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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-28 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session !/A9L TOWfV COUNCIL WORK SESSI~N TQJESDAV, .DAOlllle4RV 28, 1997 2:00 P.M. e4T TOV COUNCIL CHAnABERS . 12EVISED AGENDA NOTE: Tomes of ateons aPe appeoxomate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine ag what gome Counca8 wi10 cons6deP an itean. 1 • PEC Review. ( 15 mins.) 2• West Vail Interchange Update (1 hr.) Larry Grafel Information update on West Vail Interchange construction schedule and Joe Krachm, design. IVi6C Engineering ACTION REQUESTED OF COUiVCIL: Review, comment and approve proposed construction schedule and project schedule. STAFF RECOMMEfVDATION: Approve construction schedule and project schedule. 3. iVegotiations for Public Works seasonal housing development team. (10 Andy Knudtsen mins.) 4. Information Update. (10 mins.) 5• Council Reports. (10 mins.) 6• Other. (10 mins.) 7• Executive Session 1. Rlegotiations w/USFS on LOAA (5 mins.) 2. Personnel Matter (30 mins.) Adjournment - 4:30 p.m. NOTE VJPCOMINC flAEETBNG START 1'IIVIES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT !/AYL TOIiVN COUNCIL SPECIAL Y110RK SESSIOR! liYILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/4/97, BEGINNIIVG AT 2:00 P flfl IN 70V COUNCIL CCiAIVIBERS. THE FOLLONNING bAIL T01NN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION lWILI. BE ON TUESDAY, 2/19/97, BEGINIVIPIG AT 2:00 P nA IN TOV COUNCIL CHAIVIBERS. 7HE NEXT !lAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGlYLAR EVEPVINC MEEI'ING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/4/97, BEGIfVNING AT 7:30 P NI IN TO!! COUNCIL CFiAMBERS. 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:IAGENDA. WS VABL TOWIV COUIVC9L WORK SESSION TUESDA?V, Je4Nl1ARV 28, 1997 2:00 P.M. AT TOV COIJNC@L CFiAMBERS AGENDA NOTE: Times of Btems are approxirnate, subject to change, and cannot be rel6ed upon to deteraYaiaae at vvhat time Coucaca9 wil6 consider an item. 1. PEC Review. ( 15 mins.) 2. Approval of Appraisal for TOV/USFS Land Exchange (20 mins.) Russ Forrest ACTIOIV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review the final appraisal for the land exchange and consider approval. BACKGROUND RATIOiVALE: The appraisal is a critical step in the Town of Vail/USFS land exchange. One of the goals of the exchange is to trade like valued properties. Based on the appraisal, the Town Council will need to next determine what is in or out of the exchange to make the values balance. The values in the exchange are also important in the context of the Rockledge Road and Ptarmigan properties where property owners have an interest in purchasing land where they have private improvements on what is currently Forest Service property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the appraisal by motion. 3. West Vail Interchange Update (1 hour) Larry Grafel Information update on West Vail Interchange construction schedule and Joe Krachm, design. MK Engineering ACTIOIV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review, comment and approve proposed construction schedule and project schedule. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve construction schedule and project schedule. 4. Information Update. (10 mins.) 5. Council Reports. (10 mins.) 6. Other. (10 mins.) 7. Executive Session - Personnel Matter. (30 mins.) Review selected Development Team for Department of Public Works Affordable Housing. (15 mins.) 8. Adjournment - 4:50 p.m. NOTE UPCOMSNG RAEETING START TIMES BELOVV: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT VAIL TOVVfV COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAV, 2/4/97, BEGIIVNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOliillNG VAIL TOWN COUIVCIL REGULAR UVORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAV, 2/11/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IM 1'OV COUIVCIL CHAMBERS. THE iVEXT VAIL T01NN COUNCIL REGULAR EVEIVIIVG IVIEETING WILL BE ON TUESDA,Y, 2/4/97, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IfV TOV COUfVCIL 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.WS 2 PUBLBC N0T9CE VAIL TOWN COCINCIL MEETING SCFIEDIILE (as of 1/10/97) Eebruary, 1997 In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance and charter requirements, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times: EVENIIVG NifEETIAIGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month, starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public audience for conducting regular Council business. 1A/ORK SESSIONS 1Mork sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on everv Tuesday afternoon. THE FEBRIIARY 1497 i/AIL TOW1V COl1iVCIL MEETING SCHEDIILE IS AS FOLLOWS: Tuesdav, February 4, 1997 Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 11, 1997 Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by fengch of agenda) Tuesday; February 18 1997 Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 25, 1997 Work session............ 02:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda) T01A/N OF VAIL Pamela A. Brandmeyer Assistant Town Manager Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please cafl 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. t• C4• 47 W5 ~ ~~°eti TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South f'roittagc Road Departiiicnt of Coiimirutity Developmcnt Vnil, Colorndo 81657 970-479-21381479-2139 FAX 970-479-2452 fiL", COPY January 27, 1997 Jo Brown P.O. Box 906 _ Vail, CO 81658 Dear Jo: I am writing to give you a brief update on progress to date to review the Town's existing Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) policy. On November 26th, the Vail Town Council reviewed the alternatives and public comments from the meetings at the Vail Library in October. Based on this input and discussion at tfie worksession, the Council directed staff to evaluate the following three alternatives in more detail: 1) Eliminate GRFA for single family, duplex, and primary/secondary type development and exarnine other methods (i.e., site coverage, fieight, design controls) to ensure that homes would not significantly increase in size. 2) Keep GRFA but allow existing iiomes to make interior changes that would exceed GRFA limits, provided that such additions do not add to the bulk and mass ot homes. 3) Amend the GRFA definition to exclude interior space located entirely below grade from calculation as GRFA. The Vail Town Council was very clear that any alternative should not significantly increase buik and mass. The Council was also very sensitive to any recommendation that might inhibit creative design solutions. In addition, several Council members were interested in exploring how vaulted space could be better addressed +n the Town's regulations. Currently, the Town's consultant, Tom Braun, is evaluating these alternatives by applying them to different development scenarios. We hope to be able to show how homes might look if you applied one of the three alternatives described above. The next steps in this process begin with a worksession with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) on February 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Vail Town Council Chambers. We anticipate then scheduling a final meeting with the PEC on February 24th to provide a recommendation to fhe Vail Town Council. Then in late February, we an~icipate presenting these three alternatives and a recommendation to the Vail Town Councii for their review. Please feel free to call me at 479-2146 if you have any questions about the GRFA review process or if you have questions about future meeting dates wi[h the PEC and Town Councii. Thank you again for your interest and participation in the GRFA review process.! , Sincerely, . ussell Forrest Senior Environmental Policy Planner & ~ GRFA Project Coordinator RECYCLED PAPER /d e4 '9 uN OF vAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 27, 1996 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 , Community Information Office ilA0L TOWN COUNCOL @i1GHLIGF@TS FOR NOVEINBER 26 Work SessAOn Bruefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, IVavas --GRFA After reviewing public input and feedback from members of the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Council narrowed the scope of its GRFA (gross residential floor area) analysis to the following possible alternatives: 1) Eliminate GRFA, while ensuring specific mechanisms to ensure bulk and mass does not significantly increase. 2) Allow for conversion of interior space. 3) Eliminate basement space as GRFA. 4) Explore issue of vaulted space (which is not currently calculated as GRFA). 5) Don't count GRFA used for employee housing units; develop other incentives for housing units. 6) Simplify definition of GRFA, i.e. eliminate all credits an increase ratio. Planning consultant Tom Braun will now analyze pros and cons of the alternative approaches in more detail to be presented to the Town Council in January. During discussion yesterday, public comments included: an interest in expanding the analysis to multi-family dwellings; the difficulties realtors face in representing properties with illegal conversions; the need to simplify GRFA so it is understood by the public and professionals; a suggestion to eliminate GRFA while using setbacks and height limitations to control bulk and mass; the need to control the total appearance and character of the community; support for conversion of interior space and elimination of basement space as GRF,4; agreement that any changes in GRFA are not intended to upzone or create the ability to build larger homes; creation of incentives for keeping housing heights low; a suggestion to consider relaxing deed restriction policies to increase supply of housing; a recommendation against using design style standards to help control bulk and mass. During council discussion, Sybill IVavas said she was interested in creating a provision which would require caretaker units to be added to houses that exceed a certain size whether it is deed restricted or not. The council had directed staff to evaluate the existing GRFA system and determine whether it is an effective and appropriate tool when compared to other alternatives. Three recurring issues have been raised by the Council. They are: 1) Is GRFA an effective tool in controlling mass and bulk; 2) is it appropriate that the town should be reviewing interior (more) RECYCLED PAPER Agcnda last rcvisccl I/27/97 3rm PLANNING A,ND ENVIRONfiflENTAL COflflMISSION Monday, January 27, 1997 FINAL AGENDA NO PROJECT ORIEPJ'TAT90N /NO L.UNCH - Community Development Department MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT . Greg Amsden Greg Moffet Henry Pratt Galen Aasland Gene Uselton Diane Goiden John Schofieid NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board wili break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearinq - Yovun Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a side setback variance in order to construct a two-car garage, located at 4532 Streamside Circle East/Lot 15, Bighorn 4th Addition. Applicant: Lillian and William Bresnahan, represented by Kathy Langenwalter Planner: Lauren Waterton MOTION: Gene Uselton SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 6-0 ,4PPROVED VVITH 3 COYVDTIOMS - 1. The driveway shall be paved. 2. In order to provide a buffer to the adjacent property and to Mitigate the setback ' encroachment, trees shal l be added along the west wall of the new addition. Specifically, a minimum of three aspen trees shall be added. The location shall be subject to the review and approval by the Design Review Board. 3. The Design Review Board will review the proposed addition to determine if windows should be added to the east & west elevations of the new garage. . 2. A request for a worlcsession to amend Chapter 16.20 (Signs Permitted, Categories and , Regulations) of the Vail Municipal Code to allow for temporary banners to be used. Applicant: Town of Vail , . Planner: Lauren Waterton , . VVOFtICSESSION - NO VOTE . nficnda la:t rovised I/27/97 3pm 3. A request for a residential addition for an expansion of the living room, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, located at 1998 Sunburst Drive/Lot 19, Vail Valley 3rd Filing. Applicant: Nate Accardo Planner: Lauren Waterton TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 1997 4. A request for a worksession to discuss variances from Sections 18.22.060 (Setbacks), 18.22.140 (Parking), 18.04.130 (Common Area) and 18.22.020 (Percentage of Accessory Uses) to ailow for an entry addition at the Swiss Chalet, located at 62 East Meadow Drive/Part of Lot K, Block 5-E, Vail Village 1st Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Henry Pratt _ Planner: Lauren Waterton TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 1997 5. A request for a final review with the Design Review Board for the estabiishment of a Special Development District #35, Austria Haus, located at 242 East Meadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon Pierce Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 1997 6. A request for a conditional use permit to allow a Fractional Fee Club to be located at 242 East Meadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon Pierce Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 10, 1997 7. A request for a variance from Section 18.58.320, Satellite Dish Antennas, D1, 4, 6, to allow two satellite dishes to be installed at the northwest corner of the Vail Commons property, located at 2099 N. Frontage Road West/ Vail Commons. Applicant: KTUN Radio Planner: Tammie Witliamson i TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 24; 1997 , . 8. Information Update: , 9. Approval of January 13, 1997 minutes. The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. ; Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. Community Development Department ngcnda last revised 1/24/97 1 I am PLANNING A?ND ENVIROYVMENTAL COfIV'ilMfSSION Monday, January 27, 1997 AGENDA NO PFiOJECT ORIENTAT90N / ~O LUNC6i - Communiiy Development Department MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT NOTE; If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearina -'Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a side setback variance in order to construct a two-car garage, located at 4532 Streamside Circle East/Lot 15, Bighorn 4th Addition. Applicant: Lillian and William Bresnahan, represented by Kathy Langenwalter Planner: Lauren Waterton 2. A request for a worlcsession to amend Chapter 16.20 (Signs Permitted, Categories and Regulations) of the Vail Municipal Code to allow for temporary banners to be used. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Lauren Waterton 3. A request for a residential addition for an expansion of the living room, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, located at 1998 Sunburst Drive/Lot 19, Vail Valley 3rd Filing. Applicant: Nate Accardo Planner: Lauren Waterton TABLIED UNT9L FEBRUARV 10, 1997 4. A request for a vuorksession to discuss variances from Sections 18.22.060 (Setbacks), 18.22.140 (Parking), 18.04.130 (Common Area) and 18.22.020 (Percentage of Accessory Uses) to allow for an entry addition at the Swiss Chalet, located at 62 East Meadow Drive/Part of Lot K, Block 5-E, Vail Village 1 st Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Henry Pratt Planner: Lauren Waterton Te4BLED UNTIL FEBFiVJARV 90, 1997 ngcnda last rcviscd 1l24/97 1 lam 5. A request for a final review with the Design Review Board for the establishment of a Special Development District #35, Austria Haus, located at 242 East Meadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon Pierce Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNT9L FEBRUARY 10, 1997 6. A request for a conditional use permit to allow a Fractional Fee Club to be located at 242 East Meadow Drive/on a part of Tract C, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon Pierce Planner: George Ruther TABLED UIVTIL FEBRUARY 10, 1997 , 7. A request for a variance from Section 18.58.320, Satellite Dish Antennas, D1, 4, 6, to allow two satellite dishes to be installed at the northwest corner of the Vail Commons property, located at 2099 N. Frontage Road West/ Vail Commons. Applicant: KTUN Radio Planner: Tammie Williamson TABLED UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 1997 8. Information Update: 9. Approvai of January 13, 1997 minutes. The appiications and information about the proposais are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice ar 479-2356 TDD for information. Community Development Department Published January 24, 1997 in the Vail Trail. - *VK O~all Tob'i'1tl OI ~q ~es~o,n~os 75 South Frontage Itoad Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 WES6 P/A9~ ~OUNDABOUTS CONSTRLICTION PHASlIVG S(JRl/EY JanuaPy 1997 The Town of Vail is requesting your help in identifying a construction sequence for the West Vail . interchange. The design includes roundabouts on the norPh and south sides of the intersection, a new bridge spanning Gore Creek, and improved pedestrian and bicycle paths. This is a seven-month-long (April through October) $5.5 million project involving more than 2,200 hours of construction. Obviously there will be construction impacts and we are soliciting your input to help make decisions on the process that will be fol/owred. While some decisions are non-negotiable (see "givens"below), other decisions such as hours of construction, night wrork, ramp closures, etc. will be made by you and others who collaborate with the Town during the monfh of January. P/ease use the enclosed sunrey form to record your preferences as the first step in this public process. Return the survey in the enc/osed se/f-addressed business rep/y enve%pe by January 10, and please plan to attend the brainstorming sessions on Jan. 16, 17 or 22 in the VVest Vail Lodge to review resulPs of the survey findings. Thank you for your time and interest. Sincerely, TOVi/N OF VAIL c~0~ ~ WE NffD YOUR NfiP O n'"'~'° ~°°Rm ff m i~ o tn~ CONSTBUCTION PLANNIN6 DISCOSSION ~b~~~ r~ ~ wu wui ~ me ~uc m A~/r ~ ~~~a~«a~~ ~ Bob McLaunn 10 ~dHay januuy 2 ~ e ~ ' d-qmm-mm Town Manager a to wesc vail toage ^ Y ~ ~tle ~ ~,•a,~ (m~u. aday~ =gWon, mm bn W"m mpam, Community Roimdtable Meetings inmmjo- auuur-im er.~ ~ rnursday,January, i6 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wow6 Spnzq. on me cmm West Vail Lodge o w«t ww oma umwmmvjdy ~Thursday January 16 ,~a w~m ~ oc me mftsemm WesP Vai/ 4 ro 6 p.m. ~ vw~ aacsC .w wmy ee ,~a a~ Interchange Ezchange ~y~ y~ ~ m"~ro~ vau qc°r^mu.ryy o- 8e mmmmacmdqfy. friday,lanuary, 17 ° ~ ~ ~ 9 • SCamade uW Wet Vail buskmm aiD 62 1:30 to 9:30 a.m. e°^°wuaWest Vail LodOp mainaned in wme tmm mcros a~. Pan O` 0 N-0 Otl Qfupdpjt Rmd md Qtba madaay3 will be n Community Aoundtable Meeting a n,~,di ye ,i~ wednesday, January ?2, 6 to 8 p.m. ~ a~n ~ed Presentarion at 6:30 p.m. 0 L"a an matmr opo"mmro wn oma west vail Lodge ~mum~m. ~ u nom F~ ewa mro lana. uo~,dr +Qa e~r cn& ~'~Ye q,~ ~ vsen ana ~ ~ }016NQPNZ Ro+d mmnspumd ~y 6 ~ ~ a ~R~ Houao 019°nau eonw~ Do~ud JunctioR mmd+bmu0 fn A~ ~ aouaa wela}s on 6i0 at Evmaad the tdo:th artd ~ Sath Ftaruagt Bwds iu ViiL fksiaon Makers . °Corutrumamd&tad dectoam wW bx mcdz trj+ the Tam of VLI wub appwW yy the .c.- Cdondo Depammt d TnVMVvdy Fcdval Highm ,{dcamimmmoo. US Mmy Corpi ` ~ Fapnem and Comdo plv~ af RECYCLEDPAPER CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE There are trade-otfs between magimizing work 6ours to s6orten the leneth of the project versus accommodating other L~ needs such as neighborhood and business access. In general, whic6 of the following would you prefer? 531, 1) Maximize construction through ramp closures and extended work hours, to shorten the overall length of the project OR 101.?, 2) Maximize access, resulting in a longer construction schedule . OR 3~- 270 3) Attempt to balance both needs equally Any comments on your response? In the following blocks of questions we ask you to give us more speciftc guidance concerning your preferences for work on the project. WORK HOURS The majoriry of construction needs to be done during daylight hours, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please indicate your preferred work hours for the construction during OTHER hours as follows. 1. Early Morning Work Hours - 5:00 to 7:00 AM over the entire length of the project (April through October) Yes (GO TO Q. 2) No, I prefer these hours only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR 6~~, 1g7o 4~f 7a 117n 677j -3 9 7z, Early morning work hours ONLY on specified days for specified work (PLEASE ExPI.AIN) 2. Evening Work Hours - 6:00 to 9:00 PM over the enrire length of the project (April t6rough October) Yes (GO TO Q. 3) 13.11 No, I prefer these hours only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) APRIL MAY NNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR 757, 8170 11 '?o (0 7. 13 3£s7, ?&7, b 2-7' Evening work hours ONLY on specified days for specified work (Pr.E.4sE ExPt,nnv) 3. Night Work Hours - 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM over the entire length of the project (April through October) 7, Yes (GO To Q. 4) No, I prefer these hours only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) -7. qlO APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR 111e `6b7o -71 ~o Iq 7o 27 7~ I`f7, Iq7, ~~,~D Night work hours ONLY on specified nights for specified work (Pt,EASE ExPLAiN) Any comments about work hours for the construction ? WOgt][C gDAYS Please indicate your preferred work days for the construction. 4. liqondav through Fridav work over the enrire leag4h of the project (AprflD through October) 9-7170 Yes (GO TO Q. 5) 2. 1-7o No, I prefer weekday wOrk only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OR 3 37, I o07, ( oD7~ 6`7°I~ Weekday work ONLY on specified days for specified work (PLEASE EXPLAW) 5. Saturdav worlc over the entire length of the project (April through October) ~~D Yes (GO To Q. 6) I77, !v?[] No, I prefer Saturday work only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) ' APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OR -7S7o $770 LIg7. 397, 10° Saturday work ONLY on specified Saturdays for specified work (PLEASE F.XXPLArN) 6. Sundav work over tbe en4ire length of the project (April through October) Yes (GO TO Q. 7) No, I prefer Sunday work only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) I APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OR "70 (o -7J?a 357D S7a -3o `7J 9S°2. I ~~~a Sunday work ONLY on specified Sundays for specified work (PLEASE EXPt,a.IN) Any comments about days of the week for construction work on the project? ' RAMP ACCESS 'g'O IN'Y'E][tSTA'd']E 90 Please indicate your preference for rainp closures at the West Vail interchange. 7. Close the ramps during specified hours over the entire length of the project (Aprfl through October) '91 .-j 07o Yes: what hours do you suggest? (GO To Q. 8) ~-2..7 ~ No, I prefer specified hours of the day for ramp closures only during certain months. ~ APRIL MAY JUNE IULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OR 6 ( /o 90 /J S3 !o 70 !J (~7J '"l7 !J 17-71 5(0 7~ Specified hours for ramp closures ONLY on specified days for specified work (PLE,4SE ExPLArtv) ~ _ ' ` . 8. Close the ramps on specified davs over the entire length of the project (April through October) sl. 6 7~ Yes (GO To Q. 9) ; No, I prefer specified days for ramp closures only during certain months. APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR s37, ~B77, s31, -7 '?a 7?,, 4-7 7, IF50 7" 2 2,~J Specified days for ramp closures ONLY for specified work (PLE.asE ExPLAIN) 9. Close the ramps during specified weeks over the entire length of the project (April through October) Yes (GO TO Q. 10) 29 7% No, I prefer specified weeks for ramp closures only during certain months. APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBEK oR 6('lo 537, q t 7~ 1 *7, 1 7D 4r6 78'7, /x~ Specified weeks for ramp closures ONLY for specified work (PLEnSE ExPt.AIN) 10. Close the ramps during certain months (Aprnl through October) [ ] Yes (CIRCLE PREFERRED MONTHS) 5& 7~ $ t q-7 3 APRIL~~7' MAY~1~~ JUNE NLY AUGUST' SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 5 2-7'~ No, do not close the ramps for any month ~ Any comments on closure of the West Vail interchange ramps? CLOSURE OF ACCESS BETWEEN FRONTAGE ROADS Please indicate your preferences for closing off access between Frontage Roads (Chamonix Road). 11. Close the Frontage ]Etoad access during specified hours over the entire length of the project (April through October) -7 2-7~ Yes: what hours do you suggest? (GO'r0 Q. 12) .7'D No, I prefer specified hours of the day for frontage road closures only during certain months. APR1L MAY JiJNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - oR 627., '7 77, (,,270 387, 0 7a Specified hours for closures ONLY on specified days for specified work (Pt,EASE ExPLAIN) 12. Close the Frontage Road access during specified davs over the entire length of the project (April through October) C,11 [ ] Yes (GO'roQ. 13) ~ 2~ 0~~ No, I prefer specified days for frontage road closures only during certain months. APRIL MAY 1LINE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR 51 la 32-T, 3Sl ~ 7, q 770 7o Specified days for closures ONLY for specified work (PLEASE EXPLAIN) 13. Close the ]FronYage Road access during specified weeks oeer the entare length of the project (April through October) Yes (GO TO Q. 14) 32 770 No, I prefer specified weeks for frontage road closures only during certain months. APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OR b'Ilo OZTa 32-!a 2 770 737, 22, N 7 [ J Specified weeks for closures ONLY for specified work (PLEnSE EXPLAIN) a 14. Close the frontage road access ovee 4he entire lenQth of the project (Apral through October) 3 uLi o~~ Yes (GO TO Q. 15) , y I q 7~ No, I prefer closures only during certain months. . I APRI1- MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTENBER OCTOBER OR Wa 849.,, 4q -l q 2. Zn / 27o V5.-7 Specified months for closures ONLY for specified work (PLEASE EXPL.4IN) Any comments on closure of access between Frontage Roads? HOLIgDAYS A1VD S]PECUL EVENTS Please indicate your preference conceming work during holiday periods or major special events. 15. Continue construction during I6][emorial IDay eveelcend (Friday noom throwgh Monday) 63. f 7~ L] Yes 3 6 .~7, 1vo 16. C'ontinue construction during &'ourth of July weekend ("B"hursday noon tbrough Sunday) 327, [ ] Yes 68% rro 17. Continue construction during lLabor Dny weekend (Friday noon through Monday) 54 • 3 -79 [ ~ Yes `t9 • ,~'l, [ ] No 18. Conrinue construction during pnajor special events (noon t6e day lbefore through the day of the event) 1'es (specify events during which construcrion should continue: 0 No ~ ~ Any comments on construction during holidays and special events? .yMF CONSTRUCTION DELAYS 19. Please indicate your specific preference for MAXIlMUM construction delays / flagging hold-ups. (CIRCLE ONE CHOICE) ~ 10 Mnv[rrES 15 M[x[JrES 20 M~rrUTES 25 MnvtrrES ' 3 `{.3 Z, Y•9 7, 2_ F 73 20. If each of the following alternatives took the same amount of time (15 minutes), which would you prefer? sb 7, 1) Be re-routed to the Main Vail exit and backtrack OIEt 44 ?a 2) Use traffic control flaggers at the West Vail exit 21. and would you prefer this alternative for traffic control over the entire length of the project? (April through October) • y~ [ l Yes (GO TO Q. 22) No, I prefer this alternative only during certain months. (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED MONTHS) APRIL MAY JUNE NLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER oR gD 7. 5D 91 3r~7Z. -U `7, zr) Co0 7, 31~ I prefer this alternative ONLY on specified days for specified work (PLE.4SE ExPLAIIV) ~ Any comments on construction delays/flagging? BUS SERVICE 22. Understanding that bus service could be significantly disrupted due to traffic control operations at West Vail, would you consider walking additional distances to catch a bus in order to avoid the construction zone impacts? Yes (how far would you consider walkin.g?) 38.qlo %a MILE %z MIJ"77a 1 MILP~ 1%a MILES D 1%2 MILES ~J 37> No, I would not walk farther to catch a bus Any comments on bus service during the construction? CONSTRUCTION STAGING SITES 23. What is your preference regarding storage of construction materials, vehicles and dirt? 2(,~a 1) Donovan Park (lower bench) 1670 2) Stephens Park (vacant portion) 30'7~ 3) End of Frontage Road 71~~ 4) Vacant property behind Texaco station 5) [ ) Other: Any comments? 24. Which of the following categories best describes your "primary focus" or "point of view" in filling out this survey? 1) Neighborhood resident or property owner 2) West Vail business owner/manager 23?~ 3) West Vail employee 4) West Vail interchange user ~ y•3~' S) [ ] Other: 25. (IF A RESIDE1vT APID/OR PROPERI'X OWIVER) Where is your property? ti 1) West Vail 27. 1 -7, ~ 2) West VaiUBuffehr Creek/Vail Das Schone (north of I-70) 3 3./'7, . 3) [ ] Intermountain 2 y • !Vo • 4) [ ] Matterhom S• 3"l, 5) [ J Other Vail area: 117, 7' 26. (iF A susnvESS owrrER/MaNacER) Where is your property? 1) North of I-70, west of Chamoniac 11.$ 7~ 2) North of I-70, east of Chamonix 51, 9°I, 3) South of I-70 Z7, y1 4) Other: 11• I17o 27. Please describeany other suggestions or concerns regarding the West Vail Roundabouts project. . 'B'hanEc you ffor your partacflpation dn our resesrch program. Please ca?1 (970) 479-2115 for more information or assistance. If you would like to be added to the West Yail Interchange mailing list, please fill out.• NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP 111bmserveMasllWORDDOCSIVAIL\TOWN11996\W SMRND.DOC b WEST VAIL INTERCHANGE PROJECT : Citizen Survey Comments about Trade-offs in Accommodating Construction ~ Ramps should be open during peak periods (8 - 10am, 4- 6pm), possible split shift crews? ~ Work at night (8pm - 7am) ~ Work 24 hours a day on this, get it done ~ Work late at night ~ Need to drive I-70 west everyday ~ If access to our business is limited our business might not make it ~ Work nights 6pm - 6am etc., 7 days ~ Access during business hours is very essential . ~ Weekends maximize access, weekdays some closures, double shifting night time work ~ Whenever possible work at night ~ Continual access, blockage only at late nighUearly am ~ Avoid using Chamonix or put in speed bumps ~ Start right at the end of the ski season ~ Major changes extend hours. Routine construction, normal hours ~ Maximize access during peak hours and maximize construction during off hours, night ~ Use extended work hours ~ Work 9pm - 6am ~ Maximize access during peak commuting hours ~ Will I be able to get home? Road closures or delays? ~ Ramp closures without Hwy. 6 connecting thru Dowd Junction could be worse than a longer schedule ~ Work evenings ~ We should never be denied access to our home ~ Night time construction and open access to businesses 8-5 M-F ~ Be cautious of extending work hours and incurring overtime and additional costs. Overtime is OK but don't go nuts. ~ Keep is easy, simple with confusion about time of day, day of week, open, close, etc. ~ Just keep the dollars down ~ open for traffic 7am - 6pm, close 6pm, open again at 7am ~ I live in West Vail and would like to see construction begin as aggressively as possible. Don't get caught in the fall because of short spring schedule. Proper signage will allow businesses to function Don't detour tcaffic through neighborhoods Get it.done ASAP but build temporary on-ramps Additionai Commerts, Stagpes4lons, and Concems 0 I think traffic needs to be able to flow dunng nash hours ALWAYS. Consttuction cen be M-F e AM- IOPAA and weekend~ fmm 10-90, bu9 never on holidays pr special events. BQ is importanQ 4haQ buses aun bet@er Qhan eeser go help neduce car 9raific. 0 This Oookw 0ike @ very dtfflcalt c,onstructlon project; I believe we shouW close A daavn as much as possible and gs418 over as awm as possible_ 0 Could a temporary on-raenp golng west be provided clvw to 4he orid of the Nor4h Fmntage Road? This mipht heBp a 1o4 08 uwm- 0 4hanks for4he oppofturai@y goe input. Thfs pmject is 9ortg needed and mvill be a majoP improvemees9. j ' i . . . _ _ ~ 81-15-97 13:02 RRC ASSOCIATES %D=393 449 6567 i . P.8a WEST bA1L INTERCaipfVGE PROJEGT ' C(ttzen Surqey AWitionel ComrneM, s eations 8nd Concems ° 1Nork everyday, work long hour5, esteblish detours or dosure pa4tems which arill not change frequerttlly and thereiore wi11 becorne habituai behavior for drnvets and o4her impacted people • Some kind of bike acce.ss please! Noiso and dusf controls? ~ Do what is necessary to cmmplete as iast as possible and on budgs4 ° GeQ if done fes4 0 P1eau donl Gose the In4erchange. we can live wttPi 4retfic delays but not a elosurel ° DusY. Yhis area Is aIrmc9b dory duaty - the Cseek, keep polleltian out of the creek - trssh, fine the (ndlvldual constttcUon eMpJoyees as Yhey toss dps and cuPs, etc. 0 Gma4 Job of invotving the communltyl What about bfke acCess7 ° Avoid Chemonix. danger ffor negddertts . . . ° This 9lrne of year is our busiest as vue an a Deiry Queen. 9f we take a h;t ~ • expec~np some r~eBmbur~s~'1enB fr+atn the 40w. ~ bec~use of this w~ t~ ° 7'etelly crazy. Too big, tno e,Mruive, too IaM , 0 If you use Chamonit pa,t in speed burnps 0 Look at buildinp temporary on and on rarn east eF ~ eidting 0 The on9y ~l coe~cea~n V have is ~ no;~ aR r eany mverei phouis, dus4a ~a Construction equipment (donq want it in my backyart) PPearance of ° Work a4 night to Pnaxim(ys corstruction and minimize problemg for publlc I ° Get i4 done ASAp, and Alease donl la4 uas see people standing around doing roo4hiatQ (a reflection of poor eatp4.) Plaggees ~hould nAg geke themselvess too seriously ° i3estrict sccess oNy evhan wor9c is beirtg done, da not set up cones or close access when no ptoysical avor6c is going an. ° Thenks for a11oaing 1npu4. Please publisA the nesults of this surveg. 4hat way we'Ig all know how mucPi our 6nput counged in final deeislons. ° Pleaaw corrrimurricate wi41r the thorouphiare asers, use a variety of avertues to tela n~PaPeP, rs6io, eledronic sipnals, posters at qrocery stores, bus stoPs, West voi! bu~s egss, etc. LeY's use Ume eKclea4ly and ge4 the job dane! ° SipneAe at Main bail eciQ end exlt at Hwy.B and 24 is im ° Plaase ge4 li ilnlshed as soon as possible. 7'hanks for aslcing for so rnuch ^~put, and d+sdosure ° EvGn a 10 mimatc delay %ill be annoying. Please 4ry qo keep delays 4o s minianum 0 After sumnner 98 I would say a poor job was done ard business owners , Poor si0nage, Poor information 4o consumers, m Can 4emporaty 1-70 rsiiPS1ps ba used? !!'rdeo the fut it can be done pmgress then show ip arr f$st motian tm see how °As in Denver highway cons8euetiofl, the pnore ghat can be accomplishea early arMate niflht the less disavption Bo business actilviYy and horneawner access... communicate disruptian tianes oar1y on. i ° N04 onatiph room for s proper9y fundionirg roa,ndabout ° 19 °s4orepe° dirt is not 40 be rvused, iq couId be ¢aken out of the valley and not stored here at all. Peopl~ livinp on Intermpuntain have only one way out, as do aII of oear services (fin, pOlice, e4c.) ~ so n impor8anf fo rvtaintain immediste accoss ° A must to be done, e3dra expense arili be required 4o keep communitY su govemrtnene PPon sind confldence in ° The roundabout must be operaUonal by the end of November'97_ ~ndsca ' $P~~'9d. By ~?o~ing 98-24 i~our$ a day in spfing encl fall, we mighg ~ able to aee the done usable for fraffic. . area ° Cenerellg? I Yhink peoPle prefer sltemate rou@es to sittin still; I°d arou~° ~ther 4Pan noQ kn~np ~rto~q ImIgp~t encounte~ 6~teP I~~winQ I had 40 °go I . I. . I I i i± S1-22-97 11:57 RRC ASSOCIATES ID=303 449 6587 p,02 f AQDITIONAL COAAflflENTS F OM VVEST VAIL INTEFtCHANGE SURVEY So many vuork projec4s ove re end the inital projected finish date. tf TOV can close acc:ess to maximize worbc efforts ior a"pro}ected" period of time, this would benefit afl in the long run. As long as closure does not exceed initial projected opening, people will be less likely to bitch. I 4hink TOV is doing a greaf jvb overall, 4he exception being 4ha4 work projects ex4end past 4he projeeted finish date. t am pleased and eager to rave this roundabauY in Wes4 Vail. I feel we've been neglected as an appendage of Vail and are deperately in need of a faceliR. I hope this project will be as attractive as our new bike route! Stone retainmg vualls and lots of landscaping and 4rees. And it will be efficient_ I hope the beautification will spread to o4her areas of IlUest Vail. In the near future how about - 0 a bike access connec4ing ew bike route in4o Safeway, then parklbike spot on open area . o and Qhen connecting a bik alking parlc narfh oP Chamonix (above Pineridge) o so at end we have "sp ° of parlc//bike/uvalking on the north frontage connecting Vail Village 40 groceries, dty cleaning, h rdware. As we are now, iYs a very ugl stem of highway - fumes, noise and nvt safe for walking/biking. AIso, 4he business strip zon neea1s Qo plan4 LOTS of pine trees on 4he narth 4o cover up "back end loading/trash" zanes_ Too m h 4ruc~ noise, ugly dump sites, and West Va+1 Inn ha5 fioo many bngh4 ugly ligh4s in their parking lot. ~ A14hough I accept this as a eficial project, it cannot totaliy disrup4 our business or ~ rsonal 4ravel needs n lanes on and oif the interstate should be compl d s soon as possible during the work. Temporary f to divert as much tragf'ic as sible. Signage or flag people need to comrllun~te ffC, options. We o reach us and who are paying Qo vacation in Vai . They need to be have guests vuho need 4o ble t able 4o ge4 around. ~Ve are ed f m mid-April 4hrough May. Please accelerate construction during the I of~ season. As a bus rider and biker, { ope y will make sure that ae have bike paths and walkways during the construction and please mak sure e can WAtK safely under I-70 from VVest Vail Nlall. Have you tried to WAL6{ under 1-70 at Main Vail exi4l!!! In traffic!! This is such a complicated sun+ey that i4 wauld be easy far any single respondent to give ansavers that conflic4 with each other. A time-consuming, 4houghtful analysis would be necessary~to answer atl these questions in a consisten4 way. I doub4 most people have time for that, So if I Were yoU I Wouldn't take any single answer very slriousiy, 1'm sure people will contradict themselves. But, 4hanks for asking; much of this seems like stuffi 4ha4~should be decided by expeRS. ' ~ , ~ 4 Z dd e4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MED6A AD!/ISORY January 22, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VA9L TO@NN COUNCIL HIGHLIGIiTS FOFi JAMIJARY 21 VVork Sessaon Brsefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewrett, 6Curz, iVavas --Pine Beetle Discussion The Council heard a status report from town staff and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service regarding an assessment of mountain pine beetle activity in the area. The insects bore into lodgepole pines and eventually kill the trees by cutting off its water supply. Tom Eager, entomologist with the USFS Gunnison office, explained that since pine beetle outbreaks occur naturally in the lifespan of a forest, it's not a question of "if," but "when." Last fall, the town and the Forest Service agreed to fund a study to determine the magnitude of the problem. Infrared photographs. have since identified an infestation area in excess of 200 acres, according to Eager, with the largest concentrations of beetle activity in or immediately adjacent to the I-70 corridor within the Vail Valley. The infestation has impacted both public and private lands, according to the assessment. Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental policy planner, said the team will return in March with recommendations on possible actions to address the situation. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association expressed concern about the risk of avalanches if removal of trees is one of the recommended actions. Forest Service representatives said they would take a comprehensive look at all alternatives and their impacts. Meanwhile, private property owners might want to consider using a preventive spray to protect landscaped trees, according to Todd Oppenheimer, the town's parks superintendent. Residents are asked to contact Oppenheimer at 479-2161 for more information. --Controlled Burn Also yesterday, Forest Service representatives received support from the Town Council to initiate a public scoping process to identify issues and concerns related to a USFS proposal for a controlled burn of 1,400 acres of forest land from Booth Creek to Spraddle Creek. The burn, proposed to occur this Spring, would help regenerate shrubs and aspens to enhance the habitat for elk and bighorn sheep. For more information, contact Tom Johnston, wildlife biologist with the US Forest Service, at 827-5715. (more) RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Council Highlights/Add 1 --Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement Update Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental policy planner, presented an overview of public comments received at a Jan. 9 neighborhood meeting on the proposed Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement. The meeting was held to record public comments on the proposed addition of two new West Vail properties that would be transferred to the town as part of the agreement. Major points raised by the participants included: 1) . concern over traffic and other impacts related to additional development on Garmish; 2) support for the exchange so long a.s the Garmish and Town Manager properties are kept as open space; 3) concern for reduced property values for homes that would no longer be borderPd by forest lands; 4) increased comfort level with town ownership of the two properties as opposed to the properties being under county jurisdiction through a private land trade. Also attending the meeting were three residents from Rockledge Road who worried about the potential for development on one of the exchange sites in their neighborhood. Forrest then outlined next steps to include: approval of the appraisal on Jan. 28; a decision on which properties will remain in the exchange on Feb. 4; consideration of a draft exchange agreement on Feb. 11; and a resolution to execute an exchange agreement on Feb. 18. For additional information, contact Forrest at 479-2146. --Plans for a New Water Tank in East Vail Town Council members agreed to include a parcel of land currently owned by the U.S. Forest Service in the proposed land exchange agreement. After annexation, the town would convey a utility easement to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to allow for underground installation af a new one million gallon water tank to serve East Vail. During discussion, water district spokesman Mark Van Nostrand said the district's existing water tank would be retained if studies showed it could sustain an avalanche. Tom Steinberg, a former council member, said he worried that access to the new tank might trigger interest in gaining access to a mining site south of the proposed tank. However, Forest Service officials said mining rights will always be an issue no matter what happeris in the surrounding area. For more information, contact Forrest at 479-2146. --Ordinance Amending Zoning Code to Allow Van Storage/Transportation-Related Businesses in the Commercial Core 3, Arterial Business and Heavy Service Zone Districts as Conditional Use In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed a proposal to define and allow transportation businesses, such as shuttle services and car rental establishments to locate in the commercial core 3(West Vail), heavy service (West Vail gas stations) and arterial business (Cascade Crossing and Amoco) zone districts subject to a conditional use permit with specific review criteria. During discussion, Mayor Bob Armour said he was tired of looking at parked vehicles in West Vail and would oppose the ordinance, while Council member Sybill Navas said it was appropriate for the town to accommodate such uses as rental cars as a convenience for residents and guests. The ordinance was later approved on first reading at the evening meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Armour against). . (more) e 1 TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 --Discussion of Fractional Fee Ordinance In preparation for second reading, the Council reviewed its fractional fee club ordinance which was approved on first reading by a 6-0 vote on Jan. 7. The measure would allow fractional fee clubs as conditional uses in the public accommodation zone district and would enable developers of the Austria Haus to submit a redevelopment proposal containing a mix of fractional fee club units, hotel rooms and retail space. During additional review yesterday, Council members agreed to reinforce its goal of no net loss of existing hotel rooms by eliminating a provision that would have allowed lock-off units to be used in a formula for calculating the equivalency of accommodation units. In addition, the Council reinstated a provision that would require an equal number of fractional fee club units and hotel accommodation units for any new development in the public accommodation zone district. During discussion, the Council heard from Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association who advocated additional criteria and standards to maximize hotel use in the ordinance. He said the private residential use of a time share unit does not meet the purpose and intent of a public accommodation zone district. However, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said by definition the only distinction between a residential unit (dwelling unit) and a hotel room (accommodation unit) is the existence of a kitchen. Joe Staufer and Rod Slifer also addressed the Council with their concerns about the preservation of hotel units within the zone district. Tom Steinberg also spoke, advising the Council to look into the future, noting the difficulty of getting multiple owners to agree on how to make upgrades and improvements down the road. iVoting the adjustments in the ordinance satisfied their concerns, a Council majority later approved the measure on second reading by a 5-1 vote (Armour against/Johnston has previously recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest). For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Information Update Public Works Director Larry Grafel presented an update on the Seibert Circle art piece project. He said the Art in Public Places Board had received 700 inquiries which resulted in 80 artist submissions. Those submissions have now been narrowed to five finalists and one alternate. A public meeting will be held March 20 to review the projects with selection by a jury panel on iViarch 21: For more information, contact Nancy Sweeney, Art in Public Places coordinator, at 479-2344. Next, Grafel routed a copy of an article featuring Vail's roundabouts in a state transportation publication. He said the roundabout concept appears to be catching on as evidenced by a request from the lowa Department of Transportation to hear a presentation by Greg Hall, town engineer.. Also, Grafel presented an update on the seasonal housing units planned for the Public Works shop area. He said selection of a design team would occur by the end of the week with a full report to the Council at the next work session. The Planning and Environmental Commission is requiring a minimum of three employee housing units on the site as a result of an approved expansion of the Public V1/orks facility. For more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173. (more) : TOV Council Highlights/Add 3 Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer announced Vail's Fourth of July fireworks will be scheduled on July 4 this year due to requests from residents and guests. Also, Brandmeyer said the Grundig World Cup Mountain Bike Races will be held July 8-13 and will feature three days of racing from Golden Peak through the Village on July 11-13. She said the Vail Valley Foundation is attempting to bring the World Cup Championship Finals back to Vail in the year 2000. --Council Reports Ludwig Kurz said the Colorado Ski Museum is ahead in its fundraising efforts. He encouraged Council members to consider purchasing an annual membership to help support the museum. Kevin Foley attended the most recent regional transportation meeting. He said the chairman and director would provide an update at the evening meeting. Rod Ford attended the Lionshead walking tour along with Kevin Foley and Sybifl Navas to kick-off the Lionshead master planning process. Ford said the tour was well-run and well-attended. --Other Sybill Navas noted a broken window at the information "bunker" in Lionshead, a snow pile hazard at the intersection of Booth Falls Road and the Frontage Road, and the "closet-like" storage condition of the community room of the Library. Kevin Foley said he would not be able to attend Wednesday night's dinner with the Avon Town Council, announced that a master plan for 1997-99 is available from the Vail Recreation District, and complimented the Police and Public Works departments for handling the Frontage Road over the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. Foley also thanked the staff for handling a letter in support of a state legacy grant for preservation of the rail corridor. Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Citizen Participation Carol Alleman, manager of the Galatyn Lodge expressed concern about incomplete public and private snow removal operations along Vail Valley Drive. Alleman said the sidewalk should be cleared at all times due to increased pedestrian traffic associated with the Golden Peak redevelopment. Next, the Council heard from Tag Hopkins, a Vail Mountain School senior who spent the summer in Mt. Buller, Australia, as part of the Vail Valley exchange program. Hopkins said it was a great experience. Also, Kathryn Harrison and Joel Olver, exchange students from Mt. Buller, Australia, made brief remarks to the Council and said they, too, are having a great experience. (more) . TOV Council Highlights/Add 4 Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners said he is confident the town will maintain the sidewalk on the west side of Vail Valley Drive. He said it makes sense to heat it, as well. --Update by Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Jim Shrum, director, and Mike Gallagher, chairman, of the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority thanked the town for helping with the start-up of the new system. Sixteen buses have gone into service since November with five more on the way, they said. Service enhancements fior the winter season have included an additional route to Leadville, a skier express bus on weekends from Gypsum, expansion to Dotsero on the commuter route, mid-day service between Gypsum and Vail, and evening service to Minturn. Also, the Trails Committee has approved a $250,000 contribution toward completion of the Dowd Junction bike path. iVext steps, they said, include an assessment to determine immediate and long-term needs. --Investment Policy The Council voted 6-0 on first reading to approve an ordinance revising the town's investment policy. The changes mirror a sample investment policy created by the Government Finance Officers Association, a national trade association. For details, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2916. --Ordinance to Allow Van Storage/Transportation-Related Businesses in the Commercial Core 3, Arterial Business and Heavy Zone Districts as a Conditional Use The Council voted 5-1 (Armour against) on first reading to allow for approval. See afternoon briefs for more details, or contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Ordinance Allowing Fractional Fee Clubs as Conditional Uses in the Public Accommodation Zone District The Council voted 5-1 (Armour against) to approve second reading of a modified ordinance allowing fractional fee clubs as conditional uses in the public accommodation zone district. During discussion, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association expressed concerns regarding the mix between accommodation units and fractional fee units. Mayor Bob Armour voted in opposition stating that consideration should be given to lock-off units and lock-off unit square footage when determining accommodation unit equivalency. The ordinance was drafted at the request of Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., which proposes a fractional fee club redevelopment of the Austria Haus property at 242 East Meadow Drive, in addition to hotel rooms, commercial space and other improvements. Approval of fractional fee club units as a conditional use within the zone district was needed before the applicant proceeds with its request for a Special Development District for redevelopment. Those Council members voting to approve the measure have said the conditional use would contribute to Vail's revitalization and vitality with an emphasis on increasing the supply and use of "live beds" while safeguarding the current inventory of hotet rooms. Additionally, by allowing reviews on a case-by-case basis as the ordinance is written, they said the town would be in a position to exercise tight controls over firactional fee (more) : TOV Council Highlights/Add 5 club proposals in the future. Please see work session briefs for additional details, or contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Other Bob Armour reminded the Council of a joint dinner to be held Jan. 22 with members of the Avon Town Council. The purpose af the meeting is to discuss issues of mutual concern. UPCOMING DISCUSSIOId TOPICS January 28 Work Session PEC Review Public Session re: Loading & Delivery Public Works Employee Housing Process Sign-Off February 4 Work Session Site Visit and Discussion of Ordinance No. 2, SDD #34 February 4 Evening Meeting First Reading Ordinance No. 2, SDD #34 Second Reading Ordinance No. 1, Transportation Businesses Second Reading Ordinance No. 3 Arriending Investment Policy February 11 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Review of Sound Ordinance # # # n ee n4 ~OWN OF vArL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR INlMEDIATE REI~EASE January 17, 1997 Contact: Larry Grafel, 479-2173 Public 1lVorks Director SUR!!EY RESPONDE6VTS GI1/E CONSTRUCTION AT VI/EST i/e41L IfVTERC9ie41VGE G~~EN LBGFiT FOR ROIJIVD-TFIE-CLOCK WORK AND OFF-SEASON RAAAP/l1NDERPASS CLOSIlRES (Vail)--VVest Vail residents and businesses appear willing to tolerate round-the-clock construction if that's what it takes to accelerate the installation of roundabouts on the north and south sides of the I-70 interchange. At least that's the preference from those who've responded to a construction survey distributed by the Town of Vail. The survey results were released this week during a series of community roundtable meetings as the town seeks to involve the public in designing a construction schedule for the seven- month-long project. A final roundtable meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on UVednesday, Jan. 22, will be used to refine the preferred $5.5 million construction ptan. The meeting will take place at the West Vail Lodge with a presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood residents, business owners and interchange users are alf encouraged to attend. Public Works Director Larry Grafel says construction is likely to begin at the end of March, although the town could defer the project to 1998 if it's unsuccessful in attracting funding from the state. "At this point, I'm very optimistic construction will begin within the next three months," Grafel said. "And that's why it's so important we have all our ducks in a row with respect to the community's construction preferences." (more) RECYCLED PAPER r 1. , West Vail Interchange/Add 1 Grafel said the construction team will use the survey results and feedback from the Jan. 22 discussion to define parameters on length of delays, work schedules, closures and other sequencing issues that will be included in the construction contract. -According to the survey results, .respondents have expanded their construction preferences beyond the traditional 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday schedule to include overwhelming support for: • Early morning work hours (5 to 7 a.m.) over entire length of the project. (86%) • Evening work hours (6 to 9 p.m.) over entire length of the project. (77%) • Night work hours (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) over entire length of the project. (83%) • Seven-day-a-week construction over entire length of the project. (72%) Respondents also seem willing to tolerate daylong or weeklong closures of both the interstate ramps and the frontage road underpass during the off-season months of May and October, Grafel said. The survey also shows July and August as being critical months for maximizing access through the intersection with minimal delays. The survey probed preferences on work hours, work days, ramp access, underpass access, holiday work, delays, bus service, staging sites and other preferences. It was distributed Jan. 2-10 to more than 1,000 residents and businesses in the West Vail area. The survey findings are based on results from 100 returned surveys. Participants who attended the three roundtable sessions held on Jan. 16 and 17 reinforced the "let's get it over with" reaction found in the survey, Grafel said. Also discussed was the need for timely, consistent and credible information about closures and delays associated with the project. "People seem to be generally willing to make whatever adjustments are needed--so long as they know when to expect them," Grafel said. One idea suggested at the meetings is to coordinate information and related (more) ; VVest Vail Interchange/Add 2 construction activities with other area roadway improvements. Those projects include the widening of Highway 6 at Dowd Junction, roundabouts in Avon, overlays on I-70 at Avon and overtays on the Vail frontage roads. Other suggestions and comments have included: 0 Establish detours or closure patterns that will not change. 0 Install temporary ramps during construction. 0 Require noise, dust and trash controls. 0 Install speed bumps on Chamonix. 0 Pressure utilities to work vuithout schedule constraints. 0 Install roadway signs with up-to-date information. 0 Nlaintain bike and pedestrian access during construction. 0 Maximize opportunities for the grand opening of the Dowd Junction bike path during Trails Vlleek in June. 0 Keep traffic flowing during rush hours. Following the Jan. 22 roundtable meefing, the construction sequencing recommendations will be forwarded to the Vail Town Council for preliminary consideration at its Jan. 28 meeting, with final adoption of a construction plan by the Town Council at its Feb. 4 meeting. The construction will include roundabouts on the north and south sides of the interchange, a new bridge spanning Gore Creek and improved pedestrian and bicycle paths. Bids are tentativefy scheduied to be opened March 11 with construction beginning on or about March 31. Once construction begins, the town is prepared to continue its community collaboration program by hosting roundtable meetings on a regular basis to evaluate impacts and address concerns throughout the project's duration. # # # ~ ~ ~ I , Town of Avon P.O. Box 1726 Avon, Colorado 81620 (970) 949-6121 January 8 ,1997 Greg Morrison Chief of Police Town of Vail 75 So. Fron4age Road Vaii, CO 81657 RE: Newr Year's Eve Transportation Services , Dear Chief Morrison: On behalfi of 4he Town of Avon and AvoNBeaver Creek Transit, we would like to thank you for your s4aff's assis4ance a4 the Vail Transpor4ation Center on New Year's Eve. By having Police Ofificers on duty at the VTC during the late night and early morning hours, the crowd of people heading down valley on the buses were held in check from becoming an unruly group. This was not the case in 1995, the crowds were rather uncontrollable resufting in damage 40 our buses and a fewr of our drivers were even concerned for their personal safety. By far, 1996 was Avon/Beaver Creek TransiYs smoothest New Year's Eve in quite some time. Many of our staff working that night commented on the positive effect your officers had on 4he conduc4 of the la4e nigh4 crowd. IAIe attribute a major portion of our success in moving large numbers of people during the critical time (1:30 am - 3:00 am) to the actions taken by Vail Police Officers in crowd control. Your officers were highly visible and conducted themselves in a very professional manner. Again our staff here at Avon/Beaver Creek Transit would like to say: "Thank You" and congratulations on a job well done. Sincerely, n , Harry N. Taylor Director of Transporta4ion Opernted by the Town of Avon Transportntion Division \ dd a4 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Attorne}, Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Lauren Waterton, Planner, Department of Community Development R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney DATE: January 16, 1997 R'E: Vail Associates Ski Storage Update The purpose of this memo is to update Town Council on the present status of the use of overnight ski storage by Vail Associates in Lionshead, Vail Village, and Golden Peak. A review of the Community Development files by Lauren revealed that in October, 1987 Vail Associates applied for and received approval for seasonal ski racks in all three locations. The approval included ski racks with end panels and lights. This request was approved by the Design Review Board. In October of 1989, Vail Associates filed another DRB application to "replace the badly worn metal roofs of the public ski storage racks uvith shake shingle shed roofs identical to those used in Beaver Creek and previously approved for use by "Vail Ski Rental" in the Village." This request received staff approval October 10, 1989. While the ski racks that are currently in place do not appear to be consistent with the prior approvals, there are no other records of Design Review applications for replacement of the ski racks. We are currently working with Joe Nlacy and Jim Mandel to bring each situation within compliance. There are different considerations for Golden Peak, the Village, and Lionshead. In regard to Golden Peak, ski storage is a permitted use within the Ski Base/Recreation zone. However, the TOV has not approved the location or design of outdoor ski storage. In Vail Village, the ski storage, located on Federal land, is permitted pursuant to VA's use of the Federal land for a ski facility and is not subject to Town of Vail zoning regulations. The ski racks in Lionshead are being reviewed both from a location and design standpoint and will require some approval, either from staff or the Design Review Board, at a minimum. LW/RTM/aw Rik~ RECYCLEDPAPER a ee d'h TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 MEDpA ApylSORY FAX 970-479-2157 January 15, 1997 . Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VA0L TOFNN COUNCSL HBGIiLIGIiTS FOR JANUARY 14 Work Sessuon Bruefs Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, iVavas --PEC Review During a recap of the Jan. 13 meeting of the Planning and Environmental Commission, a request by Lodge Properties, Inc., to amend the Vail Village Master Plan and the Vail Land Use Plan on property located south of the Lodge Tower, triggered questions by the Council on the status of long-term planning for loading and delivery in the Village core. The Lodge property, uvhich, until recently, had been tied up in a lawsuit over a land trade, has been identified by the town as a potential site for centralized delivery. Although the Town Council has authorized an analysis of the site, Town Manager Bob NicLaurin said the study had been delayed because of the inability to find a qualified consultant. Following comments from Council members Sybill IVavas and Paul Johnston, and Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association--all acknowledging the need to move forward with the study--NicLaurin said he'd do what he could to provide the Council with research and a recommendation on the issue. For . details, contact McLaurin at 479-2105. Also during the PEC review, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association said his group isn't satisfied with Council's first reading approval of the fractional fee ordinance. He said the ordinance, as written, doesn't have the strength to maintain a balance of accommodation units in the town's Public Accommodation Zone District. --Investment Policy The Council reviewed a draft of proposed changes to the town's investment policy. The changes mirror a sample investment policy created by the Government Finance Officers Association, a national trade association. The industry recommendations are intended to tighten investment policies nationwide following the Orange County, Calif., bankruptcy in 1994. Although Steve Thompson, TOV finance director, offered assurances that Vail's investment philosophy has been extremely conservative over the years, six policy changes were recommended to the Council. They are: 1) adding "liquidity" to investment objectives (the ability to quickly sell securities if immediate cash is needed); 2) adding an ethics/conflict of interest statement; 3) (more) RECYCLED PAPER • TOV Council Highlights/Add 1 changing required Council reporting from monthly to quarterly; 4) requiring a market value disclosure in the quarterly report; 5) allowing banks to collateralize deposits with any securities allowed by the Public Deposit Protection Act; and 6) deleting an allocation of interest to the general fund of five percent intended to cover investment accounting costs. Council members agreed to move forward in adopting the changes. An ordinance will be prepared for first reading at the Jan. 21 evening meeting. For ' additional details, contact Thompson at 479-2116, or Christine Anderson at 479-2119. --Information Update Public Works Director Larry Grafel presented a request by the Vail Village Club (formerly Seranno's) to allow exterior and interior construction on Saturdavs during the remainder of the ski season. The project, which previously was approved for Monday- through-Friday construction, could gain six weeks by adding Saturdays, according to the contractor. During discussion, Council member Paul Johnston expressed his personal frustration with noise, traffic and other impacts caused by the neighborhood construction. Johnston said the immediate Saturday schedule would only aggravate the current problems. Instead, he suggested adding overtime hours beginning in April. But Jim Viele, the project's contractor, said the April overtime wouldn't work due to availability of personnel. At the suggestion of Council members Michael Jewett, Ludwig Kurz and Sybill Navas, the council approved the following: • Exterior work will be allowed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • Interior work will be allowed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • No work will be allowed Feb. 15-17 (President's Weekend); March 15-16 (World Cup); and March 29-31 (Easter). • The developer will provide traffic control at Hanson Ranch Road. • No Saturday deliveries will be allowed. • Compliance review by Council at the Feb. 11 work session. Next, Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer encouraged Council members to participate in the Lionshead master planning process which begins Jan. 19 and 21. --Council Reports Paul Johnston said the Eagle County Recreation Authority had met and extended the equestrian center's management agreement to Sept. 30, 1997. The extension means it will be business as usual for the equestrian operation through the summer. Sybill Navas provided an update on the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee which is working on a sample ordinance for local water regulations. Also, she said the Special Events Commission is attempting to bring the American Pro Beach Volleyball Tour to Vail during Aug. 8-10. Kevin Foley reported on meetings of the Village merchants and the Lionshead merchants. Also, he said 70 proposals have been submitted to the Art In Public Places Board for an art piece at Seibert Circle, including one proposal from as far away as Spain. (more) . a TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 --Other Kevin Foley inquired about missing plexiglass at the Lionshead bus stop, while Sybill fVavas asked about the correlation between the number of building inspections and the number of building permits issued in 1996. 49PCOMING D9SCUSS9ON TOP9CS January 21 Work Session DRB Review Pine Beetle Discussion Proposed East Vail UVater Tank Project Discussion January 21 Evening Meeting First Reading Ordinance No. 1, Transportation Businesses Second Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Fractional Fee Club Conditional Use in Public Accomodation Zone District January 28 VI/ork Session PEC Review Public Session re: Loading & Delivery Public Works Employee Housing Process Sign Off February 2 Work Session Site Visit and Discussion of Ordinance No. 2, SDD #34 February 4 Evening IUleeting First Reading Ordinance No. 2, SDD #34 Secand Reading Ordinance No. 1, Transportation Businesses Second Reading Ordinance No. 3, Amending Investment Policy February 11 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Review of Sound Ordinance # # # ~ . , _ . ~y... s' , ~ , ~ ~ ' ~ ch; . 84°=1~~n°°~~ ~ue ea u eu a ~~.m 8:30am Registration and Coffee neFNeStntegies for ReinvenHng 6ovem`naerit 9:00am 1. Introduction A. Participant and faculty introductions B. Objectives of the workshop, values, and assumptions PA ' 1 We have a C. Workshop agenda and leaming approaches ' WAY ADULT5 LEARN 'e Public Strategies Group detailed plan for II. Managing Public Services in the Next Century (PSG) hel s YOU transform our the workshop, A. Commentary: The case for change The workshop features a rich ~ariety p y but from B. Case Study: Working in small groups, parttcipants will tackle the of learning approaches: public organization into a experience we first challenges in a case study which will be used throughout Lecturettes customer-focused enterprise. PSG the workshop • includes some of this country's know each C. Case Study Debriefing 1 • Self-assessment and planning for each 9YOUp 15 U1lIqUe. D. Lecturette: A new paradigm of pubiic management artici ant most advanced thinkers about and o p p practitioners of post-bureaucratic We will depart E. Toolkit: An introduction to workbook materials relevant to new Simulation exercises froin the agenda pattems of thinking • GUided Small gI'oUp disCUSSions Jovernment. PSG received t0 d0 F. The Practice Field: Thinking in new ways; practice use of a o Case studies national publicity when it accepted necessary wh2t for i5 creative tool that will be provided to each participant the position as Superintendent of G. Questions £t Comments: A lively interactive discussion between • Practice with many of the workshop tools Schools for the this to be an participants and faculty o Lively interaction among the presenters Minneapolis Public outstanding H. Action Planning: Planning and personal reflection on breaking • AND A COMPREHENSIVE WORKBOOK Schools in 1993. PSG also leaming old paradigms CONTEIINING ALL THE TOOLS THAT YOU manages The Reinventing experience for III. Transforming Your Organization CAN TAKE HOME AND USE OVER AND Government Network (RGN), a each participant. A. wt,at works? Working in small groups, participants discuss OVER AGAIN. ~ world-wide network of 65 firms successfu] transformation strateges i 2nd i11d1v1dUa15 Who help pUbliC B. Lecturette: Five principles that can be applied by any person at YOU WILL LEARiV HOW TO DEAL organizations develop and implement long- any level-without permission from above-that will advance the WITH TI-OE BUDGET SQUEEZE BY: term change strategies. transformation process • Developing a new way of thinking about Today most public managers are caught BLIFFET LUNCH INCLUDED delivery of public services between a rock and a hard place: maintain or C. Case Study: Applying the principles to the case-smail groups • Starting a process of transformation in inCl'e8se ServlCes but do it wlth fewec 1'e- D. DebrieFing the Case Study: An interacUve discussion with a your organization sources. Quality and productivity improve- panet of participancs o Focusing on net value-added rather than E. The Practice Field: Using the customer metaphor in the public ment programs can help, but they don't pro- sector, a small-group exercise with facuity facilitation just short-term cost duce the kind of gains demanded by today's F. Toolkit: A review of more tools in the workbook • Enlisting the support of elected officials budget squeeze. This seminar is designed to ~ Havin customers artici ate in new wa s W. Designing and Funding a Transformation Process g P P Y arm you with the insights and tools needed A. Where are the levers for change? Small group discussion in setting budget priorities to creativel deal with Y B. Lecturette: A model for changing any public organization at any your performance chal- Ievei lenges and financial C. Case Study: Making "The Deal° THE PUBLIC STRATEGIES GROUP INC. Ilmitatlons, D. Practice Field: Participant groups present their ideas to a panel of "skeptics" (the faculry); discussion and critique follow Dear Colleagues: E. Action Planning: A time for personal reflection and planning overnment-you maY have steps to take back to the job You've heard and read ae°na o ga izat on~You know the importance of "The g even tried to lead chang Your o• o 5:00pm Adjourn the challenge. You know how difficult this work really is. wasWfective,in ~~Y TWO I am joining with my pattner Babak ArmaJani, CEO of The Public Strategies ' ' ' consensus, 8:30am Coffee among - a • . d- and Barbara Roberts, the former Governo tof ~eSe t this sen s of 9:00am V. Managing the Politics of Change Group, A. What's Your Problem? Participants choose specific politicai problems associate with us at The ublic managers and e ected offovernmentl Theseget ~ practical workshops for p , ,-„-d child B. Lecturette: Crafring a political strategy for your ideas beyond the rhetoric to the substance of transforming g fundamentally rethinking a • - C. Practice Field: Working in pairs, participants use the case study workshops are for people who face the challenge of helped I to develop a political strategy and restructuring their agencies. • D. Toolkit: A review of the tools for developing political support . -o, E. Action Planning: Personal reflection and planning on strength- We will dei'if~e the key strateg~ im tlem n htee ptrbtPg'ieg r 5°~'o°Wn nd - " ening suppoit for change give you tools that will help you P ' ' ' " ' organization. This is not privatization central conand t ol and pric e uttinghThisas nte 1of ~ ~ ~ d~ LUNCH ON YOUR OWN the bureaucratic tradition dollorpriva_ _o VI. Barriers to Change ugh use 2~~mTrkU~~ mp ovement These eare post prise management thro q erment to add value and bring • , A. What's in Your Way? A small group exercise to identify real-life barriers to change bureaucratic° ideas that are neither conservative nor liberaL i B. Toolkit: A review of tools for dealing with mistrust, fear, lack of This is a how-to-do-it workshop based on our successful redesign experiences , I , I I school districts to units will , I ' money and stakeholder resistance with a variery of public organizations, ranging from encies to employmen decisive , C. Action Planning: Overcoming barriers of the Department of Defense, frbm child welfare ag efforts D. Practice Field: Getting feedback on action plans; participants and training systems. quality practice giving feedback on strategies ortuniry in the schedule for you to.practice these o .an afford E. Question and Answer: A lively discussion between participants We've allowed ample opp 1 them in your own sett ing. We and the faculty strategies and to talk to us about how to app y o ' e hope you can join us for one of thes ble~as pape is 1 mit a~ard to seeing Deputy Directo VII. Bringing it all Together - D.,,A. Discussion: Everything you ever wanted to know about you. P?ease register as soon as p Childreni, and reinventing government but were afraid to ask; no holds barred. Sincerely, - B. Action Planning: Setting an agenda for change back on the job, participants will set goals and timetables David Osborne, Managing Partner, C. Toolkit: More resources for change The Public Strategies Group/Reinventing Government Network E. Workshop evaluaNon 5:00pm Adjourn . .A , ~ TI~E RE91VVENTING GOVEffiNMENT NETlnlOR1C Banishing Bureaucracy INorkshop ~ ; Please complete and return this entire form (or a copy) to: Check the workshop location this person will be attending. ; i Jim Masters ~ Discount rates shown, tax not included, for single sleeping rooms at the ° Center for Community Futures FAX: 510-339-3803 F ~ PO Box 5309 Phone: 510-339-3801 hotel where the event is taking place. Make your own hotel reservations. i ~ i Berkeley, CA 94705 e-mail: jmasters@cencomfut.com i ~ Register the following individual for the Banishing Bureaucracy Workshop. 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O ~ J Ul ~'~z^ • 'C n N ~ ~i ~r' .s44.L . rr C rD ~ c 3, ~ y Q~, y O~l O< (9 (D rD rD ~ O ~ Mr. Osborne is an exper[ Ms. Roberts, the highly Mr. Armajani, a public ex- analyst of public organiza- respected former Governor ecutive from Minnesota, is tions, co-author of the na- of Oregon, has experi- recognized internationally tional bestseller, Reinventiriy enced the challenge of for innovations he has cre- Goueniment, and a former transforming government ated in state and loca) agen- ~ Senior Advisor to Vice as an elected official and cies and in the Minneapolis ~ Presidnet Gore for his rein- now as an educator. Now Schools. He has experienced ~ vention initiative, the Na- Director of the Program the challenge of transform- . tional Performance Review for Senior Executives in ing government as a line ~ ,Ui aa c~ (NPR). David has observed State and Local Govern- manager. He will help you and assessed literally hun- ment at Harvard learn fiom his many suc- C_1~ x: dreds of public organizations Universiry's John F. cesses-and his failures! c~ ~ p T"~ • undergoing fundamental, Kennedy School of Gov- Babak, a nationally recog- q transformational change. He ernment, she will share nized expert and speaker on C,-, m will share his practical in- valuable tools and in- management, recently col- ~ sights on how to get things sights that managers need laborated with Harvard pro- o done that you thought were to "win the freedom" to fessor Michael Barzelay on o C_ impossible. (Watch for the create major innovations the book, Brenking Through ~ sequels to his book, Rein- like the Oregon Bench- Bureuucracv. venting Government, coming marks and the Oregon Op- M~ . in February and September, tion-the pilot in perfor- ~ 1997 from Addison-Wesley mance-oriented, federal- Publishing Co.) state relationships. ~ -~i ~13 ~ . ~ O e P / P J° ~ R Q] x C3 San Prancisco Osborne/Roberts Boston Osborne/Roberts Seattle Roberts/Armajani ` Phoenix Roberts/Armajani Chicagc Osborne/Armajani ' T C c - - • - "P'SG taught us a /ot about bringing quality m D O ~ nanragement to pcablic bureaUCraciy.° ~ Louise Sundk:n, President, Nainneapolis-Federation of Teachers: 01/20/97 MQN 17:30 FAX 970 476 6499 PrudentLal-Vai.l QOOL ThePP~~~~~lis8 Gore Range Proper4ies, Bnc. Q Sales Rentals - Property Management bt t UonsHead Mall VaA, CO 81657 . Bus. (970) 476-2482 Toll Free (800) 283-2480 Fax (970) 476-8499 January 20, 1997 115 Town of Va.il Community Development Dept. Planning Commission ~ • Town Council ~I~ • ~ 75 South krontage Road VVest Vail, CO 81657 ~ , ]Jear Susan, Planning Commission 1Vlembers and Town Council 1Vlembers, ~ Jerry Wuhrma.n has purchased and plans to complete the Westview Condominiums ~ at the west end of Z`he Cascade Club. T'm not sure how far along in the process he is with you. I am writing to make you aware of 1Vlr. Wuhrman's perforznance toward his purchasers at Lae Vistas in Singletree. The project has not been finished properly...i.e. landscaping incomplete, code violations, lack of adherence to recommendations from the soils test, etc., etc.. ~I think that when a developer treats his ownezs such as Mr. Wuhrman has treate t e Las Vistas owners, the Town of Vail ought to thi.nk twice about ~ ettin~ ' continue to xn our community I am not passing along many specifics because I don't want to gzvQ you macc-"urate information. The attached ~ letter from N.Ir. Wuhrman's engineer will give you a"taste" of the problems. There are others evho are far more familiar than I with Nlr. Wuhrman's short I! comings. I suggest you contact any of the following for more informatiom on his performance and business ethica. ?r 1VIr. Rick Boldoc Property Mariager, Las'4Tistas 949-6070 George Gregory Chairman, Singletree HOA - 926-2285 ` Patty Haefly* Eagle County Commun.ity I3ev. 828-8730 ~ ~ M[ike Wheelersburg*Eagle Courity Community Dev. 328-8730 John Althoff't' Eagle County Engineer 328-8760 `k; o Page 1 • ~ j . ~ Offices in Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards and Eagle M IMopendancy Un+eO eM Operetad MemCer al The Pnidontle! Red Etlete Al9tletac.lna ' M~ 01/20/97 MON 17:30 FAX 970 476 6499 Prudentinl.-Vai.l. ~j0 G'2 " ~ ~ Ih ThePrudentaal December 8, 1996 Gore Range Properties, Inc. Sales • Rentals • Property Manegement 511 LlonsHead Mall Vail, CO 81657 Bus. (970) 476-2482 Toll Free (800) 283-2480 . Fax (970) 476-6499 i+ . ~ !I . There are also numerous home owners who would, I'm certain, be glad to share t$eir experiences and satisfaction levels with you. Some of those people would include: ' . , Jim and Oza Heckman 817-481-1240 TX / 926-3075 °i Jim and Pam Flanagan 205-967-8044 AL / 926-3130 ~ s Bo Derning 926-6602 :p Nancy Engle 926-9007 R.ick Boldoc may be able to share with you the minutes and all attachments from the January 18, 1997 home owners meeting. I don't think you'll need to do too much ~ research to discover that it may not be in the TOV's best interest to allow Mr. ~ Wuhrman a permit a build.. `i Best R,egards, i G' y Culp THE PRUAENTTAL GORE R.ANGE PROPERTIES T SA188 ASSOCIAte i :A. I I?. ! I~ * These names may be misspelled. My apologies. . j . • Offices in Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards and Eagle • 2 ' ~ •i M kdapencknYy Owrwd aM Oparetod Yomber d The RudatLl Rael EoWa AlmNee. Ytt. ii 01/20/97 MON 17:31. PAX 970 476 6499 Prudential.-Vail Q003 FROhI : JQHNt2B0ttDERN 1 NitBC1S I NESStiCONSqL PHQNE No. 602 502 2049 Jan. 02 1997 11: 35AM P2 . r' • ° ~ • RMelsOu'Wa7UL U ^NTSp QN>.o. • . . } stre.actua-a8 engis-seararrogrmaa,c9 cDe~egn . D~ecemflbet Il3a ll996 ~uhnnan ILu Vastu Dave9opsnen~ Inc. . Ra. Box 398 . . EdwarU, CmFaradm 8 1632 . x.ns vislaa Retainins Wa1s . Dew Seay: ffsraa waigiug ga e;Trcss MY coraccm about the miinnee era wWch the onvestigation drato the problems ag iLas Visgaa bs 4eang handled. !My understanding of the situation as tha4 I am to wrorEc wath the Stractura? enginea "chae9 D. \lane& ConsugtutHs, Inc.) and hBs geotocYuaica% corasultane (Robert ARauay, Foundation Enginecring Compasay, Yiac.) vvho tho 1.99 Vabeag Nomeowners Assoctation has himd, to come up with a mutua3Iy accepYable soBUgioet Qo the SBcuCgurg probl¢m$ o¢'4be rdainie~g W&Ils. I ~,ave ~ttccei 4n eva9uatiors ' I repos4 mnd submeeted dcHaids af a progosed cc>smtaon for the feiling vaa11 at the eag end of 8he par&ing SYruc4tare aQ 4he Bower peveY of BUilding°'q°, and the renr mll of the parking , a¢ructure iescif. geoetxWcc48 f#rree of LICP Ertginec¢ing, Ync. }aass drilled some 4es4 boaings behinc9 8hewal1s mnd vaelten a aeport addressarg the qualitq of the backfiU anatcrials and the dcainage ptom' ions. You have kept these MorBs 4o g+ourself arad . bnstaucied naB noB Bm rdeaw ehem to M'ichad Vanc9c, EagYeCout?ty, or the Romeownerai AssocIation. ruathennaee, you hsve endacates9 to afl ogthan 8hat b do not tFuak the . . , prob9em wi¢h eho mainang waU ~s serioees; and have ane them copies ofa rword R vvrote k. ~ on 816196 ms doctamentataon. TW record was wrril4en boed upon a 3i4e wisit iaauaiediately aftcg ik wa11 was pouxod &mdl bt4°ore it was backMcd. The ccac&s refccred tm in the , a~~~ oconcod ae ¢h~ corner Wd jojnt betwma the rdaiaing wII and the paxlcug Sfl19dChbrep W am np4 Q~~ted so the wew cracks that hsve pnce fomed due 8o the =sessive lbmckfdlarag and poor drOne,~~ beNa% the waYt.. II flee? that you we campromiliues aeaY pwtesionatiam by enisrepresertitiag my op°unons . @bout the situateon and by nmg &11owing 'a fsw and open aharing of intoainalion bctwc.m the odw peofet,siam9s who have, beeaa hired 6o rotve: the probBtm at the Lu V'utu projcct. , ga~ ~'~c4, you r~; staflling the ae~g~tioa~ og~p~r vvoalc, ~d postibly ~using a ~'ety ~ ' P.D. Boss 4572, o ValY. ~ aS8 o (3031 04Q-03131 4 FAX 040-til .°S77 ' ` ~ 01/20/97 MON 17:32 FAX 970 476 6499 NrudenT.lal-Vail. 0U4 FROM : JOHNttBptSDERN1NqBUSINESStiCOJSiIL PHONE IVp, :602 502 2049 Jan. 02 2997 11:36AM..R3, , a . ~ • LuVistu t. .n a ICRM Conwltertta, Yna. 12/I6196 I bclicve that thc prablcm with the rctaIning waU as very seriouc and warrants enunodaate attcntion. Thc excessive fil1 materisl behind the wafi should be removed; and the drainage issues resoIvecf according the recommcndations of LKP Enginccring, Tn ocder tm prompdy arrive at a muCuaity acceptable repair of the wwaUU, I'srn seading mY r"rk zketchea end cWcu?a4ions to IHichae1 Venok $'or &is revieyti, imd commetts, ygit is aot fensa'ble to build . the corroctive wall ' accvrding to our recommendatiohs bemuse of Wintet cond'ationa, flhen temporary sharing should be instatied and mavement of the vyall earefWly monitarod until e pennanent solution can be agroed upQn m1d cons4rocted. Anaiher issue that has not been propcrHy addressed is the lack oteartQt fitl on the roof ot° the upper carpon structure. The leterel resisfug eystetn for the getaitting waft uldng ghe rear of the csrport has been designod using the weight of 24" of eartle fi11 on the roof for bedlast. 14t the time o4'my 1$st viait ta the sitc, this fill had no4 yet btw placcd. This ' should also be taktrt care ofimmcdiatcty. • Sinccrcty, KRM Conwltunts, Inc. . ' Siructural Enginecrin,g and Design : • ~~\l~~tl DO Q~ J~ ~~o~•'~Y R •jF~~i. . y ~ V~C • t~` Kimb-ttty R. McGhee, P.E. $319$ . T e g ~r1~~/~~s o.0 s•••~ copy: N~ichacl Vffinek . .•/Y~iiJn i~~N Mike Plhcelersberg 7ohn I3eming . . . ; ~ , . ~ - . . JAN-22-1997 14:02 VAIL RECREATION DIST. 303 479 2197 P.02 . ~ 10~ IVIlNU'TES ~ ItEGULAR MEETINC VAIL PAItK AND RECREATION DISTRICT dlb/a V,4II. RECREATION DISTRICT BOAR.D OF DIRECTOItS 9:04A.M. T'uesday, December 10,1996 ~ Itrueger Itoom, Golf Cflubhause, Seasons at the ~'xrten Restaurant 1778 Vail Valley I)cive Called $o Orda at 9:00 a.nn. ( i MEMBERS i PItESENT ~ Hemmn Staufer, Ross Davis, dr., Kirk H ansera, Steve Simonett. ~ EXCUSED ABSENNCES DI s moeed to excuse Bart Cuorno, Simonett seconded. Passed unaaimausly. 01HERS PRESENT Piet Paetets, Robert Trautx, Drew Fkstoffi, Kevin 'Foley, Rhonda I i Hictman. APPI~OVAL 'OF ~ AUGUST 9, 1996 ~ I MEET]NG MMU7'ES Davis moved to approve November 26,1996 miaiutes, Hansen swonded. Passed unanimously. Pi7BLIC INPLJT I OA1 I'TEMS IVOT OIV AC'aENDA IVone. ADO D ~~~~F THE 1997 BLIDGET: RESOLUnON T'O ~ ADOI'T THE 1997 BUDGET Pieters explained there yvas a $400 change to Sports and a duplicataon of a ~ xevenue source evhich have both been c.onected in the materials limded out ~ today. Hansera araade a motion to adopY ths 1997 VRD btndget as i4 is presented, I)avis seconded. Passed urmimousiy. JAN-22-1997 14=93 VAIL RECREATION DIST. 303 479 2197 P.03 i' RESOLIJ'YTTON TQ APIPROPRIATE SOURCES OF MONEY Simonett made a motioa to appropriate soiuces of money as presented to the Board by the VRD staff, Hansen seconded. Passed unanimously. CER,TIFICATION OF BUDGET Davis made a motion to certify the budget, Snnonett seconded. Passed un,animously. RESOLUTION TO SET 1997 MfLL LEVY Hansen rnade a motion to set 1997 mill levy, Davis seconded, passed unanimously. CERTIFICATION pF TAX LEVIES Simonett made a mation to certify tax levies as proposed, Hansen seconded.. Passed unanimously. I ; BOY SCOU1'S Tim Patteer canceied his presentation conceming the $oy Scouts. BOARD INPUT Hansen thanlced piet Pieters and Bob Trauta for anticipating questions the ~ Board members had and sheamIining this year's buclget process. ~ ADJOCfR7vMENT Davis ma,de a motion to adjourn the meeting, Simonett seconded. Passed unanimously. I ~ Mceting adjotrned at 9:30 m. VBartuomo, 5ecretary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant I ~ i ~ i j R~96boa~~z-ioa,in i • TOTAL P.03 ' From: Yo: Suaanne Silverthom Date: 1123197 Time: 22:48:08 Pege 9 of 3 NUA~e.e - F:y ( , ~ t r Roundabout Suirvey Thc Tovvn oi' Avoii is sccking inpul lioni the mcmbcrs ol' Thc Ch:unhcr oi' C:ommcrcc. You arc .tn esserrtial comronent in the roundabotrt process. As the 'I'own of Avon beginS advertising frn- 'i conslniclion bids, thcy nccd youn celp! ' ~ iHow c.ui the t.own hclp m.ilcc your lifc c.isicr duruig thc; rounci:iboul, construction? Wh.it iuc y.bur , bi g+est concerns regarding the construction? Wl13t 1d8SS yOil }13VZ t0 3dd1eSS yOl1T COT1Cet71S7 Ynur u:unc: ~ Your busiucss u:unc: MiLlllllg itddfl:SS: ~ Phcme . F3X I would like to cxpress Qic lollowuig concerns rcgarciuig rounei:ibou( comstruclion: ~ I i l`ou can make my life much essier during roundabout eontitniction by: ~ ~ I ~ - ~ ' i I'lcitsc rcLuni Lhis survcy by Friciay, J.tnuary 31st, by: dropping it offat the Avcm Municipal 13uilding, 400 13enchtnark [toad, . lwxuig il'to 949-91391 ~ or mailinp, it to P.( 130x 975, Avon, C( ) 816M f I Th.uilc you Ior t:ikuig the timc La uomplclc ihis survcy. Tlic Town oi'Avvii is cir.ciiualui lo kccping the luics of wmmuuication op:,ni dtuuig the cnluc rouncLibout proucss. I ~ - - From: Yo: 9uaeinne 9ilmerthom Dede: 9123187 Time: 22:48:32 Page a o4 3 I You can quickly and easily get the latest updates on the mundabout project hy: ! JCalluig lhc rounciabout hotluic - 748-0000 ~ a/Visituig thc rouncLaboul upcial,c: pagc on our wcbsitc - hU.p://www.vail.ncU.wari// I I ~ ~ i ! I . ~ I I ~ ~ II , ' FK'ECEYVED JAN 2 4 1997 ; W(CCOG: \ Dec9 1996 Northwest . . . . Governments WA"'j'~~ ~UALgTY Instream Flows: A bill that would force the State to go ~UANTITY through a de novo hearing in Water Court for any new ac- quisition of water rights is exgected. This kind of bill would COMMIrITEE UPDATE make it more difficult for the State to acquire new insveam flow water nghts. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE UPCOMING Others: Jo expects two bills to be introduced that will affect 1997 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) funding. Currently, net lottery proceeds (the funds remaining after prizes and opera- Jo Evans, QQ's lobbyist, addressed the QQ Board at the No- uona1 costs) are distributed on a 50-40-10 distribution with vember 6th QQ meeting and presented her crystal ball of 50% going to GOCO (capped at $35m plus inflation), 40% what to expect from the 19971egislature. Jo believes that for Local Conservation Trust, and 10% to state parks. One the House is more conservative than previously with 41 Re- potential bill would take $32 million off the top of net lottery publicans and 24 Democrats. Approximately 8 of these Re- earnings and earmark it for a capital construction fund for publicans are "svongly conservative". The Senate added two schools and then the 50-40-10 distribution would kick in. more Republicans and will con- Although such a bill sounds good tinue to be as conservative as it NWCCOG for education, the amount would has in the past. 21°a of the leg- Purpose Statement: not come close to correcting the islature will be freshmen. State`s eaucadonal probiems, and Being responsive to members' needs and interests- it would gut the GOCO program. The General Assembly will con- 9 pPOVide an opportunity jor regional probleon solv- The second bill would put a refer- vene on January 8, 1997. Tng, inforrnation sharing and re[ationship deve[op- endum on the ballot to find out if ment among Phe region's local governments; voters made a mistake on Here's what we can expect on H advocate for regional interests and Junding with pmendment 8, the amendment some of the QQ issues: local, state and Jederal agencies; ihat gave the 50% to GOCO in eprovide high quality, cost and tinee effective, stan- dard and customized servaces and technical assistance ~e first place. Also: 'd'akings: 1996 was the "Year to our rreerrrbers, avoiding inejjective duplicalion of of Takings down at the Capitol ePforl • Legislation affecting exempt and they'll be back. Rumor has wells and 35 acre parcels. it that Senator Norton wants to • A bill dealing with the Vidler bring back SB 69, the takings bill that Governor Romer ve- or in-house domestic well toed last session. We can probably expect other takings re- situation may be in the works. lated bills that address vested rights, the "ombudsman • A bill that will change Three Lakes Water and Sanitation approach" to takings (setting up a state ombudsman that will District to a special district rule on local govemment takings issues), and "just say yes" • A bill that would rewazd corporations that are deemed "en- bills that reduce a local government's authority to regulate vironmental leaders" by giving them breaks on future de- what occurs within its boundaries. velopment, or other regulatory relief. 1041: Although Colorado Springs says they won't be run- Wtiat 4o do Now: Jo encouraged all elected officials and ning a bill that links 1041 and takings, Jo bets that some- QQ members to talk and establish rapport NOW with legis- thing similar to last year will be back. To refresh your lators, especially with regards to takings. Resolutions on memory, two bills (SB 145 and 219) from last session would takings from towns and counties are invaluable. Copies have allowed one government to sue another government for should be sent to Jo and to Governor Romer. QQ has exam- takings (e.g., Colorado Springs could sue Eagle County for a ples of takings resolutions and would be happy to work with takings of its water rights because of Homestake II). any town and county on passing such a resolution. Call Monique or Lane at (970) 468-0295 ext. 117 or 116. Blaha at x 110. Linda Venturoni can be contacted at x109 ~ for data center information. ><:;:...w*>':;::. NOT'E: Intemet Address for Local Govemment Grant and Loan Directory Announcement http://www.state.co.us/gov-dir/loc-affairs/dda-grants.html/ Weatherization RestructurinS The Office of Energy Conservation has issued its reswctur- NWCCOG Board Awards ing decision for Weatherization service districts, allowing 1997 for 10 service districts instead of the former 19. OEC claims Community Development Technical Assistance Grants that reduction in service districts will save administrative dollars and that it is more appropriate given the long term 1997 technical assistance grant requests have been made funding future for weatherization. and funded. Technical assistance is funded by the Depart- ment of Local Affairs. NWCCOG divides the DLA funds The RFP's for service to the new districts will be issued in into three categories: 1) funds for the data center - the data ~d February. NWCCOG will respond to the bid to serve center will also be developing a linked Web Page in 1997; 2) e district which is more than twice the size of our previous grants assistance, facilitation and day to day resource refer- service area, serving the counties of Chaffee, Park, Lake, ral; and 3) technical assistance grants to our member com- Summit, Clear Creek, Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, Rio Blanco, munities. The projects funded Moffat, Routt, Jackson and Grand. OEC has labeled this this year include: new service district District V. From: Public Service Company Times Town of Basalt: Concurrency FYI At the December NWCCOG Regulations Number of people who received assistance from the meeting, the board agreed Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.(LEAP) during with the staff suggestion that Town of Oak Creek: Feasibility last year's heating season........... 110,847 we joindy bid the service terri- Analysis natural gas distribu- tory with the Roaring Fork uon systeui - vdk Creek - i ecii- Apgrox.imate number of homes they represer.i...45,OQo Energy Cen*.er. NWCCOG nical Assistance to be provided staff is in the process of initi- by the EPICS project students Percent of female recipients 75 ating discussions with the from the Pevoleum Engineering RFEC regazding that Division at the School of Mines Percentage of disabled recipients 30 possibility. Town of Kremmling: Update Percentage of recipients 60 years old or older...21 Since the late 1970's when the land use regulations NWCCOG weatherization LEAP funding cut by the federal government this year program was established, the Rural Resort Region: Project (in millions)...3.5 - or nearly 20% program has served over 1500 Administration households. The people that Percentage of households that contain at least one use the energy management Town of Frisco: View Corridor child...55 service must income qualify Study and are low income individu- Percentage of families who also receive Aid for Fami- als. The clientele tends to be Grand County: Senior Survey lies with Dependent Children...27 elderly, disabled.and families with a single head of house- Jackson County: GIS Database Percentage of recipients who request assistance two hold. Many work low paying Enhancement Project years in a row...50 service jobs and struggle to make ends meet in our high NWCCOG members may also Percentage who request assistance five years in a cost economy. Controlling ask for day to day assistance row...8 and reducing energy costs is which will be pro-Oded on the key to providing affordable basis of staff availability. living for those that live and work in our communities. Daily requests such as resource questions -"where do I go The weatherization program to....... foundation resource research, grant writing assistance strives to reduce energy bills by at least $2 for every $1 for GOCO, OEC, Energy and Mineral Impact grants and re- invested. quests for meeting facilitation can be directed to Sandy I e : N0RT1-WEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS phone (970) 468-0295 * fax (970) 468-1208 STi4FF Go-ExacLtive Directors Sandy Blaha & Linda Venturoni P rams &.Di tom uDpor# Staff Skyline Six AAA Linda Venturoni x109 SSAAA Admin. Asst. Pat Rappe x106 Community Developmenf Sandy Blaha x110 Ofc Admin/Admin.Asst. Tracey Cerami x100 Energy Managemenf Steve Getz x103 Energy Mgmf. Inspector Rob Castor x103 UVater Quali4y Robert Ray x104 Eleva4or Inspection Rick Payne x108 Elevator Inspecfor Frank Kilian x108 Asgocoated Prgarams & Dirgctors Fiscal Officer Michael Kurth x192 VVater Quality/Quantity Lane Wyatt x116 Monique Gilbert x117 General Counsel Barbara Green iVorthwest Loan Fund June VValfers x119 RECEIVED JAN 2 4 1997 Bulk Rate US Postage Paid - Permit No. 17 Dillon, CO 80435 P9ease CiPCUYateo Thank You?9 Northwest Colorado Councd oF Governments Post Office 6ox 2308 0 249 Warren Avenue Siverthorne, Colorado 80498 In This Issue... [a CaQ Committee Update Towrn of Vail El 1997 Technical Asst Grant Awards 75 S. Frontage Rd. ~ Weatherization Restructuring Vail CO 81657 FL3 1:_l%~'~~(/~Vl~/.' Sciturday.Sttrld~xDgc~ber2829~,1996o7TreAspe~Tunes.9A'; I:.3~';~ +,•„-K~+~- - 3. -,.,;.;,;~.,z,r< ,~ren~r, ~ ur,.a. . :.F...-..~. . ~ ~ ~ :r 0 Some are 'lovely" these applications. ' lengthy gatherings. ~ others put the 'Ugr1 ' But despite such good intent, the To the credit oF Stevens and the Pitkin County commissioners town, every effort is made to ICl 'Ugly' meetings can still take on die char- accommodate public comment: ' ncteristics of an Onvellian night- T7ic problein is thc numlxr of corti- By Scott Condon mare. Pity the poor folks that show picx and high-stakes issues going Aspen Trmes StaN Wriler up for a he:uing only to sit through . before the board. Mirror, mirror on the wall, R, a 60-minute discussion of whether One frequent observer noted who's the (airest Roaring Fork Val- : 3or not dogs should be allowecl at a that an overburdenecl staff is deal- ley govemment of them all? new home on Capitol Creek Road. ing with numcrous land-use appli- Well, based on the prevailing Pick a meeting, there are often cations with an antiquated land- sentiments toward politics tliese audience members seething or suf- use code. The result is lengthy days, most folks might say "none fering in silence while debate on debates before the rown board on of the above - they're al] ugly." early items rambles on and on. virtually all aspcc[s of every pro- But as anyone who consistently ' We do have some meetin s 8. ject spcnds time in local government that go entirely too long," said The Wstees are takin g ste p s to m e e t i n g s r a n g i n g f rom s p e n t o ~ C o m m i s s i oner Jim True, an ei g ht- remedy the system's faults. They Glenwoocl Springs can attest, each ' year veteran and chairman for havestartedthepcocessofupdating of the various bodies has its own Poot all govemmeats are easy to deal wlth = tor example, Just 1996. "I can say we've been special set of beauty marks - and ask Dan Shtpp (eenter) how he Peels about hls dealings wlth guilty in the past of micro- wares. county commtssloners BIII Tulte and Mlck Ireland. Travls managing." . The Glenwood City Council, for Caperion photo. True believes the procced- °We qip haye some ezample, has a voting system thaPs to critique. Got a land-use Project Counry ings are impmving: Most of - Comnussioners: F. the meetings end. at or near ~"fjngg thatgo clearly the best and easiest to fol- you want to follow Uuough the sys- low.'I7~e downside is the council's ~~7Ci~luck. their 9 p.m..goal - 5 1/2 $ rather cramped quarters. . Cnod IntenQions, 6ad autcomn houcs after the start. The prob- @Iltlf@ 00 80 The biggest problem i3'simply, The road to hell and Pitkin lem,'Iive said, is the meetings ~ ~°f9 Rtkin County's advantage is a ~ - gefting thece. . , , _ clearly defined land-use code p ounty governnient; iCSeems; arE • people remember ate the ones ' pltkfR Coullfy affects most matters comin ~eR " ~ nowhere near "hete:" aved with ood inteations.. - that drag on into the wee which B Land-use appGca6ons and othei To t,e'v c~d;r, che Pitc;n eoi,n- hours. = CorrimissionerJim Trrie before the county coriunissioaecs. matters of interest for the Roaring ty commissioners have tried over Our grade for the Pitkin 7'he disadvantage is an lpparendy Fork Valley portion of Eagle Coun- the years [o expedite their meet- County Comntissionersi C+ inbred need among most of the ty still get analyzed, debated and ings. Let us count the ways: They commissioners to debate deGtils to ruled on in Eagle - and that's on moved their meetings up to 3:30 Bewftched In gasalt death - what some call micro- the other side of the mountain: " p.m. for noncontrovetsia4 "corisenf Speaking of, mee.tings that the'v code. They have also declared management 'Ilie Eagle County coaunission- agenda" items and administrative stretch into tfie wee hours, that's they won't create the same kind of Here, then, is'Ilie Aspen Times' ers meet in Eagl'e, period. Never hearings. Open 6mb:for citizens' '-liecome status quo in Basalt and , bureaucratic morass ezisting in analysis of how the various elected mind that common sense says puti coaiments and land-u'se public . some of the town hustees are mad Aspen and Pitkin County. bodies conduct their business. Call lic hearings on Roaring Fork.Valley. hearings remained at 5 p.m., come- as hell and aren't going to take it Our grade for the Basalt town it, if you will, 7he Guide to User-. issues merit debate in this neck of.. nient for most worldng residents. ' any moie - or so they say. rouncil; B_ Fricndliness of the Roaring Fork the woods. Laws requue Ihat the' The county also cieated what's . Trustee Jacque Whitsitt has Valley governments. Keep in mind meetings be he(d in the county seat. ' called "consent pubGc heanngs" on made numerous attempts to paie . Caryandale'8 blg dassroom their grades have nothing to do. Valley.cesidents must drive. some matters. If, for ezample, A. time here and there from standard Basalt's midvalley neighbor with poGucal philosoPhies• ' more than an hour to attend the . land-use appGcant and the planning-; procedures. and has occasionally doesn't have the same problem meeqngs. Md since meetings aze staff eliminate all conaoveisy from left at I1 p.m., when rtieefings pass with late-night meetings. Eage' NeHoooot ~Y~dY held during the day, the dme off. a project they skip the'u presenta- the four-hour mark from work for many people ivho 6ons and mecely make themselves of one or two houLS ohen ses510~ 'If We dodt get out by 11 p.m., Our tour of the valley will start commute to Aspen can be a sub- available for quesUons from com- the reaz meefin s. I get hung," chuckled Carbondale in the middle simply because Eagle stantial commitment. ~ g) • Mayor Randy VanderfiursL missioners and the publia In theo- " Mayor Rick Stevens has also' The current board agreed that County goveroment is the easiest . Our grade for the Eagle ry, the process is sueamlined for vented his frustration over the 11 See Users gulde on page 21-A ~ - ~ - ° I - • a` ' - , 77 Ap• ~ . . . . , . ~bi~y:;` ~ 7 ~ . 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Now he's going to be , kz ti, . ` ~ ~ ~ ' President.lohn Travotta, the only actor from ~.w..;. Welcrnne Back Kotter still get- I ting good gi&s, will play the role of the ambitious South- `E'a - ern Governor in ttie movie _ Primary Colors. Some may consider it a comedown from his latest role: that of an angel. _ - ~a In his life he was ~ f an avatar of love, ~ i peace and altered = consciousness, but when he died, Jerry Garcia ' s left his estate with a big legal ~ hangover. After a bitter court M ' ' feud, Deborah Koons Garcia, ' . ~ ~ his last wife, has been or- - dered to a Caru ~ _ m P Y hm ("Moun- ~ o tain Girl") Garcia, the hippie- ~ , ish mother of two of his four ~ LL ldds, $5 million in alimony. , ~.Z ~ Deborah plans to appeal. s#~„ssa t- a v ~~r 2`~ 'Sa ^s ~ ~x~""l.~ .u R"M~~~, ~ "o~ t rt~ ~ ~.)Ll~~ ~,In a world where ~F 's " ~ Colorado-. ~,~fi ~tiatA Inaugural ~~items; are.~~ Govemor ' hawked' on~~TV it d , em~`unusual' tox find I~i1CR1b2LS?Of BP1~lII S IO 3' m~iy~ ~stateside ~ peddling . . . ,tti'eir.~wares ~Wh~le Fer} e _ ~~a t_. ~Angeles aiid Wash ~ , j ~ was ~~pitclung x cranberry a mgton to~ cvscuss ~ ~ , ne~v ~ob as :chairrnair ~ i 0111ce and Weigh~t Watcliers ' ~ of;= the ~ DemocKatie ' ~herformer~'brother¢zn law~d "Nattonat,Comm~tt~ ~ ~0was~ui New OrIeans alondt~ , ~ ~1pr I > g1I11e S210Wp ~1QStS' an rt P ~L.T03Tt~lIlg'^ , g;~~Playboy bunmes, at the~an'~ omer cUsc~~c}~'~' i ~ nual igatheinng of TV execs ~ ~ ered he dleft Ius.~vai-`" z~ ~ let ln the car. ~ ~~Pnnce ~ Edward s or~r~ Ep ~ ; ~ ~ I WINDSOR, `ashe prefers,~to ~ have a mckel on be ~aiown ui tlie,,biz sold a5~ ~ says=Romer, who ha~ - I , da a oE quiek~~ _ • senes of documentanes,by X dra~, ~d his; Ardenf~ Produchons to, r~sirig His seatmate Bruee`=Brannorr,}Ioan , k~ =hun$45buthe.fi . ess~ mcludtng Edward an ~3 guredhe d neea more S'o I,walkedtdown ~ Edward a show~about liis: ~~e aisle's loolang for the:first guy who sh`owed a_flicke~ o~ r 21 ~ iecogcution; and then I said, Scoot over,l2t'S ~,3rS ~le~~ >a ~great uncle, Edward `TIII„ ;Governor who scored a;furtlier $60 s Another land~y~ot~t. ' ~ who ~ab°dicated~the throne: ~ loanedliim his hone card I told lum T gotta make ari a~: ~ F to mazry a.ri'fiAmencan ~The ~ omianent rvi p , ~ A• ' ' r ~ ~ . ~ Wmds'~ors reven ~e~: ~ ~ ~ P th a guy named Bill, T say,s'Romer ;No ~ i - ~~:,'.~x t~; ~~~Y. ~ g ~ p oper donahons here By week send he ~ i TIME, JANUARY 27,1997 81 ; I Y'4y^4 SJ~ /c ~1 ' w.,. ~ . 1 ~ - - /lariu thl5 lSSt •`t } ; a"i r - ' ~ : j ~ Zr~ aKt Perspedives on ISTEA's Renewai from those wiw helped shape it Jane Garvey :1,. . ~ r . _ _ _ ~ ~ 3haron Banks . Bush-~~;si 'ne koff Bemid, Robert Bullard ff' o i ~cler~c~ Act Sarah fampbell ~ ' Larry Dahms s od o 'jobs. 0ob~~~° Fi - - anc~ over ~ ~l Fronk~ = s ~ { . ' . : n r4 , = - BilI ROIef15 •;a' raas atian - ater S~TEA has ffinWh ~ Sandra Tokaiski ~ ~ ur th ~gE ~ c p b a el e~ w-, z~i ic-° f 4T+it + _ . I . I ~ . ? ~~v~~~cr . . ty ~ y«"`` J. . Transportation . do~ ToTffiore h-.a~ Advocary on-the A localand , _ Regional levek ~b~6' o~/ page i : _ } AP ~ion ~ olic= n~~ { - P~h fo I~ ~ r t ~p1~~y,'0Jy Reautharization Pa9 ~ r~ e 1 ~era focu~sed o~-,restor'ra ub~~r ~~nr ~d ~ t ~r . ~ ~ ~~~f 9.xPr ; e~ ~y; t a~ ence~~ e~Ran Y~M„^..i~.r^:. ~~x a`f'.pKz'm.aG ~'~AQS~~~~ u ~7~i* . • ~ ~~.,"~sP~t.: ~k: ' r,~ ~~kana. five Years of h,: 510 ffla~Progress:11P,~ I = Communities ~ ~ --'`.~t~r~Y ~4~~~ f.a"~'~`"~ ~~,.'t.~'"a" _ _ ~a~. j . ` WICfC (STEAIS:: ~ bud ~n~tr~ans a~~tafiron~-~~o~e~~ . at~~nk~ a~'rea~ ~ ~f e :ence~: Making a.. f ~ Y Difference page 1, ~ommunoti~~ ac~o~~ Amer'caa~ e;= seen a9e 0 STPP's Continued 01-ew -requrrementso We, ve seehg membeg1o~ h~ ub ' Efforts In ~ ` ~ P• ~-wyr y.~r } National ^i A ^ ~ , • , ~~-~r ~ Transportation ~ ~rugglia~t~ seen pr _ es Poliry , poge ?l ~ 0 S Ff1t114~ , r ~ :e 3y 'x ~ ~ i ~a•~+tS~~~t~yat~,; ;,~h,,,~ :-.r «z . . _ . _ r;..,.~-.._. ` J - - .I f . From the Director's Chair ~ ISTEA~-F*ive Years On by Hank Dittmar . STPP Executive Director F ve years ago when President George Bush officials and many contractors felt that ISTEA's i gned the Intermodal Surface Transportation emphasis on maintenance, management and plan- ; Efficiency Act in the Dallas- Fort Worth ning were threatening. The old way of doing busi- : area, I worked for the Bay.Area's metropolitan ness where Congress and FHWA told states what plann.ing organization. We were happy with the roads to build and how big to build them was pre- new law, because we thought it recognized some of ferred by many. Others wanted total fle%ibility at the transportarion challenges that we were dealing the state level and wanted to get rid of provisions with on a day-to-day basis. for public input and federal-state-local parmership. Over time, we felt, federal transportation legis- This theoretical debate has continued for the last lation with its focus on building limited access five years as has the tug of war between the states highway facilities, had become less and less relevant over the money. As ISTEA's authorization comes to the problems local officials and citizens were fac- to an end and Congress debates its renewal, all ing on the ground. At last, ISTEA seemed to pro- these issues are in play. Also in play is a b owing vide a framework and resources for dealing with consensus that ISTEAs renewal must provide ade- lrnotty problems like the failure of capacity enhanc- quate resources to resolve all these parmers, or the ' ing projects to solve congestion problems, the need enlarged transportation community will all suffer to resolve environmental and community damages together. wrought by transportation facilities, the need for a At this five year mark, we thought it might be framework for regional intergovernmental coopera- useful to ask a diverse group of national leaders to tion, and the opportunity to engage the public in a reflect on three topics: why we needed ISTEA, dialogue about transportation/community interac- how it has worked, and what we should do as we tions. ISTEA also seemed to understand that met- renew the legislation. The results of this informal ropolitan and local transportation issues were as survey are presented in this double issue. At the vital to the national economy as long-haul truck same time, we thought it would be nice to leave the routes and to recognize technology's role in solving policy realm and showcase some of what ISTEA has some of these problems. We were optimistic, and meant in real places. So we have egcerpted some grateful to ISTEA framers like Senators Moynihan, ISTEA success stories from our new book Five Years Chafee and Baucus, and Congressmen Roe, of Progress: 110 Communities Where ISTEA Has Made Shuster, and Mineta. A Dif~'erence. As these examples make clear, the new That same day in Dallas-Fort Worth I began to law has made a difference in sparling innovation, realize that ISTEA's new tools were not going to be economic recovery, and environmental benefit all welcomed by everyone-that substantial segments over America. On that cheerful note, let me wish of the transportation community such as some state you all similar progress in 1997. Pa9e 2 STPP Progress • November 1996 o Reflections, Experioences and Directions Nl essages for the 1991 lntermodal Surface lransportation Effsciency Act (ISTEA) Reavthorization , Jane F. ~~rvgy elected officials, transportation practitioners, and Deputy Admanistrator, concerned citizens what parts of ISTEA have ffederal Hlghway worked and what needs to be fixed in reauthoriza- ~ Ad9119n1StPatAoeO uon. The overwhelming message has been that bVashington, DC ISTEA may need some fine-tuning, along with WFF en-I tame to higher funding levels, but that overall the basic HWA in 1993, I philosophy and programs of ISTEA are sound and was excited at the prospect should be continued. We at DOT welcome that of helping implement message and will seek to build it into the DOT ISTEA. Based on my experience in state and local reauthorization proposal, which we hope to send to government in Massachusetts, ISTEA represented Congress early in 1997. the right direction for the future. At the And while a handful of Governors and Massachusetts Deparnnent of Public Works, I had Members of Congress have called for a dramatic seen first hand the need for everything that ISTEA cutback in the Federal role in transportation, embodied-increased funding for transportation including funding, I think that would be a mistake, invesunent, more flexible Federal programs, a and I do not think it is in the cards. As we sit strong and intermodal planning process, increased poised on the edge of the 21st century, in an age of public involvement in transportation decisions, and gi'owing global competition, this nation must have greater attention to environmental and community a strong, sound, transportation system that is values. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. national in scope. This requires a Federal role, Over tlie life of ISTEA, FHWA has worked including Federal funding, exercised judiciously hard with states, MPO's, environmental groups, and through a partnership with state and local govern- others to translate the aspirations of ISTEA into ments. I am confident that will be the. outcome, a realiry. It hasn't always been easy-change of this year from now, when ISTEA II emerges from the magnitude never happens overnight-but as I look legislative process. back to the pre-ISTEA era I think we have made tremendous strides. Our highways and transit sys- tems are better for it, and our communities and Sharon Banks -n environment are better for it. And the decision General nflanager, ~ making partnership continues to grow and improve AC Transi4 as states, MPOs, central cities, ciUzen groups, and OaklOnd, Californea environmental groups learn to work together and STEA was born in balance many competing needs and goals. 11991. We changed in For the past nine months, DOT and FHWA anticipation of its day of have camed out an extensive outreach process, in birth and thereafter. We preparauon for reauthorization, to learn from need more time to contin- STPP Progress c November 1996 page 3 s ~ Re~ s _ . ue changing as ISTEA matures to ldndergarten to wresde with terms like "economically efficient" age. Tossing ISTEA and starting over ignores the and environmentally sound"-all before ISTEA - key principle we know today about change- entered first grade. change takes time. If the principles of ISTEA are worth the ink we " In 1991, we (transportation leaders) either used to print them in 1991, we need to take the . embraced ISTEA, resisted its sweeping changes, or needed time to change ourselves and our partners did managed to do a little of both. Even the as we tinker with the legislation.. The efforts to • resisters will admit (perhaps only ta themselves) date have been just the beginning-we have more that they have changed because of ISTEA. Those to do. We have a foundation to build upon. There who have held themselves out as 100% embracers are improvements we must make to continue to of the ISTEA principles will admit (perhaps only to improve. We have neither the time nor resources ~ themselves) that they too have held onto some ' to start over. We only need ISTEA, and more time ~ "old" ways and have made a less-than-complete to change. change. - ~ _ It is the phenomena of change that is at the unspoken heact of the ISTEA ("NEX'I'EA") reau- $cOtt Bernstein thorization debate. Change is difficult. It takes President, Center For ume-more time than we have had during this ini- Neighborh0od TethDOsogy rial revolutionary, yet period of infancy. (h1c090, IllIt1015 Think hack, please. We spent the first few en a group of public interest leaders span- months or so pouring over the printed versions and Wning the fields of transportation, environ- summaries of the new law. We taught aur commu- ment, and community gathered in September 1990 nities and each other during hundreds of person to address the seemingly impossible challenge of hours all we lrnew about the new or in some changing "the highway bill" proposed by President instances, the perceived flexibility of this landmark Bush, we were faced with a choice, namely either to (a) legislation. We formed, stormed and normed swallow hard and live with what was being proposed, a through new local, state and federal parrnerships. reauthorization of the Surface Transportation ' We grabbed the new opportunities for innovative Assistance Act, (b) crafr a decidedly pro-transit, anti- planning and we scratched the surface in beginning highway policy, or (c) propose something else. to understand all of our new partners at the table Why did we opt for "something else?" Because and the critical issues they face. the "sprawl" we were all concemed about was a form We even began to understand the legislarive of disinvestment from existing places in favor of new intent that citizens and interest groups be involved ones, and it could not be fought on modal =nsporta- in our planrvng processes. tion grounds alone. Post-war metropolitan area land We delivered the "jobs, jobs, jobs" theme of this development increased up to twelve times faster that legislarion. We tackled the challenge of actually popularion, leaving behind a legacy of stranded assets: malang ISTEA the "innovative and landmark" schools, communities, and infrastructure in older cen- change in transportation systems. We tried to cre- tra1 cities and their suburbs which were built for larger ate a"level playing field". We abandoned "busi- populations, and which were forced to raise raxes ness as usual" to embrace this new era. We pushed beyond the ability to pay. for appropriations consistent with authorization, in The proposed President's Highway Bill would the face of significant new mandates and ruts in have continued and strengthened the historical post funding. We rolled our sleeves and created a new WWII trends in highway building, weakened plan- Transit Cooperative Research Program. We began ning and environmental review standards, further page 4 STPP Progress • November 1996 o 0 0 ~ A ~ ~ o 0 0 i~ ~ weakened the role of inetropolitan planning orga- every place in a region of 267 towns, six counties nizations and localities in favor of even stronger and hundreds of special service districu are, for the roles for state highway departments, and trivialized first rime, wrestling over what kind of long range s,{ the role of cidzens in these reviews. plan the region will have, rather than whether While it was important to make a statement in there will be one. favor of mass transit, it was felt that this could be ISTEA has shown that regionalism is too ` - accomplished within the broader framework of important to be left to professional regionalists ~preservation and enhancement of existing systems alone-the problems of inequality, fiscal disparities R~ and places over the new ones. Logically, this led to and spaual mismatch can only be addressed by a „I a consideration of framing as much of the funding cominitment to community-based regionalism: associated with such a policy in terms of flexibiliry, solving these inequities means committing to the a notion akin to the way Community Development goals of equality, fiscal parity and tax base sharing, Block Grants have been administered by cities and spatial match or access. j+ since 1975, and to early and continuous involve- As we enter the year in which Congress will ! ment by citizens in the planna.ng and administration consider ISTEA reauthorization, let's try and of local plans. remember that what helped us in 1990 and 1991 Finally, it was envisioned that the ISTEA was ensuring that transportation policy was seen as ! framework would result in a performance-driven everyone's business. Maintaining the metropolitan system on a regional and metropolitan basis. By framework means that place matters; and let's using environmental, economic, and planning factors, remember Ben Franklin's dictum, we must hang requiring that plans be fiscally constrained, and linked together or we will surely hang separately. ~ to other Federal policies such as the Clean Air Act j Amendments and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ISTEA would be locally-formulated, funded mandate Roberf D. BUllard for continuous improvement Professor, ClaPk At001ita Thus, the coalitions which have arisen in met- UnBVeI'S1ty E11vIP011111eiit0l ropolitan regions everywhere are not just "high- Justice Resource Center ways vs. transit," but rather, leaders of earisting Atlanta, Georgia communiaes and defenders of existing transporta- Tes ransponadon touch- tion who want reinvestment not disinvesunent, and nearly everyaspect who want to develop mutual gain agendas to escape of our lives, including, the economic spiral their regions are in, and not where we live, work, play, run away from their communities. and go to school. Most Americans use some form In Chicago, a strong city-suburban coalirion of motorized travel in carrying out their daily rou- used ISTEA requiremenu to defeat a proposed ane whether it involves shopping, visiting friends, demolition of the 100 year old elevated rapid tran- attending church, or getting to the doctor. The sit in favor of rebuilding the renamed "Green decision to build highways, expressways, and belt- Line," around which Chicago's subsequent winning ways has far-reaching impact on land use, energy empowerment zone strategy was crafted. Local policy, and the environment. Moreover, trans- planning and reinvestment is occurring around the portation decisions also have profound impact on resulting rebuilt stations, encompassing the themes residential and industiial growth, and physical and of infill homeownership and job crearion. And social mobility. . thousands of leaders from churches, municipalities Over the past 75 years, automobile praduction and community-based organizations from virtually and highway construction have multiplied, while STPP Progress o Idovember 1996 Page 5 R o , , . J ~ ~ urban mass transit systems were dismantled or involvement in transportation planning and deci- allowed to fall into disrepair. The American auto- sion making. This framework deemphasizes mobile culture was spurred on by massive govern- "mode-oriented" funding and reinforces meuopoliran ment investmenu in roads (3 million miles) and planning requirements that address a full range of social, : interstate highways (45,000 miles). The end result economic, and environmenral effects of transportation has meant more pollution, traffic congestion and decisions. ISTEA should be reauthorized. gridlock, wasted energy, urban sprawl, residential segregation, and social disruption. Congress passed the Intermodal Surface Sarah Campbeil _ Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 to Partner, improve public transportation, air quality, energy TransManagemen4, IIIC. i ~ conservation, international competiaveness, and and STPP's ~ mobility. ISTEA has begun to build intermodal Founding Director connections between people to jobs, goods and Washington, DC markets, and neighborhoods. The law mandates ome observers have that improvements comply with the Clean Air Act S pointed out that whereby priorities be given to projects that would ISTEA was ahead of its clean up our smog-choked cities. ISTEA also time because it emphasized local decision malang requires transportation plans to comply with Title and financial accountability. Actually, ISTEA was VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits the bill that Congress.might have passed in 1982 discrimination in the use of federal funds, invest- had it not been for the Reagan revolution of 1980. ments, and transportation services. ISTEA is the natural extension of the Surface Clean air and equal protection are important Transportarion Assistance Act of 1978, the first provisions that have tremendous equity implica- combined transit and highway legislation. But tions beyond transportation. ISTEt1 levels the regardless of when it passed through the eye of playing field among modes of travel. Transportation Congress, ISTEA was needed for many reasons. enhancemenu, improvements, and flexible invest- Here are just four: i ments are of special significance to low-income Accountability. ISTEA filled in the hig gap of persons and people of color who are concentrated accountabiliry to local officials and the general in non-attainment areas. Many of these large public by requiring states to develop multimodal urban areas also bear the environmental and health transportarion plans that serve as the basis for burden associated with displacement from road investment programs. Those plans and programs construction, vehicle congestion, facility siting, must be constrained to reasonably available funds and transport and routing of hazardous and and local officials and other affected representatives radioactive materials. of the public must have an opportuniry for input. ISTEA offers great promise in addressing social At the time, only a few states published documents equity and distn'butive impact, locational decisions, setting out needs, goals, and priorities for their land use, invesunent and development strategies, capital program. In too many states, the strategy and sti-ategies to foster metropolitan-wide planning behind spending tens of billions of dollars each partnerships among local, state, u-ibal, and federal year was limited to engineering considerauons transportation stakeholders. Some solutions only. require many agencies worlang togeth.er with the Mulrimodal. Before ISTEA, the opportuniry public. ISTFA's creates a framework to ensure to support non-highway projects from many federal greater stakeholder pardcipation and public categories was limited to a few programs and a p°9e 6 STPP Progress 9 Novem6er 1996 ,u . I ~ ,0 0 0 ~ . . J : 9~ O 0• small percentage of the money. Under ISTEA, the networks, improved intermodal integration and ~ basic transit program received iu first increase in increased state and local control over investment : 11 years, jumping an average of $2 billion per year decisions, ISTEA anticipated the cunent policy ' over the previous suc years. But the big news of maldng environment, which seeks to make federal ISTEA is the tremendous increase in funding "flez- programs not bigger, but better. ibiiity" which made over half of the $155 billion In 1996, only five years later, much of the pre- ISTEA authorized eligible for any surface transport reauthorization discussion has focused on proposals mode (resu-ictions on intercity rail.) which would fundamentally change ISTEA or even ~ Local Responsibility. Local officials had little eliminate much of the entire federal program. : r say in the spending of federal highway funds before These proposals include STEP 21 and Ta1c ~A ISTEA. Now, the allocation of large amounu of Turnback. In the course of evaluating these and ~ STP directly to metropolitan areas ensures a mean- other "new" reauthorization proposals, we must ~ ingful role for local officials and MPOs in invest- not lose sight of the underlying rationale for the . ment decisions that follow the plans.:'t'hese STP fundamental changes brought by ISTEA_ j funds generally represent three times the funding As the metropolitan planning organization for ~ under the old urban system program (FAUS). Non- the ni.ne-county San Francisco Bay Area, the urban areas also are assured of regular funding. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) .i Mainrenance F'irst. Recognizing that our has successfiilly implemented ISTEA's flexible _ basic road system is in place, Congress shifted the funding provisions. Worlang with our local and , transportation programs from new construction to state partners, MTC has allocated almost $500 mil- maintenance and greater system efficiency. The lion in flexible ISTEA funds to 500 projecu. We , new programs emphasize maintenance as a priority believe that the key to our success was developing ` for funding and some restrictions are placed on consensus and keeping the project selection process new capaciry. open to input and improvements from the public Not every provision has lived up to its potenual, and local agency parmers. i but in state after state there are great examples of Some things have changed since ISTEA was new intermodal projecu, more realisuc funding enacted in 1991. For example, over 50 percent of programs, and, overall, a better involved and the current Congress were not in office when informed public. ISTEA became law. Some things, however, have , not changed, including the primary objectives of ~ . ISTEA. ISTEA II should build on the fundamen- LaWQeeee D. ~ahno5 tal objectives established by ISTEA including ade- El(@cU$!Ve DiPeC$OP, quate resources to fund infrastructure needs, the Metropoli$an goal of integrated systems, improved efficiency, and ~ Yransportation the continued incentive for partnerships to deliver ~ C0mf949S590n these elements. Just as we strive not to reinvent Lhe . Oakland, Cal9fOUB1a wheel, let us also not rush to reinvent the road and , assage of the the sound and innovative federal policy which Intermodal Surface guides it. Transportauon Efficiency Act (ISTEA) in December 1991 by a large biparti- 0 ~ p san congressional majority was a watershed event in federal transportation policy. With an emphasis on continued page 8 system preservation, efficient operation of existing STPP Progress o November 1996 ; Re% ~ s ~ . ~ f Emil H. Frankel already existed, ISTEA stimulated public executives Day, Berry & Howard to establish investment priorities across modes and f ormer Seceetary, demanded that transportation impacts on the envi- C001eettlcut DOT ronment (particularly, on air quality) be taken into Stamford, Connecticut account. _ T he enactment of the ISTEA has become part of a period of change, Intermodal Surface not only in the transportation sector, but in gov- Transportation Efficiency ernment, iuelf. Reductions in the availability af Act (ISTEA) in 1991 public investnent capital for major infrastructure marked the end of an era of highway construction, projects and demands that public agencies be and the beginning of a new period in which greater responsive to their customers have forced public emphasis would be placed on the maintenance and managers to change the ways in which they oper- management of our existing capaciry. It should be ate: to develop investment strategies and priorities, emphasized that ISTEA did not represent so much to look more to the private sector and to market a sharp break in public policy and investment, but forces, and to open the process of transportation rather a shift in trends and priorities. Ohviously, planning to new factors and to new people. ISTEA significant highway consuvction continues, partic- reinforced these trends, and placed a premium at ularly in the Sunbelt and other areas of high popu- the state level on public executives who could man- lation and economic growth, but ISTEA began to age change effectively. focus public attention on new issues and articulated But ISTEA was only a beginning, and the reau- new values for the transportation sector. thorization debate should focus on correcting its Perhaps most importandy ISTEA recognized Weaknesses. The new act should reaffirm the that the various elemenu of the surface tsansporta- national interest in the maintenance of a safe and tion system are interrelated, and it authorized efficient transportation system, but we should also greater flexibility in the use of highway funds. The seek to relieve the regulatory burden, pardcularly Act aclrnowledged the close connection between regarding process, and to continue to expand the transportation investment and the environment, flexibility and discretion of state and local trans- and established the basis for a greater emphasis on portauon officials. State transportation agencies innovations, both in technology and in financing. should be judged by results and outcomes, rather These are extraordinary changes in public poli- than by standards and inputs: Have they enhanced cy, but has it made a difference "on the ground?" the mobility and accessibility of the people and Certainly, in the urbanized and more densely popu- businesses who use the system for which they are lated areas of the nation, transportation officials responsible? Have their programs and projects have had to operate with new rules. The number been implemented in ways which mitigate their of stakeholders, that is, those interested and impact on the environment and on the quality of involved in the decision maldng about transporta- life of their state's residenu? tion investments and operations, has grown. And Our goals in addressing the reauthorization of for those transportation leaders, who see their roles the surface transportation legislation should be to more broadly than merely the constnxction and safe preserve and build upon the basic framework of operation of highways, ISTEA has given them both ISTEA-enhancing flexibiliry, expanding the the resources and the authority to act in new ways. emphasis on management and maintenance of the In my own State of Connecticut, where a consoli- existing transportation system, and requiring pru- dated multi-modal transportation agency and a dent investment of public capital. Such a program dedicated and broadly defined transportation fund remains critical to the nation's economic growth p°9e $ STPP Progress 9 November 1996 v ~ s and to the economic oppomuiides for the viewed as one of its major accomplishmenu. The American people. flexing provisions of ISTEA should be retained and expanded. State and Regional Planning, The record for `P Lmu GaBi16ecca990 metropolitan and statewide planning has been ~ GenePaO Manager, SOU4h mixed. The decision making process and projects Eastern Penflsy9vania that result have ofren not been significandy differ- " Transit Agency (SEPTA) ent from pre-ISTEA days due to archaic MPO Philadelphia, Board voting procedures, outdated enabling legisla- PenesylvanAa tion, and entrenched interests, attitudes and prac- ~n December 1991, the tices at the state and MPO levels. The new ISTEA Intermodal Surface needs to focus on these governance and policy Transportation Efficiency issues to ensure that the interests of the Nauon's Act (ISTEA) was enacted with great farifare and cities and public transit community are protected. expectations that it would change "business as In addition, a strong role for effective multi-modal usual" in the way transportation planning, pro- and intermodal planning, leading to a National . gramming and implementation are undertaken. To Transportation System, should be preserved.and a significant degree, the goals, concepts and proce- strengthened. dural changes fostered by ISTEA have been adopt- Public Involvemene: The expanded role for ed; it has resulted in new practices and involved public involvement in the planning and project new participanrs in the process. However, in terms implementation process is taldng hold, and has of fulfilling the total vision of its drafters, like New resulted in some fresh approaches from "pro- York's Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and the forma" past efforts, including participation by extensive public and organizational comments that many new interests. These successes should be the resulted from the careful deliberations and out- foundation for a continuing public role, as well as reach program of ineeangs and hearings prior to its continued funding of non-tradidonal projects enactment, I believe ISTEA has only just begun to through the Transportation Enhancements pro- achieve iu potenaal. gram. Funding: First and foremost in terms of disap- Research: A strong personal concern is conrin- . pointment has been inadequate funding. Due pri- uation and incr.eased funding for transportation marily to concerns about the ballooning national research. ISTEAs Transit Cooperadve Research budget deficit, IS"I'EAs authorized fiinding levels Program (TCRP) has become an effective counter- have never been achieved. And so much for level- part to the long-standing National Cooperauve ing the playing field; highways have consistently Highway Research Program (NCHRP). Through . received more than 90% of authorized levels, while these programs, the combined talents of the acade- ~ transit has received 70°/o to 87% (until FFY 1997, mic community, transportation professionals and ~ when transit is scheduled to receive only 58%!). citizen interests can forge a parmership to propose, Clearly, more funding is needed for all modes and select and develop the transportation research appropriations should be equalized. Repeal of out- agenda for the 21st Century. dated state constitutional prohibitions on non- To conclude, I believe ISTEA's reauthorization ~ highway use of gas tax revenues would be a big step should not deviate from the clear course esrab- ' i in the right direcuon. lished by its enactment five years ago-the result of ' i F'lexing. After a slow start, use of ISTEA's flex- extensive outreach and intermodal cooperation in ible funding provisions has accelerated and can be setting the legislative stage. Fine tuning and policy STPP Progress o fdovember 1996 ~ . P~ ~ ~ ~ Re ~ adjustmenu are needed; major regressive changes portation funds for their districts. would be tragic and a prescription for disaster for It is daundng task indeed to shoehorn a reform the future development and a-ansportation needs of agenda into this political feeding frenry. But, that our states and metropolitan areas. is exactly what transportation reformers must do. In 1997, we must weigh into the "mone}~" debate Bill Roberts and demand accountability for scarce federal tax - Legislative Director, monies. We should insist that states and localities Environmental Defense Fund who achieve federal goals be rewarded, and that ' New York, Wew York chose who should be denied federal largesse. We In 1991, the major issues in the ISTEA debate should promote incendve-based programs to give oiled down to one word: money. Or, more transponation planners a financial reason to main- ' accurately, who geu it and for what purpose. The tain existing roads, promote safety and achieve a swirl of public policy debates back then over cleaner environment-and financial disincentives to F . "donor state" faimess, flexibility, clean air set do otherwise. Until we link the policies with the asides, Nauonal Highway System designation, sub- money, reforms will be slow in coming. But, once allocation to metropolitan areas, demonstration the "money" connections are made, the path to projects and the rest were simply different ways of change won't have a speed limit. slicing the federal dollar. Although it is true that many important reforms emerged from that debate, ISTEA still fell short in shaping the uses and abus- EliZObeth Th0111pS011 es of federal transportation spending. EIIYIf011R1@DtCd CIISUh011fi, Specifically, the 1991 ISTEA bill did nothing to _ FORI1ei deo0 AIr NetvV01'Ic establish a firm link between funding and the < POrICy DU'etor achievement of any national transportation objec- WaSlutgtoly DC tives. Whether a state ambitiously tackled the IAThen I first request- planning obligations of ISTEA or simply paid v/ ed a copy of the them lip service, the money flowed as though it Transportauon didn't matter. If a state's roads fell into disrepair n Improvement Program of while new roads were built to service sprawl a major meti-opolitan region, I was told that it was development, the money still flowed. If the envi- a confidendal document, and could not have a ronmental damage done by the automobile wors- copy. Two years later I was on so many MPO ened, the money still flowed. In short, the 1991 committees, people started to joke that I should ISTEA bill gave taxpayers nothing to assure them have my own office at the MPO. Opening up the that their monies were well spent. transportadon planning process to the public was Transportation reform advocates failed to revolutionary, and many gains were made. engage in the "money" debate in 1991, in.large A.fter the passage of ISTEA, there were tremen- part because the battle seemed too enormous, the dous expectations for the C.MAQ and Enhancement opponents too numerous and the allies too few. It programs, and the conformiry provisions of the is rare that a federal bill engages the full attention Clean Air Act to clean up the air. In retrospect, the of every U.S. Senator, but the highway bill does just magnitude of the task had been underestimated. that Even this year, freshman members of the lOSth Still, significant progress has been made: thanks to Congress are acdvely seeldng positions on the the CIULAQ and Enhancements programs, bicyclists Committee on Transporration and Infrastructure-a have really made headway; and the planning "B" level Cominittee-just to have a shot at uans- process has focused attention on the environmental page 10. STPP Progress • November 1996 0 • m . impacts of transportation, to name a few of the home of the Indy 500. In northwest Indiana, gains. There have been disappointments--confor- CMAQ funds have been used for vehicle emissions mity has never had an opportuniry to be fully inspections. implemented. For decades, air and transportation The emphasis in ISTEA on public participation programs have been at odds with each other. We has helped transportation activists in Indiana pass a must find a way to harmonize them, particularly in state law requiring Indiana Department of areas that are facing explosive growth in roads and Transporrauon (IlVDO"I) to allow citizens to speak . " deteriorating. air qualiry. at any IlVDOT public meeting. Prior to the passage Protecting the environment is a critical part of of PL 52-1995, INDOT often held meetings on ISTEA-the automobile has done temble damage controversial projects and did not allow citizens to to our air, water and land. People who have little speak publicly and express their concerns. knowledge on transportadon and environmental The citizen participation provisions of ISTEA issues instinctively lrnow this. In the fights over are critical and need to be expanded to ensure that funding formulas, and debates over legislative lan- the voices of average citizens are heard. In Indiana guage, we have to make sure that the environment citizens who live outside of a designated MPO have remains at the top of our agenda. Flexibiliry, local only one opportunity a year to participate in the control, strong planning requirements with transportation planning process. Rural residents accountability, public participation, CMAQ and need to be included more fuily in the process. Enhancements are the tools in ISTEA that will While there are good things happening in clean up the environment. urban areas under ISTEA, in rural areas, ISTEA is paving over us. Rural people will be severely impacted by the proposed new temain High Priority Sandra Tokarsku Corridor, the I-69 elrtension. The new terrain I-69 Ctizens for Appropriate project will devastate our Indiana farmlands, forests Rura9 Roads and rural communities. Comments on the draft STEA is a beginning. It Environmenral Impact Sratement (EIS) expressed is a first, small step overwhelming opposiuon to the new terrain project ~ art ~ v~a>~• toward creating a uans- Despite this, INDOT, with the blessing of the Federal - portation system that will Highway Adminisu-adon, has awarded contracts for encourage the growth of the design and engineering for the preferred new ter- 'safe, healthy, and livable rain route even though the EIS process is not rnm- communities, while preserving our farniland, forests plete, and will not be rnmplete for a year. and wild places. The choice, affordability and local As a rural resident I am tired of beating my control offered by ISTEA are essential qualities of head against the well-funded highway construction good transportation and communiry planning, lobby. Many abuses still exist in Indiana. The long ISTEA must be strengthened if we want a susrain- arm of the highway construction lobby still chokes able transportation system. out the voice of the people. These problems must In Indianapolis, ISTEA success stories include be addressed, and the pork-barrel projects cut, if the creation of the Monon rail-nail and the use of ISTEA is to be mily successful. CMAQ funding for traffic signal synchronization. For the first time, the Indianapolis MPO, through ant to sha • our reflections a , directions, , the Congestion Management System, is planning to • act to • , • you've • , , here? , ' reduce congestion by using transit. Without ISTEA the , , ourtyard these improvements would not have come to the http://www.transoct.org STPP Progress ~ Movember 1996 Pogo > > , . ~.-...e..-.~__._._. . : . . . . - , . . „ _ , :il i (ithen Based Transportat'l'on Groups ISlEA: lhe Grassroots Perspective by James Corless and Laura Olsen STPP's Grassroots Coordinators In 1991, STPP had established relationships with nearly 40 Environmental Justice Alliance (NYCEJA) and the local advocacy groups-representing our primary partners Natural Resources Defense Council, residents in the field. Today, STPP coordinates a grassroots network organized a successful campaign to convince the of over 250 groups nationwide from an ever• growing back- transit authority to convert three of the depots to ground of interests. The breadth and the depth of our coali- alternarives fuels and purchase 500 cleaner fuel tion is testimony to the success of ISTEA in energizing a buses. For more information contact Julie Sze at broad and diverse constituency of public interest organiza- NYCEJA, 212.866.4120. tions. The newly opened doors ofopportuniry, combined with New Jersey the growing enthusiasm and commitment of many trans- The Route 1 corridor in Middlesex County is per- portation reform advocates, have started to signai a new haps most famous for its traffic congestion. But approach to transportation problem-solving. As citizens and rather than wait for a project to be proposed to public interest groups slowly gain a more equal footing in the alleviate the problem and then line up in support decision malflng process, a critical transition is being made or opposition to it, concerned parties from govern- from confrontation to collaborarion. A few highlights among ment, business and public interest groups are col- the hundreds of ongoing success stories: laborating ahead of time on a plan that would bal- ance economic development concerns, congesrion. AtlO11t0 management, access via alternative modes and envi- Citizens worlflng with the MPO helped to con- ronmental protection. The project is in its second vince local governments to abandon plans for an year and has been nationally recognized for its expensive outer beltway. Wth transit ridership emphasis on mutual agreement. For more infor- doubling during the Olympics and clean air mation contact the Tri-State Transportation requirements stifling plans for highway expansion, Campaign, 212.777.8181. there is now overwhelming public support for a new approach including a regional commuter rail DenveP system. Several local advocacY gTouPs, including Facing some of the worst air quality problems in ~ Georgians for Transportation Alternauves (GTA), the country, the Denver Regional Council of have played a critical role in swaying the opinions Governments has worked with local public interest of both the general public and local elected offi- groups including the Sustainable Transportation cials. For more information contact Jim Chapman Project to generate an unprecedented amount of at GTA, 404.653.0966. support for their new light rail system. With pub- lic approval at an all time high, critical extensions NeW YOrk to the system have been given the go ahead. Residents of Harlem and Washington Heights in Energized citizens and transportation reform advo- New York City were never too pleased bearing the cates are now pressing for the implementarion of brunt of seven of the city's eight bus depots. Diesel an urban growth boundary in the upcoming Long fumes are still largely to blame for an asthma rate Range Plan. For more informauon contact Lauren triple the ciry average in these communities of Martens, 303.837.8707. color. But with the help of the New York City pop 12 • STPP Pragress • Norember 1996 STPP"s Grossroots Network d Has Growra to NearOy 250 Members Nationwide! STPP Partners by State (AK and HI boN ha" 1-5 Parfiers) O No Parmers O 1-5 Partners 0 &70 PaMen 0 Ovel 11 Pertrylg KaeiSaS Oty, M9550uri . concept for the whole country." For more infor- Cidzen activisu and local governments using their mation contact the Natural Resources Council of new-found authority under ISTEA voted down Maine at 207.622.3101. plans for an outer beltway around Kansas City. Citizens and public interest advocates have now Portland, Orego~ moved on to tackle the problems of provi8ing tran_ Public participation drove a program that identified sit service to the newly consolidated social service several key missing transportation links in the City center located in atransit-deficient area in addidon of Portland for pedestrians, bicyclists and people to implementing traffic calming techniques in their with disabilities: the seven bridges that cross the neighborhoods. For more information contact the Willamette River in the heart of the region. Metropolitan Energy Center, 816.531.7283. CMAQ funds have been used to begin many of these projects, while bigger fuces await further Montana ISTEA funding. For more information contact ' ISTEA enabled transportation reform advocates in Ellen Vanderslice, 503.823.4326. ` the state's capital to work with local agencies to implement a vision planning process entitled Philadelphia, P@1105yIba111a ~ "Picture Helena!" The exercise was an over- . Bicycle advocates in the Ciry of Philadelphia whelming success, engaging hundreds of ciuzens worked tirelessly to educate all candidates for and public officials who eventually recommended' Mayor in the Cit}'s 1994 election about the poten- changes to the local zoning codes to enable safer, tial benefits of a truly bicycle-friendly City. Ed more pedestrian-friendly streeu. Public interest Rendell went on to become mayor, and his support groups are now talang the popu]ar project on the of bicycling through the use of ISTEA funds has _ road, to 12 other communities in the state. For put Philadelphia on the fast track to enjoying one more information conract Paul Reichert, 406. of the most comprehensive networks of on and off- 443•7272• road bicycle facilities in the U.S. For more infor- mation contact the Bicycle Coalition of the Nialne Delaware Valley, 215.BICYCLE. Born before ISTEA, but benefiting nonetheless from its innovation and flexibility, Maine's Sensible New MeXiCO Transportation Policy Act endorsed by Maine vot- Residents in the Albuquerque South Valley worked ers has created a new decentralized planning with several public interest organizarions including process with citizen volunteers as key coordinators. the Afliance for Transportation Research and the Eight separate groups engaged in vision planning Ciry and Counry governments to extend local bus processes that eventually generated the statewide service to the Albuquerque's Technical Vocational comprehensive transportation plan. MDp'I' Institute's new South Valley Branch. For more Commissioner Dana Connors called it a"pioneer informadon contact ATR, 505.246.6410. STPP Peogress o Pfovember 1996 page 13 ~ . ~ . The Path . J to Reauthor*za Ion by Christopher Bender STPP Communications Coordinator ~he exact course ISTEA reauthorization will Shuster (R-PA) has stated that he hopes to have a 1 take is nearly impossible to predict. It varies bill ready to go by April, but that his first commit- on political actions, and historically transportation ment is to dealing with issues concerning the program funding and policy invokes a lot of poli- Highway Trust Fund. ticldng. There are, however, some major steps A wide range of transportation interests, cham- that will be taken. pioned by Shuster would like to remove the Many proposals from all corners of the trans- Highway Trust Fund from the overall budget portauon industry are floating around or set to be process. The Highway Trust Fund is funded by released in early Spring.,l 997, The American federal gas tax collecdon and a number of trans- Associaaon of State Highway and Transportation portadon user fees. The Transit Account is a sub- Officials, the American Public Transit Association, set of the Highway Trust Fund, with transit receiv- and others have already published their visions for ing approximately $.20 on every dollar that goes to ISTEAs reauthorization. STPP will release its highways. The Highway Trust Fund is subject to Blueprint for ISTEAs Reauthorizarion in January yearly obligation ceilings placed on it by the appro- 1997. The Administrarion will submi.t its official priations process. This means that the appropria- proposed bill to Congress around February 1, tions committees look at the overall budget and 1997. This is when the journey to reauthorizarion places a cap on how much can be spent from the speeds up. ti-ust fund, primarily to make the deficit appear The Senate has yet to hold hearings on ISTEA smaller by keeping that cash on hand. Over the reauthorization. The Senate Environment and past few years the appropriated levels of funding Public Works Committee, whicli is the Committee for transportation have been as low as 80% of the with jurisdiction over surface transportation autho- authorized amount. The purpose of removing the rizing legislation, has to begin hearings as early as Highway Trust Fund from this process is to February and complete them no latter than early guarantee the spending of the full authorized summer. The Senate Banking, Housing, and amount each year. Urban Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction Another money issue that will come into to play over urban mass transit, must hold similar hearings. concerns the funding formu]as that determine how At the conclusion of these hearings, the big a share of the federal funding pie each state Committees will develop and adopt a bill. The receives. Some states pay more into the Higliway leadership of each Committee plays a significant Trust Fund than they get back. A significant num- role in the development of the bills. John Chafee ber of these so-called donor srates have formed a~ (R-Rn chairs the Environment and Public Works coalition lrnown as STEP 21, for a Surface Committee and Alfonse D'Amato (R-NY) chairs Transportation Efficiency Program for the 21st the Banldng, Housing, and Urban Affairs Century. STEP 21 would like to reallocate trans- Corrunittee. That bill will then go to a vote of the portation funds so that they get more and other entire Senate. states get less. Considering the political power of On the other side of the Hill is the House the states in the STEP 21 coalition, funding for- Transportation and Infrastructure Comrnittee, mulas are bound to be part of the reauthorization which has already conducted hearings on ISTEA in debate. Funding formulas are not a new debate, ' the last legislative session. Committee Chair Bud however, and ISTEA even tried to address these - ~ page 14 STPP Progress • Norem6er 1996 issues with Oblis1ti°ns to donor states. 1997-if we have no new authorization to spend Once thc: inoileY issues are taken care of, and money on surface transportation, no new money this could takc i6`niticant amount of time, both will flow to the states. The effects will not be dra- the Senate :incl 1111: [-{ouse will adopt bills for matic at first, but will soon become so. Smaller ISTEA's reautlu?r~zation. In all likelihood, there states and states that rely more heavily on federal will be signiflc:+tiit dit'Ferences between the two assistance will feel the pinch first, but others will pieces of legiylaiion and will require a Conference soon follow suit. Projects will halt construction Committee to Wor~ out the differences. The and development. Transit service may be cut or Conference C%~~11miittee is made up of representa- even halted. Jobs will be in jeopardy, and the gen- rives of the ScniltC anci House authorizing commit- eral flow of the economy will be affected. The tees. Once thc Conference Committee Report is longer past September 30th we go without a new filed it will bc: viuccl on by both the Senate and the authorization, the more poliucal pressure there will House and rliciisent to the President to be signed be to pass a bill. This will be the time that com- into law. Ayy~~~~~ing that the Highway Trust Fund promises and political deals will be most likely. It is not taken oll' I"udg<<. Congress will also have to is worth remembering that ISTEA was not signed pass an apEir~~pl'ijti""' hill to allow the new autho- until December 18, 1991) when it was needed by rized funding W 110" to the states and local areas. September 30, 1991. If the aluw< d"' ilot happen by September 30, ~e~ t~~~~ 00 . ~j eb_ = ~ Fun ~ elof . n~s. Son 4rust assaq P - oposal_4~,. ,Nearinp~ z ~und Sfate:~ Senafe and~~ ~ Submitted;fo;~ ;;Fundmq ~ ~HousevBdls Congress,~~ ~ DOyelopmenfi4 ".FormulQ,.; M of 5enate aad-'~ Debates Nouse 9dk;~ 00 " .1Q00' ~~eSa~~` V9~~~o`` ~obeQ ,e` : ~~aswge of . ~Con erenc~ - ~I~we;fiuv n tro 'I~rcal~~ ~ . Tr upOrfation' Re o an~ , ~nermit~i` z ~ :.ApPropnations; Bdf...tQ -1ahon~new?:~ Mep~Qnew:autAora~ ~6'ssuming the ~ ~esi en" one o ~n' .Iiighway4Trus9 : ~ ~fiou~ngfr~~ ~Fundwds~not ! Ns~i ~ cum 'removed from a e 6udgetary r ~rcai= i~05~5~i".~~si' - process e; M - STPP Progre9s o Novomx 1998 page 15 _ _ ~ rr r F*ive Years of Progress, 110 Communities Where I S lEA is Making a Difference The following excerpts are from STPP's latest pitblication Five Years of Progress: 110 Communities Where ISTEA is Making a Dif~erence which chronicles some of the progress made in communities thanks to ISTEA. For ordering information, please see our order fornz found on pages 22-23. Unian Station in Worccner, 11Lq it being B9ue Line Televillage nbabt[rrarrd inm an inrmxnAal crnrer Compton, California .~g~~...r_~ Vr._ .x The Blue Line Televillage in Compton, California is an electronic Main Street that utilizes telecom- munications to provide -triditional downtown ser- vices such as banlang, education and shopping. The Televillage is located at the Maran Luther King Transit Center at the convergence of a Blue Line light rail station, a Greyhound Terminal, and northwest of downtown Chicago by providing six major bus routes. It provides the community shuttle service between a commuter rail station and with 12 computers that have internet access; a tele- local businesses. It operates weekdays during rush work center equipped with computer, voice mail, hour and serves sur routes in 15-passenger vans. As fax and e-mail capabilities and a video conferencing of June, 1996, weekly ridership totaled over 840 system; electronic information 16osks with up-to- passengers, and the Transportauon Management date information on housing, jobs and transit; a Associauon of Lake-Cook, the project sponsor, is public lecture hall with TV production capabilities; loolang to expand service with larger vehicles. and a"Circuit Rider Program" allowurg the com- The Shuttle Bug service is complemented by a munity to interact with agencies including the separate CMAQ funded project for the construc- counry registrar and foster parent programs. uon of improvements in the sidewalk system within Projects such as the Televillage can provide an 1/2 a mile of the rail station. This will improve information infrastructure that allows the tradition- pedestrian access in the vicinity of the commuter al urban core to learn frorn and compete with more rail station. The project is public-private partner- successful suburban growth centers. ship between the TMA of Lake-Cook, the V'illages ISTEA Funding Category of Northbrook and Deerfield and their respective FTA Granc Chambers of Commerce, and 14 businesses with Conract over 11,000 employees. The non-federal share of Maureen Micheline, Metropolitan Transporradon Authoriry the project's funding was put up both by the local 213.922.3020 governments and by the businesses. _ ISTEA Funding Category Shuttle Bug Reverse Commute PPOject C~~ Lake & Cook Counties, IL William Baltuds,TMA of Lake-Cook The Shuttle Bug project in suburban Chicago is 847.948.4023 providing shuttle service from a suburban commuter rail station to nearby companies. The Ybor City Elettric Streetcar project, which began in 1996, allows urban workers Tampa, - FL to get to jobs in suburbs approximately 25 miles Ybor City, a district of Tampa, Florida, is con- page 16 STPP Progress • Noranber 1996 ~ ' Tbe Cana! Plan Pnseruarion Dimia inclwkr a nrm ` plaza caUed Station Squarr in Cumberland, MD. I 7 i structing a streetcar line to provide an alternative ~ mode of transportauon to the automobile and help ~ bring new economic activity to the community. ~ The 2.3-mile line is funded in part by a Livable ~p Communities Initiative grant by the Federal - Transit Administration. The line will run through ~ Ybor, a classic urban village that has shown sti-ong signs of revitalization in recent years and was desig- Program's sponsor, employers can purchase up to nated as an Enterprise Community by the $60 per month in transit benefiu for employees Department of Housing and Urban Development. and take a tax deduction for the cost. The elecuic cars will make more fre,quent stops, Although the program was up and n,r,nir,g in and operate longer hours, with lower costs, than the early 1990s, TransitCenter was still financially the eacisring bus system, and transit ridership is supported by its host agencies, the Port Authority expected to increase. of New York and New Jersey, the Metropolitan The project was conceived by the community, Transportation Authority, and New Jersey Transit. ing body or independent This changed in 1993 when the TransitCenter rather than a govern ! agency. It evolved in response to recommendaaons received a$1.7 million grant from ISTFA's CMAQ by the Tampa Enterprise Community Vision, program. Funds were used to hire a sales force to which called for improved transportauon by vari- market TransitCheks more aggressively and assist ous modes and a renewal of the economic base of large companies in using the program. The grant the area. Local community residents architects, paid eight sales representatives to expand market- engineers, and historians volunteered their time to u'g acdvities and expanded their service to the conceive and plan the project. enare New York State non-attainment area. ISTEA Funding Categories Between 1993 and 1995, sales of vouchers STP, CMAQ, FTA Secdon 3 increased by 78 percent, bringing annual sales to Conract nearly $42 million. As a result of these increases, Steve Carroll Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HARTIine) TransitCenter expects to become financially self- 813.223.6831 sufficient in 1997. Last year alone, TransitChek was responsible for generating over 2 million addi- T6'anSlfCh@k tional rides. N8W YOfk, NY ISTEA Funding Category The TransitChek Program in the New York City C''Q Conract area coordinates the distribution of employer-pur- Larry Filler, Transit Cenier chased transit fare subsidies. Using one voucher, 212.435.8100 employers can purchase fare media (i.e., passes, e tickets, or tokens) from any transit agency in the ~~~sen Chsl~ Car~ CenteP area. Before the program began in 1987, compa- ~~ro ~OS@o Californi~ nies wishing to offer transit passes as an employee The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority benefit had to purchase tickets or tokens from each constructed a state-of-the-art child care facility at transit agency in the region and distribute them to one of San Jose's major transportation hubs. The employees according to their commuting patterns. Tamien Child Care Center provides an important Under the system developed by TransitCenter, the service to commuters with children, and increases STPP Progress o Plovember 1996 poge' 7 ~ Years 5 ogress ' Tlle 3Ctr3Ci(VCIIeSS Of tr3I1Slt fOf P3I'eI1TS Wh0 OCIlEI- Dial-A-RiEe service rn Nrm Havtn, CT wise would have to make additional trips in order nehances mobrlrty and acrerr for rbe dirabkd to get their children to child care programs. Such trips to child care faciliues typically occur during ~the morning and evening commutes, with maxi- mum impacts on congestion, air quality, and energy consumption. The center accommadaees 147 chil- dren from ages 6 weeks through 12 years, offers before and after school programs, and full and part-time care. The faciliry is located at the Tamien CalTrain and Light Rail stations near Highway 87, and is served by 200 light rail.tFains; 204 buses, and 44 CalTrain commuter trains each weekday. The pro- arches, and replace wooden locks at the Lock 12 ject is intended to demonstrate that offering child I-Iistoric Park along the Farmington Canal. care and transit services at the same location will Credit for the trail's creation can be given to encourage parents to use public transportation public-private partnerships between the non-profit instead of single occupant automobiles. In a typical Farmington Canal Rail-to-Trail Associauon, the case, a parent parks free at the station, drops the Connecticut Department of Environmental child off at the center, and rides light rail, CalTraui Protection, the Connecticut Department of commuter rail, or a bus to their final destination. Transportation, and several local governments. Special transit incentives are offered, including rail Trail sections link commercial, recreational, and bus discounts, priority enrollment and tuition educational, and medium density residential clus- discounts for children of all transit users, free com- ters and provide a multimodal alternative to nearby muter parldng, emergency trip service, and transit congested arterial roads. The project offers a safe passes and on-site information. Studies estimate and pleasant transportation oprion for commuters that the center could reduce vehicle miles traveled and recreational users and alleviates conflicts (VM"I) by more than 700,000 miles per year, with between vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. consequent vehicle emissions reductions. ISTEA Funding Category ISTEA Funding Category Transponation Enhancements CMAQ Conract CONTACT James Sipperly, Town of Cheshire James R. Lightbody 203Z71.6670 Santa Clara Ualley Transportation Authority 408.321.5744 Nevv Visions for The Capital District The Farmington Canal Rail-Trail Albany, Neuv York Cheshire and Hamden, Conneeticut Responding to changes set forth in ISTEA, the A linear park along the Farmington Canal has pro- Capital District Transportation Committee vided the residents of Cheshire, Connecticut with (CDTC), and the Metropolitan Planning their first comprehensive multi-use trail. Planning Organization (MPO) for Albany, Rensselaer, for the rail-trail began in the 1980s, though it was Saratoga, and Schenectady counties in upstate New not until ISTEA that the project received enough Z'ork, developed the innovative "New Visions" plan funding for design and construction acavities. for area transportation planning and investmenL ISTEA funds were used to consuvc_t a sis-mile rail- Ininated in 1993, New Visions refers to the devel- trail, preserve and restore old bridges and stone opment of a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) page Ig STPP Progress • November 1996 ~i tl ry~ Yeara 5 ogress ; i ~ for the Capital District, and is CDTC'S e{{OI'i i0 People urrng tbe Riderlrnk ar a publir build a region-wide consensus for transportation kiork in rbr Pugct Sound Rrgion, WA. ~ policy and investment over the next 25 years. a Particular attention was paid to the role of transportation policy in shaping the future, and in generaung creative acrions to achieve region-wide goals. The overall objecrive of New Visions was to formulate a multi-modal plan, including policies and financial strategies, that reflects the direcrion y~ and focus that will meet the mobility and other needs in the Capital District for the next 25 years. ' It lays the groundwork for the consideration of non-traditional measures such as congestion pric- ' ing, regional land use actions, and nraj6rinvest- I ments such as high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes ; or fixed guideway transit such as light rail. TechflOlO9Y 111 MAt101@ I The first phase of New Visions set the scope of Pu9et SOUnd RQ910dj WOShlll9fo18 ~ the effort and the range of issues to be considered; Transit agencies in the four county Puget Sound the identification of issues was based on a survey of region of Washington state are developing a"seam- stakeholders and two public scoping meeuings. less" regional multimodal transportauon system Phase Two focused on technical analysis and the designed to encourage the use of transit and j development of planning and investment princi- ridesharing options. Through a series of several ~ ples, performance measures, and action strategies. projects with regional and private sector participa- This was accomplished using nine issue-oriented tion, advanced information and communication task forces involving more than 120 people over a technologies are being used to make transportation two-year period. A major public fonun then lacked options easy to learn about and use. The EZ Rider off Phase Three - a broad public dialogue on the Regional Multimodal Customer Information consensus achieved to date and on unresolved System will facilitate passenger transfers between issues. The major public outreach effort was char- and within transit modes, and will make carpooling acterized by the use of a variery of public participa- and vanpooling options easier and more conve- tion techniques, including workbooks with postage- nient. The project is aimed at broadening the paid response worksheets, traveling slide shows attraction of the region's many transit options, presented to over SO groups, summary brochures, especially for the large proportion of commuters public opinion surveys, and mass mailings to stake- who drive to and from work alone. holders. The New Visions plan which resulted The final phase of the EZ Rider program will from this process will undergo formal public review provide public access to personalized automated in the Fall of 1996; adoption of the plan is expected trip planning and regional ridematching tools in early 1997. through desktop computer and kiosk applications. Contact ISTEA Funding Categories Kristina Younger CMAQ, FTA Urbanized Area Formula (Section 9), Capital District Transportauon Committee FTA/FHWA Joint Operauonal Action Program 518.458.2161 Contact Catherine Bradshaw King Counry Metro - 206.684.1770 STPP Progress o Idovember 1996 page 19 ~ • STPP Welcomes New Real Estate Report New Staff Member Refiects New Ur6anist Principles ill Kreuse has joined STPP as our Research nw report on real estate investment, Emerging JAssociate. Jill has a Masters in Planning from Airrends in Real Fstate: 1997 Adapting to the 21st the University of Texas at Austin and has worked Century reflects input from the Congress of New for the San Francisco Planning and Urban Urbanism and their call for more compact, walka- Research Association and the Downtown Ausrin ble and transit-friendly development. The report, Alliance. put out by the Real Estate Research Corporation and Equitable Real Estate Investment Management Are we Linking Transportation Inc., advises its readers that uncontrolled growth and Land Use Yet? and ffaffic are threats to the futures of many sub- T he University of Washington Institute for urbs. The report shows that a combination of resi= Public Policy and 1Vlanagement's Daniel dential, retail and other uses togerher, will hold Carlson and Don Billen have published a report, value longer than convenrional suburban develop- Transportation Corridor Management: Are We ment. For more information about the report con- Linking Transponation and Land Use Yet. Copies are tact John Miller at Equitable Real Estate available from the Institute, please call Investment Management Inc. at 212.554.1967 206.543.0190. From the Reid Ewing Library k r man ears,Professor Reid Ewingof xhe-~~' Ped~rrrran and 7'rmust Orrented Dengn Y Y . Florida Intemaaonal Umversity fias been a f~ book, the design companion to Bert Deve ~ rohfic wnter of arucles on travel behavior Ianc~~ Practrces, will mclude the latest pracacesfa~~ x , yd5• y~ _ . , , use, mp: generanon? perfo rmance measures fo~,sus . oping{pe estnan ties an~ tr ansit onente a'c tainable development, sprawl, and other pubhc spaces It will covei issues~like housin portanon`issues Reid Ewing coues to lead the p~~ces, street design, land use innovations . . pack u2 aansporranon development and planning by Po~tion alternauves, parlang, m~ced use~~ev linlflng,theory.withhands-on e~enence ~Oae~tbe. ment, an d envu~onmenral. amemnes ~ coming months,'three of his works will,be.pnblrsTied , Transportanon d~' Land Use In~eovatsmrs: • - `~"~W'-~"• ~ n't B a Ou of C str6 r~ : bt - Yu Ca u:ld You r W t og n Best.Develo~ ent_P:ract:cesS:Darn the Rs y ~ Thrng a~nd_Making Money at the Same Time` T handbook will mrroduce comm ty leader~ _ . ~-~.sz.~ develoP t' D ' this bold new:nlanrunp ~de Professor~ ~ ~SPortauon mob~ty' It , . Y .~z"f +c` ,t ,:c ?~r Fs p ~:~s'k .~N 3-t~r~ri,sr'"'"I ~ ss(ax1 . i;; Ewuzg scoured Flonda:for the.best developments r~oanve ideas for reduc~ng congesuon;~autio: and analyzed what makes thein excepnonal and ~ bile dependence, and vehicle{miles traveled.; rofitable He_condenses lus findin -into,43 book avoids ~adinonal measures _used to P . gs innovauve development tools that reduce automo congestion, such as widening highways, and~. < uistead los at land use lantun street - bile dependence, increase the. supply of aff'ordable . ; P~ g, housing, serve unportant public functions and`~ _ ttavel demand management, traffic calming! aa make good business sense Ewing conclude-"s=t~ hat bicycle and ~pedestnan design there. are four key components of good deveIop All of the above pubhcanons can now be~ ment' land use; u-ansportation; the envu~onment, , ordered from Amencan Planriing Associsu_ - and housing~- ~ y phone 312.431.9100 . _ , , . , . , i , : . ' . ~ . . , . . 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P, o ya ca d d°q d~ "pC o`°n 8 ~ a ~ J 2 ~ ~ ~ O LL ^J ~ RI ~p G'i vi F. .a ~ o ~ O R7 U my`° ua.o ~ Q.oyy g !.~.~~a,~«~•'~~xSor.ccF.,•v u ~~nQo ~ ~aaaa v~iU°~."~e~a u~u.°uo.h~ uU P0C7~~. «a aMe¢"u THE DENVER POST Sunday, Januery 26,1997 ~ o ' I oets o ists buy access' ~ ; FINANCES from Page 1A director,of the Center for Public Integrity, a committee headed by Oxley, who uses the mon• ~i group that is seeking changes in campaign laws. ey to finance the campaigns ot other Republi• ~ And For a trip lo Vail, more than 401abbyists "Only certain people get to hang out with public can members of Congress. I ~ paid $3,000 each lo ski with Rep, Michael Oxley ofticials, Most citizens don't even get to meet So many lobbyists, in faet, wanted to ski with ~ of Ohio and a handful af other Repnblican mem• their congressman, and these guys can sit in a Oxley and others, amang them Rep. Scott Klug ~ bers of the Nouse who will soon be overseeing duck blind with lhem for eight hours, o( Wisconsin and Rep. Dan Schaefer at Colora-; , legislation changing the utilities industry. "This just shows you that these members of do, also Repu6licans, that Oxley had to turn i This sort of activity is hardly new. In the late Congress will do anyihing to basically hang out away some. ~ r 1980s, Newt Gingrich's political action commit• in tun places with lobbyists." "Our purpose is to raise money to maximize i ; ~lee, GOPAC, offered getaways to Estes Park to , Defenders of the trips say nothing is amiss. Republican seats in the House," Oxley said in an ; lalk politics with Gingdch, then the minority We want to provide an informal atmosphere interview in Washingtan before. the trip. "We ~ , wh?p• , where members of Congress and labbyists can think this is a creative way to do that and at the i But the new congressional rules have made have meals, play golt or other spart9 and have the trips even more popular. , fun," said INaria Cino, former executive direc- game time have a little Eun. To me, this is a far i For the politicians, the trips mean campaign tor ot the National Republican Congressional more attractive for the wntribuiors-than some; . money and, in some cases, part or aU of their Campaign Committee, which is also sponsoring stale, cocktail party on Capitol Hill vaith cald , ',6penses are paid by the campaign committees a golf outing this manth in Palm Springs, Calit., canapes. j ; or political parties, which sponsor the getaways, for donors who give more than $5,000. And altractive il is. The lobbyists, who pald i The lobbyists pay their own way and make a Twenty congresslonal Repuhlicans and 100 their own travel, hotel and ski expenses, in addi• ; campaign contribution. But they say the access donors and lobbyisls have signed up. tion to the $3,000 donations, stayed at the Lodge ; a.1o power is well worth the price. "These are very comfortable social sitpations at Vail, the glitziesl hatel here, where the chea• i `"You become more of a known qiiantity to a where no lob6ying goes on," Cino added. pest room goes for ~315 a night and the most ~ ~ loi of congressmen," said a lobbyist who spoke Hege in Vail, Oxley, a nine-term member oE expensive commands $1,785. 'on the condition ot anonymity. "You become re• the House and a crucial player on a subcommit- Just outside the I adge is the maio Bail chair~ ally familiar when you go out with them on tee that handles legislation covering Wall 1itt, ready to take up the members o( Congressb 16ese trips. You are just not a name on a tag." Street, the utilities industry and telecommuni- and lobbyists in small groups far a day on the^4 'fhat members ot Congress are still exchang- cations companies, has organized a$3,000•a• slopes. ing personal accese for cash, in haw#;ver convo• person ski trip that provides access to other Re- Bui beFore hitting the snow, the lobbyists and . ~ luted a fashion, is troubling to those advocating publicans on his subcommittee. members trooped each morning to a private; stricler laws on campaign financing and lobby More than 40 lobbyisls, mostly from indus• meeting in a Lodge reception room - around 40 , ing. tries involved wilh issues before the panel, sign• minutes of clased-door discusslon and laughter.• - "They have circumvented the recent law, and ed on, raising more than 8120,000. The money Then, they headed out to ski under the sunny`~ 1 f it is obviously outrageous,° said Charles Lewis, gaes directly to a"leadership" political actian skies. 9 k.. . ' , ~ ~ ~ . ~ ei ~ .r . . . y ~ ~s. • ' ^ ~ "1 'T , , . _ . : 4 . _ • ~ . , , ~ . . , qy . ^ _ . . ~ ~ - , i;..: . . . .:A9sociated Prees ! Hetlidn Bilow A° skier speeds down.the course during Worid Cup training et Vail la'st month: Vail is luring Democratic and Republican lobbyists alike. Ptobe' thr'. pat %H6use aides.. s Ca.mpaign fund investigation may widen By Brian McGrory questioned whether administration and Michael Kranish , officials may have broken the law. Tne soscor, ciobe Tjie allegations arose after.'.the ' WASHINGTON - The White R'hite House. released several hun- ~ Hou'se faced a fresh round of criti= dred pages of lists Friday detailing cism yesterday over its use of.un-.. more than 1,000 guests,_most of . precedented presidential access to them significant campaign contrib- belp raise campaign funds, while utors, invited to more than_90 Gof-. Republicans said the investigation fee klatches with Cliaton and Vice • into Democratic Party fund=rais- President A1 Gore during the 1995ibg .practices is almost certain to campaign. be expanded to probe wtiether laws One such gathering, on.May 13;` ; were broken by top White•House allowed many of the nation's most : aides. influential bankers to huddle-w'itli ~ Also yesterday, The Washington the Treasury Departmeat's high- Post r•eported that several of the est-ranking regulators..:.: Democratic National Committee's Yesterday, a spokesinan foFEu- largest campaign donors also gene Ludwig, the comptroller of poured nearly a half-million dol- the Treasury,_said Ludwig wpuld lars into at least six state party or- . have refused to attend.the 90-min= ' ganizations last year, contribution's ute meeting with the bankers, Sec- tl~at were solicited by controver- retary of Treasury Robert Rubin, sial fund-raiser John Huang, ac- Clinton and Democratic National: . cording to state and party, records. . Committee officials ..if- 6e .4a d ~ Totaling at least.$482,500,.the known it had been organized by the; ~ donations show even broader in- DNC and was linked to '.raising volvement by a handful of big par- , campaign funds. ty contributors in financing last "Ae was invited.to the meeting year's election. through the Office of Public Liai-_ : - The contributions, solicited and son at the White House," said:Dean channeled to the states by the DNC, DeBuck, Ludwig's spokesman. also illustrate a more compleg "They provided a list of bankers 'fund-raising role played by Huang iq attendance; and there-was no : than previously has been reported. one from the-DNC on that list. He ; Unlike the cash often transfer- . thought it was just going to be : r.ed by the Democratic and Repub- bankers. Fie was not aware until lican national parties to their state Yesterda•y 'that these other people • affiliates, certain direct contribu- , were there from the DNC. tions - including these raised by "If he had known, he would not Huang - do not have to be report- have gone to the meeting," DeBuck ` ed to the Federal Election Com- said. "He thought he was going to a - mission. Instead, the records are meeting to discuss banking issues, maintained in 50 state capitals, and if there was another intention, making it difficult to get a com- , he would not have thoaght that ap- plete picture of the pattern of giv- propriate." ing by major donors. ' At the same time, Rep. Gerald The latest revelations triggered Solomon, chairman of the House anger toward President Clinton Rules Committee, called the May yesterday froirr officials as diverse 13 meeting "highly unethical" and as a high-ranking Treasury Depart- suggested that it might represent' ment regulator who said he was an illegal use of government prop- unwittingly involved in the White erty. House effort to an influential Re- : The Washington Post contribut- _ publican committee chairman who , ed tb tlus report. , . • . . . . . • . , - : . • _ : - . . . - . ; VAiL RECREATION DISTRICT MASTER PLAN 1997° fi 999 ' R/3YR/CVR 9NDEX Introduction History of the Vail Recreation District Mission of the Vail Recreation District Current Facilities Organizational Chart Niission Chart 3-Year Financial Forecast 3-Year Capital Improvements iViasterplan Rlature Center 3-Year Plan Youth Senrices Branch 3-Year Plan Administrative Branch 3-Year Plan Sports Branch 3-Year Plan Niarketing Branch 3-Year Plan Do6son Ice Arena 3-Year Plan Golf Club Operations 3-Year Plan Golf Club Maintenance 3-Year P{an Parks Maintenance 3-Year Plan R/3yrfindex . 1. 8NTRODUCT0ON A. PREMISE The Vail Recreation District is a quasi-municipal agency providing leisure and recreation services, programs, and facilities for residents and guests of Vail, Colorado. In addition, the District provides these community services for non-residents most of whom work in Vail and reside within a 20-mile radius. , B. NEED FOR THE STUDY A general Master Plan was developed for the District by Winston Associates in 1989. That Master Plan provided a good blueprint outlining the current status and existing conditions of the District. It aiso addressed in generic terms, issues of importance and possible new programs/facilities. While the Plan identified the need for a three to five-year Budget Master Plan, it did not provide for one. This Three-Year Operational fVlaster Plan will fill that void. This Operational Master Plan will provide the details needed to plan, organize, and implement operational requirements for the continued growth and success of the Vail Recreation District. The Plan specifically identifies current strengths and weaknesses as well as three-year goals. !f followed, it is the hope of fVianagement that this Plan will eliminate the weaknesses and in turn create new strength areas and meet or exceed the goals as set forth by the Branch Supervisors. C. LIMIT,4TEONS 1. At best, this is a"guessfimate" of our future. Any time one predicts into future years, the validity of the outcome (and in many cases the need) is reduced greatly by the number of years forecasted. With that in mind, this Plan forecasts only until 1999. 2. The VRD policy, development, and general direction is determined by the Board of Directors. A limitation of this Study is the fact that a major complexion change in the elected body could greatly alter the focus of certain or all recreation branches. 3. The Plan is obviously based to some degree by fihe Staff involved in its development. Staff changes could change some aspects of the Plan. 4. The Recreation profession is one which has, in 4he past, experienced trends and fads which alter a District's focus in meeting the recreational needs of the community. It is very difficult to predict such fads which may change the current thinking of the staff. 5. The ability to implement many of the plans, meet the goals, and to develop as outlined is based upon current funding assumptions. Those assumptions in many cases were developed based upon soft money such as revenue from the Vail Golf Course. Fluctuations in that revenue base would have a direct impact upon the ability to implement this Plan, especially with regards to capital project growth. D. THE FOLLOWINC BASIC ASSUMPT'IONS 1IVERE USED 9N DEVELOPING 1'FiIS PLAN: 1. It was assumed that changes in the VRD Board would not drastically effect the policy or cucrent philosophical stance of the District. R/3yr/intro97 Vail Recreation District Master Plan History of the !/ail RecPea$ion Dis$Pic$ The Vail Nletropolitan Recreation District (VIViRD) was formed in 1966, before the Town of Vail was formed, to provide recreation facilities for the developing resort community. The VRD developed the golf course and tennis courts (on land leased from Vail Associates, and others). Later when the Town was formed, it began to provide a few recreation facilities, but for many years VRD golf and tennis were the only significant recreation in Vail. In 1976 fhe Tovvn formed the Recreation Department, constructed the Ice Arena, and began providing limited general recreation programs. The Town eventually purchased the golf course land and was given some of the land under the tennis courts (some is still in private ownership), but those facilities are still being managed by the VRD under the original leases. On January 1, 1989 the Town of Vail transferred the management of most recreation programs and facilities to the VRD. The Town has retained ownership of most of the facilities however, (Dobson Ice Arena, Golf Course land, Ford Park, etc.) and continues to retire any debt on them that may exist. The VRD has been given responsibility for managing the facilities, and staffing/directing the programs. In January, 1991 the Board of Directors changed the District's name to Vail Park and Recreation District in order to conform to current law. Subsequently the park nomenclature was dropped and a new name, Vail Recreation District (VRD) is now used. During 1993 VRD approached the Town of Vail with the concept of firansferring all taxes currently collected by Town over to VRD. The Town agreed to allow such an issue to go before the voters in May, 1994. During that election, the measure passed by over 70% and effective 1/1/95 alf tax collections designated for recreational purposes wifl be collected by the Vail Recreation District thereby making the District entirely separate from the Town with the exception of lease agreements for real property. The VRD is managed by a team of recreation supervisors, maintenance staff and customer service personnel. The overall adminisfiration and management of the District is the responsibility of the Executive Director. The Executive Director works under the supervision and guidance of a five member elected board, each elected for a term of four years. In 1993 the District implemented a new management philosophy called Total Quality Management (TQNi). 2 TQM employs a team approach in order to better serve the customer. Instead of the standard hierarchical chain of command, a team is formed to supervise certain aspects of , the District. The team functions as a democracy, with each member being treated as an equal and with an equal voice concerning the overall leisure delivery process. Mission o# the !!RD - Overview The mission of the VRD is to improve the quality of fife of Vail's residents and guests through recreational programs and services and to do such in a fiscally responsible manner. Through the efforts to meet this mission the VRD has specific branch goals in order to better meet the mission. The VRD has to provide progressive, creative programs to meet the continuing changing needs of the Vail residents and guests. The District utilizes tax payers dollars prudently and efficiently. The District is customer service oriented, always placing the customer on the top of the organizational chart. The district recognizes the important role that recreation plays in marketing and attracting Vail's guests, thereby having an economic impact. The district continues to thrive to provide exceptional facilities and to upgrade and improve the infrastructure and facilities whenever possible. Current Facilities GOLF: Vail Golf Course -18 holes (east of Village) SPORTS AND TEiVNIS - Tennis -24 courts (6 at Golden Peak, 5 at Lionshead, 4 at Booth Creek, 8 Clay courts at Ford Park) Softball -3 fields (Ford Park) Football/Soccer -2 fields (Ford Park) Volleyball -3 outdoor sand courts (Golden Peak) Red Sandstone Gymnasium -Red Sandstone Elementary School OUTDOOR RECREATION: Cross Country ski trails -Vail Golf Course Nature Center -Ford Park Outdoor Ice Rink -Vail Golf Course 3 YOUTH SERVICES: - Youth Center -Lionshead Parking Structure " Gymnastics Center -Old town shops Camp Vail -Goiden Peak Children's Center DOBSOiV ICE ARENA -Between Village and Lionshead ADMINISTRATIVE and -Below Vaii Library MARKETING OFFICES -Be(ow Vail Library R/3yrmist Nail Recreation District Chart of Organization Vail Citizens Board of Directors Director Adminis4rative Services ( S orts Branch . Personnel Tennis Insurance Adult Spor4s Finances Youth Sports Gymnastics Regis4ration Center . Vail Golf Club Athlefiic Special Evenfis Golf Operations Pro Teaching Staff Restauranfi Operations Parks and Golf Maintenance rJohn A. Dobson Arena , Vail Golf Club Maintenance Parks and Athlefiic Fields Maint. Figure Ska4ing Program Hockey Operations You4h Services Special Events Convention Business Youfih Center Arena Maintenance . Camp Vail Red Sandstone Before & Marketing - After School Program Youfih Special Events Advertising Middle School Cenfier Public Relafiions . Conference/Group Coordinator Official Spokesperson Vail Nature Cen4er Na4ure Center Interprefive Programs Oufidoor Programs . Outdoor Ice Ska4ing Nordic Operations - ~ VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT MISSTON CHART As a team, our mjsaion is to Improve the quality og life of reajdents of and gueata to the town of Vail through recreation. Resicients of and guests to the town of Vail Customeg Service Assoegates Vail Golg Club Cart attendants, Rangers, Starters, Tennis Center Reservstioniata, Camp Vail counselors, Dobson Rink Attendanta, Youth Center workere, Park maintenance associates, etc. - °'Our guesta' satiafaction muat be guaranteed.° "Guesta are never an interruption of our work, they are the purpose for it." Recreatgon Coordinatorso Progranmers & Maintenarace Staff . Youth Services Coordiaators, Dobson Assistaxst Maager, Youth Sports Coordinators, Asaistant Golf Course Superintendent, Dobson Facility Bianager, Ececutive Assietant, etc. ^We offer opportunitiea for guests to improve their quality of life.° ' Bg3%1C,h SLlpervlsOg's Sports Supervisor, Vail Golf Club A4anager, Youth Servicea Supervisor, Golf Course Superintendent, Dobaoa Arans Dianager, Outdoor Supervieor, Marketing Director, ^We give ProgrammerB and Maintenance Staff the leadership, guidance sad eupport needed to provide quality of lifa prograam~ing." DlreCtOr " "My job is to facilitate the succesa of the Recreation Superviaors and in-tuan each branch's succesa.° Vail Recreaition District Boarci of Directors "We listen to our constituents and make policy deciaiona to help stafg exceed our constituents quality oE life expectatione." 3yrorgctdx DEPARTIVIFNTAi. BOTTOM 4 1297 1998 1999 SPORTS (123,111) (128,035) (133,156) YOUTH SERVICES (117,609) (105,000) (100,000) OUTDOORS (22,471) (20,000) (20,000) ADMIN (456,217) (474,465) (493,444) . " MARKETING (109,826) (114,219) (118,787) PARKS (122,919) (127,835) (132,949) DOBSON (75,920) (80,000) (80,000) TENNIS (37,325) (38,818) (40,370) GOLF 409,842 420,000 420,000 OTHER EXPENSE (42,712) (44,420) (46,197) TAXES 1,154,006 1,200,166 1,248,172 OTI-ER REVENUE 40,200 41,808 43.480 TOTAL 495,938 529,182 546,749 Based on 4% increase in expenses and revenue. R/pieUbtrnln VRD 3 YEAR CAPITAi. IMPROVENfE1_vT MASTF.RPT.AN 1997 1m 122Q Fund Balance 1/1/97 375,066 Budgeted P/L in 1997 501,012 Capital Improvements 1997 625,650 Budgeted Fund Balance 12/31/97 250,428 Projected Fund Balance 1/1/98 250,428 Budgeted P/L in 1998 529,182 Capital Improvements 1998 528,500 Projected Fund Balance 12/21/98 251,110 Projected Fund Balance 1/1/99 251,100 Budgeted P/L in 1999 546,749 Capital Improvements 1999 525,500 Projected Fund Balance 12/31/99 272,359 Fund Balance excludes $191,797 in General Reserve. TOT T PIT i. PRO.TF.C'T Fi IN 1997 - 1999 YFAR AMOUNT 1997 711,700 1998 . 554,561 1999 559-550 1,825,811 R/pieUcapimp3y 1997 CAPIT i. TMPRnVF.MFN'I' DOBSON Manlift 30,000 July Special Event Equipment 20,000 September Sound System Upgrade 8,000 April Front Entrance Vestibule 35,000 September OUTDOOR Electrical Work 10,000 May cOL.F MATN .NANCE Jacobsen 1900 84" Triplex Trim Mower 22,000 June Jacobsen Overseeder 5,500 June Course Improvements on #17 3,800 October Tree Planting 7,500 September Cart Path Improvement on # 12,13,14 10,000 October Maintenance Building 280,000 Jan. - March YOtTTH S .RVI E Upgrade Phone/Fax System 1,750 May Fax Machine/Copier 1,000 May Networking System 10,000 July Office Upgrades 3,000 September rOL.F OP RATTONS - Yazdage Books 5,600 May Pro Shop Counter - 9,000 May Re-Carpet Pro Shop Stairs 2200 July Overhead Cart-Washing System 4,000 July Building Repair 15,000 October Golf Course Sign 10,000 June Volleyball Sand 5,000 June Irrigation To Rugby Field 10000 May Remove 2 Tennis Courts at Booth Creek 20,000 June 1 SPORTS Batting Cages 30,000 July Ford Pazk Irrigation 35,000 October Backboard for Basketball @ Red Sandstone 6,000 June Office Remodel 7,000 April Softball Building Repairs 3,000 May Electrical Upgrade for Scoreboard @ . Red Sandstone 3,000 May Computer 2,800 May Tennis Furniture 4,000 August Lighting Upgrade for Proshop 2,500 August ADMIN Replace File Server with Pentium 4_000 September 625,650 January February March April May June July August September October 100,000 100,000 80,000 15,000 46,150 68,500 76,200 6,500 69,500 63,800 R/picd97capimv 2 CAPITA . PRO TF.CT 12H GOLF OPERATION : Renovate Men's/Ladies locker room 30,000 Reconstruct entire driving range landing area 100,000 ('OL.F NLATNTFNANCE• 1 st Phase in irrigation control upgrade (greens & tees) 45,000 Pave cartpaths on 4, 5, and 11 Continue tree and earthform work between 12/16 and 13/14 7,500 Walkbehind tee/collar mower 6,000 2 Triplex Greensmowers 36,000 Heavy duty truckster 20,000 Greens Aerator 14,000 DOBSON: Compressor re-fit (lst phase) 200,000 SPORTS: Tennis Court repair 30,000 Extend fence between softball fields 20,000 Improve Malloit Park facilities 20.000 528,500 1999 GOL.F OPERATIONS: Renovate starter building 100,000 Expansion of cart barn Washer/dryer in cart barn 3,000 GOLF NLATNTF;N NCE: 2nd Phase of irrigation control upgrade 45,000 Continue tree planting 7,500 Rebuild #3 tee (outside contractor) 50,000 Rebuild tees on 5, 6, 11, 13 Large rough mower 42,000 Sprayer 24,000. Small topdresser 7,000 DOBSON: New dasher boards 90,000 Refurbish bleachers after World Championships 7,000 Compressor refit (2nd phase) 150,000 SPORTS.; Athletic field development at Red Sandstone/Donovan Pazk 525,500 R/pieV98-99cap ~ OUTDOORS USAGE YISITORS ]0% ~ ~ NATURE CENTER 1. SCOPE AND OVERVIEIli! A. Mission To provide quality environmental education, nature study, and outdoor recreation programs for both youth and adults. Educational displays are , presented to offer a stimulating and informative experience for visitors. Through these programs and displays the Vail Nature Center strives to educate and entertain participants in such a vvay that will promote a richer understanding of the earth's natural environment and the future preservation of both local and global natural ecosystems. B. DeenogPaphics The majority of visitors to the Nature Center are summer fiourists. These tourists come from around the world but most of 4hem are from nearby states. Vail residents comprise approximately 30% of the Center's visitors. All ages visit the Center and programs are offered for ages 4 and up. C. CuPPen4 Facilities and Physical Conditions The Vail Nature Center is a renovated homestead on 7 acres of land located along the Gore Creek. The Interpretive Center consists of two ground level rooms filled with various displays and a small library. The upstairs consists of one storage room, one Director's office, and one larger room for staff work space and additional storage. The Nature Center also has a 40 seat outdoor amphitheater used fior programs. A small retail section offers books and T-shirts. - During the winter months the snowshoe trails at fihe Nordic Center and local backcountry trails are used for guided interpretive snowshoe 4ours. Overall, the Interpretive Center is in good physical condition. The wood floor needs 4o be refinished and the 4 x 4's along the trails need fio be replaced. In order to improve access, the trails on the west end need fio be widened. The presentation of the interior of the building will be greatly improved as new displays are introduced in fihe Spring of °97. Approximately 14,000 visitors came through the IVature Center during the summer of 1996, an increase of 30% over 1995. D. Curreng PPOgraen Wighlights Daily programs: Wiidflower Walks, Bird Walks, Earth Walks Evening Programs Beaver Pond Tour, WiIdlife fVight Children's' Programs: 1 Hour Discovery Programs, Week-long Daycamps, Overnight Campouts Special Events: Speaker Series, Outdoor Living Skills Series, Labor Day Duck Race, Earth-Fest (June 22, 1996) Outdoor Recreation: Adult Hikes, Peak Hikes, Kayak Classes Stream Ecology/Fly Fishing Community Outreach: Programs for local schools, Bluebird Project PEEP Cooperative E. Base Staffng and Funding Level 1 Full-time Supenrisor (11 month appt.) 4 Full-time Seasonal fVaturalists 1997: iVafiure Center Revenues = $28,800 Rlature Center Expenses = $69,773 Funding Level = $40,973 ~ 1997: Total Oufidoor Branch Revenues = $127,250 Total Oufidoor Branch Expenses = $149,618° Funding Level = $22,368 '"Includes $23,000 fior new Snowcat. II. STRENGTFiS AND WEAKRlESSES A. OpePational Strengths 1. The Nature Center, as an educational facility which helps promote the preservation of natural ecosystems, is recognized as an available assefi fio both the VRD, the TOV and many ofihers. 2. As a nature preserve, the Center is viewed as a valuable open space. 3. The seasonal naturalists who are employed at the Center are experienced in, and devoted to, the field of environmental education or some other field related to iVature Center operations. , 4. The programs and experiences available at the IVature Center strive to promote an awareness, appreciation, and sense of stewardship for the natural environment: 5. The programs offered by the Nature Center are available to the public at a low costs so that everyone is able to participate. 6. VVinter snowshoe tours are proving to be a success and are easily accessible for many winter visitors. B. Operational Weaknesses 1. The Nature Center operates only during the summer, this creates discontinuity intemally and misses out on reaching many more people. Year-round operation and additional staffing is needed. 2. The Nature Center is not the focal poinfi for community environmental education and resources fihat it meant to be and still could be. This area needs more emphasis. C. Resource Strengths 1. The location and site of the Center make it an easily accessed facility in the summer. 2. The rustic ambiance of the Center is appreciated by visitors. 3. The Nature Center is a great spot for people to escape from i4 all, they seek it as a refuge. 4. The bird watching window is full of action and is the ultimate destination for many returning visitors. 5. The Nature Center staff provides valuable information regarding wildlife, flora, and backcountry trail access. 6. The Center's trails and self-guided tour book provide an enjoyable experience for visitors not participating in programs. 7. The retail sales of educational books and environmental T-shirts create additional revenue and visitor interest. 8. 1997 capital projecfi funds for new displays will enhance the overall impression of the Cenfier. D. ResouPCe Weaknesses 1. Trail access is not sufficient for disabled peopie and presents a problem when considering winter operation. Trail improvements on west trail for Ford Park will alleviate this problem. 2. The resource library for both staff and public use is outdated. Funding is needed specifically for this purpose. 3. Additional staffing would allow the Center to expand both summer and winter programming and strengthen the Center's overall operation. The use of volunteers will help this expansion. 4. The wood floors need fio be refinished. 5. A passenger van is needed to improve and expand programming for summer and winter. 6. The small size of the Cenfier limits potential to expand indoor activities, dispfays and retail space. III. l'HREE YEAFt PL.AN NARRATIVE A. Philosophy Shlft 1. The IVature Center must become more proactive in community environmental actions to fulfill the Centers mission and gain support and recognition from the community. 2. Increased involvement with, and availability for local schools will grow with additional staffing. 3. Upgrading displays to include state of the ar# °hands on° exhibits and timely information will improve the overall impression of the Center and improve visitation. 4. The advent of the Alpine Garden Interpretive Center will necessitate a refined role for the IVature Center. The fVature Center must fill a role complimentary to the new Interpretive Center. B. Changes Needecl Cooperation with local environmental and educational entities to establish fihe most appropriate emphasis for fihe Nature Center to underfiake. R/3yd3ymc VAIL NATURE CENTER BRANCH GOALS 1997 Coals 1. Expand volunteer programs. Bird walks, filower walks and front desk duties.should all be handled by weil-trained volunfeers. 2. Add children's programs to be presented in the classroom by a staff naturalist. 3. Increase fund-raising efforts. Seek "Friends of the Nature Center." Sell birdseed in Spring and Fall: Establish retail and program sales through Earthfest weekend. 4. Expand programs offered afi iVature Center. Advanced Stream Ecology Field trips to birding areas. 5. Continue fio work for GoCo grants for interior and firail improvements. 6. Expand camp program fior "in need" or "at risk° children. 7. Develop cooperative relationships with other centers such as The Aspen Institute, Keystone Science School, etc. 199$ Coals 1. Most daily activities will be run by volunteers. Staff naturalists will develop newr programs and acfi as teachers and firainers. 2. The Nature Center will be fihe driving force for environmental education in Eagle County. 3. Summer camps will be established and offer special environmental courses. 4. Fundraising will be at a level to cover all costs of operations. 5. In-school programs will be expanded. 6. VVinter ecology programs will be an important segment in a year-round operation. 1999 GOALS 1. Physical improvements to the Interpretive Cen4er shouid include year-round heating system, running vvater, exterior lighting of entry trail, and a full time staff on site. 2. Financially self-sustaining through fund raising and program fees. 3. Expanded summer camps in cooperation with other agencies in the area. 4. Regular scheduled school programs. 5. Established vvinter programs in full operation. R/nature/97-9goal 9 YOUTH SERVICES USAGE- NON-RESIDENT 21% ) VOUT}i SERVICES BRANCH 1. SCOPE AND 01lER!!BElfl/ A. Mission S4atemeryt The Youth Services branch of the VRD offers a variety of recreationai and educational activities for youth ages 2 1/2 - 20 from within the VRD and , surrounding community as weil as for visiting guests. It is the goal of Youth Services personnel to provide positive life experiences for each child to develop physically, embtionally and intellectually. Through recreation, Youth Services helps children develop useful life skills that prepare them for further participation in the VRD and the community. By concentrating on activities appropriate for different children's ages and developmental levels, Youth Services provides children with a safe outlet to expend excess energy, explore new ideas and understand their physical and social development; all while being in an environment that fosters acceptarice and belonging. Youth Services acts as a prevention agency by encouraging youth's curiosity and creativity while exposing them to healthy avenues of entertainment and leisure time use. We develop resiliency factors by mentoring acceptable social behavior, conflict resolution, responsibility, organization skills and teamwork to ultimately help each child become independent and self-assured. a Demographics Served Youth Services participant demographics include VRD residents, Eagle County residents and visitors to the Vail Valley between 2 1/2 and 20 years of age. For 1996, in programs vuhere attendance and residency figures are kept, Youth Services served a total of 7970 youth (42% VRD residents, 44.7% Eagle County residenfis and 13.3% non-residents). Attendance and residency are estimated fior special event and drop-in programs such as the Easter Egg Hunt and 20 Below (the Youth Center). These types of programs had approximately 6300 user visits in 1996 of which it is estimated tha# 25% are VRD residents, 40% are Eagle County residents and 35% are non-residents. About half of all annual youth contacts occur during June, July and August. The table below details attendance and residency usage of specific programs. Pr ram To4al # VRD °,6 EC o Camp Vail 2598 42% - 1091 P1R /o Avera e 35% = 906 23% - 601 236/wk Pre-Kamp 331 48% _ 159 13/o ~ YC Weekl 9 = 43 39% - 129 47/wk Y Pro s. 1252 49% = 616 25°'0 = 316 26% = 320 Summer Subtotal 4181 0 114/wk 450 ~ = 7866 30 1265 25% - 1050 Kidzone B 8~ A 2817 41 1155 59% - 1662 397hvk School's Out 400 35% - 140 65% - 260 83/wk Middle School 350 350, _ 122 20/day YVC 85 20°a = 17 ~~~0 - 228 10%lass Think Tank 80~° - ~ 137 34% = 47 59% = 81 7% = 9 Attendance kept 15/class Pro ram Total 7970 42% - 3347 44. 7% - 3564 13.3%-1059 Special Events 2300 25% = 575 40% = 920 20 Below (YC) 4000 25% = 1000 40% - 1600 35% = 805 35% - 1400 All PP rams 14270 34.5% - 4922 42.6% = 608~8 22.8% - 3264 ~ ~urPent Facili4ies Facility Condition 20 Below Structure in fiair condition; railing showing years of use, walls and paneling could be updated, office is cramped. Furniture and materials in good condition. Youth Activities Room Good condition. Red Sandstone Gym Good condition. and upstairs Room Fair condition; needs new carpet, couch, desk and paint. Gold Peak Children's Very good condition; rent is high for 12 wks Ski Center of use. Outdoor play areas may be affected by new construction. D. Program tisahlis~h$s Kidzone Unlimited: Before'& After School Program (school year, ages 5-11) Kidzone Unlimified: School's Out Day Camp (school year, ages 5-11) 20 Below: Drop-In Youth Center (year round, ages 6- 20) Special Events: dances, birthday parties, game tournaments, movie nights Camp Vail (summer, ages 5- 12) Pre-Kamp Vail (summer, ages 21/2 - 5) VVeekly schedule of 10 - 12 recreation programs (summer, ages 4- 14) Teen programs: middle school field trips, indoor rock climbing, TV production club, baby sitting classes, sleep-overs, special interest clubs (ages 11 - 15) Youth Volunteer Corps: Volunteer program fior grades 6 and up Elementary school programs: Think Tank Science Adventure Workshops and after school recreation classes: art, cooking and photography. Ongoing pre-kindergarten activities and special holiday workshops Rave In The New Year: Youth IVew Year's Eve Celebration fior ages 13 -20 Holiday Special Events: Little Cupids, Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th Parade Entries, Halloween Story Contest and Trick or Treat Trot Youth components of Disfirict wide and community special events (ages 3-13) Administration of fhe Eagle County Youth Activities Grant Program Participation in community prevention programs Staff involvemenf on advisory and planning committees for local schools Charter organization for Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack E. Base S$aff ing and Fundina 3 fiull time staff: 1 Supervisor, 1 Senior Coordinator, 1 Recreation Coordinator 3 part time staff (school year) 16 - 19 full time seasonal staff (June - August) 1997 Revenue $161,830 1997 Expenses $278,989 1997 Deficit ($117,159) 86. STF3E~GT9iS AND VfNEA6CkvESSES A. Operational StrenMhs Youth Seniices sfiaff continually seeks fio revise and improve programs, and responds to requests from customers. . We offer a variety of activities to a wide age range of children year round. Pre-K activities, Holiday special events, middle school field trips and other - non-regular program offerings are met with enthusiastic responses. Customers comment that all our programs are of high quality with great staff, innovative ideas and a caring, safe environment for their children. Camp Vail has gotten more successful each year and is able to respond to new trends to continue to be an asset for summer residents and guests. The You4h Volunteer Corps is an incredible resource for making special events operate smoothly, while it provides a strong foundation for our middle school programming. The YVC program receives much positive attention. Full time and part time staff have been very stable for the pasfi three years, providing our customers vuith familiarity and consistency. V1/e attract and retain experienced, enthusiastic personnel fio keep activities original, organized and consistent with Youfh Services' youth philosophy. Staff members are dedicated individuals who are involved in the community, thus enhancing awrareness of our programs and the image of the VRD. Youth Services works as a team extremely well. The staff possesses much flexibility and adaptability that naturally lends itself to the TQnll management style. CQI team members (and other parents) feel welcome and listened to. Staffi keeps accurate records of programs to track attendance, residency, timing of programs and their success, so the data can be accessed by many people for a variety of uses. Rave in the New Year is well known by the community and they plan on its' occurrence. The event is able to adapt each year and still attract 700 youth. B. OpePa$ional Weaknesses We do not attracfi participation from non-residents during the ski season, other than at 20 Below and big special events (Rave and Easter Egg Hunt). Regular programming of pre-kindergarten activities is difficult due to the schedules of parents with pre-schoolers. V1le need to find funding to be able to offer 4he programs fior free, so parents make time to bring their children, or to only continue with the holiday related Pre-K activities as we presently do. Scheduling and staffing for our part time school year positions is difficult due 4o Yhe programs offered and the times they must occur. If we had more winter programming, we could offer some winter employment similar to what is available during summer. Daily attendance at Kidzone's Before & After Program is down about 25% mostly due to boundary changes and opening of the new elementary school. A strong effort has not been put into pursuing alternative funding sources, but this is a focus for 1997. Attendance at 20 Below has declined over the past three years as people have moved down valley and youth have a harder time getting to Lionshead. We are taking a new focus in 1997 to attract hotel guests and groups, as well as a renewed focus on our local population. C. Resource StrenMhs 20 Below received some much needed improvements in 1996 and they have made a difference in youth attendance. The fiacility is open year round on a drop-in basis fior an average of 47 hours a week. The location is ideal for guests and is also appealing to residents because the steady stream of new faces keeps 20 Below firesh and worthwhile to check out. Youth Activity room is conveniently located, particularly for the heavy use it receives in the summer months. The capital upgrades it received in 1996 helped make it more multi-purpose. It is an attractive location fior groups to use, and will be used by Devo during winter 1996-97 in exchange for a$1000 reduction in 1997 Camp Vail renfi. Access fo both VRD vans greatly enhances our program offerings. The VRD room at Kidzone provides for outstanding program variety and puts our program in firont of others in the valley just because we have a dedicated, consisten4 space. Vail Associate's Gold Peak facility is an excellent building for Camp Vail and allows the program to have much creativity and activity, both indoors and out. Even though it is expensive, it is the best option currently available. The Town of Vail allows Youth Services free use of the Lionshead Auxiliary building and maintains all the common areas. The building has an above average sfiorage level and allows for our programs to function adequately. D. Besource !flleaknesses The lack ofi a large youth targeted recreafiion center limits the numbers of children we can accommodate in our programs, as well as our offerings. We must also stock duplicate supplies as we have activifiies going in three locations. We need to be able to pay eight hours more per week to a part time empioyee to offer some winter programs in order to attract non-residents to our facility during the ski season. 20 Below is no where near what's desirable in youth entertainment trends. It serves its' purpose admirably, but the District needs a multi-purpose facility to house all our programs, or it needs to pursue a youth gaming center with electronics and a much bigger variety of amusement. Full time staff continues to take on new responsibilities and to offer new programming while adding onto an already heavy laden schedule. More hours cannot be given to part time staff because it would increase our budget deficit, but we must find funding to pay part time staff to assume some of these responsibilities to keep full time staff efficient and productive. There is no adequate outdoor open space available for summer programs run at the youth center. We make use of small patches of grass, but are constantly wary of the situation turning dangerous. Phone system is getting old - we can't transfer calls and can't connect customers to voice mail. .We need one more phone line, as well as a fax line. We don't have a credit card machine at any location, which makes it laborious to deposit credit charges, as well as puts us at risk of having a card denied for services already rendered. 06~. THRIEE 1(EAR PLAN NARRATB!!E A Philosophv Shifts Youth Services has focused on a recreational approach to youth work since _ 1990 when it shifted away from providing services typically found in a social services organization. Additionally, we have concentrated mostly on non- sports related leisure skills for youth since 1992. Athletics are still very much a part of our youth philosophy, but the emphasis is on sports as a means fio positive healthy lifestyles, not on sports as competition. With having such a stable staff during the 1990's, and by expanding our offerings to include programs for youth from toddlers to adults, Youth Services is focused on providing consistent lifelong assistance to many of our residents. We have something to ofifer youth at every age and strive to keep kids involved with us so we change from caretaker, to teacher, to mentor, to friend, throughout a child's development. By nurturing long term relationships with our customers, we provide youfih with a connection to the community that allows Youth Services to prosper and serve a greater number of people. GenePaO Changes Needed Supplies and facilities cleaned and organized to operate efficiently. Pursue recognition oufiside the valley for monetary and excellence awards. Update communication capabilities: fiax, phone lines, copier, credit machine. . More coordination with down valley organizations to encourage them to offer programs fihat compliment the VRD's. UVeekend programming in summer 4o respond fio customer requests (planned for 1997). Computer networking of registration capabilities to decrease staff time spent on paperwork while increasing customer's ease of use and satisfaction. fVeed to reach visitors befiore they arrive in Vail 4o get fihem infio our programs. VRD needs exposure on the internet and Youth Seniices ability to register people off the internet. C. 1997 Branch Narrative Goals Use funding fior capital projects fio upgrade communication systems, add a credit card machine and purchase a desk top copier. Upgrade furniture, storage facilities, sound system and carpeting at 20 Below and Kidzone room. Provide excellent customer service through consisfient and timely newsletters, solicifiing fiormal and informal comments and suggestions, responding to the CQI team, contacting customers by phone and encouraging all staff to be personable and pleasan4. Operate at a deficit ofi $117,000, to keep with VRD Board goals sefi in 1994. Pursue new fiunding sources to either reduce our operating deficit or add more programs and/or staff without increasing 4he proposed budget deficit. Initiate expanded program ofiferings at Camp Vail and reorganize ifis' management to ensure smooth operation and effective supervision during 4he 28% increase in Camp's hours. Respond to customer requests by implementing weekend programming on a regular basis during the summer months. Increase total youth contacts by 10% through sfiafif's planned collaboration efifiorts with a variety of community organizations. Further 4he development ofi the Youth Volunteer Corps by ofifiering a training for all regular weekly summer assis4ants by June 15. Expand elementary school after school opfiions to include ones 4ha4 are viewed by parents as more recreational and enrichmen4 4han "day care". D. 1998 BPaP9Ch NaPPatYI/e GOaIS Pursue more winter programming to attract non-resident use of the VRD during ski season. Operate at a deficit ofi close to $100,000, in keeping uvith 1994 Board goals. Add a near full time seasonal (school year) position to coordinate weekend and evening programming, the 20 Below youth group and the YVC. Expand the Youth Volunteer Corps into a job training or organization/business skill acquisition program. Enhance relationships with community sectors (hospitality, government and schools) fio build Youth Services participation. Continue arrangements wifih hotels to channel their young guests in to our programs. If not accomplished in 1997 with S.O.S., organize a major fundraiser to offset Youth Services operating costs. Evaluate 1997 new programming, in particular Camp Vail Saturday camp, and revise as necessary to ensure success. Add internet access to 20 Below, Kidzone and staffi offices 4o attracfi youth to the programs and allow staff to reach customers in a newr medium. E. 1999 BPaP1cP9 NaPE'atiVe C~aOaI3 Update 20 Below, Youth Acfiivities Room and Kidzone room fio reflecfi current trends in youth programming and entertainment needs. Find two local organizafiions who will donate to the Eagle County Youth Activities Grant on a yearly basis fio ensure adequate funding fior recipients. Construct a small climbing wall in the Youth Acfiivities Room that will attract many more kids to the center, as well as reduce costs presently charged fior programs that must be done at the Vail Athletic Club. Investigate day care options available in the valley and decide if Youth Services needs to pursue a year round day care option for pre-schoolers. Adjust to po4ential changes at Red Sandstone Elementary school that may require less staffi at Kidzone, or a modified program if the grades attending 4he school should change. Investigate collaboration with a community organization fio sponsor a down valley youth center 4hat 4hey would fund and the VRD would operate. CapataG Proi~4 ~6sg Communication upgrade: $3000 ,4dditional phones and phone lines, fax, copying and credit card machines 20 Below upgrade $4500 3 couches, 15 s4ools, speakers and painting Kidzone room upgrade $3500 Couch, carpeting, desk, wall cubbies " Office upgrade $4500 Desk, computer, printer, shelves and file cabinets fVetworking sys2em for entire districfi $15000 Hardware and software to connect all fiacilities and enable customers 4o register a4 all locations 25 passengerbus $40000 4 Radios for Camp Vail $3800 ADMMSTI2A7CION I SCOPE AN~ OVERVYEW A. MISSdON It is the mission of the Administrative Branch to provide the general direction, vision, and guidelines for all VR.D Branches in order to improve the quality of life of residents, non-residents, and Vail Valley guests and exceed their leisure e:cpectations. The Administrative Branch also facilitates the successes of each Branch and all VRD Staff Members through fiscal Administration, personnel support, logistical assistance, legal assistance, liability coverage, wage and salary compensation, and professional guidance (from the Director's office). B. DEM~GRAPHICS SERVED The Administrative Branch serves the Board of Directors and the internal VRD customers, specifically; Tennis, John A. Dobson Arena, Youth Services, Golf Operations, Golf Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Vail Nature Center, Nordic Operations, Adult and Youth Sports, and Marketing. This is accomplished via the Branch's Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator. In addition, the Administrative Office monitors numerous personnel and service contracts including the skating professional, Head Golf Professional and 5 Assistant Golf Professionals, Nordic Center Contract, Sleigh Ride Contract, Golf Course Restaurant, and Concession operations. Numerous smaller service contracts are also administered, including but not limited to, computer services, phone services, equipment leases, etc. C. CUfl2R]ENT IFACIILITIES AND PHYSICAAL COI+1DdT'IO1VS The Administrative Branch is currently located in approximately 1,600 square feet of office and conference area space located below the Vail Library, 292 West Meadow Drive. This area accommodates the Director's Office, Assistant's Office, Receptionist Area, Business Manager's Office, Accountant, VRD Supply Area, Record Keeping Area, and VRD Computer network. In addition, the Mazketing and Marketing Coordinator Offices are located here as well as the VRD Conference Room. In general, this office azea is somewhat crowded, poorly heated (or over heated, depending on the day and particular ofFice), poorly lit and ventilated. Despite these shortcomings, the District began paying $32,000 annually for this space effective January l, 1995. D. CURRlENT Pit~GRAMI HIGHLIGH'd'S: N/A E. BAS]E 5TAFF ~D FUNDgNG ILEVEL 5 Full-time Staff (Director, Business Manager, Receptionist/Finance Assistant, and Accountant). 1 Expenses *$456,217 (1997 Budget). *These expenses also include District-wide operational costs such as general liability and property insurance, office supplies, vehicle insurance, legal costs, most phone costs, office rent, and other expenses where cost accounting would be too labor intensive. ~I S'B'RENG'g'H5 E1ND WEAKNE5SE5 A. Operaflonal Streng4h Like many other VRD branches, the Administrative branch is blessed with an outstanding staff that has remained constant for several years. All are dedicated professionals with a strong commitment to customer service. -The staff has been very diligent with VRD dollars, administering tight operational budgets which has freed up a great deal of capital dollars. -The VRD has developed very specific goals and missions for each branch which have then in turn been implemented in outstanding fashion by the Recreation professionals. -The Board/Executive staff have developed excellent relations whereby the boazd makes policy and the staff implement it. The Board has stayed away from most operational issues which allowed staff the flexibility and space needed to prosper. -Numerous operational recommendations from this office have been endorsed by the Board, including the necessary funding, and have resulted in strong program, service, and operational improvements. In the recent past they have included: a) Youth Services dropping its social service role and embracing a more recreation- . oriented role: b) Development of a Youth Sports section. c) Numerous operational decisions allowing for a reduction in the Dobson Arena deficit. d) Upgrading of the Vail Golf Course to allow for a higher green fee, thus resulting in significant revenue generation. e) The adoption of the P.C. based budgedaccounting system allowing us e.ccellent control over the District's fiscal status on a monthly basis. fl Dedicated effort towards increased advertising and promotion through a centralized marketing effort. -The VRD has a clear and concise mission which allows us to stay focused as a staff. -As a result of our understanding our mission, we have made outstanding capital project improvements to our facilities since 1991. 2 B. Resource Strength -The VRD is debt-free (with exception of Golf Cart Lease Purchase agreement). -We now have a dependable P.C. based budgedaccounting system allowing us great- control and insight into our monthly financial strength. -We have a very healthy fund balance including the general reserve. - C. Itesource Weakness - The Administrative offices aze expensive and inconvenient for most of our customers. While improvements were made in early 1995, in order to maximize productivity and have a positive morale-building work environment, a relocation still needs to eventually occur. See Section I-C for more details. ~II THR]EE YlEAR P1LAN NARRATl[VE A. Philosopby Shif$s The District has in the past years, placed additional emphasis on the merits and advantages of being a VRD resident, while providing secondary support for the Vail work force. This has been accomplished mostly through resident and non-resident fees; and reduction of non-resident access to the Vail Golf Club. Since 1991 the District has been aggressive in streamlining functions and operating in a highly efficient manner. The Director and Business Manager deliberate over each monthly financial report and continue to scrutinize all expenses. As a result, the District has funded over $3 million in capital improvements over the past four years. Also, we have focused on upgrading the Vail Golf Club in order to maximize profits and closely match green fees with perceived value. The District has focused on quality recreation programs and increasing its accountability to the customers served. This is especially true within Youth Services, Adult and Youth Sports, and Golf Operations. Based on a consensus forged at the `96 Boazd retreat, the District is shunning expansion down valley and is instead focused on maximizing the quality and offerings afForded by its present facilities within its current boundaries. Lastly, the District has embraced a total staff involvement philosophy through an active and aggressive total quality management program (T.Q.M.). In addition to T.Q.M. the District has a true merit based evaluation process whereby compensation increases aze d'uectly tied to performance. Goal setting is also a lazge portion of the current evaluation process. B. General Changes Needed Future philosophical issues that need to be addressed in the next three years include: a) Involvement in any down valley recreational development. 3 b) Development of spending caps for each branch to keep operational growth in check and utilize savings for capital improvements. The only major resource change needed is in finding a permanent office location for the Administrative and Marketing offices that will meet our needs for the foreseeable future. C. 1997 Branch Narrative Goals 1) For the Director to achieve an outstanding supporting rate from all Supervisors. 2) Research all options for VRD's Administrative office relocation and upon selection of the "best option" insert into the capital project list. 3) Continue to carefully monitor the Golf Maintenance Facility project to ensure completion by Spring and within budgeted allocations. 4) Facilitate with Golf Operations and Golf Maintenance in the development of a 3 Year Golf Course Remodel program (1997 - 2000) with specific attention to tee and greens remodeling to exceed USGA and PGA standards. 5) Facilitate with the Nature Center Staff a comprehensive 3 Yeaz display capital improvement plan to enhance our latest developments. 6) Review the effectiveness of the goal orientation personnel evaluation system and based upon Staff input, make the necessary changes. 7) Complete Stunmer Planning process for all branches by Feb. 1, 1997. . 8) Review all job descriptions and revise/update if necessary. 9) Spend more than 40 hours with Supervisors in Management Training discussions in a Round Table to involve Supervisors in the presentation, preparation process. 10) Ensure that all Supervisors understand and implement CQI . Each Supervisor must have at least 3 meetings per yeaz with their selected CQI team. 11) Revise/update the VRD 3 Year Plan and 3 Year Capital Project list. 12) Hold a fund-raiser for Nature Center and Youth Services in an effort to reduce their deficit. 13) Implement a better communication system District-wide by communicating with the taxpayers on a bi-monthly basis. 4 14) Conduct a Board retreat prior to the 1997 summer and get Board input on the following specific issues: a) Budget goals for each branch b) Involvement (if any) in down valley recreation c) Cooperative programming with neighboring communities 15) Better educate/train our seasonal employees and create a sense of ownership in them. 16) Establish a better working relationship between VR.D, TOV, and VA. 17) Train new receptionistlaccounting in all areas of responsibility including inputting golf revenues and payables, payroll backup, and filing of worker's comp. claims. 18) Investigate cost/benefit of switching from ADP to in-house Great Plains for payroll processing. 19) Conduct TQM meetings to solicit input regarding most recent performance evaluation process. Include at least 6- 8 staff in addition to Director and Business Manager. 20) Generate monthly financial reports consistently on a timely basis (typically by the 12th or so of the following month) and prepare for Board member evaluation for those months applicable. 21) Expand accounting reconciliation process to include all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Attempt to always identify and conect any accounting discrepancies prior to commencement of subsequent month. 22) Be prepazed for the 1997 audit by scheduled date (probably Mazch), including having all balance sheet account reconciliations completed with supporting backup, GAAP-Basis adjustments completed, samples for compliance testing pulled, and any other reasonable requests met. 23) Produce a comprehensive `98 budget packet to include a 3-Year capital project budget for distribution to the Board by the statutory mid-October deadline. Approve the complete budget with all required components by the statutory deadline. 24) Conduct an extensive VRD salary compensation study in order to make appropriate 1998 salary recommendations to the Board. 25) Determine with Board member input at Board retreat specific spending deficit ceiling for all branches especially as it relates to the entire VRD budget. 5 B. 1998 BRANCH NARRATIVE GOALS 1) Relocate the Administrative/Marketing ofFices to a more appropriate office location. 2) Review and consolidate all golf course leases into one agreement. 3) Develop a three year automation procurement plan. - 4) Review the 1996 - 1998 Master Plan for completion and use as a foundation for the years 1998 - 2001 Master Plan. Depending upon the success of the `96 -`98, a 5-Year Plan may be possible to develop. C. 1999 BRANCH NARI2ATIVE GOALS 1) Finalize an updated TOV/VRD contract including golf course lease. 2) Complete all cross-mazketing promotions in all VRD facilities. 3) Investigate a network for registration of participants in VRD programs at all facilities. 4) Complete the iznproved communication projects with all taxpayers and property owners. R/3ydadminbr 6 Parks 3 year plan - 1997 New irrigation system at Ford Park and Athletic Field . Finish Maloit Park; dugouts, benches; etc IVew trailer for transporting equipment Fence for Athletic Field to help prevent driving on the fields Add signs at existing facilities 1998 New 44 truck Develop down valley facilities New mower for better qual ity grass on fields New field rake for expanded facilities ' ARore signage around facilities 1999 New truckster Add on fence at Ford Park ~ SPORTS USAGE - YOUTH SPORTS . . VRD RESIDENTS 5% ' L . ~ ~ SPORTS USAGE -ADULT SPORTS ~ EAsLE couNTY 08% ~ BRANCH 1. SCOPE AND OVERVIEW A. Mission The mission of the Sports Branch is to provide recreational, sport, and athletic activities via tournaments, leagues, camps, and special eyents. A unique challenge is created as the Sports Branch strives to meet the recreational needs of its diverse population. This community encompasses a variety of athletic groups; different age and skill levels within those groups, and a wide socioeconomic range. In meeting these leisure needs, the Adult Sports Branch offers individuals the opportunity to belong and be an active member of a social group; improve physical fitness; escape the routines and requirements of the workplace; and the occasion to display the competitive spirit. The Youth Sports Branch is of value to our children in developing social skills, physical fitness, gross and fine motor competencies, leadership skills, independence through interdependent activities, sport-specific technical skills, and an interest in and desire to confinue participation in sports during adulthood. B. DernogPaphics Seeved Our programs and facilities offer senrices to youth from age six through senior citizens. The major portion of participants fall between the ages of 20-50 years. The user group income levels range from less than $15,000/year (seasonal-service employees) through professionals earning six-digit figured salaries. The families with children who participate in VRD sports programs fall within this same socioeconomic breakdown. Because of the various program offerings; the Sports Branch user population consists of residents, non-residents, resident-seasonals, and guests. A number of our programs are designed for and used by both adult and youth locals, i.e., Adult Summer Softball League and High Country Hoops. We also have other programs which are designed to attract the guest, such as the King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament and our Summer Running Race Series. C. Curren$ Facilities and Physical Condetions 1. Ford Park Tennis Center: The exterior of the building is in need of painting. 2. 19 Tennis Courts: 8 excellent, 2 obsolete, 4 poor, 5 fair, and the . fence surrounding the Lionshead courts needs to be replaced. 3. Ford Park Athletic Field: The turf is good. The irrigation system inadequate and in need of constant maintenance. The building is fair to marginal. The fencing is nearfy new. 4. Vail Athletic Field: A new middle section of turf has been added. The irrigation system is poor. The building is in good condition. . The volleyball courts are in excellent condition. 5. Red Sandstone Gymnasium: A new floor has been poured. The - peripheral basketball backboard systems are poor. The building is fair to marginal. 6. Gymnastics Center: The building is in poor condition and is far too small. The equipment is good. 7. Maloit Park baseball fields: The turf is poor. An irrigation system is desperately needed. The infields are in fair shape. The bleachers are poor. D. CuPrent PPOgrarn Highlights Youth: * 109 Sports Spectacular participants. * High Country Hoops-236 children. * 10-week long tennis camps-325 children. * Lacrosse Clinic (with iVational Tournament)-55 children. * Hosted State Regional Run, Hit & Throw Competition. * State Junior Satellite Tennis Tournament-110 participants. * Second year of Vail Valley Youth Baseball Program - 370 participants. * Boulder Valley Girls Softball Tournament-16 teams. Adult: • Softball Leagues-82 teams (Summer-Fall). * National Soccer Tournament-24 teams. * International Lacrosse Tournament-48 teams. * Year round Open Gym programs-2115 participants. * Football League-10 teams. * Senior Open Tennis Tournament-110 participants. * Red Sandstone Gymnasium Leagues-465 participants. • Rocky Mountain Co-Rec Softball Classics-40 teams. * Labor Day Softball Tournament-38 teams nationally. E. Base Staffing and Funding - 4 full time staff: 1 supervisor, 3 coordinators, 1 Part-time seasonal clerical. - 4 full time tennis staff: Head Professional, Tennis Manager, fiwo front desk staff. 1997 expenditures and revenues inciuding tennis: ($130,228 full time staff wages -$46,730 seasonal staff). Expenses $404,319 Revenues $243,883 Funding Level $160,436 II. STRENGTFIS AND WEAa(NESSES A. OpePational Sfrengths Our biggest strength lies within our four full time professional staff members. As a team, the staff possesses the necessary skills to produce quality programs and events in almost any athletic scope. All four possess a high level of sports competency along with a dedication to and passion for sports. The continuous, varied, and quality programming of the Sports Branch serves the needs of a large and diverse user group. The strength of this programming has helped the Sports Branch establish itself as a valid and much needed entity throughout the Vail Valley. The Vail Hill Climb, Adult Softball Leagues, and High Country Hoops are some examples of this exceptional programming. S. Resource Sgrengths The Ford Park Tennis Center is one of the finest tennis facilities on the Western.Slope. The addition of the clay courts and the establishment of a comprehensive pro shop make this facility second to none. The addition of the Nialoit Park ball fields as a summer youth sport venue is a significant strength for the Sports Branch. This site serves as a headquarters for youth baseball which if not available, would make the production of Vail Valley Youth baseball impossible for the VRD. C. Resource Weaknesses Our biggest weakness is that our programs and participation levels have outgrown aur existing facilities and these facilities are outdated. We are lacking in softball fields, athletic fields, volleyball courts, and a gymnasium. Four of our hard court tennis courts will need to be resurfaced along with major crack repair. In addition, this process needs to be repeated every two or three years. The cost of this maintenance must be evaluated and alternate surfaces might be considered. Ford Park Athletic Field is in need of an updated irrigation system. The existing system does not provide sufficient coverage. The building needs , some minor improvements, i.e., painting the floor, construction of additional shelf space, repair of interior walls and plumbing repairs. To be a complete softball park and to provide adequate security during speciaf events, the fence between the Middle and East Fields should be extended the entire length of the southern boundary. A secure storage facifity is also needed at the site. The Vail Athletic Field is in very poor condition. There are bare spots in the turF which don't seem to be capable of reproducing installed turf. To remedy this situation, the irrigation system must be replaced and accompanied by an amended root zone with internal drainage. The building could use a lock-off storage area constructed upstairs to ensure all VRD equipment placed there is secure. A fence needs to be added to surround the entire perimeter of the field. Red Sandstone Gymnasuim has become too small for our summer Youth Sports Camps and for programs such as High Country Hoops. The peripheral basketball backboard systems are in poor shape and should be replaced with an updated system. This facility serves many purposes but our program sizes make it too small to be fully functional. The Gymnastics Center is far too small. We are presently turning away a very large number of potential participants because of the limited amount - of physical space. In addition, the building is old and was not built to accommodate its present use. The gymnastics staff has done a fine job adapting to this situation, but would be able to truly excel with a functional facility. The Nlaloit Park Ball fields are in desperate need of repair. The infields are in fair shape now that a Turfax mix has been added. The turf is full of rodent holes and is in poor condition. In order to operate the correct irrigation system for this site, electricity needs to be installed at the area. The Vail and Ford Park Athletic Fields are in need of maintenance equipment. We are currently sharing with the golf course. This creates a good deaf of conflict betvveen the Golf Course and Parks. In order to operate more efficientfy, Parks needs a high capacity gang mower (10' cutting width minimum) and a TurF Truckster. THREE YEAR PL,4N N,4F21RATIVE A. Phifosophy Shif#s For the next three years we will look to continue expanding youth sports programs and participation along with becoming more active in school - activities. The emphasis of these programs will be toward introducing and educating children about the recreational side of sports, with a de- emphasis on the competitive aspect (e.g., Vai( Valley Youth Baseball). We will also continue to evaluate all programs to ensure quality, by determining program merit and fiscal feasibifity. Adult sports will also add programs to the fall in addition to some summer activities. B. General Changes Needed Once again, carrying capacity vuithin our facilities continues to restrict program planning and implementation. Lack of field space creates overuse and program cancellation. Also, there is no space available to expand both indoor and outdoor youth programs. The existing facilities are in need of some major renovations and maintenance before they lose their functionality. In order to continue improving programs and servicing a growing user population, expansion of facilities down valley must be considered. III. 1997 -1999 1'HREE YEAR PLAN 1997 - Increase program offerings for youth and adults. - Fence perimeter of Athletic Field. _ - Repaint the outside of the Tennis Center. - Install new park irrigation (Athletic Field). - Purchase high capacity gang mower (10' cutting width - minimum). - Purchase Turf Truckster. - Improve fVialoit Park facilities. - Develop additional office space in bottom of Tennis center. 1998 - Continue to expand program offerings for youth and adults. - Tennis court repairs at Booth Creek and Gold Peak. - Investigate programming for youth and adults with Eagle County Schools. - Extend fence between softball fields. - Improve Maloit Park facilities. - Work with Eagle County Schools to develop athletic fields. - Repair basketbail backboard systems afi Red Sandstone. - Expand Tennis center by fiwo additional courts. - Install new park irrigation system (Ford Park). - Construction of park shelters at Ford Park. - Park development at Donovan Park site. 1999 - Completion of athletic field at Red Sandstone. - Begin Donovan Park site development. - Pocket park development at Par 3 site. R/sports/3yplan BRANCH 3 VEAR PLAN 1. SCOPE & ONER!lIEW A. Mission The Vail Recreation District Marketing Branch provides a centralized marketing effort for all District programs, events and facilities through a multi-media effort. Wth the support of current computer facilities, nearly all printed materials, newspaper ads and other production pieces are done in-house. Aside from the daily advertising and public relations efforts, the Marketing Branch develops marketing strategies specifically geared towards increasing VRD revenues and participation levels while decreasing expenses. Strategies are developed beginning with research on the VRD product, it's price and current promotional efforts. Other measures to help drive sales and increase VRD awareness include making pre-destination contact to sell programs PRIOR to a group's arrival; cross selling VRD programs to groups currently using one facility and conference group sales. Research on competition, both internal and external to fine tune current program offerings and packages provides VRD with the best use of Marketing and programming dollars. All public relations efforts are handled through the Marketing Branch, with the Marketing Director serving as the official VRD spokesperson. Sponsorship dollars are generated with the assistance of the Marketing Branch. B. Demographics The Marketing Branch serves the Vail Recreation District. The immediate demographic served includes the board of directors, executive director, each supervisor, coordinator, programmer and other staff members. However, all marketing efforts support the various branches, making each branch demographic the Marketing Branch's target market. C. Current Facili$ies The "facilities" Marketing has access to include the following computer equipment: 2 IBM 586s NEC Colormate PS ScanJet Ilp Access to HP LaserJet III Access to HP LaserJet4p PageNiaker 5.0 Windows 3.1 CorelDraw! 5.0 Canon color copier D. PPOgPam Highlights The most recent program highlight is the transfer of the marketing dollars from the marketing budget to their respective department and event accounts. This change will help to reflect a more true bottom line in each program or event and will also get programmers, coordinators and supervisors more involved with the expenditure of their marketing dollars. E. Base StafFing and Funding Level The Marketing Branch is/will be staffed by a Director and a Coordinator. The base funding level for 1997 is $109,000. II. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES A. OpePagional Strengths Strong communication lines between VRD Supervisors and Marketing Director Supervisors believe in marketing effort and are willing to act upon data supported suggestions. Strong and balanced team within current marketing department B. OpePational Weaknesses Perhaps the wrong computer system for intensive design work No revenue account within marketing budget. We are a perceived "drain". Lack of concrete demographic profile of VRD consumer C. ResouPCe S$Pengths Development of a large and diverse photo library Strong relationships with local media Current marketing staff is a good brainstorming/idea team Access to public library for writing samples, print mediums for ideas, etc. III. T'F-IREE YEAR PLAN NARFL4l'IVE A. Philosophy Shifts Until 1990, each VRD Branch was responsible for all of their own Marketing, Promotion, Advertising, Aesthetic and Public Relations efforts. Continuity was lacking desperately; no consistent logo placement was offered in advertising efforts, advertising purchases were made independently affording the District no rate reduction and facilities were not identified as VRD operated, etc. Over the last six years based on dedicated resource and staff time, the Branch has taken on the responsibility of Promotions, Advertising, Production, Public Relations and Marketing for the entire VRD. This move has offered the District a continuous advertisin and aesthetic efforts. g Wth the addition of the iVlarketing Coordinator position, an individual skilled in design and layout with strong written communications skills, the Marketing Branch is able to concentrate increase energy on areas like District image, stronger Public Relations campaigns, expanded research projects, increased promotions and cross selling, etc. . , S. General Changes Neeclecl Stronger.efforts at a district wide cross sell program planned More emphasis placed on alternative mediums, i.e cable access, etc. VRD Homesite up and running with long range goal of interactive registration site, etc. Advertising tracking program to determine how ad dollars are best spent BetteNmore appropriate computer system for marketing assistant. C. 1997 BPanch Narrative Goals Increased VRD exposure (TV, movie theaters, buses, magazines, etc.) Get VRD onto the internet Track advertising expenditures with coupons and special offers Development of VRD demographic base information Get VRD name and repufation into more community organizations (Marketing Board, etc.) Stay on top of development of Lionshead Convention Center and opportunities for new and improved youth center Application of VRD user list in research and customer service efforts Continuous cross sell effort D. 1998 BPancpy NaPrative Goals Continued education of Vail Valley sales staff on VRD Keep VRD name in current valleywide marketing efforts Continued strategic planning and implementation E. 1999 BPaPiCII NaPPBtIbe G08IS Continued strategic planning and implementation Get the VRD involved in Vail 99 event, national and world coverage is possible for winter venues (Nordic Center, Dobson Arena, Youth Center) 3yrmkt JOHN A. DOBSON ICE ARENA THREE YEAR PL.AN 1. SCOPE & ONER!!IEli!! A. Mission Statemeng The mission of the John A. Dobson Arena is to provide a quality ice related recreational experience. The arena also provides local residents " a year-round place to recreate and recharge themselves, which, in turn, makes fihem more productive members of the !lail communify. . Dobson Arena also provides Vail guests an alternative fio skiing. This enhances their recreational opportunities while in !lail. Being a destination resort community, Dobson Arena is a vital facility in the overall Vail experience. Dobson also enhances the overall marketability of !lail by providing a meeting and convention facility otherwrise unavailable in the Vail Valley. Guests can attend ice showrs, concerts, hockey games or jus4 come out and play. Local children also benefit from the many youth programs offered at the arena (Hockey, Figure Skating, Lessons, Clinics, etc. B. Demographics SePVed. John A. Dobson Arena serves the Vail Valley and all neighboring counties and communities with a population base of approximately 9,000 residents. The Vail resort population can increase fo over 40,000 during peak periods of the year. This increases the scope vvhich the arena's programs serve vuith patrons from ages 3 4hrough adult. Guests range from local residents to Vail Valley guests coming from all over the vvorld. Approximately 50% of arena customers are VRD residenfs and 50% are made up of guests and residents of neighboring communities. C. Curren4 Facolities . John A. Dobson Arena is an indoor, 17,000 square foot multipurpose arena vvith an artificial ice surface. Equipped with a 100 ton compressor unit, Dobson ,4rena was completed in 1977. Though the building and i4s equipment have been expertly maintained over the years, additional funds will need to be allocated for plant replacement in the next 3 to 5 years 4o a more efficient screw type system. The current plant facility has undergone _ many replacements of parts, and electrical systems, but in the next 5 to 10 years, this 4ype of system may become obsolete, due 4o the cessation of manufacturing of R-22 refrigerant (Freon). At that time, either replacement of the system or conversion to a recommended coolant must take place. The rings on the compressor motors are nearing the end ofi 4heir lives and vvill need replacement by 1997. Dobson Arena's exterior/interior building structure is sound, but improvements fio fihe building's entrywray, loclcer rooms, and dasher board system are a must in fihe next 2 to 3 years. Dobson's entryway would become much more energy efficient with a glass vestibule area. This area wrould be a buffer from cold outside fiemperatures and the controlled temperature inside the arena. Dobson's locker room facilities are quickly becoming antiquated due to increased usage. At certain 4imes, all four of the arena's locker rooms are in use vvith the Vail Elite teams, Vail Junior Hockey Club, Vail Figure Skating Club and all adult hockey programs. This, coupled vvith projections fior future use, make it clear fhat four small locker rooms are - not enough for current and future demands. The Dasher Board System and glass will nesd replacement due to increased hockey usage and to a much safer and more modern design. D. Proc~ram HiqFtlights ° Public Skating (12,000 to 13,000 participants per year) * Children's Learn to Skate (250 participants per year) 4 Parent/Tot Learn to Skate (45 parfiicipants per year) ° Adult Learn fio Skate (50 participants per year) ~ Youth and Adult Figure Skating (75 participants per year) * Youth Hockey (253 participants per year) ° Adult Hockey/Men's & UVomen's (270 participants per year) * Summer Skating School - Figure (200 participants/summer) ° Hockey Schools/Clinics (300-350 participants per year) ° Concerts/Trade Shows/Conventions (20,000 attendees/year) ° Professional & Amateur Ice Shows (4,500 attendees/year) ° Television/Video Productions (2 to 3 per year) ° Vail fViidget and Ban4am °AAA° fieams ° NHL Training Camp Site, exhibition games and training for teams such as the Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, Newr Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues. Future training/practice visits planned by fihe Chicago Blackhawks and Otfiavva Senators. E. Base Staffinq anc9 Fundinq Level A. Full-time Staff 1 Arena Nianager 1 Assistant iVianager 1 Administrative Assistant/Programmer 1 Building Maintenance Supervisor 2 Maintenance Workers B. Part-time Staffi (Seasonal Basis) 2 VVeekend Supervisors 1 iViaintenance 2 Ice Aides 1 Skate Counter Services C. Funding . 1997 Expenses: $570,251 61. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES A. 012erationaB S4renq4hs -Staff exper4ise and customer service emphasis -Mainfienance of facility -Programming/ability to develop new programs and make modifications to exisfiing programs as needed -Ability 4o timely conver4 facility to special even4 needs and back fio ice again -Excellen4 understanding of customer needs from local residenfis 4o Vail Valley guesfis as wrell as special event users and patrons -Solid programs such as fihe following major user groups: 9. !lail Junior Hockey Club (253 players) 2. Skating club of Vail (35 members) 3. Adulfi Hockey (5 ,4HUS registered feams) 4. Vail Elifie iViidgefi "AAA" and Bantam "AAA° 5. Summer Figure Skating School recognized as one of the fnest in 4he country 6. ISIA Learn fio Skate - . 7. 6 Professionally instructed Hockey Schools/Camps - B. Opera$aona8 Weaknesses -Agreement wiith Town of !lail giving away prime revenue producing days (e.g. 1ll/orldwide Church of God) -Small area popu.lation base -Limited capitol improvement fiunding/vs. Golf ? -,4dvertising restrictions C. Resource Strengths -Excellent physical structure -Oufs4anding building interior -Excellent maintenance and continued deficit funding helps to keep a 19 year old facility in near new condition -Arena location in major North ,4merican ski resorf area -Confiac4s vvi4hin professional skating and hockey would allow Vail to market various professional skating related experiences such as ice shows and NHL teams D. Resource Weaknesses -Locker room facilities, 40o small for current usage and future needs -Locker room showers and plumbing need 4o be remodeled or replaced -Lack of adequate special evenf equipment/ie: manlift, sound system -Lack of adequate storage space -Lack of adequate food concession facilify, i.e., grill, restauranf type facility ell. THREE V~~ PLAftl BVARRATI!/E A. PhoVosophb Shifts VRD management has committed itself 4o reducing arena deficit to $50,000 by 1999. Through continued arena program modification, newr program additions and increased arena usage due to overall valley wide grovvth, and Dobson Arena's finding a niche in fihe world of professional sports. B. Genera8 Changes Needed 1. To continue 4o refine and maximize every potential fnancial opportunity. This includes programs, special events and club usage. 2. To begin and finish major plant replacement or conversion by 1999. Plant equipment being replaced will be 23 years old. 3. Two additional locker rooms to accommodate NHL teams 4raining in !lail and 1,500 square foot multi-purpose room. C. 9997 Branch Narrative Goals -Arena deficit below 75,000 -Programs, such as jr. Flockey, at capacity or near 4hose levels -Dobson Phase II should be considered at this time for implementafion by 2000 -Dasher Board refacing or replacement should be considered at this time. This is 4o be done in fViay 1998 D. 9998 Branch Narrative Goals -Concession area face lift or upgrade should be considered for completion - fViay 1998 -Arena defici4 a4 $75,000 or below -Get acfiual bids for dasher board system replacement -Overhaul for compressor motors (i.e. rings, pistons,etc.) needs 4o be done in May 1998 E. 9999 Branch Narrative Goa9s -Get bids on re-piping Dobson floor for compressor system -Feasibility s4udy on addition of a training room/multi-purpose room. Addition 4o Dobson Arena. -Arena bleacher seating will need 4o be ce-finished after world championship evenfs. Investigate cost differential to change seats to . theater sfiyle (individual) -Arena deficit at $49,000 or belovv 3YRPLAtd DOBSON ICE ARENA 3-YE,4R FINANCIAL PLAN NET BOTTOfVi LINE 1997 1998 1999 Revenues ° $494,339 $497,300 $502,600 Ex enses $570,291 $577,451 $581,240 N ET <$75, 960> <$80, 9 51 > <$78,640> °it should be noted revenues reflect current fee structures. 1997 CAPITAL Man Lift $25,000 - $30,000 S ecial Event E ui men4 $20,000 Sound S stem U rade $ 8,000 1998 CAP6TAL Ent a Vestibule $35,000 Com ressor S stem Re-Fifi reinsfiallation $300,000 -$340,000 1999 CAPbTAL New Dasher Boards $90,000 Refurbish Bleachers After VVorld Cham ionshi s $ 7,000 2000 CAP9TAL Boiler Overhaul $90,000 budget\3-yr ~ GOLF USAGE 6UESTS 51% VAIL GOLF CLUS 1 e SCOPE PND OVERV%ETnT A. Mission To provide all guests and members to the Vail Golf Club with a quality experience through sincere, professional hospitalityo To ensure that all residents feel appreciated and valued as members of their clubo Exceed the expectations of each member and guest by providing them with a well maintained product and surpassed service - so that they serve as good Vail Golf Club Ambassadors at other coursese The Vail Golf Club provides its patrons an opportunity to participate in a life-long recreational activity that while offering some physical conditioning, is not overly exhausting or stressfulo Golf is also an exceptional social and family get- together and allows one to enjoy the outdoor splendor of the Vail Valleya Golf also promotes individual competition in the pursuit of a good rounde B. Demographics We provide our service to all income levels by offering local affordable passes to Vail residents (incomes $10,000-$100,000+), visitors to the Vail Valley($50,000 Plus) and juniors without any income ( free clinics 4 weeks of the summer)o C. Current Facilities Item Condition Driving Range Landing Area very insufficient Hitting Area sufficient Clubhouse Marginal Entry Way Needs improvement to make it more attractive . Parking Lot Insufficient, Need work on bag drop area Offices Sufficient, could use new carpeting Cart Barn Needs a ventilation system, overhead cart washing system and additional space Restaurant Good addition to course, needs work on consistent quality with service 18-Hole Course 7,100 yards - great condition with over $2.5 million spent over the past 3 years to improve the-course with special focus on the front nine in 1994 D. Program FIighlights Tournamentse We have hosted the Jerry Ford Invitational the past twenty yearse A follow up tournament called the Ford Cup may be scheduled to take the place of the JFIo The Ford Cup tournament is slated as a smaller scale tournament that will feature local Colorado touring professionals joining amateurs playerse The Ladies Invitational Tournament exposes our course to 96 players over a four day periodo With good course conditions, we can not buy better advertisement since 70% of these participants are residents outside Eagle Countye Pee Wees : This teaching clinic for 5-8 year old local children offers them the opportunity to enjoy golf instructions with our professional staffe The program is offered Tuesday and Thursday morning 4 weeks out of the summero Over 25 pee wee golfers participate in this programe Junior Clinicso This teaching clinic is offered to juniors 9- 17 years old. This clinic offers a more in-depth look at the students overall golf gameo A nominal fee is charged to take advantage of kids who are really excited about further development of their gamee Junior League a This program is offered to get juniors a chance to play a competitive nine hole round of golfo Children must have completed our junior lessons before playe The league is designed to teach children all aspects of playing golf, etiquette, speed of play and different formats of competitiono This league runs every Thursday that kids are out of school and usually averages over 20 kids a timee Adult Clinics> Seven adult golf clinics, consisting of l-hour lessons on 4 different nights at a very affordable price $60/series)e Al1 session offer a Beginner and Intermediate classe These clinics are extremely populara Video Lessono As formatted above, this series is offered to golfers who wish to take an in-depth look at their golf gameo The golf swing is analyzed through video taping with high speed cameraso Feed back is immediately available with the video camerae 3-Day Golf Schoole Intensive golf school program designed for the intermediate/advanced golfere Emphasis will be course playing with professional and demonstration of specialty shotso Social Eventso Our social events include Men's Club, Ladies Club and Seniors Clubo Men's Club has grown to over 100 active members who participate in scheduled events 14 times throughout the summer. Ladies Club has 40 active members and the Senior Club now has over 50 active memberso All three clubs are managed by members of the clubo Competitive Tournamentso We offer the following tournaments through the summero Ladies Vail Cup, Club Championships, Derby Days, Oldsmobile Scrambles, Ski Town Ryder Cups, Dave Pelz Putting Championship, Jeff Maggert 2 Man Scramble, Junior Club Championship and the Tom Whitehead Junior Golf Taurnamento E. Base Staffing and Funding Levels Full Timeo Director of Golf Head Professional Seasonale Four Assistant Professionals Ten Pro Shop personal . Twelve Cart Attendants Four Starters Six Rangers Fundinga 1997 Revenues $1,445,723 1996 Expenses $ 533,860 Net Profit $ 911,863(exclude Mainte) 11 e STRENGTHS AND TnTEAKNESSES A. Operational Streaagths 1. The professionalism, sincerity and personal attention that each of our members and guests receieeo 2e Our course conditions are exceptional 3. Our Head professional is considered the guru of golf in the Vail Valley 4e Our staff is very knowledgeable about our product 5e The driving range is located across from the number one tee which is convenient for the customer as well as efficient from an operational standpoint 6. Improvements between the Clubhouse and the first tee have enhanced the golfers initial experience 7< Very efficient TQM participation from staff inembers 8e 1Vew improvements to the front and back nine assure our. - members that we are committed to offering them the best product possible 9e A state of the art cart fleet l0e Effective CQI teams B. Operational Weaknesses lo Need new carpet on north side Pro Shop steps 2e Overall golf operations could be critique further by bringing in respected PGA consultant for complete overview 3. Pro Shop counter old and needs to be replaced 4e Service Towels on golf carts for golfers 5e Continuous computer hardware problems 6< POS system outdated 7o Need overhead cart washing system 8. The pedestrian/bike path by #15 needs better signs to prevent pedestrians from walking through the line of play (safety is a factor) 9. Phones in Pro Shop need to be replaced C. Resource Strengths lo The demand for play far exceeds the supply 2e Location of course is convenient to hotels and condos 3e Transportation to and from course is convenient for guests. 4e We offer a high end restaurant which enhances the members' and guests' experience 5< Our location offers spectacular views of the Gore Range and Gore Creek - 6e We offer fully equipped bathrooms on the front and back nine . 7. Improved entry way that enhances the first impression of our customers 8. A convenient rest stop which provides food and drinks after nine holes of play D e Resource TnTeaknesses 1. Visibility and noise from I-70 takes away from the privacy of the course 2. Cart Barn needs to be expanded to allow for better storage 3. Locker room facilities are outdated and therefore scarcely used 4. Bag storage area needs to be expanded 5. Trash pick-up area is very customer unfriendly and an eyesore 6. Electrical boxes at west end of cart barn are an eyesore 7. Starter building needs to be modernized 8. Need a complete cart path on entire course 9. Locker rooms rather small to be upscaled l0e Landing area of driving range needs reconstruction 111 e THREE YEPeR NARgtATIVE A. Philosophy Shi$ts The biggest shift is from a municipal golf course to a Resort Club image while still maintaining a club where locals and visitors can feel at homeo We are therefore up-scaling the image as well as the product being offered to our customerse The Vail Golf Club generates a large amount of revenue for the VRD o In order to upkeep the perception of value for the customer a large sum of money has been reinvested into the course by upgrading both nine holes as well as the Clubhouse facilities, cart barn area and the entry waye The perception of value directly affects the VRD's bottom lineo In an effort to protect the Vail taxpayers' access to the Vail Golf Course all down valley passes were eliminatedo 8 o Genex°al Chaages RTeedec1 le Improved marketing to the Front Range and Summit County 2. Bigger growth and expansion of all clinics 3. Create a better report between all league representatives 4. Improve cross sales between golf and other VRD branches 5. Decrease the down time on equipment C. 1997 Branch Marrtive Goals CUSTOMER SERV%CE lo Provide outstanding customer service to external customers and to the best of our ability assist the customer in a prompt, courteous manner with no more than 3 valid complaints a yeare 2e Have an extensive 1 1/2 day service training session with all employees prior.to opening dayo 3. Schedule an informative session with all Vail hotel head concierges, responsible for booking tee times, to discuss all possible procedures regarding advanced reservations and our no-show policyo 4e Continually improve our pace of play awareness byo - hiring a more mature staff ( mostly seniors ) - involve our Assistant Professionals in marshalling the course - tag carts with starting times - post signs with position awareness on course - golf car yardage books with playing tips 5a Provide all member and guests with an updated Newsletter in May, July and Septembera 6e Maximize employee participation in reaching our service goals by written reports from each Assistant Pro in May, July and October regarding service and operational aspects that we can improve on as well as aspects that we are doing welle 7e Evaluate staff at VGC bys - having two different, unannounced foursomes play golf and report to Director a valuable synopsis of total operatione 8e Have facility recommendation cards filled out by customers, 15 week, on golf carts and at Pro Shop countero F'IATP.RTCYAL GOAY,S 1. Stay within a 7% variance of the revenue and expenses in the 1995 budget unless the variance is positive on the reverse sidee 2e Keep salaries and benefits at less than 19$ of the total revenue, and less than 53% of the total expenses in the 1995 budgete 3e Contiune additional back up system for advanced reservations and no-shows by having customer bring conformation to Clube 4. Average the following amount of playexs per daya June - 225 July - 280 August- 240 . September-190 ( an average increase of 12 players per day ) 5. Maximize the available amount of tee times during tournaments, special events and leagues to minimize the loss of any available timeso 6. With new tee sheets, maximize membership usage of reserved tee times and monitor insufficient sign-up with acknowledgment of Directore . OPERAT I ONAL lo Provide the Executive Director with a detailed monthly report on Mens, Ladies and Senior Club regarding the amount of tee times available and the amount useda 2. Upkeep all members on results and upcoming events by posting it on the notice board at starter shack and both locker roomse 3e Limit the amount of shotgun starts to less than 12 per yeare 4. Hold 3 TQM meetings through the seasono 5o Aold 1 employee meeting per montho 6e Establish a goal setting process for the Assistant Professionals with the emphasis one - teaching- individual,group & junior clinics - total golf club operations- customer service, liaisons, etce - league play- membership relations, media coverage, etca - personal goals- playing with membership, tournaments, etce 7o Better and more educated Marshalling staff as explained in customer service (above)o 8e Identify CQI liaisons and have committee in place and educate what their role is by May 25, 19970 9e Hold a minimum of 2 CQI meetings in 9710 l0a Assist the marketing branch in designing a brochure that includes golf as one of the VRD activities in the Vail Valleye lle Successful completion of Pre and Post season Golf Marketing plano 12o Develop a consistent communication line between Golf Shop activities and Maintenance activitiese 13o Hold 1 meeting a month with the Director of Golf, Head Professional and Course Superintendento wp51/goals D. 1998 Branch Narrative Goals In order to continue operating as a Resort facility, we will need to improve the efficiency of our total operation- increasing customer service and valuee le Redesign our bag room storage to adequately fill our demands for bag storage 2e Renovate both men's and women's locker rooms 3. Bring in a respected PGA consultant to critique and further develop the entire operation 4. Develop attractive bag drop area - 5e Re-construct entire driving range landing area E. 1999 Branch Narrative Goals As we reach a new century, the facility needs to grow with it e Modernize the starter booth would be the main area to i.mprove along with the followingo la Complete renovation of starter building 2e Expand cart barn for sufficient storage 3. Service of golf towels for each cart 4. Washer and dryer in cart barn wp51/scope97 , VAIL GOLF C~~~ MA9NTENANGE 1. SCOPE & oVERNIEW A. Mission The mission of the Vail Golf Club iVlaintenance branch is to provide excellent playing conditions for local and visiting golfers. By . providing the golfer with an exceptional turf condition we are able to enhance the golfer's overall recreational experience. This is to be done using environmentally sound cultural practices such as integrated pest management, fertilization based on soil testing, and efficient irrigation on an as-needed basis. In addition, we serve other branch's maintenance needs in a timely, cost effective manner. B. DeanogPaphics Served We serve the Vail Valley golfers who cumulatively play 25 - 30 rounds per year including local, regional, and the guest golfer. We also serve Nordic skiers, ice skaters, and winter guests from mid- November 4hrough mid-April. C. CuPren4 Facili$ies 1. The golf course covers approximately 100 acres on land adjacent to Gore Creek. Greens cover just over 2.5 acres, tees 1.4 acres, fairways 34 acres, irrigated roughs plus driving range 38 acres, and native areas and ponds 23 acres. " 2. Maintenance facilities include 2.3 acres housing a maintenance building (7460 sq. ft. heated), 1000 gallons - above ground fuel storage tank storage building, and 3 open air concrete bays (approx. 1000 sq. ft. Facility was built in 1996 - 1997. 3. Golf Course Clubhouse cart barn houses 72 electric golf carts plus miscellaneous equipment such as a driving range picker, utility carts, cart washer, and some maintenance equipment during winter months. *For a synopsis of the Physical Conditions, please refer to Section II A-D (Strengths and Weaknesses). D. PPOgrarn Highlight.s. iV/A 1 E. Base Sgaffing and Funciing Level 3 full-time staff: Superintendent of Golf Course Assistant Superintendent of Golf Course _ Equipment Manager 16 Seasonal and part-time employees work between mid-April and late October. Expenses $502,020 Funding Level $502,020 ~I STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES A. OpePationa9 StPeragths In addition to its obvious scenic beauty, playability, and proximity to Vail Village, we have excellent irrigation water, a solid base of up to date, state of the art equipment, a strong base of loyal and experienced employees, an equally loyal following of local and out of tovvn golfers, 4he course's reputation due to location and the Jerry Ford Invitational, and finally a progressive district and board who desire to keep improving the course. B. Operational Weaknesses Weaknesses are inheren4 in the original construction which due to lack of funding, could not accommodate adequate drainage, tee size, and design features such as mounding, lakes, and trees to isolate contiguous holes. In addition, the adjacent highway and frontage roads detract from the golfing an scenic quality. Regarding drainage: holes 2,8,10,12,16, and 18 need attention most. The difficulty in draining these holes stems from the lack of elevation change to daylight drainage from the low areas that hold water. The irrigation system controls (electronic) are in need of upgrading to provide better efficiency and flexibility. Computer based radio controlled central & satellites are recommended to avoid trenching in wires. 2 C. Resource Strengths A number of course improvements have been undertaken (particulariy in 1994) to address weaknesses mentioned before. These improvements include new bridges at #1 and #2, removal of old path, re-contouring and sodding green surrounds, rebuilding greens and bunker (now 2 pot bunkers), cart path paving and improving drainage on #2 fairway, and the area around #2 green. The cart path and adjacent drainage has improved playing conditions on #2. All front nine bunkers were cleaned out in the fall of 1994 with subsequent drainage and sand replacement completed in the spring of 1995. Baclc 9 bunkers were completed in summer of 1996. Tees 3, 4, 7, and 8 were reshaped and enlarged in the fall of 1994. They were finished with a USGA spec. rootzone mix and sodded with improved bluegrass in the spring of 1995. #3 and 7 tees required new retaining walls to replace failing walls and increase tee size. #4 tee was reshaped and enlarged to consolidate two tees into one large tee; and realigned and enhanced by planting 25 large (14 foot) Colorado Spruces. This was done to direct tee shots away from Vail Valley Drive and to improve its highly visible appearance from the road. #8 tee was enlarged. The back tee is similar to its old size but received internal drainage and USGA spec. rootzone mix prior to sodding (as will all other rebuilt tees). The front tee was expanded back to allow placing all but the championship tees. This will alleviate excess wear on the original back tee which will now be used only for the championship tee. This was completed spring and fall of 1995. Holes #1 and 9 are the most prone to danger from stray shots from one to the other, however, 35 large (14 foot) Colorado Spruces were added in 1994 to improve appearance of a fairway bunker on the right side of #9 (fall of 1995) and further direct shots away from the cart path which divides these holes. From 1995 on, at least $7,500 per year will be spent (capital budget) for trees. Extensive new flower beds were built and planted in summer of 1996 at the front entrance between #8 green and #2 tee. A new 160 HP Turbo/Diesel Bombardier Snowcat has been purchased (winter of 1996) to replace the old track setter and enable us to plow deep snow off greens in spring. 3 D. ResouPCe Weaknesses Like #1 and #9 holes, which have been improved, holes 12, 13, 14, and 16 present problems with traffic and interference from each other. Design features including mounding, trees, and possibly water will be required to effectively isolate the individual holes from each other. In addition, cart path paving should be done on hofes 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17. These are the only holes remaining without paved paths. (Paved paths improve revenue by allowing cart traffic in wet weather, plus they reduce wear on the carts.) Rerouting a path to the left and behind #13 green is proposed to eliminate the extreme wear that occurs between 13 green and 14 tee. ~ Another weak area (17) will be addressed by late fall of 1997. As requested by the board, the path on #17 will be rerouted along the creek and around the north side of #18 tee. A cart turnaround will give access to 17 green next to the pond north of the green. The existing unsightly path next to the green will be removed and either sodded or bunkered to improve playability and appearance. The largest resource weakness to be addressed in 1995 through 1997 is the maintenance facility. The current building is a fire hazard and of inadequate size to house all of the maintenance equipment. Several key problems wilf be addressed in rebuilding: the underground fuel tanks were closed in October of 1995, removed and replaced with an above ground self-contained vault; a wash pad including a recycling/filtration system will replace the pad (which uses an open pit to contain runoff and debris); and a separate pesticide storage building will be installed to prevent possible . worker and public exposure. After these come enclosed storage for equipment and finally improving and enlarging heated shop, offices, bathrooms, and common area. (Old building was 3424 sq. ft. , new building is 7460 sq. ft.) Additional eauioment needs now and in the coming years are as follows7 1- 26" walk behind T-collar mower $6,000 2 Triplex Greensmowers ($18,000 ea) 36,000 1 Greens Aerator 14,000 1 Power Sand Rake 12,000 1 Sprayer 24,000 1 84' Triplex Trim Mower (1997) 20,000 1 Large Area Rough Mower 42,000 1 Small Topdresser 7,000 1 Heavy Duty Turf Truckster 20,000 1 Greens Overseeder 6,000 Upgrade Irrigation System 80,000 - 100,000 (Radio control/computerized) - Phased in over 2 years. 4 BIB THREE YEA~ ~LAN NARRAT1!/E A. Philosophy Shifts Since 1990 the Vail Recreation District Executive Staff and Board have . dedicated a great deal of funds in the pursuit of purchasing state-of-the-art equipment. This new philosophy shift has resulted in a much better playing - surface. In addition, the Executive Director, Golf nllaintenance . Superintendent, and Golf Manager have placed an emphasis on upgrading the aesthetics of the Golf Course from the Clubhouse to the #1 tee. Future philosophy shifts include enhancing playability of the course for higher handicap players by adding and/or improving forward tees. B. General Changes Neeciecl Increase focus on preventative maintenance and efficiency in routine operations. Use consultants, engineers and architects to implement improvements on the golf course (and utilize design changes to address drainage problems when possible.) C. 1997 BRANCH NAF2R4TIVE GOALS -Continue tree planting between holes 12/16 and 13/14 with additional mounding ($7,500). -Re-route path from 17 bridge to 18 tee. - Drainage work on 8, 10, and 18 fainways. -Add flower beds at 4, 5, and 13 tees. - Continue Driving Range renovation. - Implement 71" fairway collar cut at 1" using Toro 216. - Drill aerify greens (fViay 18,19). Equipment Purchase 84" Triplex Trim mower $20,000 Greens Overseeder 6,000 Pave Maintenence building parking. D. 1998 BRANCH NARRATIVE GOALS 1st Phase in irrigation control upgrade(greens & tees) $45,000 Pave Cartpaths on 4, 5, and 11. Continue tree and earthform work between 12/16 and 13/14. 5 EqUlpmsnt 1 UValk-behind Tee/collar mower 6,000 Purchase 2 Triplex Greensmowers $36,000 Heavy Duty Truckster $20,000 Greens Aerator $14.000 Total $76,000 E. 1999 BRANCH NARRATl1lE G0,4LS - 2nd Phase in Irrigation control upgrade $45,000 - Continue tree planting 7,500 - Rebuild #3 green (outside contracfior) 50,000 - Rebuild Tees on #5, 6, 11, & 13 (involves stripping old sod, leveling subgrade, insfialling new rootzone material, and resodding.) Eq,ui ment Purchase: - Large-area Rough Movver $42,000 - Sprayer 24,000 - Small Topdresser 7.000 Total $73,000 F. 2000 BRANCH NARRATBVE GOALS - Continue Tree Planting $7,500 - Pave cartpaths on 12, 13, 14 - Rebuild #6 Green 55,000 - Replace Range fence (netting) 60,000 Equipmenfi Purchase: - Power Sand Rake $12,000 R/3yr/97-9gmtc 6 PARK MAiNr~NANcE i. scoPE AND ovERviEw A. MiSsson The mission of the Parks Maintenance Branch is to provide excellent playing conditions for local and visiting teams. By providing the players with safe and exceptional turf conditions, we are able to enhance their overall recreational experience. This is to be accomplished by using environmentally sound cultural practices such as integrated pest management, fertilization based on soil testing, and efficient irrigation on an as need basis. We have both clay and hard tennis courts maintained for the best quality playing conditions serving all age groups and all abilities. We serve other branch needs as time permits in our schedule. B. DernogPaphics Serred We serve the Eagle Valley residents and visitors in various capacities, such as leagues, programs, tournaments, and special events. Vvith all ofi these functions, our facilities are used from April to November on a daily basis. C. CuPrent Facilities anci Physical Conciitions The Vail Athletic Field is a little over 2 acres in size which sits along the 6th fainway of the Vail Golf Course. There is a bathroom and a small storage facility on the site which is shared befirveen the fiwo entities. The field is in good condition with the irrigation system in need of upgrading. On the East end of the field sits 3 sand volleyball courts built in Spring of 1996. They are some of the best in Colorado. They need to be trimmed along the edges and more sand added to fill the low spots. The Ford Park Facility has 3 softball fields with the grass area being used for other events such as Lacrosse, Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball, Camps, and Special Events. A concession and bathroom building is located in the center area with a small equipment storage building on the South side of the fields. The buildings are in need of repair and are inadequate for storage. The irrigation needs updated for better coverage and water conseniation. Also, within Ford Park we have 8 state of the art clay tennis courts built in 1994 and 1995. The Tennis Center houses the Pro Shop and Sports offices. There are 4 hard surface tennis courts at Booth Creek of which finro are usable, 2 hard surface tennis courts at Golden Peak which need crack repair, and 5 hard surface tennis courts at Lionshead which were resurfaced in 1996. e D. CuPrent PPOgPam Highlights N/A E. Base Staffing and Funding 1 Full-time Park Superintendent. 4 Seasonal employees from April to end of October. Expenses - $122,919 Funding Level - $122,919 II. STRENGTFiS AR9D WEAKNESSES A. OpePa$aonaB Sgrengths The facilities are located in the view corridor of I-70 and have the majestic scenery of the Gore Range. The seasonal staff is experienced in all aspects of the different sports that are offered. The Valley residents are loyal to playing sports in Vail as most do nofi live within the District's boundaries. B. OpePa$iona9 Weaknesses We took over facilities that vvere neglected in the past and have poor irrigafiion systems. At fimes, sharing equipment vvith the golf course presents problems vvith availability of the equipment. C. . ResoanPCe S$Pengths The Tennis Center is relatively new and a focal point of the Sports Department. In the Fall of 1995, the center area of the Athletic Field vvas resodded and improved. The new sand volleyball courts at the Athletic Field are some the best in Colorado. Being in this location has increased the volume of play. Maloit Park has been improved with new fencing and amended infield mix. D. Resource Weaknesses The facilities are used to the maximum without much time for refurbishing. At the facilities we have inadequate storage. Equipment has to be left outside and needs transporting to other facilities. Some additional fencing is needed at the Athletic Field to prevent vandalism, from vehicles driving on the field, and to keep balls in the playing field. Maloit Park needs rodent control to prevent holes in the playing field and weed control in the e V skin area. It is currently using flood irrigation for its watering device, which is inadequate. III. 1'FiREE YEAR ~~RRAT8lfE A. Phi8osophy 5hafts The Vail Recreation District has established an independent Parks Maintenance Division. In doing this, it has taken the stance of " strengthening the Sports Department. Operating facilities outside the Districfi (Maloit Park and Eagle-Vail Baseball Field) has increased the availability of playing fields to all Vail Valley residents. B. General Changes Neec9ec9 Equipment acquisition and facility upgrades are needed, as well as possible new development elsewhere fio alleviate overuse of current facilities. C. 1997 BPanch Naeratrive Goals New irriga4ion sysfiems at Ford Park and Athletic Field. Finish iVialoit Park dugouts, benches and general cleanup. New trailer for transporting equipment down valley. Fence fior Athletic Field perimeter. Add signs afi existing facilities for rules and safety. D. 1998 BPanch NaPPatide Goals iVew 4x4 firuck for department. Develop down valley facilities. Nevv mower for fields. iVew fiield rake - infields. More signage around facilities. E. 1999 BPanch Narrative Goals New truckster for Parks. Add on fence at Ford Park. R/3yr/97-9prks a PARK mA1NTENA(VCE GOALS - 1997 F1NANC9AL Stay within 2- 3% variance of the 1997 budgefi. Cl3STOMER SER!lBCE 1. Maintain high cusfiomer service by having high quality playing fields and fess 4han fiwo valid compiaints. 2. 1/Vork vvith Sports fio have adequate signage around complexes: Rules and Safety (July 1). TEAMWORK 1. Have weekly staff update meetings. 2. Meefi.vvith Sports Branch a minimum of firuice monfihly. OPERATBONAL 1. Safety and equipmenfi training for all employees a4 the start of the season (July 1). 2. Develop maintenance procedures for all facilities (May 30). 3. Finish detail vvork at Maloit Park (May 30). 4. Oversee installation of irrigation systems on fields. 5. Finish sand volleyball courts: edging, nevv sand (June 15). 6. Tear down and cleanup Booth Creek tennis fence in a timely manner (July 15). R/parks/97brgoal 9 OIIIl GOllIlIlg WllHIlte1C ActIla'll$Ile3 Public Skating at IIDobson dce tlrena Daily sessions. Ca11479-2270 for schedule updates. 20 Below - Vail's Coolest 1'outh Club. Youth Center featuring pool, foosball, TV lounge with five large screen sets, Sega channel games, video and CD selection and snack bar. Open to ages 6- 20 from 3 to 6 pm. Ages 13 - 20 only after 6 pm. Open until 10 pm weeknights and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Winter Interpretive Snowshoe'I'ours. ' Join a local natural ist/gu ide for one of several different snowshoe tours along the trails at the Vail Nordic Center or out into the Colorado backcountry. Snowshoe rentals are available. Ca11479-2264 for schedule information. Outdoor Skating Iltink at the Vail Golf Club/IVordic Center. Open daily weather permitting from early December through mid March. Skating is free. Rental skates are available. Il{idzone Unlimited Before and After School Program. Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 9 am & 3:40 - 6 pm at Red Sandstone Elementary School for elementary school aged children. Quality time in the morning to help kids wake up and get ready for school and fun and games after school to help them wind down. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. IIted Sandstone Gymnasium Open Gym Winter Sports Y.eagues . On Gonng Saaunnmer Activnties Public Skating at Dobson IIce Arena Daily sessions. Call 479-2270 for schedule updates. 20 Below - Vail's Coolest Youth Club Youth Center featuring pool, foosball, TV lounge with five large screen sets, Sega channel games, video and CD selection and snack bar. Open to ages 6- 20 from 3 to 6 pm. Ages 13 - 20 only after 6 pm. Open until 10 pm weeknights and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Vail 1Vature Center Weekly Programs Join a local naturalist/guide for a hike into the Colorado back country or visit the Nature Center's natural history museum. Special youth and family programs are also offered throughout the summer. Call 479- 2291 for weekly schedule information. Camp Vail and I're-I{amp Vail Camp Vail is no ordinary camp experience. Kids will return with ear to ear smiles after a day of mountain - style camp. Open from June 16 - August 22, camp meets Monday thorugh Friday at the Golden Peak Children's Center. Saturday Camp will be offered this summer from July 5 to August 16. Ca11479-2292 for further information on Camp Vail and Pre-Kamp Vail (which is available for ages 2.5 - 5 from June 30 to August 16). gted Sands4one Summer Open Gym Drop in to sharpen your basketball skills at Red Sandstone Gym. Open Gym is open to players ages 18 and up on Tuesday and T'hursday evenings from 6- 9 pm. A$3 per player drop in fee is assessed. Vail Tennis Center Weekly Programs The Vail Tennis Center comes alive with weekly Men's, Ladies and Doubles play and Youth Clinics. Call 479-2294 for weekly information. Vail Golf Club VVeekly Programs The Vail Golf Club offers weekly Ladies Day, Men's League and Youth Leagues. In addition adult and Junior Clinics are available throughout the season. Call 479-2260 for weekly upadtes and tee times. iWeekly 1'outh Services Schedule of 1Programs From art programs to silly string wars, Vail Youth Services has got a summer full of fun for your young ones. Ca11479-2292 for schedule information. 1 On Going Fa11 Activities Public Skating at Dobson Ice Arena Daily sessions. Ca11479-2270, for schedule updates. 20 Below - Vail's Coolest Youth Club. Youth Center featuring pool, foosball, TV lounge with five large screen sets, Sega channel games, video and CD selection and snack bar. Open to ages 6- 20 from 3 to 6 pm. Ages 13 - 20 only after 6 pm. Open until 10 pm weeknights and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Kidzone Unlimited Before and After School Program. Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 9 am & 3:40 - 6 pm at Red Sandstone Elementary School for elementary school . aged children. Quality time in the morning to help kids wake up and get ready for school and fun and games after school to help them wind down. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. Red Sandstone Open Gym Fall Sports Leagues a l Ca?endlaa- off lEvents September 25 - December 16 Fall Open Gym Red Sandstone Gymnasium Open Gym Monday & Thursday - Basketball Tuesday - Soccer Friday - Volleyball Each session runs from 630 - 9:30 pm. Cost is $3 per visit. Call 479-2280 for further information. October 25 Kidzone School's Out Program Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and visit to Discovery Zone Open to grades K- 5. Leave Red Sandstone School at 7:45 am and return at 5 pm. Call 479-2292 for further information. October 22 - November 26 ]Learn to Skate at IIDobson Arena - Session II Tuesdays from 1030 - I 1:15 am for Parent-Tot Classes. Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:15 pm for Youth Classes. Fees include ice time, skate rental and instruction. . Ca11479-2271 for further information. October 30 Pre-pC Halloween Art VNorkshop and Party 10 - 11:30 am in the Vail Youth Services Youth Activities Room. Ages 2.5 - 5. Ca11479-2292 for registration. October 31 Trick or Treat 'd'rot Ages 2- 6 trick or treating through Lionshead and Vail Village. Families are encouraged to bring older children as well. Beginning at 2 pm and running through 5:30 pm. Participating merchants will display a Halloween pumpkin in their window or door. Bag pick-up at Lionshead Ticket Window at 2 pm. November 1- 3 Sportsmanship Hockey Tournament Dobson Arena. Call 479-2271 for further information. November 8 10 Sportsmanship ]H[ockey'd'ournament , Dobson Arena. Call 479-2271 for further information. November 5 - December 17 Drop-IIn Hockey at IIDobson Arena. Tuesdays from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. Open to ages 18 & up. All levels welcome. $6 per player per session fee. Goalies play free. Helmets required. Call Dobson Arena at 479-2271 for more information. November 12 Beginning Htock Climbing Meets at the Vail Athletic Club indoor wall. Learn the basics of rope management and climbing techniques from some of the areas finest instructors. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. November 16 I3[oliday Cra4't F'air s Y Calendar of Events, con't November 17 Think Tank - Atoms, Crystals and Molecules Participants will explore the unseen world of the atom, the intricate world of the crystal and the complex universe of the molecule. 1- 5 pm at the Youth Services Youth Activities Room Open to grades 1 to 5. Cost of $30 covers all materials and instruction. November 21 Pre-K Thanksgiving Art Party Open to ages 2.5 - 5 years. 10 - 11:30 am in the Youth Activities Room. Participants . should bring a paint shirt and be prepared to create arts and crafts that center around a Thanksgiving theme. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. _ November 22 Hispanic Concert/Dance Dobson Arena. Ca11479-2271 for further information. November 22 8-Ball Pool Tournament at 20 Below Open to ages 13 - 20. See who is the best pool shark in town! Win cash prizes! Ca11479-2292 for further information. November 25 - 26 Safesitters Babysitting Classes Open to ages I 1- 13, the program introduces youth to situations which may arise during babysitting and ways to handle emergency situations. Suggested activities and the business side of babysitting are also introduced. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. November 26 George Clinton Concert Dobson Arena. Ca11479-2271 for further information. November 27 - December 2 Vail Junior Hockey Club Elite Midget & Bantam Tournament Call Dobson Arena at 479-2271 for further information. December 2 - February 12 Youth Wrestling Mondays and Wednesdays from 6- 7 pm. Battle Mountain High School Open to grades I- 6. Call the Vail Recreation District at 479-2280. December 3 - February 4 Learn to Skate at Dobson Arena - Session II Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 am for Parent-Tot Classes. Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:15 pm for Youth Classes. Fees include ice time, skate rental and instruction. Ca11479-2271 for further information. December 7 "Magic" Tournament at 20 Below Open to ages 13 - 20. Leam new card tricks and share your old favorites. Includes a deck of cards and a starter paclc of tricks. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. December 13 Hispanic Concert/Dance Call Dobson Arena at 479-2271 for further information. J Ca9endar of IEv¢nts, cmn't December 14 Shopping Frenzy IlRall Trip Open to Middle School aged youth. Get in that last minute Holiday Shopping with a van load of friends! Ca11479-2292 for registration information. December 19 Holiday Pre-gC ,e.rt Program Held in the Youth Activities Room next to Subway in the Lionshead Parking Structure. Open to ages 2.5 - 5, the program will create wearable and edible holiday art projects and . will mix in a healthy dose of movement. Ca11479-2292 for registration. December 23; 24, 26, 27, 30, January 2, 3 . 1Kidzone School's Out 4'or the Holidays Join the rest of the gang for local in-town field trips to fill the before and after Christmas days with fun. Indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts and special guests will make Kidzone School's Out days the best of the season. Open to grades K- 5. 7:30 am - 6 pm daily. Please call 479-2292 for registration. December 26 'II''was the 1Vight After Christmas Skating Show Presented by and featuring the Skating Club of Vail 2 shows - 5 pm and 8 pm. Tickets: $10/on ice. $4/children, $6/adult general admission. Tickets available by calling Dobson Arena at 479-2271. December 27 Big Head 'd'odd Concert Dobson Ice Arena. Ca11479-2271 for ticket information.. December 31 Iltave in the New I'ear Youth New Year's Eve Celebration. Open to ages 13 - 20. Casino style gaming with funny money, huge screen music videos, prize give-a-ways, Velcro Wall, Horizontal Bungee and more! Held at Dobson Arena from 8 pm - 1 am. Call Vail Youth Services at 479-2292 for ticket information. $10 in advance. $12 at the door. Cash only. January 1- 2 Vail 1Figure Skating Festival Call Dobson Arena at 479-2271 for ticket information. January 2 - 3 ]Kidzone Camp - School's Out Program Open to grades K- 5 from 7:30 am - 6 pm. Participants will enjoy great days of in and out of town adventures. Ca11479-2292 for availability. January 5 Soloman 1Vordic htace at the VaillVordic Center January 5 - March 28 Winter H.eague Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer Red Sandstone Gymnasium. Registration begins November 11, 1996. Ca11479-2280 to register your team. January 7 - Apri15 !'b'inter Open Gym Red Sandstone Gymnasium Open Gym Tuesday & Saturday - Basketball Friday - Volleyball Each session runs from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Coast is $3 per visit. Call 479-2280 for further information. . Calendar of lEvents, con't January 10 Middle School Roadtrip to Denver Nugget's vs. Indiana Pacers Game Open to Middle School aged youth only. Enjoy transportation to and from the game and a great evening of basketball fun. Limited to 13 kids. Please ca11479-2292 to reserve your space. January 17 Middle School Movie Night at 20 Below Open to middle school aged kids from 6- 10 pm January 17 Bush in concert at Dobson Arena January 17, 20 Kidzone School's Out Program Open to grades K- 5 from 7:30 am - 6 pm. Participants will enjoy great days of in and out of town adventures. Call 479-2292 for availability. January 18 Bravo! Colorado Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at the Vail Nordic Center January 19 Think Tank 1- 5 pm at the Youth Services Youth Activities Room Open to grades 1 to 5. Cost covers all materials and instruction January 26 Super Bowl Party at 20 Below Open to middle school and high school aged youth from 4- 9 pm. Youth will enjoy great football food, contest, prizes and a day of great football. February 1- 12 Little Cupids Rose Delivery Orders Begin Kidzone Before and After School participants will be circulating through out town selling tissue roses to be delivered on Valentines Day. All funds raised go to a special activity for Kidzone kids. February 4 - Apri129 Lasting Impressions Eldvanced Art Projects Each Tuesday from 4- 5:30 pm at the Youth Activities Room. Open to ages 8- 13. February 5 - March 12 Beginning Youth Rock Climbing at the Vail Athletic Club Climbing Wall. Six Wednesdays of class from 3:30 - 5:15 pm. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. February 7 8-Ball Pool Tournament at 20 Below Open to ages 13 - 20. See who is the best pool shark in town! Win cash prizes! Call 479-2292 for further information. February 8 Free Throw Contest Open to grades 1- 8 at lted Sandstone Elementary School beginning at 5 pm. February 8 Magic Tournament at 20 Below Open to ages 11 - 17 yeazs. Beginning at 11 am. Ca11479-2292 for information. P CaIlendar of IEdents, con't February 11 - April 8 Learn to Skate at II?obson Arena - Session ggIl Tuesdays from 1030 - 11:15 am for Parent-Tot Classes. Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:15 pm for Youth Classes. Fees include ice time, skate rental and instruction. Call 479-2271 for further information. February 14 & 16gDetroit Ited Wings Alumni Games At Dobson Arena beginning at 7:45 pm. See some of hockey's greatest players. Call Dobson Arena at 479-2271 for ticket information. Febniary 14 Valentine's IIDay Pre-g{Art Program Open to ages 2.5 - 5, little ones will create Valentines for all the ones they love. February 13 - 14 1Little Cupids IIdose II)elivery Participants in the Kidzone program will be out delivery hugs and kisses and tissue roses. Watch out for these little cupids! February 16 'II'hink 'II'ank 1- 5 pm at the Youth Services Youth Activities Room Open to grades 1 to 5. Cost covers all materials and instruction February 17 Kidzone School's Out Program Open to grades K- 5 from 7:30 am - 6 pm. Participants will enjoy great days of in and out of town adventures. Call 479-2292 for availability. February 21 li'iiddle School Night at 20 ]Below Ca11479-2292 for event details. March 1 1VBiddle School gtoadtrip to Colorado Avalanche Hockey Game See the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Avalanche. Open to Middle School aged youth. Leave Vai at 10 am and return by 6:30 pm. Ca11479-2292 for registration. March 1 .?eep King of the 1!'dountain Concert (artist TgA - I{enny Loggins?) Dobson Arena. call 479-2271 for ticket information. March 1 Coaching ]Effectiveness Clinic 9 am - Noon for all interested in coaching an youth sports throughout the summer. Call 479-2280 for registration information. March 3 Special Olympics dVinter ]Events Call Dobson Ice Arena at 479-2271 for further information. March 8 , Coaching Effectiveness Clinic 9 am - Noon for all interested in coaching an youth sports throughout the summer. Call 479-2280 for registration information. March 11 Ziggy I!'1[arley in concert at IIDobson Arena Ca11479-2271 for ticket information. March 14 Middle School Night at 20 Below Ca11479-2292 for event information. 1 Calendar of Events, con'g Mazch 15 Coaching Effectiveness C'linic 9 am - Noon for all interested in coaching an youth sports throughout the summer. Call 479-2280 for registration information. March 16 Greening of the Green Snowshoe Event At the Vail Nordic Center beginning at 11 am. Join fellow snowshoers in welcoming the spring to the Vail Valley. Try the course and then enjoy a green brew. Ca11479-2264. . March 17 St. Patrick's Day Pre-K Art Party Open to ages 2.5 - 5 years. 1- 2:30 pm in the Youth Activities Room. March 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Kidzone School's Out Program Open to grades K- 5 from 730 am - 6 pm. Participants will enjoy great days of in and out of town adventures. Ca11479-2292 for availability. March 22 Multi-Band Spring Break Concert (artists TBA) Dobson Ice Arena. Call 479-2271 for ticket information. . March 22 Coaching Effectiveness Clinic 9 am - Noon for all interested in coaching an youth sports throughout the summer. Ca11479-2280 for registration information. March 24 - 25 Safe Sitters Babysitting Class Open to ages 11 - 13, the program introduces youth to situations which may arise during babysitting and ways to handle emergency situations. Suggested activities and the business side of babysitting are also introduced. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. March 26 Middle School Road Trip to Funplex Ca11479-2292 for registration information. Leave Vail at 9 am and return at 6 pm. March 27 - 29 Unveiled Concerts at Dobson Arena. March 28 Middle School Cruisin' to the Mall Road Trip Ca11479-2292 for registration information. Depart Vail at 8 am and return by 6 pm. March 29 Coaching Effectiveness Clinic 9 am - Noon for all interested in coaching an youth sports throughout the summer. Call 479-2280 for regisn-ation information. March 29 FREE Easter Egg Hunt Open to ages 2- 10. Held in Lionshead beginning at ] 0 am. Kids will seek out over 500 prize filled eggs! March 30 Easter Snowshoe Tour to Shrine Ridge Ca11479-2264 for registration information. Apri12 - May 7 Intermediate Youth Rock Climbing at the Vail Athletic Club Climbing Wall. Six Wednesdays of class from 3:30 - 5:15 pm. Ca11479-2292 for registration information Q Callendau- off lEd¢nts, con't Apri14 8-Ball Pool 'Il'ournament at 20 Below Open to ages 13 - 20. See who is the best pool shark in town! Win cash prizes! Ca11479-2292 for further information. April 5 2nd Annual ]Eagle County Super Ripathon Youth snowboard half pipe challenge open to all Eagle County students. Ca11479-2292. April 5 - May 10 High Country Hoops . Youth Basketball Program for kids in grades I- 6. Teaches the fundamentals of the sports as well as team skills. - Ca11479-2280 for registration information. Apri16 'Il'hink Tank 1- 5 pm at the Youth Services Youth Activities Room Open to grades 1 to 5. Cost covers all materials and instruction April 9- 13 Vail gnternational Hockey Tournament Dobson Ice Arena. Teams from Russia, China and other countries converge on Vail for spectacular hockey action. Ca11479-2271 for schedule information. April 14 - 18 Philadelphia Flyers Fantasy Camp Week Dobson Ice Arena. Call 479-2271 for registration information. April 14 - 25 Sports Spectacular A great way for kids to "try on" several different sports over the course of a week. Call 479-2280 for information. . April 18 1Ngiddle School I+Iight at 20 Below Ca11479-2292 for schedule information. April 18 1Kidzone School's Out Program to the Denver Children's Museum Open to grades K- 5 from 730 am - 6 pm. Participants will enjoy great days of in and out of town adventures. Ca11479-2292 for availability. April 19 - 22 FBLA at Dobson Arena Apri121 - 26 Sports Spectacular " A great way for kids to "try on" several different sports over the course of a week. Call 479-2280 for information. Apri125 Hispanic Concert at IIDobson flrena Live music directly from Mexico. May 12 Vail Valley Xouth Baseball'II'eam Tryouts & Draft From 6- 9 pm. Ca11479-2280 for information. May 12 IIDobson Arena Closes for yeariy maintenance May 12 Vaii Valley Youth Baseball League play begins May 12 and runs through July 12. May 14 Vail Nature Center Opens 4'or summer ~ Calendar of Events, con't May 14 Slo Pitch Softball League Play begins May 19 and runs through August 15 May 16 8 Ball Pool Tournament for Middle Schoolers Only 6 pm at 20 Below. Win great prizes and maybe even some cash! Ca11479-2292 for more information. May 17 Kidzone Camp Roadtrip . Join the crew as they head to Elitch's for a day of fun in the sun. Open to ages 5 through 12. Ca11479-2292. May 18 & 19 Vail Golf Course aerification of greens May 23 Olympic Track Meet May 24 Spike Chaltenge Youth volleyball challenge. 11 am - 4 pm, open to grades 9- 12. Ca11479-2292. May 26, 27, 29, 30 Adult Golf Ciinic - Session I Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please ca11479-2260 for registration information. May 28 Men's and Women's Golf League The Vail Golf Club hosts its Mens and Ladies Leagues each Wednesday of the summer through October 7. June 2- July 12 Vail Valley Youth Baseball June 2, 3, 5, 6 Adult Golf Clinic - Session II Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please ca11479-2260 for registration information. June 5 Tom Whitehead Junior Golf Tournament June 6 Beginning Fly Fishing Offered at the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 for registration information. June 7 Pass Holder Golf Clinic Open to Vail Golf Club passholders only, this new clinic will cover various areas of difficulty. Call the Vail Golf Club at 479-2260 for further information. June 9- 13 Youth Baseball Camp Call 479-2280 for registration information. June 11 - 13 Safe Sitters Babysitting Classes Open to ages 11 - 13, the program introduces youth to situations which may arise during babysitting and ways to handle emergency situations. Suggested activities and the business side of babysitting are also introduced. Classes meet from noon to 5 pm. Call 479-2292 for registration information. : Callendlar of ]Evengs, ~on't June 14 Rockies 1Baseball Skills Challenge Test your batting, catching and throwing abilities and maybe earn a trip to a Colorado Rockies game! Ca11479-2280 for registration information. June 13 - 15 Vail G014' Club Adult Golf School Three days of intensive training for golfers of all ability level. Call 479-2260 to register for the Vail Golf School. , . June 14 Pass Hoider Golf Clinic Open to Vail Golf Club passholders only, this new clinic will cover various areas of difficulty. Call the Vail Golf Club at 479-2260 for further information. June 16, 17, 19, 20 Adult Golf Clinic - Session IdI Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please ca11479-2260 for registration information. June 16 - 20 Craig Norwich Hockey Camp June 16 Camp Vail Starts Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Open to ages 5- 12. June 16 Summer Youth Center Programs Start June 17, 19 Junior Golf Clinic Junior Golf Clinics offer basic golf instruction for youth on the Vail Golf Club Driving Range. Ca11479-2260 for registration information. June 18 - 20 Stephan Popa Goaltending Camp June 19 - August 28 Tom Vb'hitehead Junior Golf I,eague Meets Thursdays at 2 pm throughout the summer. Ca11479-2260 for registration information. June 21 Pass Holder Golf Clinic Open to Vail Golf Club passholders only, this new clinic will cover various areas of difficulty. Call the Vail Golf Club at 479-2260 for further information. June 21 - 22 King o9'the lihiountain Doubles dolleyball'II'ournamen4 June 22 - 29 Bob ,Yohnson Hockey Camp Dobson Ice Arena. June 23, 24, 26, 27 Adult Golf Clinic - Session Id Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please call 479-2260 for registration information. : Calendar of Events, con't June 23 - 26 Nature's Discover's 1Day Camp Open to ages 5- 8. Call the Vail Nature Center at 479-2291 for registration. June 23 - 27 Basketball Camp June 25, 26 Men's Golf Club Member/Guest Tournament at the Vail Golf Club June 27 Camp Vail Night Hike Join the campers of Camp Vail for an adventure onto Vail Mountain. Meet at camp at 3:30 pm and return by 11 pm. Open to ages 7 to 12. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. June 28 Pass Holder Golf Clinic Open to Vail Golf Club passholders only, this new clinic will cover various areas of difficulty. Call the Vail Golf Club at 479-2260 for further information. June 28 - July 6 Vail Lacrosse Shootout One of the largest lacrosse events in the country, the tournament draws team from around the world to compete and enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. Ca11479-2280 for schedule information. A free youth lacrosse clinic will be held on Friday, July 4. June 30 - August 21 Summer Skating School at Dobson Arena Ca11479-2271 for schedule information. June 30 - July 3 Nature's Discovers Day Camp Open to ages 5- 8. Call the Vail Nature Center at 479-2291 for registration. June 30 Pre-Kamp Vail Starts Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm. Open to ages 2.5 to 5 years for a day of fun with peers. Call 479-2290 for registration information. July 3 Fourth of July Parade lPrep Program Decorate your bike or wagon and be in the Vail America Days Parade! Call 479-2292. July 4 Beginning Fly Fishing Offered at the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 for registration information. July 4 Youth Lacrosse Shootout FREE Clinic Open to ages 8- 13, the clinic will eb conducted by some of the top players in the sport who are in toen for the shootout. The clinic will run from 4 to 6 at the Ford Park Athletic Field. July 4 Vail America Days Parade July 5 Camp Vail Saturday program starts Each Saturday from 7:30 am - 4 pm. A simialr program as weekdays at Camp Vail but with a special weekend feel. Call 479-2290 for registration. July 5 Holiday Ice Show at Dobson Ice Arena Ca11479-2271 for ticket information. e a Call¢andar of Evengs, con't July 6 Vail HillClimb One of the state's most grueling climbs, the Vail HiIlClimb starts in Vail Village and makes it's way to Eagle's Nest gaining 2,200 vertical feet over a 7.5 mile course. Ca11479-2280 for a registration packet. July 7, 8, 10, 11 Adult Golf Clinic - Session V Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please call 479-2260 for registration information. July 7- 10 lEarth Caretakers IDay Camp Open to ages 7- 12, the Vail Nature Center hosts a week of discovery and adventure. Ca11479-2291 for registration information. July 8, 10 Junior Golf Clinic Junior Golf Clinics offer basic golf instruction for youth on the Vail Golf Club Driving Range. Ca11479-2260 for registration information. July 9 OIdsmobile Scrambie Golf'Y'ournament 1:30 pm Shotgun July 11 Camp Vail fth[ovie 1Vight Open to ages 5 through 12, Movie Night means nightgames, popcorn, movies and fun. Movie night starts at 5.:30 and goes until 11 pm. Ca11479-2290 for registration. July 14, 15, 17, 18 Adult Golf Clinic - Session 11 Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please ca11479-2260 for registration information. July 14 - 18 1'outh Volleyball Camp July"14 - August 15 Xouth Y.acrosse League July 14 - 18 Volleyball Camp July 15 - 20 Vail IInvitational Skating Competition July 16 - 18 Safe Sitters Babysitting Class Open to ages 11 - 13, the program introduces youth to situations which may arise during babysitting and ways to handle emergency situations. Suggested activities and the business side of babysitting are also introduced. Calsses meet from noon to 5 pm. Call 479-2292 for registration information. July 19 Beginning Fly 1Fishing Offered at the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 for registration information. July 18 Camp Vail Overnight Ages 7 to 12 are invited to pack up for an evening in the great outdoors. The group meets at 3:30 pm on Friday and returns by 10:30 am on Saturday. e Calendar of Events, con't July 21 - 24 Earth Caretakers Day Camp Open to ages 7- 12, the Vail Nature Center hosts a week of discovery and adventure. Ca11479-2291 for registration information. July 21 - 25 Kirk Bast Youth Soccer Camp July 22, 24 Junior Golf Clinic Junior Golf Clinics offer basic golf instruction for youth on the Vail Golf Club Driving , Range. Ca11479-2260 for registration information. _ ' July 24 Vail Nature Center Overnight Campout The perfect follow up to a week at the Earth Caretakers Day Camp. Ca114'79-2292 for registration information. July 25 Camp Vail Night Hike and Movie Night Camp Vail has a bunch of choices for campers this week! Campers who are 7 to 12 years old are invited on an adventure up Vail Mountain during a Night Hike which will leave camp at 3:30 and return by 11 pm. Campers who are 5 to 12 years old are invited to participate in Movie Night at Camp which means night games, popcorn and fun! Movie . night begins at 5:30 pm and finishes at 11 pm. Ca11479-2290 for registration information. July 27 Vail Half Marathon to Piney Lake The Vail Half Marathon features a mixture of challenge and scenery that is unmatched. Climb 1500 feet in the trek from Dobson Arena to Piney River Ranch. Eleven plus miles of dirt roads lead to the bottom of the Gore Range and Piney Lake. Start time is at 9 am at Dobson Ice Arena. Ca11479-2280 for registration materials. July 27 - 28 Ford Cup Golf Tournament July 28 - 31 Adventure Camp Four days of fun and adventure with the staff of the Vail Nature Center. Ca11479-2291. July 28 - August 1 Camp Jeep Concerts at Dobson Arena July 29 & 31 Vail Golf Club Video Golf Clinic August 1 Beginning Fly Fishing Offered at the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 for registration information. August 1 Camp Vail Backpacking Overnight August 1- 3 Vail Invitational Soccer Tournament August 4, 5, 7, 8 Adult Golf Clinic - Session II Vail Golf Club Adult Clinics feature instruction from PGA Professional Steve Satterstrom. Beginner clinics begin at 5:30 pm while intermediate clinics meet at 6:30 pm. Please ca11479-2260 for registration information. August 4- 7 Outdoor Adventure Camp Four days of fun and adventure with the staff of the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 e # Callena~ar off ]Evengs, con't August 7 dail 1Vature C'enter Overnight Campout The perfect follow up to a week at the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. August 8 Camp Vail Movie Night Open to ages 5 through 12, Movie Night means nightgames, popcorn, movies and fun. Movie night starts at 5:30 and goes until 11 pm. Ca11479-2290 for registration. , August 9 gCids 'g'riathlon Swim, bike and run your way to victory in the area's most challenging youth event. Call 479-2280 for registration information. August 9- 10 Precision Skating Camp at Dobson Arena Call 479-2271 for registration information. August 9 Kids 'p'riathlon August 1 ] - 20 Craig Norwich Hockey Camp . August 11 - October 6 8 on 8 Soccer ]League August 12, 14 Junior Golf Clinic Junior Golf Clinics offer basic golf instruction for youth on the Vail Golf Club Driving Range. Call 479-2260 for registration information. August 15 Camp Vail 1Vight gIike Join the campers of Camp Vail for an adventure onto Vail Mountain. Meet at camp at 330 pm and return by 11 pm. Open to ages 7 to 12. Ca11479-2292 for registration information. August 18 - October 17 Xouth Soccer 1League August 18 - October 3 Fall Co-Ed Softball ]League August 24 dail Athletic Club & Spa 8dC at 8,000 FEET Can you keep the pace at this elevation? The 8K at 8,000 feet is a quick run on a flat, paved course with views of the Grand Traverse and Gore Creek. Start at Vail Athletic Club and Spa at 9:30 am. Ca11479-2280 for registration materials. August 25 - 29 IVH1L ]Players 'd'raining Camp Dobson Arena hosts various players from across the NHL for a pre-season shape-up. August 29 1Beginning Fly 1Fishing Offered at the Vail Nature Center. Call 479-2291 for registration information. August 30 - September 1 Labor gDay Softball Tournament August 30 Holiday IIce Show at ?Dobson Arena ~ Y Calendar of Events, con't August 31 Vail's Labor Day Rubber Duck Race September 2, 3 Men's Golf Club Masters Tournament September 5- 7 Lisa Webster Dance Weekend Dobson Arena. September 7 - October 12 . Fall Flag Football September 20' Punt, Pass & HCick September 23, 24 Men's Golf Club Chaunpionships September 21 Vail Trailrun lOK This run through the golden aspen glades is demanding and technical with steep uphill and downhill sections. The course covers three miles of dirt roads and three miles of single track trails offering beautiful views of the Vail Valley. Start at Alfalfa's Market in Crossroads at 10 am. Ca11479-2280 for registration materials. October 4 Vail Nature Center closes for season October 30 Pre-K Halloween Crafts Workshop October 31 Trick or Treat Trot November 1 Middle School Halloween Party at 20 Below From 3- 10 pm. Ca11479-2292 for details. . November 7- 9 Vail Sportsmanship Tournament November 14-16 Vail Sportsmanship Tournament Nbvember 22 Holiday Crafts Fair Santa's Workshop for ages 3- 12. 10 am to 3 pm. November 23 Think Tank 1- 5 pm at the Youth Services Youth Activities Room Open to grades 1 to 5. Cost covers al] materials and instruction November 24 Pre-K Thanksgiving Workshop Open to ages 2.5 to 5 years. Call 479-2292 for registration information. November 26-30 Triple A Hockey Tournament At Dobson Arena. December 7 Pedal Power Snowshoe Race At the Vail Nordic Center. December 7 NBA and McDonalds 2 Ball Tournament ~ 6 CaIlendar of IEvents, con't December 13 Shopping Frenzy Middle School Roadtrip for Holiday Shopping. 8 am - 6 pm. December 18 1Pre-][C Holiday Works6op December 22-23 Vail Figure Skating Festival December 22-24 & 26, 29 - 30 gCidzone Camp December 31 I[tave in the New 7(ear r~ 4VAIL TO1~VN 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 January 27, 1997 Mr. Charles S. Ackerman Suite 200, Crown Pointe 1040 Crown Pointe Parkway Atlanta, GA 30338 Dear Mr. Ackerman: As early as December 29, 1996, we were made aware of the circumstance which involved cars illegally parked on Forest Road as a result of your Christmas holiday party. We have had conversations with several of your neighbors, including Thea Rumford and Neil Austrian. We also have discussed circumstances of this incident with Joe Macy of Vail Associates. The use of Forest Road by snowcats to access the ski area on Forest Service property and the issuing of parking citations for illegal parking on December 28th are separate issues. We will first address the issue of the illegal parking. We assure you the enforcement of parking restrictions on Forest Road was not selective. Forest Road is a non-parking area as are all residential streets within the Town of Vail and rigorous enforcement is regularly pursued. This is particularly true in a period of heavy snow as we were experiencing around the time of December 28th when the right-of-way becomes restricted. In the future, if there is an occasion that you anticipate heavy traffic or parking requirements, we suggest that you coordinate with the Town of Vail Police Department to see what workable solutions are available. Our primary concern and obligation is to assure that free passage remains available on all roadways. The issue of accessing the mountain by an alternative route has received considerable attention, work and effort by both the Town of Vail and Vail Associates. Enclosed for your consideration is a copy of a letter which was sent to all homeowners in the Glen Lyon subdivision area in an effort to amend covenants attached to land which is owned by the Town of Vail that could provide an alternate route or access onto the mountain by Vail Associates. To date, only two property owners have agreed to the amendment of the covenants. The Town of Vail and Vail Associates, however, are committed to continuing this effort so that it might be accomplished if possible. ~ Ql RECYCLEDPAPER r r ~ In summary, we appreciate your frustration with the events of December 28th. Likewise, from a Town of Vail standpoint concerning the allocation of personnel, this is an incident which we hope can be avoided in the future. Recision of parking tickets which have been issued to cars which have been parked illegally is not an alternative. We do assure you that the Town's efforts in working with Vail Associates to find an alternate snowcat route will continue. Very truly yours, t Robert W. McLaurin R. Thomas Moorhead Town Manager Town Attorney RWM/RTM/aw Enclosure xc: Greg Morrison, Police Chief, TOV w/enc. Joe Macy, VA, w/enc. Vail Town Council TO ~ - . . WN OF VA%Ie • Inpug/Inq~ Respons~ Recogd • T'he attached comments cvere gecently recefved by the 3°owm of VafL We encouaage Vail residenes azid guests to give us stxch input and vve stxire for time1y respQaLSes. PLEASE ADDRESS THESE CON~~ WrrMN FIVE W0FICNG DAYS A1VD RErU.RnT IIM COIvIPLEI°M FORIVI TO pAM BRANDNMIZM _ ME-W ro HAND LE INQUIRY • ihm_ • iy~tm ~ I'~i MIVIDliAL T0 HAiNDI.E INQUIR1' LOR f'1't.6 • DAT°E TOV ItECEIVID ZjpL1T/INQujRy , . . . ~YPE OF II~rnT'T/ ~rrr~v PHOIV'c CALL (indicate date) • . L ~ R, (attached) _ RE.cPOVSE CARD (attached) ~ =E OF RF~PO~~ (rheclC orte): LETTER (attach coPY) ` . I'HQNE CALL (iaadicate date) . BK.T~ SLTMtifARY OF RESPO_ ~ ~n ~rnYr~~•. DA? c OF REPOIvSE FOF-M REIUKivED BY D II'A1Z1`N~`I° T'O PAM BRANDMFf Z.,,; ' A cooy oF thia irtquiry and focm witl remain an fi1e at the T0V Cattmunity Relalions affiee, qs soon oa tWy Eoesst ia e,e4vned ta 2scrt • Hrandmeyer, this inqviry will be cansidesed dosed. . ' ir'.1,v<'(CUFC'RYCG'Ri'L~'(~T,y;1.A.vD[-NGOFic'.LSMM rFYOUFt.AVE ANYQCIbiiQNS,PLEASE cc-Tn r) ,,,rooA % .-~~.c.•rc~,_. _ • Charles S. Ackerman RE C EIVED JAN 1 7~7 ~ January 10, 1997 . The Honorable Robert McLaurin Town Manager 75 S. Frontage Road Vail CO 81657 Dear Mr. McLaurin: At 7:30 PM on the night of December 28, 1996 my wife and I had our annual Christmas holiday party. We invited approximately fifty (50) guests. At about 8:30 ]PM a Town of Vail police officer appeared requesting that the cars parked parallel on Forest Road be moved. The guests just arriving moved their cars. The remainder of the cars were ticketed with the stated reason "to allow the Cats to go up the mountain". The officer related that he was called due to a complaint from Vail Associates. The nuisance factor from the Cats on Forest Road goes way beyond the night of December 28. I strongly object to the use of Forest Road by these Cats particularly when it is not allowed under the Town of Vail Charter. Vail A,ssociates has been dragging their feet in finding a solution to this problem. I encourage the Town Council to vigorously pressure Vail Associates for an immediate remedy. As to the tickets issued, I believe that the issuance was selective and respectfully reques: these *.ickeis be rescir.ded. Since,rely yours, ~ G ~harles. S. Ackerman CSA:bI'h Suite 200, Crown Pointe • 1040 Crown Pointe Parkway • Atlanta, Georgia 30338 REGEBVED JAN 2 7 1997 Iyi[aro ]Lornmer January 24, 1997 Vail Town Council 75 S. Frontage Rd. West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Vail Town Council Members: At your January 21 work session, I listened with interest to Russell Forrest's review of public input from the January 9 open house on the inclusion of West Vail properties in the Town of VaiVForest Service land trade. I had missed that meeting due to a family medical problem. It sounded to me as if the overwhelming desire of those who did attend was to keep the parcels in question undeveloped, regardless of what jurisdiction they fall under. The degree to which the interested public supports the inclusion of these parcels in the trade appears directly linked to the faith they have irr the Town to keep these parcels as open spczce. I fully agree with the opinions expressed by my neighbors regarding the importance of keeping these West Vail properties undeveloped, and their fear that what you really have in mind is affordable housing development. Local employees and business owners live in this neighborhood. If you are concerned about losing our local community through migration down valley, please don't give the residents of this area another reason to consider moving west. Simple affordability isn't the only issue when locals decide where to live. Part of why many have migrated has been to get more space for their money. Notice that even many very wealthy people who could afford anything in Vail are also choosing down valley because of the space that still exists there, and is hard to find here. Whether it's in my backyard or any other in Vail, I don't think the solution to the affordable housing question should be for the Town to promote development of the last few neighborhood fields that give residents, visitors and occasional stray wildlife a little breathing room. If you intend to be responsive to public input, I assume it would be prudent to now evaluate the West Vail parcels in this trade as undeveloped land. If this makes the trade financially or in any other way unattractive, then I hope you will reconsider the inclusion of these properties before prQCeeding with the trade. To later.inform us, despite our clear input, that financial or housing pressures require you to develop this property, would greatly erode the image you now hold as a council that cares about and responds to its constituents. Thanks to each of you for all your efforts, and for considering this input. Sincerely, Maro Lorimer P.O. Box 3069 Vail, Colorado 81658 3031476-3431 T'ovun of Vall . Sales Tau Estlmation Workshoe4 1 /28/97 % Change % Changm tW5 euaget nom ?rom flAonth 1995 19B6 7987 15188 1988 1880.... 1891 1992 1993 1894 19A5 Budget Estlmate Varlance 1995 Budg . ef : ;i:{i;:?i;;??:;:i`;:::%:::i::;;:t;i;":ii:ii;i's;`;:i:i'i;; :.:;.;i:st:=:; ~:Y<:::;•.:;;5;:;:st;::?r ~::::i;::;>:-r>;:.;:<.;;: s;::;»:o: ~:;;::>rr.::.:; ~ Janua 881,304 890,585 1,063,1961,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1,855,364 1,805,707 1,894,597 1,891,738 1,934,979 43,241 2.13% 2.29~ 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 1,814,495 1,816,107 1,813,365 1,992,586 179,221 9.721% 9.88% March 1,187,5201,316,652 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 2,240,059 103,989 4.71% 4.870% A rll 531,668 430,877 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,303 794,668 791,092 789,890 965,880 175,990 22.09% 22.28% AAay 162,912 244,987 245,518 170,567 215,548 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287,315 324,681 324,179 318,118 (6,061) -2.02% -1.87% June 280,828 361,627 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468,598 475,161 548,820 590,685 589,783 594,105 4,322 0.58% 0.73% Jul 447,815 479,507 479,201 559,683 649,139 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,538 892,830 893,483 892,126 962,731 70,605 7.75% 7.91% August 386,985 512,513 536,904 575,887 668,119 678,071 761,992 767,257 825,954 891,566 867,125 865,808 989,663 123,855 14.13% 14.31% Se tember 340,102 374,060 442,402 422,502 469,032 482,328 491,684 485,954 560,535 725,205 645,902 645,195 629,119 16,076) -2.60% -2,49% October 209,282 237,504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525 408,405 461,791 460,170 411,591 48,579) -10.87% -10.56% November 229,083 376,657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,681 594,491 611,147 608,123 600,704 (7,419) -1.71% -1.22% December 905,955 1,167,280 1,245,612 1,455,948 1,615,278 1,625,219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1,974,553 1,992,855 1,994,540 1,990,566 2,065,044 74.478 3.53% .74/o a Total 6,481,608 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 13,704,579 697,566 5.17% 5.36% *IL TO~ O75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 January21, 1997 Mr. Bernie Buescher Transportation Commissioner, District 7 Colorado Departmen4 of Transportation Post Office Box 1752 Grand Junction, CO 81502 Dear Bernie: As you are aware, the Todvn of Vail has been leading an extensive public process fo identify a design solufiion to correct the traffic probiems at the West Vaii Interchange. We have been worlcing with residents, business owners commuters, CDT staff and IViK Centennial to identify solutions to this problem. We have successfully developed a program for the reconstruction of the interchange that wifl correct local as well as I-70 related congestion and safety probiems. These safety problems area caused by the extreme congestion in the vicinity of the I-70 on and off ramps and the back-ups from the off ramps onto I-70. The project is designed and will be ready to bid in February 1997. The Town has expended $430,000 to design fihese improvements and prepare the project for bid. Completing 4his work will also facilitate the continued economic development along the I-70 corridor. We are aware of the initiation of the I-70 iVffS Study and our project will not create any constraints for future transportation improvements along the I-70 corridor vvhich evolve from this fiivo year study. The Town of Vail needs fo proceed with these improvements to the West Vail Interchange in order to have the cons4ruction completed before the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. This event will bring participants from 50 countries. Not only will it showcase Colorado to the vvorld, it will have a tremendous economic impact for the entire state. This event was held in Vail in 1989 and generated approximately $63 million in revenues statewide. RECYCLED PAPER We understand that CDOT does not have funding in the current budget to share costs of the improvements with the Town. But, we need to proceed with this project this Spring in order to have this work completed before the World Championships. The Town of Vail is willing to advance funding for the project subject to CDOT repaying 50% of the improvement costs by the year 2005. CDOT's commitment would not exceed $3 million. We understand the Commission has approved similar funding agreements with Colorado Springs and other local agencies for significant regional projects. As I stated previously, this too, is a significant project for our region and should warrant similar - consideration, by the Commission. Bernie, we need your help in getting this project completed. I will call you later this week to discuss how we can proceed. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, . Robert W. McLaurin . Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Vail Town Council Bill Vidal, Director CDOT - ~ _ . JAN-13-1997 15:47 CEI 303 420 2398 P.01i02 P.O. DF8/LWER 1307 ~ • FMK C~N-FENNIAL 95000 W. 64T7-0 AVEPlUE TEL: 303_420-0229 I ' AFIVADOA, COI.OFtADO S0001 {FAX: 303-420-2308 CENTENrutAL ENdINEERIWG, ING. MEMORANDlV M IM DA.TE: January 13, 1997 . 0 TO: Bob McL.auren, Town of Vail, Fax 479-2157 0 1FROM: Dick Bauman Cl SU23JEC°I': C'DOT Funding ~ Aemhed is a draft of the memo or letter whaCh BiIl i/idal suggested. Please revise as appropriaYe and send i to Bnescher with a copy to ilidal. Please copy me also. ~ I Vidal wiII help expldin to AHosten how to proceed. Tt is important to 1et'V1da1 work evith ibTosten. This ~ arrangement is common in the Pueblo 12egion, but Mosten doesn't appear to be aware it is aat approered pracedure. RI)B:cs iG'v~~wawc~+~.xoe~ Attachment I , ; ; . ~ i I ~ I o A RnORRisaN acNuasEN cOMPANv ~ i . . r " JAN-13-1997 15:48 f" CEI 303 420 2308 P.02i02 y.`.^ : • ' . ? ~O TO: BEItNM BUESCnER coPx: BILL VmAL FROM, BO$ IVICLAUREhI ~ SUtiJEC'1': WES'1' VAiL lN"1'kRC;HANCiE . DATE: 1-14-97 DI1RI1dC'r T'BF P,A,SZ' yEAR, TBE TOWAT QF JAIL HAS LF.AD A pUBLIC PROCESS TO ~ DgM A DESIGM SO]LUnrJAT 1T3A r,WIL, i- (ipgRFCT T-HE sRIAM, C PROBLEMS AT TBE U+EST VAIL INIERCIJAIVGE. Wt7RKINC'r WTIT3 CDQT STAFS~' ANI3 ptJR C;(7NSin.T,4TVT; M(: C`~1TF.NNTAt., ~VF HAVF. STJCCF,~SF[TT.T.Y T7F.VIF.T.nYFi) A PROGR.AIVL Fi,}g~~ TBE RECOATSTRUC"ITON OF TBE K(-ERCHANGE iT3AT WILL CORRECT LCiCA,T TP-ApiZC CURTGESTION AND SAFETY PROBLEMS A,5 UVEII. AS I- 70 RE LAT'E, D C RTGLSTION AND SFETY. TIIL, TOVUN Od~ ~TAil, S T'O V PRQCEED WnU "iglE WROVENIENTS TO THE WES1' VAIL, IN'TERCgANGE IN ORPfiR TQ IiAVE TBE COAISTR'UCTION CDIVIPLETEI7 BEFORE TBE 1999 WCRT n C;UY. '1HE Y iV1NC7 ANll llEg!(sN HAS BEEIV r'UNL)E1) liY '1'HE '1'UWIV. -lti~ t ~ PP.OYECT WILL E REqpy TO BID IlV ARARCI~ 1997, THE DnERCHqNGE 1VEEIaS TO BE WPROVEI] BECAUSE OF TTiE EXTREME CO1vGESTION AND ATUNIBEit OF ACCIDENTS ORT THE tOGAL STREETS IN TBE yICIl4I-I'y OF TBE I70 OAT AND QFF RAWS AA]D BECAUSE OF TH.E pCC]DEN'I' pRp$LEMS ON Id70 GAUSED BY TBE B1aCKC1PS kROM THE Ok'F krtAWS OIITU I-70. COWI.ETING THIS WORK VVILL , I ALSO FACILTI'ATE THE CONTTNUED ECOhTOWC DE'VELOPIVlENT ALdlel'G TFE I70 r_ ORRUX)R. FiNAL.LY 4UR PROTFCT WILr: NO"T C-REATE ANY CnNSTRAIlv'TS F4R FUTURE TR.ARTSPORTATION IlIRPROVEMENTS ALONG THE 170 CORRIDOR VAUCH ViTIL1. EVOLVE F'RON1 THE I-701V1IS PROJECT. WE UATDIILSTARTD THAT CllOT DOES NOT HAVE FUAT.IJING IN TBE CURMqd' BUDGET 70 SHPRE COSTS OF IAdPROIMREAIT'S WITH 'IHE T0WN. BUT, WE NEED '1'U YlZUCEEll 11i18 Sk'RINCi l.N URi3r:lZ PUK THE !kUltK'i'U 43E C;UMP1.E1'E 33EFURE ~ TBE W4RLD CUP BEGINS, TBE TOVVN dS~_~ ~L~G T'O AJYP~ICE FUNI7ING FOR ~ PROJEC7 STJBJEC°' TC, CDOT REPA~'ING 50% OF TBE Il"ROVEMEN'I' COSTS IN TBE F[IM-RE WTIEN CDOT FUND]ING IS AVAILABLE, CDOT' S COAIMI"1'7CIVCEN'T WOUL.D ATOT EXCEED S3,000,000. WE UNDERSTAND TFiAT TBE CORMLSSION HA.S AppRC)VED SIlvlILAR FCTNDIIVG AGREEl1ffiN"f S WTI'H GOLORAI)O SPRIAIGS AP1I3 OTBER L~'AL I AGE14CIES FOR SIGNTFICAN`£ REGIORTAL PROJECTS. WOULD IT BE PC7SSIF3LE FOR i THE CONSESSrtION TO CO]VSII7LIt OUR PROJECT F012 THIS T'YPE OF dGREEIVffiVZ'? `,vr-. ~ wai.NC r0 CoNsmIIt nas TYPE. or. AN AC~ %,ffNT As LoNc AS rtIE CDOT Ft]NDiRTG COUiD BE P1lID BX 2005. Yl.r:ASE k11EL!' lJS t's~'d"1'H1S Y1ZUJEC;'1' CUMYI.E'1'EU. 1 WlJ..t. C:ALL YUU lAfl'Elt IHIS WEEK TQ DISCUSS HOW WE CAV °ROCEED. TRA-NKS FOR YOUR I3ETY. I TOTAL P.02