un-official" access points may be"
appropriate for improvement and others may be unsuitable for access
because of safety, trespass or environmental conflicts. The fiollowing
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fishery in terms of the aquatic wildlife and the impacts of increased fishing
pressure, development and may inclucie creel census, user surveys, fish
counts, habitat inventories, etc. Afteir thresholds are set, fishing quality can
be maintained largely by implementinci recommended actions listed in the ,
Water Quality, Quantity, Wildlife, and Land Use chapters.
7:3.3. Objective: REVIEW, REVISE AND fMPROVE EXISTING FISHING A6VD BOATING.
INFORMATION AIVD REGULATION$
Once the carrying capacity or limits of acceptable change have been established, restriction on
commercial rafting and fishing outfitters may have to be implemented by the BLM, USFS and
CDOW. Recommended Actions:
1: Develop Recreational Maps for Pukilic
Create a detailed recreation map or maps providing infarmation in order to
promote safety and understanding of t:he river and tributaries, and protect
riparian areas and other sensitive environmental areas, disperse users and
direct them to areas which can tolerate higher levels of use, reduce
trespass, and ensure use of proper access points.
The following topics should be addressed:
* River and Tributary Public Access for Fishing/Boating/General Use
* Navigation assistance and hazard identification
* Explanation of river ethics
* Identification of Sensitive Environmental Areas
The map(s) should be a cooperative effort between the agencies managing
the land and those promoting tourism, and distributed free or for a small fee
at information booths, hotels, shops, and access facilities. (also see Land.
Use chapter) '
2. Review/Revise Fishing and Boating FBegulations
The Fishery Conditions Study should fallow review of the current CDOW
regulations governing the watershed. Improved environmental conditions in
the aquatic and riparian habitats do not necessarily mean an improvement in
recreational fishing. Stricter regulations may be required in some areas,
-----where as other areas may be eased.-4&ome-portions-vf the Eagle River may
need such designations as "fly fishing--catch and release only", while -
allowing bait and spin fishing in other -areas. The Arrowhead CDOW lease
currently has this designation. The CC)OW may also need to improve
enforcement of bag limits and regulations. -
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Recommended Actions:
'U. Cooperatively Initiate Carrying.Capacity Study
Determining the recreational Carrying Capacity is essential before any major
management decisions regarding recreation are made. A cooperative effort
between the BLM, USFS, CDOW, Eagle County and Towns should:
1. Study the current situation, monitoring use levels by all
recreational activities. 2. vetermine what recreatia, ial preferences are, and establish what
impacts they may be having.
3. Establish the Carrying Capacity and Limits of Acceptable Change
(LAC) appropriate within the watershed. The carrying capacity .
should address the physical, ecological, and social capacities of the
river and the existing recreational facilities. It is recommended that
the agencies use LAC to determine the desirable conditions for the.
~ Eagle Watershed, and not base decisions on simply how much use
the watershed can tolerate. ISee References for USFS Manual for
Establishing Limits of Acceptable Change and Glossary for further
definition of Carrying Capacityl.
4. Consider the economic impaict of enforcing these limits when.
making a determination.
5. Create an interagency monitaring group that includes local
citizens and recreation outfitters to accurately gauge recreation
growth and recognize problems as they arise (also see Chapter 3:
Implementation). The heavily used recreation section of the Arkansas
° River has been designated a StEite Park and is regulated through a
cooperative system between st,3te and federal agencies.
7.3.2. Objective: DETERMINE THE,CONDITION OF THE FISHERY
Recommended Action: -
---'f:- OoopEratively Study Fashery- Conditions '
As stated above in "Carrying Capacity," a detailed study of the exact
condition of the fishery and limits of acceptable change must be done to
assist management in making sound decisions. This study should occur
prior to, or eoncurrently with, the above effort and examine the staxe of the
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Table 4. fRecPea4ion USe Sta4iS4iCs '
VeBP PEPP81144ed Commercial Use Private Use Totai Use
Comrnercial Ou4fit4ers
1988 7 2.9+45 440 3.385
1989 10 3,453 520 3,973 .
9990 91 7:951 1190 9.131
9991 93 15,388 1.710 13.G98 9992 14 8.734 1,310 10.044
1993 19 15,255 2.290 17.545
9 994 * 25 • 7,182 9.100 8,282
a1994 was a"low water" year, 19 3was a"high water" year.
fEconomac Ompacgs of [Eagle fRaver Watershed Recreation
The economic impact of rafting in the community can be estimated using the results ofi a
1991 survey done, by the Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA). The study estimates
$168 was spent on average by each person per, raft day. This number includes the secondary
economic impact of rafting such as lodging, transportation, clothing, and dining costs. Using
the above figures, this means approximately $1,300,000 spent by people rafting on the Eagle
River in 1991 during the approximate six week long rafting season. Rafting revenues
statewide have beengrowing at an average 12.7% per year and activity on the. Eagle River
seems to be testimony to that growth as it-is among the eight most popular commercial river
runs in the state.
Similarly, the CDOV1/ estimated sportsman expenditures on fishing in 1991 statewide to be
$920,411,800 and it is accurate to assume that a partion of those dollars must have been
spent in Eagle County.. A. 1989 CDOW study titled Colorado Wildlife Impact Nlodel estimated
direct fishing expenditures in Eagle County of $7,642,000. This figure does not reflect
secondary expenditures. Current or complete figures for commercial and private fishing
activity in the watershed are not readily available but collection and analysis of that
infiormation is an action recommended by this plan.
7.3 ~~~~~~~~ON ~BJ~CTWES ~~D RECOMMENDED ACTIOIVS
7.3.1*. Objecgfive: DETERM6f~E RECREATIONAL C,4RRYONG CAPa4CITY TO PFiOTECT
. RES0URCES AN~ QUALUTY OF THE RECREATIONAL E)CPERIENCE
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problems involving fisliing style (bait vs. fly fishing), bagi timits and enforcement, catch and
release fishing and the quality of the aquatic habitat. It is important to note, that the CDOW considers the Eagle River to be only "good" fishing, not
"great" (See Chapter 6: Wildlife for information). For this reason some of the management
strategies used on "Gold Medal" fisheries are not approF?riate in this area, with the exception
of Gore Creek between Red -Sandstone and the Eagle River. Another important consideration
is the way people fish. The CDOW found in a survey of 400 fisherman statewide, 50% use a
combination of flies, lures and bait, 25% use bait only, '136/o use flies and lures only, and onl,y
12%,use flies only. Although these numbers are probably different in Eagle Couniy because
of local interest and clientele utilizing guide services, it i;> safe to assume that a significant
number of fishermen. along the Eagle and its tributaries enjoy fishing with bait and lures, as
well as flies.
Appropriate Public Access
As recreational use of the river and its tributaries grows, increased and improved public access
will be needed. ..Recreational use should be encouraged at improved existing or new access points to alleviate pressure on the few well known and heavily used sites while also being
sensitive to the riparian and aquatic environment and to the needs and rights of the adjacent
private land owners.
Most of the land adjacent to the Eagle River is privately owned. On the River and the
tributaries, public access generally occurs where there is adjacent public land. On private
lands, public access for recreation use of the River and i-ts tributaries has been granted through some private developments but in other cases, public access has been eliminated or
impaired by development or by the increase in use of wf iat used to be access points that were
always private but allowed some use until it become a problem because of overuse or abuse.
Improving existing access sites, or creating new ones where possible, is intended to reduce
the amount of trespass incidents in addition to generally dispersing use.
Recreation Use Statistics The BLM monitors river floater user days each year between Minturn and Gypsum, and.the
statistics below help illustrate one aspect of the tremenclous recreation growth on the Eagle
River. The figures in the following table illustrate the commercial recreation use of the Eagle
River by permitted fishing and rafting companies and as well as private use (which is harder to
determine accurately). These figures clearly show that recreation use of the Eagle River has
increased dramatically in recent years. _
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fRecreataona8 Ac$evuaues
Fishing, rafting, and kayaking are the most popular activities on the Eagle Fiiver and it's major
tributary Gore Creek, but many other activities near or adjacent to locat creeks and the river
are enjoyed by local residents and visitors such as hiking, biking, wildlife watching, camping,
hunting, cross country and downhill skiing, golf; rock climbing, sledding, snovvmobiling,
picnicking, jeeping, horseback riding, and berry picking.
Q:Dse Leve@s an¢D Qua9a4y o$ Exper6ence Overuse for recreation is one of fihe primary issues facing the Eagle River watershed. During
the public participation process fior this plan, most people indicated that they felt the River is
' not too crowded yet, but has the potential in the future.
W ith sound management and determination of an appropriate "carrying capacity", we can
avoid the types ofi problems fiacing other heavily used rivers in Colorado. Carrying capacity is
defined as °'the number (amount) and type of use an area can accommodate without altering
either the environment or the user's experience beyond a degree of change deemed acceptable
by the management objective." A careful balance must be found between management and
another-public concern, that of potential "over-regulation" of recreation uses.
To a large degree, the feeling and perception of solitude.is often an essential aspect of a
quality recreational experience. This is particularly true for fishing; hiking, wildlife viewing,
rafting, and lcayaking. The Eagle River Corridor from Minturn to Gypsum is becoming
. increasingly urban, particularly in the Vail-,4von-Edwards area. This makes the sense of
solitude and the perception ofi overcrowding worse.
The areas which are still rural in nature also tend to be largely private, with access granted by
permission only. As a result, the few areas that are on public lands tend to be overused. The
CDOW leases some significant tracts for fishing access, however there is no guarantee that
these areas will remain available in the future, as some of the leases are not in perpetuity..
Conflicts between recreational uses along the river are minimal at this time, especially since
most rafiting and kayaking occurs in the early summer when the river is too high and mUddy
for good fishing. Inevitably, though, as use by all recreational activities increases, so does the
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Fishing on the-tagte Rnrer -and its-tributaries has seen-ctramatic-grovvth -over the past fiew
years. The style of fiishing is also changing as fly fishing grows in popularity, and with it, the
increased use ofi guides and commercial outfitters. T'he general growth and accompanying
development in Eagle County along the river corridor has also had an impact on the quality of
fiishing. Conflicts betvveen,commercial guides and individuals are increasing, as are other
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7..1 OVEFiVIEW OF RECREATION ISSUES AND ()BJECTIVES
Several recreation issues and concerns were identified and discussed during the planning
process, including:
Recreation Issues: -
Dramatic Increases in Use and Areas of Overcrowding
Identification of a Finite Carrying CapElcity
Protection of Recreational Quality Expefience .
Fisheries Protection
, . Trespass on Private Land
Appropriate Access and Amount
Economic Importance of Eagle River V'Jatershed Recreation
ln response to the identified issues and concerns, and in support of the purpose, vision and
goals of the Plan, the following objectives were developad:
Recreation Objectives: 1. Determine Recreat6onal Carrying Capacity or Limits of Acceptable Change
2. Determine the Condition of the Fishiery
3. Review and Improve Existing Fishing and Boating Regulations and
Information `
4.. Improve and Create Appropriate Public Access for Recreation
7.2 BACKGROIDND .
The Eagle River and its tributaries support a wide range af recreational opportunities and the
number of residents and visitors taking advantage of these oppor.tunities increases
dramatically each year. The Eagle River watershed has become a premier year round resort
area, as well as an increasingly desirable place zo live for those who enjoy the recreational
amenities. The Eagle River experiences the most use of all the waterways in the watershed,
providing "close to home" recreation options for local residents,.business opportunity for local "
fishing and boating guide companies and a range of activities for the visitor to choose from.
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B.I. OVERV8EW OF Lf~~D USE DSSUES AN~ ~BJECT6VES
Several land use issues and concerns vvere identifiied and discussed during the planning
process:
Land Use lssues: -
Lack of coordinated planning detween govemments and agencies to
addresses vvatershed issues
Inconsistent or inefifective regulations Public concern about approving more development than the water supply
can accommodate ..Lack of coordination to improve access and protect open space or sensitive
areas along the rivers and tributaries.
In response to the identified issues and concerns, and in support of the goals for the Plan, the
following objectives were developed:
Land Q.Dse Object6ves:
1. Coordinate and Gmprode Watershed Planning and fPlanning Tools
2. PPOgect Sensitive Lands, Open Space and AppropP6ate Access
8.2 ~~CKG9~OUND
Ornpacts o$ Lanc9 Use on ghe Watershed , Human land use in the Eagle River watershed is the major influence on the overall health and
condition of the vvatershed. Local and regional land uses have impacted 1) the quantity of vvater through human demand for residential, commercial and industrial development, 2) the
quality of water through additions of chemical and organic substances to the water from
direct sources such as mines and indirect sources such as urban run-ofif, 3) wildlife habitat
that is adjacent to water fieatures, and access to water sources that.has been removed or
blocked, 4) recreational opportunities that depend on a minimum quantity and quality of water
or access availability, and 5) the aesthetic quality ofi the vvater features which are offien
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Population Growth Through the early 1990's, Eagle County was ranked as thP third fastest growing population in
the state. In many ways, Eagle County is becoming an urban county. The bulk of the private
land in the County is located in the river and tributary valley bottoms and the majority of the
population lives along the Eagle River and its largest tributary Gore Creek. This presents an
image of a very dense and developed area. Development to accommodate the needs and
desires of the growing population, both in Eagle County and on the front range, has affected
the watershed in many ways, some of which were described above.
The following table illustrates the relatively rapid rate of growth in Eagle County.
Table 5. Comparative Population Figures Area 1980 1990 %change 2000* %change•
Eagle County 13,320 21,928 + 39.3% 32,474 + 32.5%
Regional 121,062 142,302 +14.9°k 189,790 +25°k
State 2,889,735 3,294,394 + 12.3°k. 4,018,309 + 11.7%
Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, December 1994. Region pertains to Northwest Colorado Council.of
Governments Region which includes the counties of Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Park,
Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit. `Projected population and change.
Land Use Patterns in the Watershed
Communities typically develop adjacent to waterways for a variety of reasons, including
transportation, water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial needs, and because of the
appealing vegetation and scenery that usually is adjacent ta rivers.
In the. Eagle.River watershed, all of the Towns are located along the Eagle River or it's major .
tributaries. The land use pattern is very linear; respbnding uo the rivers and streams that also
generally define the route of the railroad line, the Interstate and Highway 6. The distances
between communities are shrinking as development fills in the river and tributary valleys..
Common Goals but Inconsistent Regulations
Each town and the County have responded differently to the river over the years as demonstrated
by the type of adjacent land uses that have been permitteci and by the number and type of river
or creekside amenit+es t-hat have,been provided. Steadily-,-the-Fiver-.system is gaining more
recognition as a community asset and more attention is being focused on what types of adjacent
land uses are appropriate and what type of amenities should be pursued. A common element in
each of the .Town Master Plans and the County Master Plan, is the identification of the Eagle
River and it's tributaries as a community asset that should be protected.
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In terms of regulations, inconsistencies between town and County stream setback standards
regulations were identified during the planning process, in addition to other ineffective oe defiicient
land use practices and regulations. The following table illustrates the inconsistencies between
Town and County development setback regulations from rivers and streams.
Table 6. Exust6o~g Town and Coa~nty Sgream Segbacks: . Red Cliff. 0' or.floodplain '
flNinturn 30' from high water mark Vail 50' from center line o# stream
Avon 30' from high water mark
Eagle 50' from high vvater mark
Gypsum 0' or floodplain
Unincorporated 50' from high water mark
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8.3. ~~~D U~~ ~BJECT0~~S AND RECOMMENDED ACTSONS
8.3.9. Objective: ~~ORDONATE AND OMPROVE WATERSHED PLAiVNING AND PLAR9iVONG
TOOL5
During the planning process it was discovered that many citizens and government
' representatives felt they did not have: 1) a comprehensive understanding of the watershed
system and the balance between human activities and the health of the watershed, 2) a
comprehensive understanding or knowledge of all the pertinent state and federal agencies oP
regulations regardjng watershed features, 3) enough inforrnation sharing occurring between
local, state, and federal levels and coordinated administration of regulations and management
plans, 4) finfoPmation souPCes that present a comprehensive picture of th~e watershed resources;
and 5) enforcement gools or personnel.
The establishment of an Eagle River Watershed Committee, as outlined in the implementation
chapter is a key step towards coordinated planning for watershed issues.
..~~~~mmeavded Action$: .
1. Creage Comprehenside Watershec9 Maps
• Create a set of maps that detail access, land uses, transportation features,
sensitive and open lands as follows:
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Land Uses:
' areas suitable for gravel extraction adjacent to river/streams
' areas where severe disturbance has been caused by grazing or other agriculturai
practices
• parcel boundaries
` parcel ownership
• private and public open space ` roads and trails
` jurisdictional boundaries • federal lands under consideration for clisposal or exchange (after .the current
Land Adjustment Processes that include public input are completed)
zoning districts
` existing land uses
' existing densities
` golf courses
' existing and proposed snow dumps
` stormwater discharge areas
` existing and proposed irrigation structures
' point source and non-point source prablem areas
• ' drop structures for aquatic habitat improvement
* distribution features of existing water systems (including storage and diversion _
points)
• hazardous irrigation structures or areas where debris exists in the river
* historic sites adjacent to river or streams Sensitive and Open Lands:
` general areas of wetlands ' wildlife habitat/calving and nesting sites
• wellhead protection areas '
• groundwater recharge areas
. * headwaters '
' tributaries ,
' riparian zones
' confluences
. • floodplains. . ' geo-hazard.areas
~ areas of erosion that need attention
' soils, particularly identifying soils that present septic/wellhead conflicts
t 'shallow ground water areas " topography
' greenbelt buffers for all areas for habitat linkage
• • "Threatened and Endangered" species locations
` Potential "Watchable Wildlife" sites
Access:
' existing river and tributary access easements and terms of easement
' historical access points that are not perpetually guaranteed
' potential access points (particularly those that provide access to adjacent public
lands or are near dense population areas)
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possible multiple use access sites (combined with parks), and necessary
improvements necessary (resYrooms, launch ramps, parking, signs, eYC.) ° areas that should require a fiee to help pay for management
. ° areas with limitations on commercial users .
4 vehicle restricted areas
° closures for wildlife benefiYs
° oYher sensitive areas to avoid
Transpor4a4ion Fea4ures:
• ° culveres under roadways - ° bridges . ° railroads -
' 2. Develop Master Plans for each og $he TributaPy !lalleys
Each iViaster Plan should evaluate potential densities and carrying capacities
based on natural elements and community desires for each. Refine the Eagle
County Master Plan to include that same information on a future land use
map.
3. 9mplement aCooperative Enforcemen4 Program of Existing Regulatioras
Organize an enforcement program that would take place over several months
and involve all relevant jurisdictions to survey the river for 1) violations and
potential problems that need to be corrected by the appropriate private party ,
. or ovvner (e.g. dumping, erosion, point source pollution, encroachment, etc.),
2) proper operation under terms of special use permits, and 3) illegal or
expired uses. ,4s part of the overall campaign to increase awareness and
appreciation, clean-ups targeting specific debris .and dumping problem areas
should be organized.
4. IRe!lISe IRIbeP/CP~ek SeYbBCECS fOP COPlSISt@PICZ/ aPld S@11SIYIbe LaB'ldS
PPO$eC410P1
. Development'setbacks are one tool for creating protective stream or river
"buffers." The concept has been successful in many communities
throughout the United States to protect water quality, wildlife habitaY and
scenic community character, and to provide recreation opportunities. The
concept generally involves leaving a strip of undeveloped land between a
land use and the waterway. The width of a buffer may be uniform or vary to
accommodate specific situations such as tiparian areas, floodplains or
existing land uses. _
The following is presented as a suggested setback that each jurisdiction
within the watershed could adopt. Each jurisdiction, if it chooses to adopt
, this bufifer concept and recommended width, would need to consider how
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existing land uses that fall within the riparian, flood or buffer zone would
best be treated.
Suggested River and Live Stream Buffer Standard.•
Locate all structures, grading, pav6ng and land disturbance outside of
the riparian zone or 100 year floodplain of live rivers, streams or lakes,
or 75 feet{ measured from the high. water at ground level, whichever
is greater. In certain circumstances, a greater setback rnay be . required to protect the riparian zane, floodplain or watervvay.
All vegetation shall be left undisturbed in its natural state within the
described protection zones. Perniitted vegetative disturbance includes
environmentally appropriate noxious weed control and enhancement of
the area with appropriate riparian zone plantings (willows,
. cottonwoods, etc.).
Approved trails, bridges, fences, irrigation structures, flood control
and erosion devices may be constructed within the required setback if
there will be little or no disturbance. Underground utilities may be
located in such protected areas upon approval (conditional, special,
etc.) provided there is no alternative location for such utilities, there
will be minimal or no disturbance and other pertinent approvals are
obtained (e.g. Corps of Engineers).
*Possible Variations or Additions to the above: '
~ Adopt a setback of 75 feet adjacent to the Eagle River and 50 feet
adjacent to tributary streams . Riparian and floodplain widths would apply
as the setback if greater than either the 75 feet or 50 feet distance.
~ A more substantial setback should be considered for relatively dense or
intensive land uses, such as apartment complexes, mobile home parks,
commercial buildings and industrial uses, may warrant an increased setback
to buffer the more intensive water quality, access traffic, and view character
impacts that may be associated with those uses. The exact setback would
need to be based on an analysis the of site and development proposal.
* At minimum, protection of the riparian zone, 100 year floodplain boundary
-----vr 50-feet--from the hig-h water mark--fa-settrack--required currently by two
local jurisdictionsl, whichever is greater,. should be required in order to
improve consistent resource protectiori.
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Irrigation ditches could, if desired, be incorporated into this suggested
standard as well in that many irrigation ditches feature established riparian
vegetation (e,g. cottonwood trees).
+ Riparian zone is defined as the banks and adjacenY vegePation influenced by the high wiater
pable.. Plant Pypes associaPed vviPh riparian zone include buP are noP limited to cotPonwoods,
vvillows, alders, aspens, and chokecherry. The presence or absence of these.plants does not ,
. always indicate a iiparian eommunity. Past. land use practices may have degraded the .
. vegetaPion to the poinP where iP does not appear to have riparian characteristics but because of
the high water tabl,e in the area a change in the land use can quickly restore the riparian
communiPy. Cor?versely, a few characteristic plants may not indicate a true riparian community.
For fhis reason on-site analysis is needed Po help make this dePermination. The agencies
available, to make these inspections include Co%rado Division of Wildlife, Soil Conservation
Service, Corps of Engineers, Eagle County Environmental Health and other town or CounPy staff
with appropriaPe Praining. lf disagreement abouP riparian boundaries occurs, on-site studies
should be prepared vvith scien?ific analysis by expert sources.
This definition of.ripar ' ian was comprehensively compiled from CDOW, Natura/ Resourc.es
Conservation Services, USFS and US Army Corps of Engineers definitions of riparian zone.
Figure 2. Riparian Ecosystem Cross Section
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. 5. Locate Compatible Land Uses Adjacent to Rivers and Streams
Land uses such as moderate intensity commercial, public services (e:g.
treatment plants, town parks), low to high density housing may be compatible with the river and creeks as adjacent land uses within the
boundaries of a town or community cen-ter (Wolcott, Edwards, etc). Low to
moderate density residential development, open space and recreational uses
may be app.ropriate both within a town, community center or in the
unincorporated area outside of the towns. High intensity or heavy service
commercial, large parking lots and industrial (except properly mitigated gravel
. resource. pits properly mitigated) uses are not considered land uses .
compatible with the rivers and streams primarily because of visual character,
water quality and riparian area impacts. Each local jurisdiction will need to
refine what type of land uses are most appropriate adjacent to the river or
creeks where developable land exists.
6. Develop River/Creekfront Design Standards
Implement guidelines or regulations to promote the design of development
adjacent to the river that complements the scenic attributes of the river and
does not impact water quality and habitat (e.g. Town of Avon has design
guidelines for properties adjacent to the river in their Comprehensive Ptan).
Applicable design standards should be commensurate with the level of
expected impact of the development type, including all residential (35 acre
lots, minor subdivisions, apartments, etc.), commercial and industrial
projects.
Suggested Design Standards:
*Cluster structures within developments and in relation to neighboring
. developments to provide views to the stream and riparian areas,
' provide open areas and to promote use by wildlife. °
*Provide view corridors between clusters of buildings
. ' *Provide areas of unrestricted views to the river/stream and riparian
. area without berms, util-ity structures, etc. *Downlight all exterior light fixtures
*Focus design and site orientation towards the river .
. *If applying the minimum setbac:k requirement, design building to step
down in height in response to natural topography and limit the height
of the side of building closest to river/stream to 35 feet
*Provide trails, soft or hard surface, to define/concentrate access to
the river corridor by project occupants (or public, if applicable)
° --*'Landscape using approRriate native-plaRts
7. Analyze Ability to Supply Adequate Water
Perform a comprehensive analyses of all water consumptive uses to insure
that water quantity needs for the development do not exceed the local ability
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to provide fior vvater (see aiso 1JVater Quantity, Vi/ater Quality,Vi/ildlifie) and
that there are not adverse impacis on the watershed. S. Ana9yze GoBf 0ouPSe and SEci Area Proposals
Analyze golfi courses and ski area. proposals (in conjunction with required
State and Federal processes) to insure that: # Water supply_ is available in addition to water rights;
# Minimum stream flow levels will not be affected; # Augmentation plans will augment the Eagle River watershed;
* A"Best iVianagement Practices"'water and chemicat use program
has been developed and an enfiorcement method is proposed;
System or site design includes physical features to prevent negative
wrater quality impacts (berms, ponds, etc.);
# Land use development will not be accelerated beyond the carrying
capacity of that particular area as established by pertinent
comprehensive plans.
# Rlatural land features and vegetation are preserved
S. Develop a Model Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone
Create a model "overlay" standard for protection of sensitive lands
associated with the river and tributaries that can be adopted individually or
cooperatively by the Towns and County.
Items to address include (see also item 10):
# A general inventory map of sensitive lands locations throughout the
watershed as a tool to generally infiorm citizens and governmental
decision makers about where sensitive lands are generally located in
the watershed and to alert that further study may be needed:
Sensitive lands include but are not limited to.: wetland areas,
floodplains, critical wildlife habitat,. headwaters and tributaries,
confluences and riparian zones, wellhead protection areas, aquifier.
recharge areas.
A buffer zone between structures and officially defined wetlands so
that structures are not located at the very edge of a wetlands and
thereby compromise integrity of the wetlands. •
~ A buffer zone for protection of springs .
° A zone of lower intensity adjacent to sensitive areas
*Standards for parking lots and other surfaces that promote runoff
Isee also Chapter 5: V1/ater Quatity) ~
*A list of pertinent sensitive lands regulations .
10. Review Related Regulations (FAoodplain, Wetland, Drainage) fop
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Review floodplain, drainage, storm runoff, retention/detention ancl erosion
control regulatio-ns utilized by each juristJiction and create common policy
and standards that can be adopted individually or cooperatively by the
Towns and County. Most of the floodplain regulations fallow the standard
model set forth by the Federal Emergenry Management Agency. What does
deviate is how each community interprets or enforces the standards.
Drainage, storm runoff, retention and detention standards vary in each
jurisdiction.
Determine which, if any, of the federal and state wetland or floodplain.
processes may warrant stricter control at a local level.(e.g. Army Corps
Nationwide Permits). Local controls cannot conflict or be weaker than those
federal or state pcocesses but in certain cases can be made stricter if local
needs and desires dictate. This conceat will require clear legal guidance and
consultation with the aparoariate federal and state agencies.
It may be possible for local entities to provide assistance to federal
authorities for adminstration of pertinent regulations. There are 26 types of
Nationwide Permits adminstered by the Corps of Engineers. There have been
discussion with the Corps about training local government personnel to
assist more often with administration of their programs.
Suggested Actions and Po/icies specific to Wet/ands:
1. Generally delineate wetlands an a map for information purposes.
That action would need to be done in consultation with the appropriate regulating agencies and has, been successfully undertaken
in other Colorado locations such as Crested Butte and Boulder. Public
input specifically identified wetlands that need protection on Lake,
Squaw, Brush, Gore, Homestake, Cross Creek and on Eagle River near
. Edwards, Avon.and Wolcott. Riparian zones on Buck and Gore Creek
were also identified.
2. Development adjacent to wetlands should incorporate a wetlands
buffer of a sufficient width as datermined by federal permitting
agency, or locai government with agency technical guidance. This
policy recognizes that wetlands integrity must be preserved in order to
protect it's value for flood damage prevention, erosion control, water
quality filtering, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. (Several
~•~-techn~cal sources recommend trrat-wettand buffers are essential to
maintaining the integrity of the wetlands. See References.).
3. Preserve existing and establi shed wetlands in the Eagle River
watershed as opposed to creating new wetlands or contributing to
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wetlands ".banks" outside of or elsewhere in the County. If mitigation
is allowred by the Federal permitting agencies, work with those
agencies to require that the replacement wetlands be in ptace prior to
removal of the original wetfands. Replacement wetlands should be of
, equal or greater acreage, have equal or better filtering values, and
occur on-site or at 2he closest possible area in the watershed to help
offseY impacts.
Seeggested Actions. and Po/icies speceSic 80 Floopd/ains:
1. F'ursue funds firom the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Army Corps or Bureau ofi Fieclamation .and Colorado V1/ater
' Conservation Board to complete filood mapping for the Eagle River and
major tributaries in the watershed, including mapping for mud and
debris flows.
2. Discourage (or prohibit) development, encroachment or alteration ofi
the lands associated with the river and trib'utaries that can be
classified as 100 year floodplain or federally qualified wetlands.
Exceptions to this provision are approved trails, bridges, fences,
irrigation structures, flood control, erosion devices and recreation
activities that cause little or no disturbance. Underground utilities may
be located in such protected area with review approval as determined
by the agency provided there is no alternative Iocation fior such
utilities and there is minimal disturbance of vegetation or landscape
features associated with the use. .
3. Require that the 100 year floodplain be mapped on all development
proposals adjacent to a water feature and possible impacts on the
water feature be addressed.
4. Proliibit building projections or appurtenances (decks) into the
riparian zone, wetland or floodplain.
, 5. Encourage all Towns and County to take part in the in the .
community flood rating system.
6. Prohibit alteration of river or stream channels unless approved by
pertinent agencies as an enhancement project (aquatic habitat
- ° °-----improvement;, drop structures; rrrrgation-structures, bridges).
11. limproee Local Authority on 35 Acre Exemptions
ImplemenY local review policies of parcels of land up to 70 acres in size Yo
insure stream setbacks, protecYion ofi sensitive areas, erosion conqrol, etc.
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Review the 35 acre subdivision exemption laws and well permit parcel size
for effectiveness in protecting watershed resources.
6.3.3. Objective: PROTECT ADJACENT SENSITIVE AREAS, OPEN SPACE e4ND APPROPRIATE.
ACCESS
Recommended Actions:
1. Protect Riparian `Lands as Highest Open Space Priority • Establish riparian areas as highest priority to protect in federal,.-state, county
or town acquisitions by trade, purchase, annexation agreements, easement,
etc. .
2. Jointly Pursue Open Space Funds
Pool Town and County Open Space Furuds to acquire riparian corridors and
. other sensitive lands as permanent.operi space. Develop partnerships with
State, Federal and private entities with similar riparian and sensitive lands .
preservation goals. _
3. Guarantee Open Space as Perpetual
Insure that lands set aside as open spac;e through development or.
governmental purchase remain open space perpetually through plat or deed
restrictions, zoning or granting of conservation easements to government or
non-profit partners.
. 4. Maintain Public Lands as Open Space '
With agency approval, rezone public lands to open space (PLOS) on zoning
maps including State Land Board, Divisaon of Wildlife, USFS, BLM and other
appropriate lands. Additionally, revise town and County open space maps to
identify which public lands are most important to preserve as open-space
perpetually to provide guidance to federal and state land management .
agencies considering local land exchanye or sale proposals. Land trades can
increase the amount of developable land which may not be beneficial to the
health of the watershed.
5. Develop Parks and Trails Develop parks and trails adjacent to the river or tributaries where
environmentally appropriate (see Chapter 7: Recreation). --°°-6:-Svpport•L-ocal Ranching Activities
Locally develop policies, standards, taxing structures, incentives, funding and
other means of encouraging ranching aind appropriate agricultural uses to
continue as a means of preserving open space adjacent to the river and
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iniormotion, consuR Nha comprehsnsive plans and
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The $oEBowing people were instrurnental in the developrneng o$ the Eagle River 1Alatershed Plan.
Leee8s of part6cipagion variec~ but all of ghese people's e$forts, whetheP it be attending a public
meetarag, wciting a commen$ 9etger or drafting a plan chapger, were equally important in the
edolution 04 4hBs Plan.
Elected Officials: Avon Town. Council . Eagle Town Board ~
Gypsum Town Council
• Minturn Town Council
Red Cliff Town Council .
Vail Town Council
Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
Town and Countv Planninq Commissions:
Avon Planning Comm.ission
Eagle Planning Commission Gypsum Pfanning Commission
Minturn Ptanning Commission
Red Cliff Planning Commission
Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
Eagle and Colorado Valley Planning Commission (Eagle County)
Citizens and other Interested Parties:
Art Abplanalp for Selby Sullivan .
Kim Andree
Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association -
Darryl Bangert, Lakota Guides
Allen Best, Vail Valley Times
David Bishop
Neil Bland •
Scott Bluhm
Ron Brown
Don Byers
Byron Brown, Vail Consolidated Water District .
Greg Caretto, Nova Guides
Jessica Davidson, Vail Valley Times
Lesley Davies
Richard Delia
Nancy Decker
Larry Delpit
Tyler poggett -
Frank Doll Diana Donovan
Ed Dreager, Upper Eagle Valley Regional Water Authority et al
Amy Dressel Martin, Vail Daily
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Kate Ellis . David Faulkenberg
Harold Feder
Brian and Kate Fratzke
Robert Freilich for Adam's Rib ,
Dennis GelVin, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority et al
Libby Hart, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority et al
' Rick Sackbauer, Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
Ron Hedrick
Zander Higbie . . '
Lia Molden Homestead Homeowners Association Andy Hood, Vail Daily
Michael Hoy
Mary Hughson Brown -
Kathryn Hunt
Peter Jamar, Jamar & Associates Jeb Jennings
Tom Johnson
George Jouflas
Jan Jouflas
James Jouflas
John Jouflas
Chris Jouflas
Connie Jouflas
Andy Johnson Bruce Keep
Terrill Knight, Knight Planning Services
Susie Kincade
Roger Landing Miriam Lundey _
Michael Landreth
Siegmund Langegger
Kim Langmaid, Vail Nature Center
Cynthia Lepthian
Denise Lipp .
. Glen Lokay, Vail. Fishing Guides 8ill Lorah, Wright Water Engineers for Adam's Rib
Joe Macy, Vail Associates
Sue Mattison, Timberline Tours Mike Metcalf
Pat Maher
Debbie Marquez, Raftmeister
Doug Maxfield Jenny Maxfield
Rick MacCutcheon
Christy McEwen
Robert McKenzie
Eric Moser, Gorsuch Fishing Guides
Marka Moser
Heiko Mues •
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Dick iVeal
Chupa Nelson
Ken Neubecker, Trout Unlimited •
Terry Nolan
- Chris Offut
Chuck Ogilby, Vail Valley Consolidted Water District "
Jim Olson
Steve Onorofskie
Diclc Osterweil
Bill Perry, Fly Fishing Outfitters Amy Phillips '
Gordon Pierce
Sill Post for Piney Valley Ranches Trust
Jim Potter
Teresa Rice, fVatural Resources Law Center, Univeristy of Colorado Law School .
Jim Roberts
iVancy Rondeau
Lori Russell
Linn Schorr
Clark Shivley
Mike Sliper Soil Conservation District Members .
Alex Stack
Steve Gordon, Southern Pacific Railroad
Larry Stone
Tim Stortzum
Scott Taylor
Paul Testwuide, Vail Associates and Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
Cliff Thompson, Vail Valley Times
Patricia Tiek/Eagle River Environmental and Business Alliance
Paul Tillinghast
Caroline Tremblay
Melvin Trumble Charlie Wick, Adam's Rib
Bill Williams
Nancy Zawada
Town and Countv Staff
Russ Forrest, Town of Vail, Environmental Planner
Mary Holden, Town of Avon, Town Planner Mike Matzko, Town of Avon, Community Development Director
Bill James, Town of Avon, Town Manager '
Richard Dangler, Town of Minturn, Town Manager
Cal Thomas, Town of Red Cliff, Town Manager "
Joe Forinash, Town of Eagle, Assistant Town Manager
Willy Powell, Town of Eagle, Town Manager
Jeff Shroll, Town of Gypsum, Town Manager
Ellie Caryl, Eagle County, Planner
Ray Merry, Eagle County, Environmental Health Division Manager
Sid Fox, Eagle County, Planning Division Manager
Keith Montag, Eagle County, Community Development Director .
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Stacy Desormy; Eagle County, Planning Division Administrative Technician
John Althoff, Eagle County, Project Engineer George Roussos, Eagle County, County Engineer
Larry Metternick, Eagle County, Former County Engineer
Don Fessler, Eagle County, Road and Btidge Manager
Lloyd Powers, Eagle County, Surveyor
Tom Girard, Cooperative Extension Service
Joe Winstead, Cooperative Extension Service
Jim Fritze, Eagle County, County Attorney Bob Loeffler, Eagle County, Assistant County Attorney
State. Regional, or Citv Aqencv Representatives:
Bill Heicher, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer Bill Andree, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer
Craig Westcoatt, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer
Jay Skinner, Division of Wildlife, Senior Water Resources Specialist
Allen Czencush, Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Officer
Brian Hyde, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Floodplain Managemerit
Bill McEwen, Division of Water Resources, Division 5, District 37 Water Commissioner
Jim Chubrillo, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Bill Nelson, Colorado Department of Transportation
Larry Abbott, Colorado Department of Transportation
T.J.Smith, Colorado Department of Transportation
Dick Parachini, Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentMVater Quality Division,
Chris Ford, Colorado State Parks, State Trails Division
Bob Wiig, Colorado State Parks, Sylvan Lake
Robert Kistner, Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Commissioners, Colorado State Land Board
Robert Ray, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Water QualitV Director
Rich Howard, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Quantity/Quality Program
Kevin Lindahl, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Quantity/Quality Program
Chris Treese, Colorado River Water Conservation District and Eagle Rive;r Assembly
Doug Kemper, Aurora Department of Watec Resources and Eagle River Assembly
Larry Brown, Aurora Department of Water Resources and Eagle River A.ssembly
Commissioners, City of Denver Water Board
. Federal Actencv Representatives:
Kay Salazar, National Park Service; Rivers, Traifs and Conservation Assistance Program
Mike Mottice, Bureau of Land Management
Francisco Mendoza, Bureau of Land Management Jay Thompson, Bureau of Land Management
Kathy Hardy, U.S. Forest Service, Holy Cross District
Rick Olsen, Soil Conservation Service
Mike Claffey, U.S. Army Coips of Engineers
Virginia Motoyama, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Karen Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency
Keith Rose, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bob Norman, US Bureau of Reclamation
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APPENDaX B
THE PLAIVNIIVG PFiOCESS
The Eagle River VVatershed Plan (formerly the Eagle River iVianagement Plan) was initiated by
local governments after protection of the Eagle River vvas identified as a top community concern
through town and County master planning forums and surveys. The perception among local
citizens and community leaders was that the Eagle River is a tremendous asset that had been
overlooked or degraded in terms of water quality, q.uanti.ty, adjacent land use impacts., aesthetic
quality, recreation and habitat values. Eagle County, Gypsum, Eagle, Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff,
Vail, CDOVV, BLiVi and USFS jointly applied for and received a grant of professional planning
assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
which served as a catalyst for the planning effort to begin.
Other key events include:
* The ERWP officially kicked off in January 1994 with a meeting of
representatives from the towns in the watershed, local representatives of
state and federal agencies, regional representatives., special interest groups
and citizens. •
# The group continued to meet monthly through fi/iay 1994 with
membership growing to include more interested citizens and agencies.
# In order to develop the plan, several goals for the planning process where
established:
1. Examine present environmental, social and economic issues of the
Eagle River Watershed.
2. Establish common citizen, inter-agency and inter-governmental
goals. "
3. Determine public interests, concerns and desired future condition of
the Eagle River Watershed.
, 4. Examine current management and regulatory tools and compare to the issues, concerns and desired future condition.
5. Develop a plan tliat can used be as a guideline by all. involved
agencies and governments and accepted by the public that includes
recommended regulatory, policy and incentive tools. # June through October 1994, five sub-committees met to discuss their
assigned topics - wildlife, water quantity, water quality, land use and
recreation.
# During that same period, additional public input was pursued with a
mailed questionnaire and two public meetings (summary of comments
received available from Eagle County Planning Division). # Using this information and the draft chapters the subcommittees
compiled, the committee met to review a rough draft in iVovember and
December. '
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~ The first official draft for public revievr was released in January, 1995.
* Public meetings were held during the months of February and March,
1995 in each Town during Planing Commission and Town Council meetings
and at the County Planning Commission and County Commissioner meetings.
Additionally, an at-large public meeting was held in Edwards.
* Rewrite of the draft plan was begun in April by the "Committee" and was
assigned to the Editing Sub-Committee ta complete.
~ The Final Draft of the plan was released for .public review on August 8,
1995. .
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APPEND9X C .
OTHER WAT[~~ PLANiVlNG AnlD ADVOCACY EFFORTS
Eaqle River Assembiv: In 1993, a consortium of front range and Eagle County major water rights holders and
water providers convened to discuss common problems and solutions to water supply challenges. In 1994, the
Assembly issued a draft reporY focused on resolving trans-basin and in-basin water supply issues and how to solve
current deficits and meet future demand. The Eagle River Nlanagement Plan chapter on water quantity includes
some of the factual flow and consumption data about the Eagle River water supply situation from that Eagle River
Assembly report. The primary differsnce between the Eagle River Assembly and the Eagle River Management Plan
is that the former is focused on water quantity and quality issues and the latter examines land use, wildlife habitat
and recreation issues, as well as water quality and quantity. 1995 contact person: Chris Treese
• Colorado River Water Conservation District
PO Box 1120 .
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 945-8522
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (iVWCCOG) 208 Plan Uqdate: IVWCCOG is the designated regional
water quality planning agency for Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit counties. NWCCOG is using the
Eagle River Management Plan as the basis for developing the NWCCOG Eagle River watershed portion (specifically
the non-point pollution source portion) of the regional water quality plan known as the 208 Plan?. The 208 Plan is
required by section 208 of the Federal Clean Water Act and is used for wastewater treatment plant site planning,
local and federal water permitting issues, and directing efforts to improved water quality in the region.
1995 contact person: Robert Ray IVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments
PO Box 2308
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-7050 IVWCCOG Water Qualitv and Quantitv(QQ) Proqram: As part of NWCCOG, the QQ program specifically works to
protect local governmental authority to impose conditions on water diversion structures. QQ identifies, studies and
helps resolve regional water issues. QQ provides advocacy on behalf of west slope water users quantity and
quality positions to the state legislature.
1995 contact person: Kevin Lindahl
NWCCOG/Lindahl & Associates
PO Box 2100 .
Eagle, CO 81631
Colorado River Headwaters Forum ICRHF?: CRHF is a forum sponsored by the NWCCOG QQ program. CRHF was
established to facilitate discussion of Colorado River headwater issues. The Group is composed of interested
stakeholders from the region and meets on a quarterly basis to share information, data and views concerning water
quality and quantity issues.
1995 contact person: Kevin Lindahl
NWCCOG/Lindahl & Associates
PO Box 2100
Eagle, CO 81631
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GLOSSARY
Sources of these definitions vary but in a// cases the definitions are intended to be
understandable to the lay-person rather than experts in the particular topic. For expanded
definitions related to complex subjects such as State of Colnrado wafer law and federal
wetlands, please refer to the appropriate state or federal legislation or pertinent sources listed in
the References appendix. .
Acre-Foot - ~ .
The volume of water required to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot. An acre foot is equal to
approximately 325,825 gallons. For example, the Nottingham. Lake near Avon holds approximately 100 acre-feet
of water.
Adjacent To -
Meaning land that shares a property boundary with the river or a tributary or includes said water feature within its -
boundaries, at the time of ERWP adoption/endorsement.
Aquatic Habitat - .
Habitat available for use by fish and other aquatic species. The area of usable habitat in a stream typically
increases as stream flow increases, except when stream flow is very high and water velocity is greater than
desirable.
Augmentation -
A means to allow diversion of water by a junior, water right when this junior right would otherwise be
out-of-priority and unable to divert water. An augmentation plan typically replaces (or augments) the amount of
water consumed by a junior water right with water from a reservoir, or with water previously used for another
purpose such as irrigation. By replacing the amount of water consumed, the amount of water available to senior
downstream water rights is not diminished. In the Eagle River Watershed, augmentation is most commonly filed
for from Green Mountain Reservoir in the Blue River watershed in Summit County. See C.R.S. 37-92-103 for
definition of augmentation plan under state statute.
Baseflow - .
The period of the year in which stream flow in rivers and streams is the lowest, typically from August through ,
April. During this period; stream flow primarily results from gtound waXer that is discharged to stream. and rivers.
Build-out Conditions -
The population that is projected to occur with complete development assuming a development density coFnparable
to existing conditions on all planned and platted sites. Actual build-ouX could vary significantly, depending upon
market conditions and land use approvals.
Carrying Capacity-
The amount and type of use an area can accommodate without alterinci either the environment or the user's
experience beyond a degree of change deemed acceptable by the manaigement objective. (see References for
carrying capacity/limits of acceptable change Iiterature) Cubic Foot per Second or cfs -
A rate of stream flow equal to one cubic foot of water (7.5 gallons) eviery second. One cfs flowing for one day
results in a volume of water equal to approximately two acre feet. The Eagle River near Gypsum typicallX flows
about 100 to 200 cfs during the low flow winter months. During peak. snowmelt the flow of the river near
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Gypsum often exceeds 3,000cfs. The flow of Gore Creek at Vail is usually about .10 to 15 cfs during the winter
months. Peak snowmelt stream flow of Gore Creek is often 900 cfs or greafer.
Consump4ibe Water Use -
That amount of water that is actually consumed by a given water use (a hay crop) and does not return to the
stream.
Deple4ion -
The use of water in a manner which makes it no longer available to other users in the same system. For example,
immediately below a municipal diversion headgate, the stream depletion is equal to the amount of water diverted.
Downstream of return flow from a municipal wastewater treatment plant, the depletion is equal to the amount of
water ac*ually consumed by the municipal use that is not returned to the steam.
Domes4ic Water Use -
Water used for household purposes, and for lawn and garden irrigation in residential areas.
Erosive Soils- . ,
Local soils prone to slow permeability, rapid surface runoff and minimal vegetative cover due to soil characteristics
Isoil type example: Pierre shale, IViobrara formation and Benton shale.
Ground Water - Water sources found below the surface of the earth
Ins4ream Flow -
The amount of stream flow in a stream or river that is recommended to maintain natural resource values such as
fish habitat, recreation or water quality.
In-Basin Water Diversion -
The diversion of water from the Eagle River Basin for use within the Eagle River watershed.
Ins4ream Flow Water S4andards
A minimum flow standard established by the Colorado Water Conservation Board in consultation with the Division
of Wildlife, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, and/or agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and
Department of the Interior that is, intended to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree. (CRS
37=92-102(3)).
Non-Poin4 Source Pollu4ion - A source of pollution that has a diffuse origin and entrance point to the stream. For example, sediment erosion
from a construction site or oil and grease washing off roads in a thunderstorm. In contrast, if water from diffuse
sources is collected in a pipe and the pipe enters the river, it is a Point Source discharge. ' Non-S4ruc4ural S4ra4egy - '
A water supply strategy, such as conservation, that does not involve the construction of a dam,. reservoir or
diversion facility.
Optimum Ins4ream Flow -
A flow amount which protects an instream flow value such as fish habitat, recreation, aesthetics, or water quality.
Poin4 Source Pollu4ion -
Pollution that comes from a discreet or specified source such as industrial or municipal wastewater discharge.
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Raw Water - . Untreated surface or ground water. Return Flow -
Water returned to the stream after being diverted and used for some "beneficial" use such as irrigation or domestic
purposes. . Usually return flows occur downstream of the point of diversion.
Riparian -
The banks and adjacent vegetation influenced by the high water table. Plant types associated with riparian zone
include but are not limited to cottonwoods, willows, alders, aspens, and chokecherry. The presence or absence of
these plants .does not always indicate a riparian community. Past land use practices may have degraded the
vegetation to the point where it does not appear to have riparian charactPristics but 6ecause of the high water
table in the area a change in the land use can quickly restore the riparian community. Conversely, a few
characteristic plants may not indicate a true riparian community. For this reason on-site analysis is needed to help
make this determination. The agencies available to make these inspectiuns include Colorado Division of Wildlife,
Soil Conservation Service, Corps of Engineers, Eagle County Environmental Health and other town or County staff
,
with appropriate training. Challenges to the on-site studies should be based on scientific analysis from expert
sources. This definition of riparian was comprehensively compiled from CDOW, SCS, USFS, USAC, Colorado State
University Range Science Department and Colorado Riparian Association definitions of riparian zone.
Sensitive Areas or Lands -
Land or water areas that are sensitive because they could be irretrievably damaged or lost if they are not
protected. Wetlands, riparian areas and-steep hillsides are examples of sensitive lands that typically do not
respond or recover well from disturbance, whether it be a single occurrence or collective.
Shoshone Call/Demand -
The water demand associated with the Shoshone Hydroelectric Facility on the Colorado.River in Glenwood Canyon.
This is a senior water right that frequently limits upstream diversions in the Eagle River Basin.
Surface Water -
Sources of water such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams found on the earth's surface.
Takings - Denial of all reasonable use of property, .which is further defined by several U.S. and Colorado court cases.
Trans-Basin Diversion (or Out-of-Basin Diversion) -
. The diversion of water from the Eagle River Basin for use at locations outside of the Eagle River watershed.
Watershed -
A geographic area in which all water drains to a common point or outlet such as a larger stream or river, a lake, an
uriderlying aquifer, an estuary, or an ocean. A watershed is also referred to as a drainage basin. Watersheds exist
in a variety of shapes and sizes which result from the influence of climzite, rock and soil types.
Water Right -
The legal right to use a specified amount of water. Water rights in Colorado are administered according to priority
(first in time, first in right). An absolute water right is a right that has been historically applied to a beneficial use.
A conditional water right is a right that has not yet been developed or used, but that retains its hisiorical priority.
Conditional rights are usually associated with water projects that require years of planning and consiruction (see
also C.R.S. 37-92-103161). According to C.R.S. 37-92-103112?, a water right means a right to use in accordance
with its priority, a certain portion of the waters of the state by reason of the appropriation of the same.
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"FMe4" Wa4er -
An informal expression 2hat means someone may own authorized water rights ("paper water") but because the
water supply is over-appropriated or the water source is inadequate, the actual water may not be available.
We4lands -
Per 33 C.F.R.Part328.3(b); C.F.R.5230.31t11986, wetlands are "those areas that are inundated or saturated by
surface ofi ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally.
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include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas". This is the current definition used by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. !R/etlands fVii4igation and Banking -
Per federal wetlands regulations,.if wetlands are disturbed or destroyed, an equal amount of wetland acres must be
enhanced, restored or created, generally in the same watershed. Banking, where permitted by policy, allows
purchase of wetland "credits" that are used to fund target wetland restoration projects that may or may not be in
the same watershed. LIST OF ACRONVMS
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service BLM Bureau of Land Management
USFS United States Forest Service
CDOW/DOW Colorado Division of Wildlife
CDOH Colorado Department of Health
CWQCD Colorado Water Quality Control Division
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service .Iformerly Soil Conservation Service)
USACOE United States Army Corps of Engineers
ERA Eagle River Assembly
CWCB . Colorado Water Conservation Board
DWR State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Div.of Water Resources
IVWCCOG fVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments
BMP's Best Management Practices
CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation
LAC Limits of Acceptable Change WWTF Wastewater 'freatment Facility (or plant)
UEVCSD Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitatibn District
CONVERSIOfi! TABLE
1 acre foot of water = 43,560 cubic feet or 325,581 gaflons
1 cubic foot per second (cfs) = 450.0 gallons per minute
= 646,320.0 gallons per day
= 1.983 acre feet per 24 hours
= 59.5 acre feet for 30 days = 724.0 acre feet per year
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APPENDIX E
STUDtES SPECIFIC TO THE EAGLE FiIVIER WATERSHED
WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY: Eagle River Assembly, Overview of Ea41e River Water Basin Issues - Phase I Report, 1994. .
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Uoper Eaale Vallev Nonpoint Source Assessment and Control Plan, Volume
I: Assessment of Nonqoint Sources, 1980
Colorado Water Gonservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek F;vdrolo4v RE:port, 1975
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek Floodplain Information, 1975
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek Floodplain Amendment, 1978
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek 500 Year Recurrence Interval Floodplain, 1976
Colorado Water Conservation Board and Triad, Gore Creek-Potential Flood Dama4e and Imqrovement
Recommendations, 1975 Blatchly et al, Gore Creek Vallev Water Resources Studv, 1975
Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee, Preliminarv Plannin4 andl Feasibilitv Studv: Reuse of Municipal
Waste Water Effluent, 1978
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Vail NonPoint Source Wai:er Qualitv Mariaqement Pro4ram Part I:
Proiect Results, 1992 Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee et al, Gilman Mine Water Resource Studv, 1978
U.S. Forest Service, Water Qualitv Consideration for HiQhwav Plannina And Construction: I-70 - Vail Pass,
Colorado, 1978
Colorado Department of Transportation et al, I-70 in a Mountain Enviroriment, Vail Pass, Colorado, 1987
Mears, Raaid Mass-Wastin4 Processes: Vail, C0, 1977
Davis, Vail/Beaver Creek Winter Qualitv Research, 1980-1981
, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Areawide Water Qualitv PJlanaqement Plan for EaQle; Grand,
Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit Counties, Colorado, 1989
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and Town of Vail, Draft V,a+l IVonpoint Source Water Qualitv
ManaQement Plan, 1995
Colorado Water Conservation Board and U.S. Department of AgriculturE:, Water and Related Land Resources
Colorado River Basin in Colorado, 1965 (includes information about Eagle River Watershed)
Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Eaple Sanitation District Wastewater Master I'lan, 1994
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iVorehwest Colorado Council of Governments, Areawide Water Qualitv ManaQement Plan for Eaple, Grand,
Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit Counties, Colorado, 1989
Town of Vail, Vail fVonaoint Source Water Qualitv Manaqement Plan, 1995
Colorado Water Conservation Board and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water and Related Land Resources
Colorado River Basin in Colorado, 1965
WBLDLVFE: .
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Annual Report on the Bioloctical Assessment of the Eagle River Superfund Site,'Eagle
County, Colorado, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 19951
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Ea41e River Fish Shockinq Results, 1991. 1992, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 (shockings
prior to 1991 and for other watershed drainages- see CDOW)
Dames & Moore, Shockinq Survev, Tap4inQ and Population Nlovement Studv, 1986
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Gore Creek Fish Shockin4 Results, 1985 and 1992
Colorado Division of Wildlife, FishinQ Creef Census at Nottinqham Lake and Wilmor Lake, 1985. ,
Inter-Fluve, Inc., Fish Habitat Enhancement Plan for Portions of Gore Creek within the Town of Vail, 1985
Colorado Division ot Wildlife, Colorado State Universitv and Morrison, Elk Studies, Minturn Area, 1986-1990
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Elk Studv. Adam's Rib Recreation Area
Colorado Divis+on of. Wildlife, Elk Studv. Beaver Creek, 1995 - ongoing
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Schneider and Brown, Movements and Habitat Use bv Saqe Grouse in Eagle Countv,
1991
Colorado Division of Wildlife and Anderson, Lvnx Survev of Vail Area, 1991
Colorado Division of Wildlife and Tom Andrews, Lvnx Survev of Vail, Adams Rib, Burni Mountain, 1992
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Bat Inventorv at Gilman Mines, 1994-ongoing
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Schoep and Srubbs, Biqhorn Sheep, Habitat, Movements and Population, Gore Ran4e,
Eagle Countv, 1990-1991
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Hess, Terrall and Hoover, Holv Cross Wilderness Biqhorn Sheeq Reintroduction Studv,
1992-1993
Colorado Division of.Wildlife,..Colorado.Wildlife Impact Model, Fishin4 in Eagle Countv, 1989.
S.M.Stoller Corporation, Ecolo4ical InvestiQations and Proposed Mitiqation Plan, Adam's Rib Recreational Area and
Adam's Rib Ranch, 1995 (several other studies specific to Adam's Rib proposed development have been produced,
contact Adam's Rib or Eagle County)
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RECREATION AND LAND USE: Town of Red Cliff Draft Master Plan, 1995 '
Town of Minturn Communitv Plan, 1994
Minturn Parks and Recreation Plan, 1992
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, 1990
Town ot Avon Recreation Master Plan, 1992
Town of Eagle Master Plan, 1985
Town of Gvr)sum Master Plan, 1995
Environmental Strateaic Plan, Vail, Colorado, 1994
Town of Vail Land Use Plan Town of Vail Recreational Trails Master Plan Report, 1999
Town of Vail Comarehensive Open Lands Plan, 1994
The Eagle County Recreation Task Force, Rosall Remmen Cares and Winstin, Parks and Recreation in Eagle Countv.
An Action Plan, 1988
Eagle Countv Trails Plan, 1993 .
Eagle Countv Open Space Plan, 1979
Ea41e Countv Master Plan, 1982
Draft Eagle Countv Master Plan, 1994 Eagle Countv Planninq Survev, 1993 . .
Wolcott Area Communitv Plan, 1992
Eac le Countv Airport Sub-Area Master Plan, 1986 .
Edwards Sub-Area Master Plan, 1985
Bureau of Land Management, Eagle River Recreation ManaQement Area, fVtanaqement Plan and Environmental
Assessment, 1992
Bureau of Land Management, Record of Decision and Resource Mana4ement Plan, Glenwood Sarinqs Resource
Area, 1988
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survev of Aspen-Gvpsum Area, Colorado, 1992
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U.S. Forest Service, Land and Resource Mana4ement Plan White River iVational Forest, 1990 '
U.S. Forest Service, Final Environmental Impact Statement White River IVational Forest, 1984
U.S. Forest Service, Holy Cross Ranger District, Environmental Assessment: Vail Ski Area Expansion, 1986
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Department of Transportation, I-
70/Main InterchanQe Improvements Environmental Assessment, 1987
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado Mammal Distribution Latilon4 Studv, 1982 Colorado State Trails Program, S*ite Trails Master Plan,
1993 (includes Eagle County)
Energy and Resource Consultants, Inc., Economic Assessment of Damage Related to the Ea41e Mine Facilitv, 1985
Knight and Hammock, Earlv Davs on the Eaqle, 1965
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REFERENCES
(and other pertinent resource f118t@I'18IS/also see Cist of studies specific to watershed)
Water Quality and O.uantity:
Calow & Petty, The Rivers Handbook: Hvdrolonical and Ecological Princ;irles, 1992.
Colorado Division of Water Resources, Biblioqraphv, 1991
Colorado Forum, Upqer Colorado River Basin and Colorado V1later Interetsts, 1982 Corbridge, Special Water Districts - Challenae for the Future, 1983
Getches, Water Law in a Nutshell, 1984
Soil Conservation Service, Water Qualitv Field Guide, 1988
University of Colorado, ControllinQ Water Use - Unfinished Business of Qualitv
U.S Environmental Protection Agency Publications: Clean Water in Your Watershed: A Citizens Guide to Watershed
Protection, 1993; A Review of Ecolo4ical Assessment Case Studies from a Risk Assessment PersQective, 1993;
Resource Guide for Small DrinkinQ Water Svstems, 1989; Residential \Nater Conservation, An Annotated
Biblioqraphv, 1980; Local FinancinQ for Wellhead Protection, 1989.; ~Mellhead Protection, A Decision Maker's
Guide, 1987; Wellhead Protection Pro4rams: Tools for Local Governments, 1989; Septic Svstems and. Ground
Water Protection, 1986; The Clean Water Act - A Primer, 1992; ManacLinq Groundwater Qualitv and Quantitv in
the Western States, 1992; Monitorinq Guidelines to Evaluate Effects of Forestrv Activities, 1991; Whv Do
Wellhead Protection? 1991; (Several other pertinent publications are available from the EPA).
U.S. Geological Survey et al, Water Transfer Process. Volume 1
U.S. Geological Survey, Ground Water - An Undervalued Reso.urce
Vranesh, Colorado Citizens Water Law Handbook, "Colorado Water: the next 100
ev ars", .1989
. Young, Understandinq Water Riqhts and Conflicts Wildife: Colorado Division of Wildlife, 1991 Annual Report to the People of Colorado , 1992
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado Mammal Distribution LatilonQ Studv• 1982
Dynesius and Nilsson, Science. Excerpt from the Rocky Mountain News, November 20, 1994.
Hunter, Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Mana eq ment, 1990.
Stoddart and Smith, Ranqe Manaqement, 1995
Thomas .and Toweill, Elk-of North America: Ecoloqv and Manaqement, 1982
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Walmo, fWule and Blacktail Deer of iVorth America, 1981
Recrea4ion:
APA Colorado and Strugar, Outdoor Resources Trainin4 Proqram Manual, 1995 Colorado River Outfitters Association, CROA iVewsletter - IVovember 1994, Volume 2 Issue 1
Colorado State Parks, Colorado Greenwav Plannin4 Guide , 1994
Colorado State Trails Program, State Trails Master Plan, 1993
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, The Limits of Acceptable ChanQe Svstem for Wilderness Ptannin4, 1985
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arkansas River Recreation Mana4ement Plan and
. Environmental Analvsis, 1988
U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, Instream Flows for Recreation: A Handbook on Conceqts and
Research iWethods, 1993 .
Yampa Valley Alliance, 1992. Yampa Vallev Trails and Recreation Conceptual Plan and Aqpendix.
Riparian and !N/e4land:
~ Castelle et al, Wetland Buffers: Use and Effectiveness, 1992
U.S. Forest Service Publications: Inteqrated Riparian Evaluation Guide Intermountain Re4ion, 1992; Function and
Desiqn for Protection and Enhancement of Water Resources, Riparian Forest Buffers, 1991
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management Publications: Riparian Area Management Procedures for
Site Inventorv, 1992; Riparian Area Management Process for Assessinq Proper Functionin4 Condition, 1993; .
Riparian Area Management Inventorv and Monitorinp of Riparian Areas, 1989; Riaarian Area Management Grazina
Mana4ement in Riparian,Areas, 1989; Riparian Area Management Greenline Rioarian - Wetland Monitorinq, 1993;
RiQarian Area Management The Use of Aerial Photoqraphv to Inventorv and Monitor of Riparian Areas, 1987;
Riparian Area Management A Selected Annotated Biblioqraphv of Riparian Area Manaqement, 1987; Riparian
Communities An Annotated Biblioqraphv - ot Ecosvstem and Manaqement Toqics with Emphasis on the
Intermountain West, 1990; Riparian-Wetland Initiative for the 1.990's, 1991;
Cows, Creeks and Cooqeration, 1990;
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Publications: Cooper, et al, Advanced Identification of Wetlands in the Citv
of Boulder Comorehensive Planninq Area, 1988; A Citizen's Handbook for Wetland Protection in the Rockv
Mountain and iVorthern Great Plains Reqions, 1989; America's Wetlands - Our Vital Link Between Land and Water,
1988; Manacainq Chanqe - Livestock Grazinq on Western Riparian Areas, 1993;
Fiiver Sys4ems and Mul.ti7-0.bjective Management: •
Association of Flood Plain Managers, Multi-Obiective River Corridor Planninq, 1989 ,
Bureau of Land Management Power of Partnerships, Kitchell and Krayaenbrink, 1992
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City of Grand Junction et al, A Multi-Discialinarv Apqroach to Waterfront Redevelopment and Desiqn, A Case
Studv of the Colorado Riverfront, Grand Junction, Colorado, 1988
City of Evanston, Uinta County, National Park Service, The Bear River Proiect Master Plan, Evanston, Wvomina,
1992
Colorado Water Quality Forum, Colorado Watershed Protection Aoproac:h, 1994
Muller and Zwaneveld, Arkansas River Water Needs Assessment Proces;s, 1993
National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and ConservatioR Assistance Program Publications: How Greenwavs Work - A
Handbook on Ecolo4v, 1993; Riverwork Book, 1988; Multi-obiective Flood Miti4ation Plan, Vermillion River Basin,
South Dakota 1994; Economic Benefits of Protectina Rivers, Trails and Greenwav Corridors: a Resource Book,
1989; A Multi-Obiective Plannin4 Process for Miti4atin4 Natural Hazard:s, 1994; A Casebook in Mana4inq Rivers for
Multiple Uses, 1991
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water The Watershed iaAproach Annual Report 1992
Land Use Policy and Growth: .
Bruns et al, The Fifth International Svmoosium on Societv and Resource Mana4ement, 1994
Co.lorado Chapter of American Planning Association, The Colorado Landl Plannin4 and Development Law Book,
1993
Dealin4 with Chan4e in the Connecticut River Vallev: A Desi4n Manual for Conservation and Development,
Massachusetts Department for Environment and Management, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the
Environmental Law Foundation, June 1989.
Talmey-Drake, Colorado Looks at Growth - Northwest Re4ion, 1995 '
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I~OTENTIAL Fl9NDIIVG SOUFiCES as of 1995
STATE OR ffiEG90NAL GOVERNNiENT PROGFiAMS AND ELIGIBLE ACTIVITSES
Rflone4aPy 2nran4s:
Coforado Denartment of Transportation/ISTEA Enhancement Program: including but not limited to Pedestrian and
Bicycle Trails, Scenic Beautification, Niitigation of Water Pollution Due to Highway Runoff, Historic Preservation
incl. abandoned rail corridors..
Colorado Division of Packs and Outdoor Recreation/Colorado Greenway Project: Recreational Trails.
Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition of Land, waters or development of outdoor
recreation facilities.
Colorado Division of Wildlife/Fishing is Fun: Fishing Oriented Projects such as parking lots, paths, habitat
improvements, easements, etc.' Colorado Division of Wildlife/Watchable Wildlife: Interpretive displays, paths, equipment that facilitates viewing
and appreciation of wildlife
State Historical Societv of Colorado/State Historical Fund: Acquisition and development of historic properties,
education, survey and planning
Colorado Deqartment of Local Affairs/Colorado Initiatives: Technical Assistance of up to $5000 for community
development projects. ,
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund: Funds for open space, wildlife, parks, recreation, education and planning.
State Enerqv Imaact Assistance Proqram: compensate for energy industry/mining impacts, trails have been
funded.
Colorado State Forest/Forest Stewardship Incentive Program: Funding for riparian and wetland improvement,
fisheries habitat and wildlife enhancement.
04her Sta4e Resources:
State of Colorado Universitv Pro4rams: Colorado State Extension Service, Colorado School of Mines, DU Colorado
Center for Community Development at DU, DU Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, DU Graduate
School of Public Affairs, CU Boulder Natural Resources Law Center, CU Boulder Center for American West, all
have technical a4sistance/intern programs that may be interested in watershed related projects
Colorado Department of IVatural Resources
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental Quality
Colorado Department of Health
Colorado Department of Transportation
IVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments "
Colorado Public Utilities Commission .
Colorado Scenic and Historic Bvwav Commission
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PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND ELiGIBLE ACTIVITIES:
Monetary Grants ~
EI Pomar Foundation: Open to All Proposals
Frost Foundation: Development of Environmental and Educational programs
Gates Foundation: Supports conservation and outdoor recreation, parks and trails
Johnson Foundation: Supports education, youth, community projects
Kresne Foundation: Capital Projects for constructio.n or purchase of real estate, equipment
Morrison Trust: Parks and Recreation construction `
REI Environmental Grants: Preservation education
Boettcher Foundation: Capital projects or acquisition
Adolf Coors Foundation: Capital projects or acquisition
Quick Foundation: Conservation, Public Recreation, Education, Historic: Preservation
Amoco Foundation: Community Involvement programs
Anchutz Familv Foundation: Community Cooperation programs
Arco Foundation: Environmental education and wildlife conservation
Cvprus Amax: Environmental Affairs
Wal-Mart Foundation: Environmental Affairs, Historic Preservation
Chevron Corqoration: Environment and Conservation Education, Habitat Preservation
. Other Private Funding, Technical Assistance or Information Resources:
The Nature Conservancv, Trust for Public Lands, Colorado Open Lands, Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts,
. American Farmland Trust, National Land Trust Alliance/Open Space Pre-servation Assistance: Not grant making
entities but may provide assistance in acquisitions of open space and conservation easements. May make
emergency purchases of threatened open space or habitat on behalf of local governments/non-profits with
reimbursement terms.
Colorado Trout Unlimited/Stream Improvement: Restructuring Streams, bank stabilization, erosion control and
revegetation. on public lands
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Foundation/Tree Planting Program: Tree planting in parks or other
public areas maintained by a public agency
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Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado or Colorado Mountain Club: Provide volunteers for trail construction, maintain,
wrildlife habi48Y improvemenY, 4ree planYing, riverwray and riparian habitat restoration, boardwalk consYruction.
Duclcs Unlimited Nflarsh Proaram: Protect and enhance waterfowl habitat
Local VolunYeer OraanizaYions, Youth Grouos or Foundations •
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Colorado Center for Environmental Management
Colorado V1/ildlife Federation
• Public Service Company of Colorado Colorado Endironmental Coalition Colorado Fiis4orical Society Colorado/Eagle County Ca4tlemen's Association
Colorado Woolgrowers Association
Colorado Railroad Association
Colorado Niining Association
Colorado Association/Local Association o# Homebuilders,
Colorado/Local Board ofi Realtors
Colorado Trail Foundation
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association
Colorado Counties, Inc.
Colorado fViunicipal League ,
Western Slope Club 20 American Association of Fundraising Councils
Community Resource Center (Colorado Grants Guide and Colorado Funding Report)
iVational Guide Yo Funding for Environmental and Animal Welfare
National Civic League
The Conservation Fund and American Greenways Program
Rails to Tcails Conservancy American Wildlands
The Audubon Society
National Recreation and Park Association
American Rivers American Fisheries Society
American RecreaYion Coalition
American Water Resources Association
Interstate Council on Water Policy
The Issak Walton League of America River Network "
River Watch iVetwork • . . Soil and Water Conservation Society
National Association of State Floodplain, Wetlands and River Conservation Programs '
FEDERAL GO!/ERNRNERIT PROGFiAfiNS AND ELIGIBLE .4CTEV9TIES: .
fiflone4ary Grants or Technical P.ssistance Resources:
U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Manaaement and tVational Park Service/Challenge-Cost Share Programs:
Trails, outdoor recreation facilities, conservation of recreational, natural and cultural resources
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U.S. Environmental Protection Aqencv Funds: Under Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, several types
of funds available for water quality, planning, wetlands, studies, community outreach
U.S. Department of Aqriculture: Programs include Rural Clean Water Program, Soil and Water Conservation Program, Conservation Reserve Program to remove highly erodible land frrom cultivation, Cooperative River Basin
Program, Urban and Community Forestry Program, Plant Materials for Conservation, Soil Surveys, Emergency
Conservation Program, Emergency Wetland and Wetlands Reserve Program including purchase of wetlands
easements from landowners, Water Bank Program, River Basin Surveys -and Investigations, Watershed Protection
and Flood Prevention, FmHA Loans for flood prevention, irrigation, drainage, water quality management,
sedimentation control, fish and wildlife development. National Park Service/Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Prograrn: professional assistance to create
community based cons.ervation action for greenways, trails and river corridors
The following agencies may also be able provide funds and assistance for Eagle River Watershed Plan
implementation:
Federal Emergency Management Association
Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission Office of Public Assistance
National Biological Service
Small Business Administration
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Army Corps of Eng'ineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
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. RlELATED REGULATOONS
FEDERAL FiEGULATBONS:
R1a4ional Endironmen4al Policy Ac4 of 9969 - mandates assessment of environmental impact of any proposed
federal action on lands or waters of the U.S.
Clean lfila4er Ac4 of 1977 - The objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity
of US waters including wetlands.. The act mandates a variety of water quality and wetland protection programs.
, Endangered Species Ac4 of 9973 River and Harbor Ac4 ofi 1899
Fish and Wlildlife Coordina4ion ,4c4, 1977
FEDERAL AGENCIES !RlITH ADMINIS7RA71VE EiESPOftISIBILITY F06i lMATERSHED PROGRAMS:
US Environmentat Pro4ec4ion Agency adminis4ers 4he follovving regula4ory programs:
The EPA administers educationat and regulatory programs designed to protect the environment and implement
environmental laws. Programs include: pollution discharge permits e.g. wastewater, pesticide procedures, water
quality planning and management through the non-point source, clean lakes, water quality standards and coastal
zone programs, sole source aquifer protection, wetlands permits (with US Army Corps), hazardous wastes,
monitoring, surveillance and research, drinking water standards, preparation of environmental assessments,
technical assistance and overall regulatory and standards enforcement.
US Army Corps of Engineers:
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Oversees construction and operation of large flood control and public water supply reservoirs and conducts water
quality monitoring on lakes within it's jurisdiction.
Cooperatively administers and enforces 404 Permits for wetlands dredge anii fill with the U.S. EPA and U.S. Fish
and Wildlife,. • Regulates in lake and shoreline development including rivers. .
US Bureau of Fieclama4ion:
Administers, constructs, oversees water supply discharge and facilities in western states
US Depar4men4 of 4he In4erior, Fish and 1A/ildlife Service: Enforcement of federal game and fish laws
Cooperative administration of national wetlands program with U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers
US Depar4ment og 4he In4erior, Bureau ofi Land Managemen4:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: :
Administers the National Flood Insurance Program in addition to other disaster prevention and relief programs
US Department of Agriculture:
The USDA administers the following programs tfiat may be applicable to the Eagle River Watershed: Small Watershed Program, Resource Conservation and Development Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service
(Soil Conservation Service) for mapping, s.urvey and analysis, Conservation Reserve Program •to remove highlv
erodible land or other sensitive land from cultivation,Water Quality Incentives Program, Wetlands. Reserve Program
to restore drained wetlands, including purchase of wetlands easements i'rom landowners, Cooperative River Basin
Program, Water Bank Program for wetlands, Forestry Incentives Program, Cooperative Extension, National Forest
System and Forest Service, State and Private Forest Stewardship Initiative, Rural Clean Water Program, Urban and
Community Forestry Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Wetland Program for purchase of
wetlands easements, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention, FmHA Loans for flood prevention, irrigation,
drainage, water quality management, sedimentation control, fish and wildlife development.
STATE AGENCIES WITH WATERSHED RELATED PROGRAMS AND ADNIINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Division of Water Resources;
Division of Wildlife; Colorado Water Conservation Board; Colorado State Land Board Colorado Department of Environmental Quality
Colorado State Parks
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Office of Emergency Management '
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
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VAQL COMMONS ° MARKET
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SALES PRICE
AVERAGE SIZE 1123
IA!!ERAGE PRICE/FT $ 992.50
$ 126,337.50
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LESS PERCENTS
COMMISSIOfVS $ 2,526.75 2.00%
I SALES COST,LEGAL ~ $ 1,263.38 1.00%
TAP FEES $ 4,300.00 3.40%
ILANDSCAPING & PLAZA $ 4,000.00 3.17%
DAY CARE CENTER $ 1,982.36 1.57%
SITE UTILITIES $ 1,800.00 1.42%
~BIKE PATH $ 202.83 0:16%
PARKIiVG LOT & ROADS $ 2,200.00 1.74%
$ 18,275.32 14.47%
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COfVSTRUC710N COST PER UNIT $ 108,062.19
PRICE PER FOOT $ 96.23
ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN PER FOOT
PROJECT UNIT FOOT
PERMITS° $ 50,350.00 $ 950.00 $ 0.85
INSURANCE° $ 17,225.00 $ 325.00 $ 0.29
WARRANTY FEES $ 27,825.00 $ 525.00 $ 0.47
PLANNING/ARCH/ENG° $ 238,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4.01
SOILS, ENGINEERS, SURVEY° $ 42,400.00 $ 800.00 $ 0.71
WINTER CONDITIOfVS $ 63,600.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1.07
SUPERVISION $ 137,800.00 $ 2,600.00 $ 2.32
COMMON LABOR $ 103,350.00 $ 1,950.00 $ 1.74
FINAL GRADFJTRUCKING $ 53,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 0.89
FINANCING° $ 212,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 3.56
GENERAL CONDITIONS $ 127,200.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 2.14
EQUIP. RENTAL & REPAIR $ 58,300.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 0.98
TRASH REIVIOVAL $ 34,450.00 $ 650.00 $ 0.58
TENiP UTILITIES $ 26,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.45
EXCAVATION $ 148,400.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2.49
CONCRET/PUMPER/FLATVVORK $ 58,300.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 0.98
FOUNDATION/DRAIh1 $ 254,400.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 4.27
LUMBER $ 614,800.00 $ 11,600.00 $ 10.33
FRAIVIING LABOR $ 437,250.00 $ 8,250.00 $ 7.35
DECKS $ 39,750.00 $ 750.00 $ 0.67
HEATING $ 119,250.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 2.00
ROOFING $ 79,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1.34
WINDOW/DOORS $ 254,400.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 4.27
INTERIOR TRIM $ 238,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4.01
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VAIL COMIVIONS - CITY MARKET
INSULATION $ 50,350.00 $ 950.00 $ 0.85
FIREPLACE $ 58,300.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 0.98
GARAGE DOOR $ 26,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.45
DRYWALL $ 267,650.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 4.50
TILE $ 53,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 0.89
FLOOR COVERING $ 106,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1.78
MIRRORS $ 26,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.45
SHELVING $ 26,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.45
CABINETSNANI $ 265,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 4.45
COUNTERTOPS $ 63,600.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1.07
APPLIANCES $ 132,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2.23
PLUMBING $ 291,500.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 4.90
ELECTRICAL $ 148,400.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2.49
PAINTING $ 137,800.00 $ 2,600.00 $ 2.32
CLEANUP $ 14,575.00 $ 275.00 $ 0.24
BUILDERS FEE" $ 530,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 8•90
CONTIGENCY* A18 $ 92,061.00 $ 1,737.00 $ 1.55
TOTALS $ 5,727,286.00 $ 108,062.00 $ 96.23
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end snergy cq amra imporlanf ifeme an e lengthy agende. My Commiseinner mBy requeai lhel an item be'REMOVIED°Pmtn Uo oonsenl Gelenda?
end coraddered mpeualslq. Any member o4 the public maq 'REQUES7' anq Gem be 'REMOVED` !rom !he Consenl AgoOda.
1. B9LIL PAY@NG
Linda Pankuch, Accaunting
Mark Silvertham, ContPOller
ACTIORU: Approval subjece 4o revievv by the Chairrnan.
2. [~AY ROLL FOR OCTOBER 26y 1995
Mark Silver4horn, Con4roller
AC`V9ORf: Appraval subject to review by the Chairman.
3. SERVICE AGFtEEMENT RENEVIiAL BE71NEEN EAGLE
. . CO689d O 1( y o9Ts0 6 E OF COLOESN4,IO 9"AI\D DFqTA GENERML
CORPOH6ATlOAtl
babe Holmgren, Informa4ion Services Superviso~
~CTION: Consider approeal.
A. RESOLUTION CONFEi2R9NG POINER Q~ AT7'ORIVEY FOR
DRAINtNG ON LET'1'ER OF CREDIT IVO. a79-1678 IN `YiiE
NAME OF ARROW'i'REE CItEEK LTD.
Coun4y Attorney's Designee
AC'~ON: Consider approval.
B. RESOLUTIQN CpNFERRlNG POWEFB 0F AT70RIVElf
DRAVNI(VG ON LETTER OF CREd1T NOo 925-0247 IN THE
- NAfNiE OF AR1t09NTREE CREE!(, 4.TDe
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75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Attorney
vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157 '
MEMORANDUM
TO: - Vail Town Council
Robert VV.. McLaurin
Pamela A. Brandmeyer i ~
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
DATE: October 20, 1995
RE: . Vacation Schedule
The purpose of this memo is to advise that I will be on vacation, out of the country, from October
25 through IVovember 3, 1995.
Thank you.
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TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 Soutb Frontage Road Department of Public Works/Transportation
Vail, Colovado 81657
303-479-21581FA X 303-479-2166
October 16, 1995 'Nli-. Erwin Bachrach
P.O. Box 1275
Edwards, CO 81632
Dear N1r. Bachrach:
Thank you for your recent FAX regarding the monorail train idea for commuters within the
valley.
Tbe Town of Vail (TOV) has looked at several high tech options regarding mass transportation in
Vail as well as down Valley. These include fixed rail, maglev, monorail, and PRV. Although
there is opportunity for apptication of this technology it has always been too expensive for the
TOV to afford alone.
With tbe proposed Divestiture of the rail line between Colorado Springs and Dotsero by the ,
Southern Pacific Railway, There exists an opportunity that can not be passed up. Eagle County
has taken the lead in trying to own this right of way, if and when it becomes available. On the
25th of October at 7p.m. there will be a meeting to discuss this at the Edwards Elementary School
with the County. I would encourage you to attend.
There is also an opportunity to gather the funds over a long period of time through passage of the
Eagle county ballot inniative lA, regarding the'/z cent transportation tax. Those funds could be
used to help finance these kind of mass transportation ideas.
Again, thank you for your interest in the ever important and continuing transportation issues..
Sincerely,
( . Af
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Director
? xc: Town Council
Bob McLaurin, Town 11Ranager
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1he attached comnents were recently received by ghe Town of VaaL We encourage Vail
residents and guests to give us such input and we sbive for timely gesponseso PLEt1SE
ADDRE.SS T'HESE COIVCERIVS WTII-ffi~ FIVE W0RICING DAYS AND REI°CJRiVTijISS
COIv1I'I,ET'ED FORIvI TO 1'AIiR BRANDNfEYER. -
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RESPONSE CARD (attached)
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LET°TER (attach copy) . PHONE CALL (indicate date) .
BRIEF SUMMARY OF RESPONS~ nR ~1vS~ ~rn ~rnrm~v
DAT'E OF RFSPOIVSE FOIZ~Y RETURNED BYDII'ARTiMELNT T'0 PAM BRAIVDMEygt;
A rnpy of this inquiry and Eorm wili remain on 61e at the TOV Community Relations offia:. As sacn a9 this focm is mtumed to Pam
• Bcandmeyer, this inquiry will be considetEd dosed.
• TIiA~~'K YOU FOR YOUR'tNEI.Y F{A,",,D WC OF'IHIS IA'IJE lFYpU HAVE ANY QC1FS'iTOIVS. P[F11SE FEII, FREE 7'p COMACI'
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In respotxse to der»ands fot a comprehensive tramspottation system and aYso
a boost for a new and exciting environmentally beneficial visitor attraction,
I have developed a preliminary pla.n of anovcl and efficiemg tmnsportadol'
systern, rxhich wiR ciicompass the areas from East VaiY, thc ski mountains,
town of Eagfle9 and eventuall.y the Fagle County Airport.
A monoraiY txain wnth magnetically levifafed propulsion, l0~ted Yfll $UC
Hnedian strip of 1t70 from East VO to Dowd Jumction and along the
So u t h e m Pa c ifi6 Rig h t m f Way fro rn Dowd Junction to Avon, Edwards,
Fa~~e and beyond; with appropriate walley and inotantain stops.
Now is $he time to make prcparations an view of land becmming
avAable from tbe planned abandownent of the Southerca Pacific switching
yards and rad rotate.
In addition to the monorail systeYn an aanderground compact
autarnated, mechagtical and computerixed pafkeng guage of 1000 car
capacsty must be provided. Otther parking facilitiesa meag stops a4 F,dvvards,
Avon a.nd Eagle should also be planaed for.
Such a trarasportation/park~g fitcility well benefit most businesses,
govcmments, cognmunitges, visitmrs and sesidents.
For exampge:
Employee housing: Lets face at! with land so expensive in Vaifl, Avon,
Beabcr Cfeek etc.a nt is not possibYe to offer teaily affordablc housing there.
A frarnspo"ian facility vvill alYow conveniernt c.om,ynuting from ou9lying
areas wheae somewha$ more °°affoxdable" hotasing s,an cxist•
Road coingestiogl: Obviously a mouorail transport (not on a road) will reduce
aia$o and bus trafEc gesulting in less air pollution from exhaust and duA
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g~wer asciden$s along 1-70, par~icul~.rly ~.t I~ov~rd ]unction, and p$rkilig
caumchas ag VaWs parking structures.
Toun'st attractioffi: 7ust imagine a skiang fatnilv affiving frotn ~~~oes
Intemation$1 Airport being dropped off from a shutde van, purchasing
ffiountain/parking tickets and being whisked away on a siYent swift trarrt
ditwtly to s yn.ountain top for nrnmediate skiang. Or signiIart}+, a fgo%At gaH9gC
vacationer leaving $he caY at "Fast Gate" gaing directly up tho motangain.
There is, ~f coursea mucb more to consider, too meach for this antroduc-toty
letter.
Sounds good? A bit ahead of ifs time, today? Tomorrow such a
transportation systeBa vvill be a nec,essity. AReanwhile Qhis may preven$ the
ske area rag.ing from further slippage from # 6 go # 16.
Iwould wrelcome am opportuaut}? 4o make a dctailed presentation of the
technology, feasibility9 benefits, rainifications, entaty involvements otc., in
f.ront of any $odvn or corporate boud or councily ~~nty comAa+I.YSLOlleiB sy
planning boards, merchant assocf ation ar any interested grotap-
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1'O box 1275
Edwards, Co 81632
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Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21581FA X 303-479-2166
October 16, 1995
N1s. Sammye NTeadows
Executive Director, Vail Alpine Garden Foundation
183 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Ms. NTeadows:
Thank you for your recent about letter regarding the Alpine. Garden lease, and the water turn off
concern you had in the gardens.
I have talked with Tom Moorhead regarding the Alpine Garden lease. He is in the final steps of
finalizing this lease and should have it to you by the end of this month. He menrioned that he has
already spoken to you about this as well.
Regarding the water shut off and the non-notification of same, Todd Oppenheimer our park
Superintendent has also spoken with you and your staff regarding access to the shut off valve.
Hopefully this is sufficient in controlling the tuming on and off of the waterfall and irrigation
system. If it hasn't, please don't hesitate to call me directly at 479-2173 to get it resolved.
Finally, we will be reviewing three proposals that were submitted regarding the Ford Park
lvianagement Plan on the 26 th of October. We will select one to proceed with the development
of this management plan, We're just a little behind our original time line but tlunk we can make it
up. We look forward to your participation in the development of tbis management plan as the
selected consultant begins to put this plan together.
Sincerely,
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Director
/xc: Town Council
Bob McLaurin,Town lVTanager
Tom 1Vloorhead, Town Attorney
Todd Oppenheimer, Parks Division
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The attached commenes were recently received by the T°ocvn of Vaii. We encourage Vail
residents and guests to give us such input and we s4ride for tamely respoaises. PLEASE
ADDRESS THESE COIVCERIVS WITHDd FIVE WORICIIVG DAYS AND FZEnJRN THIS
CONII'LETFD FORNI T'O PAM BIZAND1iM'YF.R DEPARTiWa1'I' TO HANDLE IlVQUIItX
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, TYPE OF IIVPUT/IlVOUIItY:
PHOIVE CALL (indicate date)
LETTER (attached) W
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RFSPONSE CARD (attached)
TYP OF RESPONSE (check one
LETTER (attach copy)
PHONE CALL (indicafie date)
BRIEF SLJMNLARY OF RESPONSF nR A1v WER TO IlVOLTRY:
" DATE OF RFSPONSE FORiVT RETURNED BY DII'ARTMENT TO PAM BRAIVDMEyER:
A mpy of this inquiry and farm witl remain on file at the TOV Communily Relations office. As soan a9 this form is cetuined to Pam
• Brandmeyer, this inquirywill be considered dosed.
THAiNK YOU FOR YOURTLtitELY HA"ND[ING OE'fHS LSSi.7E IF YOU HAVE ANY QUFSiTONS, P[F.A.SE FEEL, FREE TO COMACT
PAN( BRA,\DMEYER AT 479-21I3.
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, September 7, 1995 .
Mr. Bob McLaurin, Town Manager ~
IVlembers of the Town Council ,
Town of Vail . 75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657 . ,
Dear Bob and 1Vlembers of the Council:
This is in belated response to your letter of August 7 to Helen-Fritch regarding our
proposed Education Center for Betty Ford Alpirte Gardens. Please be assured that the '
Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board and staff are fully aware that the project cannot -
go forward_until the Ford Park IVianagement Study is completed and the project has
received the appropriate approvals from the Town of Vail. We expect to participate
completely in the study and to have the Gardens' needs considered as seriously as any
"competing uses."
However, during the course of the study we cannot bring our own planning for the
Education Center to a stop. If we did, we would be unable to proceed quickly enough
orice and if the Town grants the necessary approvals. To date we have raised nearly
$700,000, all through private solicitations designed to raise the first $1 million toward
an estimated $3.5 million cost: All of those donors have been advised that if, for any
reason, the building cannot be built, they will receive a refund of their donation.
Over the past summer we have been devising a capital campaign strategy for raising the remaining $2.5 million that will be needed for the rest of the building, interpretive _
displays and the Alpine Rock Garden to be planted atop the Center. We have held
several receptions and luncheons -to cultivate local businesses and private donors, but a -
public campaign to raise those funds will not commence until and if the Town grants
the necessary approvals. ,
' The Council is right - Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is an amenity of world class
significance to the community of Vail. I read with great interest the Vail Trail article of
August 25 ("Have the Days of Wine and Roses Run Out?") regardirig the Town's 1996
no-growth budget and the need to find "ways other than skiing to attract visitors." I
hope the Council understands the potential of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. and the "
proposed Education Center to be a very important one of those other ways. . .
"vail will be as well knoivn in the saunmer for its flowers as it is in the wiiiter for its skiisag. " ` .
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September 7,1995, Page Two .
. According to several studies, the most recent one by "Organic Gardening" magazine,
gardening is now America's number one leisure time activity. 78.3 million adults in our
country are active, gardeners. Through visitor surveys and body counts, we estimate
that visitation to the Gardens.this summer is up 25% over last year - from 60,000 fio
75,000. According to the Vail Daily, the number one question asked by visitors over
Memorial Day weekend was, "Where are Betty Ford Alpine Gardens?". The Gardens
, does have a world class contribution to make to the beauty, the education, and the
economy of Vail.
We understand that there are no guarantees with regard to Town approvals for our
Education Center. It is certainly incumbent upon us to show that it is in the best interest
of the community, and we are eager to get started with the Ford Park IVlanagement
Study in order to do so. It has been our understanding that the Town_intended tq begin the study on September 6, so we hope to hear very soon that a consultant has been
selected and that the process is starting. - " I am also writing to ask your help in resolving two concerns regarding our relationship
with the Town of Vail. The first is that, after a year's worth of phone calls and pleading
conver.sations with the Town Attorney, the Gardens still does not have a signed lease
with the Town for the one acre Ford Park site of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Helen has
repeatedly asked 1VIr. Moorhead if there is a problem, and he has repeatedly assured her
that there is not and that he will get around to it soon. In a meeting that Helen and I
had several months ago with Susan Connelly and Todd Oppenheimer, both assured us
that they would speak with NTr.1Vloorhead and get the matter resolved soon. Yesterday '
I heard from Susan that Mr. •Moorhead has drafted a lease (we first reviewed it nearly a
year ago) and that the term will be similar to that for the Ford Amphitheater; however, I
- still do not know when to expect it to be executed. I have also spoken with attorney -
Larry Eskwith, who is willing to represent the Gardens in this matter if riecessary:
Please let me know if there is a problem. It is grossly unfair to withhold our right to use
the site without telling us why. _
. The second concern is that on two occasions during July a member of the Town staff turned off the water line which feeds Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, both times on our
Assistant Garden Director,lVlarc Diemer's days off. No one from the Town notified us
of the shutdown, the irrigation system turned off, and the waterfall pumps went dry.
Such a, shutdown, undetected by us, could destroy the pumps and potentially cost the
Gardens a very large repair and replacement bill. On both occasions the water line was
turned off at the box located to the west of the bathrooms at the children's playground.
Hymereo.iys grand Jlorn
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Mr. Bob NTcLaurin Members of the Town Council
September 7,1995, Page Three
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This is not a box that is ever touched by 1Vlarc or any of our Garden volunteers; ,
however, when IVlarc called the Town to complain, he was told that "one of your.
Garden ladies" probably tumed it off not knowing what she was doing. Such a
condescending remark is not only insulting, it's totally unhelpful. May I ask that next
summer any Town staff who will be working on the water lines for Ford Park meet
with our Garden staff so that each of us can know and support what the other needs to ' be doing there.
We very much appreciate the support the Gardens has received from the Town over the
. years, and we hope to enjoy that support for many years to come. Even though the Vail
Alpine Garden Foundation is a private non-profit institution, the Gardens is a public
botanic garden, and we feel that it belongs to the whole community. Thank you all for
taking the time to read through this long letter. I.hope to hear from you soon regarding
the study and the lease.
• Sincerely,
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Sammye Meadows
Executive Director
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Town of Vail a'. 3o pf1 .
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, Co. 81657
Dear Lori, October 17, 1995
Bottom line.... I want to make difference in this communi.ty!
I was hoping to funnel my efforts through a position on the Vail
Town Council for the next.four years, but it seems that I have run
into a hurdle.
After examining the opportunity further, I am concerned that a
~WTCB staff inember on the Vail Towri Council could present a
conflict of interest" perception throughout the community. I
would not want to add to any of the gray areas between the Town and
the WTCB, but I must admit that I am disappointed.
I was hoping to add a little fresh air to the council. I would
like to see the Town Council take a more proactive approach in
dealing with the big picture of Vail for the next five years and
beyond. It is important to me that this community not only
attracts tourists, but attracts the next generation of Vail as
well.
I believe that we are at a time that is very similar to when Pete
Seibert first set foot in this Valley. He created a dream, a
vision and a common goal for Vail. It was my hope to have the Town
Council look at the next thirty plus years arid develop a plan that
-provides a total product, a common vision, a dream and goal for
this eommunity.
I admit that I do not have the answers, but I do have the desire
and the energy. If I can be of any assistance to you or any of the
staff, please let me know. In the mean time, I will make an
attempt to make a difference through my efforts at the WT&CB.
Best Regards, J 1 . Heath
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Vail, Colorado 81657
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FAX 970-479-2157
MEDOt4 ADVESORY
October 18, 1995
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
ilABL TOWN C0UGVC@L HIGF9LIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 17
Work Sess6on Br6efs
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin, Navas, Osterfoss, Slifer, Steinberg,
Strauch -
--Site Visit and Discussion of Proposed fViajor Amendment to the Golden Peak House
Special Development District
The Council discussed the applicant's request to reconsider the SDD amendmenfi
ordinance which was defeated at the Sept. 19 evening meeting. (See evening session
briefs for more information).
--Zoning Adjustments on 67 Properties
The Council reviewed a list of 67 properties which have.been targeted to be rezoned
from their current zoning to one of three categories: Natural Area Preservation District;
. Outdoor Recreation District; or General Use. All but 11 of the properties are owned by
the Town of Vail. The changes are intended to ensure the uses allowed in the zone
districts are consistent with their purpose statements and that properties throughou4
town with open space characteristics are located in the appropriate zone district. iViany
of the actions are recommended in the town's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. In
preparation for consideration at the evening meeting, the Council reviewed some of the
sites which may draw public interest. Among them: the Mountain Bell property, a
portion of the old 6Catsos Ranch property, Stephens Park, Vail fViountain School, Vail
Interfaith Chapel, upper bench of Donovan Park, a parcel south of the old town shops
and a parcel surrounding Red Sandstone Elementary School. The Council selected
three parcels (Mountain Bell site, the parcel surrounding Red Sandstone School and
the parcel sou4h of the old town shops) it wished to survey to determine the need for
buffer zone adjustments. Overall, the proposal includes numerous parcels which would
be downzoned and three (Vail Niountain School, Vail Intertaith Chapel and Stephens
Park) which would be upzoned. Council members asked for the zoning ordinance to
receive as much public notice as possible. For additional details, see evening
meeting briefs, or contact Jim Curnutte or Russell Forrest in the Community
Development Department at 479-2138.
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--Information Update, Other
Rod Slifer wondered if the Eagle Gore Cemetery District would be interested in the
possible conversion of a private cemetery located on the upper bench of the Miller
Ranch property, now owned by the Eagle County School nistrict. Town Manager Bob
McLaurin will follow up.
Council members were pleased to hear of the Town of Avon's $50,000 contribution to
the Vail Valley Marketing Board. A letter will be sent acknowledging the renewed
commitment.
Council members turned down a request from the Vail Valley Foundation to install the
World Alpine Ski Championship marker at the Main Vail raundabout. The Council
wants to test the roundabout for a season before designirig possible placement
locations for the marker, flags or additional amenities.
--Council Reports
Merv Lapin reported on his sister cities visit to Australia.
Although declining a funding request from Tom Britz and -the Vail Celtic Festival last
week, Sybill Navas said the Special Events Commission will reconsider the $20,000
request upon submission of complete financial statements by Britz and a review of in-
kind services from the town, plus September sales tax rec:eipts. The Commission will
meet again on Nov. 3.
Jan Strauch reported on a meeting of the Art In Public PlEic:es Board. He said the
board is eager to hire an administrator and begin fundrais;ing for an art feature in
Seibert Circle.
Evening Session Briefs ,
Council members present: Johnston, Lapin (recused himself from Vail Commons
discussion), Navas, Osterfoss, Slifer, Steinberg, Strauch
--Administrative Hearing on People's Ordinance No. 1
The Council heard legal arguments to determine if the Vail Commons master planning
ordinance submitted by a citizens petitioner's committee i:s an administrative action or
legislative action. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead cited thE: Colorado Constifiution and
various court cases to support the position that master plEinning is an administrative
action and thus, not subject to a town vote. The constitution does, however, preserve
the right of the people to propose legislation, as opposed to administrative action, he
said. Meanwhile, Carol L. Curtis, an attorney representinig'the Common Sense for the
Commons Committee, argued that a voter-approved master plan is in order for Vail
Commons because the Council shifted its public policy on intended use for the town-
owned property. Curtis cited a 1993 Council resolution which stated the property would
be used for "open space, parks, or other purposes." She said the plan for mixed use of
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commerciat space and housing now conflicts with the resolution. In response,
Nioorhead said the 6.6-acre parcel was purchased without restriction. Peggy
Osterfoss, Tom Steinberg and farmer council members Rob LeVine and Bob Buckley
(all of whom were members of the Town Council when the land was purchased) each
verified that a variety of intended mixed were discussed at the time of the purchase.
Other issues raised during the discussion included conflicting opinions about the town's
ability to sign a long-term lease without a public vote and the public process used to
negotiate terms of the lease. Following completion of fihe arguments, the Council took
the matter under advisement until later in the evening (see last page).
--Citizen Participation
Citing dangerous conditions, Lou Meskimen, an East Vail resident, suggested the need
for a bike/pedestrian lane to be painted along Sunburst Drive to the Fall Ridge
Condominiums on Vail Valley Drive to separate the bike path from the street (similar to fVieadow Drive).
--Consent Agenda
The Council voted 7-0 to approve two items on the consent agenda: second reading of
a major amendment to the iViarriott Vail Nlountain Resort Special Development District
and a check-signing resolution for the library:
--1996 Budget
The Council voted 7-0 to approve first reading of the 1996 budget. For complete
details of the $25.9 million budget, please contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at
. 479-2116. .
--Zoning Adjustments on 67 Properties
The Council voted 6-1 (Navas against) to approve on first reading an ordinance to
change-the zoning of 67 properties within the town. The ordinance, which addresses
inconsistencies between existing ioning and actuai uses of the properties, includes
numerous parcels which would be downzoned and three (Vail Mountain School, Vail
Interfaith Chapel and Stevens Park) which would be upzoned. The others are shifting
from the Agricultural and Open Space classification to more appropriate open space
classifications such as Natural Area Preservation District or Outdoor Recreation. Of
the 67 properties, all but 11 are owned by the Town of Vail. Many of the zoning
adjustments are recommend in the town's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan adopted in
1994. Earlier in the day, the Council selected three parcels (Mountain Bell site, a
parcel surrounding Red Sandstone School and a parcel south of the old town shops) it
wished to survey to dete'rmine the need for buffer zone adjustments. In voting against
the ordinance, Sybill Rlavas said she was concerned the downzoning action on parcels
such as a portion of the old FCatsos Ranch property, Stephens Park, and the upper
bench of Donovan Park, would make it difficult for the community to identify a suitable
site for a public project, such as a community pavilion or a swimming pool in the future.
Meanwhile, Hermann Sfaufer of the Vail Recreation District, raised concerns about
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rezoning the golf course from Agricultural and Open Space to Outdoor Recreation. He
asked the town to clarify if golf courses could be a permitted use within any of the open
space cfassifications. For a complete listing of the 67 properties, contact Jim Curnutte
or Russell Forrest in the Community Development Office at 479-2138.
--Business License Fees and Tent Sales
The Council voted 7-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance providing additional
flexibility to the town's business license fee policy and inrreasing the role of non-profit
organizations in sponsorship of special events, such as tent sales. The measure would
allow a$100 transfer fee if a business opens after Sept. 1 in a space or location once
occupied by a previous tenant (so long as the prior business is of the same license fee
category). Under the current policy, new tenants must peiy the full amount of the
annual fee.
Council members also asked that a measure be added to prorate fees on a quarterly
basis. The ordinance also requires special event activitiE;s to be sponsored by non-
profit organizations (rather than for-profit businesses). Tlhe changes were reques#ed by
the Council following community complaints of inequities in the business license fee
policy and suggestions of unfair competition during a previous tent sale.
--Major Amendment to the Golden Peak House Special Development District (SDD)
The Council voted 7-0 to approve the major SDD amendrnent on first reading after
agreeing earlier in the day to rescind the ordinance whicPi was defeated on Sept. 19.
The Council reconsidered the ordinance after the applicant agreed to modify a request
for additional GRFA. For details, contact Jim Curnutte in the Community Development
Department at 479-2138.
--0tdinance Containing Definition for Larceny
The Council voted 7-0 to approve this ordinance on first reading to comply with a
change in state law. For details, contact Town Attorney 1"om Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Cook 250 Appeal, 1012 Eagle's Nest Circle '
The Council voted 7-0 to extend a"250" appeal to the Nov. 21 evening meeting.
--Stevenson Reroof Appeal, 3897 Lupine Drive
The Council voted 6-1 (Osterfoss against) to reverse a Design Review Board (DRB)
decision to deny approval of a metal roof. The Council found the roof to be compatible
with the neighborhood and in accordance with DRB guidelines.
--Dews 250 Appeal, 278 Rockledge Road
The Council voted 7-0 to extend a"250" appeal to the Nov. 7 evening meeting.
--Shiffrin Density Variance Appeal, 3130 Booth Falls Court
The Council voted 5-2 (Navas and Slifer against) to uphold the Planning and
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Environmental Commission's denial of a density variance request to convert a vaulted
space into a bedroom. The applicant had converted the space without approval from
the town. For details, contact Randy Stouder in the Community Development
Department at 479-2134.
--Vail Commons Discussion & Decision
After hearing from several opponents of the Vail Commons project and discussing the
issues presented at the administrative hearing, the Council voted 6-0 (Lapin did not
participate) in refusing to consider "A People's Ordinance No. 1." The Council
concluded the master plan request, as presented, is an administrative action and not subject to initiative petition. Following the vote, iVlayor Peggy Osterfoss thanked
members of the petitioner's committee for their time and energy spent on the project..
She said she hoped the community was ready to apply that energy and enthusiasm to
other issues.
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Upcom6ng Discussaon Topacs
October 24 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Appoint Election Judges
Design Review Process Revisions
Eagle River Water Shed Plan Review
Jack Ingstad/Ballot Issues
November 7 Work Session
DRB. Review
November 7 Evening Meeting
First Reading Ordinance # 12, Glen Lyon Office Building Major SDD Amendment
Second Reading Ordinance #20, 1996 Budget
Second Reading Ordinance # 21, Business License Fee Ordinance
Second Reading Ordinance #18, Larceny Definition
Second Reading Ordinance #19, Rezoning of 67 Properties
Second Reading Ordinance #14, Golden Peak House iViajor SDD Amendment
DRB Appeal/Dews
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. base marketing: But Boyle said the proposal tant to
ognizes_ that tourism has • been declining may be taking too much away from the mag- haq,e aH the 4
By-Allison Anderson . • around the state.
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• . _ "Tourism does have an im act on us," b.
y P "The first priority for extra-funds will be MaJog
gp' Nottingham said. "We want'to be part of the to put money back into magazine advertis- , plaj,ed.s
AVON - Reversin its revious decision solution." .3;
ing," he said.
to suspend funding to the Vail Valley Mar- Boyle welcomed the news of Avon's The Town of Avon'is the fourth funding ' w~o can
keting Board„ the Avon Town Council has change of heart, even though $50,000 falls far . partner to join the"fold. The Town of Vail on beybefit f8"o:-n SuII33HHfler mat'-
granted $50,000 to 1996 summer marketing short of what he had estimated.Avon's con- Tuesday allotted $190,000 to the Vail Valley
efforts. tribution should be. Marketing Board. The funds are part of the ~etiaag sup~~o~ ghe eff~rt.
Avon did not contribute to the marketing If the town were to contribute to market- town's total contribution of $426,000 to the
board in 1995. The council ciosed its check- in on a fair-share basis, it would ~l ~
g PaY Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau. Now' eve ~bJd SoH~
book because it was not convinced it was get- between $125,000 and $135,000 annually, The marketing board is an arm of the bo~d•."
tirig a return on its money. Boyle said last summer. WTCB.
The town has given a total of $472,000'in "I tfiink'it's:important to have all the major Vail merchants also pay $350,000 annual- -~oss ~oyle
past years. ' ~,-;y:, n`:; players:who can •benefit from summer mar- ly into the summer marketing fund through , Vail Valley Marketing Board .
"We weren'E getting,.the results,we want-. ' keting "support the effort," Boyle said Tues- business license fees. ' chairman
ed, so last year we pulled the"plug," said day. "Now everybody's on board." Vail Associates 'and the Beaver Creek -
Avon Councilwoman C.C. Nottingham. Avon's $50,000 will likely pay for maga- Resort Co. have agreed to fund the 1996 sum- ~ She said the council came back in because zine advertising and possibly a foray into. mer marketing campaign at slightly lower Eagle Courq has never contributed to thc
the board is better able to account for its international summer marketing, Boyle said: levels than this year. Vail Valley Marketing Board. Boyle said the
efforts under the guidance of chairman and The marketing board may retain a represen- Vail Associates has pledged $100,000, organization markets mostly Vail to
economic consultant Ross Boyle. _ tative who now sells winter tourism in Ger- while the Beaver Creek Resort Co. will give Edwards, but could expand its tenitory to
The town's renewed contribution also rec-. "many for Vail Associates. . '$180,000. . include more ol'Eagle Coun;y.
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~OWN oF vAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157
FOR VflflMEDlATE REL[EAS[E
October 19, 1995 Contact: Susie Combs, 479-2178 Transportation Administrative Assistant
PARK@INIG PASSES, DEB9T CARDS AVA9L4BLE BVOi/EfVIBER I
(Vail)--Winter parking passes and discount debit cards for the Town of Vail parking
structures will be available for purchase beginning IVov. 1. Paid parking will begin at
6 a.m. IVov. 22 in the Lionshead and Village structures.
The town will again offer 4he season-long gold pass for unlimited parking and the blue pass
for restricted use. Parking discounts also are available through the debit card program.
The passes may be purchased in the Finance Department on the tower level of the
Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd. Debit cards are available in the Finance Department
or in the Transportation Center office on the fourth level of the Village parking structure. The
offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (The Transportation Center office is
closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.) .
The premium gold pass is priced at $1,100 this.season, unchanged from last year. Only
100 of the passes are available and will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.
The blue pass is available for $525 this season, up from $500 last year. Parking is valid
any time in the Lionshead structure with restricted parking in the Village structure. The towrn
will again offer an installment schedule for blue pass customers who are unable to purchase
the pass in one payment.
Debit card users will pay $5 per day to park this winfier, up from $4.75 las4 season. Without
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the discount, a full day of parking costs about $10. The debik card is available in 10-, 15-, 20-,
50- or 100-day increments. The card is limited to Eagle County residents, employees or
homeowners with valid identification.
The regular parking fee schedule for the 1995-96 season is unchanged from last year, with
free parking for the first 90 minutes. Also, an experimental offer of three hours of free evening
parking upon entry between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. will be retained for a third season to encourage
evening shopping and dining. -
The parking structures, with 1,300 spaces in the Village and 1,200 spaces in Lionshead, are
estimated to generate about $1.9 million of revenue in 1996. Operational and maintenance
expenses are budgeted at $1.1 million. About 46 percent of the 462,935 parking transactions
last season were free.
As for outlying parking, Ford Park will be maintained as a carpool lot again this season.
However, the guidelines will require three or more people per car to qualify for free parking, as
opposed to the policy last season of two or more carpoolers. Otherwise, parking will cost $8
per day befinreen 7 a.m. and noon for vehicles with fewer than three occupants. Parking will
remain free for those entering the 250-space Ford Park lot before 7 a.m. or after 12 noon.
New guidelines have been established for the 75-space town-owned soccer field off Vail
Valley Drive this season. Users there can also expect to park free with three or more people
in a vehicle, or the cost will be $8 per day between 7 a.m. and noon.
Like Ford Park, soccer field parking will remain free for those entering before 7 a.m. or after
12 noon. The incentives are intended to encourage the use of public transportation or
carpooling to reduce the number of vehicles and overall congestion within the community.
For more information on parking rafes, please call the parkincI office at 479-2178, or the
Town of Vail Parking Hotline at 479-2330. # # #
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TOWN.OF VAIL MEMORANDUN!
TO: Robert McLaurin
Council Members
FROM: Judy Popeck
DATE: October 18, 1995
RE: , Investment Report
Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30,
1995.
A$1,500,000.00 FHLMC was purchased on September 7, 1995 with a
yield of 5.707$ maturing on October 16, 1995.
The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 5.80% and
6.40% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3
months, 6 months, and 1 year are 5.26%, 5.37%, and 5.40
respectively.
Please call me if you have any questions.
° Town of Vail, Colorado
Investment Report
Summary of Accounts and Investments
For the Month Ending September 30, 1995
Balances Percentage
- 9/30/95 of To4al
Money Market Accounts (see page 1)
Commercial Banks $3,043,569 16.63%
Money flAarket Funds $137,387 0.75%
Total $3,180,956 17.38%
Commerciai Savings
Banks & Loans
Certificates of Deposit (see page 2)
Eagle County Ins4itutions 0.00%
Other Colorado Ins4itutions $198,000 $198,000 1.08%
National Institutions O.QO%
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, Total $198,000 7
$198,000 1.08%
Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00%
U.S. Government Securities (see page 3)
Treasury Notes & Bills $4,841,728 26.46%
GNMA's $7+4,919 0.41 %
U.S. Savings Bonds $29,071 0.16%
Federal Agency Discount IVotes & Bonds $9,972,477 54.50%
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Total ' $14,918,195 81.53%
Total Portfoiio $18,297,151 100.00%
Maturing V1lithin 12 Months $16,791,250 91.77%
NAaturing VVithin 24 Months $411,330 2.25%
ilNaturing After 24 Months $1,094,571 5.97%
$18,297,151 100.00%
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IVloney Market Accounts
° as of September 30, 1995
--For the Month of September--
Institution Balances
Type of Accounts High Low Average 9/30/95
COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS
First Bank of Vail - Operating
Interest 5.479% 5.386% 5.434%
Balance $3,446,037 $2,800,872 $3,118,932 $3,040,929
First Bank of Vail - Insurance -
Interest 5.479% 5.386% 5.434%
Balance $1,085
, Colorado National Bank Super Now Account
Interest 3.350%
General Operating Account
Balance , $1,555
Total Commercial Bank Accounts. $3,043,569
MONEY NiARKET FUNDS
First American Corp. Trust Treasury Fund Bond Reserve
Interest 5.238%
Balance $87,548
Bank One Money Market Fund
I nterest 5.439%
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Balance $43,989
Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts Interest 5.450%
Bond Issue Reserve Account
Balance $5,850
Total Money Market Funds $137,387
Total all accounts $3,180,956
°°Account Subject to Arbitrage Rebate
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Certificates of Deposit
' as of September 30, 1995
Bank Name, Location Days to
Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Niaturity
Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value
BestBank, Thornton Colorado
FDIC 7.250% 16-Feb-95 16-Feb-97 505 $99,000
Key Bank of Colorado, Greeley Colorado ~ .
FDIC 6.392% 6.600% 19-Jun-95 19-Jun-96 263 $99,000
Avg Yield _ 6.925% $198,000 .
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Government Securities
as of September 30, 1995
"'Treasury Nates 8 Bills"'
Days to Days
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity to Book Par
Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
TNote Pooled 4.250°,6 4.340°r6 17-May-93 15-May-96 1094 228 $499,711 $500,000
TNote Pooled 3.875% 6.00996 13-Oct-94 31-Oct-95 383 31 $798,649 $800,000
TNote Pooled 6.500% 6.553°r6 13-Oct-94 30-Sep-96 718 366 $499,747 $500,000
TNote DQbtService 5.605°b 07-Ju1-94 15-Nov-95 496 46 $1,349,230 $1,350,000
TNote Pooled 6.858°.6 05-Dec-94 30-Sep-95 299 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Zero Pooled 7.820°,b 21-Jun-91 15-Nov-95 1608 46 $694,389 $700,000
Average Yield 6.22°h $4,841,726 $4,850,000
Average Days to Maturity 120
"'GNMA'S°"
Years to Estimated
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Principal
Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstanding
5803 8.000°h 8.480% 14-Nov-86 T15-Oct-05 19.10 11.00 $25,245
13003 8.000% 9.500% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 . 20.20 12.00 $21,733
14659 8.000% 9.200°,6 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 21.20 13.00 $27,941
Avg Yield 9.044°,6 v $74,919
°"U.S. Savings Bonds"'
Years to
Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity
Series Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
EE 7.170°,6 01-Oct-86 01-Oct-96 10.00 1.01 $29,071 $30,000
"'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"" ,
Days/Years to
Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity
Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value
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SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725% 26-Ma -94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 12.5 $95„185 $109,734
FHLM Pooled -.Dana 8.400°b 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 23.4 $57,679 $66,355
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.468°b 28-Jun-94 01-Oct-2017 23.3 22.0 $84,742 $97,572
FNMA Pooled - Dana 8.431°,6 29-Jun-94 01-Jun-2014 19.9 18.7 $78,264 $110,531
SBA Pooled - Dana 10.225°,6 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 12.4 $71,486 $82,749
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2079 25.0 23.8 $98,664 $108,523
SBA Pooled - Dana 10.225°h 78•Aug-94 25-Jui-2008 13.9 12.8 $91,277 $109,875
SBA Pooled - Dana 10.225°,6 29-Jun-94 25-Jan-2008 13.6 12.3 $85,716 $110,088
FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.090% 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 24.6 $80,150 $100,577
FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.807°,6 28=Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 22.9 $73,815 $74,245
SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725°,6 . 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 23.8 $103,755 $108,744
SBA Pooted - Dana 9.475% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 24.3 $98,919 $99,391
FNMA Debt Service 6.912°.6 27-Feb-95 17-Jan-97 1.9 1.3 $283,259 $280,000
FNMA Pooled 6.512°h 22-Feb-95 17-Nov-95 268.0 Days $495,922 $500,000
FHLMCPooled 5.711°h 28-Ju1-95 31-Oct-95 95.0 Days $995,328 $1,000,000
FNMA Pooled 6.037% 16-May-95 14-Nov-95 182.0 Days $992,775 $1,000,000
FHLB Pooled 6.749°,6 02-Mar-95 02-Aug-96 1.4 Days $753,837 $750,000
FHLMC Pooled 6.789°.6 27-Mar-95 23-Aug-96 1.4 Days $739,202 $750,000
FNMA Pooled 5.719°,6 04-Aug-95 12-Oct-95 69.0 Cays $998',280 $1,000,000
FHLMCPooled 5.707% 07-Sep-95 16-Oct-95 39.0 Days $1,496,490 $1,500,000
FHLB Pooled 6.370°,6 27-Mar-95 16-Jan-96 295.0 Days $343,673 $350,000
FHLB Pooled 6.600°h 31-Mar-95 10-May-96 , 1.1 Days $700,158 $700,000
FFC Pooled 5J94°b 27-Jun-95 28-Apr-97 1.8 1.6 $653,901 $650,000
FHLM Pooled 4.560°,b 4.560% 03-Jun-93 03-Jun-96 3.0 Days $500,000 $500,000
$9.972.477 $10.158,384
Average Yield 6.35°h
Average Years to Maturity 10 Total $14,918,193
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NTENTORANDUNI
TO: Town Council cc: Bob McLaurin
FROlVT: Susan Connelly~
DATE: October 20, 1995
RE: Regional Planning Councils in Eagle County
I have been informed by Keith 1VTontag, Director of Community Development for Eagle County,
that the County is planning to create "regional" planning councils throughout the County and to
offer representation on these councils to the various municipalities within each "region".
The effort will start with a re-creation of the existing Roaring Fork Planning Commission and the
creation of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Basalt. The second effort will likely be in
the Eagle-Gypsum area. Later in 1996, the County will look at establishing one or two regional
planning commissions in the Upper Eagle Valley, including Vail.
The intent of the regional commissions would be to promote intergovernmental cooperation and
hue regional planning in the review of proposed developments within each region. The regional
commissions would make recommendations directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
It is anticipated that each municipality would enter into an IGA with the County for this purpose.
It also is anticipated that the muriicipal representatives would be either members of the
municipalities' planning commissions or citizens at large. There would still be a county-wide
planning commission, which would assume a more policy-oriented role.
Keith wanted us to be aware of these plans because a press release is expected to be issued on
1Vlonday, October 23, 1995. We will keep you informed as additional information becornes
available.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Town Mar2ager
vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
. October 20, 1995
HAND DELIVERY
1VIr. Dennis Gelvin
GenerallVianager
Upper Eagle Valley Water & Sanitation District 846 Forest Road
Vail, CO 81657 .
Re: Water and Sewer Capacity Fees
Dear Dennis:
As you may be aware, the Town of Vail is about to undertake its first employee housing project.
The project known as Vail Commons is anticipated to begin construction later this fall. In an
effort to minimize the cost of the employee housing units and to make them as affordable as
. possible, the Town of Vail is requesting the Water & Sanitation Districts waive water and sewer
capacity fees and associated tap fees for the deed restricted employee housing units on this
project.
Having -managed utility systems previously, I recognize the importance of these fees for your
capital replacement program. However, we believe that employee housing is one of the most
critical issues facing our community, and we believe we need to do everything in our power to
facilitate the construction of these units. Given the high cost of land and construction in this
area, we also need to make every effort to minimize the cost of these units to make them as
affordable as possible.
If the Water and Sanitation Districts are willing to grant this request, the Town of Vail would
waive all building pernut fees for any deed restricted dwelling units that the Water & Sanitation
Districts would build in the Town of Vail.
It is my understanding that both the boards will be meeting next week. I will be available to
discuss the matter with them personally if you deem it appropriate. ,
RECYCLED PAPER
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please feel free to call me at 479-2105 if you
have further_questions or need additional information. ,
Very truly yours,
TOWN OF VAIL
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Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
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From: John io: Toan of Vail Date; 10/27195 Time: 18:24:48 Page 1 of 1
To the Town Council,
To the town of Vail and,Vail Associates: Gett:ing rid of free parking is
not a budget-driven decision, it is social engineering. The amount of money
generated by the additional parking fees is a noticeable, but small percent
of the budget. The cost of parking is large, however to most of the employees who have to drive to work. The implied rnessage is clear: "We {the _
investors, business-people, executives} don't. want you (little people) to
drive to work. We want to reserve those spaces for the people who will
spend more money in a week than you earn in months.". Here's the problem.
If and when the transit tax passes there still won°t be significantly
improved regional transport this season. We won't: have the drivers or the
buses to provide the level of service required to dissuade people from
driving. The only immediate effect will be a decrease in available workers
for our already understaffed operations in town and on the mountain.
Consider this: When was the last time Ford Park filled up during the ski
season? How many times did the Lionshead structur-e fill? It isn't that we
need to insure parking for the guests, because it's always available.
However, if our level of guest service continues t:o deteriorate, and it
will, we certainly won't need mor.e guest parking.
Before it gets even harder for people to work in Vail, we must have the
means to get here without driving. There may no longer be room for free
parking in Vail but, until county-wide transit provides qood service, there
is a need. Don't charge in the soccer field, don't charge in Ford Park
until 8:00 am, give the workers a break. You can afford it. They can'.t.
John Lancaster
5047-A Ute Lane
Vail, CO 81657
479-9969
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75 South Frontage Road October 20, 1995
Vail, Colorado 81657 Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
970-479-2100 Community Information Office
FAX 970-479-2157
!/AIL TOWN COUNC9L CANDBDATE F9ELD SET FOR N0!/. 21 ELECT90N
Ten candidates will run for the four open Vait Town Council seats in the IVov. 21 municipal -
election. Today (5 p.m. 10-20) was the deadline for candidates to submit nominating petitions
containing the names of 10 or more registered Vail voters. The field of candidates, as certified .
by Deputy Town Clerk Lori Aker, will include:
Greg Amsden
Bob Armour
E.B. Chester
Bob Fiske
Kevin R. Foley
Rob Ford ~ Michael D. Jewett Ludwrig Kurz
Lou MesKimen (stet.)
Jan Strauch
A petition submitted by Martin Wa?baum was deemed insufficient.
Lots will be drawn next week by the Town Clerk's Office to determine ballot position.
The election will fill the terms of four of the town's seven council positions. Those seats are
currently held by Merv Lapin, Rod Slifer, Tom Steinberg and Jan Strauch. Strauch is the only
candidate running for re-election. Lapin and Steinberg, who have each served since 1987, are
ineligible to run again because of term limits. Two prospective candidates, Rod Slifer (an
incumbent), and Joel Heath, took out nominating petitions but did not return them.
The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to four-year terms and
the candidate receiving the fourth highest votes will be elected to a two-year term. Town
elections are non-partisan. The mayor and mayor pro-tem are elected from among council .
members and each serve for two year terms. .
The IVov. 21 election also will include a proposal to amend the Town Charter to protect
designated open space. The ballot will read as follows: .
Shall the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado be amencied 4o include an Article entitled
Designated Open Space dvhich will provicle that Town of Vail ovvned property, vvhich meets
certain criYeria and has Ibeen so designated, canno4 be disposed of until approved by the
registered electors aq a Town elecYion?
- Vail voters have until Oct. 23 to register to vote for the municipal election. Absentee voting
begins fVov. 9. Balloting will occur at precinct polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This will not be a mail
ballot election.
ln the 1993 Vail municipal election, 923 votes were cast, or about 32 percent of the 2,890
registered voters. In that election, Paul Johnston, Peggy Osterfoss and Sybill iVavas were
elected to four-year terms, while Strauch was elected to a two-year term.
For additional information on the election, contact Lori Aker in the Town Clerk's Office at 479-
2136.
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75 South Frontage Road -
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
6i0LD FOR MONDAV AM RELEA5E
October 23, 1995 ,
Contact: Larry Grafel, 479-2173
Director of Public VVorks & Transportation
TO!/ LAUNCHES R0UNDABOUiT DRIVER ~DUCe4T@ON CANIPADGN
WBTH EARLY IVIORNIIdC GREETINC
- (Vail)--The Towrn of Vail kicks off an education campaign today (10-23) for users of the new
roundabout. Representatives from Vail's Police and Public VVorks departments will be greeting
motorists from 7 to 9 this morning at the Main Vail intersection. Bumper stickers and "how to"
flyers are being distributed as motorists approach the south roundabout from the I-70 eastbound
off ramp. Coffee and donuts are available, too, as part of a live broadcast by KTUiV radio
(forrnerly KQMT).
Public V1/orks & Transportation Director Larry Grafel said today's activity is meant to serve two
purposes. "First, we wanted to get some information into the hands of those who are already
using the roundabout," he said. "Secondly, we thought this would be a great opportunity to ask
folks how it's working." .
Gonstruction.of the $2.2 million traffic improvement project began in April. The work will be
completed at the end of the month following some additional landscaping and sign installation.
Overall, town officials say they're pleased with the driver transition from the four-way stop to
the roundabout. However, some dangerous driving habits are emerging which are of concern to
the town. "Some of our users are using excessive speeds and they're failing to yield upon entry,"
says Grafel. "It's as if they're trying to beat the oncoming train." Grafel says he's hoping a
series of educational activities will help break those bad habits before the intersection begins to
fitl with winter visitors.
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Roundabout Education/Add 1
The flyers being distributed this morning outline five easy steps for driving the roundabout.
First, slow down upon entry (speeds of 15 mph or less are adequate). Next, yield to your left
before you enter the roundabout and remember to be preparecl to stop for oncoming traffic. Step
three, enter the roundabout. Once inside, don't stop.. You have the right-of-way. Next, look for
your destination sign. And finally, exit the roundabout toward your destination and remember to
use your turn signals. If you happen to miss your exit, just "go around" one more time. Bicyclists
should use the same vehicular movements.
In addition to this morning's activities, the roundabout educataon campaign will include a
mailing of the "how to" flyer to local residents and businesses; public service announcernents;
presentations to seasonal employees at Vail Associates and Vail Valley Medical Center; and
development of a visitor information brochure for use by the Varl Valley Tourism & Convention
Bureau, lodges and rental car companies, among others. The new roundabout, one of only 11 other modern roundabouits in the U.S. and the first
modern roundabout interchange, was designed to increase capacity from 3,250 vehicles to about
5,000 vehicles per hour at Vail's main entryway. The town is currently exploring the possibility of
roundabouts at the West Vail Interchange. In addition, officials in Avon have announced a
feasibility study on rounda6outs to improve the flow of traffic there.
Funding for Vail's project was developed through a partnership between the town, Vail
Associates, Inc. and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The ski company has
contributed $500,000, plus-in kind landscaping assistance, to hE:lp build the project, w.hile the
Departments of Transportation has pledged $200,000 for signs and striping. The public-private
partnership is a demonstration of Vail's commitment in meeting the infrastructure needs of the
village and the mountain.
For more information, or a copy of the "how to" brochure, contact Larry Grafel at 479-2173.
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292 W. Meadow Drive NIEiViORANDUM
Vail, CO 81657 , .
303-479-2279 ~
FAX: 303-479-2197 TO: Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town i1/'anager ,
ADMINISTIi.ATIVE OFFICES Town of Vail .
479-2450 '
SPECIAL EVENTS FROfVi: Jim Heber, Director ~
479-2465 John A. Dobson Arena .
MARKETINGBRANCH SUBJECT: Special Event Hard Costs
479-2446
VAILGOLFCLUB DATE: October 18, 1995
, 1778 Vail Valley Drive
479-2262 I am responding to your letter to Piet Pieters dated October 12,
GOLF&PARK 1995. This is to let you know that the two dates the Town of Vail
MAINTENANCE has allocated to the•Vail Valley Foundation are set and Dobson v?rill
1278 Vail Valley Drive
479-2262 be available. Further, I am enclosing an actual breakdown of hard
costs associated with special events, as promised to you. In your
FORD PARK let4er to Piet you stated the Kirk Hansen told you costs were
700 S Frontage Ro a $1,500.00. This is true but for labor onl
, y, please see the attached
479-2294 breakdown for actual costs. This breakdown will be the figures we
JOHN A. DOBSON ARENA will use as a basis for any events the Town of Vail has allocated
321 Lionshead Circle usage and we will ask that any group fhat approaches the Town for
479-2271 the use of Dobson pay the incurred expenses. If you have any
VAIL YOUTH SERVICES questions regarding this information, please feel free to call me at
395 E. I.ionshead Circle Dobson Arena, at 479-2268.
479-2292
V AIL NATURE CENTER
Vail Valley Drive
479-229' cc: Piet Pieters Brian Jones .
?Vail Recreation
DISTRICT
DOBSON ARENA
SET-UP C()STS
292 W. Meadow Drive HARD COSTS ASSClCIATED WITH
Vail, CO 81657 SPECIAL EVEIVT USAGE
970-479-2279
FAX: 970-479-2197
I. Manpower: Physical Set-up Crew
VAIL GOLF CLUB H X$Z5 X Ij I10UfS =$1,200 tOtal
1778 Vail Valley Drive
479-2260
II. Machinerar Costs: Forklift $510 per hour, 3 hour average
GoLF & PnRx
MAINTENANCE $150 total (includes operator costs)
1278 Vail Valley Drive
479-2262 Manlift $35/hour, 4 hour average
VAIL TENNIS CENTER $140 tOtal -
700 S. Frontage Road
479-2294
Electrical Outlets (Theatrical style)
JOHN A. DOBSON ARENA 12 pQf @Vent average x$45 each per day
321 Lionshead Circle
479-2271 $540 total
VAIL YOUTH SERVICES 395 E. Lionshead Circle BBCICCIrOp i(curtain)
479-2292
$50 per event per day
VAIL NATURE CENTER $'rJO tOtal
Vail VaUey Drive
479-2291
III. Utilitv Costs: Electric -$420 per event per day
MARKETING $420 total
292 W. Meadow Drive
479-2446
Natural Geis -$111 per event per day
$111 total
UVater -$28 per event per day
$28 total
IV. Event Costs Total: $2,639 per, event (average)
' V. Summation: Costs are based on an average from the last six
concert-type everits that were held in 1994-95.
Costs per event can increase or decrease
depending on the magnitude or scope to the
individual event.
cc: Piet Pieters, VRD
Pam Brandmeyer, TOV
SENT BY: 10-19-95 ; 5:26PM :VAIL VALLEY FNDATION- 3034792157;# 1/ 1
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h+r~rir~lT7n~fittEP~Niacs - . Fax: 476-73200 , /xt~amanonai ~,~T ,
7P.Apft7ta ()~?T.1~AY.F Dear Pa%YI:
b her absence, U= asked rtae tm clarify with you our reques4ed
. s~onwrrshap for the Vael Indernatanrlad Surrrmer af Dance.
'Co be c1eau', any Towm crf !laiP cornributions Bnade towae'd the dre8il
pn8e,'gaaOO~al -SO»amer o,fl)ance wilY te used for purposes of dance
: - perfornoances arr?d thear relatcd costs. Donations will iiot be used for ~
schoflarship pueposes. ,
11ie~ick,,,r c;crs(ct R: Fun~ .
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.--C;O~~y'~ If You P~a~re ~y qaaestions, pBease feel ~r-ee Yo corrtact ane at 479-1999.
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Town of Avon P.O. Box 1726 Avon, Colorado 81620 (970) 949-6121 ,O. , O
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October l80 1995
Bob Mciaurin a 0 Town Manager
Town of vail
75 S. Frontage Road .
Vail, CO 81657
REo Swift Gulch gmpact on Transportation Service Agreement
DeaY' Bolb r
gn response to your letter dated Septembex 27, 1995 regarding
the $70526 additional cost associated with the new Public
Works Facil.gtya .
The Towra of Avon will be ffioving (Transportation) from the
Avon Center location to the neva Public Works site sometime
after the ffrat of tYae yeare This site is nova being reaciieci
for the installatfon of a temporarZr ldlodular Office Complex to
house both Public Works asul Transportatione
A11 of the buses will be movecl to this site along with the
above ground fuel tanke The bases are currently being stored
at the Beaver Creek East and West parking lotse The cuxrent
above ground fuel tank is located in Beaver Creek' s West lot e
Our Maintenance Facility will reffiain at the Eagle-Bend
ggadustrial Complex on Highway 6. The new Maintenance
Facility is not scheduled to be knailt iantil 1998.
Wkaat all this ffieans is that the deaclhead miles are not an
issue uxatil the raeva maintenaaace Facility is built in about
tYaree lrearse Meanwhile our administrative offices will be
amoved out of the core of Avon over to the Swift Gulch site,
This anove does not gesult in msavings in deadhead mi].es in
that the maixatenance function remaixas at the Highway 6
locationo gf you have axiy further concerns please feel free
to call me at 949-6121
S1YaCe%'elyp
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Dggectog o~ ~ranspogtataon
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4201 East Arkansas Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80222 k~wm
(303) 757-9011 Wim~
DATE: October 16, 1995
TO: Coun Commissioners, Mayors, Intermountain Regional
P1 Commission Nlembers, and Interested Citizens
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FROM: erson, CDOT Regional Liaison
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RE: November 10, 1995 RPC Meeting, Avon Town Hall
Commissioner Joe Sands, Chairman of the Intermountain Regional
Planning Commission (RPC), has scheduled a meeting of the RPC on
November 10, 1995 from 1:00 td 4:30 at the Avon Town Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the concerns brought
forward at the scheduled November 2, 1995 Statewide Transportation •
Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting relating to CDOT's 20 Year
Transportation Plan, including a discussion of the outcome
of the presentation to add SH 82 as a State.Significant
Corridor, proposed amendements to the Regional Plan, and any other
issues relating to the R.PC:
, Enclosed for your review is a copy of the summary of the RPC
meeting of September, 15, 1995 held at the Eagle County
Senior Center.
If you have any questions relating to tYie meeting or the
enclosure, please contact me at (303)-757-9817
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SUMMARy INTERMpUNTAIN REGIONAL TR.ANSPORTATION
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 15, 1995
Chairman Joe Sands called the meeting to order.
All present introduced themselves (see . presented any concerns and new transportationaissuesethatahave
arisen for their area of the region since the last meeting of
the RPCe Issues mentioned were: SH 82 funding concerns, RAFTA
concerns, Silverthorn Master Plan, Eagle County sales tax
referendum, need to replace RPC,vice-chairman to STAC,
confusion on governors seven and three point plans for I-70 and
Garfield County road impact study,
Joe Sands did a short presentation on what the history of the
RPC is and added that there had been good participation from the
group in the paste
Joe Sands asked for a briefing on the State Plan and the Interi-m
Document comment process that has been sent to cities and
counties.
Phil Anderson described the planning process, then rese
Interim Document and explained the process to make commentsa the
The Interim Document was sent to all counties, cities and
libraries in the state for public review. Any interested
parties were asked to send comments to CDOT by
October 20, 1995
Amy Margerum asked how SH 82 had been left off of the sta
significant system (SSS). te
Phil Anderson explained the process the STAC and EMT had used
develop the SSS. to
Joe Sands asked for an explanation of the criteria us
and the EMT to develop the SSS. He felt that it had beenbverY
TAC;
unfair to the mountain areas of the state.
Phil Anderson presented the criteria used to develop the SSS:
Joe Sands commented that the STAC determined that su
were not deemed of state significance that they weredeemedWOfs
regional significance. He also commented that he had phoned
transportation commission members to ask that they review th
criteria.
e
Amy Margerum commented that she thought the Transportation
Commission'would use the STAC to justif
decisions they have to make; even.though gTme of the difficult
was wronc~. AC's justification
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Ralph Trapani made a presentation on SH 82 as reflected in the
STIP for the upcoming years and stres;>ed that the SH 82 corridor
would continue to be a high priority i.n the Transportation Region.
Joe Sands commented that he thought that STAC wanted the SSS to
get special treatment for funding in the future.
Ralph Trapani commented that it was his opinion that the SSS mi ht
get priority in the future. g
Kent Blackmer asked how the region could get SH 82 to the to
the Tist. (there was no reply to the q-uestion) P of
Mick Ireland commented that he had attia
transportation commissioners were in ai:tendanceeandnthatethe
commissioners prese.nted tolling as a funding option in the future.
Ralph Trapani commented that he thought: there was perceptions that
if Aspen would provide low cost housinq for employees that the
SH 82 problem would go away, that the ai•rea was not pulling their
own weight in funding local projects ar.?d that the safety hazard -
on SH 82 was not as high as presented.
Joe Sands commented that the Transporta.tion Commission was aware
of the problems but not the STAC.
Stan Berryman commented that the fatality rate on SH 82 was higher
then average.
Ralph Trapani commented that Intermodality and the local finance
efforts on SH 82 was not well known and that RAFTA was doing a
good job and that it needed to be expre,ssed to the STAC and
Commission. -
Mick Ireland commented that RAFTA and the City of Aspen are
. financially and statutory committed to t:he SH 82 corridor.
Joe Sands cc.mmented ttiat the Transportat:ion Commission must
look at the SSS to assure that it is corisistent across the state.~
It was his opinion that STAC was a polit:ically motivated body
inconsistent in their decision making.
Amy Margerum asked whom and how many of the RPC should be at the
next STAC meeting. (Later it was decided. that the new vice chairman
and a delegation from the SH 82 work group would go,to the
meeting on November 2,. 1995.)
Joe Sands asked Mick Ireland where the RPC and Aspen stood with
the Transportation Commission on the total funding of SH 82,
Mick Irel d said that there was no fina.lity on all of it, only
.on parts. f`~ .
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Phil Anderson commented that the SH 82 corridor stud looke
housing and travel on the corridor and that the findin S d at
the RPC,s stance. g justify
Joe Sands:
Land use and transportation need to be together not D
separate. The RPC need to use the review process for
commentse A letter needs to be sent to the Transportation
Commission. Asked for a vice-chair to the STAC, since
the past vice-chair had done ite Frankly Joe did not
want to deal.with this ineffectual group. '
Mick Ireland commented that he thought that there needed to be
more then just a letter sent to the Commissiono Kent Blackmer wanted to know if funding was beirig fairl
distributed to all areas of the state and if this should be one
of the RPC's approaches. .
Joe Sands said that that may not be the best approach for the RpCe
The arguments used by C.A.S.T. were not based on funds for
transportation, and actually caused problems. Lack of solving
need was a stronger argument.
Amy Margerum asked if the RPC should submit comments or
all the cities and counties submit. should
Phil Anderson said that if the RPC wanted to form a subcommit e
to prepare comments on Interim Document that he would meet with them prior to the deadline to assist if needed.
Joe Sands recommended that the RPC members that are from the SH 82
corridor should lead the comment process. George Roussos agreed.
All in attendance agreed that the comment should be on a RPC
level and that the members from the SH 82 corridor should 1
comment process. ead the
Joe Sands asked if the RPC should meet prior to commen
or after comments had come back. t submittal
Stan Dodson wanted to* know if the comment would be goin to
Transportation Commission and if CDOT and Commission.Wege the
comfortable with the Region 3 proposal for SH 82,
Ralph Trapani assured Stan that there was a strong commitment.
Joe Sands asked for a motion that Mike Ireland to head u the
committee to comment on SH 82. Stan Dodson moved, Amy Margerum
seconded,~he motion passed ur.animously. .
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The committee will be comprised of:
Mark Donaldson representing Pit:kin County
George Roussos representing Eacrle County
Mike Ireland committee chair
Ric Pocus representing Pitkin C.ounty -
Buckey Arbaney representing Gar-field County
, A representative from Lake County will be named.
. (Since the meeting Joe Sands got Kent Hager the new
Lake County administrator to temporarily accept the
position.).
Joe Sands asked for a motion to accept Lou Trapani as the
vice-chair of the RPC and alternate to the STAC, upon his
acceptance of the motion. Ric Pocus made the motion, Mick Ireland
seconded, the motion passed unanimously.
The next subject was a letter from Phil .Anderson on the RPC
contract, which Phil explained.was a ch<3nce for the RPC to,request
an extension of the 1995 contract ($6,0()0.00) for the operation of
the RPC. -
Joe Sands asked for a motion to have hinl prepare a letter to CDOT
requesting an extension of the 1995 cont:ract. Stan Dodson made the
motion, George Roussos seconded, the mot:ion was passed unanimously.
Everyone in attendance agreed that.on ol.d bill for George Krawzoff
should be paid, and that some of the mor.tey could be used to
prepare the comments on the plan and for• the presentation to the
STAC on the State Significant System.
Larry Grafel of Vail entered the meeting.
Joe Sands presented the following correspondence and newsclips:
News clip on a Governors meeting explaining the 7 point
plan for.I-70 west. There was then discussion on the
seven points and on a meeting were the governor presented
three new points on I-70 west. . Letter from CMAQ.
Letter to Rail advisory committeEa.
Letter on rail study from CDOT.
Letter on conference for the Strziight Creek Sand Clean
Up Project.
Letter on IMS update. '
Letter from Air Quality .Conformit:x Commission.
News article on local growth on I-70,
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George Roussos explained the Eagle County sales tax refere
ndum.
Joe Sands commented on an aviation meeting that was held in
Grand Junction. Eagle, Aspen and Rifle airport managers spoke.
Next Meeting:
1Vovember 10, 1995 1:00, Avon Town Hall
Future Agenda Items:
Enhancements IMS
Update on SH 82 presentation to the STAC
Update of Regional Plan
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INTERMOUNTAIN RPC
September 15, 1'_995
Michael Brake Town of Silverthorn
Ralph Trapani
Am y Margerum CDOT Ragion 3 .
Joe Sands City o:E Aspen
Summit County Commissioner
George Ventura Chair of Regional Planning Comm.
Kent Blackmer CDOT Regional Planning Unit Denver
George Krawzoff ~'TA
Mick Ireland Transportation Consulting
Stan Ror Pitkin County Commissiozaor
rym"n Pitkin County Public Works
Ric Pocus
George Roussos Summit County Engineer
Michael Dotson Eagle C:ounty Stan Dodson. CDOT Re~gion 1
Buckey Arbaney , Club 20/Garfield Area
Mark Donaldson Garfield County Commissioner
Larry Grafel City of Glenwood Springs
Phil Anderson Town of Vail
CDOT Regional Planniizg Unit Denver
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Margret Osterfoss
Vail Town Mayor
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Margret:
I want to thank you for your_kind letter, and for all of your sugport for my efforts to remove the proposal to liquidate ski
areas from the federal inventory of public lands. Your community
clearly would be profoundllT affected by this legislation, and it
is vital tYiat I hear your opinions and perspectives.
As you may know, this proposal was included in the Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1995, currently moving through the Senate.
I was surprised to learn of this provision, and I immediately
voiced my opposition to this outrageous idea.
This proposal would be a one-time windfall for developers, but a
money-losing proposal for taxpayers in the long run. It has
virtually no support from Coloradoans, state, city or county
governments, or the environmental community. Additionally, the
ski industry itself is not backing the proposal. This is a
misguided proposition supposedly designed (and justified) to
generate revenues for the federal budget.
I feel very strongly that it is extremely bad policy to promote
the sale of public lands to private entities whose sole
commitment to public lands is to profit, not to public service or
multiple use. Although our need to balance the federal budget
and reduce the deficit is indeed paramount, we should be cautious
and thoughtful on how we proceed in achieving these goals.
After voicing my strong opposition in the Senate Energy and
Natural Resources Committee, of which I am a member., the Chairman
agreed to drop this language from the Senate version of the bill.
Unfortunately, the House-passed version of the Act still contains
this language. The two versions of the Act, House and Senate,
now move into Conference Committee, where the differences will be
worked out. It is not clear which members of either the House or
Senate will pr.~''_;.cipate in this Conference, however I wauld
recommend that yca continue to monlvoz- this situation carefully.
Contact your House Representative co voice your concer_n over this
pzoposal, and make it clear to the rest of the Colorado
delegation where you and your community stand on this issue.
Unless the message is sent loud and clear, the opportunity to
definitively strike this language may be lost.
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Sincerely,
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Council Memberse
Many thanks for contacting me regarding the proposal considered
for inclusion in the Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill to sell
public lands to ski area permittees. Your comments are
appreciatede •
The Senate Energy Committee recently considered a proposal that
would allow the U.S. Forest Service to sell lands to current ski
area permit holderse The plan would have shortchanged the
taxpayer by selling the land based on its value as a ski area
when the land was not limited to that use. This proposal was
dropped during Committee action on September 21, 1995.
The proposal called for appraisals by both the Forest Service and
ski resort owners, who currently lease the federal land. The
final sale price would have been the average between the higher
and lower appraisal. At least 17 Colorado ski resorts would have
been affected by the proposal.
The ski industry in Colorado is an important part of our state's
economy. We must carefully evaluate the impact of any proposal
which could result in ski area land being used for other
purposes.
Should any future legislation concerning the sale of ski area
land be considered, your comments will be kept in mind. Thanks
again for taking the time to contact me with your concerns.
Sincerely,
Hank Brown
United States Senator.
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October 19, 1995
Peggy Osterfoss
c/o Town of Vail
; 75 S Frontage Rd
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Peggy,
Joan and I enjoyed talking with you.this month on our 1996 United States Senate campaign kick-
off tour around the state. It means a great deal to Joan and me that you were willing to come to
our meeting and hear what I have to say.
In the coming months please feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts about the Senate
race. I appreciate your interest and hope to be able to count you among our supporters.
Again, thanks for sharing a part of your day with us. If you have any questions or advice, please
drop me a note in the mail or call my campaign office at 303-231-9821.
Sincerely,
Wayne lard -
Member of Congress
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Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Peggye
It was nice to see you during my recent.visit to Avon.
I wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate my position
regarding the sale of certain ski resorts that currently lease
their land from the U.S. Forest Service.
'As you know, the House Resources Committee recently voted on the
Budget Reconciliation instructions under the Committee's
jurisdictiono Included in the Chairman°s mark was a proposal to
privatize certain ski areas currently located on U.S. Forest
Service lande
Prior to the Resources Committee°s mark-up, I was assured by
Chairman Young that in the event that the lanyuage concerning
Colorado ski resorts was not acceptable to Colorado interests, he
would work to revise or remove it from the.Reconciliation
packageo I had asked for the Chairman°s.assurance on this matter
because, frankly, I had not had sufficient time to thoroughly
review this last-minute proposalo
Agter fully reviewing the ski area privatization proposal and
discussing it raith many of the communities in Colorado, I decided
- that it should not be in the Reconciliation pac}cageo As such, I
will continue to.work toward this end, and I am confident this
issue will be resolved to the liking of the people in Colorado
prior to completion of the Reconciliation process. ,
If you have any additional questions, please don°t hesitate to
contact mee
Sincerely, .
~
ayne Allard
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