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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-03 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. CITIZEN PARTfCIPATION. 2. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the Minutes for the meetings of August 6 and 20, 1996. 3. Appoint One Locai Licensing Authority Member. 4. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1996, first reading of an Ordinance Amending Tit4e 18 Zoning, 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 Conditionai Use in the Commerciaf Core 1, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center and Arterial Business Zone Districts and Delete Brew Pubs as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Service Center Zone District of the Vail Municipal Code. 5. Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996, a resofution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the Lodge At Lionshead by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. 6. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the Vail das Shone Condominium Association by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. 7. Resolution No. 18, Series of 1996, a resofution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the Vaif Golf Course Townhomes Phase I by either negotiation or condemnatian for Town public purposes. 8. Resolution No. 19, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase II by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. 9. Resolution No. 10, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the Fallridge Recreational Facilities by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. 10. Town Manager's Report. 11. Adjournment. NOTE UPCOMiNG MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/10196, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VA{L TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9!17196, BEGINNlNG AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/17/96, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN 70V COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign {anguage interpretation availabie upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C \A,GENDA.TC ! vaiL rowrv courvciL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANDED AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. 7:35 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the Minutes for the meetings of August 6 and 20, 1996. 7:40 P.M. 3. Appoint One Local Licensing Authority Member. 7:45 P.M. 4. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1996, first reading of an Ordinance Dominic Mauriello Amending Title 18 Zoning, 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 Commercial Core 1, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center and Arterial Business Zone Districts and Delete Brew Pubs as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Service Center Zone District of the Vail Municipal Code. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/Deny/Modify Ordinance No.16, Series of 1996, on first reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The applicant is requesting a Zoning Code amendment to allow brew pubs as a conditional use in the Commercial Core 2(CC2) zone district (Lionshead commercial area). A brew pub is currently a permitted use in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) zone district (Crossroads commercial area) for brew pubs without off-site sales and a conditional use for brew pubs with off-site sales. The permitted and conditional uses for the CC2 district reference the uses in the Commercial Core 1(CC1) zone district (Vail Village commercial area) and therefore both districts must be amended. Staff comprehensively analyzed all of the Town's commercial districts to see if brew pubs would be an appropriate and compatible use in other districts. Based on this analysis staff believes that brew pubs should be listed as a conditional use in all of the commercial zone districts including: Commercial Core 1(CC1), Commercial Core 2(CC2), Commercial Core 3(CC3) (West Vail commerciat area), Commercial Service Center (CSC) and Arterial Business (ABD) (Glen Lyon commercial area) zone districts. Staff believes that with the current definition and existing limitations placed on brew pubs, they can be a positive and compatible use in the CC1, CC2, CC3, CSC and ABD zone districts. The PEC, at its August 12, 1996 meeting, unanimously recommended approval the proposed amendment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1996, on first reading. 8:15 P.M. 5. Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity Tom Moorhead of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk Larry Grafel use on land owned by the Lodge At Lionshead by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996. ~ ~ BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail has recently opened bids for a street project to take place in the area of the Town of Vail Library and Dobson Arena. This street project will require a temporary construction easement and a permanent street easement on property that is owned by the Lodge At Lionshead. The Town of Vail has been involved in negotiations with the Lodge At Lionshead through its Property Manager Jeff Bailey. An appraisal of the fair market value is being completed by Shields Appraisal Services. It is anticipated that we will enter into an agreement for immediate possession at which time the fair market value as determined by Shields will be tendered to the Lodge At Lionshead in exchange for immediate possession. It will then be incumbent upon the association to acquire the agreement of its unit owners as to the fair market value of the easements in question. In the event that such approval is not forthcoming, it may become necessary to file an action in the Eagle County District Court for a final determination as to the fair market value. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996. 8:25 P.M. 6. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity Tom Moorhead of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk Larry Grafel use on land owned by the Vail das Shone Condominium Association by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny Resolution No. 17, Series of 1996. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: It is necessary to acquire a temporary construction easement and a perpetual nonexclusive access easement over property which is owned by the Vail das Shone Condominium Association for access to the development and improvements taking _ place on Vail Commons. An appraisal of the fair market value of these easements is presently being completed by Shields Appraisal Services. The fair market value of these easements will be tendered to the association in exchange for immediate possession of the property involved in the easements. These negotiations between various affected entities including WestStar Bank, a tenant of Vail das Shone, have been productive and it is anticipated will result in agreements for immediate possession. In the event Vail das Shone Condominium Association is unable to receive the approval of all the unit owners, it may be necessary to file an action in the Eagle County District Court for a final determination on the fair market value. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 17, Series of 1996. 8:35 P.M. 7. Resolution No. 18, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity Tom Moorhead of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk Larry Grafel use on land owned by the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase I by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny Resolution No. 18, Series of 1996. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail has completed a road project which affects the property located on the southeast corner of Vail Valley and Sunburst Drive. A portion of the property in question is owned by Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase I. An appraisal of the value of the temporary construction easement and the permanent road easement is presently being completed. Once completed, based upon negotiations that have taken pface to date, it is anticipated that an agreement for possession of the property will be entered into with the association and that the fair market value as determined by Bruce Buchan, MAI will be tendered to the association in exchange for immediate possession of the property. The associations will then receive the approval as appropriate from the individual unit owners within the association. If such approval is ~ not capable of being received from all owners it may become necessary to file an action in the Eagle County District Court for final determination of the fair market value. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 18, Series of 1996. 8:45 P.M. 8. Resolution No. 19, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity Tom Moorhead of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk Larry Grafel use on land owned by the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase II by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny Resolution No. 19, Series of 1996. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail has completed a road project which affects the property located on the southeast corner of Vail Valley and Sunburst Drive. A portion of the property in question is owned by Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase II. An appraisal of the value of the temporary construction easement and the permanent road easement is presently being completed. Once completed based upon negotiations that have taken place to date, it is anticipated that an agreement for possession of the property will be entered into with the association and that the fair market value as determined by Bruce Buchan, MAI will be tendered respectively to the association in exchange for immediate possession of the property. The associations will then receive the approvaf as appropriate from the individual unit owners within the association. If such approval is not capable of being received from all owners it may become necessary to file an action in the Eagle County District Court for final determination of the fair market value. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 19, Series of 1996. 8:55 P.M. 9. Resolution No. 20, Series of 1996, a resolution determining the necessity Tom Moorhead of, and authorizing the acquisition of an easement for street and sidewalk Larry Grafel use on land owned by the Fallridge Recreational Facilities by either negotiation or condemnation for Town public purposes. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny Resolution No. 20, Series of 1996. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail has completed a road project which affects the property located on the southeast corner of Vail Valley and Sunburst Drive. A portion of the property in question is owned by Fallridge Recreational Facilities. An appraisal of the value of the temporary construction easement and the permanent road easement is presently being completed. Once completed based upon negotiations that have taken place to date, it is anticipated that an agreement for possession of the property will be entered into with this organization and that the fair market value as determined by Bruce Buchan, MAI will be tendered to them in exchange for immediate possession of the property. This organization has the authority to enter into a final agreement concerning the fair market value. If such agreement is not reached it may become necessary to file an action in the Eagle County District Court for final determination of the fair market value. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20, Series of 1996. 9:05 P.M. 10. Town Manager's Report. 9:10 P.M. 11. Adjournment. ? NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/10/96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/17/96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9117/96, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TCE PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (as of 8/30/96) SEPTEMBER, 1996 In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as we!l as adhere to mandated ordinance and charter requirements, Councii meetings are scheduled at the following times: EVENING MEETINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month, starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regu(ar Council business. WORK SES IONS Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the Councii, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (uniess otherwise noted) on everv Tuesday afternoon. THE SEPTEMBER, 1996 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOINS: Tues ay., Sel2tember 3, 1996 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 1996 Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (scarting time determined by length of agenda) Tuesday, Seatember 17 1996 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) TOWN OF VAIL ~ G Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. IV1/EST VAIL INTERCHANGE EXCHANGE ~ ...u:" i v!4 ' ~ ~ s~l .r: t,• STEP : : . . . . . u _ , . IJc'°FOCUS GROUPS - JUNE 3,4,5 IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AND GENERATED POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS LISTEN TRACK AND PuBLIC WORKSHOPS - JUNE 6, 10 VERIFIED PROBLEM, GENERATED CRITERIA ORGANIZE INTERCHANGE AND MORE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS 50N AN~~"' STU_iDY ~ 3~_:SCIE s.2w~~~.~.^'g 27. PROBLEMS OPEN HOUSE - Ju~E P-7, z8 LISTED PROBLEM, CRITERIA, AND SOLUTIONS GENERATED. RECEIVED ADDITIONAL SOLUTIONS AND COMMENTS. STEP TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION -JULY 9 DEVELOP OPTIONS DiSCUSSION OF EXISTING PROBLEM, POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS AND ORIGIhI AND DESTINATION STUDY. D OPEN HOUSE -JULY 17, 18 PUT ALL SOLUTIONS THROUGH A FATAL FLAW TEST. REVIEW AND SELECT SELECTED TOP REMAINING ALTERNATIVES FOR ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FURTHER ANALYSIS. STEP 4 AUGUST PUBLIC MEETING - AUGUST 2 I, 22 REFINED ALTERNATIVES TO THREE AND AGATHERED PUBLIC INPUT TO SELECT REFINE ALTERNATIVES FINAL ALTERNATIVE 'STEP , • . ~ TOWN COUIJCIL WORK SESSION - SEPTEMBER 3 PRESENT FINAL ALTERNATIVE SELECT FINAL ALTERNATIVE BY TOWN COUNCIL Refined "Go" Alternativews Based on July 17th & 18th Open House Existing Layout with Laneage Improvments Move Freeway Ramps * ~10 1-70 0 Stop Sign ConVol Comp Plan Layout Move On/Off Ramps Move ONOff Ramps East Add West Side Ramps North 0.8 0.9 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.9 in ~ y SOUth 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.75 0.8 7 w U ~ No~ 1.0 1.4 1.5 LS 1.5 1.6 ~ South 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.2 1.2 1.25 Construction Cost $1.7 52.0 54.6 $7.1 $10.1 $6.8 514.8 in millions assumes signalization assumes signalization assumes signalization assumes signalization assumes signalization Roundabouts * Note: Ramp combinations shown here are the best of all the possible 1-70,.,o vTO - ramp relocating alternatives o 1 Lane South/2 North One Large Roundabout Speedway North 2.46 2.46 2.22 ••This altcrnativc was rcvicwod and co needed uia pm x e~m aW w mo ~a« ~ oa No ronlage R . U o South 1.0 1.56 13 "'a u. Construction Cost in miilions ~.0 S5.4 S11.7 numbers indicate capacity: 1= at capacity (operates with congestion and delays) less than 1= the intersection is beyond its capacity (failing) greater than 1= excess capacity (minimal to no detays) A Comparison of The Three Best Altemative Solutions Existing Layout with Move Freeway Ramps Roundabouts Laneage Improvments `~y0 I-70 4 Signal Control Move Off Ramps Only 2 Lanes South & North ~ ~ North ~ 2.46 ~ .d 0 South ~ 1.56 t~ U ~ North 1.0 1.5 ~ i;i South 1.0 1.25 Construction Cost $2.0 $7.1 $5.4 in millions assumes signalization *numbers indicate capacity: 1= at capacity (intersection operates with congestion and delays) less than 1= the intersection is beyond its capacity (failing) , greater than 1= excess capacity(minimal to no delays) A Comparison of The Three Best Alternative Solutions _ Existing Layout with Move Freeway Ramps Roundabouts Lanea e Im rovments ~ I-70 Signal Control Move Off Ramps Onty 2 Lanes South & North North 2.46 V South 1.56 w V ~ North 1.0 1.5 'v, South 1.0 1.25 Coastruction Cost $2.0 $7.1 55.4 in millions i Safety Q Aaidan Rae 0 0 + ~~Sht discom Q -I- 0 RamptiPmewri.~~icu + + Mem oWneering Standards es es es ~~~Safay 0 0 0 Ped/Bike Treatments FAmage Roads + - + . Croningl-70 O VNck ped bike Coolliaa 1 O T' Criedcs7deOPPonmdtia O 0 + ACCBSS commacW k Itv+dauuW - MoinMeim I-70 Acceu yeis yes yes Environmentat visual - - - - -i- Noke Aa QualYy - O Gwe Credc 0 ~ WalcQna1i0' O O Visual - Aesthetics -F Constructability/Timing + - 0 Construction Impacts 0 - - coR cred Q - nawemW - Q cummacw _ - Approvals coor + - FIIWA + + Dept oA w1dlifJMny Corps + O + MensadccoeadssWCQaitQia.olfaupoaiurk onumbasiadiWe4panily: O Doa na have a posuhr w negalh'c aRea I- YI cap]Clty (mWSKWP OPO'JIES NMA WIIgG311011 YIA AtIBCS) kR d19A I - 1k IIMQISMlOR 1, bc)'qd 115 C3P8L11)' (WIf16) - DOl51101 n1M SWfd QIIRIP, 8RO115 iIEg.N111' glWQ Ibifl I = CXffdf C0pHC1iy(6YPim91 b Iq dl18)'S) ~ - MBJIMOCg811'<i111P'Jp Rovid'mg a wnnatim of tAe Nonh aM Sowh Flontage Roads x Simba Rm anuld inatue ihe capsdy of dAt Wal Vail Iwachogc by approzimaudy 9.6X aad would ws1 approrimmNy S6 miBion. L ~ SUMMARY CRITERIA OF Safety Roundabouts Intersection Conflicts -i- Accident Rate Adequate Sight distances Q Ramp/Freeway Conflicts + Meets engineering Standards yes Ped/Bike Safety Q Ped/Bike Treatments Frontage Roads -f- Crossing I-70 0 Vehicle ped bike Conflicts + Creekside Opportunities Access Commerciai & Residential 0 Maintains I-70 Access yes Environmental Visual -I- Noise 0 Air Quality 0 Gore Creek - Water Quality 0 Visual - Aesthetics + Constructability/Timing 0 Construction Impacts - Gore Creek - Residential Q Commercial - Approvals CDOT + FHWA + Dept. od Wildlife/Army Corps 0 ta ' y/a CMKV M. Kathy Vieth 1664 Moiterhom Circ(e Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-0723 July 26, 1996 Vail Town Council • Attn: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ms. McCutcheon: I recently learned about an opening on the Town of Vail Liquor Boazd and I would like you to accept this letter as my application for that board seat. My interest in the board is two fold. First, I want to be invalved in the community and have already submitted an application for the Planning Boa.rd, but was not selected. It seems to me that the amount of time one has lived in Vail carries a lot of weight in the selection process for the major baards and since I have only lived here for three years, I thought I might have a better chance on a minor board. In any case, I want ta contribute some of my time to community service. Second, as an Entertainment Manager of both local and national talent, I am very interested in how our local establishments conduct their liquor business, because these are the venues in which my artists will perform. We need to insure that the environment is conducive to a positive experience for all involved. I look forward to discussing this further with the Town Council. If you have any further questians, please do not hesitate to catl me. Thanks is advance for your help. Best regards, . M. Kathy Vieth ORDINANCE N0.16 Series of 1996 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 ZONING, SECTtONS 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 COMMERCIAL CORE 1, COMMERCIAL CORE 2, COMMERCIAL CORE 3, COMMERCIAL SERVICE CENTER AND ARTERIAL BUSINESS ZONE DISTRICTS AND DELETE BREW PUBS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL SERVtCE CENTER ZONE DISTRICT OF THE VAIL MUNiCtPAL CODE. WHEREAS, Sections 18.24.020, 18.24.030, 18.24.040, 18.24.050, 18.27.030, 18.28.040 and 18.29.030 of the zoning code contain the conditional uses permitted in the Commercial Core 1, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center and Arterial Business zone districts; and WHEREAS, the Vail Land Use Plan goal 3.5 states that entertainment oriented businesses and cultural activities should be encouraged in the core areas to create diversiry. More night time businesses, on-going events and sanctioned "street happenings" should be encouraged; and WHEREAS, the Vail Land Use Pian goa13.4 states that commercial growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas to accommodate both local and visitor needs; and WHEREAS, a Vail Village Master Plan objective states that the Town should recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these established land use patterns; and WHEREAS, the Town Council is promoting economic developrnent and supports local businesses; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has recommended approval (unanimously) of ihis amendment to the Vail Municipal Code at their August 12, 1996 meeting; and WHEREAS, the Town Councii considers it in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to amend said Sections of the Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNClL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: (Note: Text which is s#rieifen is being deleted and text which is ~~i~is being added.] Pagc 1 of 7 aecfion 1 Chapter 18.24, Section 18.24.020 (C), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [CC1 zone district (and CC2 districi by reference to CC1) - basement or garden leve4 ~t~v~ pu~s As defIt~ed::~6r01n,; ~u~c.t4 ~e f€~Ilt~wlr~g cQ~d~tf~iMs;x . . . T!#iers::i~~;.~~~r ~~4~~g~ af s~€{~i~~s,: t~ris~O~. 94 p~'!~p:~i anrtti~~-the k~~~~t ~ub ?s operated~ . pp~r~ta~r:~fi.fi#~~ t~rVuu; p~u#~ shal!l;~ompl~r vuJth: #hq T~iinrn'5 1o~i[iiig~I di~lIv~ery uiac~c~ns a~ s~t f~i~? h~~~~~rt, ar~t~ w ~ubs-~f~ieh s~lbeer or ate at whale~~le r whfct~ l~ ~r #Qir +N## Sifi~ MOSUrttptlQr~ Ar~ A11O1~r~~.~~ lO~g:4~ #tte t4~~1 ~a~,~i~ate~Al~ ~I afeg. ff.~ sit~ CO~~~t~tpt~On.d4. r~ot ~~Cv~~1:f~+rty~#iv±~:I~rCROt:~45°~~i.~~i~1~t m~rtuf~ibi ir~b~ ~bre~Ab An0~a~l ba: f,. Section 2. Chapter 18.24, Section 18.24.030 (C), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [CC1 zone district (and CC2 district by reference to CC1) - first floor or streef /evelJ Br~w puk~~ defi~~d ~wx0lr~, subj~~~ t0 lc~vc+~r~g 0~r~~ltlar~s; Ther~ J~.~a ~xtecE~r ;t~r~tge: ~f:s4~Pi~fi~s,. r.U~' rn~~~r~~l~.onaprQp ~t upQn wrh~~h ~h..~ w. ~su~ is t~p~ratec~, ~:d . 2;; T'h~ 0,41 0 bf~w pub st~s~.ll pl < ~iM~ TptA±~'S.~c~~q ~~1$I~~t re guila~0ri's:as>:si.a.t fa~tki ~rtd . , . . . . 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Page 2 of 7 ....:.:~>::.:::::;~.;;;t : ~::<:.;<:;: :V~s;:v "f~: T:~ : ~t Th~:>vp~~~t3.r h~:>~tv~~t'S :Iv~ding: (~i~it4~~i~s ~_t:<f~~~; f.e~eii~ ~ ~r~~ . 3: Brevu ~ubS whi: h ~ell;:beer 0r aie af wh~Ile +.r ~rrh~~'. ..il Q. . . car~su~nptlar~ ar~ aEl~w~d s~:l~~g a~ th~.t~t~: ~f ~h~al~al~ s~tes ~id sa~~ SIt~::Gp~$TJIi~~~i9~1 ~IQ RU~.B?cC@~d:f~t1'(y.#>p~rC.~t.~~?f:;~~_,.: p€ f!'#~C! : : : : , : . u~ac~car~t. b~ w.~~a~ t~n ~n ~r~t~ua( ba~i s. Section 4. Chapter 18.24, Section 18.24.050 (B), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [CCt zone district (and CC2 district by reference to CCi) - above the second floor] [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabetical order.] 2. Eating and drinking establishments, including the following: e-w ~ub6:::*:5 d~Art~J.,ht~, the::fc~ll_v~i~tg ~ortdit~~n~; ~~r...A:>p ~::~x#~ri4r: s~4~~90 4f: -4~pplr~S~ rp~Sq pr rnat~~i~~~: t~~: e:p~.p0~Y. uf~an whi~~ e: k~~e+~ Pub i~ cs~r~~~d; ~n~ : > 2: Thpecatt~~:~w.piu~:sh~tll ~ornp~I~~~?v:~r~:~::n~~ry regula~c~tis as s~t fc~r....i fre#n, ~rA ~:r B~Qv~r pc;ibs. ~srt1iCh 5 ~EI f~QQr c~~ ~i~ ~,t v~tt~Q1IQ ~nrh~h s~Cl b~~ #or ~fi~ eQr~s~r~ptiQr~ We a.l0w±e~! ~~.:la~ng :~s tf~~.tot~~ af w~r~tes~~ ~d A~E~s -qt,Q~f.- ~Q~i:~Um~itQn tiQ n~fi ~v;~ p~nc.~t ~~Mf <:.; r~€~rtu~aci~.r::<b~>:t~~::k~~: S~ S. ~u ;~a Se, i n . Chapter 18.27, Section 18.27.030, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [CC3 zone districtj Hr~)iv d~f.in~d t~~retr~; !sub]~~~ ta, th:e ~Alt~wxnc~ ...d~tla.....: t Tti':: ; <.:<::;;: :...~r~.~~ n4 ~x#~rt4r~~~ r~,ge ~f wlilch;:the br~W: > ub Is: ~a°`:~raitodk ~d . . . .......p . . . . _ . r tnr p. ti~~ F~'~w: p~b ~h~lf e~mpl~ vs~ih th$ T~iuvr~ ~ I~d~ng ~nd ~i~l~~ry reJ~:as . .....~i....;~i~~d . . . . 8: Br:w pu~a~ which seli' ti~eer or ai6 at w#~~f~sal~ qr:w~ii~ti<:~tl;:p~~~.:~~~ite , ~0r~4urrt~ti0 n a~~ ailtav~ed ~0 Jarsg;~s tkt e. t~f~# ~f v~M0~a~~ ..e ~ ~ ~pn~.tr~~ti~it c~c~ r~ot d f4ct3( ~v~~~°~v~ 4fi #~ie:>p~Qd~t f'~~~:>, ; ; <; ~~~~r~! k~y Q , Page 3 of 7 Section Chapter 18.28, Section 18.28.030, of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following; (CSC zone districa G. . . , . , refuse, ; and . 6ede;-sRd eensumptim Section 7. Chapter 18.28, Section 18.24.040 (L), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: [CSC zone districtJ annua' ba3tg L: Orsw: 1"."N....4dn~ ~~r~~r~t :~~ibj~~~ ~o f411~?w~nir~ > Ti~~t~;I >:;<<;, > .><;:,<>:<: .<;>;;:>;< c~~:«<>, .>:;;rt~t > < ~~~~ri~r ~ ~p~t, wl~Xt~:>#~iQ;>la~~v~; :'u~~; r < . ~~;:>~id : r~tv~ e~r pub br sha 1l cam~l~ ~h tf~~: r~'~»Idi~ , regtjIat[o~s ~s. ~et.fQrth :he~reJr~,,~r~d ~r...~r Pu~ c~ ~ell ~per 0,: P~ a.;: w10fesa:l~ or ~hi c~t;~l.i :b0 t €~~.~~its C4naUMptivf~.~r6.e~#fo!~ad lc~ng Of wtt~#~3Sx~~<:~~~~&:::~4~::5~[~~ ~t.~.4f~~ e d 10. I~q::d~>:rt.~~e : _ , , ..:.I~ _ rC~ ue: p tn~t4.`~c~ure€~ by b~'Qw p~b qn x~a'n .ba Page 4 of 7 Section . Chapter 18.29, Section 18.29.030 (A), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [ABD zone district - generallyj [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabetical order.] d0finI- hereuta)ec~ #q th~ f~ll.. win~ Ppndto :Qr~ <.<:;:>::<.>:;.: V at~,~t~rag0 ~fi ~rrprPC whicfi br~rnr;pu~ As;pperat~d; ......c.. : :;:<.;:;<:<.;::;: ~~rat4r ~~::#h+~ t~~w pu~ 11tt~ply ~ 11 thT~m ~ i X-A ir~ art0d~l~ter~r , re~u~ot#~on~. 0s. §et. e_rpin,. an.d w pulas which s4(~~~r at. uuh~l~~al~ ~r w#~~t~ s~~l;~~r ~ar u~f sit~ 0~nS~urtiptl~r~ ar~ a110we0 $11 Q lvn~.s~z~. th~ t~t~I ~.ah~~:~aiBS ~'ut::.~~t~3s ;1Ot ~ffY n~i e~teeed ~~rty #~v~ :p(45°~,~ ....i k?y:::~: k~r~w p~b. Qn :#n.~r~r~u4l A.......Si~:< . S i n . Chapter 18.29, Section 18.29.030 (B), of the Vail Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: [ABD zone dfstrict - first floor or streei leven [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabetical order.] ~ubs a~ €~~~ra~~i I~~rOin, ~~b~~~t. tfc~ll~wing i~Qr~~: . : _ . ; . . Tt~~~'e. rt~.~x~i~riar:~tvr~ Cit~ li :i`~~lat~ri~l~:::i~<..:,~. 9 . K~. ~ l~h the. ~revrr;pub Js ;c~~ra1 d ~ ar~d Tf~B ap~r~tar br~w p~~ sh4I1 ~QmPly ?+~€ti? #h. T.?inrr~'~ Iv~ding ~iu~:::~r~ry regulU~on~ ~nd Bc~W whie~ S I1 besr;~~; e at w. v~~~al~ ~r w~~ll. ~~~.~vr;~€»~i~ 4t . . . . . . r~~pti~r~ ~re ~ll~~i~i s~ lc~t~g A. cQ 0.4otai ~af ~rh~~te -a e~:::~~d >s ~It~:.CCin~;imptiqn ~o n~t exC~ed.ft~rty-fiv~3 p.r~. n# ~o~ ~f . . : 's<> t~red b~ev+r ~~b +~t~ an anr~ual ba~si, Section 10. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Page 5 of 7 Section 11. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 12. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action ar proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 13. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. 1NTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, this day of , 1996. A public hearing on this ordinance shali be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the day of , 1996, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATfEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk Page 6 of 7 INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED (IN FULL) (BY TITLE ONLY) THIS " DAY OF , 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ' ATTEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk F11e:f1everyone\ordWrd16.96 Page 7 of 7 r MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 12, 1996 RE: A request to amend Sections 18.24.020, 18.24.030, 18.24.040, 18.24.050, 1827.030, 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 1, Commercial Core 2, Commercial Core 3, Commercial Service Center and Arterial Business Zone Districts. Applicant: Vail Associates, represented by Jack D. Hunn Planner: Dominic Mauriello DESCRlPTION OF THE REOUEST The applicant is requesting a Zoning Code amendment to allow brew pubs as a conditional use in the Commercial Core 2(CC2) zone district (Lionshead commercial area). A brew pub is currently a permitted use in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) zone district (Crossroads commercial area) for brew pubs without off-site sales and a conditional use for brew pubs with off-site sales. The permitted and conditional uses for the CC2 district reference the uses in the Commercial Core 1(CC1) zone district (Vaii Vi(lage commerciai area) and therefore both districts must be amended. Staff comprehensively analyzed all of the Town's commercial districts to see if brew pubs would be an appropriate and compatible use in other districts. Based on this analysis staff believes that brew pubs should be listed as a conditional use in all of the commercial zone districts including: Commercial Core 1(CC1), Commercial Core 2(CC2), Commercial Core 3 (CC3) (West Vail commercial area), Commercial Service Center (CSC) and Arterial Business (ABD) (Glen Lyon commercial area) zone districts. Staff believes that with the current definition and existing limitations placed on brew pubs, they can be a positive and compatible use in the CC1, CC2, CC3, CSC and ABD zone districts. Attached is a copy of the proposed text changes. II. BACKGROUND On August 21, 1990, the Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 27, Series of 1990, allowing brew pubs as a use by right in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) zone district and as a conditional use for those brew pubs with sales for off-site consumption. On July 16, 1996, Council approved an amendment modifying the definition of a brew pub to allow an increase in production levels. III. CONFORMITY WITH THE TOWN'S RELEVANT PLANNING DOCUMENTS In considering the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code, staff relied on several relevant planning documents before making a recommendation. Specifically, staff reviewed the purpose 1 M sections of the CC1, CC2, CC3, ABD, and CSC zone distr+cts and the goals and objectives stated in the Vail Land Use Plar+ and the Vai! Village Master Plan. Zoning Code According to the purpose statements of these commercial zone districts, these zone districts are intended to provide sites for commercial establishments which are compatible with other uses in the district. Staff believes that brew pubs, as defined by the zoning code, are a compatible use with other permitted and conditional uses allowed in these districts. Staff afso believes that the use is similar to two specific uses (eating and drinking establishments and liquor stores) currently listed in these zone districts. The loading and delwery requirements, based on ihe limitations placed on the production af beer, are the same as those for any restaurant in Vail. Vail Land Use Plan The following goals found in the Vail Land Use Plan support this proposal: 3.4 Commercial growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas to accommodate both local and visitor needs. 3.5 Entertainment oriented businesses and cultural activities should be encouraged in the core areas to create diversity. More night time businesses, on-going events and sanctioned "street happenings" shouid be encouraged. 4.1 Future commercial development should continue to occur primarily in existing commercial areas. Future commercial development in the Core areas needs to be carefu((y controlled to facilitate access and delivery. Vai( Village Master Pian The foilowing goals, objectives and policies found in the Vail Village Master Plan support this proposal: Goal #2: To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-round economic health and viability for the village and for the community as a whole. Objective 2.1: Recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas throughout the Village and allow for deveiopment that is compatible with these established land use patterns. Objective 2.4: Encourage the development of a variety of new commercial activity where compatible with existing land uses. Policy 2.4.2: Activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be encouraged. 111. STAFF RECOMMENDATtON Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to allow brew pubs as a conditional use in the CC1, CC2, CC3, CSC, and ABD zone districts. 2 Proposed text changes: CC1 zone district (and CC2 district by reference to CC1) Amend Section 18.24.020 (C) Conditional Uses to add the following: ~ i ~bt ~s tle~~~sed h,, s~,ct t~ ~ ~aC~r~r~g ea~d~tMM< ~ . Th#S «~~lAri QPf!': W.h. 0h:~~~ ~%w ppergfedan~ E ~o~r~ly,~~t th~ T~~ s~~ad~ 7'F~~ c~!e~atQr<c~~ ~ brew po ~ s1~i n, ~nd fvs~ki hereI . _ . . : ; . . ,::.:~i ~V ~w Oub~ h se1t..l~er;ar ~~e at wh~le~[e ~uMptia~ are a~l~u~rs0 as tt~e tc~at of ~hc~~~ Ru~ p~ree10 Qf;;.p~~~~ M.r~. t~Y ~e b~eropqb a~ ar~ ar~n.af Amend Section 18.24.030 (C) Conditional Uses to add the following: ...s; S: ...~ew puEzs as :ddfi~xed #~ereirt, su~ijee~ t~ . ~.f~ll~~ r ~ ~ rt~ ~i~error st~rag~ ~n~:t~~. oI~. . p,.. .p~... Wh1c. '#b~ept1b<[S A~i'~,t~~~ , Thb tor t~ft~ t~r~~nr p€~b st~ati VlY . re-9U1"M a~ se.t f' M- h~e~rt, ; : ; ubs:~srt~ic~i. b~ec::~~ I~::::~~::<~i~':~Qr . . ~[~sL#T p tl~::~0: a~IdW~. ,tk~ , S~ ~#~Ck~~tff~#1 da.~~. ~~C~SG~l J~I'C~t m anu€oe~r~: ~ k3rew:Pu~. ~an Arr.annVa1 ~sES: Amend Section 18.24.040 (B) Conditional Uses to add the following: s~eQ~<:~~~taw~ru~.~~~ ti~t ub . . : . > n~>~~t~r.~~:~~r,~~<~f~~~pp~~e~; r~#~,se,: . -ktt~ fi~e kare u~r ~lt~ <is ~~r~tedx. . 'f't~~ €~atQr i~ t~e br~~u ~ub si~~tl cornply ±n~€......he reg~ta~r~~s. as Set ~tir~t E~~re.n; a~td . : . > : O.W. B~p~b~ r~ut~ic~+ selt b~r :ar ~t 0. ~r f~t'::~.: ca~sc€mpt~t~n. a~~ ~Ilawed sa lan~:a~ the l~ta~ af wt~~te~a~~ s~e FO..........~ ; ~~t~ caAa r~ot exc~etf ; r~~~~actay. ~ btew p!u b ~n ~;rln~..! ~~i~. Amend Section 18.24.050 (B) Conditional Uses to add the following: 2. Eabng and drinking establishments, including the following: 3 [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabetical order.] . 8~s a.~ .de~n~~ her~i~r, $uk~~t t4 th0. f~llowi~td ~t~rt~d i~0~s: . . ; . i~l~~ :~`:~PP.''"P I `r'h~r: ~xt$r~t~r:Stt~~Ag~ bf Supplre~r :t~r w f'lIC~'# . ~t~ biew ~it;t~3;ts e~,: , . , ~pe~att~r:p€ i~e b~ew puk* sl~~l compw~~ tt?~ Tvw~'~;1~i~ ::d""l~ry re4 ..."Oet:~or~i. <;.,<:.;,.,;;:;: ; . . ; ~ el~ ~~e fl~ e; ~t . ~!ub~ v+ttti~~ s r e~rt~umpti~n ;we ~~Iv+nr~d S~ I~Rg. ~ t~~ ~#~i ~f ~h~#~d. ~~35 ~ ~f~ ~#t~ .~t ~i fart~~~c~ pe~~~t ~~1Re ~'v. r~~t~ci~ted~ br~ p~,b ~:~,a~ ~is: CC3 zone district Amend Section 18.27.030 Conditional Uses to add the following: _.;;::<.;:<:,::: ±Q: ~r~ pub~ ~.;defi~~cC ct tt~ .tE~ Th~~e ~X-te~r€~r.Egge gf .~I~~f. ~~iS~t. Q~ ~i'~::.~~~ t . . . ~l1th~'t ~1~ O~fc'E~@~f ,ct#1~ >T;:<:.;;:.;:.; ::.i :::>::;~<...,;<>:::>; ; ~eral€~r:~~ bt'~w ~F~~l wrt;~::<t ~t~r~t~ l~rad~ a~d::~l~ ~ rea0Q0. set lp ..h ~e~nd :v~~~hJ selfb~r ~r. t v~hJe . ea~wr~pri€~rt are aIl ~ r+ve! sp Iv~tg: ~ss i~ t~t crf WI~as es a~ et~~s.tm~d~ r~~t Nid fvrt. per~~t ~f tte p~a~t rn~c~#a~~rod by ~ bret~:~~b o~ ax~nuAl 4 CSC zone district . Amend Section 18.28.030 Permitted Uses to delete brew pubs as a permitted use: G. . . , . , , ; aftd . 6eft--and . eeRStrfnptrem: . Amend Section 18.28.040 Conditional Uses to read as follows: snnual basis: ~ . . . . i ere~r~, ~~bject ~ ~~Itcrig;:C~tti€~r~s: B~~ p~ ~s :dOfi~~c h :::.::<.:....;:<.;;:.;:.:<.;;;: , . . . : . - . . : . . . . . : : . . . : i . `t~et . ~ r~~ er~~r:s~arag~ af ~I~s:t~,~e, .n~,te~~~ls c~ e~>:! ~rl~tc#~. ~t~ ~~~r ~uli;f$. :O.per.... px qb ~t..;orl~ y pA r~gUN~€o~~t~. a~ A~~ t~~'~tt:,;~rt~ ~3~~tn~ pub. wl~ic~i SeIf beer Ai0 a t wMol~ea~~ ~r ~u~r~i~ ~ ~vr Q w 6 . ~€Eotnr~d so~ tang ~s tt~~ ~~a~ u~h~esa[~B ~a,~~ an~ 0~.~p~ ~ c ~3#1S~p't[0~#~ £~tit ~WC~'~ ~Qtt~ ~t`C~~ ~~4;~~'1~~'~E~l~t i~~:i.a~i.J red. k~~ " b~~v.t. bn A~t 4l 5 ABD zone district Amend Section 18.29.030 (A) Conditionai Uses to add the following: [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabetical order.] . fiQk~Qw W. cn~ :h~rn r sub~~t ;:.<;;:;<:<;;;;;~.;:.;::;~<.: ~upPI~ ~ Ther~ Is no ~xt~ric~r:st~rag~ c~f ~1~ ~ii~h~ t#i a. E~ew pwk~ :i~ r~~:d3 ,:.::::::..;:.;.:<.;:.;:.;:.;:;.;<.,...<:.,.:;;:.:>:...:<.:>:<:«<.::::::<;:::::>;.:; .4 ::'.ii i: ;l04~{:::~~ : . I ~ ew; : ~a~::S 'i~ e~~~~tar ~ : Y . . ras - c~. sel.~ w~~::.~~>:b~€c.:.~' t~'~Y~ ~s 3~ gi~w u~:tn€F~i . ~~s ie ~ ~ . da t ~d #grty.1y~ ft::bf@1Af:puh A IFi~~ ~£~s< Amend Section 18.29.030 (B) Conditional Uses to add the following: [Note: Existing uses here remain unchanged. This use should be placed in alphabe#ical order.] u~.a~ de#~nec~ het6t~,: ~~~t ta t~€~ folCo~rln~ ..:<.~:.:.~::,i:>;~<: The~- A. r~0 ~xterrt~r ~ wttr~h.~ie br~w pub i~ opera~ed; an t~::: : T th~,T~r~. ~ 1~4 t~ v~a~ta~ :b~+t p~,b S a~{ e~amv ly ~r. _ cec~~!s as:s~t #v~ t~~~n, ar~d : vuiS usrE#iet~ s~l~ b~er O(Ne St .r10[~~~(~ e...'.... . ~ll~Uf#l~tlor~ 04 ~I41n~~tf so loCig:a~ tf~e totV~ Wh~~s. S~~ ~ld -C ~ r!v ;r~ai ~xe~d f~3~ (45°1~~. sa~ cvn~.t~a ~ ~ .R ~rnu~,l ~~sr ~ ~~~a~tur~ l~y P. o~i: i:leveryonelpeclmemoslbrewpva812 6 East Villagc Homcowncrs Assor_ 9708275356 08/14/1996 09:41:37 raZ P.2 EAST VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Crretta Parks Treasurer - Patrick Gramm Directors - Judith Berkowitz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulldns - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder To: Planning and Environmental Commission From: Jim Lamont, Executive Director Date: August 11, 1996 RE: Ainendmer.t to allow Braw Pubs in CCI, CCII, CCIII, CSC and AB Zone Districts. At this tune, the HomeoAmers Associatiori does nut favoi• the praposed auiezidtneirt as it may spacifically apply to Commercial Core I(CCI). The mixed residential and commercial uses of Commercial Core I do not appear to be compatible with the Brew Pub amendment as it is pres- zntly drafted. The amendment does not pmvide sufficient protections to insure the compatibility of the rroposad use with the surrounding CCI neighborhood. Presently, CCI suffers from a truck deliv- ery problain that the proposed Brew Pub amendment would appear to exa,cerbate. Until therz is a perrnanent off-straet solution to truck deliveries in CCI, new uses that could increase the volume of both dclivcry and loading of supplics and pmduct should not bc allowcd. L'nder Town of Vail re~ulations the allowed brewing capacity for Brew- Pubs has been in- crease from 1,500 to 7,500 barrels per year. L?nlike a resta.urant a Brew Pub Qenerates a product to be distributed off-site, thus increasing tr-uck traffic volume and on-sireet parking demand in the Vail Village pedestrian area. Truck parking for CCI business already occurs in adiacent resi- dential neighborhood or next to aeijacznt residential buildings abutting CCI. Providing for any use that will inerease the truek loading and delivery traffic in CCI or adjacent residential neigh- barhnods wauld be acceptable grovided that the function took pla.ce in a totally enclosed and con- tained loading dock. The size and production capacity should be restricted based upon each zone distriet charucteristic and infrastruturAl capacity to accommodAte the Brew Pub use. The amendment does not providz suflicient protections to reyuire Ihe miligation of nui- sance noise sources potentially produced by the prflposed Brew Pub use. t'urrently, there is con- siderable constemation with the handling of re-fuse (bottles) from bars and restaurants. This noise is a frequently identified source of nuisanca noise. Add to existing conditions of operational nui- sances, the function of equipment association w•ith ventilating the facility, as well as the manufac- turing, bottling and serving of brewad bzverages, the anherent conflict with adjacent residential and lodging eould ba aggravated. For examrle, at times the open air serving area of the Hub Cap Brewery is causing conflict with surrounding residential property owners in the eve:iing hours. Thc mcthod of approving cach Brcw Pub on a casc by casc basis through the conditional use process is not appropriate. Thz conditianat use pertnit is prone to very in tenns and condi- tions from circumstance to circumstance. For eYample, whzre one Brew Pub may ba required to have tota,lly enclosed loading and delivery facilities available, another may not. A specific set of standards such as noise containment, maximum facility size, maximum production capacity per zone disirict as well as enclosed loading and delivery facilities should be a requirement prior to qualifying for a conditional use permit. Post Office Eox 238 Vail, Colorado 81653 Teiephone: (970) 827-5680 titessage./FAX: (970) 927-5856 ~ ' MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNClL MEETING August 6, 1996 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 6, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was calied to order at approximately 7:35 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Kevin Foiey Mike Jewett Paul Johnston Ludwig Kurz Sybi11 Navas MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Town of Vail resident, Jo Staufer, who had previously addressed Council about what he called the "urbanization of Ford Park" asked for an update from council members as to the status of the management plan for the park. Assistant Town Manager, Pam Brandmeyer provided the update, and stated that groundwork for the park's user groups had been completed and that the process would be turned back to the public. Pam said a calendar for the citizens' involvement process would be forthcoming. Mr. Staufer then expressed his feeling that Ford Park should be the town's central park. He said the matter shoufd be taken very seriously, a fot of time being devoted to it, and recommended the park remain open space. Next, another local resident, Brad Hasley, urged council members to oppose any plan to remove the softball fields and replace them with a parking structure, and said he agreed with Jo Staufer regarding the future of Ford Park. Hermann Staufer, Vail Recreation District ("VRD") board member told Council he wanted to dismiss rumors that the VRD had proposed a 2,500 seat stadium for Ford Park and a potential parking structure. Mr. Staufer said the VRD had no intention of proposing a stadium for the park. Local resident Rick Sackbauer expressed his thanks to the Council and staff of the town on beha{f of the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, which brought 550 bicyclists to Vail on July 18 for an overnight stay. Sackbauer said 400 people camped out on the lower bench and that riders had a wonderful Vail experience. He then urged the town to work to bring the tour and other groups to Vail in future years because of the evenYs positive economic benefits. Sackbauer said the tour raised more than $10,000 to benefit Downs Syndrome, and stated the expense of renting the amphitheater and the fact that the indoor camping location was to far from Ford Park would be reasons for the group not returning in the future. Next, Jim Slevin of Vail presented a brief history of the acquisition of Ford Park 25 years ago, and asked Council to remember the park's past when thinking of its future. Lisa Watts, general manager of the Wren, urged Council to consider the needs and concerns of community members and park users in reviewing the draft Ford Park management plan. Last under citizen participation, Rodney Johnson, manager of the Red Lion, and speaking on behalf of area softball players, expressed the value of softball as a recreational asset for the town, and said the fields shou{d remain. On another note, Johnson expressed his concern about a citation issued recently to the Red Lion for exceeding noise Vevels under the town's amplified sound ordinance. He asked Council to take a good look at the issue surrounding amplifiied sound in Vail. Item number two on the agenda was the Consent Agenda which consisted of the approval of the minutes for the meetings of Jufy 2 and 16, 1996. Paul Johnston moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a change to the correct spefling of Marvel Barns' name in the July 2 minutes. Ludwig Kurz seconded 1 Vai1 7own CounciY Evening Meeting Minutes August 6. 1996 ~ the motion, and a vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0. Third on the agenda was a legislative update by Jack Taylor and Dave Wattenberg. Council members 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. Rep. Taylor said several entities were interested in the railroad line and said he was concerned about rights of way becoming severed, which would eliminate use for trails or rail. Sen. Wattenberg said congestion afong the 1-70 corridor was also a continuing concern to him, and said possible solutions, such as light rail or widening the interstate were being reviewed, as well as possible alternatives for paying for such improvements. Following up on discussions from a visit to the Town Council last year, Taylor and Wattenberg asked for an evaluation of the Department of Transportation's job in handling snow removal on 1-70 during the past winter. Council members agreed the situation had much improved over previous years. Agenda item number four was Resolution No. 14, Series of 1996, a resolution designating additional signers on an interest bearing checking account for Library deposit transactions for the Town of Vail with Annie Murray and Marie Steffin as signers on that account, permitted by the Charter of the Town, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. Mayor Armour read the title in full and Town of Vail Controller, Christine Anderson, presented the item, stating that due to night and weekend shifts, additional signers were requested, and that it was staff's recommendation to adopt the resolution. Paul Johnston moved to approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1996, with a second from Sybill. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0. Fifth on the agenda was a request for authority to proceed through the application process for the expansion of the Vail Interfaith Chapel which could potentially encroach upon Town of Vail owned property. Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead presented the item, and provided the following background: The Vail Interfaith Chapel had appeared before the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)at a conceptual level with preliminary design plans for an expansion to their existing facility. The preliminary design showed an encroachment of the expansion onto Town of Vail owned stream tract. It had also been determined that the Vail Interfaith Chapel also encroached onto that same Town of Vail-owned property. The request was merely for approval to go through the process and did not involve an evaluation of the design or any other considerations. The PEC wouid properly review the application and take into consideration all appropriate impacts such as wetlands and design issues. In the event there would ultimately be approval for a design that encroached upon Town of Vail owned property, that encroachment would be permitted through an agreement between the Town and the Interfaith Chapel. Regardless of the outcome of the approval process and effort to go forward with an expansion, it was necessary to enter into an encroachment agreement for the portion of the Vail Interfaith Chapel which encroached upon Town of Vail-owned land. Staff recommended that the request to proceed with application for expansion be approved. Representing the Vail Interfaith Chapel, local attorney, Jim Wear said it was discovered just five weeks earlier that the proposed building encroached onto certain portions of town owned land, and that some of the existing property currently encroached onto town-owned land. Wear then introduced Architect Ned Gwathmey, who reviewed with council members a diagram and model of the Chapel project. Council members expressed support for the Chapel's presence in Vail, noting its strength and uniqueness in serving six denominations. Ludwig Kurz said the Chapel was as much a community center as it was a church, and Sybill Navas requested the PEC work with the applicant to avoid or minimize the encroachment onto town-owned land. Paul Johnston then moved to approve the request, allowing the Vail Interfaith Chapel to proceed through the application process, and the motion was seconded by Ludwig Kurz. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0. Item No. Six on the agenda was a TCf update including infrastructure build out, continued support for Channel 5 and continuation of FM service. Tom Moorhead told council members that the purpose of the update was to provide Council with information as wel{ as an update as to the status of the operation by TCI within the Town of Vail, and explained that no specific action was being requested of Council. Tom then presented the following information: 1. System Rebuild. The Town of Vail and TCI entered into the present Franchise Agreement on 2 Vail Town Council Evening Meetinq Minutes Augusi 6, 1996 v -e R' January 5, 1995. The agreement provided for a rebuild utilizing a"fiber optics to the service area" design. The rebuild was to be completed within 36 months of the effective date of the Franchise Agreement. Informally, at the time of negotiations, representations were made that the rebuild wouid in fact occur within one year of executing the Franchise Agreement. The Town of Vai1 had recentfy received correspondence that indicates the construction had begun. The town has not received however, a design of the complete system. As of August 5, twenty months had expired since the entering of the agreement. With construction unable to go forward in the winter, it was important for TCI to update Council as to the likelihood of concluding the rebuild within the agreed upon time frame. 2. Continuation of Support for Channel 5. The Town Council had previousiy committed to continue its support for Channel 5 to the extent of 3 percent of its 5 percent franchise fee, a commitment which was to be reviewed regular{y by Council as there was no provision for such funding in the Franchise Agreement. Discussions had arisen concerning TCI's commitment to continue to fund Channel 5. 3. Continuation of FM Service. There had previously been a commitment by TCI to continue to offer FM service within the Town of Vail. The service is critical for the continuation of FM service to be received within the franchise area. The present General Manager had expressed the passibility of discontinuing the FM service, which is contrary to the previously expressed commitment by TCI. Fred Lutz, general manager of TCI Cablevision of the Rockies addressed the status of the system rebuild and stated that due to volatile financial markets, the $5 million rebuild in Vail, which began last week, will not be completed until late summer of 1998, a half year later than the franchise agreement provides. Mr. Lutz then addressed the issue of continuing the support of Channel 5, stating that TCI could no longer afford to fund $ 30,000 per year to Channel 5, due to significant capital investment in rebuilding the system. He said it was in TCI's best interest to provide a quality product for TCI customers, to complete the system rebuild, and to restore the financial health of the company. Brian Hall, board president of Channel 5 told council members he was disappointed by TCI's decision and asked them not to give up the local channel. Mr. Lutz then informed Council that TCI had 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 FCA (Federal Cable Act). Due to the inability of channel space, Lutz said the options for finding a spot for KND include either merging channel 11 (the town's character generator station) with Channel 5, or eliminating the free FM service. Council members expressed concern over both options and Town Manager Bob McLaurin then offered to facilitate a meeting with Lutz, town staff and representatives of Channel 5 to work out a solution and report back to council with a proposal. Agenda item no. Seven was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin stated frontage road improvements in connection with the City Market project in West Vail would begin in about two weeks. Also, he said a redevelopment af the Safeway store was planned and that Safeway would assist with roadway and drainage improvements. Paul Johnston wished Eagle County Commissioner James ,lohnson and his new bride Pam best wishes. There being no further business a motion was made for adjournment and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Holly McCutcheon t*Names of certain individuals who gave public input may b2 inaccurate.) 3 Vait Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes August 6 1996 r MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING August 20, 1996 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 20, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Kevin Foley Mike Jewett Paul Johnston Ludwig Kurz Rob Ford MEMBERS ABSENT: Sybill Navas TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Howard Stone from the Vail Jazz Foundation distributed brochures and informed Council of the upcoming Vail Jazz Party scheduled to take place at the Marriott over Labor day weekend. Mr. Stone stated the event would host workshops for young musicians and intended to promote interest and education in jazz music. Mr. Stone extended an invitation for all to attend the Introduction to Jazz on August 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the main ballroom at the Marriott, and thanked the Council for its support, which was partly funded by the Commission for special events, a board the Town of Vail contributes to. Item number two on the agenda was the Mauri Nottingham Environmental Quality Awards. Town of Vail Environmental Heatth Officer, Russell Forrest announced the winners of the 1996 Mauri Nottingham Environmental Quality Award as follows: • Winner of the Business Category was the Coyote Cafe in Beaver Creek. Brian Nolan, co-owner of the Coyote Cafe attended the celebration along with several individuals who were a part of an ongoing effort to clean up of a 10-mile stretch of roadway along Highway 6 between Dowd Junction and Arrowhead. The Coyote's environmental contributions will be featured on KZYR radio throughout the month of September. • Winner of the individual award was Byron Brown. Byron was nominated for the 96 award because of his recycling efforts for more than 30 years in putting on the Eagle Valley Community Fund Rummage Sale and Auction. Mr. Brown thanked his wife, Vi and his family for their contributions to the annual sale and auction, which raised over $150,000 for charity last year. A gas fireplace, donated by Public Service Company was awarded to Brown for his contributions, with installation being provided by the Hearth Exchange. • Winner of the student award was John Wright. John, a student at the Vail Mountain School was nominated for his participation in the stream watch program, sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and for his work at the Vail Nature Center. In recognition of his accomplishments, John received complimentary ski school lessons from Vail Associates for the 1996/1997 ski season. Russell Forrest recognized Rob LeVine of Antlers Condominiums, the 1995 winners of the business category. Also in attendance was Mauri Nottingham, founder of the We Recycle program, to whom the award was named after. Award winners in each category were recognized and presented with a plaque on behalf of the Town of Vail by Mayor Bob Armour. The purpose of the environmental quality award is to encourage businesses and residents to implement creative programs to protect the environment. Third on the agenda was an update on the Vail Tomorrow process. Town of Vail Director of Community Development, Susan Connelly introduced members of the Vail Tomorrow volunteer coordinating team (Rob LeVine, Monica Benderly, Kate Carey, Kerry Donovan, Rob Ford, and Levi Schofield) and stated that because the Vail Town Council was an endorser of the project, the purpose for the update was to keep members abreast of the continuing progress of Vail Tomorrow. Rob LeVine, spokesperson for the group reviewed the various steps that had been taken to date and encouraged everyone present to treat 1 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes August 20, 1996 r themselves to the Imagine Vail Tomorrow conference, where Myles Rademan, a weli-known speaker in " the Rocky Mountain West, was scheduled to speak on Friday, September 6. Rob then expressed his thanks to Council for their participation and Mayor Armour commended the efforts of everyone who had taken part in the process. Susan then encouraged all to participate in an upcoming conference scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Manor Vail when information generated from more than 300 people and a series of 11 discussions would be presented. Agenda item number four was Resolution No. 15, Series of 1996, a resolution adopting the Town of Vail/Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Joint Funding Agreement. Russell Forest presented the item and informed Council that the Town of Vail/Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Joint Funding Agreement would provide a partnership to address water quality, quantity, aquatic life issues in the Gore Valley Watershed with a goal of characterizing, protecting, and improving water quality, stream flow, aquatic life, wetlands, and riparian habitat in the Gore Creek Watershed. The agreement specified the description of the project, its purpose and scope. The services were to be perFormed between the date of the agreement and Augiast 20, 1997. The contribution by each party was not to exceed $10,000. The staff recommendation was for approval of Resolution No. 15, Series of 1996. Paul Johnston moved to approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1996, with a second from Kevin Foley. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0. Fifth on the agenda was an Appeal of the Design Review Board (DRB) approval of five accessible (handicapped) parking spaces to the Vail Commons development, 2099 N. Frontage Road West, an unplatted parcel located north of the I-70 right-of-way, east of Vail das Shone, south of Vail Heights, and west of the Brandess Building. Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead reviewed the newly adopted appeals process and explained the procedure to be followed. At that time Council member, Michael Jewett removed himse{f from the vote and said he would serve as a proxy speaker for the appellant, David Sherwood, and "others." Town of Vail Housing Policy Planner, Andy Knudtsen, then presented a diagram depicting the location of the accessible spaces and provided the following information: In May of 1996, the Town and Warner Development learned of standards for accessibility required by the Fair Housing Act, which exceed the standards of ADA. Vail Commons was one of many developments in the Valley which had been recently modified to comply with the Act. Prior to presenting the changes to DRB, the staff and architect met with the neighbors in Buffehr Creek Park to discuss the proposal. The neighbors' comments were conveyed to the DRB at its July 17, 1996 meeting. In addition, two neighbors and a representative of a third neighbor appeared at the DRB meeting. Several of the neighbors' comments were made conditions to the DRB approval (3-0). On July 26, an adjacent property owner appealed the decision of the DRB which permitted the addition of the accessible spaces because, he said it was his understanding that the Vail Commons project was originally approved with no access allowed from Chamonix Lane with the exception of use by emergency vehicles. Judy Anderson-Wright, a local expert on disability issues, said the new spaces were proposed by the project's developer, Warner Developments, after learning of provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act, which requires every multi-family dwelling with four or more units to be accessible to people with disabilities. She added that the Vail Commons project was one of many developments in the valley which had been recently modified to comply with the act, as a result of her launching an education effort. Judy recommended that the town's first affordable housing project should be completely in compliance and reflect the community's intent of being accessible to those with disabilities. Andy stated that the neighborhood was primarily concerned with increased traffic on Chamonix and that under a worst case scenario the spaces would generate no more than 24 trips per day on the road, representing only a 1% increase in the present traffic use. Andy told council members that the Vail Commons homeowners' association declarations would prevent the spaces from being expanded or connected into the remainder of the development in the future and would also provide for landscaping and prompt snow removal. Gary Marner, project manager for Warner Development reviewed four conditions which were incorporated into the Vail Commons homeowners' association declarations. Town of Vail Police Chief, Greg Morrison explained enforcement procedures and stated there would be a zero tolerance for violators parking in accessible (handicapped) only spaces, whether on public or private property. 2 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes August 20, 1996 , . Brent Alm, acting chairman at the July 17 DRB meeting, expiained the considerations the DRB had taken in coming to their decision, as weN as the conditions ptaced upon the approval. He requested the Council uphold the decision of the DRB. Appellant, David Sherwood said that even without the additional accessible spaces the project itseif would be a huge impact to Chamonix Road, and deferred again to Mike Jewett. Kevin Foley clarified the approval was for three curb cuts which would not provide access to the project. Mike Jewett again introduced himself as proxy speaker on behalf of Dave Sherwood and others who he said were present at the DRB meeting. Mayor Armour pointed out that Mike had no special training or expertise which would make him an authority on the issue, and informed him that based on laws provided by the Secretary of State's Office, as well as recommendations from Colorado Municipal League, when one recuse himself on an issue, it was inappropriate to speak and that individual should actually leave the room. Mayor Armour then asked Mike Jewett to identify the "others" that he represented and Mike declined to do so. Mr. Jewett described comments he said Dave Sherwood and others had asked him to make, which included that the originaf pfans had changed; the neighborhood desired to provide an elevator to all three floors, as it wouid be a long walk for anyone with a disability using the spaces; concerns relating to snowplowing; steep slope and blind spots onto Chamonix. Mr. Jewett opposed the DRB hearing the issue, stating the appropriate board was the PEC, and charged the developer with having made a mistake and looking for the cheapest way out. Rob Ford then asked Mr. She?wood where he was employed and Mr. Sherwood told Council he'd worked at Safeway for the past 17 years. Mike Arnett, DRB chairman, addressed concerns communicated by Jewett and accused him of having a conflict of interest. Rob Ford moved the Council to make the following findings ofi fact: That: 1. The five accessible parking spaces are required by the Fair Housing Act and appropriate to _ include as a modification of the site plan; 2. The design as approved by the Design Review Board maintains site lines for drivers using the accessible spaces, creates minimal impacts of traffic patterns on Chamonix, meets the landscape require.ments of design review guidelines and creates no adverse impacts to living areas within the proposed development or adjacent properties; and 3. The additional landscaping required by the Design Review Board, provides a buffer between the proposed parking spaces and the adjacent dwelling units. Ludwig seconded the motion and a vote was then taken which passed unanimously, 5-0. Next, Ludwig moved that based upon the findings of fact, Council uphold the decision of the Design Review Board with the following four conditions: 1. The four accessible parking spaces accessed from Chamonix shall not be expanded at any point in the future to accommodate additional parking; 2. The four accessible parking spaces accessed from Chamonix shall not be connected to any other driveway or parking lot within the Vail Commons development at any point in the future. The only access allowed to these four spaces shall be from two curb cuts along Chamonix; 3. The Homeowner's Association and city Market shalf be responsible for removing snow promptfy from the accessible parking spaces and shafl not plow snow in such a way as to block the site- lines of the parking spaces to Chamonix; and 4. The eight Aspen and 24 shrubs to be pVanted around the accessible parking spaces shall not encroach onto site-lines. Aspens sha11 be a minimum of finrelve feet from the curb fine. Kevin seconded the motion. Mayor Armour called the matter a fair sofution, one that would work in the best interests of all. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 5-0. Additiona{ Business: Tom Moorhead asked council members for consideration to initiate a zone change on one of two parcels of fand proposed for a locais housing project on Red Sandstone Road. Andy Knudtsen stated both parcefs were currently zoned generaf use district, and the proposal called for changing the zoning to medium density multi-family, which was consistent with the town's Land Use Plan. He said the land, owned by the US Forest Service, was identified to be turned over to the town in the 3 Vail Town Councif Evening Meeting Minutes August 2D, 1996 . Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement, and that the water district had initiated a rezoning request on ' its parcel as well, allowing the two parcels to be considered under one application. Rob moved to initiate a zone change of the parcel of land currently owned by the U.S. Forest Service which was being considered in the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement for transfer to the Town of Vail and being further considered for locals housing. The .4 acre parcel, located along Red Sandstone Road, opposite the Potato Patch Club and immediately north of the Aspen Tree Gondominiums, and currently zoned General Use and should be considered as Medium Density, Multi-family. Kevin Foley seconded the motion, and a vote was taken and passed unanimously, 5-0. Item No. Six on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin announced the last two open house forums to narrow recommended improvements to the West Vaii interchange would be held at the West Vail Lodge on August 21, 6:00 and August 22, 12:00 noon. Kevin Foley then thanked all members of the Cycling coalition for their work on the North Trail construction project over the weekend and said the trail was fantastic. Paul Johnston congratulated the Gerald R. Ford family for their sponsorship of the last of 20 successful years of hosting the Jerry Ford Invitational Golf Tournament. There being no further business a motion was made for adjournment and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Hotly McCutcheon (*Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.) 4 Vail Town Council Evening MeeGng Minutes Augusf 20, 1996 ~ ~--c~ ( - M : , - , ca (,,c ~ ~ ~ - - , - - - _ , - ~ . . ; ; - - C 4t~ ti /n.d T ~ a.CC- - . / ~'r_ ~ h~ ~ +1 T/ . ~ e c c. o.-,.?~ G~-'Z Li. S ~ 1 a.- ~ . ~ l Z2- ~s r r~-C a~v•,. ~~.r ~r...p ~~i . r'~ - ; - , \ . ~ . Q/u_ L S ; . ~ • ~ ~ ~ ~~~a.4,0 ~ O oclt Cov~ S T,7-cA 77 ~ ~ • . , - . i ~ ' - ` ~ ~ C ~ " ? W I ! D ri S / i, I / U Y V Q v - . 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ItaA w17 2o v rz~ c9 Q ~ Q tf 71, A seOL, k.Q-~P- J~D a I yj c, 60 ~ ~ '~i1X7y c-c 7-- 1 5 ~ O' K- h..ca-.v-I t~ n ~,c. Al . / ~ ~ ~ • f-, -<<_. ~ i s '~1 1-~ s S' o c.~ (.~~a. a~-t_ c_~Q t,v~ = ~ ; Qrw ~ ~t ~ .r AA-i l T ~ •~-d / ~t d ~.~t: ~ -•S v ~t1.~.tro co OL tz pT ~D ~ - - - , A o~ s a I,.)) I.A. - - - : - - ~ _ _ . 0w(/~I a r l~ ~ Q . ~ - - . ; -c ~ , ~ . . - ^ U . f^- V C ~T7 V V~' f I/?~ ~ W Yir- r C~ = S . ~ S~C. ~ , ~ -7--b l.s.~P ~ 4.-~ . f 0 - Cc fi c.~. ? r?^'°''~ ~ ua 1 c~ w~i-~ .9- - l ~ ~~t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ c c~ ~-e.?,- ~ c, c., ~ i i~ 0 f RESOLUTION NO. 16 SERIES OF 1996 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK USE ON LAND OWNED BY THE LODGE AT LIONSHEAD BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, The Lodge at Lionshead, 380 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado has ownership of property which is necessary and critical for street and sidewalk use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired from the Lodge At Lionshead, 380 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use on the land. The necessary property, as described in attached Exhibit A, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Town Attorney is hereby specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is legally described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use which are necessary and in the best public interest of the Town of Vail. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C\RESOLU96.16 Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996 . ` , . _ ~ ~ = • ` \ \ : - CCIG 77-><~ ; ~ . ~ - TER _ ~ 1~ ~ . ~ . ~ ~ . , ~~j F R \ ~ i , ~ x I-i,~1FvT- l2(0L •>r ~ ~ ~ ~ 104 ~ X • \ \ / ~ L I.ODGE AT LIONSHEAD ~ EASEMENT OUTLINES ~I RED existing encroachment , YEL40W permanent easement area ~ BLUE temporary easement area f 1 ~I ~I r--- f 1 Page Legal Description will be attacned to Resolutior. unor. adoption. , Y RESOLUTION NO. 17 SERIES OF 1996 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITtON OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK USE ON LAND OWNED BY THE VAIL DAS SHONE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Vail das Shone Condominium Association, 2111 North Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado has ownership of property which is critical for street and sidewalk use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired from the Vail das Shone Condominium Association address for a temporary construction easement and a permanent public access easement on the land. The necessary property, as described in attached Exhibits A& B, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Town Attorney is hereby specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is legally described and set forth in the attached Exhibits A and B, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use which are necessary and in the best public interest of the Town of Vail. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 1996. . Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU96.17 Resolution No 17, Series of 1996 r ~ CONSTRvCTION EASEMENT EXHIBIT MAP ~ - ~ CHAMONIX ROAD s r 101.12 ( NORTHWEST CORNER VAIL ' DA5 SHONE CONDOMINIUM ~8)y PLAT, 'IRUE POINT OF BEGINNING 7'v,'8y cn\. EXISTING EDGE ~ AS?HALT (TY?.) 6XiSJ1NG vAN1UMA BLDG• NE CON04M „ 100' SCALZ: ~ u LI E CHART UNE DIRECTION OISTANCE CL1 S 44'02 56 W 41.OQ Ct,2 N 46'11 41 E 40.00 CL3 N 35'21 Ot W 87.19 Cl4 N 43'24 59 W 82.81 CL5 N 43'06 35 W 45.00 CO1V CT EAS ~ . CURVF TABLE ~ CURVE RADIUS ± ENCTF- TANGENT ' CNORG BcARING D£~ I;, ; ' 5550.OG 191.0„ 95.54' 191.06' 45'014~ " Ih, 0`•5E 21' . ; CONSTRUCTI4IY EASElI!'ENT IIESCRIPTION ' t~ C+ONSTF~ ~I e?~IOIV' EA SE~N'ENT S'IT UA T.~'D OIkT A POR TI01 OF' ~'H~` VATL DA S SHONE ` C(1N1)OMdNIUkr PLAT RECORDED IhT B00K 268, A7' PAGE 366 OF THE EACLE COUN7'Y CLERK ANI1 .RECORDEP.' S DFFI eE. SAID EASEME_N7' BEING MORE PAR?'I4"'Z71.,4RLY DESC'RIBED AS FQLLOIFS: = COMMElYCd1YG AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER Of' SAfl VAFL DAS SHONL' ~ CONDOMIIVIU1if5, THE TRUE POIN?' OF BEGIIVNII?'G; THENC.E S 43°06'35" E ; ALONG THE EAS7'ERLY PROPERTI' LINE OF SAII3 VAIL DAS SHONE f" CG1VDOMI11fI£JMS 469.14 FEET TO A .POINT Oh` THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-QF'-WAY j; 0F STATE HIGHWAY Nfi. 78 (INTE'IiSTATE" HIGHyYAY NU. 70); TXENCf LEAYING 5AI1? EAS?'ERLY PROPERTY LINE c 44°02'S6" W ALONG SAID 1JORTHERLY RIGHT--aF-TSAY 1 t.OQ FEE?'; THENCE CONTINUING AL01VG SAlI) NOR2^HEFcLY f~+ RIGHT-0F--WAr.Y ALONG THE ARC 0F A CURVE TQ THE RIGHT HAVIiVkC A RADIUS OF 5550.00 FEE7' FOP DISTANCE OF 191.07 h'ELF'7` (CHf1RIt EEARS 45°0`49'y 11,' 19t,06 FEET); THENCE LEAVING SAlD NORTHERL1' FtIGF1'7°- 4F-A'AY N 07"'16'34" F 243.92 FEE7` Tp A POINT 01t' THE SOU7'HERLI" LINE OF THE CDVERED IYdLK18AY OF THE VAII, 1)AS SHONE BUILDING, AS PRESEIt'TLY C13N13TRUCTEI1; THE'NCE 1!' 46°1 f'4f" E 40.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAS7' 1`? OP.~'~`1? O.f` S.4ID ~'OYERED ~'ALK1P'Ar; THENCE LEAVING SAIA EOVERED 1F'ALX~i'.4I' C` A` 3.5°2''Q f" Ir 87.13 FEET; THENCE lY 43°24'S9" lF 82.81 FEET; ~ THENCE ~z7 8;'°!8'18° lY 12f.07 FEET; THENCE RT 43°06'35" 3F' 4-4.00 FEET 7.'G A PDI1VT 011' THE N6R7'HERLY PROPEP.TY LINE QF SAID VAIL DAS € Sh'O!'F'E CONDOMINIUM PLA?'; THENCE h' 55°26'23" E ALONG SAID NOF.THERLI' PROFEP7'Y LINE 1011.12 FEE1' TG THE TRUE POINT OF $EGIN11''ING, SAID ; COIYS?'.R,rCllOh" fsQSEME1YT CONTAINING 35,031 SQUARE FEE?' b4'aRE OR LESS. ` soPRiS ErrGDM'ERnsG - ia.c ~ e civc. c:oxsvzzaxts ~ ~ sn VUaars wM Rusu.s, cauuu?m siaz. (I 8"~8\ 9E7-1424 (~.-,zG n~ i c n1A„26 /9C" i i EXHIBIT A a ; ACCESC EASEMENT EXHIBIT MAP ~ CHAMONtX ROAD NORTHWEST CORNER YAIL OAS SHONE CONDOMINIUM PLAT . ' SCALE: ! f OQ' 1 . EXISTiNG EDGE EXtS'nNG vAIL DAS SI'40NE r' ASPHALT (TYP.) CpN00MiN1UM 8LDG• TRUE PfliNT OF BEGINNING LINE CHART LINE DIRECTION DISTANCE ~ A111 S 44'02 56 W 41.00 A11.2 N 43'46 35 W 103.55 A1L3 N 46'53 25 E 10.00 ~ A1L4 N 43'06 35 W 75.64 s A1L5 N 46'53 25 E 26.00 I ~ ACCiESS EASEa['ENT Fv/, i - - _ r 1 CtIRVE TABLE j RADiuS iENGTF} ! TANGEM1IT CHORC. ! BEARING DEL?A ~ ` A1C? 5550.OC 25.0412.5~' 25.04' 'S 44'1024 Ik 0015'3' i ~ i ACCE3S EASEMEN?' DESCRIPTIOh' i AIV A^CESI-z EASEMENT SITL'ATED Oh" A PORTIOh' 0F THF' VAIL DAS SHONE + ` COh'DOMINIUM PI.AT RECORDE13 dh= BOUK 268, AT PACE 366 OF THE E'AGL-P ; CUU?!'T'Y CLERIC AND RECORDER'S OFFIEE. SAID EASEMENT BEdNG MORE PARTICPJLARL Y DESCR.IBED AS F'OLLO #f'S: GDMMEMC:NG A?' THE NORTHEAS7' CORNEf. OF SAID YAIL DAS SHd1YE COI~'DOMINIUMS; TH~'NCE S 43°D6'35" E ALONC THE EAS?'ERLY PROPER7'~' i~ LIN£' 0'F SAID VAIL 13AS SHG?NF' CONDOMINIUM,5 291.63 FEET, THE TRUE PQINT OF BEGINNING; THE11'CE CONTI1ViJING ALONG SAlD EASTERLY PROPERTY LIIVE S 43"06'35" E 177.45 FEET TD A PDIIVT Olb' 7'FIE NORTIiERLY RIGH?'- OF-WAY OF S'TATE HIGNi~AY NC. 78 (IA'TERSTATE HIGHii'.4Y 1VQ. 70); THENCE I~ LEAVING SAID EASTERLI' PROPERTY LINE S44°02'S6" W ALONC SAID _1Vf3RTHERLY RIGHT 0F-WAY f t.OC FEET.• TXEIVCE CONTINUING ALONt, SAID NORT'HERLY RIGHT'-OF-IYAY ALOIJG THE ARC OF A CtIRVE ?'4 THE RIGFIT HAYING A IjA1aIUS QF 5550.00 FEET AND .4 CE1YT1Ai aNCLE OF 000153 a''° FOR ~E DISTANCE OF 25.04 FEET (CHORD BEARS S 44°10'24" IP' 25.04 FEET) THENC£ LEAVING SAID NOP.TfdERLY RIGH?'--dF-WAI' N 43°46'35" IV 10~.55 ~ FEE?; ?'HE1VG'E N 46°53'25" E 10.00 FEET; THENc^.E hT 43°U6'35" W ; '.E4 FEET; ?`HENCE N 46°53',Z5" E 28.00 FEE?' ?'O A PDlltr'T Olb' THE EAS'"E'RLY" PR OPEF.7'Y LINE OF SAIl> VAIL, AAS SHONE CONDOMINI U,V PI.A T, THE ~ TRtIE POIN?' aF BEGINNING, SAII ACCESu EASE1k€EN7' CQNTAFWING 5, 664 ' SQli.E11RE FEE?' MORE OR LESS. ; sOPziI: ENGINEERING - LLC ~ f;IIYII. CoA19tTI.TAt~1T3 C 9II, f „ t ` 878 iR'.d.t?S IiNm ~ i BASA:.T. COIARLDD 8182? t ! (970) QERr-l4U V,'26/5E- 44 - - EXHIBIT B RESOLUTION NO. 18 SERIES OF 1996 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK USE ON LAND OWNED BY THE VAIL GOLF COURSE TOWNHOMES PHASE i BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Vail Goif Course Townhomes Phase I has ownership of property which is necessary and critical for street and sidewalk use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired from the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase I for a temporary easement and a permanent easement associated with the Town of Vail Golf Course road improvements project located within the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase I, Vail, Colorado. The necessary property, as described in attached Exhibit A, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Town Attorney is hereby specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is legally described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use which are necessary and in the best public interest of the Town of Vail. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk CIRESOLU96 18 Resolution No 18, Series of 1996 ~ i ' - - ~ - --r : 1 - . ~ , ' - = ' - IOtl LICbYI ~ 9P G1Y0~1. iM l! ~ " - I rv~ y~.. ~a'.~v~, ~ / /Y~ ~OY aY1LFI~]IM'l L' I~,OiMI' Lt410~1 • ISf1 V WGO~.Alltl. IMYMCI P91d1. DIl S! . ~ n , ~.r ~N I I ' !d GRIM /AY. 4w ~s .u[_eroRi anvc~ ew.i i , u t. i ~e..vr i~vv+^ ~ ~ ~ ~ r ,vr mavv~ w ro -o+vM x I+ i:.~:w~.-:: :...s.... ~ ~ r....~...._._~... ,Y.. wui...~w~.~.~r........~. y ~MWtiI cr' w- ~ ~^„~.,:7: •.:..~''.7+i.`.~'.ri~.MYJ.:~N4 ~ ~ v~ ~..r.ti~.r~._.,_~+~ ~iu7it~r.r~.' ~rY rlMlll~/r • rrr i~i~wir.. w.+...r~ ' „ w,.` „ „ ,~~.:-.-._~...w. 4M.~ r..r ` , s........,o... ~.....,J~w'.' ..:.~I: . _..1. ~ _ _ (K !)r5 ~G2.E'SL77 Q"14L~CM' MEYFR !1C . . °r °'R I...^.. . . SUNIlURS7' DRJ6F ~ rre r em SIAir, sUli7~u TI N 011 ' VA IL ~I a( ~,U VF/M~. CIXx+(pErMr I • ` ~ . EASEA IENT AlA!' ' : RESOLUTION NO. 19 SERIES OF 1996 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK USE ON LAND OWNED BY THE VAIL GOLF COURSE TOWNHOMES PHASE 11 BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Vaif Golf Course Townhomes Phase il has ownership of property which is necessary and critical for street and sidewalk use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired from the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase II for a temporary easement and a permanent easement associated with the Town of Vail Golf Course road improvements project located within the Vail Golf Course Townhomes Phase II, Vail, Colorado. The necessary property, as described in attached Exhibit A, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Town Attorney is hereby specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is fegally described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use which are necessary and in the best public interest of the Town of Vail. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C\RESOLU96.19 Resolution No 19 Series of 1996 I ~ _ (I i . ¦ e ~ _ ~ - _ : ~ . b _ . sraid r m ~"'"'f " f Df71VE i ~1 rnw« am~M sa~atr ~ ~ J If60 ~ 1GIO Gl¢4r.1 ~ ? . ~ .fitl LlOQ7. IVI(/ /L~ wrr mYeerdmex ~c l~' GmoN . 1!V ~V I 90Y LIR~O~ . IJA 2/ ~ RVtlMMLUPdf • LW t~, . i ~wa , ~ v . ) ~ ~ h I I ~ ~ ~ , ~ ~ vr [~lvxr d nu i~,vr x ~..r~.. .~'i ~ " .~w_`-. a...'-..,_...._.~._...,.._.. V ~ ~ ?rr~rrr..~~ - ~..'z.: r'~.,....~..1C::.. YYMIW~IrI ~w`... W y r~y~~.~."'"'i~' ~ n.` .~..~~Tr~~.w~.~ i~irv+* ~y`~~~r Yr~~ Mllnnf• W`~~~ MyI~+~h YriY ~~•+r~~ ~r~i~. .~r ~ y ~ . ~ rr~ ~r/ ~ ~IIWYIY ~ r ' ^ N/~wNI~MwW ` '~~--~,..J.-.-., r~~ _ 3~Y~?':.-,~~: ,..,.,..,e._...,_~..,._......_ - .r.'L' ...~......w-"'. = SY%IMCCSER T .I...°. , , w :s~[r, ca x,~ro aieo, - T(7II OF VAIL ; SUNBURS'1' DR/VF, a. o..-..w. EASEdfENT MAP . ~ Y~rv . ' . s ~ i RESOLUTION NO. 16 SERIES OF 1996 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORtZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK USE ON LAND OWNED BY THE LODGE AT LIONSHEAD BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, The Lodge at Lionshead, 380 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado has ownership of property which is necessary and critical for street and sidewalk use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired from the Lodge At Lionshead, 380 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use on the iand. The necessary property, as described in attached Exhibit A, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if possible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Town Attorney is hereby specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is legally described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for a temporary construction easement and a permanent easement for street and sidewalk use which are necessary and in the best public interest of the Town of Vail. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 1996. Robert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:\RESOLU96.16 Resolution No. 16, Series of 1996 - I ~1 . ' - 77 ~ SC1Li 1~= Ill' ~i ~dOMNGRW~ mr aan W[~art aR ~ l."-" ,IDiOlAQO~O f0A~( - / ' 9pY [~~GN . ~M l! - ~ ILSCRMI Lt10~ . ILl l! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , Rw ufPM-!Ut/ ~f I }pi Gl@Gq. IyV. 1p1WoIWPdI.1fU S!, 1. T I 1 ~v.:vt ~ttr2.2.rcictrnu ~ rwww•v'" ~ f; !'f' ~ M a..r...i...~w~...~r.....~..... ~Slw~lMy ~~M~WF~, ~ ~ . ~ .y ~ ..w~ ~ V}r -1 ~ ::::...~.....1' ~ , ` ti1F,~~w~?l~~f~ i~~n~+ C:....,....._....,,...._ ~:..r~'•S~:rL"'..'L `w~=- . v..,..,..,e.....,_,. 3i ~~T~..~ J:' - . ~:L' ,........r..~rr _ rr.`y+s ~l,K.fSER IXYnXIV Iff7FR M". . . . ~Mi° . (~Y~NlJVI n~/p~ „p'lf1YI, . . " r~e Ir un SlAtrr, su71ro .1UWI !JF - TnTr l" nF VA1L . o ts9,A EASEAfBNT MAP , . , m.+um p ~ ~aY rr ~wAr, ~ . .w.:- . _a. /y 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 FROM: Robert W. McLaurinP- Town Manager ~ DATE: August 30, 1996 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Library Chute For several years we have been experiencing significant drainage problems in the pedestrian area in front of the Vail Public Library. We have also had a safety issue at the chute end of the Library in the traffic lanes. This lack of a sidewalk creates a safety problem for pedestrians and impedes the in-town shuttle. We have designed a project which would solve both of these problems. This work includes drainage improvements to correct ponding and icing problems; widening of the chute to improve pedestrian and bus circulation and safety; installation of a hydronic snow melt system; and landscaping. The chute improvements are included in the Streetscape Masterplan. Energy for the snow melt system will be captured as waste heat from the ice making compressors at about half the normal installation cost of a hydronic system. There will be essentially no operating costs for the system. The cost breakdown for this project is as follows: Contract $424,000 Contingency 14,000 ROW Acquisition 14.000 ' TOTAL $452,000 The project budget which was developed last year (without a design) was $302,000. Obviously, we do not have enough funds budgeted in this particular account to fund this project. We are proposing that the money for this project be moved from another capital project. The East Lionshead bus stop project was scheduled to be constructed this year. Because of the Lionshead redevelopment, this project has been postponed indefinitely. The budget amount for this project was $225,000. Therefore we are proposing the transfer of $150,000 from the East Lionshead bus stop project to this project. The remaining $75,000 would either be reallocated to another project or would be designated to the capital projects fund balance. RECYCLEDPAPEX ~ _ • This project will commence immediately and will conclude by early November. We will be working with the Vail Public Library, the VRD and the Ice Arena to ensure continued access to these facilities. We will also be modifying the in town shuttle schedule to accommodate this construction. Blue Ribbon Panel Report For your information I have attached a report (to Council only) to the Governor which identifies in some detail the long term transportation needs for the State of Colorado. This report was put together earlier this year by a blue ribbon panel appointed by the Governor and is a comprehensive document. I provide this for your information. If you have questions regarding this report please do not hesitate to let me know. RWM/aw Attachments ~ ~y a- . . + , - . ~ 1( wP ~y~+ S~Li~i~>,~{~3.~V . y M ~ri 3 _ : " ' ~ , .4:;~. . ~ s~. ~ • ' ; . _ _ ~''.r..`~ ~ M ~A A REPt)RT TO THE GClVERNQR. THE~ AND TH.E CITIZElYS UF C0Lt2RAUC? . Meeting Colorado's Long-Term TYanspartation Needs";~ ~ NWFV 'p 4 .x•••' : Y . ~ T^ ~ ~ ~ . ~ . . . _ . ~ Y ~ i4uh'T- ~ f~4 ~ ~ _~y . ~p . ~ 'b4 • ^bj o~K&~ n~ . . d . . . _ - . ~ , , ~ . a . . ~ ~ - v 0 ' . ~ - . _ . x. ~ - ~r . . . . . rw ..i. ~ ~ . <l ~F~ ` ''y 4 : • . ~ " k '~'..a~ rc - ,c.., Cw:_, ~ ~ ;.o_.. cx.f... .L„~,.~_.T. Y ~ yr r '3. ?3c BRPT: Answers and Strategies i ti MEMBERS OF THE BLUE RIBBON PANEL 4N TRANSPORTATION Steve Coffin (co-chair) Harry T. Lewis Vice President President Goverament & Public Affairs Lewis Investments. . Colorado Interstate Gas Denver Colorado Springs Laureu 1Viartens Vern Greco (co-chair) Environmental Health Coordinator President & CEO Colorado Environmental Coalitioa Durango-Purgatory Ski Resort Denver Durango Jim Martin Ray Baker Senior Attorney Gold Crown Management Co. Environmental Defense Fund Englewood Boulder Beraie Buescher Rich McClintock Commissioner Executive Director 'I`ransportation Commission of Colorado Public Interest Research Group Colorado Denver Grand Junction Betty Miller Annemarie Chenoweth . Jefferson County Commissioner President Golden Neoplan USA Corporation Lamar Linda Morton Mayor Stan Dodson City of Lakewood Chairman Dodson Engineer Product William L. Neal Glenwood Springs President Wheeler Realty Del Hock Fort Collins Chairman 8z CEO Public Service Co, of Colorado Lewis Quigley Denver City Mana$er City of Pueblo Stephen A. Holt President Richard S. Watt Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig Senior Vice President Englewood Norwest Bank Colorado Greenwood Village Bob Jackson Investor Jasper A. Welch III Sprsdly Power Chevrolet Council Member Pueblo City af Duraago Barbara Kirkmeper Robert Yuhnke Weld Countp Commissioner Attorney Greeley Boulder May i4, isss BRPT: Answers and Strategies ~ Table of Contents MEMBERS OF THE BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON TRANSPORTATION i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INTROD.UCTION 10 GUIDING PRINCIPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ANSWERS TO GOVERNOR ROMER'S QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1. What are the transportation needs and priorities statewide? 13 2. What can and should the Legislature do with existing revenues to address these needs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3. How should Colorado achieve the level of funding necessary over the long term? 26 4. What funding mechanisms can and should be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5. What type of actions should be used (i.e., legislation, referendum, initiative) and within what timetable? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CALL TO ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Legislative Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Glossary of Terms and Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Endnotes 43 May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Blue Ribbon Panel thanks the following governmental entities, businesses and nonprofit organizations for their financial and in-kind support: Bank One Colorado City and County of Denver Colorado Counties, Inc. Colorado Economic Development Council Colorado Interstate Gas Calorado Municipal League Colorado National Bank Colorado Ski Countrp USA Cutler & Stanfield Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Denver Regional Council of Governments Downtown Denver Partnership El Pomar Foundation Greenberg Baron Simon and Mi11er Klapper Firm Metro Denver Network Norwest Colorada Public Service Company of Colorado US West Communications. Staff support was provided by John Parr, Peter Kenney, Fred Franko, Stacey HIapper, and El Pomar Fellows, Jeff Short and Alexandra Kennaugh. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and S trategies ~ i EXECUTIVE SUIVIIVIARY Among the greatest challenges facing the leaders of Colorado today are growth and transportation issues. Recent changes in our state have been profound - rapidly growing population, more cars and trucks on our highways and roads, increasing numbers af tourists, and substantial escalation in trips and miles traveled. Confronted by these additional demands yet faced wlth decreasing financial resources, Governor Roy Romer appointed the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation (Panel) and challenged its members to examine the long-term transportation needs of Colorado, determine their validity, and make recommendations on funding options to meet those needs. The Panel was appointed by Govemor Romer on November 8, 1995, in response to the top priority recommendation emerging from the 1995 "Smart Growth Initiative." The (.iovernor asked the Yanel to respond to tlve questions regarding the tizture of the transpartation system in the State of Colorado: 1. What are the transportation needs and priorities statewide? 2. What can and should the Legislature do with eictsting state revenues to address these needs? 3. How should Colorado achieve the level of funding necessary over the long term? 4. What funding mechanism(s) can and should be used? 5. What type of action(s) should be used (i.e., legislation, referendum, initiative) and withii what timetable? The work of the Panel consumed nearly six months of investigation, dialogue and deliberation. In addition to the members of the Panel, interested parties from every region of the state participated in framing the issues and synthesizing information that was gathered fram throughout Colorado and across the nation. The conclusions reached through this pracess and reflected in this report represent the consensus of a broad cross section of perspectives including Colorado transportation interests, and individuals and orga.nizations not normally directly involved with this topic. The responses to the questions considered by the Panel are presented in depth within the report. They can be summarized as fallows: 1. What are the transportation needs and priorities statewide? Colorado's transportation system consists of a variety of modes including state highways, local roads and streets> rail, transit, general and commercial airports, pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This system is not equal to the demands placed on it by a growing population with eapanding transportation needs. The system is deteriorating measurably both in condition and capacity relative to demand. The current revenues available to transportation providers in the state will generate only $24 billion of the $37 billion needed to fund identified priorities statewide between now and the year 2015. The Panel has found that over the next 20 years $13 billion in new revenues will be needed to meet the critical, priority needs of state, regional and local transportation systems. May 14, 1996 _ BRPT: Answers and Strategies 2 2. What can and should the Legislature do with existing state revenues to address these needs? Meeting the funding shortfall for critical transportation investments over the nexrt 20 years will certainly require additional new revenues. The amount of new revenues, however, can be reduced by the appropriation of existing and projected state surplus, funds for transportation capital construction projects. The Colorado Legislative Council in its March, 1996, report, Focus Colorado: Economic & Reuenue Forecast, 1996-2002, projects the state budget surplus growing from $270 million in Fiscal Year 1996-97 to over $1 billion by Fiscal Year 2000-01. These forecasts assume current law and transfers, and a relatively healthy economy. The Panel believes a signif'icant portion of this budget surplus should be used to meet the critical transportation needs of the state. 3. How should Colorado achieve the level of funding necessary over the long term? Cunent transportation financing mechanisms will not provide the long-tenn funding required to create an efficient and effective multi-modal and inter-modal system of transportation. Those needs can only be met by the investment of additional revenues. The support of the Governor, key legislators, the business community, and important public interest groups are absolutely critical to making such additional revenues available. The Panel urges the Governor and the Colorado Legislature to create new tools to increase our transportation system's capacity. New finance mechanisms such as bonding authority, allocation of existing surplus revenues, and legislation enabling local communities to decide how to fund their own critical transportation needs are important ways state government can begin to address this problem. Transportation agencies at the state, regional and local level must take action to increase the confidence of citizens by greater use of public forums in decision making and greater emphasis on accountability and efficiency in everything they do. The citizens and activist groups of the state can serve themselves, their neighbors and our future by becoming informed about transportation issues and supporting both legislation and ballot uutiatives ai.med at providing workable solutions. Everyone in the state can play a role in solving our transportation problem but we must work together and we must work quickly. 4. What funding mechanism(s) can and should be used? The Panel has examined no fewer than 15 different funding sources to meet the long-term transportation needs of Colorado. These funding mechanisms will continue to be evaluated according to a number of criteria, including: funding flexibility, user fee basis, funding reliability, revenue production capacity, and political acceptability (including voter support). Using these and other criteria, the Panel has concluded that no single funding source will generate the revenue necessary to meet Colorado's long-term transportation needs. Final selection of a combination of new funding sources for consideration by Colorado voters should be made after a variety of options are discussed and tested with voters around the state. 5. What type of action(s) should be used (i.e., legislation, referendum, initiative) and within what timetable? Map 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 3 _ Solutions to Colorado's transportation problems will require action on many fronts and by many people. Responses to prior questions have identified what some of those actions are: legislation to create new tools and authorities, a statewide ballot initiative for approval of new revenue sources, local referenda for transit and other local needs, and allocation of a portion of the state budget surplus for capital construction projects. It is the recommendarion of the Panel that these finance and revenue strategies be implemented during 1997. Those elements requiring new legislation should be introduced in the General Assembly during the next session, and both statewide and local revenue questions should be on the November 1997 ballot. Much more detailed responses to each of these questions are contained in the main body of this report. But direct responses to the questions themselves do not reflect the complexity of the issues and the interests involved. Members of the Panel represented many different and often conflicting views of what Colorado should be doing to deal with issues of growth and development. The Panel began its work by exploring the • relationships between transportation modes, providers, consumers and resources. These discussions helped the members articulate a vision of an efficient and effective, fully integrated, multi-modal transportation system. The key elements of this vision were captured in a set of twelve guiding principles. These principles were constantly referred to and their effect on the conclusions reached by the Panel can be seen throughout the document. The principles which follow are numbered to ease discussion and not to indicate relative importance. 1. Structure transportation investments to improve Colorado's environment and Coloradans' quality of life. The goal of our transportation system must be to balance the health of our citizens and the scenic beauty of our state, while retaining our economic vitality and the mobility of our residents and visitors. Colorado's citizens clearly see the connection between transportation and other issues with which they are concerned - growth. pollution and the environment, jobs and the economy; all of which they see as directly affecting their qualiiy of life. The efficient movement of people and goods through the state on this system is a common goal of Colorado's residents, governments and businesses. ' Coloradans are making it clear in many ways that they are dissatisfied with the condition of streets and highways, traffic congestion, air pollution, sprawling development and the loss of open space. Environmental issues are clearly gaining in signiflcance as a factor in transportation planning as well. Colorado's transportation investments are constrained by the requirement that federal funds for transportation be spent in ways that support the attainment of the goals of The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The Act establishes criteria for attaining and maintaining national air quality standards developed by the Environment Protection Agency. Geographic areas that do not meet the national air quality standards are designated as "nonattainment" areas. Nonattainment areas are required to develop plans that monitor, control, maintain, and enforce compliance with the national air quality standards. This often requires a shifting of resources and priorities. Failure to meet air quality standards for any pollutant can result in loss of federal highway funds. Eleven regions or communities in Colorado are May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 4 currentlv classified as nonattainment areas for at least one pollutant. A successful attempt to devise solutions to Colorado's transportation problems will have to address quality of life and environmental protection credibly. 2. Respect the priorities developed in the 15 regional transportation planning pracesses. In January, 1996> after nearly five years of extensive public involvement, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) released Cotorado's 20 Year Transportation Plan (CTP) outlirung Colorado's long-term statewide transportation needs and solutions. The recommendations from the CTP are based on the efforts of CDOT, the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee, and the 15 transportation plann;ng regions. The Panel believes very strongly that the priorities identified in this regional process are more sensitive to the needs of a particular area and more responsive to the values of our citizens than a top down approach would be. The priority needs identified in each of the 15 individual regional plans have been integrated into the statewide plan and the • judgements made by the participants during this public process must be upheld. 3. Integrate all modes of transportation air, rail, mass transit, bicycle, pedestrian and automobile systems must support each other as a single coordinated network. Recognize the need/responsibility to move people and goods as part of national system of transportation. Recognize the importance of the interstate connection. Federal, state, and local fees and taxes, tagether with a variety of private resources, support a transportation infrastructure in Colorado that includes nearly 80,000 miles of public roads, over 8,000 bridges, 32 public transit agencies, 65 airports operated by city or county governments, over 3,000 miles of rail lines, and hundreds of miles of dedicated on and off-street bicycle and pedestrian routes. The success of each of these system components relies heavily on its interconnection with the others. Our continued economic health, and the sustainability of those characteristics of life in Colorado that we most value will in large part be determined by effective, integrated, multi-modal transportatiort system. Our transpartation system is an 3rreplaceable asset that is now showing visible signs of age and distress. To handle future needs, the system must be repaired and enhanced. e The net effects of continued growth in tourism, population, domestic freight shipment, and vehicle miles traveled, while funding for traiisportation is decreasing, will mean: a substantial and ever-increasing funding shortfall to meet critical needs; a constant decline in the condition and serviceability of our transportation system; and a potentially pivotal negative impact on Colorado's economic outlook. The movement of people and goods throughout our state as well as our connections with :he national transportation and deIivery system is critical if Colorado is to maintain its economic vitality, respond to global competition, and preserve our quality of life. We must have efficient and interconnected highway, transit, air and railroad systems to ensure the mobility of people and the delivery of goods, sen-ices, and manufactured products. Few other issues affect as many af our citizens or will have as great an impact on the shape of Colorado's future. . 4. Provide new revenue sources for transgortation that are flexible in the sense that they can be used to finance highwaps, transit or any other identified May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 5 transportation priority regardless of mode. The Colorado Constitution states that the proceeds from the imposition of any excise tax on gasoline must be used exclusively for the construction, maintenance, and supervision of public highways. The panel does not seek to amend or change the language of the constitution to allow for flexible use of existing gasol,ine tax revenues but circumstances dictate that we flnd other resources to enable Colorado to meet a varlety of transportation needs in other modes as well. The results of focus groups and the input received by the Panel from interested individuals and organizations reinforced the Panel's belief that the transportation problems of Colorado cannot be solved by building more highway capacity alone. Several states that do not restrict the use of highway users' fees solely to highways have established a transportation trust fund in addition to, or in place of, a highway trust fund, making clear their commitment to ut-ilization of multiple transportation modes to meet their needs. Colorado must be prepared to respond to growing demands far alternatives to the automobile in locations where expansion of highway capacity is not feasible ar will not provide an effective long-term solution. The Panel is convinced that decisions regarding how we invest our transportation resources should be driven by what is best for our state and our communities, not by restrictions on how funds may be spent under the law. 5. Continue to use revenue streams which are restricted by Article 10, Sectioa 18 of the Colorado Constitution, for the purpose of canstruction, maintenance, and supervision of the public highways. Increasing the types of transportation investments for which state funds can be used became an extremely important issue for the Panel (see principle number 4). The Panel reviewed activities currently underway in other states to change the way funds in state highway user trust funds are used, and decided that Colorado should pursue increased flexibility in funding by looking at new revenue sources that are not restricted by Article 10, Section 18 of the constitution. 6. Preserve the existing basic distn"bution formula for state-collected revenues; that is, 60% state, 22% couaties, and 18% cities. This practice has been in place for many years with only minor variations in the distribution formula. While there were numerous discussions about reasons why it might be changed and how it might be changed the Panel supports the continued use of this formula. This sharing of resources recogruzes the fundamental interdependency of the state and local components of the transportation system and ensures compatibility and continuity of a system that crosses jurisdictional boundaries. Use newly enhanced toll authority (HB 96-1144) as a financing option for construction of new limited-acce.ss highways and for new lanes on existing limited-access higbways. Toll revenues are the purest form of user fees. They are paid only by the users of the tolled facilities and only when they use them. Colorado has a long and successful history of the use of toll roads. Many rural roads in the state were built by private investors and operated as toll roads. US-36 between Denver and Boulder is a more recent example of the successful use of this financing technique, and E-470 is proof that it remains viable today. The Panel believes that there will continue to be circumstances where the use of toll revenues to finance the construction, operation, and maintenance of certain elements of our highway system will make very good sense. May 14, 1996 _ BRPT: Answers and Strategies 6 House Bill 96-1144, sponsored by Representative Anderson and Senator Ament, was signed into law on April 23, 1996. This act amends existing Colorado statutes to make tolls a more useful source of revenue for highway construction and maintenance. The Panel supports these amendments and views the use of toll, revenues for construction, operation, and maintenance of new highway capacity as a valuable option for CDOT. 8. Provide as much local prerogative and as many local transportation 5nancing options as possible. Local communities and substate regions face too many restrictions in their ability to respond to their particular transportation needs and priorities. Locally determined transportafion revenue alternatives are needed to enabie local communities to respond to purely local or regional transportation necessities without having to compete with or persuade other communities in the state. Communities throughout Colorado clearly want the authority to establish their own transportation programs and to design and develop projects in response to local or regional needs. However, any such authority must allow access to a variety of funding sources that will provide the flexibility local and regional providers must have to provide a balanced transportation system for their citizens. The Panel urges the legislature to create the opportunity for citizens of local and regional communities to design their own transportation finance mechanisms. The Panel believes that for these substate authorities to be an effective part of our overall transportation strategy such local authorities must: include mode flexibility; be available to every jurisdiction in the state; uphold the Panel's guiding principles respecting improvements to the environment; and be regarded as only one important piece of a comprehensive strategy to address Colorado's critical transportation problems. 9. Expand capability for local/reg5ional areas to raise funds for transit. ' The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is allowed by law to collect up to .6% sales tax w-ithin the district boundaries. Currently. RTD is prohibited from asking the voters to increase that rate. This restriction has limited the ability of RTD to respond to changing circumstances regarding the availability of federal funding for transit and has placed the future of transit for the Denver region in question. The Panel believes that additional revenues for RTD are critically needed. Funcling to complete the planned rapid transit network in the Denver region is uncertain at best and it will be impossible to meet the region's mobility needs without that network. The Panel urges the legislature to allow the voters within the RTD district to determine whether to increase the portion of their sales taxes dedicated to transit and to extend that opportunity to voters in other areas of the state. Although historically Colorado has had very limited dependence on mass transit, there are cunently 32 organizations operating public transportation services in the state. They receive tax revenues to operate and their services are open to the public. The Panel's focus groups clearly demonstrated that transit has become a critical element in peoples' views on how to increase the system's capacity and reduce pollution. As mass transit becomes a more desirable choice to residents of communities throughout Colorado, it is critically unportant that we do what we can to make transit expansion fea.sible as well. The Panel supports authorization by the legislature for voters within RTD to increase their tax rate up to 1% and recommends further that similar authority be made available to other transit providers statewlde. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 7 - 10. Continue to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of CDOT. The Colorado ,Department of Transportation has become one of the most efficient and effective state transportation departments in the country. A national study undertaken by Professor David Hartgen, Coordinator of Transportation Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, found that in 1992 Colorado had the lowest state administrative costs as a percent of total disbursements of all 50 states. Under the leadership of Bill Vidal, executive director since 1994, CDOT has flattened its operations from nine management levels to six. In fiscal year 1996, its administrative budget decreased by $7.7 million. For fiscal year 1997, CDOT is budgeting for an additional $3.5 million decrease. While these results are extremely significant and heartening, there is good evidence that the public is unaware of the excellent ,job CDOT has done. Am.ong the conclusions drawn from the Panel's focus group responses were these: • Transportation issues are salient and clearly defined in people's minds. But people have a low level of trust in government and must be given a sense that additional spending will truly address the problems. • Guaranteed accountability will be an essential element in gaining public support for any new transportation revenues. . The Panel commends CDOT administrators for their effort in continually seelflng ways to streamline operations. Public trust in our department of transportation is a necessary ingredient in public support for increased transportation revenues. Continuing to implement sound management and organizational changes, along with encouraging more public involvement in the transportation decision mak3ng process; wlll assist in removirig citizen concern over where additional revenues will be spent and whether our transportation agencies are doing a good job. 11. Improve equity in the system, and continue to evaluate it regionally and by mode. Throughout its work the Panel had discussions and heard from interest groups and every region of the state about the lack of equity in the allocation of resources. It was clearly beyond the capacity of the Panel, given its timeframe, to deal effectively with this issue. However, the Panel acknowledges that -the equitable distribution of transportation funds to regions of the state is an extremely important factor in developing public support for increased transportation funding, and for the credibility of the transportation planning process. The Panel supports the Transportation Commission's recent decision to refine the allocation procedure. The Panel recommends that this reconsideration include an open process designed to encourage public involvement in the decision. The Panel further recommends that the Commission adopt objective, quantifiable statewide criteria that: 1) provide predictable results that can be relied on to support long-range planning, 2) are based on demonstrable measures of need, and 3) provide a rational basis for determining the extent of funding in each region necessary to achieve comparable performance of the transportation system throughout the state. May 14. 1996 _ BRPT: Answers and Strategies 8 12. Ensure the involvement of the LegYslature, the Governor, and the people of Colorado in determining what our transportation system will be and deciding how to pay for it. A transportation system that will sustain and improve the Colorado economy and our quality of life will require wise choices and major financial investments. No one branch of government can make these decisions alone. This report points out speciflc action that can be taken by the legislature, some of which has already been done in the 1996 session (e.g. toll authority and appropriation of a portion of the budget surplus to transportation). Other action should be taken in 1997 (e.g. allowing Metro Denver to vote on increased RTD funding, enabling legislation for substate regional transportation financing mechanisms, and increased bonding authority). The Governor should continue to use his statewide platform to support transportation investments and to assist CDOT as it extends its exemplary record of eff'iciency and effectiveness. The Tabor Amendment to the Colorado Constitution requires that tax increases be voted on by the people of the state. Preparing for this vote should be viewed as an opportunity to restore the trust between government and the governed. The focus groups conducted by the Panel made it clear that the people of the state have strong opinions and good ideas about how to improve our transportation system. Those opinions and ideas should be sought and valued. Before the major funding elements contained in this report go to a vote in November of 1997, the people of Colorado need to engage in meanuigful dialogue about what should be funded, how these improvements should be funded, and what mechanisms should be put in place to insure accountability. By state law, government agencies cannot participate in attempts to persuade voters to support ballot issues, others will have to take the lead. The Panel has conceived a plan to accomplish this. These activities would be directed by a leadership group drawn from the Blue Ribbon Panel, environmental organizations, business, and local government. The plan calls for 1) close work with members of the legislature prior to and during the next session of the General Assembly regarding the legislative solutions proposed, 2) creation of a network of local and regional committees to engage the public in discussions of the current and future transportation needs of their communities and the state, and 3) drafting and passing an initiative on the November 1997 ballot. Colorado doesn't have to settle for a smog-filled, traffic-jammed future. Neither should we allow a decline in the condition of our roads and bridges. Congestion and potholes are a choice - and in our view, a bad one. More cars and more miles traveled puts added stress on our state's roads. Less than 10 years ago over 80 percent of our roads were in good or fair condition. Today that number hovers around 50 percent. We can get around, but it takes longer and the ride is bumpier. Let's be honest: These problems can not be solved by mere "belt-tightening." They result not from government waste but from fundamental changes in our lifestyles and in the size of our population. And they will not go away; if these problems are not addressed soon, they will worsen. Pollution is a good example. Recent advances in automotive and May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies g - other technologies have enabled Colorado to meet most federal air quality standards. But experts estimate that the state's growth will erode these gains within 20 years. Making cars cleaner, in other words, will not be enough to offset the emissions a million more drivers will produce. Now consider the alternative. Imagine a transportation system that moves people and goods within and across Colorado as quickly and eff'iciently as possible. A system that connects different modes of transportation. A system that enhances our environment instead of degrading it. Today, we have the backbone of this integrated, multi-modal transportation system.. The Panel believes we can maintain this cunent system and enhance it for the future, but only if we take action now. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 10 INTRODUCTION It is increasingly evident that Coloradans view a healthy transportation system as a critical component in the quality of their lives and the economic vitality of the state. More unportant, the citizens of our state clearly see the connection between transportation and other issues with which they are concerned - growth, pollution and the environment. jobs and the economy. Through surveys, town meetings and in many other ways, Coloradans are telling pollsters and government officials of their dissatisfaction with the condition of streets and Yughways, traffic congestion, air pollution, and development sprawl impinging on open space. This message was clearly heard throughout the year-long "Smart Growth and DevelopmenY" initiative during which thousands of Coloradans came together to create a vision for the future of the state. The number one recommendation emerging from the Smart Growth effort requested the creation by Governor Roy Romer of a Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation (Panel) to develop strategies to meet the state's future transportation needs. The Governor assembled the Panel, an independent, bipartisan group of 21 business, community, environmental and government leaders; and gave them the mission of assessing Colorado's long-term transportation needs and the financial resources necessary to meet these needs. When announcing the Panel's formation, Governor Romer asked the members to provide answers to these five questions regarding the long-term transportation needs of Colorado: 1. What are the transportation needs and priorities statewide? 2. What can and should the Legislature do with exisung state revenue(s) to address these needs? 3. How should Colorado achieve the level of funding necessary over the long term? 4. What funding mechanisms can and should be used? 5. What type of action should be used (i.e., legislation, referendum, initiative) and within what ti.metable? In the course of responding to these questions, the Panel built upon the work of many government, business and advocacy groups that have been studying transportation issues in Colorado. The Panel also met with state legislators and interest groups and public agencies. There was a striking degree of consensus among environmental. business and government leaders - not only on the nature of Colorado's transportation needs but also on the inadequacy of current revenue sources. Among those organizations and agencies that helped the Panel through this process were these: • Citizens for Balanced Transportation • Colorado Department of Transportation • Coalition for Mobility and Air Quality • Statewide Transportation Advisory • Colorado Association of Transit Agencies Comm.ittee • Colorado Counties Inc. • Colorado Highways Users Conference May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 11 ' • Colorado Motor Carriers Association • North Front Range Transportation and Air • Colorado Municipal League Quality Planning Council • Colorado Rail Passengers AssociatiOn • Pikes Peak Regional Council of Governments • Colorado Public Expenditures Council • Regional Air Quality Council • Denver Regional Council of Governments • Regional Transportation District • Environmental Center of Colorado • Sierra Club • Highway Users Federation • Sustainable Transportation Coalition Urban • Independence Institute Environment Committee In addition, the Panel met with experts in public finance, public opinion research, political participation and representatives of the United States Department of Transportation. This report reflects the conclusions reached by the Panel during an intensive six month period of research and reflection. The Panel's diverse membership represents all sectors, , a mix of urban and rural interests, and a variety of perspectives on the state's transportation needs. Yet, despite their outward differences, the Panel reached agreement on the critical nature of transportation to Colorado's future prosperity, and on many elements of a strategy to ensure that this issue receives the attention it must have. Members of the Panel believe that the continued deterioration of the transportation system, and the limitations placed on the government agencies charged with dealing with that deterioration, wlll soon create an intolerable situation. They. also believe that by the time such a crisis becomes widely apparent, it may well be too late to effectively address it. We believe this report furnishes a strategy to guide the citizens and leaders of the state toward solutions to the present and future transportation problems facing Colorado. The Panel asks that each of you who reads this report to capture the spirit of collaboration that has governed our efforts and that must be the foundation of any successful quest to set a course that will meet Colorado's future needs. To those who will take on this work and pursue implementation of our recommendations, we offer the following mission statement: We are a coalition of Coloradarts dedicated to prorrcoting understanding, enhancing communication, and engaging Colorado's residents, gouernments, and businesses in a partnership to expand mobility and enhance the quality of life for ali Cotorado's residents and uisitors; an alIiance of citizens, neighbors andfriends working together to ensure that Co(orado's transportatiort system is a uitat network of integrated systems and ecient technologies, crafted to meet diuerse needs and support shared ualues. Map 14, 1996 - BRPT: Answers and Strategies 12 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Panel developed the following set of principles to guide its analysis of Colorado's long-term transportation needs and to provide a vision for developing strategies to meet those needs. The principles recognize the diversity of transportation interests in the state and the comprehensive work done by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the 15 transportation planning regions in preparing Colorado's 20 Year Transportation Plan. 1. Structure transportation investments to improve Colorado"s environment and Coloradans' quality of life. 2. Respect the priorities developed in the 15 regional transportation planning processes. 1 3. Integrate all modes of transportation - air, rail, mass transit, bicycle, pedestrian and automobile systems must support each other as a single coordinated network. Recognize the need and responsibility to move people and goods as part of a national system of transportation. Recognize the importance of the interstate connection. 2 4. Provide new revenue sources for transportation that are flexible in the sense that they can be used to finance highways, transit or any other identiIIed transportation priority, regardless of mode. 3 5. Continue to use revenue streams that are restricted by Article 10, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution, for the purpose of construction, maintenance, and supervision of the public highways. 6. Preserve the existing basic distribution formula for state-collected revenues; that is, 60% state, 22% counties, and 18% cities. 7. Use newly enhanced toll authority (HB 96-1144) as a financing option for construction of new limited-access highways and for new lanes on existing li.mited-access highways. 8. Provide as much local prerogative and as many local transportation financing options as possible. 9. Expand capability for local and regional areas to raise funds for transit. 4 10. Continue to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of CDOT. 11. Lmprove equity in the system, and continue to evaluate equity regionally and by mode. 12. Easure the involvement of the Legislature, the Governor, and the people of Colorado in determining what our transportation system will be and deciding how to pay for it. May 14. 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 13 ' ANSWERS TO GOVERNOR ROMER'S QUESTIONS 1. What are the transportation needs and priorities statewide? This first question provided the basis for all of the Panel's deliberations. No other issue could be framed or resolved until doubts and uncertainties regarding needs and priorities were dealt with. As a result, this section constitutes the bulk of the Panel's report. The conclusions reached by the Panel with regaFd to this question provide the context for and are reflected repeatedly in our responses to the four others. , The System Federal, state, and local fees and taxes, together with a variety of private resources, support a transportation infrastructure in Colorado that includes nearly 80,000 miles of public roads, over 8,000 bridges, 32 public transit agencies, 65 airports operated by city or county governments, over 3,000 miles of rail lir~es, and hundreds of miles of dedicated on and off-street bicycle and pedestrian routes. The success of each of these system components relies heavily on its interconnection with the others. The efficient movement of people and goods through the state on this system is a common goal of Colorado's governments, residents and businesses. Our continued economic health relies on it, and the sustainability of those characteristics of life in Colorado that we most value will in large part be determined by it. Our transportation system is an irreplaceable asset that is now showing visible signs of age and distress. State Transportation FUnding Needs In January, 1996, after nearly five years of extensive public involvement, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) released Colorado's 20 Year Transportation Plan (CTP) outlining Colorado's long-term statewide transportation needs and solutions. The recommendations from the CTP, are based on the efforts of CDOT, the Statewide • Transportation Advisory Committee, and the 15 transportation plann;ng regions. Thousands of citizens from throughout the state participated in this vision of Colorado's transportation future. The planning process identif`ied critical transportation needs and w-idespread citizen demand for an efficient and effective transportation system. The CTP estimates a funding shortfall of $8 billion to meet the identified priority needs of . the state transportation system. An additional $10 to $11 billion dollars would be necessary to meet the state's preferred needs. (The preferred needs are part of the long- range transportation plan, but are not part of the priority plan. ) Alternate Modes Funding Needs Many regions in Colorado seek to implement significant expansion of alternatives to the single occupant vehicle (SOV). For example: Aspen wants mass transit solutions for access to town; The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization has set a goal to shift 10°,6 of all trips to alternative modes; and the Denver Metro Area plans to spend up to a third of its transportation capital resources over the next 20 years on transit and other alternatives. These regional plans cannot be fully implemented with existing funding for two reasons: 1) By law, the bulk of existing state transportation revenues cannot be used for anything but highway based facilities, and 2) local and regional agencies lack the resources needed to match flexible federal funds for transit and other alternatives. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 14 Priority State Needs By Mode Total = $27.61 Billion Billions 14 13.64 . 12 g 7.11 g 4.26 4 r 2 - 0.53 O17 0.07 0.41 0.48 0.04 ~ O Aviation Bike/ Highway Inter- Intel. Rail Transit Travel Undet. Ped & modal Trans. Mgmt ~~P 9t. Other Facil's System Local Transportation Funding Needs An efficient and effective statewide transportation svstem must be seam.less, allowing people and goods to move unconstrained across and throughout the state. Often unrecognized critical elements of the Colorado transportation system are the local highways, bridges, and public transit agencies. Given the complexity of determining local transportation needs (there are 63 counties, 268 cities and towns, and 32 transit services in Colorado) an analysis of local needs was beyond the scope of the CTP. However, the size of the local transportation system, its critical relationsYup to the state system, and the significant funding necessary to support local transportation needs warrants highlighting it in this report. Nearly 70,000 miles of roads, or 88°fo of public roads in Colorado, are county roads or municipal streets. Local governments are also responsible for over 4,000 bridges, 32 public transportation services, bicycle paths, and many other transportation i.mprovements and enhancements. Unfunded local transportation needs are extensive. With the number of agencies involved and the size and complexity of the system, quantifying the needs on a proj ec t -specific basis is impossible. However, estimates prepared by CDOT for the 1988 publication Colorado's Surf'ace Transportation Needs Throuqh 2001 forecast unfunded local needs of at least $8 billion for the 12 year period ending in 2001. While local communities do not have the detailed project listing that was developed through the statewide plann;ng process, evidence provided to the panel clearly demonstrates an overall funding shortfall over the next 20 years of oti er $10 billion with at least $5 billion in a category of critical priority needs. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 15 - 20 Years Needs vs Revenues Billions , 40 35 ? 30 Revenues 25 ¦ Prefered Needs 20 15 Priority Needs on SSC 10 5 ~ Priority Needs 0 State State Local Local System Revenue System Revenues Needs Needs Combined System This $13 billion ($8 billion state, $5 billion local) total funding shortfall for crltical transportation priorities occurs for a number of reasons and presents serious risks to the state's economy and the quality of life of its citizens. • Increased stress on the state's transportation system has several causes, including internally generated population growth and new residents to the state: - There was a net population migration into the state of approximately 227,000 from 1990 through 1994. - - Overall population increase for the same period was 360,000 which is a growth rate in excess of 2.5% annually. For the purposes of this report, the population growth rate used to project transportation needs over the next 20 years was 1.4% per _year, or 1,000,000 new residents bv 2015. • Increased tourism accounts for additional pressure: - The recent increase in the number of visitors to Colorado's recreation resources has been staggering. From 1989 to 1995 the number of visitors to the state's recreation resources, such as national parks, state parks, national forests, and Bureau of Land public lands, has grown from approximately 40 million to nearly 100 million annually. - To reach their points of destination and travel the state, tourists and business visitors use a variety of transportation modes including, air, rail, highways, bicycles, and mass transportation. • While the population of Colorado increased by 12% from 1987 to 1995, the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased at more than twice this rate to slightly over 25%. During this same period, CDOT revenues, in constant dollars, decreased by nearly 12%. May 14, 1996 . BRPT: Answers and Strategies 16 Colorado Trends 1987 - 1995 ~ -1 1.80% f V N1'F - SH System 25.6Q% 4 I V~fI' Total System 2J.2~~ ~ ° < . , F ! f ~ Labor Force 17 80% ~ ~ a E ~ ~ ,Motor Vehicles 13.20% ; ( i ~ ~ Population 120/o ~ -20% -10% 00/0 700/0 200/o 300/o • Constant Dollais • In 1993, our national transportation infrastructure supported an estimated 3.5 tsillion ton-miles (the weight times the mileage for a shipment) of domestic freight. This includes freight transported by way of highways, railroads, air, water, and pipelines. Within Colorado, the state transportation infrastructure supported an estimated 25 billion ton-miles of shipments originating in Colorado alone (this number does not include most shipments of crude oil, the national figure does). - The estimated value of these shipments, for Colorado only, comes to over $58 billion for 1993. - In Colorado, as it is for the United States as a whole, the bulk of shipments are transported over highwayso - Nearly three-fourths of the total tons are shipped by truck in Colorado, though many of these are short haul trips. As a result, nearly 50% of the ton-miles of shipments are by rail, and another 12% involve multiple, interacting modes of transportation. 5 • '1'ransportation spending decisions in C,olorado are constrained by the requirement that federal funds for transportation be spent in ways that support the attainment of the goals of The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The Act establishes criteria for attaiining and maintainuig national air quality standards developed by the Environment Protection Agency. Geographic areas that do not meet the national air quality standards are designated as "nonattauiment" areaso Nonattainment designation may come from violations of standards of three pollutants; ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), and small particulate matter (PM10). Nonattainment areas are required to develop plans that monitor, control, maintain, and enforce compliance with the national air quality standards. This often requires a shifting of resources and priorities to: achieve conformity; reduce pollutants within a specified time period; and attain the national air quality standards. Failure to meet air quality standards for any pollutant can result in loss of federal highway funds. May 14, 199Fs BRPT: Answers and Strategies 17 • There are three primary sources of air pollution: - mobile sources - motor vehicles and other transportation modes; - stationary sources - large fixed sources such as power plants and petroleum refineries; and - area sources - small operations which when combined within a region are a significant source of pollution. ~ Eleven regions or communities in Colorado have been classified as nonattainment areas for at least one pollutant: - • Carbon Monoxide (CO) Denver-Boulder Area Colorado Springs Area Fort Collins Area Longmont Area Greeley Area • Ozane Denver-Boulder Area • Particulate Matter (PM10) Adams, Denver, and Boulder Counties; Denver Metropolitan Area Archuleta County; Pagosa Springs Fremont County; Canon City Area Pitkin County; Aspen Prowers County; Lamar Routt County (part); Steamboat Springs San Miguel County; Telluride This information was provided to the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC)on April 18> 1996, by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Several economists have begun to explore the relationship of public capital outlays, specifically infrastructure investments, to regional economic activity. While this research has not focused on the effect of state transportation funding on economic activity, several reports and papers suggest that there is a positive relationship between public outlays and private growth. - Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston "found that public capital had a positive, statistically significant impact on private sector output." 6 - Another study stated that "there is a positive relationship between general transportation spending and the rates of growth of private plant and machinery, the productivity of the worldorce, and output." 7 Critics caution that further research to understand the dynamics of public infrastructure investments is necessary prior to concluding that there are certain positive correlations between public outlays and private growth. However, the Panel assumes that public/private investment in transportation infrastructure will have some positive influence on productivit_y, private sector growth, and increased standard of living. The net effects of continued growth in tourism, population, domestic freight shipment, and VMT, while funding for transportation is decreasing, will be a substantial and ever increasing funding shortfall to meet critical needs, a constant decline in the condition and serviceability of our transportation system, and a potentially pivotal negative impact on Colorado's economic future. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 18 A Comparison of Transportation Spending A frequently asked question is: „Why do we need more taxes for CDOT when our gas tax is one of the highest in the nation?" The answer is to look beypnd the gas tax, to the total dollars spent on transportation. Colorado does have one of the higher motor fuel tax rates. At $.22 per gallon, the Colorado tax ranks 14th in the cauntry, using 1993 data. Of -the thirteen states that have a higher motor fuel tax Montana. Rhode Island, New Mexico, and West Virginia all have rates over $.25; Connecticut is the highest at $.30. However, the motor fuel tax is only part of the transportation finance picture. In Colorado, for example, the motor fuel tax represents a little less than 42% of the total revenue used for transportation. This percentage varies dramatically from state to state. Other revenue sources that help pay for Colorado's transportation system include general and other state revenues (4%), federal dollars (31°10), motor vehicle taxes8 (15%), local funds (4%), and a miscellaneous category representing about 4% of the total. Comparing categories of revenue sources (such as the gas tax) to other states is not particularly meaningful. A state-by-state analysis reveals large variations among the sources of revenue available to fund transportation. It is more meaningful to compare total revenues divided by the states' populations to obtain the amount of revenue per capita. On this basis Colorado ranks 38th; 37 other states spend more on their state transportation system on a per capita basis than we do. Total Per Capita State Transportation Revenues Stabe Ranking $ Per Capita Alaska 1 727•97 Delawaze 2 719.92 ~ Wyoming ~ 3 ~ 572.73 ^ Average 328.59__~.._. . Florida ~ Median 293.39 . Colorado 38 249.54 ~ South Carolina ~ 50 173.4 ` California 51 163.79 Based on this comparison, Colorado revenues seem quite modest. In addition, a number of May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 19 factors tend to drive up the costs of Colorado's transportation system versus the "average" state. For example. Colorado is a large state (8th in total square miles) with an average population (26th); this results in a relatively high nuxiber of roadway miles per capita of 23.61 (18th overall; by comparison, California ha.s 5.42 miles per capita). Thus, there are fewer people supporting a higher number of miles than the "average" state. How would Colorado compare to other states if SS billion in additional revenue, over 20 years, for transportation was realized? Based on an increase of $400 million per year over current spending of almost $1 billion, Colorado would rank 16th, about 7.8% higher than the average state. This would mean that Colorado, on a per capita basis, would be spending a little more on transportation than Nebraska, but less than Iowa. Total Per Capita State Transportation Revenues With $S Billion Increase State Ranking $ Per Capita Alaska 1 727.97 Delaware 2 719.92 _ . Wyoming 3 57273 . Colorado 16. 354.35 • Average 328.54 . Florida Median 293.39 . . South Carolina 50 173.4 ~ California 51 163.79 Factors Having a Negative Impact on State Revenues The necessity for increased investment is driven in large part by the fact that we, as a state, have under-funded our transpartation infrastructure for at least the last eight years. The elimination of the "Noble Bill," increased fuel efficiency, inflation, and other factors have contributed to an effective 11.8°,6 decrease in CDOT revenue over the past nine years. Senate Bill 536, the "Noble Bill," which had provided a constant source of revenue for state and local highways, was eliminated in 1987. Enacted in 1979, SB 536 transferred revenue into the Highway Users Tax Fund from a portion of sales taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and accessories. In the first year of its existence, the Noble Bill generated $30 million for the HUTF. The largest amount transferred in any one year to HUTF was $51.7 million. Also impacting state highway revenues is the increased fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. From 1970 to 1990 the fuel efficiency of all motor vehicles increased by 36%. The fuel efficiency of new cars has gone from 15.2 miles per gallon (mpg) in 1970 to 28.2 mpg in May 14, 1996 . BRPT: Answers and Strategies 20 1994. With increased efficiency comes reduced gasoline sales and declining taY revenues. Further erosion of fuel tax revenues results from inflation. Over the past decade the inflation rate for Denver-Boulder has fluctuated between 0.7% and 4.4%, with a rate of 4.3°k for 1995. The fuel tax in Colorado is not adjusted to the rate of inflation. The $0.22 per gallon raised in gasoline tax in 1991 does not have the same buying power in 1996. In fact the tax would have to be S0.30 per gallon to have the same buying power. Relevant Trends & Facts • A research report entitled Measurircg and .Moniroring Urban Mobitity recently released by the Te_xas Transportation Institute (TTI)y identiiied the factors contributing to annual per capita cost of congestion in the Denver metro area. At the request of the Panel, the Denver Rea onal Council of Governments (DRCOG) reviewed the TTI finclings and esti.mated the actual cost of congPstion for 1992, and 1995. Both years show the cost at $5 per hour. The cost is shox;m as the annual cost in millions of dollars for: recurrir_g delays (rush hour), delays from accidents or other incidents, fuel wasted from recurring delays, fuel wasted from accident or incider_t delays, and total annual cost to the region. The per capita cost is the total cost divided by the population. _ Calculation of delay based on level of service "C" travel time v. actual travel tirr 1992 Denver Region Estimated Annual Congestion Cost millions) Population - 1,911,000 Recur. Incid. Recur. Incid. Total Annuaf Delay Delay Fuel Fuel $ Per Capita DRCOG estimate $5.00/hour L 43 143 14 19 319 143 Calculation of delay based on free flow speeds travel time v. actual travel time 1995 Denver Region Estimated Annual Congestion Cost millions) Popuiation - 2,034,000 Recur. tncid. Recur. Incid. Total Annual Delay Delay Fuel Fuel $ Per Capita DRCOG estimate $5.00/hour 302 302 30 40 673 331 • Colorado's transportation spending as a percent of total state budget fell from 12.3°,6 in 1985 to 6.4% in 1994. • The Interstate 25 Corridor through Colorado Springs has experienced an average 25°k increase in vehicle count in the last 3 years; travel time could double over the next 20 years. Increased traff`ic pressure on connecting streets will directly affect the quality of May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 21 life, including safety, of those neighborhoods. • In March of 1996, the Office of State Auditor released the results of a performance audit of the Colorado Department of Transportation. A major flnding of this report was the substantial deterioration of Colorado's roads since 1987. From 1987 to 1993 the percentage of roads classifled as good and fair fell from approximately 80 percent to less than 40 percent. Though road conditions have improved slightly in the past two years, considerable spending planned by CDOT through 1998 wIll only raise the proportion of good and fair roads by 10 percent from the present 50 percent. 100%- 80%11 60% 40°k 20% 0% t- cO cn O ~ N M V U7 9D OD 00 Qw 0 Q~ 0 m Oti Surface Condition Trends Good or Fair 120 100 80 60 40 20 . . 0 - r-- ac~ ati o cv ~n v~ ,r.n aa ao aa ch c++ rn cT cT cn Surface Treatment Expenditures • The average "peak period" (rush hour) speed in the Denver metro region was 31 mph in 1993. Assuming no new funding it is estimated to decrease to 22 mph by 2015: VMT will increase from 41 million to 63 million during the same period; The roadway miles more than 25% over capacity at peak will increase from 148 in 1993 to 525 in 2015. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 22 2015 Regional Transportation Plan - Denver RegYOn Transportation Demand 1993 v. 2015 ~ .1993 2015 erson Miles Traveled (millions) 54.7 84.3 erson Hours Traveled (millions) 1.5 2.9 ehicle Miles Traveled (millions) 41 63 ehicle Hours of Delay (millions) .3 .9 oadway Miles More Than 25% ver Capacity at Peak 148 525 verage Peak Period Speed (mph) 31 _ 22 Assumes No New Revenues Colorado Department of TYansportation Revenues and Distribution Fiscal Year 1995-96 Revenues Expenditures : ~i12'~.*.. . Ottser ffe.e,satxt<T:s~ms .S~3~iA~s=«~..~.." ~~.•.I~~ks#rr~a~ :§I.It#:C3I1~ LDcalf.t'3amSi~gf~Isc 51~ . , r . .:courLties SIT$.2M Acranau~fes ~31' 3it+E ' ' HUTF revenues total S576.1 M before "off ttx too" expenditures ofS71.9M for the Departments of Pubiic Safety. Adminis:i-aLion. Corrections, and Labor and Employment. * Federal funds 9096 obligation limits reduce this amount by S213M. If Additional Funding is Not Received The Colorado Department of Transportation has performed a rough estimate of the cost to Colorado if an additional $8 billion in revenues for long-term transportation needs cannot be raised for the state system. Failure to raise the additional revenues could require CDOT to a.mend its priorities with the following effects: • May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 23 ' Eliminate Inflation in Surface Treatment State highway surface condition would decline to more than 75% poor. Currently, approximately 50% of the state's highway system's surface is in poor condition. Eliminate Statewide Programs Excevt Safetv Training • No improvements would be made to road shoulders, rest areas, noise barriers, studies / traffic coordination, inter-modal exchange facilities, road drainage, rights of way, or bicycle enhancements. Reduction in Mobilitv Program There would be a significant reduction in the statewide mability program. CDOT _ offered two possible alternatives when reducing the mobility program. One alternative results in virtually no improvements outside the four air quality non- attainment areas except for ma.intenance, surface condition, and bridge work. A second alternative with investments outside the non-attainment areas risks the loss of federal transportation funding due to our•inability to meet air quality requirements, and expected significant increases in traffic congestion. Priority Needs vs Projected Allocations Aiiocation Aviation ~ Need Rail Transit Expansion Various Modes - ' Capacity Transit Fixed CosV ' . " Highway Fixed Cost ` _ 0 2 4 6 8 10 Bil{ions Conclusions of the Panel on Question # 1 The movement of people and goods throughout our state as well as our connections with the national transportation and delivery system is critical if Colorado is to maintain its economic vitality, respond to global competition, and preserve our quality of life. We must have efficient and interconnected highway. transit, air and railroad systems to ensure the mobility of people, and the delivery of goods, services, and manufactured products. Few other issues affect as many of our citizens or will have as great an impact on the shape of Colorado's future. It was with these convictions in mind that the Panel conducted its investigations, dialogues with the public and with interested organizations and agencies. The process used to May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 24 consider the state of the transportation system and the trends and pressures confrontinb it was as thorough and painstaking as possible. The Panel reviewed CDOT's progra.ms. program costs, and projected shortfall as described in the CTP, and acquired additional information from other sources in Colorado and throughout the United States. Testimony and submittals from transportation agencies, public interest groups, private sector organiTarions, local government associations, and interested citizens were synthesized and analyzed, debated and dissected. For the Panel this process created a very high level of confidence in the work of and the conclusions reached by CDOT and Colorado's regional transportation planning process. The cost of ineeting Colorado's priority long-term transportation needs for the State Highway system and transit agencies witl require $8 billion in additional revenue over 20 years. The supporting local transportation network will require an addihonal $5 billion to meet critical needs for mobility and air quality over 20 years. The claim that there is a $13 billion priority shortfall statewide is valid. If new revenues are not invested in Colorado's transportation system, deterioration will continue and as population and transportation demand increase, our ability to respond effectively w-ill be consistently reduced. The investigations and deliberations of the Panel have resulted in the following consensus: The Panel stronglv believes that: • The findings in the statewide plan are credible; the priority plan accurately identifles the critical priority transportation needs of Colorado over the next 20 years; • The revenue projections of $19.2 billion over the next 20 years (see below) and their underlying assumptions are Iegitimate. Pro'ected Trans rtation Revenues: 1995-2015 Ee Current Dollars (in Billions) Federal Hi hway $4.34 Federal Transit $0.67 - Federal Rail $0.00 Federal Aviation $0.06 State Aviation $0.22 Local Transit $5.8=~ Re ional H' hwav $0.82 State Hi hway $6.71 Other $0.52 TOTAL $19.18 • A valid estimate of the costs of critical prioritv needs plus the fixed costs of maintaining the existing system comes to nearly $27 billion. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 25 . • Nearly all of the projected revenues for the next 20 years are committed to keeping existing systems in place and operating: - ,The basic requirements of state highway maintenance and operations, resurfacing, bridge replacement or rehabilitation, and other statewide program needs are forecasted to consume $9 billion over the next 20 years, - Existing transit systems will require $6.5 billion to operate, maintain and provide new rolling stock. This will obligate 815.5 billion out of the forecasted revenue stream of $19.2 billion, leaving $3.7 billion for mobility needs and regional priority projects. This remauzder is likely to be required to address the mobility needs in the state air quality non- attainment areas, leaving virtually no funds available to meet mobility needs in other parts of the state. • The $8 billion state priority shortfall is focused in large part on capacity, with other improvement categories inclucling: - - updating and safety improvements, - reconstruction of our aging system (much of which is more than 35 years old), - intersections/interchange improvements, and selected transit and airport improvements. • The detailed project listing for the priority mobility needs meets the test of a critical examination for reasonableness. ' • Evidence provided to the panel clearly demonstrates a critical priority need by local transportation systems of at least $5 billion over the next 20 years in addition to the $8 billion needed for Colorado's Priority Plan. • The transportation system investment of the citizens of Colorado is low compared to our neighbors and competing states. - In FY 1994 Colorado ranked 38th in revenue per capita for transportation purposes. - Of the seven contiguous states, five are ranked in the top 13 for transportation revenue per capita. Colorado must reassess the wisdom of maintaining this relatively low level of funcling for its transportation system. • The regional plann;ng process has proved to be a reliable mechanism for determining long term needs and priorities. • A no-new-revenue alternative is not a viable option for our current and future well . being. 2. What can and should the Legislature do with existing revenues to address these needs? The Colorado Constitution states that the proceeds from the imposition of any excise tax on gasoline must be used exclusively for the construction, maintenance, and supervision of the public highways. The panel does not seek to amend or change the language of the constitution to allow for fle:idble use of existing gasoline tax revenues. It is the consensus of the Panel that the revenues dedicated to the existing Highway User's Tax Fund should be held harmless. Funds collected from the imposition of any excise tax on gasoline would continue to be used exclusively for the construction, maintenance, and supervision of the public highways. May 14. 1996 . BRPT: Answers and Strategies 26 In the past the General Assembly has appropriated General Fund revenues to HUTF and other transportation accounts. The Panel recommends that any future legislation to appropriate General Fund surplus revenues for transportation capital investments make those revenues available to meet a variety of transportation needs, including, but not limited to highways. During the 1995 legislative session the General Assembly took a significant step towards ensuring a healthy and vital transportation system by transferring $75 million from General Fund Reserves to transportation. As of this writing the legislature is considering the transfer of $158.5 million from General Fund Reserves to transportation. In the recent past legislators have recognized the importance of maintainuzg our transportation system at a certain level. Members of the General Assembly have . chosen not to refund surplus taxes. Instead they have sought to improve the education, correcrions and transportation infrastructure of this state. Yet the real challenge for Colorado's legislators is to consider the long-term transportation needs of this state, to ensure well kept roads, bridges, and transit systems, enhanced mobility, and improved air quality. The state revenue surplus (revenues in excess of the 6 percent spending growth limit can be used only for capital construction and infrastructure; they cannot be spent for education, training, social service or other on-going programs) is an important part of the answer to this question and question #4 (funding mechanisms). The Colorado Legislative Council in its March, 1996, report, Focus Colorado: Economic & Reuenue Forecast, 1996- 2002, estimates a budget surplus for each year from now through fiscal year 2000-2001. The Council estimates a surplus of $270 million for 1996-97, expandixig to over $1 billion in 2000-01. These forecasts assume cunent law and transfers, and a relatively healthy economy. Panel members understand the volatility of the economy and the danger of relying on a proportion of the budget surplus as a revenue source. Nonetheless, the Panel believes that a portion of this budget surplus should be used to meet the critical transportation needs of the state with this important caveat: The existing geReral reuercue streams of the state should not be allocated for transportation purposes except through annual appropriation of surplus revenues for capita( expenditures on transportation projects. Any such appropriation of general reveaues shou[d be auailable for use on any transportation project contained in the 20 Year Statewide Transportation Pian. 3. . How should Colorado achieve the level of fundi.ng necessary over the long term? Current transportation fmancing mechanisms will not provide the long-term funding required to create an efficient and effective multi-modal and inter-modal system of transportation. Those needs can only be met with additional revenues. The support of the Governor, key legislators, the business community, and important public interest groups are absolutely critical to making such additional revenues available. How the Governor Can Help The support of Governor Romer for the Panel's strategies is critical. His office can highlight, to a statewide audience, the critical relationship between transportation, the economic vitality of Colorado and the well-being of its environment. Through the efforts of Governor Romer and the visibility of the "Smart Growth" initiative, there is currently tremendous momentum to address the long-term transportation needs of Colorado. The May 14. 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 27 - Governor's leadership in support of both ballot issues and legislation to accomplish the Panel's recommendations is a necessary part of the comprehensive strategy put forth herein. How the General Assemblv Can Help . In light af the constitutional restricrion mentioned in Question #2, the current political climate, and holding HUTF harm.less, the Blue Ribbon Panel encourages the General Assembly to adopt iegislation that wlll help meet the critical needs of the state's transportatian system through the following avenues: • Expanded toll authorization - allaw excess toll revenues to be used for existing and new facilities construction and operation on any part of the transportation system; • Bond authorization; • Appropriate General Fund surplus transfers; • Local government challenge grant fund; • Referral of an RTD sales tax increase; • Regional and local transportation taxing authority; • Preservation of existing revenue streams (e.g., no additional "off the top" expenditures by other departments); • More compatible Transportation Commission, planning, and engineering district boundaries; and • Lobby U.S. Congress to remove funding obstacles (e.g., toll restricrions, take transportation trust funds "off budget"). How the Citizens of Colorado Can Help Citizens statewide have already been involved in the planning processes for Colorado's 20 Year Transportation Plan, Governor Romer's "Smart Growth" initiative, and meetings of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation. The Panel has solicited the views of the business community, environmental and transportation experts, as well as the general public. These processes and meetings, along with surveys and focus groups, are helping to crystalize Colorado"s transportation needs, priorities, and potential funding sources. Specifically, the Panel asks all Colorado's citizens to become iriformed and involved in this problem, and to engage in achievement of the following goals: • Lobby U.S. Congress (e.g., toll restrictions); • Approval of RTD Sales Tax by Metro Area Voters; • Approval of Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation Ballot Initiative. How CDOT Can Help • Keeping CDOT Admirustrative Costs Low The Colorado Department of Transportation has become one of the most efficient and effective state transportarion departments in the country. A national study undertaken by Professor David Hartgen, Coordinator of Transportation Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, found that in 1992 Colorado had the lowest state administrative costs as a percent of total disbursements of all 50 states. Under the leadership of Bill Vidal, executive director since 1994, CDOT has flattened its operations from nine management levels to six. In fiscal year 1996, its admuzistrative budget decreased by $7.7 million. For fiscal year 1997, CDOT is budgeting for an additional $3.5 million decrease. The Panel commends CDOT administrators for their effort in continually seeking May 14, 1996 , BRPT: Answers and Strategies 28 ways to streamline operations. Public trust in our department of transportation is a necessary ingredient in public support for increased transportation revenues. Implementing sound management and organizational changes, along with encouraging public involvement in the transportation decision making process, will assist in removing citizen anxiety over where additional revenues will be spent. The Panel recommends that when substantial new revenues are generated for mobility projects, design and construction should be done by the private sector when economically feasible. CDOT would need to manage these contracts but they could do it with existing employees. Privatizing these new revenues would continue to maximize the investment in transportatian, makisig CDOT operations more efficient. • Periodic Revision of CDOT Allocation Procedures The Blue Ribbon Panel aclnowledges that the equitable distribution of transportation funds to regions of the state is complex but important for developing public support for increased transportation funciing, and for the credibility of the transportation planning process. The Panel supports the Transportation Commission's decision to refine the allocation procedure. The Panel recommends that this reconsideration include an open process designed to encourage public involvement in the decision. The Panel further recommends that the Commission adopt objective, quantifiable statewide criteria that: 1) provide predictable results that can be relied on to support long-range planning, 2) are based on demonstrable measures of need, and 3) provide a rational basis for determining the extent of funding in each region necessary to achieve comparable performance of the transportation system throughout the state. • Appropriate Use of the Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure In a recent speech before the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting, Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena outlined the components of an integrated transportation system. Secretary Pena coined the term "Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure", or ITI, for this integrated system. The goal of ITI is to encourage local, state and federal officials to form a partnership with the private sector to combine the individual components (present and future) of an intelligent transportation system into an integrated irifrastructure. Information could be shared with citizens, and with various government departments within and between jurisdictions. Colorado, and many other states, have looked towards ITI technology for relief when faced with increasing vehicles miles traveled, congestion, air pollution, and shrinking revenues for transportation. Unable to undertake large highway building projects because of revenue shortfalls or limits on existing right of ways, urban and suburban areas have had to maxiinize the functionality of their existing infrastructure. States and cities have successfully used technology to i.mprove safety and efficiency of the existing transportation system, increasing mobility, reducing congestion, and allowing for faster emergency and police response. While ITI technology holds forth an important opportunity for enhancing the performance and safety of our existing highway system, it cannot be seen as a May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 29 ' substitute far the provision of alternatives to the automobile. ITI must be weighed carefully as an option on our path toward increased mobility and cleaner air. • New and Continuing Challenges for CDOT - Continue to increase taxpayer confidetice in CDOT by maldig every possible effort to encourage public involvement at every stage of the planning process, and at all levels (local, county, state). - Pursue implementation of the recommendations contained in a March 1996 Performance Audit Follow-up of the Colorado Department of Transportarion, by the Office of the State Auditor (four are mentioned below): 1. Assess the value of the annual road survey to ensure that it produces timely, accurate, appropntate, and consistent infarmation. 2. Develop and measure regional benchmarks and goals to link wlth and support statewide goals for road surface conditions. 3. Ensure that road condition goals promote cost-effective resurfacing by ' periodically assessing the costs and benefits from changing them. 4. Adopt and report on performance measures for the goals, objectives, and priorities presented in the 20-Year Transportation Plan. 4. What funding mechanism(s) can and should be used? The responses to the two previous questions illustrate that avenues exist to partially alleviate the projected funding shortfall. Yet, even assuming an optimisric scenario regarding achons undertaken by the Governor and the Generai Assembly, the long-term transportation needs of Colorado will not be met without additional revenue. The Panel examined no fewer than 15 funding sources to meet the long-term transportation needs of Colorado. The funding mechanisms vvere evaluated according to a number of criteria, including: funding flexibility, user fees, funding reliability, maximum funding capacity, and political flexibility (including voter support). Using these and other criteria, the Panel concluded that no single funding source will generate the revenue necessary to meet Colorado's long-term transportation needs. The Panel is looking at bundling multiple revenue sources into various funding options. Funding packages will undergo a review process which will involve testing each of the funding options with focus groups, surveys, and direct feedback from other groups and organizations. May 14, 1996 • BRPT: Answers and Strategies 30 Potential New Funding Sources (Annual Revenues) Potential Annual Per Revenue Ontion Rate/Increase Revenue Generated Capita Budget Surplus No Increase in Tax $120,000,000 $33 RTD Tax 0.4% sales tax $88,000,000 $24 Vehicle Registration Fee Average. $40 per vehicle $124,000,000 $34 Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Average. $40 pervehicle $124,000,000 $34 Tax Motor Fuel Tax $0.08 (Approx. $20 miliion $163,000,000 $45 per $0.01) Index Motor Fuel Tax 3% $12,000.000 $3 Sales Tax on Fuel 0.1% $1,870,000 $0.52 The appropriate use of tolls for construction, operation and maintenance of transportation facilities can reduce the need for other revenue sources. The Panel was unable to quantify the revenues that this source could produce and so did not include tolls in the list above. Other funding options considered but rejected by the Panel include: income tax increase, VMT taY, general sales tax, driver's license fee, local/regional sales tax, impact 2one fees, service taxes. 5. What type of action(s) should be used (i.e., legislation, referendum, i.nitiative) and within what timetable? The solution to Colorado's $13 billion transportation financing shortfall will require action by many people business leaders, state and local government officials, environmental and other activists, and, most important, concerned citizens. As outlined earlier, the legislature needs to pass, and the governor sign, legislation that wlll increase authorities available for tolling and bonding where appropriate, to become viable funding options. The legislature should also pass enabling legislation to allow for the creation of substate regional transportarion financing districts and to create a transportation investment challenge fund as a matching fund for local and regional projects. An investment challenge fund would serve as an incentive for local and substate regional action for important projects. Also, the legislature should allow voters in the metropolitan Denver area to decide whether to increase the amount of sales tax that goes to the Regional Transportation District. Finally, the legislature should continue its practice of dedicating a portion of the general fund surplus to be used for capital construction transportation projects. Because this a revenue source that is not limited to use on highway and highway related projects the Panel feels it should be possible to use these appropriations on any projects in the approved State Transportation Plan, May 14, 1996 BRQ'I': Answers and Strategies 31 While the recommendations above are important they will not be enough to achieve the necessary transportation investment. We will have to increase the amount of revenue. , available. As a result of the Tabor Amendment any increase in taxes must be voted on by the general public, and while fees are exempt from this requirement the legislature should not be expected to pass significant increases. . Therefore, the Blue Ribbon Panel recommends that an initiative be undertaken that would result in a public vote in November of 1997. The results of the Aprll 1996 focus groups show that if voters are involved in a meaningful discussian of the transportation problems in Colorado, the action necessary to solve them, and are shown there will be appropriate accountability, they will be willing to vote for an increase in taxes and fees. The following conclusions were drawn from the focus group responses: • Transportation issues are salient and clearly deflned in people's minds. But people have a low level of trust in government and must be given a sense that additional spending will truly address the problems. • Transit has become a critical element in people's view of how to increase the system's capacity and reduce pollution. • Transportation expenditures and funding are not well understood by the public, but people believe more funding will be required to improve road conditions, improve mobility and address transit issues. • Transportation user fees and graduated taxes, along with a portion of the state budget surplus, received the most public support. • A package of additional transportation investment between $8 and $13 billion over the next twenty years was supported. • Accountability will be an essential element in a successful proposal. Success will depend on how effectively Colorado voters are engaged in a dialogue aimed to get their input and solicit their support. The following outlines a plan to accomplish this. These activities would be directed by a leadership group drawn from the Slue Ribbon Panel, environmental organizations, business, and local government. June 1996 to December 1996 , ~ . Work with Legislative Leadership - Assist Legislators in the drafting of legislation and building of support for those recommendations upon which they can take action. • Local / Regional Activities - Committees that reflect the makeup of the Blue Ribbon Panel, i.e., environmental, business and local governmental leaders, must be created in as many of Colorado's 200 communities as possible. - These committees must erigage the local public in a discussion of the current and future transportation needs of their community and the state> and the ways to get them funded. - These committees and the discussions would create groups of involved citizens who would be able to circulate petitions for the 1997 initiative. • Draft the Initiative - Based on the work of the Panel and feedback from the local committees, an May 14. 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 32 initiative would be drafted for review and discussion. January 1997 to June 1997 • Work with Legislature . - Generate support for those statutory changes that were developed in the last half of 1996. , • Collect Initiative Petitions Signatures - People that had participated in the activities during the last half of 1996 would be called upon to circulate petitions to collect the signatures necessary to put the uvltiative on the ballot. July 1997 to November 1997 . Campaign • - Following the end of the legislative session and the certification of the initiative, a Campaign for passage of the initiative would begin. There would be a return to the local committees for help with the educational process. Both prlnt and electronic advertising would start in earnest after Labor day. CALL TO ACTION NOW IS THE TIME Today's Decisions Will Determine Colorado's Transportation Future Looking back over the past decade, Colorado has experienced significant growth in population, in the number of cars on the road and in the miles they travel. Twenty years from now, Colorado may be home to almost five million people, nearly 1.1 million more than today. But for many of them, gettfng home could be a nightmare. What we do today will help determine whether that nightmare becomes a reality. If current forecasts are accurate, Colorado's roads will endure one and a half times as much traffiE in the year 2016 as they do today. That means longer rush hours, more frequent jams and, for perhaps thousands of Coloradans, far fewer weekend trips to the mountains. Unless we act now. Colorado doesn't have to settle for a smog-filled, traffic-jammed future. Neither should we allow a decline in the condition of our roads and bridges. Congestion and potholes are a choice - and in our view, a bad one. As members of the independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation, we have spent the past five months analyzing Colorado's long-term transportation needs and eva,luating ways to meet them. The Blue Ribbon Panel was convened by Governor Romer last fall, in response to public concern expressed at a series of "Smart Growth" meetings earlier in the Vear. The Panel's 21 members include leaders from business, government and the enviranmental community. Despite the clifferences in our backgrounds, we all share a May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 33 • single goal: developing a statewide transportation system that preserves individual safety and mobility, protects our natural resources and promotes our overall quality of life. At the outset of our discussions, the Panel solicited the opinions of more than two dozen transportarion, public finance, and air quality experzs, including representatives of the Sierra Club, the Colorado Municipal League, Colorado Counties, Inc., the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, the Colorado Rail Passengers Associarion, and a number of other public agencies and private organizations. All of these groups agreed on the importance of alleviating congestion, reducing pollution and improving the state's transportation , infrastructure, and that these goals would not be achieved with the revenues generated currently. In the past decade alone, Colorado experienced a 15 percent increase in population and a 30 percent increase in the number of vehicle miles traveled. In metropolitan Denver and the mountain communities, where growth rates have been even higher, a brown cloud often fouls the air and obscures scenic views. In 1995, the state's visibility standard was violated in metro Denver on 110 days - and auto emissions are one of the principal sources. More cars and more miles traveled puts added stress on our state's roads. Less than 10 years ago over 80 percent of our roads were in good or fair condition. Today that number hovers around 50 percent. We can get around, but it takes longer and the ride is bumpier. Let's be honest: These problems can not be solved by mere "belt-tightening." They result not from government waste but from fundamental changes in our lifestyles and in the size of our population. And they will not go away; if these problems are not addressed soon, they will only worsen. Pollution is a good example. Recent advances in automotive and other technologies have enabled Colorado to meet most federal air quality standards. But experts estimate that the state's growth will erode these gains wfthin 20 years. Making cars cleaner, in other words, will not be enough to offset the emissions a million more drivers will produce. Now consider the alternative. Imagine a transportation system that moves people and _ goods within and across Colorado as quickly and efficiently as passible. A system that con.nects different modes of transportation. A system that erchances our environment instead of degrading it. Today, we have the backbone of this integrated, multi-modal transportation system. Can we maintain the cunent system and enhance it? Such a system is within our reach, What will it take to get us there? First, a recognition that Colorado faces a serious shortfall in transportation funding. The Colorado Department of Transportation esti.mates that existing revenue sources will generate only $19 billion over the next 20 years, while the state's high priority transportation needs will total nearly $27 billion. At a bare m.ini.mum, therefore, Colorado will require $8 billion in additional state transportation funding - just to keep pace with demand. In addition, over the next 20 years there is a$5 billion shortfall at the local level. Where will that money come from? The Panel has considered a number of options, ranging from toll roads to user fees. Ariy revenue increase will be subject to the will of voters. We present these final recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature and the people of May 14, 1996 - BRPT: Answers and Strategies 34 Colorado. Both branches of the state government must be integrally involved in solving Colorado's transportation problems. Ultimately, though, it is the people of Colorado themselves who must decide what sort of future they wish to create for themselves and their children. Whatever that decision, one point should remain clear: The status quo is not free. A deteriorating transportation irifrastructure carries a pricetag, and the cost - to our time, our economy, our mobility, and our health, as well as our state budget - is rapidly escalating. Who has a responsibility for this? We as informed citizens. Now is the time to begin taking action for both our short-term future and the beginning of the next millennium. Map 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 35 Legislative Initiatives The Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation (Panel) considered a variety of legislative initiatives as a part of an overall strategy to improve the prospects for financing tFansportation prioriries during the next 20 years. Some of the acrions discussed either had previously been before the legislature or were under review in the General Assembly at the time the Panel was in deliberation. Other ideas included by the Panel were borrowed from initiatives in other states or were suggested by Panel members and/or interested outside parties. The Final Report of the Panel idenrifles rune areas for action by the General Assembly: 1. Toll Authorization Under cunent law and regulation, the collection of tolls is prohibited on the Interstate system with exceptions in certain circumstance for tunnels and bridges, and Interstate routes where tolls were imposed prior to the designation of the Interstate system in 1954. Colorado Revised Statutes authorize the collection of tolls for the construction of a new turnpike or for improvements to existing turnpikes. Toll revenues generated for these purposes can be used for the retirement of bonds financing the construction, operation and maintenance of the turnpike where tolls _ are collected. If there are excess revenues after meeting these obligations, they may be used for the operation maintenance or constnzction of a"network of turnpikes." House Bill 96-1144, sponsored by Representative Anderson and Senator Ament, was signed into law on Aprll 23, 1996. This act amends existing Colorado statutes to make tolls a more useful source of revenue for highway construction and maintenance. This bill amends state law in the following ways: • Authorizes CDOT to contract with public or private entities to design, finance, construct, operate, maantain, or improve a turnpike; • Allows CDOT to periodically revise tolls, fees and fares charged for travel on any turnpike; • Requires CDOT to use excess revenues, after bond retirement, for maintairung, repairing, and operating a turnpike or network of tumpikes; • Requires that fees, fares and tolls charged be used first for the retirement - af bands or for a reasonable return on investment of any private entity financing a project, and then for maintenance; • Elinninates the requirement that once bonds are retired, a turnpike must be operated "toll free." The Panel supports these changes and views the use of toll revenues as a financing mechanism for construction, operation and maintenance of new limited access highways as a valuable option for CDOT. 2. Bond Authorization In addition to the existing authorization for the issuance of bonds to defray the cost of constructing, improving or reconstructing any turnpike (see above), the Panel asks the general assembly to consider granting additional authority to CDOT to issue bonds for construction of certain selected transportation facilities backed by revenues other than tolls. Among the specific types of construction projects that could be funded through a bond issue are these: • Projects that can generate their own revenues after construction such as May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 36 toll roads (above) and those providing access to private sector facilities. • Projects which are so costly that it is unlikely that sufficient funds could be amassed up front, • Projects with quantiflable benefits to life-cycle costs (i.e., deferred investment will lead to greater overall long-term cost), • Projects which wlll save lives if completed sooner. • Projects which have a pressing need now but which will have additional beneficiaries in the future. Most other state use bond financfng to provide funds for at least some of their transportation construction program. Some states use only bonding for major new construction and reconstruction. A review of the practices and experiences of other states could be very helpful in designing legislation that would give Colorado another tool to use to meet our signiflcant transportation financing deficit. ' 3. Impact Fees House Bill 96-1206 by Representative Saliman and Senator Rizzuto proposed the creation of a new authority for CDOT, to designate transportation impact zones and assess a transportation unpact fee. As drafted, the bill allows CDOT . to "define, evaluate, and approve a specified area within the state as a growth impact zone" using specific criteria outlined in the bill. The criteria include these items: • Present and future transportation capacity concerns resulting from additional residential or commercial development, • the percentage of roadways currently at or near capacity in a specified . region, • the adequacy of existing roads to provide safe efficient access to a proposed development, • the degree to which a development includes an alternative transit-oriented design with access to alternatives to the single-occupant veYucle, and • the priority ranking of roadways in the statewide transportation plan. Before designation of growth impact zones, the department would submit any proposal to affected local governments for review, comment, recommendations, and fmal approval of the designation. Once an area is designated CDOT will set and asses a reasonable impact fee on residential and commercial developers within the zone. Any such fee must be directly proportional to the identif`ied transportation impact, and must be used to address transportation related growth impacts. Although this particular bill has beeri postponed indefinitely, the concept of using growth impact fees for related transportation improvements has merit and deserves reconsideration. The Panel favors reevaluation of impact fees as a potential revenue source for local and regional transportation problems. 4. General Fund Surplus The Panel strongly urges the General Assemblv to commit to use existing and future state surplus funds to reduce the amount of new tax revenues needed to address Colorado's transportation problems. There have been appropriations from General Fund revenues to HUTF and other transportation accounts in the May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 37 ` past but they have not been a dependable source of revenue suitable for planning purposes and have often cazried limitations on their use. The Panel recommends legislation to appropriate a fixed percentage of General Fund surplus revenues for transportatian capital investments, and to make those revenues available to meet a variety of transportation needs, including, but not limited to highways. The Colorado Legislative Council in its March, 1996, report, Focus Colorado: Economic & Revenue Forecast, 1996-2002, estimates a budget surplus for each year from now through fiscal year 2000-2001. The Council estimates a surplus of $270 million for 1996-97, expanding to over $1 billion in 2000-01. These forecasts assume current law and transfers, and a relatively healthy economy. Panel members understand the volatility of the economy and the danger of relying on a proportion of the budget surplus as a revenue source. Nonetheless, the Panel believes that a portion of this budget surplus should be used to meet the critical transportation needs of the state. 5. Authorization of a Referral to the Voters in the District of an RTD Sales Tax Increase The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is allowed by law to.collect up to .6% sales tax within the district boundarles. Currently, RTD is prohibited from asking the voters to increase that rate. This restriction has limited the ability of RTD to respond to changing circumstances regarding the availability of federal funding for transit and has placed the future of transit for the Denver region in question. Senate Bill 96-198 by Senator Blickensderfer, was introduced to authorize RTD, upon receipt of a valid initiative petition. to submit a sales tax rate increase to the voters in the district. The Panel believes that additional revenues for RTD are critically needed. Funcling to complete the planned rapid transit network in the Denver region is uncertain at best and it will be i.mpossible to meet the region's mobility needs without that network. The Panel supports authorization by the legislature for voters within RTD to increase their tax rate up, to 1% and recommends further that similar authority be made available to other transit providers statewide. 6. Preservation of Existing Revenue Streams Given the critical nature of the current transportation fmancing situation in Colorado, Preventing any erosion in the extsting revenues for transportation must have the highest priority. The Panel urges the General Assembly to ensure that no diversion of existing transportation revenue be allowed and that whenever possible the amount of Highway User's Tax Fund (HUTF) dollars currently allocated "off the top" for expenditures by agencies other than CDOT be reduced. Significant losses to existing revenue bases have been experienced by the HUTF over the years. In part the reduction in purchasing power of the fund results from inflatian effects on the "cents per gallon" motor fuel tax. Addirional losses may be credited to increased fuel efficiency in new automobiles. No matter what the cause of this predicament may be, we are faced with a decreasing revenue May 14, 1996 , BRPT: Answers and Strategies 38 base while our demands continue to grow. This situation is clearly demonstrated by the trends Colorado experienced between 1987 and 1995: • 12% increase in population, • 13.2% increase in the number of vehicles, • 25.2% increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), - • 11.8% drop in CDOT revenues (constant dollars). The Panel suggests that any legislation which will have a negative impact on the total amount or the purchasing power of revenues dedicated to transportation, at the state or local level, be promptly defeated. Transportation Investment Challenge Fund The Panel has considered a proposal for the creation of a Transportation Investment Challenge Fund. If authorized by the legrslature, a portion of the funds available to CDOT would be set aside to fund local/regional priorities on a 33% state, 67% local matching grant basis. Local match funds could derive from lvcal taxes, private sector investment, or other sources. This approach allows local communities to ensure that investments by the state in local transportation projects reflect locally determined priorities. It may also serve to enable localities to accelerate badly needed construction projects through local investment. The Panel recommends consideration by the legislature of the following components of a challenge grant program: • an initial limit of $50 million per year, • any funds not applied far by local communities in a given year would then become available for CDOT's priority projects, • grant funds would be available for any project contained in Co[orado's 20 Year Transportation Plan, • the funds would be available to support local/regional revenue streams with multi-year commitments, and would permit support for bonding of transportation projects. 8. New Wheels on the Road Registration Fee Much of the pressure on the current transportation system has come from in- migration and the growth in the number of vehicles on the highways of the state. One of the revenue ideas presented to the Panel was the establishment of a registration fee surcharge for additional vehicles in the state. Such a fee is in effect in Florida. Under their law, a fee of $349 is charged in these circumstances: • a vehicle is brought into the state and registered, • a resident of the state buys their first vehicle, • a resident of the state who already has one or more vehicles registered adds another vehicle without giving up a prior registration. This would not apply to someone who buys a new car and trades in the old car but to someone who buys a new car and keeps the old car as well. The Panel suggests that legislature explore this idea as a way to lessen the burden caused by an ever increasing number of vehicles competing for space May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 39 ` on the highway system. 9. Local and Regional Transportation Taldng Authority Locally determined transportation revenue alternatives are needed to enable local communities ta respond to purely local or regYonal transportation priorities without having to compete with or persuade other communities in the state. Communities throughout Colorado clearly want the authority to establish their own transportation programs and to design and develop projects in response to local or regional needs. However, any such authority must allow access to a variety of funding sources that will provide the flexibility local and regional providers must have to provide a balanced transportation system for their citizens. At the time of this writing, a bill is under considerarion by the General Assembly which would create such a local or regional transportation district ' authority. While the Panel has not reviewed this speciflc legislationl0 we do support the establishment of local authority if it comes with mode flexlbility, is available to every jurisdiction in the state, upholds the Panel's guiding principle number one with respect to improvements to the environment, and is regarded as only one important piece of a comprehensive strategy to address Colorado's critical transportation problems. May 14, 1996 ` BRPT: Answers and Strategies 41 formed in large part by incomplete combustion of fuel. Conformity A determination made by metropolitan planning organizations and the U.S. DOT that transportation plans and programs in nonattainment areas meet the "purpose" of the State Implementation Plan, which is reducing pollutant emissions to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Constant Dollars - Dollars restated in terms of current purchasing power. Converting cunent dollars to constant dollars allows for comparisons among dif'f'erent years without the distortion caused by the changes in the value of money. Cunent Dollars Actual dollar amounts without any adjustments for inflatlon. Excise Tax Tax imposed- on the domestic manufacture, sale, or consumption of speciflc commodities, usually for the purpose of raising revenue. Impact Fee The community assesses a fee on a developer for a share of the costs of infrastructure in or near the development project, such as for major roadways, installation of a traffic light, and new sewer plant. Indexed Motor Fuel Tax This is a mechanism whereby the gas tax is tied to inflation. Infrastructure ' A term connoting the physical underpuuungs of society at large, including, but not limited to, roads, bridges, transit, waste system, public housing, sidewalks, utility installations, parks, public buildings, and communications networks. Metropolitan Planning Or,ganizations MPOs are respansible for developing the Transportation Improvement Plans (TTPs) for urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 (e.g. DRCOG). MPOs are granted this authority in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Mobility The ability to move or be moved from place to place. Ozone Ozone is a colorless gas with a sweet odor. Ozone is not direct emission from transportation sources. It is a secondary pollutant formed when hydrocarbons • and nitrogen oxides combine in the presence of sunlight. The ozone is associated with smog or haze conditions. Although the ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays, gYOUnd level ozone produces an unhealthy environment in which to live. May 14, 1996 BRpT: Answers and Strategies 40 ° Acronpms and Abbreviations CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation CTP Colorado's 20 Year Transportarion Plan (released in January, 1996, by the Colorado Department of Transportarion) DRCOG Denver Regional Council of Governments HUTF Highway User's Tax Fund ITI Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure (previously referred to as Intelligent Transportation System (TTS) and Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (NHS)) MPO Metropolitan Planning Orgaruzation Panel Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation PM 10 Particulate Matter 10 RTD Regional Transportation District (public transportation operator serving metro Denver) TPR Transportation Planning Region TTI Texa.s Transportation Institute VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled Glossary of Terms and Issues Ad Valorum Tax TaY imposed at a rate percent of value. Attainment Area An area considered to have air quality that meets or exceeds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) health standards used in the Clean Air Act. An area may be an attainment area for one pollutant and a non-attainment area for others. Non-attainment areas are areas considered not to have met these standards for designated pollutants. Bond(ing) A written promise to repay borrowed money on a definite schedule, usually at a fixed rate of interest over the life of the bond. Carbon Monoxide (CO) A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that impedes the oxygenation of blood. CO is May 14, 1996 ! BRPT: Answers and Strategies 42 Particulate Matter 10 . . Small particulate matter, or PM 10, is less than 10 microns in size and is too small to be filtered by the nose and lungs. Smart Growth and Development Inftiative • Governor Ray Romer began the Smart Growth and Development effort in January 1995 which has brought together citizens along with representatives from business, agricultural, environmental and governmental communities to identify key growth concerns and solutions throughout Colorado communities. A series of Smart Growth and Development meetings have been held throughout the state. Toll(ing) A fee assessed against the user to defray the cost of particular govemmental services. Transportation tolls are usually fees assessed against the user of limited access highways, bridges and tunnels. Transportation tolls are usually paid into a special fund. Toll Restrictions (Federal) As a general rule, existing 3nterstates cannot be tolled except as provided for under United States Code 23, Sec. 129, with respect to certain toll brldges and tunnels. One exception is tolls may be maintained on Interstate routes that were toll roads prior to the initial designation of the Interstate system in 1954. In the context of this paper (response to question #3), the Panel believes that the General Assembly and the citizens of Colorado can help the long-term funding needs of Colorado by lobbying Congress to change the toll restrictions stated in the above paragraph. Ton-mile The movement of one ton of freight the distance of one mile. Ton-miles are computed by multiplying the weight in tons of each shipment transported by the distance hauled. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) _ Sum af all miles traveled by all vehicles during a fLxed period af time, usually for a ' year. Sources: A Surnmary: Transportation Programs and Prouisions of the Clean Air Act Amendmercts of 1990, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1992; Nationat Transportation Statistics 1995, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1994; The Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit: Gonditions and Perfor-rnance 1993, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1993; ISTEA Planner's Workbook, Surface Transportation Policy Project, 1994. May 14, 1996 BRPT: Answers and Strategies 43 Endnotes 1. In the regional transportation planniag process, fi"ve of the Sfteen Transportation Planning Regions (TPRs) involve Metropolitan Planning Organizations (1VPOs), nine are Regional Pianning Commissions, aztd one is a planning advisory committee. 2. The Panel acknowledges that adequately effecting air and rail transportation will likely be beyond the capacity of existing or new state revenues. 3. T~velve of the states that do not restrict the use of highway users' fees solely to highways have established a traasportation trust fund in addition to, or in place of, a highway trust fwnd. 4. There are 32 organizations operating public transportation services in Colorado. They receive tax revenues to operate and their services are open to the public. 5. Sources for this sectioa include: U.S. Department of Transportation. 1995. Transportation Sta#istics Annual Report, 1995; U.S. DOT. 1994. National Transportation Statistics: 1995; U.S. DOT. 1992. Ow Nation's Highways: Selected Facts and Figures; U.S. DOT and U.S. Department of Cammerce. 1995. 1993 Commodity FIow Swvey: United Stat+es (Preliminary); U.S. DOT and U.S. Department of Commerce. 1996. 1993 Commodity Flow Suruey: Colorado. 6. Muanell. Alicia. 1990. "How Dces Public Infrastruature Plffect Regional Econamic Performance." Is There a Shortfali in Pubiic CapitaL Investment. Conference Series No. 34. Boston: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, pp. 93-95. 7. Aschauer, David. 1991. Transportation Spending a.nd Economic Growth: The E,~'fects of Transit and Highway Experuiitures. Washington, D.C.: American Public Transit Association, p. 10. 8. This includes all motor vehicle taxes including registration fees, driver's license fees, ownership taxes, and motor carrier fees and taxes. 9. Measuring and Monitoring Urban Mobiiity, Research Report O-I I3I, September 1995, Volume II, Roadruay Congestion Index. The Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A& M University. 10. Senate Bit1 96-232 by Senator Hopper and Representative Anderson. May 14, 1996 , ~ Y The ideas developed by participants at the symposium were sorted the three issues than into two y cate-ories: 1) C.A.S.T. A(°i'iONS and 2) Local Level Actions. Please choose three items (in total) from the C.A.S.T. A(,'TIONS that C.A.S.T. should j undertake over the next year. They can all be from the same topic or from different topics. t The loca/ le>>el actions hmve beeri inchided for your ifrformatiorr, C.A.S. T. worild no1 address ~ these as an orgrniizatron. ~ Tg$, Al\T S l' ORTATION ~ C.A.S.T. M"MOdTS: ~ ? Redraw C.D.O.T.'s interna( boundaries with the Gavernor and C.D.O.T. ~ Explarlatiorl: C.D.0.7: has planrririg, engirteering, and mainlerrance districls ~ which do rrot match each other afrd rarely do they respond to the way actrial ~ regiorrs fimctiotz The objective ivorild be to drau, regional areas that make sense ~ and corrsolydate plannirrg efforts itrto the new regional Jirres. There can be ~ differe»t Icryers of regioncrl boundaries with smcrller areas as sirb-regions /o n Jarger area. ? C. A.S.T., local, State and Federal government representatives and Ski ~ Count:y liSA Iobby U.S.F.S. talk to U.S.F.S. about mitigating off-site ~ impacts of permits. ~ E.rplanaoon: The U.S.F.S. appro>>es pernrits jor »eia, ski areas and requires off- ~ srle nnpacts to be idetttifred but not alwcrvs mitigated, for example, housing or' ~ transportatiofi needs. C.A.S.T. and olhers can take Ihis issiie !o the U.S.F.S. and ~ ask them to require mitigation of off-site impcrct.r as part of the U.S.F.S. permit ~ pro~ rrn~~ . ~ ~ Lobby for transportation funds for intercept lots, alternative transit, etc., ~ allocated on neec3 - not resident population. ~ F_xplairatioti: Transporlationfinding is dislribirled largelv by proportion of ~ resiclent population, and the Western Slope generallv loses lo the Fro»t Ratrge. Irr addirio», lhe little firndirag there is goes to high-",c!m, marntennnce and ~ umproN,ements arid is noi m~ailable, for trrnrsil. Participants thorrght finnding ~,ou0 he more fairly allocated if ski tox,rl economic cotrtrihrttrofr to the staJe were ~ raken rnto consideration crnd money went to help a11ewaje aritnmobrle co»gesliorr 11l er?co?Iraging trarrsil irr resort areas. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ? Lobby for C.D.O.T. to become a true transpor-tation agency (fundin~ too). ~ Expla»atiorr: Mosl participaiits experiences reveal that C.D.O. T. is still higinvay orierrted afid needs io become more of a frill-sernice transportation agerrcy. ~ ? Lobby for institution of new revenue sources earmarked for transportation:(possible examples; 6¢ (more or less) gas tax, tolls, ~ congestion pricing, etc.) Explanatiori: The Go>>ernor explained to ris that eilen with the inslitrition of a 6¢ ~ gas tcx, there is nol enough revertrie to meet current highway atid tra»sportalion ' raeeds in the State of Colorado. The interviews and srirvey told ris transportatiotr improvements are a top issrie with C.A.S. T. and surrornrding cdmnnaiities. ~ ? Build a re1a h o n s hip wit h t h e S t a t e T r a n s p o r t a h o n C o m m i s s io n. ~ Explafiatioti: Etts7ire that the State Trarasportation Commissiort ririderstartds !he problems of C.A. S. T. commrinities. ~ ' ? Support C.D.O.T.'s Federat lobbying efforts. ~ Explanation: hl the past, C.D.O. T. maitrtained a lobbyist for fimding and policy ISS1/2S lll WQSJ?TlIg7011, D.C. and has abandoned that fimciior7. . ? Establish an "Tnformatian CIearinghouse": Assemble information for use by C.A.S.T. members and neighboring communities such as: - Specific transportation alternatives and their unintendedlintended consequences (successes and failures) - How to deal with the automobile - How the Clean Air Act impacts transit - Sponsoring forums on items of reg-ional interest ? Expose auto welfare: Hire someone to study real costs of the individuat use of automobiles and conduct an information campaign to help peopie ; understand that the auto i;, subsidized. i i Local Level Actions (for mformatron ortly) Q Conduct tnals of alternative transportation teclinoiogies Q Selliiig arld making intercept lots user friendly i i Prepared by CML 8/13/96 ' 1996 GETIERAL ELECTION STATEWIDE BALLOT ISSUFS ~ CML ~ TOPIC STATUS POSI1'ION Referendum A requiring constitutional amendments to be approved On ballot Suppor[ by a[ least 609'0 of those voting on the issue (Constituuonal Amendments) Referendum B modifying time period for mailing information to On ballot No position voters on ballot issues (Ballot Infonmaaon Mailing Time Periods) Referendum C authorizing the General Assembly to establish On ballot No position qualifica[ions for county sheiiffs (County Sheriff Qualifications) Referendum D exempting unemployment compensaaon funds from On ballot No position TABOR limirs (Unemployment Compensaaon Exemption from TABOR) Initiative repealing propercy tax exempdon for various non profit On ballot Oppose entities (Changes in Property Tax Exemption #3) Initiative providing for enforcement of term limits applicable to On ballot No position federal elected officials (Term Limits II) Initiative liberalizing initiarive and referenda rights applicable to the On ballot Oppose state and local governments (Peridons) Initiaave prohibiting various methods of taking wildlife (Prohibiced On ballot No position Vlethods of Taking Wildlife) Initiative imposing campaign finance limitations on candidates for Petitions filed, No position scate offices (Campaign Reform) subject to verification Initiative revising management and presezvation af the srate's public Petitions filed, Support trust land (1996-15) (State Land Board) subject to verification Initiarive conferring parental rights (Parental Righu) Pedtions filed, Oppose subject to verification Q\w'V\BALLOTTS.TAB CML DRAFr 8j12/96 , Petihon Issues/Problems Taxpaver Costs ? The amendment allows a relatively few citizens to force an election which will have to be paid for by the taxpayers. ? Taxpayers must print and pay for distribution of up to a 500 word "propaganda piece" written by proponents. • ? Prindng e3cpcnses of the petitians will be paid by taxpayers whenever petition costs cxceed $1 per petition. ? Taxpayezs will have to pay for election officials reviewing and validating petiuons for hundreds of state and local ballotproposals, preparing summaries of arguments against the proposals, publishing the proposals, and conducting thc clections. ? Sumrnaries and fisral notes on the cost of the proposal currendy prepared by gavemment officials (which infonn voters of the financial consequences of the proposal) are prohibited. De3av ? All but ninc measures cach year would be subject to deiays of at least 90 days even where no controversy exits. ? When referendum peduons are filed, measures wouid be subject to delays of up to two years before elecuons could be heid. ? Elections on both inztiatives and referenda are restricted to one November election date each year plus the regular biennial ]ocal governrnent election date if differcnt Special elections on other dates are prohibited, no matter how critical the issue. ? A referred measure once defeated can't be acted on in fuli or parually for at least eight years without another election. Fraud ? Fxisting safeguards against fraudulent sia atures and signatures of non-residents being counted are weakened. Unreasonable Low Sia-ciature Reauirements ? Requiring iniuarive and referendum elechons to be called by a mere 5 % o£ Lhose voting in the jurisdiction tor Secretary oi Sta.te drastically reduces the exisang re4uirement in municipal governments and provides an equally low requirernent for alI other local governments. ? The restricrive procedures for challengingfraudulent or non-resident signatures will mean that an even smaller nurnber of citizens can force an elecrion. (oveY) Ballot Box Overkill T ? `Joters would be required to become infonned and vote on potentially hundreds of state and Iocal issues or abdicate their opinions and desires. Today these issues are normally studied, debated and resolved by state and locally elected officials. Action bv Minoritv Rule ? Just 5% of the individuals voting in the previous election for Secreta.ry of Sta:te in a particular local government can force an election. Uninformed Decisions ? Ballot summaries and fiscal notes of ineasures are prohibited. . ? Ballot titles limited to 100 words no matter how complicated the measure. ? Propaganda of up to 500 words submitted by proponents must be distributed to the voters while only a summary of opponent comments is allowed. ? Complex issues will be determined by voters who by necessity will have access to limited infotnzation - infornnation often marupulated by special intcrests through simplistic and misleading advertising. Destructive Representative Government ? The amendment encourages ballot box decision making on details and subjects which are best left to elected officials and their staffs. ? Representative government can be readily bypassed by a special interest or a small group of malcontents or obstructianists. ? Elected officials will be encouraged to avoid or assuming responsibiliries for important public policy decisions. Constitutional Overkill ? The amendment places in the constitution administrative and procedural details - which should not be located in the constitution. ? Elecrion and other details are locked in the constitution, prohibiting modification or updadng without a statewide vote. Wav Out, Warmed-Over Proposal ? The measure is just a modified "son of 12" initiative Amendment 12 which was soundly rejected by voters in 1994. Colorado Municipal League Aug. 12, 1996 r "PETITIONS" Amendment: Examples of Reduction in Petition Signature Requirements Under the Proposal 1994 Colora.do Population: 3,656,000 Registered Voters: 2,033,094 - Thus, 55.6% of state population registered to vote Registered Voters: 2,033,094 Voted for Secretary of State: 1,084,824 Thus, 53.4% of registered eleetors cast votes for Secretary of State Municipality Population Registered Current 5% of Voted for Sec. Voters Signature of State Req. (initiative) (estimate)' Winter Pazk 581 112 17 3 Gypsum 2,215 900 135 * 24 Frisco 2,400 1,706 77 46 Glendale 2,960 1,206 181 * 32 Manitou Springs 4,954 3,627 235 97 Canon City 14,861 8,673 1,301 * 232 Wheat Ridge 30,937 18,306 619 489 Aurora 241,249 115,870 5,730 3,094 * 15 % of registered voters 15 % of votes cast at last election * 20 % of votes cast in last mayoral race 1 Calculation based on number of registered municipal electors multiplied by 53.4% of statewide registered voters who cast votes for Secretary of State at last eiection. ' . , Cnt1. 818196 Use of ihe Itefei•eiicluni Process ns n Uelay llevice Uiider the Clectioii ' ~ '1'iiueline Proposed iu llie "I'1:TI'I'IONS" AiuencLnent 'I'lie "PL'CI'I'IONS° amendment proposes lo tIrainatically recluce the number of signatures required on referendum pelit'tons, leng(lleii the ~ periocl of time within whicli the referendum pelilion process niay occur, and limit Ilie available dates upon which a reterrecl matter may be ~ considereci by the voters. `I'hese changes would result in the referendum process becoming a potent delay device for those able to secure a few signatures on a referendum petition. 'I'lie timeline set forth below i(lustrates tliis delay potential. ; ~ 90 Days (Following Gnal or(linance publication) Publication of the ordinance starts lhe referendum petition "clock" runiiing. 'I'lie "PC'1'1"1'IONS" amendinent provicles lhat ordinances sliall not lake effect until 91 elays following publication; during this time citizens may circulate a referendum petition. I?iling a petition by the 90111 day following publicalion will suspend the ordinance from taking efCect tintil an election on the matter or final petilion invalidation ("PLTI'I'IONS" amendment, secliort (3)(U)). GO Days (Following Peli(ioii filing) Any person may ftle a protest challenging the referendum petition on various grounds within the 30 days after the pelition is filecl. 31-1 L-I 10(1) C.R.S. The hearing on any protest to a referendum petition must be ; concluded within 60 days after lhe petition is filecl. 31-11-I10(3) C.R.S. I 5 llays (Following conclusion of the protest hearing) The hearing officer in any referendum petitian prolest must issue his or ~ her determination of pelition suCficiency wilhin five days following conclusiun of the hearing. 31-11-110(3) C.R.S. Appeal of Protest to Courts-'1'ime lo , Couiplele Lidetern?iiiate The decision of the hearing oFficer in any referendum pelition protest may ~ be appealecl tn lhe dislricl court. 31-11-110(3) C.R.S. The aniount of ; ti?ne necessary to complete the appeal of the hearing officer's 1 determination could be substantial, Particularly if the matter proceeds ~ through lhe appellale courls. 1 . , ~ 59 Uays Prior lv Lleclioii Date 'I'iie "Ctial cletermination of pelition sufficiency" occurs when the tinie ~ wilhin wliich a protest rnust be Ctlecl elapses, vr when a petition is finally determined to be sufficient al the conclusion of any protest, whichever is ~ laler. 31-11-103(2) C.R.S. Pollowing the Cna( delermination oF petition 5 sufficiency, lhe governing body, if it does not repe,at the ordinance upo?i ~ recorlsideration, must "subrnit the measure to a vote of the registered ~ electors at a regular or special election held not less than 60 days" ~ foliowing the final determinatlon of petition sufCciency. 31-11-105(4) f C.R.S. 'The "PC`I'I'TIONS" amendment limits reterendum election dates ; to lhe three dates speciCecl in the TAI30R amendment (the general election date [in Noveniber of even-numbereci years], the regular bieniiial local ~ elec;tion date and the Crst Tuesday in November of odd-numberecl years; see: "PE'I'ITIONS amendinent, section 2(d)). Thus, if the petition is ~ finally deterininecl to be sufficient an the 59Ui (or later day) prior to a ~ ~ pennitted election date, tlie matler may not be considereci at that election. 1'. 365 Days (Until the next available election (late) A referendum Pelition lhat is determined sufficient too late to make lhe next election date will have to await coiisideralion by the volers at llie iiext available election date; lhis will often be in November of the following year. (The next permitted referendum election date under lhe terms of the ; "PE1'I'I'IONS" amendment, section 2(d)). 'fotLil Davs Elavsed Iletiveeii Finnl I'ublicsitioii of ~i i• inAUCe aiid Refei•euduiii Election 51Q~ay~ F; (Assuming no appeal lo tlie district court of a hearing ofticer's (Jecision in a protesl). ' 8 Years Foliviving Election, 'I'he "Pr'I'iT10NS" amendment provi(les that if a measure is rejecle.ci in a ; referendum election "it shall Ue fully or partly enacted in the next eight ; years only with voter xpproval". ("PETI'TIONS" amendment, seclion 3(1))) Thus, any annexalion, rezoning or olher legis(ative act overturnecl in a referendum election could not be adopted by the governing body, even itl part, for the enst?ing eigtit years, without voler :?pprovat. ; ~ ; . . . : ~ . THE VAIL JAZZ FOUNDATION invites you to enjoy Cocktails and Jazz The Vail Jazz Foundation All-Stars Saturday August 31, 1996 4:45 pm Marriott's Mountain Resort RSVP Yai4 Colorado (970) 479-6146 ~ RECEIuED AUC . , , _ . Eves' riUNT PROP S 2111 N9R1H tR6NiAGf RDAD Vr 4411, (oioQaoa 81657 _ PnoN[: 910 476•0440 . f?X: 910 419-0191 8-21-96 Town of Vail Council 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Sirs: I am writing to ask you to please consider the request for funding from "Fhe Chamber." As a Vait business person I feel the Chamher is a wetl run arganization whose efforts affect the Town of Vail and many Vail' businesses in a posirive way. Sincerely, Stewart Eves SE/lt a 4 G REAT O UTDOORS C O LO RADO Summer 1996 Newsletter Six Proiects Awarded $30 Miifion in GOCO Legacy Project Grants On May 22, Governor Roy Romer joined Great Outdoors Colorado Board members on the banks of the South Platte River to announce the award of $30 million in Legacy Grants to six projects of statewide significance. The grants are the largest single distribution of Lottery dollars, GOCO's source of funds, since the Colorado Lottery was enacted by voters in 1980. The six projects place strong emphasis on the protection of land, and will also conserve and enhance critical wildlife habitats, create new state and local parks, construct miles of trails, and provide extensive opportunities for environmental education. Joining GOCO Board members and the Governor were project sponsors and representatives of Colorado State Parks and the Colorada Division of Wildlife, both of which are making significant contributions to the projects. Projects receiving funding are: . r. - ? The / 25 Conservation Conidor Pro%ect.' $10 m i l l i o n w a s a w a r d e d t o The Con servation Fund which is • seeking to permanently-protect 25,000 acres of land ~ ~.n~a • surrounding 12 miles of interstate highway corridor in southern Douglas County. The area includes one of the largest remaining undeveloped landscapes on Colorado's , , ..z.~- Front Range. - ? The Snulh P/alte RiverProject.• T h e City a n d County of Denver received $6 million to acquire river corridor open space, to improve and expand wildlife ~3";107-_ habitat and viewing areas, to complete parks and trails along a 10.5 mile stretch of the river, and to implement educational programs that will reach nearly every school child in Denver. This project will serve two-thirds of - v = Colorado's urban population, including many of Denver's inflef-City neighbOfhOOdS. Governur Rumec announces Legacy Project Grants at the conf{uence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. "There are places on ? The Yam l3iver S stem PioI"ect.• The Yam this earth you wouldn't choose to live if you ever saw Colorado. 1 Pa Y Pa River don't know why we are so blessed with it, but I do know we need to is recognized as one of the most biologically intact rivers be very thoughtful about how we preserve this beauty." remaining in the West. The $6 million awarded to this project will help preserve some of the state's most significant riparian areas, conserve agricultural lands along the river, and enhance recreatianal opportunities. The project is the result of six years of extensive community planning efforts in Routt antl Moffat counties. MORE ON LEGACY Page 4 Inside this issue: $3.7 Million Awarded for Open Space Wildlifie Projects Receive Funding .....1996 Grant Schedule Trail Grants New Board Officers . c 6reat Outdoors Coforado Page2 , Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund From Vfce-Chair Ruth Wright 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 oenver, Colorada 80203 /yi, 0, aU160C0, LegacyProjects (303) 863-7522 (303) 863-7517 (fax) E-Mail: gocolo@aof.com Wou/d Take Decades & Achleve The $30 million the GOCO Board awarded to six Board Members Legacy Projects is the largest single investment Ms. Jane Ragle, Chair, Colorado Springs ever made toward the preservation of Colorado's natural heritage. Awarding such a significant Ms. Ruth Wright, vice-cnair, Boulder amount of dollars is a rare opportunity and one that deseroes reflection. Mr. George Beardsley, Treasurer, Denver State Senator Tilman Bishop, Secretary, ObvioUSty, Legacy Projects would not be Ruth Wright is Chair of the Legacy Grand Junction poSSible without the success of Lottery. Instead Projects Committee and Vice•Chair of the $50 million GOCO anticipated receiving of the GOCO Board. Mr. Elmer Chenault, Litt?eton between 1994 and 1999, the Board now expects to receive over $120 million during the same period. Without these additional Mr. Michael Cheroutes, Denver resources, GOCO would probably not be able to look beyond its regular grant Mr. John Fielder, Greenwood Village programs. These regular grant programs, while incredibly impodant in meeting a diversity of outdoor needs in the state, do not fund large projects or projects which Ms. Rebecca Frank, Grand Junction integrate the recreation, wiidlife, and open space aspects of GOCO's mission. Colorado Wildlife Commission Representative Ms. Susan Kirkpatrick, Fort Collins What will be achieved with the Legacy Project dollars is unprecedented: Mr. James Koncilja, Pueblo* ? Protecting the 1-25 Conservation Corridor has been but a dream. Now there is a real chance to preserve one of the last remaining undeveloped landscapes along the Mr. Jim Lochhead, Glenwood Springs Front Range. Colorado Department of Natural Resources Mr. Fred Niehaus, Nighlands Ranch ~ Routt and Moffat counties will now be able to protect and enhance the ecologica{ . health of the Yampa River Valley and its productive agricultural lands whi{e providing Mr. Bob Tempel, Wiley for appropriate recreational opportunities. Mr. victor var9as, Longmont ? Citizens of Denver, many with limited oppartunities to enjoy the outdoors, will be Rotating Member able to appreciate the open space, recreatiana4, wildlife, and environmental education Colorado State Parks Board Representative amenities of the South Platte River Project. * Awaiting State Senate confirmation ? The Colorado Riverfront Greenway in Mesa County will become a realiry.by protecting wild4ife habitat and providing significant recreation opportunities for GOCO Staff citizens along the Colarado and Gunnison rivers. Will Shafroth, Executive Oirector ? Negotiations can now begin to acquire the land and water needed to protect Rick Hum, Deputy Director Lise Aangeenbrug, Program Manager w'sldlife habitat and create the first state park in southeast Colorado. Angela Padilla, Program Manager Debbie Pentz, Program Manager ? Chris Letling, Communications Manager A significant contribution has been made to the trail, wiidiife, and environmental Jeff Jones , Administration Manager education aspects of the Historic Arkansas Riverwatik Project in Pueblo. Ruth McMillen, Program Assistant Ed Brown, Grant Administrator Gretchen Perryman, Administrative Assistant Withaut the GOCO Trust Fund, these projects would have taken decades to achieve Abigail Aukema, Secretary/Receptionist or, worse yet, might on{y be memories of a Colorado that once was. Instead, they are printed on recycted paper a legacy to pass on to future generations. . . , Great Outdoors Colorado Page3 $3.7 Million Awarded for Twelve Open Space Projects In Gunnison County, a local land trust acquired 80 acres of pristine wetlands, ailowing the area to remain a home to beaver, fox, black bears, and 48 bird species. In Boulder County, the purchase of a 336-acre conservation easement will preserve critical wildlife habitat, protect views of the mountain backdrop, and connect lands held by four land management agencies. These open space projects and ten others are possible, thanks to the recent award of $3,760,000 by the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. The acreage preserved through these projects - 24,732 acres triple the amount of land protected with the,help of GOCO open space funds since 1994. "These projects are of local, regional, and statewide significance," said Great Outdoors Colorado Executive Director Will Shafroth. "They will preserve some of the best open space in Colorado." Each project achieves multiple objectives such as providing important wildlife habitat, protecting views, and buffering public lands. Four of the projects will preserve agricultural lands through the acquisition of conservation easements or other voluntary land conservation strategies. Three will provide buffers to state or nat'ronal wildlife areas and other public lands, and two will provitle buffers between rapidly growing communities. Pristine wetlands and river corridors will also be preserved. The grants are being leveraged by more than $13 million in matching contributions from project sponsors and partners. Demand for open space funding from GOCO continues to be high. Twenty-nine applications requesting more than $11 milfion were . submitted this year. These grants bring the total amaunt awarded since 1994 through GOGO's open space program to $10.8 million for 48 projects. Projects receiving funding are: ? Sand Creek Regional Greenway Land Acquisition in Adams County, sponsored by the Ciry of Aurora ? Joder Ranch Conservation Easement in Boulder County, sponsored by the City of Boulder ? Middle Taylor Creek Wetland Acquisition, in and sponsored by Custer Counry ? Castlewood East Canyon Preservation Project in Douglas County, sponsored by Colorado State Parks ? Thomas Ranch on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River in Gunnison County, sponsored by The Conservation Fund ? Peanut Lake in Gunnison County, sponsored by the Crested Butte Land Trust ? Robbins Ranch in Gunnison County, sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife ? Roberts Ranch in Larimer County, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy ? The Colorado Wilderness Inholdings Loan Fund, a statewide project, sponsored by the Wilderness Land Trust ? Purchase of Development Rights Demonstration Program in Routt County, sponsored by the City of Steamboat Springs ? Catamount Ranch, in and sponsored by Teller County ? Windstar Property in Pitkin Counry, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Institute GOCO Provides $190009000 to Help Communities Plan for Future Projects The Great Outdoors Colorado Board recently awarded nearly metropolitan area, while other projects focus on $1 million dollars in grants to 38 projects to enhance the a city or county-wide effort, like the Philfips County ability of communities and organizations in Colorado to plan Recreational Master Plan. for open space, trails, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. The Board received 85 applications requesting nearly $3 million. "GOCO wants to encourage communities to develop wetl- thought out plans for projects that further the preservation, The projects demonstrate collaboration among public protection, enhancement, and management of Colorado's agencies, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and the natural heritage," said Debbie Pentr, Great Outdoors private sector. Many involve multi-jurisdictional planning, Colorado's Program Manager for these grants. such as the East Metro Area Open Space Plan in the Denver r Great Outdoors Colorado Page4 LEGACY PROJECTS (continued from page 1) ? The Co%rado Rivedront Greenway.• The Coforado.Riverfront Commission will use a$4.5 miilion grant to help conserve open space adjacent to the Coforado and Gunnison rivers and between the communities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade. Wildlife habitat will be restored and protected, and additions will be made to Colorado River State Park and to the trails system. ? The GiealP/ainsReservoiiPinject. A$2.5 million grant will allow Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc. to begin negotiations to acquire the land and water needed to develop a state park where none currently exists in a six-county area. Habitat will be improved for the endangered least tern, the threatened piping plover, and many other fish and wildlife species. ? The HistoricArAransas RiverProject.• The City of Pueblo is recreating the historic Arkansas River Channel. A$1 mi{lion grant will assist with urban trail development along the corridor, wildlife habitat improvements, and development of watchabie wildlife opportunities and environmental education facilifies. All projects integrate components of the four categories the Baard is directed to fund in the GOCO constitutionai amendment outdoor recreation, wildlife, open space, and loca4 government projects. Strong multi-jurisdictional partnerships have been formed to achieve the projects that include loca( governments, Colorado State Parks, the Colorado Division of-Wildlife, federal agencies, land trusts, and the private sector. Sponsors of the six projects submitted $59 milfion in requests to the Board. The projects are leveraged by $92 million in partner contributions. Project sponsors say these grants will greatly reduce the amount of time it would have taken to complete the projects with traditional sources of funding. And, some of the projects may not have happened without GOCO's support. Funding for Legacy Projects was announced in October 1995 in response to a need expressed by many communities that more significant do{lars were required to successfully achieve projects of regional and statewide significance. The Board was able to respond ta that need due to higher than expected Lottery revenues. In December, the Board solicited concept papers from around the state and received sixry-seven responses. From those, the Board invited these six projects to apply. "GOCO looks forward to working closefy with each sponsor to achieve their goals with these funds and to see that Coloradans reap the greatest benefit possible from these dollars," said Will Shafroth, GOCO Executive Director. "Each of these projects is well-conceived and reatly to mave ahead if work is not already underway." Jennifer Moultnn, Denver Directnr of P/anning, and ~ Andrew Wa//ach, Mayvr Webb's conidinafnrfor j . ' Denver's Svuth P/atte River ! Project, at the Legacy : . " annnuncement. The Soulh Platte River project received a $6,000,000 legacy Giant. ; . s 1~t11i1'd ~1P1 lfl ' 'tli`a 1 ~II11'fs 111l~~~(1'~ ~ ~ 1 Great qutdoars Colorado Page5 . Writings and diawings from the Long and ' fiemvnt expeditinns of the ear/y 1867Os describe an area much as we see It today ' e a/ong the 1-25 Cvnservation Coiiidor with dramalic bultes and spectacu/ar views of Pikes Peak. The aiea Prnvides habitat for e/k, big harn sheep, deer, antelope, and ~ •~r maybe a /ocation tn ieinlrvduce the endangered p/ains shaip-tai/ed giouse. There are untapped pvssibi/ilies in Ihe area forgreenways, trails, and wildlife watching. The 1-25 Conservatinn Corridor projectrecerved a $10 mi/lion tegacy r Grant. Photo conrtesy of John Fielder. L E G A C Y ~ PROJECm'S GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO ...,..:.W.. _ _ ~ ~~,r,. . , . x ~•r~. , - . • _ . +y~+ty.,,, ' _ . , • - . • . ~,.,4 - . . . ` m yyy~+~y~,~ ~ "~w. .y{y,,. . YI'`fG: ° ' T!%w i F"i~ , •Ae . AJ/ projects receiving Legacy grants have The goal of the Yampa River System Prnject is to protect and enhance signiticaflt envirvnmenta/ educalion the ecalvgical hea/th of the Yainpa River and the productive elements Here Jeff Phi//ips, Co/umbus agricu/tura/ /ands it suppvrts whi/e providing lvr apprvpriate E/ementary Schvn! Prineipa/, and stud8nts recreationa/ opportunities. The praject received a$6 mi/lion Legacy discuss the va/ue nt such progiams ta Grant, fhem. The Cv/orado Aiverfront 6reenway Project received a $4,5mi!/ion Legacy Orant Great Outdoors Colorado Page6 ' Trail Pro)ects Funded by Great Outdoors Colorado/Colorado State Parks Partnershlp r. Work is underway on trail projects across the state - and funding from Great Outdoors Colorado makes many of these trail projects possible. . il'.. ln April, the GOCO Board and Colorado State Parks awarded , grants of $1.38 mil(ion to 51 trail projects. GOCO contributed $760,000 and State Parks contributed $624,000 from Lattery ` funds, Off-Highway Vehicle Funds, and the Natianal Recreation Trails Programs. Since 1994, this partnership has helped fund $3.1 miilion in trails projects. Funding is for trail development and maintenance, for ` h acquisition of land for trail access, and for trailhead devefop- ~j ment. The American Mauntain Foundation, for example, ~ received a$33,000 grant to reroute trails on three 14,000-foot peaks. The grant covers trail construction, vegetation I'' 3Ft S' Y Y' . - restoratian, trailhead imProvements, and visitor education signs to help preserve the natural environment. " =y .-tf ,r::,~• -~;;.~'y~?'~",+;~"i„~~ "1'm especiaNy pleased that many of the projects receiving - a.?".c.t...T~-.'y..~.i:.6r.r al? , funding wilf use volunteers or youth,n said GOCO Program Manager Angeia Padifla. The projects accommodate a diversity of irail users including hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and in-line skaters. ln many cases the trails will link to other recreation amenities such as state and focal parks. ~ ~Youth from the Student Conservation Association work on a Great Outdoors Colorado and the State Trails Committee, a traii. Youth corps will work on several of the GOCO/State art of Colorado State Parks, evaluated the seventy applica- Parks trail projects funded in April. (Photo courtesy of the p Student Conservation Association.) tions received, which represented funding requests for more than $2.3 million. Colorado's Wildlife Receives $3.7 Million Boost GOCO has awarded the Colorado Division of Wifdlife $3.7 Nine educational projects also received funding incfuding the million for 33 projects that will conserve wildlife habitat, Urban Wildlife Conservation Education Pragram, Denver continue ongoing species protection programs, and provide Audubon Society's Urban Educatian Project, and the Colorado educational opportunities about wildlife. Wildlife Federation's education initiatives. These programs pravide thousands of school children and inner city youth with $1 million of the total is for the acquisition of critical wildlife a variety af wiidlife experiences. habitat, with a focus on habitat for threatened and endangered species. Some species benefiting from these pro}ects are the GOCO's $3.7 million investment is leveraged by $3.4 miflion Gunnison sage grouse, the greater sandhill crane, and a from DOW and $3.5 million from other partners. Since 1994, number of native fish species such as the federally listed GOCO has awarded $8.6 million to the Division, heiping threatened Colorado greenback cutthroat trout. them to more effectively meet their mission. , Great Ootdoors Colorado Page7 1996 6rant-Making Schedule Those eligibie to appiy for Great Outdoors Colorado funding inciude counties (C), municipalities (M), park and recreation spec~a~,°~ districts (D), nonprofit land conservation organirations (NP), the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR), and ttre Division af Wildlife (DOW), though eligibility varies with each grant program: Gontacf GOCO at (303) 863-7522 for applicatiow_T,-, oradditional information. Local6overnmeat Park, Uptdoor Recreatiort, Open Space Laad Conserratlon a~ and EArtronmenta! Education FacitiUes - Far the pratection (acquisition or easement) of open spar~ ~ For the acquisition and enhancemenf af parks and autdaor and natural areas of statewide significance. recreation facilities, including environmentat edutation Eligible app(icants: C, M; 0, NP, OPOR, DOW facilities. Eligibte appliants: C, M, D Early Qecember 1996 . App(icat"rans distributed Early August 1996 Applications distributed Jandary 1997 Techrricat Assistattce Workshc~ September 1996 Technical Assistance:Workshops . February 1997 = Applicatians due ~a Early Qctober 1996 A p pkications due Early June 1997 Board decisiort ~ Qecember 3,1996 Board decision . Planaing and Capaci BoiWie Pre s~ Dirfsion of Parks and Q~Io~r,R ~ 9 ~ ecreafion To enhance the abili ofi cammunities and or tY ganizatianm in To:aequire, es#ablESh and improue state patks arEd recreat~~ Cnlorado to plan #ar open space, traiis, outdooc recrea#iQn,.- areas, devefop environmental education resaurces, buifid and wiidlife. Eligi6le aApiicants; C, M, D; NP (NP may;aRp{y :multi-use trails, and provide water for recreatiorr. for open space pfanning anly.) E(igible applicant: DPOR Early September 1996 Applications tlistributed August 1996 Proposal due ta GQCO Baard September 1996 Technical Assistance Workshaps October 1996 Board decisian November 1996 Applicatians due Early March 1997 Board decision - Trail Projects Division af Wildtife ° For new trail canstruction, traiF renovations, acquisition of For the conservation of critical wildlife habitat, species land or easements essential to trail access, and for trailhead protectian programs, implementation of educationa! . development. Eligible applicants: C, M, D, NP pragrams about wildlife and wildlife environments, and development of wildlife watching opportunities. Early September 1996 Applications tlistributed Eiigible applicant: DOW ~ September 1996 Technical Assistance Workshops December 1996 App{ications due December 1996 Proposa( due to GOCO Baard Apri{ 1997 . Board decision January 1997 Baard decisian . legacy Projects The Great Qutdoors Colorada Board will make investments of up to $47 million for projects of regianal or statewide significanee ` that combine two or more of the Baard's funding categories of outdoor recreation, wifdlife, open space, and local govemment : projects. Twelve to fifteen Legacy Projects may receive grant awards through 1997. To date, the Board has awarded $30 milfion: for six Legacy Projects. Applications for four additionaf projects are currently being reviewed for wfiich the Baard has allacated up to $8 million. The Board decision on those four projects will be matle in October 1996. AdditionaF Legacy concept papers will be; solicited late Fall 1996. . „ News Briefs . New OfHcers of ihe GOCO Board Calorado 1'ouffi CM aet Boost frnm GOCO The GOCO Board recently elected new officers. Jane Ragle At its July meeting, the GOCO Board approved $125,000 in succeeds Susan Kirkpatrick as Chair of the Board. Ms. Ragte, funding far the establishment of a statewide organization to guid( who previously served as Vice-Chair, is a smaU business owner the expansion of youth conservation corps programs in from Colorado Springs. Succeeding Ms. Ragle as Vice-Chair is Colarado. The entity wilf add value to focai programs by Ruth Wright, a Board member fram Boulder and former member developing financiaf resources, forging partnerships, providing of the State House of Representatives. State Senator Tilman technical assistance and training, networking programs, and Bishop will serve again as Secretary and Gearge Beardsley as setting quality standards. The program will build the capacity of Treasurer. Board members and staff expressed thanks ta Ms. new and existing programs with seed granis, and will reach out Kirkpatrick for her excellent leadership over the past twa years. to areas of Colorado that are not currently being served. Co%rado Trails S,y~rraum RestArea Blll Falls /n Senate The Colorado Trails Symposium will take place in Sreckenridge Senator Ray Powers of Colorado Springs and Representative from September 5- 7. Informational workshops wil{ be held, as Dave Owen of Greeley introduced a measure during the closing well as panels and field trips. The first part of the symposium - - days of the 1996 legislative session that would have diverted will focus on greenways and urban trails, and the second part will 25°l0, or up to $7 million per year, from GOCO proceeds in order discuss backcountry trails. Anyone with an interest in traiis is to fund the construction and maintenance of state rest areas and invited to attend including trail planners, local governments, trai( facilities along highways and byways. The measure, if approved activists, and federal agencies. Call Jufie at the State Trails by two-thirds of the members of both the House and Senate, Program for more details and a registration packet. She can be would have gone to the vote of the people in November. The reached at (303) 866-3203 ext. 320. measure failed in the Senate. In the Next Issue the Second Round of Legacy Grants Grants to Colorado State Parks :7it! £ :ti ? 2i ?T ii}i I ! e i i ? 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Service, Vail Religious Foundation, Vail Valley Tourism Bureau, Vail Town Council, Vail Village I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on an Merchants Association, Vail Symposiurn, and Vail efiort to strengthen the economic viabi~ityofVail, and Associates. to enhance the quality oflife in our community which is currentlyunderway. VailTomorrowisacommunity- Why is Vail Tomorrow important to the TOV? wide, collaborative effort that will proactively take This effort is very important to our organization for chargeofourfuturewithtwoimportantoutcomes.The two reasons. First and foremost, it will help first is to define a shared vision for Vail's future. The enhance our long term economic stability. As second outcome is to use this newly defined vision to we,ve discussed previously, the ski industry is a create a community-wide strategic plan of specific matureindustry andwiththechangingdemographicsof actions to be implemented to improve the qua.lity of the American population, skiing has been growing at life, enhance the quality of experience for our about one percent annually. This, coupled with guests, and to strengthen the economic viability of flattening sales taxrevenues, makes it imperative that our community. A key component of the Vail we be proactive about our economic future: Tomorrow strategic plan will be a well defined "to do" list of actions to improve Vail as a community This effort is also important because it can help us and as a resort. Implementation of these actions work more effectively with the public. Vail will be the responsibility of many agencies and Tomorrow is intended to help foster a sense of organizations. shared responsibility in our community. Shared responsibility means that everyone takes responsi- The Vail Tomorrow effort was inspired by the bility to help make Vail a great community. For members of the Community Task Force. This Task example, residents, second homeowners, and Force consists of 12 members representing various merchants often look exclusively to the Town for constituent groups in the community. While cleanliness of the Village and Lionshead. Under assigned initially to help implement the managed the concept of shared responsibility, merchants, shop growth agreement between the TOV and Vail ownersandresidentsassumeresponsibilitytopickup Associates, the group found it increasingly difficult garbagemfrontoftheirownorothershopsoralongthe to develop successful short term strategies with a streets. Shared responsibility can, in other words, help clear understanding of Vail's larger vision. This, make all of our jobs a little easier. coupled with trends showing a concern for Vail's social and economic vitality, led far the call for Vail Haven't we done this before? Tomorrow. While the Town of Vail has conducted numerous and extensive planning efforts over the years, we Vail Tomorrow has been endorsed by a growing have never attempted an effort like Vail list of organizations who have agreed from the Tomorrow. Vail Tomorrow is unique because it is outset to seriously consider recommendations tightly structured, and compressed (10 months). forwarded to them during this process. These That's the big difference. VailTomorrowisandmost organizations, so far, include: Chamber of importantly, it is outcome-oriented, community Commerce, Eagle County Commissioners, Lionshead Merchants Association, Minturn Town Bob's lettef-, cont'd on page 5 Council, Snowboard Outreach Society, US Forest September lssue Town of Vaii Empioyee Newsletter ~ D RTMENT NEW Circulation is now sending out information letters to Finance Depart`nent: patrons whose library cards will soon expire. Cards expire because it looks like the user will be leaving the SeveralFinance staffare stillinvestigating computer Ualley. The letter reminds the person their card is ex- packages. It appears to be narrowed down to two piring soon, and explains how they can continue to use companies. There should be a decision made by mid the Library. This advance reminder is a proactive step October. to reduce stress for both patrons and staff because it We're very happy to announce that Reatha Schmidt eliminates the likelihood someone will try to check out will be joining our staff as the full-time, year-round materials with an expired card. . cashier. She will be starting September 3rd. Book Club Symposium: Jacque will be making another trip to Vegas to win A Book Club Symposium will be held in the Commu- her fortune. She'll be gone from September 26th nity Room at the Uail Public Library from 7:00pm to through October 4th. A memo will be sent out re- 9:00pmMonday, September 16. Current book club lead- garding check run schedules. ers will present lists of books their clubs have read, highlighting good choices for discussion. The opportu- Human Resources: nity to join an existing club or to learn how to start your Susie Combs is the new Safety/Risk Manager and own will be extended. Participants will also discuss Human Resources support person. Her new duties possibilities for bringing guest authors into the commu- will include the newsletter, accident reviews, safety nity. programs, ADA, community service coordinating, Sandra Morgan and Kathy Huntly Westover will host Volunteer Program Coordinator and more. She can the Syrnposium. Sandra Morgan is a past president of be reached at x2114 and will be sitting at Georgie's the Connecticut Press Club and former member of the old desk. board of directors for the National Federation of Press Administration: Women. She has participated in book club symposiums Georgie Manzanares has moved across the hall- in Connecticut. Kathy Huntly Westover is the owner way from Human Resources to the Administraton ofKids First Consulting, an educational consulting com- pany and The Bookworm, A Bookstore without Walls. Office. In addition to the usual front desk, switch- As a bookseller, prolific reader and book club member, board, mail, and office supplies, she will be assisting she provides unique services and expertise in literature the Town Clerk and Community Information Offices and book club organization. with specialprojects and everything that Pam and Bob To RSVP or for more information, call Sandra Mor- tell her to do! Stop in and see the new reception area. gan at 926-4653. Come share your love of literature! Libra . Two new faces can be seen up at the Circulation desk: Lilian Myers and Annie Murray. Lilian has worked at Circ in the past and is warmly welcomed back. Annie ' SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES is the Children's Librarian and is proving to be a - wonderful addition to the desk. Stop by and say 3effLaynan 0>; ; hello. Tirn Baroa 9/~b1$<~ ' . TQM at Work: AtBQsvvartla 914'/'i"$4 Russ Johnson and Lilian Myers, with the help of Prod- Susan Bcayd 9/ l6/86 uct Access, are working on updating Library records Sarn Sandoval 9/16/$6 far all long overdue items. Customers are sent a letter Rudy Sandvval reminding them the item is still checked out. If the Chuck House 9l14187 item is not then returned within 2 weeks, the title is 'Carol>:Ha]X sent to Product Access to be replaced orto be cleared E1aine DJUW 9f$/89 fromthe card catalog. `Suzanne.:Silverthcsm - 9/27/93: Lauren Wa#ertQn, 916/94 Milte Thndle 9/ 19/94 2 , Town of Vail Employee Newsletter September Issue Messages from the Safety When stimuliare coming from alldirections, take time . to pause-to take a deep breath (maybe two deep COI21iTllttee... breaths) and decide where's the best place to focus Take time to ause your energy. Whatever happened to the pauses in our lives? We've Don't wait for your annual vacation to pause-take time ~ lost them! We let technology weasel them away from to pause in little ways througlaout the day. us-and in the process we've become a crabby, nasty, me-first nation of soreheads... We're a hurried people. You can be the Master of Your Universe or a Poster Whether we're logging onto the information highway, Child for the Breathless Society. tossing back a double expresso, or listening to a talk- showhostappropriatelynarned'Rush",thingsaregoing It's entirely your choice. too fast to make sense. Source: Wellness Matters March. 1996 edition The "Good Old Da,Ys" ; : > : ; tx~nsf;~~ <~vi#~iri I4Y We long for the old days because life was slower. th~ T~~ ; The . . . ; ; . . . r e was tune to assunilate new ideas, personahties, and technologies. C~~1~I~~re&~~~an ~~~s tc~ ; : We di > ;;<<::::>:>: ~c~ : >~uPPo~>: , dn t hav e to Pace ourselv es_lif e dii for dtus. But as we moved from typewriters to word proces- J6'.Sh~~,~. fro~n ~ub~~ ~Vr1~ ~tr~q.#,s Di~~ion sors, from wall phones to car phones, and from stoves ~tt~Mstir to microwaves, we lost assimilation time. ati0 ns tQ y4u ~woi; , In his book Timelock, Ralph Keyes warns us that "The overall effect of eliminating one opportunity after an- (i1ve V°ur'6044~~~s4t32at4n the h~ck ; other to catch our breath will be to create a breathless Reco izecl Em la ee: Tadd Oppe~heim~r, ;Sally society~~ Lt~rtc~nand ~.irnI`~fltt~.gbat~ hTomanated b : Hcrlly WCuteheon _ l~eserintie?n: Last x~onth uail was the ~at sts~pofthe Our brains may have resented the pause we took to change the paper in our typewriter, but our raervous ~~~Yel~ T~tt~,'t~fColar~do's:41S;rni1e ~r~p tt~ulr ~vl~i~~ svstems liked it. starteci and ended in Breckenri dge. DI'mng pny ab- sence in Soulder; vuer 20€l rider.s cametQ caimp for We need to find ways to reclain the pauses. the ~~ght ~ F°zd park- rger than anticipated ancibra~ght~vit~.thernvarious vendor~ arid> Mastering it all massage theralsists wha ~?were ~z4~~eted and t}iere: ' fare; unlicensed, Sally and Kirn were tusy vvith li- ! Rapid change is here to stay. Ifyou want to master it, c~sing and c~ther p~pe~ork ant~ `'fl~l ~pent twQ; let alone survive it, you'll have to learn to pace your- days assistuig th~ graup ii~ set1~g up shQp a~t~l ~aci.~iw self. tating iheir maoy teeis. N~eeffleg,sto sayy the. aiganiz: ers were very nqressed,;11ar ta mention vertl~a~ul ; The trick is to give yourselfassimilation time. Pause ~u~apart.o~~a11y, ~im a~adT~dd At~d~a wa~ ~re ~na pat ~n to share a joke, buy flowers, walk around the block, T~StO °f.I°~'e the back+ or count an unexpected blessing-your good health, a ' helpful heighbor, an old car that keeps on running... More::pats arr ihe baCk.::cont'd on: pa" S. 3 September Issue Town of Vail Employee Newsletter Recognition letters... Mr. Bob McLaurin Mr. Joe Busch, Inspector Vail Police Deptment Dear Bob: Dear Inspector Busch: On behalf of the WTCB, l wish to express my We have received the magnificient gifts that you gratitude to you and all the TO V departments that sup- sent us through Mr. Stanley Boynton. I will personally Ported a very successful Jeep Whitewater Festival '96. deliver them to Danilo Deleon, Haychel Wong and the Many factors led to the success of our inaugural other investigators that received you during your visit. Memorial Day Festival, but one that helped more than Allow me to say that the belt buckle is a particularly most is the assistance we received from your adminis- beautiful gift which I will display in my office, if not tration, public works, police and fire departments. The around my waist. Assure your city manager that it will Professional manner in which your management and . be my pleasure to show off the belt buckle and pro- staff worked with us is appreciated just as much as the mote Uail, throughout Panama. Furthermore, I look resources they provided. forward to returning the visit and getting to know your We are happy to host events that drive tourism to police department. I understand that Vail is a beautiful the Vail Ualley and hope that you too are proud of what city, particularly during the winter. we do. I am happy that you enjoyed your visit to Panama As always, many thanks for everything the town and did not encounter any problems in the city, in does to enhance our success. We couldn't do it without Penonome or in Chiriqui. Allow me to say that I was You. particularly impressed with yourwillingness to meet the Sincerely, William J. Brice-Director of Special common people of Panama and pleased to hear that Events and Communications WTCB your reactions of the meeting were positive. Not many North Americans who visit Panama get to know that ; Panamanian people, eat where they eat, stay where T"~~~~, :~~~~~ii they stay and enjoy what they enjoy. In part, you may have been influenced by your son, Jeff, but you and C.O~~J";; your wife seemed receptive to his suggestions and it ~us T~p~~ . sounds as though you enjoyed the activities. I com- mend you, your wife and son on your open-mindedness RUTHgOPES and sensitivity to the richness of our discussions amoung ;F~b&c ,~otk s governments, your attitude is refreshing. ' My best regard to you, your family and the people , ~:ng .ernpl~~re~s receiwed of Vail. ~'he ft~llaw. Sincerely, Ramiro Jarvis, Deputy Director h.. R~Ubein Luian _ (Z) Chris I,ertiger (+6Y Town of Vail ' Judy Popeck ' Holly: J.R. Nldndragon (2~ It was a pleasure to experience the magic of Vail. ; Ja~~te €-QVata , - We appreciate the hospitality of the Town of Vail for ;Steue;Wright' ; - the transportation to the reception and dinner at ' Di& ~ericl€e Saddleridge. , The '96 SCMP Spring Educational Conference was C6n9r~~MdQnsJo;. most informative in meeting content as well as provid- Todci SchalI ~c~'zun~t~g ~he PTkesTea1€ MarathMa~z' ing first hand knowledge of the many facilities in the s:38 z~ute~f Vail area. I thouroughly enjoyed my visit to Vail and Ron ~BTadeq;;'MattL, hnhxn:APplegateand look forward to returning soon. 'Tam ~altins'~t~r biFki,ng Lea~irri~~e ~.p£} (yvu azaa- ' znais! ~ Regards, Veronico Rogers-Meeting Planner f~X 10~ _ , lWa~ tv 99 guYS 4 . , Town of Vail Employee Newsletter September Issue EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ~alkedu~~~elped her o~~~~~~~~~~~~~cal atten€ivn, Mr. McDerrnott was vezy appreciatiue vf the aasifta~ce vfOaa.~ m~s#eriaus. wc~rnan frc~m the fi- : 9 ~ ~ce ~aartmen~ at T0V #hat he brgh# her ~ srn'D a6o~:. tez c ~ as a tvk~~ ~f ~~u a~r= able t~fiud vufi fi~za.t th~gW'd sa ; Jeff is the Fire Inspector for the Town of Vail Fire ~~`~~5~~"~~~~. s~f Department. His duties include assisting the public in , more words from Bob cont'd from page 1... code compliance, fire investigations, and is the public information officer for the FD. He also cooks, cleans based decision malting process, not just a way to and does laundry. What a guy! generate informationforotherdecisionmakers.Vail Jeff was born and raised on an army base in New Tomorrow is a unique planning process. In my 15 Jersey and was raised in Colorado. He attended a years in the public sector, I have been involved in small school in Missouri where he attempted to play numerous land use plans, transportation plans, capital baseball in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinal's improvements plans, annexation plans, etc . I have organization. He says he was released as quick as he never, in my career, been involved in anything as got there. He came back to Colarado because he exciting andpromising as Vail Tomorrow. The Vail missed the mountains and heard ofthe opportunity to Tomorrow approachis unconventional, it is out-of-the box thinking. Vaii Tomorrow is, in myjudgement, to learn to be a firefighter in the Town of Uail. communityplanning, what the roundabout is to traffic Jefflives in Uail, but has recently purchased property nmmgement. in Edwards. He met his wife, Suzanne, while respond- I strongly support the Vail Tomorrow effort and ing to a vehicle accident here in Uail. They have been believe it is one of the most important efforts in our mamed just under a year and its been lights and sirens recent history. Vail is at a crossroads; we must every since. proactively address our future. Vail Tomorrow is the Jeffmakes and drinks beer and he flips lawn chairs vehicle for doing this. As the old saying goes, "Without with the drill team on the side. He also likes to read a destination, any road will get you there. We must fictionandpoliticalbiographies. work together to make Vail's second 30 years as successful as its first 30. On September 6th and 7th a community wide .t~a~e~attt~ dn ~he back,.. " conference will be held to help define a great ' community. This conference entitled "Image Vail ' Tomorrow'will focusonreviewingVafl'scommunity e a c.dg =c' SaudyY°st ! values, identifying community strengths and articulating ~ommate~ bv: Heidi Franz goals that need to be accomplished in order to make WcdatiQn: Tbisaftenwonwluleworkangatrnydesk Vail the best it can be. If you would like more a'~~~~~ name Q~~~ ~~~erm°tt c`me information about Vail Tomorrow, please feel free to wtra my Qffice loQki~g.fiar a blande shnzt hai~red lady, call me at 2105, or stop by my office at your convience. who wQrkeci in fznance fcar the TOVi He expiained I hope see you at the conference! fihat laa.s ~vc~rr~:an:hacl,h~lped c~ut l~as ui£e Rflsem~ie the day *foze: Rasemarie McDez-rnoft had been rollerblading dawn one of tkbike pa&s aW had faler? Bob McLaurin and ioed herselfand t~sperson froTn finance 5 I TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 VAIL POL(CE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE Date of Release: August 26, 1996 Contact Person: Sgt. Joe Russell, (970) 479-2249 pager, (970) 949-2250 Date and Time of Incident: September 1995 to August 26, 1996 Location of Incident: Vail and Boulder Indicted by the State of Colorado Grand Jury: 1. Diana B. Honey-Kiss, 41-year-old female from Vail; bond, $100,000; arrested at the Eagle County Jail. 2. Elmer Adam Kiss, 46-year-old male from Vail; bond, $200,000; arrested Aug. 26 at the Eagle County Jail. 3. William Miles "Bomber" Sobolik, 41-year-old male from Vail; bond, $200,000; still at large. 4. Susan Gattis Hammond, 42-year-old female from Eagle-Vail; bond, $10,000; arrested on Aug. 26 by the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. Charges: Four counts of perjury in the first degree, a class four felony. Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, a class two felony. Unlawful conspiracy to commit distribution of a controlled substance, a class three felony. Unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance of over 28 grams of cocaine, a mandatory sentence. Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a class four felony. Unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a class three felony. Uniawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance of over 28 grams of cocaine, a mandatory sentence. Special offender (pattern of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance). Special offender (defendant had available for use a deadly weapon). Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, a class three felony. Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a class five felony. Penalty: A class two felony carries a fine of $5,000 to $1 million and 8 to 24 years in prison. A class three felony carries a fine of $3,000 to $750,000 and 4 to 12 years in prison. A class four felony carries a fine of $2,000 to $500,000 and two to six years in prison. A class five felony carries a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 and one to three years in prison. (more) Kt.'!'}'CLE'liPAPFR Vail PD/Add 1 Synopsis of Events: In September of 1995, the High Country Drug Task Force, which is a combined effort of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and the Vail Police Department in cooperation with the Fifth Judicial District Attorneys Office, the Fifth Judicial District Attorneys Drug Task Force and the Boulder Police Department, began an investigation regarding the possession and or sale of cocaine by Sobolik, Hammond and Adam and Diana Kiss. At that time, a State of Colorado Grand .1ury investigation began entitled, "Operation B- 52." On July 19, 1996, the grand jury indicted Diana B. Honey-Kiss for four counts of perjury in the first degree. On July 20, 1996, at 8:30 a.m., Diana Kiss was arrested and required to post a$10,000 bond. On August 26, 1996, the State of Colorado Grand Jury issued a 13 count indictment charging Sobolik, Hammond and Adam and Diana Kiss with various counts of possession and or sale of a controlled substance. On August 26, 1996, at 2 p.m., Adam and Diana Kiss were arrested by the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. On August 26, 1996, at 9 p.m., Susan Gattis Hammond was arrested by the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. Adam and Diana Kiss and Susan Gattis Hammond will be required to appear in Eagle District Court to answer the charges. William Miles "Bomber" Sobolik is still at large and his whereabouts are unknown. The High Country Drug Task Force is asking for the community's help in locating Sobolik. If you know of his location, please call the Vail Police Department at (970) 479-2200 or Crime Stoppers at (970) 328-7007 or 1(800) 962-TIPS. The investigation continues with the likelihood of more charges being filed in the near future. For more information, please contact the following: Sgt. Bob Whitson Boulder Police Department (303) 441-3486 Sgt. Joe Russell Vail Police Department (970) 479-2249 Copies of the indictment are available upon request to Sgt. Russell at 479-2249. # # # fiTSt 18- T~eir=tae•:aonvenuon-a meeaarc ---iiYpcr:vurc__ Lttc wuc vr-t~--- ~~~d"Off tFl@ C Tus£ie, is"serted that he owIIed thell0-' Ii-C ali~~ - ton and mattered most, safe, moderate vice president, andi Hillary Clin- environment, ttiat an order - apparently from a common-law er, Indi- thembs JPere emphasized by Hil- ton used their prime-time slots but the issue "Supreme Court" - had assessed a$10 million lary Clinton and Bayh. to talk about family values. doesn't tiaVe judgment against the conple for failing to recog- Bayh credited President Clin- Mrs. Gore emphasized the ad- much stage ` nize his interest in the property, the indictment hatever ton • with deli~~ering America presence in says. ements, economic prosperity and 10 mil- Please see CHICAGO on 19A ChicagoJ17A ' Ple se ROBE on 16A are Vail sets sig sp~ ~ . n an e: Fton ee 0 ~ t~-By Penny Parker reduce lift ticket prices up to 46 rs Derner Post susiness wricer , percent for adults. The card also -season daily rate for ' Vail Resorts Inc. is trying to lure offers an all more Front Range skiers to Vail children - up to 42 percent lower and Beaver Creek by dropping ihe than last year's prices. price on its discount Colorado Card For adults, lift tickets will range food supplies, hungry from $45 to $10. from an early season weekend lorado cabins, moun- A multimillion-dollar advertis- Price of $27 to $47 on Saturdays they begin their an- ing campaign launches today to and Sundays during the peak holi- binge. tout the card's discount, with the day season, Dec. 21 to Jan. 3: Special to The Denver Post / Colorado Division of Wildlite Vail's price cut follows similar on of WiIdIife is still goal of increasing Vaii,s 9 percent md autumn break-ins, Art automatic research camera captures a CoI- market share of Front Range ski- discnant programs at other sb re- s who carelessly - or orado black bear at a remote wildemess site ers to 11 or 12 percent, Adam S°rts along the I-70 corridor. For vitlrin sniffin distance near Hot Sulphur Springs in Grand County. Aron, Vail's new chief egecutive ~veral.years, for egampie, Breck- g enridge, Reystone, Copper Moan- 0 biack bears. • officer, said at a press conference them to the backcountry. tain and Winter Park have offered in a subdivision of 50 "Peopie have been feeding bears in that area," in Denver yesterday. skiers special cards for cheaper lift ! hitting every house in Malmsbury said. • Instead of an up-front cost, the tickets and other savings ton spokesman Todd The wildlife division has spent more than $10 fee for the Colorado Card will «The reputation with FFOnt $300,000 in the last two years trying to raise pub- be charged only if the cardholder Range skiers has been that it's too irimer Caunty's Red tic awareness - with pamphlets, ad campaigns bups a lift ticket. "There's no egpensive to ski at Vail and Beaver est of Fort Collins got and the like - about coexisting with t3ears. "But charge for having one in your wal- Creek," said Aron, sporting ;50,000 in damage to just knowing about it doesn't mean people will fol- let," Aron said. crutches from knee surgery as a Earlier this summer, low the recommendations," Malmsbury said. The discount card, available be- • result of an old ice haekey injury. llife rangers trapped ginning Saturday during Gart -ak-ins and relocated Pfease see BEARS on lA Sports' annuai Sniagrab sale, will Piease see SKI on 7A fu ` ture ofgo* e Tiger Woods decides to go pro "k oenver Post Wire Reports the game the way Arnold Paimer Tiger Woods, t,he most heralded and Nicklaus did in the 1960s and ` amateur golfer since Jack Nicklaus 1970s. 35 years ago, yesterday announced "The guy can win four PGA tour- his intention to PlaY for the big mon- naments in a row and people ~ ey of the PGA Tour. wouldn,t even bat an eyelash,„ Miller Ni4o said. "He has that kind of talent." Neither Nike nor American Woods, 20, agreed to contracts with Nike Inc. for about $8 miilion = VV, Brands would confirm the contracts: annually and the Titleist golf ball Woods scheduled a press conference r_ ~ • and Cobra Golf equipment divisions of American Brands Inc. for about $1 for today at the Brown Deer Lake Golf Course ift Milwaukee, where he million a year, said NBC Sports golf will begin his professional cazeer ta analyst Johnny Milier, a member of morrow at the Greater Milwaukee the PGA Tour since 1969. Open. The signing is likely to put Woods Woods will forgo his last two years Associated Press among golf's leading money earners of college golf at Stanford Universi- r Woods won an un- ' to achieve as an amateur go(fer. He con- before he plays a singIe round as a tp, where he was this year's WAA secutive U.S. Ama- firmed yesterday in a statement that he is professionai. It also gives the sport a ig little else for him tuming pro. ptayer that some say could dominate Please see TIGER on 16A , . - ; : , - Wednesday, Awgust 28, 1996 I THE DENVER POST ~ Skiing discounts awants Colorado ski areas are offering many discounts. ~ to luic Winter Park ~ . ~ Powder F-xpress card costs $30 for first-time buyers; Front Rangge $15 for renewal. Price includes free lift ticket through Dec. 8skiers Date Adults Kids Nov. 13-Nov. 27 $19 $12 IUov 28-De61 Vg SKI from Page 1A marketing power Va'il will have if Dec. 2-Dec 8 $19 $12 B~ the merger goes through, however. pec, 94) ~ ~ YY tlF: y. 0, , x $2~ Aron assumed the top position at Aron said the newly'',formed resort Dec.21-Jan 5 $34 $17 Vail Resorts last month, on the same company will commut $20 million ,~an, 6_46 h~ day the proposed merger between annually to its marketing effort to a~ Jan.17-20 $34 $17 . Vail and Breckenridge, Keystone compete with Utah, Canada, Califor- Jan 21..Feb in and Arapaho Basin was announced. nia, New England and Europe as a Feb. 14-17 $34 , 1 1 7 ~ h' Under terms of the merger, Ral- ski destination. FW, 11.$4W $32,-. -•;r~rt~ b~ corp Holdings Inc., parent company The proposed merger has also.put March 1-30 $34 $17 c` of A-Basin, Breckenridge and Key- into question the-ability of Copper March 3t-Aprl6' $24 si stone, would retain 25 percent inter- Mountain's and Winter Park Re- April 7-13 $20 $12 est in the resort company. The Fed- sorts' ability to hold onto market , bt $18 eral Trade Commission is reviewing share - especially' from Front kE the proposed merger for potential Range skiers - in the face of such Copper Mountain ht antitrust violations. formidable competitian, ski industry The Copper Card costs $10 from now through Nov. 10 either at hc If the merger is approved, the analysts have said. Copper Mountain or by calling 1-800-458-8386; after Nov. 10, card is bi five-resort alliance would not affect Joan Christensen,' communica- $35 if ordered through the 1-800 number. The card is also available for ticket prices, packages or marketing tions director for Winter Park, said $10 at King Soopers from Sept. 20 through Dec. 15. A cardholder may cc efforts until the 1997-98 ski season, VaiPs new Colorado Card program buy up to four lift tickets each day. Card.is also transferable. Pi Vail officials have said. "copied us exactly." Date Adults Kids P, Other features of the new Colora- Winter Park's Powder Express Nov.15-Dec. 20 $22 $12 <<rt do Card program include: pass, beginning its third season, also ¦ After every seven days of paid offers parking-to-the-lift conve- April 7-closing $22 $12 th skiing, the eighth day is free. nience, and the children's rate is $15 prapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone ¦ Cardholders go directly from -$5 less than Vail sL The Powder Ski 3 card is: parking lots to the lifts. Credit card Express card costs $30 but includes Free card at Gart Sports focations. - information is imprinted in the card. a free day's lift ticket, - a$26 val- Date Adults Kids ~ ¦ Cardholders may use the card ue. A cardholder who pays for six Opening day-Nov. 22 $17, $22 Sat. or Sun. $g tF - like a charge card - at mountain days of skiing gets the seventh day lo restaurants. free. Nov. 28-30 $35 ¦ Last season's cardholders will "It's been a great program for us Nov 2~~~ ~j 6 m receive renewal information by and VaiPs a great mountain, but it's ~ - w pz mail. a farther drive and a more expen- Dec. 1•Dec 20 $23 ¦ Cards will be available at Sni- sive lift ticket," Christ,ensen said. y~ agrab, Aug. 30 through SePt. 2> • and CoPPer Mountain am lemented ~an. 1-Feb. 14 $33 P sL at King Soopers, Christy Sports and discount programs last season that April 7 to close $19 Ab`$g ` di REI stores Sept. 7 through Nov. 17. will continue this seas'on, said com- To tout the new card, Vail is dou- munications director 'Kristen Kop- V81l, Beaver Creek Resort sc bling its advertising spending over plin. The K and L ski free program An adult Colorado Cardholder can ski at reduced rates. The card is F( last year, said Aron, who declined to - where lifts K and L are free to all free but costs $10 to activate. Children ski for $20 any time. W, say how much the multimedia cam- skiers - attracted more than 50,000 Dates Weekday Weekend paign will cost. Vail will run 30-sec- skiers, Kopplin said. ' Nov. 8-26 $25 $27 Li ond television commercials on the "It (the Colorado Card) may con- :lUou: Z7 E~ec 24 „u : .....w.., . . .~3-, - bE major Denver stations for eight vince more people to, try out Vail Dec. 21-Jan. 3 $47 $47 hi weeks, buy full-page newspaper ads who hadn't been there for several Jan. 4=Feb:13 fe beginning today and send mailings years due to the fact that it's too ex- Feb.14-Aprii 4 $38 $39 sc to 150,000 skier househoids along the pensive or inconveniefit," she said. Apri~;~24 Front Range. "If they remain loyal remains to be m This effort is only a glimpse of the seen." Tr,e oenver Post W EXTRA SHOPPING , . ' AM T' , ~ BOR DAV *IL TOWN O75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 August 28, 1996 Mr. Beriue Buescher Transportation Commissioner, District 7 Colorado Department of Transportation Post Office Box 1752 Grand Junction, CO 81502 Dear Bemie: For the past four months, the Town of Vail has been working to solve safety and congestion problems at the West Vail Interchange (exit 173 of Interstate 70). As you aze aware, the geometric design and excessive traffic volumes here create excessive delays and unsafe conditions for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This planning effort was approved by the Intermountain Planning Region and was expected to be adopted in the ST'IPP in September. The dollar allocation was in the years 2000-2002. Although this intersection is the responsibility of the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Transportation, the Town of Vail is seriously impacted by these problems and has been working to proactively solve this problem. We have accelerated the planning and engineering process at our cost. Last May the Town hired MK-Centennial Engineering to conduct an engineering analysis of this interchange. This analysis considered 24 alternatives for reducing delays and improving safety at this interchange. This analysis was conducted in conjunction with a town wide systematic public participation effort. These alternatives have now been narrowed to 3 and we aze working towards a recommended alternative which will take place in early September. On October 1, 1996 the Vail Town Council will consider the preferred alternative and will authorize the Town staff to proceed with an implementation effort. This effort will include the Town submitting the necessary applications to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration for the required approvals, to modify this interchange. Because CDOT has been involved in this project from the onset, I wanted to invite you to the Town Council meeting on October 1. This meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Vail Town Municipal Building. XECYCLEDPAPER I hope you will be able to attend as this project is extremely important to the Town of Vail. Sincerely, Robert W. Armour Mayor RWA/aw xc: Vail Town Council Bob Moston, RTD Region 3 a ~ ~ M~~ ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 MEDIA ADVISORY FAX 970-479-2157 August 28, 1996 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 27 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --Tour of Public Works and Issues Presentation In preparation for the annual budget, Council members toured the Public Works and Transportation facilities. Public Works/Transportation is the largest department within the town, employing 85 full time workers and a staff of 36 seasonal workers. During an overview, department director Larry Grafel reviewed accomplishments for the year and identified objectives for the coming year. Those objectives include: maintaining current levels of service; construction of phase 2 of the Public Works/Transportation facility; construction of seasonal employee housing at the site; implementation of a comprehensive park/playground safety program; implementation of a facility maintenance program; development of a department-wide work order system; development of department-wide yearly work plans; continuation of the design review improvement process; development of department work standards; providing support for the regional transportation system; development of master plans for Ford Park, Donovan Park, West Vail and the Par 3 property; development of a Pine Beetle mitigation plan; continued emphasis on safety; continuation of performance measures and benchmarking; and improvement in the citizen survey rating of road and street maintenance. Also during yesterday's discussion, Grafel said the recommended budget will propose no new increases in hourly parking rates, passes or coupons. A study conducted earlier this year presented four possibilities for an increase in hourly parking rates. But because parking transactions were up six percent and revenues up 10 percent last ski season, Grafel said he wanted to give the current program another year of study to determine the impacts of a discount parking program introduced last season in conjunction with Vail Associates and the Colorado Card. The incentives will be offered again for-the-upcoming season to include $3 and $4 breaks on parking during specified periods. Although houriy parking rates haven't been raised in four years, Grafel said he's prepared to recommend the status quo on rates, as well as other programs, to include: • continuation of the 11/2 hour free parking program • continuation of the 6 to 9 p.m. free parking program • maintain passes and debit card rates (gold passes, $1,100; blue, $525; debit, $5 per day) (more) S KEI'p(,'LEUYAYfi'1: V ~ Council Highiights/Add 1 • continuation of the Ford Park & soccer fieid free parking for carpoolers • continuation of free summer parking For added convenience, a new program will be introduced this year with respect to parking. Customers may now use credit cards to purchase parking passes and debit cards from the town's Finance Department either in person or by phone. For a copy of the handout used for the Public Works/Transportation presentation, contact Suzanne Silverthorn at 479-2115. --Update by Youth Award Recipient Dana Carlson, one of two recipients of the 1996 Mayor's Cup Youth Award, gave an update to the Town Council members following her six-week summer working experience in Mt. Buller, Australia, which was sponsored jointly by the Town of Vail and the Vail Valley Exchange (formerly Sister Cities Committee). Carlson said she had a phenomenal working experience in the ski resort's media center and encouraged the Council to continue the program. Carlson will be a senior at Battle Mountain High School this fall. Vail Valley Exchange board president Merv Lapin was also on hand yesterday to describe the organization's exchange program and its advantages in reducing the time it takes to process visas. He said a delegation from the Vail Valley will be assembled to visit Mt. Buller next summer to continue discussion on joint partnerships. --Information Update Council members received information on a reception sponsored by the Vail Valley Foundation for its grant recipients and an update on the Imagine Vail Tomorrow activities on Sept. 6 and 7. --Council Reports Kevin Foley provided an update on the Trails Committee of the regional transportation authority. He said the group is still continuing to identify a prioritized list of projects for distribution of matching funds. It was also noted the authority was close to hiring a manager for the system. --Other Kevin Foley complimented the Vail Public Library for joint sponsorship of an Internet open house. Foley said the event was well-attended. Sybill Navas inquired about the status of a study on loading and delivery possibilities in the Village core. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the $20,000 study is being pursued and will include a review of operational questions if an underground facility were constructed. Several council members spoke of the urgency to address the delivery problem. Rob Ford suggested restricting current deliveries to certain days of the week or fewer hours each day. The Council voted 6-0 to authorize the water district to install a new water line on the town's Par 3 property. Passage of an ordinance will be needed to formalize the agreement. (more) ~ y Council Highlights/Add 2 UPCOMING DISCUSStON TOPICS September 3 Work Session Update on Alternatives Selected for West Vaii Interchange Liquor Board interviews United Way Discussion Discussion of Ordinance No. 16, re: VA/brewpub September 3 Evening Meeting Appointment of Liquor Board Member First Reading, Ordinance No. 16, re: VA/brewpub September 10 Work Session Contribution Requests Vail Valley Marketing Board, Special Events and Information Services Discussion September 17 Work Session Walter Ingram, 10 Year Anniversary Sammy Sandoval, 10 Year Anniversary Rudy Sandoval, 10 Year Anniversary Tim Barca, 15 Year Anniversary Site Visit, Vail Pointe Site Visit, Major SDD Amendment September 17 Evening Meeting Second Reading, Ordinance No. 16, re: VA/brewpub First Reading, Ordinance 17, major SDD Amendment Approval/Denial of Vail Pointe Site Development Plan TOV OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 2 Town of Vaif offices and the Vail Public Library wil4 be closed for business Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday. As always, emergency personnel (police and fire) will be on duty and the buses will be running Monday. AI4 other operations will return to regular schedules Tuesday, Sept. 3. # # # ~ . ° VTBAW OF VAIL 17 VAIL ROAD VAIL, COLORADO 8165' 970-476-5686 August 19, 1996 Bob McLaurin Town of Vail 75 Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Bob: I would like to have this letter serve as an endorsement for The Chamber of Commerce. FirstBank of Vail has been a member of The Chamber of Commerce for the past year when the organization changed its name and became more regional in operation. I feel The Chamber of Commerce has been a positive impact for the Town of Vail along with FirstBank. The Chamber offers effective business support programs to its members. The organizations networking events are very productive as they provide local business people with opportunities to visit with one another in a fun and relaxed environment. FirstBank hosted a Chamber Business After Hours Mixer in July which attracted over 130 local business people from throughout the valley. I strongly support The Chamber of Commerce and hope The Town of Vail will show its support. Sincerely yours, Roger A. Behler President RAB/mc - RECEIvEO aUs 2 8 J. COTTER GALLERY X C; C~~,~2 THE GOLD AND SILVERSMITH OF ~ AIL Since 1970 234 E. Wall St./P. O. Box 385, Vail, CO 81658 (303) 476-3131 v , August .23, 1996 Town of Vai 1 Government Uftices ?S S. Frontage Road Vai 1, CO 31657 Dear Neighbors, Please find enclosed a capy of a letter i recently sent to Brian Hall af Channel 5. I wanted to also make you aware of my concerns in this matter. Thank you for your attentton, Regards, J1 Gotter nclosure J. COTTER GALLERY AL1(~USt ~3, ~~y6 THE GOLD AND SILVERSMITH OF VAIL y Since 1970 234 E. Wall St./P. O. Box 385, Vail, CO 81658 Brlan Hal 1 (303) 476-3131 P.O. Box 171 r Vaf l, CO 81658 Dear Brian, , I am writing to you to expres5 my concern aver a matter that recently came to my attention, This rnatter concerns the recent funding cuts, and therefore, the very future existence of, Channel 5. 1 ha I' ve peen a resident of the Vail Valley for twenty_seven years. In that time I have seen the population of the area explode with the development of business activity. Throughout this expansion, the Valley has retained its reputation as a communlty of people who take an interest in community issues. Channel 5 is a very valuable asset to those of us, who, due to time limitatians or other constraints, are unable to attend many of the events at which the future of the communtty is debated. ' Channel S also hlghllghts other, more cultural aspects of the communlty and presents them ta segments of the population that may have overloaked their existence, or had not stopped to cansider the cultural wealth of the area. in addition, Channel S presents the pride af our community to ali visitors who channel surf in their rented condos'and hotei rooms after a day of outdoor actlvity. The presentation itself of a tawn meeting on television conveys to our guests the _ concern we have for our home and'insures them that the beauty of the valley 1s in well-meaning, capable hands and will continue to be here for all to enjoy. Fnr fihese and other reasons, I feel that 1t is lmperative that we take whatever steps are necessary to preserve Channei 5. { am sure there are many uncansldered optlons aiready in existence that wiil 5oon be recognized and utllized to insure continued broadcasts. I look forward to learning more about the resolution to the unfortunate present sltuation. Please be assured that you can count on my support as necessary. ~ Slncerely, ~ , ~ J1m Cotter . ip i, ( Town of Vail Sales Tax Estimation Worksheet 8/28/96 °o Change °o Change » onth 105 1&96 1907 1588 Buaget from lrom 1l~H t~p iyy~ 1922 1993 lggq 1995 Bud4ef Estimate Va ia . . : r ~;s;s>:.~.:•s:~•>~+::>:;:.::~.::.~:.~:~~ ~ :.:::::.r::.:,:::.~:;:.~::..:: ' . - f..:<•::'~ :::•.'•:.;`.~::<:o-. :'S:Y;:~'::L:~ .':i::~:;: : ~ r ; , udgel ~ ~ .....lr . :;y,: ::..........:::::•:r:•;:;:::;.:;;:::•r:: :•a;.. ~ r: . . . . . . . . ~:;:w:::.~::.: :.:.::r;.::..•; . - . . . . . . ~ ~ . . : ;t! 'l-.'>i5::;.';:;>}$>Y4:::'~.;:~::>i::i::.~.:.~:::.~:.~ : :::.~~.:.~:.:~..~.:::.::{:::t: : .::lJ..y:••::•:}:ii:...>::+>:.>:•:L:~::~s:+~ ~ . ~ . . t/ . .'~i:.:::.;; ~:ii. :::::::v::::: ..~~.::r . .r . . ?;f; !n.::: . r..y.~.~ s.:::~r;.; i..~:.......... -yy ' ~ . ~ .i'., . .t::::;.r<:.:.......:/.•::::::•::::::::.t.::•::•:::.;•:;::::.:::::...........:..s>:::::.~:::.~:. . ~ . ~ ...............~:::::c.:.;;.:::<:.;;: January 881304 890,585 1,063,196 1,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1.855,364 1.805707 1,894597 1891738 1933323 41585 204°ro 2 20% February 918.154 946,552 1,135,786 1,205,101 1,561,286 1,695,850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1.828.766 1814495 1,816107 1.813365 1990912 177547 963°. 9 79;4 March 1 187.520 1,316,652 1,378,782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051,820 1,977,995 1.988,090 2.250 656 2.139.298 2.136 070 2.238 409 102,339 4 63 % 4 791,o A rll 531;668 430,877 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,303 794 668 791,092 789 890 962 698 172 808 21 69°0 21 88°1. May 162.912 244,987 245,518 170,567 215,548 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287 315 324 681 324 179 314 692 (9.487) 3 08°,0 2 931~,,, June 280,828 361,627 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468,598 475 161 548 820 590 685 589,783 588 753 (1 030) 0 33°ro p 17~-,, July 447,81.5 f.. 479+507..,.479,201...• 559.683..'.. ..649,139 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,538 892.830 893 483 892.126 950 983 58 857 ~ , . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t::S<s£<~s:s~s::.:<.y>•~::>:r•:;:;::>•~. : : : : . - . . ' . , ~ . . : . . . . ~ . . . . . ......77 ..:::::::::.~::•s:.r::::.~:::.•::::.~ . . ~ .:~::.:r:•::s;r.:r,::r;:::r;::.:::r,:;:.:.:::::.~:.:.:::.~::::•:;;:;•:n:r,:;x;o>.':r'.',:':':: ~ . . . ...iv: . ;J. : : , . ~ ~ ~ . . . . TOTAL 4 410 201f.4,670,787 5,060,025 5,532,796 6, ::v:: 792,755 7,176,545...7,575,947 .7,638,728 8,080 470 8394,491 8449943 8437,151 8.979.770 542.619 6.27°~ g ~ . . - •.::nvvy•.{~v.:::::v.......... v:: w: i.i::v•-% :r:: v~•w:::::.~::n:~ . , 43 r,, .....::::::::.:.~.~:::::::•:::.:......:::r•::::.:~.:.:............:::::.::::..... August 386,985 512,513 536,904 575,887 668,119 678,071 761,992 767,257 825954 891.566 867,125 865808 September 340.102 374,060 442,402 422,502 469,032 482.328 491,684 485,954 560 535 725205 645 902 645,195 October 209,282 237,504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400 525 408 405 461791 460,170 November 229 083 376,657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553.681 594 491 611.147 608 123 December 905,955.•+1.,.167,280..1.,245.61.2,1,455,948...1.,615.278 1.625.219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1.974.553 1,992.855 1994540 1990566 ~ ! ~ ;;:r;:>;:•.:,:;•«:>;~:::::::.;;:;:<;;:. . . . .........lf / ~ . . . .........:::.:.~.:..>:.,.:.~r;.::•::: . . . . . ..'i::::~;i'i::?i;:::;~:::'::•~; . :::::::::.~.~:~i:.r.'•::.....,.:..>:>::~._;::::.::;;;..........................:•:::::::::.~: ~ . . . :,1,.••: , . ~ ~ . : . ...::...::.~:::::::::a::x:::::•:;;r:r.•:>r:;::::~:>:.. : . . ~ . . ~ ~ . . ~ . . _ . . . . . . . ~ Total 6481 ,608 7,338,801 7,945,164 8,654,572 10,311,744 10,764,896 11;274,286 11,603,647 12.395 718 13 007.013 13 030 448 13 007.013 8,979 770 542 619 ~ The Governor's Office of Energy d~C) Conservation (OEC) is announcing 9! o ~ ~ $125,000 is available for the next funding o cycle of the Transportation Partnerships program, o y n~ o depending on the volume and quality of 2 O ~ applications received. The application deadline o for the next funding cycle is October 30,1996. m A o',< ~ Applications must be received in person or via o m a i l o n a r b e f u r e O c t o ber 30 t o O E C, 1 6 7 5 m ~ Broadway, Suite 1300, Denver, Colorado, 80202. m o~ Transportation Partnerships began in 1995 as a way ~ to encourage and assist Colorado communities ~ n trying to manage transportation demand and address the associated concerns of air quality and eD energy efficiency. Since October 1995, the ~ program has received requests for more than 0 - • ~ , , . , . _ . $800,000, and has granted more than $300,000 to 7' fund 16 projects around the state. The program will continue to be funded on a quarterly basis, c~, with upcoming deadlines of October 30,1996 and {T' • January 31,1997. The amount of funding . available for the January deadline will be announced in mid-November. Future funding _ amounts may vary depending on statewide ~interest and program resources. ~ Transportation Transportation Partnerships staff will hold a " regional workshop in Port Collins in early 4 December for parties interested in developing = applicaHons for the Trunsportation Partnerships = Partnerships program. This is the first of several workshops ' that will occur in regions throughout the state. _ Please contact OEC if you are interested in attending or receiving more information about - the workshop. We also are available to meet -with applicants individually to discuss project _ ideas. ' For more information on Transportation ' Jummer 177U Partnerships or to obtain an application packet, " contact Kate Fay or Jodi Asarch at (303) 620-4292 , or 1-800-OEC-6662. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGf I'T': 1°~~cetn" .~artitQrships Projects positiveLandUselncentives,MesaCounty )P-- Northeastern Colozado Associatian of Local from local businesses, the city will consolidate and Mesa County recently completed an investigative Governments received $15,000 to ensure coordinate public and private transit systems so they report on land use incentives as a result of a$22,000 reliable transit alternatives are available to will effectively respond to rider needs while reducing grant from the Governor's Office of Energy residents commuting to and from work. 711e vehicle miles traveled. Provided this demonstration Conservation. If adopted by the community, the expanded infrastructure may boost economic project proves effective, local businesses and incentives will promote infill development in urban development by increasing the area's employee government working together will be able to reduce areas and concentrated growth in rural portions of base. The association has artnered with area the coun p overall van miles by as much as 345,000 miles per ty employers, municipalities, counties and winter season. transportation authorities to analyze existing The "Mesa County Land Use Incentives Report" commuting patterns and encourage > La Plata County was granted $6,500 to help develop identifies a variety of land use planning tools. It is development of public transportation, ride an Internet Ride Share network as part of its intended to be used by county commissioners, land sharing, and other transit alternatives. Another successful "Save our COunty Roads" (SCOR) use planners, and citizens as they contijlue to lead goal of the community-wide effort will be to program. The county will develop a data base, Mesa County into the next century with innovative increase the overall ridership of Amtrak and educational materials and presentations to support solutions to growth issues. survey the community on the potential need for this effort. Citizens will be able to access the Internet an Amtrak station in Wray site from computers in their homes and offices, as well Positive incentives evaluated in the report include: t The City of Steamboat Springs has been as in local libraries. The Ride Share network will > Densih' bonus,es awarded $40,000 to implement the first step of make it easier for individuals to commute to work > Transfer of development rights > the Yampa Valley Multi-Modal Corridor with others form nearby towns, tribes, low-income Relaxed development standards > Streamlined administrative procedures Transportation Plan. With a substantial match residential areas, and remote rural neighborhoods. > Rural cluster subdivision exemption r---------------- - > Planned unit developments Down-zoning Itnpact fees ~ Routi Larimer 1 r-- ~ County y ---~~County 1 r--- { ~ * The advantages and disadvantages of these ~ de , ~B ul`r County Yuma strategies and relevant examples of how other r----- ` ~ Eagle cou"~' communities have implemented them also are ----s--"`"'~"-~ County* ~DenverCounty Gartield Goun 1riClUC12d 1Tl tllC I'ep0I't. tkin Count ~ 1 ~ * ~bo„sias~co~~~ This.report is a response to the county-wide land use * . Mesa plan, which recognizes the benefits of concentrated EI Paso i County - - - --i 7k county ~growth and the costs of continued urban and rural _ sprawl. , Mesa Coun}~~ meet its land In addition to helPing `J .coU~?y^ Z tisi ~ use planning goals, the report also can be used hy other Colorado communities to help manage wth-related issues. If ou would like a copy ~>f 1 L__-_________________ the report, contact Jodi A sarch, Transportation La Plata t„` ; coun,y I Partnerships program coordinator, at (303) 620-4292 _.L..____ yt Current Transportation Partnerships Projects or 1-800-0EC-b662.