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Home My WebLink About1995-12-12 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session \ , , !!ALTOlNN COUNCIL WORIC SESS90N 0UESDAYy DE4lEAYIBER 12g ~99oY 200 P~IVAe IAtl TOV COUNi?IL CH6"lIYABERJ Ia1GE1 Y DA 1. PEC/DRB Review. 2. Updafe and overview of the Town of Vail/ U.S. Forest Service Land Exchange. 3. Peak V1/eek Perks (Holiday Management Plan). 4. Discussion of Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Lease. 5. Information Update. 6. Council Reports. 7. Other. 8. Executive Session - Personnel iViatters. 9. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMIIVG iViEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXInAATE e4ND SUBJECT TO CHAIVGE) I.IIIIII TPiE NEXT VAOL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR VVORK SESSION lNILL BE ON TUESDAV, 12/19/95, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IIV 7'OV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. TOiE FOLLOlNING VAIL T0WN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSIOiV WILL BE ON 'PUESDAV, 1/2196, BEGIIVNING A7 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBEFiS. THE NEX7' VAIL YOUVfV COUNCIL REGULAR IEVEIVIIVG MEETINC l1VBLL BE ON TUESDAY, 12119/95, BEGIfdNING A?T 7:30 P.M. IIV 'POV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. IIIIIII Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C: WGENDA. W SE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAX, DECEMBEFi 12, 1995 2.00 P.M. 9N TOV COUNCIL CF@AflABERS t EXPANDED AGEIVDA 2:00 P.M. 1. PEC/DRB Review. 2:15 P.M. 2. Update and overview of the Town of Vail/ U.S. Forest Senrice Land Russell Forrest Exchange. Kathy Hardy, USFS ACTIOIV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review proposed land exchange. BACKGROUIVD RATIONALE: In June, 1995 the Town of Vail and the U.S. Forest Service signed an agreement to initiate a land exchange. This exchange was a high priority action identified in the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Space Plan. The basic purpose of the exchange is to remove Forest System lands from within the Town boundary and to acquire Forest System Lands that have public or private improvements. The Town of Vail and the U.S. Forest Service would like to exchange land . of similar value. The Town of Vail and the U.S. Forest Service are . proposing to exchange 5 properties totaling 85 acres of Town owned land for 11 U.S. Forest Service owned parcels totaling 108 acres. The parcels in this exchange have been surveyed and an appraisal is being completed for each parcel of land. The next step will be a public involvement process. STAFF RECOMMENDATIOIV: Proceed with the Land Exchange. 3:00 P.M. 3. Peak Week Perks (Holiday Management Plan). Bob McLaurin Susan Connelly Suzanne Silverthorn 3:15 P.M. 4. Discussion of Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Lease. Sammye Meadows Tom Moorhead 3:45 P.M. 5. Information Update. 3:55 P.M. 6. Council Reports. 4:05 P.M. 7. Other. 4:15 P.M. 8. Executive Session - Personnel Matters. 4:45 P.M. 9. Adjournment. N0~E UPCOflABIVG fVIEET'1NG STa4RT TOMES BEL01n/: (ALL TIMES ARE AppROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ' I I I I I I I YHE NEXT !lAIL TOWN COUNCIL REG9JLAR WOFiK SESSION WIL.L BE ON TUESDAV, 12/19/95, BEGINNINC AT 2:00 P M iiV TO!! COUNCIL CHAl1ABERS. THE FOLLOVNING Ve41L T'OWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION VVILL BE ON TUESDAV, 1/2/96, BEGINiVING AT 2:00 P.M IM TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOVUN COUNCIL REGl1LAR EVENING MEETIfVC WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/19/95, BEGINNIN(a AT 7:30 PM IIV YOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. IIIIIII Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please calf 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. PLANNING AND ENvIRoNnnEnTAL connMissioN December 11, 1995 AGENDA Project Or6entation / Lunch 10:45 p.rn. o Discussion of possible procedural changes requiring an additional ILC at the time of foundation inspection - Lauren Si4e !lisits 12:30 p.rn. 1. Wimer - 2860 Aspen Lane 2. Tuchman/Hughes - 3110 Booth Creek Drive 3. VAC - 352 East Meadow Drive 4. Meal Ticket Cafe - 244 VVall Street 5. Koenig - 795 Potato Patch Driver: Jim Public Hea" 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for Additional GRFA to allow for additions to be added to both sides of the duplex located at 3110 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 9, Block 3, Vail Village 11 th Filing. Applicants: East side-Debra & Ken Tuchman West.side-Diane Hughes, Kendall Burney and King Hughes Planner: Jim Curnutte 2. A request for a side yard setback variance to allow for an addition to the Wimer Residence, located at 2860W Aspen Lane/Lot 17, a Resubdivision of Tract E, Vail Village 11th Filing. Applicant: " . Frank Wimer Planner: George Ruther 3. A request for a Minor Exterior Alteration and a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a new outdoor dining deck for the Meal Ticket Cafe, located along the east side of One Vail Place at 244 Wall StreeUA resubdivision of Lot C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Kiendra Hoover and Julie Iverson Planner: Randy Stouder 4. A request for a major SDD amendment, located at the Vail Athletic Club/ 352 East Meadow Drive and more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land in Tract B, Vail Village First Filing, Town of Vail, Eagle County, Colorado, commencing at the Northeast comer of said Trac1 B; thence N 79°46'00" W along the Northerly line of Vail Village, First Filing, and along the Northerly line of said Tract B 622.86 feet; thence S 06°26'52" W a distance of 348.83 teet to the Southwest corner of that parcel of land described in Book 191 at Page 139 as recorded January 10,1966 and filed in Reception No. 102978 in ihe Eagle County Records, said corner also being the True Point of Beginning; thence S 79°04'08" E and along ihe Southerly line of said parcel 200.00 feet to the Southeast comer thereof; thence N 62°52'00" E and aiong the Northerly line of that parcel of land described in Book 222 at Page 513 as recorded in 1971 in the Eagle County Records, a distance of 66.78 feet to the Northeasterly corner of said parcel of land; said corner being on the Westerly right-of-way line of Gore Creek Road, as platted in Vail Village, Fifth Filing; thence N 1 27°13'37" W a distance of 77.37 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line of Gore Creek Road; thence N 89°29'22" W a distance of 12.80 feet to the Northeasterly comer of that parcel of land described in Book 191, Page 139 as recorded January 10, 1966 and filed in Reception No. 102978 in the Eagle County Records; thence Northwesterly 26.51 feet along the arc of a 37.50 feet radius curve to the left having a cenVal angle of 40°30'00" whose chord bears N 53°40'00" W a distance of 25.96 feet to a point of tangency; thence N 73055'00" W and along said tangent 166.44 feet; thence N 85°10'21" W a distance of 50.40 feel to the Northwesteriy comer of the Mountain Haus Parcel; lhence S 02°18'00" W and along the easterly line of said Mountain Haus Parcel a distance of 100.00 feet to ihe Southeasterly comer thereof; thence S 45°13'53" E a distance of 38.70 feet to the True Point of Beginning, containing 30,486 square feet, more or less. Applicant: JWT.1987 Vail Limited Partnership, (d/b/a Vail Athletic Club), represented by Stan Cope and Michael Barclay Planner: Mike Mollica 5. A request for an additional 250 square feet of Gross Residential Floor Area to construct a residential addition at the Cook Residence located at 1012 Eagle's Nest Circle/Lot 2, Block A, Vail Village 7th Filing. . Applicant: Sam Cook Planner: George Ruther 6. A request far a worksession far a wall height variance and driveway grade for the Koenig residence located at 795 lPotato Patch Drive/Lot 26, Vail Potato Patch Subdivision. Applicant: Eric Johnson for Gary Koenig Planner: George Ruther 7. "Council Reports." 8. Approval of November 27, 1995 PEC minutes. 9. IVOTE: THE DECEMBER 18, 1995 PEC MEETI9VG IS CA?NCELLED Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. F:\everyone\pec\agendas\t 11395 2 n ; t3 - i; 11Ji1GSll`LIIl'~ REVAEW BOAAdYl' LiGE1VDA Il)eeember 6,1995 3:09'P.M. 1PRO,D]ECT ORIENTATION / ]C,UNClH[ 11:30 ~IT]E VISdTS ll2:30 1. Vail Gateway Plaza Building - 2. 1Vlarriott Vail Nlountain Resor~; ;ead Circle 3. Cascade Crossings - 1031 S04th FrQntaW.:R:c't~;:. 4. Innsbruck Meadows - <:<: . 5. H enk iiV:;::;`:: es - 2824 Snow ber?' . : : 6. Reeman / Randall - 2865 Siia.::,~; ::'IDri~ : v?' 7. A 1 as and - 2527 Ar osa Dri. , TE]LECONIFERENCE 1L -e'~~`~~u~tlat~~n~~ ~f Flann~r~g ana~ 1tSV~- ltandy) Il:45 Driv r• e. R an d Y ';`:~::<_.< o Re& ~p• n ~ der ~C'h~a 'st . ~q, ~~~i1~PP M. e C ossin!;';'; 1. Ca scad r g;~Pp1tC~~t~n.::.:: . . . LW , 1031 outh Fr:oritia R~ad~~asca~e>:~~:o~~i~n' s Buildf: ::>:::::<>::::;>:< ;...:.:g >::..:::>:<:::><:::: . APPlicant: Her;~firsc~7.. - MOTIOiV: B66e ;VfJTE: 5-0 s...cc~~a EO:`:_:::; APPR0v u~~~ ~tbr~`~~rS <;<:::;.::<:>: 2. V ail G a~~z,~ ~ik[tng. Freerstabriit~g jorr. dIrectary GR 12 Vait \taiI:;Vi.fla~~.,1~t. : Applic66t:.:::: : CrAtg..KleMz;:;.r.:~ . MOTI0N ~ 561 ' . : < - :::>:»;~~~~(~h1C3,.;Pr.t ~QT~:,.;4 1(Woldrich dissentin 9 . AP' ' E~3::1~1!`HC` Pd~~~t , Ma'rr~ < 3. .:.4Ys :~/~t[1.,Mv€ar~n::Resvrf~eRu~ldin GR 71:4.>1t~e"hd:ti~clelLots>4;a:8iockA, Mar~t H. ~~m~r~ ;MC~. > . < ' > . ><:>:< : ; ; . : . T[~1~. B~rn~,>< ;~~C~, ~lm EN"';: • e P `:::;>r::::::::~,~:: 4. enk _ H . s" rirna~r~rls~cvndary:.~ar~t'son c~# ~rPi.~:;. . . . GR 2824 Snowberr~:[~ri~f~ot°'1::7::Btack::9:::1tai:l:l~iterr~o~ntain:; Applicant: Steve Riden represent~ng::i~lCtrew Henkes NiOTIOIV: Borne ` S~~'r~ll~: Alm VOTE: 5-0 DENIED 5. Aasland - Addition to a primary unit using an additional 250 GRFA allotment, RS located at 2527 Arosa Drive/Lot 3, Block D, Vail Das Schone 1 st Filing. - Applicant: Galen Aasland MOTION: Borne SECOND: Woldricfi VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED WITH CONDITIOPIS 6. Reeman/Randall - New single family residence. RS 2865 Snowberry Drive/Lot 2, Block 9, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: John Railton representing Clive Reeman and Louise Randall MOTION: Borne SECOND: Woldrich VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED WITH CONDITBONS MEMSERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Mike Arriett • Bob Bome Brent Alm Hans Woldrich Henry Pratt Sta.ff Approvals Golden Peak House.- Exteriar building lighting program. LW 278 Hanson Ranch Road/Lots A, B and part of C, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Craig Snowdon for Clark Willingham, GPH Partners, Ltd. Meal Ticket Cafe - Sign applicatian: RS 244 Wall StreeU One Vail Place Building Applicant: Julie Iverson and Kiendra Hoover Golden Peak House - Landscape planter (west side of building) MM 278 Hanson Ranch RoadlLots A. B and part of C, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Scott Jones, Land Designs by Ellison Salamunovich - Window addition. RS 1905 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 27, Vail Village West Filing #2. Applicant: Nancy and Thomas Salamunovich Los Amigos - Wall sign application. LW 278 Hanson Ranch RoadJGolden Peak House Applicant: Larry Ast, High Tech Signs for Ron Riley Vista Bahn Ski Rental - Sign application. LW 278 Hanson Ranch Road/Golden Peak House Applicant: Larry Ast, High Tech Signs for Jane Gros 2 tl 4 . 0 Bridge Street Lodge - Sign Application. LW 278 Hanson Ranch RoadiGolden Peak House Applicant: Larry Ast, High Tech Signs for Ron Riley Eye Pieces - Sign Application. LW 278 Hanson Ranch Road/Golden Peak House Applicant: Larry Ast, High Tech Signs for Dan Barry Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District Offices - Stauway addition. RS 846 Forest Road Applicant: Gail Grider - Surefoot - Signs. RS Bridge Street Lodge - Applicant: Larry Ast, Hightech Signs Gazioglu - Change to color and add stucco. GR Lot 7, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Applicant: Peter Koliopoulous Los Amigos - Two new signs. LW 278 Hanson Ranch Road/Bridge Street Lodge Sign File Applicant: Larry Ast, Hightech Signs Copy and Design - Sign application. RS 500 East Lionshead/Lions Pride Building. . Applicant: Tiffany Truitt Ski Base - Sign. LW 675 West Lionshead Circle, Sunbird Lodge Applicant: James and Sazi Lucas Aldrete - Remodel. RS 1784 Matterhom Circle/Lot 3, Vail Village West #2 Applicant: Brent Alm -Miller Residence - Color change. . JC 1477 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 3, Block 2, Lionsridge 4th Filing Applicant: Will Miller Rembert - Site Lighting. AK 1547 Springhill Lane/Lot 2, Block 3, Vail Valley 2nd Filing Applicant: Frank and 1Vlarlene Rembert Holm - Remodel and Addition. RS 4237 Columbine Drive/Lot 22, Bighorn Terrace Applicant: Claes and Amy Holm 3 Z y: 1 Kelley Residence - Addition. GR 992 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 4, Bloclc 4, Vail Village 7th Filing Applicant: Ray and Mary Kelley Innsbruck Meadows - Change to previously approved plans. GR • Lots 5& 6/ Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision Applicant: Bob Borne MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Staff Denied Spang - Shed addition. RS 1486 Buffehr Creek Road, Unit .0.43/The Valley Condominiums, Phase VII. Applicant: Ralph and Patty Spang Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please ca11 479-2 1 1 4 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. • 4 \ ~e e e9 TOWN OF VAIL _ 75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Towtt Mailager vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 August 7, 1995 _ Ms. Helen Fritch President of the Board The Vail Alpine Garden 183 Gore Creek Drive - Vail, CO 81657 Dear Helen: , The purpose of this letter is to reaffirm our numerous discussions concerning the construction of the Alpine Garden Visitor's Centers. Although previous Councils have indicated a willingness to allow the expansion, and have in fact assisted in the funding of this expansion, it is important to realize the Ford Park Master Plan must be revised prior to any issuance of a building permit. It is also important to understand that in revising the Ford Park Master Plan, the Town must balance the competing uses at Ford Park. As was discussed in my letter of June 1, 1995, the Town has long supported and continues to support the Alpine Gardens. The Council recognizes the gardens as an amenity of worfd cfass significance. However, as the owner of the property, the Town must continue to deal responsibly with all the uses on the site. The Town intends to try to do so through the reconsideration of the Ford Park AAaster Plan.. It is important to understand and realize that the proposed expansion cannot be accomplished until such time as the Ford Park Master Plan is revised and the project has received the appropriate approvals from the Town of Vail. It is not my intention to discourage you with your project. It is important that you understand there are no guarantees with respect to the outcome of either the Ford Park Master Plan revision or the development review process. I would be happy to sit down with you and Sammye Meadows if you would like to discuss this matter in more detail. Thank you for your understanding with regard to this issue. . Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager R W M/aw xc: Vail Town Council d?~~ RECYCLED PAPER 'f9 ~ ~ +~nb ' TON~I OF vA1L ~ 75 South Frontage Road Office of t12e Town Manager Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21051FAX 479-2157 June 1, 1995 Ms. Helen Fritch President of the Board The Vail Alpine Garden 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, CO 81657 Re: Proposed Construction of Visitor's Center Dear Helen: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and Sammye for taking the time to meet with Susan Connelly and me the other day to discuss the proposed Alpine Garden Visitor's Center. The purpose of this letter is to confirm our understanding regarding this issue. As we discussed the other day, Ford Park is the location for a number of diverse activities, including recreation, the Gerald Ford Amphitheater, as well as the Betty Ford Alpine Garder.s. While many of the uses at Ford Park are comgatible, there are also some which are not. Additionally, the demands placed on the park by the various user groups and activities is continuing to increase. In an effort to comprehensively deal with the continuing growth and pressure an Ford Park, the Town of Vail intends to revisit the Ford Park Nlaster Plan. We are currently seeking design professionals to conduct this work for us. Funds have been budgeted in 1995 and we intend to comp:e;z this work as quickly as possible. It is not the Town's position to prohibit the Alpine Gardens from proceeding through the desien review process for the proposed visitor's center. However, as we discussed, there is a possibility the revision to the Ford Park 1V1[aster Plan may impact your proposed visitors center. Specifically, the plan update will review the parking (or lack thereofl at Ford Park. This issue and the potential vehicular intrusion into Ford Park may affect your plans. It is not our intention to inhibit or impede your progress with fund raising. It is important you understand our position so there will be no misunderstandings in the future. The Town of Vail has long supported and continues to support the Alpine Gardens. The Vail Town Council recognizes the gardens are an amenity of world class significance and we will continue to support them in the future. However, as the owner of the property, the Town must deal responsibly with all the uses on this site and intends to try to do so through reconsideration of the Ford Park Master Plan. Once again, thank you for taking the time to meet with us and to work with us on this issue. Please feel free to call me at 479-2105 if ,you have qsestions or need to discuss this in more detail. Sincerely, TOWN OF VAIL X4- Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Vail Town Council Susan Connelly, Community Development Director Larry Grafel, Public Works Director Todd Oppenheimer, Landscape Architect/Park Superintendant George Ruther, Planner R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney dd e4 TOWN OF vaIL 75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Town Manager Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Far 970-479-2157 MEMORANDUIVI TO: Mayor and Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager ~ DATE: December 8, 1995 SUBJECT: Executive Session As you will note on the agenda we have scheduled a brief Executive Session for the Town Council. The purpose of this session is to provide the Council an overview of my performance review which was conducted on November 28th. This performance evaluation was for the period from January, 1995 until December, 1995. For your information I have attached a memorandum which was part of this review. I also hope to take this opportunity to discuss with the Council your expectations and goals of ine for the coming year. I look forward to discussing these issues with you and to establishing an effective working relationship with the Town Council. If you have questions about any of these issues prior to the meeting please do not hesitate to call me at 479-2105, my home number is 476-7388. Thank you. RWM/aw ~ RECYCLED PAPER r . ~ ~a e~ TOWN OF VAdL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Maiiager Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fcz.r 970-479-2157 MEIi~ORANDtIJM TO: Vail Town Council lFR: Bob McLaurin Town IVIanager j R]E: Performance Review DT: November 10, 1995 As the current Council's tenure winds down, it is time for the Council to evaluate my performance for the past year. I have enclosed a copy of the form used last year. If you are interested in using another form, please let me know, and I will provide it for you. At my evaluation last February, the Council identified two areas where I should place extra effort. These included strengthening my financial knowledge and shaping my focus. During the past year I have worked to strengthen and improve these areas. To improve my knowledge of finance, I successfully attended an Accounting I class from Colorado Mountain College, and I am currently enrolled in Accounting II. I have worked to improve my focus and time management by spending additional time planning. This was typically done by coming in early when no one else was in the office so I could plan, schedule, and strategize without interruptions. In addition ta.focusing on the areas discussed previously, I have also worked to help accomplish the "Critical Strategies" identified by the Council last April. The following identifies the various tasks accomplished in pursuit of each of the Town of Vail Critical Strategies and Objectives. It should be noted that the activities and tasks identified below are part of the overall TOV work program. While I had personal responsibility for many of these activities, many of them were implemented by many other staff inembers throughout the organization. They remain a part of the overall work program for which I am responsible. It should also be noted that some of these tasks support more than one of the Critical Strategies. When this occurs, the task or activity is mentioned under the appropriate Strategy. Improve the pa-ocess off panbllnc nnvolvement. Improving the process of public participation was . one of the Council's most important strategies. While we have worked diligently on this issue, much work remains to be done. Despite significant public participation, there is much cynicism remaining in some parts of the community. Tasks accomplished in pursuit of this strategy include the following: RECYCLED PAPER a *Worked with community representative and state officials to improve communications and coordination on pass closures. * Worked with the Town Attorney on amplified sound committee. * Worked to create a volunteer program, including Adopt-a-Path. * Regularly attend meetings of the Lionshead and Vail Village Merchants Association. * Implemented the third annual community survey. (Overall performance of Town Government increased from 3.2 to 3.3, and TOV Staff ratings improved to 3.6.) * Facilitated the creation of the Vail Village Merchants Association. * Directed the reorganization of the Community Development Department which will provide more effective customer service. * Worked to resolve the Forest Road snowcat access issue. Streangtheaa Vail'S eCOICIlOmy9 9WflIlflle aSSIlIlIl'IlHLg eI&V9II'09IlmeHIltafl, deveflopanentaIl, and desigag excefl9enceo * Facilitated the creation of the Vail Village Merchants Association. * Negotiated agreement with City 1Vlarket. * Helped negotiate the Town of Vail/Vail Associates Managed Growth Agreement. * Serve on Gommunity Task Force which is helping implement the TOV/VA agreement. * Constructed significarit capital improvements during the summer `95 construction season. (Major projects included the IVlain Vail Roundabout, Golf Course Street Reconstruction Project,lVlatterhorn Street Project, Bald Mountain Underpass Pathway, West Vail Bike Path, and the Covered Bridge Renovation.) * Implemented approximately one half of the action identified in the Open Lands Plan. At this point approximately 120 acres (19 parcels) have been acquired at a cost of $2.9 million. * Currently working to rezone 67 properties. * Prepared a Charter Amendment which will help protect these parcels in the future. * Created a ten year financial plan showing revenue, expenditure, debt service trends, and relationships between the funds. * Directed the revision of DRB Guidelines to improve efficiency of the Design Review Process. IPIl'oH&fl0te a II'egllOHflal dHaflOgllIle odIl tIl9e cIl'9tIlCafl 9SSi1eS faCIlng $he VaLl Va1le3' adHd Eagle COIlEIIflt3'. * Worked with CDOT, CSP, Sheriffs Office, Ambulance District, Vail Associates, and others to improve winter management and communication over Vail Pass. * Worked with Water District and Vail Associates to construct the West Vail Bike Path. * Worked with Eagle County to establish the Gypsum Express. * Served on the Executive Board of CAST. * Participated in numerous sessions with the Governor's Smart Growth Initiative * Produced numerous joint communications with Eagle County and Town of Avon. * Currently working with Water and Sewer District to waive water and sewer capacity fees on Vail Commons housing. t , }FaCHIl9$a$e the cOHIlS$fl'IlIlCt9oIIIl aIlIld 1Cete&Il$IOHIl Of lOCal hOEIlSIlYIlg. * Supervised and directed the Vail Commons RFP process, helped negotiate the lease, and development agreements with City 1Vlarket. * Purchased of Arosa A-Frame dwelling unit. * Directed the creation of a Housing Division in community deyelopment department. * Currently working to prepare a Housing Strategic Plan. * Working to build seasonal units at the Public Works Shops. * Negotiated Mortgage Guarantee Program with First Bank. * Developing lottery criteria for sale of Vail Commons dwelling units. OQltaer Actnvntnes In addition to the previously identified activities, we have continued to work to improve the culture and environment of the Town organization. I believe we have made significant progress was made in improving the organizational culture of the TOV. This was reflected in the recent employee survey which was conducted in April. As you may recall, scores on this survey improved significantly since the last survey. Because my salary is frozen like the other TOV employees, there is no need to discuss compensation during this review. However there are two items in my employment agreement that I wish to discuss with you. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community and the TOV organization. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing these issues. (.)fficc u! 1.110 110.1tYO io(l:pmmititiinnrr: 1:a;;1e (.nuiily liuilding (970) 3).R-4605 I'.( ~S(lx }I.'itl 1=ax: (970) 328 720'/ I . i00 lirotl l+W it y ! 1)I): (970) 32R-R7()7 I:ail;lc, Cnlondo S 1631-(I850 Decenter S, 1995 - 17:11 - EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AGEND 0!_M_ _D F U N T Y C 0 M M I S S 10 N E RS REGULAR MEEflNG DAY DECEMBER 9 29 1995 dr ~7 if tY iY iY Yi Yr Yt sT tt m ir rS t5 it -3t -k iF iF Yi4t slr fs Cr R fr +a A~h x4 s4 ~4 ~4 ~r A~Y tf 1em0 -1:36 FINAL 47 N1 FOR /"OL/AfV`YMLJ TRUCTVI`w7y I o FOH` 1995 GLN'YWML rR(I16CT Engiroering Departrnent A o Consider approval. 1e35 m I ° ZS-372-95 $PECIAL U.SiE P FOR COLORADO - NTia111V EXPRESS l4athy Eastley, Planning Depatnerrt ""ONo ConsideP approval. i A5 , 2e ~ESSIORI - COMNRJNITY 1VVNT KBith Montag, Corrriunity Derreloprr~ - 100 BREAK 3m - 4A JAIL INSPECTION 4:00 - 6:30 BREAK & S P 6o30 - 9e30 ADAWS R1B P C H NG T}iE NDCY' AflEET'Ii~`, pF ?liE EA(LE OOUPfiY CONRIISSIONERS WILL 8E liaD ON OECUABER 98, 1~'i tIL1 fiAEET1I1GS VIALL BE FiELD IN THE EAGLE COUNTY Bl11LDllNG • 500 BRQADUIDIY,.BgG~ OR OTtEMSE P(OTElI. THIS AGIFNDA IS PFtOVIDFD FOR INFORN1110NU1t. PUR)OSES ONLY - ALL TIW-S ARE APPROXIMATE . THE BOARiD MLE I ld WSSI(N NWY CONiSIDER QTHER ITFAl6 THAT ARE Ma"1T' BUORE (T. TOWIV COUNCIL COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE APPOiNTMEiVTS TO: Town Council FR: Pam Brandmeyer DA: December 5, 1995 RE: Committee/Task Force Appointments This is a list of all committees/task forces to which Council members have been appointed or for which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular Municipal Election, November 1997. COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE COUIVCIL MEMBERS 1. NWCCOG Sybill Navas (New member) , alternate 2. Vail Valley Tourism & Bob Armour & Convention Bureau Rob Ford, alternate (formerly VRA) , 3. Vail Transportation and Kevin Foley Parking Task Force Rob Ford, Alternate 4. CAST Bob Armour Bob McLaurin 5. VRD/Council Subcommittee Kevin Foley Ken Wilson Rob Ford Ross Davis 6. Special Events Committee Sybill Navas 7. Bravo! Colorado Board Kevin Foley 8. NWCCOG Water Quality/ Sybill Navas Quantity Committee (New member), apprentice 9. Eagle County Recreation Paul Johnston Authority (New member), alternate 10. '\Town of Vail Housing Authority Michael Jewett 11. Channel 5 Board Sybill Navas 12. Vail Valley Arts Council 13. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Bob Armour Award 14. Lodge at Vail Land Swap Paul Johnston Bob McLaurin Tom Moorhead 15. Vail Valley Exchange Sybill Navas , 16. Regional Transportation Com. Kevin Foley Rob Ford, alternate 17. Ford Park Management Plan staff 18. The Chamber Paul Johnston 19. Open Space/Charter Committee Sybill Navas 20. Art In Public Places Kevin Foley C:\TCAPPTS.LST ee A~ TOWN OF VAIL 75 South F'rontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 fFOR ININIEDBa4TE RELEASE December 6, 1995 Contact: Holly iVicCutcheon, 479-2136 Vail Town Clerk NOMIIUATING PET9Ts0NS FOR !lAGL TOIfVN COlJNC9L SEAT AVA9LABLE DEC. I I FOR .BAN. 30 SPEC9AL ELECTDON (Vail)--Nominating petitions will be available beginning Dec. 11 for candidates interested in running for the Town Council seat to be vacated by Peggy Osterfoss. The term of office will run to November 1997. A special townwide election has been set for Jan. 30, the effective date of Osterfoss' resignation. Citing family demands, Ostertoss announced her resignation at the Nov, 28 council work session. Nominating petitions may be picked up in the Town Clerk's office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. iVlonday through Friday in the Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd., beginning Dec. 11.. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Dec. 29 to circulate the petitions. A minimum of 10 signatures from Vail registered voters is required for certification. To qualify, council candidates must be 21 years of age, a resident of the Town of Vail for the past two years, a citizen of the United States and a registered voter. To be eligible to vote in this special election, residents must be registered with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office by Jan. 2. For additional election information, contact Vail Town Clerk Holly McCutcheon at 479-2136, or the Eagle County Clerk's Office at 328-8710. ILO RECYCLEDP,4PER Y : de e4 TORW6 OF YAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MED9A ADV9SORV December 6, 1995 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office WAIL TOWN C0UNCIL HBGHL9G9-BTS FOR DECEMBER 5 @Nork Sessaon Bruefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Navas, Osterfoss --Site Visits Council members made two site visits in preparation for fihe evening meeting. --Employee Recognition Susan Boyd, assistant director of the Vail public library, was recognized for ten years of service to the town. She received a Vail signature necklace and a certificate of achievement. --PEC Review The Council voted 4-2 (Johnston, Ford against) to call-up approval by the Planning & Environmental Commission of a conditional use permit to allow for a"quasi-public club" on the third and fourth floors of the Serranos Building, 298 Hanson Ranch Road. The matter will be scheduled for review at the Dec. 19 evening Town Council meeting. --Local Licensing Authority Interviews The Council interviewed three applicants (Gene C. Uselton, David Chapin and Terry Walker) for a vacancy on the Local Licensing Authority (liquor board). Chairman Davey Wilson has resigned from the board effective Nov. B. The Council-later appointed David Chapin at the evening meeting. His term will run to June 1997. --Committee Appointments The following committee appointments were made: Sybill Navas, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Board and Water Quality/Quantity Committee; Bob Armour (Rob Ford alternate), Vail VaIley Tourism & Convention Bureau Board; FCevin Foley (Rob Ford alternate), Vail Transportation and Parking Task Force; Bob Armour (Bob fVicLaurin alternate), Colorado Association of Ski Towns; Vail Recreation District/Town Council Subcommittee, Kevin Foley (Rob Ford alternate); Special Events Committee, Sybill Navas; Bravo! Colorado, Kevin Foley; Eagle County Recreation Authority, Paul Johnston; Town of Vail Housing Authority, ~ (more) RECYCLEDPAPER ~ ~ Council Highlights/Add 1 Michael Jewett; Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Televisi,on Board, Sybill Navas; Vail Valley Arts Council and Arts In Public Places, Kevin Foley; Mauri Nottingharri Environmental Award, Bob Armour; Lodge at Vail Land Swap, Paul Johnston; Vail Valley Exchange/Sister Cities, Sybill Navas; Regional Transportation Authority, Kevin Foley (Rob Ford alternate); The Cham6er of Commerce, Paul Johnston; and Open Space/Charter Committee, Sybill IVavas. --Information Update Town Manager Bob McLaurin gave an update on ski season traffic and circulation. The Village parking structure has filled four times and the Lionshead structure has filled twice, thus far. Also, the roundabout continues to function well, he said. Rob Ford and Sybill Navas expressed concerns about East Vail access problems during the Nov. 26 Vail pass closure. --Council Reports ' Sybill Navas reported on three meetings she has attended recently. In a discussion with officials from the U.S. Forest Service regarding the possibility of construction of affordable housing units on federal land, Navas said officials may look to Vail as a test case. Also, Channel 5 is continuing to probe funding options, she said, and the Water Quality/Quantity Committee of Northwest Colorado Council of Governments is asking municipalities to pass a resolution in opposition of several "takings" bills that will be introduced in the state legislature. --Golden Peak Ski Base Redevelopment The Council reviewed the Golden Peak ski base redevelopment proposal in preparation for the evening meeting. Agreement was reached on several topics, including: an off-site improvement plan for extension of a sidewalk on the west side af Vail Valley Drive from the Transportation Center to Golden Peak, plus road realignments. Those improvements will be cost-shared with 80 percent paid by Vail Associates and the Town of Vail picking up the remaining 20 percent. A proposed sidewalk on the east side of the Transportation Center extending to the facility will be put on hold. Also, Vail Associates agreed to participate in a pedestrian connection from Ford Park to Golden Peak as may be recommended in the yet-to-be-completed Ford Park master plan. VA also agreed to donate the cost of 20 hours of design services for refinement of a proposed sidewalk from Golden Peak to the soccer field, as well as participate in cost-sharing discussions in the future. Construction of the sidewalk will not occur at the same time as the Golden Peak redevelopment. VA will pay 100 percent of all on-site improvements. The discussion yesterday then turned to the parking structure proposed by Vail Associates. Several Council members asked about including a provision within the development plan in case VA fails to build a parking structure as part of the project. The Council resumed discussion of the parking issue at the evening meeting. Please see evening meeting briefs for more information, _ or contact Jim Curnutte or Lauren Waterton in the Community Development Department at 479-2138. (more) Council Highlights/Add 2 Evenong Meetcng~ Bruefs Council members present; Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Rlavas, Ostertoss --Citizen Participation Rick Sackbauer of the Vail Valley Consolidated VVater District presented a brief update on district projects, including: efforts to consolidate the water district and sanitation district through an election process in iVlay; progress on employee housing; the Eagle Park Reservoir project; and completion of the innerconnect. Sackbauer said the district would be making a more detailed presentation after the first of the year. --Golden Peak Ski Base Redevelopment The Council voted 7-0 to approve, on first reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting the Ski Base/Recreation Zone District of the Vail IViunicipal Code: Final approval on second reading at the Dec. 19 meeting, and approval of the amended development plan (also at the Dec. 19 meeting), will clear the way for ground-breaking of the Golden Peak redevelopment project in Aprii. The plan, offered by Vail Associates, calls for the complete redevelopment of the Golden Peak portal, including a new base lodge, a 148-space parking structure, replacement of chairlifts 6& 12, new parking lots for public skier drop-off and children's center drop-off, plus a new bus lane. Additionally, Vail Valley Drive will be improved from the Vail Transportation Center to the soccer field. Last night, Council members reviewed a list of conditions attached to the proposed development plan. iViuch of the discussion focused on a"what if' seenario in which VA would fail to build a parking structure at the site. _ The structure is scheduled to be built at the same time as the base lodge building, but may be phased- in over two years. Eventually, most Council members said they were comfortable with the wording of the condition which assumes the structure will be built. If the structure is not built, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead told Council members, the town would then have to determine the impact and address the issue with Vail Associates at that time. Also yesterday, Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association, asked the town to clarify who woutd be responsible for maintenance (snow removal) of the new sidewalks. For additional details, please see work session briefs, or contact Jim Curnutte or Lauren Waterton in the Community Development Department at 479- 2138. --Special Election Fdesolution The Council voted 7-0 approving a special election on Jan. 30, 1996, to fill the term of Peggy OsterFoss' council seat. The term of office will run to November 1997. OsterFoss has resigned effective Jan. 30 due to family demands. (See news release issued today). --Local Licensing Authority (Liquor Board) The Council appointed David Chapin, a manager at Vendetta's, to fill an unexpired term on the (iquor board. The term will run to June 1997. For details, contact Town Clerk Holly iVicCutcheon at 479-2136. (more) t. ' ~ Council Highlights/Add 3 --Appeal of Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Decision re: Innsbruck Meadows . • The Council voted 7-0 to overturn a PEC decision to deny a front setback variance request for a residence under construction on lot 6, Innsbruck Meadows subdivision. The applicant, Bob Borne, had requested the setback due to a surveying error. The mistake had caused a 3.5 ft. encroachment into the front setback. Council members agreed with Borne's position that the encroachment caused no negative impacts on the neighborhood. The Council members found that the approval of the variance request did not constitute a grant of special privilege. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2138. --Appeal of Design Review Board (DRB) approvai of the lnternational Wing at the Lodge at Vail The Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to uphold Design Review Board approval of the project with the stipulation that additional staff-approved modifications be made to the plan to improve sight and sound barriers on the building's west side. The project has been in the works since 1983 when the Planning and Environmental Commission approved an exterior alteration. The PEC approval 12 years ago was based on the criteria for exterior alterations, which existed at that time, as well as an agreement which the town had executed with the Lodge relating to accommotlations unit and conference area within the Village. Because those earlier decisions are still in effect, according to Town Rttorney Tom Moorhead, the majority of the Council members could find no reason to overturn Design Review Board approval. An adjacent property owner had appealed the DRB decision, alleging improper density approvals by the town prior to the DRB review. The project calls for 21 new accommodation units, one penthouse suite and 6,248 square feet of conference area. For additional details, contact Andy Knudtsen in the Community Development Department at 479-2138. --Town Manager's Report Bob McLaurin asked Council members to schedule time for a citizen participation workshop on Feb. 13. --Other After a suggestion from Mayar Bob Armour, town staff will explore options relating to the 75 mph speed limit. Armour said he personally thinks the speed is too fast for Vail Pass, in particular. Kevin Foley expressed concerns about the Vail transit system, including overcrowded buses on the north-south foop and the driver shortage. At the suggestion of Bob Armour, Council members asked staff to explore the possibility of adding individual council members to the town's voice mail system to increase the Council's accessibility to the public. # # # Council Highlights/Add 4 Upcomeng Discaassuon Topucs December 12 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Town of Vail - U.S Forest Service Land Exchange Overview Discussion of Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Lease December 19 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Endowment for Community Health . Discussion of text amendment to Section 18.24.050 Organizational/Policy Discussion December 99 Evening Meeting Second Reading of Golden Peak Ski Base Redevelopment First Reading of text amendment to Section 18.24.050 No Councu8 Meetangs Decembea- 26 N 4' I I II I ~n~~~ i i II q:li i il Ui I I I I I li , . ..it ` IIiI I II II! IIII~I~ ~IIIIII~III IIII i I~~I I~I~I I I II I i to I I(, Ii.~ ~Y[ ~ ~7~T j~ I I~I I II e'+ i i W$ Btt ,,~o,~;, l~ Decernber 1995. 'r II ~I~„~,; awn ;I II~~ I I I ,.'>'~,I m~lli~. IlY~ MIESSA~E FROM THIE MANAGER ~ JeffAhvrne, Police As 1995 winds down. I wanted to take this opportunity to ~ Jeff is a new police off'icer for VaiL He moved to express my appreciation for your efforts to make Vail the Colorado from Bloomington, Ind., when he accepted Premier International Resort and Mountain Community. the police position. Jeff is married and has two During the past year, we made significant strides to become a ~ delightful children. Jef~' is also a huge Indiana more effective organization. The TOV employee survey UniversityBobby Knight fan. indicated significani improvement in the areas of ~ communication, empowerment and management. The Jonathan Crane, Police Community Survey also showed positive improvements in ~ Jonathan is also a police officer. He is originally service delivery and customer satisfaction. In 1995 the from Washington state and is single. Jonathan has average satisfaction rate with TOV staff was 3.6 on a scale of not lived in Eagle County long, but likes the area 1.0 - 5.0 All this, in spite of a shorifall of revenues. ~ yery much. I believe the coming year will provide new opportunities for Leslie 11eers. Police our community and our organization. Despite flat revenue Leslie has lived in the Vail area for about one year. forecasts for the coming year, I believe there are a number of ~ She is the new police records clerk. Leslie hails from factors that maV help our revenue situation. These include ~ Peoria, Ill., and is single. In her spare time, Leslie , good early season snow, and the work of the Town of Vail/ enjoys skiing, running, scuba diving, hiking, playing Vail Associates Task Force. Vail has, by all accounts, the volleyball, and playing softball. best early season snow in the country. In addition to word of mouth promotion.. ESPN provided extensive coverage of the World Cup Races in the United States and Europe. The TOV/ VA Task Force has created a forum, where for the first time, the community is working collaboratively to market the non DECEMBER peak periods of the ski season. The Task Force is comprised lohn Gulick Fire 19 Years ~ of representatives from the Town. Vail Associates, the Vail Mike McGee Vire 18 Years ~ Valley Foundation and Convention and Tourism Bureau. The Mark Benson Fire 17 Years ~ retail, lodging and restaurant organizations are also Leo Vasquez Public Works/Trans. 11 Years ~ represented on this Task Force. Together. we have been ~ Mondragon Police 7 Years ~j working to provide incentives to encourage guests during the Sand_y Yost Finance 5 Years ~j Claudia Dahl Police 4 Years ~ non peak times, including one free day of parking from Bob McLaurin Administration 2 Years November 22 to December 21 for Colorado Card Holders. Manuel Trujilio Public Works/Trans. 2 Years ~ Susan Douglas Police 1 Year ~ As we enter the holiday season. I want to wish each of you a happy holiday. As we move into 1996. I look fonvard to a The next emplovee 10115120 year mnni>>ersary wi!l occur in productive new year. Who knows, with a good early season Fehruarv. Cir:dv Van Hoose-Soreiisen wi/I be honored.for 10 years and a little luck, we mav be able to deal positively with the o(senace wit/: llte TOV. The ceremonv wi/1 Inke plnce in !he COmpenSaUOn iSSUe. co:uicil chnn:hers during 1he work sessron. Once again, thank you for your contributions to our community and to the TOV organization. --Bob McLaurin Mark your calendars! The TOV Christmas and 5-Year Employee recognition is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, at the Marriott, 6-11 p.m. Dinner will be served from 7:30-9:00 and Texas - The Band will entertain you. Cash bar will be available, as well as a Tipsy Taxi. Please join us for this most auspicious event! 1 ~ D]EPARTMENT NEWSe.. Communitv Develonment Christine Anderson is AWOL Christmas week. She will be Chris Sauro, Planning Intern, has been offered a job with Vail spending the holiday with her family in Oregon. Associates working as an "on mountain recvcling coordinator." This is a newly created position ~vith VA to head Administrative Services their recycling efforts for all the VA restaurants on Vail J' is living here permanently now! He moved his wife, Happy, Mountain. FYI... Chris has been our intern since June and from Ohio, and the two are busy getting to kno«, each other has been a real help to us. Paul Reeves helped VA make the again. The Powers bought a home in Singletree, and really like connection with Chris. He will start mid-November. Good it there. luck, Chris! Desiree Kochera's son, Eric, is part of an all-star baseball team We are pleased and wish Bob Armour much success in his who are travelling to Australia during Christmas. Desiree appointment as Mayor of Vail! needs to raise $2,300 by the end of November. One of the fund raising efforts is the sale of City Market gift certificates. They We wish Peggy, Jerry and Lexi much health, happiness and come in $25 increments, and work just like cash. For example, prosperity in the coming years! Thanks for all she has done if youu purchase $85 in groceries, and hand over $100 of gift for Vail. certificates, you will receive $15 change. It's official news... former Community Development Director If you wish to purchase some of these coupons. Desiree will be Kristan Pritz is having a baby! The joyful expected date of selling them through the end of the year. Thanks for your delivery is May 15, 1996! support! Jim Curnutte and Lauren Waterton worked very hard at Public Works/Transnortation , getting the Golden Peak Ski Base redevelopment in Jim and Susie Hervert have a new addition to their family - a compliance with Town of Vail rules, regulations and baby girl! Haley McCall was born Nov. 11, at Vail Valie_y standards and has now been approved by the Town of Vail ' Medical Center at 7:43 p.m. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and Planning and Environmental Commission. It is one step is 20 1/2 inches long. Everyone is doing fine. closer to being approved by Town Council. Good work Jim and Lauren! ! Congratulations to Larrv Pardee! Larrv was promoted from Heavy Equipment Operator II to Construction Inspector. This Dominic Mauriello will be joining the Community position came about when Charlie Davis was promoted to Development staff as our new Planner I'. He will be joining us Building Inspector. Way to go, Larry_ ! before Christmas! We are excited to have Dominic as part of the Community Development team! Bob Manzanares has also received a promotion. Bob ~vas formerly a Heaw Equipment Operator I. and now he is an Sierra is alive and kicking! Each week ive are making HEO IL WOW! progress with the Sierra tracking system. We are training , more users so different departments can use Sierra. We are John Gallegos was named Facilities Maintenance Manger, now entering inspections into Sierra and this has proven to be replacing Andy Anderson. John was formerly the Master a great timesaving process. Carpenter. Everyone get their dancing shoes on at the Christmas Party! Along with John's promotion, Brian Canepa is now the Master ~ There is at least one of us in Community Development (do you Carpenter. So many changes, so little time!! have any guesses??) Who is readV to dance, dance. dance! We Big thanks to Jim Hoza! Jim designed those gorgeous are looking forward to seeing all of you there! Christmas party invitations on his own time. They look great, Finance Jim! Finance wants to remind everyone to give out those bonus And another thanks to Charlie Overend. Charlie took time to cards prior to the end of the year; othenvise you71 lose them. oversee the printing of the invitations, which took a long time We know there are plenty of deserving folks out there! as the printer printed each one individuallv, at about ten The new cashier, Sonja, started on Nov. 15. Sonja has lived in minutes per invitation. About 400 invitations in all were the Vail area for four years. She is originally from Texas and Printed. is single. She loves Vail and loves to ski. We are very happy Greg and Michele Hall had a baby girl Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m. to have her and she is doing an excellent job at the window. after 13 1/2 hours of labor! She is a cutie with a lot of blonde Sandy Yost volunteered for the World Cup slci races in hair. She weighed 6 1/41bs. They named her Heddie Elise November. She was in Arizona for Thanksgiving week, then Hall, after her Great-Great-Great-Grandmother on Michele's worked the races in December again, then is off to sunny side. Mexico. She'll be one tanned babe after all that! Police Jacque Lovato will be off the week folloxving Christmas, The Vail Police Department will begin using O.C. spray as an staying home and getting to know her kids again. That sounds intermediate weapon in the near future. O.C., short for like our way to take time off! Oleoresin Capsicum, is derived from the waxes of the pepper plant. The spray is commonly used by police when under 2 J I : 1 1~dO1tE I)EPAR~I'1~1~' 1~1EWSevo Bonus C'ards c~ontinued... assault by combative individuals or when someone resists 1oe Busch (2) Police arrest. The use of O.C. spray has no lasting harmful physical Bnan Canepa (2) Public Works/Transportation effects. The spray will cause involuntary closing of the eyes, Michelle Caster Administrative Services loss of balance, and a burning sensation which ultimately Eli Cisneros (2) Public Works/Transportation result in a loss of the "will to fight." O.C. spray is a safer and Susie Combs (2) Public Works/Transportation more effective method of dealing with violent people. 7ose Cordova (3) Publio Works/Transportation You may have noticed the new "Vail Police" decals on all the Becky Comroe Police Craig Crea Public Works/Transportation patrol cars. This new look is quite a change from the old non- 1im Curnune (2) Community Development reflective Town of Vail logo that used to be on the patrol cars. Kris Cureau (2) Police The °new look" reflective decals have come about as a direct Charlie Davis Community Development result of two factors. First, the input &om the citizen surveys Lionel Espinoza (3) Public Works/Transportation clearly have asked for increased police visibility. Second, the lohn Ferguson Police reflective decals have addressed officer safety concerns by Arturo Femandez Public Works/Transportation making the cars much more visible. There were several decal Matt Grafel (3) Public WorksiTransportation concepts sketched out by Lt. Jeff Layman to initiate the Lori Gravelle Police process. These were then applied to the patrol cars by Jim Dale Harpe (4) Fleet Maintenance Jim Hoza Public Works/Transportation Hoza and the patrol officers were asked for their input The preston Isom Library assistance with this project by Jim Hoza and Frank Vigil has Andy Janusz Public Works/Transportation been very much appreciated. The response from local citizens Russ 7ohnson (2) Library and guests has been positive. The most common response has Keith Kjeldan Public Worhs/Transportation been "Now your cars look like police cars!" Scott Klawonn Fleet Maintenance Desiree Kochera Administrative Services Lt~ Mary Lawrence Public WorkslTransportation Tired of reading the same ol' books to your children at Chri s Leniger Fleet Maintenance bedtime? The library has just received a shipment of brand Henrv Lovato (2) Public Works/Transportation new stories just for kids! Mark Lovato Public Works/Transportation • Good Night. Teddy Bear Albert Maes (2) Public Works/Transportation ° Skateboard Monsters Rudy Maestas (5) Fleet Maintenance Buck Martinez (2) Police • Night Owl and the Rooster - A Haitian Legend Gilbert Martinez (4) Public Works/Transportation ° Unseen Rainbows, Silent Songs the World Beyond Matt Martinez (3) Fleet Maintenance ° Metals John McCarthy Police Manuel Medina (3) Public Works/Transportation ° Water, Water Everywhere 7R Mondragon (2) Police ° Draw-and-tell Reading, Writing, Listening, Speak Mark Mobley Fire ° Scribble Art Independent Creative Art Experience Jackie Odgen Police Jack Owen Fleet Maintenance ° PreSCho01 Art It's the Process Not the Product Larry Pardee (5) Public Works/Transportation. ° People of Corn - A Mayan Story Eliazar Pena Public Works/Transportation ° Rocket Science 50 Flying, Floating, Flipping JP Power fIuman Resources David Rhoades Police ° Measuring Up! Experiments, Puzzles, and Games Tom Rollins Public Works/Transportation ° Shadows of the Night - the Hidden World Louis Sanchez Public Worhs/Transportation ° Smartmoves - A Kid's Guide to Self-defense Leonard sandoval (2) Public Works/Transportation Rudy Sandoval (4) Fleet Maintenance ° Old House. New House - A Child's Exploration of America. Chris Sauro Community Development ° One Moie River Carmen Slagle Human Resources Diane Stanek (3) Public Works/Transportation Byron Stanley (3) Fleet Maintenance Randy Stouder Community Development The followine TOV folks received $10 bonuses in November A.C. Stutson Police (you know, those little blue cards which are redeemed Mihe Takamoto Police in Finance). Mike Trindle Police Mark Allen Po(ice Manuel Trujillo Public Works/Transportation Andy Anderson (4) Public Works/Transportation Charlie Turnbull Public Works/Transportation Chris Anderson Finance Leo Vasquez Public Works/Transportation Doiina Arnold (3) Fleet Maintenance Franh Vigil (2) Fleet Maintenance Tim Barca Fleet Maintenance Mike Warcen (2) Police Scott Bluhm (3) Public Works/Transportation Jeanne Wilson Publie Works/Transportation Pam Brandmeyer (2) Administrative Services Linda Wolz Police AI Brown (4) Police Steve Wright Police Mike Bulkeley (2) Police Sandy Yost Finance 3 f ~ICE: R • ~ E Dick Duran ' Dear Town of Vail: . Vail Fire Department On July 20, while visiting your beautiful town. I lell behind mv 35mm Dear Mr. Duran: camera. I realized this about 15 minutes into my trip back to Denver. The Colorado Association of Hospital Ausilians/Volunteers recenth, I returned to where I believed I had lett it. but. it was no longer therc. held their annual convention at the Manor Vail. ~ I went by your police station to report my loss. I called your police department the next morning to see il'anybody had found my camera. Unfortunately one of our more elderly attendees passed out at one oY The answer was "no." When I returned to San Diego on Monday. July our sessions. 911 was called and your department responded 24, I called youur police department again to see if my camera was immediately. We appreciate your speedy response and the attention found. The answer was still "no." but they suggested I call the given to Mrs. Hougston. She elected not to be taken to the hospital and maintenanee department. I did and left a message. One hour later. I got was tine for the rest of the convention. It made us all more aware of the a call tiom your police department reporting that my camera had been hazards of dehydration because of the altitude. found! Fans were used to clear the wann air out of the room and who ever was I was relieved to say the least. My camera was mailed to me davs later. in charge urged everyone to drink lots of water. We applaud the concern Enclosed is a check to cover the postage, plus a little estra for vour for our members. general fund to say "Thank you!" CAIIAV will return to Manor Vail neat September and we will put a I'm considering a move to Colorado from California and this experience reminder in our portYi>lio of the need to drink more liquids. soliditied the good feeling I already have about the people Cve come in Thank you, contact with in Colorado. Thank you very much again!! Patricia D. Roen Sincerely, CAHAV President Mark Gleason Mike MeGee Vail Fire Department This /etter wns received in Finnnce, ivillr a clreck for $10. Dear Mike: Mr. Paul Reeves Community Development Department Judy joins me in thanking you for the time and et2ort you've put in on our application for Club Chelsea. We certainly have not inteiided to Dear Paul: be difficult, only to get our questions answered. As you know, sometimes the problem is one of not even knowing what questions to Judy and I can't thank you enough for your help and concern, and for the ask. But the helpfulness of everyone at the meeting went such a long time you've spent helping us negotiate the maze we've found ourselves way to espedite what is a confusing and frustrating process. So thank in. If Club Chelsea becomes a reality. it's certainly due in part to your you so much for being there. helpfulness and understanding. Thanks particularly for setting up the meeting today (9/27). Many important questions were answered which I'm sure that I'll be in touch with you soon iCwe decide to procced with would have taken much longer to clear up had we continued along the the project. In the meantime. if you have any questions of us or you iraditional route. think of anything that Nvas left out, please give me a call at 476-1280. I don't know what most applicants do when attempting a project in Once again. ma~~ thanks Cor all your help today and in the recent past. town. but a meeting such as the one we had todav Would be a wonderful Sincerelv. addition to the application process. Those oY you who deal with the Betsy Bradlev proeess every daY may not understand how baffling it is Cor a novice to g Club Chelsea (we hope) o through it. Your attitude of helpfulness and caring is more than apparent. I hope Mc Jeff Layman that Vou, or someone else in the town offices, can establish a policy or Vail Police Department routine that will. as an integral part of the process. do Tor future Dear .ieff. applicants what you did for us today with this meeting. M}, suggestion ive it a try. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ot~icers involved in would be that you certainly g the transporting of a woman with tive children and a woman with Once again, many thanks for all you've done. one child, whom we had to safehouse in four different locations Betsy Bradley during the week of August 7. In my seven years with The Resource Club Chelsea (hopefully) Center; this situation was one of the mosY challenging. and we are most grateful to your otlicers for their patience. courtesy, support and professionalism during these ditlicult days. The Resource Center's ability to aid those in need, 24-hours a da_y. ~~d You J~rzow... seven days a week depends upon not onty our volunteers, but the Joe Kochera is the employee with the second-longest full care and commitment of our community members as well. Thank time regular career years (23 years) with the TOV? Bob you f'or being such a wonderful part ot our team. Riggle fOllows him closely behind by just 4 months. As Verv truly Yours, (Officers involved were Rick Onorato and everyone knows. Byron Stanley (24 years) is ihe longest- Ellen S. Cochran Mike Warren) running employee with the Town. Advocate Coordinator 4 ~ 3. r ~f aneeeaye rovn lAe ~ca~efy Coracmiffee... in~nfoyee S'1of4hf... Pant saffety ouu yoanr hoPac?ay eheck9ist The countdown has begun for the holiday season. Children ~ ~~arlie Davgs are eagerly pointing out their favorite toys. Adults are ~ mapping out their strategies. The numerous details that are Commune~' ~evelopaeeee~~ involved in a successful holiday celebration all are being carefully considered. As you make your plans for the season, we hope you put these safety tips at the top of your holiday checklist. g ~ Iflspect indoor and outdoor lights for frayed cords, bare spots, broken plugs, and loose bulbs and sockets. This month the spotlight shines upon Charlie Davis. Building Inspector. During the course of his day. Charlie will F=~' Never use indoor lights outside. inspect construction projects, buildings, look for code Make sure your extension cords are an adequate size compliance and safety issues, and more. Before becoming a and in good working condition. Building Inspector, Charlie spent 16 years with Public Works, first as a Snow Shoveler, then a Heaw Equipment Don't overload electrical outlets. Operator, then on to a Construction Inspector. Charlie has Make sure a reliable testing facility, like the been on his new job for 6 weeks. At this time. Charlie shares Underwriters Laboratory, has inspected your holiday an office and desk with Dan Stanek, but as soon as the wiring. Community Development reorganization is complete, Charlie Always turn off all Christmas lights before going to bed ~'ill have his own digs. or leaving home. At some point in the future, Charlie hopes to obtain W, Never place electrical cords under a rug or door, or certification in such areas as building inspection, plumbing around a sharp edge or corner. inspection, mechanical inspection, and plans examiner. Keep all cords away from °traffic lanes" in your home. Charlie is married to Robin Davis, and the couple have one _ When stringing outdoor lights, stay clear of power lines. son, Tony, and one daughter, Daryl. They live in a lovely 4:~ Be sure to unplug children's electric toys when not in . house in Gypsum, which they share with their two dogs and use. one cat. Tony, who is 12, is an excellent pitcher for his little Make sure your natural Christmas tree has enough league team. Daryl, four years of age, is just an all around water to keep branches from drying out and becoming a cute kid. fire hazard. Although there is not much spare time these days, Charlie We want you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. enjoys fishing, skiing (telemarking), backpacking, hunting, And the best way to do that is to be sure you don't take a camping and just hanging out with the family. holiday from safety. Charlie is environmentally conscious. He rides the Gypsum D~~EMBER Bg~THDAyS to Vail Express bus more often than not. He noted it takes a little more discipline to ride the bus, but feels it's worth it to Brenda Chesman 12/O1 Andy ICnudtsen 12/17 keep just one more car off the road. It also saves a little Ken Carpenter 12i02 Sherri Pastwa 12/19 money in wear and tear on his vehicle! As well, he takes the Michael Gilbert 12/03 Jack Owen 12/22 Lori Aker 12/04 Debbie Mascarenas 12/22 opportunity to make new friends. Stephen Bull 12/04 David Rhoades 12/24 Elaine Duran 12/06 Rusty Jacobs 12/25 . Mike Trindle 12/06 Desiree Kochera 12;26 Claudia Dahl 12/08 Heidi Franz 12/28 Paul Reeves 12/08 Anna Tam 12/29 Bill Shapiro 12/12 Matt Grafel 12/29 Chuck Feldmann 12/13 Heyward Rutt' 12/30 F~REWELL, ADIOS... Brian Canepa 12/ 13 Wendy Fordyce 12/31 Emie Chavez 12/16 Andy Anderson Public Works/Transportation Congrahulations Parr! Ree>>es! Yotrr name wns drmvn for John McCarthy PoIiCC d:is mattli's bir!{idav presetrt. Co~rmct De.riree a! 479- ~Barb3r81oSeph r~~•~~ Police 2718 ahout pickirrg up ymir gi/). Happy Birtl:da-v!! Michelle Hogarth POIiCe 5 I ~~p 7 /pJ.fe... ive Yout, l,o- U(lorheri. a Members of Municipal Court and the Police Department are meeting on a regular basis to discuss how to improve Pat on 14e Aac/2 / procedures or clarify why a particular task is performed the way it is done. Some esamples of this include: information The following employees were nominated by their co-workers for on warrants were simplified to make it easier for dispatch going the ertra mile. This program will be ongoing. and if you need to enter what they need into CCIC; procedures were extra forms, please call Desiree at extension 2118. outlined for handling subpoenas for out of area witnesses. This helped to clarify why the court staff could not "serve" Nominated Nominated Description of Emplovee Bv... Assistance these to witnesses. Manuel Medina Ruthie Bopes The parking stnicture office is no Albert h4aes PLBLIC longer a dungeon thanks to Nlanuel A notebook was created to hold items such as minutes, Pust,te woxksi wottKsi and Albert. We can now stare out at memos, training handouts, requests to other Librarv TRANS. TR,aNS. the world Chrough our new window teams. Each team member now has their own notebook. itigeaa ofac each ocher. The notebook will function as a working eaample of a A,,,,e wrignt sauy ~non Anne figured out ho~v the nexvspaper manual so Library staff can see their policies and ideas in ~hqIN. FINANCE printed the wrong infotmation for 8Ct10II. SERVICES Ordinance 21. Series of 1995. Municipal Court meets proactively with their external Andy Janusz Diane Stanek Thanks to Andy and Bon Rigglz for Bob Riggle PLIBLIC helping me with the small.Iohn Deere. suppliers to share requirements and to receive upgrades to PUBLIC WORItS/ WORKS/ their CLANCY automated system. This also gives the TR,atvs. TRfws. opportunity to the front line users of the system to give suggestions on improvements and enhancements to the Michael Parker b4ark Benson Organized Saturdav training sessions FIRE FIRE for residents by obtaining outside SySI2ri1. instructor to guest lecture on fire pre- planning and CS/RCME tirefighting The Library created form letters to quickly and easily conditiont. respond to customer concerns which share recurring )im Jones Mark Benson Organized and procured cellular themes. As each theme occurs. such as a customer having FIRE FtxE phone program for Vail Fire Dept. to pay for a lost item, or a response to complaints of " limiting borrowed items. the letter is written and saved on Tom Moorhead Desiree Kochera Visitor to municipal building had a the computer. The name and individual circumstances can ~N4IN. SERV'. ADMIN. SERV. seizure of some sort. Pushing aside all thoughts of himself. Tom leapt in and easily be altered and quickly printed and mailed. helped nota tne victim s cot,g,e so he Customers will get a timely response as well as keeping would not swallow it. olicv consistent. r.s<.....~ :,.,..e. .~<-.°.:s4 . ~ - k._.~~.,x . . ~....;.~.,~s.<.::.....£..._a,r~.e„_:....~ s.E.a . ~ ~ ; ~ _.•°~,.4 -s ~ . r ~ ~ ~ ~ au .ttpx..~~. ~ , ~ ~ :'~z c~ . ' m't . . _ x . . :s.~ . 44 TOWN COUNCILS c TOV ChnsWas Wotk Session s Party and 5-}'ear M Eveitin A1eetin B B EmPInYeeReco tion, F~ s " r..~y,;~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 13 1.4 TOWN COUNCIL Work Session Y~~ w~:'~<:'s. _ 17 7n 7s 20 2 7 22 22~- OWNCOUNCIL . ~ ork Session Wintei Solstice Town q(Lce< ('losed No Council! ~ a' N, v,.-,:... . May 1996 bring good ~aF fortune to you arid yours .,r:~~:.- w.. ~ u. ';E" . ~'s-.. -x: s....."'- , - . ~.,.:z%' r : r '3:. . Ne.'^.vr .~^e`'~,... ~a_..~ S.•sx . %.S >^"z ..j :._a . . . .s.._ . ~ ~ . .s.,,.,:~. F.v ~.~...x.. v N.. 6 J ~ FIFTEEN YEAR AWARD -4 W r. /-7rocn 14e el1er l/,te.jinedd 12ureau... FOR LARRY PARDEE Business not Fraud-Prool' . Consumers and businesses are equal opportunit}. victims of con Larry Pardee just finished up a longtime role as a HeaW artists. That is why you need to pay close atiention to everv ofler Equipment Operator. Recentty, however, he was promoted to regardless of how good ic sounds. Construction Inspector for the Public Works Department. Larry will take over duties formerly filled by ChBrlie Davis. The $etter Business Bureau alerts business people to the Collowing otlers you may encounter during your workday: Larry was born in Lansing, Mich., and was reared in Gladsione, Mich. He came to Vail to ski race, and as the ° van;ty P;tches -°We would like to include your name and aceomplishments in our nest edition of the Although tlattering. same story goes, ran out of money and had to get a real job. be cautious of publications asking for a subscription Cee. a charge He joined the Town of Vail Public Works Department as a for listing or an intlated price for buying the publication. seasonal landscaper but was soon hired as a full time regular Coupon 1Promoters - You may be asked to otler discounts or free employee. services in coupon books sold by promoters to consumers. Be sure you verify the discounted amount and number distributed along Larry enjoys the great outdoors. In addition to skiing, he with expiration dates. runs distances (i.e.. LONG distances) and enjoys bow ° Letters from Nigeria - The plea penodically changes a little but hunting. Have you ever really shot anything, Larry? Larry is the basic story remains. "Nigeria ot2icials" request assistance married to the wonderful Kristen Pardee, and the couple has moving investments out of their country through your business account. You are promised a percentage of the transterred amount one daughter - Samantha, who is two years old. The Pardees in retum for your business's bank account number. letterhead and live in a log home, which they built themselves, in other financial inf'ormation. The next time you hear anything about Wildridge. the "deal" you will discover your account has been plundered. • Credit Card Fraud - A typical scenario involves phone orders for Skiing is what brought him here. He has honed his skills to merchandise, purchased via stolen credit card numbers. The the point that he coached the Mexican women's ski team transaction is processed and merchandise shipped to a third party during the 1994 Winter Olympics. That's quite.a feat, Larry. before the card is reported stolen. ° Charity Pleas - Your business is asked to buy tickets for a Larry did not have a favorite story to share with his fans, so charity event or to donate to a cause. Although promising we had to use other sourees. Jim Hoza had so many stories large retums to the organization, the promoter may be from out of town and disappear with most of the receipts. about Larry, we were laughing too hard to get them all down. ~ prevaricating Peddlers - People show up selling high-priced We managed, however, to salvage the fact that Larry is quite chemical cleaners. overpriced magazine subscriptions or expensive accident prone. He isconstantly Coming to work on Monda,y candy to put themselves through college or help keep teens off with bumps, scrapes and bruises from the weekend. In one drugs but they may only be after your money. Case, Larry was moonlighting for Vail Associates. His crew ° Phony Invoices - Con artists are adept at making invoices appear had an end-of-season part_y and were having quite a good as authentic as legitimate businesses. Designed to fool your time. TheV got out a sttow mobile and drug Larry behind it - bookkeeper, some are sent as "Second" or "Final" billing to sort of snow surfing pre snowboarding! Larry slid into a encourage quick response. metal sleeve designed to hold a sign, which was somewhat °Cut-rate Business Supplies - That voice on the phone tells you they represent your regular supplier, a price increase is imminent buried in the snow, and tore a huge hole in his side. He came or extra quantities have become available, but the merchandise is to wcrk on Monday, although he was,a bit tender! usually inferior. overpriced or sent in larger quantities than you ordered. When speaking to Larry, you realize how much he enjoys • Police and Fire Fighter Journals - Who doesn't want to help working for the Town of Vail. He says, "It allows me to live these people who protect our businesses, but buying advertising in where I love to be, Vail. and I like the people who work fot a joumal should be considered carefulh'. Despite what is said, the the Town." solicitor may not be representing the local agencV. You are well-liked by the Town, too, Larry. The Public It is important to support local business people who are working 1'or a muhial economie future. Educate employees and make it routine to Works Department has a valuable asset in you, and we hope check with the BBB before becoming involved with any unfamiliar you stick around for another 15 years. Thanks! business or organization. If you do discover a con artist has hit Vour companV, eall the BBB at 1-500-564-0371. The Bureau will investigate and share information on questionable activities to protect your business neighbors. Read and respond to such alerts the BBB issues via the media or sent directly to you. The mission of the BBB is to protect and support ethical business practices. It's only good business to support good business. 7 . 12/08/95 10:53 V9034681208 N4VCCOG CA001 ~LE~~ DELIV~'° R TMS F o 'li"O: Coaanty Comunissioners, Town Managers, Mayors, Town Cauncil Members, aad other QQ Members Frrom: NWCCOC'r45 Wa$eP Q11ahtj1 anCi Qllc`lI1hLy C.Offi%t),ILtef: (QQ) Date: DeCCYt1beI" 9, 199J~ ~~~~YP. VICTORYv VICTORYp VICTORY! On Monday, I7eceffibeg 4, 1995, ne Y]'nited S€ates Sup.reme Cotrt refused to hear the arguments of Aurora and Colorado Spnngs in their fight to force the Hpznestake II rwater projec$ on the cafazens of Eagle County. Aurora and Colorado Springs havt officiallgr lost their court battle thag began in 1988 and has been dragging tluough the courts ever since. T'his niling is a vi.ctory for Eagle Coianty and local government's ata$hoaity to s;ontro1 what goes on wit.hin its borders. The validity and constihationality of HB 1041 has been uphel~ ~ ~DENm P(Y,,,7 Tuesday, Qecemper 5. , 995 Atirora, ~ ~ Ios~~ `vater prings argment Bp RanEft Roheq and other water divasian plaos far But a Colvrado aPPeah coart re. au! Aa~vea coat~d t~e pmjrn wouid Den.e. ~ smee ~nme~ke ane stiU yv~ible. versed tt~at rnling, sae~g tLere waa nat have received fcdcral },eimits Li Aurora and Coiorado SPringS ya- Tlie imo cities songht the permit anuple eeidence W suppurc the cinmty it had noi heen provea it woald nat to-day lost their comt battte to force for the seco4d pbase ua the project officials' Eindings. haim the eseirowaent Obtainieg :ha EBgle CouatY to let them devetoo a Homastake II. a 890 miIIinn pmjcet The Coiorado Supreme Court turn- Permiffi and eoart baitla have casc condlovec&al water project whm the to be bult an tederal land in the Hoiy ed deWO the cities' eosaiug appeal, as at ieast E2 miIlinn of9cials esuma~ U.~ Supreme Comt tefased m Uear Crags Wilde~ness Ar~ ueas V8i1 The did the federal Idgh co~ ycsterday. The offlcial6 said yesterdap the ' 9T~°~- rusc phase of the FrolecL including "I4 means Eagle Co?nty has some hig4 coart did aot bar any alletna- The hfgh cotut withoue camment. the Homcsrake Reservoir. was crom- coatrvl over whz haypeag withm it9 tivps m the Homestake prepm?L turned awav argameaLS hv the swo pletod ia 1967. 6orde~,~• said Jim Fritze. Eagle "This decision doe*a'i pievea[ as dties that Eagie Cnuaty s6nnld - ba DmM LbC edsly 1980s the tribes Cwty attoraey- "We`re glad it's S- fram div water." said Tam allowcd fo de~rv a~t for a pmJ- rsceived federal p~mits far the scc- naIIy ovcr_ Griswolti u't~h'k' ~ a dixecm,r for .4,um- cct oa pabtic land ihat alrrad' hds oad phase ai the ptojeC[ bui with the Lori Patter, an dttorney with. the ta. been anproved 6y the fedeasl goaeea- conditiou thev must also antaia state . Siem L1ub Legal Deieuse Fnmd, said Buth eiti~ ~ aorking with och- meaL and tocal apPrwaLc "I tmnk the citia bave at on.the higli- endffps in Eagle Cooat9 and the sur• k:aviiommunallm halled the deri- In 1988. Eagle l:ounty dezR¢d a pea- est 1ugeorits that Homestake II is a mnndmg area m come no with a orc• siaa es the md of ttt propasM Heme- mit, saying the pmpm would lzarm bad idea The citiev woald have been posql that wvuld meet with oppc- stake II water diversion project sensiiive saetlands. Tbe cities ap- liard piessed to fir,d a more eevimo- sitioa, Ho-cwer, raip officsLa said the dect- Peeled to a sute jndge, mho oetlered mmsaily sensitive spoi" TBe .9asoclated 13~= cou4ibutea sioa did avt cuticriy = the psvjeet, the county wwoe che peamlt Officials frum Colorado Springs to ehis repart IYGTE: ne Supreme CourCs t+efusal to he,ar tlvs c= dws uot meaa that there will not be otheer atiemp[s to overtam this victory. I.,egislafion designed w wreaken or seriously debilitate locai gavemment's autboeii,y to permit water prvjects within theis boiandmaes will be intaoduced during the next legislaYive session by Colozado Spriw and othess. NViICCOG's Water Quality and Quantity Commiitm is actively monitoring these attacks on RB 1041 aatd wi39 keep you updsied througltout the smion. ~CTORY? VItC'~~RY? VICTORY4 VICTORYI lrICTORY4 VICTOltY? dd e4 TOWWOMIL " 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Anne Wright DATE: December 8, 1995 RE: Voice Mail The Vail Town Council now has voice mail. If you want to give out a number for someone to leave you a voice mail it is 479-1860. They will hear a message which refers them to which number to press for your individual mailbox. For you to access your mailbox from outside the system you will dia1479-1814; press the # key; your mailbox nt?mber ; then your security code . The security codes are all set at 0000 until you change them. A booklet is attached with instructions on how to set up security codes, individual messages, etc. Your mailbox numbers are as follows: Peggy Osterfoss 4024 Paul Johnston 4025 Sybill Navas 4026 Kevin Foley 4027 Bob Armour 4028 Mike Jewett 4029 Rob Ford 4030 These numbers are for your personal use and do not need to be given to the public. Only the number of 479-1860 should be given to the public. /aw Attachment c:\pamUnemos\tc RECYCLED PAPER wMTMZL"E°tTloN k'R1DAY, DECEMBER 8, 1995 _ Dexvm, coL°skn° ° 75 C ,m { ~~aa~ ~oa$~'§ ~0~,~ UVashington VUire Mighty I~~g ~ # # # News ~ ~~r o~ A s~;$t vd~y Re~~ From Z'in y lLocal Bar. Wha'L s # ~ 'H1ee Wall Sereee Joumal'a ness and Finance ' On ''heir ~iant B~orld-L~ide ~pet~1 Bur+~su o Saving a Buct~ A pufde to ao~ sinES sreucc~ m ~e Ponuc• ~Il ~eX3S ~ulljf ~ ?N PROPOSED a series o[ THE WHITE HOUSE PUT Its budget ~~~COSt i11V@8#ifig reladons batUe over the budget. w changes intended to raise plan on the table, keeping talks a11ve. o billion from co 6ettin inW the mutu3l-futtd. A new Wail Street Journai/NBC News persona] 7'i~ gp~ rporations The proposal drew immediate scorn trom g Po11 tinds 44% side with Clinton on the, years. The proposal, part Republicans, suggesting enormous obsta- Aame budget, wmpared with 41% who bacY the , ident'S plan to balanCe the cles remain to reaching a balanced-budget o Not ail discount brolcera GoP; a month ago, Clinton was ahead 4956 to In Community : ns t0 Stop the issuanCe Of deal. The plan gives substantial ground to °,Squal 37%. Senate Finance CAairman Rpth says ~t seCUrities-such as 100- the GOP in cutting domestic programs and faflure to strike a deal couid spread ~•a Qwck ~1sloel~ = that the Treasu in the seven-year time frame. But it holds o A deb3te on Cer t88Sing . Perceptlon that neither r9 Con- tast to Clinton's Positions P~Y is able W [ in dis on Medicare, o Seping a house byyciuse ~t ~~0~~~ ~d "eive some steam to a U~ird- CreIjt jJn10 Y guise. A surprjsed Medicaid, education and the environment. Pactymovement." tLS ]Prpc voiCed its disple8suce. Republicans rejected an administration pro- a SavinB Orl t'dx 3 But a GOP tax cuc remains low on the . ues oo Pacxs n3 era eu, posal to extend a temporary spending meas- wish list, 1~vo-thirds IF ure, which means a deadline ot next FYiday saY theY prefer a By JnMes S. Hniac ` budget that makes smaller reductlons in SzqtJRe ortis draft repprt refers stands. (Articles on Pages A3 and A10) • spending and 1VT cuts taxes less. W one Nat ~f T~ W~~'~' Srn s as a"nicotine delivery ~ngress npproued a spendrng bill ~S~uSZ112SS~,7tC1g91lbteS ~educes spending and taxes more. One in B~UMOIV'f, Texas - In i likens nicotine itself to a "t°~n9 cuts in Commerce and State five says "maldng sure Ne wealthy pa COmmercial,WI?liam G &IcI~ . locument eChoes the con• d~°rtment budgets and imposing neu, ~l t Chic ,~ki ~4reas, ~eir fair share of taxes'~ is the most,'inr 10 tront of a map, ~ints to restrietions on legal aid Jor lhe poor. tynt P° North Caroliua. Oqip ~d Ne~ obaCCO-indus[ry critics as 6oa1. I.ess than one in 10 ranks "lower- ~v g~~h1 'DA, which is ressin for Ju n ~ ~ # 7'he Gloves Co~rae O~ ~"g ~es on the middle class^ as the top The bi y~" °D b' F----•--~ __p~ _ a(ned a mediator in a dispute goal, g lendets in towp ~y )n o: cigarettes as drug5, with state railway workers, whose 14-da te~ ~ Ne f utki Y n e A 4~ S+On hn [.Rint~m : 61%sayy eir McNinch, whi Y~y~t1StB - on Peee e i~ walkout is part of a series of strikes that has Re~~ U~ lYl Jnmities are better oJj than jour eafs l~llr ° o a paralyzed F7ance. Strikingelectricity, gas, udslinging Ads, ago,upJrvmJ7%beJmeth¢/ggpelechpR~ YownedCOt~ttupjh,Bank i d A orthem Telecom are mail and telephone workers were joined by While Vail Sends a Spy o°"~'~e0~ • 1A It°s an unah~•" of w inning the bulk of a E3 teachers and air?ine workers. Demonstra• ashed p~ay tp 3Ct _o build a nationwide tions mounted by unions rivaled 1968 student • To Get the Goods on Aspen , DOLE PUSHES to gpt movement on g S~pathies, and 1t pp~, g,pi protests. (Related Article on Page A6) balanced-budget deal byChrlstmas, Years ago, closely held Com, i ne tWOrk for Sprint and "It itgets jusc to be a bigimPasse, I'm not creased its deposjts 17% to 815: CCI, ComCast and Cox. Some House memhers sent Clinton a BY At.ex Maxxets sure anybody wins,,, thpGOP senator saYs, be~~0 1~ and 1994, 'rtic~~' On PeOe A]I letter opposing U.S. plans to send 20.000 S[aJJ RPpOrfpT OJ THE W ALL STROET JOVRNAy ~le's own image as market share in Jeffersoe ~pt troops on a peacekeeping mission to Bosnia. VAIL. Colo. - Ski rnuntry used tp be Senate majority Years, most ot ~e ~ )us', is preparing to sell The letter was signed by 184 representa• such a peace(ul place , ~leader has declined, ~ W~,I, ~mpanies that invadfy Ne ~a ~lec ~ronics unit, which tives. In Sarajevo, 5,000 Serbs demonstrated Then, the market tlattened. New rnrpo- th the public now SMET 1980s, when a real-estate cras: I m' )re than 52 billion. against the U.S.•brokered peace acwrd, rate investors demanded more profits. And SPlit on the job he is the Texas banking and thrift i doing compared with Jo~,N.~,/ lost iocal market share. rt~cH which would keep the city unified under the now, the snowballs are [lying: have an outbt•state bank move i on P9p~ A3) control ot the Bosnian•Croat federation. 0 Vail Associates Inc. sneaks veteran ski a 57. tO 237. a roval I Wld our board that our str ~ * # instructor Arvin Kasparaitis into Aspen to in April. Rated as ~e NBC NEWS Microsoft are discussing Israel's Peres promised to investigaP POLL te to rnncern about months," z4~ hour news channel, )okes Mr, McNinch, oi allegations that Israelis killed hundreds o( ~w Gun4ry Dole in the poll is that munity's founders and its chiei :abl e TV and linked to an Egyptian POWs in 1956 and 1967 wars. Such 7'he nation's biggesi eki reeore, are no- he is "too willing to cut Medicare and other The Invading Gients. , ''lin ? video service. an inquiry, which Israel had rejected, is a ~icin8 a new breed ot vacsuoner: t6e ProB?'ams that hel Pi~is to liCense teChnol- big concession to Egypt's Mubarak. Peres, oonakier. See eravel PPe°Ple." Plenty already have, Inc1u PaBe. B7• Dole is cited by 55%ot Republicans polled tionsBank Corp, ot Charlotte, N > fi vals, Sun MiCrosys- on a visit to Cairo, also said he woWd open spy on the competition and lure away as tneir choice for the GOP One Co ot Columbus, Ohio; F. cle, Bill Gates said, out- "another chapter" in talks with Syria, tourists. "He was dispensing rnupons lik nomination , retainin state Banco ~l~: g~ e B a clearpleada(ter ~ rp of Los ~de mPE ny's Internet strat- Whose president is due in Egypt next week. a carnival crier!" says Aspen Skiing Co. POWeII opted not to run. The Kansan has i~ ~rP• of San ~Yancisco; and t ra~'s s.ock price fell 18%. * * " senior vice president John Norton. i5~ more than E23 million this year, far ~mmerce Bank unit ot Chemical Gingrich expressed confidence he will be o Wyoming's Jackson Hole resort tar- surpassing S~^ •eoe: ns a~a ee~ rivals. Dole's tirst ads in New ~rP• of New York. ~ cleared of the remaining charge betore the Hampshire go up today to wincide with his The bankingindustry's tre[We House Ethics Committee, which has aP. gets theRANGE - It competltl the on next with an word ad that that reads: afficially registering tor the primary. idatlon - 283 acquisihuns ealued fi Il, led bY technolo popped BY pointed a special counsel to investigate into your mind was Rover, come on up. We billion have been announced eD ~s Do` ; Jones industrials whether he abused the tax code. The panel don't get to see that many pompoiis ysses CLINTON RIDES HIGHER fn publlc y u'red fears that Iocal b n~ :o Close at 5159.39. could expand the inqui ear-has stry's scope later, and this far from Vail." Standing, butblg[islcslleahead. and independent lenders tace exr M P!oesa, cs ena v) the speaker's Democratic accusers plan to o And Vail is rushing to open a store- His 51% to 40% approval rating is his But what has happened ip the.yi push for that. (Article on Page A18) tront in nearby BrACkenridge to hawk litt highest since April. Public approval on han- Texas towns of Beaumont, port M un ts batUe to acquire * * * tickets, souvenirs with Vail logos and a I dling the economy and "[ore ign policy also Orange - knovvn as the "~ldepT.. Wiln a $606 mitlion of- Eg3'Pt's ruling party won a two•thirds free shuttfe to the resort. has improved from earlier this year. He for the Gutt Coast's once-thrivin 19 3roderbund's previ• majority in parliament, and allied indepen- Clearty, ski rivals are hard-packing profits from his image on such issues as the chemical indus ?nt4 8 s~ggests m~1 ~ Iuir - Ihe software firm, dents won virtually all the rest of the seaLt, their ammunition. ~Afget fight, especially in conVast to Gin- ~nce oi mega ~b ~ ~ Pa~ following a violent sernnd round of voting "We used to have an unspoken hands- grieb' say DemOCrat Peter Hart and Repua the door to s er but nimb?( , Wednesday in which at least 28 people died. off understanding about invadin each lican Robert Teeter, whoCOnducted thepoll. ~~?n8 ~dlt unlona. _ Islamic activists cha ed vote-riS S~sd its quarterlydivi- warned of continued violence. ~Th1egU.S. vice pr s dent at SteamboaRSp°ngSnNp~ j Clinton beats Dole 50% to 4p%a (n g In tact, eommunlty bangs gn ) ce~~ a sha~e, its fifth head-t ~ o-head matchup and easily outdis- customers trom merginggtants a ~~9 . pointedly retused to call the election tree. any more. I tances other GOP contenders. In a thre~ tAe U.S. "It's llke guerrtlla warfar 11~~~~$~' ° ° " Vail started placing radio and newspa• +~Tm` f8iW~~'T~- 31% back Dole Peter Crist, an executlve r+caWpe, 1e ~ Peoz ,o2) Federal aad s~e o(n~ ~v~ ~ Per ads in Steamboat oftering disrnunts to and 16% support Pe~vL F t Ne pollsters ~g°• ~ benks "adach t1~e p1~t + a arrest 422 people in 15 states who are skien. Firing back. Steamboat launched Warn o! "a few ctouds o the horison," areaswhere theyhavetheadrsnt4 'S (rdees retreated a S~P~ted ot preying on the elderly through its own ad cam notably the uncertainty in f.nia. Md, they dividualized pticjng, ~ tr telemarketin Pa~gn. and installed a video add, Americans are eve Y divlded on ing the small-business ~y.• ~y 'n ~)Ctober, revetsing g schemes, The Justice Depart camera atop its mountain to show o[f its ain s, and inventories ment said the operations involved fraudu- srrow to Denver TV viewers. Other resorts whether Clinton deserves re f ~tion in 1996. ~e~ble: Co?nmunity geng~ ar(fh p~ straight month, add- lent chanties and promotions that guaran- are rushing to match the move. With his poll numbers,, aides want in two Wal•Marts, Is the only c We ikening economy, teed valuable prizes but that really used And Mr. Hanna is readying some new Cfintan to jocus on qol 'rting; so a Beaumont o[tering sevpn-days.; overpriced products and cheap giveaways. ads. "We aren't going to tire the tirst Te'~lection kickojf won Y 7ne until at banking. And they tap into the reser laoe n2X) least Februa created by metge-and- ~ shot," he says. "But we're armed and 'y~ P~ COmp T6e U.S. spacecraft Gallleo released a ready." that charge in and prompUy lay oH i Put sr is llkely to see probe into Jupiter's atmosphere. Atter re- This snowballing competition stems di- L~~Y C~~Gr ~Ilary Rod- loan officers and execulives. vol ° out one-third of ceiving weather and chemical data trom the rectly from the ski industry's maturing ham Clinton's book on chil, 'en w?p be out The LoCSI TouCh : th at woWd put new probe, Galileo was to ignite its engine and state. Baby early next year, and she K 1 embark on a i~:'s "Just Say No" swing into orbit around the solaz system's boomers who took ~k tour. One ot the W coi :erns about the Moreover, the behemoths may l: via re's takeover bid. la~'B?St planet for two ears of stud . Its up the sport in P same commitment W Ioca1 ttptary „a~ vary~ng orbits are exYpected to y `'p•~ ' President among those surv yed still is that the first Iady "has too much nAuence in his P~lanthropic activities and the likt provide droves in the 1960s ~ "The concerns of the Iocal com images of eight of Jupiter's 16 moons. and 1970s are skiin administratlon." g~, are lost as the decision makers ar, 'eclinology is design- pRussian etflner° " less, cutting vaca ~ nated," says Charles Herbert, a pi ' P( -werPC miCroTo- j aPP~nUy crashed on tions short or opting D~G ~'fE LEADE 2: Four in 10 of Fe~ & Co., an Irving P a flight from Sakhalin Island to Khabarovsk for warmer cli y" ~Publicans polled clte Dole Ls the leader of , Texa ~o ~ hree times faster in the tar eastern part of the countiy. The mates. While the re- their party, with 22% namin~ Gingrich. The consulting tirm. The fact remains )s, according to the plane, carrying at least 95 make money on an acquisition, you people, disap• cent snowboarding Republican Nai:,:nat Comm nee rnnsiders "cut operating costs by 40%." tly Funded by Apple. Peared from radar Wednesday. The inci- craze has kept re- neW TV ads selling GOp buo Cet stands, but m r a~ dent, along with a crash in Azerbaijan that sort attendance chairman Haley Barbour re. ists a big buy No one doubts that giant bar n # killed 49 Tuesday, raised fresh rnncerns from lun ng , lift- now. He prefers savin res for bi PrO~de larger loan capacity an~ ab°ut air travel in the tormer ~ i broad manage- Soviet Union. ticketP sa es have ye~ g g~Phisticated produc~ ~gn ~e1. election costs next rivals caa For example, Texas Coa a~ed veteran ciga• been virtually flat qn,;nK araitis With 219a ot deposits Jefferson C en ° de Iabouchere JO~~j~ °~M~s sald sophisticated nationally tor _ CRME AND DRUGS a'~ cited most largest bank, ofters missile parts bound for Iraq were inter- nearly a decade. Ewen powerhotse Aspen otten as the most impottapt 1 sue tacin the ~emical's f ion il tobaCCO unit. cepted last month after a tip from the U.S. has seen attendance sli g exchange services. In addition, cor One otficial said the discovery showed Bagh- season. And for the first time~in~reeeM nation, volunteered by 399, those polled. tion centralizes back-office functio ' P« siai As the House GOP seeks a v te W overturn * * dad, in violation of U.N. sanctions, contin• memo the ban on semiassaWt w~ 3 ns in ~y~t eliminates branches' operational bi I t< ke over the trou- ued e(forts to build a long•range missile. this season have h d thelline n lift~-tick~et ~ We have more time for customersi 1n on under a bank- year's crime bill, Handgun G ntrof °~bpyists tion," contends Charles R. Clary, Angola's Pnces, which in Vail run $48 for an all-day line up tamilies of police ot1 cers killed by dent of Beaumont's NationsBank, ba ed loosely on the president visited Washington ticket. such weapons to speak for the aw. )a] bailout. and was greeted by U.S. protests over has a 10% market sharn. The industry saw this coming in 1988, A sluggish economy - prisons m I P:OE Ad) Luanda's violations of a cease-fire with when the National Ski Areas Association ABORTION VIE6V5; SomE Unita rebels. In Angola, rebels surrounded a commissioned McKinsey & Co, to study ~ns think whether to hav peacekeeping contingent, further threaten- should be up to the woman a prospects for growth. The consWtants While 28% think it shoWd be If t9• 64,740 shares. [~W ing a U.N.-brokered 1994 peace accord. called for a media blitz to entice 35 million .39 off 39.79; transpor- * * " nonskiers considered likel to Pregnancy resWts from rape, • East 17morese protesteis stormed the sport. But the ill-[unded "Ski It to Believe the mother's Ilfe is at risg, , utilities 218.36, oft Dutch and Russian embassies in Jakarta to It!" campaign soon ran out of gas. Resorts ab°rtion should be ille ~otl demand an independence petition be given instead fceused on squeezing more dollars ~~n al , ers Treasury index to the U.N. The protests came on the 20th trom committed skiers and stealin S~ING U.S. TROOP 618 73 a barrel, off tive anniversary o[ Indonesia's invasion and [rons from competitors. "Resorts turned to d0esn'tdiggerstrongpublko ur .s index 148.21, up annexation of the former Portugese colony. a more guerrilla-style marketing strat- Despite GOP cciticism, d u) 0.71. ° * * egy," says Michael Berry, the assocja- tion is rnnfident It can get 0.05; 1.4461 rrmarks, Died: James Reston, 86, former New tion's president. approval from Congress. Om York Times reporter and columnist, in Meanwhile, the industry was changing been to avoid strong, ocgani Washington, Wednesday, of cancer. P(ease Turn lo Page Ab, Gblumn t from the public. In the new p, bY 49% to 431, think Congi . • ' ~o . ~a X4 TIiE WALL S7.'REET .TOUR1lTAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1995 esorts Tr~ to Lure '"ne Another's Sk'iers Sa , Continued From First Paye • says. "How would you like it if you were says Breckenridge's Mr. Briner, strSining from a polite field populated by skiing enjoying a meal at a great restaurant and to be diplomatic. "It will have its way of enthusiasts into one dominated by corpo- someone from the place across the street responding." rations. "We have shareholders who de- came to your table and asked you to eat Michael Madsen, a Breckenridge real- mand and deserve a return on their invest- dessert at his restaurant?" estate man who arranged to rent the space ment," says James Felton, spokesman for Gordon Briner, Breckenridge's ski to Vail, puts it more bluntly: "We were a A v Ralcorp Holdings Inc., which owns Breck- operations director, agrees:."The gaso- little worried about a rock coming through Sf enridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in line-war mentality isn't healthy for the ski the window." , troni~ Colorado. industry." Celebrity Stattis five-Vail Associates was taken over by A glewt Attitude Smaller resorts • can also get nasty, 3 Apollo Investors LP in 1992 and has since tors To Mr. Kunkei, all is fair in love and playing on the big guys' reputations as Kore,- vigorously focused on the bottom line. y "When there's minimal growth in the snow wars. "There are no dotted lines celebrity meccas. Copper Mountain tells valt~e business, you've got to be as aggressive as across the mountain : passes that say, skiers, "If you don't see any movie stars In; `These are 'our skiets and those are while skiing, relax. Every room has Corp., you can," says Robert Kunkel, a Vail vice yours,' " he says. "We can _ all flatter cable." A. Telluride ad states simply: Coqip president. ourselves and think that our guests want to "More snow, less flakes. confri Spy With a Moustache ski our mountain seven days in a row. But Mr. Kunkel believes such potshots will other Mr. Kunkel was responsible for sending guess what? They don't." prove counterproductive. The numbers ap- news Mr. Kasparaitis into competing ski resorts Besides, after spending millions to de- pear to tell; a different story. "Responses InCr, 7 to gather information on group ski pack- velop nearby Eagle County Airport,. Vail are up 20°l0 over last year," says Jackson Packz ages and persuade merchants to display has seen other resorts piggyback on the Hole spokeswoman Ponteir Sackrey. $a Vail brochures and coupons. The title for expanding air service. "Hey, they're all in • Copper Mountain is similarly pleased. news, the new job: "Inter-Resort Relations." our airport," says Vail spokeswoman Pa- "We've never been compared with Aspen name Mr. Kasparaitis says it was "a gig- tricia Peeples. "It's just good business." or Vail until now," says William DeForest, Th gle." Mr. Kasparaitis has invited lodge marketing vice president. He insists Cop- repori It wasn't so amusing to Aspen's Mr. owners from competing resorts to sample per Mountain's ads are all in fun. namic Norton, who withdrew the resorYs 25-year Vail free, in hopes that their guests will As for Mr. Kasparaitis, competitors chips membership in Colorado Ski Country, a make day trips fo his town. have figured out he is p'art of Vail's years cooperative trade group. "Calling Arvin And Vail is rushing to get its store in intelligence machine. But the notoriety A `Inter-Resort Relations' is like calling a Breckenridge open by Christmas. "The doesn't bother him. "They already call me based bank robber an investment counselor," he community as a whole doesn't like it," '007,'. " he notes. "I've, had three hearC Sa[nsi atta,cks and two heart bypasses, and I've high:c . got a pig valve in my heari. I've learned to to 'gii • ° take things calmly." contr, , _As Northern 7"elecorri value . 9 aggte. " A''&T Seen-in Lead Va~' p u markf ,884 For PCS Contra,ct overr . . Samst I Continued FYom P¢ge A3 .Sh mum; telecommunications. It could also give the yester cable partners a world-class wireless pres- up:,_9,, ence. { WhiCh , "Sprint has the most clearly art'[culated O= : OLD 1VAVITIMER ~ plan for combining local, long-distance, duetO - 5' bs wireless and cable-TV servicessaid detriar Since 1952 its circular slide rule Brian Adamik, an analyst with Boston has made it the preferred wrist researcher Yankee Group. "With its cable pork 1 61 . ' `T °o instrument of pilots and naviga- partners, Sprint has 40°l0 of the households . yeai~ tors. Ivlechanical timepiece with in America locked up." - ~ppr 30-nninute and 12-hour totalizers, The first phase of the STV project is Sarngt expected to be completed by the end of setni~oo.~ seconds subdial and date calendar. 1997. The system will use a new idnd of : sligtit] Water resistant to 100f. Onstrap or Wireless technolo gY. called CDMA:..With 'atinaa bracelet. CDMA, call signals are coded for greater ga~ efficiency compared with conveiiaonal 'tronk digital wireless systems, which send sig-~ of the nals in time slots. But the CDMA technol=. o develo ed b • . BREI''~,B1VG USA - gY P Y Qualcomm Inc., a San 'fl'e13c ~ Diego company, is untested commereially: Two Stamford Landing Qualcomm is expected to collect huge Stamford, CT o6902 licensing fees from the STV conVacts: ' . nounc ing,: of . N;.` . . : . ing..~ For a dealer near you, ' L~IT12T1CaIl ~1T ~I'aff1C IR1pLOVPS" ti0i181 please call 203.3271411 (ext. 301). I l FORT WORTH, Texas - American`Air- . Be i lines. a unit of AMR Corn.. said Novem- notes 9~V Small I • Q ~ ~ Atittiriin ~ q in Essei'. au u Coiin iI ~IIIII7IIF ~~:k~C,'! ~ The 100 best small town~ ~~~vival Essex, Conn. EW afterilai eawe used to rank the 100 best b~rms (all udith 5,000-15,000 resideMs). Best scores of sffiall°t0~ 41. wet to tawns that ranked towest in aime and holest RIlvflngy flHere9 sS a Miiiister 'volunteer in 4hese categories: growth, Per-capita income, , par-capita bank deposits, vrop«con of yo„~ aaufts, Ilook at AmeI°fl~9S 'My . number of physicians, puWic school expenditures per of folks o i' WPiI and proportion of college-educated residenfs. 100 be$~ ~own$y .•pt each otheL We wo L Esssx, Cmm. 5L (tie) Celina, OAio `6~nd why they9~.e , , p . ~ 2. SWrbog Spnngs~ . ~ Laroder, Wf"O• , , J 3. Le~on, N.H. 53. B~, wva. j~~11~°fl~ng I ~ a. Gtmwicad spmigs, coA. : sa. rAton, ca. ~ 5. eratdeeoro, VL E 55. Tah"jah, Qtda. B0~'/lZ ~.P'aPI$pt01~ ~ s. utdah, Calif. : 56. (tie) Grinnell, loare . L tl 7. Piyrtrouth, N.H. VYufield, Kan. 8. Easton~ ~d. 58. SaMrset, Ky. aday, somethmB surprising 9. Littlebon, N.H. : 59. Devils lace, W.D. is happening in America: lo. Pierre. S.D. : 60. (6e) erewtai, aa. Small towns aze growing 11, Saranac Lake, N.Y. P~erm Yari, N.Y. ar 12, pqiddlebury, yG 62, Uncoln Cfty, p,e, Tagain. More people who 13. N7mvce, vd'is. : 63. (tie) Batesviile, Nk grew up in them are staying put 14. EDhom, Wis. Oxford, Miss. More people who left them aze 15.l.ewisburg, pa. : 65. Efimbeth City, N.C. coming back. And more people 16. Petoskey, wlich. ~66• ~~lle, Tem• from big cities are being drawn to BO 17. 8ath, Maine E 67. (tie) Berea. Ky. ¦ LoeiUm 35 .(tie) Durango. Colo. Hastirgs, Mich. small-town life. Hendersonville, N.C. : ss. wanpecon, N.D. I lnow, because I'm one of the Nm }am an tire weg baA'og ` 20. Pikevitle, Hy. € 70. (tie) Danviile, Xy. latter. I'm also lhe author of The r p~ 21. Bedtord, Va. Rolla, Mo. IOOBest Small Towns inAmerica, in 22. Kalispeil, Mart. : 72. CaNage, Teaas stores this week in its seccond edition. 5,T90:, 23. Beaufort, S.C. Qou@as, Wyo• 24. wliiamstown, Mass. 74. Bemidji, Minn. The book defines a small town •Pw-capft 25.1asper, md. : 75. stephemiile, Texas as one with a population between ¦ 11amslow 5150,000,4Z00,000. 26. Nevada, wwa : 76. Iwariarma, Fla. 5,000 and 15,000 - large enough to tor a lause wifh lhree bed~oom+~ 27• Shippensburg, Pa• +>77• Monftse, Coio• be a fairly independent social and 9wo baUroars (rtwst~' 28. (tie) Flkins, w.Va. : 78. (tie) SiNer Gty, N.M. economic unit, yet small enough to 5,790. Why? Forget for a minute dd see copWkW hot6e~. ~ t: Seaf01d' Del' M0~ PleasaK Tem be a real communi . The rankin s the "criteria" and listen to Che l ~ 30. eryan, ohio : 80. Cmer.rrc.astle, hnd. g ¦ MIIl~~qr B was ~ gsseoci's:a detmvined tip PMSBM 0_5 Chi"" 31. Page, Ara. : 8L washmgton, loura are based on eight criteria - includ- Banas, of the Essex Community 32. Franklin, N.H. E 82. Hartison, ndc. ing crime rate, proportion of resi- Fund: `??lthough statistically you A asb,q tm plbace 33. McPnerson, Man. : 83. r•ort Payne, ft. denu between the ages of 25 and think everybody in Essex has a lot ~~~41iiies; ft 34. Red w'mg, Minn. € 84. Alpme, texas 34, and public school spending per of money, we have a soup cellar in code gnwuraggs economic.avemo 35. Baraboo, wis. : 85• Thmoston. Ga• 36. Mount Airy, N.C. 86. MOSes Lake, Wash. pupil - designed to establish that town, at the Baptist church. The -ft don't want tip SM ' : 37. Anacortes, wash. € 87. Bolirar, Iwo. a small town is truty livable for an schools aze fabulous, especially the ~~jg g~ 38. Holdrege, Neb. ; 88. Georgetam, S.C. aveiage U.S. family. Commuter sub- elementary school fabulous par- yytjtrwHubeL11Yg~d ta~ ' 39. Greeneville, Tenn. : 89. west Point. ~as• urbs of large cities are dehberately ent support, standing room only for ~~p p~p~4U• st Albans. Vt• 90• (tie) Cedmvilie, m• excluded because they are tied too programs, volunteers.... I'm some- rq`y~ ~avdww ai. Boone, N.C. Rexbur& Wft closely to the'u big neighbors. times in awe of the ability to go off 42. Warsaw, Ind. E 92. Bisbee, Ara. ~ 43. Crewfordsville, Ind. : 93. Ilosausko, AAiss. The winner: Essex, Conn., pop. and leave your door unlocked, to 44. MarshaH, Minn. : 94. Hosoton, Iwich. drop your child off downtown with- to children. Even more impressiv 45. NewpoR, ore. 95. Newberry, S.C. ft,,, pe„pto„ rm cb nis ta„dW ;n soth-rmkeil out worrying about his safety. You all but a handful of the towns on d 46. Bardsmwn, ocy. : 96. Cleveland, Miss. Gmencaft Ind. (pop: io,ols). Exoeiptea tmn feel like you're living 20 years ago." list are growing. 47. Wilmington, ohio : 97. west Plains, Mo. tne torthcoming nooc me ioo eest Smeu rowns All of the towns in the top 10 - That is not an aberration. 77 48• Yre~, Cal'f• '98• Potea", Okla• i' America by Nwm" Cm"'pt0", mbe pubiMW and the top 100, for that matter - U.S. Census Bureau reports th 49. Grand Rapids, twinn. : 99. Franwin, La. by PAaanillan Ceneral Reterence, a d'wc'sioo of ulation in non-metro LG 50. Roddand, Maine : IAO. vemal, utah Sinan & Schuster lnc. Copyri@it C t995 by embodY that sPirit of communih', poP P° kamsn Crampton. Prirrted r~th pemiissan. feeling of safety and commitment azeas is rising three times as fast 4 Usn wEEKEND • Dcc. I-3, 1995 COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY GALE ZUCKI (view ot Essex, Conn., from roof o( F'ust Congregational C6uu: . ~ . ~ I vacatwn. "UUr tanuiy' c:ame ticre b~ic}~ Steamboat Sprin~s, ri0~~. over Chrisunas 18 years ago and fellin - ~Locgow•w mks.JWnt~w love with Steamboat,^ niclmamed S1i ft westel OW - Town USA "There's a real communi# offt ~y I here, not just a glitzy ski resort. IY~~a real town with churches, good schools, ; s pb/da§= 61695, the college, the Arts Council, lou of ,`~Q _ ; ' - : ~ ~ ~ recreation, and people who care. It was - ¦ Ilo~i~ Typieel batse, ebdd a great place to raise our three kids." i182,0W=mostmperl" i TammieBowesDelaney,managerof anor~gthetiop lOQ srrml ~owris.. a sid-Lift ticket office, grew up in Steam- - ¦~r g was boat Springs and speaks for man~~ • ~ ~p p~w native small-towners. "When you're wwmffages 15-20 aspeft i born and raised in a small town, the first MB&M tip thing you want to do is get out, which I ~ tM Wmy afed apppwAity via. did. I worked in Vermont and Europe c,., : Sons e"egp, an arts emnwaand,leading bicycle tours. There's some- people vft cwe;.eidowed py e thing special about Steamboat that worki-cim sid regoit, =i:.-~ LL brought me back Quite a few people 0.S_7hephotVaphiF yho with whom. I grew up are trying to get ; ~'ldhey Lowaof=. back here or have moved back.° ; t6giii i~: Luring young people back home is ; ~~o ~~~t critical for a small town. Without a lincoin - ahaese tlerea weec taW-1constant infusion of young blood and : ~ new ideas, a town can wither. Retain- , ing populadon is always Job One, right lebanon, N.II. several more qualifying factors were up there with keeping the downtown examined (see top of chart, oPposite vibrant in spite of strip malls at the edge Locagm- qmfim page). Finally, the total was cut, to 100 of town. And in the best small towns, nonhwW of Concofd, by looldng for "yes" answers to these you'll hear people talk about two other ¦~atio~ 12,383. questions: I essentials: training the next generation ¦ Is the town a county seat? of leaders, and having the cotuage to ¦ Dces it have a newspaper (daily or recogaize - and the resources to solve $15,012. weekty)? I - community problems. r ; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ; ¦ Houskw llne-be~ e Does it have a college or university? ¦ Is there a leadership training pro- LEIIDERSHIP America's best small towns 10'11131= 5125,0004150,000. , gram? An economic development pro- have set up formal uaining programs 0 M@Iqr It was ebosew gram? to prepare residents in their 20s and ~.:i:; s•-: Quam but mmected, at ¦ Is the town a member of Main Street, 30s to become effective leadecs of com- ' the pmCtion of two arbds180e the downtown development group? munity organizations. Bill NiIJ set up "rways. New $4 m16m ¦ Is there a low-cost housing pro- the program in Steamboat Springs. , i. recmatn cenber; toMm nais gram, such as Habitat for Humanity? 2 - its own sid am. 50,OOO-Wok Finally, we talked to residents them- The 11Oi1~jl$tIOII ~Y, m hisGoriC bipiditVs, selves. One conclusion: Much depends 8 fi t ~7 o4fer5 Y Y ~ InOemet aCcess. on subJ~ective unpressions, including the Qr i tale vSA"$ ~ o PS- pmWdentiW hoW& love-at-first-sight effect. 1 descerid next fform, Bette Anderson recalls her first look 110I1-metro areas is at Lebanon, N.H., No. 3 on the list. "I growing three fimes liked the appeazance of Lebanon, espe- the 1990s as it did in the '80s. One big cago or New York City. cially the downtown. There weren't a faster in the '905 factor is "the strong conviction of many Small-town life isn't perfect, of coutse lot of rundown buildings. There weren't Americans that small-town life is better - what is? Despite the ease of travel a lot of empty storefronts. Obviously, than irn the '80s than big-city life," saysAmerican Demo- and communication, small towns lack there was some prosperity here." graphics magazine, which calls the trend the 24hour excitement, cultural oppor- More pluses for Lebanon: The resi- Alan Gildeisleeve, a hotel manager anc "one of the biggest demographic stories tunities and diversity of big cities. denu seemed friendly, intelligent and transplant from the VJashington, D.C. of the 1990s." educated, and the business scene was area, was one of his fust students. "I'vc It's happening one family at a time. MAIDN6 iNE GRADE The selection process diverse, with manufacturin8 and reseazch gotten a heightened sense that I car Take my case. I was born in Chicago, began with a national list of about 900 labs, and Dartmouth College neazby. have an impact here, that I can make i grew up in an ethnic neighborhood near places that met the basic entry tesu of "All of those create a very interesting difference in the future of Steamboat," the Loop and absolutely loved the city. size (population of 5,000-15,000), loca- mix in the community," says Anderson, Gildersleeve says. "That's appealing tc Still do. But now the Crampton family tion (not within a metropolitan azea) director of the Lebanon Public Library. me, coming from back East" home is a pretty little county seat in and rate of growth (growing, according Bill Hill, a professor of management west-central Indiana. Because of tech- to the most recent census). Then, to at Colorado Mountain College, discov- PROBLEM SOLYINfi Jobs, housing, traffic nology - phones, faxes, online services compensate for national variations in ered his dream town - No. 2 Steam- schools, drugs, delinquenry - smal and the Internet - I can research and costs and incomes, the process focused boat Springs, Colo. - the way so many towns are not imm~tt~o~ o ~pro~blem` write as easily from here as from Chi- on eligible towns within each state, and people find that special place i while on P°g vsn weeKErm • na. 1•3. t9st I I - • " I i • ~ a ~ Continued fsom previous page roads; a mixture of uses and an inte- SUMU But the best towns know how to deal ~~NLJNE gration of income and sirill levels with problems. Examples: . know throughout the town; village centers, [I Pena Yan, 1V.Y., pulled out of (IL weii1w. ,Oln tk ,UbOry Iltle street trees, post offices, sidewalks, an economic depression by creating ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ town greens and parks; farms, open a thriving new county mazketplace 1- ~ ~ . ; r ~ ~ y~~~ spaces, libraries, places of worship, - inspiring other towns to do the 2. TaMequah, 01~. 3~, ttiese mid atlm roaww m a uSA wmtEND schools, museums, a summer thea- same. 3. (tie) EMM, Wis: 2.3% audftfim evet, swuday, a8:45 pm. Ei on ter, baseball fields, swimming holes, o Ge+ecncastle, IInd., my home, Sffie l~. playgrounds and tennis courts; gar-. ~ ~t S~g~, Cal~.:=.2396 ~ recovered from the devastating loss lwk for adftxW Mor- dens, window boxes, volunteers; town of 985 well-PaY~B ]obs by attracting ma~n, s~h as raNm~gs ot ~I 3AO twams by meetings; community events; boau a dozen new industries. eign crfberia. Also, tell why yac twom MouM ' be en Cra~ptm~'s tap 100 ~xt ti~. AOl key- and marine activity; stores to walk The one problem a small town swMas- ftew ds~,ww ou'amwoid; USA WEEKENp to, stores that serve the local popula- may welcome is the mark of success: _.v,.,._,___...-. -__•_::F:-:;s:..:=_.m:: tion,citizensworkingingrnemment, growing too fast for comfort. Says humanized commerce, peisonal inter- 9Yhitney Huber, former chairman of was becoming too heavily weighted affordable housing, new roads com- action with shopkeepers and neigh- the planning wmmission in Essex: toward an aging population." patible with the old ones, open spaces bois; clean air to breathe, clean water "In the late 1980s, we were under- Residents mobilized into three com- and much more. to drink, clean vwater to swim in; nat- going a building boom, lots of sub- mittees to determine what they wanted In 1991, the iown - made up of ural attnbutes of rivets, hi11s, woods , divisions. There was concem that it their town to become. The results, three formerly separate villages open landscapes combined to was happening too quickly or without Huber says, include new ordinances adopted this definition of its charac- make it a nice place to live.° sufficient guidance from the old assuring that Essex will continue to ter. Essex "is a variety of housing Small wonder Americans treasure Town Plan... concem that the town have tree-lined streets, a variety of sizes, styles and setbacks; winding their small tawns. ~ mienta&nf -o intro u~es e Most Incre.....L_. ~ M6345sa~ e Ou ~~.n ~et Standing up.- The ~ new Mentadent Oral Care Brush makes brushing your teeth feel 71m ru6b nzed pad Qnd ~n~ truly... etimulating. It's uniquely designed to clean teetb and maesage gume, gnps are ao comJ~ e, just like your dentist recommends. ml,o /enowe-yon mlght act~.oAy A{ter all, the most important thing aext to your teeth is healthy gume. 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K~.•. c r j,;~ ~~`~',y}:t~F . f~,.. • +.?~~'d~~YS~} ; ~ _ a ; „ . . p~ y. n« af' `"'e7 • ; . ~ 1tlC'W 1~leIItadEIIt VPBI 1..~ _,t_ s..s. . . . . . - - - t ~ y~" ,coa'te : December 11, 1995 ~EC FEWEQ DEC 1 2 1995 To: Vail's Town Manaqer and Town Council From: Eileen Connors Re: - Lack Of Response to the Managed Growth Plan/VA's New Operatinq Hours Not Addressing - Community and Guest Response To It - Your Reduced Ability To Stagger People Into Town - The Unnecessary Newly Created Crowding - A Request For The Town Of Vail To State Its Environmental Intentions THE MANAGED GROWTH PLAN I am disappointed with the towns lack of reaction to Vail Associates new operating hours, while being signed into a managed growth plan which T believed was to keep each other in check, and to see that changes are in the best interest of the town and community. Suzanne Silverthorne has told me that I am following proper procedures in addressing you, and that we have a new town council, 'which appears to be more interested in responding to community needs.' That statement is scary because the towns spokesperson acknowledged that the old town council, which I believe half remains, was unresponsive to community needs. I'm sure I am being totally out of line to question your inaction to VA's new operating hours, but with the towns reduced ability to move people, and with all the propaqanda your two operations put out about staggering people out of town, then I believe the town has the responsibility to also stagger people into town. I'm sure I am again totally out of line to believe that a managed growth plan would provide service consistent with previously provided service, meaning bus and mountain operating hours at a minimum would not be cut, and of course I am totally out of Iine to believe that when these two systems fail, it should be addressed and corrected to help reduce problems, whether they be community/employee moral or the newly created congestion. I would think the town would be interested in the views of shop owners, a dwindling work force, and the line of unhappy quests at the Vista Bahn every morninq. I'm sure it's silly to think the town would be interested in seeing to it that when people travel thousands of miles to get here, that the National Forest is made available to them for as long as daylight hours permit, and that they have the opportunity to experience peace and quite in their National Forest in the early morning hours. Peace and quiet is now an extinct experience here. It would also seem fair to assume that the town would be interested in seeing to it that the flow of traffic into town and to the lifts is a steady moving stream, not a moving stream roadblocked. The main things wrong with VA's new operating hours are: - noone but VA management is happy with it - not shop owners, guests, or even those necessary and thinning workers. - Patrollers and lift operators are skiing down in what they have called "a dangerous pitch black", and VA might not care about the safety of their workers, but I would expect a managed qrowth plan to. - The new operating hours reduce access to existing back bowls, while VA is simultaneously requestinq an expansion of back bowls. - Two survey oriented parties, involved in a manaqed growth plan for an operation which has nose-dived in the rankings, have refused to do a survey to ensure people are happy with this change. - Vail has significantly fallen in the rankings and appears to be in a - no pun intended - downhill position. Trust me, I am with your quests everyday, who are stuck here for their present sctieduled vacation, but at this point, many state they will seriously reconsider returninq. Many state they'd be here at 8 A.M. if the lifts opened then. I'm sure I am totally wronq, and I won't be surprised to find out that your . ~ managed growth plan has set yourself up legally so that your plan is all lip service, and leaves you with no real legal or moral obligatian, but I am under the impression that it was intended to keep each other in check, and to ensure the end result is happy townspeople, workers, and guests. Peg Osterfoss is quoted in the October 14, 1994 Vail Daily regarding the managed qrowth plan, "The emphasis is on finding ways to maintain quality af experience. Our hope is that we can work out an aglreement about certain thinqs. Whether or not Category III occurs...we're talking about more marketing and infrastructure issues." I am questioning your lack of ability to identify the first major problem your growth plan has run into - movingpeople around town, the sudden non-importance of staggering people around into and out of town, and your inability to recognilze that VA should be approached, or your refusal to do so. I'm sure I am totally out of line in expecting the town to act responsibly and address this major problem with your managed qrowth plan partners, but I do. THE TOWN OF VAIL'S ENVIRONMENTAL INTENTIONS The Town of Vail has put out much propaqanda that would let the average environmentally illiterate individual believe you are interested in the environment, and are being responsible to it. Be~iing maybe your only environmentally literate resident, I quarantee yolu however well your intentions are, your actions/inactions are irresponsible and not in accordance with what the experts state needs to be done. Over the course of the summer while being in charge of traffic at the roundabout, I talked to many town workers, and many expressed that Russell Forrest - your Sr. Environmental Planner - may not be doing a good job because as many town workers told me, 'the town council makes it very hard for you to do your job, and it is very easy to be fire~d.' Russel has told me he cannot propose or install high recommended Green Taxes, because it would make people unhappy. (Russel has also told me that I~cannot question you or VA because you are the people in power.) In light of the present unhappiness about mountain operatinq hours and reduced in half in many cases bus service, I find it ironic that peaple can be forced to be unhappy about some things, and be told to just qet accustomed to it, but when it comes to the environment we can't use that same line of reasoning. If Russel Forrests title were that of Within the Town of Vail Limits - An Air And Water Quality And Open Space Manager, Russel might be doing a good job, but as an Environmental Planner the performance is very wleak, and as a Sr. Environmental Planner, you are doinq absolute disrespect to the community members who entrust Russel will set the standard for how a town and individuals can act in a responsible manner to, maintain a healthy environment. And maybe I am wronq, maybe Russel is doirig an good job as a Sr. Environmental Planner, but that would only then mean that the people responsible for putting information into the town library are doing a miserable job. I am asking that the town make a public statement sta~tinq that however much we may have mislead you into believing that we are interested in being leaders in the eco-system industry, the town is reviewinq what the experts state has to be done, and we are reassessing our commijtment to environmental quality. Then I expect that within a month, after readling some books off the list of recommended reading from the Vail Library I previously provided the town couneil, you make an informed statement to the public, what level you are willing to commit yourselves to the environment, and what recommended by the experts actions you will implement of coincide with, and what ones you won't. In other words, a statement in balance and~ perspective, not in isalation, that you are willing to live with. Presently the public is mislead 3 to believe that the town should be perceived as leaders in the eco-tourism industry. Perceived is a key ward, being defined as through the senses. It is not stated if you intend on beinq a positive or negative leader, bufi I believe the assumption is the equivalent of the intention, that you are interested in being a positive leader. Rnd I am telling you that you are being a leader in the eco-tourism industry. But you are leadinq the eco- tourism industry down the environmentally destructive road that environmental illiteracy has put us on. I would like this statement to include how willing the town is to follow the recommendations made by the experts in your own library, and how willinq you are to your workers, community, and children to educate them so they can make responsible decisions in their daily lives. And it should clearly state whether or not you will set the example, and only da responsible actions so if the town sets the lead, people can be sure it is an action consistent with positive snvironmental action and should be followed. i.e. Should you approve VA's new Gold Peak. Absolutely not. I'm sure this building is not in accordance to the latest and greatest environmental building technologies. I know the town has refused to make a town law stating this to be the new standard building requirement, but that proves my point to your lack of environmental commitment. I would expect a statement that states the town is reassessing its environmental intentions would be made immediately, and within a month a new clear statement of your environmental intentions to be made. If no statement is made soon, I will assume you are content in sticking with havinq the public believe you are being a positive leader in the eca-tourism industry, and that your actions are environmentally responsible and are responsible to follow. I would expect that if you choose a high level of commitment, you would ensure that your managed qrowth partner, whose goal is to preserve and protect our beautiful natural environment, would be required to operate at the same high level. Again I'm sure I am perceived as beinq totally out of line, but I have studied the environment, I know the books in your library are consistent with information I have read and watched over the years. It is one thing to have no environmental intention or concern, and in this day and age that would be irresponsible enough. But to claim you are something you are not, and to subject the possibly only environmentally literate individual in this town with information she knows to be misleading, is more than this mind wants to be subjected to. Especially in light of the fact that I have been told by VA to leave town, and that I am not allowed to do responsible things that are transparent to operations, that would make a huge environmental difference and set a responsible example, and the fact is the Town of Vail and their managed growth partner VA won' t let anyone el se do them ei ther . So i f you have no environmental intention, I can live with that, why should you be any different than anyone else. But if you have no environmental intention, and won't follow what the experts recommend, then that is how you should represent yourself. R.ECEIVED DEC 1 2 1995 ~ I R E C E I V E D D E i. 12 19~i 6te'rc taking rele vision into tamormv+: TCI Cablevision of the Rockies, Inc. ~ December 1, 1995 Town of Vail Town Manager . Mr. Bob McLaurin 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Bob: This letter serves as notice to the franchise authority that Cablevision VI, Inc. dba, TCI Cablevision of the Rockies, Inc. will be implementing certain adjustments to service, installation and equipment charges in the March bills. Our costs of bringing our customers many of their favorite cable networks has risen substantially, just as the network's costs of obtaining new and better programming has also gone up. In order to maintain our current variety of programming, as well as, keep pace with rising inflation, we will be making a one-time adjustment this year to reflect these higher costs. Accordingly, the new rate for expanded basic service will increase by $1.26, resulting in a new monthly price of $15.83. The charge for basic service is.will be $9.60 an increase of $.57. Additionally, our equipment and installation charges are being updated to account for any changes that occurred during the previous year. We will be implementing the following adjustments to our.rate structure. The hourly service charge for installations, additional outlets, etc. will increase $2.00, from $21.28 per hour to $23.28. The standard converter charge will increase $.20, from $1.23 to $1.43. The addressable converter charge will increase $.30, from $2.28 to $2.58. The components utilized to calculate the revised service rates consist of only those external costs allowed under the Cable Act of 1992. TCI voluntarily used this approach to ensure that our adjustments reflected only actual business cost increases. P.O. Box 439 0140 Metcalf Rcad Avon, Colorado 81620 ' (970) 949-5530 FAX (970) 949-9138 4n Cn:ial Onnnrttrr,av Emnlpver ~ i , Pursuant to the Commission's requirements, ~Icustomers will be notified 30 days prior to the date the changes are reflected in their bills. We are committed to looking for ways to improve both the value and quality of the programming and se~rice we offer. If you have questions regarding these adjustments please feel free to contact me at (949-5530). ~ Sincerely, • - l~~/.~`/ J ' 1 . ~ . Stanley~F. McKinzie Area Manager ; TCI Cablevision of the Rockies, Inc. ~ I . ( I , II ~ . ~ ~ I 'I ~ ~ I I • ; ~ I i ~ I . RECEI!!ED OEC 9 2 Ronald Ii. Ri1ey December 8, 1995 Bob McLaurin Tom Moorhead Town of Vail Dear Bob and Tom, . I am writing to express my appreciation for your help and cooperation of the redevelo.pment of the Golden Peak Housee As we discussed in our January meeting, I had serious concerns over the reasonableness of the building, fire, and planning departments and how it could.adversely affect our building scheduleo I am pleased to announce that we received our T.C.O. on the 22nd of November, only five days after our target date of November 17e Not to say that there. _ weren't problems, but generally speaking all departments were cooperative with the result that the contractor graded .the overall experience as "above average." The above average grade must be viewed in the context of developers in Vail as recent as a year ago grading their experience with the Town of Vail as "the worsto" Please convey my expression of appreciation to all departmentso As a result of the above, I am beginning to have a confidence in the Town Administration that has been absent for ten to fifteen yearse That confidence is due largely in part to the presence of Bob McLaurin and Tom Moorhead. Again a big "Thankso" Sincerely, Ron Riley cc: Bob Armour, Town of Vail Mayor Clark Willingham RR1co 228 Bvidge Stveet, Vail, C`~olovado 81657 - 303-476-3/09/4/50 ,r---. ()!)icr r,t iIi: E3<>.ircl of n;a.tisioncrr; (-.ry:l~~ (:r~uniy Building ((J7U) .~i^.H-,y(i(15 ; • ' , i' f Dox RSo 5t~O I;raadwiy (.,nfr,ridu 4 16:11-0850 ~~u~ CO~TY, e~~.o~~~~ December 1995 P t-it" Fax No e T F Niayor Aob Armqur Town of Va i 1 Pr,or,~ p p~~ 75 S. Frontage Rd. Va i: l, CO 916 5 7- . Dear Mayox Armour: The Colorado Depaxtment of Transportativn {CDOT} is in the praceaa of contractir~g fox the conrluct cf an Intercity Passenger./C_'.ommuter Rai1 Feasibili~y Stud,Y for Colaxado. This 9tudy ai.s ex_pectecl to be completed over a 12 month period. The County and its municipalitieb have commi.tted to, or ar 4urrer.tly coneiderin5, contributing financially td thi.s stud,y. I have heen aaked, by rDqT tio appaint a member and an alterr.iate to the Steering Cammittee directing Che ar_udy over the next 12 mcnths, I would like to propoae Georae Roussos, Eagle Gounty Er.gineer, as the member.. George has been actzve in County rai.l issues and has extensive background in the administxatior, of architect Jengi.neer cont.racts. In addition, I would appxec:iate your reGOmmpnding possible alternaces who can commit to tnis 12 month effcrt. Iwould agpreciate your responding by Decetnbex 14, 1995 so that riucessary actians may be undertakexa. Sincerely, EAGL' QUIVTY BQARD OF ~Q',,~NTY COMMISSIONERS e s or.n ~ Chair, n xc: Bor MCLaurird, Vail. Town 'Mar;agar Chrono/Pile J, . To: Members of the To~Council From: Suzanne Silvertho ~ Subject: Vail Tovvn Council C;a~r~unity Outreach Date: 12-2295 Per Kevin Foley's request, attached is a list of potential community outreach tools for your consideration. Perhaps we could take some time to brainstorm other possibilities, such as Paul Johnston's cold cuts idea, at an upcoming work session. I would be pleased to help the Town Council develop and implement a strategic plan for any of the projects you wish to adopt. Have a great holiday! Comonann6ty lnforruvia4aon Offuce ~ounc60 GoaU: Improve community dialogue and participation in the creation of programs and policies that enhance our community's quatity of life. Program S$rategaes: 1) Build trust and credibility within the community through promotion of responsible and responsive decision-making by. TOV staff and council. 2) Identify (conflicting) needs, values and concerns of community audience segments. 3) Articulate and clarify key community goals and issues to audience segments. 4) Determine if communicated information is received and understood by target audiences while information communicated by target audiences is received and . understood by TOV. 5) Create an environment of informed community consent. 6) Create an environment of an informed staff through many of the elements listed above. Town Council Community Outreach Activity Too/s --Identify, organize and create a dialogue with community contacts in each neighborhood. --Increase presence.in community through organized appearances, presentations to Village Merchants Assn., Lionshead Merchants P?ssn., Rotary Club, Library events, etc. --Increase community communications through by-lined columns in the Vail Trail. --Encourage participation in Adopt a Trail and Clean-Up Day programs. --Encourage interaction with Town of Vail staff. --Encourage participation in community outreach, consent-building training. --Create regular community dialogue opportunities through morning coffee gatherings at the Daily Grind, Poppyseeds, etc. . --Appoint community task forces to help identify problems and recommend solutions. --Host regular Mayor/Council walkabouts through Vail's neighborhoods and business corridors. --Host townwide community breakfasts/coffees on a quarterly basis. --Participate in monthly FYI Vail televisiori program on Channel 5. --Participate in media relations forum. --Host monthly/quarterly breakfast meetings with the media. --Develop a strategic message and articulate it at every opportunity. --Increase participation in development and ownership of annual community survey. --Review monthly reports from computerized customer complaint tracking system. --Ride the bus. --Host "special" work sessions at popular locations throughout town (TOV bus, Red Lion, etc.) --Per Paul Johnston, create a monthly informal gathering and serve cold cufs. November/L7ecember 1995 • COLORADO DEPARTIVIEIVT OF TRANSPORTATION MILE, I UNES "A BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING COLORADO TRANSPORTATION ISSUES" "Where do avIlatIlon grants go09 Whatever happened to Stap~eton AIlr~ort equIl~~~~t? When' will those Stapleton tunnels over 1-70 be taken out? And Ils there a new air~ort directory~'" ~~~nts Grant awards are tentarive until they are reviewed by Be¢llefn$ CoQOrad0 Aflrp0i'tS the governor prior to completion of a projecG In most cases, the successful applicants are those where ihe The Colorado Aeronaurical Board held its annual sponsoring community, county or airport authority agrees hearings on October 5 and 6 for Discretionary Aviation to share in tlie pmject costs with the State. Contracts are Grants, condnuing the process of dispersing revenues usuallY completed early in a calendar year so that airport from user tax funds for airfield maintenance projects, authoriries may finish project specifications and advertise airport and economic development programs for the for bids in plenty of rime for the following construction aviation industry and projects related to aviation safety. seas0rL This autumn 35 applicants tumed in proposals; 24 airports Stap?eton gnternationa? AirJport received grants: A total of $967,000 was awarded sua-plus equipment ~nds u~ew uses Mainten~nce and improvement awards went to 14 airgorts, includ:ncr the Fort Collins-Loveland Niunicipal Airport, La Junta Municipal, and Aspen Airports. State The lights are out at old Stapleton Intemational funds were used to match federal funding for projects at Airport in Denver, and large Xs are painted on its runways Lake County Airport (L,eadville), Steamboat Springs as signals to aviators not to land Airport and Front Range Airgort. Airport and economic development were considered in But that doesn't mean the lights don't work. Or making grant awards to the that they can't be used at Silver West Airport at other airports around the Westcliffe and the Jefferson ~state. That's where the County Airport at Broomfield Colorado Division of . , . Aeronaudcs comes into . . , Awards to Spanish , . - _ this picture . . . to help Peaks Airfield (Walsenburg), distribute unneeded San Luis Valley Regional I= airfield equipment from Airport at Alamosa and Eagle y..;.~; Stapleton to other airports. • Ccurty Regional Airport near I:ion:1 Vail were for equipment and - - Airport has a new system services reTated to aviarion and.a newer generadon of Safety. Stopleton International Airport tunnels, which have lights.) slowed 1-70 motorists for decades, will be part of ...continued nezt page Denver's history by next summer. Photo by Gregg Gargan, CDOT ~ ~ I In addition to used for asphalt patching, for $1,500. A trackless tractor obtaining more than with various broom and~snowplow attachments went to 3,000 used taxiway/ Greeley/Weld County Airport, and two 1987 Sweepsters ~ ; ~ runway lights and fifty will help Burlington/Kit,Carson County Airport keep its Lumicurve intemally- two runways clear of debris. lighted signs for only Y,~''.~~ ti the cost of removal, the Grants administrator Caroline Scott reT/Arts that "All 1 A#~ C ' f'~~~~~ . Division was able to this has taken place since August 9." negoriate the purchase of large numbers of ~ , new spare parts such Out of Stapleton: crews removed an Instrument Landing System fi-om one of Sta leton lnternational AirPort's runw~s °as lighcing fixtures, P transforaners, bulbs, which was given to Alamosa for the San Luis Valley Regional ' y r Airport. $100,000 from the Colorado Discretionary Aviation globes, windsocks, Grant program matched the city's $50,000 toward the ~ f wiring, atld more. expensive process of relocating and certifying the equipment. The I1S and its technical parrs were awarded to Alamosa There is tetmin3l because unique winter conditions settle into the San Luis equiPment and rolling Valle causin ~ y g fog and extreme cold. Commuter airlines serve stock, as well. In mid the airport; the Colorado Aeronautical Board decided to October Colorad0 increase safery bv locating this vital equipment to Alamosa. ai rt mana ers were Phoro~raP , hs courres7' CDOT Division ofAeronaut' ~ g o :cs. sent an inventory list, and about twenty ~ - airports showed i~~ ~ immediate interest in y items from lighring to trash receptacles. A • ~ Z~ 3r~-41~ "s... Lamar Municipal Airport received a set of visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lights. A used wind sock went to Gebauer Airport in Akron. Managers at Johnson Field neaz Walsenburg are working with the D i v i s i o n t o i n s t a ll ane ri t i re m e d i u m i n t e n s i ty lig h t i n g runway systern. A belt conveyor and ticket podium found a new home at the Telluride Regional Airport. "It's like a good rummage sale . . . one man's junk is another man's jewelry," says aviadon planner Travis Vallin who helps coordinate the Stapleton equipment pmjecG "Gunnison ~ f - ~ ~ ° ~ ' County Airport was able to use a ticket counter and six ticket podiums, along with some signs for inside the terminal. Jefferson County Airport received fifteen automatic traffic control gates and some other items. We've recycled everything from v •~:'Kable runway lightin- .~,F. . to trash cans and Pven a few wick_. C^.IrtS." , . Usedvehic:,s ,.i,o a ir:,ti' . . , .i--i - „ - j''' . iil~, (:U,ii ~li ii~'.•;' C11t11~.lii;,ilL. Jl.Gilul~ 1~l~litli,i~i~1 i-~11~iVtl ^ '~i - obtained a 1978 Internarional Harvester fuel truck for $1,000. Aurora Airpark received a 1976 Chevrolet C-65, , page 2 ~ ~ I, _ I ~ ..e, . ...e.,~ ,Takang Out the 1-70, I-70 roadbed would be caused by the falling pieces of Stapleton A6fl POF't tunnel four feet thick. (After "implosion," engi.r?eers poirn out, the turu~el debris would still have to be hauled off ~nnels en ~enver piece by piece.) The Stapleton Intemational Airport tunnels over Instead, a detour now underway is scheduled to Interstate 70, major traffic chokers on the northeast side of begin carrying westbound I-70 nffic by late IIecember, Denver, have slowed drivers since 1960. But they are on and eastbound traffic somedme in January. The 170,000 their way ouL . vehicles that travel this segment daily will use the detour until tunnel demolidon and I-70 restoration are completed On November 7 Govemor Roy Romer, Denver by eazly summer 1996: Mayor Wellington Webb, and govemment and industry officials held a"tunnel breaking" ceremony to mark the The total cost of the project is $5 million, half of it begiruung of runway removal for a detour which will paid for by the Federal Highway Administration and the other half joinfly by the Colorado Departiment of , r, Transportation and the City of Denver. 1he project r ~ includes acceleration/deceleration lanes. To give I-270 merging and I-70 traffic an , . _ r, unproved flow eastbound, the I-270 rdmp will have two lanes and an accel/decel lane will extend past the present tunnel area. One eastbound lane will join I-70 toward Havan;. Stl-eet, while a second will exit at ~ ~4. Havana. The north side of the Interstate will also be 7` impmved, with a new accel/decel lane westtwund between Havana Street and I-270. Motorists bound for northem destinations such as Fort Collins will then choose their lane earlier, allowing better flow for I-70 vehicles inbound to Denver. I-70's Stapleton runway and taxiway tunnels (lower center of photo) .will be removed by next summer. Nov. 7, Stapleton Airport runway: Warren N1ay Photos this page by Gregg Gargan, CDOT (Walker Construction Company) and Governor Roy Romer examine pmerrcent cracked by the q."5 W.,,.e.,.,; Walker Guidlotine Breaker. ~ y ~ ~r:~~. ,t...~ carrv six lanes nf I-70 north of the hmnel~ - while they are being dismantled. ' ....'t:.^SS ` . . To the dismay of Denver area ~~~:.F F.~.~..~-.,~ commuters and morion picture directors, the • turulels cai-i't oe uyriamited out of business. •`-,~~..r. , . The tumels are too close to the detour being ~constructed to allov/ safe detonadon of explosives, and everi if the tunnels Nvere . :.iq,wxiea ' i;, ..e rastuon oi siyscrapers and high rise office buildings, too much damage to Page 3 ~ , It's N.:.i' ! Colorado AeronauricallBoard with funds from the user- The Colorado suPPorted Colorado AviaUOn fund. No state general fund Airport Directory dollars were used I Aemnautics Division director Dennis Roberts It's a guide to Colorado's 79 public-use airports, writes in his welcome remarks in the publication, "As the it's as current as August 1995, and it's available for $2.50 last of the 50 states to ereate a Division of Aeronaudcs, we . (to cover the cost of shipping and handling.) are very proud to present the first edidon of the Colorado Airport Directory." Hei also reiterates the nature of the The Colorado State Airport Directory offers directory as "For Planning Pwposes Only." Prior to physical attributes,.the elevadon and radio frequency for . specific flights pilots refer to the current FAA Aiiman's each airport along with an aerial photo; and lists not only Infocmation Manual (AI1VI), Notices to Airmen airport services, but nearby lodging, ground (NOTAMS), flight service stadons, National Weather transportation, eateries and recrearion. Service stations or the airport operators to detemune current aicportstatus, services available, and weather Ini6a1 pages in the Directory offer conditions. + a glossary of flight acronyms, from AGL I Interested aviators may use the form on page 5 to (Above Ground Level) to VORTAC order copies of the directory. (VHF Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation) ~ The Governors OfFce forl Bo:.,;:s and Commissions will + Mountair Flying Tips be n solicitin alications for a 9i g pp ppointment to the Colorado Aeronaufical Board of two positions which ex + Colorado Mountain Passes pire in December 1995. The CAB representative of the Western Slope govemments and Statewide Aviatiun + Survival Tips useful after an emergency Inferests will be appointed by the Governor wher the land'ng terms of Jim Fritze of Eag'le and Lynn Leibowitz of Greenwood Vllage are coI mpleted. + T)ensity Altitude Chart (planes operate differenfly in thinner Colorado air than Obtain an application for appointment by the Govemor to they do at sealevel) the CAB by calling the Glovemors Office of Boards and Commissions - (303) 866-4267. + The Koch Chart giving altitude and ~ temperature effects I + Wind components ' + Radio frequencies around Colorado, 63 9-11110 including aviadon frequencies i and broadcasting stadons The :;.:iy i~tu : ' f' :.d C) T uatx - vveather Conditions. + Toll free 800 numbers for hoteLs and In the past,,the road' information service r.ro»ided by motels, auto rental agencies, and the Colorado Departmentlof Transportation anc rhe airlines with faciJities in Colorado Colora(in State Patrol used two numl--~!rs: 639-1111 for condirions within _ I r drive of Denver, and a The directory was pr;,juced and printed by the different one for cu;?uiuui~li:, statewid! T?t.. ~ nw::~:,.. Colorado Division of Aeronaudcs, authorized by the offers information. j Page 4 , continued next page. ~ I I ~ ~ COLORADO , AERONAU77CS DIVISION ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Q ~1l~AIRLE ~~,i,! ~ COLOR,4!)O A/RPORTS A/a/D F,4C/l/T"/ES D/RECTORY ~ir,r,irt «an,l Ts,t,rist I,i~ectory . \s,vi,':trit,u s,i,tl Nr,at,itr,i„ FIlviit'1 Ti'ix ,ratewiile Avis,tioa, ServiLCsc tnte,r,nario„t (A $2.50peP cogp setWm chargr is .7ecesma>r to coerer processiarg costs) Ag¢ached p9ease ind niy chesJcOmoney order ~n the aneount of $ for a;~opies of ehe cCOLORADO AIRPOltTS AND FAC0L0'd'OES DIRECTORYo ~AiFSC Ad(flY'eSS C12j/ S$i$e Zgp Mail request to : CDOT-Aeronautics Division, 56 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 801 1 2-5 1 1 4 Allow four to six weeks after receipt of request for delivery. A common complaint about the old system was # 3 Special information for truckers. that callers had to listen to a long list of conditions before hearing the informadon for the specific,route. A new ROAD CONDITION MENU (Under Option # 1 above) system offers a menu: callers select a major highway or a $ I-70 west of Denver specific quadrant of the state. And if they want to, callers Z I-70 east of Denver can opt for a summary of road closures and those • # 3 Interstate 25 highways where chains or snow tires are required As conditions change, the information is ugdated Front Range highways including Boulder, by the CDOT Traffic Operations Center 24 hours a day, Golden and casino towrL; severi days a week # 5 Northeastem C `,cluding I-76 # 6 Southeastern Color.od.:) MA1N Mt. , u # 7 Southwestem Choose # 1 for ',~~n~=~;.:-•n~ n., rnaloa- # S Northwesrem i:. ' ; . `.~'~;ci'i2(iu. Summary of roads closed or where ~er; may selec~ as many of the options as they chain/snow tire condibons are in effect availablePress # 9 to review the road conditions menu Page 5 e , .r:~. ~ WASHINGTON UP', DATE by Jim Young Linton, Mields, Reisler & Cottone, lnc. Although Congress and the White House have not resolved their budget and deficit disputes, as far as transportation is concerned, the imtnediate path is relatively clear. The fiscal year 1995/96 U.S.. Department of Transportation appropriations bill was among the eariy ones signed into law, allov,+ing DOT employees who wem furloughed to go back to work after miss'vng one day, while other federal workers were ~still sent home for the remainder of the week which began November 13. During the last week of November the National Highway System Designation Act (S. 440) cleared Congress and was signed by President Clinton. With both the appropriations bill and the NHS bill signed, ihe Federal Highway Administradon could quickly get out its final apportionments for all highway categories for the fiscal year that began October 1. (Designating the 160,000-mile NHS will free some $5.6 billion in federal highway funds that have been withheld from the states since October 1.) That means no threat of further disruption of state prograzns. FHWA will have plenty tA do keeping up with new tasks imposed by the NHS Ibill and the annual. appropriadons bill, beguuiuig with o eneeing the e;.d of che national speed limit for both trucks and automobiles. 'Ihe C.,ngressional repeal of the speed limit leaves it to states to set their own limits. Possible re sponses rarange fmm setting no limits at all, in a state or fwo such as Montana where there will be no day time speed limit, to making no change at aIl in East Coast states that had hoped to preserve the nadonal law. . Another provision in the NHS bill encourages states to leverage public dollars with private financing. .Also the several state management programs mandated by the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportarion Efficiency Act (ISTEA) are no longer mandatory, although most states are exgected to continue their exisring efforts to upgrade management capabilities. Clean air requireme.its were also eased, but only with respect to specifics sluch as employer comnitidng programs and not with respect to achieving and maintaining clean air standards. Other impo.:ant transportation-related legislation is still pending in Congress, including restrucriring of the Federal Aviation Administration, AMTRAK reauthorization bills and terminadon of the Interstate Commerce Commission and possibly the Federal Maritime Commission, too. These and related bills, in one version or another, could open the door to diverting a half-cent per gallon in federal gas taxes to A~MTRAK, shifting the air traffic control system to an independent funding basis that could require hiaher user fees from airlines and general aviation, furtlier dereguladon of railroads, and eliminating any further requirements for tariff filings by truckers. Other legislation in the mill could end David-Bacon requirements and further ease environmental requirements for major infrastructure projects. Also, the leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ma r`'' the House leadership's promise of a vote on the plan to take the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation wst funds off-budget Regaiuless of how 0 :z,.sc; tum out, for the re fscal ye DOT ci conduct its h.;hway program and most of its other business withoui 'r;':JT1I1Q fi 4 Ui121 a; "[`f7'.S i,F`^.i1S il`.° C'nlflt' r;n nrngram will have a fixed level of funding and obligation ceiling for the remainder of the fisc"i . Paqe 6 i ontinued next page. I ' ' II , Beyond this year, the federal funding situation Workshop in Mobile, Alabama hosted joindy by the is nof encouraging. The GOP seven- year budget plan Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and AASHTO, will gradually reduce the federal transpoRation budget the American A.ssociadon of State Highway and from $39 billion to $32 billion a year by 2002, with total Transportation Officials. The "Great Kahuna" is awarded cuts from present leveLs that amount to subtracting almost for "outstanding achievement in the field of highway cost a full year's funding from the seven year period. This estimaring." FHWA tracks each state and bases the implies increasing pressure to trim obligation ceilings for award on a statisrical ranking by percentile proximity to highways and airport construction. It also could mean an ihe lowest responsible bidder on Federal Aid projects. In unavoidable buildup of wst fund balances, making them a effect, each agency is rated on its success between what tempring source of additional budget authority for other items are supposed to cost, and reality. programs being put in a similar squeeze. Presenters at the conference noted that it was customary these days for every profession to present to its top practitioners little statues of inen or women known as I'L he~jore Baaaack Oscars, Emmies, Tonys, Edgars and so forth. They 6O~ derived the Great Kahuna from the cultural tradition of the old Polynesian sociedes of the Pacific. The Kahunas were a caste of shaman-chieftains believed to have the powerto see into the future and interpret the will of tribal gods. Won the 66~reat j~ahunaq 99 ~e Kahunas gained this power in various ways some of them so rigorous as pulling out their own *t,.~~m?--n;.iLs or Earlier this year the January/Febtuary piercing, themselve:; .vith wooden skewers. But since the MII.ESTONES reported on success of the Colorado Kahunas were famed for their power of divination, and Department of Transgortation's highway cost estimating since it is the essenrial nature of the estimating profession team. Recogni6on then: Lest among the 50 states in construcdon cost estimaring, January through June 1994. continued on back cover. Recognidon nosv: overall best performance in the field of cost estimating for the fiscal year 1994- 1995. Each time a contractor tums in a bid for an advertised pmject> he or she is vying with the Departnent's "engineers' estimate" of what the project should cost in materials, labor, : =equipment and a reasonable profit for the contractor. This figure, held secret until it is read al ~d before c ~ on tors' )~+r i . . , . . : " : . , bench= 1.7 awarded. , w . _ . _ _ •a;aS „unoi ;;c.: vctot,er : at the seventh annual Cost Estimating Page 7 . n~ ~ to try to read the fi_iture, conference planners named the Projects in Colorado must be assessed by specific award after the Great Kahuna's "extra sensory location, because hauling material or equipment from its perception" source will have a diffeI rent cost taken into the mountains ~ or across the plains. Estimators must know individual CMef cost esdmator Dino Sarganis credits office sources of materiaLs, su~ch as rock aggregate, called for in teamwork with the success Colorado has seen, using cost . a project's specificadons. They must know trucking rates. based esrimates for major items of work and historical Gealogy reports from ttie field can help determine whether prices for minor items. a contractor will have t~o cut thnough subsurface rock or will have an easier time clearing soil. "Luck and FSP have Cost based estimates are sometimes referred to as their part in the mix," admits Sarganis, "but a lot of our "scratch estimates" because they are arrived at by starting success depends upon good engineering skills and detecdve from scratch. Major work elements in a project might work fitting costs to each project's characteristics." include grading, aggregate bases (the rock or gravel), concrete surfacing, bituminous surfacing, or drainage. i Each such item is looked at in terms of materials, labor, MILE~T~NES is published and equipment then divided by reasonable production rates ~ to arrive at a unit price. Production rates change over time six times a year if newer equipment or improved construction methods by the Public Information Office, bring greater efficiency to a task. Colorado Department of Traiasportatimn. Carl Soi rentino, editor. The content-3 of this newsletter are not copyrigh:e:l z•nd may be used freely. Where appmpriate, please credit CDOT. COLORADO DEPARTMIIVT OF TRANSPORTATTON MILESTONES BULK RATE 4201 EAST ARKANSAS AVENUE DENVER, COLORADO 80222 ~7 9~8 U.S. POSTAGE PAID ' PERMIT NO. 738 ~ Denver, CO IN THIS ISSUE AIRECEIVE-D DEC - i 8 • Aviation grants • Stapieton surplus ' - r' xC: Cd+a,,~,u:c- • Stapleton tunnels ` `r~ f t, j ~ ` a . % J S. r C r C, n t e i l d . Nl esi l, • Airport directory V a ~ 1 T rv0 ° 16 5J , ' m 639-1111 for Colorado road conditions F-- Washin ton ~ A Ur)i. ':av L...: • ~.?Jt e'.StimatOrJ honored again _m_.-~,-.t.~.~ ~,.._.--.v- r_ ..Y.= .m, -.m_......~,,...~.~.a.,~.... , . . . r.. . . . - - RECEI1lEID OEC I 9 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRAivSPORTATION 4201 East Arkansas Avenue ~ Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 757-9011 n P ~ C~~a-t t~- ~ . ~ ' k14 December 13, 1995 Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor 75 S. Frontage Rd. W. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mayor Osterfoss: I am writing this letter to dispel some confusion that was created when I wrote you a letter on November 20, 1995 regarding the establishment of a Steering Committee for the Intercity/Commuter Passenger Rail Feasibility Study. It was my intent to ask each of the affected counties to appoint a representative and an alternate to the Committee. I had hoped the counties would coordinate with the cities within their counties to find the best representatives. Only a copy of the attached letter should have gone to the cities for their information. We are sorry about any confusion that may have been created with the letter. If you have any questions, please call me at (303) 757-9819. Sincerely, . Dave Ruble ' Intermodal Branch Manager cc: Eagle County Commissioner STATE OF C OLURADO ~ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4201 East Arkansas Avenue 0~ - ommmossommmm Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 757-9011 November 29, 1995 Maurice Rahimi Pikes Peak Area Council of GovernmEnts 15 South 7th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Dear Dr. Rahimi: The Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of contractiqg with the firm of Kimley-Horn to conduct the Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Feasibility Study for • Colorado and the study is expected to be completed over a 12 . month period. Ron Thorstad will be project manager for Kimley-Horn and I will be CDOT's project manager. I can be reached at 757-9819 if you have any questions. The study will get most of.its direction from a Steering , Committee. The Steering Committee is expected to meet up to six times of the course of the study. While these meetings will be conducted in Denver, public meetings will be held in the fourteen corridors via telephone. I am requesting that you appoint a member and an alternate to the Steering Committee who can commit to the twelve.month period. I would request you consult with the cities in your county before making a decision. Unfortunately, we cannot pay per diem costs because of our limited budget. As many of you know, half the funds for the study were contributed by CDOT and the other half were raised from cities, counties and NPOs. The total cost of the study is $275,000. ' Thank you for your participation in this study. Please send me the name, address, telephone and fax numbers for the person you wish to participate on the Steering Committee. Sincerely, Dave Ruble, Manager Intermodal Branch Dear Reader: This is intended to alert you to two developments regarding the Vail Category III Draft Environmental Irnpact Statement, F'ust, the comment geriod has been . , extended. All comments must aow be received by January 12, 1996. Second, a public meeting will be held on January 8, 1996 in Golden, CO to answer questions about the document. The meeting will be held at the U.S. Forest - Rocky . Mountain Regional Office at 740 Simms Street from 7 to 9 p.m. Please direct any comments or questions you might have to: Loren Kroenke - Project Manager ddhite River National Forest FOM ~ Fioly Cross Ranger District U~ P.O. Box 190 51111MMOFA ARinntum CO 81645 (970) 827-5715 e f b- , TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM T0: Robert McLaurin Council Members FROM: Judy Popeck DATE: December 21, 1995 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of November 30, 19950 A$500,000.00 FHLMC was purchased on November 16, 1995 with.a yield of 5.665% maturing on February 15, 1996. A$1,005,000 FHLMC was purchased on November 8, 1995 with a yield of 5.699% maturing on December 13, 1995. A$1,765,000 FHLB was purchased on November 22, 1995 with a yield of 5.713% maturing on January 24, 1996. A $750,000 FHLB was purchased on November 22, 1995 with a yield of 5.750% maturing on December 5, 1995. These securities will be used primarily for capital projects payments: The estimated average•yield for the debt service fund was 6.61% and 6.18$ for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are 5.34%, 5.26%, and 5.13 respectively. Please call me if you have any questions. r Town of Vail, Colorado Investment Report = Summary of Accounts and Investmen4s For the Month Ending November 30, 1995 Balances Percentage 11/30/95 of Total Money Market Accoun4s (see page 1) Commercial Banks $2,465,582 18.51 % NNoney Marke4 Funds $115,854 0.87% To4al $2,581,436 19.38% Commercial Savings Banks & Loans Cerfifica4es of Deposit (see page 2) Eagle County Institutions 0.00% 04her Colorado Insti4utions $198,000 $198,000 1.49% National Institutions 0.00% To4al $198,000 $198,000 1.49% Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00% U.S. Govemment Securi4ies (see page 3) Treasury Notes & Bills $999,576 7.50% GNflflA's $72,405 0.54% U.S. Savings Bonds $29,396 0.22% Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds $9,440,412 70.87% Total $10,541,789 79.13% Total Porffolio $13,321,225 100.00% Maturing VVi4hin 12 Mon4hs $11,218,452 84.21 % Ma4uring UVifhin 24 Mon4hs $1,035,372 7.77% Maturing After 24 Months, $1,067,401 8.00% $13,321,225 100.00% 12/21 /95 invsmjlp, j Money flAarket Accounts as of November 30, 1995. y~- --For the Month of November-- Ins4itution Balances Type of Accoun4s High Lovv Average 11/30/95 - COnNMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS Firs4 Bank of Vail - Operating Interes4 5.420% 5.350% 5.380% Balance $3,688,443 $2,168,879 $2,808,339 $2,460,235 First Bank of. Vail - Insurance Interest 5.420% 5.350% 5.380% Balance $1,086 Colorado National Bank Super Now Account I nterest 3.390% General Operating Account Balance $4,261 To4al Commercial Bank Accoun4s , $2,465,582 MONEY NiARKET FUNDS Bank One Money ANarket Fund Interest 5.450% Balance $109,951 Fidelity Investment Government Money Niarket Accounts Interest 5.470% Bond Issue Resenre Account Balance $5,903 Total Money Market Funds $115,854 ' Total all accounts $2,581,436 "Account Subject 4o Arbitrage Rebate ~ 12/20/95 invmmjlp Page 1 a 'Certifica4es of Deposit ° as of November 30, 1995 Bank IVame, Location Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value BesfBank, Thornton Colorado FDIC 7.250°l0 16-Feb-95 16-Feb-97 444 $99,000 Key Bank of Colorado, Greeley Colorado FDIC 6.392% 6.600% 99-Jun-95 19-Jun-96 202 $99,000 Avg Yield 6.925% ~ $198, 000 12/20/95 invcdjlp Page 2 s 4 Govemment Securities as of November 30, 1995 "'Treasury Notes & Bills'°° Daysto Days Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity to Book Par Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value TNote Pooled 4.250°,b 4.340°,6 17-AAay-93 15-AAay-96 1094 167 $499,787 $500,000 TNote Pooled 6.500% 6.553% 13-Oct-94 30-Sep-96 718 305 $499,789 $500,000 Average Yield 5.45% $999,576 $1,000,000 Average Days to RAaturity236 '••GNAAA'S°" Years to Estimated Interest Rate Purchase Maturity AAaturity Years to Principal _ Pool - Coupon _Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstanding 5803 8.000°,6 8.480°,6 14-tdov-86 15-Oct-05 19.10 11.00 $23,405 13003 ' 8.000°,6 9.500°,6 24-Oct-86 15-OCt-06 20.20 •12.00 $21,491 14659 8.000°,b 9.200°,6 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 21.20 13.00 $27,509 Avg Yield 9.056°h $72,405 •••U.S. Savings Bonds°°° Years to Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity Senes Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value EE 7.170°,6 01-OCt-86 ~ 01-Oct-96 10.00 0.84 $29,396 $30,000 °°•Federal Agency Discount Notes 8 Bonds"° Days/Years to Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475% 26-May-94 25-AAar-2008 13.8 12.3 $94,036 $109,734 FHLAA Pooled - Dana 8.390°,6 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 23.3 $54,558 $66,355 FNAflA Pooled - Dana 7.468% 28-Jun-94 01-Oct-2017 23.3 21.9 $80,918 $97,572 FNAAA Pooled - Dana 7.568°,6 29-Jun-94 01-Jun-2014 19.9 18.5 $76,327 $110,531 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.975°,6 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 12.2 g62 p3q $82 749 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 23.6 $98,030 $108,523 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.975°,6 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 12.7 $87,059 $109,875 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.975°,6 29-Jun-94 25-Jan-2008 13.6 12.2 $83,281 $110,088 FNRAA Pooled - Dana 7.309°,6 27-NAay-94 01-May-2020 25.9 24.4 $78,073 $1'00,577 FHLMCPooled - Dana 7.807% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 22.7 $73,577 $74,245 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475°,6 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 23.6 $79,090 $108,744 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 24.1 $98,617 $99,391 FNRAA Debt Service 6.912% 27-Feb-95 17-Jan-97 1.9 1.1 $282,856 $280,000 FHIMCPooled 5.665°,6 16-Nov-95 15-Feb-96 91.0 Days $494,170 $500,000 FHLAACPooled 5.699°.6 08-Nov-95 13-Dec-95 35.0 Days $1,003,121 $1,005,000 FHLB Pooled 5.713% 22-Nov-95 24Jan-96 63.0 Days $1,750,206 $1,765,000 FHLB Pooled 6.749°,6 02-Mar-95 02-Aug-96 1.4 Days $753,088 $750,000 FHLflACPooled 6.789% 27-Aflar-95 23-Aug-96 1.4 Days $741,176 $750,000 FHLB Pooled 5.750°,6 22-Nov-95 05-Dec-95 13.0 Days $749,528 $750,000 FHLB Pooled 5.611°,6 31-Oct-95 04-Dec-95 34.0 Days $499,770 $500,000 FHLB Pooled 6.370% 27-Mar-95 16-Jan-96 295.0 Days $347,266 $350,000 FHLB Pooled 6.600% 31-Aflar-95 10-AAay-96 1.1 Days $700,115 $700,000 FFC Pooled 5.794°,6 27-Jun-95 28-Apr-97 1.8 1.4 $653,516 $650,000 FHLAA Pooled 4.560% 4.560°,6 03-Jun-93 03-Jun-96 3.0 Days $500,000 $500,000 $9,440,412 ~~$9,678,384 Average Yield 6.27°,6 Average Years to Maturity 10 Total $10,541 789 12/21/95 invtrjlp Page 3 • ~~1 ~ , , ~u • TOWN OF vA1L ~ 1309 Vrai! Valley Drive DePartment of Public Works/Transportation Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-21 S8/FAX 303-479-2166 IDecembcr 19, 1995 Ms. Lynn Gottlieb . 3021 Booth Falls Road ~ Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ms. Gottlieb: Thank you for your recent comment card regarding parking within Vail. Every year the Town Council addresses the parking issue within the town. Obviously the debate always is ccntered around more free parking, extending the l'/z hour free parking, and the rates charged. Unfortunately they cannot please everyone. The council's goals are very clear. Reduce traffic and congestion within town thru pricing at the parking structures and encouraging the use of the free public transportation and car pooling. They have continued to provide incentives to locals and guests by maintaining the 1%Z hour free parking. In fact over.%z of all the transactions we do a year fall into this category. Additionally they have provided for an additional three hours of free parking to encourage, shopping, dining and apres ski between 6 and 9 p.m. evcry day of the week. I am sure the desire is to have free parking but that reality is not possible given the cconomics of maintaining and operaring the structures and the payment of debt service on their construction. Again, thank you for your comments. . Sincerely, g.. . Gra 1 Director xc: Town Council Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Mike Rose, Transportation and Parking Manager . RECEIVED DEC 2 0 1995 y s ~ December 12, 1995 .~-r- T~'~ Members of Town Council The Town of Vail 17 S. Frontage Road, West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Council Members: As a long time owner at Manor Vail Lodge I would like to express my concern and displeasure at the suggested closing of the existing pedestrian crossing from Manor Vail to Golden Peak. This pedestrian crossing has been in existence for a number of years and has worked in the past. My concerns are: 1. People will not walk to the proposed new north or south crossings, but rather, will climb across the berm and "jaywalk" to the opposite side of the street. 2. Visibility from the new proposed crossings is no better than the visibility from the existing crossings. 3. The road cannot be widened enough to eliminate the visibility problems. Perhaps all of the concerns, i.e., liability, visibility, etc., would be better served if the existing crosswalk were made more visible with increased signage, and a painted crosswalk. I hope that you will consider our opinions on this matter before voting on this project. Sincerely, ct Ljk Betty Biszantz cc: Vail Associates, Inc. - David Corbin Fax: 970-845-2555 East Village Homeowners Association - Jim Lamont Fax: 970-827-5856 T01IVN COUNCIL COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS ~ TO: Town Councii FR: Pam Brandmeyer DA: December 19, 1995 , RE: Committee/Task Force Appointments his is a list of ail committees/task forces to which Council members have been appointed or for which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular Municipal Election, November 1997. COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. NWCCOG Sybill Navas (New member) , alternate 2. Vail Valley Tourism & Bob Armour & Convention Bureau Rob Ford, alternate (formerly VRA) 3. Vail Transportation and Kevin Foley Parking Task Force Rob Ford, Alternate 4. CAST Bob Armour Bob McLaurin 5. VRD/Council Subcommittee Kevin Foley Ken Wilson Rob Ford Ross Davis 6. Special Events Committee Sybill Navas 7. Bravo! Colorado Board Kevin Foley 8. NWCCOG Water Quality/ Sybill Navas Quantity Committee (New member), apprentice 9. Eagle County Recreation Paul Johnston Authority (New member), alternate 10. Town of Vail Housing Authority Michael Jewett 11. Channel 5 Board Sybill Navas 12. Vail Val!ey Arts Council Sybill Navas 13. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Bob Armour Award 14. Lodge at Vail Land Swap Paul Johnston Bob McLaurin Tom Moorhead 15. Vail Valley Exchange Sybill Navas 16. Regional Transportation Com. Kevin Foley Rob Ford, alternate 17. Ford Park Management Plan Rob Ford 18. The Chamber Bob Armour Paul Johnston, Alternate 19. Open Space/Charter Committee Sybill Navas 20. Art In Public Places Kevin Foley 21. Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame C:\TCAPPTS.LST ~ RECEIVED DEC 2 0 199~ s December 12, 1995 Members of Town Council The Town of Vail 17 S. Frontage Road, West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Council Members: As a long time owner at Manor Vail Lodge I would like to express my concern and displeasure at the suggested closing of the existing pedestrian crossing from Manor Vail to Golden Peak. This pedestrian crossing has been in existence for a number of years and has worked in the past. My concerns are: 1. People will not walk to the proposed new north or south crossings, but rather, will climb across the berm and "jaywalk" to the opposite side of the street. . 2. Visibility from the new proposed crossings is no better than the visibility from the existing crossings. 3. The road cannot be widened enough to eliminate the visibility problems. Perhaps all of the concerns, i.e., liability, visibility, etc., would be better served if the existing crosswalk were made more visible with increased signage, and a painted crosswalk. I hope that you will consider our opinions on this matter before voting on this project. Sincerely, Betty Biszantz cc: Vail Associates, Inc. - David Corbin Fax: 970-845-2555 East Village Homeowners Association - Jim Lamont Fax: 970-827-5856 /d TOuN oF vArL 75 South Frontage Road i/ail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 Ff1X 970-479-2157 FOR 9MMEDBATE RELEASE December 21, 1995 Contact: Bob Armour, 476-1860 . Vaif Nlayor Va49L TOWN COUNCIL ACT@VATES VOICE MA6L SYSTEM TO ONCREASE COMiNl9iVICAT@ONS OPTIOIVS W6TH CONST9TUENCV (Vail)--A new voice mail system is being activated tiiis week for members of the Vail Town Council. By dialing (970) 479-1860, callers will receive a menu option to reach any or all of the seven council members with a voice mail message. Vail Niayor Bob Armour suggested the concept. "I think all of us on the council are looking for some user-friendly ways to encourage dialogue within the community," he said. "For those who are reluctant to contact us at our work places or at our homes, the voice mail system might be a better option for some people," Armour said. The voice mail system atlows council members to retrieve messages from their homes for added convenience. # # # RECYCLED PAPER ~1 d e~ T0WN OF ~AIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Department of Community Development Yail, Colorado 81657 970- 4 79- 2138/4 79- 213 9 FAX 970-479-2452 December 19, 1995 Ms. Eileen Connors P.O E3ox 4683 Vail, CO 81657 Dear 9Vls. Connors, ~ . This is in reference to your letter dated December 11, 1995. You addressed numerous issues in your letter to the Town Council, ranging from VA operating hours to the Town's environmental _ program. I would like to try to respond to your questions regarding environmental programs in the Town of Vail. As you know the Town of Vail adopted an Environmental Strategic Plan in 1994. This Plan lays out a long range work plan for environmental programs for the Town of Vail. The program has placed a high priority on first protecting natural resources in the Vail Valley. Prioritization of implementation actions are influenced by input from the public survey, Council goals, and staff recommendations. I have not had the opportunity to speak with you for nearly a year and it may be helpful to bring you up to date on the implementation of Vail's environmental program. 1) Sensitive natural areas: Protection of sensitive open space is critical to protecting natural resources in the area. Protection of open space was the most important issue of concern identified by respondents in ihe 1995 Town of Vail community survey. Once sensitive areas (i.e., wetlands, critical habitat) are developed, their environmental value is lost or significantly diminished. The creation and implementation of the Open Space Plan was one of the highest priority actions in the Environmental Strategic Plan. In the last year, the Town of Vail has acquired 120 acres of land and implemented 26 of the 52 actions in the Plan. Over a third of the land area in the Town of Vail (over a 1000 acres) is now protected open space. Most of this land is sensitive siream tract parcels, wetlands, valuable wildlife habitat, and steep hillside properties. 2) Water Resources: Protecting water resources was a priority in the Strategic Plan and as expressed in public surveys. Stormwater runoff has a significant negative impact on water quality. The Town of Vail is the anly community on the Western Slope to implement a nonpoint source water quality plan. Actions in this plan will help reduce nutrient loading into Gore Creek. The Town of Vail has also developed a partnership with the Water Districts and the U.S. Geologicai Service to continue monitoring of water quality REC}'CLEDPAPER o and biological conditions in Gore Creek. One specific action that you may be interested in is an educational program we will be implementing next year f~or residents and lanclscapers to more responsible use pesticides and fertilizers. iThe Town of Vail has also adopted the Eagle River Watershed Plan, which will help provide a framework to better protect water quality and aquatic habitat in the entire watershed. 3) Air Qualitv: In 1992, the Town Council directed staff to address air quality problems in ' VaU_ The primary concern was particulate levels which can be a health hazard and create brown haze incidents. Vail in the 1980s exceeded clean air standards for pacticulates. The Town has developed an incentive and education program to encourage the conversion of fireplaces to clean burning technology. The Town also bans open hearth fireplaces in new construction. Through the conversion program, the Town of Vail has seen a dramatic increase in fireplace conversioris and a significant decrease in par-ticulate levels. Today, Vail is one of only a handful of ski resorts tfiat comfortably cor~nplies with Federal clean air standards. 4) Solid Waste: The Vail community generates over 50% of the solid waste that goes to the Eagle County Landfill. Much of this waste is construction anld demolition waste. To address this issue, the Town has begun work on a solid waste management plan with the cooperation of Eagle Counry. We are currently working on a sol~id waste characterization tha# will provide a statistically valid description of waste quantity and composition. This cFtaracterization will allow u5 to determine the most cost effective approaches to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials in the Town of Vail. This Plan will include actions related to building and demolition designed to reduce waste generation antl/or reuse materials. We afsta anticipate educational actions to encourage people to use environmentally-friendly products. This project is being directed by a steering committ(ae which includes residents, Vail Associates, Vail Valley Medical Center, We Recycle, and Eagle County. This effort may have contributed to the creation of a full time reoycling coordinator by Vail Associates, which is significantly increasing recycling volumes. 5) Environmental Quality Awards: The Town has initiated an annual environmental quality award in cooperation with other private businesses 'in the area. The purpose of this award 'is to award and encourage environmental excellence. There is a business, individual, and student category. 6} Partnership for Environmental Education and Proarams: This is a relatively new , partnership that Town staff was integral in creating. The purpose of this partnership is to creafe and to more effectively market environmental educationa~l programs. This partnership includes members representing marketing expertise, residents, not-for profit groups, schools, USFS, CDOW, businesses, Nature Center, and the Town of Vail. Actions from this partnership include: educational programs for students, environmental surnmer camp, environmental education day next summer, speaker series for businesses on, how to be "green", and creation of educational materials forl guests. This partnership has the ability to provide an outreach function for residents, students, and guests. Several actions have already taken place and several major events are planned for 1996. 7) Onqoing Environmental Review Activities: Town staff also reviews development pra4jects on a ongoing basis to ensure that every action possible and practical is taken to recRuce environmental impacts. The actions mentioned above are just a few examples of areas we are working on. As I mentioned we have focused initially on natural resource protection. However, we are moving strongly irs3o an outreach program and education program. We want to have a number of solid programs en place to protect the environment before promoting the Town as a eco-resort. However; 0 believe we will soon be in a position to honestly promote the community as one that is taking actsve measures to be a good steward of our resources. As we have discussed in the past, Town actions are driven by the cornmuniry, its decision makers, and our budget. We are actively engaging businesses, residents, other governmental entities tcp help implement a comprehensive environmental program more quickly and effectively. ' We have rnade significant strides towards implementing an environmental program but we still have a long way to go to make Vail a more sustainable community. Your input is valuable and please feel free to call me at 479-2138 if you have additional constructive thoughts on environmental programs or issues. Sincere{y, ~ Russell Forrest Senior Eravironmental Policy Planner x.c Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin Suzanne Silverthorne