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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1996
1:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
aMEdVDED AGENDA
1. PEC/DRB Review.
2. Present Town of Vail Strategic Plan and Revenue Forecast.
3. Community Development Department Overview and Tour.
4. Library Overview and Tour.
5. Discussion of 800 MHz Radio System.
6. Information Update.
7. Council Reports.
8. Other.
9. Executive Session.
10. Adjournment.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1996
1:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AMENDED EXPANDED AGENDA
1:00 P.M 1. PEC/DRB Review.
1:10 P.M. 2. Present Town of Vail Strategic Plan and Revenue Forecast.
Stzve Thompson
2 10 P-M. 3. Community Development Department Overview and Tour.
Susan Connelly & Company
3 10 P-M. 4. Library Overview and Tour.
Library Staff
4.10 P M. 5. Discussion cf 800 MHz Radio System.
A.J.Johnson
5.10 P M 6. Information Update.
5:20 P M. 7 Council Reports.
5 30 P M. 8. Other.
5 40 P M. 9. Executive Session
5:45 P M. 10. Adjournment
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8120I96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. W TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8127I96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COl1NCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 8/20196, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, August 12, 1996
FINAL AGENDA
Project Orientation / Lunch - Community Development Depgrtment 10:45 am
Site Visits 11:30 am
1. Eagle River Water and Sanitation District - Lower bench of Donovan Park
2. Lodges at Timber Creek - 2853 and 2833 Kinnickinnick Road
3. Innsbruck Meadows #8 - 2792 B Kinnickinnick Road
4. Safeway - 2131 N. Frontage Road
5. Gensler - 1894 Lionsridge Loop
6. Hughes/Tuchman - 3110 Booth Creek Drive
7. Vail Vai(ey Medicaf Center - 181 West Meadow Drive
Driver: George
Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a renewal of a conditional use permit to allow for the continued operation of a
mobile catheterization laboratory at the Vail Vailey Medical Center, located at 181 West
Meadow Drive/Lots F& E, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Dan Feeney
Planner: Dirk Mason
MOTION: Gene Uselton SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
2. A request for an amendment to an approved site development plan to allow for a shift in the
buiiding envelope of Building #8, located at 27926 Kinnickinnick Road/Innsbruck Meadows #8.
Applicant: Bob Borne
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 6-0-1 (Amsden abstained)
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
3. A request for height and front setback variances to allow for the construction of four triplex
buildings, located at 1894 Lionsridge Loop/Lot 27, Block 2, Lionsridge Filing #3.
Applicant: Steven Gensler and Stephen Katz
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 7-0
TABLED UNTIL AUGUST 26,1996
Agenda last revised 8/13/96 9am
4. A request for a conditiona{ use permit ta replace an existing we4i and pumQ sta#ion, located on
the lower bench of Donovan Park.
Applicant: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, represented by Gail Lucas
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
5. A request to amend Sections 18.24.020, 18.24.030, 18.24.040, 18.24.050, 18.27.030,
18.28.030, 18.28.040 and 18.29.030 of the Zoning Code to add Brew Pub as a conditional use
in the Commerciai Core I, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center
and Arterial Business Zone Districts.
Applicant: Vail Associates, represented by Jack Hunn
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED
6. A request for a landscape variance to allow for a building addition and additional surface
parking, located at 2131 N. Frontage Road/ Lot 3, Vail Das Schone 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Safeway, Inc., represented by Dennis Wyatt
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED
7. A request for a worksession to discuss a variance to allow detached garages in the front
setback, located at 2853 and 2833 Kinnickinnick Road/Lots 7& 8, Block 4, Vail
lntermountain/Lodges at Timber Creek.
Applicant: Jim Marx
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: Diane Go(den VOTE: 7-0
TABLED UNTIL AUGUST 26, 1996
8. An appeal of an administrative decision relating to Section 18.04.065, Demo/Rebuild, of the
Town of Vail Municipa! Code, as it relates to Chapter 18.71, Additional Gross Residential Floor
Area, located at 3110 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 9, Block 3, Vail Village 11th Filing.
Applicant: Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
MOTION: Henry pratt SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 7-0
OVERTURNED STAFF'S DECISION
9. Information Update
10. Approval of July 22, 1996 minutes
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Community Development Department
Published August 9, 1996 in the Vail Trail.
Agenda last revised 8/01/96 2pm
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, August 12, 1996
- AGENDA
Proiect Orientation / Lunch -Communiiv Develocment Denartment 10:45 am
Site Visits 11:30 am
1. Eagie River Water and Sanitation District - Lower bench of Donovan Park
2. Lodges at Timber Creek - 2853 and 2833 Kinnickinnick Road ,3. Innsbrudc Meadows #8 - 2792 B Kinnickinnidc Road
4. Safeway - 2131 N. Frontage Road
5. Gensler - 1894 Lionsridge Loop
6. Hughes/Tuchman - 3110 Booth Creek Drive
7. Vail Valley Medical Center -181 West Meadow Drive
Driver: George
Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a renewal of a conditional use permit to allow for the continued operation of a
mobile catheterization laboratory at the Vail Valley Medical Center, located at 181 West
Meadow Drive/Lots F& E, Vail Village 2nd Filing.
Applicant: Vail Valley Medical Center, represented by Dan Feeney
Planner: Dirk Mason
2. A request for an amendment to an approved site development plan to allow for a shift in the
building envelope of Building #8, located at 2792B Kinnickinnick Road/Innsbruck Meadows #8.
Applicant: Bob Borne
Planner: George Ruther
3. A request for height and front setback variances to allow for the construction of four triplex
buildings, located at 1894 Lionsridge Loop/Lot 27, Block 2, Lionsridge Filing #3.
- Applicant: Steven Gensler and Stephen Katz
Planner: George Ruther
4. A request for a conditional use permit to replace an existing well and pump station, located on
the lower bench of Donovan Park.
Applicant: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, represented by Gail Lucas
Planner: George Ruther ~ .
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Agenda last nivised 8/01/96 2pm
5. A request to amend Sections 18.24.020, 18.24.030, 18.24.040, 18.24.050, 18.27.030,
18.28.030, 18.28.040 and 18.29.030 of the Zoning Code to add 6rew Pub as a conditional use
in the Cornmercial Core I, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center
and Arterial Business Zone Districts.
Appticant: Vail Associates, represented by Jack Hunn
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
6. A request for a landscape variance to allow for a building addition and additional surface
parking, located at 2131 N. Frontage Road/ Lot 3, Vail Das Schone 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Safeway, Inc., represented by Dennis Wyatt
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
7. A request for a worksession to discuss a variance to allow detached garages in the front
setback, located at 2853 and 2833 Kinnickinnick Road/Lots 7& 8, Block 4, Vail
intermountain/Lodges at Timber Creek.
Applicant: Jim Marx .
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
8. An appeal of an administrative decision relating to Section 18.04.065, Demo/ ebui(d, of the
Town of Vail Municipal Code, as it relates to Chapter 18.71, Additional Gross Residential Fioor
Area, located at 3110 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 9, Block 3, Vait Viltage 11th Filing.
Appticant: Bill Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
9. Information Update
10. Approval of July 22, 1996 minutes
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Published August 9, 1996 in the Vail Trail.
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Agenda last revised 8/08/96 9am
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, August 7, 1996
3:00 P.M.
Proiect Orientation / No Lunch - Communitx Development Denartment 2:30
it isits 2:30
1. Casa del Sol - 2065 West Gore Creek Drive
2. Scheidegger - 2450 Chamonix Lane
3: Pomboy - 771 Potato Patch Drive
Driver: Dirk
Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 3:00
1. Bridge Street Lodge - Changes to approved plans (rooftop mechanical) Mike
278 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot A, B and part of C, Block 2, Vail Village 1 st
Applicant: GPH Partners
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 3- 0
Approved with conditions
2. Casa Del Sol - Conceptual review of landscape improvements Dirk
2065 W. Gore Creek Drive/Casa Del Sol
Applicant: Casa del Sol Condo Association
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
No vote - conceptaal
3. Golden Peak Ski Base - Changes to approved pavilion plans Lauren
458 Vail Valley Drive/Tract F, Vail Village Sth & Tract B, Vail Village 7th
. Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Jack Hunn
MOTION: Clarke Brittain SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 2-1
Approved
4. Scheidegger - New Primary/Secondary Dirk
2450 Chamonix Lane/Lot 7, Block B, Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1
Applicant: Karin Scheidegger
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
No vote - conceptual
5. Pomboy - Building addition and exterior modifications. Dominic
781 Potato Patch/Lot 21, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch
Applicant: Sissel and Richard Pomboy
MOTION: Clarke Brittain SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 3- 0
Approved
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MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm Mike Arnett
Clarke Brittain Ted Hingst
• Diane Golden
Staff A~pprovals
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Hansen/Schumacher residence - Addition Dirk
775 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 19, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch
Applicant: Andrew Abraham, Morter Architects
Kravis - Rebuild patio area Dirk
424 Forest Road/Lot 4, Block l, Vail Village 3rd Filing
Applicant: Henry Kravis, represented by Bill Reslock
Aboriginal Arts - New window signs Lauren
143 E. Meadow Drive/Crossroads East
Applicant: Linda Fried
Weber - Landscape lighting Lauren
1675 Aspen Ridge Road/Lot 6, Block.4, Lions Ridge 3rd
Applicant: Robert Weber
Campisi - Remodel Dirk
742 Sandy Lane/Lot 3, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch
Applicant: Charlie Campisi
Vail Associates - Stairway replacement George
west of One Vail Place
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Frank McNeill
Wimer - Landscape plan George
2850 Aspen Lane/Lot 17, Resub of Tract E, Vail Village l lth Filing
Applicant: Frank Wimer
Brinkman - Replace existing retaining wall Dirk
2693 East Cortina Lane/Lot 8, Block A, Vail Ridge
Applicant: Arno & Hermine Brinkman
Nigh - Sunroom addition Dirk
4515 Bighorn Road, Unit F/Lot 6& 7, Block l, Bighom Subdivision 3rd Filing
Applicant: John & Cindy Nigh
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Berkowitz - Driveway replacement Lauren
275 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 40, Block 7, Vail Village lst Applicant: Steven and Susan Berkowitz
HittJMehler - Changes to approved plans Lauren
1717 A Geneva Drive/Lot 8A, Matterhorn Subdivision
Applicant: Dennis Mehler
Campisi - Residing Lauren
742 Sandy Lane/Lot 3, Potato Patch 2nd
Applicant: Jeri Campisi
Nourse - Changes to approved plans Lauren
304 Bridge StreetfRed Lion Building
Applicant: Robert Nourse
Manart- Reroof Laiu'en
2945 Manns Ranch Road/Lot 4, Block 1, Vail Village 13th
Applicant: Frank & Katherine Manart
Hall - Remodel and deck addition Lauren
1645 Golf TerraceNail Golfcourse Townhomes
Applicant: David Hall
Norring - Reroof Lauren
2417 Chamonix Lane #7/Lot 19, Block A, Vail Das Schone
Applicant: Bruce Norring
Bighom Falls - Changes to approved plans Dominic
4335 Spruce Way #3/Lot 4, Block 3, Bighorn 3rd Addition
Applicant: Mike Lauterbach
Testvvuide - Window additions Lauren
898 Red Sandstone Circle/Lot 7, Vail Village 9th
Applicant: Paul Testwuide
Fritzlen - Repaint Lauren
2998 S. FFOntage Road/Lot 2, Block 5, Intermountain
- Applicant: Lynn Fritzlen
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TOWN OF VAIL
TEN YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
DRAFT
Table of Contents
Pize
Town Manager letter A 1-A3
Ten Year Strategic Plan 1-12
Exhibit I- Revenue Analysis Model 13
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FR: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager~~l,;
RE: Strategic Financial Plan
DT: August 9, 1996
Last February we made a presentation to the Town Council showing trends in revenues
and expenditures. This presentation also incfuded a forecast of future revenues,
operating and capital expenditures, as well as fund balances. Our analysis of these
factors indicated the town was financially healthy today, but operating expenditures
were growing faster than revenues. If these trends were allowed to continue, the town
would face serious budget deficits in seven to ten years.
Since this presentation, we have been working to address this problem. The Financial
Strategic Plan, which is attached to this memo, is our attempt to proactively address
the forecasted deficit. This document provides an analysis of the current situation and
recommends a series of actions to reduce operating expenditures and to increase
revenues. It will address the forecasted budget deficit and balances the Ten Year
Budget. These actions will generally maintain current service levels and be largely
transparent to residents, guests and second homeowners.
The Financial Strategic Plan is based on our Ten Year Financial Model. This model
forecasts revenues, operating and capital expenditures, and fund balances through the
planning period. The model shows the long term impact of current operating decisions.
It also demonstrates the relationships between the various funds. For example, the
model reflects the long term operating cost of constructing a West Vail Fire Station. It
also shows the impact on the capital projects fund, as debt service requirements
increase.
If revenues are insufficient to balance the Ten Year Budget, the model quantifies the
budget deficit. Conversely, if forecasted revenues exceed forecasted expenditures, the
model will forecast budget surpluses. In this scenario, the model enables one to
determine the best method for allocating these resources. In other words, a budget
surplus (at the end of the planning period) can be used for a one time (capital)
expenditure or used to fund an on going operating expenditure.
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This Financial Plan is based on several important assumptions. These include:
* The Town of Vail will adopt a balanced budget for the planning period.
* The Town will use a 10 year time horizon for financial planning and fiscal analysis.
* Minimum fund balances will be maintained as established by adopted policies.
* Service levels will remain at 1996 levels.
* Inflation will increase at 4% annually.
A balanced budget, in a traditional sense, is defined as one where expenditures do not
exceed revenues in a given fiscal year, and fund baiances are not used for current
operating expenses.
The Town of Vail' s definition of a balanced budget differs significantly from the
traditional definition. The TOV definition assumes that a single year is too short a time
frame to measure fiscal perFormance. Under our definition, the budget is balanced
when, at the end of the ten year planning period, minimum fund balances are
maintained (or exceeded). This definition allows expenditures to exceed revenues in a
given year (or more), provided that minimum fund balances are maintained.
Because of current revenue trends and ski industry trends, the model shows a
conservative revenue forecast. Currently we are forecasting an average increase in
sales tax of approximately 2.5% over the course of the 10 year madel. There are minor
adjustments for the opening of City Market, Category III, and the 1999 World Alpine Ski
Championships.
The model assumes services remain constant at 1996 levels. !t provides increases in
operating expenditures necessary to keep pace with inflation. Currently the model
forecasts the inflation rate at 4%. Accordingly, expenditures (both personnel and non
personnel costs) are increased at 4%.
The Strategic Financial Plan recommends a series of actions to reduce operating
expenditures and increase revenues. When all the expenditure actions are
implemented, the operating budget will be reduced by approximately a half million
dollars. This includes a reduction in full time equivalent employees of 7.5 positions. The
plan also recommends several revenue sources be increased.
Almost all of these reductions in operating expenditures and staff will be transparent to
our customers. The single exception is the modification to the hours at the Vail Public
Library. Here we are proposing the library open daily at 10:00 AM instead of 9:00 AM,
and close at 8:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM. Sunday hours are proposed to be increased
to open at 11:00 am instead of 1:00 PM. This would be a net reduction in nine hours
per week. These changes reflect visitation pattens during weekdays and add hours to
the Sunday operation, as requested by library users. This also allows for more efficient
use of personnel. Additionally it is also important to note these hours are comparable
with the operating hours of the other libraries in the Vail Valley.
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The attached document was prepared with the assistance of a number of TOV
employees. This Team worked diligently and thoroughly to evaluate the entire TOV
operations. This work was difficult, time consuming and often created organizational
tension. In spite of these factors, this Team pulled together and made difficult
recommendation, which will improve the efficiency of the Town operation. This
tremendous effort has positioned us well for the future.
As we move into the future we will continue to evaluate or operation. During the
coming months, we will be examining the areas of code enforcement, the staffing and
use of Check Point Charlie, animal control, and continued improvements to the
development review process.
The actions outlined in the Strategic Financial Plan are anticipated to implemented in
the 1997 budget. As you review this document, if there are issues that you disagree
with, please come prepared to discuss them on Tuesday. The Staff and I look forward
to reviewing this document with you and to implementing the changes necessary to
ensure our long term fiscal health.
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TEN YEAR STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLAN
DRAFT
Purpose
The purpose of the Ten Year Strategic Plan was to find a solution for expenditure growth out
pacing revenue generation. The goal was to balance the budget over a ten year period.
Problem Statement
Although financially secure today, the Town's ability to maintain its future financial well being
is jeopardized by flattening sales tax revenues and growing expenses. Sales tax is the largest
source of revenue used to provide municipal services and capital improvements in Vail. Sales
tax has been unable to keep pace with inflation. Between 1985-90, sales tax increased at 11
Between 1990 and 1994 the rate was 4%. In 1995 sales tax was flat. If these conditions are
allowed to continue, the Town will face a$7 million deficit in the year 2005. Our challenge is to
decide how to make adjustments now, in the form of reduced expenditures, tighter budgeting,
service modifications, increased revenues, or a combination of all, to avert financial hardship for
this community's future. Anything less would be irresponsible.
Process to Solve the Problem
Step I
Create a steering team
A 36 member Steering Team was created and met on a weekly basis from March 29 to June 7,
1996. The steering team was made up of the Executive Team, the Vail Improvement Process
Facilitators, supervisors, and line employees. The principle outcome of this steering team was
the preparation of this "strategic financial plan," which addresses forecasted budget deficiencies
over the next ten years.
Steering Team objectives also included:
• Review and make judgments on changes proposed by TOV departments for operating and
budgeting practices.
• Review and make judgments on proposals for revenue enhancements.
• Review results of each departmental analysis and ask the tough questions which get back
to cost, quality, and productivity.
• Identify cross-departmental issues.
• Brainstorm cross-departmental solutions (e.g., cross-functions like cost of employment
issues, development review, etc.).
• Make recommendations to Town Manager, who will then make the ultimate decision in
consultation with Council.
• Consider community input on services and levels of service.
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Step II
Givens
Givens were established by the Town Manager and the Steering Team to provide the Steering
Team a clear understanding of what the ground rules are for solving the problem.
• The "do nothing" alternative is not acceptable. We will proactively address this situation.
• All decisions and recommendations will be made within the context of the Town of Vail
Organizational Values.
• There will be no Iayoffs. There may be reductions in force, but these will occ2ar through
attrition and turn over.
• Decisions about major service level modifications will be made with public involvement.
• There will be no across-the-board reductions. Each service, task, and process will be
reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated separately.
• The solution can not onlv come from increased revenues.
• Any new positions will be filled by reallocation of resources or absorbing them
internally.
• A portion of the available General Fund balance will not be used to solve operating
deficiencies, but will be used to fund projects.
• The minimum fund balance in the General Fund will be set at 10% of revenues.
Step III
Departmental Analysis
Each department was then responsible for finding a solution to the problem within its own
parameters. Each department was required to look at crucial processes to determine if they were
important and necessary. The key was to increase efficiency and reduce cost. This step turned
out to be the most difficult for departments to achieve. The outcome for this step is discussed
under the Results section. (Step V)
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Cross Departmental Issues
The Steering Team identified cross-departmental issues, or those issues that impact more than
one department, as affecting the budget shortfall. Thirteen issues were identified by the Steering
Team, which inciude the following:
1. Personnel administration
less than 40 hour work week with appropriate benefits
buy into seasonal plan
cafeteria plan job sharing/telecommuting
early retirement
professional development (equity)
2. Contracting and purchasing
transaction accountability (credit cards)
3. Information services
training and licensing for duplicated systems
tracking time
computerization
use of the Internet
radio, communication equipment, cell phones
4. Departmental savings program
5. Cross-departmental general communications
6. Consolidation of services
inspection services
bus and parking supervisors
CSO and fire students
Municipal building reception area 7. Consolidation of regional services
8. Revenue enhancements
town wide philosophical discussion regarding user fees and grants
collection of fees
9. Develop and review improvement process (DRIP)
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10. Number/type of vehicles
utilization of vehicles, e.g., is the fleet too big?
vehicles: review of fleet
11. Fixed assets
12. Vail Improvement Process
13. Service levels
The Steering Team realized there was not enough time to address all 13 issues, so the team
identified the following S cross-departmental issues upon which to focus:
1. Personnei Administration - The team focused on less than a 40 hour work week, flexible
benefits, and job sharing. It was determined the Library and the Finance/Sales Tax Departments
could benefit from having certain employees work less than 40 hours, given the appropriate level
of benefits. A flexible benefit package is being explored by the HR Department at this time. Job
sharing of the secretarial staff was explored but not developed at this time.
2. Contracting and Purchasing - The team identified that a significant amount of time is
spent on purchasing. The Town has a purchasing policy that was formally adopted two years
ago. There are two solutions being explored to save the departments' time: purchasing cards and
computer software that work around the way the Town's purchasing system functions.
Purchasing cards work like a credit card. The purchaser goes to the vendor, picks up what s/he's
ordered, and pays for it with the card. Each month a statement is issued for each card itemizing
the purchases. The cards used can be restricted by the type of vendor and dollar amount. The
savings are derived from less processing time, and employees have more time to do their primary
duties. However, because of the size of the Town, this may be a costly solution for the Town to
implement. Prices are currently being explored.
The Town is currently in the process of procuring a new computer system, including software.
The goal is to have the new purchasing software work with the Town's purchasing system. The
purchasing policy committee was convened on June 19 to develop specifications for the new
purchasing and accounts payable software.
3. Revenue Enhancements - One of the givens for the process was the budget shortfall may
be solved, in part, by enhancing revenues. The team developed a revenue enhancement model
(Exhibit 1) that looked at revenues for possible enhancements. Revenue enhancements were
evaluated based upon whether there was another provider for the service, analyzing who the
charge impacted, and other impacts or issues. The team broke the enhancements into the
following categories:
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a. Immediate change recommended.
b. Those to be discussed in the next budget cycle, `98-'99.
c. Were not considered for enhancement.
Please see Exhibit I for an analysis of the revenue enhancements.
4. Savin s Proizram - In 1993 the Town adopted a savings program allowing departments to
keep approximately 90% of their savings. The team identified the majority of the savings were
coming from staff turnover versus operational savings. Therefore, the team recommended
modifying the program to the following:
All departments can keep 90% of their savings from operating expenses. Operating
expenses are all line items, excluding salaries and benefits; internal service fund charges;
property and liability insurance; and contract labor. This option allows departments to
keep savings only from operations. Salaries and benefits savings can only be used for
additional personnel within the year the savings are generated. If a position is
permanently eliminated from a department's budget, that department can keep 20% of the
eliminated position's annual salary and benefits. The savings from the eliminated
positions can be used for any purpose that achieves the departmental mission except to
hire permanent employees.
Savings generated prior to December 31, 1995, were reduced substantially to reflect the
objectives of the new savings policy.
5. Consolidation of Services - Several ideas were brainstormed including:
• reception area in the Municipal building;
• fire students as CSOs;
• central secretarial pool;
• central computer station;
• building inspection/code enforcement cross-training;
• consolidated purchasing; and
• internal safety audits.
The one that will be adopted immediately is the information/reception area at the Municipal
Building. Through a reorganization with Court, Finance/Sales Tax, Human Resources, Parking,
Public Relations, and the Town Clerk, we have found a way to save money and provide this
needed service.
Consolidating the purchase of certain commodities is still being explored, as well as building
inspection/code enforcement cross-training. The balance of the ideas are not being investigated
further at this time.
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step V
Departmental Results
The goal of this process was to reduce operating expenditures andJor increase revenue by
$750,000 and to prevent a budget deficit over the ten year planning period. The allocation of
additional resources to departments in the past has been done based upon many factors. One
could argue it has not been done equitably based upon the service demands of each department.
Therefore, individual departments were not given a target amount to reduce their budgets.
Most of the departments were able to identify immediate budget reductions, while other
departments are still in the process of working on solutions to improve their processes (i.e.,
Community Development and Fire Department)
To solve the immediate problem, all departments generated approximately a half a million in
budget reductions and $87,500 in revenue enhancements. The following table suinmarizes each
department's contribution in amount and full time equivalent employees (FTE).
Budget Reduction bv Department
Department Amount FTE's
Police $ 52,240 1.50
Fire 4,900 .00
Library 17,500 1.00
Community Development 12,635 .00
Public Works 206,487 4.00
Finance/Admin/Court/PW 33,446 1.00
Health Insurance 250.000 .00
$577,208 7.50
Revenue Enhancements
VIN Check and Finger Printing $ 500
Fire & Police False Alarms 25,000
Talking Buses 25,000
Parking Fines and Moving Violations 25,000
TRC Leases 12,000
$87,500
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Departmental Suinmaries and Recommendations
Library:
Accounting Position Savings $ 5,500
Decreased Library Hours 12.000
$17,500
The library has done significant work on incorporating a team approach to library work. As a
result of team efforts a.25 hour position has been absorbed by regular staff rather than replacing
the accounting position.
A statistical analysis of library usage indicates the 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. hours and the 8:00 - 9:00
hours in the evening are the least cost effective hours. Sundays, are quite busy. By reducing
hours through the week and increasing hours on Sunday, we believe we will continue to meet our
library user needs. Changing the schedule would allow us to reduce staff costs. Instead of three
shifts Monday - Thursday, we would have two shifts. (The stated number of $12,000 does not
include benefit savings, electrical savings or miscellaneous savings that could not yet be
calculated. This is a most conservative number.)
Departmental Summaries and Recommendations
Fire Department:
Boot Allowance $ 600
Uniform Budget 1,000
Saab Lease 3300
$4,900
The Fire Department is currently in the process of evaluating the need of an additional fire
station in the western end of town or the relocation of the two existing stations. The two options
may require additional staffing.
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Departmental Summaries and Recommendations
Police Department:
Re-class Dispatch Supervisor to Dispatcher $12,666
Delete Two Police Officers 90,000
Re-class Records Supervisor to Records Manager -3,500
Revise Tow Contract 6,000
Absorb Funding for Narcotics Detectives -44,826
Recognize Alarm Tech Position -17,600
Reallocate Transcription Clerk to 2 Part Time Clerk Positions 9.500
$52,240
The Police Department reduced it's expenditures by $123,236 by eliminating two patrol officer
positions, reclassifying a dispatch supervisory position to dispatcher, converting a full time
transcriptionist position to 2 part-time positions and by transferring the crime prevention officer
and two investigators to patrol.
To operationally accommodate these reductions, several additional personnel changes were
required:
• the sergeant assigned to administration was transferred to patrol.
• the department secretary was transferred from the chief's office to the records section.
• the code enforcement supervisory position was eliminated.
• one code enforcement officer position was reclassified as "police technician", a new entry
level position to assist police officers with routine reports and from which future police
officer position vacancies will be filled.
• The "records supervisor" position was upgraded to "records manager".
• one detective position, previously 50% funded from drug seizure money in the past, will
be 50% funded by general fund money, the other 50% coming from grant money.
The increased cost of these operational changes is $48,326, resulting in a net savings of $74,910.
An additional savings of $58,000 could be realized by eliminating the staffing of Checkpoint
Charlie, however, capital improvements to Gore Creek Drive would be required.
The Police Department is still evaluating aggressively marketing our burglar, robbery and fire
alarm monitoring services. A significant increase in alarm monitoring clients would require
additional staff in the communications center and it has yet to be determined whether revenues
would exceed the additional costs.
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Departmental Summaries and Recommendations
Public Works/Transportation Department:
Eliminate Mechanic Position $52,604
Eliminate Apprentice Carpenter Position 44,525
Eliminate Custodial No. 2 Position 30,729
Eliminate 1 Seasonal Booth Attendant 8,055
Eliminate Transportation and Parking Manager
Personal Use of Vehicle 6,864
Eliminate Paint Striping 5,500
Reduce Natural Gas Budget 12,000
Reduce Repairs and Maintenance Due to Replacing
of Bus Wash 3,000
Eliminate Replacement of 1 Gate Control Mechanism 2,000
Replacement of Backhoe 3,877
Reduction of Utilities in Facilities Maintenance 25,000
Full Time Regular Lot Janitor/Landscaper to Remain
Seasonal 4,855
Seasonal Employees Rednced Hours 7.478
$206,487
The Public Works and Transportation Department approached the budget reduction task in three
parts. Position reductions, operational cost savings and through revenue enhancements.
All position reductions were accomplished using vacant positions or reallocating seasonal
realities to parking and landscape positions.
Operationally, reductions were done by: combining and renegotiation of natural gas delivery
points and charges, remodeling, reducing the cost of vehicle usage, reducing facility maintenance
and mechanical maintenance costs, reducing our stripping budget by making a cooperative
agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and not replacing selected
equipment.
Revenue enhancements that we agreed on to pursue were, selling local business advertising on
the new 40 foot in-town buses that have a"talking" feature, and by using "fair market" lease
rates within the Village Transportation Center.
This department will continue to look at operational reductions and ways and means to increase
revenues. This department effectively reduced it's FTE workforce by 7% and provided 63% of
the total personnel and operational cost savings.
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Public Works/Transportation Department (Continued)
These "budget reductions" are "transparent" to our customers and do not significantly reduce any
current services that we now provide. However, any further requests for increased services that
we now provide. However, any further requests for increased services beyond those currently
provided by this department cannot be considered unless there are sufficient resources (money,
personnel, or equipment) provided.
Departmental Summaries and Recommendations
Community Development Department:
Planning/Administration
Overtime $2,234
Meals 2,184
Gifts for PEC 130
APA Memberships for PEC 287
Misc. Account 762
Food Supplies 500
$6,097
Building
Professional Fees - Sierra $3,000
Software - Sierra 500 $3,500
Housing
Professional Development $ 500
Environmental Health
Printing 700
Meals 50
Mileage 100
Books 50
Misc. 50
Recycle Program 100
Software 600
Restaurant Education 400
Solid Waste 338
Air Quality 100
2 538
Grand Total $12,635
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Community Development Department (Continued)
The Community Development Department implemented a reorganization of the department
effective January 1, 1996. The re-organization included creation of a Housing Division utilizing
existing staff. The combination of increased responsibilities, intense customer demand, and
substantial overtime worked on an ongoing basis by existing personnel negates any opportunity
to reduce personnel in the department at this time.
Each division of Community Development closely examined its operating (non-personnel)
budget for opportunities for reductions. The department as a whole was able to cut 10% of its
operating budget.
Departmental Suminaries and Recommendations
Finance/Administration/Court/Public Works/HR:
Reorganization $33,446
This reorganization involved six budgeted positions in the following departments: Human
Resources, Town Clerk, Public Relations, Finance, Court and Parking Structure. The six
positions were equivalent to 4.9 full time equivalent employees. With the reorganization we
were able to save one full time equivalent employee or approximately $33,446. The objectives
we were able to achieve with the reorganization include the following:
• Consolidated three seasonal positions in Court, Finance, and the Parking Structure. All
of the duties will be handled in the finance department.
• Filled a receptionist position without adding FTEs.
• Limited the number of supervisors that certain positions had been reporting to.
• Safety and claims management will be handled by one supervisor.
• Improved the way information and direction of customers is handled at the Municipal
center.
Step VI
Impact on Services
The last step in this process was an assessment of the potential impact caused by the proposed
budget cuts on our service delivery to the public. The team concluded that many of the
reductions are internal and will likely be transparent to our external customers. The single
exception is the proposed modification of library hours. However, the team believes the
expansion in library hours on Sundays responds not only to current visitor patterns, but also to
customers desires for improved services on Sundays. It is the teams interition to continually
monitor and evaluate feedback from library users and others who come into contact with Town
services to validate our current working assumptions.
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Sten VII
Town Council Approval
It is the team's recommendation the Town Council approve this strategic financial plan as it is
written. It is our intention to implement these changes in the 1997 budget. As you review this
document, if there are issues that you disagree with please discuss them at the August 13th work
session.
Projects in Process
1. Code enforcement
2. Relocate check-point Charlie
3. Development Review Improvement Process (DRIP)
4. Animal control
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REVENUE ANALYSIS MODEL
(EXHIBIT 1)
REVENUES ADDITIONAL IS THERE A WHO DOES THE FEE OTHER IMPACTS
REVENUE SERVICE CHOICE OR CHARGE IMPACT OR ISSUES
ImrtGdlate Change Recommended
Parking Fines and Moving Violations 25,000 No User Only None
Rre and Police False Alarms 25,000 No User Only None
~Bus Advertising Inside (Talking Bus) 25,000 No No Monetary Impact Image
VIN Check and Finger Printing 500 Yes User Only None
TRC Leases 12.000 Yes User Only None
Total 87,500
To be Considered
Alarm Monitoring 0 Yes User Only Less Users
Parking Fees (Daily and Passes) 140,000 No User Only Perception that Parking is to High
Bus Advertising Outside 150,000 Sign Code
Library Community Room 9,000 Yes User Only Non Profit Groups
Fre Alarm and Sprinkler Reviews Not Estimated No User only None
Leases ( Decks, Ski Museum etc.) Not Estimated Yes User only Pol+ticaly Sensative
Development Review Fees Not Estimated No Developers and Builders Charge for Services we have never
charged for.
Building Permits Not Estimated No Developers and Builders Dces not Encourage Development
User Fees Parks (Special Use) 7,500 Yes User only Charge for Impact
RV Parking Spaces Not Estimated No User only Sell the Service
Town RigM -of-Way Not Estimated Yes User only None
Not Considered for Enhancement:
EMS Services Yes User Only None
Property Taxes Yes and No All property Owners. Independent Perception Cost will
of Who Uses Service Drive People Away
Lodging Tax No Guest Drives Sales Tax to High
Outlying Routes - Buses Yes User Only None
Lower Retail Sales Tax Rate N/A User Only Increase Overall Sales Tax
& Im lemerrt Lod in Tax
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION TO TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, August 13, 1996
AGENDA
1. Tour of Community Development Facilities
2. New Personnel in Last 12 Months
3. Responses to August 1995/ January 1946 List of
Issues Facing Community Devetopment
4. Major Current Deveiopment Review Projects
5. Major Goals for FY 1997
- Planning
- Building
- Environmental
- Housing
- Administration
5. Issues Facing the Department Now and into 1997
EXHIBITS: Organization Chart
Program Overview and Descriptions
Building Division Information
RESPONSES TO 1995-96 ISSUES FACING THE DEPARTMENT .
NEED TO DO MORE WITH LESS
* Opened Customer Service Window (open 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F)
and dedicated e}cisting personnel Lauren Waterton
Dan Stanek, now Charlie Davis
* Created Housing Division using existing personnel Andy Knudtsen
* Leveraged dollars through partnerships Water Quality study
Solid Waste Study
* Created restaurant education program to reduce number of restaurant incidents requiring
attention of Environmental Health Officer
* Senior Environmental Policy Planner assisting with development review projects and
studies
* Instituted telephone menu system for greater efficiency
IMPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
* Customer Service Window with dedicated personnel 24-hour turnaround on complete
design review applications
* Design Review Phase I ordinance amendments procedural cha,nges
* Sign Code ordinance amendments
* Substantially more staff approvals (vs. DRB approvals)
* Appeals provisions ordinance amendments (clarifications)
* Design Review Improvement Process (DRIP) standards and procedures
improvements [UNDERWAY]
* GRFA Analysis [iJNDERWAY]
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
*"Community planning process to create a strategic plan far the future of Vail"
= Vail Tomorrow [UNDERWAY]
* Solid Waste Management Plan [UNDERWAY]
*"Housing strategic plan" January 1996 Council direction to DO IT, don't study it
* "Implement environmental strategic plan" _
*"Master Plan and Design Guidelines for Lionshead" -
= Lionshead Redevelopment [LJNDERWAY]
*"Determining planning needs for the 1999 Championships" [UNDERWAY]
* OTHER: Ford Park Management Plan, West Vail Interchange Plan,
West Vail Site Planning and Design Guidelines [ALL UNDERWAY]
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S MAJOR GOALS FOR 1997:
PLANNING:
* Lionshead Master Plan, Design Guidelines, and View Corridors Designation
* Vail Tornorrow implementation of selected actions that fall within our purview
* Full implementation of DRIP,
including Design Guidelines Revision (start Fali 1996)
* Zoning Ordinance Update, including:
codification of staff interpretations 1990 - 1996
modification of defmitions of hoteUaccommodation units and
interval ownership (start Fall 1996)
Parking and loading pay-in-lieu (start Fall 1996)
GRFA revisions per Fall 1996 analysis and public process
Sign Code overhaul
* Expanded mapping capacity and connection to Sierra
BUILDING:
* Continue to respond to all inspection requests within 24 hours of request
* Complete majority of plan reviews within two weeks from complete submittal
(requires equal commitment from Public Works and Fire Department)
* Charlie Davis to obtain ICBO certifications in Building Inspection
and Plan Review
* Dan Stanek and Chuck Feldmann to obtain certifications in
Uniform Fire Code and Fire Protection (sprinkler and fire alarm)
(complete in 1998)
* Full Sierra implementation and usage in Public Works and Fire
ENVIRONMENTAL:
* Complete and implement Solid Waste Plan
* Implement Gore Creek Watershed Program
* Complete Land Exchange with U.S.F.S.
* Implement site constraint portions of DRIP
* Enhance food handling and environmental education to continue to reduce
critical violations
HOU5ING: * Construction of Red Sandstone and Public Works housing
(assumes review and approval completed in 1996)
* Bring two new projects through review and approval for construction in 1998
* Sell 770 Pota,to Patch and Arosa A-frame
* Complete necessary Code revisions ADMINISTRATION:
* Additional Sierra training for data access and retrieval and detailed report
generation
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ISSUES FACING THE DEPARTMENT NOW AND INTO 1997: • ,
1. CRITICAL NEED TO COMPLETE AND FULLY IMPLEMENT DRIP.
a) Interdepartmental Coordination
While coordination and cooperation between and among Community Development, Public
Works and Fire on development review have greatly improved, additional improvements
are both desirable and attainable. Revised procedures will improve the processing of
applications for both customers and staff. Cross-training wi11 create additional
efficiencies. Discussions already are underway to have a Project Engineer work
designated days/ hours at Com Dev in order to provide a true "one-stop shop" for
customers who currently must interact with three departments in three locations.
b) Clarified and Consolidated Standards
Currently, not all of the standards and practices are codified. Codifying and consolidating
standards will assist applicants and staff with development review. Interdepartmental
efficiency will be improved.
c) Design Review Guidelines
Selection of a consultant to undertake a thorough review of the existing Design Review
Guidelines is scheduled to occur in Fall 1996. The intent of this analysis is to identify
opportunities for standardization of what now are fairly discretionary guidelines. The
result of such revisions would be clearer "rules of the game" for applicants and the
opportunity for more staff approvals.
d) Design Review Board -
The wark done to date by the DRIP teams has identified opportunities for improvement of
design review. A short-term improvement could be to modify the current development
approval process by re-arranging the order of review to allow for DRB input earlier in the
process. A longer-term strategy may be to consolidate the functions of the DRB and
PEC in order to create more efficiencies for both customers and staff.
2. CODE ENFORCEMENT.
The results of the Community Survey, the number of calls Com Dev receives, and an
interdepartmental evaluation of the adequacy of the TOV's current code compliance
efforts (outside of traffic and parking) has caused an interdepartmental team to form to
pwsue how we might address code compliance issues. The interdepartmental team
expects to report to Council in the next four-to-six weeks.
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' 3. CONTINUING ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT.
Information Systems: Mapping and Data Rettieval Information storage and retrieval is
an integral function of the Community Development Department. Developers, residents,
and Town staff depend on the accuracy of the Department's property files and maps on a
daily basis. The existing system is outdated, not customer friendly, and cumbersome to
use. There are two primary deficiencies to address that will improve the efficiency and
accuracy of the Town's information storage and retrieval system:
a) DeveIop mapping capabilities through a geographic information system.
Currently the Town has an ineffective mapping system that is often inaccurate,
dated, and not easily updated. In addition, the Town typically has to obtain
consulting services, at a considerable cost, to update and generate maps for long
range plans, public presentations, and for daily use.
A major next step in the implementation of Sierra is relating the property data,
currently in Sierra, to maps. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are capable
of storing, manipulating, and analyzing large voiumes of data related to a
geographic location.
b) Enhance the filing system to increase productivity and customer service:
The primary objective in improving the Town.'s properiy filing system isto
eliminate different methods of information storage currently used (e.g. keying files
to addresses, project names, and area names) and have all development and
properiy files keyed to legal descriptions. Another related issue is creating a filing
system for all Town of Vail owned properties.
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RESPONSES TO ISSUES FACING THE DEPARTMENT 1995-96
(continued)
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
* Our re-organization works! improved service to customers
increased efficiency for staff
* Interdepartmental coordination has improved
Sierra on line in Public Works and Fire
DRIP underway
Code enforcement activities
Larry Pardee (PW Construction Inspector) housed at Com Dev
CONIMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
* Ford Park process
* West Vail Interchange process
* Vail Commons Lottery
* Partnership for Environmental Programs (PEEP)
* Improved Construction Kick-off (75 attended)
* Trees for Vail
* Volunteers for Trails (e.g. North Trail)
* Buffehr Creek Park neighborhood meeting
* Vail Tomorrow
MAJOR CURRENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECTS ~
(All divisions)
Projects currently
under eu rmit: Pro,igcts in development review: Pre-aunlication:
* Golden Peak Slci Base *Cascade Hotel improvements *Austria House
*VA Gondola * Lodge at Vai1 International Wing *LIONSHEAD
* Lionsquare'Lodge * Safeway Expansion * Public Works
Housing
* Public Works Shops * Savoy Villas * Red Sandstone
Housing
* Safeway interior remodel * Vail Athietic Club
* Serrano's * Vail Point Phase 3
* Transportation Center * VRD Golf Course Maintenance Facility
* Vail Commons
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTIONS
PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT inciudes the creation of policies, master plans,
strategic plans, community plans and implementing plans and ordinances which guide and direct
the future of the community toward appropriate physical and economic growth compatibte with
our natural environment. A strong community engagement component is inctuded in all planning
efforts to insure that the community is informed and involved in decision-making processes.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMITTING includes: receipt and review of applications
for development approval, sign permits and building permits; coordination of the development
review process with other Town departments; providing expertise, analysis and recommendations
to the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board, and the Town
Council; conducting building inspection services; and restaurant inspection services pursuant to a
contract with the Colorado Department of Health; and customer assistance and education.
COMPLIANCE includes: educational activities such as fireplace conversion demonstrations and
dissemination of information (e.g. bear-proof garbage containers, recycling); enforcement of the
Town's development regulations and sign code, the Uniform Building Code, environmental and
public health laws, and affordable housing regulations; hazardous materials responses; and
orchestration of activities such as neighborhood clean-ups and the annual Town-wide Clean-up
Day. We emphasize education and negotiation of voluntary compliance.
HOUSING ADMINISTRATION is new this yeax and reflects the Town's growing emphasis on
creating, acquiring and maintaining within the Town affordable housing for the range of people
who work in the community. The program may include administration of for-sale housing
lotteries and tenant selection processes; property management, and real estate acquisition and
disposition.
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BUILDING DIVISION INFORMATION
STATISTICS FOR 1996 TO DATE VS. 1995 AND 1994:
Number of permits issued: 625 111196 to 8/1/96
1,026 1995
615 1994
Valuation of development permitted: $58,358,624 1/1/96 to 8/1/96
$49,225,320 1995
$42,379,243 1994
Number of inspections performed: 1,844 1/1/96 to 8/I/96
3,203 1995
3,246 1994
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED TO DATE:
Dan Stanek - Building Inspection, Plan Review, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Accessibility, Electrical, and Combination
Chuck Feldmann - Building Inspection, Plan Review, Plumbing, Mechanical,
and Accessibility, Master Plumber
Emst Glatzle - Master Electrician
(Note: Charlie Davis started with Community Development in November 1995.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Organization Chart
PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL
Mike Mollica HEALTH
Russell Forrest
DIRECTOR
Susan Connelly
and
ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF
Lorelei Donaldson
BUILDING HOUSING
Dan Stanek Andy Knudtsen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUMMARY ' • . .
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
The mission of the Town of Vail Department of Community Development is to continually
improve the quality of life in Vai1, producing the premiere international resort and mountain
community.
We are cornmitted to providing the highest level of service to the public, balancing the
needs of the total community, pursuing policies and programs that will:
1) protect the physical environment;
2) improve and streamline the permitting process, reducing time and dollar costs white
still protecting the public interests;
3) enhance the aesthetic quality and livability of the community;
4) facilitate the construction and retention of primary residences for an economically
diverse population which is compatible with existing neighborhoods, as well as the provision of
appropriate housing for seasonal workers; and
5) provide a sense of community and place through community engagement activities.
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REVIEW OF REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
BASALT REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT '
MON - THU 9:00 - 7:00 p.m.
FRI & SAT 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
. AVON PUBLIC (EAGLE
VALLEY
, LIBRARY DISTRICT)
MON - TH 10:00 - 8:00
FRIDAY 10:00 - 5:00
GLENWOOD SPRINGS SUNDAY 1:00 - 5:00
MON & SUN CLOSED
TU - TH - FRI: 10:00-6:00
WED: 11:00 - 7:00
SATURDAY: 9:00 - 5:00
PITIKIN LIBRARY DISTRICT
MON - TH 10:00-9:00
FRI & SAT 10:00 - 6:00
SLTNDAY 12:00 - 6:00
Budget is 1,350,092 for `96 (Loan
payment on new building $193,075)
SUMMIT COUNTY LIBRARY
MON-TH 9:00-9:00
FRI & SAT 9:00 - 5:00
_ SUNDAY 1:00 - 5:00
PROPOSED
VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY CURRENT (68 HOURS)
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Eagle Valley River Clean Up
What: Volunteer river clean up project of Gore Creek in Vail and
the Eagle River throu;h Eagle-Vatl, Avon, and Elrrowhead.
Who: We need you to help make a difference in our valley to clean
up what can be a truly pristine river.
Come out and have a great time cieaning the river while wining
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great prizes doing so. When: Saturda.y September 14, 1996
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Gore Creek and Eagle River Clean Up
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - BB+Q, Ciean Up Prizes, Music, and Trout
Unlimited Raffle
Where: Meeting Iocation to be a.nnounced
Wh : Our river system needs our help! !!You wiil find everything from beer cans to large car parts in our rivers. Local business in
our valley, Trout Unlimited, The Vai1 Recreation District, and Vail
Associates, are all proud sponsors of this event. Please come out
and have a great time and make a difference.
For more information please call the Vail Nature Center at
If you or business is interested in sponsoring this event please call
845-?642
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where he spent anoth- btilM a resCUlrAtit in
the car blew a tire in front of ~y :
er $11,000 on restora-
her house. It was love at first
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Four uansmissions and a year "It was one-in-a-mil- PmY wanted to put-up a
later, he sold the car and maz- ~ion ° he said."You don't 75~'1li$~~WitIft °
n ried Diane. find that kind of car ~ p~ ~~~t
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ongi tude mented to her that he mis.sed ~ been in a salvage ~h3nks,;s~i~ ~
the car and launched a seardi b the time I had }&id."I ~vc]Uld i~+~s
for it."ThaYs the only car I can lt" a _SQt7A1~otS~ llSSe~a. ~
say I ever wanted back ° ~SS81~1tit WI~1 '~~d ftb Ag# ~c ~t at far ~ `
While he was on fhe bed f18ir day uM~s ~t ~ T Hasbrouck.
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Kirlcpatrick 08den, Urah, police ~twitfid~ ~m st,-m ~ wiihdiY.'w the
came face think they have the affj~pn~2 tSOk It 33 t~ afiE ~lthdiAW~Ag ~l'Dttl tl~
to face solution to the case of entire~~ ~~~~taun~t thm,
with a lampwielding
Joe FOdtla3k 'dSdsiatt #E) the'&*
the masked tnan with pur- -
ple hair and purPle ing for"Kathy." The victim Lt. Steve 1luner said, "1'he girl
makeup, shod in bedtoom slip- reierred lvm else"ere and Kathy he was looldng for was
pers, who attacked a baffled that'5 whm the punches began the girlfriend of the clown.
mobile home resident. flying. Chesser said it wasn't Appazently, she likes ctowns "
The incident started with a cLeac how, but the clown forced
knoclc."Some unknown clown his way in, using the victim's
cazne to the fi^ont door (of the own $251amp against 1um• "If all you ever do is count
victim's home) and assaulted Investigators found little, the times crimhials misuse
him; Officer Jce Chesser's except broken bits of the Srearms or the times people
report stated. ceramic mask worn by the accidentally shoot themselves
The clown said he was look- clown. all you're doing is building
up a negative °
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What advice would You impart to people moving_ here?
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~ Last week we asked you what kind of Tt" L'7%~.+~r r.nrn• Llmm n~ :h rona-e iF,.,•
advice you would to impart to friends or ,
~ acquaintances thinking of moving to the
Eagle Valley. Not much response on this
~ one; must be that the good weather ~ continues to keep people busy.
¦"I think it's a good idea for
, everybody to bring a large bank account
~ when they move to Eagle County. ALso,
they need to bring their own athletic
~ fields, because the Town of Vail will be
~ taking away our athletic 6elds and
~ building condos and more flowers, -
probably, according to the new plan.
"Also, you need to bring your own
~ pazking spot, because there is none.
"Also, you need to bring your own
snow dump, because the Town of Vail does
not provide a snow dump for its residents,
being that rhey removed the snow dump '
six years ago and forced everyone to take
their snow down-valley, which fills the
highway and and
pollutes the air."
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bring your own
house,because
~ there is no
affordable housing.
~ "And you need to home-teach your
kids, unless you speak Spanish. If you
speak Spanish, you get all the attention."
"Also, do not forget your English-
Spanish dictionary, because you're really
v going to need to learn that language, the
_official language of Eagle County now"
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Requests your presence at a reception
" - In Honor Of
CONGRESSMAN SCOTT MCINMS
3RD DISTRICT. -COLORADO
, NVednesday, August 21, 1996 '
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
At the Slifer residence
193 Gore Creek Drive, Penthouse
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The
CHAMBER,
Of Commerce
. For immeditotte release August 5, 1996
Contact: Kate Carey, 949-5189
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ARIIOW HEAD
Chamber of Commerce
Quarterly NetworkWg Luneb,eon
A?tIgUSt 14th BEAvER CREEK
CO0.DILCERA
Mark your calendar now for the next Chamber of Commerce quarterly lunch at the Eagle-
Vail Pavilion. The first luncheon was a tremendous success, with nearly 70 members in
attendance. The fozinat for the next event will feature a variety of different topics at each EAGIE-VAit
table, facilitated by a volunteer discussion leader. For example, one table. topic will be
"Sales Ch,a,llenges and Solutions". Tkae idea xs to have an interactive, educational session in
which participation is encouraged, EDWARDS
The luncheon will begin at 12:40pm and continue unhi11:30pm on Wednesday, A,ugust 14t1t,
Pizza and sodas will be served for $5.00 per person. If you plan to attend, please RS'VP by MiNTURN
Tuesday, A,ugust 131h, by calling 949-5189.
- VAIL
WOLCOTT
PosT OFFicE Box 1437
j Avoa. CoL4mvo 81620
~ (970) 949-5189 • FAx (970) 949-4385
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Fox immediate release August 5,1996
Contact: ICate Carey, 949-5189
AAROW FS EAD
BEAVER CREEK
August Business A,ftex Hours Miater hosted by WestStar Baak,
Vail Valicy Foundation, Intermountain rnsurance, axkd The Chicago Group
coaaiuEan
EAGLE-VAIL
On Wednesday, August 21st, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Intermountain Insurance, WestStar Bazk,
the Vail Valley Foundation, and the Ctucago Crroup will host a"progressive" Chamber of
Commerce Business After Hours Mixer in Avon. Door prizes, appetizers, and beverages will EDWAElDS
be featured. The nnixer will begitm azad end at the Avon locatian nf WestStar Bank, with door
pzize drawiuags at the baxxl.c at 7:00pm,
1Vlembers and their guesis are invited to the free event. For additional information, please MINTURN
' ca11 949-5 1 89.
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Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Vai1 Valley TourTSm & Convention Bureau
Vol. 5 Issue 1 . July / Augusf 1996
CTTA LAUNCHES INT'L ` ~ Provide in-market representation in the Unired
Letter frQm ' ~,~~D~ Kingdom'(1996) and Germany (199~. 'In-markec
the President 1~~TiNG PROGl~til~'1 representatives work to genecate and respond to inquiries
. from travel. trade, the news media, airlines and consumers.
" V a 1I T O Iri O T T O W" Selly Ladyga, C1TA Director of Coaununications, . They also, explore promotional opportunities, and
T H E: F U T U RE I S I N. O U R HAN D S This month, the Colorado Travet and Tourism Aurhoriry - coordinace trade missions and fam trips. -
Over [he next ten mon[hs, a very exciting pcoject is (CTTA) is embuking upon another exdting venture wich its • Coordinace Colorado's presence (and partiapaze) in
taking.place which will have profound impacton our . new international mackedng program. The program is major intemational ttavel trade shows throughout,the year,
future. "Vail Tomorrow" a process developed by the designed co generate awareness of the Colozado including. POWWOW in Madrid (Sept. 16-18) and Wodd
des[iiiation vacadon product and sdmulate growth in~key Travel` Marke[ in London (Nov, 11-24): The CTTA will
Vail Community Task Force is now in moUOn. This mtemadonal marke[s, particularly Gennany and the Uniteci sponsor a booth at the two shows, offering pazuapants
process is designed to help our communitv Kingdom boch aprice discounc and a unified presence under the
determine its vision for the future. Perhaps the ` Colorado banner.
"Ooer the last decade; Colorado has made significant
most valuable aspect. of this project is that it will •
uce a 9uarterly Colocado newsleSter and distribute
inroads in promoting tourism in markets sucb asthe p~
facilitate interacpon with our neighbors - a concept United Kingdom, Germanv, :Nerico,.Canada, the Benelur i[ ro more- [han 800 in[ernauonat ttavel trade members in
which has never occurred in a formal manner in the countries and Japan. These markets have traditionalll, Europe, Canada and Latin America. Publish an
valleV. The process wil( result in-a_common vision produced a high return on investment in both the number in[ernational_directory of pacticipan[s and will be
and direction followed by the devetopment of a of international visitors to Colorado and the amount thev disuibuced co the intemationat travel trade.
specifiC plan to achieve [h2[ vision:. spend here," said Eileen Gordon; director of internauonai • Develop neiv promoaonal and marketing opportuniries
OYer [he past 30 years, and especially [he last 15, our mukedng for the CTTA She added, "As competition~for for pumers and.stakeholders to reach consumers and the
"neighborhood" has gcOwn ~and " changed domestic market share grows ferce, _tbese international tmyel trade rinder the Colorado banner.. Already the CTTA
markets become euen more appealing because of their is producing a 16-page, four-color supplement for
considerably. The tourism industry has fueled the vast oPPonunities.°
publica6on in both consumer and travel trade magazines in
greatest portion of our economy and oue success ihe U.K_ ' -
The appeal of incemational markers is made evident by che .
aver VaiPs first thirty years and.will undoubtedly numbers. Most studies indicace charinternauonal visitocs . '
Oppormniqes to receive intemauonal consumer and
dominate our economic vitality foc many qears [o spend as much as six times [hat of their domestic _travel trade leads. For example, the ETTA is currendy
come. Homogeneity of our population and the ` counterparts and [heytypically stay longer - from tivo tosiY generadng more tlian 200 consumer leads each month:
industries that suppoet our economy have been weeks, Since 1986, intemadonal visirzuon to che United . Development of intemational market research, to be
something of the past. Now, the way we blend Scaces has grown 72 percenc while expenditures have risen
shared with participating partners and member
diverse_ cultures, interests of employees- and 200 Pec'cenc, according co che Travel IndustryAssociacioa of ' srakeholders: . - • ' business owners and the touri5m industry Nith Amer'~. lzt Yea'' alone, incemadonal visitadon co che U.S.
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generated a trade surplus of $19.6 billion. In Colarado. The objective of "this program is to _puthe Colorddo
businesses that serve the tomtriunity, is up to us. international visitadon has - increased more slowly at an ciestination produci in the forefrogt of vacation choices
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The Vaif Valley Tourism and Gonvention Bureau mhuai rate of four percen[. But, between 1992 and 1993. ` among consumers and travel trade in key inteinauona~
supports and applauds the focesight., of the spending by intemadonal visi[ors in Colorado soazed from' ~kefs. As a result oE impiementiRg this progrem, the•
Community Task Force in creating this. oppoctunity $391 million to E538 million • 38 percenc. _ CTfA iniends to be in important intemauonalmaEkeis and
for us io take flwnership in out destiny. It is Achieving success in the incecnaaonal marke[s requiresna : ultimatelv, increase the number of incemationaK visitors to
incumbent.u on all of us to fake the time how, to the s[a[e. Ttie CTTA will fund all administrative costs
p + + sirong, aggressive marketing mmmunicadons program tha[ associated with the program and, in. addiuon; will match
activel,v participate with open minds in the Vail reaches cravel crade consumers and che news media.' Fn
dollac for dollar monies cominitted by paraapants for the
Tomo[row process. Only by being inwlved will }rou addition, most leaders in [he internationaI travel trade mazketing components: -
be able to, help assure that the future of our valley, industry prefer to Eollow pro[ocol by working with_just one ,
endry, masc ohen the state toucism'ot~ce. That's why [he p~nParion in the program is open to the CTTA member
and tfle quality of life we have come to live and tove,
will remain viable for our families and our CTTA recruiced a seasoned veteran, Eileen Gordon, co scakeholders and par[ners and requires an additional
develop and direct its international program as a full-time investment above the normal membership dues. There
successors. We welcome you, our neighbors and staff member. Gordon has more than 10 yeais experience are, however, varying levets of finanaal pazdcipadon for
our members. [o join us in Crea[ing Vail Tomorrotv, in the field from direcdng che Co[orado Tourism Board , boch parmers and member stakeholders. Acryone
today. , prognm and running her own incerna[iona! markedng interestecf in`receiving apacket of information about the
business. The new CTfA incemaaonal markedng progm program shoulc3 concact Eileen.Gotdon at che CTTAodice.
Sincerely, Frank Johnson will indude rhe following sumcegies. - (303) 296-3384. `
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Y Y 1 CB MemlJe~"S ML~ke I°dividuai / Group Referra(s 9 SummerFest, Beaver Creek Culinary Festival, The Vail ,fa7z
WfCB members are placed in our resource informadon file, Parry and Okroberfes[ Vail `96. Adverosing space for WfCB
the Most of 7"heir Investment at no charge. Matecials, including brochures, tlyers, etc., wilt members is offered at significant savings off the regular rare
be disuibuted and references given upon request from our and limited space is available. -
The WTCB 1996-97 membership drive is going strong. central reservaaons depanment, visitor centers and group * Vail Valley Summer Newsletter - This fourcolor, six-
Member renewals and new member commitments are sales department. paneled, summer special event spedfic piece is inserted in[o
currendy moving a[ a record pace, and we appreciare your COncierge Guide and Membership Directory „ the Denver Post and sen[ by mail, in May, to approximateh,
support. The Concierge Goide and Membership Directory is a 95 280,000 attluent Front Range households. One. page in che
Your WTCB membership provides significant benefits page manuel used to assist and direct guests to our business piece is set aside as advertising space for WfCB members.
may help your business. In some cases, you must and lodging membecs. The guide includes a valleywide The deadline is mid-April.
which take the initiative in order [o benefit from the services listing of acdvity companies, retailers and restaurants by * Internet - Provides WfCB members the opportuni[y co
provided. IF you have any questions about what these cacegory and is distributed to concierge and WTCB create a page within Vail's web site: All new pages in vail.net
services are, or how they benefit you, please contact members valley-wide. It also lists WTCB's staff and are created by Intemetworks in Mintum.
MItch Chemow at the Membership Department operating committees as well as business and lodging * H77 - The Hotei Travd Index is a directory displaying the
(970) 4761000 ext. 3042. ~ members. Upon joining the WTCB, your business is majority of hotels found in NorthAmerira: T'his pubGcation,
Business Book Leads Report automaucally listed categorically. Your business listing produced quanerly, acts as a guide for travel agents to book
Upon joining the WTCB, you wi!l receive a monthly 'ndudes member's name, address, phone and fax numbers. accommodations for [heir clients. WfCB mem6ers can
Business Booked Leads Repoa which highlights al~ groups Please contaa Mitch if you have yet to receive a copy of the advertise in the H1T at substan[ial savings off the regular
booked into the Vail Valley through the WTCB's group sales Summer Conderge Guide and Membership Directory. rate. The HTI advettising deadline is mid-0ctobec.
department. The report lists group contacts, phone Database Access / Mailing Labels • * OHG • The Ot&dal Hotel Guide, produced yeaciy, reaches
Upon request, we supply our mailing labels on various iarget over 160,000 hotel in[ensive travel counselors woddwide.
numbers, number oF guests, arrival date, group desaiption
and needs and interests. Use of this informadon allows you markets for a minunal fee. The foltowing lists are available: WTCB members can advecvse in the OHG at.50% off the
to be proactive with the group contacc to soIicit their top producing travel agents; all travel agents who have regular ra[e. The OHG deadline is the end ofAugust.
business. This is not an automaac benefit, please contacc booked within the valley; individuals who have requested * U.S Trade iti/issions - Organized through WTCB's group
informauon on the valley and business license holders. The sales office, uade musions allow WfCB members tQ rargec
Mitch if vou would like to receive the Business Booked
LeadsRepor[. wTCB membership list is free of charge once per meeting planners,'face•to-face, in ades around the United
Brochure Display / DistributioQ membership year, any addiaonal sets ordered are E25°°. Sates. This year's [rade mission will be heid in San Frandsco
The WTCB will prominenttv display your company's Travel agent, past guest and business license holder lists are in October. The deadline to par[iapa[e is mid-September.
brochure, free of charge, in the Vail and lionshead vsitor $65 per 1,0001abels. ' The business license holder lists cost varies from city ro dry.
include the Town of Vail, Town of Avon and Beaver Creek. Merchant Employee Programs
Center and at our main office at 100 E. Meadow Dr. This is a
grea[ opportuniry co [argec guesu immediately upon arrival `~~sing Cooperatives Merchaat Ski Pass
Showcase your product or service in select, highly targeted Nl business members are eligible for the Merchan[ Ski Pass
to the Vail Valley.
Reservadon Confirmadon Packeu media at considerable savings to your organizadon: offered through Vail Associates. Discounts ace subject to
Members are eligib(e to have cheir brochure included in * Winter Vacation Guide - A comprehensive guide of the change. Passes may be purchased for your, employees, in
reservauon conftmadon packe[s, for 15 cents per envelope. Vail Valley, includes mountain facis, lodging Wormarion,. October/November (no limit required). [ricluded wi[h the
The amounc of packe[s sent is detecmined by the number of mountain service information and more. Adverusmg is ski pass is one eomplimentary sld_school lesson.- ,
reservations booked 6y WTCB's central reserva[ions available to all members in this highly targeted fulfillment Employee Assistance Program ~
depar[men~ (roughly 6,000 per pear), piece sent to 15,000 guests, media and meeqng planners. WTCB members are encouraged co par[iapa[e in [his highly
WfCB Valley-Wide Map Listing The Winter Vacaaon Guide is distributed beginning in the esteemed psychologicai assistance program oFFered br•
The Vail Valley-Wide Map is a fuli•blown represen[adon of summer and the deadline for advertising is the January pdor Colorado West Mencai Heaith. The program is designed to
streets, points oE incerest, WTCB lodging and bss to distribuaon. help foster and conserve your businesses primary resource -
members from East Vail to Cordillera. The map is formatted * Summer Uacation Guide - Similar to the winter.guide- employees. Contact Golorado West Mental Health ac
• to provide a classified lisdng oF your business by category, format, bue includes more infoanaflon om speciaL events, -#(9Z0)4760930.
Wincer and summer issues are printed, totaling 125,000 ac[ivities and special attractions in the Vail VAlley. Additional Benefiu
annually and distribured ro guests [hrough the Vai( and Advertising is also available to WTCB members in the • Discounts on indiridual memberships to the Casrade
Lionshead V'isiror Centers, the WTCB main.office, 100 E. summer guide sent [0 115,000 guescs, media and meeting Club
Meadow Dr., as well as several key locations throughout the Planners. The Summec Vacacion Guide is distrifiuted in • Air Touch Cellular Discounts '
vailey. Nlembers can purchase a map pad, containing 50 November. The deadline for advertising is the September a • AT&T Wreless Senices Disconnrs
maps, for $8°° . Display advenising oppor[uniues ue also Year Pdor [o the distribution date. _ • Your Communirv Card Dismunts -
available. * Denuer Meeting Planner Trade Show and Receptian -
Targets meeang planners in the Front Range who plan local,
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Remote Lodging Inventory Program regional and nauonat summer groups. The recepdon takes 'e
piace in late May and is held in a unique aqd upscale setting. •Wlder ldeas
_ WTCB provides several oppor[uni[ies [o send lodges, past shows have been ac Coors Field and the Denver
restaurancs, activity and ground transportadon companies Culinazy Instituce and continue to be set-up in a[rade sliow • Pet Centre, Ine. bookings direcd,v throagh our cencral reservadons, grovp
sales departments and visicor cencers. WTCB members / reception forma[ allowing for ne[working. The dead[ine Annie'S for partidpanon is early biay alchough booths are provided
providing direct booking avenues are invired ro take an .
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benefi[ of haiing senices booked direcd,v ac the [ime oF a Special Euents Dmver Post Caop - This series of Vail 0 $OCI{V MOUrila1II CeleblatlOriS
Valley spedfic ads piaced in Denver Post Sunday ediaons
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SELLING THE CONCEPT OF SUMMER IN THE VAIL VA:LL'EY Vail America Days A Successl.
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WTCB Gearing Up For Vail Oktoberfest 196
Increasing summer business is the number one priority of the Vail Valley Marke[ing Board. The
volunceer boazd, an opera6ng committee of the Vail Valley Tourism and Convendon Bureau, made up of Rtin, s(eet and snow didn't get a chance to rear their ugly heads at [his
eight members, works year-round on various marketing plans in the azeas of communicanons, direct year's Vail America Days celebtation, sponsored by Colorado's Bes[
mail, descinadon adverc;sing, group sales and a fulfittment piece. Chervolet Geo Dealers, The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, City Market and
Some of the larger projects accomplished in 1996 were highlighted in new direct maii programs, lst Bank of Vail. Tens of thousands of guests and locals packed the
spearheaded by Reece and Company of Denver, through a Denver Post insea and a newsletter co- sunny streets of Vail and Lionshead V'illages to cafch a gtimpse of the
produced wirh Vail Associaces that was mailed nationally. Joining forces with Vaii Associates has allowed largest Fourth of July parade in Vail history! Spectators were treated to
the WMB to capitalize on highiy targeted mailing lists of Vail win[er aficionadas who we ue hoping ro
conven co summer aficionadas atso. patriotism at it's finest as the 70 entrants strutted their stuff to the
The WMB fulfillment piece saw a new audience this pas[ year in the Vail/Beaver Cceek Magazine, melodic parade [heme, °Come as a Song." . -
published by MIchael Barry and Associaces. The sheif life o£ the piece, which tasced throughouc the Several Vail Valley merchants took advantage of the necv-merchant
winter combined with the magazine's national circulaaon secured a much larger audience for the WMB awaPd category and low entry fees in this year's patade and crea[ivelv
summer guide. The guide is a(so sent out to inrerested guests who respond to the naaonal ad ptomOted theiL buSineSS whIle SuppOttittg the COmmunity, Said Bill
campugn, seen in upscale publiradons such as Conde Nast Traveler, Goucmet, Travel and Leisure and oucside. Bdce, WfCB directoc of special evenrs anci communications.
This past spring, the WMB communicaaons effoct took the Vail Valley summer message to Manhattan `We had more merchants participate this year tban ever before and
for the [hird year in a row. Organized by Vail Associates communicaaons, the hired communicaaons those wbo Came out for the festtvEttes had a great time. `Come cu a
agency for the WMB, the New York event was held this year in Central Park at the picturesque .,gpng" turned out to be a theme adl.entrants Cot[Id have.a lOt of fun
Boathouse. Over 50 nadonal journalists joined togecher co hear a shon performance from Bravo! tath, afteral[lhere'svirtuallyasongforeverytbfn&"states Bdce.
Colorado musicians, leam about the Betty Ford Alpine Gazdens and try their hand at fly fishing guided ' by Lisa McCanlies of Gorsuch Outfi[ters. Several of the joumalis[s who a[cended the event have Entertainment was beefed up for the big holiday weekend. Song and
subsequen[ly visited the Vail Valley t'or WMB sponsored press trips and have begun to wri[e articles d3nce [roupe, Encore; Denver's own Blue Knights Drum and Bugle
abouc the splendors of summer. Corps; the Raptor Edacadon.Foundadon; juggler, Paul Borrillo; clown,
Looking to the future, the WMB is in the midst of planning for the summer of 1997. Budget Jim JaCkson; magiCian, Dave Elstun and bands Cadillac Ranch, MonkeV
presenLadons are undenvay and plans are being submicced to the board for approvai. "7r is imperative Siren and the Chiwoniso Marimba Easemble kept the crowds
t.hat we bave our plarts and budgets in place prior to this fall so that ruhen our l.roard approacbes our entertained and delighted for hours.
junding partners. it is clear what our mission 4 " said Ross Boyle, chairman of the WMB. The funding -
endues are the Town of Vail, the Town of Avon, the Beaver Creek Resoa Company and Vail Associates. Everywhere you went in Vafl and Lionshead Vtillages tbet'e was a
Boyle has ou[lined a detailed report which highlights what the retum on invescment has been in the congregation of tourists and locals, adults and children enjoying the
pasc for each fi,nding entiry. entertainment. Both villages came afive witb Fouith of July holidav
The WMB meecs on select Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at various locaaons. The public is encouraged to Spirit. We tuere thrilled tuith the turn out for the parade and all the
attend and voice cheir input. Interested locals can concact Frank Johnson ac the WI'CB #(970)476-1000 acttvities throughout the weekend, " adds BriCe.
ext, 3008, for a mee[ing schedule, a copy of the annual reponor for more information. -
Oktoberfest Vait `96 - The Fun Continues
' ENTHUSUSTS JOURNEY 1 1 1', DO In a continued effon to help drive business to Vail merchants, the
O PLAY IN THE D' WTCB is looking to expand the liquor permitted,areas during
Oktoberfest Vail `96, September 2122. The areas being requested for
ennifer Hahn, Bozell liquor permits are Crossroads, Vail V'illage Inn Plaza, The Sonnenalp
71iousands o( (eep enthusiasts from acrass the country wili converge For two days ac the second annual Camp Jeep in the ReSOC[ OE V31I, Vail Village Core and Lionshead Mall, SImi11i f0 las[
pitturesque Colorado Rockies with one goal in mind • quenching their thirst fa advenwre.
year,s Oktoberfest, retailers and restaurants will 6e abte to have
Cimp Jcep , set for nugusc 9-10 a[ liistoric Camp Hale, 25 miles southeast of Vail, Colorado, is daigned as the place for Icep outdoor displays, create sales, conduct transacaons andJor-serve food
owners, who thrive on exdcement, ro itse iheir vehicles as a passpon to the great outdoors. M assortmrn[ of outdaor activities • -
focUSing on the emironment, educuion and rntertairtment provide the ultimate vanuon expenence foc the entire family. OUIS1dC, on the s[reets during the event. Paulaner-North America,
Accompanicd bv eepenenced guides, Participanrs win iea„ ti,e b~ics or orr nigiiway adving ana the capabisues or a,eir venicies WestStar Bank and KZYR The, Mountain FM have_ signed on as event
on a spenal Jecp 101 4C4 training course. They vnll then have the opponuniry [a test their abi6Ues on suaounding [raiLs nted SpOriSOtS.
acmrding [o level of difficulty. tn roundtable discussions, owners can-interatt n9ih Jeep enginecrs, find out about the latest 4X4 '
technology, recerve updaces on pralutt devebpmencs and even take a glimpse into the fumre of Jeep vehicies. NeW [0 (I]1S Veal's Okroberfest Vail is "Oktoberfest 4 Kids" 'J.IOOS}123d
°Camp JeV Pro~des a cnancejb.jeep owners ro rearn no« ro use rne;r vebrdes ;n asafe and environmentauv nsible Ma11 will be the venue for entertainment, activitie& and gaines "available
manner and discocer firstband mby Jeep is the premier name in sport udliry uebrcle;" said Ed Brusc, general managajeep a,a for chiidren and families.
Eagle Division. "Oire-omate interacdon eoitb Jeep oumen offers us the opportunrty to gain ealuable feedback from our
customers anAprouide thene witb the cbarice roget to krrow tbe people bebind theJeep brartd° Oktobecfest Vail `96 will be packed wich complimentary entertainmen[
Gxpanded aeUvities (or Camp leep 1996 include demonstcations and clinrcs led by eepens in mountain biking, r«k cumbing a,a throughout all evenc areas areas including: Colorado's own, Sherri
(Iv-fishing, horseback nding and a Samrday evening oucdoor concen feamring triple Grammy winner Sheryi Crow and 'fhe Jackson Band; Cajun sensadons, The Zutces oE Zydeco; V211 ~'dVOCI[e,
Rembcandu. The imeraalve Family aaivity center is sure to leave a iasting impression on panicipants of all ages. Children will be The Helmut Fricker Band; magician and comedian Brad Montgomecy:
entenained by attivities inciuding juNor ranger [raining, a mini Jeep 101 course and spedal appearances by Woodty the Owl and -
smok~ the sear. one clown circus Jim Jackson; juggler, Peter Davidson and magician
Cynp Jeep is working aith the CSDA Fores[ Service to ensure that the Camp Haie site is properiv procected and mainrairted dadrtg and fSCaPe af[iSt, DaVC ElS[UR. _
the evenc The program mdudes a complete reclamatwn projett intendecl to ieave Camp Hale in the same or better mndition FOC IT10fe 1T1fOCIT12IlOII 0I1 OIC[Ob2tEPST V21I `96, contact Jessica Feinberg
than rt aus pnor to the event. ,
Ihere are opportumtles tor vV'fCB members ro partidpate in Camp feep, piease call Sfitch Chemow u(9'0)4?61000 ext. 3042 for at #(970)476-1000 ext. 3014.
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10 Rid'a Trlattilon Y 19 Nord & Priends Concert
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A star•studded variety show - '
1 Bnvo! Colondo Concert. - A scaled-down version of the reat thing
All Bazoque concen 34' ' Ardsts ia the frarden
10,11 Heaver Creek Arts Featival Recognhed anats wilt paint scrna from wiUtin the Gardens
24 Vail iavitaUoual Soccer'foumament A ju[ied odiibiUon of fine azts and aahs 24 SileM Art Auctioa .
25th yeaz of top flight competitlon . Fund•raisei, hous d'oeuvres receppon and siknt auction
. 11 Holshol Ba11M Academy at Vail, Student Performance , .
2,3.4 Vail Inurnatloual Dance Pestlval , FordAmphitheater, 2pm ' 24 Avon Summerfest '
Thc new Ensemble Series! ' - `
11 Beaver Creek Summet Concert Serles A veciety of erents in Natingham Pazlc _
3,4 VLSION PhotograPhy Workshop T8D - Strawberty Park, Beaver Park, 430pm
Lead by John Fidder ,25' Bdvet Creek Summer Concert Serks _
12d6 VISION P6otography Works6op , David Grisman Quintet - Bluegrass
4 Beaver Creek Summer Concert Serles , With Galen Rowell
I.uther Allisan • Blues 27 ' . KB.3. Mouotain Challenge -
. 13 V.B.S. Mountain Challenge BuffehrCreek mountain poinato-point-
6 VBS Raod C6allenge - &aver Creelc mouotain curcuit ` - _
Hifl d'mib time vial . 30 - Ice SkaHag Show . ' - . .
17 Ice SlcaUng SLow
6 s~ol colonao concerc Frr[uring local, wortd aad aymprcakatecs;
Featuring Iocai, world and 0lympic skatecs
. Chamber Music CLissics N . ' - - , . _ _
17,18 Eagte Counry Commwiry Rummage $ale , 30 Jaa Concert -
mmmuniry chest (or the entire coant ' M Innoductiailo Jaa
7-11 VIS[ON PhotogaPhy Workshop A
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18 8R at 8,000 31 = MusSroom Huat at T6e l.odge at Vait. `
9130 Camp JeeP' A quidc 8K thr ough [he hean of Vail ~Ilage Led by the Colorado Mycologicat Soaety
Environmental fesuval of leep owners _ 31-Set. l_ 19t6 Maua1 Mlatum _Cnk Fatr
18 Beavet Cteek S '
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31Sepc Iabor Day SoRball 7oumament
' M'aRay of aorMklass Prinapal Couples
. 18-20- jerty Ford Invltulonal Golf Tournamenc 31 Sepf. z` vai! jaa Party . f'
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August 7, 1996
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 6
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Presentation by Jeff Winston re: Courchevel, France
Jeff Winston, principal of Winston Associates, a Boulder-based environmental planning,
urban design and landscape architecture firm, presented an overview of a recent trip he
made to Courchevel, France. Courchevel, which was created as a ski resort in 1947, is
noted for its ongoing transformation from Lionshead-like architecture (flat roofs and
concrete) to an alpine character with pitch roofs. The transformation in exterior
renovation and replacement of flat roofs to create a more alpine character, began in
earnest 5 years ago, Winston said. Courchevel's master plan provides two incentives
for redevelopment: additional density floor area for existing buildings that are
redeveloped (does not apply to new construction) and additional setback
considerations. The presentation, which offered similarities between Courchevel and
Lionshead, was made to provide additional background as the town contemplates
redevelopment opportunities and incentive programs for the Lionshead area. For a
copy of Winston's handout, please contact the Community Information Office at
479-2115.
--Police Department Overview and Tour
As part_of the 1997 budget preview, Council members toured the Police Department
_ and received an overview. Chief Greg Morrison spoke of three philosophies of the
department: 1) "community policing" in which members of the community identify
priorities and help develop programs based on those priorities; 2) "problem-oriented
policing" in which officers probe the root of a problem in a proactive manner rather than
reactive; and "team policing" in which sergeants, patrol officers and code enforcement
officers work in team units for greater accountability and improved relationships.
Morrison said the department's 5 patrol teams will share the same shift for six months
(summer season, winter season) to provide better service to the community and its
guests. Also yesterday, Council members learned about the dispatch communications
center and experienced the department's training equipment on firearms decision-
making, which is shared with other agencies in the region.
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--Municipal Court Overview and Tour
In their tour of the Municipal Court, Council members learned of the many efficiencies
created by automation of court documents and the town's parking ticket program. Vail's
municipal court is a state leader in the implementation of court technology. Buck Allen
listed several issues facing the court system as he prepares the 1997 budget: 1) paying .
for the cost of professional interpreters for non-English speaking participants who come
through the judicial process; 2) providing indigents with legal representation; and 3)
considering the repetitious nature of the cases filed in the court, meeting the ongoing
challenge to treat each case on its own merit.
--Council Reports
During an update on the Eagle County Recreational Authority (Berry Creek Fifth),
Ludwig Kurz said representatives from Arrowhead were interested in buying some
adjacent land from the school district. It was suggested that a land exchange occur
between the recreational authority and the school district, followed by a direct sale to
Arrowhead. Kurz said the topic will require further discussion from the parties involved.
Bob Armour reported on his attendance at: a Vail Community Task Force meeting in
which the Vail Associates merger was discussed, as well as a cooperative marketing
program for ski season. The Colorado Card program would involve continuation of a
free day of parking during early season, plus discounted parking during specified
seasons, including a deeper discount on specified Wednesdays. Discounted lift tickets
and various merchant and lodging offers would accompany the package. Armour also
assisted the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau in attempting to attract a 500-
person conference to Vail in 1999. In addition, he made a presentation on the Vail
Tomorrow project to the executive board of Vail Associates and received an
endorsement, as well as participated in a Vail Tomorrow roundtable discussion.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Jo Staufer, who has previously addressed the Council about what he calls the
"urbanization of Ford Park," inquired about the status of the management plan for the
_ park, which will need approval by the Town Council. In an update, Assistant Town
Manager Pam Brandmeyer said groundwork with the park's user groups has now been
completed, enabling the process to be turned back to the public. She said a calendar
for the citizen involvement process will be prepared shortly.
Next, Brad Haslee, another local resident, said he agreed with Staufer regarding the
future of Ford Park. He said he hopes the Council will oppose a concept that would
potentially eliminate the softball fields at Ford Park in place of a future parking structure.
Representing the Vail Recreation District (VRD), Hermann Staufer said he wanted to
dispel rumors that the VRD has proposed a 2,500 seat stadium for Ford Park, which
would require a parking structure to accommodate a stadium. Staufer said the VRD
has no intention of proposing a stadium for the park.
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Next, local resident Rick Sackbauer gave his thanks to the town on behalf of the Bicycle
Tour of Colorado, which brought 550 bicyclists to Vail on July 18 for an overnight stay.
Sackbauer encouraged the town to work to bring the tour back to Vail next year
because of the event's positive economic benefits.
Jim Slevin of Vail presented a brief history of the acquisition of Ford Park and asked the
Council to remember the park's past in thinking of its future.
Lisa Watts, general manager of the Wren, asked the Council to consider the needs and "
concerns of the community, along with users of the park in reviewing the Ford Park
management plan draft.
And lastly under citizen participation, Rodney Johnson, representing Ford Park's
softball players, spoke of the value of softball as a recreational asset for Vail. On
another note, Johnson expressed his concern about a citation he had received as
manager of the Red Lion for exceeding noise levels within the town's amplified sound
ordinance.
--Legislative Update by Jack Taylor and Dave Wattenberg
The Council heard a brief overview of the last legislative session from Rep. Jack Taylor
and Sen. Dave Wattenberg. Both talked about their continued opposition to the takings
legislation and warned of an uphill battle in continuing to keep the issue from passing
the legislature. Sen. Wattenberg said congestion along the I-70 corridor also continued
to concern him. Possible solutions, such as light rail or widening of the interstate, are
under review, he said, along with mechanisms to pay for such improvements. Following
up on discussions from a visit to the Town Council last year, Taylor and Wattenberg
asked for an assessment of the Department of Transportation's job in handing snow
removal on I-70 this past winter. Council members agreed the situation was much
improved over previous years.
--Resolution to Designate Additional Signers for Library Deposit Transactions
The Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution to allow additional signers for library
deposit transactions, due to night and weekend shifts.
--Vail Interfaith Chapel Request to Proceed through the Process for Expansion
The Council voted 6-0 to allow the Vail Interfaith Chapel to proceed through the
application process for an expansion which could potentially encroach upon Town of
_ Vail-owned property. The Chapel's preliminary design plans show an encroachment of
the office space and parking expansion onto Town of Vail-owned stream tract. It has
also been determined that the Chapel, as it presently exists, encroaches into that same
Town of Vail-owned property. Following last night's action, the Planning and
Environmental Commission (PEC) will now review the application and will take into
consideration all appropriate impacts such as wetlands and design issues, said Town
Attorney Tom Moorhead. In the event there would ultimately be approval for a design
that encroached upon Town of Vail-owned property, the encroachment issue would
need to be addressed between the Town and the Chapel. In addition, an agreement
for the portion which presently encroaches upon the Town-owned land will need to be
addressed. Ccuncil members expressed support for the Chapel's presence in Vail,
noting its strength and uniqueness in serving six denominations. Council member
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Ludwig Kurz said the Chapel is as much a community center as it is a church. Council
member Sybill Navas requested that the PEC work with the applicant to avoid or
minimize the encroachment. For more information, contact Moorhead at 479-2107.
--TCI Update and Overview
Fred Lutz, general manager of TCI Cablevision of the Rockies, began his overview with
an update on the status of the system rebuild. The current franchise agreement '
between the Town of Vail and TCI, signed Jan. 5, 1995, provides for installation of a
fiber optic network within three years. However, Lutz acknowledged yesterday that due
to volatile financial markets, the $5 million rebuild in Vail, which began last week, wilf
not be completed until late summer of 1998 (a half year later than the franchise
provides). The franchise agreement provides for penalties up to $1,000 a day for
failure to meet provisions of the contract. Lutz, who replaced former general manger
Stan McKinzie this year, said his goal is to provide a quality product for TCI customers
and to restore the local system's financial health. Once the fiber optic network is
completed, Vail subscribers will have an array of new services, including high speed
data transmission and telephone service, he said. But due to the significant capital
investment in rebuilding the system, Lutz said the company is unable to provide a
$30,000 operational grant requested by Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television.
In previous years, TCI has provided a portion of Channel 5's operating funds. The
$30,000 request for 1996 represents about 30 percent of Channel 5's budget. Brian
Hall, board president of Channel 5, told the Council he was disappointed by TCI's
decision and that the future of Channel 5 is in jeopardy. Also yesterday, Lutz
announced that TCI has received a"must carry" request from KTVD Channel 20, an
independent channel in Denver, which must be provided for on the TCI cable lineup by
Oct. 7, according to provisions of the federal cable act. Due to the inability of channel
space, Lutz said the options for finding a spot for KTVD include either merging Channel
11 (the Town of Vail's character generator station) with Channel 5, or eliminating the
free FM service. Council members expressed concern over both options, which
resulted in Town Manager Bob McLaurin offering to facilitate a meeting with Lutz, town
staff and representatives from Channel 5 to work out a solution.
--Town Manager's Report
In his town manager's report, Bob McLaurin said frontage road improvements
_ associated with the City Market construction in West Vail will begin in about two weeks.
The work will include a middle turn lane, accel/decel lanes and drainage improvements
from the Brandess Building west to McDonalds. A tie-in to the West Vail Interchange
will occur once the scope of that project is determined. McLaurin also said a
redevelopment of the Safeway store is planned and that Safeway will assist with
roadway and drainage improvements as well.
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UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPtCS
August 13 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Community Development Budget Tour
Library Budget Tour
800 MHZ Radio System Discussion by Sheriff AJ Johnson
Present Strategic Plan and Revenue Forecast
August 20 Work Session
Public Works Windshield Tour of Townwide Infrastructure
Site Visit, Vail Commons Curb Cuts
August 20 Evening Meeting
Ordinance No. 3, Adopting Model Traffic Code
Resolution No. 15, re: Water Quality Agreement
Appeal of Vail Commons Curb Cuts
Mauri Nottingham Environmental Quality Awards
August 27 Work Session
Lunch at Public Works
Tour of Public Works Facility
Public Works Overview
PEC/DRB Review
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This edition of the Vail Business Review examines June sales tax collections for all filers and
year to date coliections through second yuarter 1996.
Overal l June sales tax increased by .3% with Retail increasing by 2.1 °/a, Ladging increased.1
Food and Beverage increased 2.3% and Other (-Nhich includes items such as utilities, taxable services
i.e. plumbing and electrical and rentals or leases) decreased 8.1%. Year to date collections through 3une
resulted in a 6.0% increase overall with Retail increasing by 6.0%, Lodging increa.sed 8.7%, Food and
Beverage increased 7.1 % and Other decreased 5.4°la.
The Paul Mitchell American Cycie Classic was held in June of 1995.
Piease remember when reading the Vail Bijsiness Review that it is produced from sales tax
coliections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
To date our records indicate that ten new business licenses were issued in June (three retai.l, one
food and beverage, two service and four home o:,cupations) and four businesses closed (one retail, o ie
food and beverage, and two service).
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Steve
Thompson at (970) 479-2116.
Sincerely,
Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
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etail 27',919 27~357 -O:2~'~
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Lodging : ' '~9,SU9 - ~5 $1;1 2~1.3
:
,
Food &
,
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Beverage 17831 2~ ~213 25.$%0
.
. ,
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Other ~I-0 "t~~
Total ` : 181259
J JUNE SALES TAX
CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAX/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL
JUNE JUNE JUNE
1995 1996 %
Collections Collections Chan e
Retail - 9%817 .97,586 , 4.2%
,
,
Lodging 3-2,185 3~,178
-
Food &
Beverage 321435
,
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Other = 8,~~` : ,842"' ~~.'1~`l0
Total _ 17.21440 170,42t -1~'~?
Our OF ro VVN
JUNE JUNE JUNE
,
1995 1996 %
Collections Collections Chan e
Retai l 11,531 26,91 4 37.4%
odging 855 4 ; .sa.70%
Food &
Beverage 75 . 315 320r0%
Other ` 1%248 447 300
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T'otal N .4°Yo ,
; ,'~69
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JUNE SALES TAX y
TOTAL
JUNE JUNE JUNE
1995 ` 1996 % "
Collections Collections Chan e
,
Retail 2~,3,M6
:
. Lodging 'tt4y'~39
,
, : .
Food &
Beverage 50,262 = ;2~
; .
Other S5,160 V
Totai
RETAIL SUMMARY
:
JLTNE JiJNE JUNE
1995 1996 %
COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE
FOOD 70,170 73,186 4.3%
LIQUOR 10,548 10,496 -.5%
APPAREL 35,577 35,303 -.8%
SPORT 51,625 49,683 -3.8%
JEWELRY 9,271 11,215 2 1.0%
GIFT 11,268 11,965 6.2%
GALLERY 2,125 2,871 35.1 %
OTHER 57,092 57,931 1.5%
HOME 717 1,056 47.2%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 248,393 253,706 2.1 %
6196 YTD SALES TAX VAIL VILLAGL
YTD YTD YTD
1995 1996 % •
Collections Collections Chan e
Retail I,M,SW
,
Lodging t,~~~,889 ' 0434,"~~: 7.3~'?
,
Food &
,
. ;
Beverage '#,0+49,J82 ~.4~~.
- .
Other
: . 2~i3 > . > ,~'S,~.~;~?':;.; ;.~18.9°l+~
. .
Total #~'~~'~4 ~.1~'0
.
LIOrUSHEAD
YTD YTD YTD
1995 1996 %
Coliections Collections Chan e
Retail ' 547,838
,
<
Lodging ~'976 13631°fo
Food & '
-
>
Beverage : 2841536 3'17 1 18~
;
Other 281031
Total 11046,186
,
\
~ 6196 YTD SALES TAX
CASCADE,VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/Se4NDSTONE/WEST VAIL
YTD YTD YTD
• 1995 1996 %
Collections Collections Chan e
,
. ,
Retail 07,643 700,236, - ,6,5%
0
Lodging - : ~~'~,8p~? ; - ';~%~1 ~!a
Food & _
- ,
Beverage 221,581 22508
Other 69.f1
y G5
,
. .
~ _ 1j473 ~/y:~!ifM''! :~~'fiioi~~;.>;:;;;,u.e;.~,;:`::. .YFc.?~`
Total y(?~ 5.40 j
OUr OFT04'VN
i: ~ - - - - -
.
Y YD YTD YTD
1995 1996 %
Collections Collec,tions Chan e
,
: -
.
Retail 110: J01 ,i~~titO~:` . : ~?.5°~
, _
,
Lodging , 54 AM
Food &
Beverage 4,143 7,722 8f.~'~'o
,
Other
Q J
~6~y6,70 '*6r210u/* ~
Total 6,78,0"
~ ; -
6196 YTD SALES TAX `
TOTAL
YTD YTD YTD
1995 1996 %
Collections Collections Chan e
Retai l 2,M,7,W275~~~.
:
Lodging 2,~1?`9,~'29 ~.7°?
Food &
Beverage WO M.:~ `t111:~..
Other
, . ;
, _ ,
Totai 7,573;870 0i~'~'`~
s
~
' RETAIL SUMMARY
YTD YTD YTD
6/95 6/96 %
COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE
~
FOOD 508,598 550,512 8•2%
LIQUOR 94,170 101,455 7.7%
APPAREL 467,756 477,091 2.0%
SPORT 1,050,452 1,145,325 9.0%
JEWELRY 111,934 119,505 6.8%
GIFT 112,243 118,379 5.5%
GALLERY 24,654 21,891 -11.2%
OTHER 430,863 434,872 •9%
HOME 6,080 6,396 5•2%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 2,806,750 2,975,426 6.0%
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. Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road
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Vail, C.9lorado 81657
~ Cntics, Choice
The best of the ayts this week, compiled by News enteytainment writers and critacs
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ART
. ~ ~ "Order and chaos" is a phrase laden with
enough baggage by itself without having to
serve as both the title of a piece of arlwork
and the name of a show. But the Order and
Chaas on view through Aug. 4 at Pirate: A
Contemporary Art Jasis (3659 Navajo St.)
encompasses both realms: as the title of one
of Ross McConnell's stem, geometric mixed-
~ media compositions and as the name of a
sho~y that ineludss h^dht, ex~:b~a^t {tiut h~r~-
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y chaotic) painting,s by Dana Moran.
I nformation: 458-6058.
Ross MCConnell's Order and Chaos, at Pirate: A Corrtemporary Art Oasis. Mary Yoelz Chandler the•OI
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BOOHS ui
Clive Barker, an author familiar to deva he revisits his youth in England and remem- Kerri
tees of horror and fantasy, will sign copies bers the territying encounter that affected Lik'
of his new novel, Sacrament (HarperCollins, his life. Once awakened, the photographer - ~g
} bleedi
$25), at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Tattered retraces his life's steps to discover the , Lik,
Cover Book Store, 2955 E. Frst Ave., secret that links his destiny to other crea- world
Cherry Creek. Sacrament is the story of a tures of the Earth. Information: 322- flared.
famed wildlife photographer who survives a 7727. Lik,
mystical encounter with a bear. In a coma, Margaret Carlia the Kf
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The Intemational of a G3
Summer of Dance dead, ~
in Vail has grown Lik,
by leaps and , a gamf
bounds, and this summer, it and 19881
expands with a new series from New York C'ity Lik(
of concerts in the Ford Ballet. Each night, a differ- severf
Amphitheatre. Friday ent pair of ensembles will . Bosto:
through next Sunday, the be featured, each offering A~
Ensemble Series debuts, divertissements and com- AnQ
_ presenting a half-dozen or plete works. Information: - cl,v ed 14,
so dancers from the Joffrey, 970-476-2928. timine
from two Paris companies Marc Shalgold
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- More than just a concert, orignal bassist Glen Matlock first v<
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Wednesday nighYs Sex Pistofs taking Vicious' place). Punk ShSh
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- show at Red Rocks constitutes might sound a little strange . . have b
a little slice of history. !t was coming from the mouths of . Her
back in January 1978 that 40-year-olds, but no more for- her to
_ England's notorious punk rock- eign than an English accent The
ers walked off an American from Califomia's Sex Pistol risk of
stagQ tor the last time before soundalikes Green Day. The greate
Johnny Rotten left the group show starts at 6:90 p.m. with And
and Sid Vcious died of an a handful of hard-rocking writer
overdose. The Red Rocks per-. opening acts. Information: Tha
formance marlcs the American 830-8497. wheth
retum of the foursome (with Mic6ael Mehle - ~jury.
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MOVIES Not
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than rr
big-screen adaptation of a John Grisham novel, are But
Samuel L Jackson and Matthew McConaughey as client dits ar
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and lawyer. Jactcson's character has been accused of show c
murdering two rednecks who raped his 10-year-old than ti
daughter. Director Jcel Schumacher works with his usual So t
heavy hand, and the movie isn't quite as edifying as it - ~ "Tha
. thinks. Sut the performances are good, and the ce i
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Mississippi-based story holds our irrterest. s`
Robert Deoerstein Tuesd:
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iver PosYStaff Writer ripe for an Oakland-sized disaster. the Colorado State F+orest ~4, Miles of Front Range forests are primed "It's nothing but a contiauous fuei beit. "Zs it an egaggeratioa? 1. egpiode into massive, catastroplric fires When I Yook at it, it scares the hell out of 1Vlike da Luz of the U.~. Fo S~eryace~l,, .
at conld burn hundreds of houses, as hap- me," said Bob Averill, the federal forester of the Oakland compa n. Da '1,~
ned in the hills of Oakland, Calif., five who headed the group that created the haz- branch chief for fir-L logy and, ars ago, a new U.S. Forest Service as- ard map. tions for the service' oeky 1Vlount8m~~'~ ~
ssment shows. "It's really not a question of when. It's geon. Sy mapping how many'houses are in just going, to happen," Averill said. Conditions hav become
e-prone forest sections, fdiesters found "Everyone says it's going to be like Cali- that federal state fore~ At a 2,500-square-mile swath from north fornia and Oakland," said Tom Ostermann, their most ~ and ~2 FouR MusES J
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MembM of the Paris Opera Baiiet perform the classic `Pas de est ballerinas oi the RomarKic Age. The ce wes pirt
Quatre,' a ballet thet had its debut in 1845 with the four great- of the Vall irnemational Dance Festival. ~4C
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3aftle ooms +~ver LOD 1~t
dents Join to fight harks at them to disperse, ¦ INfiOls Wheh Ashraf Sasti=~n~ai~ ~A pickup truck exiting g parking lot across opening Planet Lodo, he dWrt~
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the street cuts off a passirig car, prompting a ped econtroversy. But he' gOt One./Y ~)rea.d of *htdul:~s honking duel. Sia motorcyclists outside of
Wszoo's simultaneouslY rev their engines be- heard enough P
Steve Raabe fo"- speeding away toward 1"vth Streek Last month's rejection of a, liquor license cnt +
ver Post suamesa wrner Tt's a scene that is found outside aay Den- for the proposed Planet Lodo nighteTub sfg ditch
)ne-forty a.m. Saturday, and Wazoo's is vEr bar or club that caters to a young cliea- nals a shift in the balance of residential, Do1e 4{
7.n4it 4br i<• n)nn tnl, F'}17ciPncc inO pt14nr4,,jnm~nf 1TtArpq{c 11113t Al
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-'mearc major - dance news
out of ti aii thia year.
t~~~' h u of all. everyoae wha's beea
1€eiching abaat where the next
."t' ~'I'taCTSh2D 1$ GQ23}IIlg fTotii
iieetci -p no fiattzer. It's in Vaii
the eziraordinary partnership of
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Feruanda Tavares-Diaiz and Joan : Boats,, both 19, and both the eyual,
of" Nureyev t Foateyn or Anthany
EMvsellAntoinette Siblep or &iik-
- Bail. Baqshni'tm, Gelsey Kirkland ,~~t` gny otf~ part~texship pou'd
-~fit iti2IIt1~.~
~e kt~O 2ze t~at. hOt, hOt. fihey.
~oth memb~ers of I.e Jeune Bai-
r b
de de France, anci eveis now Baasia ~
Avs!$ a finesse and finislr tt?at Nu-
retyev neever rian an any of the occa- . f• .
sioes Isaaw tum Frida!y night, the
De twa periorzQeQ the pas de dsux
fN~ f' the oid Saviet po#boiler ..Les
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r sie Paris" aa,d made :t
' o tsatcuai. easy and fetehiag...
'~Utthe Baada offered a series af three
.
~ grandea-Soars en t'air wzth a double
t~• gTBnd batteuent to the knee - vir-
A f ter ftsoeo man's daneing at its spectac-
t9tY andl tilar best. She did the whippanK
.~uss the( tarns (fouette en towrnant) wath
6&slc donble piaromies ihrsawwn iu and
phgp then turns wiih an adcled quarter-
.."t!:. M tL°n {wtuch meant she nad to ~
'~~nty charige tocus eaerv ti:ne - iioching
+ )vas fourt a ballerizia ooes without besng ce-
~ . cure as x.nougn acnnea to ttae stagey
~rbus Last rn~sht, rev aad dhe ~Jr-
The n; saire " r as Ge aeux _ 41 ap-a,;rD
Ft traCi xhe~3udiet~cp ,cAz'eam~;~~ a~- ~'slai7er+varPo4tiKewwr•iroi
_;~W t0 LI uceO Di'OVdl, . ;a8~' it' 'Jt~FfoF''sI3IT~
*:`*ve he' again nexi weexeno, nu n:vnr~e uOf!'9rt Sa#4et members ,io~ie, Gates and 1'tamrMossbrucKerpertom
":`-t~he is d1 ~~'ofesses G: r~;ti~ge c,~~~~} aaraicl Arn:r~o ~.ir~hl Rais~ at the i~ait i~,t+srttstipt~et~QBnce Festiua;
irnes4 dces nat see tnern, weql _ ?.tu,c ,s
nty the chancP say, '1 saw therr ~rtc~~°v, t~us is ac~mpanv no ~rcher an~ °snth a sense of line stron
nmio wheit. . natran can fieia, not the Royai Ba~~ enough thSit Er sn't, as do mos
'"he other .it of ~iar.es~e newe caast ov. ~~oe `~e 3r~zaho~, stacx ~s. ss he does it. H
• Vail is t~ ~~tge: ~cc~s ot ' n.e "e ,iv#zrev ~3aIIet f :zs:ago azso
'Fwo Hho ~ aoy i
=~n?semble aagnts,'' i~~ wtuctt ,.~Ae bas:::i ey c~~;n az°oz~~n -.~r~t -ne .37 hat ne ~~,and N~ol HIink
N• aii In;ternanoaat Daace Festivai trenqth oi i?;e .~oftrev has atways lid Ba]'~a :`TchatYovsky pa
i ile vi#es regreseflcative rziernt~ers 1f ~Q+~n reperzo~ra especiaily ie c~ei.aac;' andvvTth friea~s, eacerpt
ttW R .1or comi3anies tn creriOrm., i?~*s ~,r~methinct e ~;era~d ~rptn~a s ~ro~rr~ Haj~neiaiae's "Who Cares?
on. ~y ielce tlae Alace ~~t the Diq to~ar- .gnt t~ain `;#c~z~e bott Fridak n,~ ~tie~t thwtradematks of th
u~ g Companiss. becaus~e a,-rc~up ~sf na :Saturaav ~z, de s,are~ ~'E~'l~ are et~dent: speed of trad_
; or a dozek caA tour znore ~ahea~n an~, 'lo b, s axosSo r'cke ~ ~ ~ ~rsai batleti steps. pius Balar
T~vithout t.r<e sets and props ~~z i; .zzi.nq TaiPC~ A.a* ;air3~r .~.e~, ~:ex :~ne s ~'eadiness to chang~e and :n
a ~ ballet. wzihssult kewassessi is 1Aae mwo ~rr€~vi:s+~~~raxi~ttians~ of tllaa anc
't'I~e°Pans ~ra B~~Ilet is oa.~:k, aiz~tv rrocee~ to ~~r~i~aeanc~ ~~soisb o~rer~ail. Lo: make~ virt~ seer
~ and kar the iar,-d year ,Ln a row ra.s- ti a ~iuetwhat ~ t"~~ a:~a ,~rtra a~I z~te ~u°~~orgfnitry {B~iB~ne a~
fNlowm °.sid eyenrows wiih *he v,riuasity .,a,iet. So?enaid nized Frxsa;»eksta'sre and wante
fayrod ~ apicsr~~b and aazzting s~trow zhey ca. Y,~aiortunateiv the cnzriDanv atsc; E.~as insouei~+~e as part of tr
F ory. A 9 Ya~„ the Paris C)p+era Baliet is 1ic~ "Nuescros Vaise;~ a;, ~~ver1Y o mT rsng ,
A, geReralty recioned tc? tae the mst ione and not terrzbiv ~~er~sting "'he Series trili giv
4, mendet
~e in the qvortd ioday, vc~rK by Vicente ?Vebrada. i'~ot the its iast.pedg
~
M
jMkXace ~Coa.i~ at ~7:2
~ R, C~rtauk3y ~th a geanteel: "Pas de "rest of their reD, eiLher. xs,xrr. in ~«~ld R. Focd Amph
t
~Of oen-~ 4~~" ~'~9 followed bv ~'he New ~`ork Citiv f3aliet wes tr.eal~; eekes~ ~e festiv;
~ R Vanationg'' (to music oE °enreser~tecf by 1?amgeji Wnetzef vontint~±F ~ dueYS'"from tt
. ehd sd spari*Itvs and Friends:. Wnetxel°as.one u€ the great camgaam of the emIcL Fc
Avouid e iiex*Techniealiv t;nest; partaers periotming, tociay oaite.t ' id _ get' ai6
. , "and:rnLlV~tWbigg~est rep-~ strong encutglt:ta;;lift-wxthrease: betttar
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road , Office of the Town Manager
Yail, Colorado 81657'
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 ,
August 12, 1996
Mr. Gordon Goodall
205 Crista Circle
Gardendale, AL 35071
Dear Mr. Goodall: `
Thank you so much for your letter describing your situation on Interstate 70 with a flat tire. When
this letter arrived in my office, I sent copies to individuals within our organization who I thought
might have some information about who the good samaritan might have been.
Todd Scholl, the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, ferreted out the information and was able to let me
know that Chris Leniger, a mechanic with our fleet maintenance department, was the fellow who
stopped to help change that tire.
It is a pleasure to be able to respond to your letter and to let you know that indeed, "no good deed
should go unpunished." In fact, we have now thanked Mr. Leniger for his efforts on your behalf.
As an aside, we hope you will consider Vail as a destination when you next come through Colorado!
Thanks again for your letter of appreciation. It means a lot to our staff.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF VAIL
Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
PAB/aw
xc: Vail Town Council
Suzanne Silverthorn
Robert W. McLaurin
RECYCLEDPAPER
TOWN OF UAIL 1309 Vai! Valley Drive Department of Pztblic Works/Transportation
Vail, Colorado 81657
303-479-21 S8/FAX 303-479-2166
August 8, 1996
Mr. James E. Rein
Lion's Mane Condo Association
1063 Vail View Drive Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. Rein,
It goes without saying that one of the greatest challenges to face the Public Works/Transportation
Department is parking. Issues such as where to park, how much to charge, how to enforce, etc.
are always controversial with no easy solution. This is the case with parking along Vail View
Drive.
Although the Town has allowed parking along Vail View Drive for quite some time, the situation
has become unmanageable and is detracting from our bus service and our maintenance efforts,
especially in the winter. Although there are many residential complexes in the Town that share
the same parking problems, Vail View Drive was the only area in the Town which was signed to
allow parking along the street. The suggestions to construct a parking ramp or widen an akeady
legal width road, are not acceptable since the Town will not take responsibility for solving the
parking needs of the private sector, using public dollars.
Rather than eliminate parking on Vail View Drive altogether, we will compromise. Parking will
be allowed for approximately 100 feet between the Brooktree and Lion's Mane complexes on the
north side of the road only. Parking outside this boundary will be illegal and subject to Police
enforcement. The signs were installed earlier this week.
I believe this change will bring the current parking situation under control. Please call me directiy
_ at 479-2 I 73 if you have any questions.
Since ly, ,
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Larry E: rafel, , irector
Department of Public Works/Transportation
cc: Bob Armour, Mayor Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Suzanne Silverthorne, Public Relati ~ns
Vail Town Council Jim Hoza, Street Superintendent
Greg Morrison, Police Chief
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
HOLD FOR RELEASE
12 Noon, August 13, 1996
Contact: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
479-2105
VAIL TOWN MANAGER OUTLINES WORKING ASSUMPTIONS FOR
1997 TOV BUDGET AND 10 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
(Vail)--The 1997 Town of Vail budget will reduce operating expenses through attrition
and other internal cuts that will likely be transparent to the public. In addition, the
financial health of the town over the next 10 years will be much improved. During a
preview of the upcoming budget process at the Town Council's work session this
afternoon (8-13), Town Manager Bob McLaurin outlined a series of working
assumptions following a 10-week internal review by his staff.
The "strategic financial plan," presented to the Council today reverses a projected $7
million operating deficit projected by the year 2005. Last February, McLaurin and
Finance Director Steve Thompson had warned of a growing deficit after plotting the
correlation between flat sales tax collections and growing expenses over a 10 year
period.- The new plan shows elimination of the deficit through personnel savings,
reductions in force, reductions in operating expenses and an increase in several
revenue sources over the next decade.
"What we're presenting today represents the first step in ensuring the town's long-
term financial health," McLaurin said. "We'll continue to monitor the impacts and make
whatever adjustments are needed to best serve the community."
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TOV Budget/Add 1
The framework for the 1997 budget will combine reductions of approximately
$500,000 and revenue enhancements of $85,000. The actions, if approved by the
Town Council, will generally maintain current service levels and will likely be transparent
to residents, guests and second homeowners, McLaurin said, with one exception. The
plan proposes to modify library hours by opening at 10 a.m. rather than 9 a.m. and
closing at 8 p.m. rather than 9 p.m. However, Sunday hours would be expanded by two
hours, from the current 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The proposed
adjustments respond to current visitor patterns and customer requests for expanded
Sunday hours, the busiest day of the week. ,
The 1997 plan also would use attrition to cut 7.50 full time equivalent positions from
the town's work force. The full time positions include two police officers, a mechanic,
an apprentice carpenter and a custodian, plus several seasonal positions. The police
cuts actually represent the current number of .officers on the street and therefore wi11 not
reduce existing police service, McLaurin said. Over the 10 year period, the personnel
cuts will save the town over $3 million, he said.
On the revenue enhancement side, possibilities include fees in the Police Department
for vehicte inspection number (VIN) checks and finger printing to reflect comparable
fees throughout the valley, plus possible fines for fire and police false alarms. The
proposal also includes the possibility of increased parking fines in the commercial core
areas and increased fines for traffic violations heard in municipal court. There's also
the possibility of increased lease fees in the Vail Transportation Center to reflect
improvements to the building's interior and a concept to sell audio advertising on the
town's buses.
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TOV Budget/Add 2
For the first time in the town's history, the current $31 million 1996 budget reftects '
,zero growth in projected sales tax revenues and a salary freeze for the town's 210 full
time employees. The strategy for the 1997 budget assumes a four percent salary
increase for the town's workforce and a 3.5 percent increase in sales tax collections. Preparation of the proposed operating budget for 1997 will begin Aug. 23 and will be
presented to the Town Council on Nov. 1. The budget will be reviewed during all-day
sessions on Nov. 5 and 12. Then it will undergo a public hearing on Nov. 19, followed
by final adoption on Dec. 3.
Council and community interest in the capital improvements budget will be high,
McLaurin predicted, due to the cost and timing of proposed improvements to the West
Vail interchange. An alternative solution, derived from a three-month-long citizen
participation process, will be presented to the Town Council for consideration in
September. Unless the town finds additional funding partners or chooses to delay the
project, McLaurin said, many other capital projects on the town's list may be deferred.
Respondents to the town's 1996 annual community survey listed the West Vail
interchange as one of its top priorities.
For more information on the 1997 budget process, contact McLaurin at 479-2105, or
Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116.
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Media Note: For an advance copy of the presentation materials,
please contact Suzanne Silverthorn at 479-2115.
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