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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-21 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWR! C0U1VCIL ~~~~~~G Tl1ESDAV, MAV 21, 1996 7:30 P.M. IN TOi/ COUfVC9L CtiA,IVIBERS Q?GENDA 1. CITIZEiV PARTICIPATIOIV. 2. Consent Agenda: A. Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1996, second reading of an ordinance amending Title 18 Zoning, Chapters 18.12 (Two-Family Residential (R) District), 18.13 (Primary/Secondary Residential District, 18.54 (Design Review), 18.56 (Environmental Impact Reports), 18.58 (Supplemental Regulations), 18.60 , (Conditional Use Permits), 18.62 (Variances), and 18.66 (Administration) with respect to Administration and Appeals Porcedure of the Vail Municipal Code. 3. Resolution No. 7, Series of 1996, a Resolution Renaming North Frontage Road East to Fall Line Drive. 4. Appointment of One Planning & Environmental Commission Member. y 5. Appeal of Planning & Environmental Commission Decision re: Lionshead Gondola. Appellants: fVlr. & Mrs. David P. Ransburg and Nlr. John Jordan, represented by Art Abplanalp. -6. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMING MEETI1dG START T9MES BEL01N: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I T6iE NE3CT VAIL TOVVN COUNCIL REGUL.Ait W012K SESSION MlILL BE ON TUESDp+Y, 614196, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOl1 COUNCIL CHAMBERS. - THE FOI.LOWiNG !lAtL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/11196, BEGINNING AT 2:00 O.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEX'T VAIL 7'OVNN COUNCIl. REGIiLAR EVENING AAEETIfdG WIL.L. BE ON TUESDAV, 614196, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IIV TOV COUIVCIL CHAMBERS. IIIIIII Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TC !lABL TOVUfV COIitVCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAV, IVIAY 21, 1996 7:30 P.M. IfN TOV COUNCBL CFiAl1ABERS EXPAFlDED AGEWDA 7:30 P.M. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. 7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda: A. Ordinance Rlo. 7, Series of 1996, second reading of an ordinance amending Title 18 Zoning, Chapters 18.12 (Two-Family Residential (R) District), 18.13 (Primary/Secondary Residential District, 18.54 (Design Review), 18.56 (Environmental Impact Reports), 18.58 (Supplemental Regulations), 18.60 (Conditional Use Permits), 18.62 (Variances), and 18.66 (Administration) with respect to Administration and Appeals Procedure of the Vail Municipal Code. 7:40 P.M. 3. Resolution iVo. 7, Series of 1996 a Resolution Renaming North Frontage Tom Moorhead Road East to Fall Line Drive. Terri Martinez ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, modify or deny Resolution No. 7, Series of 1996. BAC4CGROUiVD RATIOfVALE: The Town of Vail has been presented with a petition for name change of Florth Frontage Road East signed by the residents of that area (petition in packet). The residents have requested a change of the name from IVorth • Frontage Road East to Fall Line Drive. The Colorado Department of Transportation and other required agencies have approved such change. STAFF RECOMMENDATIOIV: Adopt Resolution IVo. 7, Series of 1996. 8:10 P.M. 4. Appointment of One Planning & Environmental Commission Board Member. . Susan Connelly iVlike Mollica ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Appoint a new member or direct staff to re-advertise the vacancy. BAC6CGROUiVD RATIOIVALE: There is an opening on the seven member PEC due to the resignation of Kevin Deighan. The appointee would fill the remainder of 6Cevin's two-year term serving through 11Aarch, 1997. The following citizens have applied for appointment to the PEC: 0 Jerome B. Jacobs 0 John B. Schofield 0 John C. Zahner 8:20 P.M. 5. Mr. and iVirs. David P. Ransburg, the ouvners of Lot 5, Block 4, Vai! Village Jim Curnutte 3rd Filing and Mr. John Jordan, the owner of a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Vai! Village 6th Filing, have appealed the Planning and Environmental Commission decision to approve, with conditions, Vail Associates, Inc.'s conditional use permit application for a new gondota at the Lionshead base area. (Please see attached copy of letter of appeal dated May 2, 1996, from Art Abptanalp). The approved conditional use permit will allow for the placement of a low profile, high-speed gondola and associated terminal building, to be located approximately 10' west of the existing Chair 8 lower terminal. Additionally, three towers associated with the new gondola will be located within the Town of Vail municipal limits. Appellant legal representative: Art Abplanalp. ACTIOiV REQUESTED OF COUNCfL: Uphold the PEC's decision to approve the conditional use permit for the new Lionshead gondola with the conditions specified by the PEC. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Please see staffs memorandum to the PEC dated April 22, 1996, the approved minutes from the April 22, 1996 PEC meeting, and a letter to Mr. Joe Macy dated May 14, 1996, which summarizes the action taken by the PEC and the conditions attached to the approval. The PEC's motion to approve the conditional use permit request included the staff's findings that the criteria for approving the requested conditional use permit had been met. The PEC approved the conditional use permit by • a vote of 3-1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Community Development recommends that the Town Council upliold the Planning Commission's conditional use permit approval of the Lionshead Gondola, with the conditions specified by the PEC on April 22, 1996. The staff believes that the review criteria for granting a conditional use permit have -been met, as specified in the staff memorandum to the PEC. 8:50 P.M. 6. Adjournment. NOTE vPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL T1MES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/4/96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAAABERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSIOM WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6111/96, BEiGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/4/96, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TCE PUB]LIC NOTdCIE VAIL '~OWN COgJ1vCIL MEETING Tuesday. A12ri128, 1996 ` Work session THE MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. PLANN@NG AND ENVBROBNIIAENTe4L COMMISSION May 20, 1996 FINAL AGEfVDA ' Project Orientation / Lunch . 12a00 pm Site !l6sigs . 1:00 pm 1. Innsbruck Meadows - 2772 - 2892 Kinnickinnick Road 2. Alexander - 600 Lionshead Niall 3. Vail Recreation District - Lionshead Ski School, 520 Lionshead Mall Driver: Jim Public Hea" 2:00 pem. 1. A request to renew the 1995 approval of a conditional use permit for a three week period, to allow for an outdoor dining deck located at Garton's Saloon/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing. (The annual review of the conditional use permit is currently scheduled for June 10, 1996). Applicant: Dave Garton Planner: Dominic Mauriello MOTIOfV: Gene Uselton SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 6-0 APP~OVED watf~ ~ondataons , " 2. A request to modify a condition of approval for a conditional use permit for volleyball courts to be located by the soccer field, located at 620 Vail Valley Drive/Tract A, Block 2, Vail Village 7th filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOiVD: Henry Pratt VOTE: 6-0 . APPROVED " 3. A request for a Conditional Use Permit to use a tent at the Lionshead Ski School for Camp Vail, located at 520 Lionshead Mall/ Tract D, Vail Lionshead 1 st filing Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: Jim Curnutte MOTION: Greg F+msden SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 6-0 . APPRO!!ED W0TH CONDITIONS 4. A request for a Conditional Use Permit in the CCII Zone District to allow for a miniature golf course to be Iocated,at 600 Lionshead Mall/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Charlie Alexander Planner: Jim Curnutte MOTIOiV: Galen Aasland SECOIVD: Henry Pratt VOTE: 6-0 APPROVED 5. A request for a parking variance and a variance to locate GRFA within the front setback, to allow for the construction of a new primary/secondary residence, located at 2338 Garmish Drive/Lot 12, Block G, Vail Das Schone #2 ' Applicant: Dave Hilb and Greg Cummings Planner: Jim Curnutte MOTION: Greg Amsden SECOND: Henry Pratt VOTE: 6-0 APPROVED with one condition 6. A request for an amendment to the previously approved site development plan for the Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision, Iocated at 2772-2892 Kinnickinnick Road/Innsbruck Meadows. Applicant: Innsbruck Meadows Development, represented by Bob Borne Planner: George Ruther MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: Galen Aasland VOTE: 5-0-1 (Greg Amsden abstained) APPFiOVED WITH CONDITIOIdS 7. A request for a Sign Code Amendment to allow for an amendment and reorganization of Title 16; Signs, Chapters 16.20 (Sogn Categories) and 16.22 (Sign Categories for the CC3 and ABD Zone Districts). Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello MOTION: Henry Pratt SEGOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 4-2 (Greg Moffet and Greg Amsden opposed) RECOMMEMDATION FOR APPROVAL, AS MODIFIED 8. A request for an interior residential addition utilizing the 250 Ordinance, located at 100 East Meadow DriveNillage Inn Plaza Phase III, Unit 111/1-ot O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Tom Thornburg Planner: Lauren Waterton STAFF APPROVED 9. A request for a minor subdivision to change the property line between Lots 2& 7, located at 2446 and 2450 Chamonix Lane/Lot 2, a resubdivision of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block B, Vail Das Schone Filing #1 and Lot 7, Block B, a resubdivision of Vail Das Schone, Filing #1. Applicant: Karen Scheidigger Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED TO JUNE 24, 1996 11. Information Update Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 - TDD for information. 1~~ANNeNC AND ENVlROIVMENTAL COAAAAISSION May 20, 1996 AGENDA Project Orientation / 0..unc9v 12:00 pm SBte V6suts 1:00 ptn 1. Innsbruck Nieadows - 2772-2892 Kinnickinnick Road 2. Alexander - 600 Lionshead Mall 3. Vail Recreation District - Lionshead Ski School, 520 Lionshead Mall Driver: Jim Publac Hear" 2a00 p.mo 1. A request to reneuv the 1995 approval of a conditional use permit for a three week period, to allowr for an outdoor dining deck located at Garton's Saloon/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing. (The annual review of the conditional use permit is currently scheduled . for June 10, 1996). Applicant: Dave Garton Planner: Dominic Mauriello 2. A request to modify a condition of approval for a conditional use permit for volleyball , courts to be located by the soccer field, located at 620 Vail Valley Drive/Tract A, Block 2, Vail Village 7th filing. . Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther 3. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for the summer use of the existing tent located at the Lionshead Ski School practice area for Camp Vail, located at 520 Lionshead Mall/ Tract D, Vail Lionshead 1 st filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: Jim Curnutte 4. A request for a conditional use permit in the CCII Zone District to allow for a miniature golf course to be located at 600 Lionshead Mall/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing. Applicant: Charlie Alexander Planner: Jim Curnutte 5. A request for a parking variance and a variance to locate GRFA within the front setback, to allow for the construction of a new primary/secondary residence, located at 2338 Garmish Drive/Lot 12, Block G, Vail Das Schone #2 Applicant: Dave Hilb and Greg Cummings Planner: Jim Curnutte 6. A request for an amendment to ttne previousiy approved site development plan for the Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision, located at 2772-2892 Kinnickinnick Road/Innsbruck Meadows. J , Applicant: Innsbruck Meadows Development, represented by Bob Borne Planner: George Ruther 7. A request for a Sign Code Amendment to allow for an amendment and reorganization of Title 16, Signs, Chapters 16.20 (Sign Categories) and 16.22 (Sign Categories for the CC3 and ABD Zone Districts). Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello 8. A request for an interior residential addition utilizing the 250 Ordinance, located at 100 East Meadow DriveNillage Inn Plaza Phase III, Unit 111/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Tom Thornburg Planner: Lauren Waterton STAFF APPROVED 9. A request for a minor subdivision to change the property line between Lots 2& 7, located at 2446 and 2450 Chamonix Lane/ Lot 2, a resubdivision of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block B, Vail Das Schane Filing #1 and Lot 7, Block B, a resubdivision of Vail Das Schone, Filing #1. Applicant: Karen Scheidigger Planner: Jim Curnutte TABLED TO JUNE 24, 1996 11. Information Update Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. , . ; DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA May 15, 1996 3.00P.M. PRO.AEECT ORIENTATIOR1 / lC.UNCH Il2:30 SITE VISIl'II'S Ila45 1. Mesch - 4840 Meadow Lane 2. Vail Athletic Club - 352 East 1Vleadow Drive 3. Roth - 2399 Chamonix Lane 4. Erickson - 1987 Circle Drive 5. Hansen/Schumacher - 775 Potato Patch 6. Erickson - Riva Glen, Lot 5, Spraddle Creek Driver: George l. Hansen/Schumacher - Conceptual review of a residential addition GR 775 Potato Patch / Lot 19, Potato Patch # 1 , Applicant: Kirk Hansen & J. Randolph & Kevin Schumacher lYIOT10N: SECOND: VOTE: NO VO'II'E r . 2. Vail Athletic Club - Canceptual review of the redevelopment of the structure 1VINI 352 E. Meadow Drive%Vail Athletic Club/A part of Tract B, Vail Village lst Filing Applicant: JWT 1987 Vail Limited Parlnership, represented by John Perkins 1VIOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NO VO'B'E 3. 1Vlesch - Addition to existing residence JC 48401VIeadow Lane/Lot 2, Block 6, Bighorn Sth Applicant: John 1Vfesch NiOTION: Brent Alm SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 5-0 AP1~~OVED WdTH ONE tCONDIT'I0N 1 t 4. Erickson - Conceptual review of a new primary residence JC 1987 Circle Drive/Lot 26, Buffehr Creek Applicant: Jeannine Erickson MOTION : SECOND: V OTE: NO VOTE 5. D'Alessio - Change to condition of approval GR 2299 Chamonix Lane/Lot 7, Block A, Vail Das Schone #1 Applicant: Frank D'Alessio MOTION: Ted Hingst SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 5-0 APPRO VED 6. , SteriolBradley - Conceptual review of a new primary/secondary residence GR 2705 Kinnickinnick Road/Lot l, Block 4, Vail Intermountain Applicant: Don Pressley . MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: NO VOTE . 7. Erickson - Conceptual review of a new single family LW Riva Glen/Lot 5, Spraddle Creek Applicant: Ron and Kris Erick.son _ MOTION: SEC:OND: VOTE: NO VOTE 8. Grouse Glen Condos - addition of paved parking area GR 1480 Buffehr Creek Road/Grouse Gten Condos. . Applicant: Grouse Glen Condominium Association MOTION: Brent Alm SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 5-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH ONE CONDITION 9. Roth - Final review of a new primary/secondary residence DM 2399 Chamonix LanelLot 17, Block A, Vail Das Schone Applicant: Mike Roth MOTION: Brent Alm SEC;OND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED WITH COlvDITIONS - 2 0 ~ 10. Innsbruck 1Vleadows - Final review of seven new residences GR 2792B - 2772D Kirinickinnick Road/Lots 8-14, Innsbruck IVleadows Subdivision Applicant: Bob Borne MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 'II'ABd.ED NN']T'ff]L JNNE 5,1996 11. Innsbruck Meadows - Changes to approved plans GR 2832A-E Kinnickinnick Road/Units 3-6,lnnsbruck Meadows Applicant: Bob Borne 1VIOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLIED UNTIDL 1IUNE 5,1996 12. Langegger - Garage addition DM 3807 Lupine/Lot 3, Block 1, Bighorn 2nd Addition Applicant: Pepi Langegger 1VIOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABIL]ED NNTIlL 1fUNIE 5,1996 13. Austrian - Demo/rebuild of existing single family with new primary/secondary D1iR 666 Forest Road/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing ' Applicant: Neil Austrian, represented by Buff Amold 1VTOTION: SECOND: VOTE: WI'II'~RAWN 1VIEIVIBERS PRESENT 1VIEMBERS ABSENT . IV1ike Arnett Clark Brittain Ted Hingst Brent Alm Gene Uselton Staff A r~2ovals . Brillembourg - Deck enclosure LW 600 Vail Valley Drive/Northwoods E-9 Applicant: Arturo Brillembourg 3 . J a Gatfinkel's - Awning LW 536 West Lionshead MalULionshead Centre Applicant: Mitch Garfinkel Curtin Hill Ltd. - Exterior color change LW 244 Wall Streetl0ne Vail Place Applicant: Jack Curtin Steadman - Snowmelt boiler and landscaping , GR 1299 Spraddle Creek/Lot 11, Spraddle Creek Estates Applicant: Dr. & Mrs. Steadman, represented by Ric Fields Montalvo - Residential addition GR 748 Potato Patch/Lot 7, Block 2, Potato :Patch #2 Applicant: Mario Montalvo, represented by Pat McDonald Meadow Creek Condos - Repaint LW 2500 Kinnickinnick/Meadow Creek Subdivision Applicant: Meadow Creek Condo Association Langenwalter - Deck addition GR 2536 Arosa/Lot 1, Block D, Vail Ridge Applicant: Kathy Langenwalter L'Auberge Restaurant - New sign LW , 710 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead 3rd Applicant: Sigrid Fischbacher Jaffe - Loft expansion Lw 1081 Vail View Drive/Homestake Condas Applicant: Catherine Jaffe Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please ca11479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. 4 a 3 r-~t , ~.~`r- ~ Jerome B. Jacobs Boz 1545 Vail, CO 81658 9704768600 9704768599(fax) ' unknownj@vail.net 4 May, 1996 Town Council Town Clerk's Office 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 ' To Whom It May Concern, I would like to apply for the mid-term vacancy on the TOV Planning and Environmental Commission. My wife and I have been homeowners in Vail since April 1991, and we have lived in Vail permanently since May 1992. Since arriving in Vail I have volunteered my time to help and teach Eagle Valley residents learn how to deal with cancer and other chronic or terminal diseases. I have been the facilitator of the Vail Cancer Support Group since 1992. My wife is a nurse anesthetist at Vail Valley Medical Center. My professianal activities have had very little to do with environmental planning, although I have been involved in a few environmental planning studies. As an undergraduate and graduate student I participated in several small and large envirnnmental projects. One of these was a study of the effects of acid rain on the trees and soil of Camel's Hump, a mountain in Vermont. I spent part of the summer of 1971 with an international group of scientists working on an environmental impact study above the arctic ' circle in preparation for the firing up of a recenfly completed smelter chimney at the International Nickel Corporation in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The chimney, 1500 feet high, was replacing a 500 foot chimney, and the entire scientific and environmental community of Canada and the United States was alarmed at its potential to spread pollutants . I also participated in a several year study reviewing the City of Worcester Massachusetts water quality with a group of scientists and physicians called the Worcester Water Quality Consortium. The consortium was charged with helping the city develop a plan to improve the quality of city water. My responsibilities involved reviewing and examining the city water distribution system. Although my curriculum vitae has nothing to do with environmental planning, I have enclosed an abbreviated copy for your review. At your request, I will be happy to supply you with a list of references. I will be happy to meet with you or answer any questions. However, I will be away for a few weeks. If you need to get in touch with me, please leave a message on my voice mail or email. I will check in regularly. Sincerely, , rome B. Jacobs . ; r' ~ GURRICULUM VITA Jerome B. Jacobs, Ph.D. Box 1545 Vail, CO 81658 9704768600 (voice) 9704768599(faz) unknownj@vail.net (email) BORN: December 15, 1942 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1116 Sandstone Drive Apt. 201 Vail, CO 81657 PRESEIUT POSITION Facilitator Vail Cancer Support Group Vail, CO 1992-Present Responsibie for heiping Eagle Valley residents with cancer and other chronic diseases learn to deal with their diagnoses ansi writh the variety of social and medicai problems they face as they integrate back into the community. PAST POSITIONS: Visiting Professor Department of Medicine . . Division of Nephrology University of Colarado Health Sciences Center 4200 E. Ninth Avenue Denver, CO 80262 1992-1993 Responsibilities included teaching renal pathology e/ecfive to third and fourth year medical students. Assistant Chief Department of Laboratory Medicine Saint Vincent Hospital 25 Winthrop Street Worcester; MA 01604 1989-1991 Responsibilities included Directorships of Chemistry, Microbiology, lmmunofluorescence, Electron Microscopy, and Renal Pathology Laboratories; running or participating in various conferences for house offi-ceis and attendings; teaching medical students; and performing a variety of departmenfal administrative tasks. Associate Professor of Pathology , University of Massachusetts Medical School 1989-1991 Responsibilities included teaching renal pathology elecfive to fhird and fourth year medical students. e , J ~ ~ClerlJTreasurer Central iVlassachusetis Laboratory Associates, Inc. 25 Winthrop Street VVorcester, MA 01604 1989-1991 Responsibilities includecl the inifial set-up of a group rnedical practice, and the day fo day manage?nent of our laboratory medicine group practice. Renaf Pathologist Research Pathologist Department of Pathology Saint Vincent Hospital • 25 Vllinthrop Street • Worcester, MA 01604 9971-1989 Responsib/e for all aspecfs of laboratory practice in the diagnosing of renal biopsies. Responsible for imrnunofluorescence and electron rn6croscopic diagnostic and research testing. . EDUCATIOiV: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont B.A., 1965 University of Vermont, 8urlington, Vermont M.S., 1967 Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts Ph.D., 1971 POST-GRADUAI'E EDUCA710N: National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clark University 1971-1972 Basic Science Correlations in Disease States Massachusetfs Medical Society 1972-1973 , Diagnostic Electron Microscopy Intemational Academy af Pathology 1976 Quantitative Analysis of Electron Micrographs: Stereology, Morphometry, Optical Diffraction, and Three Dimensional Reconstruction . Nlarine Biologica/ Laboratory, Woods Hole, M,4 1980 International Academy of Pathology 1984 lmmunapathologic Techniques in Diagnostic Pathology Internationaf Academy of Pathology 1984 Molecular and Cellular Immunology Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA 1985 Renal Biopsy in IViedical Diseases of the FCidneys Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1989 - Contemporary Issues in Nephrology Hanrard Medical School 1992 ~ FEL.LOVIISHIPS: Research Fellow, University of Vermont 1965-1967 Teaching Fellow, Cfark University 1967-1968 National Science Foundation Predoctoral Assistantship, University of Massachusetts 1968-1969 National Science Foundation Predoctoral Assistantship, Clark University 1969-1970 Research Fellow, Clark University 1970-1971 ' 9iOftIORS Sigma Xi 1969 s J 1. TEACHING APPOINTMENTS: Instructor, University of Vermont 1965-1967 Instructor, Clark University 1967-1968 Instructor, University of Massachusetts Medical School 1973-1989 Professor (Affiliate), Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1975-1981 Professor (Affiliate), Clark University 1985-1991 Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Medical School 1989-1991 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: ' American Association of Pathologists American Association for Cancer Research American Association for the Advancement of Science American Society for Cell Biology American Society of Clinical Pathologists Electron Microscopy Society of America. ~ European Association for Cancer Reseao'ch International Academy of Pathology International Society of Nephrology New England Society of Electron Microscopy HOSPITAL COMMITTEES: Medical Staff Executive Committee 1973-1981 Intem and Resident Committee 1973-1982 Medical Staff Library Committee 1973-1986 Chair, Library Committee 1982-1986 Institutional Review Board 1982-1991 Medical Staff Bylaws Committee 1988-1991 MIS Ancillary Task Force 1989-1991 Medical Staff Laboratory Committee 1988-1991 ~ .~@ MAY;,~ ~ 79 John B. Schofield ~ ' 1448 Vail t/a?Yey DYive Vail,, CO 81657 . iVlay 12, 1996 Towa of V ai?, Coancil C/O Town Clerk's Officc 75 Frontage flZoad Vail, CO 81657 Ite: Plaming and Enviromnen4al Commissnon Vacancy Dear Coanncil Membcas: Please accepg ft ?etter as any exgyreasion of interest to fi11 Bhe current vacancy on tiac Toeves 1'lanning and EniiromnenYal Commissiomm. For your infoimation, I aan exiclosing a recent summary of any background and experiencc. I3aaving particcipated ffi vaYious aspects of the Real Estate and Constnaction indushy Y bave first hand practical knowledge in the mwuciPal Planning and zoning Process. I dmak #tris bacDcground allows me to be aposatYVe influence in working with your commission. 1'hank you for yoau coaasiderateoaa. S cer o . SchofieYd f' ~ J0H3 B. SCHOFIELD 1448 Vail Valley Drive VA CO 81657 . (970) 476-6126 Summarv of Qualif3cations Management, ownership, and hands-on experience wrth real estate, ProPeriY management, , construction and aviation. Responsibility for fomnation and management of companies and real estate ventwres. Management experience in sales, finance, and employee relatians of small business including up to thiriy-frve eYnployees and responsiNity for assets up to $35 mijlion. Ezp~ Real Estate Forination of companies, pai-tnerships, and joint ventures. 1Vlanagement of real estate ventures and property includ,mg land development, leasing properey maaiagement and disposition of property. Successfulty developed and profitabty sold several ventures. Respansibilities included all aspects of properiy acquisifiion, legal coordination, tax plannimg, financial management, and reai estaie brokerage. Construction Formed residential canstruction company which over a five year period became one of thc largest home builders in northern Colorado. A profitable sale of the , company was make in 1978. As general coniractor, redeveloped commercial properfiies, provided new construction, tenant finish work, and major reriovations. Coord'mated all aspects of construction from prelnninary plammng and azchitectural work to construction close-out. Management Overall responsibility for general contractimg company which produced up to one hundred homes per year. lluties included overall business and financial management and coordination of sub-contractors. Management of real estate general paflnerships including PrQPertY management and financial and tax reporang to partners. President and General Manager of aviation fixed base operagan with - thirty-five employees and six niillion dollars in annual sales. As aircraft sales manager developed prograzn which increased annual sales from $100,000 to over $5,400,000 dwing a four year period. Aviation 1vIanager and owner of general aviation F.B.O. with aircraft sales, service, storage, leasing, charter, and training. Experiences as flight and ground instYUCtar, charter , and Forest 5enrice contract pilot. Administered militaty training contracts. Airline transport pilot and flight engineer with ten thousand houcs flight experience in all types of aircraft from small single engine auplanes to large transportjets. Aiiport Manager for general aviarion airport. This company was successfully sold in 1977. Employment 1969-1971 Western Aviation 1972-1978 Goodrich Aviation/ Mountain Air Inc. 1973-1978 Scho-Bloch Entetprises Inc., General Contractor 0 J ~ 1979-1994 Harvaa'd Devclopmeatt Co., Schofield Farnily Parlneaship, Collins House Partnership, Schofield & Co., Poudre Valley Joint Veytture 1985-1994 Contiaeental AirHines Es9ucation Shalcer Heiglats High School, Sbaker Heights, Ohio, 1967 Colorado State LJniversity B. S., Fort Collins, CO, 1991 Nuincsoaas busianess and tccteniccal school programs 1992-1994 ]Licenses Colorado Iteafl Estate Broker City of Fort Collins general contractors license anci constructioai supemsms cetafic,ate Animo Taampoat Pdot Fligttt Engineer Fligt?t Iassftctor Advanccd anci histrument Grouuad Insstructor F.A.A. Farst Clasa Medical Pemna8 Wife F3aarbara, I)aughter Zennifer (Graduate, L3nivegsiiy of Puget Sound), Sons Lcvi and Dougln (Vail Mountain School), own home Otbes Actmties Fort Coll'aHas Churdber of Carmnerce, I,eadership Foa4 Collins, I,eadership Fort Collins Steering Committee, Directos and Paesident Fort Collins I.ocal , , Development Co., Itotmy, Ski Club Vail Volunteer, Vail Valley Foundation vohaanwa for special events. Hobbies Skiing, backpacking, travel, mountain biking Refee°ences anpon request r T~_- t 2~ f;; 1 I ~~cA; 1AY - ' John C. Zahner , 442 S Frontage Rd E, 4B203 Vail CO 81657 Phone: 970 476 4974 May 10,1996 Town Clerk Town of Vail Co. I am iuterested in serving on the Planuing and Environmental Commission of the ToN~ of Vail. I am 62 years old, an early retiree and full-time resident of Vail, I am a resident voter, resident in Vail since January 1994, and have no financial interest in auy busiuess or • location in Vail except for my condominium and a couple of time-shares in the same complex which I used for my ski vacations to Vail before I retired : I am very pleased with my choice of Vail as a place to retire and ain interested in the ' general Nitality and ambience of the commuuity. I occasionally attend council meetings, and keep up on the community developments by reading the Vail Daily daily. I am only an occasional traveler and do not anticipate that I would be leaving Vail for eartensive travel or stays in another location. Cun-ently, I have uo employment or business interests and have no plans for any such endeavars; of course, if an opportunity that interests me presents itsel~ I may pursue it. but ovly if I cau continue to reside in Vail. I worked the last 30 years before retirement at 1VIobi1 Research aud Development Corporation, ]iviug in Princeton NJ. During my last 3 years of employment there, I also taught the seuior course, "Economy of Chemical Processes," iu Chemical Engineering at Friuceton Uuiversity. Before joining Mobil, I was an assistant professor at Stanford's Chemical Engineering Department. I have B. S., M. S., and Ph. D degrees in Cheinical Engineering from the University of Illinois. - I feel that I can make rational decisious and, as stated before, am very interested in the community. Though I am short on applicable experience, I hope you will be able to give serious consideration of my application for the positiou. Thank you, ~ John C. Zahner . ~ wS 61Zc -9~p Fr7)~/A l,- J~Avti40.-Yl--- ~VTCB/VAIL ASSOCILATES VISION OUT]LINE 1EOR UVIFMD CA]L,L CE1VTER lFebruary 1996 1. Situation Analysis The evolution of reservation service in the Vail Valley began some 30 years ago. Back then, Vail Associates and the Business community created the Vail Resort Association, recognizing the need to respond to advertising messages with a single call to action, respond to customer inquiries, and provide lodging reservations services. Today, those same basic needs still exist, but the business environment is far more competitive and complex. An effective and aggressive response to meet those same needs today is the subject of this vision outline. II. Goals Our desire is to break away from the traditional ski resort reservations model in order to accomplish the following goals: o To continue to raise the level of business sophistication by evolving from the concept of a resort association to a central reservations/referral service to a tour operation/packaging entity to a professional call center. o To provide an even higher level of guest services represented by a service standard equal to leisure industry leaders such as theme parks, cruise industry or the islands. o To create a clear competitive advantage by operating the resort industry's most impressive and effective call handling operation. o To maximize the management of our available bed base, as well as improve overall yield management for all properties through programmed packaging. o To broaden our customer database through advance system integration. o To focus and accelerate resort-wide cooperation to the benefit of the industry's most sophisticated and demanding customer base. o To meet the requirement of an ever expanding`global marketin eg ffort (International alliance, Vai199, the Internet, worldwide cable programming, direct marketing and direct response television). 1 III. Critical Success Factors In order to achieve these goals, the following are the factors critical to success: Staffing - Labor force availability - draw on Boulder/Denver labor pool - Quality of agent - established hiring criteria not now possible - Comprehensive system training - all agents book all package components - Product knowledge - classroom plus on-site technology - Speed, accuracy, efficiency - high programming level, resulting in fewer errors Technology - Customer data collection - individual guest portfolios - System integration - selling all aspects of the vacation - On-line room inventory management - daily inventory updating - Maintain state-of-the-art equipment - eliminate capital upgrading Financial - Productivity based operation - Yield management capability - maximum yield package bundling - Accounting package - Daily reporting capability Operations - Data/Document handling - single mailing follow-up - Seasonal/spiking flex plan - available pool of trained agents - 18 hour operation - time zone and special promo capability - Multi-lingual capacity - international response Service Level Targets - Call handling - Hold time - Closing ratio - Average package - Component targets 2 , . IV. Anticipations - Total calls will double in 3 years due to more sophisticated marketing, total increase in marketing spending, new global dimensions. - Information calls will increase at twice the rate of sales calls as customers unfamiliar with our product are tapped and marketing efforts expand. - Average packa eg sales will increase bv 10-15 % due to staffing, training and technological capability. - Booking process errors are r~ eatly reduced due to performance quota structure, agent monitoring and incentives. - A sin le vallev-wide call center is operating, bringing the lodging community/ski company closer together, and less confusion to the guest. - The Vail Valley information and reservation capabilities are prepared for 1999 World Alpine ski championships. frank\vision.96 3 :a ORDINANCE NO. 7 Ser6es of 1996 P'iUC1 ORDIIMFYNCG /1AtlAENDIEtlG TBTILE 18 ZOAVIINGy <IHP11rTEGtS 18.12 Q 0 HYO°rP11NllLII R[ESIDENTML (R) D{STR9CTD, 18.13(PFtEMA92Y/SECONDp?FtY RESIDENTBAL D9STRBCT), 18.54 QDESPGN RE!lBEWD, 18.56 (EN!!@ROtdMENTAL VMPACT REPORTS), 18.58 (SUPPILEIIAENTAL REGULAT90NS), 18.60 (COIVDITBONAL. USE PERIVIITS), 18.62 (VARIANCES), ABVD 18.66 (ADMINISTF2ATiO1V) WITH RESPEGT TO ADNIINISTRATS0N AR9D APPEALS PE30CEDURES OF THE Vi4GL NIl9BVICIPA?L CODE. WHEREAS, Sections 18.12.091, 18.12.092, 18.13.081, 18.13.082, 18.54.080, 18.54.090, 18.56.115, 18.58.190, 18.58.310, 18.60.070, 18.62.070, 18.66.030, of the Vail Municipal Code describe the administration and appeals process for the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has expressed the desire to have a simple, fair, and open appeals process; and WHEREAS, the current regulations pertaining to appeals are uncfear and inconsistent. Appeals provisions are scattered throughout the code and, over time, provisions have been amended ' in some sections and not in others, causing inconsistencies; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Tov?rn of Vail has recommended approval of the amendment to the Vail Municipal Code at their February 26, 1996 meeting; and WHEREAS, the Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to amend said Chapter of the Municipal Code. fVOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWiV COUNCIL OF THE TOWIV OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: [Note: ']C¢xg that is gtriektn is benng deletec~ and texg gha4 is shiilesl` is begng addled.] Section 1. Chapter 18.12, Section 18.12.091, of the Vail IViunicipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: - (TWO-IE'AM][]C,Y ][BESIDIEN'II'IA1L. (]l8) D~STIl2][CT) , , • Fage 1 of 13 . ~ meetitig. C-- Tite platittittg eommissiett sitttil itear the ttppeft! witltittiiti~ days-44fs beittg filed or ettiled ttp, * - ~ 4L...4 H,...«..s.. : ..Ffi......i4 jftformat* Section 2. Chapter 18.12, Section 18.12.092, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: 92 ,.t t,. -r.._:vvi. ="-°_..:i ib i 2 nrn A . B. For , i Section 3. Chapter 18.13, Section 18.13.081, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (PRIMARY/SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) 1- L T-he , , . . Page 2 of 13 applieaftt, > > ' Section 6. Chapter 18.54, Section 18.54.090, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follovus: . A. , , B. , Section 7. Chapter 18.56, Section 18.56.115, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (1ENVIRONMENTAL IM]~ACT R]EPOR']CS) . , , members-preserrt: B. , Page 4 of 13 'f V members B. ~ meetint.- . , witit tt possible thirty dtty extension if tite eantmissiatt fiffl4s titftt there is insttffieieftt informatialt. Section 4. Chapter 18.13, Section 18.13.082, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: the , , • B. , Section 5. Chapter 18.54, Section 18.54.080, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (DESIGN REVIEW) . 18. . . , Page 3 of 13 a Section 8. Chapter 18.58, Section 18.58.190, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (SUP]PLlEMENTAlL l[2~GU]LATdONS) 18.co.i nn Tra..e f• n zr ~ •.~.nYY~.. _ iua . . , > mfty > reverse-, Section 8. Chapter 18.58, Section 18.58.310, of the Vail Nlunicipal Code is hereby amended as follows: 18.58.310 Bed and breakfast operations. A. [Unchanged] B. [Unchanged] Seetiett . . , , _ . , tite Page5of13 siatt, D. [Re-letter to C. Remainder unchanged] E. [Re-letter to D. Remainder unchanged] " F. [Re-letter to E. Remainder unchanged] Section 9. Chapter 18.60, Section 18.60.070, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (CONDITIONAL USE IPERMITS) A. > > B. , Section 10. Chapter 18:62, Section 18.62.070, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety as follows: (VARIANCES) . , , . members . B. , Section 11. Page 6 of 13 a Chapter 18.66, Section 18.66.030, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: (AdDMIN~STRA7CION) 18.66.030 Appeals. • , ~ , mtty , reverse, admittistrater. AAcimuustrative%Actions>, Ariy decision,md"e"termiriation or lnterpretation~by any Town "o'f Vail administrative official~4wrth~respect to tlie.;provisions~of~this£ti"tle andsthe sfandards.and r _ . _ _.w . . .A_.. . _ procedures liereuiafter set forth sha11 became" finar~on :the date of a Tmeeting where tlie deci5ion was,pubTished"on'an-agerida of,a towrifboard, commission, or=council i B: _ Appeallof admirustra"tive actions: 1-. Authority: The Planiiing.arid~Erivironinental~Coinmission shall have the:authonty to liear and decrde,_appeals from ariy decision, deternuiiahon ;or interpretafion by any Town . . ..w,~_.. af Varl gadmmistrative offieial with respect~to :fhe pro~isions of tlus title and filie standards and procedures~hereiriafter set forth, except~that`appeals of any decision; m.~.cieterminatiori or interpretationy ariy Towri of Vair admiiustrahve official withiregarcl to a design giudeline shall be heardliy;the,Design~Re_uiew'~Board: 2. Initiation: An appeal may be mrtiated~byyan ap}ilicarit, ad~acent property owner; oi . n„ ...~..a.. , . . any aggneverl orfradversely~aifected~person frorn ariy order, decision, eterniination or interpretatioriTby any admvi~st trve official with respect to this title ,"Aggrie~ed:or: adversely affected person'.'' means anyperson"who ~w~ll suffer~an;adverse effect to an interest':protected^or furtliered'by this title The alleged adVerse interest may~be shar"ed Page 7 of 13 iri=cominon°witli other members: of:tlie'commuriity af 1"arge; -but shall exceed. in:degree the;gerieral:~iriterest in coinriiuiiify;;~good 'sHared :by.all persoris:" The adrriiriistrator shall . . . . : . _ . i deteriniri"e the standingTof.an appelTee::'If the:appellee obiects to'the.-administrafo"r's d"et,e"rmiriation"of;staridirig;"the Plarining and;:Envirorimental:Commissioii-(or the:Design Review B"oard iri tlie case.of design; guidelines) sliall;,.at; a meeti ng prior to"hearing evidence~ori`ttie appeal;:;makea,deterrriiriafion asto'the-standirigrof tlie:appellee.; ,~If.;the Plaririirig-and Environriiental C'omiriissiori:(or..the,Design;Review B,oardIin:the case of - . . , . ;desigii giiidelines) deferniiries-~hattfie=appellee`does-riof have standirig"to bring;an . . . _ . . . _.r.....M._. . appeal;,theµappeal.sHall not.be:hea"r"d.and:the'original;mactiori"or'determination~starids: Procedures: A`writfen notice'of;appeal`musf.be:filecl.with the:Direetor:.of..Community . : . _ D"evel"opmenf or;with tfie"department;rendering=thedec1 5iori; °deterininatiori or in"terpretatiori wrt ri fen (1"0),ca eridar~days of.the,d"ecision.nbecomirig final,",.Tlie a miiustrafor,s ecision;s a l;becomer inal; at the;riextFPlanriing"and^Environriierital _ , . , _ _ . ..ro Commissiori:meeting (or`iri'the'case of desigri,related:decision; the riext"Design.~Review Board irieetirig); followirigthe adminisfrator's.decision,,uriless tHe~decision is-called;up arid mociifed bys,tlie Board~:or";C;ommissiori: Sucfi;noticeµsliailybe "accompariied`,bytlie name;and"addresses:(mail'ing=and physical)=tof:the _applicant, property:.owrier;~arid - - adjacent:property owners as" well as= specific, aiid articulate reasons fo"r tlie; appeal ori . forrrist.pr"ovided;;bytlie Touvii.`;The°filing of"such'riotice of appealAwilFrequire=.the, admiiiist"rafive officiaT:whose decisiori is,appeal"ed;fo~forward~to,,.the,Plaruiing and Envu~oririientaF Goirirriissiori;(or the'D`esign,•ReviewBoard"in tlie; caseof desigri guidelines) at tlienext>regularly-scheduled~ineetiiig; a;suriiinary of.all;recorcis conce"rriing=the subject matt e"r;of;tHe 'appealarid to,serid;written notice:to;:tfie ;applTicaiit, _ pr operry owner, a an jacerit' , Jro -e owriers_xat least=fifteeri`(.15);calend"ar days prior to . p. P rtY~:: . tlie liea"ring, ~Ahearing shall`be;scheduled~'t,o;tie;Heard before the'Planning,_and . , . . A.,,_:. Environirierital Coinrriission:s(or°,tfie Design ;Review Board~ iri e... ase;of design guidelines) ^on,:tfie =request vuitliin tliirty(3.0), caleridarrdays:of;the ;appeal~~being"filed:~'Tffe . - _ k... Plarining_;arid`iErivironriiental-Co:mmissionF(or~the.Design Review`Board in tliecase ^of design: gitideliries) may.-grarit "a.contiriuarice to 'allow the parties,additional time to-obtain Page 8 of 13 o - rt uiforination: •The continuance:shall be4llowed for a°period not to exceed an additional thirty -(3:0).calendar days: Failure:.to file: such appeal sliall constitute a waiver of any rights urider tliis title to appeal;any interpretation:ar determiriation-made by an aclministiative official. 4. Effect;of filing an appeal: The filing~of a notice af appeal s~a11 stay all permit activity-and ariy proceedings_m^furtHerance of°the action appealed uriless:tlie administratiue officiali,rendermg such decision, determmafion or interpretatiori certifies in wntuig to the Planrung and~EnvirorimentaltCommis~sion~{or~the Design Review'Board . . ___.w in the case of design guidelines) and the applicant that a staygposes an iinmine"nt„perilsto life or~prop_.erty, in which case the appeal?°shallrnoti_stay,fizither~permrt aetivrty :and any proceedings` The cbmmissionr(or board) shall review such cerhfication and grant por . ..a._~~ . ....deny~a s~the proceedings -'"SucYi_determinatiori~shall~be~made at the riext,regularly scheduled meeting&of the"-Planriirigsarid:Environrnerital Gommission (or~the,Design Beview Board in the case: of design guidelines).. 5. F=mdings:Tlie Flannuig anTEnvironmental Cornmission (or the°Desigri ReView Board in the~case of desigri%guxdehnes) shall riot makeany deternimation on~an appeal unless the comrnission"(or board) records speeific~findings of fact based directly on_fhe - particular evidence:presented to~mit < These findmgs of fact;muat `support-conclusions:that the standards..and condrtions unposed by the requirements of this trtleihave been met. . ,N_. . . _ . , ,._.ru 6. Fee' The Town Council shall set a~onable fee'for"filing Aff appeal of an administrat~ve deeision, detertnii~ation~or interpretation ~The fee shall:"be sufficierif-to , .4._.......,,__.~... , cover4the cost of town-staff time, publishing~fees, and other~expenses inciderital toithe ieview`of the~`appeal The,-fee~Will+esadopted in a fee schedule =9N-TThe fee shall be%paid at the time the:appeal~is -filed: D., Appeal of Plaiuung,and Environinental_Commission.decisions'and De"sign Re~iew:Board Decisioris. l~ Authonty: The,,T- own`~Council"shall ha-ve the authonty~to=hear and decide appeals froin any<deeision, `deterriiination or interpretatiori by the:rPlanning arid Eriwrorimental Page 9 of 13 Cominissiorior t1ie, Desigri~ReviewBoafd witli:respect;;to tlie provisions~of tlus:title-arid #he"standariis and'procedur'es,,.hereinafter sef.forth: 2. Initiatiori: An appeal may be:iriitiated-;by"`an:applicant; adjacenf property: owrier, or anyaggrieved°or adversel,y<affecfed:~persorivfrom.any order;:decision; determiriation-or iriterpretatiori,liy:tlzePlaririirig;arid Erivirorimental Commissiori^or,the~Desigri:Review B`oard :witli:respect°to;this<"title:mm ``Aggrieved°r~adversely -affected per"son" °means,-any., . . . . person>;w "o,;wih , su er. an, a verse e ect~to." an;.iriter:est protected:.or; if,"ered'by tliis :ti'tle: . x.:_ . . . . . . The alleged; adverse, inferest ii~ay~ beshared 'iri common~witli; other;inembers of the coriimiuuty=.ata arge; but sliall-i;xceed"iri,:degree the gerieraT`interesf incominuni~ood shared liy all persons::N,Tlie adrninistrator!<sliall determirie tlie;sta44ryof an appellee :'If ~ . ~ . . m_. . the appellee"objjects~to;tlie adiriiiiisfrato"r's cleterriiination."of staricling; tfie Town Couricil shall;.a"t:a'ineeting<prior to`hearirig~.eviderice~:ori:tlie;appeal~°make`axdeterminafiori'as to the stau'ding.oftlie';appellee.. If tlie Towri:Couricil,d"eteiinines that;tl%e:appellee;does not, fiave.standing,:fo bririgµ~an appeal;;tlieTappeaL'shall'"riot;be fieard"~aiid:the:original'actiori; or " eterminahon,:stan s:° :T "e~Towrn'Council>rriay:also;peall~up:a decision-of tlieFPlarining aiid'tEnvirorimeritalYCoirimissiori:or the Design,Review~Board by, a majority votexof . r . ~ . _ those`"couricil members-present. - - 3: Procedures: A"writfen rioticesof:appeal;musf,liet~lfled witfi:theECounity : • DevelopmentDirecto"r_witlun ten;(10):.calendar;d"ay0of the Planiiirig and,Environinerifal, ~ , . . _ . _ ommission.s~: ecision or,t e I~e"sign~Review Boar~ .~s decisiori~-becomirig%final: Such notice shall`be acanied.b.y,the.riame andsad"d`resses:,(mailing and pliysical . . . _ ~ app icarit,°pioperty~owner;~an "a; 34cerif propertynowners.as we T: a"s~speci ic and _ _ articulafe.:reasoris~for the appea~;on forriis~pro~ided~by the Town:; 'The'filirig gf~siich riotice of.appeal" "will "r"equire: .tlie Plarinirig: and° Envi"ronniental. Comiiiission.or. tTie "~Design . . _ ~ . _ . . n......< .....a ~ . . . . - . . ReviewKBoard~to`forward ~to"tlie Towri"Couricil"'at:the=next~ regiila:scheduled' meeting a . . summary ofall:records;coneer"nirig.tYie~subject"matter df;the:appeal.and&to send'~vritten notice fo t e a-icant ro e" own ~ T pp ~,-,p ;.p rty M;v~ :er, an a jacent=properfy owners at east qi een (15)~acalend"ar daysprior:°to the~hearirig:';A"hearing shall~~t5e sclieduledto`be"lieardmbefore. the °Town _Couricil:;on.tlie `request'within .thirty: (30)" calendar days of:the appeal. being Page 10 of 13 0 1 filed: 'Tlie TouvtiWCouncil may;grant:a:continuanceito allow the;parties_additional tune to obtairCiriforrriationT The contiriuance„shall-be allowed;for a;period,-notto exceed an ad"ditiorial tlurty (30) calendar days Failure to file such appeal shall constitute a waiver of any rights under:tlus chapterFto appeal any interpretation'or<deterniiriation made by the Plaiuung arid Environniental °Commi'ssion or the TDesign~Review Board. 4. Effect of filirig^~an appea.l. The ~filing,;of a'notice:of~appealxshall stay all permit activrty and, any~proceedirigs in furthera.nce of the action appealed unless the administratrve~official rendenng such decision; determuiation~or ezpretation cert'ifies _ ~ _ .~..w a___ _ A..~._..~..___ writing to the U-own Council arid the_ applicant that: a stay _poses.an immirient-peril to 1'ife or property, in which case the; appeal shall not staymfurtYer perinrt activrty, and any proceedings The~Town~Council shall review such~certification~and grant or;deny a:stay of the proceedings _SuchTdetertnination:shall`be made$at the nexf-regulaily scheduled , mee"ting~vof the`Town Council: 5. Findings. The Town^GounciR, sHall not make any deterrnination oncan _appeai unless tlie coiincil records specific:: finduigs~of fact ~baseddir~ectly on, the;particular evidence presented to rtZ.These firidings..of fact:mustisup~porti'eonclusxons-:that tfie,:standards;arid conditions imposed,by the requirements-of thi:s title,,hav&;been met., -6. Fee: The3own°Council-shall sef a reasonalile fee for filing.an.appeal to a Plamuiig and Environrnentai Commission or.Design_Revieui Board decision: "The fee shalrbe sufficient to cover the cost of town staff tirne and otYier expenses inciderital`to`the reviewoof theiappeal' mmTlie fee will~'be adopted in aafee.schedule; The fee.°shall:'beKpaid at the time the' appeal is~:filed: E. Procedure for appeals^ sign regulations. The procedure for an~appeal of an:admirirstrati.ve _ ~~..w interpretation of the, sigriregulat~ons shall be~the,same asthat of appeals .of an admiriistrative actiori as ~ ~ set forfh in section 58:66 030(B F. Appeal of Town Coiincil~decisiari"s Ariy applicant, adiacent property owner, or any aggrieved or . _ w _M . ~ adversely affected" person$aggrieved by°-a final ,decision of:tlieITown Council with respect to a filed appeal:may seekreview of.such'decisrori=by a courtof.competerit,jurisdiction~in tlie manner provided Page 11 of 13 0 by the~laws of the State of Colorado:; G. Conduct of hearingm The :Town Cotuicil shallvhave ,the authority to set staridards; ;by admiriistrative . , _x... ~ ._...c... _ , .T . . s._... S, . rule, ori appellate heanngxprocedures uicluding, but;not hmrted to time>allowance for the:presentation of evidence, tfie hme allowance afor oral arguments~ and etc;F . N . . ....~o Section 12. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 13. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. • Section 14. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 15. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. Page 12 of 13 t , INTRODUCED, READ OfV FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, this 7th day of May, 1996. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 21 st day of May, 1996, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATfEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AIVD ENACTED OiV SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED (IiV FULL) (BY TITLE ONLY) THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk Fi le: f:\everyone\ord\ord7.96 Page 13 of 13 Q g RESOLUTIOfiI NO. 7 SERIES OF 9996 A RESOLUTION RENARAING fVORTH FROPdTAGE ROAD EAST TO FALL LIIdE DRI!/E. WHEREAS, the property owners on North Frontage Road East, Vail, Colorado have requested by petition to change the name of the street to Fall Line Drive; and WHEREAS, the agency/department approvals from the Town of Vail have been received; and WHEREAS, those agencies and departments outside of the Town of Vail have indicated their approval or have been notified as required for the change of the name; and . WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation approval is pending the approval of this Resolution. WHEREAS, all requirements of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1985, providing the procedure for requesting a different address have been fulfilled. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. North Frontage Road East, which is located at the Falls at Vail and Pitkin Creek Meadows is hereby changed to Fall Line Drive. 2. The Community Development Department will assign the appropriate change to the current address map on file. _ 3. This resolution shall take effect immediate{y upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of May, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: - - Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:VtESOIU96.7 Resolution No. 7, Seriea N 19% ~ . . . ' y~ . t PETITION FOA NAME CHANGE OF NORTH FAONTAGE ROAD EAST Town of Vail Department of Public Works Larry Graf el . 7 5 South Frontage Aoad Vail, C0. 816 57 November 6, 199 5 We the undersigned, as residents on North Frontage Road East, would like to petition the Town of Vail to change the name of our road to : FaIlI Line Drive NAME ADDAESS PHONE • ~ife~S) 2. r ~ _ 7 . (v' '1- Pf,>> 3. 5 3 (Pr,S) 4 3°1so 1~ C'~ -1 ~11 b- 4 0 0 eRl ! ~o AI~nx~la.~e.. R~ ~ 446 ~w0 ~ 5. t- 6. lknj g. -3~ lG~ g. 0 A! 47 '7zlo . 10_ A /V -4 1 1 r <<ha ~ 8q a 12 ~~kU 6 ?v ~ 47cD -7as( 13 14 ~ - , - o. 15 , - c ~ Y1 C`(1 C~ 35 V 5 ~ d PETITION COQ.OF$ADO H'GHWAY DEPAF$~~ENT PET91'ION TO BR1N1d 114 HI9LE OF NORTFI FROlvITAGE FiOAD EAST l/P TO STANDARDS IN ORDER EOR TOYVN OF ilAlL TO e4PPFiOVE ANNEXATIOId. ft, the undersi~ suppart the Town of YaiB annexatiora of the 114 mile of ttae North Fronta~ Road EaatD currcntlY maintained by the Colcrado Highway Depwtment. lis t yers in Colarado and in the Town of Vail, we deserve the aame standards of maintenance as other property owners in the area, and believe ihat we wou9d (receive this level of onaintenance irom the Town of YaiB. NAA~E ADDRESS fHONI Rd Ct VQi) (O ?SKoS 47 q00 2 C ' <a `1 3 a,: 6 4 7 ~ - I ~ 7 5 . 5_ 1 ~~Y~~3o yr s ' ~ ~ 7 3 °so n1. ~=20 ~ I ~ ~ °q0 ~D ~,/1.~~2~,D~ v X.~ ?Q.c: Q (D~ 5~ ~7~ ly~ 10_ 1~_ a k 9 2_ B R).-En FL~_~(o 13 14_ 7-d?02S- . . ,6 _ 17 _ j y' S 18 ~ ~ :S zo 21 22 - 23 LAW OFFICES ` DuNN, A~~LANa,LP & CaRis-rENsEN, P.C. A PROFESSIONAL GOpPORATION JOHN W. DUNN THE VAIL BANK BUILQING TELEPMONE: ARTHUR A. ABPLANALP, JR. SUITE 300 (970) 476-0300 ALLEN C. CHRISTENSEN TEIECOPIER: DIANE L. HERMAN 108 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD WEST (970)a76-a765 R. C. STEPHENSON VAIL, COLORADO 81657 - KAREN M. DUNN SPECIAL COUNSEI: CERTIFIED LEGAL A5515T/+NT JERRY W. HANNAH 2 p 1•lay 1996 Town Council Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road 6dest Vail CO HA1ND DELIVERED . Re: Appeal of Planning and Environmental Commission Decision Vail Associates Lionshead Gondola Proposal Members of the Councile Th-is Firm represents Nire and Mrse David P. Ransburg, the owners of Lot 5, Block 4, Vail Village Third Filing and Mre John Jordan the owner of a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Village Sixth Filing, on whose behalf this 12tter is being directed to you. These properties are two of several lots adjacent to the tract -upon- which Vail Associates' new Lionshead gondola is intended to be constructedo Although we do not represent Lion Square Lodge, we have been authorized to state that Lion Square Lodge also supports ` this appeal and-the position taken in this lettero • By this letter, Mre and Mrs. Ransburg and Mre Jordan appeal the action of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (the "PEC") of the 22nd af April, 1996, approving a conditional use permit for the Vail Associates Lionshead Gondola proposal with certain limited conditions. The basis for this appeal is the failure of the PEC to impose one necessary condition upon the approval which was granted on the 22nd of Aprile This condition is based upon the presentation of Vail Associates both before the Design Review Board and the PECo An objection to the proposed condition was raised by Vail Associates, but that objection effectively establishes the importance of the proposed condition. The proposed condition relates to hours of operation of the gondola systeme Unlike other lifts on Vail Mountain, the new Lionshead gondola is being consciously equipped for night use, because it is intended to serve persons going to and from the Game Creek Clubo The gondola, with its proposed equipment, coulci be used to initiate night skiing in the Lionshead areaa Some time ago, Vail Associates attempted to develop the area acijacent to our clients° property for night-time activities, under lighting which would have been quite intrusive in relationship to the neighboring residencese The neighborhood came out in opposition to that e v proposal, and the Town of Vail defeated the proposal. Our clients feel certain that the Town is in agreement that activities such as night skiing should not occur without appropriate review by the Town of Vail. However, no condition is in place limiting skiing (or operation of the gondola) to daylight hours. With the night-time operation of a gondola, which removes the most uncomfortable aspect of night skiing, it is not unreasonable to project the gondola's use to service night skiing at some time in the future. Further, we understand that,' at a recent Vail Associates focus session, one of the possible activities discussed at that meeting was night skiing. Finally, Vail Associates vigorously opposed our suggestion that the PEC impose a condition that the use of the gondola could not extend to serving skiers (other than company employees) between sundown and sunrise. These factors, particularly when considered in the aggregate, are persuasive evidence that Vail Associates may intend to use the gondola to support night skiing, and that possibility is one which our clients feel should be prevented, absent further review by the Town of Vail. For the reasons stated above, and because the PEC did not deal with the issue in its conditional approval, our clients request that an additional condition be placed upon the granting of the proposed conditional use, to the effect that the facility will not be-used to serve night skiing. Such a condition would not eliminate the possibility that the activity could ever occur, but it would clearly require the review of the impact of such activities prior to their initiation, a situation which does not exist at this time. Specifically, our clients request that the following condition be added to those already imposed through the PEC's action: The gondola terminal and the gondolas shall not be operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise for the purpose of transporting skiers, w.ith the exception of personnel employed by the applicant who are involved in the applicant's mountain operations. Our clients thank you*for your attention to these concerns. V y tr y ur , UNN, A ANA HRI NSE , P. . Arthur A. Abplana , Jr. xc: Mr. and Mrs. David P. Ransburg Mr. John Jordan Vail Associates, Inc. /Attention: Mr. Jim Mandel and Mr. Joe Macy P ' IYIEMoRAIYDVM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROfVI: Community Development Department DATE: April 22, 9996 . SUBJECT: A request for a major exterior alteration in the CCII Zone District and a conditional use permi4 for the replacement of the gondola located at Tract D, Vail Lionshead - 1s4 Filing; a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing; Tracfi A, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing, Tract C, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing, Lo4 4, Block 9, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, a porfion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, and an unplat4ed parcel of land located in the north 112 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 VVes4 of 4he 6th Principal Meridian. (A more detailed description of 4he above referenced properties may be found in 4he Office of the Departmen4 of Community Oevelopment). , Appficant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy Planner. Jim Cumutte 1. INTRODUCTION Vail Associates, lnc. is requesting Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) review and approval of their request for a major exterior alteration in the CCI! Zone Districfi and a conditional - use permit for the replacement ofi the Lionshead gondola. The proposed Gondola Building will be a CTEC Garaventa iVlonocable Aerial Tramway. As indicated on the attached site plan, the new Gondola Terminal Building is proposed to be located approximately 10 feet west of the existing Chair 8 terminal. The first level of the Gondola Building is approximately 5,865 square feet in size and will house the gondola machinery, the gondola and Chair 8 con4rol rooms, the skier loading and queuing area, as well as an area for storage of up fo ten fireigh4 cars. The lower level of the building (the basement of the gondoia terminal) is approximately 1,340 square feet in size and includes material storage areas, a - telephone room, and a freight elevator. A tunnel connecting the basement og the new gondala to the existing Lionshead Gondola Building is approximately 2,690 square feet in size and 250 to 300 feet long. The tunnel will be used to transpor4 food and supplies 4o and from the new . . Gondola Building. ' There are three 4owers associated with the new gondola within 4he Town of Vail municipal limifis. These 4owers will look similar to, and wiN be painted the same color as, the existing Chair 8 4owers. They will be 35 feet, 43 feet and 76 feet high (from north to south). Although the new Gondola Building is located approxima4ely 900 feet east of the existing Lionshead gondola, it vdill 4erminate at virtually 4he same spo4, in the Eagle's Nest Building. Vail Associa4es is proposing 4he gondola replacement because a subs4anfial investment would be required to refurbish i# in 4he near future. The applicant has stated 4hat curren4 technology in 1 - gondolas permits higher houriy capacities and faster (ine speeds than when the existing Lionshead gondola was built in 1969. The existing gondola includes six-passenger cabins which have an hourly capacity of 1,100 skiers per hour. The proposed gondola will have cabins which will accommodate up to twelve skiers and travel at an hourly capacity of 2,000 skiers per hour initially and up to 3,000 skiers per hour. The proposed new Gondola Building and associated iift towers and cable line, as well as the underground service tunnel are I'ocated on seven different properties, a(I owned by Vail Associates, Inc. Three of these properties (Lot 4, Tract C, and Tract D) are zoned Commercia! Core Il (CCJ(). The remaining four properties are zoned Agricultural and Open Space (AOS). "Ski Lifts and Tows" is a use which reqiaires conditional use permit review and approvai from the PEC in both the CCII and fhe AOS Zone Districts. Additionally, Section 18.26.045 of the Vail Municipal Code states that the construr,tion of a nevv building shall be subject to review by the Planning and Environmental Commission as an exterior alteration. A major exterior alteration includes alterations to an existing building or new buiiding which adds or removes any enclosed . floor area in excess of 100 sq. ft. The proposed Gondola Building is approximately 9,900 sq. ft. in size (including fhe lower level and the tunnel), and therefore, is required to be reviewed by the PEC as a major exterior alteration. It is the applicant's intention to operate the existing Lionshead gondola until apptoximately Labor Day, in order to provide a summer amenity in Lionshead for the guests. During that time, teRninal work, excavation, concrete pouring and tower installation wi(f proceed. After Labor Day, demolition of the existing Lionshead gnndola will commence. Once the cables are remaved and towers are dismantled from the existing Lionshead gondola, installation of the remaining towers and machinery will begin on the new Lionshead gondola. It is anticipated that West Forest Road, ; and the bike and hiking traias near the Lianshead Skier Bridge, will be closed for severai days ; while the cables are being removed arid new cables are installed and during the tunnel ~ construction. Altemat+ve routes and detours will be available. ~ In order to fu!!y understand the transportation/circulation and parlcing impacts associated with the i proposed gondola redevelopment, Vail Associates has hired TDA, Inc. of Denver (a transportation planning firm) to conduc:t an analysis of the transportation operating charactenstics ~ of the existing Lionshead portal. This analysis identifies existing access and amval paitems, ~ describes future design-day condition s, and addresses traffic and parking management programs ~ or other measures needed to help .3iieviate possible congested conditions, (please see the copy ~ of the TDA report attached to this memorandum). ; Vail Associates has also hired RRC, Associates of Boulder (a research, planning and design ! firm) to perform a Lionshead portal preference survey. This survey polled 411 skiers at all four mountain portals regarding their current and expected uses of the Lionshead base facilities (a copy of the report is also attached to t.his memorandum). ' ln addition to the transportation/circu(ation analysis and skier distribution information, the applicant has aiso provided an Environmental Impact Report for the purpose of assessing . potential impacts associated with the proposed gondola replacement. The environmental issues identified in this report include: A. Visual impact of the redeve(opment project - Wth regard to visual impacts, the Environmental Impact Report refers to the altematives that were considered for - 2 ~ ~ • the location of the new Gondola Building and conGudes 4hat the location currently proposed was chosen because of its minimal visual impac4 on the existing views - from the Lion Square Lodge, Lionshead Center Condominiums, and surrounding pedestrian areas. Additionally, the applicant has provided a computer generaled visual analysis of the new Gondola Building vvith views from the north and the wes4 which allow for a better understanding of the visual impacts associated with the proposal (see attached copies). B. Noise impacg of the new gondola workings - The applicant has pointed out in the application 4ha4 the gondola car acceleration system of the existing gondola consists of rubber-lined metal wheels nanning on metal rails and creates noise in the gondola area on the order of 60 40 80 decibels (as measured at the gondola site on February 14, 1996). The proposed new gondola has an acceleration system consisting of rubber tires running on plastic covered rails. The proposed system is expected to produce less noise during acceleration of the gondola cars 4han the existing sys4em. In addition to a quieter acceleration system, the . proposed gondola will be a top drive system, with the drive motor and gear box (ocated a4 the top of the gondola at Eagle's Nest. This modification is also expected to result in lower noise levels at the base area and may even produce less noise than the existing Chair 8. A study of decibel readings from a gondola system in Switzerland (of the same model as that proposed for the Lionshead ' gondola) has confinned that there will be no increased noise impacts to adjacent buildings associated with the proposed Lionshead gondola. Ag the April 8, 1996 PEC worksession, Art Apblanaip, an attomey representing property owners in the neighbofiood, asked a question regarding the noise levels associated with the new gondola towers (three of which will be located within the ' Town of Vail boundary). Tom Allendar, VA Director of Nlountain Planning, ` responded 4hat the towers will be virtually the same in design as the existing Chair . 8 towers and will resul4 in no greater noise level than the existing 4owers, six of which are located within the Town boundary and are closer to the existing residential neighbofiood than the proposed gondola 4owers. Therefore, it is the applicant's belief that 4here wrill be no additional noise impact associated with the new gondola to the property owners along West Forest Road and Beaver Dam Drive. C. 6'aivewbed, wegland and riparian impacts. 1 . Tree removal - The proposed alignment of the gondola towers will require the remuval of approximately 21 large Engelmann Spnace 4rees from two s4ands located on the south river bank of Gore Creek. Aerial Tramway - Board regulations require trees to be cleared within twelve fee4 horizontally of each cable. The applicant has provided a landscape mitigation plan indicating the ptacement of a comparable number of six-foot tall evergreen trees, clustered in an area east of the gondola's first 4wo towers. Additiona(ly, a smal( cluster of landscaping is proposed to be loca4ed on the v?res4 side of the Gondola Terminal Building. .2. River se4backs - No cons4ruc4ion or placement of struc4ures related 40 4his projec4 will occur within the riverbed or writhin the 100-year floodplain. The 3 s • Town of Vail setback regulations require that no structure be located within 50-feet of the ceriterline of Gore Creek. Although Vail Associates had . originally intended to place a tower within the 50-foot setback area, that tower has been removed. A small portion of the gondola canopy overhangs the 50-foot setback line, by approximately 3-1/2 feet, however building overhan,ys are allowed to encroach into setback areas up to four feet. Therefore, no setback variances are necessary in conjunction with the proposed gondola redevelopment. 3. Wetlands - As inciicated on the attached site plan, the proposed Gondola Building and all but one tower are located outside of wetlands areas. _ Although the applicanYs site plan indicates a wetland limit line located immediately south of the proposed Gondola Building, a wetland analysis has recently beeri performed by Dames and Moore, Inc. This study indicates that the wetland limit lines,shown on the site plan are inaccurate- and the wetland line on the north side of Gore Creek is actually located • approximately 20 feet closer to the Gore Creek channel. Therefore, it is , anticipated that no impacts to wetland areas will occur as a result of the - constnuction of the Gondota Building . The area of wetland disturbance related to the construction of the first gondola tower, located on the south side of Gore CreFk, wiil be approximately 400 square feet. The Dames and Moore study indicates that the construction of the tower on the south side of the creek will require a 404 Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and suggests that it is likely that it would be approved as a Nationwide Permit-Number 113, for minor discharge, which allows dredge-fill of up to , 25 cubic yards. 4. Rivarian areas - l"he applicant believes that disturbance to the riparian areas will be minimal and they have committed to revegetating all areas disturbed during c:onstruction. Additionally, the applicant has provided a landscape mitigation plan, primanly intended to mitigate the impacts related to the loss; of the large Engelmann spruce trees necessary to accommodate thE new lift line. This propQSal calls for landscaping to be . added immediately west of the Gondola Building, as wetl as a cluster of approximately 18 six-foot tall Spruce trees added to the south bank of Gore Creek. D. Impact of the realignment of the bike path. - The applicant is proposing to realign the existing bike path through the Lionshead Gondola area, as indicated on the attached site plan. The relocated bike path will be west of the proposed Gondola Building and will have a grade of approximately 8-1/2%, similar to the - existing condition, but with a much straighter alignment due to the removal of the sharp switchback that cuirently exists. E. Construction staging, dP watering and storm water management - The applicant has provided aconstruction staging plan, a plan for handling the de- watering of the site during construction, and a stoRn water management plan. , 4 d 81. BACKGROUND The Lionshead portal was established in 9969. At that time the Lionshead Gondola, Eagle's Nest, the skier bridge and the ski runs on the wes4 side of the moun4ain were created. In 1976 the original gondola was renovated with the gondola that exists today. • In 1972, Chair 8(a double chair with an hourly capacity of 1,200 skiers per hour) vvas added 40 the Lionshead base area. This chair vvas upgraded to a high speed quad chair with an hourly capacity of 2,800 skiers per hour in 1988. Other Lionshead base area improvements include the approval of a miniature golf course and children's summer events area on ei4her side of Chair 8, the Ghildren's Center expansion at the Lionshead Cenrer Building (wrhich occurred approximately 2 years ago) and instaliation of the "magic carpef" in the area immediately eas4 of Chair 8 allowing for this area 4o be used as a more prominen4 children's leaming area. On April 8, 1996, a worksession was held with the PEC. The purpose of the worksession was 40 provide an overview of the project to the public and the Board members, as well as to discuss and provide direction to the applican4 regarding the PEC's position on a number of "issues" related to the proposed redevelopment project. The issues discussed at the worksession included: A. Proposed building materials B. Proposed landscape mitigation C. Construction staging / storm water management plan D. Exterior lighting and signage E. Proposed final review schedule With regards to the proposed building materials, the PEC members felt that Vail Associates . could do more to improve the appearance of the building 4hrough the upgrading of the proposed building materials. The majority of the PEC members suggested that stone be added in lieu of the stained concrefe and that the applicant expiore ways to reduce the overall 4ransparency of the building. The PEC suggested tha4 the applicant take the proposal for conceptual DRB review on April 17, 1996, in order to ge4 the DRB's comments on the proposed building materials. With regard to the proposed landscape mitigation, the majority of the PEC members felt 4ha4 the applican4's proposed mitigation, for the loss of large evergreen trees on the south side of Gore Creek, was inadequate and suggested fhat a more creative plan be provided for staff revievv. As Wth the proposed building materials, the PEC suggested 4hat the proposed landscape mitigation be conceptually presented to the DRB for their review and comments. The PEC members expressed some concem with regard to exterior lighting, based on the fac4 4hat the gondola will be in operation until late in the evening. The PEC members felt that lighting should only be provided as necessary for safety purposes and should not be so significant that i4 would detrimentally impact adjacent properties. On April 17, 1996, the Vail Design Review Board conceptually reviewed the Lionshead Gondola Redevelopmen4 Plan. The DRB focused primarily on the proposed building materia(s and the landscape mitiga4ion. A4 the DRB mee4ing, Vail Associates presented an amended version of the landscape plan 4hafi the PEC had reviewed on April 8, 1996. Additionally, the applican4 proposed 5 building material changes from those reaiewed by the PEC. The DRB's conceptual review is summarized as follows: ~ Proposed buildina materials - The DRB felt comfortable with the biue metal roof to match the one on the Chair 8 lower terminal as presented at the April 8, 1996 PEC meeting. With regard to building wall materials, the applicant presented the DRB with a new scheme consisting of dark bronze, anodized, metal mullions, with a tinted glass, as compared to the silver, metal mullions and clear glass presented to the PEC on April 8th. The DRB suggested that Vail Associates pursue the dark mullions and tinted glass option. With regard to the foundatian treatment of the proposed Gondola Building, the applicant presented a letter to the DRB committina to install stone facing on the concrete _ foundation by October 15, 1997. The letter stated tt?at this will allow Vail Associate's Lionshead design team to have Celected the design theme and material for the redevelopment of the existing Gcndola and Sunbird buildings, which they will then be able to match with the appropriate stone. This proposal, to delay the stone facing until the fall of 1997, was found to be acceptable by the DRB members. Landscaping - The applicant presented a new landscape plan to the DRB which addressed a number of the recornmendations suggested during the April 8, 1996 PEC worksession. This tandscaped plan was generally acceptable to the dR6 with some - suggested changes including: - The landscape plan shoufd specify the height of each tree shown on the plan. - The farger trees should be placed on the north and west sides of the Gondola Building, as opposed to ttie south side of Gore Creek. The minimum size of the aspens should be increased to at least 2" caliper. - The landscape plan should include a note on it, which indicates that if the trees ; located at the southwest c;omer of the existing Gondola Building should die, during or after construc.~tion of the proposed tunnel, they will be replaced in kind. - With regard to the natural area east of the Pedestrian Bridge, the DRB asked that the number of 5 gallon willow shrubs be increased from 10 to 20 and that the applicant work with the Tuwn's Senior Environmental Policy Planner to explore the creation of a commianity program to allow for the planting of numerous willow shoots in the area. Additionally, the Design Review Board would like to see a temporary barrier (split-rail log fence) placed in the willow area for the purpose of focusing pedestrian traffic to 1 or 2 trails and blocking access to numerous other trails in the area. The split-rail fence shall not be required if approval cannot be granted from the Army Corp of Engineers. Li htin - The DRB discussed site and building lighting (exterior and interior). The DRB requested that site lighting be limited to low walkway iighting leading to the gondola and a very limited number of light fixtures attached to the exterior of the building, as required for safety purposes, and which must comply with the Town of Vail Lighting Ordinance. After much discussion, regarding the impacts of interior building {ighting, the DRB feit comfortable with representations from VA that interior lighting wiU not be excessive, and the fact that the tinted glass will help further reduce any possible visual impacts. The DRB was not concemed with the proposed {ighting of the gondola cars, as long as it was not excessive. 6 d Siqns - The Design Review Board was shown a conceptual computer simulation of the proposed Gondola Building with one sign on the west side and one sign on the north side. The Design Review Board felt comfortable with that proposal, but asked that more detailed information be brough4 back to them for final review and approval. III. CRI7ERIA TO BE USED IfU EVALU,4TIfVG THIS PROPOSAL Upon review of Section 98.60 of the Vail IiAunicipal Code, the Community Development Departmen4 recommends appPOVaI of the Gonditional Use Permi4 amendment request, based on the fol(owing factors: The PEC shall review a conditional use permit application based on the following factors: A. ConsidePation of Fac4ors: 9. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of the Town. The development objectives of the Town can be found in the pucpose section of the CCII zone distric4, as well as the zoning 4itle of the Municipal Code. The purpose section of the CCII zone district calls for a mixture of uses. Section 18.02.020 (b) 10, The Purpose Section of the Zoning Title, calls for the provision of recreationaf facilities. Staff believes that this proposal will expand the mixture of uses in the Lionshead area, as well as provide an improved recreational facility for visitors and residenfs of Vail. 2. The efFect of the use on light and air, distribu4ion of population, - teanspoFtation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation ' gacilifiies, and other public facilities needs. S4aff feels 4hat the proposed Conditional Use PeRnit vvill no4 have any negative impacts on the above-referenced criteria. 3. Effect upon 4Pafric vvi4h particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and controlo access, maneuverability, and reenoval of snorar from the street and parbcing areas. As indicated in the attached copies of the RRC and TDA reports, the _ proposed Lionshead Gondola redevelopment is anticipated to resul4 in the - increased skier usage of the Lionshead portal. The RRC skier preference survey indicates thafi the gondola would effec4 an increase in the amount of #ime skiing in the Lionshead/Game Creek Bovvl areas, as well as an increase in the use of the gondola as their "firsf lift" of the day, representing a shift of current "first lift" usage from other mountain portals to Lionshead. . The TDA analysis 4ook the results ofi the RRC skier preference sunrey and analyzed the transportation/circulation and parking impacts associated with the anticipated increased usage of the Lionshead portal. The TDA analysis shows that all five modes of skier arrival (pedestrian, courtesy vans, outlying bus, iri-Town shuttle and private vehicle) 40 the Lionshead 7 ! r ~ 7 . portal will experie:nce increases in arrival numbers. The proposed replacement of trie Lionshead Gondola is expected to attract approximately 820 more skiers to the Lionshead portaf (based on the tenth busiest day of the year). Wth the added attraction of a new, state-of-the-art, high-speed replacement of the existing Lionshead Gondola, the number of skiers using Lionshead as their °first lift° portal, is expected to increase 17% in the moming peak arrival hour. During a day that would be in the range of the 10th highest skier day of the season, this would amount to 285 more skiers coming to Lionshead during the peak moming hour (8:45am - 9:45 am). Based on current travel modes, the largest increase will be skiers coming to Lionshead by car, 135 in the peak arrival hour. The in-Town - shuttle bus is expected to carry 105 more skiers to Lionshead in this hour. Although the TDA analysis identifies increased pedestrian parking and transportation impacts associated with the redeveloped Lionshead Gondola, the report also indicates that no remedial action is necessary to _ - ameliorate these impacts. The study points out that the most significant increase in mode of arrival will be with regard to usage of the Lionshead Parking Structure and the in-Town shuttle system, both of which have sufficient excess capacity to absorb the incremental increase, associated with the redeveloped portal. Staff feels comfortable with the recommended directions contained in the TDA analysis, however, we would request that Vail Associates continue to work with ihe Town in monitoring and balancing the levels of visitation and usage among the various mountain portals. In April, 1995, the Town of Vail and Vail Associates entered into an . agreement to mariage peak periods. In this agreement, the Town and VA acknowledged the on-going commitment to make improvements necessary to assure Vail's continued standing as North America's premier . ski resort and mountain community. The agreement concentrated on exploring techniques for managing or mitigating the impacts of use, growth ' and congestion during peak periods within our community, and recognized that the agrFement is both dynamic and evolving. Staff recommend s that V.A. and the Town, in the spirit of the growth management agrE;ement, recognize the incrementa{ impacts on traffic congestion, automobile and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow - and control, acce ss and maneuverability that the Gondola redevelopment - - will have, and corutinue to wor6c together to address these impacts. 4. Effect upon the charac4er of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulbc of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. As mentioned previously, the applicant. has provided an Environmental Impact Report which provides information related to possible effects of the new gondola on surrounding uses. Staff feels comfortable that this report provides adequatp assurance that the new Gondola Building will not have 8 . a de4rimental effec4 vNi4h regards to visual impact, noise impact, wetland impacts, etc., associated with the construction of the proposed lift and terminal building. As indicated in the major exterior alteration portion of this memorandum, sfiaff believes 4ha4 the scale and bulk of the proposed Gondola Building is in character with the Lionshead base area and will serve to provide an improved recreational experience for Vail's guests and permanent residents. B. Findinas The Plannin,g and Environmental Commission shall enake the following findinas before rantinq a condi#ional use permit: 1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord vrith the purposes of the condifiional use pemiit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 2. Tha4 the proposed lacation of the use and the conditions under which if would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions of the conditional use permi4 section af the zoning code. ' The criteria for revievving 3 major exterior alteration application are as follows: A. Compliance with the Urban Des!Un Guide Plan for Lionshead This location is not identified in any of the sub-area concepts specified in the , Urban Design Guide Plan for Lionshead. B. Co„~r plianee with the Urban Design Guide Considerations for Lionshead and _ CCIY ExterioP ,4iferation Criteria The following design considerations are critical element:; of the Lionshead Urban Design Guide Plan and provide the criteria 4o evaluate major exterior alteration applicatians: 1. Heigh4 and Massing: - - At one story, the height and massing of the proposed Gondola Building is consis4en4 vAth the architectural guidelines for Lionshead. The applicant has explained how several altemative locations were considered and the existing location was chosen due 4o its minimal impacts on suROUnding properties. Staff concurs. 2. Roofs: The Lionshead Design Considerations s4ate 4hat flat, shed, vaulted, or dome roofs are acceptable for newr buildings and expansions, while discouraging gable roof forms. The proposed Gondola Building appears to have a combination mansard and fla4 roof form, intended to ma4ch the style of the roof on the adjacent Chair 8 9 j , high-speed quad lift, which is located approximately 10'-15' east of the proposed Gondola Building. The Lionshead Design Considerations set forth metal as an acceptable roofing material, provided that it i.s ribbed or a standing seam and a dark color. The applicant wishes to have a metal roof on the Gondola Building. This roof will be a standing seam metal roof and will be a blue color. Staff believes that the proposed Gondola Building roof is generally consistent with the architectural guidelines for Lionshead. 3. Facades - Walls/Stn.ictures; ' The materials proposed to be used on the new Lionshead Gondola (metal, glass, concrete, and eventually stone) are encouraged in the Lionshead Design Considerations. The applicant has amended their ariginal application from silver metal window framing and clear glass to a daric bronze, anodized, metal framing with slightly tinted gtass. The building foundation is intended to be finished with - board formed concrete for• its first year of operation and will eventually be clad . with a stonework ta matcri the stoneworlc selected for use on the proposed Gondola and Sunbird redevelopment project. (See attached letter from Jack Hunn, Director of Planning, Design and Construction, committing to install the stone facing by no later than October 15, 1997). As indicated in that letter, the applicant wishes to delay the stone cladding untii Vail Associate's Lionshead design team has selected a design and material theme for the redevelopment of Lionshead, at which time they will be able to add the appropriate stone to the Gondola Building. In the interim, the proposed concrete base will be painted tan. 4. Facades - Transparena): With the exception of the exposed concrete building foundation, the vast majority of the wall area surroundirig the Lionshead Gondola Building is comprised of glass, divided into 5' x 5' square panels. The Lionshead Design Guidelines suggest that the further subdivision of windows and doors into smaller panes is - desirable, in order to increase pedestrian scale. Although the applicant has . alleviated some of staff's concems, with regard to the targe panes of glass by providing a slightly tinted glass, we would still recommend that the PEC consider requesting that the applicant further divide the windows as deemed necESSary. These glass areas will not be used for the display of inerchandise and therefore, will not be negatively affected by the further division of the window areas. - 5. Decks and Patios; No existing or proposed decks or patios are located in the vicinity of the proposed Lionshead Gondola, or maze locations, and therefore, the proposal will have no effect on this particular guideline. 6. Accent Elements; The only accent elements associated with the new Lionshead Gondola Building, appear to be signs and ligtit fixtures. At their conceptual meeting of April 17, 1996, the DRB reviewed the applicant's proposed sign and lighting plan. The DRB generally felt comfortable with the proposal, but requested that additional 10 • detail be provided at their final Design Review Board meeting currently scheduled for May 1, 1996. The applican4 has indica4ed that signage for the new Lionshead Gondola vvould be located on the fascia of the building roof and match the lettering style, color and size used on 4he other lifts iocated at all of the Vail base area portals (Golden Peak, Vail Village, Lionshead and Cascade Village). • With regard to lighting, 4he applicant intends 4o use subtle and 4as4eful site and building (ighting and wriN provide more specific detail to the Design Review Board at their next meeting. 7. Landscape Elements; In response to 4he comments during the April 8, 1996 PEC worksession, the applicant amended 4heir landscape plan and presented this plan 4o the Design Review Board. Based on comments from the Design Review Board, 4he applican4 has again amended the plan and submitted it for consideration at today's PEC meeting. Staff has reviewed this landscape plan and feels comfortable 4ha4 it adequately mitigates for the loss of the large evergreen 4rees, which will be removed in order to make way for the new gondola. 6!!. Sl'AFF RECOMMEfiIDAI'IORI Staff recommends that the PEC approve both the applican4's reques4 for a major exterior alteration in the CCII zone district and a conditional use permit for 4he replacement of the gondola. Staff believes thafi 4he applicant has shown that the proposed Gondola Building is in full compliance with the critical elemen4s contained in the Lionshead Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations. Additionally, staff believes that the Criteria and Findings necessary for granting approval of a conditional use perrnit for the Gondola Building have been me4. Specifically, the proposed location of the use is in accord with the purposes of the conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. _ The proposed location use and 4he conditions under which it would be operated or maintained, vvould not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in 4he vicini4y. And fnally, that the qroposed use will comply with each ofi 4he applicable provisions of the conditional use permit section of 4he zoning code. Stafif recommendation for approval of the major exterior alteration application and 4he conditional use permit includes the follodving conditions: 1. The windows on 4he Gondola Building be further sub-divided in4o smaller panes. 2. The applicant worc writh 4he Town's Senior Environmental Policy Planner to establish a program 4o revegetate the wetland areas immediately eas4 of the Pedestrian Bridge, vdhich have been disturbed by numerous special 4rails. 3. Vail Associa4es con4inue to woric in cooperation with the Town of Vail 4o address all impacts associated with the operation of, and the infrastruc4ure necessary to support, 4he Vail ski area. 11 f i f(3 r - - t ~ f:~~~9~~e~~gondola.d22 12 . ~ . . ~i ; Ibl /~Oq /Mf1 I~i9p . IcK1 M ~ 1 ^ \ - - 'J VP~J r. 1 wwmw a ~ ~ ~ r ,\~7' I - ~ ~ • - / ~~t . ~rl,'v' ~ ' ~ / / ! • 4 L,{ scac: _ .o• , : wtc a suavcv: io/24/95 t'~ il;l ~ i ,;y.,l~ey ;;i ~ ~~.~r:;.•: ~ ~ ' ~ y,,~,. ~a ul\ ~ ~ ~ ~I ~ ' ~ y, •tl ~i.~ , ~ = ~ ~ . . A ~ ~ y e` r - ~ k .-t -~j~~~ . ~ ~ ~ MwbhK.tO yyJ~low?M " . ~ . ~ ' , , . ~ ~ •i!w'~ _ '7C~.~. ~ w.'~ r.w~ m.o s ~MOp t' . . ~ vme nw ~ ~ ..ti,. 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Lio1~~~ (GOiNDOLA REDED' ELOPMENT PROJECT Yail, Colorado . ~ ~ . . - ~ . ~ - . ~ _ J - MAR 15 1996 ~ rov ° compoo DEVe D~~ r repared for Vafll ASSOCflafes ~ Prepared fi• TDA CoOorado, Inco 1675 Larmer S'reet, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80202 . ~ March 151 1996 ~ ,/19_6 ~aa-a2Fsaea ~Da coLaRaDo z~+c _ a T°able of Contents L*7IP.:ODLCIIO;~I 1 SKIFR AG:i.SS BY POD 2 - ?vloDE.s oF:4.9.ktv,ar 3 ~ e~.PPROA~i PA ~'ri"F~'i.v5 ,~`'D MODE OF.1~`etA~'El 6 . Pzrking Sssuctve 6 PubIic Tr.:.rs?o:tasioa 6 Courtuy Vans , Drop 0~ 8 . Detivery Gatt Data........................................................ 8 CURRE.'v I' CA.e'ACITY A,\'D SAFF IY CONDrIIO?:S 9 P.aRKL4'G 10 ~ R~sUC'I`,tr.xs; r l0 DESIGN DAY C0NDII'IOtiS 10 _ EmS; r:G DzSIGV DAY SxLU VOUUSs 10 . SK.iERS FROti 1V1T.-3ti' Llosm-:~.4D 1! SxLMs F'ROM Ot'rSIDE st:F COXDO`' .A-Un 11 Ari-juc,- c tc:= as 1? i`/fODE OF AR.'vti'.L'. FOR A7TR.ACT2-D $KmRS l2 FLTC't'ZE DESIGN* DAY 13 FLZ'z.?. DFSIGti DAY,NfODE OF?v2Rlv:.: 13 ~ 5umumau ur•'rL~.~DESIG~ DAY 13 L.IOti S ' ?ORT.4I. TRAFEC NZ4..ti'ACF-~.?N7 FI.A.'•F 16 PEDFri-4 nti L%:Pl,ci3 16 P.aRctvcfI~:.-.cL~3;,c; c 16 - ~ Ficrures FGLRE 1 COLN7LAG1110s5 4 FIGL'Rr 2 SK;ERS E~TtFt1.1'G LIO?:S}iE'.D PORTA:, BY.V.ODi OF TRAVTL S Fia..,RE 3 A.tii r-,-rax Hot.R Sxmk APFRaacH Ds-I&Wnrn PAi-IZx1:s 7 FIGURE 4 E,CSY•G v5. Fl."IL'FtE A.~'I PEAK HOLR TRAvT..L MODeS 15 FlouRF $ PaRYZ:o STaun-RE, PEAc vm cLz Aca.;4La..noN 17 - flct.~ 6 L~-?ow Sxt.'i7'tE RIDzRStw ~~a C.~AcrTY l 8 Tables TastE 1 Purvan.nG Co-,-Dmo\-s 2 TA3LE 2 ExiS77s-G LIO;:SHcAD POR7A. SKJER ARRIVAI,S. BY MooE aND Porrr oF E,\-[sY 3 TAsc.E 3 AM DEt,n ztY GatE Ac; rti 11 9 TA81,E 4 P:vi DELme.RY Gnr ArtYvrrY 9 Tnntr S EsTt.va;E oF ;V or DarLY SKt~.'Rs AFRnVc FROM wrW~N r~i CoAnoH AxZA 1 t ?wsLE 6 DE3t7vaT7o2: oF AM PEAX HOLTR AR.RIVAi.S AS % OF DAILY ARRlVALS * 11 TABLE 7 NE'W LIOm}iEAz SK:EA !v10DE OF AARI1 AL 13 TABU 8 fl.-n,n:viozs oF A=vAL la , Gondola Redevelopment Page i TDA Colorodo, inc. • 03/15/1590 1?.c9 ~~~-~2=~-_- iLa GG~~r<:;DO 3NC . r~Gc o3 IiNTxoDt crzo:v ~ Va1 A.csociztes plans to repizce the Lio;,shead Gondola ana relocate the eadsting loadiag area The existing gondo!a czpac:ry is I, 100 skiers pcr hour and the loading a= is accessed via a series of stcps. T;he propos.,d goado!a wiU have a ca.pacity of2,000 to 2,800 siaen pcr hour and w~ll have at-gnde, sk-;-inacc.ss. T;,= cnanges could artract mare slaers to Lionzhead as theJ portJ. This study is ir.tended to assess po:entW chanses in trafEc cangesrion snd pzrk:ng attributed to more slaers b:Lig artraCad to t~e Liorshezd ski port.al. . This repo;t is the fina! ia a s--^es or"technical memorznda addressirg potential trartsporzation consequences associsted u:c:~the su. of-tl~e art gondola aperztian. The first tech meno "Fxisrir:g CCnditions" dluei Febn:zry 26, 1996 docunenu existing access and arriv?! partems for the Liorshe: 3 Gondola Ba:,. The c.cond tech memo describes conwtions present dcring a future design aay. . This,&zl ; eDortsumn~izes the Erst tu•o txhnical memoranda and addresses traffic and parking manageme,-:t proerzm.s cr ether me.3.a.:res needed to he1p a!leviate possible conges;d canditions. . EXISTI'G CON-DITIO\S Existir:g ccndiUOns w•e:e ebkrved and recorded to estblish a base from which the potential impact of future change can be assessed. Data was compiled by manual counu on Saturday, Februa.ty 17, 1996 curirg the morr:ing (3:15 to 10:00 AM.) and afternoon (3:15 to 5:00 PIvI). This d2te was sedected because it is cur=;; Presidert's weekend, typically one of the busiest s(aing ho6days in the . season. Vehicular and pe;:estrian movcmenu arrivir.g to Lionshead were recorded duP:ng the A.tii pealt pe.r:od. Vehicle a:.-.i:~watien E-nd husJshuttle dw•ell rimes were recorded during &,e PNi pcJc ~ peaiod, " The slaer day count on SE=day, Feb,-,,uy 17th was 14,200 skiers. Using tanked sl6er day irliror,mavcn irom t1he'9=-'95 a1:i ser..wn, this day will likely be at or near Vail's 15ch h~z:tiest skier day this cezcon. The peaK day so rar t'~~~s sezson was on December 29, 1995 with 13,067 skier days. Table 1 lists tt:e p:niLng conc:tiors on Saturday, February 17th. _ ~ I.as't }•ear, Vail had 15,753 slders oa L~e Saturday of President's weekend, the second highest day of the ye:r. ?his is about 10% higher thzn the slaer volume this year. The Lionshezd parking svuc;u;e made 1,561 pa.'k:g trznsactions last year on President's weekend Saturday, about 3% more thzn this yezr, 1,5 10. Gordola Redevelopment Page 1 TDA Cclorodo: InC. 1 15I1495 21: S9 a03-825~~C: TDa Ct7LC'v;DD INC FA;;E ca ~ • Tabte 1 . Prevailing Conditions . ~ Febtuar~l7, 1996 . . ~~°"eA~W:, . s~ _ # of Skie~^ 14,200 °!o Entering Each Portat r; z,,,`,w!•` L~_~-~~~.;/~~ . . Lianshesd_Portai- Cascade Yllaga Porta( S% Vail Vliage PoRa( 45% Golden Peak Portal 81,14 Lionshead s2rvcture paricing iransadions2 1,510 Peak vehicles parked in strudure 860 Vai{ Lodging Oc: upancy ' 9 S% 1, va8 Assoczates . Town o( VaJI , VaA Val Taurism 3 Convcition Bvteav Sk-ier Access by Pod Vai1 ski area has four access pods. Act-.ord:r.g to Vail Assoaates lift ricket scznner information, ~ 2,600 6ckets were scxnned at the gondola on Februzry 17ch. At Chair 8, 3,225 6ckets were ' scanned. This yields a Lion:head Yillage pod.tota] of 5,825 tickets. This accaunts for 42 % of the tota] 6ckets scznncd on SatL: day. The pie chart below compares the other three aaess pods to Lionshcad. As shoK7i, Go1crn Pczk accounted for 8% of scanned tickets, Vail Vjllage 45% znd ~ Cascade V'cUage 5%, . ~ Skier Access By Pod ~ Saturday, February 97, 1996 ( Cascase • Goilden ?eak Yllepe - 696 . . - . . i" ; ` ` LbnaAead Vah Vplage ° . , . • Mltage t:96 42% ncr_1'~7.'~aoaaia ~ . ' . ' GondoloRadcveloprr.cnt Page 2 TDA Colorodo. InC. . a3n~izs~s ~i:_~ =-c-. rDA c-LLCRaDD _,,c r~~= = ~ . MGDES Og :kRRIV.A-I. Slaers ea;es Lionshe?ud VD zge Nza nve differerrt mades. Thesr mode are described be?ow. 1. W~'~tk:ng - skier sa}zng zt lodges surrounding Liozshead that u- to Lionshezd ' 2. P.;r,::ng S=ett:re - slaers frotn veh;cles parlartg i,-i the Lionshead par)dng stru .ure 3. Ptiblic Transit - sUers u;iving on the Avon Beaver Cze--k toutg bus, In-ToKm Shu-,t?e or the West 'YU Sout}t bw 4. CoLresy Vans - skier d: oppzd oz by p?iti•ate vzns or minibus,es protiided as a gu--n ~.rmenity by area Iodges 5. D:op-0tfi - siders d;opped off at Lhe perimeter ofLiorshead ViJage by a private ve;ticle. Ihere arc four main sl6e.r entrnces :o LiorLShead Villaze. All four were observed on February 17th. Firv: e 1 shows the cet:nt locations. As show:i, a.U ue located on the perimeter of the Lionsf:°.?.d PedestriLn VuIage. An i,:nzainary circ;e around rhese 4 locazions ereates the caunt cordoa l:ne. All s!Cr ?.an'ry crossing this line is cour,ted. Table ? shcws :he pea.k hoi:r s;Cer mode of arrivals by coc:r.t toc,ation. As showT~ aprroximately 1,625 s'ers r;e r l~i Lior,sbead bm;•een 3:45 and 9:45 :',,f on Fehn:ary 27th. 71e larest arrival node ,ti•a.s sl~es ukn, the parking suvcrure. '316ers :;om vehicles puked in the Rruc;ure account • for 6'50 or 40% of p e,:k hocr s)ces a, -riva1. This is fo?lowed by siaers a..gproaching on fcot, 31 Figu; e?~>>u=qates t^e mede split for sber a,-Tivals in _ pie cha,-2 for,nat. . Table 2 Existing Lionsheaci Portal Skisr Arrivals, by Mode and Point of Entry (3::5-9:45 AM, 2I171S6) Mode of Arrival Eas4 Lionshead Lionshead Concere Hal( East Pedestrian Tctsl Perceni • Cfrc(e #1 Place #2 Plaza K3 Path #8 I'Parke-d in S;rvcture c5o - - - 650 40% In-Town 5hu;ile `d0 - 0 - 740 9% von BC Sus - 40 - _ 40 2% W. Vail 5us - - 30 - 30 2°5 6 Courtesy Vars 155 - - - 155 10`0 Drop-O~s' _ 70 20 10 - 100 6% ; Pedastrians 115 255 110 30 510 39% Toial 1,130 315 150 30 ~ 1,525 900% PerGert ~ 70% 19% 9'/0 2% ~ 100% .1. Includes drop-ofis occurrng in parking structure, approximatefy 50 skiets. , Gondola Redeveloyrner,t Page 3 TDA Co1CrCdo. {ne. . . r . ul • r • v, ~o . . I V"f1 I • . . ~ ~ Lo . ~ ti. s Vuivc,y Galc ~ ' P~~clCSlric~n I'cdl~ ~ ~ ~y t ~ - - - - - - W s ~ ~ ~ W f d . . i' 00 : . . ~ ~ Uukitlu:uJ VUIuUc ^r C W ~ liuck ~ Oeivarr IWI ~ Pcdeslilnn Alca Conccrl I IuN ~ ^ Cuul ~ 1'luza ~ 4- #3 c Ibnsl~ccH.l L 1 o N J H C L ~ ci Paikiltg Sliuclonn • (P1 ~I L L A G E 0 IU WUiI VdI J. --3? ' ~ 4 1 -i cN f) po ~~~i~~<>~~~ p~ ~ 0,11~ n~~n~oxkuc~lu 2UO• ~ Scdo . ~ 1 v F?gk)fc , Io vou v;p4t,Uu Sklcr Eiitry Roulcs and Counl locolloils lionshcad Gondolu Kcdcvcbprnenf 1ru1Nc Arwly3ll au~ Skicr I:nlry Koutcs brDA - ~ ~ . , i • . . ~ e . 6• \ I i Ul \ FIgUfe 2 U, Skiers Enterung Lionshead Porta9, by Mode of Trcavel . ~ ; Salurday, February 11. 1996 w ~ (1,625 skiers enier belween E3:45-9:45 AM) ' GJ li.) 1 w N Pedesfrians 31 Jo ('utkincj tiliucivrc ' •1(l`t~ ~ •v . -i 1 I , r/ / ~j,•f / ~ ~ ~ i ~ F'ublic Traruil ~ 139u i ; , Drop 011 ~ • G~'° Courlesy Van 7 . ~ ~ IDA Colcrado, Inc. , i,/15i1556 11:11i 3G3-32EoE -Z G Taa VuLCiKnDO 1NC rac= . • Approach Patterns and M ode of Travel Fgive 3jUustrases the ssong orientation of slocrs entering at Fzst Lio:uhead Circie. About 70% ~ of all s~der enterei through zhis count location. Another 19% entered at Lionshead Piacr and 9% at Concerc H:II Pla.za. T'ne resnainir.cy 2% e%tering Lionsr,ti..a d from the Gore Cre-ek *esuian path. . Parking Sfruciure Accord:ng ro Towm of Vail s~ the Lio2head parki.ig suuctu,re has a 1,100 space czpacity. On the cour,t 6y, the suuciure wa.s 78% fi.i1 at peak octvpanry with 860 vehictes pzrked berween noon and 1:00 PNi. A total of 1,510 dai}y transactions wer,e made on that day. During the AM gcak hour, 250 vehicles rntered rhe stn:ctue, Aver?ge vehicle occvpznry in the strucrure was 2.8 people per Vehicie. Becaus° no skier drop oa wM..s ailawed at East Lions};esd Circl; some drop at~ acr,'vity likely ocrzuTed in the parkirZ sncture. The;e were 30 "Frec" transactions (duration of less than 1.5 hours) re':.orded betu•e--i 8:45 and 9:45 a.tif. We estimate that these tra.nsactiens account for about 50 ikiers dropped ori in tbe parkirg =rture dt:ivzg the peJc zrrival hour. Duning t^.e afte.moon devunse peak, nvo exit lanes u•e; e open for pzyment. One er,trance 1ane w2s a~-=.r?--...~} Je. The ma~:m wm, number of czrs observed w~~ng per lane was eight. Public Transportarion Three V;j1 tra.ns;t rou;es scrve Lionshead - the In-Tow•n Shuttle, tha West Vail South route and 6c Avon Beavcr Creei: route. The In-Town Shuttie rins every 7 to 10 minutes connecting Lionshead to the traasportation center and Golden Pe?k. During the A-M peak, the shuttle made 7 westbound trips :nd 7 • eastbovr,d tr,'ps. L1o:t skiers using the In-Toum Snuttle are traveling to and ti-om,, east of Liorsne.zd Village, i.e. V~;I Viilzee znd Golden Pealc. Because of this, the eastbound bus has a minirnal aumber oi rid=rs Joading znd unloading at this location in the morning. The same is. tnie i, ;,'r:e afternoon for the westbound route. - During the. morning peak hout, the uestbound bus carried an average of 20 skiers per trip to Lionshead Village. 7he r„aximum number deboarding one bus was 40 skiers. In the Li;ernoon, the earbound bus had a Ivgher occupancy at the East Lionshesd stop. Between 4:00 znd 5:00 P.Nt an avera3c of 36 pcople hoarded each eastbound In-Town Shuttle. The mzxisnum number boardiag any one bus was 53 persons. This accurred at 4:10 - PM, During this hour, tre bus czme by this location 9 times. Gondcla 'R edeti•elopmer,t Page 6 TDA Colerodo, Inc. . ' ~ : . . ~ . w . \ ~ . Ln ~ ~ - . ....e. in ui Q a' . ~ (w~ ~ ' ~ . . • ~ , IJ A . ~ i• kD • ~clivc~y Gulo ii I'r-~ I^~ % 66. u- I-t f - p ~9f '~N o w i • ~ ~ s v n , t a b > R. roJ ~ Co~~cn~IlluU ~0 i? • 1'lutc~ w t~ , L ~ . V- C) I Fl~e ) (1 Ci ~ L I.Io~itiP~~uJ c~ H E A D U p 0 N ~1 0~ ~p ~ I'ca~l:lnr~ Sln i~:lv~r. 7 ~ ~ o`' pp p L L A G [Ce Eo bdoi~l VcnU 0 Q - a1 V Q VO ~ _ Q ~ "I`~ P ' 1~S%iiw, 1f)C . V~ N~~~~foxNnulc Sa:cslc FEgl?IQ' 3 Io Vui) Viqcitp, AM Peak ulow 3kIeP AproroacCi mIa4QlbuDlon Pu90cen$ Plw llI i i Sulueday. Fcbevcs+y iltli. 1996 0:43-9:45 AAA ~ lionsheod Gwidoto Hedevelopincnl froflic Sfudy c;mwp i ! - J/IJ~I~SD I1;43 373-82-='- ;.G•C li:a l.u;.LRA-Lo 1fYl. ld r=AG= f . I ~ - ' The Wesr Yail South Routc cannects west Veil to the transportstion center via South Frontage Road. This route has 20 minute headways. Duting the morning peak hour, the . eastbound bus stopped zt Concert Ha11 Plua three times. An average of 10 skiers arrived at Lionsbead on each bus. Many people remained on the bus, continuing on to the Va.i! Vi112ge transponstion censer. The A,van Beavtr Creek Bus connects Beaver Creek Jki area to the Town of Avan and tben to Va_il «a I-70, . This : oute ends at the Val transportavon center. This route tuns cvery l5 _ minutes and stops at Lionshead Place. Durinr the AM peak hour an average of 10 skiers per eastbauad bus arrived Gt Lionshead on tr.is coute. Courtesy Vans Dutir.g the AM peak hour, courtesy van; made 23 trps to East Lionshead Circle carryinr, 155 people to Lionshead. This is an avcrage of 7 pcople per va.n. The number of trips made by courtesy vans incre2sed to 35 during the PM peak haur. Pea.k accumulation observed in the afternoon was 4 cou;tesy vans parked aleng East Lionshead Circle at one time. Drop 4ff Drop off zai~ity for Lionshead was the lou•est moee of arrivai, accounting for only 6% of skier arrvzls. This may be partly due to the East Lionshead Circle area not aliouing drop off acti,~ity. AJthough the area is si¢ned for "\'a Skier Drop Off', this policy is not aIways enforced. People who wculd normz!ly drop ot~'at this location were directed to other areas or to pazk in the stn;cture without droppinQ skis znd passengers off first. Lionshead Place, court location r2, was siped and designatcd zs the new skier drop off atea. During t}:e peak haur only 20 ;,--;ers u•ere dropped ori at this lecation. ~ A s;r.all Wmeurn of d; op o.; activ7ty aiso occurs at Concert Halt Plaza. During tl:e AM peak hour 10 skiers were d: opped off at tEvs location. This turneround area is signed for 15 minute loadinz, allowing skier d; op off aeti%iry. This is not a popular drog off loeaiion because skiers must eo up 2nd dokn sta:,-s through Concert Hall Plazs to ¢et to the Gondola or Chair 8. Delive.ry Gate Data _ A¢ated entrance zt thc cr;d of Lionshead Place restricu access to "Pennit Parkir.g and ` Authcrized Deliveries Only". This gatc provides access to the gondola building parking, which is used by Vai1 Associates employees, and to some lodge parking such as Lion Square Lodge. Ad food deliveres to mounttin restaurznts pass through this gate to acccss the gondota. Aceording to Vail A.ssociates (Joe Macy), Szturday is the busiest day for food deliver:es. Table 3 summzrizes eare =ctivity on Sa -LUrday, February 17th. The AM peak hour occurred betweea 7:30 and 8:34 A,yI, As shown, during this time 6 trucks entered and 6 cxited. Total voiurne thsough the gate :or that hour wa.s 68 ve;:icles, 43 ernering and 25 exiting. Employee trips accounted for just over 45% of the total crips. Gondol~ ~tdcv~lopment page 8 TDA COIOfOdO. (nC. 03/15/1956 11:49 3-03-625E-22: TDA C::;LGRADO INC rr~= ii Tab[e 3 Lionshead De[ivery Gate Activi4y (Vehicles) aM Peak Nour 7:30-8:30 ANl . 2-9 7- 98 Vehlc!es Eniering Exiting Total ' tucics 6 6 92 Guests 5 7 12 _ Employee 23 8 31 ai! Associates 9 4 93 otal <3 25 68 Table 4 shows activity which nccurred during the PM observation. During the PM, trucks accounted ior 35°/a of trips thtough the gate. Emplo}•ee trips were 30% of the PM trips. Tab(e 4 Lionsheacf Delivery GaYe Acfilvlty (Vehicles) PAA Pe2k Hour 2:4$-3;45 PM 2-17-96 Vehides cntering Exiting To#al rucks 14 8 22 Guests q 7 11 13 Employee 9 9 18 ail Assaciates 1 3 4 otaf 31 ~ 37 ! 62 ~ CLRRENT CAPACITl' AND SAFETY CONDIT'IONS This a: ea of the me,norandi:m discvsses any obsme:i levels of con-estion in the Lionshead Yillzge 2re.1 that col:ld pottend gre: ter problcros in the future if more skiers are attractd by the improved gondola. - " Diuing Sz.turday, February 17tk a day that should be exceeded in activity 10 or l5 times this seasor, vehicular and pedestrian movement into and out ofLionshead VOage procerded relativety smoothly. It should be notd th3t one of the prime culprits for c,ongestion in this type of resort activity =tcr - sl4er drop-o$' and pick-up - was being restriad at the Fast Lionshrzd gaceti.ay to Lio;uhead illage. The nomin2l level of slder pick-up th:t occi:rred in the afternoon pcak depzrture period allovaed pede.ctrians and high occupancy vehicles (In-Town shuttle and private lodge dans) to circutzte, load and depart the area relz'.ive}y urLimpeded. East I.ionshead Circle is simed for'T'o Saer Drop Ou' and is intended for deliveries znd public transit use on}y. However, on a typic2l day some level of skier drop o$7pick-up aciiivity does occur ae this locaziom Auring 2hs February 17th observztior, this area wrs blocked off znd, monitored by Town a.genu to prevent drop off7pick-up z,etivity from occurting. This helps reduce congestion - GondoleRedev¢lopmeaP Page 9 TDA Colorodo, Ine. ~ • J .~/1955 11:,9 =03-c^====?~ TDa CDLCRaDO IhC P:+G=" 12 . ~ t - ~nd c,n~ic-s b~:w~ pedes'siuis u this loc~on on anticipated highvoIume skier days. During aur abserVa~on, 995 sbers crossed from trie north side East Lionshead Circle to the south side hcading to I.ionshead Pede~ian village. Pgrkzng The pui::ng s•ructure :wchei 78% of its maamum capacry. If the pracscat czpacity is conside; ed to be 95%, (1,045 c,zrs puiced at noon) there was a reserve of 185 space.s on February I7th. Public Trdnsit Both t.he West Vail Sou:h route and the Beaver Creek Avon route have zeserve capacity in the morning a~~d ~.~ernoon for additional s}:iers to arrive and depart on these buses. Durir,, the.A..'vi peak hour, :he lar¢est volurne al.ight;ng a westbound In-Town ShuttJe bus was 40 people. Iiis occurted zt 9:140 A.M. Dt:zing the PM peak hour, the largest volume boarding a shuttl.° w•as 53 people. AJ16jers wairng ;or the bus were able to get on. However, the bus had no resen•e c:pztiry whenit c'cr:.rted. \Tew In-Tou-n shuttle truses :^.ave been arct-_-ed by the Tovm. These low-soor, 40 foot couhes w111 hzve a izrger int-crior =rea and require shorter dwcll umes than the existing 35-foot transit. coaches. ihes.° improverr.er.ts u;ll yie?d a cansiderable increase in the ;ine capacity of the in-Tow-n shu.rie route. DESIG~` DAY CON-DITIO~'S Ihis _ec-.ion descnbes ca;:d:tions present ,:::ring an msting design day (Febcvary 17, 1996 infornaEon rzc:orei ug) zid fu2Ure desip day volurnes after tl:e gondola redeti•elopment. Existing Design Daj• Sk.ier Volames Zn resort zreas, the l Oth uehest ,~7sitar day in the design year is often used as the basis for transportation infrzs.n:c-,vre design. Tt is uneconotr.ic to desien ;or the peak day, by definition a onec a ye.Zr occurrente. The remaini;;g eight days of the season occur typically during - holiday periods a time when visitors and residents anticipate hiahet than nornzal congestion - ~ ieveis. Daring the 199445 ski season the lOth highest skier day fell on Friday, 2-17-95. On that day, Vzil had approx:maiely 14,500 skiers approximately 2°/, higher than this year on the same calcndar day. Per an agreement bem•een the ToKm cr" Vail and Vul Associates, future growth ;n arLnual skier days uill be achieti'ei by promocing increases in vaditionally low season periods and mid--week days and not by inaexsing the number of skiers present on peak days. Bccausc of this agreement, annual sker growth is not expected to change the number of skiers present on the IOth highest day. Our anatysis will assume a 14,500 skier day volume. Gondol~ Rec'~vclopment Page 10 TDA CoIorOdO. InC. • 03/15/1556 11:119 303-325 aZ TL;a GLLj-zADO ?NC PAG= 13 , During aur observatior, 1,625 skiers ente; ed the Lionshe2d Portal dlring the pea.k A,N1 hour, 8:45 to 9:45 A.M. Increasing this volurne 2% to reflect a design day ti•olume yietds approx:ma;dly 1,660 slders per hour entcring the portal. Skiers from Within I.ionshead As showm in Table 5, zpprozimately 2001od;e units ex;st within the immediate Livnshead area. These skiers were in:ernal to eur 2-17-96 cordon count, and we were not able to record -them. How•ever, we are able to e.ctimue the number of skiers from these uniYs throughout the day. This estimate is basrd on L-tiformation gatheted 5-om lodges uithin the cordon area and studies by TDA in Beaver Creek Viilage. The procedure is showm in Tab1e 5. On a design . day, 540 ski-in, ski-out skiers from withu-i the cordon area are esrimated to use the Lionshead Ponal. Table 5 Estirnate of ~ of Daily Skiers An-iving at the Lionshead Portal . from Within the Cordon Area ' Y ~zIL-sScs~~~~ ~„QRiwDa6lasa~K~ry~i~ tt'~'^ A1aGF ..er' xa~ ~•~a.~ _mcare~Lil~.a~:F.. .....~:..:.s~::."`~.".~.`.t:sw~,`:.~oo.s+~.::w~~::t~ pproximat3 ~ of lJniis w; hin the Cordcn Area 200 eople Per Lcdge Unlt' 3.8 otal Capac;,y, Persons 760 5% Occupancy 720 % Skiing Vail ` 75°!0 Daily Skier Arivals from Within the Cordon Rrea 540 r+ote: assu:-,es at all siCers v4°:9in:~e =rdon use Che Ciorwt+asd Portal 9, TDA d-M9 i~anspa^ta;lon elere-: of the Bmet Creek Comprahenr%ve Piat1' 12-6-e34. . 2 TCA texrt "?earet Creek R es;,' ?:rtdng 2m ; rsnspertstion Stuey 9- 15-89. Skiers From Outside the Cordom Area - From this estimation of daily skiers the cordon :rea, we can derive the number of daiiy - skiers nom outside the cordon area. Thi; procedure is depicted in Tab[e 6. As shown, approxim2tely 6,090 sk:ers would use Lhe Lionshead Portal on design day. The estimate above shows that about 544 of these skiers would come from within the count area. The remairLng 5,550 daily Lior.shead Porta_l skiers arrive from outside the cordon area. On a desion day about 1,660 slders wtil enter the Lionshcad Portzl frora outsidc the cordon area during the pezlc A.t1 z-rival hour. T:us vanslates to 30% of the daiJy skiers entering the Lionshead portal during the A-M pealc hour. With reduced congestion at the gondola terminal, we estirnate the new Lionshead skiers vdill arrive at a more intense rate duting tkie pea-lc hour 35% of the dai]y total versus the current 30% rate. . Gondola Rcdcvelopmeae Page 11 TDA Colorodo, InC. 83/15/1996 11:49 TJA COLGRADO INC PAG_ 14 . Table 6 Derivation of AM Peak Hour Arrivais as % of Dalty Arrivals r..t~c----~ ,-.°.~.~~¦~c ,..~x„ R,~'S~:"~`V .m.., - ~m~ Z~.t..c=-,e,-~"+'..~` - S`:L::S..,~,!,;:SZkTO.~.`-".a°"''~ ~ .....~a ~sr+-~ 1srt~..- - otal Daily Skiers 14,500 ' using L;onshead PaRa1 42`e J"l using Lionshesd Port21 6,090 - Less Daily Skiers Srom Wrthin Cordon Are a Z (560) cquals Daily Skiets trom Qutside Cordon Area 5,350 Skiers Ar-iving in the AM Peak Hour from Outside the Cordon' 1,680 ;o of Skiers Arrving in the AM Peak Hour from Outsida the Co~on ~ 3b°~ 1, 9ased c-i Vall Assxyrxs s:annerd ticket infor-mtioh. 2 Frxn TeDie 2 3. Sasrd on 2-17-Pd obaens5on, sse TCA Tccknical F.4emcrandum V1,'EristlV CondlE(ons" 2-2696. 4. ?B'ak hCt:! SkE.S ty ..iS{fy SidECS tiriES 100. Aftracted Skiers According to RRC survey tabulations, 1,000 desic~ day skiers would ride the new gondola ins;ead of Chair r-r8 iar :heir ncst ride or"thc day. This internal change will not a;ter travel patterns :ram those ebserved durng ocr President's weekend observation. Another 800 skiers, Eem other a.r:as of Ch8 ZiOL'?:t21n, indicated that they will use the new Lionshead Gondo?a, instead of their ursal portal, iar first ride of the day. These sufvey results did not atterpt to ractor in thc effect of rhe future improved Golden Peak porW. Slciers from Crolden Peak w-ho spid they would start using the new Lienshead ' Gondola may not sh~in w'r.en Go}dea Pezk is redeveloped. This means samewhL: less thar? 800 sucrs wiillikely cha.;ge li.fts. The 800 slder volume above, 7S D35P.d OtZ 3 14,200 skier day voliLne at Vail. Assuming that - the design day is bassed on a 14,500 skier day volume, a 2% increase, the 800 skier volume - would also increase 2%, to about 820. By discounting the Golden Peak attraction, chis. becomes an upper-bownd worst czse scenario for Lionshead analysis. Based on inf'ormavon discz:ssed undcr Existing Desi,n Day, we estimate 285 new skiers (820 x 35%) ,AiI1 be attrected to Lions'r,eacl dLring the desirnn day A.'vl peak hour. Mode of ArrivaI for Attracted Skiera Cross tabulation analysis of survey results for the sJt;crs who will charlge to the Lionshead Gondola from other porals showed the folloAzng mode ofarrival: Gondelo Rtdevelop?r.rnt P2ge 12 TDA CG:OtOdO, le1C. • a3/15/1956 11:~9 ~a~--~=-~=^ TDa C"LORaDO INC FAG= 15 TAble 7 New L(ong-head Sk1er Mode of Arridal Irorsrlen iricctino'hevwovld shi`t Fom other por!a!s to the new Ucr.shecd ond--1o1 Existin I Fvtvre 2 Car 4890 ~870 . . Walk 1590 290 - - Outlying 2-us 2T7a 1090 In-Town Shufifile 1190 36% Courfes Von 49 Q% Total 10070 104% ' • aoutYS: 1). iZ2C survry dasa coa ti4a1a:.ias -iD.4 ct:^~••• Because these skiers urill be chanzina locations, their mode of azriva1 to Lhe new Lionshead Gondola will also likely change. These chznges in mode of arrival are shown i~~t Tzble 7. Slden u•ho walked to their current portal but would shift to the new gondola would likely arrive by the In-Tow-,i sruttle. Hence, walk is reduced from 15% to 2%. Skiers arriving on outlying buses would lihely take their bus to the ' Nf2in Vail Transportation Center and tr2ns`er to the Ii-To~,n shu;~le. The net result is 36% of aewly attracted skiers arriv:r3 on the In- Town shuttlc. These adjusted mode oi anval p=ttetns are only agplied to the new skiers attracted to the Lior.shead Gondoly. FL?URE DESIGN DAY This secrion of the report desctibes Design Day erowTh scenario ior Lionshead 'Aith 820 new sJ.^:crs 2ttrzcted by Lhe r+ew Lionshezd Gondola. Fvture design day co:.diLOns z;e based on RRC surveyl data and existing conditions obsen•ed . by TDA and decur.en:e:i in Tech:~ical .Memorancum ?1. The two key issues :or design day are: 1) the number of skiers who Mll be attraaed fram other portals to Lionshead and 2) haw these skiers arr,ti•e to Lionshe2d. Fugure Desigcn DayMode of Arrival• Adding 285 new sk:e:s to Lionshczd peak hour a-rivals represents a 17% increue in activtity, see Table S. The ;azjor,ry of additional skiers (48%) would be uriving by ca.r. This equates to 135 people. Cuner.tly, about 85% o#'vehiculat atrivals park in the Lionshcad struceure. The other 15% are dropped off. Thg average vehicle occupancy for those parking in the . stnucture is about 2.8 peopleJvehicle. This equates to about 40 new vehicles uritiing at the parking structure in the A-M pea~c hour, about a 16% increase. Presumably, most of the "new" cm gte now p2rldng i:7 the Main Vp-il Parking structure. ~ 3RC V2i1 Gondola Rsearcb, 2-96. Gondolo RedeveloPmer,t Page 13 7DA Coiorodo, Ine. _ 03/15/1956 11:49 333-825-E22", TDA CO!G;i„D0 INC rAC= 15 • The In-Tov,-n shuttle will experience the 1?rgest relative increase at 72%. This rep; esents and , increzse of 105 pzsserigers. The total number of skiers arriving on the In-Tovvz shuttle wi11 then be 250 in the AM pea.k hour. This cha.nge is illus?rated in Figure 4 along wzth the changes in volume for the other modes of atrival. Table 8 ~ Future Mode of arrival at Lionshead Design Day AM Peak Hour Existing ' Additionat ` Future increase Mode of Travel Peocle % of total People % of totai People % of total Over Existing Cor 705 4oYo 135 48% 900 46% 18% In-town Shuttle 145 9% 105 36% 250 13% 7290 Ouilying Bus 70 4% 30 10% 100 595 43°h Courtesy Van 160 10% 10 4% 170 9% 6% Pedastrian 320 31 % 5 2`/0 525 27% 1°h Totaf 1,E60 100% 285 100`/o 1,945 100°i6 17`/0 sau-x. 1. Bate.i m+i A ctaeyalion :-1 i-56. 2. See Table 1 Implicit in the analysis of iutt:re activity associated with thc dcsign day are the folJowing assu~pticr.~: . 1. Drop-offfiPick-up ac«V;,ry aill be restrcted, on high ski days, 2t East Lionshead Circle, as it was ooserved on 2-27-96. . 2. Tn-Town shuttle bus line capacity, now rangrng from 300 to 450 passengers per hour per direrion (pphpd), %A111 increase ta at least 600 persons per hour per d'uection when thc new low-slaor, high capaciry buses are operaring. 3. The estimated rni;,?ber of skiers using the Lionshead portP1 during thc peak hour frnm ski- in,.ski-out lodging u-ithin Lionshead V'illage will remain about the same after gondola ; - recevelopment. (See Table S) Summary af Future Design Day Replzcement of the gondota is expected to attract 820 more design day skiers to the ' Lionshead portal. Tlvs woutd represent an increase of about 14% in daily skiers using Lionshead as their first lift up porcai. Pez]: hour zrrivals from outside Lionshead will increase 17%. Tho new desi¢n day volume will be 1,945 skiers arriving at Lionshead during the A.tvi . peak hour. Based on the current travel modes ofthese skiers, the largest increase will be skias coming to Lionshead by car, 135 in the peak urival hour. The In-Town shuttle bus is expected to carry 105 mozc skiers to Lionshcad in this hour. Gondola Rtdevelopmeat Page 14 TDA Coforodo, lne. - ' J 3/1 S/J6 a~. W ~ ~ UI U Figure 4 IExusting and Futurc AM Peak Hour T'ravel Modes . . . r DCSIgn Dd#y • u~ Lionshcad Gondola RoplacentcnB U00 c., a~ w - i - - a~ 000 - - 01 - - u~ Exa~Ung Desogn Dayo 1,660 SIcacrs aoo El Future Desogn Day, 1,945 Skoers . _ 600 ~ , - ~ • ~ 500 o - - '''"~';,sf~, ':~,r•' ~ 400 ~ • ~ ~ , ~ , I"• C l ~ 300 ':t:• ;1~;;.~'i~^.;J ~*~~t'•: ~t•' ';i~.~• ^~~%i; C1 aoo ~ ;j ••7 ~i ' ~~~•~~~.1'~'':~ '~,i.` : i~~.~.~ . . iQQ ~ . : , , _ t',' . ~'+'sn, _ • , O Car In-iown Shuttlc Oullyinp Dus Courlesy Van Pedestdan Moc9e og Arruval go Luonshead Porftal note: Exlsling (Saiurc?ay 2-17•96)1,625 AflN pcak hour skicr arrivals Bactored up 2% to rep(esent clesign aay. Page 15 TDi, Laiuruciu, lj-,c. 1 ./1~/15Sb 11:49 iDa CDL":~AJO INC LIONSHEAD PORT.4L TR4FFI0rLa,..',,4GE.mr\'T PI.AN With the a&-le3 astrartion of a new, state of the art, high speed replacement of the exis^..ng LiorLShrad gondol~ L':e nLrr.ber of slders us:r.g Lions6eaci zs their fust ti~ up poc~ta! is expected to increase 17% :n the morr~ng pezk zrr.val nour. During . a day that would be in the rarze of the l Oth highest skier day of the s°..:sor, ttvs would snount to 235 more slaers coming Yo Liorlshe :d durng the morning peak hour, 8:45 to 9:45 A-M. Tl-ds section of the zeport descnbes poter.tial ir,ipacts this added activiry could irr,pa ~ on the local vansport system and whzz measures, if any wauld be appropria.te to mitigzte Lh= :mpaas. Design day impacts addtessed are pedestrian ac:.°ss, skier drop of~ pzrkng czpadty, vehicle qucjes entering and leaving the Lionshead pariang s:n;rure, In- toKn sE•.uttle and outring ot:s operation, ar:d courtesy locige van operation. Pedestrian Impacts Onty a few (ive in the pe =k Alvi hour) more slaers from :lodeings sutroundirg the Licnshead commercizl core uea ue exFected to be r,ewly attracte3 to Lionshead. These guests -,;4JI use the pedesttian p3ths leadi.^,g to e:,6sting Cha;r 8 znd a,djac..s;t n2w Gondola lift staging are.as. This adde:i volu.*^e won't be pe: c_-ptible. The most noac.eab?e cha,-ge :n new pecesj.rix-i activity wi11 ocau at Lhe Eut Lionshe :d ertr}way at the u.•est er:d of the par.lLn.e s4 ucn:re. A to-u.l of 250 ;nore sbers from either pariced c:.rs, the In- towm shuttle or lodzc vzrs ,.~~,ll cross F.: st Lieruhead Circle in the ANi Deak hour. In f.he --fternoon. the crossin3 vo'.wTe w;ll be le.;s as most shute bus pavoru will board eastbound buses directly from the plzza :rea to ren:,rn to Vail Village. Hence, t};e .,a.yi pea: houz ~ili be impac:ed mast by the ecpxtd 23% incre---se i:i activiry. Pecestrians using :~hc crossing conflict wlth buses, vans and s}aer drop oz ve.h.:cles :rave1mg on East Lioashead Circ;e. ReeommerxLod RzmerdQl.4crion - Tl:e Town's current practice of using portable bztrie; s(bike , rzcks) aund host attendznts en bUSy days to charu,elik arnd direct sbers to the gedese;':F.n crossir.g zone,AW be effective in accemr-nodar.r,g t]he added aca,,;,y. The crossing zonc may ha••e to be w7deaed :o accorr:modze nigher eve::11 volume and the higher surge nrom siders ge3.^g ofthe new In-tou-n shu:tle veh;c'.es wfio ~.ill unload quicker than currently possible. Vehic;e conflic;s can bc redue°.d if'macorists &~nking incorredly tha.t they uU drop offtheir pas~ers in 1his area can be redirected bac4c to Sou:,ti trontzge Road in advance of reachung the high activ;ry crossing zone. This u•ould be augne.^sed by pro;ninent tra:lblazer si,aning along South Frontagc Road directing potential drop-offs to tl~e c2s;red loca.tion at I,ionshead Flace via West Lionshead Circle. ~ Far~ang~rraffic Impacts From L~e ar.tiapatei r..o3e of travel by new slders atvactd to Lionshead, an additior.al 120 vehiclcs -Aiil park in :he L;'onshead svucture. tilany ofthese v~ill be slders now parjang in the,tiizin Vail parking svucn:re. W-r.en a.dded :o tt;e =-isting drsizn day pezk accumulation, tl;e Lionshczd structure will have 1,000 .•ehicles parked at xbout noon T}us would represent 91% of the 1,100 space czPaciry, see Figurc S. Clcarty, thc s',n:ctuuc w;ll a,apeu nearly full more of'en :o those GondolaRedevelopmer,! ?age 16 TDA Colorodo, ine. , 13-7/15/1996 11.C9 z~03-=-25aGG4 iLa l.:L'--~RALD 1NL r'I-.'C-.~ 19 . srarchi:.g fot a spzce during mid-moning but it does r:presmt better utilization of e)6sr"ng Va.il parking supply. Figure 5 Existing and Future Lionshead S4rucfiura Peark Vehfcle Aceumta(aticn Lionsheac! Gondo/a 9,200 9.100 qq I,OVO `Y4~•'i;`.-rai~ii:_ ( 1,000 ~ 800 ,S •-e ~r - - ''il': - > 600 _ E Additional ~ 400 0 Existing ~ T 200 1 •:i=s LG ,-,=~;.i-= ~ .K.. ';,.:c ..5:r.:;`••„' ~ • . • .SG•=c ~ ( 'r` J 4:~~' _ ±if;_,eR~_ a • ~J,r S • NQhiCGea . CapaG14q Tn tz-ns of potentiEl addd delay uhen le3ving the structur: in the afternoot, we Mtidpase slightty longer vehicle queues u the two edting payznent lanes as a result oi 50 morvvehides (40% of the 120 addad cars psrk-ed at noon leave L-i the PM peak hour) depar?L-ig in the pealc period. linless exitra czpacity is increased by openir:g anot}:e--: paymert booth, the raze ef traEc entering South Frontzge Road in L5e PM peak u~ll net change 7cm existing as depzmire is ;netered by the pa}-ment booth sertiice rtes. A1so, sirce. Lirtually atl of tl~esr new parkers s}ufted from the Main Vail S=c,-jr:, there u-i?l be no net inc: ease ia Frontzze Road vunc volume, just a redisVibution from one side ot the roundobout to the other. Recommendadremedial actian - We anticpate no sipificant adverse impact to Lionsheaci park3ng struc%,se opertioa resvlcing fro,n hi-gher par',ting dmand. If anything, the duration and extene of . queuirg zt the exit booths should be monitored ro see ifa t}urd booth should be opened on peak days. Bus Opention Impacts A total of40 new skiers aree expe..rte:i to come to Lie:uhead in the moming peak hour on eieher the outI}iag scheciuled buses or the :,>zist:,g!odge van t,e.hicles. These siders will be get'a.-ig off at i.ionshead instead of cAnti.auing en to Lizin Vzil or :o Golden Peak. Hencx, we anticipate no impact on current capaeiry or operation of either of these servicrs. The in-town shuttle bus system A;I! vz~rispon an ud;tior.a 105 pea.k hour s)aers to Lionshead, vircuzlly P11 on weAbound buses. As shown in Figure 6, this 36% increase in volume will be readily absomed by the capsci4y available wfien the flect cors:su of the new Jow-floor, high capaciry shuttle buses. V~Tith the considerzbly shorter dwell r:r:e, more reliable head-Asy, and higher line Gondola Redcvelopmenf Page 17 TDA Colorado, (nc. 03/15/1996 11:49 TDA CJLaRADO INC PAG= 23 - capacry of the n.,w bus operatior~ the potelrial larger queue of passenger waiting in t~,e afternoon to bop-rd E.t tho Fast Lionsh:ad p1EZa stop will dissipatc more ngidly than the curtent experience. . Recommendedreme&al acdon - We 2miapate no spe=c action be trken with the presem management of buses a.ad vuis in the Lioruhcad V'~llage rn,,lrons. Figure 6 Exlsgng and Futur+e Peak Hour in-Town Shutde Rldershfp - (passengers per hour per direction) LionsheaC Gondo/a . s s0o - g 3 soo 9Additionai g= 3°° T M Existing 3 ~ 200 a o 100 0 1 Pauen9etn CaPacttY Gondola Redcvelopmcr,r Page 19 TDA Colorcdo, Inc. .P 03-15-56 11:0H RRC ASSOCIAT=S Ip=303 449 E587 .32 ....q' ~ • • _ RRCE A ti Aeeoric3+ o ?lnnnuiy ~ Dr,sign Ni£N10RANDiJtiq T4: Juc.Macy txU.r,t: Chris Cares and Angela ALki.i:zscin • , RF: G~~ndola Surti•ey R~cults DnTE: N42rch 5. 1996 'I'his mcrno provides a su;rniary of findir.gs frn;~ the research rclated to the replacement of the exi:tittg gor.dola at Licnl.the2d wiLh a high spcec3 gondoia in the 1996/97 ski season. Z'he metliodology used in intcrviewir.g is deccribed be!ow. ;vlL•T;4pDOLOGY A r2ndotti sam pling rnethU: ology was used in selecting respoadents tO t1Ie survey, widi 411 vicicors :cspondijis tu the -survey. The dates on which surveys were conelucted w•er-- c;hosen to represent nioderacely busy days oc1 the mnuntain at Vail. • lnterviews were conducted at t}:a lour hase arezc rouclily in proportiun tn eu[-of-Valley lift LLiage oii a itioclCrately busy day (lift usage estimates u•ere tiased on lift tickeLc tcaiuieil at the Wescin, Goudula, Lifc R. Visca Bahn, and Golden Peak chairlifts oa Fehruary 17, 1996• 14,200 skis:r vicits). Thc distribuiion of skiers ba.sed o1 sc:anned tickats u shown on the table beSow, with thc survcys being 'weighted" to tnatch the actual skier diSCnbutien. 'Cnc attached spreadsheet shows the wcighcing Procedure u.c:d to calculatc axisting and gtojected usabe of Chair 9 and the gk7ndola if t11c; high spetd - -gondola Were conStructed. F2ctored into the assumpLiuns regardirg shifcs 'sn skier circulation with the new gondoJa is na.Lbam in ovcrall skicr visiu ac a resul[ of the nCw gondola, thus the 2,-iticipated usage and sLbszquem chifts ar.- somewhat con.cervaiive ectimates. Proporton based on acznning° lionshe'ad G~~.aa 16°k Cheif 6 . 23 • . Vista dahn 60 Gdd Fe2k o west;n 6 'on Fehmty 17,19c.6--14Z0 skier visiis al Vaa Mt' Atiti0C1Ai1;3 i AGL• 1 -15-g6 11:09 RRG ASSOCIai=S ID=303 449 6587 ?.03 ` j~ 1 • ~ Thc survey contained other qutstions related to potential shi.~ts in lodging wltich mighL occur if the gonclola wcre tn be cvrutruct;.d, and issues relattd to parking and skiing behavior. it should bc noted tli2l the survcys did not address the issuc: uf potential Goldcn Peak lifl upgradcs. The muvement . towardc Lionshead as a resLlt of the ncw gondola is probahly sligh[ly ovcrestirnatrd, as the Golilen Pcak imptovernei:ts would likcJy balance vut the wes:ern movement due to the qew gondola. . ItF:StiARCH F1NDItiGS Kespuna'ent i'rofrle • The r_-spuncient prorile is roughly equiva(ent ta the on-mountain visitor protile, with tha de:stination, skier market cott:prising the majoriry uC respondenLe (alhcic a slightly lower proponiort than that " fnund on-mnuntain). nf ttie overnight vuitorc responcing tu the curvey, most were sc:wying in Vail (79 pcrcent), witti tht! rem2incler staying "down Valley." rorry-twu pec•cent uf ovtrtight visitots wcrz stayit:g within walkir.g distance of the lifrs (stayi:w in the Village ur Lionshcad). c;,,r:ciola ri»dina.c _ • Respur.:'ents are very supportive of repiacing the existing Liaiisllcad gondula witlt a new };iGh speed gonciula. This suPport is dc:noiLtrdted both in tcrms or expcctecl usage uf a new gondola as u~ell as . zxPressed suppor[ for the project (sce Questiort 16 on the actached survey fotrn). . • ln ter.ns ofi turrent Lsace, apProximately 2,6(X) skicrs use the gondola 3s their first lin on a ntoderately busy dsy. lf the gotx?ula projut werc implemcnied, the ilumber of skierc usin; the gondola woulcl increzse to 4,422, a 70 pzccer.t inercase over eurrent ucdge. Not surprisinbly, moct nf the shift in skier.c would be from Giair 8 co tlie 3undola. Curren,ly, 3.225 skiers Lce Chair R ott a maderately husy day. !i chc gundola wcre implemented, t].ie numbcr of skiers using Cyair 8 . ..would Clop to 2,199, a 32 percent dccrrbce over currcr.L usage. There would he sJisht shifts from _u.saKe of ochu lifts to thc-new gonduld (fmrn 8,375 skier visics on other liFtti co 7,579 visits, a drop af 9 pe;:er,t). We expect that wilh the Golden Pcak impruvemenu, the movement of new skiers iron Golden Peak and the Vista Bahn to the ncw gondola w•ould be rninimal, and thai the shif't in )ift usage would remaia primatily within the I.ionshead hese area. - " _ 1ritiSTlTttt'f:n,w'Ot;i.n1'OL't:sf'mENt•w GU\U171.A /1$ YbUR nFZST I.IPf UF 7'IUi I)AY: . Ovamight Oxy and Locale ldxe a`en : Sc% Less o7en 7 _ NO inp:cl 7 tp 100% 100% • As shown in tlic table abovr, day and lneal skiers indicaied that new gondola would have morc of sri impact on their skiin; behavior as comparrd to ovcrnight skiers. 1'his is tlut surprising given kRC nSSOrin:.:J YACii 2 ` 03-15-96 11:09 RRC ASSOCIA?$S ID=303 449 6587 P•04 • that lc.dging location is Ehe cl.riving Iarce behind the decision an w?iich ouc-uf-Valley lift to use. . 'I'his is svpPo[ted hy the que-crion ofhow much, impact tha :eplaeement of Lhe 00ne30la we:uld have on cltoice of lodging lucatinn. Overall. the new bo:dola would llave s"siight" tu ":aoderate" cffeu on choice of Iod, i.z; laeation (nn a scale ni' 1;o S, wich 1 mczning 'r)U imp3Cl" and S mezning "grcat impact,A the overall me2n racinr, was 3.4). • 1'nBi.r: i fow ~1:c:H 04PAC: f WUL'LU 77-1L' RLP1.A( ~~IL\T c)t' l7 [L• oom?ULn ' I IAVF: UN }'OI;K Ci-lU1U: O} I.ULIGIAU LUCAI"IC)NS.'1T VA11. [V TIII? F1;1'L!Rli? (1 - Sr) Air.lC.T.- S - Gicr4Tl.tfP.fCT) Lodging Lecatlan: Overait lAean Rating . Eaf Va~l 2.2 Vac7 Vl{;ge 2.8 . L;anshead 2.4 Sandssanz 2.3 Y1est V`1 2.3 °Cavn vaiiey ° 2.9 Qverafl Mean 2.4 •.Dowh Varsy':a^sis;s c1 MinNm. =q•'e Yal, Avar4 -;e rver k Arrawhea?. V. _:fia,^,;s o'fhnsc uverniglii vuitnrs stayin-g in tha Vi?la,c and "nGA;7 Valley" a-ere mure likely thzn odicr respondents to indiczte that the new konoola wauld hav.- an impact on thcir lodgiiis loczcion, _ alilwugh diz impact renzi;u relaiively u,cak. . . If aiiew gDndnla repteced the ezisting gunrlolJ, how wn:eld it change yvur .skiing rn rhe LivIcslteczr!/ Cume Geek Bnwl ureaT? ~ ror 38 perc.ni of visitors, the ncw gondola wnuld cffect an :ncrease in the amour.t of timc skiir,g in the Linnchcac!/Game Creck 13owl area.v (45 percene `no erett" and 1b: percent "Jon't knuw). Locdis w•erc mnre likely than other respondencs tu ind•,:ate :izat the ncw gondola woulcl chanse tlleir skiing IJ2bitc, while overnilht vicitors ~~ere co1newhat lcss likcly, cvnsisLcnt witli the lodgirlg locatian find:ng cliscussed above. '1'xxi.r IF A\F.W G(7:~lX)1..1 e~L'YIA(:CD TI I}:' }:X:ST11'4 (i()NT)OLA, Uc)w WOL'Lli Cfc'Hn\'GL• Yut~R S}:Uyu i-V 7IlL' LuoxSI:L/lll/CiAM} ('RIiI:K RUWL AXF.AS? OVERALL Locata Day Overnlpht Mor2 ome skring in ;hm areas 33°!0 45641 :c 10 36°'., ho Eyecl 45 39 AS 48 Wn'tknc*at 5 'S 11 t5 . 100% 1 vyl0 IVy% 10010 o Eighry percent of a,ll zespc;nclenu fell that Vail should proceed with the gvndola upbrade. Perhaps noe surpruingly, Jocals w~ere more divided as a group in their support of tl1C new. gondola, alchough supPort fZt cwtweighed ;ny negative attitudes about tlie project. llay and overnight vi.citors were nAG nssOCInILS Paf.F. 3 ; 15-96 11:18 RRC ASSOCIAT=S ID=303 449 6587 'P.aS , a° J . i . • also suppor:is•c, but a higb:r percentaLe of thesc: visitnrs did not have an opiilion abnut ihe projcct. tn s.~nn, :he ptoject recciVcd across di` board support frorn visitors 2nd little dissensinn among thc various vis'rtoc type segtncnts. ' TnxLG Do Yc,u TNINK vn,,. nssocuTi:s sHOULD YR(x'):L•'D R'Il'1i '1'HF rOTiIX)I.A Urcrcnnuh? OYERALL Locala " Cay Ovemight Y:s 60°/o B<°/. 825: ny, _ No 9 14 1 10 00;i t know 11 3 11 14 100% 100% 163°k 100% Attached is a spreadshtct showin; ptojectcd and actual usage of t,'~e lifts and a curvey forin fiUed out - witit-th- frequcncy of actua] resnonscs. !f additional runs un the data are ciesircd, plea-se do not hcsitacc to call. vau'vn7~155~5'::?a'. ~o:sum.dx aRC tisscx,~;~•ri:s raG£ 4 03-15-56 11:13 RRC ASSOGIA,:cS ID=303 449 5587 ?•C6 • _ . d ~ ~ 15. If a new hiyh-spe-ed ;o;~dofa repl?x„ -.,Ie ezisUng ycn:c'a ~t - 1. Are ycu a ; C14I , esF:'e-t a cay sK,er :3 Vail, ovem;y^t vistor?: Up;;ShEad. fiow wo.1d it chznce y.,ur sY.i.ny in Lhe Lior.stie ~ a:l Game Cre:k 3evA arees7 n=33d t) 25 110 Oay Lcrd Sk; 16 V~ould spend muc.h nore tir.;e sK1ig wi tfies= aeas _r =r~-~ =rxt - rra;~ :12 2) ZZ WouId s;,er~d so.~what m;~ e ~ Czy Sk;er "rcm Suc~nit Co n GO i 0 0 ~ y 3) L5 1~Jo-u1d have no eKA~t cn my:iu~ng ~s.:r;S~c•,~rr,~ss 5 Fron e!se~tihe -,~1 CC~~(?~J 4) 4 Wou;d spend I,--_ SS Dm 9 SIUIn g tt1 ,~i:°_C° i3, .25 G) $4 C1v2mi:,`i( Y;S:Io( S:8yI(1g 1n VcliVe1'.2Y ~_:St Va{~ ;0 S) i6 Don't kncw I 4nceGdin C1 cRhIGHT V15tTCRS ONLY . 10. Do you think Vail Assx;ates should prx<d with the yo-dcla 2, vNre in the wea a= you s,aying ths It,';7 na219 upgradel n=389 a~ 9 Er--c vzi? es) a-_;e v.a 1) ea Yts CZ 26 V-0 YCa;e G:) 1 Ava,i 2) 9 No 05 16 lia.-, s`e ad lu~ d °_ee+erCre:k 92 Dcnl know G: 9 So:7~st~t~z 1 i -;,tzKncEd . C51. 18 We=t VaiI 12) 1 =_^'.ksrs 17. (OVE'cNiGHT VISITCRS ONLI) How ru-_ti impa:l w:vid :he . C7 9 Interm, x:n:ain 13) 11 C:~,er, replacernent ot the gondola hzve on yout :haice of i~CgLng lacations 07) - Mdr?tun . a! Val in tl1e future? 3. Do you a.~~ cr rent yo:,r a...cTno~a6o^s1 n=2~6 No ar.~;.cT G;:sT in+=.aCr 1~ 53 QK~1 4) 3 i,V•shai2 ti 2 3 4 5 mean rw " 31 St:ying in Fot=L9zdce 5) 11 S.2yN~9 vr~~-~ f;ien~5!`2Ti!y 19 11 91 16 Ld 256 S) 42 Renting _ c:,ndoTinium o) - C1hec 13, . rcw did you get ,o the moun;ain tod.-y? n=378 1) 42 Drove car. (Nc-wmar.y people in yo;;r car? mesr,=3) Now many prEVk.us K;r,ier ~^sits have •rcu ma,_'e to VaJ? n=211 y) 23 Wallced 1) 18 None, this ;s my izt visrt 3) 21 0u9tying bus 27 1-4 4 10 1n-town shuCue 18 5-9 5~ d Van service ;a~n lodgelaccoc-;~a~ater.s 4; a5 l~rbsL than 1•) 5. NOW t1^3fty G'y5 G~ }'Gj fev2 aV21:eJlZ i0 Ski :.`.:5 :T1C? 19. (1F YOU DROVE) VJhere did you pzrk)-oirrr1 n=161 GJ Vif12;8 SUVtGtrB nean=$.7 nQ156 2) 33 Lior,shea0 5. Hcw ~nany of ;ro:"zys will b: a( Va`i1 y} 25 C;her a~ r~ mear,=4.6 na330 7. On icw;n;ar.y :o qc~ ?sor^a(e ycu ~i!i .se :~e 20- In wtiat year v~era you bom? mean=29.8years old n=350 ..9 GcrCcfa as your `rst i;it? adjusted' rr::r,=1; r=210 29. ~h'hzt is your home ZIP Cxe? 3. On how n:any G215 do rou 85t:mal8 V:J'Wii L:= ;---a CFair 6 as yxr Er:E 4? adj6sted' raean-l.t r,=220 . i:? C002- ur NAME GF rv'RE1Gh C \ i riY 9. the Vis;a ?aM :s your first I:f:? 8d).*T6an=2.2 n=220 ~ INTzRV1pYYER COhIPLc7"c Gc;d P°ak as ycur 5rr lit,7-a_Jus:k° rean=0.3 n=220 , F Gender n=389 E;_i;re^t :ype na3T7 i1. ,heWes;inasyourn.rstl;Rladjustsd°,aean=0.3 n=220 1) 68 Ma!e 1) E.9 Alpir2 2) 36 Female 2) 5 NcrJit '12. Val :s wm~derir,y r:iaang ute Licnshe;v G:nd.:a a hi;h•speed 3) c Snoubo;r9 _ ; gonQo:a tvbieh wavld :3r.nec; the Lior.snead a-:a with Enie's ti_sl, Locr~on n=392 a rzduced r,'de r.-ne f;o,n 12 to 9 r~ti-;:t:s. =a:h tat w~ll r: 1) 9 Goiden Pe2k Dz:e ' hez;ed and w'tl seat at bzs; eiSht az:ser;e:s. 1 wouid;ike t: a-tk ru 2) 41 LionsheaC a few cueswions aDou; xw a new gondo:a nn;at chsrge your sk,irg 3) 68 Vaa Village beheviar at VaO. d) 6 Westin - 0v'zRRNIGhT VtSRDRS - CAY ahD LOCALS ~~b~~~~•*~ 13. If the gondola were rep12::ed, h:w i( wat;ld you us? many days c+o you exrct you would the ;,ew Scndola as yrouf Frst use the ga:iCcla 2s nN07~ The tesults shown (or Questions 7-14 are ad1ustsd on !he Casis y. ~r fi~st G~t? i~t ci;:e ~ay . n~911 ~ adj ° neara--9.5 r,=210 i) 19 Much mom c`en of Gclcet scanning data lor 2/17196 (s,-- i::es1~ spreads ~ieet tar ' adiustment scheme). ~ !NT'tr?vlcihrR: 2) 39 SCmE1Y1et rn.': ~ Re:~~d rne ther s) - t°-s Ct~en • e~;rr.area theyw::r: vr .+o Go t';cu1d have no ; ~oas ceys es hrx» i;npact on my skiia9 ~ CE`2YOf ...aad how many days Co you expett ~ - you v+ould me Chair 3 as your 5zt 4? adj ° mean=0.6 n=229 . ; 1~RViFW~,t ( ~ F.eRerM the reSDL*AGeRf th9( 10,4y sb~[;.~tedtY+sy wou~d uso U.au d I Csys es t~eir F r r,° I ;xh•bit A . ~ LIONSHUD GONOOUI S1"UDY ~ i Esti?nated draw ol a new LionshcaJ Gondola irom oUicr oul•ol-base lills tn a) ~ . • . . ' AdluslE CURKCNT USAGE . UoacljuslcJ Ga?Jdn Survcy dala Adjuslrncnfs lo carnpaf wi4h 2/l1/96 lickof scon dala Survuy C~ Mc,an days use li(l by pod survoycd Pcmcnl ol WciDhtcd Scann;up Rcsulls (Tiuc c n First Nt used NomLbnshead Lionslieacf Weighled avg Survey pc1 scanned skM.rs WeKjlil laclor Survey Pcl • Skiers using firsl lilt ' sk y EXISIING LIONSHEI4D GONDOlA 0.14 2.60 1.55 91.76% 14,3170 51,6596 18.31% 2,000 . . ( u~i [1US11NG Cfl/11R 0 0.53 1.09 0.76 15.67'16 22.71'k 144.93'f6 22.71"h 3.225 ' 0 EXISTING VISTA [llAHN 2.75 O.W 1.07 30.53qo 45.7G% 110.77'k 45.76% 6,490 •v. LXISTING GOlO Pf:J1K 0.52 0.01 0.31 6.34'sL 0.14% 120.3216 0.14% 1,155 EXISTING CASCAD[ VILLAGL• 0.59 0.07 0.37 7.69'k 5.00'Ye GG. 12'1L 5.0096 722 ( tn EXISTING 5.13 4.49 4.66 100.00')6 100.00'76 100.00'K 100.00% 14,200 c 1WjoistoFUTURE USAGE UnoJ1usiocl GonJcJa Sunroy da(a I1J~ust?rtenls lo cornport wiU?1/f 119G (ichcl scaui dola Pm'. .led Chai e in LiA Use Pnlloms Survoy D: Mcan days usc lill by pod survcy«! • Pcrccnl ol Wciyhted /lcfjuslinent Pcl chanyn Num. Chp (Pro~oc " Fpst 6ft useJ Non-Lionshead llonshead Wei~hled av9 Survey {x:l scannod skie?s Woighl (~clor Sutvoy Pet to pot 10096 Sklors using first lill bom oxi;iling hum exialin~~ d s 6ki {'KUJECTED NEWGONDOIA 1.64 3.33 2.34 48.13% n?a 57.G1?6 21.13°~6 31.14;b 4.422 TO.Dt3`~ 1.021 I PRO.ICCTED CFt/lIR6 0.43 0.51 0.46 9.52~ n/a 144.BJ'~: 13.7996 15.499'0 2,199 -31.81°,6 •1,02 0 PROJECiED OIFIER LIF?S 3.OG 0.65 2.06 42.35°,b n:a 112.21Y. 47.52% 53.379'. 1,57'J •9.51'l~ -79) 2 PFtOJECTED 5.13 4.49 4.06 100.00% 09.04% 100.00% 14,200 0.00% 0 4.- 0 SUMMARY • ' • Adjusla o Unadjuslcd Gautola Suncy dala Adjuslrnenfs (o canparf wi11? 2117/96 fickct scan data Pr*dcd Chango in Lil1 Uso Paflcros Survoy DE W Mcan days usc 6f1 by pod wrvcycd Pcrocnl o( 1rVeighted AJjuslmenl Pct diangc Num. Chp (Piojcd j~ F'aal M used Non•lionshcact Lionsheatl Wcighled avg Survcy pcl scanncd skicra Wcigtil Ixlor Survey Pcl la gel 100°Jo Skiers using firzl fi(1 Irom exisling from exisliiig Jays safD EXISTING Use Chair 8 or Gondola 1.27 3.71 2.31 47.43'76 41.02% 86.499a 41.02% 41.0296 5,025 2. PROJECTED Usc Chair 8 or Gondola 2.07 3.84 2.00 51.6596 nla 72.021/6 41.52 0 46.63°n, 6.621 13.67% 796 1. (D EXISTQVG Usc non-Lbnsheacl Gfls 3.86 0.72 2.56 52.56'Y. 50.9001: 112.21% 50.909o 50.98% 8,375 2, PflOJEC1E0 Uso rton•Llaislicad Cfts 3.06 O.GS 2.06 42.3596 n/a 112.21% 47.52% 53.37% 7,579 •9.51% -797 2. . ~ w . ' . . . . , . , ~ . r~,~. ~ tr; , . ; ~r. .r ~j c7,. ''•~p.e1.~~:K:'::,,` • • " . ,,,~;,,,taL.~ '`"~P .~,Y . • ~ ° . , ~ w.,q• s : ; , ;i ~1,~' .p P•~L~ ' •,~.i', ~ ~on~,_ ~ AL 41 . • . { ~ ~ '.ti t•f / J..~;~'' • ~~e: ~ ti:.Fv. 4. I Y I * '(H l~ f ~ .,~~d S i ~ : . ~ , . . . ~ . . . ~ . . „ . . . . ti..~'~. . i~ 1 ' f' ~ ~YIO •~~,,~~'11j';t,~. ; ~•i.l~ ~ I , . • ~ r ,&,{e' : 4. . F ' n s ~ 4i Y~1~ f ~ • . ' 'S ~ .i• J 'J „ •y - ~ . • / ~ ~ ' i . ~ 1; . j f~~~~ .'I~~~ . ~ N~.r+ • ~ ` L ~ ~ ~ 1 \ P~i:~~....,q;:'tuA Si~ ~~~y~ j~''._~~ t• ti J y ..~C' 1.'M 1~~ ~ Ti . ~ 11~',... ' ^.1. . '~~~~1 i i Iv -''Nj i, / ~ ~ i,C: 1 ~ / , ~'~i' ~I`• ~1',~/--J~ ~ •r R 1ti ~ ' " I ~ ~ ~ ~T~ ~ • `1 , • 1 , ~ vi,~e ~ ~Ci ~ ~ , . ; • 1 t .~'b ~ ~ ~ ~y. •.s~ i,~, , ~ . r. v 'r~• . A r . . e. . . r~ , 'f ~ ,d E u r1 . :R~AL+ i ~ I . ~ ~l~ 1{ ~ ~ r 1 ~ F ?,;.44~ ~ i , ~ rR~(,=, ~'.i•. .,7°'',~:t' ~ ' =•a . ~Y~..~ P" ~ ' ~ i '~t•v~n. i ~ ~i~, , . C\ C 7 ~ , r . Vail Associates, Inc. _ April 17, 1996 ~ m Mr. Jim Curnutte Senior Planner Town Of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd West Vail CO 81658 - RE: Lionshead Gondola Replacement Application 2/26/96 Dear Jim, Vail Associates Inc. hereby agrees to installing the stone facing on the concrete foundation of the lower ternunal of the Lionshead Gondola building. Our commitment is to have this stone facing installed by October 15, 1997. This will allow our Lionshead design team to have selected the design theme and material for the redevelopment of the existing Gondola and Sunbird building etc. site and thus we will be ' able to match that selected theme with the appropriate stone. We are about to initiate that process, but it will be some time before the process is complete and it would not Owners andOperarors of make sense to select a stone material that might not match the new theme. Vail, BeaverCreek" Reso.Z ' and Arrowhead Mountain^' I hope this commitment is satisfactory to the staff and the PEC and Design Review Board. Si c ~ ely, - - Jac ~ D. H , Director PI 'ng, sign & Construction ~ H99 WOtIDAUISF ' . 'ti':!.. . . tAIIItAYtl[1[lt 4% a. o o PO Box 7• Vail, Colorado • 81658 • phone 970 476 5601 ~ ' ..:.,.,....._..r • ~-_~-J~ . a•vli.c iU4.~..1t~.L1:~L.lLi~'.1J1.1-JV11.\ a::.. L-V~-Uif•rr L,•' .i Lqw OPPICe9 . DuNN, AsPLAN,a,LP & CHR,sTENSEN, P.C. A PCOCCUBIOtlLL CCDMO6TIV4 ~ JOMN DUN+~ i HE VAIL BANEt BUl6DING 42LEprtONZ: ARTHURA. AMPLApALP. JR• SUITE 300 . (570) 4/tl•C,300 ALLEN C. Cf1RUSTEKSEa 108 CpuTH FRONTAGE ROAD WEST TELECOPIEa: 2IN46 6_ d6QNA4 t7701 wac .ssG. R. C. STEPHCNSON VAll, COb0R400 81657 . KAREN M. DUNN ccann=o u::•. nasja*Aa- oraaie6 Go~nc: y y :JERRYW.14AP1NAN Zy Apri1 1996 Planning and Environmental Commission . '3'own o g uai 1 75 South Frontage Roaci Vail CO 01557 Re : Va.i 1 As soc iutee Y,ionsheaci Gonduba %'roposal f members of the Cvmmissivris TlllB FiYfri repge5@rit3 Pigo and MrS. Dcivici P. RiaalSbuxgP the owners of Lot 5, BJ.ack 4, Vail Village Thirci Filing, one of several lcgs adjacent" to the tract upon whicta Vail Associate9' near Lionsheaci gondola is intended to be constructedo Thbs afternoon, the planning arid Envix'ont?ental Commission will be holding a publbc hearing relaLQd to the constructfon of a new gondola to be located adjacent to the existing Chair 8, in the Lbvnshead axea of Vail. Rt the Planning and Environmental Comatission's rPrAnt work: session, we identified a number of iseues related to this projecse, some of which appear to have been adequataly addressed. Mowever., nijr ctients have recyuested that eae bri.ng to the attention of the Planning and Envirorunental Commission ar.d the Vail Dcpartment of Coeamcanitg Pevelopment sPVeral r.oncPrns wrich they have gelated to the construction of this pgoject which taade not been addressedo The concerns wtiic;}t 5eesn Lo have been resolved are as £allowss 1: Vbsbbaiity aIld SCXeening -The yuricluld Lea'miiial facility is to be located on the valley floor< The Town stdff has recommended appropri.ate screening in orcier to avoicl visibillty of the structure from the xesidences or, the south side of Gore Creek, -to the.extent po9sibbe, and our clients support that recommer.dationo The plan which was pxesented to the Design Review Bvard locates a nucnbeg of trees south ot Gore Creekp and our r..l. i Pnt-s support thdt leCStiOrie 2. Noise -Tlhp new gandola route will be closer (both laterally and vertically) ta a numbeg of residences on the south side of Gore Greek, and its evoning opRr°aY:ion is moge likely to bs intsusive with gegerence to those propertaes< Our clients ar~ ~elying on t}ae anvcotigation ppz-formad by the Town reqarding thp raobsa generated by the new gondola, not only agisinq from the uperdtion at gkae lower gondola terminal, hut aboatg the cable as it . passes-the residemces south of Gore Creek. . _ . . . . . _ . i . _ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ _ a . u r . .~1 .~Ll I L t 1 J . 1 ~ ~ I . '.l i ~ rU L ' ~ ' ~ • Tha c:oncerns which do riot appear to have been resoived, and which our clients request be dealt with by the Planning and Environmental Commission, arp as f.ollows: 3, Lighting - The gondela is to be opPr.ntPd ci-.iring thp evening, serving the Game Creek Club, as well as duri.ng the deylight hours. Twe aspccts oF tha lighting are o£ concern. First,.the lighting at the gondola base 5hould be adequate for,the buleLy of pedestrian traffic and eperation ef the equipment, but _ should not illuminate a broad area around the lawer gondola building. OuZ' client5 uTidei•:~;LanJ that this cun be governed by the Town's lighting standards through the Des.ign Review Board, and will rely upon that process. riowever, a second issue will Lo:! l.lic - _ illumination of the gondolas themselves. Vail Associates has inade the commitment that interior .iighting within the gondol.as wiil be low wattaqe under-seat liqhting, and that exterior lighting will be limited to that needed for emergency situations. Neither that • agreement or any such conditions are part of what is coming before the Planning and Environmental Commission. It is appropriate that stic:h conditions be included in the Planninq and Envirar.mental Commission approval, or otherwise made part of the application approval pror..ass, ;n ordPr that there be no questions regarding the lighting perr,titted in and about the gondolas. ' 4. Hours of Operation - The gondola, with its proposed Aft equipment, could bc used to initiato night skiing in the Lionshead ~ area. Our c].ients feel certain that the Town is in agreemer.t that such activitiea should not occur r,ril:hout appropriate review by the Town of Vail. Therefore, our clients request that a cor:dition be ~ placed upon the grantirig ut Llce pruposed cunditional use, te the ~ effect that the facility will not be used to serve night skiing. Such a condition would require the rez iew of the impact uF suc:ti activities prior to their iiiitiation. Because the J.ar_tPr issues remain as concerns, and they are not dealt with in the Town's proposed conditions, Mr. and Mrs. Ransburg request that the conditions included on the following page be included among those incorpor.ated into the Commission's canditivnal _ apprnvAt. Thank you for your attetltion to thesle--cortcerns. ~ pry trul 'you.r.s. ~ , j~/i DUNN ABFLANALP b C STFNSFN,,P CJO? Azthur A. Abplanalp, Jr. xc : Mr. and Mr§. David P. Ransburg Vail A9sociateu, Iiiu. Attention: Mr. Joe Macy a~ u : . . ~ . ~ . • : ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . . ~ . . :....i. ~ •..'a._. ~ . . . . . . . . . ~ ~ ~ . . ~ ' ' ' . ~ • ' : a Requested Additiona]. Condftions Upon Conditional Approvai og Vail Associates Li.onshead Gondola g_ The intPri nr of each qonclola shall be illumbnated anlv by b bghting located _ urider e ach seat have a wattage not to exceed wsttso 2. The extexior of eaah qandola shalll be illuminat.pcl on 1 qr by lighting Iocated outside of each gondala having a wattage nvt to exceed watts, but whose wattage may be increased, an case of emergency ta ' wattsa 3. SChe gondola terminal and the gondolas shall not be operatedl between the ttours oE sunset iinci buid~.Lse far tkae purpose of transporting skiers, with the exception of personnel employed by the applicant involved in trie applicant's mountain operatlUribo ; ' I . - ; - . _f `~e4 TOWN OF vAMIL 75 South Frontage Road Department of Community Development Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21381479-2139 FAX 970-479-2452 May 14,1096 Joe N1acy Vail Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 7 Vail, CO 81658 RE: PEC approval of a major exterior altcration in the CCII Zone District and a condit:onal use permit for thc replacement of the gondola located at Tract D, Vail Lionshcad l st Filing; a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing; Tract A, Block l, Vail Village 6th Filing, Tract C, Block 1, Vail Lionshead lst Filing, Lot 4, Block l, Vail Lionshead l st Filing, a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, and an unplatted parcel of lar.d located in the north 1/2 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 west of the 6th Principal Meridian. (A more detailed description of the above referenced propertics may be found in the Office of the Department of Community Development). Dear Joe: On April 22, 1996, thc Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) approved by a vote of 3-1, the Lionshead Gondola redevelopment applicarion with the conditions listed below. Thc attached copy of the PEC minutes will servc as your record of approval. 1. The applicant will work with the Town's Senior Environmental Policy Planner to establish a program to revegetate thc wetlar.d arcas, immediately east of the pedestrian bridge, which have been disturbed by numerous social trails. 2. Vail Associates will continue to work in cooperation with the Town of Vail to address all impacts associated with the operation of and the infrastructure necessary to support thc Vail ski arca. 3. Portable landscape planters will be placed adjacent to the north and west sides of the building during the summer months. 4. T'he construction of the pavcr walkway on the wcst side of the building may be delayed until no later than October 15, 1998. RECYCLEDPAPER . 5. The PEC suggests that the applicant consider the further subdivision of the window panes into smaller panels. Please note that the approval of your conditional usc perrnit and your major exterior alteration application shall lapse and become void if a building permit is not obtained and construction not commenced and diligently pursued towards completion, or if the use for which the permit is granted has not commenced, within two years from approval (April 22, 1998). If the approvals lapse, an application must be resubmitted for reconsideration by the Community Development Department staff and the PEC. If you should have questions or comments concerning the information contained in this letter, please feel free to contact me at 479-2142. ASInnely, Jim Cumutte Senior Planner Enc. JGjr cc: Filc 0 , PLANNING AND EfVVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Aprii 22, 1996 _ Minutes PVIENIBERS PRESENT: MENI6ERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESEIVT: _ Greg Amsden Kevin Deighan Tom Moorhead : Henry Pratt Greg Moffet Mike Mollica Galen Aasland Diane Golden Jim Curnutte Gene Uselton George Ruther Judy Rodriguez Public Wearing 2:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Greg Amsden at 2:00 p.m. Kevin Deighan, Greg Moffet and Diane Golden were not present. 1. A request for a major exterior alteration in the CCII Zone District and a conditional use - permit for the replacement of the gondola located at Tract D, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing; a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing; Tract A, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing, Tract C, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing, Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1st Filing, a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, and an unplatted parcel of land located in the . north 1/2 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range SO west of the 6th Principal Meridian. (A more detailed description of the above referenced properties may be found in the Office of the Department of Community Development). Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy Planner: Jim Curnutte Jim Curnutte gave an overview of the request and said that we had received an Environmental Impact Report since the last meeting. Jim briefly went over the background. Jim went over what the DRB was in favor of and the latest version of the landscape plan. He went over the criteria for reviewing this and said that all the criteria had been met. There will however, be some impacts with the shift in skier numbers from one side of the mountain to the other. From Chair 8 to the Gondola will show the most increased usage. The shift from the Vista Bahn will increase _ usage on the shuttle system, with pedestrian and parking being increased as well. However, these impacts can be handled. In response to Art Abplanalp's letter to the PEC, Jim stated that this application had no reference to night skiing. Jim said staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit, since all the findings have been met. Staff's recommendation for approval includes the three conditions attached to the end of ihe memo. Joe Macy introduced his team. Lynn Shore from Alpine Engineering, Tom Allendar with VA Mountain Planning, Jack Hunn from VA Planning, Design and Construction, Dave Thorpe VA project manager, Steve Hyland, and Jim Mandel, Senior VP and General Counsel. Joe discussed the condition of further dividing the windows and feels he is in compliance with the Urban Design Guide Plan which doesn't require dividing the windows. He feels the window issue has been addressed. Planning and Environmental Commission A4inutes Apri122, 1996 1 tl Tom Allendar explained that a lot of the area is wetiands and the Army Corp of Engineers will require mitigation. He assured the PEC that he will keep Russ Forrest involved in that process. Greg Amsden asked for any public input. Art Abplanalp, representing Mr. & Mrs. David Ransburg of Beaver Dam, Road, said he has worked with Joe Macy and VA and explained that in his letter, he is needing further definement. : The noise, visibility and lighting have been dealt with and his clients are satisfied. The DRB will cover the exterior lighting issue. The wattage of the underseat lighting needs to be answered and also the hours of operation. Art thought that night skiing may be on the horizon and he wants a condition placed on this approval. This is an opportunity to address night skiing and a condition would assure the applicant would come back before the PEC with that request. _ Greg Amsden said that the Lighting Ordinance would cover a night skiing application. _ Jim Curnutte agreed that the lights associated with night skiing would come under the purview of . the Lighting Ordinance: Art Abplanalp explained that the Lighting Ordinance would cover the lighting issue, but nowhere would the night skiing issue be addressed. Night skiing would impose serious impacts and now is the opportunity to address that. Greg Amsden asked for any additional public input. Jim Mandel responded to Art and stated that we are getting beyond the scope of why we are here. We are here to discuss the building. With respect to emergency lighting, the lights should light up the entire area. We don't need to deal with night skiing today or with this application. , Art Abplanalp said this is an opportunity tatk about night skiing so we are prepared when it comes down the road later on. Tom Moorhead mentioned to Art Abplanalp that it is clearly inappropriate to talk about wattage of the lights and night skiing. - Jim Gernhoffer, from the Lion Square Lodge, agreed with Art that this is the time to talk about night skiing, and he wanted to say that he supports this application. ' Greg Amsden explained to the Board members that we would now ask each member for their comments. He reminded them that the DRB will address the exterior lighting. : Gene Uselton said.regarding landscaping, that the DRB had discussed this extensively and made their recommendations to the applicant. Gene is happy with the DRB's recommendations. It was atso recommended by staff to create a community program using students to plant willows along the creek. He feels we should stick with what the DRB suggested. The DRB thought the building materials were quite acceptable. Regarding the subdivision of the windows; the Design Guidelines say that large-scale, single pane windows are not prohibited and therefore, Gene does nof want it as a condition with ihis application. Regarding lighting up the hill; as long as it's no4 offensive, he's fine with it. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes Apri122, 1996 2 Joe Macy commented that there has been damage to the wetiands due to people walking through the area. He mentioned that VA is willing to do wiliow shoots and work with Russ - regarding changing the paths. He mentioned that VA is in agreement with Gene's comments. Henry Pratt said the landscape and wetland plans are great. Henry has no issue with the building materi2ls or subdividing the windows. He does feel that the design of the building is wrong. He just wished it had integrated with Chair 8 better. In terms of the lighting; Henry feels the underseat lighting is appropriate. He would like a further explanation of the emergency . lighting. The associated wattage of lights is not an appropriate discussion at this time. Steve Hyland displayed a long tubular lighting system that would be used (24 volts or 1/2 watt of - light) which would produce a small glow for the cabin. He explained that the heaters in the cabins draw a lot of electricity and so we are limited to only 1/2 watt. He also displayed fixtures, typical to sailboat lights, that will be used for the tops of the cabins. From the bottom terminal, you can't see the light when it reaches Tower 1. The lights are located on top of the cabin, surrounded by galvanized steel, producing a glow. Galen Aasland asked if there would be batteries located on the cars. Steve Hyland said yes, but they are gelcell batteries, which are a fully sealed battery. Henry Pratt said he is comfortable with the lighting, as Iong as it is below the window line and as long as the lights on the top of the car can't be seen from the ground. Steve Hyland stated that from the 6th floor deck of the Lion Square Lodge you can see the lights on the gondola. Joe Macy explained that in the event that evacuation is necessary there will be lights. Customers want to know which direction they are headed and that is only possible with exterior ' lighting. Steve Hyland stated that a patrolman will have to deal with a lot of inechanisms to get through to the interior of a gondola car in the event of an evacuation. The lighting will make it safer. . Joe Macy further explained the hopscotching down the cable on a bike-type device for an evacuation. To assist in this process, a minimal amount of lighting is needed. Henry Pratt asked why VA didn't consider strip lighting, rather than a single source. Steve Hyland said a freestanding fixture is all that would fit in with the mechanical equipment on '4he gondola roofs._ Henry Pratt st2ted if they ever decide on night skiing, they should come back to the PEC with the request. Joe Macy said they have not applied for night skiing and so there is no need to put a condition on this application. Greg Amsden asked if the applicant would have to submit for a permit in order to proceed with night skiing. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes - - Apri122,1996 3 Art Abplanalp stated that there is no limitation in the code that deals with night skiing. There is nothing on the books that requires the applicant to come back if they decide to open night skiing. Jim Curnutte said night skiing would change the hours of operation of the ski runs and lifts from what they were approved for. VA would need a Conditional Use Permit to change the use of an existing run. . Gene Uselton stated that more lights would be needed for night skiing. Mike Mollica stated that the current Lighting Ordinance would not allow night skiing. Jim Curnutte stated that changing the Lighting Ordinance and a change in use would require coming before the PEC again. Art Abplanalp disagreed with staff. He stated, "the Lighting Ordinance does not permit the Town to impose unrelated requirements, such as dealing with the impacts of night skiing." All you can regulate are the lights and the volts. If they want to do night skiing they can do it subject to . getting the right lighting. There is not a change in use, the applicant is just expanding the hours . of operation. . Greg Amsden asked if they can't ski at night through Lionshead under the current ordinance. It 'just says that they have to have a conditional use to do that. Art Abplanalp said there is a permanent permission granted to use this area for skiing, whether iYs night or day, it doesn't matter and iYs not a change in use to go from day to night, it's just expanding the hours. You're asking for trouble. If you can deal with it now and say there is no night skiing, unless you come back and talk to us. IYs an opportunity lost unless you include that condition. Jim Mandel said if there's a problem with the Lighting Ordinance, IeYs fix the Lighting Ordinance. Let's not do, and I hate to sound like a lawyer, but I am, something that is wrongful in terms of putting a condition that can not be legally put on it. Art referenced something in terms that your only opportunity is to just whack a condition on and that wouldn't be right. Yet at the same time, ' that is what he is recommending we do right now and we are not here to deal with, can we have some more lights on the bottom or when are we allowed to ski on it. That's just not an issue in front of this Commission at this time. If there's a different problem and somebody wants to change an ordinance and deal vrith it, IeYs deal with it if the Town feels the need to do it. It's just the wrong time and place. We're not asking for night skiing with this new gondola. Do we need to come back if we ever decide; I don't know, that's not an issue we came here to discuss. VVe're here to get a building approved, iYs appropriate to talk about the size of the windows, the . bulk, the mass, etc. IYs not any more appropriate to deal with this, although iYs somewhat related, than talking about what we're going to seNe on the menu at the top of the gondola. We're not here asking to do something with respect to food and we're not here asking to do something with respect to use. We're here to get this facility approved. Henry Pratt asked Tom Moorhead if the use of the gondola changes, to service night skiing, is that covered under this proposal or is it covered under some other application. Tom Moorhead said this proposal, as I understand it, has no application for any type of night skiing and simply because someone believes that it could lead to night skiing, without having any _ Planning and Emtironmental Commission Minutes - Apri122, 1996 4 J other connection through iYs application wouid be inappropriate to throw a condition on there that is not generated by the application. If there are requirements that deal with the change of use in night skiing, then it would be appropriate to address them at that time. If there are no conditions dealing with night skiing, it would be putting a burden on the applicant that is not generated by their application and if there are no restrictions as to night skiing, then that would be something that would be inappropriate to place on this particular application. Greg Amsden said if Art had a client that's concerned about night skiing, he has to look at the Lighting Ordinance and go through a typical zoning process. : Tom Moorhead said exactly. They could apply to have zoning ordinances put in place that do not permit night skiing or things of that nature, but to simply tack on to an application which makes no reference or request for night skiing, and from my understanding of the application doesn't generate an issue, except in someone's mind as to night skiing, then iYs inappropriate to put that on as a condition of this approval. Art Abplanalp said as an illustration to the fact that this application only has to do with day skiing, _ I think you only need go back to Jim's analysis or the VA's analysis to the interviewed people that weren't interviewed with the question of if there were night skiing here, how many runs would you . take during the night, what would the impact be. The whole presentation is directed to a . dayskiing only use and a night time use to service the Game Creek Club, which is the intention. . And if that's the parameter of the application, then I simply suggest that's the parameter of what the grant should be; day skiing and night service to Game Creek Bowl. Otherwise you haven't addressed the impact of night skiing. The absence of any reference to night skiing is simply something that should be recognized in the grant of the conditional use permit. Greg Amsden stzted that in the entire redevelopment of Golden Peak, night skiing was never brought up and never an issue. I think this is a moot issue. ' Galen Aasland said he appreciated changes to the landscaping that were made by VA. Galen - had a question regarding ihe application. Why did you change the pavers in front of the building to asphalt? Jack Hunn said brick pavers would be destroyed during the base area redevelopment which we feel is imminent. Asphalt, as a temporary pedestrian system, would be used until the base area ' redevelopment. That was the reason for ihe change. Galen Aasland asked to change the asphalt back to the pavers. Jack Hunn thinks it would be a wasted invesiment. Galen Aasland clarified his thoughts; that he is ok with asphalt now, as long as in the future pavers will be put down. Jack Hunn said that would be fine as long as the timing coincides with the redevelopment of the base area. Galen Aasland asked if the roof would be completely metal or have gravel on it. Dave Thorpe said it could go either way and asked Galen for his preference. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes - - - - Apri122,1996 5 d - Galen Aasland has concerns with the buifding materials. One of the purposes of the PEC is to review development in the CCII district. How high is the stone proposed to be. He would like to . see the building scale brought down to be consistent with the rest of the project. He would like VA io add a planter around the north and the west sides. Jack Hunn said the only problem is the maze at the bottom of Chair 8. We might have to do _ something of a temporary nature. Joe Macy said with respects to the p(anter, we will take that under advisement and we have yet to come up with a fina( DRB submittal and maybe I need to talk with you privately to understand more thoroughly what you had +n mind. I don't want the planter covering up the stone that you want. - Greg Amsden said he is fine with the landscaping plan. I appreciate the efforts there. I think it looks good. As far as building materials; I would be in favor of the extended time frame on the stone: I ask though that we put a condition that it be done by a certain date. N1y concern is that it's a very substantial project; the redo of the Sunbird and the Lionshead Building and if that gets put back 5 years, financiafly speaking, then we could see the exposed concrete sitting there for some time. If we can bond it and say that you'll go, to a particular stone, say to match the ~ existing Lionshead Center Building or something, within a 2-3 year periad. ThaYs not asking . more than any other developer in Town. The Town does require bonding in a large scale - developmeni. It's jusi io guarantee to the Town that the stone does get up there. The presentation for the lighting was very good. I don't have a problem with the lighting. Greg Amsden asked for any more public comments or anything the applicant wants to add or anything from staff. Jim Curnutte stated we were unaware of the change of going from pavers to asphalt in front of the Lionshead Gondola Bu+)ding until lunch today. Staff's preference would be for the richer materials of the pavers, however, if you don't feel that thaYs necessary, then Galen's suggestion would be a good one which would be to tie it to the same letter that Jack has already written, regarding a commitment to install the stone facing on the building and that it would be amended to include the pavers at that time as well. Henry Pratt asked if the hotel redevelopment does not go through, you want them to put the pavers in whether they plan to tear it down a year after that or not? Mike Mollica said the staff as a whole would like to see the pavers go in now as part of the project. One of ihe positive elements of concrete unit pavers is that when you pull them up you . can store them and reuse ihem at a later date. You don't have to rip it up and take it to the dump as with a pile of asphalt. They do have the abiliry to be reused and in this application you can pick these up very easily, store them and put them back at a later date. We don't see any waste aY all. Jack Hunn said there would be a waste in terms of the fabor invested to put them down, take them up and put them down a second time. UVhatever paving improvements we make will ~ certainly be disturbed by the redevelopment project. With regard to the stone, we are asking for a year to give the base area redevelopment team the opportunity to get far enough along in their. process io help us select ihe correct stone to go on our new lower terminal. ThaYs the reason Planning and Emironmental Commission Minutes April22, 1996 6 ~ for the defay. Once we make that investment, it's a permanent improvement. It has long term value. Galen Aasland made a motion to approve the request with the conditions in accordance with the _ memo with the change to condition #1 that the window panes be further subdivided on the top section, and #'L that the Town representative meet with the Forest Senrice, #3 as is and #4 addition of the stone in the time frame that the letter suggests, with an additional year to add the concrete pavers by October 15, 1998 and #5 that they add a planter on the north and west sides . and the west side have trees. Galen moved that we find that it meets the conditions for a conditional use permit numbers 1-4 on page #9 (B). : Gene Uselton seconded the motion so it could be discussed. . Greg Amsden opened it up for discussion. Gene Uselton said the client mentioned something about skier access in the winter and the ~ obstruction of these planters. Wouldn't it be possible for us to solve that problem and also get the flowers in the summer by having flower pots put out in the summer. Henry Pratt agreed that the planters were not appropriate. Galen Aasland doesn't agree with that comment. ~ Greg Amsden said they need flexibility in the wintertime and that they need that sp2ce. Mike Mollica clarified condition #1. I think it was phrased more as a question, Galen. You stated that you would like to ask that they do those things. Are you mandating that the windows be subdivided into smaller panes. Galen Aasland said yes. Jim.Curnutte said top tier only. Galen Aasland concurred with Mike's clarification. . Gene Uselton wanted to suggest a friendly amendment that that not be mandatory, but urged. . Galen Aasland wants it to be m2ndatory. Henry Pratt agreed with Gene that it should not be mandatory, urged rather than required. Greg Amsden agreed and wanted to leave it up to the Design Review Board at their level. I think it does add some integrity, but I'd leave it up to the applicant and to the DRB. Gene Uselton mentioned the Design Guidelines suggest it for a reason, and specifically that large panes are allowed. Galen Aasland said this is the only opportunity to hold the applicant to that. Planning and Environmental Coaunission A4inutes . April 22, 1996 7 . Henry Pratt said this is a fine design approach, but I think thaYs a different context. I would certainly encourage them to do it, but they are meeting the guidelines and I don't think it's fair to require them to do it. Jack Hunn stated that if they drew it up like Galen suggested, we might find that it works against - the proportions of the building it serves and will make the building appear top heavy. Right now - the window proportion is very appropriate to the scale of the building. This building shouldn't be compared to a retail building. _ Gene Uselton asked if it would be appropriate to vote on the individual conditions. Greg Amsden said no. Henry Pratt asked if we had an amended motion, removing the condition on the planters. Galen Aasland made a motion to remove the condition on the planters. . Gene Uselton seconded the amended motion. The motion was voted on with 2 in favor and 2 against. The motion failed. . Greg Amsden asked for another motion. Henry Pratt made a motion rep2ating word for word the previous motion with the deletion of the condition requiring the subdivision of the glass, and making that a recommendation only. Gene Uselton seconded the motion. . The motion passed by a vote of 3-1. Galen Aasland, although in favor of the gondola, voted against because he was not in favor of the divided windows. 2. A request for parking 2nd site coverage variances to allow for the construction of a new primary/secondary residence, located at 2338 Garmish Drive/Lot 12, Block G, Vail Das Schone #2 Applicant: Dave Hilb and Greg Cummings Planner. Jim Cumutte Jim Curnutte explained the b2ckground of ihe memo to the PEC. He stated that the applicant is _ moving the garage right up to the front setback. The problem is that the primary unit is over 2,000 square feet which requires 3 parking spaces. The request is to locate the 3rd parking _ space off-site. The lot is over 30% slope, and there is a more resfrictive site requirement going from 20-15% and the app(icants cannot desiyn a home to iheir satisfaction unless they exceed the 15% maximum site coverage allowance (by 403 sq. ft. or 2.6% of site coverage). Staff feels comfortable that there are no negative impacts on either request and that the requests have no significant impact on the neighborhood. Regarding the second request, ihe staff finds that the degree is the minimum necessary and the staff is in support of the off-site parking request. Staff has not be able to find that the criteria for the physical hardship has been met. Staff feels that there would be a grant ofi special privilege if we let them have more site coverage. Staff has requested denial of the site coverage request, but approvat of the other request. _ Ptanning and Environmental Commission Minutes Apri122, 1996 $ ~ sE\`T BY :ATTORNE7 S ; 5-1 ^ - 56 ;10 : 03A.11 TUWN uF VA1 L CuNi-Dr V: 1 ! 2 I S'N 0FFIrE4 / . , DUNN, ABPLANALP & CHRISTENSEN, P.C. R >2CF:SiJf..t CCn'^4.tT-OM . ~ONN W. o'J?~N THEV,41L ?FI:K ~UIL~JN`a TE:EPHOhE: qF-4UR AA9PLA.NA:a, Ji, UITE 30z) . I8701 49C•C500 ALLCN C. CHRA_TCKS[,Y ics SourH FrcvrarE :~OAD t~i~°_S7 TELECCP!ER: . OiA!:E L. !!E^M~4~ ta7 Cl 4: E-d765 ' R. C, STEFMEI:SCN "I4I:., t.~.OLCRA", 81E57 r;d,FCFI M. GUNri 6F'E::A! CDUHSC~ . C:FS,r~i.D:=G+L' Abel:'1,NT JERFaY W. HAt`.YAH - 14 May 19 9 b ;ds. Susan Connelly, Director Town of Vail Department of Con:rnUni t.y T)P'JA1 op11P.ilt Vail CO - . ~ VI11 T-LEGOPI£R To (970)479--2452 Ro: Vail Asaociates Lionshead Gondola Froposal Dear As yau are eware, the appe~:]. of the appraval of the above project by the Vail Planning and Envirbnmantal Commissicn relates ~vl,ely l.u L10-2 f etusal ot the Cv,.snission to iriclude, aa a conditian of approval, the condition that the proposed gondola not be used to transport ski~ir~s (c;Llier l.tiail empZuyces of Vai1 Assaciates engaged in mountain operations) JJeI.WeCn sttnset ard sunrise. It should ba roted trat the area in question is in the Agricultural anci Op-an Space zcr,e districz. in the Agricult-ural and Open SpaCe Zcne distric"L., ski runs axe not specirically mentioned, even as a conditior:al use, altriough "revreation areas" are listed as a use by right ar,d "ski tows and iifts" are a canditional use. Thereiare, to the extent they are permitte,d, they are either uses .hy riqht er preexisting uses. There is a rEferznce to recreational uses involving "qatherings" af more than two hundred people, but it : fiould certainly be arqued by Vail Associates to be over-reaching iz the Town of Vail were to try to characterize a ski ruil as such a use, r!'herefore, based upon the aoning which is in place, there appear to be no conditional use requiren:ents applicable to skiing, wnat.nPr during the day or during the night. Thp st.at?ment was macip tn t-.ha Plpnning and Fnvironmental Commission that there are sufficient controls in place with the Town o£ Vail to prevent the r_.nnver.sion nf thc- T,innshead qki. corridor to niqht skiing. We have been able to identify no such controls. We sp?cifically have reviewed the definitinn nf. "11RP." i n the zoning codz which might be relied upon in associa'tion with a change in use, and we have cenfirmed that a change in hours of operatien is not so clearly a changz in "use" that such a positzon can ba raliad upon, si:ould Vail Associatas object ta that arguraent. We do not, however, have access to all permits held by Vail Associates. WP under.stand "hat there are no conditional use or other permits which limit skiing operations in such a way that night ckiing would bc prohibitcd or canditioncd upon furthcr rcview SE\T BY :ATTORIEYS ; .3-1' - 96 ;10 :r; 5.U ; Dt'Nl ~?PL~,1?,LPCHR 1 ST:I'~TOh1 OF VA1 L COli-DEV ; = by the Town of vail, xowever, if such a conditional use permit or other liriitation is in existence,`we ask to be provided a copy of t,hat permi~ and/limitation in advance of the hear.ing, which we understand is scheduled to accur on the 21st af May. 4Ye hava not; by the way, received actual notification of that scheduling. Should you have any questionb, you nay, of course, centact me. thar.k you for your assistanr_e in this matter. : ~ Verlr z ly yo • s, - D N, 11B ILLP & CH T P. C Arthur.A. Abplanalp, . xc: Mr, ar:d Mrs. David Ransburg . V~r. John Jcrdan ~ ~ - 2 Katte 2555 Oakwood SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 phone 616-285-6163 m fax 616-285-7933 May 21, 1996 Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, Colorado 81657 BY FAX Re: iVight Use of the new LionsHead gondola Dear Town Council: As a more than 30-year part-time resident of Vail Valley, let my voice be counted among those who vigorousBy oppose night lighting of the new LionsHead gondola area. The intensity of illumination and the potential for adding night-time skiing and/or sledding are both untenable prospects for the overall well-being of the town. , If the gondola has to be lit up for persons going to and from Game Creek Club (which I oppose, but which may be too late to stop), at least let the use of night-time lighting end there. It would be ugly to look at and irritating fio listen to, if people should be allowed on the mountain in.4he evening. Lef there be some peace in this beleaguered valley! Please! It is time fo stop thinking 4he Vail Valley should try to be all things for all people. Sincerely, 6Cate Dernocoeur Tax-payer cc: Dunn, Abplanalp & Christensen, P.C. EAGLE C UN HOLTSING ASSESSMEN'I9 E PLOYEIZ SZJIZV'EY Sumrnar°y of IZesults May 1996 a RRC ASSOCIATES EAGLE COUlOTTY HIOUSIIOTG ASSESSMENT EIVIPLOYER SURVEY Summary of Results 1Vlay 1996 Prepared for: The Chamber of Commerce Prepared by: RRC Associates 4940 Pearl East Circle, Suite 103 Boulder, Colorado 80301 3031449-6558 1996 EAGLE C0UN'g'Y HOLTSYNG ASSESSMEN'T - EMPLOYEit SiJItVEY Summary of Results May 15, 1996 RRC Associates assisted the Vail Valley Chamber of Commerce in the tabulation of the 1996 Employers Survey. This questionnaire was designed to obtain information concerning specific aspects of employee housing in the Valley, with particular emphasis on the experiences of this past winter and priorities for programs and efforts to address the situation. A total of 400 surveys were distributed, with 95 returned as of May 9 for a response rate of 24 percent. The survey results are summarized on a copy of the survey instrument attached to this overview report. In the summary, responses are generally expressed as percentages, or as "means" (i.e. "averages"). The symbol "n" is used to identify the number of responses on a particular question. The survey was designed to allow some comparisons to a similar survey that was conducted in 1990. In the discussion that follows, where appropriate, comparisons are made to the 1990 survey results. The responses to the recent survey were received from businesses throughout the Valley. As shown on the form, more respondents indicated having businesses in Vail than any other area (40 percent when the various areas of Vail are summed), followed by Avon (36 percent) and Edwards (12 percent). The survey elicited responses from a broad range of businesses including "service/commercial" (21. percent), hotel/lodging (13 percent) and general retail (12 percent). The responding businesses ranged in size from 1 employee to 500 employees. A large percentage of the respondents are small businesses with 43 percent reporting that they have nine or less employees at the present time. While the response patterns are similar to those obtained in 1990, there are differences that might influence results. For example, the 1990 study had 134 respondents while this survey resulted in 95 completed responses. In addition, this study had slightly higher down-valley participation than the previous study, and had more respondents from the retail and service commercial sectors and less from bar/restaurant and local government. As illustrated on the survey, the respondents provided information on the makeup of their workforce, which is a mixture of permanent and seasonal. About 60 percent of seasonal employees are estimated to return each year, suggesting high levels of turnover each season. When asked to look ahead two years, most survey respondents expected total employment to increase "substantially" (26 percent) or "somewhat" (41 percent). Only 32 percent of respondents expected employment to stay the same and virtually none of the respondents expected a decline. These results suggest that problems of housing the work force will continue to expand as the number of jobs and employees in the Valley increase. When asked about employee shortages this year, about half (51 percent) of respondents said they were not short. As a group, the 89 responding. businesses were short approximately 166 employees. Projecting this to the entire Valley suggests that there were significant labor . shortages this past season that impacted the community and the delivery of services during the peak winter months. 1 A large segment (31 percent) of respondents felt that they had higher turnover this season due to limits of housing and the labor force (Question 13). These findings are especially high in light of the large number of one and two person entities included in the sample; in many of these cases the respondent is the sole member of the firm and turnover was likely lower at these types of employers than in the Valley as a whole. The survey results suggest that about 27 percent (one in four) responding employers are providing rental units for all (6 percent) or some (21 percent) of employees. This compares to 35 percent indicating some level of employee housing at the time the 1990 study was conducted. Although sample sizes are too small to confirm a decline in employer participation, the results suggest that little significant progress has been made on the housing problem over the past six years. Opinions Concerning Employee Housing Programs Respondents were asked to rate the "potential" of various programs to address the housing needs of local employees. Although caution is required due to small sample sizes, the overall response begins to suggest a ranking of the more promising and favored types of programs, as evaluated by local business operators. . • Several types of reeulato chanees are seen to have strong or high potential, including zoning changes to allow apartments in commercial areas (74 percent responding "4" or "5," where 5 _"high potential" and 1="low potential"), infill zoning and other density changes to allow employee units (61 percent "4" or "5"), and subdivision controls or requirements in return for density (58 percent "4" or "5"). • Certain types of ¢ublic assistance programs are seen to have high potential, including down payment assistance programs (58 percent "4" or "5 bonds to lower developer interest rates (52 percent "4" or "5"), and public land donations (52 percent "4" or "5"). • In general, employer efforts were seen as having less potential than the more promising _ types of regulatory approaches and public sector assistance. The type of employer effort drawing the most support is construction/purchase of rental units (45 percent "4" or "5"). 2 Figure 1 Potential of Employee Housing Programs EMPLOYER EFFORTS PUBLIC SECTOR ASSISTANCE REGULATORY APPROACHES 80% 5 ~ Percent Responding '4" or "5 - High Potential° 70% EM Percent Responding '1 - Low Potential' 4.5 -o- Mean rating of poten6al (1 = low potential 15 = high potential) 60% 4 ~ ~ 0 a 3 11 0 50% 3.5 ° od ed N 0 CL 40% 3 ~ o = x o e ~ c ~ = g30% 2.5 d ~ ~ ~ 2 d 20% 10% 1.5 0% - Q o 1 ~ ~ r O v W Cn ~ ? ~ c m ~ > > a $ _ ' = c tO 3~ ? a° ~ m a n o c4,' q 3 S N c a ~ ~ 3~ 9 0 ? 6 ~ m 3 N 3~ N° ~ 3 m y o m'm m n a rn _'Z n ~ c ~ ~ ~ `n• y N m m ° ~ uai a @ ~ 3 y ~ . Er iD o „ m y ~ ~ a n a -s ~ ? E! aL = ~ 4 `d ' ,0 3 3 ~ H o " 5 3 G " Respondents were also asked to select the top two priorities for housing programs. To a degree, programs seen as meriting a high "priority" were also rated as having a high "potential" for addressing affordable housing problems, as illustrated in the graph below. Interestingly, however, opinions concerning priorities were widely distributed, with no program selected among the top two priorities by more than 25 percent of respondents. Higher-priority programs include down payment assistance programs (25 percent), donations of public land (21 percent), requiring new commercial development to construct units, contribute cash, etc. (21 percent), construction/purchase of new units by employers (21 percent), and zoning changes to allow apartments in commercial areas (19 percent). 3 Figure 2 Housing Programs with Strong Potential vs. Top Two Priorities for Housing Programs Percent Responding "Strong Potential" (4 or 5), and "Top Two Priorities" 0% 10% 20°/a 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Zoning changes to albw apts in comm'I (19% I ~ 0 a22s (REGULATORY) 74 /o Infill zoning, other densiry changes to 16 1,61 add employee units (REGUlA70RY) 62% , Down payment assistance programs 25% (PUBL1C) M; 58% I Subdivision controls in reWm tor , _ o density, etc. (REGULATORY) ` ` 58 /o ~ Public land dona6ons at less than 2t% ~ market value (PUBUC) _ ~ . 10 ',W : 53% ' ~ Bonds to bwer developer interest rates 14% (PUBUC) 53% u; Req. new comm'I devel. to consWCt 21% ~ 1 ! ~ ~ . 01 I E c units, wntrib. cazh (REGULA70Rl~ 46 /a I : a`~ a _ I I:..~ I I a ~ ConstructioNputchase of rental units 21% I I o y~ (EMALOYER) , 45%1 n ~ o Master leasing of rental units 4% a (EMPl,OYER) ~ I I . I d t ~ o Deed restrictions (REGULATORY) 3~0 38% i ~ , . . I I ; i Spedal assistance for seniorsldisabled (PUBUC) 34% i Renl subsidies to low-income 6% households (PUBUC) 34% 'M Percent Indicabng First or Second Priority p Percent Responding '4' or'S - High Potenbal Mortgage guarantces for portion of mortgage(EMPLQYER) ~ Q 29% ! I I ~ I I ~ I Loan portion of rtartgage direct to employees (EMPLOYER) 23% Other ' I + I i 4 In order to further understand the results, responses concerning the potential of housing programs were examined by location of business. As illustrated in Figure 3 below, employers with locations in Avon are significantly 1= likely to believe that housing programs have potential than businesses in Vail and other locations. As programs are evaluated it will be important to recognize that there are geographic differences concerning the efficiency of programs. These patterns suggest that new employee housing programs may receive greater business support in Vail and other portions of the County than in Avon, which may be a factor in deciding where to concentrate future efforts, either by the Chamber or local governments. Figure 3 Percent VVho Believe Housing Programs giave Strong PotenNal by I,ocation of Business Percent Responding "Strong Potentlai" (4 or 5) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 54°h ! ConstructioNpurchase oi rental units o 1 43% I ~ I I 43°h i I Master leasing of rental units o t , , I39% ~ 40% EMPLOYER EFFORTS i hbrtgage guarantees for portion of mortgage ~ 28°/, Loan portion of mortgage direct to 36% employees Zso~o I¦ Businesses with toca6ons in Vail i I63 Businesses with locations in Avon p Businesses with loca6ons in other areas of Eagle County i ~ 65°A ~ Down payment assistance programs o I i i i 70% j Public land donations at less Nan 55%I I I 0 marketvalue I I I o 60~ ~ I A2! Bonds to bwer devebper in0erest 650/ ! p a f2tBS o I I I a ~ i8% Special assist2nce (or 30% I o ~ a PUBLIC SECTOR ASSISTANC seniorsfdisabled T ~ 49 /o ~ n Rent subsidies to low-inwme ~ hou5eh01ds 31% o I 39 /o i Zonin9 changes to albw apts in 84% comm'1 areas 74% I IM'ill zoning, oNer densiry changes to 64% ~ I adtl employee units o 1 64% Subdivision conuols in retum for 61% density, etc. I I I I o I ~ 62-/o i i Req. new comm'I devel. to construct 64% uni5, contnb. cash 46R'o ~ REGULATORY APPROACHES I 55% ; DeedresNc6ons 111111111111 I I ~ o 38% i 5 Opinions regarding the potential of housing programs were also analyzed by size of business. No dominant patierns or progression of responses emerges from this analysis, although the data suggest that larger businesses may have greater faith than smaller businesses in employer efforts to construct/purchase new rental units, and in public donations of land at less than market value. Larger enterprises may also have greater latitude and flexibility than small businesses. Figure 4 Percent Who Believe Housing Programs Have Strong Potential by Size of Business Percent Responding "Strong Potential" (4 or 5) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50°!0 60% 70% 80% 90% 31% ' 1 ConsWctioNpurchase of rental units i I i II I I II 45%i ~ 67% Master leasing of rental units a I 4s~k + 41% I EMPLOYER EFFORTS Mortgage guazantees for porUOn of 28% ' I mortgage ~ I 33% o Loan portion of matgage direct to 23% employees 28% ; ¦ t- 9 Employees M 10 - 24 Employees O 25+ Employees i 53% Dovm payment assistance programs II I f I 64% /o 43% ~ I y Public land donatlons at less than I II I I I 45%I ~ d marketvalue 75%z 54% I Bonds to lawer devetaper interesi ~ m CL rates o ' 67 ~o Special assistance for 43% ~ F C o I I I PUBLIC SECTOR ASSISTANC seniorsldisa6led 30% + ~ Rent subsidies to low-income 4100 ~ households ~ I I I o i 35% + I I I ! I ~ Zoning changes to allow apts in 73% ' , 111110111112111 comm'I areas 82 /o o j Infiil zoning, other density changes to add employee units ft600/6 65% I I Subdivision controls in reNm for 61% I density, etc. 67% ; Req. new comm'I devel. to consWct 61% I ~ units, contnb. cash 38% ' i (REGULATORY APpROACHE ~ 1 ; • 37°/a ( Deed restnc6ons 41% . 6 In a final breakdown, opinions regarding housing programs were analyzed relative to whether the respondent had increased employee turnover this season. As mentioned earlier, approximately 31 percent of respondents had higher employee turnover this season than the year before. As illustrated in the graph below, respondents who experienced increased turnover tended to express a higher level of interest in housing programs than respondents who did = experience increased turnover. This finding makes sense, as it implies that respondents experiencing increased turnover feel a greater sense of urgency about housing issues. Figure 5 Percent Who Believe Housing Programs Have Strong Potential by Employee Turnover This Season Percent Responding "Strong Potentlal" (4 or 5) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ConstructioNpurchase of rental units 63% I I ~ 34% I I I i Master leasing of 2ntal units I , 43% I 35% ~ i ~EMPLOYER EFFORTS ' Mortgage guarantees for portan of 33% ~ I mortgage 20% I Loan portion of mortgage direct ro 31 % employees ~ 18% I ~ i ~M Had higher tumaver this season !M Did not have higher tumover this seaso Down payment assistance programs ~69% ~ 50°,6 I I y Public land donations at less Nan I sZ% I I L marketvalue ~ 45°6 I m ~ Bondstolowerdeveloperinte2st % a i retes 47% a 5 E3% Special assistance for PUBIIC SECTOR ASSISTAseniorsldisaWed 40% ; ~ Rent subsidies ro low-income 43°o nousetalds 32% ~ Zoning changes to albw apts in 83°~ comm'I areas I70% i Infiil zoning, other density changes to 8^ ' add employee units 51 % I I I - I I i I ~ Subdivision conUOls in 2Nm for 62% density, etc. 57~6 Req. new comm'I devel. to construct 48°'. i ~ units, contnb. cash 44% . rREGULATORY APPROACHES . Oeed reso-icUons 48% ' I I 36 7 In a final sequence of questions that will require greater probing if the Chamber chooses to follow up on expressions of interest with specific initiatives, about 13 percent of employers not providing housing expressed interest in rental housing, with an additiona140 percent "uncertain." About 20 percent of these respondents said they would be willing to guarantee payments year-round for units to ensure peak season availability. Concerning willingness to pay, the average amount identified was $505, with an expressed range of $300 to $900 per month. Based on these results, there is a clear expression by some business operators in programs that would result in more peak season rental units, even at a direct cost to employers. N:IWORDDOCSIEAGIEW OUSING1FtPT.DOC , 8 EMPILOYEIt SURVEY -EAGILE C0UNTY H0U3ING ASSESS1iEN'T OF NEEDS 1996 This survey is being done by the Chamber of Commerce as pan of the analysis of housing issues in Eagle County. As a representative of the business community, your response to these questions will help us understand the nature of the current housing needs and some possible solutions. Your participation and ideas are greatly appreciated. They will help to shape housing-oriented programs in Eagle County. Please remember, all responses are confidentid and your business name is optional. Return your response in the attached postage paid envelope or fax directly to RRC Associates (an independent firm assisting us in tabulating results) at 303-449-6587. Note: All employer surveys must be returned by Apri122, 1996. Thank you for your assistance. 1. Name of business (oP'['IorrAr.): 8. Please estimate how many seasonal employees you will have in the following seasons? n=62 WINTER SUMMER SPRING FALL 2. Bi1S1IIeSS lOC3t10II(S) (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 11=95 SeasOIIal/ 1996 1996 1996 1996 01) 4 East V ail 08) 36 Avon Full-time mean: 14.2 14.8 7.4 8.2 02) 16 Vail Village 09) 12 Edwards total#: 880 920 457 506 03) 12 Lionshead 10) 7 Eagle 04) 8 West Vail 11) 2 Gypsum Seasonal/ OS) 4 Mintum 12) 25 Other (specify): P~-time mean: 4.0 2.~ 2.1 2.5 06) - Redcliff total{{: 250 176 131 152 07) 12 Eagle Vail 9. Looking ahead two yeazs from today, do you expect your total 3. Type of business: n=94 number of employees to: n=95 01) 5 Bar/restaurant 09) - Education Ol) 26 Increase substantially (more than 10%) 02) 1 Grocery/liquor/ 10) 6 Financial/insurance 02) 41 Increase somewhat (2 to 10%) convenience 11) 9 Real estate/property 03) 32 Stay about the same 04) - Decrease somewhat (2 to 10%) 03) 6 Ski area/recreation management OS) 1 Decrease substantially (more than 10%) 04) 12 General retail 12) - Transportation 06) - Unsure/no opinion OS) 13 Hocel/lodging 13) 1 Utilities 06) 21 Service/commercial 14) 9 Construction/trades 07) 10 Professional services 15) 7 Other (specify): 10. Of your total seasonal employees, what percent would you 08) - Local government estimate return from previous seasons? mean=59.3% n=49 median=50°l0 4. Whac percentage of your employees would you estimate: (20% said 100% return) n=83 11. Impact of housing shortage on labor market: mean=22.2°lo Live less than 5 minutes commuting distance from work? a) This ski season - 1995/96 - how many people did you no[ offer a job [o specifically because they had no housing? mean=43.0% Between 5 and 15 minutes from work mean=5.5 n=23 median=3 sum=126 ind'aviclaaaLs mean=34.8% More than 15 minutes from work b) How many people did you offer a job, but they could not take the job due to no housing? mean = 3.6 n= 24 5. How many employees do you have at the present time at all sum =86 individuals locations (including contract labor)? mean=25.9 n=93 median=10 suna=2411 range=1-500 12. What was the greatest number of employees you were short 6. How many of these employees are permanent/ year-round during this past season? mean=1.9 employees n=89 full-time (average 30 or more hours per week) sum=166 individuals mean =16.3 n= 96 median = 6.5 suYaa =1566 13. Do you feel you have had higher turnover this season due to 7. How many of these employees aze permanend year-round limits of housing and labor force? n=88 part time (average less than 30 hours per week) 1) 31 Yes 2) 69 No mean=3.6 n=96 medaan=0 sum=344 (IF YES) Can you explain your situa[ion: 14. Does your business offer rental units for any of your empioyees? n=95 1) 6 Yes, all 2) 21 Yes, some 3) 73 No 1 IF YES-YOU PROVIDE SOME EMPLOYEE HOUSING 19. Would you be willing to guazantee paymenu for uni;s on a year-round basis to have units available for employees dnring 15. How many employees do you house? mean = 7.3 n= 23 sum =168 individuals peak seasons? n= 82 1) 20 Yes 2) Sl No 16. What types(s) of housing (unit types, locations, etc.) and other special programs (child care, transportation, etc.) are 20. (tF YES) How much would you pay per month, per unit to provided (describe): n=24 hold the unit (including utilities)? 1) 79 Units owned by business 4) 13 Transportation mean=$505.00 n=10 median=$475 range=$300-$900 2) 8 Master leased units 5) 13 other (describe): 21. If you were to provide or be provided employee housing, 3) 4 ChiId care where would it be and what type would you prefer? 17. ([F YOU OWN UNITS) What is the aveiage monthly ren[ you BENTAL FOR PURCHASE charge per person? a) Location of housing mean=$467.44 n=18 median=450 mode=$300 (town or development): (6% charge $0) b) Size of units: SEE ~ I C ATTACHED IF NO-YOU ARE NOT PROVIDING HOUSING, OR YES A1W YOU ) Type of units: ESULTS WOULD CONSIDER MORE HOUSING 18. Would you provide employee rental units if you did not have Any comments on these responses? to manage the unit(s)? n=60 1) 13 Yes 2) 47 No 3) 40 Uncertain 22. From the list below, using a scale from 1 to 5, where .l is Iow priority and 5 is high privrity, please indicate your evaluations of the potential for the following programs to address housing for local employees. LOW HIGH TOP.TWO POTENTfAL POTENTIAL mean n PRIORITIF_S Employer efforts 1) Construction/purchase of rental units 23 12 20 25 20 3.1 75 21 2) Master leasing of rental units 28 16 17 23 16 2.8 69 4 3) Mortgage guarantees for portion of mortgage 33 16 22 15 15 2.6 76 8 4) Loaning a portion of mortgage direct to empkoyees 36 23 18 10 13 2.4 78 14 Public Sector Assistance 5) Bonds (various types) issued to lower developer interest rates 11 13 24 19 33 2.8 74 14 6) Rent subsidies (Section 8) to low-income households 16 31 19 20 14 2.8 74 5 7) Public land donations at less than market value 24 10 13 21 31 3.3 70 21 8) Down payment assistance programs 9 11 22 28 30 3.6 79 25 9) Special assistance for disabled persons or seniors 18 17 31 20 14 2.9 71 1 Regulatory Approaches IO) Subdivision controls or requirements in return for density, etc. 13 4 25 29 29 3.6 69 15 11) Requiring new commercial development to construct units or provide cash contributions 15 11 28 17 29 3.3 72 21 12) Deed restrictions 23 13 27 21 17 3.0 71 3 13) Infill zoning, other density changes to add employee units 9 12 18 29 32 3.6 68 16 14) Zoning changes to allow apartments in commerciat areas 9 1 16 39 35 3.9 77 19 15) Other: 33 - - - 67 3.7 6. 7 2 23. From the list in question 22 above, which two types of approaches should be given highest prioriry? (trrsER'r tv[1N1BEx OF CHOICE) n=73 (see responses above) Do you have any comments on your responses to the above questions or additional suggestions concerning priorities in Eagle Counry (attach additional pages as necessary)? 24. For our award drawing, what is your first name and daytime phone number? First Name: Phone: 25. (oP'rcotvAL) To what extent would you be willing to participate fmancially in supporting efforts to provide housing for your own employees, and what groups of employees would you target? mean=S10,550 per year Tazget groups: n=32 n=8 38 Seasonal med'ean=$8,800 78 Full-time year round 22 Upper management - Other: 26. (oPTIorrA.) Would you like to be involved in ongoing group efforts to work on housing? If yes, please fill out ttie information below. Name: Title: Business name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone (daytime): Telephone (evening): Fax: Thank you very much for your participation. Please return the survey in the postage paid envelope or fax to RRC Associates, 303-449-6587 wdleagleUwusinglSURV969L DOC 3 RESPONSES TO QUESTION 21: PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING RENTAL FOR PURCHASE Location Type Size Location Type Size 1 AVON CONDO/TH 1-2 BR AVON CONDOfTH 1-2 BR 2 AVON CONDO 2 BR AVON TH/SF 2 BR 3AVON CONDO 28R AVON CONDO 26R 4 AVON 2 BR 900 AVON OR WEST 3 BR 1100 SAVON CONDO 28R EDWARDS CONDO 3BR 6 AVON STUDIO-2BR 1,000 SF 7 AVON CONDO 2 BR 8 AVON COND07APT 2 BR 9 AVON CONDO 2-3 BR 10 AVON TRAILER 3 BR 11 AVON CONDO 4 BR 12 AVON 1 BR 600-700 SF 13 AVONIEDWARDS CONDO 2 BR AVON/EDWARDS CONDO 3 BR 14 AVONIEDWARDS CONDOIDUPL 2-3 BR AVONIEDWARDS CONDOIDUPL 2-3 BR 15 AVONIEDWARDS CONDOS 2 BR 16 AVON/W. VAIL 1-2 BR 17 DEVELOPMENT CONDOS 1-3 BR 18 E-VIEDW CONDO/TH 1-3 BR E-VIEDW CONDOfTH 1=3 BR 19 EAGLE VAIL EAGLE VAIL 20 EAGLE, GYPSUM TH 2-3 BR EAGLE, GYPSUM TH 2-3 BR 21 EAGLE/GYPSUM 22 EDWNVOLC/EAGLE APARTMENT 2 BR EDWNVOLCIEAGLE CONDO 2 BR 23 EDWARDS WITH KITCH 1,000 SF 24 EDWARDS CONDO 3 BR EAGLE, GYPSUM CONDOfTH 4 BR F 25 EDWARDS 2 BR 1,000 SF EDWARDS 2 BR 1,000S 26 EDWARDS EDWARDS 27 MINTURN 1-2 BR MINTURN 1-2 BR 28 MINTURN STUDIO MINTURN 1-2 BR 29 MINTURN APARTMENT Z BR 30 TOWN 2 BR 1000 . 31 TOWN APTS 2 BR 32 TOWN CONDO 3 BR 33 VAIL BR AVON 1-2 BR 34 VAIL 2-3 BR 1,000 SF VAIL 2-3 BR 1,000 SF 35 VAIL '1-2 BR VAIL 36 VAIL STUDI0/1 B VAIL STUD1011 B 37 VAIL APARTMENT '1 BR 38 VAIL OR AVON FURNISHED 2-3 BR 39 VAILIMINTURN 2 BR 40 W. VAIL 2-3 BR 41 AVON 1 BR 42 AVON, EAGLE-VAf CONDO 2 BR 43 EAGLE VAIL CONDO(fH 1200 44 EDWARDS 2-3 BR 45 VAIL 3 BR 46 VAIL 47 2 BR 48 CONDOfTH 3 BR 49 APT/CONDO 2 BR EAGLE COUNTY EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 LOCATION OF BUSINESS Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Front Range Sandstone area Silverthorne, Glenwood Summit & Eagle County Vail Valley Wolcott EAGLE COUNTY EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 BUSINESS TYPE Baby equipment rental Discount/marketing card Health care Local. association Professional associaton Tourism marketing EAGLE COUNTY EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 COMMENTS ABOUT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER DUE TO HOUSING Cost ot housing is first complaint of all departing employees Cost of living to pay ratio poor; close-in housing not availabte Could not afford rent Fewer ad responses Good employees just weren't here Labor market poor, pay more for less talent Limited labor pool No housing, expensive parking Our wage/benefit package is competitive in every market but here People are not as good; they have to work 10 shifts/week; they always want to party People moving from area due to high cost of housing Qualified labor Schedule conflicts, lack of motivation Some return home in off-season Transportation issues for Leadville and Gypsum Two people left to apply elsewhere EAGLE COUNT'Y EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 TYPE OF HOUSING PROVIDED BY YOU Individual leased by owners Rooms . o EAGLE COUNTY EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 COMMENTS ABOUT EMPLOYEE HOUSIIVG More affordable S.F. homes for families Most of my seasonal and part-time have housing linked to their full-time employment Need to provide both types to retain quality employees No cooking On bus routes Our seasonal Mexican employees would stay year round if they could house their families Providing housing on top of store Use earth friendly and solar designs We have a new employee home ownership loan program We provide rooms and will be adding another 10 by next year Why doesn't someone build a dormitory Would require bus service to West Vail EAGLE COUNTY EMPLOYER SURVEY 1996 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Affordable housing is a private sector problem Any guaranteed RENTAL only development should be encouraged Employee housing should be in Vail, Avon; landlords are way too greedy Housing is difficult to address without attacking the root cause - seasonality of employment I do not have employees but feel the need for housing is great and needs to be addressed i don't think a single solution will work - we need to look at a larger picture on how to bring back the workers (the heart and soul of the town) Keystone had a great project on the side of the slope with a cafeteria--employees get up in morning, strap on boards, go to work, ski home at night. Look closely to our high school populatiori for seasonal help Provide loans for big security deposits Service sector pay too low; planning has created supply problem; survey geared (assumes) winter employer Space rental considerations for small trusiness This questionnaire is very inept - obviously geared to get desired answers. The county and other governin.g forces should be consistent in their requirements. The private sector should not have to provide housing for any employees other than their own. The County is unwilling to provide housing or help their own employees, while dictating to all others. The fees are too high and the process too slow! They frown on approving any more mobile homes, but for some this will be the only affordable housing. Most of th working force from Mexico sends their money back home and will ultimately teave. VA problem, VA solution We can not subsidize housing and remain competitive We have a moral and ethical responsibility to accommodate growth We need to provide convenient decent housing at about 5350/mo per employee Why should the last business (i.e., the new one) be required to build housing when the older ones were not? With our business we do not have a problem because housing is part of their employment. However, we cannot give them housing unless they will be employed here year-round, and most employers won't guarantee a job without housing. We see it all the time! Also, since our rates have increased, it has become difficult for the average worker even to afford Lake Creek, which is supposed to be affordable. A lot of businesses lease units and renting them to employees at a loss - $250-340 per person or $600-700 per apt. 3teps uun Forming aHeaYth Care Cov&age Cooperative in the Vail and Eagle Valleys 1. F'oa°m a Workaaag Group of non-health-care employers. o Include large and small employers, employees, individuals, associations, citizens' groups, chamber of commerce from surrounding areas - anyone with an interest in the topic and the ability to commit several hours per week for meetings. Don't forget public employers: school districts, cities, counties, higher ed. o At this stage, do not include employers (or representatives of employers) in the health care business, such as physicians, physician groups, hospital or clinic representatives, pharmacy or durable medical equipment providers, vision care providers, insurance agents, etc. o Make sure the Working Group includes at least several people with expertise in: law, finance, employee benefits. o A Working Group of eight to ten people would be ideal. 2. Hold an organizataonal eneeting of the Working Group to discuss the f0l'0ldHEflg flSSHIleS: o Is a health care coverage cooperative the best remedy for the lack of affordable employee health insurance in the Vail and Eagle Valleys? Revisit other options: * Employers join an association health plan sponsored by the Chamber (choice of one carrier only); * Chamber conducts education campaign to make employers aware of their right to the Standard and Basic health plans available through the Small Group Insurance Reform law (House Bi1194- 1210); * Employers (individually or through the Chamber) join an existing health ca.re cooperative, such as The Alliance; or, * Employers wait several months to see what kind of coverage will be available through the state's second health care cooperative, expected to apply for certification in May or June. o Is it feasible to create a state-wide cooperative? (A state-wide cooperative is one that provides coverage in every county in which its participating carriers are licensed.) If not, after 1/1/98, the cooperative will not be able to obtain prices for sma11 employers that are lower than prices employers could obtain outside the cooperative. VJhat are the benefits to cooperative membership other than price discounts? Are these benefits great enough to justify the creation of a cooperative? * Is the group willing to pursue legislative strategies to gain the ability to obtain price discounts without being state-wide? * Could a Vail and Eagle Valley cooperative contract with an outside group to provide coverage in other parts of the state? • Does the community have the resources to liire or contract for a staff to operate the cooperative? How would such funds be generated? * participating employers could loan funds to be paid back from membership fees after the cooperative becomes operational. * participating employers could contribute funds. * employers could seek grant funding from Hartford Foundation, Colorado Trust, others. * Department of Health Care Policy and Financing technical assistance fun.ds are not sufficient to support cooperative staff. • Does the Working Group favor a for-profit or not-for-profit health care cooperative? • How much and what kind of involvement should the health care community have in the formation of a cooperative? Should there be a provider advisory committee? an insurer advisory committee? If the Working Group decides to pursue a cooperative: 3. Form a non-profit entity arnd choose board members (irnclude Working Group members) • It is important that the cooperative have an official decision-making body from the start. This body may only include non-health-care employers. The Board may then choose to consult with health=care employers or to involve such employer.s in the cooperative in any manner the Board sees fit (except for allowing tlnem a seat on the Board). • Form a non-profit corporation by registering with the Secretary of State. Must file articles of incorporation. The Working GroupBoard will need legal assistance for this task. • Assess whether the start-up work can be performed by Board members, or does the Board need to hire a staff person? 4. Make Decisions about cooperative staffing (hire or contract out?) • A cooperative should perform, or contract with someone to perform, the following functions: * design benefit plans * select carriers establish rules regarding rating/risk selection * establish rules around membership and membership fees ~ collect membership fees ~ maintain detailed financial records # produce employee information about benefit packages ~ collect premiums from employers and distribute them to carriers * track member complaints and grievances track health plan quality and employee satisfaction ~ ensure regulatory compliance ~ advertise the cooperative 0 Decide which tasks can be handled by Board, which can be handled by cooperative staff (if staff are hired), and which should be contracted out. o If Board decides to contract for some or all tasks, research companies that provide the kinds of services listed above, develop process for selecting contractor. o If Board decides to do some or all tasks in-house, develop profile of skills required by staff, develop hiring process for start-up staff. 5. Establish a relagaoaaship with a consultant for issues regarding benefit design, rusk selectioan ruees, and healtIla plan selection procedures. 0 Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has money available for an in-kind loan of consulting services from Coopers and Lybrand in San Francisco. Appoint an individual or sub-set of Board members to apply to the Department for such services on behalf of the cooperative. o Assess other resources. Board may choose to contract with benefits advisors, insurance agents, health plans, or others with expertise in the health insurance field. (Remember that the involvement of people in the health care field must be limited to a contractual relationship with the employer-controlled Board.) 6. Begin to desngan the cooperatnve. Develop a business plan and detailed baacfget. 0 What kinds of benefits will be offered? How many different plans? o What will be the first effective data of coverage? 0 How many cazriers will be available? How will carriers be selected? o Who will be able to participate in the cooperative? (Statute requires that all employers with one to 50 employee be permitted to join, but the cooperative may choose to open membership to larger employers and/or individuals as well.) o How much will the cooperative charge in membership/administrative fees? o How and when will employers enroll? 0 Vdill participating employers be able to use the services of brokers and agents? • What will be the geographic boundaries of the cooperative? , ~ How will the cooperative be publicized? (Be sure to consider "free" media outlets, such as newspaper or radio stories.) • How will the cooperative comrnunicate with members? Work with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing during the design phase so that regulatory compliarnce is assured. The actual application process will be much faster if the Department has already informally signed off on your operations. 7. Apply for certification • Follow the structure of the sample health care coverage cooperative application. • Send draft copies of the application to the Department staff for interim comments and guidance. • Within 30 days of receipt of application, the Department will approve the application or ask for additional information. • If additional information is requested, the Department will act on the application within 30 days of receipt of such information. The actual application process willl take less time than any other step. The development stage will be more titme-consuming. The Department recommends that the Working Group target a start date for coverage that is no fewer than nine months away from the first meeting of the Working Group. CIZPPA TALK TO EMPLOYERS . June 1995 SCRIPT my name is . I am here representing the Centrai Itocldes Physician Practice Associaaon. 9de are an organixarion represeating all the physicians who iive and wark full time in Summut and Eastem Eagle Couaties, as well as many of the visiting specialists. FirsL, I would like to Iet you know that we are IVOT here to sell you a product. We ARE here to serve as a resource to empivyers in dealing with health insurance and related issues. Like yourseives, we are part vf these mountaiu communities and want to do what wc cau to improve the quality of our lives here. One of the key ways that we can do this is to deliver high quality, cQSt effective health caxe. In che ne:a few mimutes I will explain the history and natuxe af CRPPA, review for yau trends in the financing to ffiedical care, and examiue the employer's perspective of health insurane. I will conclude with three ways that we hope to be able to help you deal wiih these issues. Zhe CRPPA was fornned in Y7ecember of 1992 to foster the development of health service plans which offer health caae at rcasonabte costs and provide quality, comprehensiee care in Summit and Eagle Counaes. We aze an II'A (Tndividual Pracuce Associration). IPA's are an effective way to pzeserve independent physician offices aad praciices (whiGh gatients often prefer over large group~ We have found chat IPA's, like txade oraanizarions of businesses, have nlore leverage wzth a~surers than an individual doctors office. While we negotiate contraces as a group, any group menaber has the option to participate or noY in any of aur contracts. In che,past year we have negoatiated our first managed care HM4 contracu with Mutual of Offiaha Exclusivecare and Racky Nlnuntain HMO. We aze still in a phase of learnino how to woPk with these fnsurance products. One thiztg we have leamed is that it is very heipfitl to work wieh the emplayers providing this type of coverage to their effiployees. 'I'hese producis aze often less expensive and provide excellent bene~its from the emplayees' perspeccive, but they may require restricrions in aceess and uLilization of inedical seavices co do this effectively. Good communication between iustrers, physicfans, employers aad employegs as cnicial to these producrs working well to the benefit of all anvoived. It's helpful to review a bit of the economics of znedicine and how the bills are paid. Nationwide aaniaai hcalth caze expenses are appraaching one trillion dollars. They represent 14% of the U.S. economy. Expendiazres have outpaced the CPI for many years, and are naw a sigsuficani burden for governnient and business. We have t.tuly developed a medical-industrial complex. Let's look at where the ffioney $oes. Accarding to Business and Health Magazine's 1995 Review o£ the Srate of Health Care in America, 18.7% goes to physicians, 38.63b goes to hospiYal care, 9% goes eo purchase dnags aad medical devices, goes to nursing homes, and 25 % goes to ansuraaice companies and other farms of administadon. Wheze does the money come from? In the old days the patients paid the doctor with whatever resources they had money, chickens, raspberry preserves and the doctor accepted what the patient was able to pay. Self payments account for a very smali portion af today's medical care. Insurance companies then gat involved in financimg medical care. Originally this was in ft form of indemnity hsumnce. Patients or their employers paid a monthly premium to cover a certain percentage of expenses once a deductible had been met. Froviders woutd then bill for each service provided and receive the full fee. If the provider's overhead increased it was easily covered by raising fees. Insurance companie.s would then raise ptemiums. This system worked . well for evezyone for a wiule, but when prem.ium increases began to escalate, insurers and employers began to Iook for ways to control costs. Preferred Provider Qrganizations, or PPO's, were czeat.ed as a first attempt at cost contml. PPO's consist of agroup of doctars and hospitais tbat contract with an insurer to provide services at a reduced rate in return for the opportunity to take care of the parients znsured by that plan. Those insured by these plans are encouraged by financia.i incentives to see the doctors an the plan's list. In order for providers to increase their income in this system they must provide mare services. Thus the incentive for providers is to do znore for patiencs, and there is little to encourage patients to decrease th,eir use of doctors or hospitals, Many PPO's require the physician to call the company to get pre-authorization for expensive procedures or hospitalization, but the insurance coaxgany rarely denies these requests. Mana4ed C.are plans, also called HMO's, were then-introduced as the next step in cast control. These plans ofren have a more limited list of approved doctors and hospitals, with partxcularly tight control on the number of specialists. They contract with providers w accept various forms of control ovez reisnbursement, as well as restrictions an referrals to other physiciaIIS and utitization of services. Tbere are two basic approaches. The fust is a reduced fee fox services with a portian of the payment to the provgder wit$held. The withhold is then retuz•ned to the provider at the end of rhe year providing the provider has met preset cost controls in the care provided to the patients in the glan. There are many pzoblems with this approach. The provider may not have control over the act.ivities of consultants and others invalved in the care. The insurance company zs often slow to pravide znformation an the providers costs. The peaple who market the hisurance plan to the employer and employees often describe the plan in ways that contradiet the way the providers aze told the plan works. Doctors frequentiy fi,nd these plans frustrating. Capitatioa is the other appraach to managed care that i.nsurance companies are uszng quite a bit in some areas, but has yet to have an uripact here. Under capitation, providers are paid a set number af dollars per patieat per montth to provide for those padenrs' medical care. This changes the provider's motivation to hh;elp control costs more effectively, because the provider makes more maney by taldng care of a greater number of people and spending less money on each person. Thus preveation becomes more important as a way to keep people away from . doctors and hospitals. Doctors are encouxaged to find less expensive ways to get the same result in treating illness and in}uries. As providers are encouraged to do less, checks and balances must be established to ensure that quality is not compromised. Aciually, tnosi rewiews have FP.OM : JewettiCRPPA PHONE N0. : 970 479 0489 May. 15 1996 10:44AM P3 shown thae people are healthier overall in capitated systems. 1VYany of the problems of managed care elaborared previousiy appDy can apply to capitation as well, dcpending upon how the plan is written. As you can see, if you weren't already aware, providing health insurance is potentially very complex. As employ@rs, health insurance has gone from being a benefit you pr.ovide to help your effiployecs, to amajor cost and a major hassle. Emptoyees used wapPreciate rhis venefit as a great help iaz their lives. More and mare, effiployers view it as a source of fnustration and a aaecessary evil. We want co work vvith you Yo make health iasurance work better for both of us. BVe see three ways that we may be able to do this. First, we can review proposals for your coapany's health insurance vvith you to give you a rcality check on how each proposal will actually work for you, your effiployees, and the doctars and hospitals they use. I'd like ea srart by giviug yau a few questions you shouid ask any health iusurance marketing pe:son. 1) I3ovy much of the premium dollar does the plan put into health care delivery, and how ffiuch goes into administration a$d stockholder dividends? A preferable plan should put at least 80-85% of the premizam dollar into health carg. Employers don't need to be supgorting the insurance company's stockholders. 2) How does the* i.nsurance company review the ut'slization a,ad quality of the care its members . receive? A,sk for documenration of the review methods and results, and for the most current informataon. If the inssurer is noe doing a good job of controlling cosu and assuring quality in a timely ffianner, you can not rely on thezn eo keep your premium costs low and your ecmployees happy. 3} How would the znsuxa.nce company resolve a disagreeffient between a patient and their doctor regarding the necessxczty of a rype, location, or pravider of carre? H1V10's are notorious for proffiising the employer axid patient that they can get whatever they want if theeir primary care doctor approves it, btt at the saffie ti= usiug ecanamic saiuctions on the dnctor to control the cost of care. This is not a good way to do business. 4) How clo you pay the physgci.ans and other providers? QVLhat are the physicians financial incentives or conuols? The differences between pians may be enlightening. 5) gf you bave a unique ffiedical problem in onc of your employees, ask how tbat problem would be addxessed. Arc ehere enaugh speciaiisu and hospitals available? What"should an insurcd do about a cammon minor emergency? 6) Ask foP specif cnames of local doctors and hospitals who are in the plan that you anay . contact as a refereace. You want to be sure that your doctor is satisfied worldn,g with this iasurance coffipany. 7) Ask for pavcnt saYisfactiora surrrey resuits and any formal aGCreditations from HMO review 0rganiz3gI0%!s. FP,OM : JewettiCRPFA PHONE N0. : 970 479 0489 May. 25 1996 10:45AM P4 ? The second way we can help you comes once you bave chosen a plaa. ' W'e cau avoik with you to educat,~ your employees about what their insuraace a~ally, . covers, -a~nd hovci ~to use it correctly to txrinimi,ze hassles. Iaformation sheets specific to local practices are very helpful, as are meetings with groups of employeees to. answer their questions. . Third, there may be pvtemial for the employers and physicians in this area to develop a local insuranre product that is tadjored to ehe specific needs of owr resort community. Perhaps you see other ways that we could, wark together as well. Mast likely yUU hAVe some questions about the options and implications of these various modes of health insurauce. I'd Iike to open up the floor to your quesdons, siaggestions, or other thoughts. ° . . F.ND - CRPPA.EMP RESPONSES TO QUESTION 21: PROVISIOIV OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING REfVTAL FOR PURCHASE Location Type Size Location Type Size 1 AVON 1 BR 600-700 SF AVON CONDO 2 BR 2 AVON 2 BR 900 AVON CONDO/TH 1-2 BR 3 AVON CONDO 2 BR AVON THISF 2 BR 4 AVON CONDO 2 BR AVON 1 BR 5 AVON CONDO 2 BR AVON 1-2 BR 6 AVON CONDO 2 BR AVON OR WEST 3 BR 1100 7 AVON CONDO 2-3 BR AVON, EAGLE-VAI CONDO 2 BR 8 AVON CONDO 4 BR AVONIEDWARDS CONDO 3 BR 9 AVON CONDO/APT 2 BR AVON/EDWARDS CONDOIDUPL 2-3 BR 10 AVON CONDO/TH 1-2 BR E-V/EDW CONDOITH 1-3 BR 11 AVON STUDIO-26R 1,000 SF EAGLE VAIL CONDOITH 1200 12 AVON TRAILER 3 BR EAGLE VAIL 13 AVON/EDWARDS CONDO 2 BR EAGLE, GYPSUM CONDOITH 4 BR 14 AVON/EDWARDS CONDOIDUPL 2-3 BR EAGLE, GYPSUM TH 2-3 BR 15 AVONIEDWARDS CONDOS 2 BR EDWNVOLC/EAGLE CONDO 2 BR 16 AVONNV. VAIL 1-2 BR EDWARDS 2 BR 1,000 SF 17 DEVELOPMENT CONDOS 1-3 BR EDWARDS CONDO 3 BR 18 E-VIEDW CONDOITH 1-3 BR EDWARDS 2-3 BR 19 EAGLE VAIL EDWARDS 20 EAGLE, GYPSUM TH 2-3 BR MINTURN 1-2 BR 21 EAGLE/GYPSUM MINTURN 1-2 BR 22 EDW/WOLCIEAGLE APARTMENT 2 BR VAIL 2-3 BR 1,000 SF 23 EDWARDS 2 BR 1,000 SF VAIL 3 BR 24 EDWARDS CONDO 3 BR VAIL STUD10/1 B 25 EDWARDS WITH KITCH 1,000 SF VAIL 26 EDWARDS VAIL 27 MINTURN APARTMENT 2 BR APT/CONDO 2 BR 28 MINTURN 1-2 BR 29 MINTURN STUDIO 30 TOWN 2 BR 1000 31 TOWN APTS 2 BR 32 TOWN CONDO 3 BR 33 VAIL 2-3 BR 1,000 SF 34 VAIL APARTMENT 1 BR 35 VAIL 1-2 BR 36 VAIL 2 BR 37 VAIL STUD1011 B 38 VAIL OR AVON FURNISHED 2-3 BR 39 VAIL/MINTURN 2 BR 40 W. VAIL 2-3 BR 41 CONDOITH 3 BR 42 2 BR TOTALS 17 Avon 17 Condolth 7 one BR 9 Avon 13 condo 7 one BR 9 VaillW. Vail 5 Apts 23 two BR 8 Edwards 1 Single Family 13 two BR 8 Edwards 1 Trailer 9 three BR 5 Vail 1 Duplex 7 three BR 4 Minturn (others) (others) 4 Eagle-Vail (others) (others) 3 Eagle 3 Eagle 2 Eagle-Vail 2 Minturn 2 Gypsum 2 Gypsum 1 Wolcott 1 Wolcott . TONN OF VAIL e4 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 F0R 911AlIREDIATE RELEASE May 13, 1996 Contact: Paul Reeves, 479-2333 TOV Environmental Health Officer/Event Coordinator m7ATURDIb II'S YOtl ClS_EAN°UP FEATU11E.7 IVGYV IVIECT'ItlG ILOOrNTIOOVy GRE/+1 tl FUN AtVD LUNCH BY GRADUATES OF JOHNSON & WALES IJWIVEFiSITY (Vail)--If you'll be participating in the Town of Vail's annual Clean-Up Day this Saturday (5-18), you'll uvant to take note of several changes this year. For starters, there is a new meeting location. Due to the construction activity at Golden Peak, the traditional meeting location has been changed to the Ford Park bus _ stop on South Frontage Road. There, participants will check-in and receive assignments. Free parking is available in the Ford Park lot or the Vail Village parking structure. Check-in begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Saturday to determine the town's distribution of $7,000 to local charitable organizations. The charitable donations, to be distributed in $20 increments, will be available to the first 350 participants in line, regardless of pre-registration status. Following a brief orientation, clean-up volunteers will be dispatched to heavy pedestrian traffic areas throughout town, including Intermountain, Matterhorn, Lionshead, Vail Village, Bighorn Road in East Vail, the frontage roads and along the interstate. Participants will be asked to sort items for recycling, whenever possible. (more) TOV Clean-Up/Add 1 About 10 tons of trash will likely be collected. Another new feature this year will be participation by Johnson & Wales University, the local culinary school. The school's 1996 graduates will prepare a picnic-style lunch to conclude the clean-up. The Ford Park lunch is made possible by contributions from 30 local businesses. There's still time to pre-register for Saturday's clean-up. For more information, call Paul Reeves in the Town of Vail Cammunity Development Department at 479-2333. In case of rain or snow, the 1996 clean-up will be rescheduled to Sunday, May 19. # # # 0 ii .y.i~ili~i, HHE w III i' ~i ~ i ilI' ~ f i ~ ' .,I,,,.~, liy~,~ i ~ I~ . t It il .I I n"„ I ip~ . .v eeIl~ ~I! I. ~ - i ~1L 1~W[I i l11li8]~ ' iewr~letber ~ ~ , ,,,II ~ IIII I I ~ I~I" I I I III~-II III I ~ 1 I I•I : I.. ~~I~: ill i P i i c.:. i : i . i . n'~. jll'' I~ oi I II . ili.ill~ I I~n I i~ I i i Ii ~~i II I'I;lihll 11 ~I I~":~ ii~~~,; IIL Pi : MESStilYBE H`tl\O1VL Tll711G 1V'tlA1VA`l.o1GR I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the current based on monihs of service. This amount will be subject to financial status of the Town. Since the last time I wrote on federal and state taxes. If you wish to modit'y your W-2 for this topic, wc ha~~e closed out fiscal year 1995 and have data this pay period, please see Sandy in payroll. from the first quarter of 1996. I am pleased actual revenues have exceeded our forccast and As you are aware. sales taz, the town~s principle revenue we have been able to address compensation this year. As source. was flat in 1995. However, due to higher than for 1996 and beyond, it is essential that ~ve continuc the anticipated revenues in several areas such as building fees work of the extended VIP Steerinb Tcam to proactivelly and interest income, general fund revenues were 2% over manage the Town's finances and to balance the tcn vcar budget. Uni'ortunately, despite these other revenue increases, budget. I appreciate your willingness to work through this we missed our taa revenue forecast by $350,000. With difticult time and help make our organization the bcst it can respect to expenditures, we were able keep expenditures be. below what was anticipated. These expenditure savings came primarily from lower than expected costs for general liability __goh AfcLaurin and health insurance. A freeze on selccted positions, and our inability to hire bus drivcrs, also generated a poriion of these expenditwe savings. Actual expenditures in the general fund were 5"/„ below thc budgeted amount. ~ pQ Scnlt Bluhnr, Pub/ic 6f%orks/Transporlnlion We also have financial data from the lst quarter of 1996, 01* Scott is a maintenance worker II/landscaper with This period was better than our forecast. ['m sure you are ~ the Til He was a seasonal employee for one year aware that we had forecast no increase in revenues. Year-to- ~ before his appointment to full time status. Scott date (January through March), figures indicate sales tax hales from Lake Orion, Mich., and has lived in the revenues arc up approximately 5"/„ from 1995. VVhen ~ Vail area for the last eight years. He is married to ° comparing ski season to ski season, sales tax revenues are up Sally Ann, and the Bluhms have two children: 3.5'%. ~ Cayla. 3; and Sawyer, 1 1/2. In his spare time, Scott enjoys huniing, fishing, water skiing and snow At the employce forum tast summer at the fire station. I ~ skiing. committed that if revenues exceeded our forecast. Nve would ~ dcal witli compensation as soon as possible. The Town Council has reviewed our financial status and has agreed to address the compensation issue this year. MA Y Tim LaheV Fire 20 Years ~ There has been a great deal of debate among Department Kurt Gordon Fleet Maintenancc 15 Years Directors and others in the organization abou[ how these .?oe Russell Police 14 Years ~ funds should be distributed. After much thought and 1oe Chesman Police 12 Ycars ~ consideralion of the alternatives, we have decided tliese funds Annie Foa Library 1 I Years ~j will be distributed equally among all full time TOV Jim Applegate Policc 6 Ycars ~ employees. This method was chosen because it represents Grcg Railc InfiormHtion systen,s 5 Years ~ during this period of economic unceriainty, this organizalion Henry Lovato Public Works 2 Years ~ pulled together collectively. Because we are all in this Jnhn Ferguson Police 2 Years together, everyone will enjoy the benefit of these Mike Takamoto Police 2 Years tl~ Mike Bulkeley Police 2 Years C-0 unanticipated revenues equally. 1im Weber - Conununity Developmeni 1 Ycar Anna Tam Public Works 1 Year Each full time regular employee will receive an $1,100 bonus Judy Rodriguez Community Development I Ycar in June. For a full bonus payment, full time regular Lori Aker Public Works/Trans. 1 Ycar employees must have twelve consecutive months of Katie I.aubcngayer Library I Ycar employment for the TOV beginning June 15, 1995. Bonus amounts for less tlian one year of service will be pro rated The »em enrplnvee 101I5120 yenr annirersarie.s wi// occisr A4a-v ll. Tim Luhcv wiA he honored for 20 yeanr of sen,ice ?vith !he To?vii. The ceremrnry wil/ lnke p/cice in 1/ie cotmcil chamhens disrinK Ihe Cnnfinued Ill colu?nn wnrk sessinn ivGrch norninlly begircr a! 2:00. 1 y DEPARTMENT NEVVS... Community Developinent Finance The Community Development Department has instituted a Chris Anderson and Steve Thompson will bc attending a Depariment Employee of the Month program starting with the Governmental Finance Officers Assoc. confcrence in Portland month of April 1996. The Department Employee of'the May 17th - 22nd. Month is recognized in our staff ineeting by being presented with an Employec of the Month Ceriificate, a bonus voucher Chris will be visiting family right after that and Steve and his worih $ 10. recognition in the TOV newsletter and our verbal family will be going to Puerto Vailarta for a much-necded appreciation (and whatever else the tcam wants to give them!). vacation. Charlie Davis was nominated as our April Community Heidi hurt her thumb skiing and is on her way to a speedy Development Employee of the Month! Charlie was chosen for recovery while vacationing. She'll be happy to accept flowers or "going the eztra milc with a smile." When most of the _ cash if anyone wishes to console her over her thumb cast. Building Division team, as well as most of the Community Development Department staff. ended up sick or out of the Sales tax information is available. Let Sally Lorton (x2125) office, Charlie was healthy, willing and able! Our customers know if you want a copy. Overall sales tax for that period and our staff appreciate his enthusiasm, availabiliry, increased 9.4% with Retail increasing 9.9%. Lodging increased efficiency. courteousness and pleasantness. Thanks for an 10.0%, Food & Beverage increased 11.1'% and Other decreased outstanding attitude and.job well done. Charlie! .2%. Also. Andv Knudtsen was nominated as our Mav Communitv Informatinn Sv.stems Development Employee of the Month! Andy was chosen for Our nest major project (on which we have already begun) is his extraordinary talent and efforts to make the Vail Commons FIBER OPTICS. We have most of the preliminary work done. affordable housing opponunity a reality, from the early stages and will begin construction sometime this month. We expcct to of designing a program with community input. through the have fiber fully functional by the end of June. The fiber will request for proposals, evaluating the proposals, meeting with allow us to physically connect all five of our major buildings consultants, handling the public and political commentary, the together (Muni. Library. Fire Dept., Public Works), providing a selection process. the approval process, the construction endless medium in which to distribute network. phone. Internet, process. the financial process, the lottery criteria process and and other tratT-ic at a very high rate or speed. It will also most recently. the lottery application process. The decrease our equipment and support time costs to the remote Community Development Department received 76 lottery sites. This install wili be a huge technology lcap for the town, applications on April 25, by the noon deadline. Andy is now and will be beneficial far years to come. Our othcr projects that involved in getting these applications into the tier groups and we have just recently completed include the installation of a file in the order in which each applicant will pick their unit. server and nerivork at the Transportation Center. They have E- What an accomplishment! Thaiilcs for your dedication, Andy! Mail now as well, but can not communicate with the rest of the town until fiber is in. Susan Connelly gave rivo speeches while she was in Florida. At the American Planning Association's National Coiiference, And in case you haven't heard, Greg Raile is getting married on she was a panelist ;along with three other female land use July 13th at Tigiwon. It's official now... They are sending out th la-,wers) at a session about development esactions. (A,sk Russ invitations. So, i'eel free to slap him next time }•ou sce him. Forrest how it went.) Later that week, she spoke to the Gulfcoast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning Administrative Services Association about her transition from laNwer in Chicago to We now have preliminarv results from the 1996 Community Commiinity Development Director in Vail. Survey. A HUGE thanks to Desiree Kochera and Anne Wright, who volunteered tlieir time to input a large bulk of the data. While at the American Planning Association National Suzanne took the laptop home on many evenings to input Conference. the Community Development team of Lauren, comments. and several community service workers were also Dominic. Andy and Susan reviewed 108 applications and enlisted to help inpul comments. As well, generous citizen Mark interviewed 8 people for a Planner I position. We have hired Perle spent two hours one afternoon, and volunteered his iime to Mark Sawyer, currently Planning Director for Park County, input the comments. Mark had the most fun of all, as he could Wyo.. to fill tliis posilion. Mark is scheduled to start June 3rd really relate to what a lot of the respondants were saying! and we are excited! For those of youu who do not already know, the Vail Valley has a Mike and Elizabeth Mollica had a baby girl. Elise Mollica, on chamber of commerce. Formerly the Avon-Beaver Creek Resort April 23! Congratulations. Mike and Elizabeth! Association. The Chamber, has absorbed chamber duties for Vail, Minturn, Avon. and down toward Edwards. Thc Chambcr For those of you who know Kristan Pritz (previous can be reached at 949-5189 for lhosc questions which do not Community Development Director), she and her husband, seem to have answers! Erich, are expecting their first child on Mav 15th. 2 • DEPAR11 MEl`n T NEWS CONT ~meeeca.r ~ovn lhe Sak[y Covnsnillee... THANKS. TOV. FOR SAVING US $450! NOT _SO_~~GHT gj)EAS When our 4-vear-old son was recently scheduled for minor surgery. the hospital inadvertently (sp?) processed the visit 5omeUmes it's what we think as much as what we do that through my husband's insurance. causing an out-of-pocket. gets us into trouble. That is the case with some orour driving expense on our part of $450. But when the hospital ran the habits, when our not-so-bright ideas can Iead directly to procedure through TOV's group insurance, you guessed it! accidents and injuries. Have you ever found yourself thinking No out-of-pocket assistance was even needed. Thank you, any of these accident-provoking thoughts`? TOV, for providing such excellent coverage! --Suzanne Silverthorn o If I"boot it" I can make this yellow light. Administrative Services - I won't bother with the seat belt - 1'm only going a Pew TP adds the following to Suzanne's note: "I know of no plan, blocks. other than some MvIO's, without deductibles and out of ° I'm okay to drive - I've only had a couple of drinks. pocket max provisions. We at TOV are very fortunatc. ° Nothing is more important than getting to this meeting on indeed." time. o Never mind the weather. if the speed limit savs GO Cm l,ibrarv going to drive 60. The Vail Public Library has the following titles on the o With this four-wheel drive. I can stop on a dime. shelves, just in time for your next uopical vacation! o I make better time when I drive at night, because there's no Diving and Snorke(ing Guide to... traffic to slow me down. - I can't stand people who drive too slow. I just can't wait to Australia. Coral 5ca & Greal Barrier Reef get around them. Australia: Southeast Coast & Tasmania ° If hc doesn't get off my tail. I'm going to hit the brakes just Bahamas. Familv lslands & Grand Bahama to teach him a lesson! Bali and the Komodo Region - The only way I'm going to get across this intersection is to Bonaire make my left turn after the light turns red. British Virgin Islands o I've been driving for 20 years and haven't had an accident California's Centrat Coast yet. Caribbean o I'll just hold the baby in my lap until she stops crying. Cayman Islands ' Cozumel ° I know how to drive a car. so I am sure [ can handle towing Florida Kcvs a trailer. Florida's East Coast ° I never let anyone get the better of ine at a four-way stop. Hawaiian Islands ° Those pedestrians will just havc to fend for themselves. Jamaica After all, who is going to lose in a collision - me or them? Northern California & Monterey Peninsuia o I don't believe in driving with my lights on in the daytime - Paci[ic Northwest I might forget to turn them off when 1 stop. Palau o I have to beat ihis train or else 171 have to sit and wait for Puerto Rico 97 boxcars to roll by. Red Sea Roatan & Honduras Bay [slands ° I'm going to teach that obnoxious driver a lesson. Southern Catifornia ° I can't see behind me. but if I back up really slowly. the St. Maarten. Saba & St. Eusfatius other traffic will have time to stop. Truk Lagoon I can't afford to get the tires right now. Turks & Caicos Islands o I have ihe right-of-way, so look out! U.S. Virgin Islands Vanuatu These are some examples of the kind of thinking which leads to traffic accidents. When you are driving, be aware of your Paebtic Wopks/Trunsvnrtation attiludes and make sure you stay safety-conscious. The Golden Peak Projeci will be closing Vail Valley Drive trom Mill Creek Circle to Manor Vail. They w'ill be detouring 5o,,,.Ce. ~;*p, Talk.r! prihlrcation. Jidy 1992. all tralfic through theic parking lot on a temporary road. 26 feet in width. Starting May 1 through May 15, they will be doing their utility upgrades for the project. Please take it slow through the detour. For more information, contact Larry F.~REWEI.IL, ADIOS... Pardee at estension 2198. Randy Stouder Community Development 3 gitle YOUI, orher.S a -9/J lif"J.~e• • • y / / Steve Thompson found the fbllowing and thought the Pat p~2 1hg /~aCh / information epitomized the Town's VIP journey... The following employees were nominated by their co-workers for 10 Traits Found in Mavericks and Other Creative People going the extra mile. This program will be ongoing. and if you need extra t<xms, please call Desiree at ehtension 2119. 1) Work is central to their lives morc than a way to pay Numinated Nominated Descr;pt;o„ or the bills or kill time between weekends. work is a vital, fimnlovee ihL... rlssistance fundamental act. Tim Barca Iiatherine Bugby kurt & Tim have helped mr, as a Kurt Gord(in st Is[:s washzT oti a wezkiy basis. They have 2) Achieving mastery in work is a strong need they FLELT tauglit me how to tuainlain lhe wacher never believe that thev know all thev need to know. Rc helped me with shutlling huses to be ~ cleaned. They have answered manNyuzslions I've had and ha 3) They desire or raeed to make an impact on society. ~~e heen interested in my concems. "['hey both Effecting change sometimes becomes an obsession, have alwaVs been thera to hc:lp in any transforming the maverick into an evangelist for his or her "'a•' idea. Tim Barca L.ori Stahlin For going above and beyond the call oT Furt Gordon Emie Chavez duty in helping the bus system nm 4) Creatives draw sustenanee and energv from work. ri,ErT BUses sinootneT in the eve,iing nours. The feel exhilarated, not exhausted, when pursuing their 'fim Barca From your old Tl,a„k- yot,. goals. guys, fbr helping us hurt Gordon tiiends at the hus tlirougli another winter seacon. You FLEr,'r dept. guys are the bestl 5) They test limits, ask yuestions, and challenge the svsES status quo even when the world doesn't respond lo his or Mne Wright Desiree Fochera Anne jumped riglri in and input a her initiatives, the maverick is compelled to sharc his/her ADM1N Suzanne HI.IGG amount of the community ideas. Silverthorn survey data. She complained not once. ADMIN and her assistance was a big help. 6) They take risks they happily challengc convention, ereei„g otners uP to ao otheT Work. risking even their futures and fortunes for the sake of their Thanks. rlnne. l'ou're a valuable 1de8S. asset. ' cii,dy Van Hcxise- Sherry Rollins Cindy takes that extra 5 minutes to 7) They live life on the edge. High-achievers don't want a Sorensen BusFS really clean a bus or van for the next job they're qualified for; they never arrive and they're never f3USL'S person. Ifs geat to have a clean vehiole for the stari ot`your sliift. SBtISf10d. Thatilcs, Cindv! • 8) They have a great awareness of the future today is Mike Parker JetFa\tencio Mike aseisted in the investigalion ofa good, but wait until tomorrow! FIRE FIRG condo tire. Without his help. this task would have heen yuite dit3icult. Mtl,ougl, u,;sjob;t „ot ven, 9) They possess a more worldly view creatives want to glamorous, he did a geat joh. kllOW hOW ll all WOfkS, to see and do it all. 10) They maintain a sense of social responsibility those Another Pat on the T3ack luncheon is scheduled for May. The lucky winncrs-werc: for whom work and personal values are inseparable ofier~ transform a belief into a cause. Jim Hervert Public Works ticott Klawonn Fleet Maintenance Source: Cenlrn! Rockies I.endership New.cleller Albert Maes Public Works March 4, 1996) Charlie Overend Public Works ~ - ,Ad y1u _X1ow... TO II MARKETPLACE... ...Tootlipaste with baking soda may not clcan teeth or prevent cavities or gum disease any better than regular toothpaste? For Sale: Queen size water bed, semi-waveless And if it is uscd cxcessively, baking soda can wcar away mattress, heater included (no underdresser). Lovely enamel. (Source: Alan Winter, DDS, periodontist and mirrored bookshelf headboard. $75 OBO. Call Desiree Partner, Park Avenue Periodontal Associates, 30 E. Gl? St., at 479-2118. Ste. 302. New York, NY 10022. Taken from Bottom Line publication.) 4 ~ ~ ~ a Chief of Policc Mr. Bob Ii~cLaurin Yolice Depi. Town of Vail Dear Sir or Madam: Dear Mr. McLaurin: On a recent visit to your town, my wife and I had an untortunate I wanted to compliment you and your statT for thc ircmendous joh in occurrence with our daugMec She had gone out by herself after having ~;eeping the road5 clear in January during our record-breaking snowtall. an argument with her girlfriend who was traveling with us. When she your street crew should be cotnmended for the incrediMc job they did. uncharacteristically did not return by 3 a.m., we becamc worried and sought the assistance of your department. This letter is to express our I hope everyone in Vail recognizes what it took to keep thc roads open thanksandappreciationfortheassistanceandconductofyouremployees. for business and how important it is for all our livelihoods. 1'm surc all of you were pushed to thc limit, and it seemed like the snow was ncvcr Inilially. wc spoke with whocver in your department answered the going to stop. All that snow was grcat ti~r the mou~itain and publicity pho»e. She was exceptionallV understanding and helpCul. She erpressed Worldwide, but without your crew's perseverance we ~vould have legitimate canccrn li~r our situation. She then assi~ned us ta otlicer Iiter~llv been buried in our good lortune! Susan ~ouglas. Thanks again for a fantastic job! Ol7icer I:)ou~las also treated us with concern and respect over the phone while gathering inConnation. Later. when she visited with us in Sincerely, our accommodations, she again was extremely helplul, answered our Dean Manning. General Manager questions with sineerity. and actually responded to our situation in a Vail Caseade Hotel cec Club prompt manner. Wc wcro t<~riunate that our daughter turned up the ne~t morning Chief of Police without incidenL We wanted to e~press our thanks to all of tl~e people Town of Vail in your department with whom we dealt and to commend them on dleir Dear Chief: response to our problem. Il's not evennvhere that one meets with the service and concern like that of your town and police department. On Monday. Feb. 19. I was invoived in a minor tratiic accident while visiting VaiL A car struck and dented the driver's dax of~ mV renta{ car. Thank you a~ain. The accident was investigated by Officer John Fer~uson. Sincerely. The purpose of this letter is ta advise you how eztremely impressed I John C. Dent. ]r. was with Otlicer Ferguson's professionalism and conduct dunng the Sarasota. Pla. investigation of the accident. I send my thanks to him and to Vou as his superior for the worh that hc did and I would appreciatc you passing this thanks on to him. Vail Pirc Dept. Very truly yours. ' Altn: IWikc tWcGec ~ ~ Frank C. Walker Cicntlemen: Fort Lauderdale. I~la. Wc would like 1o take this opportunity to thank You for Your help. above Tnd beyond the norm, in assistin~ us with the mercury spill we had in Chief llick Duran our ot~ice. Pleasc use this small token of our appreciation in whatever Vail I~ire Dept. way it can be best utilized. Dear Chief Duran: Our community is indeed t'ortunate to have such fine public attendants. Having served as a volunteer on the Snowmass Wildcat Department ti~r Far too otien we do not reali2e the value of the many jobs the fire y~me seventcen Years and having been the Jistrict's board chainnan ti~r deparlmcnt does, until we need their help. We are again, very grateful ~,enty-tive, 1 am not unfamiliar with tire service in a resorl community, for yoiu prompt and thorough service. We are, however, blessed with the lack of an intcrstate highway. Many Usanhs. My wife. Bianca, was in the middle of a recent chain reaction wreck Sinccrcly. on the west side of Vail Pass, eastbound lanes. wherein her Explorer Please no/%: T/~e ".snial/ loken received some $4000 in damages but, thankiully, no harm to het. Jonathan C. Feeney. M.D. ~rt1p~reciation" wn.c a check for After sitting and feeling •trapped for some time, a friendly face in the Vai) Mountain Medical. P.C. $500. form of one I~ike Vaughs~n uppcared out of the whiteaut and was cstremelV kind in taking some time to sit with and help a somewhat stressed out woman. If Mike, as I suspect, is typical of the personnel Dcar f!'~ike. 9tand~~, ,?udy, .Dim, Lauren, 1.ocelei, Geor~e, Dominic, i Russell, Susan: Y~u carry on the Vail department, congratulations Hc is obviously the kind of guy all of us in the service business. be it resort or emergency. I wnuld like to thank "you all" for making mY tenure on the DItB a most would be honored to call one of their own. enjoyable time. Your professionalism, sense of humar and just being , ~ Here s wishing ali of you a most pleasant and uneventful 1996 all around good guys was inspinng. I will miss you. With sincere thanks. Sineerelv, Hans Woldrich James H. Hooker, Mayor 7'own of Sno~vmass Village 5 ~ ANNUAL VAIL SPRING CLEAN-U]P SET FOR Ne?v Performnnce Appraisal.System ~ SATURDAY, MAY 18 qs manv of you may rccall, a team of cmploYees designed a new VOLUNTEER REGIlSTRATION UNDERWAY appraisal system that was intended to ti>cus on measurable Mark your calendars for May 18. That's when the Town of results and theretore, be morc fair and more objective thun our old system. That form has now hcen distnbuted and by the end Vail's traditional spring clean-up takes place. The town will ot',fune, each of us should have goals set tior the nest review recognize the first 350 participants by donating $20 each to a period. ('The old fomi should be completed to aover the last 12 local charity as designated by the volunteer. As always, a free months, 6/95 to 5/96.) picnic at Ford Park will conclude the popular event. Individuals or groups of any size are encouraged to pre- Remember, the new system is designed to create oulstanding register with the town. Since the charitable donations will be results for the TOV and to gain alignment with Town goals set allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, you'rc also bY the Council. Accordingly, each of us will he seuing goals in encouraged to check-in early on the day of the event, between txvo broad perfonnance areas: 8 and 8:30 a.m. For safetv reasons, volunteers must be at Icast 13 years old, and an adult supervisor is needed for every Key Job Results ured Values four teens ages 13 to 17. Key job results is the performance area that you are pruhably More than 4001ocals have joined the effort in previous years, most familiar with because it encompasses the things you du on a collec[ing more [han 10 tons of trash and raising up to dailv basis. This Nvill also give you a chance to review vour job $8,000 for their favorite charities. descnption. Values, on the other hand, is the way wc do our This year, participants will gather at Ford Park for the stari ~'ork and hoNv ~~~e treat each otlier. [I'~ae are to truly becume a of the clean-up, due to construction at Golden Peak. F'rom values driven organization, ~~~e must set goals and hold oursclves accountahie to make our values come to life. So, II] SLL17llllilry, we there, volunteers will be divided into several sections of town ~,i11 be setting goals for both Values and iior Key .Tob Results. for a morning filled with a little work and a lot of fun. To pre-register your group or [o volun[eer as a team leader. The goals we set, however, must be measurable and you must sct please call Paul Reeves in the Community Development the absolute worth of each goal in relation to other goals by Department at 479-2333. In case of rain or snow, the 1996 assigning a weight. Then, that weight, your percent clean-up will be reschedule to Sunday. May 19. accomplishment, equals your percent perlormance. This is not as confusing as it seems. We have already conducted a training program with a pilot group and will hc ottering lraining sessions ~ q l'<x Town-wide attendance. Those dates will be announced Coaelruclioa ~e within the next several weeks. Spring is here. Flowers arc rearing their heads, trees are budding. and ihe construclion season is gearing up! What Collows is a tentative The followine TOV folks received $10 bonuses in Auril construction schedule. so you'll know which streets to avoid when. If (you know, those little blue cards which are redeemed in Finance). you haue any questions regarding the schedulc. contact Larrv Pardee. Donna Antold (2) Fleet Maintenance the 'I'own's construction inspecror at extension 2198, or through ~ ]oe Chesman Policc E-Mail. • Kim Coleman Police ]3ecky Comroe Police Vail Commons March 10 - Jan 2 Goldcn Yeak Ski 13ase Redevelopment March 17 - Dec 22 Kris Cureau Police Vista Bahn drainage project npryl I _Aug I Jim Cumutte Community llevelopment Pulis I3ridge (demo/rebuild) April 8- June 30 John Ervin Public Works/7'ransporlation Serrano's (demo/rebuild) April 8- Dec 24 Heidi Franz Finance Gondola -(rebuild) April 29 - Sept. 1 Terry Hall Public Works/Transportation Vail Vulley Drivc Road Improvements April 29 - Juiv 14 Greg Raile (2) (nti>rmation Systems a] (demo/rebuild) Vail Valley Drivc, tiom Pulis Bridge to Lori Stahlin Public Works/Transportation Sunburst Dc Cindy Van Hoosc-Sorcnscn Public Works/Transportation Sunburst Drive Road Improvements April 29 - June 30 Lauren Waterton Community Development a] theV will fnish work from last year. Jeanne Wilson (2) Public WorkslTransportation Lionshead Entry Ramp April 29 - June 9 MAY BIRTHDAYS Ice Arena Pedestrian Chute April 29 - June 30 Sii1an Douglas 5/03 Lli Cisncros 5/17 Lower Bridge Street Overlay April 29 - May 19 John Ervin 5/04 Leo Vasqucz 5/21 Vail Road (Webster house/Checkpoint Charlie) April 29 - May 19 Leonard Sandoval 5/04 Joc Chesman 5/22 Dowd Junction Bike Path Junc 2- Sept. 29 A.C. Stutson 5/04 JetT LaVtnan 5/22 West Forest Road Overlay June 30 - July Zl Dalc Harpe 5/08 Kevin Whelan 5/27 Matterhorn Bike Path June 30 - Sept. IS Audrev Gulick 5/10 Jim Weber 5/27 Westhaven Drive Chip Seal Project July 14 - Au.g 12 Greg Hall 5/13 Richard Osborn 5/29 Bald Mountain Surcy Seal Pmjcct July 28 - Aug 16 Brenda Beshaw 5/13 Manlyn Hall 5130 As Larry receivcs more information, he will update us through Bob McLaurin 5/14 Donna Amold 5/30 G-Mail. Brian Hoyl 5/16 . 6 ° IEI~~~,~~'~~ ~~~'Il'IL~~~''aee vAI~, cOn~MONs HousINc ~.oTTERv NETs 7~? APP1L?CE#'fIONS FOfB 53 UIVHTS A major step in the Town of Vail's tirst employee housing development occurred April 25, when 76 applications wcrc accepted for the Vail Conmions housing lottery on May 20. 7-he f V applicants are competing for the chance to o%Nm une of 53 homes to be built on the West Vail site at prices one-third below the price of comparable hotnes. Sandy is the Payroll Technician in the Finance Department, With just 27 applications in hand by the close of husiness the day where shc gets our paycheCks to us always on time. Slte 31so beliore the deadline, town otlicials saw a rush oCapplications the reconciles the Pension accounts. next moming which nearly tripled the lottery pool bv the noon submission deadlinc. Sandy is a member of the Town of Vail adopt-a-path team. For the past four years she has been a volunteer for the World Program administrator Aiidy Knudtsen said the tienzy was Cup Race Crew. electrifying. "The excitement and energy from those involved was Sandy was born in New Mexico, where her father was in the truly memorable," he said. "The local banks, mortgage companies, Air Force. She grew up in Nebraska. She attended the employers, landlords and others throughout the community reaily Co(lege of SL Marv (an all girls school - eeVew! She tlten Pulled together to help each of the applicants obtain the documentation they needed to submit." moved to Ft. Collins in 1964 and attended CSU. Sandy lives in Eagle with her husband Roger, to whom she Of the 76 applications, 10 have applied fior the three-bedroom has been married for 22 years. They lived in sin for five years units; 63 for the two-hedroom homes; while three husinesses have prior to their marriage. They just wanted to make sure it submitted applications Ibr any rcmaining units. TNvo of the 76 would work. Guess what, so far it has. Roger cooks and applicants are Vai] homeowners willing tu Jeed-restrict and sell cleans for Sandy: you couldn't ask for a better deal! They their current property if selected in the lottery. have two cats and one dog in their family. Some unforgettable stories emerged during the excitemcnt, Sandy and Roger have been building a cabin in Fulford. Knudtsen said. "We had one person pick up the application at R Colo. for the past five su?nmers. They plan to be able to stay that morning and was able to submit a completed application t'()ur in it by the end of the summer. This sounds like an ongoing hours later. Someone else stopped by to submit an application on project. behalf of her soon-to-be ex-husband," he said. Sevcral others waited antiously hy the town's fax machine t'or supporting Sandy likes to ski. play tennis, bike, and hike. She hiked to docuntentation. the bottom of the Grand Canyon over the Easter weekend. She shares these interests with her husband which is nice There was also the couple with a baby due in txvo weeks who because she 11as Someone to play with. worried if they would qualify tor the three-bedroom unit und a . couple contemplating marriage to qualily tiir the three-bedroom home. Z'he prices of the homes range from $107,500 for a 922 sy. It. two- bedroom, 1% bath condominium to $159,500 for a 1,452 sy. ft. three bedrooni, 2'/z bath, untinished basement and two-car garage townhome. A deed restriction on euch property will cap appreciation to tluee percent annually to heep the unit atlordahle for future Vai1 residents. The next step in the process will be an evaluation of the applications and subsequent ranking into low tier groups based on length of residency and employment. Willingness to deed-restrict current property within the Tovvn of Vail provides an option for bonus points, Knudtsen said. The tier group placement will be published as a tnatter of public record prior to the May 20 drawing. Some of the townhomes will be ready for occupancy hy Sepieniher, with die remainder completed by May of 1997. Ground has already been broken on the commercial component of the pmject, which. will house approximately 13,000 sq. tl. of retail; a 55,000 sq, ft. City Market grocery store; a 170 space underground parking lot; a • 3,000 sq. ft. day care center; 18 employee rental units; and improveuten[s to the tiontage road. For more inforniation, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440. 7 r : JEEP@ WHITEWATER FESTIVAL 996 MAY 25-279 1996 VOLIJ1v1TEER REGISTRATION A.PPLICATI0N The Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau is pleased to host the JeepO Whitewater Festival and Champion International Whitewater Series, and we appreciate your interest in volunteering for this community event. Please provide the requested information and mail this form to: Volunteer Coordinatur, WT'CB, 100 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657: PLEASE PR][N'T OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION Name: Date of Birth: Address: Home Telephone: Business Telephone: Gender: M_ F_ Employer(optional): JobTitle: Indicate your date(s)/tireies of availabnlity (All volunteers are requested to commit to shifts of at least 4 hours. Lunches will be provided for those working over 4 hours.): Thursday, May 23, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (venue set-up) to Friday, May 24, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (venue set-up) to Saturday, May 25, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 26, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to Monday, May 27, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. zQ Indicate your preferences for volunteer responsibility by placing "1" next to the area in which you most prefer to assist andl a"2" next to your second preference: Parking/Traffic Management Volunteer Coardination 'Race Course Set-up/Tear pown Team _Signage/Banner Team Food Service Coordination Gate Judge (must have experience) Merchandise Sales First-aid/Safety Team (must be qualified) Boat Measuring General site preparation/tear-down Score runners ^Computer data entry/scoring Race timing (must have experience) Start line boat/athlete coordinator Athlete/VIP hospitality coordinator _Spectator safety/management Awards coordination _Site security Are you capable of lifting and carrying objects weighing 40 lbs. or more? _Yes _No Do you have any physical limitations or medical conditions which prohibit you from performing laborious tasks, standing/walking for t:wo or more hours at a time? _Yes _No We request that all volunteers attend arn informational orientation/training party at Booco's Station in Minturn, Thursday, May 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You will be contacted by the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau to confirm your availability. 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" . . .aiu : ....v..: , . _ . ~ . . . . 9 Id e~ TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Matiager Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 MEMORAIVDUM TO: Department Heads FROM: Robert W. McLaurin ~ Town Manager DATE: May 10, 1996 SUBJECT: Acting Town Manager I will be out of town from Thursday, May 16, 1996 through Tuesday, May 21, 1996. Pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Town of Vail Charter Pam Brandmeyer will serve as the Acting Town Manager from May 16 through May 20. Larry Grafel will serve as the Acting Town Manager on May 21. Please see Pam or Larry if you have problems or need assistance. If you need to reach me Anne Wright has the number where I can be reached. RWM/aw cc: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:ldepthead2 RECYCLED PAPER MAY 15 196 16:39 THE INYESTMENT GROUP P.1 5047 AAain Gore Grde Vail. Cobr8d0 81657 @'l]rA'IO 1LTM 11O: SUM/2ba C'U1a1tlOL4ad t91QBl+ MgRr• Moe'a-IC y Wce B015 A[LMoVE1 l9leD 9Ji1.6/V Moi'FH]b 1S"EIWJY 9. 61 JSi' 1t' BOWA+N SNJUiYF+`118: PLt81Vltl8NG `LOl'li"dASSIOdtl tlACl'!19 R)ATE: 15 I~AY 1996 1 chose not to apply for the posftion wh was vacated. g have had and appreciated ¢aUs frona m merous people tbat g greatly respec.~, requestaffig that g x°eapplsr• 1`heiar kaaal PPoa t andicates that perhaps I astrea~ ~smaD competeaace when I was a p commissionex°. Baat gt fs time gor me to Pade anto the sunfet_ tbough Y obviausly aras. surprised and a lbat miffedl wnth ¢Duncl faa° raot rrea poua$ing me earlie=°, #hey really ditl sae a favor. They poaced me to tocus on nethfAg urhich Yhacl repressed foa° a while: 1am tn~~ ~Vail and aft,ei° 11 y spending mnuCh of my time on ci~ prodects, my heaa°$ is realay no Longer h o As you may know, SFirley aaad Y n-Jained r hands at Christnas, aad in addition t~ our ta°ave9sp I have been livnasg much the time nn Greenwoad Village. We are, nn fact, expForang ?ivfssg the prepolderanoe of tuturre w?inters in a warm climate arad snammers--as part tinne d(sorry)°-in Vsilo Ad ly, I have a new part to fftulP tUlml careet°, wlxicte, at middle ageo fis wery satistyimg: teackaing baasisaess manageaent at Colorada Alountaixn CoUege_ Insts-aa¢:1:ing college s$undents i~ a reiatiwe tim~ ~oonsuadrig activity and teaching muca of last wfnter witaout P?annang Co missaon meetings was a relWe %don°$ ksow h~~ many hours Ihave s t over the last 11 years on prtjects . for Vaal and the Towan of Vaai, but ~ey kla been many and they have been vet°y satisfying to me. My only 1~ope is that #hey made a small dffferenae in the quaRW of lffc Baereo Thank you. . . . I ee A~ TOuN oF vaIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDOA ADi/ISQRV May 15, 1996 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office !lA~~ ~OWN COUNC9L H9GIiL9CFETS FOR NIA?Y 14 Work Sessaon Brue$s Council.members present: Armour, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --Site !lisit Upon completion of a site visit to The Tyrolean at 400 East Meadowr Drive, the Council voted 5-0 to approve a request to proceed through the design review process to remove two existing private stainways located on town-owned property and 4o replace them with one new private stairway to access a dwelling unit below the Tyrolean Restaurant. Upon Council approval, the project is now eligible for staff approval as . provided by the town's newly revised design review guidelines. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Request to Hold Farmers fViarket/Jonathan Staufer The Council heard a proposal from Jonathan Staufer of the Vail Village Inn regarding his interest in sponsoring a farmers market this summer within the Village Inn Plaza area. With the necessary town approvals, Staufer wants to provide a venue for local and area vendors to sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and possibly fresh meats on Saturdays beginning July 6 and running through September. He said the activity was in4ended to benefit the 30 shops within the plaza area and to add an additional activity for the community. During the discussion, it was noted Staufer has at least two options in seeking approval from the town. One is to file a request for consideration as a permitted use under the existing zoning district, or file for a conditional use permit. Either vvay, Town Atfiorney Tom Moorhead said a public process, including notification of adjacent property owners, would be necessary to move forward with the request. Staufer had been unsuccessful in processing a special events license for the event since the license applies onty to events that occur on public property. For additional . details, contact Mike Mollica in the Community Development Department at 479-2144. --Information Update The Council work session for May 28 was canceled due to lack of agenda items. (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Council Highlights/Add 1 Council members were encouraged to participate in Saturday's annual Clean-Up Day. Next, Andy Knudtsen, senior housing policy planner, gave a brief overview of the Vail Commons lottery criteria ranking. Of the 9 requests for the 16 3-bedroom units, applicant points range from a low of 4 to a high of 73. For the 67 requests for the 37 2- bedroom units, applicant points range from a low of 4 to a high of 93. Knudtsen is currentty creating four tier groups for each of the two lotteries (one for 3-bedroom units, one for 2-bedroom units). The four tiers allow for a random drawing to be conducted of subsets of the entire pool of applicants. The tiers are being established based on the ;point-ranking of the applicants and will reflect breaks at the 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles of all applicants. The tier groups will be published in Friday's Vail Trail as a matter of public record. The lottery drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday (5-20) in the Town Council Chambers. --Council Reports Mayor Bob Armour reported on a Colorado Municipal League workshop he attended over the weekend on civic leadership and recommended it to the other Council members. --Other Councilman Paul Johnston suggested placing an American flag in the middle of the roundabout. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS May 28 Work Session Canceled June 4 Work Session Review Ordinance No. 5, Animal Control Interview Liquor Board Applicants Community Survey Results Presentation : Conceptual Review of Lionshead Redevelopment June 4 Evening Session Appointment of 2 Liquor Board Members First Reading, Ordinance No. 12 (amending Title 17) # # # Printed by Pam Brandmeyer 5/16/96 10:44am From: Russell Forrest J To: Bob McLaurin, Fir Group, Pam B eyer, POLICE GROUP, PUBLIC WORKS GROUP Subject: Debris Flow ===NOTE===============5/16/96==9:35am== Tom Allander from VA just called and they have discovered the source of all the mud in Mill Creek. Two Sources 1) Mid Vail is getting blown out from heavy melt and runoff. 2) Biggest issue is that a mud slide has occured off of Tourist Trap. This Debris has flowed over a snowpack covering Mill Creek. This creates two problems. a) The stream might become temporarily clogged and suddenly blow out. b) We will probably be experiencing long-term (2-3 weeks) sediment problems in Mill Creek. These problems are occuring primarily because the snowpack is melting 3 times faster than usual according to the LTS Forest 5ervice. We normally loose a 1/3 of an inch of snowpack a day at MidVail and we are loosinq an inch. In addition, the East Branch of Mill Creek is still closed off to repair the culvert in Golden Peak. Hopefully it will be open by the end of the day. Paqe: 1 ~ , ~~~~URN i Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 MIlN'p'URN 303-827-5645 Fax: 827-5545 X C ' C4t,vtc~cck The Honorable Robert Armour Mayor of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 10 fViay, 1996 0 Kj ~ 40 . ~ b~-d- Dear Bob, It is vvith particularly pleasure that I send the enclosed letters of thanks to you for you to forward to your employees. Earlier this vvinter, 4he Town ofi Avon donated to us a used fire engine. The apparatus required some mechanical work in addition to body work and a complete repainting. We were able to accomplish the mechanical repairs, but are totally without the facility or ability to do body work or paint the engine. Your employees in Public Works came to the rescue. Leonard Sandoval donated his time and talen4 to repair and paint the vehicle, Todd Scholl facilitated the effort and Jim Hoza worked many off-duty hours on the design and creation of the decals. VVe truly appreciate the efforts of your employees for our benefit. I know that it fortifies the bonds betvveen our tovvns. I ask you to make these letters a part of the personnel files. Thanks, Bob - , *aallagher ic iVia1 < 4 TOWl VOF lnlldltl llUR.1'cl Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF NTinturn, Colorado 81645-0309 MIIN'Q'gJ1RR1 303-827-5645 Fax:827-5545 iVlr. Jim Hoza Street Supervisor Towrn of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 10 May, 1996 Dear Jim, It is truly one of my most pleasant tasks to endorse Chief VVagenlander's letter of thanks to you. Jim, I have had the privilege ofi knowing you for nearly 24 years, and have yet to hear you say "no" vvhen your community needs help. Your generous effor4s on our behalf are wridely noticed and applauded, and you once again strengthen the bond befinreen the 4owns of Vail and fininturn. Your high standard of "getting i4 done right" is reflected in the work on the fire engine. And your enviable reputation of taking care of your troops is also obvious in the work. Their willingness 4o help is a reflection of your leadership and values. Thanks, Jim Michael L. a lagher iViayor - ~~~~URN M I PitU PPi d0I UPtteeP F I P0 DBpaP e(YVdY1Q Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 MIIN'II'URN 303-827-5645 Fax:827-5545 f~y 10,1996 Town of Vai! Department oP Public Works Street Superintendent Jim Hoza 75 S. Frontage Road VaiI,CO 81657 Dear Jim, I am wrifirtg this Ietc4er to you 40 Wress mineartd the Volunteer Firefighfers appreciaticn te yau. I know we have joked about savirg up al I of-the "fhaeti{c yous" for your reti remeet party. ( hope that day des riot cone begore I Ieave, because tha4 wi I I beasedday within the Depar4men4. So I atn going 40 4ry and express miere, 4he Firefighters artd fhe Towns apprecia4ion for your contributians in getting 1510 painted. Like most of the projec¢s I have been irnrolved writh you on, you never wane the credle. You vvauld rather be behind the scme ard give credi4 to o4hers. Evm 4hought I sincerely mean al l of thank yaus to Todd, Lmard, Charl ie Moare, 4his wfiole project of repaintieg 4he vehicles 4o create a riew pride within the departmen4 was your iaea. Plus, if i4 was erot for you ard your connections with equipment ard peaple, the repainting of 1610 +arould nof have bew dane a4 al I, Iof alorm to fhis IewI of quali4y. You got Tadd's permission ea use eho paine booth and equipmenL le was you ehat encouraged Leaard Swdaval eo pain4 ard do the bady repair on his days 04f. 14 was you that spent wdless off tirm haurs an the sign connputer a4 work. It is you 4hat has 4orn and retorn the stripping aff to rrake sure it laoks jusf righ4. Plus it aas you 4hat waneed us to give credit eo cthers for eheir con4ribu4ions. Jim, Iot us say thank you. We have falked and kiddhd aP~~ about how this pPOjec4 had a repu4afion of being another Haza praject bscwn i4 took so Ionga Bu4 fo4 rm tel I you the reason. Part of the definition of a Hoa job "is it tafces awhi Ie". Because . p80pI8 UftdBPSiard tl11hen fPtt pPOJe6f IS fIP11Sp18d, ie is dons wel I. The fact that you take pride in evsrything you do is obvious aetd has been a benefie eo us. Iknow this let4er canno4 ful ly expross our appreciation bu4 thanc you fram al I of the Min4urn 1lolunteer Firefigheers. SincePely, T~or~s 0. r Minturn Fire Chief ce: Bob McLaurin Town of Va i I Touvn Maraaor ~ ~~~~URN Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 MdN'g'URN 303-827-5645 Fax: 827-5545 iVir. Leonard Sandoval Heavy Equipment Operator II Town of Vail 75 S. Fronfiage Road Vail CO 81657 10 May, 1996 Dear Leonard, I am pleased to endorse to you the letfier of thanks from Chief ln/agenlander, and to add my personal thanks also. Your generous donation of time and labor will long be remembered in our Fire Department. Your efforts serve well to bring credit to yourself and your department. I invite you fo come to Minturn on June first and witness your work in action as our recondifiioned Engine 1510 is used at a practice burn. - Thanks, Leonard. i~lichael.L. Gal ag er Niayor ~~~~URN Minturn Vofueteer Fire Departmene Box 309 (302 Pine Street) To`"'"°F Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 MIIR1'II'Ufl$N 303-827-5645 Fax: 827-5545 Pay 10, 1996 Town of Vail Department oP Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator II Leonard Sandoval 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Leonard, A simple than4c you no4e smm too inefficienY to express what your donated tiene to repaint our fire wgine has meaet to us. So please bear vaith me as I iry to put in4o words vvhaf yaur actions have rvman4 40 the Minturn VOIUPIQeeP FIPefIQhtlPS. Cortniegfrorrti an organintion that is based on members wha donate their 4irre, W8 d0 UPIdBPStard whae aS'acPIS`IC! it is to 9ive up a weekend 1Ne knawhow hard it is to @xplain 4o your w+ife why the I ist of pPOjects yau agreed to do wi I I have to waifi and gettieug her to urders4" why your no4 home at 9:00 PM when you said you would be home a4 4.00 PM. And lastly, the feel ieg 04 ernptiness ber.ause of the lass of time tha4 you had planned on spending with your fani Ip after a lorg vvinters work schedulL By your repaintirtg our wgies, you pve us an enormaus morale boost fo the f irefighters in several Yrays when we need ie the mas4. VNe eww have an wgino that is distinctly the Town of M infiurn's that we and the Town of M inturn ci4izem can be proud of. lRhile the erigirw is a used piece of eWipnrient, it is the quality of the pairt job wd dmls that ersIces i4 Iooc special. Probably more im.portant is that the firefighters knaar again that 4hey are etat alano; ThaQ there aro people I ilce you in the comenuniYy that do supporQ 4herin. So now vvhen the fire alarrn gos off whi N we are sitting around the hww, aur decision eo respond eo help a neighboP wha could be havirtg a heart a4tack or havirg a house fire or who rnight be trapped in a caP xcident, is . easy." Lets go" ! I kerow this loteer can ncY ful ly expross aur apprecia4ion but thanlc yau tram al I of the M in4urn Volunteer Firafighters. Sincerely, Tr,wm o. MIPttUPf1 FIPe Ch1d cc: Bob McLaurin Tovm of Vail Tovm Maeeger ~TOWN O]F MINTURN Box 309 (302 Pine Street) ToWN oF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 DdprqTURN 303-827-5645 Fax:827-5545 iVir. Todd Scholl Fleet Manager Town of !lail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 10 fVlay, 1996 Dear Todd, It is my pleasure to add my endorsement and personai thanks to the letter from Chief VVagenlander. , By facilita4ing the painting of Engine 1590, you have not only improved the ability of the Minturn Volunteer Fire Department to accomplish its mission; but also reinforced the relationship between our towns. Your efforts on our behalf will be remembered in our department for a long time. Thanks, Todd f~lichael L. alfagher iViayor ~~~~URN Minturn Volunteer Fire Departmen4 ' Box 309 (302 Pine Street) TOWN OF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309 ~IINTURN 303-827-5645 Fax:827-5545 May 1 0y 1996 10wn of tlail Department of Pubiic Works Fleet kbnager'Todd Scholl 75 S. Frantage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Todd, A simple thank you noeesewe too inefficient to express M inturn Valunteer Firefighters appreciation for aI lawirg us to use theTown of Vai i's paint boo4h. So ptease 1et me "ard explain what ifi rtrean to us. For many years we hare had mueuai aid agreemwes with surrourding eowns ehae were juse that, another eovum ln this last year the gomrosity og the surroundirg toavns has been iricredible. The cancept that we al I livo in a communifiy no4 in separate resore eowns has never been sa clear to me as this year. In fhis Iast year the Town of PN irturn was given a fire engire by the Town of Avam Ard while it was in eeed of repairs, It was bet2er than aPry ertgine we have ha& Once thess repairs were nmcle, we aroutd ther 6e able to dana4ed a Class A gi re mVino 4a the Town of Red CI iff which has been in eeed of a ctass A wgine. However to s4art 4his chain of evai4s, w+e had to erako some mechanirat ud body repairs to the Avan engir& Slnce we are in the pPOcess of rebuildirg the f i¢-e ciepartment, incurring 4he cost of paing to a body shop macle ehis prohibieide. This was uneil ycu allowed us to use your faciliey. Because of yaur gamrosity for alloa?ing us the use of youP paietie booth a-d equipmene, we emePe f ieemiatly abfe to caery aut the Pepairs azd put the f ire wgine in service.. It fac4, becaase yaur faci t ity permitted us to aa a qual ity painting on the engine, i4 foocs arand nm ard we hopefully wil lbe usietg it far the ewct 10 yars. This eow loakietg ugine 4as given fi4te firdighters an enormous morals boast in several wayS. First ve eww have aei ongine tha4 the firefighters ard the citizns of M in4urn are provd af. Whi le the angins is a used piece af equipment, ie is the qual iey of the paine job ard docais that rrakes it took special. Secodly ard probabiy niore importan4ly, the girof igh4ers know again 4hey are ho4 afm That we do I ivve in a comrnanify where wa can asc for helpa , Vhi Ie allowirtg us to use your 4aci 1 f4ies migh4 seem a smaif ges4ure to you, it had an errorrrmus effecf within our community. Novv when the 4ire alarm goes off whiio we are sittirg around the house, cur decision Qo respard to he{p a m1g1bOP 1S 88.R1@P. Again, thanc you YoWgrcm &11 of the Min4urn Volun4eer Firefighters, SiI Wvrely9 ~OMs 0.Wagen1 r Minturn Firethid cc: Bob Mclmrin Ya~ d Vail Twmn Marager , RECEdVEO MAY 9 7 1996 y CML Colorado Muniapal L~eague ~ 1E60 %.incoln Stseee, Suite 2100 o Desaver, Colorado 80264-2101 o Phone (303) 831-6411, FAX (303) 860-8175 • X C: ~ ~ . Attacnments: D ' es-f° Draft PolicY Statement for 1996-97 ~ CML Legisletive Box Score for 1996 Session VVrap-up of 1996 Legislative Efforts to Limit Local Land Use, Eminent Domain, and Annexation Authority Formation of 1996-97 CML Committees TO: (1) CML Policy Committee (2) CML Executive Board Niembers not on the Policy Committee (for information purposes only) FROM: Ken Bueche, Executive Director. 5UBJ~CT: Background Materials for May 22 Meeting DATE: n/iay 15, 1996 As previously announced, the CML Policy Committee will hold its final meeting on VVednesday, Niay 22, 1996, atthe Adam's Mark Hotel (formerly Downtown Radisson Hotel), 1550 Court Place, in Denver. Coffee will be available at 9:30 a.m., the meeting will commence at 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be served. Adjournment is enticipated before 3:00 p. m. and possibly as early as 12;15 p. m. We have invited Bill Owens, State Treasurer, to address the group at the lunch on his view of state-local relations. Please contact Barb Major at the League office indicating your attendance plans no later than IVlay 17 if you have not already done so. The primary purpose of the May 22 Policy Committee meeting will be to review the 1995-96 CML Policy Statement and recommend its readoption with appropriate changes. The 1996- 97 Policy Statement proposed by the Policy Committee will be voted on by the membership at the Annual Business fVieeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 20 in conjunction with the League's Annual Conference in Vail. The revisions recommended by the Policy Committee and approved by the membership will become the 1996-97 Policy Statement. The Policy Statement serves as a general guide of municipal positions on state and federal issues affecting municipalities. It is supplemented and refined from time to time during the year by CML committees and the CML Executive Board. Enclosed is a copy of the 1995-96 Policy Statement with changes proposed by the staff highlighted in amendment form. Of course, it will be the responsibility of the Policy ' Committee to accept, reject, modify, or make additional changes as members deem appropriate. . In eddition, as time permits staff will provide a report on results of the 1996 legislative session and e preview of November 1996 statewide ballot issues which affect municipalities. TENTATNE AGEIVDA FOR MAY 22 CML ACTNIT'IES 9:30 a.m. Coffee. 10:00 a. m. Policy Committee convenes. J Introductions. ? Discussion end epproval of proposed 1996-97 CML Policy Statement. ? Staffreportonhighlightsfromtherecentlycompleted 19961egislative session. ? Staff report on November 1996 statewide ballot issues affecting municipalities. ? Staff report on CML committee activities for 1996-97. 12:15 p.m. Tentative adjournment of Policy Committee. (If necessary, the Policy Committee will reconvene after lunch to complete business. ) 12:15 p.m. Lunch for Policy Committee members. Guest speaker, Bill Owens, Colorado State Treasurer. We look forward to seeing you on May 22. REGISTER FOR THE CMI, ANNUAI, CONFERENCE jUNE 18-22 VAII, ~ PROPOSED 1996-97 CML POL9CV STATEMENT (Shovving CIViL staff proposed revisions to the 1995-96 Policy Statement. , Capitalized vuords indicates proposed additions, proposed deletions are stricken through.) Local Control o Opposes further reductions in the state and - The Colorado iViunicipal League: local sales and use tax base, supports o Believes that local issues are best resolved broadening the state sales and use tax base, at the local level of government and opposes and encourages broadening the state sales and attempts to erode municipal government use tax base in lieu of increasing state sales powers. and use tax rates. o Supports efforts by municipalities to involve o Oppases increasing state sales and use tax their citizens and businesses more extensively rates. in the development of local policies and o Supports legislation requiring businesses to decisions. collect state and local sales taxes on interstate o Supports development and implementation sales. of a civics curriculum by public schools to o Supports cooperative efforts among educate students in state and local government. rnunicipalities to standardize municipal sales and use tax practices for the convenience af Municipal Horne Rule taxpayers, the business community, and Recognizing the desire and wisdom of the municipalities. citizens of Colorado in establishing municipal home rule in 1902 and in expanding the grant Property Tax of municipal home rule in 1912 and 1970, the ~ n~~~~~ ~~~ius*if~ed pPenrt..~a'.. ~ ~rtn ......inr~~r t., l. Lea9ue strongIY supports the right of the (D citizens of each municipality to exercise local self-government and opposes legislative and ^--s }h^ r^~,^;^ir^~-~ ~ *~~a --~-r-~~^ ..,..r -•y-• - judicial efforts to limit this fundamental right. o OPPOSES STATEWIDE REDUCTION IN LOCAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUES OR . Intergovernmenta9 Cooperation PROPERTY TAX BASE WHEN ADEQUATE The ability to provide services to citizens is a REPLACEIViENT REVENUES ARE NOT challenge at ali levels of government, and the pROVIDED. League supports increased cooperation among federal, state, and local governments and the Higbway TRAVSPORTATIONI Finance development of cooperative solutions to o Supports increased highway funds to common problems. finance pressing highway, street, and road needs as long as an equitable. portion of new Municipaa Finance revenues is returned to cities and towns. . The development and retention of revenue 0 Supports state Department of sources sufficient to resolve local issues, Transportation assumption of street lighting provide necessary municipal services and and general maintenance costs on state facilities, improve the municipal environment, highways within municipalities. and fulfill expanding ob{igations imposed by 9 Supports limitations on "off-the-top" federa{ and state governments are of critical diversions from the Highway Users Tax Fund. concern to Colorado's municipalities. Therefore, the League: plae-ed mm ~ede..al ger°°al . Sales and UseTaxes o SUPPORTS PRESERVATION OF o Supports retention of authority for all CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT THAT municipalities to set local tax rates and for HIGHWAY USER REVENUES BE UTILIZED ONLY home ru{e municipafities to coflect their own FOR HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND ROADS. taxes and determine their ovvn tax bases. ~ SUPPORTS GREATER FLEXIBILITY AND ~ Opposes additional UNFUNDED state INCREASED REVENUES FOR MULTI-MODAL mandates TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. and , • SUPPORTS RELEASE AND UTILIZATION OF supports selectively eliminating or modifying THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY USERS TRUST FUND existing state mandates. AND AVIATION TRUST FUND FOR THEIR o Opposes state legislative and administrative • INTENDED PURPOSES. actions which attempt to restrict the prerogative afforded by the TABOR amendment for local governments to reduce or end their Capital Financing , subsidies to state-mandated programs. • Opposes any efforts to aboli5h or impair the o Opposes cuts in state programs which effectiveness of the municipal bond interest disproportionately affect municipalities. exemption. o Supports preservation and restoration of o Supports enhancement of municipalities' authorityto establish locallydetermined revenue flexibility to finance public projects economically or expenditure limits. and efficiently. • Supports improving cooperation and pro- cedures for determining the impact of proposed Double Taxation legislation and regulations on cities and towns. * StPBRg'~ Supports state legislation and local • Urges the state to avoid or exercise practices which eliminate the financial inequities restraint in relying on fees, charges, and other created by the imposition of taxes on municipal cash funding of programs affecting residents for county services which are provided municipalities, especially in the areas of primarily or solely to residents in technical assistance, in programs where unincorporated areas. municipal participation is mandated by state law, and in regulatory programs affecting State Lottery municipalities where a benefit is derived by the s Supports imple the Great public at large which should be reflected in Outdoors Colorado program approved by voters general fund support. - for park, recreation, open space, and wildlife • Opposes the appropriation of energy impact purposes. and federal mineral lease funds, historically set • Opposes efforts to reduce the eff^^}iv^^^n~ aside for local governments, to finance state afid net revenues of the lottery or to allocate programs and administrative costs of state lottery proceeds to non-Great Outdoors government. Colorado programs: Federal Mandates and Requirements State Fiscal Fair Play o SUPPORTS REPEAL OF THE DAVIS-BACON The fiscal health of Colorado cities and towns is ACT TO ELIMINATE WASTEFUL RED TAPE AND. impacted by many state policies, including voter ENABLE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO initiated amendments. Adherence to thP fiscal STRETCH TAX DOLLARS FOR PUBLIC WORKS fair play objectives discussed below will PROJECTS. moderate adverse impacts on municipal • SUPPORTS REPEAL OR REVISIONS IN THE services. To this end the League: APPLICATION OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS • Supports the state sharing with municipali- ACT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO AVOID THE ties equitable portions of existing and increased ACT'S COSTLY AND BURDENSOME IMPACTS revenues derived from traditional state OIV LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. collected, municipally shared revenues. & Supports requiring the federal governmEnt • Opposes additional state-granted exemp- to fully fund the cost of new and expanded tions which erode municipal sales, usP, and programs and requirements mandated or , property tax bases and supports selective municipalities. repeal of existing exemptions. 2 o Opposes imposition of additional financial o Supports continued funding of federal burdens on municipalities without making housing programs. available offsetting revenue. o Opposes restrictions on the , local o Opposes the direct or indirect taxation of determination of funding priorities. the activities and operations of municipal o Opposes the denial of funds based upon a government. state's or municipality's failure to meet o Encourages recognition of Colorado's unique requirements of an unrelated program or economic, social, and physical characteristics because of factors beyond the control of the when federal action affects programs or state or municipality. projects of local concern to Colorado o Opposes disproportionate cuts in programs municipalities. benefiting municipalities and the resulting shift o Supports reducing federal preemption of of costs to municipalities. local land use lavus and regulations vvith respect to federal facilities. Privatization o Opposes imposition of federal standards The League supports the use of private sector upon local government operations and businesses to provide public services vuhen . employees vvhich do not apply equally to federal determined by municipal officials to be in the and state government operations and public interest. employees. Public Uability Federa8 ' ' ' FeNANCES Because of the financial burdens caused by the o SUPPORTSA B,4LANCED FEDERAL BUDGET increasing number of lawsuits against AfVD PLACIfiIG ALL BUDGET ELEfVIEIVTS - municipalities and their officers and employees, E N T I T L E nil E iV T P R 0 G R A IVi S, T A X the deterrent which litigation presents to EXPEfiID(TURES, REVEfVUES, DEFENSE ,4iVD continued service by public officials, and the DISCRETIONARY SPEfVDING - OIV THE TABLE need to assure that municipal liability does not FOR PURPOSES OF EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE impair the provision of necessary services to DEFICIT REDUCTION AfVD OPPOSES FURTHER the public, the League: TAX BREAKS UNTIL LEGISLATION TO ACHIEVE 0 Supports the availability of public liability A B,4LANCED FEDERAL BUDGET HAS BEEN insurance at reasonable costs and the ability of IfVIPLEIViEfVTED. municipalities to reduce such costs through o OPPOSES TAX REFORfVI PROPOSALS self-insurance or other reasonable means. VVHICH VVOULD EXACERBATE THE FEDERAL 0 Supports federal legislation to place DEFICIT, INCRE4SE THE COST OF fVIUIVICIPAL reasonable limits on and reduce the liability for CAPITAL INVESTMEflIT, INTERFERE WITH monetary damages of public entities and public TRAD(TIONAL STATE AfVD LOCAL TAX employees in suits brought under federal laws. SYSTEiVIS, OR PREEfViPT THE DEDUCTIBILITY o Opposes efforts to expand the liability of OF STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. public entities and public employees. o Supports safeguards vvhich ensure that a Supports limitations on the liability of funds are passed through to municipal municipalities and their officers and employees. . governments vvith a minimum of red tape and . vvithout excessive diversion at the federal and Economic Development state levels. The League encourages the state to provide o Supports establishment of advisory com- adequate- funds and staff for a strong, mittees comprised of local government officials multifaceted program to promote the economic to ensure on-going local 'input on state vitality of Colorado. This program shoqld assumption and administration of federal encourage the diversification and expansion of programs vuhich affect local governments, local economies, including support for existing o Supports continued funding of the business, creation of new jobs, and the Community Development Block Grant program. promotion of tourism. The League encourages the federal government to support state and 3 local government activities promoting economic Environment development. The League encourages state, In addressing environmental concerns, the federal, and private funding sources for the de- League: velopment of necessary municipal and educa- Water tional facilities and appropriate incentives to c Supports water policies which protect encourage private development of needed Colorado water resources. ' housing, transportation, and commercial o Supports the constitutional doctrine of prior services. appropriation and the constitutional priority given to domestic water use. Municipal Development o Supports the inventorying and protection by ' The League supports local control and municipalities of their water rights. determination of local land use issues. In o Supports appropriate water conservation addition, the League specifically: efforts by all users and effective long-term • Supports legislation prohibiting the Water resource management. incorporation of new cities and towns adjacent o Supports appropriate coordination of to, or within the service areas of, existing municipal water use with agriculture, municipalities. recreation, and open space uses. • Supports legislation increasing municipal o Supports federal and state financial aid and, within unincorporated areas, county programs assisting municipalities with the controls over the formation of special dEStricts, construction and improvement of water placing additional limitations on the powers systems in order to protect and enhance the exercised by such districts, and, where quality of water supplied to the public and practicable, providing for the dissolution or comply with federal and state mandates. phasing out of special districts. o Recognizes the special needs of smaller • Generally opposes efforts to restrict municipalities and encourages the federal municipal authority to annex territory. government and the state to provide special • Supports appropriate efforts to permit financial assistance to smaller municipalities for application and enforcement of municipal water systems based on financial and health ordinances, such as building codes, fire codes, needs. subdivision regulations, and zoning ordinances, o SUPPORTS REAUTHORIZATION OF THE to buildings and improvements proposed to be SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT TO ELIMINATE constructed by government entities within COSTLY AND UNNECESSARY UNFUNDED municipalities. MANDATES AND TO REDIRECT SCARCE s Supports municipal discretion concerning RESOURCES TO PROGRAMS WHICH the imposition of development fees' and EFFECTIVELY PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH requirements. . AND SAFETY. • Opposes delegation of municipal land use authority to state agencies or preemption of Natural Resource Development . . municipal land use controls. • Supports financial and technical assistance • 0 P P 0 S E S F E D E R A L 0 R S T A T E to local governments affected by the R E S T R I C T I 0 N S, B E Y 0 N D T H 0 S E development of coal, oil shale, and other natural CONSTITUTIONAL RESTRICTIONS WHICH HAVE resources in order to permit careful and BEEN DEFINED BY RECENT SUPREME COURT extensive planning for, and the development of, DECISIONS, ON THE ABILITY OF FEDERAL, necessary municipal services and facilities. STATE ` OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO , REGULATE PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE ' BENEFIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND Environmental Quality WELFARE. ~ SUPPORTS A MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL . • Supports voluntary intergovernmental STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL cooperation on land use issues. GOVERNMENTS, REGARDLESS OF SIZE, TO IMPLEMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT " 4 PROGRAMS UNTIL AND UNLESS COST waste or treated sewage sludge; allow EPA to EFFECTIVE MEANS ARE DEVELOPED AfVD sue municipalities for clean-up costs only if the FEDERAL FUfVDIfVG IS PROVIDED. municipalities did, in fact, deposit significant o Supports continued funding for wastevuater amounts of hazardous waste in the Superfund treatment facilities in order to reduce local site; provide that municipal clean-up liability be costs and expedite the construction of based on toxicity, not volume; and provide for necessary treatment and collection facilities. rapid settlement betvveen municipalities and o Supports reasonable and practical appli- EPA of any clean-up liability. cation of air and vvater pollution control o Supports intergovernmental cooperation to legislation by federal and state administrative reduce the financial impacts of federal officials and encourages restraint in modifying environmental mandates upon municipalities. legislation and regulations which have a fiscal o Opposes state preemption of local impact on municipalities. Particularly in the area government authority to adopt environmental of water pollution, enforcement of control ordinances. legislation should be correlated vvith the availability of funds necessary to achieve stated goals. F,,.. }he „f ~..~a;e, e#';meRt, aRd o Supports assistance to municipal governments for the acquisition, development, , and maintenance of parks, recreation, and open :ReRtatiefl--er-altePRat+ve-r-RQQes s# space areas and facilities. ;atieR-afld a!Q^^~tive-methads--m o Opposes increases in ttie proportion of i . municipal cash funding support for state par-tiGWIaP, thS . environmental programs. ~--SU^~ ~-~,aRe.;,Q;-ass.~~ee -4-ef o Supports financial and technical assistance to municipal governments in the areas of aopper-ts. planning and land use. o Supports adequate regulation and ' enforcement of drilling and mining sites, production facilities, and waste product storage and disposal facilities and practices to assure lJseps T-Pdst-FURd ^^a n,,; T^, ,st F, ,R,a fOP citizen safety, environmental protection, and the th°'^ YVI IIJVIl protection of domestic water sources. o Supports municipal and intergovernmentaf Human Rights efforts to improve solid waste management, The League supports programs that protect the including programs to encourage the purchase rights and dignity of the individual and supports of recycled products, . recycling, resource and encourages programs directed toward. recovery, vvaste stream reduction, and addressing such issues as employment, increased use of transfer stations. housing, health care, substance abuse, and o Supports meaningful relief for municipalities equal opportunity. . from the burden of Superfund (CERCLA) requirements and development of a reasonable Housing municipal settlement policy bythe Environmental The availability and affordability of decent Protection Agency. housing is an important concern to'Colorado's o Supports federal legislation that vvould municipalities. Therefore, the League: prohibit polluters from suing municipalities for ID Supports an adequate supply of good clean-up costs at Superfund sites vvhen the housing, regardless of income level, and municipalities owned or operated a landfill as a continued public and private sector support for nonprofit public service for area businesses and such an effort. residents or when the municipalities' only contribution to the site has been municipal solid 5 s Supports increased state financial support 100% state matching of local contributions to for the Division of Housing's loan and grant volunteer firefighters' pension funds. program for low and moderate income housing. • Opposes mandates which increase the cost • Supports the continued efforts of the of or create inequities among municipal Colorado Housing Finance Authority to work employee pension, workers' compensation, or ~ with municipalities on the Authority's various other employee benefits. , housing loan programs. 0 Opposes any legislation which would require • Supports the preservation, revitalization, social security or Medicare coverage for all and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods. public employees, mandate benefit levels or • Supports public and private financial funding standards for municipal employee assistance programs to address the needs of pension plans, or which would otherwise impose the homeless. unreasonable burdens or restrictions in connection with the administration of municipal Quasi-Governmental Entities employee peRS;ea BENEFIT plans. o Supports efforts to ensure that federally • OPPOSES LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD created quasi-governmental entities promptly MANDATE SO-CALLED "POLICE OFFICERS BILL pay property taxes and special assessments on OF RIGHTS" AND INTERFERE WITH THE properties which they own. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET PREROGATIVES • Supports efforts to ensure that such entities OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. maintain their properties in compliarice with municipal code requirements applicable to all Consolidation of Governments other properties. The League supports voluntary consolidation of • Supports appropriate efforts by such local government entities by mutual agreement. entities and state and local governments to make federally acquired properties available for Emergency Services affordable and for low and moderate income The League: housing. • Supports local control of local emergency • Supports appropriate efforts by such services and involvement of the state as a entities to make federally acquired commercial resource to local government in the areas of properties operate under generally accepted information, coordination, and training. leasing practices so as not to cause harm to local economies. o Supports state funds for those state • Supports requiring such federally created agencies which serve as a resource to local entities to honor agreements with local emergency services. governments associated with property which the entity is assuming. o Supports a voluntary uniform statewide fire incidence reporting program. Public Employment The League opposes efforts to interfere with a Telecommunications municipality's ability to detecmine the terms and The League: . conditions,of municipal employment. 0 Supports the retention of municipal regulatory authority over cable television Police, Fire, and Other Pension systems. and Employee Benefits • Opposes federal or state. legislation and • Supports continuation of state matching regulations which limit or restrict local control funds to assist in retiring unfunded liabilities of municipal rights-of-way. which accrued under the old police and fire • Opposes federal or state legislation and pension plans. regulations which preempt municipal franchis- o Supports equitable levels of state funding for ing, regulatory and taxing authority over tele- ' volunteerfirefighters' pensions, and encourages communications systems. 6 o Supports affordabie access by all municipali- ties to state-of-the-art telecommunication and information services. Utility Service Areas The League opposes federal legislation which would dictate territorial service areas or restrict the ability of municipally ouvned utilities to ser- vice customers vvithin their municipalities, including newly annexed areas. Criminas Justece o Supports state and community based inter vention and prevention programs and state initiatives which respect the key role of commu- nities and local government officials. o Supports revisions to Colorado's Children's Code which provide appropriate municipal jurisdiction in cases involving juveniles. o Supports ensuring that municipal goverm ments retain flexibility in implementing federal and state criminal justice programs. Municipal Coaart Operations o Opposes imposition of state surcharges on municipal court fines for the purpose of funding state programs. o Supports increased flexibility for municipal governing bodies and municipal judges in en- forcing ordinances. PostaB Seavice In order to eliminate confusion among citizens and businesses and to reinforce community identities, the League supports (1) legislation requiring and (2) administrative action by the United States Postal Service to use mailing addresses and ZIP codes that reflect the corporate boundaries of cities and tovuns. 7 r CML Leg6sOa$ive Box Scove Subject Status (as of Mab 13, 1996) (#means "with Amendments") ~~~~OFU SB 1 Highway financing. Reinstitutes "iVoble bill" allocating portion of state Postponed indefinitely sales tax attributable to motor vehicle and accessory sales for state, county and municipal highways on traditional 60-22-18 distribution formula. SB 13 School crossing guards Provides immunity from civil liability for school Pending action by crossing guards and sponsoring entities. Gov. ° SB 58 Liquor. Restricts reapplication far license within two years of denial Signed by Gov # when applicant has been denied a license for a site located within 500 feet of the nevN site. SB 102 /nformation. Establishes planning process for statewide information Pending action by infrastructure system. Gov. ° SB 134 Fireworks Continues state regulation of fireworks by repealing sunset Signed by Gov date. SB 170 TaxeS Allocates portion of state severance tax from severance tax Pending action by trust fund to specific programs of interest to local governments. Gov. # SB 214 Concealed weapons. Authorizes the CBI upon request of police chief or Pending action by sheriff to conduct criminal background checks in connection with local Gov. # issuance of concealed weapons permits. SB 234 PL-ace officers. Provides some additional flexibility and otherwise Pending action by amends the peace officer training and certification law. Gov. # HB 1016 Rolice and fire disability. Separates on- and off-duty police and fire Signed by Gov # pension death and disability awards under state plan to enable officers injured on duty to obtain tax free disability compensation. HB 1026 Pletro%um storage tanks Strengthens state remedial program; removes Pending action by $10,000 deductible for access to state clean-up fund in certain Gov * circumstances. HB 1061 Elections Contains numerous election law revisions developed by Pending action by coalition ofi state, county and municipal election officials. Gov. ~ HB 1089 Techno%gy. Establishes $20 million technology learning grant and Postponed indefinitely revolving loan program to develop distance and technology assisted learning programs for schools and libraries. (VVhile HB 1089 did not pass, its provisions were amended into SB 197 which did pass.) HB 1090 Workers'compensation. Limits compensation benefits for mental stress Postponed indefinitely related injuries. . HB 1108 Appraisals Clarifies that in condemnation proceedings appraisals Postponed indefinitely ordered by governmental entities are not subject to public release until appraisals ordered by private property owners are also released. A-1 . GIVIIL Legislative Box Score Subiect Status (as of Mav 13, 7996) . (*means "with Amendments") HB 1119 Municipa/ planning. Allows a municipality at the discretion of its Signed by Gov " governing body to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a county for certain joint planning functions. • H8 1127 Growth. Establishes program to allocate state funds to relatively poor Postponed indefinitely local governments impacted by regional growth. HB 1238 Workers'compensation. Establishes an increased but exclusive schedule Postponed indefinitely of benefits for permanent partial disability. HB 1264 Hea/th insurance. Enables health care alliances or cooperatives to Signed by Gov * continue to negotiate for lower health insurance rates. HB 1276 Mineralrevenues Modifies distribution of federal mineral lease and state Postponed indefinitely severance tax revenues to local governments. HB 1370 PL*nsions Provides for state and local funding and other modifications Pending action by regarding police and fire death and disability programs. Gov. * OPPOSE SB 10 Rights-of-way. Limits authority of locai governments to receive Signed by Gov " compensation for use of rights-of-way and to otherwise tax telecommunication providers. (Amendments reduce some negative impacts.) SB 105 Heating and air conditioning. Establishes state licensing system for Postponed indefinitely HVAC contractors and generally preempts local government regulations. SB 109 Concealed weapons Liberalizes conditions under which weapons can Postponed indefinitely • be carried without a concealed vveapons permit. SB 113 Concealed weapons. Requires sheriff to issue concealed weapons Postponed indefinitely permit if minimum state requirements are met. SB 187 Rights-of-way. Restricts authority of local governments to tax Fostponed indefinitely telecommunication providers. SB 213 Cigarettes Preempts municipal regulation and enforcement of Postponed indefinitely purchases and sales to minors and establishes weak statewide program. SB 230 Minimum wages Prohibits local governments from enacting local laws. Pending action by . Gov. " HCR 1005 Constitutional amendments. Withdraws SCR 2 enacted in 1995 which Postponed indefinitely refers to the electorate in November 1996 the proposed requirement for 60% voter approval of proposed constitutional amendments. HCR 1007 Taxes Proposed constitutional amendments which would substantially Postponed indefinitely , reduce local property taxes and revenues. . HB 1039 Concea/ed weapons permits Authorizes the CBI to issue concealed Postponed indefinitely ` weapons permits to retired and honorably discharged peace officers. . A-2 . CML LegWa$ove Box Scove Saublect Status (as of Mav 13, 1996) (#means "with Amendments") HB 1103 Firewaks Preempts local regulation. Postponed indefinitely HB 1109 Taxes Exempts first $10,000 in valuation of business personal Pending action by ' property from property taxes otherwise payable to local governments. Gov # HB 1115 Special districts Authorizes formation of park and open space districts. Postponed indefinitely HB 1124 Takings Imposes fact finding process and related requirements on Postponed indefinitely . state, municipal and county land use decisions. HB 1150 Takings Establishes state "ombudsman" program and regulatory Postponed indefinitely process to assist properYy owners in disputes with local governments. HB 1178 Concealed weapons Requires the CBI to issue concealed vveapons Postponed indefinitely permits to any applicant meeting minimum requirements. HB 1224 Alcoholic beverageS Establishes restrictive enforcement procedures Postponed indefinitely which local governments must follov+r in penalizing businesses for selling alcohol to minors. HB 1227 Alcoholic beverages Reduces from 25 to 15°k of gross income the Postponed indefinitely minimum amount of food sales for a business to qualify for a hotel and restaurant license. HB 1234 Electricity. Requires utilities to allovv retail wheeling over their facilities. Postponed indefinitely HB 1272 Erniironment regulations by /ocal governments. Preempts local Postponed indefinitely government regulation of subject areas within the following programs administered by state Department of Public Health and Environment: air quality, wrater quality, radiation control, hazardous waste, and solid vvaste. HB 1274 Condemnations. Restricts ability of governmental entities fio utilize Postponed indefinitely eminent domain. HB 1303 1/ested rights &oadly expands vested property right protections for Pending action by developers while restricting regulatory discretion of local governments. Gov. ° HB 1305 Takings Allov+rs successful plaintiffs to collect attorneys fees from Postponed indefinitely " governmental entities when asserting regulatory takings claims without providing reciprocal awards for successful governmental defendants. . HB 1358 Annexation. Allowrs unilateral enclave annexation only where territory Pending action by surrounding the enclave was previously annexed through petition or Gov. # election; requires actual signature of current land owners on all annexation petitions; and restricts enforceability of pre-annexation agreements where annexation has not been accomplished v?rithin ten years of the date of the agreement. HB 1373 Juveniles. Provides for state condemnation of land located within the Postponed indefinitely . City and County of Denver for a state juvenile detention facility. HB 1375 Airports. Limits operations of local airport authorities. Postponed indefinitely A-3 CML Legislative Box Score Subject Status (as of Mav 13, 1996) . (*means "with Amendments") FORMERLY SvPP0RV'ED SB 121 Schools Clarifies that the "Public School Finance Act of 1994" does Postponed indefinitely not preempt certain local government financial assistance to schools. (CML worked to defeat the bill after a detrimental Senate amendment was adopted.) , HB 1117 Jury trials As introduced, eliminates right to jury trial when municipal Signed by Gov " or county offense is not punishable by imprisonment. (Amendments eliminated jury provisions of bill which CML had supported.) HB 1315 Recreationallands. Extends immunity from liability protection to private Postponed indefinitely landowners who make their properties available for public use. (CML worked to defeat the bill after a House amendment was adopted • restricting local government acquisition of recreational easements.) . FORIIVIERLY OPPOSED SB 61 Land use. Imposes restrictions on county land use regulation processes. Pending action by * (Amendments substantially modified bill.) Gov. SB 69 Takings Codifies standards governing how municipalities may impose Pending action by * conditions on land use permits and provides an expedited court Gov. procedure for legal challenges to such conditions. SB 86 Aesticides. Continues state regulation while preempting some local Pending action by regulation of applicators. (Amendments reduced preemption.) Gov. * SB 97 Highways Increases allowable truck weights on non-interstate Signed by Gov * highways and local roads. (Amendments eliminated the most objectionable provisions.) , HB 1045 Oil and gas charges Prohibits certain local government specific Signed by Gov * occupation taxes and fees on oil and gas operations. (Amendments narrowed the prohibitions.) HB 1282 Alcoholic beverages Contains miscellaneous revisions including Signed by Gov * modifying "good cause" grounds for not renewing licenses because of adverse impacts on the neighborhood. (Amendments reduced negative , impacts.) A-4 WH'ap-IHp Of 1996 IL.eg9SlaQll9'e IE1FfoH'tS to ILH9flA1t LQDCafl ILaQld USC9 Edi(biH1e91Q DOHIIaGIiy and Aiinexa4ion Atdfleorify : The Colorado General Assembly considered numerous bills in 1996 that were directly or indirectly designed to limit local government powers in the area of land use and eminent domain. liRany of these bills were amended heavily throughout the pracess, both positively and negatively. In some cases, formerly innocuous bills completely unrelateci to land use or eminent domain were amended to limit local authority in ttiese areas. The following matrix highlights the most negative aspects of each bill, either as introduced or as subsequently amended. BIlILJL H9EL'I 11` EKI II UR~u`•v FA1 VAL DIl17P'IYSY H IlO1 V HB 96-106Il (Aflflen/'g'9nielbaeat)-- As amended, was apparently intended to prohibit AS ADOP]['lED, provides that °the CO1liC~RNING ANNEXATION municipalities from using "powers of attorney° to execution by a municipality of a power EII,EC7CIONSe comply with statutory procedures for conducting of attorney shall not be construed annexation elections. to comply with the election provisions" of the Municipal Annexation Act. HB 96-1Il24 (Hagedmrua/Rnautgo)-- . \Alould have required local governments to submit to ECIL]L]ED on 2nd reading in House. CONC]ERNNG `Il'HE fl8~OLUTgON a mediation process whenever it is alleged that a OF DI~PU'd'ES ARIlSING FItOM 'II'HIE regulation "disproportionately affects" someone's IDMPOSI'TION OlF ILAIVD USE property. Imposed numerous unfunded procedural ]f8ESTRIC'd'gON5. mandates on local governments in connection with this process. HB 96-Il128 (I[{ainffaunagn/johnsmn)-- Was amended to explicitly exempt state corrections AS ADOPTED, will require the Dept. CONCIEIf8NIlR1G DIEPAR'Il'MER1'd' OIF facilities from any local planning or review of Conections to submit plans for new CORBlEcC'd'IONS ]FAcCIDLIB'IlESe requirements. or expanded facilities to local governments for "advisory review," although retaining language to the effect that such facilities are exempt from local "requirements." HB 96-1Il50 (IE'rinster)--aCON~ERNING VVould have established a group of investigators in ]KI]L.lL1ED in House State Affairs 7I'gl[lE ]ESTA\B]LISHMER1'd' O]F A the state Department of Regulatory Agencies to Committee. STAB'EWIDE OMBUDSMEN receive compla.ints about local government Pg8R~M 'Il'O OVlERS]EE regulation of private property. gB~GUI[.A'g'ORY 'Il'AKINGS COMP][.,AINTS. . . 1 H13 96-1272 (Adkins/Schroeder)-- Would have preempted local governments from 1KII.I,ED in Senate Loca] Government CONCERNING DELINEATION OF adopting and enforcing regulations in the areas of Committee. STATE ANI) dACAL AU'I'HORITY air quality, water quality, radiation control, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL hazardous waste, and solid waste. PROGRAMS. HB 96-1274 (Prinzlerlgtizutto)-- Would have broadly constrained both the power of KILLED in Senate Local Government CONCERNNING RES'I'ItAINTS ON eminent domain and the police power as exercised Committee. 'f HE USE OF EM[INENT DOMAIN BY by local governments. Would have allowed both GOVERMMENTAL ENTITIES. powers to be exercised only for "public necessity." Would have required payment of compensation for any restriction on the use or development of property. Would have apparently prohibited local governments from charging processing fees for land use approvals. Contained sanctions against private parties benefitting from any exercise of a local government's eminent domain authority. Would have allowed successful plaintiffs to collect attorney's fees in suits against local governments. HB 96-1303 (McPlierson/Schroeder)-- Would have substantially amended the Vested AS ADOPTED, substantially amends CONCERNING VEiS'I'ED PR0PER'I'Y Property Rights Act to provide for automatic vesting the Vested Property Rights Act to RIGi€'I'S. for a period of up to ten years upon the approval of provide for automatic vesting for a virtually any kind of site-specific land use decision period of up to five years iipon the by a local government. Completely eliminated local appioval of virtually any type of site governments' prerogative to place conditions on a plan at a public meeting. Contains a site specific development plan in the interest of the bilateral attorney's fee provision for "public welfare" (i.e. only health and safety successful parties to litigation under the conditions allowed). Completely eliminated public statute. rights to referendum on such an approval. HB 96-1305 (Lamborn)--CONCERNING Would have allowed successful plaintiffs to collect KILLED in House Appropriations TAKINGS CLAIMS AND attorney's fees when asserting regulatory takings Committee. A"d""d'OI2NEY'S ES claims against local governments. . . " 2 ffIB 96-1315 (Pa'nns4er/Bnshop)-- As amended, would have totally precluded local IECnILL]ED in Senate Agricu(ture tCONCE1E3NN~ ~ECREAT~ONAIL governments from using eminent domain to acquire Committee. "g'RAELS. easements for recreational trails, or requiring the dedication of an easement for a trail as a condition of a land use approval. HB 96-1345 (Jerlce)--C0NC G dNould have virtually deregulated so called "cluster KE..ILED in House State Affairs THE EXENII''I'ION Ok' "CI.USTER subdivisions" in counties. Committee. YDIEdIELOPlll1''" FROM . SUBDIVISION REGNI.ATIONSe HB 96-1354 and SB 96-237 Amended the legislative declaration in the school A5 ADOP1CED, these two bills in (Andersoea/WelLs)--CONCERNING finance statutes to implicitly preempt financial combination declare that the school ' E"ACT &']EES Al~ OTHER assistance from lacal government to schools from finance statutes should not be deemed FINANCIA3L.. ASSdSB'ANCE `B'O any source other than sales, use, or property taxes. to preempt financial assistance from ~~~~OLS. local governments to schools from any source oiherwise authorized by law, but expressly excepts "impact fees and other land development charges and fees" from this declaration. Imposes a sunset date on all school impact fees. Indicates, however, that authorized fees in lieu of school land dedication imposed by any local government should not be deemed to be preempted. HB 96-1358 (]Fosteir/Bes9nop)-- Would have required an election for all enclave AS ADOIF']I'IEgD, requires the actual CON~ERNIN~ ~ICIPAIL annexations. VVould have totally repealed the signature of cunent landowners on all ANNEXA'd'ION. authority of municipalities to require annexation annexation petitions. Prohibits agreements as a condition of extending unilateral annexation of enclaves if any extraterritorial utility service. Would have part of the gerimeter of the enclave expressly prohibited the use of powers of attorney to 'was annexed by a method other than execute annexation agreements. petition or election since 1980. Limits the enforceability of annexation agreements that are more than ten years old. " . - 3 HB 96-1375 (Entz/Lacy)- Would have prevented counties and county airport KIL.LEI) in House Transportation ' CONCERNdNG THE USE OF authorities from condemning certain private airport Committee. EMINENT DOMAIN FOR COUN'I'Y operations. AIRFORTS SB 96-48 (Norton/McElhaney)-- Contained numerous provisions holding local KILLED in House Local Government COIVCERNING d,OCAL, governments to more rigorous standards for denying Committee. GOVEP;NMENT "1041" P(DWERS. or attaching conditions to 1041 permits, especially in relation to water and other public and private utility projects. SB 96-61 (Alexander/Anderson)-- Would have restricted the authority of counties to AS ADOP'I'Ed), generally requires CONCERNING THE COiJNTY request changes to subdivision and P.U.D. county action on land use applications PLANNING PROCESS. applications. Would have limited opportunities for to conform to adopted county standards public comment during the review process to one and regulations. Contains limitations time (sketch plan). Would have compelled counties on the continuance of public hearings. to act on the application within a set time period, Requires actions on land use else the application would be deemed approved. applications within a time period mutually agreed to by the county and the applicant at the time of filing. SB 96-69 (Norton/Anderson)-- Would have created a statutory cause of action AS AI)OP'd'ED, requires local CONCERNING REGUI.ATORY against any local govemment regulation that is governments to establish rough IMPAIRMFNT OF PROPERTY . alleged to impair any property value in any way. proportionality and an essential nexus RIGHTS. Would have shifted the burden of proof to local with a legitimate governmental interest governments to justify their regulations by when requiring dedication of land or substantial independent scientific evidence. Would payment of certain ad hoc monetary have compelled local governments,to submit to exactions as a condition of a land use arbitration of regulatory takings claims. Would permit. Requires all conditions on have required certain land use regulations to be land use permits to be based upon justified by "established threats to the public health standards that are sufficiently specific or safety," thus eliminating the "general welfare" as to ensure rational and consistent a legitimate rationale for such regulations. Would enforcement. Provides an expedited have created personal liability in local government court process for claims arising under officials for violations of the statute. Would have this statute. Allows successful allowed successful plaintiffs to collect attorneys fees litigants, whether the plaintiff or the from the local government. local government, to collect attorney's . fees. . . . 4 ~B 96-1415 (Deuanus/,Uerke)-- Would have created new standing and a statutory IICI]LILIED in House Agriculture ' COR1~ERNING WATER IE~~GHTS AND cause of action for local governments, as owners of Committee. REGtiJ]LA7C~RY B'AKINGSo vvater rights, to assert regulatory ta.kings claims against other local governments. SB 96-219 (Ameant/jerke)-- l/irtually identical to SB 96-145. KI1[.,ILED in House Judiciary C0NfC G WATER RIGHTS AND Committee. REGUI.ATOItY TAKINGSo (Prepared by CMI./David Broadwell 5/ 13/96) , 5 . . League committees established, appiications invited , The League Executive Board recentiy voted to establish or continue various study committees to prepare the League's 1997 legislative program and to address other pertinent municipal issues. Here is a listing and description of each together with staff contacts (with the first named staff being the lead contact): The AnnuaJ Conference Evaluation and Planning Committee will review programming for the annual canference end mske recommendations for future conferences. SEaff: Katy Priest, John Covert, Steve Smithers. The General Municipa! Issues Committee will examine miscellaneous legislation and other issues affecting municipal operations. Staff: Sam Mamet, other staff depending an topic. The Sales Tax Simplification Committee will examine sales and use tax issues, particularly tax simplification issues affecting home rule municipalities which collect sales taxes locally. Staff: Geaff VVilson, Ken Bueche. The T,4BOR Amendment Technical CommiLtee wiU continue ta monitor and devefop policy on TABOR implementation issues, including litigation, legislation, legal interpretations, operational issues, and local government irnplementation practices. Staff: Devid Broadwell. The Growth Committee will address state and local growth management, land use, and annexetion issues affecting municipalities. The Committee is expected to recommend CML positions on state legislation and hefp identify local growth management policies which might serve an a local option basis as mode{s for cities, towns, and counties. Staff: David Broadwell, Sam fViamet. The Telecommunications Committee is responsible for recommending CMI. positions on telecommunications legislation affecting municipalities and to serve in an advisory capacity to CML and cities and towns in their implementation of recent federal and state laws. Staff: Geoff Wilson, John Covert, Steve Smithers, Ken Bueche. • The Ball4t Issues Committee, wil{ review statewide ballot issues affecting municipalities that may be on the fVovember 1996 general election baAot and recommend League positions. Staff: Sam Memet, other staff depending on topic. The Boerd voted to discontinue the Recreational Trails, Peace Officer Training, and Police and Fire Pension Death and Disability Committees. Additional committees may be formed or reactivated during the coming year as needed. _ Any municipal official may request appointment to one or more of these committees. If you have an interest in serving on eny of the above-listed committees, please contact Barb Major at the League offl'ce by June 25. If you have issues you wish these committees to examine or questions regarding any committee, . call or write the staff contact listed next to the committee. A separate mailing will be sent out later this summer to mayors and managers or clerks requesting municipal appointments to CML's Policy Committee. That Committee will meet during the fall of 1996 and winter of 1997 to review recommendations of the standing committees and to screen other legislative proposals. The Committee will also meet in rnay 1997 to develop a proposed CML Policy Statement for 1997-98. n e • 7 The Colorado Association of Ski Towns c~or~ially Invites You for Cockta.ils and Appetizers at the June CAST Meeting during $he CMIL Conference ~n Thursday9 June 209 1996 ~ . 4-6 pm The Vail Marr~ott Grand Ba~lroom A-D . RECEIVED MAY 1 3 190 United States Forest White River Holy Cross Ranger District Department of Service National P.O. Box 190 Agriculture Forest Minturn, Colorado 81645 (970)827-5715 FAX 827-9343 Reply to: 1950/2720 Date: May 10, 1996 X G : Cdt,Lti.e c,C Bob Amour 7(J'{1.(((~. Mayor, Town of Vail ~ ,JK. , ~ 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 ~ Dear Bob: Vail Associates, Inc. is proposing to construct approximately 14.1 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking at Beaver Creek Resort. The intent is to meet the growing demand for trails in the Vail Valley. The proposal is broken up into three phases with approximately 4.0 to 5.3 miles of trail to be constructed in each phase over the next several years. Proposed trail corridors are shown on the enclosed map. The proposed trail tread is estimated to be 3-5 feet wide with an estimated 4.6 acres of total ground disturbance. The U.S. Forest Service is asking for public input on this trail system. Please send all comments in writing to Dave Ozawa, U.S. Forest Service, PO Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645 by June 15, 1996. For additional information, please contact Dave Ozawa at (970) 827-5715. Sincerely, . WILLIAM A. WOOD District Ranger Enclosure: (1) ; ~ ~t ~ ~ ti'~t ..4 s`S5~' ty~,,, ~ y 7 n.~e.N~g,G ~ - _ ~,..,-:~L..,,:: .o. . - . . -r PLEASE BE AWARE: You may encounter molor vehicles at any time goinp up or - . i:; down the ioads and trails of Vail or Beaver Creek Mounlains. You musl slay on roads • - , • ~ ~ . ' ~ ~ ' . - ` anU maintained Irails to help prolect yoursell and lhe environmenl. 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J~ ~ 1 ty.~ i( 1=11111i SumiiiarLlfls Wlnler lllls ~ ~Ai. : y~y ~ ~ti ''r' jv~ ic~ 7~ ~ a T" r;,t. w • 1 , `y - * y stn,r . ; 5~- f'1,~ ~ ~ Slow Zona " S S. ~ 1~~ ah~ ~ j~,; ~ ' •n~ ~r. ~ ~~~1,' - t~~~(~,y~E ~ X? .;t~~i. ,'1y: ~~'~Ufl ~ ~ , ''+tdn ~ :~i.` j r~~ (¢Y~,l~,'~~%d~_ Mllaage Marker c HA~ ~ •~y ~ ~ ~~y sinr a~tLiL i ~ 7 - - HtYin9 OnlY Tralls ~ 1~ C EmergencyPhone .~i~~j 'b•c ~ "~;6ai.~.'°' ~'~~'-r ~ ~ . ,u • ~1'1i~t ~L ,)V~ : 6i~ ~ n~ fR A'D~A~~ Ili~l.+~~ '~r HandicappedAccess i r.,• r:iL~ ^ jQ~~ UEP~ a,.~'• ~'}•n ti ^ ~f};C~! ~ .(tai,+~.;~,;_ W I~`ir V i;~ • ~1.~ 1 P_.:. ~ ~ ~6 , ~RfEA•S~ B~. Picnlc,Ta61e ~ lroposed Trail ~ ~~P•'.t'{~,~ ~ r''., ~ t Restroom Curridurs ~ ~ , ~ ;•"t~'~l-_.`, `e% ' ~il~b ~ ~ ht f~. ~9EA1!EflIGREE~ K~,V.I1'L•'pGE',~?;a BIKINGTRAILS F~ELr 1~j1'ON 1 07(4l : -.y~,l~.\j _~-i•~-~., „ 11~~' i Li 'Cri - Mosl Ditlicull ' . ~....~r k I ~uY~`• i~ R, ~ ".-r/ }i r.- 1 • J ~ ~ ' ~ "V.h N . py~~- 1- ~J. . Lail iaiinp: have Ocen estaUlished O~AUC~. . More Olllicull . iclalive lu conJiliuns on Vail anU 1 • , . ' ~ . , ~'~j:"~ . ' • uT_~,~i'«_ : = -~,ty c- bcavei Cicek Muuiilaiiis. II iiiila ~Caver Creeh M.OUillaili IaCIIIIICS; operated by Vail ASSoci~les, - Easlesl ~1 • mihal vnlh ow ialing sysleni. pleasc U45 Inc., aio localed within the. White.fliver Naqonal Forest and ~ t u""".:\ ~ - Pauad Blke Palh beUiii on casiesi taicd uaii,. aie under pennit bom Ihe Foiesl Seryice U,S.D.A. ( r~ I by,~~ ~ 1~IQ~a,I l~r •,1. ld~. . ~ . . Xe: - Va/l Dally Sunday, aaay 12, 1996 , . . . , . . . , ~ . ~~~N-10 N . , ~cMike . ~•~di ^ . . . W s + ~ IJ,, ~O` ~7't~J.s'?.'..~ ~°~,_w t:~~t~•~o ;'r S. r d: i + 1' a _.w~.r ;:'rDeath-artd tazes aie inevitable;"§oithe s ying goes:And while every-" 6ne'61ks"abo6t the weathec; no`one ever does'anythirig about iC , ' .....Make•that~taxes;too,a...,...........t=-°-- _ . Some'considei Douglas Bnice to be the devit. In that case, I have ~-;-sympathy for the devil and•noha locfor taxpayers: Much of what he - stazted around the state has~been-i`de-Bruced" . a Colorado'Springs:attomey, wrote the so-called Tabor`~. ' Ainenclment passed: by state,votets as Amendment l,in 1992. In shon, it ~set s'pending limits,on tax dopacs and tequired voter approval of spend- ; -,iag beyond those limits or. a refund oPthat money, to taxpayers. ~ Now; Amendment 1 is failing la'rgely,liecause most politicians want- . ~ „ it to. The people? They don't know;any better.,Like sheep, after you',ve . been. fl~ed a few ;h .mes; y~ou k~of Siue; tfie $ruce amendment has'flaws,'buE some politicians have . . , • ,exploitedthose'tiaws as.. fatalerrois.4tiat they have gotten voters to do by de=Biucuig~is to,throw?he baby out with the~bath water. But, if you're, r "speading tazpai'money, de~Bnicuig is more a cae of saving the gold- 'en goose from ex[iiiction. ~ ~ • , . .<:,r!t.• ; . - ..:r. a.~ t' A'coinmon cripicism'of Bmce made by'some polidcians is that Hnice ' Kis:not a polit~cian;.tberefine, th,e,logoesr~he'should:notinterfere with.,.... ' .41;61ibcs+DenverMayor Wellington Webtisud as•much in an'Amend-=° ''ment 1 debaie'with Bnice'; who'.told Webb that,the Constitution begins> . de-Bnicin.'g'a,fewmetro clistricts in~Eagle County ~~I mnoptsu~rele,.that ac ~'will zciake all`f~at much diffenence; 6nt d,~Bnicing largei.govemment en6ties is`to igno're t}iei`r'uicylcated piopens'ity for waste and.lack of ; accountability: to,voters. s,; , . . . . . - At thC,sfate~level; lotter}~.funds earmarked for parks were being used er ; tobwld'pnsans'; in Denver 449F) s ftie new auport'ere be~ng used, for~who lrnows~what and Vn Waslungton Socia1 Security is a f slusli±fund. 'w ~"Icaily'an~outgouig cbauma`n oFa.dis~ict~`;wained`that taxpayers can ~ no longec be`sure how the district's money will be spent now that district . taxes have,been combined.with.tosrq tax revenues; Will the money be . e_ a: s~p 1 r,E s a° ^.4 5 t r s ?espent on s`treets or,new offices;and'then will the cry~of.wolf go foith ~~.„'about nothaving enough~money~for:the iteins,and servi iaxes ces'for-which the , 3,., ~ er,e . . . wtended originelly7 ,;`•r, t ~ ,a,„ < • ; • . i;*'~We_ll,nevarz~ally'kiiow•because,some politicians want to keep;it that wayand;ttierefore;Aetest;Bnice'for;trying;to:charigeit=:;:~,t . 'In de-Briicing; v'oters'; getwliat they deserve: the'ri g}it to,'wndnue compiaining aboat azid paying:tazes..(Perhap's,'•then; d~Biucing ballot ~ measures~al§o should"pmlubit taxpayersfrom'ever again complaining . ~~bouttazesor ~w`~ Tlie lcriock~against'B'ruce.',s amendment is; and conliriues to be,.that ' t~refundirig,e~cessP.roPe!tiY.faxes would'tiurt futureprojects because_the ` `wmunicipality: would nui"out of moneyfoc all butbasic expecises: But the . fti~ arnenclment;simply says tt?at voters have to approve of those extra , ~S,expenses thaY.s;all.`=:':,,•.,,*~i _-_;:Elected'politiciaris;:though, don't waqt:to haggle,with voters bver ' :oters shouid i parldng structures, roundabouts or-ProPettY Piirchases •V only have to~make orie decision:'.whom to elect'And how well has that ~ 'system worked? Well;.inost everyone agrees that,govemment waste is ' 17f0 4 Is it ariy wondec state poliacians vecsally'hated'the measure when r~it appeared on'theballoCor.thai 111 theu'usual anay'of t!i'reats ' abouC the uvnadvi;,7 Ttiose ttmeats~'disgwsed as.ezplanatidns of what • iild°happen`if t}ie; aine"n'dment:passed; included the usual ones politi- cians:make"wfien~tfieykwatit.mo're'taic~money::They t}ireaten citizens --'with•the loss of police'and firefighter services; fewec pazks and teachers. Hit the public where they're most wlnerable, in other words. t° p iNeyer; oficou?se;'did any.'of,th6"politicos;menfion having to cut"back on pet projects or their own budgets:~tls.the.saying goes what:the'con- . . a i « f_ r a ~ .u-• sS, ,e - . i':, .,r w . sdtuents don mow won t.hurtthem..x . j F;.u~After~Bivice s amendment passed. those!same poLhciansthated it~alt•',% the more: Afrer all, eve8 since we.got our first allowances, we clidn't i ~-'wanhour~pareats`telling•us }iow to spend 6'r'save iG`BasicallytAmed"d- ~ ; 3mentrl.made politiciansJless Powecful liecause iheysuddenly became ; - moi~, accountable to the public, Of courserpoliticians reacted by telGng F Z;the public howAmendment 1. jiist.wasq t"going to;wbrk`and !'aboted to • ,make, thaGa seif-fiilfilling h 'ProPO; Y#; '.R. YAnd taz'&eedom day;= the~annualpomt at wtuch you're no longer . ,worldng just to pay your iaxes - came just )ast week; and I wonder if . the people who complained•also°tiothered w',vote.in the de-Bcucing elec- ~ tionslastweek2r.,::.;,: r:~' ~ Polificians tiave had to crack:much•tougher nuts, and undoing Bruce,. ~tothe;publia'was•probatily ope,of.`tlieir easier,'manipulations. Certainly ~ ~r . i : some wily poli6cia'nsfound'iCeasier to,pu['[ogether one big ruse about '~~;xBruce t}iairto have yto.get'creafive every,,time they wanted to spend a bit more thannecessary and, perhaps, in a;way votecs might not approve of. ~ . . VJhat if the county had to put the airportterininal construction before • j , voters? , • . , - • . . . . ~aboptsomethinglikeVailCommonsl, ,~.'r~.~'.' ' It all bnngs to mmd'another saying: You can ]ead'a horse, to water, ,~;huf;you can't•make,him_ drink.~In the case;of some ta~cpayers, make that-•~ , irik." . ' ' . . ; ' . . . - • ' ' - ' . , tYlike Spaniola is dte ciry editor:of the Vnil Daify>.' • . i' _ si,h _ . . . , , . I.. ' ~ . ' . ; . I " ' . . . ' . 05/17/96 17: 25 _FAX 708676402r4 ,.~,~En~elman & Smith ~OOI _ _ •-...,.,,cm.,,.vwaowKaca~mve~w~P~ w~ i ! . ~ ~ ^ I 1 • ^ ~ May 17, 1996 0 ^ ~ • ~ Vail Town Council 10 Vail, Colorado : Via Fasce 970/479-2157 ~ 0 . ~ . Deag Vai1 7Codan Council: ~ cn The Engelman Family, consisting of twenty-sevesi people 0 spannirag four generations, have sDcied Vai4 since 1963 and have owned the hoaase ait 655 W. Farest Road since 19650 ltobert and =J Mary Engelman (age5 83 and 81, respectively) resided in VaiY ; ~ until anedical conditions requirecl them to move away gast yeare Q Several of the second generation lived and worked in Vail ¢or ~ pegiocis of time oeer the past taao decadeso Third generation 0 amebers are now laviaag and working in dail Q with aaaotheg < expected to move there in two weekso 6ae are a11 unalterablv oDposed to the use of the Lionshead n Gondola to service night skiing C3 - The gondola ° stransition through residential neighborhoods and r • ~the proxfenity og hoffies to the skf run leading to the facility , h make its use inappropriate to the character o£ the ~ aneighboghoaci o Use of the iJista Balan out of the commercially ~ concentgated PRa3.n ViY.lage is more appropriateo it would not ~havre a negative ienpact on the surrounciing community o Thank you for youx cons3dertfona ~ Si , O . z O U o Engelmasa w ~ Z ~ o _ . ~ • ~ z fx 0 j< ~ . 0 a TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM T0: Robert McLaurin Council Members FROM: Judy Popeck DATE: May 17, 1996 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of April 30, 1996. A$1,000,000.00 T-Note was purchased on April 17, 1996 with a yield of 5.513% maturing on January 31, 1997. A$1,000,000.00 T-Strip ' was purchased on April 26, 1996 with a yield of 50970% maturing on May 15, 1997. A$1,000,000 FHLB was purchased on April 26, 1996 with a yield of 5.998% maturing on November 10, 1997. The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 6.87% and 5..71t for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are 5.00%, 5.05%, and 5.28 respectively. The April rate for the Colotrust moneymarket fund was 5.01%. Please call me if you have any questions. ~ 0 Town of Vail, Colorado Investment Report Summary of Accounts and Investments For the Month Ending April 30, 1996 Balances Percentage 4/30/96 of Total fiNoney Market Accounts (see page 1) Commercial Banks $2,646,387 13.84% Money Market Funds $167,472 0.88% To4al $2,813,859 14.72% Commerciai Savings Banks & Loans Certificates of Deposit (see page 2) Eagle County Institutions ~ 0.00% Other Colorado Institutions $198,000 $198,000 1.04% National Institutions 0.00% Total $198,000 $198,000 1.04% Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00% ' U.S. Government Securities (see page 3) Treasury IVotes 8 Bills $5,980,903 31.28% GfVflflA's $66,475 0.35% U.S. Savings Bonds ~ $30,223 0.16% Federal Agency Discount fVo4es & Bonds $10,031,543 52.46% Total $16,109,144 84.25% ~ Total Portfolio $19,121,003 100.00% Maturing V1/i4hin 12 Months $16,068,106 84.03% Maturing VVithin 24 fVionths $1,934,866 10.12% Nflaturing After2d Months $1,118,031 5.84% $19,121,003 100.00% ' 5/17/96 invsmjlp. RAoney iViarket Accoun4s ` as of April 30, 1996 - --For the Month of April-- . Ins4i4ution Balances Type of Accoun4s High Lowr Average 4130/96 - - - - - - - - - - - - COMMERCIAL BAN6C ACCOUNTS Firs4 Bank of Vail - Operating Interest 4.970% 4.660°la 4.830% Balance $3,998,102 $2,402,402 $2,968,294 $2,644,580 First Bank of Vail - Insurance Interest 4.970% 4.660% 4.830% Balance $1,102 Colorado National Bank Super Now Account Interest 3.050% General Operating Account Balance $705 - - - - To4al Commercial Bank Accounts $2,646,387 MONEY iilIARKET FUfVDS Bank One Nioney Marke4 Fund . Interest 4.905% Balance $161,444 Fidelity Invesfimen4 Govemment Money Market Accounts Interest 4.860% Bond Issue Reserve Accoun4 Balance $6,028 - - Total Money Markef Funds $167,472 Total all accoun4s $2,813,859 5/17/96 invmmjlp Page 1 Certif cates of Deposit ` as of April 30, 1996 Bank Name, Location Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date afi Purchase Value Bes4Bank, Thomton Colorado FDIC 7.250% 16-Feb-95 16-Feb-97 292 $99,000 Key Bank of Colorado, Greeley Colorado , FDIC 6392% 6.600% 19-Jun-95 19-Jun-96 50 $99,000 Avg Yield 6.925% $198,000 5/17/96 invcdjlp Page 2 ~ GovemmeM Securities as of April 30, 1996 "'Treasury Notes 8 Bills'°' Days to Days Irtterest Rafe Purchase Maturity Maturity to Book Par Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Dale al Purchase Maturity Value Value TNote Pooled 4.250% 4.3409'0 ^ 17-May-93 15-May-96 1094 15 ~$499,982 A" $500,000 TNote Pooled 6.880% 5.333qo 27-Mar-96 31-Oct-96 224 184 $3,022,475 $3,000,000 TNote pooled 7.500% 5.5139'0 17-Apr-96 31-Jaa-97 289 276 $1,014,269 $1,000,000 TSlrip Pooled 5.9709'0 5.970% 26-Apr-96 15-May-97 384 380 $944,264 $1,000,000 TNote Pooled 6.500% 6.553% 13-Oct-94 30-Sep-96 718 153 $499.893 $500,000 Average Yield 5.48% ~ $5,980,903 $6,000,000 Average Days to Maturity 202 •••GNNAA'S"' Years to Estimated Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Years to Principal Pool Coupon Yield Date Date ai Purchase Maturity Outstanding 5803 8.000% _-8.480% 14-Nov-86 15-Oct-05 19.10 11.00 V $22,631 13003 8.000% 9.500% 24-Oc1-86 15-Oct-06 20.20 12.00 $19,428 14659 8.000% 9.2009'0 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 21.20 13.00 $24,416, Avg Yield 9.0439'a $66,475 "'U.S. Savings Bonds"' Years to Issue Maturity Maturity Years to Book Maturity Series Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Value Value EE 7.170% 01-Oct-86 01-Oct-96 10.00 0.42 $30,223 $30.000 "`Federal Agency Discount Notes 8 Bonds"' Days/Years Days/Years to Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturity Maturity al Book • Maturity Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Monih End Value Value SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% Y 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 11.9 $85,727 $109,734 FHLM Pooled - Dana 8.407% 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 22.8 $44,937 $66,355 , FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.542% 28.1un-94 01-Oct-2017 23.3 21.4 $79,479 $97,572 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.248% 29-Jun-94 01-Jun-2014 19.9 18.1 $66,377 $110,531 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475% 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 11.8 $56,536 $82,749 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 23.2 $101,852 $108,523 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475%. 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 12.2 $74,047 $109,875 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.475% 29-Jun-94 25-Jan-2008 13.6 11.7 $1,580 $110,088 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.503°/a 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 24.0 $71,116 $100,577 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.835% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 22.3 $68,112 • $74,245 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 23.2 $81,238 $108,744 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.725% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 23.7 $98,975 $99,391 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 5.972% 28-Mar-96 01-Mar-2026 29.9 29.9 $65,772 $66,341 FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.460% 24-Jan-96 01-Oct-2023 27.7 27.4 $64,530 $75,722 Average Yield 8.16% Subtotal ~~$960,278 ~ $1,320,447 Average Years to Maturity 20 FNNL4 Debt Service 6.912% 27-Feb-95 17-Jan-97 1.9 262.0 $281,823 $280,000 FHLB Pooled 5.9989'a 26-Apt-96 10-NoV-97 1.5 1.5 $990,602 $1,000,000 FFC Pooled 5.097% 07-Mar-96 06-Sep-96 183.0 129.0 $785,953 $800,000 FHLMCPnoled 5.122% 07-Mar-96 20-May-96 74.0 20.0 $698,139 $700,000 FNMA Pooled 5.396°/a 26-Mar-96 27-Sep-96 185.0 150.0 $1,468,011 $1,500,000 FHLB Pooled 6.749°/a 02-Mar-95 02-Aug-96 1.4 94.0 $751,176 $750,000 FNMA Pooled 5.106% 26-Feb-96 16-May-96 80.0 16.0 $1,496,859 $1,500,000 FHLMCPooled 6.789% 27-Mar-95 23-Aug-96 1.4 115.0 $746,189 $750,000 FHLB Pooled 6.600% 31-Mar-95 10-May-96 1.1 10.0 $700,007 $700,000 FFC Pooled 5.7949'o 27-Jun-95 28-Apr-97 1.8 363.0 $652,506 $650,000 FHLAA Pooled 4.560% 4.560% 03-Jun-93 03-Jun-96 3.0 34.0 $500,000 $500,000 Subtotal $9,071,265 $11,770,894 Average Yield 7.44% Average Years to Maturity 109 Total $16,109,144 5l17/96 invtrjlp ' Page 3 ~ •-4 . . k , ! . ` . _ - - ' . , ` .:f " ~ . f ~n~ R T _ EDE,- ~ f ' ~ i , ~ - - ~ ~...,?t L _ ,4' ' =.1 ; ~ _ i ~ ~ , - _ vTMK"' ~f 711. F `,_.\~_1~.'_:C._ _.t.~:.... ~:Y~^~ ~s~/ `.`'~S~ I m ~ Nta n a~e m ant oE ~~~~ge Conference Prggra FeatLu~~~ ~~'s Lead~ng Thinkers ay 20-239 1996, Vail9 CoIorado ~ ~t ith just a month to go On the remaining days, May ~ until the beginning of ~ p - 21-23, conference registration ~ ~ FGIPC s XVith annual opens promptly at 7:00 am, with a Management of Change .~continental breakfast available in , . Conference: Managing in Touaher the registration area. # Times - The Next Ste s!, confer- ~ P The conference concludes on ' . ~ y ~ ence co-chairs Beth Koehler, Jus- Thursday, May 23, with a presen- , - tice, and Jim Ridgell, Federal Con- tation by Don Orkand, the Orkand s-• w tract Associates, have reported that ~ Corporation, "Managing in ~ the final details of the conference Tougher (but Better!) Times." program are being put in place, Those who attended the 1994 and that excitement is building conference in San Antonio may about the quality of the program recall Orkand's speech, "Managing presenters. "We are delighted with in Tough Times." The 1996 theme, the response we've received from and Orkand's closing remarks, will our program presenters, both gov- reflect upon the "tougher times," ernment and industry. They are en- but will also focus on the new ~ r thused about the diversity of top- opportunities that have grown out ics on the agenda, and the caliber of the challenges that have been of presenters we have succeetled . „ . .,createtl. The presentation of :;z in attractin sa s Rid ell. "The 9 Y 9 scholarships and awards will also ~ topics are atldressing critical is- take place at the closing luncheon. sues facing government today, The Marriott Mountain Hotel in ~ such as the new legistation creat- Vail, Colorado, is situated in the ing government CIOs antl the tele- heart of the scenic Rockies, communications reform bill; also offering conference participants •:l being covered are emerging tech- outstanding sightseeing and nologies such as data warehousing." courresy ol67aiiiotl Desiyn & Producuan Services outdoor recreation opportunities. Koehler adds that the speaker iden- The on-site conference registration The hotel has graciously extended tification and selection process has been tlesk will open at 3:30 pm on Montlay, conference rates to the weekentls before rc~` ~ r enhanced by having conference co-chairs May 20, 1996, and will remain open that and after the conference. Conference from two geographic locations- Colo- day until 6:30 pm, the start of the con- attendees wishing to take atlvantage of rado and Washington, DC. "As we were ference Opening Reception. All confer- the extentled rates should reserve early. . ~ assembling participants for panels, it was ence registrants who have checked in by Don't miss out on what will be helpful to have the cross-country perspec- that time will enjoy beverages and light FGIPC's best Management of Change t~ tive for identifying speaker candidates." hors d'ouevres while they meet new conference! Register for the conference An overview of the conference topics colleagues and become reacquainted antl the hotel using the forms on pages and presenters appears of pp. 6-7. with others. 10 and 11. - - . - , . , . - . _ ~ ; r~ r°(.7 L~~ ,h,~~` t~~~~~~ f V&~ ~l LR L C D E_ Vvf ~ B ( ~ I ~tfiff: } ~ 'Mary Ann Emely, CAE i~ I~or~e Page as a Coloaboraiuve Effort vuath FedCenter ; Assrstar,. ~~;~G~ ~ ` ~ ;Joan McGarity - Dlnformation r. Neil J. Stillman, Presitlent of "This relationship with FGIPC further ;r Contributinp Caicimnisis an~ U%rirp.~:the Federation of Government 1 untlerlines our commitment to add value ; ,:Donna Cencer Processing Councils i to the government IT community.° ' (FGIPC) has announcetl that, in collabo- ~ "This new web site will enable FGIPC f'.- . Federatior~ cS~ 6od~ernmer,: ration with FedCenter, FGIPC has to dramatically improve the federation's k ~ tnt¢rm~#EOr~ Processing Caunciis ' initiated service on the Worid Wide Web programming, and to extend its reach to Qffmcers/Board o: DireeYOre ;L (WWW). FGIPCs address on the web new prospective members," said Dr. I;,;~.o,. is: : Stillman. "FGIPC serves public service ; ` Dr. Neil J Stillman ! IT professionals at all levels - federal, http://www.fedcenter.com/fgipc ` state, local, re gional - across the I~yP~=~j~'''' ~~ice Fresiderr ; countr , and this vehicle the web site ~ o w a r d P. A d y, I I I y ~ ] I I'V°SIBi (1 R°q10/7 ViCB pi"P,SlCBPi Established in 1979 with ten informa- provides an additional, valuable means :yY~ Bernard F. Brady tion processing and telecommunications ~ for sharing FGIPC information with this 'Easrern Repion V:cln I 0rnsiaar,` councils, FGIPC has grown to now ; broad and tliverse constituency." James D. Buckner ~ rePresent 31 (9eo9raphical antl toPical) Amon9 the keY features bein9 1 „,li~~e Or~~sia~ F; - ; Ce,, ~rr.~, ~~,,n~~o i F counci ls an tl over 20,000 in divi dua ls, imp lemente d on-line are conference Gary M. Schwartz and is the largest intergovernmental i registration, membership registration, ~iVice P,,esiaeri. ccrope information technology organization of ; FGIPC's newsletter, FEDERAT/ON Facts, ; Beth Koehler ~ public service professionals (antl others i and current information about FGIPCs { ~I VICa 01°SIdBl1,. Pacifrc ~ with interest in public service informa- ~ member councils. If~ Kurt Eleam ~ tion technology) in the world. Its i For more information about FGIPCs iDerEgaie-ai-Larpe mission is to promote better communi- i web site, access the web site at Judy M. Powers I~ c a t i o n s b e t w e e n t h e m a n a g er/u s er o f ; www.fedcenter.com/tgipc, or sen d an information, technologies, the govern- ~ email to fgipcQfgipc.org. EI Christine Lidtlick ment agencies regulating the use of f I Tre~~sureJ c those technologies, industry, and the Marsha C. Culver Conference -PrAstdents , academic community. FedCenter, developed by the InterFetl (.i Donaltl W. Fulford; Dr. John Miguel; ~ p ~pportunitees for Conrad M. Newsom; Howard P. Ady,IR Grou, is the first intlependent "cluster" rovide one-sto informa- ~ Ei III• Ruben J. Turner, Sr., James N. web site to f P p ;u$tryo o T abletop , f~RidgelL tion shopping forthe govemment M information technology (IT) community. ~I Exhebits and ~ k Government IT users, specifiers, and ~ i~ l. i FEDERATION Facts (ISSN 0896-579X) is a I q u a rte r l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e F e d e r a t i o n o f E r~ purChasers C an s ur f t o t h e F e d C e n t e r ' i Sp o n s o r s h i p s ~ f~ I G o v e r n m e n t I n f or m a ti o n Pr ocessing site to sim pl y access and retrieve ~ j information from hundretls of IT I ~ E ICouncils. All material in this publication Once again at this year,s Manage1 ns covered by copyright. Paitl advertise- rotluct and service vendors. In - ~ r p ~ment of Change Conference, the prom- ments placed in FEDERATION Facts do not _ addition_to product and serviCe informa- Icarry the implied endorsement of FGIPC - t a l e t o p e x i b i t s wi l l b e t he ~ tion, FedCenter carries additional value- e n a e o f , ior its member councils. Readers are en- added content, including listings and setting for the conference,s Opening , f icouraged to reproduce articles, giving cred- i( registration services for more than I Reception, for the daily continental lit to FEDERATION Facts. Articles submit- I breakfasts, and the morning and after- ~P ited for consideration should be sent to the 15,000 information technology training ~i ~ f courses, seminars, and events in ,:Inoon refreshment breaks. Space is r. ,~iEditor, FGIPC Headquarters, 7777 Lees- ~f • i limited to 15 tabletop exhibits. iburg Pike, Suite 3LS, falls Church, VA Washin gton antl across the nation. !In dustry opportunities also exist 122043; or maY be faxe d to 703. 506.9309. ~ FetlCenter is workin g with FGIP C t o ' I E P h o n e: 7 0 3. 5 0 6. 9 5 5 4; W W W: hftp://www. j for event sponsors hip. Corporations ~ex plore future joint efforts. Ifedcenter.com/fgipc " F e d C e n t e r w a s d e s ig n e d specifically 1~ i ma y o pt to s ponsor refreshment ~E to address the need for clustering or lbreaks, luncheons, th8 OpBfllflg C2- I!.IEXTRA COPIES. A reserve supply of each issue iof FEDERATIONFacts is produced for use at ~ f o c u s i n g i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e W e b t o i C2pt1011, and other events/items. ~ Interested arti e s sh o u l d i r e c t l 'f {~!computershowsand conferences. Wewould better serve the needs of the govern- y I t ;also be happy to provide them to member ~:icontact FGIPC's sales manager, Bill ment IT community,' said Davitl Beers, icouncils and individuals for distribution at their i Flynn, 8t 301.729.0484. ``iworkplaces. If you would like extra copies, president of The InterFed Group, InC. iplease contact Mary Ann Emely, Editoc ~ r - , ` . . -,--,v - ; - - - ~ . 2 , - - - _ - _ _ t conference will begin with the FGIPC/ COUNCIL CO.NFE-RENCE ~ NITEC Luncheon on Thursday, May 23, T~' -and will continue through Friday, May NE V ?7~', r fi, 24. Hooder says "Our intent in organizing this new councif, and in planning this ~~~CA'T'96 Infrastructure: Bridge to the 21st conference, is to open a forum where The Special Interest Group on CD- Century. education, industry, student leaders, and ROM Applications and Technology SIGCAT `96 will also have a special government individuals can discuss how (SIGCAT) Foundation is planning 9uest speaker, Tom Lipscomb, from to more effectively infuse information ` SIGCAT '96, which will take place May Infosafe Systems, Inc., speaking on technology tools into our educational 19-23, 1996, at the Hyatt Regency hotel Managed lnformation Delivery Through institutions." . : CD-ROM. These speakers will atld an NITEC was founded on the underly- in Reston, Virginia. CD-ROM technology extra tlimension to SIGCAT `96. The ing principles of Executive Order - continues to revolutionize the ways in conference will also feature sessions, which the government and business 128261, "Improving Mathematics and . manage their information. The focus of tutorials, and an extensive array of Science Education in Support of ; SIGCAT'96 will be on how CD-ROM exhibitors. Information sessions will be National Educational Goals," datetl ; reduces the costs of information organized in tracks to allow attendees to November 16, 1992, by then President • dissemination while enhancing informa- identify and attentl sessions of most George Bush. Concurrent with and key tion access. The conference will interest to them. For detailetl informa- to fostering pursuit of these goals is the highlight exciting new CD-ROM appiica- tion on the meeting, see the SIGCAT furtherance of understanding and the tions and technolo gies antl provide the Web page: http://www.sigcat.org. use of information technology too{s by .1=. latest information on saving significant For additional information, contact the American student body. NITEC is a dollars while improving worker produc- the SIGCAT Foundation at 703.435.5200 forum where government, industry and tivity and customer satisfaction. or 703.435.4661. the educational communiry can become ~ The industry keynote speaker, an entity to leverage positive change Philippe Kahn, is the founder of Borland lsi AnnuaE Conference of within the country's etlucational system. International and now serves as CEO ~~e For a copy o f t he May 2 3- 2 4 Agen tla, and Chairman of Startish Software. His contact John Hooder via lnternet at topic will be the Convergence of CD- John B. Haoder, DISA, Presitlent of hooderjQncr.tlisa.mil. To make your ROM and the Internet for the Next the National Information Technology hotel reservation, use the FGIPC Generation of E/ectronic Publishing. The Educational Council (NITEC) encourages Marriott Reservation Form on page 11. government keynote speaker, Mike all FEDERATION Facts readers to attend To register for the NITEC conference, Nelson, is from the White House Office NITEC's first annual conference, May complete the form, below, and mail it ° of Science and Technology Policy. His 23-24, 1996, at the Marriott Mountain with payment to: NITEC, P.O. Box 162, topic will be the Global Informafion Hotel, Vail, Colorado. The NITEC Manassass, VA 22110 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WE r P.O. Box 162, Manassass, VA 22110 ~ . MITEC CONFcRcNCE REGISTRATOON FORM _ Name: Title: .t i Organization: - Adtlress ~ Phone: Fax: Email Address: Regastvataon Fee (check appropriate option): . -Prior to fViay i ° - C1 NITEC Early Bird Registration Fee $200 ? NITEC Registration Fee for Participants Registeretl for the full FGIPC Management of Change Conference $175 Mav 1 or Laier . O NITEC Registration Fee $225 ? NITEC Registration Fee for Participants Registered for the full FGIPC Management of Change Conference $195 F ~~.E S L I ~~~r L ~I r-T ~C E F ~Y 6-Nr ~~U7~~~~ BRA~~~~H E~~.~F' by Donna Cencer U.S. Office of Government Ethics ' Washington, DC T he Standards of Ethical Conduct I nology industry. One of these "prohib- I accept a subsequent offer of a$14 river for Employees of the Executive ; ited sources" offers to give Reggie a ~ cruise form that executive or another k Branch are published at 5 C.F.R. ~ ticket to an NBA game. Although Reggie ~ individual at his telecommunications k part 2635. Subpart B of the regulation may not accept the free ticket, he may ! company. contains standards that prohibit an em- ~ purchase the ticket from the rep for its ! Like Reggie Regulator, Pam Purchas- ployee from accepting a gift from a , face value of $26 since it would not then j ing Agent also likes to discuss business ; "prohibited source" or that is given ; be considered a"gift." i during lunch. Pam may not, however, ' - because of an employee's official posi- ; Reggie Regulator has a busy schetl- ~ arrange to be treated by a different cor- j tion. Meals, entertainment, transporta- ; ule and often finds it convenient to con- I porate rep each day of the week. Even if 4 tion, or other things of monetary value i duct business over lunch. Because an ~ each lunch is worth less than $20, she ; k may be accepted, however, if they are ~ exception permits him to accept gifts 'I may not solicit gifts nor may she accept excluded from the definition of "gift" or ~ worth $20 or less per occasion, Reggie i gifts on so frequent a basis that it will if acceptance is permitted by one of sev- ; may accept a telecommunications com- , appear that she is using her public office eral exceptions. The following examples ; pany executive's offer to pick up his $18 ~ for private gain. ~ f ~ illustrate the application of the gifts i tab at a cafe. On a separate occasion, Pam Purchasing Agent sometimes rules in a number of common situa- ~ he may also accept a$20 book from the ( deals with a corporate rep who was the ; tions. ~ same executive. However Reggie's use maid of honor at her wedding, and the _ Reggie Regulator routinely deals with { of the exception is limited by a$50 per two continue to be close friends. Pay - various reps from the information tech- I source calendar year cap so he may not ~ may attend a birthday party antl accept a IS rvfv'UR SOFTWARE A TICKING TIME ~ BOMB 19 . ~ y ? •eo I ~ ~~U~ ~ 'y` READ Y ^96 •93 ~ ~ d ~ ~ •gs '94 " ~ t ~ PIN ~ F'U'R THE YEA Y t uoscus~ Yetar 2000 Solut6ons at -lahe OAO B ooth Oursn" ~he Mar?agvement of Change G""onference in Vail, COo . ~ .q. OAO Corporation ~ Millennium Solution Center ~ 7500 Greenway Center Drive ` html://www.OAO.com/y2k Greenbelt, MD 20770 rt email: y2k@OAO.com (301) 345-0750 ~ . - - - - - - - _ . ~r $90 ski sweater paid ior by her frientl the meal that wiil be served to confer- the telecommunicaiions and broatlcast- ~ since the circumstances +ndicate that the ence participants fo{lowing his speech. ing industries. If her agency decides that gifts were motivated by friendship and (Sam's agency may determine that it can she should attend, Teresa may accept the } not business. accept the corporation's offer to fund sponsoring association's ofifer to waive ,~Ft Sam Secretary regard official speak- Sam's official travel to San Francisco.) the registration fee and may be seatetl ! i_ ing engagements as an important means Teresa Technical makes an effort to next to a marketing rep from a major tele- , S of informing the public about his agen- keep up on aN of the latest technological communications firm since employees cy's policies and programs. ff Sam's tlevelopments in her fieltl. She has been may attend certain "widely attentled gath- agency determines that he should ac- invited by a telecommunications intlus- erings" at the expense of the sponsor. I t i cept a particular corporation's invitation try association to attend a conference Questions concerning the gifts rules I to address its annual information man- on recent developments relating to high may be directed to the designated agen- agement conference in San Francisco, definition television. 7he conference will cy ethics official at the relevant agency, ~ Sam can accept the corporation offer to be attended by a large number of gov- or to the U.S. Office of Government t . waive the registration fee and may enjoy ernment employees antl reps from both Ethics, 202.523.5757. ~ i ~ 0GC'ri:m a r~ ~[,T-, c C~ . ' [`~s If~•~` ~~UNATrENDED r ~ C_ l, t~ i: ~i: L't~0L _ l~ e r : . ~ i ATA . e~ . 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Exhibitor Sei-Up Registration, Continental Breakfast in Tabletop Exhibit Area 3:30-e:30 a.m 8:00-8:30 am Registration Desk Open INelcoming Remarks 6:30-7:30 om ~r 8:30-9:1:, am ~u Opening Cocktail Recepiion Opening Address: National Perspective ~r Michael Gill, Office of VP Gore, White House ~ 9:15-10:00 am State Perspective: Managing in Tougher Times - The Next Steps! Harry Massey, CIO, State of Colorado 10:00-1 C:30 am Break in Tabletop Exhibit Area 10:30 am-12 noor "Implementation of the CIOs Plan" Panel Chair: Edith Holmes, Federal Computer Week, Panelists: Renato A. ~ DiPentima, SRA; Alan Balutis, Commerce; Bruce McConnell (invited); others .«3 12 noon-1:30 pm Banquet Luncheon with Speaker Lt. Gen. Emmett Paige, Jr. (Ret.), Asst. Secy. of Defense for Command, • Control, Communications & lntefligence • 1:30-3:00 pm Breakout A "Managing the Individual and Equipping Him/Her to be Competiiive" ' Panel Chair: Tom Osborne, USWest - Breakout B Telecommunications Reform Panel Panelists: Mary McDermott, USTA (invited); R.J. Lombardi, AT&T; others F' - BreakoutC Intergovemmertlal EMerprise: Colorado Outdoor Recreation Resources Projec Panel Chair: John Foster, Dept. of Interior 3:00-5:00 pm Break in Tabletop Exhibit Area ~'150R~~ 3:30-5:00 nr Breakout D Evolving Data for GIS Applications Panel r r~~ Panel Chair: Mike Crane, US6S; Panelists: Mark Eaton, USGS; Mike Hull, National Technical Means Program • r,; ':,~t r Breakout E Panel on the Year 2000: The Millennium Crisis ° Panel Chair: Kathleen Adams, SSA; Panelists: Phil Davis, OAO (invited); others Internet Secur ty &t Vulnerability Presenter: Mike Higgins, SAIC Evening FREE t 6 . . . w- °~~EN ~ ~CHEOU LE°AT°A°' LANCE L(±{_. . 20-23, 1996 M}ay 23 -Wednesday, Thu May 22 s x - 4 . :Y . . . . . . . . . _ . . w. , - - ~ I 7:04-8:30 am 7:00-8:30 arr ! Registeation, Continentai Breakfast in Tahle#np Exhibit Area Registration, Continental Breakfast in Tabletop Exhibit Area , ~ 8:3r-9:15 am - 8:3P-9:15 am IT Impacts: IVorth American Impacts NPR Successes k . Monique P{ante, Canadian iT Officer James J. Flyzik, Director, Office of Telecommunications Management, Treasury ' 9:15-10:00 am ~ . International Perspective ~ A:15-10:00 am ~ Peter Tebby, IT Officer, United Kingdom CorporatePerspective: ManaginginTougherTimes-TheNextSteps! f Ken Thornton, IBM (invited) ~ . 10:00-10:30 am Break in Tabletop Exhibit Area 10:00-10:30 am Break in Tabfetop Exhibit Area 10:3D am-1 ' noon r ~ - ISA/OMB/GAO Updates-GSA: Frank McDonough; GAO: Rona Stillman; ? 10:30 am-12 noor, pMB: Bruce McConnell Telecommunications Panel Panel Nioderator: Sam Masud, Government Computer News; Panelists: _ 12 noor-*:30 prr, James E, Dolezal, Telecommunications Div., Dept. of Interior; Ted Banquet Luncheon with Speaker - Manakas, Government Systems, Inc. ~ Dick McCormick, CEO, USWest (invited) ,k 12 noor-2:00 pm i:3G-3:00 prn - Awards & Scholarships: Banquet Luncheon with Speaker Breakout G Dr. Don Orkand (Orkand Corp., "Managing in Tougher(but Betterj Times" - ~ Governmentwide Innnuaiive Procurement anel Chair. Eugene (Kim) Taylor, DOT; Panelists: Manny DeVera, NIH Computer ' 3:06 pni Store (invited); Kent Morgan, 5mall Business Developmertt Center, Denver _ Government-Industry Golf Tournament top1.) Eagle Vail Goff Course t S Breakout H x Tournament Coordinator. H. Marvin Elliott, SETA i ' Life After Government, a Panel, Part I ,I roel Co-Chairs: Reed Phillips, CACI; James N. Ridgell, Federal Contract Assoc. Breakoutf ~ E Data VUarehousing Panel ~ Panel Chair: Gloria Parker, Education; Panefists: Patricia Haines, 3oftware AG; Bob Golas, Oracle (invited); Vincent Mancuso, Pyramid E Technology; others E ! 3:00-3:30 pm F 1 Break in 7abletop Exhibit Area ~ Y °:30-5:00 pm BreakoutJ Smart Card Technology Panel ;~~~\\\7 Panelists: Tom Carty, GTE; John G. Moore, Financial Management Service, Treasury; others Breakout C( Life After Government, a Panel, Part II F ' . iel Co-Chairs: Reed Phillips, CACI; James N. Ridgell, Federal Contract Assoc. Breakout L t~Data Center Consolidation Panel ~el Chair/Moderator. Linda Berdine, Berdine & Associates; Panelists: iberta S. Terkowitz, ViON Corporation; Jim Healy, US Postal Service; VN~_,,1~,_,~~ ~rew A. Blanchard, Computer Sciences Corp.; Portia Dischinger, NASA ited); Bob Schebel, Bureau of Reclamation, Dept of Interior (invited). Evening FREE .R. Share Your Lofeo S6dare 6our DecSesiono Totlay, the fate of more,than 45,000 Americans hangs in the balance as ~ ~ - jt. they wait for the gift of life-organ donation. ik These indivitluals are on a national waiting list to receive life-sustaining organs. Unfortunatefy, 3,000 will die every year, or an average of eight per • _ ~tlay, because a suitable organ is not available to them. The need for organ donation has become a national health care emergency. In 1995, only about 5,300 Americans were organ donors, resulting in nearly f~ 16,000 transplants (more than one organ is usually transplantetl from the ~same donor). This small number represents only one-third of available danors. Many Americans think signing organ donor cards, or indicating their desire ; to become organ donors on their driver's licenses, is sufficient. However, this `t alone will not guarantee that an individual wiil actually become a donor. 'Physicians usuaily seek consent from next-of-kin before preceeding with a ~ f~ donation. If surviving family members are unsure about their loved one's wishes, they often will refuse the option of organ donation. ; ~i If you or your family mebers wish to become organ donors, discuss it, and make sure your wishes are known to each other. Share Your Life. Share Your ~ F - ~i Decision. - ~ For more information, call 1.800.355.SHARE. ~ ~ . ~ ~ ',Uv 61v. R,,hc. Jled real s.dJ.olr (-n a L,in ~ ~'ats~na~ ~~°q~~ ~~ssre~ D~nor 56.• ..u. 19 c~~~s old Th..~• .u ong ub had`noi 1 . . Ep ,G..,,,.~d o.g:~n .~d us.~e donuo. I.dsh „r had i.,lked ab„~~ Iko,. I Jid~S e~.,.,iI rh OIgQ)1 &TIS51lC qss nppe6C5Q,, ~f I..es duine ..she wamrd. I 1 p~1NJ ~@9 h„ughi..e..vn•ong:d h:J Im AwareUB . It I~. n nf m rr r. 1- oi Ilu us. i Llr.9wmvu,dnwrvi ' ( r d{dnl. ~Por cwIm. L.Mh.. : II I ~tl00-.i,iS-SHARI; i ~ Apra8 21~279 1996 ~~i ~ , i ~ S 1 _ ~ , II _ d. There.'s ry ~ . . . ~ ~ • : '9' = t . . ~o..pidce -=1~~~ p~ o ~ . • - r 77 " for buying a-new, liome or, , refinancing your5eurrent mort o ; ~ A . ~ " . .~f ~ . . . i . ' _ . ~ . ".e ~ r " ~ .h.,. . ~ ' t , . - ` , . . . ^ _ ~ { • • . ~ - • • - • - ` . _ J .t . M/ . • • • - • m i , ~ . f ' . - . ' • • ~ . . _ . 'r_:, - " _ _ _ ~ _ ' > ..t ' ' , " • ~ • . - . .,1- - , . ' s ' - ' • ' ' ` . • ' • , • I tSn • ~R. ~ J+ ~ ARE YOU A ' i : FGIPC Happenings. FGIPC SUBSCRIBING • ~ MEMBER? r I April 15 Deadline for submission of nominations for the John J. Franke Professional Service Award. FGIPC, established in 1979, is the ; largest intergovernmental information i ~ April 15 National HPCC Council's Executive Briefing-Digital technology organization of public ~ Imagineering: Looking at America's Future in the Informa- service professionals in the world! Its tion Age; Newport Islander poubletree Hotel, Newport, principal mission is to promote better communications between the manager/ F, F Rhode Island. user of information technologies, the government agencies regulating the use April 16-17 National HPCC Council's annual High Pertormance Comput- of those technologies, industry, and the ing and Communications Conference, Newport Islander academic community. . Doubletree Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island. Support your industry's association! ~ April 18 AFFIRM Luncheon, GWU, 800 21st St., NW, 3rd FI., Marvin Become a Subscribing Member Center, Washington, DC, 202.686.4602. 4oday! " ( . i May 6-12 Public Service Recognition Week. The Public Employees FGIPC SUBSCRIBING MEMBER Roundtable (PER) can provide a free planning guide, ENROLLMENT FORM ~ posters, PSAs for radio and N, and other materials to help , you plan and implement activities for the week. PER also Please note category of inembership: • has a director of Public Service Recognition Week coordina- tors across the nation. For information, contact the PER ?Subscribing Member, office, 202.927.5000 or write PER, P.O. Box 14270, public sector Washington, DC 20044-4270. ? Subscribing Member, private sector May 16 AFFIRM Luncheon, GWU, 800 21st St., NW, 3rd FI., Marvin Name: H~ Center, Washington, DC, 202.686.4602. d Title: I ' May 19-23 SIGCAT `96, annual conference of the SIGCAT Foundation, ~ Hyatt Regency Hotel, Reston, Virginia (see related article). Mailing Address: ~ May 20-23 FGIPC's 16th annual Management of Change Conference: - Managing in Tougher Times-he Next Steps! Marriott's ~ Mountain Hotel, Vail, Colorado (see related article). . May 23 FGIPC's Government-Industry Golf Tournament, Vail Eagle Telephone: ` Golf Course, Vail, Coloratlo. - Fax: ~ . ~ May 23-24 First annual conference of the National Information Technol- ; ogy Educational Conference (NITEC), Marriott's Mountain , E-mail Address: Hotel, Vail, Colorado (see related article). . ~ ~ May 28-31 ICTIP Conference, "Upsizing Technology in a Diminishing ~ Workforce," Treasure Island, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dorothy Select the membership term prefePred: t Rogers: 310.901.3752. ? One Year @ $35 ? Three Years @ $90 ? Two Years @ $60 ? Lifetime Q $200 - , ~ June 13 IRM Executive of the Year Awards Luncheon, AFFIRM, GWU, 800 21st St., NW, 3rd FI., Marvin Center, Washington, Mail this form, along with a check made DC, 202.686.4602. payable to °FGIPC", to: , FGIPC Headquarters Attn: Mary Ann Emely, Exec. Dir. Submit your calendar ifems for "FGIPC Happenings" in the Summer issue of 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 3LS ~ FEDERATION Facfs by May 27, 1996. Submit by fax (703.690.8129) or by e- Falls Church, VA 22043 mail (fgipc@fgipc.org). . _ . ,,9:.` . . . XVith NIanagement of Change Conferenceo A Yau0, Co9orado-May 20-23, 1996 ~t~•- REGISTRATIDM fORM Name: Title: Organization: Address 1: Address 2: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Fax: e-mail Address: - Accompanying GuesUSpouse: ree: Onesk in° Apniicaoie Boxtesl: . t Full Conference Registration Fee includes all conference materials, opening reception, continental breakfast in the tabletop exhibit ~ area Tuesday through Thursday, banquet luncheon/speakerTuesday through Thursday, refreshment breaks Tuesday through Thursday; ~ Daily Registration Fee includes conference materials, sessions, and meal functions scheduled for that day only. Registration Fees ~ i do not include optional social events or optional Government-Industry Golf Tournament. ! - R=utSTRHTiOfv 173 $595 for FGIPC Subscribing Members 0 $645 for non members ~ Cl $125 for spouse/accompanying guest attendance at Opening Reception and Luncheons. - DA l` `nEislS TRRT 10K 0 $250 per day Specify day(s) . OnJana: uovernr:en~-indusirv Goli Tourramen't. Thursday Afiernoon, May 23, 1996 O $75 Government Employees O $150 All Others All RegisPration Forms must be accompanied by either: Check payable fo "FG/PCGovernment Training form; or Industry Purchase Order. ; The Registration Form may be photocopied for additional staff registrations. Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancella- tions will not be taken by phone. Cancellations postmarketl by April 15, 1996, will receive a full refund less a$25 processing fee. Those postmarked by April 30, 1996, will be eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations postmarked on or after May 7, 1996, ; will receive no refund; however, organizations may send a substitute. Refunds will be issued approximately 30 tlays after the conclusion of the conference. C,riec!; ail options tnat apply. Then totai the options and indicate nayment method (check, governmen± training form, intlustry pu:cnase ora=r;. R=~;iS i R?.T i0k.' FORnI T0: FGIPC Headquarters, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 3LS, Falls Church, VA 22043 SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATIONS VVILL BE ACCEPTED ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS. f ~ Phone: 703.506.9554 ~ Fax: 703.690.8129 or 703.506.8129,6, e-mail: fgipcQfgipc.org ' ' " 10 _ . _ . . '-f HOTEL REGISTRATI01V FORM XVlfh Annual Management of Change Conference ~kfl- a rri~~~ ~~te"k ~ 715 Lionsheatl Circle, Vail, CO 81657 Phone: 800.228.9290 Fax: 970.479.6996 . (Speciai ;,onlerence rUom ra[E iS 564;niaht singie/aoubie. Sneciai raie is appiicabie May 1i-25. ~996.; Name of Occupant: Address: Sharing room with (if applicable): : A_k!-I." Date: Time: DeparTUre: Date: Time: Smoking/Non-smoking: Indicate here if you have a disability antl may require special accommodation: Payment for first night's room reservation is required to hold the reservation. Payment ($64) may be made by check , payable 90 "Marriott Mountain Hotel" or by credit card. For credit card payment: Name as it appears on credit card: 0 MasterCard O VlSA C3 American Express ' Account No.: Exp. Date: Authorized Signature: 4 RESERVATIONS for rooms will be accepted on a space-available basis, first-come, first-served. Cancellations for room reserva-; ~ ~ tions prior to May 1,1996 must be made in writing and faxed to The Marriott's Mountain Hotel at 970.479.6996. Cancellations for ~ a ~ room reservations made after May 1, 1996 must be made directly with the hotel. Cancellations received by the hotel at least 72, hours prior to arrival date will result in full refund. To cancel after May 1, phone the Marriott at 800.228.9290. I Completed HOTEL REGISTRATION FORMS, if accompanied by credit card authorization for first nighYs lodging, may be faxed to , The Marriott's Mountain Hotel, 970.479.6996. Forms accompanied by check may be mailed io the Marriott, 715 Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657. • LODG/NG SPACE /N THE MARRIOTT IS LIM/TED AND AUA/LABLE ON A F/RST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BAS/S. = I SEIVD lA1 YOUR RESERVATIOIV TODAY! . ~ TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS ( • ~pscial Rates Availabie nlITED A/RLIIVES 1 Special conference fares are available on United Airlines, the official airlines of FGIPC's Codeo 5631NN XVlth Management of Change Conference, to either Denver or Colorado Springs airports; ~ . these speciaf fares are 5% to 10°0 off the normal available rates (includes discounted rates , 800.521.4041 . and first class); to receive the special fare, passengers must reference the special pricing code: 563WN. Travel arrangements may be matle directly through United Airlines, 800.521.4041, 7 tlays ~-l-- a week, 7 am-midnight, Eastern Time, or through the FGIPC-authorized travel agency, Fairfax Travel, 800.383.3544, Monday-Fritlay, 9 am-6 pm, Eastern Time. The friendly staff at Fairfax Travel will be happy to help you find the Veast expensive and most convenient ~A/RFAX lRAVEL ~ routing to meet your specific needs, as well as to assist you with grountl transportation . arrangements, including car rental or coach transfers, as needed. 800.383 03544 . AVIS and Alamo rental car companies will offer to Management of Change Conference attendees, discounts of 10% offi the applicable rental rates when reservations are made in conjunction with United Airlines air reservations. . . . _ . ~Federation of Government Information Processing Councils Nonprofit Org. ' ~ Leesburg Pike U.S. POSTAGE IG~7777 Suite 3LS PAID Falls Church, VA 22043 Dulles, VA PERMIT N0. 115 ; % r j X C • ( . V, S. P AY, B ' . ' YER. . CiTy , Tr 75 S ~.O~~~GE R0AE' ~-EST V~! . a C() 81657 IS THE ADDRESS LABEL CORRECT? If not, please lef us know! Sometimes the post office returns issues not deliverable to the recipient as addressed; other times they do ; not. If you receive an incorrectly addressed issue, please advise of the address correction, or advise us that the address should be deleted from our mailing list. You may fax (703.506.9309) or mail the correction to us. ~ PLEASF-if you are returning an issue because the addressee should be deleted from our files, do not obliterate the name! If we : cannot read the name and address of the individual to be deleted, we cannot delete it! _ INhat will implementation of the ttew ClOs Plan mean to you? ~INhat responsiboltity do you have to equip your staff for entcring , the next millenium? INhat will be the real impact of Tetecom Reform2 ' . = What of you become one of the casual#ies of less government? ~ : - Intergovernmental solutions-can they really work? ~ i~ Learn the answers to These and Other ChaOlenginq Questions i ~ ay 20-239 1996 a$ FG6PC's XVith Annua9 Management of Change Conferencee MANAGING IN T UGHER TfMES-THE 1VEXT STEPSI ~ See Story on p. 1; Complete the Registration Form on Pages 10-11 t . , , . . h' , . . . " . , tf - . . - ' " . , a ee . e4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 MED1A ADVISORX Niay 22, 1996 Contact: Suzanne Sifverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office !lA0L TOWN C0UBVC1L 9iIGIiL@GFITS FOR flAAY 21 Work Sessuon Braefs ' Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, fVavas --Employee Recognition Tim Lahey, a captain with the Town of Vail Fire Department, was honored for 20 years of service to the town. Lahey received a certificate and a check for $2,000. --Interviews for Planning & Environmental Commission Niember The Council interviewed three applicants for a mid-term opening on the Planning and Environmental Commission in preparation for appointment at the evening meeting. The applicants were: Jerome B. Jacobs, John B. Schofield and John C. Zahner. --VVTCB Update Re: Unified Call Center and Year-Round Air Task Force Frank Johnson, president of the Vail Valley Tourism & Canvention Bureau (VVTCB), along with Jim Gregg, a consultant for Va+l Associates, presented an update on efforts to unify the two reservation centers now operated by the VVTCB and Vai1 Associates. UVhile Vail Associates will move its reservation center to Denver beginning July 1 to take advantage of a larger labor paol and expanded floor space, the VVTCB will continue to operate its center out of Vai1, Johnson said, to avoid any additional risk to the valley. He said the two centers wi11 be "cohesive," whereby each wili serve as a backup to the other with roll-over lines. Johnson said the two entities will continue to wark out the detai{s of a single business consolidation to occur next spring. Council member Sybill Navas, noting her frustration in obtaining site-specific information from national outlets such as TicketMaster, vuondered if the center's relocation to Denver will cause a loss in Vail's personality. A?cknowledging awareness of the concern, Johnson said the issue would be addressed through training, enhanced ter,hnology and numerous site visits by the reservationists. As for year-round air service at the Eagle County Regional Airport, Johnson said a task force appointed tn research the possibility has suspended its uvork until the County and the Vail/Beaver Creek Jet Center resolve the terminal issue. Initial research, however, has indicated the valley's convention business during May to October last year could (more) RECYCLED PAPER Council Highlights/Add 1 have grown by $4.5 million if direct air service had been in place, Johnson said. Airlines are willing to talk about summer service, so long as they're accommodated during the winter season, according to Johnson. He said that interest is further complicated by existing winter carriers and their subsidies. The task force is attempting to attract a year-round carrier with international connections that would fly small or mid- sized planes (75-90 seats) into the Eagle airport beginning next summer, he said. Commuter service from Denver or Colorado Springs also is a possibility, Johnson said, although that isn't the focus of the task force effort. For more information, contact Johnson at the VVTCB at 479-1000, ext. 3008. --Information Update . Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel briefed the Council on a remodel plan for the Vail Transportation Center Terminal building. The preliminary design includes improving entryways, more windows for increased orientation to the mountain, heated pavers around the building, improved climate control, relocation of restrooms, improved tenant finishes and the addition of other user-friendly amenities. The town has budgeted $500,000 for the project. Construction would begin in August following the necessary approvals from the PEC, DRB and Town Council. For more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173. --Council Reports Paul Johnston gave an update on his Council involvement with the Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber is interested in advancing a health care coverage • cooperative program; has received results on an employer housing survey; and is working on a priorities survey to be circulated soon. Kevin Foley said the Arts in Public Places Board will be coming to the Council soon to talk about the Seibert Circle project:. Also, the next regional transportation meeting is scheduled for June 6. Bob Armour reviewed his activities from the past week which included: presentation of a Mayor's Cup award to Dana Carlson at Battle Mountain High School; attending a Chamber leadership coalition meeting and a presentation on the Eagle County - Regional Airport by Kent Myers frorn Vail Associates; participation at the May 20 lottery drawing for the Vail Commons housing; and providing the opening remarks for a convention in Vail by the Federation of Government Information Processing Council. --Other The Colorado Municipal League will hold its annual convention here in June. Michael Jewett asked for clarification regarding distribution of the town code book to council members. Following up on a suggestion by Paul Johnston at the last meeting, Bob Armour asked for more information from Public Works Director Larry Grafel on installing an American (more) n v Council Highlights/Add 2 flag in the middle of the roundabout. Grafel asked to wait until a more comprehensive report on an "avenue of flags" concept can be presented. --Site Visit The Council visited the Lionshead Gondola site in preparation for the evening meeting. Evenang AAeetong Braefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, IVavas --Citizen Participation There was no citizen participation. --Consent Agenda After removing Ordinance No. 7(administration and appeals procedure of the Vail Municipal Cade) from the consent agenda, the Council voted 6-0 to table the matter until the next evening meeting on June 4. The ordinance, approved on first reading by a 5-0 vote at the May 8 meeting, essentially places the appeals process into one section of the town's zoning code, alleviating inconsistencies which currently exist. The revision also formalizes the notice of appeal process through use of a written form specifying the reason for the appeal; ciarifies who has the right to appeal; and establishes a new fifing fee to cover town costs. During discussion, Council members Sybill iVavas and Michael Jevuett said they were concerned about the new filing fee proposed in the ordinance. Currently there is no fee for an appeal. Because the town has a compiicated set of regulations, Navas said she didn't think it was reasonabte to require an appellant to pay a filing fee. However, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said a fee for an appeal is appropriate given the staff time involved. Local attorney Art Abplanalp asked the Council to consider several other changes, including extending the amount of time to file records for the appeal beyond the 10 day period proposed in the ordinance. For additional details, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Resolution to Rename North Frontage Road East to Fall Line Drive After reviewing a petition requesting the. name change signed by residents of the area, the Council approved the resolution on a 6-0 vote. Public 1lVorks Director Larry Grafel said the Colorado Department of Transportation and other required agencies had approved the request. Touvn Attorney Tom Moorhead then explained the procedure required to change a street name upon a question from Mayor Bob Armour. --,4ppointment of a Ptanning and Environmental Board Member The Council appointed John B. Schofield to fill a mid-year term on the Planning and Environmental Commission. Schofield replaces Kevin Deighan, who moved outside the town's boundary. Schofield's term will run to March 1997 --Appeal of Planning and Environmental Commission Conditional Use Permit Approval of Lionshead Gondola (more) e r' Council Highlights/Add 3 After making it clear to members of the audience that appeal of the PEC decision had no relevance to night skiing, the Council voted 6-0 to uphold approval of a conditional use permit (with previous conditions required by PEC) for a new gondola at Lionshead. This approval allows for the placement of a low profile, high-speed gondola and associated terminal building, to be located approximately 10 feet west of the existing Chair 8 lower terminal, and construction of an additional three towers associated with the new gondola to be located within the Town of Vail municipal limits. Mayor Bob Armour acknowledged receipt of Ietters from individuals concerned about the night skiing issue, but reiterated the conditional use permit request was for a gondola, not night skiing. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said ski tows and lifts are specified as a conditional use in that zone district. Moorhead further explained that the application was approved by the U.S. Forest 5ervice. If Vail Associates wanted to pursue night skiing, other processes would need to take place, beginning with the U.S. Forest Service, he said. Local attorney Art Abplanalp, representing the home owners who had appealed the permit, said a condition on the gondola permit which would address night skiing was the only way the Town c;ould protect itself and his clients. In response, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said Abplanalp was correct in that the town cannot require standards on the use of land outside its boundaries. However, lighting placements within the town's jurisdiction would require approval by the Design Review Board, he said. Also, he suggested Abplanalp's request for a condition on a conditional use permit be addressed in a zoning change. Attorney Bruce Chapman, representing another property owner, also urged the Council to add conditions to the approval, while others in the audience, including attorney Jay Peterson, PEC member Greg Moffet and Lionshead Merchants Association president Rob LeVine spoke in favor of the project without additional conditions. For more information, contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2105. --Other Council member Kevin Foley wished Buddy Lazier good luck this weekend. He'll be in the second row at the Indy 500. UPCOMING DISCUSSIOId TOPICS May 28 Work Session Cancelled June 4 Work Session Review Ordinance No. 5, Animal Control Interview Liquor Board Applicants Community Survey Results Presentation Conceptual Review of Lionshead Redevelopment June 4 Evening Session Appointment of 2 Liquor Board Mernbers First Reading, Ordinance No. 12 (amending Title 17) # # # RECEBl~~~ ~ ~ M ,-V F=AWc E=- -r-r (303) 349-4086 5/18/96 Dear Town ofi Vaii, Many thanks for your expression of concern during my recent hospital stay. Tne flovuers helpect cheer me up at a time vdhen my uvvhole vuorld was turnea upside dowrn. I'm happy to report that I'm home and starting to uvaik with the nelp of a four leggeci cane. Look forward to doing the "jig" at one ofi your upcoming council meetings e Sincerely, ~ Colora,do Assoc'lat'lon of Skmi Towns ARay 20,1996 CUL. Polacy Commi4tee Colorado Municipal Leagm 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2100 . Denver Cologa,do 80264-2101 CML policy Comffiitgee: . The Coloxado Association of Ski Towns (CAS'I) would Ue to go on record supporting. your 17RAFT 1995-96 Policy Statement as it relates to Transportation financing aaed flexibility of fianding soiarces. In particular, CAS'T believes strongly that we need greatex flexibility in transportation fmding. The first bullert in your draft statement should be strengthened to read: ~ Supports increased tkmneportation funds to fmance pressirig highway, street, eoad znd tmnsi4 needs as long as aYt equitable portion of new revenues is returned to cities and tovvas. We applaud the addition of the statiement which supports "greatez flexibility and incgeased revenues fox multi-modal transportation systems." This is in keeping with the recommendations of the C'iovernor's Blue Itibbon Transportation Committee vvhieh we support. 'I'hanls you wery much for your consideration on our behalf. Siaiceaely, Rachel L. Richards CAST President cc: I.atYy Kallenberger, I3epartmemt of I,ocal Affairs woEwaeER naunacIpaunes Aapon o Avon a 8/uo Rlvsr a Brpckonrldgo CreaPed Ouft o Dillan o Durango o Fraser a Friace o Gfen wood Spdngs a Grand Juncfion Grand take o Gunnison oMt creseed Buge o A1Bdeilend a SrlverTharne m Snowinass Vlllage . Sreamboaf Spri1796 e TelluNde m Vei! s Wlnher Park Z' d ~ N3dSti 30 1.1I D WdSb : L0 96, Z Z J.dW A Co'ioraao Assoc'iation Aftay 20, 1996 of Sk'l Towns The Honorable Roy Rocner Governor 136 Sta4e Capitol I)enver, Coloxado 80203 I)ear C'xovernor Itomer: On behalf of the Colorado ,Association of S1ti Towns (CAST) T respectfully z'equest your weto of House Bi1196-1109 whioh would further reduce the tax on business personal property. This bill will reduce the 1oca1 property ta7c base in our municipalities. Reducizlg the revetlues vvhich support locat gavermnent will be damaging to the overall economy of Colorado if we are unable to £ulfill basic ittfi'astructure needs at the local level. 'I'he elimination of a portion of business taxes could aiso reduce the residential assessrnent rate which will either be made up by the busiaiess coffimunity overall 4bcough other means. It is not an appropriate time to reduce taxes available to municipalaties. We are currently limited in our abiliCy 4o raise taxes and would appreciate 4he opportunity to mai,ntain our current tax base at the local level. Sincerely, ' Itachel E. Richards CAS'T President cc: Iten Bueche, Cologado Municipal League Larey Kallenbeggex, Department af I.ocal Affairs MEI4IBER f49UAf1CIpAC1TJES Aspen o pvon e 81us Riasr e Brwkeniidge Cres1ed Suffo o arlfon o Durmngo a Fraaei oFriBCO e(31gnwood 9priAgs e GraRd JIIRCtlOA Grand c.aRe o Gunn/spn o Mt. 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