HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-03 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997
7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time Council will consider an item.
1 • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approve the Minutes from the meetings of May 6 and 20, 1997.
B. Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1997, second reading of an
Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Fee Title to Condominium Unit B-3, Vail Commons, Towri of Vail, Colorado To
Mountain Valley Developmental Services. (5 mins.)
3• Resolution No. 14, Series of 1997, a Resolution adopting the Inter-
Dick Duran County Mutual Aid Agreement. (10 mins.)
Tom Moorhead
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Adopt Resolution No. 14, Series of
1997.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Municipalities and Special Districts within
Eagle County, Garfield County, Grand County, Lake County, Mesa
County, Rio Blanco County, Routt County, Summit County, and Pitkin
County have agreed to a pact for mutual aid. This Agreement will be for
the purpose of assisting in controlling or combating disasters pursuant to
"The Mutual Aid Operations Pact." The term of the Agreement shall
commence on execution by all parties and shall end on December 31,
1997. The Agreement shall automatically be renewed for successive one
year terms beginning on January 1, 1998. Any party wishing to terminate
their participation in the Agreement can do so by providing written notice
at least thirty days prior to the renewal of the subsequent year of the
Agreement. Any party to the Agreement requesting the aid of other
jurisdictions shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct
payment of any salary, wage or compensation to any officers, employees,
or volunteers of the aiding party. Each party to the Agreement shall
continue to maintain comprehensive and public liability, professional
liability, automobile and worker's compensation insurance coverage. A
party requesting assistance shall be responsible for any and all damages
to or consumption of an assisting parties' equipment from the time the
assisting party arrives at an incident location until the assisting party is
released. .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 14, Series of 1997. ,
4• Appoint three Local Licensing Authority Members. (15 mins.) I
Holly McCutcheon •
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Appoint three members to the
Local Licensing Authority, each with two year terms.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The following Authority members have
applied for re-appointment to the Local Licensing Authority.
David Chapin
M. Kathy Vieth
Mary C. Zarba
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Re-appoint David Chapin, M. Kathy Vieth,
and Mary C. Zarba.
5. Town Manager Report. (10 mins.)
6. Adjournment - 8:15 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL T1MES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/10197, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION ' WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/17/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. .
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/17/97, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Family Practice '
Marshall E. Denkinger, M.D.
Patricia A. Duletsky, M.D.
Charles W. Lackey, M.D.
, Edwin R. Noordewier, M.D.
James E. Oberheide, M.D. ,
Susan K.1Nesterdahl, M.D.
Elisabeth M. Brozovich, PA-C ^ .
Orihopaedics & May g, 1997
Sports Medicine
Paul J. Abbott, Jr., M.D.
Leon D. Chipman, M.D.
John E. Gottlieb, M.D. Vail TOwn COUnCiI
Peter C. Janes, M.D. Vail, Colorddo
Jan R. Idzikowski, PA-C
Peter E Jamieson, PA-C
Steven R. King, PA-C Dear Council Members:
Carol C. Paul, PA-C
I am currently co-chairperson for the Town of Vail Liquor Licensing Authority having served since
OKice Locaiions June 14, 1995.
? Frisco Family Practice
101 W. Main St., Ste. 103 My term has proven to be a very interesting and rewarding experience. Therefore, I am graciously
P.O. Box 653 requesting reappointment for an additional term of service.
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-5584 U~Q~~te1
(970) 668-0990 fax y, due to a scheduling conflict on June 3, 1997, I will not be able to attend the Town
? Snake River - Dillon Council meeting, but hope that you might consider my request for reappointment.
103 Main St. SiriCe1'81
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Dillon, CO 80435 ~
(970) 468-1003 ~j-
(970) 262-2196. fax
F-I Snake River - Keystone Mary C. Za - - 1252 Cty. Rd. S
P.O. Box 38 "
Keystone, CO 80435
(970) 468-1440
(970) 262-9318 fax
? Summit Orthopaedics
0018 Cty. Rd. 1030, Ste. 125
P.O. Box 1292
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-3633
(970) 668-5052 fax
? Vail Orthopaedics
181 W. Meadow Dr., Ste. 800
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-7220
(970) 479-9166 fax
? Administrative Office
Rhonda K. Koehn, CMPE
181 W. Meadow Dr., Ste. 800
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-0605
(970) 476-3995 fax
Quality Health Care For The Mountains
MAY 22. 1997
TO: VAIL TOWN CLERK
' I AM APPLYING FOR THE OPEN POSITION ON THE LOCAL LIQUOR
LICENSING AUTHORITY. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE HOARD FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS. I
HAVE NEVER MISSED A MEETIN6, INCLUDING UNSCHEDULED SPECIAL
MEETIN6S DURING THAT TIME.
I HAVE OVER TWENTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE RESTAURANT AND
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, INCLUDING A DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT. THE KNOWLED6E AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE I'VE
GAINED IS INVALUABLE IN UNDERSTANDING ISSUES THAT ARISE
INVOLVING LIQUOR CODE VIOLATIONS. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED
SPECIAL TRAININ6 DEALIN6 WITH LIQUOR SERVICE AND SALES.
I BELIEVE IN THE NEED TO CONTINUE TO CREATE A POSITIVE
EXPERIENCE FOR OUR GUESTS IN THE TOWN OF VAIL. EVENTS
SUCH AS OKTOBERFEST, WDRLD CUP PUBLIC PARTIES, ETC., SHOW
HOW THE MEMBERS OF THE BDARD HAVE USED THEIR AUTHORITY TO
6RANT LIQUOR PERMITS FOR THESE EVENTS, WHILE AT THE SAME
TIME MAINTAINING A CONTROLLED POLICY AND ENVIRONMENT.
EVENTS SUCH AS THESE CREATE A BETTER BUSINESS SITUATION
FOR ALL MERCHANTS IN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE LIQUOR
BOARD. IN MY OPINION, NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO APPROVE PERMITS
AS LONG AS A CONTROLLED SITUATION I5 MAINTAINED.
I AM CURRENTLY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND WOULD HOPE TO BE
FOR ANOTHER TERM. I ALSO FEEL THIS IS ONE WAY FOR ME TO
6IVE SOMETIME TO THE COMMUNITY THAT HAS PROVIDED ME WITH
THE HEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE WORLD.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
SINCERELY.
DAVID CHAPIN
VIETH & ASSOCIATES
M. Kathy Vieth
1664 Matterhom Circle; Suite A
Vail, CO 81657
Office: (970) 479-0723
Fax:(970) 479-0398
Apri121, 1997
Vail Town Council Attn: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
75 South Frontage Road -
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Holly: Please accept this letter as my intention to reapply for the TOV Liqueur Board as I will be
out of town until the end of June and I wanted to ensure that my letter was received in
time. I have enjoyed my time on the current board and feel that I have contributed
positively to the board and look forward to the opportunity to continue. My reasons for
wanting to be on the board remain the same and are listed below.
My interest in the board is two fold. First, I want to be involved in the community and
have already submitted an application for the Planning Board, but was not selected. It
seems to me that the amount of time one has lived in Vail carries a lot of weight in the
selection process for the major boards and since I have only lived here for three years, I
thought I might have a better chance to be on the Liqueur Board.. In any case, I want to
contribute some of my time to community service.
Second, as an Entertainment Manager of both local and national talent, I am very
- interested in how our local establishments.conduct their liquor b.usiness, because these are
. the venues in which my artists will perform. We need to insure that the environment is •
conducive to a positive experience for all involved.
I look forward to discussing this further with the Town Council. If you have any further
questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Thanks is advance for your help.
Best regards,
~
M. athy Vieth
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: June 3, 1997
SUBJECT: Parking Pay-in-Lieu Requirement
1. QUESTIONS PRESENTED
Does the Town of Vail's parking pay-in-lieu requirement discourage redevelopment?
Shouid the Town's parking pay-in-lieu requirement be modified or eliminated in order to
better achieve tfie Council's Critical Strategies?
II. BACKGROUND ON THE PARKING PAY-IN-LIEU REGIUIREMENT
The Town's "parking pay-in-lieu" requirement is an exception to the requirement in the
Zoning Ordinance that each land use provide parking spaces on-site to serve the
demand for parking generated by that use. (Current staff is not aware of the source(s) for
the code requirements.) The exception to the standard parking requirement allows
a fee to be paid instead of (in lieu of) providing the parking spaces on-site, with the
monies collected used to provide parking spaces elsewhere off-site. The exception is
designed to foster a public policy purpose here, to maintain a pedestrian environment in
the commercial core areas (CCI and CCII Zoning Districts). See Chapter 18.52, "Off-
Street Parking and Loading", attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The provision for paying in-lieu instead of providing parking on-site was first adopted by
the Town of Vail in 1978 (Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1978). The purpose of this
ordinance was to insure that private development shared in the responsibility of providing
parking in both the Vail Village and Lionshead areas while preserving the pedestrian
atmosphere in these core areas. This program requires payment into a parking fund to
meet the parking requirements for new and expanded developments "in-lieu-of" providing
parking on-site.
It should be noted that once public parking spaces are constructed by the Town, they are
not reserved for those who have "paid-in-lieu" for them. Parking structure users continue
to pay to use the spaces through annual parking passes or hourly rates.
According to Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1978, monies paid into the Town's parking fund
shall be used for the following:
Conducting parking studies or evaluations;
* Construction of parking facilities;
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' Maintenance of parking facilities;
" Payment of bonds or other indebtedness for parking facilities; and
' Administrative services relating to parking.
An analysis of the Town's parking revenues from the pay-in-lieu program, dating back to
1979, is attached hereto as Exhibit B. In summary, since 1979, a total of $1,245,648 has
been paid into the fund. Additionally, $108,039 is to be paid to theTown in future years
from those developers who chose the five-year payment plan. Overall, staff estimates
that approximately 157 parking spaces have been "purchased" since the inception of the
pay-in-lieu program.
III. FEE HISTORY
The parking pay-in-lieu fees charged have increased since the original ordinance was
approved in 1978 and set the minimum pay-in-lieu fee at $1,000. Begining in 1979, the
fee was assessed at $5,000 per space. This was later changed to $5,000 per space for
dwelling units or accommodation units, and $3,000 per space for other uses (retail,
restaurant, etc.). In 1991, the Town Council approved an ordinance increasing the pay-
in-lieu fee to $8,000 per space, regardless of the use. A provision was added at that time
which required that the fee be automatically increased every two years by the percentage
of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the City of Denver. In 1994, the parking pay-in-lieu
fee was increased to $15,000 per space, and a provision was added thereby
' automatically increasing this fee on an annua/ basis (based upon the percentage of the
CPI for the City of Denver). As adjusted for the CPI, the parking fee for 1995 was set at
$15,660.00. The 1996 parking fee was set at $16,333.38 per parking space. Currently,
the 1997 parking fee is assessed at $16,905.05 per required parking space.
IV. FURTHER BACKGROUND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES
Staff has completed an historical review of the ordinances relating to the parking pay-in-
lieu program and the following outline summarizes the "philosophical perspective" of this
program as reflected in the ordinances over the years.
• Over time, the incremental increase in development within the Commercial Core I and
Commercial Core II areas will result in an incremental increase in the parking demand.
m The development community (private sector) shall be responsible for bearing a portion of
the responsibility of ineeting this increase in demand.
• The premise of discouraging additional vehicle trips into the core areas of Vail shall be
encouraged in order to maintain the pedestrian experience. This principal is set forth in
many of the Town's adopted Master Plans.
e The pay-in-lieu fees charged for parking spaces do not accurately reflect the costs of
constructing structured parking spaces. The Town Engineer currently esfimates that the
cost to construct structured parking spaces ranges from approximately $15,000 to
$30,000 per space (exclusive of land costs). Therefore, the pay-in-lieu program
essentially has subsidized private development in the commercial core areas by obviating
the need to provide parking on-site and not charging actual cost of construction for off-
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si[e spaces.
V. POSSIBLE ACTION ALTERNATIVES
1. Do nothing. Leave the parking pay-in-lieu requirement as is.
2. Eliminate the parking pay-in-lieu requirement and require no on-site OR off-site
parking contribution from uses or expansions in the CCI and CCII districts.
3. Modify the existing parking pay-in-lieu requirement:
A) Require the actuai cost of construction of parking spaces to be paid in lieu
of providing required spaces on-site.
B) Reduce the pay-in-lieu fee to a set sum that is less than the fee currently
charged.
C) Target specific types and/or sizes (scope) of desired redevelopment and
waive or reduce the pay-in-lieu fee for those targeted uses and/or scope of
redevelopment.
4. Perform parking demand analysis studies to determine actual demand generated
by different uses in different parts of the core areas. The actual current demand
based upon specific current use characteristics in Vail may be less than the code
requirements and may suggest that on-site parking requirements be changed
(presumably reduced), thus also changing the pay-in-lieu requirement.
VI. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Give Staff specific direction on how to proceed.
E.g., direct staff to analyze the impacts (zoning, fiscal, equitable, etc.) of one or more of
the possible action alternatives listed above or other alternatives.
VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no staff recommendation at this time. Staff
awaits direction from the Council.
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Chapter 18.52
OFF-STREET PA.RKING AND LOADING -
Sections: . 18.52.010 Purpose.
18.52.020 Applicability.
18.52.030 Lxisiting facilities. ,
18.52.040 Additions or changes.
18.52.050 Construction and maintenance.
18.52.060 Parking--Off-site and joint facilities.
18.52.070 Standards.
18.52.080 Parking--Standards. ] 8.52.090 L,oading-Standards. 18.52.100 Parking-Requirements schedule.
18.52.110 Parking-Schedule applicability.
. 18.52.120 Credit for multiple use parking facilities:
1$.52.130 X,oading--Requirements schedule.
18.52.140 Loading-Schedule.applicabitity. 18.52.150 Credit for multiple-use loading facilities.
18.52.160 Exemptions. 18.52.170 Leasing of parking spaces.
X 8.52.X 80 Variances. 18.52.010 Purposc.
Zn order to alleviate progressively o.r to prevent traffic . congestion and shortage of on-street parking areas, -off-street
parking and loading facilities shall be provided incidental to new
structures, enlargements of existing structures or a conversion to
a new use which requires additional parking under this chapter. .
The number of parking spaces and loading berths prescribed in this chapter shall be in proportion to the need for such facilities
created by -the particular -type of-use. Off-str-eet parking and
loading areas are to be designed, maintained,and operated in a
manner that will ensure their usefulness., protect the public safety,
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OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
and, where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from
' their impact. ln certain districts, all or a portion of the parking
spaces prescribed by this chapter are required to be within the
main building in order to avoid or to minimize the adverse visual
impact of large concentrations or exposed parking and of
separate garage or carport structures. (Ord. 26(1982) § 1: Ord.
19(1976) § 12 (part): Ord. 8(1973) § 14.100~.)
18.52.020 Applicability.
Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided, for
any new building, for any addition or enlargement of an existing
building or for anv conversion of uses which requires additional
parking under this section. (Ord. 26(1982) § 2: Ord. 19(1976) § 12
(part): Ord. 8(1973) § 14.200.)
18.52.030 Existing facilities.
Off-street parking and loading facilities used for off-street
parking and loading on the effective date of the ordinance
codified in this title shall not be reduced in capacity to less than
the number of spaces prescribed in this chapter, or reduced in area
or number to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this
chapter. (Ord. 26(1982) § 3: Ord. 19(1976) § 12 (part): Ord.
8(1973) § 14.201.)
18.52.040 Additions or changes.
For additions or enlargements of any existing building or
change of use that would increase the total number of parking
spaces required, the additional parking shall be required only for
such addition, enlargement or change and not for the entire
building or use. (Ord. 19(1976) § 12 (part): Ord. 8(1973) § 14.202.)
18.52.050 Construction and maintenance.
. All off-street parking and loading facilities required by this
chapter shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with .
the minimum standards for such facilities prescribed by this chapter, and shall be maintained free of accumulated snow or
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other materiais preventing full use and occupancy of the
facilities in accordance with the intent of this chapter, except
for temporary periods of short duration in event of heary or
unusual snowfall. (Ord. 8(1973) § 14.300.)
18.52.060 Parking-Off-site and joint facilities. All parking and loading facilities required by tllis cliapter
shall -be located on the same site as the use for which they are
required, provided that the town council may permit off-site or
}ointly used parking f'acilities if located within three hundred
feet of the use served. Authority to permit off-site or joint
parking facilities shall not extend to parking spaces required by
this title to be located within the main building on a site, but
may extend to parking spaces permitted to be unenciosed. Prior
to permitting off-site or joint parking facilities, the council s}lall
determine that the proposed location of the parking facilities
and the prospective operation and maintenance of the facilities
. will fulfill t;ie purposes of this chapter, will be as useable and
convenient as parking facilities located on the site of the use,
and will not cause traffic congestion or an unsightly
concentration of parked cars.* The council may requi.re such
legal instruments as it deems necessary to ensure unified
operation and control of joint parking facilities or to ensure the
continuation of such facilities, including evidence of ownership,
long-term.lease, or easement. (Ord. 8(1973) § 14.400.) ,
18.52.070 Standards. The standards set out in Sections 18.52.080 through
18.52.100 shall govern the design and construction of aIl
off-street parking and loading facilities, whetlier required by.
this chapter or provided in addition to the requirements of this
chapter. Minor adjustments.of the.dimensions prescribed in this
chapter may be authorized by the zoning administrator if
consistent with generally recognized design standards for
off-street parking and loading facilities. (Ord. 8(1973) §
14.500.)
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18.52.080 Parking-StandArds.
Standards for off-street parking shall be as follows:
A. Location and Design. Parking spaces, aisles and turning areas
shall be entirely within lot lines and shall not encroach on any
public right-of-way. No parked vehicle shall overhang any
public right-of-way. Except for parking facilities serving
single-family or two-family residential dwellings, or parking
facilities accommodating less than four cars, off-street
parking areas shall be designed so that it will not be necessary
for vehicles to back into any street or public right-of-way.
B. Size of Space. Each off-street parking space shall be not less
than nine feet wide by nineteen feet long, and if enclosed
and . or covered, not less than seven feet high. An exception to
the size of space shall be allowed for compact spaces in lots
with more than fifteen spaces. In this case, up to twenty-five
percent of the spaces may be eight by sixteen and the compact
spaces shall be clearly marked as such.
C. Accessways. Unobstructed and direct accessways not less
than ten feet nor more than twenty feet in width shall be
provided from off-street parking to a street or alley.
D. Aisles. Aisles of adequate width for convenient and easy
access to each parking space shall be provided, affording
unobstructed vehicular passage between each parking space
and one or more accessways. This requirement may be waived
only during such times as valet parking is operated in lieu of
self-parking. . E. Surfacing. All parking areas shall be paved and provided with
adequate drainage facilities. .
. F. Landscaping. Not less than ten percent of the interior surface
area of unenclosed off-street parking areas containing fifteen or more parking spaces shall be devoted to landscaping. ln
addition, landscaped borders not less than ten feet in depth shall be provided at all edges of parking lots containing more
than fifteen parking spaces. Landscaped borders not less than
fifteen feet in depth shall be provided at all edges of parking
lots containing more than thirty parking spaces. A landscaped
berm, wall or fence not less than four feet in height of the same
' architectural style as the building may be substituted for the .
landscaped border, subject to design review approval.
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G. Surface Runoff Control. Adequate measures for the control
of surface runoff shall be provided. Such measures may
include, but are not limited to; infiltration galleries, detention
and settling ponds, sandtraps, grassed waterways. The com-
munity development department shall establish and maintain
a list of such control measures. Where required by su bscction
A8c.of Section 18.54.050, evidence of an approved NPDES
discharge permit, or in lieu thereof, a no discharge plan shall .
be presented. (Ord. 26(1982) § 4: Ord. 37(1980) § 8: Ord. 19(1976) § 12 (part):
Ord. 8(1973) § 14.501.)
18.52.090 Loading-StundArds.
Standards tor off-street loading shall be as follows:
A. Location. All off-street loading berths shall be located on the
same lot as the use served, but not in the reyuirrd front
setback. Off-street loading berths shall -be provided in addi-
tion to required off-street parking and shall not be located
within accessways. .
B. Size. Each required loading berth shall be not less than twelve
feet wide, twenty-five feet long, and if enclosed and/or
covered, fourteen fcet high. Adequate turning and maneuver-
ing space shall be provided within the lot lines.
C. Access. Accessways not less than ten feet or more than twenty
feet in width shall connect all loading berths to a street or
alley. Such accessways may coincide with accessways to
parking facilities. .
(Ord. 26(1982) § 5: Ord. 8(1973) § 14.502.)
18.52.100 PArking-Requirements schedule.
Off-street parking requirements shall be determined in
accordance with the following schedule: , .
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Use Parking Requirements
A. Dwelling Unit . If gross residential floor arca is
500 square feet or less: 1.5 spaces
per dwelling unit .
If gross residential floor area is .
over 500 square feet up to 2,000
square feet: 2 spaces per dwelling
unit
If gross residential floor area is
. 2,000 square feet or more per
. dwelling unit: 2.5 spaces per dwel-
ling unit
B. Accommodation Unit 0.4 space per accommodation
. unit, plus 0. I space per each 100
square feet of gross residential
floor area, with a maximum of
1.0 space per unit
C. Other Uses.
l. Medical and dental 1.0 space per each 200 square
offices feet of net floor area
2. Other professional 1.0 space per each 250 square
and business offices feet of net floor area
3. Banks and financial 1.0 space per each 200 square
institutions (i.e. feet of net floor area
savings and loan) r _
4. Retail stores, personal 1.0 space per each 300 square
services and repair feet of net floor area
shops
5. Eating and drinking 1.0 space per each 8 seats, based establishments on seating capacity or building
code occupancy standards,
' whichever is more restrictive
6. Theaters, meeting 1.0 space per each 8 seats, based
rooms, convention on seating capacity or building
facilities occupancy standards, whichever
. is more restrictive . .
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Use Parking Requirements
7. Quick-service food/ ' 1.0 space per each 200 square
convenience stores feet of net floor area for the first
] 000 square feet of net floor
area: 1.0 space per 300 square
feet for net floor area above 1000
- square feet
, 8. Recreational facilities, Parking shall be required.
public or private Amount to be determined by the
planning commission
9. Hospitals 1.0 space per patient bed plus l
space per 150 square feet of net
floor area
10. Warehousing 1.0 space per each 1000 square
feet of net floor area
. 11. Any use not listed Parking requirement to be de-
termined by the planning com-
mission.
(Ord. 26(1982) § 6: Ord. 8(I973) § 14.601,)
18.52.110 Pnrking-Schedule appiicabitity.
. Where fractional requirements result from application of the
schedule, the fraction shall be raised to the next whole number.
(Ord. 50(1978) § 10 (part).)
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18.52.120 Credit fc,r multiple use parking facilities:
Wherc a single parking facility serves more than one use, the
total parking requirement for all uses may be reduced in
accurclance wit1L the following schedule:
Total Kequirement Permitted Reduction
Determined per to Determine Multiple
Section 18.50.100 Use Parking Requirement
1 to 100 spaces No reduction
10 l l0 200 spaces 2.5 percen t
201 to 300 spaces 5.0 percent
301 to 400 spaces 7.5 percent
401 to 500 spaces 10.0 percent
501 to 600 spaces 12.5 pcrcent
601 to 700 spaces 15.0 percent
701 to 800 spaces 17.5 percent
801 to 900 spaces 20.0 percent
901 to 1,000 spaces 22.5 percent
Over 1,000 spaces 25.0 percent
(Ord. 8(1973) § 14.603.)
18.52.130 Loading-Requirements schedule.
Off-street loading requirements shall be determined in
accordance witli the following schedule:
Use . Loading Requirement
Multiple-family dwellings One loading berth for uses up to .
wit1i over 20,000 syuare 100,000 square feet gross resi-
fctt gross residential dential floor area, plus one
floor areii additional berth for each 50,000
square feet gross residential floor
area in excess of 100,000 square
fc;ct.
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Use Loading Requirement
Lodges with over 10,000 Qne loading berth for uses up to
square feet total floor 75,000 square feet total floor
area, including accessory area, plus one additional berth for
uses within the lodge each 25,000 square feet total
floor area in excess of 75,000
square feet.
Professional and business One loading berth. offices, banks and financial
institutions with over 10,000
square feet total floor area
Retail stores, personal ser- One loading berth for uses up to
vices, repair shops, eating 10,000 square feet total floor
and drinking establish- area, plus one additional berth
ments, and all other for each 5,000 square feet total
commercial or service floor area in excess of 10,000
uses with over 2,000 square feet. .
. square feet total floor
area .
Any use listed as a Loading facilities requirement
conditional use to be determined by the town council as a condition of the
conditional use permit, but not
less than the comparable
requirement prescribed above.
Any use not listed, if One loading berth, plus addi-
such use required the tional berths prescribed by the
recurring receipt or town council upon determination distribution of goods of need.
or equipment by truck (Ord. 8(1973) § 14.701.)
18.52.140 Load ing- Schedule applicability. Where fractional requirements result from application of
the schedule, the. fraction shall be raised to the next whole
number. (Ord. 50(1978) § 10 (part).)
. _ ,.441 (v8,l z-si)
ZONING . 18.52.150 Credit for multiple use loading facilities.
Where a single off-street loading facility serves more than
one use, .the number of off-street loading berths may be reduced
in accordance with the following schedule:
Total Requirement
Determined per Reduced Requirement
Section 18.52.130 With Multiple Use
] berth 1 berth
2 berths 1 berth
3 berths 2 berths
4 berths 2 berths
5 berths 3 berths
6 berths 3 berths
7 berths 4 berths
8 berths 4 berths '
. 9 or more berths S berths
(Ord. 8(1973) § 14.703.)
18.52.160 Exemptions.
A. The town council by resolution may exempt certain areas
from the off-street parking and loading requirements of this
chapter if alternative means will meet the off-street parking
and loading needs of all uses in the area. Prior to exempting
any area from the off-street parking and loading require- .
ments, the council shall determine the following: 1. -That the exemption is in the interests of the area to be
exempted and in the interests of the town at large;
, That the exemption will not confer any special privilege
or benef t upon properties or improvements in the area . to be exempted, which privilege or benefit is not con-
ferred on similarly situated properties elsewhere in the town;
3. That the exemp.tion will..not.be detrimental to.adjacent.
properties or improvements in the vicinity of the area to
be exempted; , 4. That suitable and adequate means will exist for provi-
sion of public, community, group or common parking
facilities; for provision of adequate loading facilities and
(vail z-s 1) 442
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
for a system for distribution and pickup of goods; and for financing, operating and maintaining such
facilities; and that such parking, loading and distri-
bution facilities shall be fully adequate to meet the
existing and projected needs generated by all uses in the area to be exempted.
B. In Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II property
owners or applicants shall be required to contribute to the Town Pazking Fund, hereby established, for the purpose
of ineeting the demand and requirements for vehicle
parking. At such time as any property owner or other •
applicant proposes to develop or redevelop a parcel of .
property within an exempt area which would require parking and/or loading areas, the owner or applicant shall
pay to the Town the parking fee hereinafter required. .
1. The Parking Fund established in this Section shall receive and disburse funds for the purpose of con-
ducting parking studies or evaluations, construction
of parking facilities, the maintenance of parking
facilities, the payment of bonds or other indebted=
ness for parking facilities, and administrative servic- es relating to parking.
2. The parking fee to be paid by any owner or appli-
cant shall be determined by the Town Council. 3. (Reserved) •
4. If any parking funds have been paid in accordance with this Section and if subsequent thereto a special or general improvement district is formed and as-
sessments levied for the purpose of paying for park-
ing improvements, the payor shall be credited against the assessment with the amount previously paid. . • •
5. The parking fee to be paid by any owner or appli-
cant is hereby deternuned to be fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per space. This fee shall be automatically increased annually by the percentage , .
. ..3 : 443 (vaii 4-95)
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ZONING .
the Consumer Price Index of the City of Denver has ' •
incrcascd ovcr cach successive year•. 6. ror additions or enlargements of any existing build-
ing or changc of use that would increase the total
number of parking spaces required, an additional parking fce will be required only for such addition, . cnlargcment or change and not for the entire build- ' ing or usc. No rcfunds will be paid by the Town to
thc applicant or owncr. • 7. Thc owncr or app]icant has the option of paying the
total parking fec at the time of building permit or ' • .
paying ovcr a five (5) ycar pcriod. If the lattcr ' '
coursc is takcn, the first paymcnt shall bc paid on or '
bcfore thc datc the building pcrmit is issued. Four
(4) iTlorc annual pay?ncnts will bc duc to thc Town ,
on the annivcrsary of the building pcrmit. Tntcrest of
tcn pcrccnt (1090) pcr annum shall bc paid by the
applicant on the unpaid balancc.
Tf the owncr or applicant does choosc to pay the
fcc ovcr a pcriod of timc, hc or shc shall bc rcquircd .
to sign a promissory notc which clcscribcs the total
fcc duc, the schcdulc of paymcnts, and the intcrest
duc. Promissory notc forms arc availablc at the offic-
cs of Community Dcvclopmcnt. '
8. Whcn a fractional numbcr of spaccs results from the
. application of the rcquircmcnts schedulc (Scction '
• 18.52.100), the parking fcc will bc calculatcd using
' that fraction. This applics only to the calculation of ' .
the pazking fec and not for on-site requirements. (Ord. ] 0(1994) Ord. 6(1991) § 1: Ord. 30(1982)
§ 1: Ord. 47(1979) § 1: Ord. 8(1973) § 14.800.)
' This Ordinance 10(1994) shall apply to a11 development app]ication submitted
for Design Revicw Boazd and Planning and Environmental Commission
rcview after July 27, 1994. All applications submitted prior lo this date sha11
~ be assured a parking fee ot 58,594.40 per space.
(Vail 4-95) 444
Exhibit B
Pay-in-Lieu Revenue
1979: $64,000
1980: $ 6,000
1981: $ 0
1982: $18,243
1983: $37,334
1984: $ 0
1985: $75,128
1986: $98,357
1987: $64,399
1988: $63,664
1989: $50,023
1990: $53,759
1991: $16,910
1992: $28,644 [400 parking spaces added in the Village Parking Structure Expansion ($12M)]
1993: $59,461
1994: $47,483
1995: $102,137
1996: $431,298
1997: $28.80$ (YTD)
Total: $1,245,648
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Land Use Town of Vall Parking Common requlrements, Aspen' ITE Parking Generatlon
Requirement oiher jurisdictions Manual (1987)
of spaces) °
Dwelling unlt 1.5 spaces/unit 2 spaces/unit regardless 1 space/bedroom, 2 no daia
500 sq. h. of size spaces/unit max. + 1
space/accessory unit
DwellJng unlt 2 spaces/unit 2 spaces/unit regardless 1 space/bedroom, 2 no data
> 500 sq. k. &< of size spaces/unit max. + 1
2000 sq. ft. space/accessory unit
Dwelling unlt 2.5 spaces/unit 2 spaceslunit regardless 1 space/bedroom, 2 no data
2000 sq. ft. of size spaces/unit max. + 1
space/accessory unit
Multip/e family same as dwelling units 2 spaceslunit 1 space/bedroom 1.11 spaces/unit (condo)
unlt above 1.21 spaces/unit
(apartment)
Accommodation 0.4 spaces/unit + 0.1 1 space/unit + 1 0.7 spaces/unit 0.52 spaces/unit
Unlt spaces tor each 100 sq. H. space/every three
Not to exceed 1 space/unit employees on the largest
working shift
Medicel Office 1 spacel200 sq. ft. 5 spaces/doctor 3 spacesl1000 sq. ft. 4.11 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
or
1 space/ 100 sq. ft. + 1
space/omployeo
Denta/ O/llce 1 space/200 sq. ft. 1 space/200 sq. fl. 3 spaces/1000 sq. h. 4.11 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
or
1 space/100 sq. h.
Professlonal/ 1 space/250 sq. fl. varied 3 spaces/1000 sq. h. 2.79 spaces/1000 sq. (t.
Buslness Offlce
Benks 1 space/200 sq. fl. 1 space/300 sq. h. 2 spaces/1000 sq. ft. (core 4.23 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
or area)
1 space/200 sq. fl. or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
(otherar eas)
Retall, personal 1 space/300 sq. fl. 1 space/300 sq. h. 2 spaces/1000 sq. ft. (core no data
services, repair or area)
buslnesses 1 space/150 sq. H. or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
(otherareas)
Grocery Store 1 space/300 sq. fi. 1 space/200 sq. H. 2 spaces/1000 sq. fl. (core 2.87 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
(treated r?s retall or area)
ln Vail code) 6.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft, or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
(other areas)
Hardware Store 1 space/300 sq. ft. 1 space/400 sq. ft. 2 spacesl1000 sq. ft. (core 3.29 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
(treated as retall area)
in Vail code) or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
(other areas)
Furniture Store 1 space/300 sq. ft. 1 space/1000 sq. ft. 2 spaces/1000 sq. ft. (core 1.22 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
(treated as retail or area)
In Vall code) 1.5 spaces/t000 sq. ft. or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
(other areas)
Shopp/ng no standard (based on each 5 spaces/1000 sq. ft. 2 spaces/1000 sq. fl. (core 3.97 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
Center individual use) or area)
1 space/100 sq. ft. or
1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fi.
(other areas)
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Land Use Town ot Vail Parking Common requlrements, Aspen" ITE Parking Generation
Requirement other jurisdictions Manual (1987)
oi spaces) •
Restaurant 1 space/8 seats based on t space/3 seats + 1 2 spaces/1000 sq. fl. (core 15.89 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
seating capacity or building space/2 employees area) or
occupancy standards, or or 0.4 spaces/seat
whichever is greater 1 space/150 sq. ft. 1.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
or (otherareas)
14 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
Bar 1 space/8 seats based on 1 space/4 seats 2 spaces/1000 sq. fl. (core no data
seating capacity or building or area)
occupancy standards, 1 space/50 sq. fl. or
whichever is greater 1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
(other areas)
Fast food (drive- 1 space/200 sq. ft. (or first 1 space/100 sq. ft. 2 spaces/1000 sq. ft. (core 9.95 spaces/1000 sq. fi.
thru) 1000 sq. ft. + 1 space/300 or area) or
sq. fl. above 1000 sq. ft. 1 space/50 sq. ft. or 0.46 spaces/seai
~ or 1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
• varied (other areas)
Fast food (no 1 space/200 sq. ft. for first 1 space/100 sq. ft. 2 spaces11000 sq. fl. (core 11.68 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
drive-thru) 1000 sq. fl. + 1 space/300 or area) or
sq. fl. above 1000 sq. fl. 1 space/50 sq. fl. or 0.5 spaces/seat
or 1.5 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
varied (other areas)
Theaters, 1 spaco/8 seats based on 1 space/5 seats 2 spaces/1000 sq. ft. (core 0.26 spaces/seat (movie)
meeNng rooms, seating capacity or building or area)
conventlon occupancy standards, 1 space/3 seats + 1 or
facllities whichever is greater space/2 employees 1.5 spaces/1000 sq, ft.
or (other areas)
1 space/75 sq. fl. or 1
space/5 fixed seats,
whichever is greater
Convenlence 1 space/200 sq. h. for first 5 spaces/1000 sq. fl. 2 spaces/1000 sq. fl. (core 1.41 spaces/1000 sq. fl.
stores 1000 sq. h. + 1 space/300 or area)
sq. fl. above 1000 sq. fl. 1 space/100 sq. ft. of retail or
floor area 1.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
(other areas)
Tennls /ac111ty No standard 3 spaces + 3 spaces/coun ? 0.71 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
or 1 space/3 spectator
seats, whichever is greater
Athletic Field No standard 20 spaces/diamond or ? no data
athletic field or 1 space/4
seats, whichever is greater
Health C/ub No standard 1 spacel50 sq. fl. ? 4.37 spaces/1000 sq. ft.
or
10 spaces + 1 space/200
sq. ft. in excess of 1000
sq. ft.
Hospltals 1 space/bed + 1 spacel150 1 space/4 beds ? 1.79 spaces/bed
sq. fl. or
1 space/2 beds + 1
space/doctor + 1 space/2
employees + 1
space/hospital vehicle
Warehousing 1 space/1000 sq. h. 1 space/2 employees or 1 ? 0.5 spacesl1000 sq. (l.
space/1000 sq. fl.,
whichever is greater
Note: It appears from comparing Vail to other communities, ihat Vail's parking requirements are very conservative (require less parking than
oiher communities), however, we require more than ITE manual suggesis is needed.
"Aspen's parking payment in lieu is $15,000/space. Aspen's regulations are based on the zone districts.
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DEPARTMENT E, OF COLOR,ADO ~
OF TRANSPORTATION ^
Region 3
222 South Sixth St., Room 317 • ~o~~~~
Grand Jundion, CO 81501-2769
(303) 248-7208 fax No. (303) 248-7254
May 30, 1997 .
:
Town of Vail
, Mayor Bob Armour .
75 S. Frontage Rd. West .
° Vail CO 81657
Dear Mr. Armour:
I have enclosed a discussion on the current CDOT I-70 West Major Investment Study
(NIIS)) as it relates to Eagle County. The object of this discussion is to encourage local ,
participation in the study and to generate interest by local decision makers in selection and prioritization of improvements which could be eazly components of this strategic long term
project. Project selection must be coordinated through the Intermountain Transportation
Planning Region (TPR).
Please make this discussion available to your local representa.tive who is involved in the
MIS process and to your representative to the Intermountain TPR. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Very truly yours,
. . R. P. Moston
Director, Transportation Region 3
cc: Robert McLaurin, Town Manger
Larry Grafel, Public Works Dir.
- Perske .
Trapani file
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A Discussion of the I-70 Corridor in Eagle County
OVERVIEW
. The ongoing Colorado Department of Transportation I-70 West
Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS) presents a significant
opportunity to consider the impacts of growth on the 60 miles of I-
70 .corridor in Eagle County. It also provides a broad forum for
CDOT Region 3 to work closely with the public and local '
governments to define issues and needs in order to improve
transportation within the corridor. The timing of the MIS is
excellent as the corridor is currently experiencing rapid traffic
growth and occasional service interruptions due to weather events
and accidents. The I-70 West Corridor is a CDOT Strategic project
that will be eligible for strategic project funds upon completion
of the MIS. The Colorado General Assembly recently allocated
approximately $830 million in State revenue over a 5-year period
beginning July 1; 1997, for strategic transportation improvements,
. with 20% earmarked for use in the six MIS corridors. We must
consider what the future holds for transportation in this corridor,
including the consequences if we should we fail to act. We need to
jointly identify, plan for, and provide solutions for
transportation needs that reflect local community values.
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
In the late 1960's and 1970's Interstate 70 was constructed over
Vail Pass and through rural Eagle County as a modern 4 lane highway
with wide medians in most locations, full access control, and an
adequate right of way (350-500 ft.) I-70 generally parallels the
route established in the 1930's for U.S. Highway 6, which was
retained from Dotsero to Dowd Junction as a local arterial or
frontage road with its narrow right of way (100ft.+/-). Entire new
communities and towns have developed in what was once rural pasture
along I-70 including Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek, Arrowhead, Eagle-
-Vail, Cordi-llera, etc., bringing unprecedented levels of growth and
development to the area. I-70 has effectively become the local
arterial linking the valley for 40 miles from Gypsum to Vail (witlz
up to 60% of the traffic attributable to the local economy) while
also serving as the primary east-west interstate corridor through
Colorado. From Gypsum to Vail extensive commercial and residential
development has occurred along U.S. 6 with few improvements other
than the accel/decel and turn lanes required of development by the
Colorado Access Code. The 1930's design and width of U.S. 6
limits the capacity and efficiency of traffic flow to I-70
interchanges in Eagle and Gypsum (especially at a narrow railroad
overpass bridge). Interchanges connect U.S. 6 to I-70 at aIl towns
and most development locations. Interchanges are spaced from 5 to
10 miles apart which is typical of a rural facility. However, most
interchanges were designed for lower volume rural applications and
are now experiencing some congestion and delays.
Interstate truck volumes are also rising and the local growth and
development also has generated significant. truck traffic in the
corridor. The steep grades on the west side of Vail Pass are
sustained for nearly 9 miles making the EB climb difficult for trucks and underpowered vehicles. Winter conditions requiring
chainup create the most delays. However, summer conditions with
overheating vehicles and descending trucks with overheated brakes - are also a concern on the existing facility.
. The Dowd Junction to West Vail segment of I-70 was one of the- first
segments of I-70 constructed in Eagle County in difficult terrain
(with rockfall and landslide hazards) to a lower design standard.
This segment also has some of the highest traffic volumes and
consistently high accident rates, especially in winter conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Once rural, Eagle County now ranks among Colorado's fastest
developing counties in terms of building activity, tourism, and
population increase and also has Colorado's fastest growing airport
facility. The Eagle County Regional Airport now provides direct
jet service to numerous major cities and served 100,000 passengers
in 1995/96 and nearly 170,000 in the 1996/97 season. This
phenomenal growth is due to the airport's close proximity to I- 70
and 8 major Colorado ski areas with international marketing, as
well as a modern 10,000 ft. runway and 2 terminal facilities. The
success of the Eagle County Regional Airport is a significant
. factor affecting travel opportunities and future travel patterns
along the I-70 corridor. Airport studies estimate a potential for
800,000 passengers per year through this facility.
The existing public transit systems in Eagle County are also
. successful. They accommodate approximately 4,000,000 passengers
each year primarily moving skiers, tourists, and local users at
Vail and Avon and within the corridor. The combined Eagle County
transit ridership ranks 3rd in the state. An extensive private
transit system of lodge vans and commercial van services also
operates along the I-70 corridor to and from airports and other
. major destinations. Their ridership is undocumented at this time. These transit systems and emergency service providers all rely on _
the I-70 corridor for safe and efficient travel.
Pavement condition is critical to the safe and efficient operation
. of I-70 in Eagle County. The mountain weather conditions are
severe and reduce pavement service life due to accelerated aging .
and- cracking and high traffic volumes. Pavements are in poor
condition from Edwards to Vail and fair condition from Eagle to
Edwards'and Glenwood Canyon to Gypsum. Maintenance of adequate
pavement condition is a significant challenge for Region 3.
The Union Pacific rail line from Gypsum to Canon City-follows the
Eagle River within the I-70 corridor and is presently.proposed for
abandonment. The rail line may be acquired and operated by other
_ entities. The Eagle Valley rail corridor represents a significant
transportation resource with many potential transportation uses
_ that needs to be preserved and protected. The rail facility leaves
. the I-70 corridor at Minturn, which may be a logical location for
a major rail station/park and ride serving the upper valley.
The growth arid development potential along the corridor varies by
location, but is extremely high. While the Town of Vail is at `
-approximately 85% of build-out, much of Eagle County is at.5095 or - less of approved zoning density and will continue to grow as
" economic conditions allow. The ski industry is highly competitive
, using aggressive marketing and facility upgrades to maintain and
: expand their customer market shares. This corridor serves a high
percentage of Colorado's most successful ski areas. Recently,
State and Federal land managers have proposed Eagle County land
trades that may consolidate and increase the amount of land
available for private development near the I-70 corridor. It is
clear that significant levels of growth and development will
continue to occur in this corridor and will soon exceed the safe
cagacity of the existing transportation system.
NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES For the first time since it was constructed, I-70 capacity is being
tested by peak traffic volumes and storm events which routinely
- creaCe congestion.and delays in the Vail to Edwards segment. It is
. clear tliat I-70 capacity and safety will be significant issues in
the near future as the local area and interstate traffic continue
_ to grow (see attachment). Fortunately, several options and - opportunities exist for managing traffic growth and developing a
safe and efficient transportation system to serve the area in the
21st Century. The existing I-70.right of way will allow cost
effective widening to provide bus/hov lanes in the lower valley.
. with few impacts. Bus, van pooling, and car pooling ridership.can. be encouraged and increased by providing bus/hov lanes. Clearly a
balanced transportation system will be required that facilitates
existing transit services and is supported by local planning
efforts. These options and opportunities include: l. Expanded transit services within the area including additional
park and ride facilities.
. 2. Maximize utilization of the existing I-70 facility by providing
accurate real time traveler information concerning weather and road
conditions, traffic flow, and emergency events within the corridor.
. using Variable Message Signs (VMS) and other new technologies.
3. Improved access to I-70 at: * West Vail, interchange improvements -
* Vail, Red Sandstone Creek E.B. ramps to U.S.6 and provide
underpass linking frontage roads.
* Eagle Vail, I-70 to U.S. 6 ramps * Existing interchange capacity improvements,Edwards,Eagle,Gypsum
New I-70 interchange to serve.Eagle County Regional Airport.
* New interchange E.of Avon (private development funded)
* Eagle U.S. 6 turn lanes, intersection,and shoulder improvements.
~ * Gypsum U.S. 6 rail overpass improvements, turn lanes, shoulders.
4. Dowd Jct.to West Vail safety improvements, rocktall protection
and warning, VMS, lighting, and shoulder widening.
. 5. Improve I-70 capacity by adding bus/hov lanes and safety °
improvements from Vail to Gypsum (in phases as traffic volumes -
. dictate)
6. Improve VaiT Pass safety/capacity by adding truck climb/descent
lanes, VMS, and runaway truck ramp spill_containment features.
7. Consider transit services and facilities in- local development
planning and review.
8. Preserve existing rail corridor for future commuter rail use.
. 9. Develop access management plans for U.S. 6 and local roads.
10. Consider mitigation of I-70 corridor noise impacts in local
residential development review..
11. Provide appropriate noise mitigation measures.within corridor:
, COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING
Only preliminary cost estimates (conceptual level).. have been
developed for these.potential corridor improvements...Interchange_
improvements range in cost from $1-3 million, new interchanges
. range in cost from $4-12 million depending on complexity and right
of way costs. Construction of HOV or truck lanes will range from
$1.5-3 million per mile of inter.state depending on terrain, bridge
widening costs not included. Bus/Hov lane implementation should be
phased to provide additional capacity and encourage bus use and
, carpooling in high volume locations. Likewise Vail Pass.truck
- climb/descent lanes should be implemented as needs and conditions
_ dictate. The above measures are estimated to cost in the range of $160 million in 1997 dollars.. The MIS effort seeks public-private funding partnerships as well as cooperative funding by state and
. 'local governments.
Region 3 is providing this discussion of transportation needs in
: the I-70 corridor in Eagle County to seek ideas, comments and
suggestions from local governments so we may all effectively and
actively participate in the ongoing MIS. We value the partnerships
we have developed in the past in providing transportation.
. improvements in this area. ' We want to continue these successful
-partnerships in the future.
The I-70 West Corridor MIS provides a unique opportunity to focus
on transportation needs in the Eagle County area and prioritize and set goals for developing a transportati.on system to serve the needs of the 21st Century. Funding has been identified to provide for .
the growing transportation needs in this strategic corridor.
. Improvements need to be identified and agreed upon for inclusion in
the Intermountain TPR planning process and carried forward to the
Region 3 portion of the 1999 - 2004 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). With your participation and assistance
we can develop, prioritize, and provide the best transportation system possible in the I-70 West Corridor.
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MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
May 6, 1997
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 6, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem
. Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett .
Paul Johnston (arrived at 8 p.m.)
Ludwig Kurz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Dick Peterson, a resident of West Vail, appeared before the
Council to ask for the town's help in expanding insurance coverage for a town-owned lot adjoining Buffehr Creek Park.
The land, acquired by the town last year, has been used for years as an informal dirt track for mountain bike riders. After
some initial research, Peterson said he was having difficulty working out a way to obtain insurance coverage for the
bikers on his own and suggested the town expand its insurance coverage. The Council directed staff to research the
matter.
Bill Fleischer of Vail Run presented a list of several recommended improvements including: working more cooperatively
with the Colorado Department of Transportation to improve graveling on the North Frontage Road in the wintertime;
pulling weeds from the I-70 underpass retaining walls during the summer; adding benches in the winter for guests waiting
to be picked up by private van carriers in Lionshead; and adding another pay phone at the Vail Transportation Center.
Item number two on the agenda was the First Amendment to Development Agreement for Vail Commons. Town
Attorney, Tom Moorhead presented the item and stated the intent of the amendment was to extend the date for
completion of the Commercial Component, including the Supermarket and Day Care Component until no later than
September 1, 1997. Several items were stated for causing the delays, such as survey discrepancies, extreme weather in October, 1996 and April, 1997 and difficulties in receiving material deliveries and engineer design failure. During
discussion, Councilman Michael Jewett continued to voice his opposition to the project. The current schedule is as
follows: supermarket opening by May 21; the exterior components of the adjoining retail rental areas completed by June
15; employee housing units completed by June 30; and completion of the day care component by June 30. After further
discussion, Sybill Navas made a motion to approve the amendment and Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. The Council
voted 5-1 (Jewett against) to amend the development agreement between the Town of Vail and City Market by extending
the completion date of the commercial component from July 1, 1997, to September 1, 1997.
The third item on the agenda was the reading of Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1997, an Emergency Ordinance Amending
Title 16, Signs to Allow for Temporary Signage and a Special Review Process for Temporary Signage Because of the
West Vail Interchange Roundabout Construction. Mayor Armour read the title in full. Town of Vail staff members Larry
Grafel, Greg Hall, Pam Brandmeyer and Dirk Mason presented the item, stating that they had been contacted by
merchants in the West Vail area advising of the impacts experienced in doing business due to the roundabout
construction. It was felt that allowing temporary signage during this period would help mitigate these effects,being
experienced by the merchants. Paul Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 9, 1997, as an emergency
ordinance. Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. The Council voted 6-0 to approve an emergency ordinance that allows
for the placement of temporary on-site signs, banners, etc., for businesses directly impacted by the West Vail roundabout
construction. The measure, which includes a waiver of the town's sign application fees, becomes effective immediately
and extends to Nov. 1, 1997.
Fourth on the agenda was an appeal of an administrative decision determining that the Vail Run tennis bubble, located
at 1000 Lionsridge Loop (Vail Run) was a seasonal structure. Town of Vail Planner, Dominic Mauriello presented the item to the Council, stating that the staff had determined this bubble to be a seasonal structure, and should be removed
during the summer months. The issue had surfaced when the applicant applied for an amendment to a Special
Development District to allow the current tennis courts to be converted to other recreational uses. Larry Eskwith, attorney
for the applicant, addressed the Council. The applicant, Bill Fleischer-Vail Run Operations Manager was also present.
Mr. Fleischer stated his reasons for allowing the bubble to remain in place year-round. Sybill Navas made a motion to
overturn the staff's decision to remove the bubble, as it was a recreational structure and had been in place for 20 years.
Mike Jewett seconded the motion. Mr. Eskwith stated he would like to present his case to the Council, in the event the
request was denied. After further discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Fifth on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
7, Series of 1995, an ordinance amending Special Development District No. 5 to remove language requiring recreational
amenities to be tennis facilities. Mayor Armour read the title in full. Town Planner pominic Mauriello presented the item
and provided the following background: The applicant is requesting to remove the language requiring that the recreational
amenities be tennis facilities so that other recreational uses can be substituted for the tennis courts. Specifically, the
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applicant is requesting that the two covered tennis courts be converted to other recreational uses as permitted in the Accessory Uses section of this ordinance. Section 6(D) 1 of the ordinance (page 5), provides for accessory uses:
1. Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including, but not limited to, swimming pools, tennis courts, handball,
and squash courts and similar recreational facilities.
The PEC, at its April 28, 1997 meeting, recommended approval (unanimously) of the proposed major amendment subject
to the following conditions: •
1. That any proposed changes to non-enumerated "recreational uses" will be evaluated by the staff as a minor
amendment to the SDD and be subject to the 9 SDD review criteria.
2. That any future "recreational use" shall be available to the general public.
The above conditions had been incorporated in the proposed ordinance, and the Staff recommendation was for approval
of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997, on first reading.
Discussion followed and it was agreed that all references to tennis courts only be removed and new language inserted
to be include other recreational uses. Paul Johnston made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997, of
first reading and Mike Jewett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was an update on the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Director of the Town of
Vail Community Development Department, Susan Connelly presented the item along with Town Manager, Bob McLaurin
and Consultant, Ethan Moore, and provided an update on the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. Staff reported on
Stage Two "Wish LisY" Submittals and introduced Stage Three: Alternatives Analysis and Selection of Preferred
Alternative. Council members were asked to: 1) approve or modify the list of "Wish List" items to be analyzed in Stage
Three, and 2) approve or modify the proposed Stage Three process and schedule. The staff recommendation was for
approval of both.
During public discussion, Lucian Layne, a part-time resident of Vantage Point condominiums, asked the Council to
remove "wish IisY" item 153 because, in his words, it would be like giving out a blank check. Response 153 suggests,
among other things, rezoning the Lionshead parking structure to allow for a wide variety of uses of both private and public
natures. David Corbin, representing Vail Associates, Rob LeVine of Antler's Lodge, and Phil Holbert, also a part-time
resident of Vantage Point, urged the Council to retain all wish list items for additional review. Corbin and the others
disputed Layne's reasoning that response 153 is inappropriate, reminding the Council that a master plan is not an
approval for any particular development concept. Following up on Corbin's comment, LeVine said he hoped the master
plan blueprint would include creative incentives for redevelopment so actions could be undertaken within the next five
years rather than 10 or 15 years down the road. Step three of the process will include studies on physical feasibility and
qualitative analysis of the 173 ideas, market/financial feasibility and designation of public view corridors, if any. Ludwig
Kurz made a motion to approve the list of "Wish LisY" items to be analyzed in Stage Three and to approve the proposed
Stage Three process and schedule. Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was a request for a change of non-conforming use of the Gasthof Gramshammer
Underground Parking Structure. Town of Vail Planner, George Ruther presented the item and provided the following
background: Pursuant to Section 18.64.080 (Change of Non-conforming Use) of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail,
the applicant, Pepi Gramshammer, represented by Kurt Segerberg, is requesting a change of non-conforming use. The
applicant proposes to remove an existing legal non-conforming surface parking area at the Gasthof Gramshammer in
the Commercial Core I Zone District, and subsequently replace it with a non-conforming underground parking structure.
George further explained that on April 14, 1997, the PEC upheld an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the
applicant's proposal, finding that, "A private and public unstructured (surface) off-street vehicle parking is a different land use than private and public structured (underground/enclosed) off-street vehicle parking," and, therefore, the property
must be brought into compliance with the development regulations prescribed in the Municipal Code, or a change of non-
conforming use must be approved by the Vail Town Council. The staff of the Community Development Department
recommended the Council approve, with conditions, the applicanYs request for a change of non-conforming use at the
Gasthof Gramshammer to allow for the construction of an underground (structured) parking area.
During discussion, the applicants told of the many advantages the changes would make to the pedestrian area, including
elimination of snow removal operations (the driveway would be heated), improved ambience at the Children's Fountain,
noise reductions and increased control of the lodge's parking operations. Sherry Dorward, from Design Workshop,
presented computer-simulated drawings showing the aesthetic improvements. Tom Steinberg, a former council member,
stated his strong support for the request. Steinberg also asked Council to create a one-foot-wide public easement
between the parking structure and Gore Creek to complete the streamwalk from the Covered Bridge park to the Gore
Creek Promenade and International bridge. In response, Pepi Gramshammer, the applicant, said he would not agree
to such a condition and would not build at all if this were attached to his approval. Pepi further stated that he couldn't
run a hotel without parking and in order to compete with other properties, he had to supply additional amenities. He also
stated years ago the pay-in-lieu fee was $3,000. He said presently the fee was almost $17,000, which he felt was
ridiculous.
A motion was made by Sybill Navas to approve the request with the conditions as recommended by staff (see attached
memorandum). Mike Jewett seconded the motion.
Paul Johnston questioned specifying the number of spaces at all and felt this should be hammered out in the next '
phase(s) of the approval process for the entire project. Paul indicated this was a drastic departure from CCI
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restrictions/requirements and should be left to the PEC. Ludwig Kurz indicated given the pedestrian nature of the village, '
he would like to see the number of spaces removed at this point. The Council voted 5-1 (Johnston opposed) to approve
the removal of the existing legal non-conforming surtace parking area at the Gasthof Gramshammer and subsequently
replace it with a non-conforming underground parking structure.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Bob McLaurin updated the Council on the Public Works
seasonal housing proposal. He said that the costs were still being developed, but expressed frustration that costs
continue to increase. He indicated once the final numbers are developed, the staff would evaluate them and develop
a recommendation as to how to proceed. This could include proceeding with the project or looking at other alternatives
for addressing the town's seasonal housing needs. Mike Jewett asked how much had already been spent to this point,
and Bob responded around $30 -$40,000, for plans that could still be used at a later point in time. He also indicated that
regardless of whether the Town decides to move ahead with the proposed project, expenses to change the tunnel
geometrics, install the sidewalk through the tunnel, complete storm sewer site work, re-pave, etc., would probably cost
the town $500 -$600,000 anyway and probably should be done. The question was raised about reducing the number
of units, and council members agreed that decision would only increase the cost of the units.
Bob encouraged council members to register for the annual CML conference to be held in Snowmass June 24 - 27,
1997.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, .
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
ATTEST: Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
Minutes prepared by Holly McCutcheon
(*Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 1997
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor
Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem
. Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford
Paul Johnston
Ludwig Kurz
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TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none.
Second on the agenda was the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following items:
A. Approve the Minutes from the meetings of April 1& 15, 1997.
Sybill Navas moved to approve the Consent Agenda with changes as discussed earlier to include an attachment to the
April 1, 1997 minutes. Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was then taken, which passed unanimously 4-0.
Agenda item number three was Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1997, first reading of an ordinance Authorizing the
Conveyance of Fee Title to Condominium Unit B-3, Vail Commons, Town of Vail, Colorado to Mountain Valley
Development Services. Mayor Armour read the title in full. Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead, and Senior Housing Planner,
Andy Knudtsen presented the item and provided the following background:
The Town of Vail has been asked by the developer, Warner Development, Inc. and the ultimate purchaser, Mountain
Valley Developmental Services, to serve as an intermediary to convey title to Condominium Unit B-3, Vail Commons. •
The residents will be persons with developmental disabilities, will work at businesses within Eagle County and pursuant
to State and Federal law quality as "owner/occupants." Pursuant to the funding agreements of Mountain Valley
Developmental Services the number of residents will be limited to no more than three residents at any time. This transfer
will take place in a three party closing where title will be vested in the Town of Vail and then immediately conveyed to
the Mountain Valley Developmental Services.
Andy informed council members the closing would take place within the next two months. He said that one three-bedroom
unit was still available and that 14 people had submitted applications for the unit.
After brief discussion, Kevin Foley moved to approve Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1997 on first reading with a second
from Mike Jewett. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 4-0.
Agenda item number four was second reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997, an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 7, Series of 1995; an ordinance amending Special Development District No. 5 to remove language requiring
recreational amenities to be tennis facilities. Mayor Armour read the title in full. Town Planner pominic Mauriello
presented the item and provided the following background: The applicant is requesting to remove the language requiring
that the recreational amenities be tennis facilities so that other recreational uses, specifically ski simulators and training
facilities, can be substituted for the tennis courts.
The PEC, at its April 28, 1997 meeting, recommended approval (unanimously) of the proposed major amendment subject
to the following conditions:
1. That any proposed changes to non-enumerated "recreational uses" will be evaluated by the staff as a minor
amendment to the SDD and be subject to the 9 SDD review criteria.
2. That any future "recreational use" shall be available to the general public.
The above conditions had been incorporated in the proposed ordinance, and the Staff recommendation was for approval
of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997, on second reading.
Attorney Larry Eskwith was present with the applicant, Bill Fleischer, Operations Manager for Vail Run. Mr. Eskwith
explained that the applicanYs main concern was in limiting the number of ski simulators that would be allowed on the
premises.
Dominic stated the need to evaluate the proposed use and numbers as it relates to building and fire code issues.
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Sybill confirmed that future minor amendments to the SDD couid be approved by staff, and that the PEC would have an opportunity to call up the item if needed. If the approval was not granted, the applicant could appeal the staff decision
to the PEC, and PEC decisions could be appealed to Town Council.
Mayor Armour clarified that occupancy levels, ADA requirements, Fire Code and UBC matters should be taken into
consideration at the time the buitding permit is taken out.
Sybill Navas then moved to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1997 on second reading, with one change, on page
5, section D, adding Ski Simulator and Training Facilities, and deleting the last sentence. Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken which passed unanimously, 4-0.
Assistant Town Manager, Pam Brandmeyer made the following announcements:
• Due to the lack of agenda items, Pam asked Council for consensus to cancel the May 27, 1997 work session,
and council members agreed.
• Pete Seibert is in Houston, Texas, visiting the art studio of Jesus Morales in an effort to refine a concept for the
Seibert Circle art piece, sponsored by the Art In Public Places project.
• Construction for the Vail ViIlage Club and Lodge at Vail will occur indoors only throughout the holiday weekend.
Council Reports included:
Mayor Armour reported on the Vail Tomorrow All-Teams meeting on May 13, 1997 and a recent meeting of the .Eagle
Valley Leadership Coalition. He also acknowledged appearances at the buttertly launch, town clean-up, presentation
of the youth recognition award and City Market ribbon cutting.
Other:
Sybill Navas asked about the status of the Wall Street building.
Kevin Foley encouraged participation at the upcoming Jeep Whitewater Festival and congratulated Susan Rodger, '
Ludwig's wife who is receiving her masters degree.
Next on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager. Pam Brandmeyer, filing in for Bob McLaurin, indicated the
weekly meetings with the West Vail business community continue to be productive. The next meeting will take place on
Tuesday, may 27, 1997 from 5:15 - 6 p.m. at the West Vail Lodge.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Sybill and seconded by Kevin for adjournment. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ,
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Holty McCutcheon (*Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
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~ ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 1997
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF FEE TITLE TO
CONDOMINIUM UNIT B-3, VAIL COMMONS, TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
TO MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is to become the owner of a condominium unit in Vail
, Commons for the purpose of facilitat;ng a sale of that unit to the Mountain Valley ,
. Devetopmental Services; and _
WHEREAS, the unit will be part of a residential condominium compfex that is being
constructed by Wamer Developments, Inc. in Eagle County, Colorado, know as Vail Commons,
and is part of a program of the Town of Vail for development and sale of affordable residential
units therein; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Valley Developmental Services is a private, nonprofit corporation
designated as a"Community Center Board" to provide services and support to persons with
developmental disabilities pursuant to C.R.S. 27-10.5-010 e se and
WHEREAS, Mountain Valley Developmental Services provides residential services to
clients residing in and around the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1
The Town Council hereby approves the sale of property to Mountain Valley Developmental
Services pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
- Sec ion The Town of Vail property to be conveyed is described as Condominium Unit B-3, Vail
Commons, Town of Vail, Colorado, in Eagle County, Colorado.
Section 3
The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute such instruments of
conveyance as are appropriate to convey fee title from the Town of Vail to the Mountain Valley
Developmental Services.
Section 4
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this
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ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and L:
each part, section, subsection, sentence, ciause or phrase thereof, regardfess of the fact that
any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
Section 5.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and
. proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
ONCE IN FULL, this 20th day of May, 1997. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at
the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 3rd day of June,
1997, in the Municipal Building of the Town.
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED (IN FULL) (BY TITLE ONLY) THIS DAY OF JUNE, 1997.
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
ATTEST: .
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1997 2
PURCAASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ~
This Aqreement is made as of the day of May, 1997 by
and between the Town of Vail, hereinaftier "Va;il", and Mountain
Va11ey Developmental Services, a Colorada non-prof3.t corporation,
i hereinafter "Mountain valley°. . .
WHEREAS, Vail has entered into an agreement dated April 16,
1997 with Warner Developments, Inc., a Coloraidv corporation to
purchase Condominium Unit B-3, Vail Comanons, Town of vail,
;Colorado in Eagle County, Colorado. A copy of;saxd Agreeatent-is
. attacbed ~hereto and is hereinafter referred 'to as the. Warner Agreement:
AND WHEREAS, the above described unit wxll be part of a
residential condominiuai complex to be 'constructed by Warner
Developiaents, Inc. i.n Eagle County, Colorada, to be known*as VAIL
COMMONS, and is part of a program of the ~own of Vail for
development and sale of affordable residential nnits therein.
AND WHEREAS, Mountain Valley is a private, non-profit
corporation designated as a"community centered°board" to provide
services and support to persons with developrnental disabilities
pursuant to C.R.S. 27-10.5-101 et seq.; AND WHEREAS, Mountain Valley provxdes residenf ial services
to.clients residing in and around the Town of Vail;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as:fallows:
1. Agreement to Sell and Purchase. Vail shall sell the
condominium unit described above to Mvuntain valley and Mountain
Valley shall purchase the unit from Vail in accordance With the
terma and provisions of this Aqreement and the Warner Agzeement.
2. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the unit is the
sum of $160,615.00 plus closing costs incurred by the Town of
Vail in connection with its purchase of the-property from Warner
DeveZopments, Inc. Upon execution hereof, Mountain Valley shall
_pay seller.an earnest money deppsit in the amount of $4,785,00.
The balance of the purchase price shall be paid at closing in
immediateiy available funds.
3• Closing. The closing of the title to the unit is contingent upon and shall be held immediately foll.owinq the
closing of the sale from Warner to Vail. Mountain Valley sha21,
at the time pf closing, tender aIl funds necess;ary for payment of
the fu11 purchase price for the unit plus all closing costs
including those set forth in the warner Agreement. In the event
the Wagner Agreement is terminated and fails to.close, vail shall
retwrn to Mountain valley all of any earnost money deposi.t Xeturned to Vail by Wagner up to the amount of'Mountain Valley's
deposit set forth above. ,
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. . 4- Title. Title shall be mezchantable in Vail at the time `
of c-losing subject to the matters set fdrth on Exhibit A of the
warner Agreemeat. Vail shall convey the leasehpld interest to
the unit to Buyer by assiqnment of subZease in the same manner
and form by which it acquires title t . o the
: Notwxthstandinq the li.mitations and exceptions: set forthr~Pn rthe
attached aqreement, it is hereby understood and agreed between
the parties hereto that title to the property shall, at the time
of closing, be conveyed free and clear of any pendinq litigation
affecting the property and free and clear of any terms,
conditions and reaervatxons or rest=ictions preventing the use of
the property for residential purposes b develvpmental disabilities receivinq services -from persons
Mountain .
Valley.
I 5. Representations, Warranties and Acknawledgements of 8uyex. Mountain.Valley warrants and represents tha: ithas
revieaed the attached aqreement and a,s acquirinq the unit
pursuant to all of the terms, conditions and limitations set
fdrth therein except as epecifically provided herexn,
6. Notices. AIl notices required under this Aqreement
shall be qiven in writing and personally delivered or mailed by
certxfied mail, return receipt requested at the addresses set
fvrth on the signature paqe hereof. Vail shall provide Mountain
Valley with copies of any and aIl notices and documents received
pursnant to the Warner Aqreemeat.
7- Assi nabilit . Neither party may assign its rights
under this Aqreement without prior written consent of the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties have executed this Agreement the
day and year first written above.
Town of Vail
By:.
Address; 75 South Frontage Rd. West -
vail, C0 81657 Telephone:(970)479-2100
Mountain Valiey Developrnental Services, Inc. ~
By: .
Address: 700 I.ount Sopris Drive
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Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
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RESOLUTION NO. 14
SERIES OF 1997
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, other municipalities, and Special Districts desire to aid
and assist each other by the exchange of services and equipment for the purposes of preserving
the health, safety and welfare of their inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the danger of fire and other catastrophe to the public welfare knows no
jurisdictional boundary; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has authorized such intergovernmental
mutual aid agreements by the provisions of Section 29-1-203 and 29-5-101 through 29-5-109
C.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has encouraged local and interjurisdictional
disaster planning in the provisions of Section 24-32-201, the "Colorado Disaster Emergency Act
of 1992"; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council recognizes that through greater cooperation and
mutual aid, all jurisdictions may have greater resources available to aid their community in time
of disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado
that:
1. The Town of Vail hereby adopts the attached Agreement for Mutual Aid and
directs that all documents necessary for execution by the Mayor and/or Town Manager shall be
so executed.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of June, 1997.
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk ~
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Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
_ TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: May 30, 1997
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Transpiration Center Snowmelt Project
We have been working to design a project to install a snowmelt system at the Vail Transportation
Center. This project involves removing the deteriorating pavers around the TRC, installing a
snowmelt system and replacing the pavers. This design also included installing a snowmelt system
in the stairs befinreen the top of the TRC and Slifer Plaza, as well as the replacement of the islands
at the bus loading area west of the TRC.
We opened bids on this project last week and three bids were received. The low bid was $850,000,
which was significantly higher than our estimate. We are currently looking to value engineer this
project in order to reduce the cost.
At this point we are looking to reduce the area to be snowmelted. Specifically, we have asked the
contractor for a price for installing snowmelt and replacing the stairs for the area immediately south
. of the Ski Museum and the stairs down to Slifer Plaza. We hope to have this estimate by Tuesday,
June 3rd, so the.Council can decide how to proceed.
10th Mountain Division Statue
Several weeks ago I met with Don Traynor who is with the foundation for the 10th Mountain
Division. This foundation is comprised of 10th Mountain Division veterans, and they are interested
in placing a statue of a 10th Mountain Division soldier in the belvedere are south of the ski
museum. You may have seen a prototype of this statue in my office.
During our meeting Mr. Traynor requested the Town's permission and assistance with the
placement of this statue. It is my understanding the group has almost all of the funding necessary
. to fund the project, and they are looking to the Town primarily for maintenance of this piece.
I have met with representatives of the Ski Museum and they are agreeable to the placement of the
statue at this location. They would like to work with us to determine the precise location, but have
no problem with the general location. They (the Ski Museum) are also interested in placing several
bronze plaques at this location to tell the story of Vail and the 10th Mountain Division.
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Before we can proceed further, it is necessary for the Council to authorize us to proceed.
Specifically, we are requesting the Council's permission for this group to work with Nancy Sweeney
and the AIPP Board to coordinate the placement of this statue at this location.
East Vail Mining Claim
A mining company called Hard Rock Mining has sent a letter to the BLM office in Denver
expressing their intent to do exploratory work around the Town of Vail beginning in the middle of
June. This is the same company that was doing exploratory work last summer in East Vail.
Specifically, -they want to work near the East Vail Water Tank and Bighorn Park. They are also .
requesting that their workers "occupy the site." They allude to temporary structures which could , be tents. They also talk about an access route in their letter. They are stating in the letter that they
will be causing no "surface damage" at this time. Tom Moorhead and Russell Forrest are planning
on meeting with Kathy Hardy on Friday, May 30th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss what the USFS will allow.
them to do.
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TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1997
05/6 BOOTH FALLS CONDOMINIUM LARRY/GREG H:/STEVE/BOB/TOM: Work w/Gerry and We are in the process of exploring several mitigation methods and
ASSOCIATION (Gerry Greven) other affected prbperty owner(s); Jonathan White and other estimates for installation. Terri Partch is doing the preliminary
' specialists - in evaluating appropriate rockfall mitigation and investigation, which involves topo work, estimate of design, funding options
setting up SID or other financial arrangement. and considerations, and so forth.
05/06 VAIL RUN REQUESTS (Bill Fleischer) LARRY/GREG H./MIKE R.lTODD O./JIM H.: (1) Town (1) We are currently working with CDOT to take over Frontage Road(s)
should take over maintenance/management of Frontage maintenance which is being worked in conjunction iwth the overlay project
Roads/bill back CDOT; (2) I-70 underpasses need to be and will include working out reimbursement; (2) We will clean up under the
"cleaned up° w/roundabout (or some such product); (3) both underpasses; (3) There has been no decreased bus seating at the
transportation centers should have some/increased benches transportation systems; in fact, we have increased benches. At Lionshead,
for skiers waiting for buses; (4) ground transportation vans the seating is all INSIDE the shelter. .By Subway, there is a snow removal
(DIA) crowd into the wrong lane at the VTRC; and (5) a issue and the policy has been to include seating only in the covered areas;
second phone should be installed in LH Subway. (4) There is no designated lane for ground tranportation - no right lane or
wrong lane. However, this is monitored; and (5) Phone by Subway - this is
a lease r grtso Subwa can install a second hone if the wish.
May 30, 1997, Page I
05/06 MTN. BIKE TRAIL ADJACENT'TO TOM/STEVE/P.AM: Richard Peterson requested the Chris Thompson, ITT Hartford, visited the Town of Vail lot in Buffehr Creek'
BUFFEHR CREEK PARK (Richard Peterson) additional lot purchased adjacent to Buffehr Creek Park be and rendered an opinion that though the dirt bicycle track has been
insured and left as a mountain bike activity trail for youth. constructed by members of the public since it is being maintained with the
knowledge of the Town of Vail it could be construed to be a public
recreation area maintained by the Town of Vail and the Town of Vail would
• likely be liable for any injuries arising from the use of the bicycle track.
This opinion is consistent with what Town staff and the Town Attomey
believed the liability issue to be. Tom Moorhead and Steve Thompson
verified the following in a telephone conversation with Peggy Sandborne,
. ISU/Insurance Agency. Any injuries that occur on the property are
. presently covered under our general liability policy of insurance. The Town
of Vail will be advised if ITT Hartford makes a determination that this
coverage should be excluded from the Town of Vail policy. This would be
provided in at least a 30 day notice. Chris Thompson will be making a
report to Hartford on his findings conceming potential liability. It may be in
the Town's interest if a decision is made to continue to allow this activity on
the lot to purchase a seperate insurance policy exclusively to cover this
activity. In the event of an injury, such a ctaim would not affect the Town's
premiums on the general liability policy. The Town of Vail has had the
. benefit of receiving significant reductions in its annual premium because of
outstanding claims experience. Police staff have been working with the
bike trail users and we are exploring additional signs warning drivers on
this official W. Vail Interchange "detour" to be wary of the bicyclists. The
Town will continue to allow this interim use until Council has had an
opportunity to evaluate this actual use for a Town-owned park site;
understand better insurance implications; study safety issues; study the
"mix" in ages of site users; receive input from the adjoining neighborhood;
and so on. Staff also received calls from 4 adjacent property owners, who
while not adamantly opposed to this use, would like to be involved in the
decision-making process for development (or non-development) of the lot.
05/13 THE RUINS (Council) BOB: Supply status report. See attached memo.
05/20 THE BUNKER (Foley) LARRY: Even though trie process for locating an information Complete. -
kiosk could end up being designated for this area, the
information bunker needs to be "cleaned up" prior to this
weekend.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager~
DATE: May 1, 1997
RE: The Ruins
As we discussed several weeks ago, the "Ruins" was approved in 1995 but has not yet been
constructed. Following our discussion I asked Andy Knudtsen to investigate the status of this
project. His report is attached to this memorandum.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
cc: Susan Connelly
Steve Thompson From: Andy Knudtsen, Senior Housing Policy Planner ~ .
Subj ect: Status of The Ruins
Date: April 17, ]-997 . ,
1, Background
"The Ruins" is the partially constructed development located immediately west of the Cascade
Athletic Club. The ownership of the Ruins is held in a Limited Liability Company, made of the
following interests:
45% Jerry Whurman, .
45% Mexican partners,
10% Robbie Robinson. The LLC does = include the 17 Employee Housing Units (EHCJs), as the rights to the EHUs
have been purchased by Mr. Whurman from the LLC, according to him.
ln 1995. Mr. Whurman received SDD approval from the Town.Council for a single building made
up of 17 deed-resti-icted employee housing units and 14 free-market luxury condominiums. The
approved plans allow for construction of a five story building, including enclosed pazldng on_ lst
level, EHUs on the 2nd,-and luxury condos on the 3rd through Sth levels. The approved plans
incorporate the use of the existing foundation and columns constructed in the early 1980's.
Although Mr. Whurman plans to retain the 17 EHU's for rental income, an appraisal dated
December 1996, states that each of the EHUs has a market value of $138,000 -$147,000,
reflecting an average of $300 per square foot. The square footages of the EHUs range.from.450
sq. ft. to 570 sq. ft. The 14 free market units are priced-to scll in the range of $500,000 to ~$781.000 ($368 to $427 per sq. ft.). Mr. Whurman provided the appraisal to staff in January of .
this year, after staff initiated genenl inquiries about potential roles the Town could play to get the
project underway. Ii. Current Status and Options for the Developer
Since the time of the 1995 approval. Mr. Whurman has had difficulty getting under construction .
due to a lack of pre-sales. The developer needs to pre-sell 50% of the project before he can get
financing. Specifically, he needs to pre-sell 7 of the 14 luxury units. At this time (417-97) he has
presold two units, with one pending. He is not pre-sclling the EHtJs, as he intends to keep those
for rental income.
A few months ago, when staff initiated conversations with Mr. Whurman to undersfand the status
. of the project, we asked what could be done to gct the project moving. The gQal of staff was to .
find out what, if any. help could be offered to build momentum behind the free market units.
Staff took this approach because construction of the free market units will bring about the
construction of the 17 deed restricted units.at no cost to the Town. .
As we talked, staff suggested that Mr. Whurman consider an interval ownership project. With the
. amenities af the Gascade Athletic Club, the Cascade Lift, and the front desk services of the
Westin Hotel, the site is ideally located for an interval ownership project. Mr. Whurman .
appmached the Westin with this concept, and while the local management group is enthusiastic
' about the idea, the national directors are still mulling it over. He expects to hear back from the . Westin biy mid-May of this year. Mr. Whurman said that if the fractional fee concept is viable with the Westin, then they "would be ready to go very quickly, but would need the Town's
support." Staff believes the "support" he is looldng for in this case relates to modifying the
allowed uses in this zone district to include fractional fee.
If the fractional fee scenario does not work out, he is planning to look for equity,_either from the
Mexican contingent currently within the partnership or from connections that group can make.
With capital added to the proposal, he believes he will be able to get financing. He will then plan
to build in late summer or early fall. II I. Answers to the Specific Questimns of Council 1. How can the Town help speed the dcvelopmcnt of this project?
Allow the developer to pursue the interval ownership scenario by amending the
zoning and allow the use in the zone districdSDD.
2. What would it cost for the town to buy the project in its current status?
$2.5 million, which would include the land, the foundations, and the SDD approval j
' - for-the 17 EHUs and 14 free markct units, according to Nir. Whurman. -
- 3. Would the developer sell the17 EHUs to thc Town? • Yes, for $1.7 million. This would include the air space of 17 constructed units and..
the associated parking. Thc developer said that the resulting infusion of capital
would get the project going. Note that this sales figure ($100,000 per unit) is
lower than the appraised value (138,000 to $171,000 per unit).
4. What are the anticipated construction costs?
Freemarket $5,000,000 (26,282 square feet) or $192/sq. ft.
EHU's $1,700,000 (10,266 square feet) or $160/sq. ft,
Site Developmcnt $1.400.000 (decks, wallcways, landsp) or $38/sq. ft.,
Total $8,100,000 , . _
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Including the land cost ($1,600,000) and developer proft ($1,200,000), the total value of
the entire project, based on a Reproduction Cost Analysis, is $10,900,000. (Source:
Valuation Consultants, 12/96).
5. What are the anticipated revenues from sales?
Freemarket $9, 740,000
EHUs $2.453.000
Total $12,193,000
Based on a prediction of a three year absotpttomperiod,.the present value of the '
capitalized sales revenues is $10,600f000. (Source: Valuation Consultants, 12/96). .
6. What is the general cost of the land for housing? .
The appraisal indicates that land costs are generally $90,000 per unit, based on
1996 numbers.
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Printed by Anne Wright 5/30/97 8:01am
From : Russell Forrest
To: Anne Wright, EMERPLAN GROUP
Subject: Water is coming back up
===NOTE====------=====5/30/97==7:38am==
Snow pack is up from 98% to 103% and
total precip is 135t of ave
Max CFS Values
at the Gore Gage
Date CFS Peak Time
May 15 535 24:00
May 17 799 23:45
May 18 813 23:45
May 19 916 23:45
May 20 906 01:00
May 21 818 24:00
May 22 871 20:40
May 23 851 0:15
May 24 851 0:15
May 25 776 1:45
May 26 654 0:15
May 27 527 0:15
May 28 539 0:15
May 29 1040 19:15
May 30 850 now
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TOWN OF MINTURN
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Box 309 (302 Pine Street)
TOWN OF Minturn, Colorado 81645-0309
MINTURN 303-827-5645 Fax: 827-5545
May 27, 1997
David Carter .
Housing Coordinator
P.O. Box 179 .
Eagie, CO 81631
Dear Mr. Carter.
The County's Housing Trust Fund suggestion was scheduled for discussions at the regular May
21 council sess'ron; however, because of conflicts with some school functions the session was
canceled. In the meantime, based upon previous Town Council discussions, I want to provide
you with the Town of Minturn's position on the subject of the proposed Housing Trust Fund.
As other municipalities have expressed, towns never have sufficient funds to accomplish their
most urgent needs. Mintum especially is vunerable since it has a limited sales tax base. We
believe that it is inappropriate to redirect such a substantial amount of sales tax earnings for a
single purpose Housing Trust Fund. Further, large employers and developers of the area need
to stand up and help solve this problPm. In the fong term, they are the beneficiaries of
"affordable" hcusing. Every tax dollar that is used to subsidize housing, provides them with a
means to continue paying inadequa:e wages in an inflated development marlcet.
The Mintum Council is not deaf to the housing problem. In fact, it has on-going discussions with
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, the U.S. Forest Service and the Union Pacific
Railroad on housing for the low income group. The Town will continue its efforts to help solve the
housing shortage, but we continue to believe that this is a marketing problem for the private
. sector, not the govemment. A government can provide the environment for improvements, but
the beneficiaries must take more responsibility.
Mayor Mike Gallagher has previously expressed his position to County officials. Please feel frhe.
to contact the Mayor or myself if you would like to discuss this issue further before our next
Council session scheduled for June 4.
s~ regar
Richard Dangler
Mintum Town Manager
cc: Mayor Gallagher and all Council Members
bcc: Al1 Town Managers
MAY 28 '97 09:35AM P.1i2
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Vail Resorm, lnC.
FOR INIlv4EDIA'Y'E RELEA.SE
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Media Contacts ~
Eric Resnick, Treasuzer
Vail Resorts
(970) 845-2490 .
VAH, RESORTS A,MOUN ES REC RD BREAMG KIER NUMIERS T ,
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VAIL, Colo. --May 28, I997--Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) today annouuced that Vail,
Breckenridge, Keystozie and Beaver Creek mountaizx resorts in Colorado posted record
brealcing skier numbers £or the 1996-97 sld season. The four resozts reported a combined
I 4,877,593 skier days (one skier day equals one guest accessing a s1Q motuatain on any one
I day) for the year, a 5.0 % increase over the 1995-96 season and tkxe most slder days of any ski
company in tkie United States.
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Adam Aron, chairnaan and CEQ, attributed the success of the past season to a number of
factors including the introduction of snowboarding at Keystone; a 30 % increase in terrain at
Beaver Creek; Adventu.re Ridge, the new day and night time adventure center at the top of the
new Eagle Bahn gondola on Vai1 Mountain that was very popnlar during its inaugural season;
impzo'ved accessibility to the resorts with a 68 % increase in airline seats to the Vail/Eagle
County Airport; better value packages for destimation guests at alI four zesorts; very successful
marketing prograzns targeted at Front Range skiers and snowboarders; reliable snow
conditions and the support o£the residents and businesses of Eagle and Sutnmit Counties.
"Skiers and snowboarders know whEre to find the best overall guest experience at an alpine
resort," conameated A,ron. "Frozn improved aecessibility, expanded tenrain, better on-
mountain dining, modernized lodging, faster liffis and upgraded facilities to enhanced guest
service and on-xnduntain aznenities, V'aal Resorts continues to set the sfandard for worid-class
alpine zesarts."
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PO sok 7. Vail, Colorado + 81658 . phone 970 845 5720* fax 970 845 5728
MAY 28 '97 09:36AM P.2i2
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1996-97 SKER DAYS AT VAIL RESO1tTS
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For the 1996-97 season, Vail, the laxgest and most popular resort in North America, attracted
1,687,039 skier visits, the most in the resort's 3 S year history and a 2.1 % increase over last
season. Beaver Creek also reported a zecord season with an 11.9% increase over the previous
year and a total of 644,456 skier days in 1996-97.
TCeystone established a new record fox skie7' days this season aad repozted the biggest
per=fiage increase among the four V'ail Resorts vvith 1,213,347 sl.cier days in 1996-97, up
14.7% froin 1995-96. Breckenridge, which closed for the season last Monday, reported skier
visifis for the I996-97 ski season to be 1,332,751, off 1.8% eompared to last season.
"Vail, $reckenridge and Keystone remaiua the three most pvpular resorts in the United States,"
eoncluded Aron. "Combined with Beaver Creek and its superior guest service and
world-class accommodations, Vail Resorts will continue to attract visitors fxom all over the
world."
Vail Resorts, Inc. is the premier mouzxtain resort operatox in North America. The company
operates the Colorado mountain resozts of Vail, Breckezridge, Keystone and Beaver Creek.
Note: Skier nuznbers are preliminary season end results and m.ay change slightly as final
tabulations aze completed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesdav. Mav 27. 1997
Work session NO MEETING
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or
479-2356 TDD for information.
PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COl1NCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(as of 5/23/97)
June, 1997
In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as well as adhere to mandated ordinance
and charter requiremenu, Council meetings are scheduled at the foilowing times: . EVENING MEETINGS ^ .
Evening meetings will condnue 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.
WORK SESSIONS
Work 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 1lINE. 1997. VAIL TOWN COllNCIL MEETING SCHEDl1LE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday, ]une 3, 1997 .
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesday, ].une 10, 1997
. Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Tuesday, ]une 17, 1997
Work session............ Z:DO P.M. (swrting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesday, ]une 24, 1997
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
TOWN OF VAIL
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer
Assistant Town Manager
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 WEST VAIL INTERCHANGE ROUNDABOUTS
FAX 970-479-2157 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
FOR: May 20-27, 1997
- Closures and Detours -
. • All I-70 ramps will be OPEN throuqhout the week except for Thursdav.
Piease use caution as the detour ramps require tighter turns.
• On Thursdav (5-22), the I-70 Eastbound Off Ramp will be CLOSED from:
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. only. Please watch the variable message sign at
Dowd Junction for ramp accessibility and detours. This ramp will reopen at
4 p.m. Thursday for the remainder of the week.
• I-70 Underpass (Chamonix Road) connecting the North and South Frontage
Roads remains CLOSED for the month of May. This is a complete closure. The
road will not reopen at night. Use Main Vail exit 176 as an alternate route.
Access for pedestrians and bicyclists will be maintained throughout this work.
This area will be reopened on June 1.
• Chamonix Road from North Frontage Road to Chamonix Lane is CLOSED
for the month of May. The area will be reopened on June 1. Use Chamonix Lane
and Buffehr Creek Road as detour routes.
• Main Vail Roundabout directs motorists via the frontage roads to access West
Vail. Please note, you can continue to reach West Vail by using I-70 and exiting
at 173 (I-70 exit westbound). Just remember, you can't use the underpass to
reach the south side.
Memorial Dav Holidav Weekend Construction Schedule
• Construction will occur as usual on Friday (5-23) and Saturday (5-24). There is
the possibility of minor work taking place on Sunday (5-25) and Monday (5-26).
. West Vail Construction Bus Schedule for Month of Mav
• -
Due to the I-70 underpass closure, the Town of Vail is operating "Red" and _
"Green" bus secvice on each side of the frontage roads (no looped service)
throughout May. If you use the transit system, please pick up a new schedule
from the Town of Vail. For more information, call 479-2174 or 328-8143.
Construction Details
• Work intensity this week is on both sides of the interstate, with the north side
being the busiest. Utility work is anticipated to be completed by Friday. Expect
10 minute delays during one-lane operations. The one-lane operations will occur
when pipe work crosses the existing frontage road, or utility work occurs adjacent
to the roadway. Watch the variable message signs for indications of this activity.
The temporary bridge over Gore Creek will be set by the end of the month.
To Report a Problem or Concern
• Call Greg Hall, project manager, 390-4676 (day time hours).
• For emergencies after hours, call Vail Dispatch 479-2200.
Citizen Monitorinq Evaluation and Proiect Update Briefinq
• 5:15 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, West Vail Lodge.
Recorded Construction Uqdates
• Ca11479-2199.
Proiect Completion
• Oct. 17 with contractor incentives for roadway completion Sept. 19. RECYCLEDPAPER
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Agcnda last rcviscd 5/22/97 3 pm
DESiGN REVIF.W BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, May 21, 1997
3:00 P.M.
PRO.iECT ORiENTATION / NO LUNCH - Community Development Department 1:00
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm
Clark Brittain
Tcd Hingst
Bill Picrcc
Genc Uselton (PEC)
SITE VISITS - 2:00
1. Lionshead Inn - 610 West Lionshead Circle
2. Crossroads - 143 E. Meadow Drivc
3. Aleman - 600 Vail Valley Drive
4. Harman - 5117 Main Gore Drivc
Drivcr: Lauren
PUBL[C HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00
1. Lionshcad Inn (AKA L'Ostcllo) - Rcpaint. Laurcn
610 Wcst Lionshcad Circlc/Lot l, Block 2, Vail Lionshcad 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Eustaquio Cortina, rcprescntcd by Bill Picrcc
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Tcd Hingst VOTE: 4-0-1 (Picrcc abstaincd)
CONSENT APPROVED
2. Northwoods -.Discussion about future additions and deck enclosures. Dirk
600 Vail Valley Drive/Northwoods Condominiums.
Applicant: Community Development Department
NO VOTE - DISCUSSION ONLY
3. Aleman - Northwoods deck enclosure. Dirk
600 Vail Valley Drive/ Northwoods Condominiums.
Applicant: Christine Aleman, represented by Kurt Segerberg
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS:
l. That the offset shall be extended to 12".
2. That the windows shall be symmetrized within the offset.
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4. Middleton - Final rcvicw of primary/sccondary with a Type I EHU. Tammie
1865 Wcst Gorc Crcck Drivc/Lot 23, Vail Villagc Wcst #2.
Applicant: Kathryn Lohrc Middlcton, rcprescntcd by Erich Hill
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: [3ill Picrcc VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That dctails on thc columns bc submitted to staff.
2. That the details for railings, windows and shutters be submitted to staff.
3. That landscaping be delineated as to size and numUcr on the site plan.
5. Logan - Final review of a new singlc-family residence with a carctaker unit. Tammie
815 Potato Patch Drivc/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Kent & Vicki Logan, rcpresented by Pierce, Segerberg & Associates
MOTION: Tcd Hingst SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 5-0
TABLED UNT1L JUNE 4, 1997
6. Harman - Residential addition. Lauren
51 17 Main Gorc Drivc/Lot 5, Block 1, F3ighorn Subdivision Sth Addition.
. Applicant: Louis and Elizabeth Hannan, rcprescntcd by Pam Hopkins
MOTION: Tcd Hingst SECOND: Bill Picrcc VOTE: 5-0
ANPROVED WITH 1 CONDI'I'ION:
1. That 4 everg?•ccns bc added, with location & sizc to be worked out with staff.
7. Crossroads - An appcal of a staff dccision prohibiting a chain link fcnce. Dirk
143 E. Mcadow Drive/Portion of Lot P, Block SD, Vail Villagc 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Crossroads Condominium Association, represented by Bill Picrce
MOTION: Ted Hingst SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 4-0-1 (Pierce abstained)
MOTION TO UPHOLD STAFF DECISION
8. Crossroads - New trash enclosure Dirk
143 E. Meadow Drive/Portion of Lot P, Block SD, Vail Village l st Filing.
Applicant: Crossroads Condominium Association, represented by Bill Pierce
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 4-0-1 (Pierce abstained)
TABLED UN'TIL JUNE 49 1997
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9. Public Works housing - Final rcvicw of Employec Housing Dominic
1309 Vail Valley Drivc/icgally dcscribcd as:
bcginning at thc Northwest corner of Scction 9, Township 5 South, Range 80 west of the Sixth
Principal Mcridian thence S 89°31'49" E 2333.84 fcet, along thc North ]ine of said Section 9, to a
point on the northerly right-of-way fence line of Interstatc Highway No. 70 thence along the
northerly right-of-way fence line of Interstate Highway No. 70 as follows:
S 67°41'33" W 415.82 feet; thence S78° 13'02" W 1534.29 feet, to a point of curvature; thence
456.43 feet on a curve to the right with a radius of 5580.00 feet, the chord of which bears
S80°33'38" W 456.30 feet to a point on the Westerly line of said Section 9: thence departing thc
northerly right-of-way fence line of Interstate Highway No. 70 and following the Westerly line of
said Section 9 N00°i8'21 "E 565.11 feet to the point of beginning.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Andy Knudtsen and Susie Hervert
MOTION: Ted Hingst SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 5-0
CONSENT APPROVED
Staff Annrovals
Frankc - Repaint. Dirk
2712 Kinnickinnick Ct./Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Intcrmountain
Applicant: Peter and Patty Franke
Thc Eagic - Rcplacemcnt sign. Dirk
1000 Lionsridgc Loop/Lions Ridge Filing #1
Applicant: L&B Broadcasting, LLC
Lodgcs at Timber Creek - Garage convcrsion. Dominic
2893 Timber Crcck Drive/Lodgcs at Timbcr Creck
Applicant: Stan Cole
Enzian - Reroof and modifications. Dirk
610 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Enzian Homeowners Association, Inc.
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular oflice hours in the project
planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Developtnent Depattment, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please ca11479-2114 voice or 479-2356 TDD for
informalion.
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TOWN O75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
FROM: Pamela A. Brandmey~r; 'Assistant Town Manager
DATE: May 21, 1997
RE: Wall Street Building Update
At Council on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, Sybill had asked a question about the status the Wall Street
Building project. It is my understanding there is some litigation in process between Bob Lazier and
the condominium owners re: outcome and responsibility. He has also been having trouble
negotiating with general contractors. Jack Snow (KRD Architects) is currently revising plans for
work to be done on the condominiums. The Town of Vail has supplied a list of what needs to be
done and this includes life/safety issues, such as enlarging corridors, installing a complete building-
wide fire sprinkler system, adding ADA accessible bathrooms for the second floor, and so on. It is
a bastardized building, at best. Our building department has been aware that we would not be able
to get moving with the rest of the project until after close of ski season. The priority was getting the
retail spaces on the ground floor open for the `96-'97 ski season.
The building department remains optimistic that the building can be renovated prior to this coming
ski season and will work with the contractor in attempting to remove the construction dumpster (at
least temporarily) until construction work starts up again. Dan Stanek talked with Bob Lazier at 3:30
this afternoon and he will try to have the commercial dumpster replaced with a resident size by this
weekend.
EMERGENCY PLANNING:
On Monday of this week Public Works, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and Russell
Forrest met to discuss: the creek is rising! This is gauged by looking at the CFS (cubic feet per
second) that is pulled from a site close to the water treatment facility. Russell has access to 15
minute increment flows on Gore Creek and will be keeping all of us advised.
RECYCLED PAPER
Maximum CFS values at the Gore Creek gauge:
Date CFS Peak Time
May 15 535 24:00, i.e. midnight
May 17 799 23:45
May 18 813 23:45
May 19 916 23:45
In our staff s review of our response time, it was decided John Gulick with the Fire Department
would pull together a table top exercise for all of us to test the response plan. Although the potential
remains high for both water and debris flow, whether we in fact have an incident will depend entirely
upon temperature. Should we continue to have moderate temperatures and little additional
precipitation, we should have no problem. However, if it gets really hot and then continues to stay
that way, things could get somewhat exciting. We'll keep you informed.
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RECE4VEG MAY 1 g 1997
Q SLIFER
REAL ESTATE
May 16, 1997 _
Telephone
970 476 242]
Mayor Bob Armour
Town of Vail Facsimile
75 So. Frontage Road 970 476 2658
. Vail, CO 81657
Bridge Streec at
DeaT' BOb: Vail Village Office
230 Brfdoe btrert
Thank you for your letter of May 13th regarding "Park Free After 3:00". I will contact V~~~ Colorado
our people and have as many as possible present at the July 8th meeting. 81657
Our early indications, without hard data, is that Mazch and April were good months
and business in the afternoon and evenings definitely increased.
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' he Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process has been
actively involving you and many others interested in the
De(i~e Opp~et~~ittes
future of Vail's Lionshead commercial core area. First you aid Caistrofets Briiestirm
all-fak IeI Wish list"
identified the "best" and "worst" of Lionshead. Then ou hel ed ~"""'•,r..r.'2, M'r`k-Nni
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Surw) 8eqoese FKma ~ En'wf Reyonae hnnf 5brainstorm the 173 "Wish List" ideas for Lionshead's
Intsnnt MsNese hrua
redevelopment. Next you expressed your preferences from ~°""`"""'Ni121 Anal~te Alte~aat es and ~
.Select p~fe~~ed Alte oa4re
among the ideas submitted. Now it`s time to put the Master ~ M~)•1il~ '
Plan Team to work. In this next phase, °Analyze Altematives and Adept Reqoired
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~~~~/~~PU611c Workshops I~,
Select Preferred Alternative," the consultant team from the Cede Moil(ICiIIIAi 0' n.:aoos. Form: : ~
Nimler'!1•iqil~~ ;
h~~/ Pu411e Nearlnqa Y~L:~~
: offices of Design Workshop, at the direction of the Vail Town Nnrlqt (TEO)
Council, will 6e taking a comprehensive look at all 173 DereliP ieg Adipt
brainstormed ideas with continued citizen involvement each step Master Plae
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of the way. If you haven't yet been involved in the process, there ~~~let'117
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are plenty of opportunities ahead.
What I_s A M~a~s~ter Plan? [&w~ ~r ~ ~t. hWfRl II
ot exactly. At least not immediately. Once in place, the is, when there is a market for a particular use recommended by
" Lionshead Master Plan will seNe as a flexible framework the master plan and it becomes economically feasible, someone
for future actions. It will contain a plan for the physical likely will propose it for development, and it will go through its
redevelopment of the area, including land use, zoning, public own development review process with its own sequence of public
facilities and circulation. But it will not reflect approva? of any notices and public hearings. A proposal's adaptation to the
particular development concept, nor will it necessarily be policies contained in the master plan will be one of the factors
implemented in a short time frame. Aspects of the master plan analyzed by the Town of Vail and its Boards in deterrnining
will be implemented over time as a result of market forces. That whether to approve or disapprove a specific proposal.
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f_tage Three, sPa`nning frorn May: through August, wiil involve
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three types of analysis, several decisions• by the ~ail Town ~ Beginning m M~ay the Stage Three consultant analysis ~
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k.. Council and lots of involvement by the cornmunity S;tage ~ w~ill occur simwl.taneously atong three tracks: ~
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Three will be highlighted by the productlon bf alte-rnative master ~<:j Public Vie C
w orridor ldentification and
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plan concepts, for the lionshead study area fhat illustrate the ~ Designatio'n
master plan team's effort to put the puzzle pieces together. A
F Physical Feasibility and Qualitative Analysis ofi the
decision by the Vail Town Couneil will condude-this phase with "Wish List" Items '
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selection or cceation of a preferred altemative. That decision will
y~ Market Feasibility of the "Wish list' Items
be based on fiow well the concepts advance the six community
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policy objeetives (listed on page 4).and The urban design The results ofLthe analyses will serVe to identify - ~
principles (listed on page 4). From there; Stage Fgur uvill be opportunrties4and constrainfs-as the design;team ~
' launched wifh development and adoption of the master plan prepares alternative pcogr,am; concepts for
itsel~f,; including specific policy recomrnendations. This work will presenta:tiontto~the comrriunity, and, ultimately, ~
selection of a preferred master plan concept by the ~
. be followed `'in:Stage Five; by adoption of d'esign guidelines for
Lions:head and any other code modifications that may be Vail Town Council
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requiretl:to impl'ement the masler plan policies. '
This; woek will.indude developm.ent of criteria, identification of possible locations,
~ e S I[J Il ~ 1 I 011, ( I f 3(1 J ~~R'ublic involvement and designation (ifany) !iy the Uail °Town Council.
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~ m Public Meetings .on P;red;Methbdology and Criteria for Designation May 19-20
of Lionshead, Public ew Corridors
;Rlannirag and Environmerital Commission, 2 p.m., May 19, Vail Town Council Chambers.
Vail Town Council; 2 p.m.~ May 20, Vail Town Council Chambers.
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- ¦ G'uide;d Walking Tours " June 3 andJune 8
- ~ D'avid Kenyon and Ethan Moore from Design Workshop will lead the two-hour tours to review alternatives and possible.additions_
The June 3 session begins at 10 a.m. Meet, at the Vail Fublic Library entranee. The 1une--8_ session begins=;at 2 p.m., also leaving feom the
-1Vaif P,ublic Library entranee. Pleasewear comfortablewalking shoes.
4~4elfr Guided W, alking,Tours June 445
tour acket from the Lionshead Vsitors Center, the Lionshead Adivities Des.k, the Uail Public Libra or ;the Tow
a.self'guided p , _ . . ryn ofVail
- ,C~ommurn.ty Development Q:epartment and review the alternati ves and suggest possible additions for_public view corndors at yo.ur~leis.ure.
¦~,~Internet Feedback June 4-15
Uisit:the Lionshead planning web site at hitp://vail.neUlionshead and offer your reactions and suggestions"for,public view corridors.
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wOpen House fqr Public Preferences Jwne 16
_ _ 1~ Express.your preferences iorpublic;uiew e.orridors in Lionshead from among the alternatives proposed: This session is from4 to 7 p.m.,
June~ 16; at the Vail Pnblic Library Community Room. Drop by anytime and record your'prefeirence,s.
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. ~ Public Meetings for Consultant Team Recommendation for Pu_b,lic View Corridors Iune 23, 24
Planninand Envi'tonmental Commission;:2 p.m., June 23; Vail Town Council, Chambers. _
Uail Town Council; 2 p.m.,:Junez24, Gouncil Chambers.
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¦ Pwblic~Meeting for Designation of Public View Corridors (if any) July 1
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Uail Town Counal'-°:7 30 p;m luly 1,`Vail Town Council Chambers.
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im, M'~~~ ~ ~ ISkier Bridge Community Center/Multi-Purpose Facility
• Rebuild skier bridge with "stunning" architectural design • Community hall with facilities for conventions, parties, entertainment
• Add skier bridge next to Forest Road bridge • Multi purpose Conference center
• Pedestrian winter access on skier bridge • Civic center with performing arts center on east end of parking structure
Recreation • New gymnastics facility/shared space with other facility
• Inline skating park, ice skating in winter -1/4 mile track • Turn east end of parking structure into complete civic complex - community
• Provide basketball court center/conference center/town offices and council chamber
• Separate skateboarding park • The east end of the parking structure, currently a surface lot, should be considered as a
potential for second ice rink, community center, and multi-purpose or function,
Transportation/Circulation performance and conference facilities.
• Provide frequent, reliable and courteous bus transit • Provide larger youth center
• Entry sign into parking structure • State of the art visitors center with short term parking
• East bound I-70 exit ramp west of Lionshead • New multi-purpose town hall on old gondola building site
• Realignment of S. Frontage Road north and west of VA maintenance facility • Community center for sporUcultural activities, possible child care
• Roundabouu at key intersections from Vail roundabout to west Lionshead entrance • Small scale tommunity center (750-1250 seats) instead of 2500-3500 seat operation
• Minimize conflict between VA mountain service a<cess and established residential areas near pobson arena
• Improve circulation at existing regional bus stop - add skier drop-off • Community center and performance area, with 200-250 seats, near pohson arena
• Bury vehicular traffic at west end of parking structure to eliminate conflicts Performin Arts Center
• The Frontage Road should be improved through the Lionshead area including repaving, . 300-400 sgat performing aru center with gymnasium & multi-purpose uses
formalization of a pedestrian path along its length, landscape improvements, introduction ~ndoor erformance center/ erformin
of turning lanes and entry or other identifying signage for the Lionshead area . P P g arts center
• Provide designated skier drop-off areas Conference Facilities
Park/Playground • Conference facility on east end of parking structure
• Park/playground on south side of Gore Creek across from Treetops • Multi-media center associated with conference facility
• Renovate/replace Lionshead park/playground area • High-tech conference center near hotel
• Park near lionshead children's ski schooi • Convention cenier on top of parking structure
• Open-air theater, with open grassy slope and seating under roof • Build new convention center instead of Dobson arena
• Green gathering space for small concerts, playgrounds, minigolf Ice FaCllitles
• Children's playground, within walking distance of any point in Lionshead • New ice hockey rink on east end of parking structure
• Small amphitheater in main plaza • Expand Dobson ice arena to the south and east end as well as interior improvemenu,
• Add more entries, seating and gathering spots to Lionshead mall increase seating capaciry
• Park on top of parking structure Employee Housing
Open Space • Relocate TOV municipal structure and use land for locals housing
• Establish wildlife and riparian habitat nature preserves between Lionshead and • 3- to 4-story employee housing on top of existing VA service yard, with underground
Vail Village parking
• Riparian stream enhancement should be made to Gore Creek in the Lionshead area
including structural enhancements for fish habitat and perhaps the creation of ponds Hotel/Lodging
and enhanced wetlands in or adjacent to the current stream trect owned by the town. • New hotel on gondola and Sunbird lodge site -100 rooms
In addition, in those areas where the stream walk has been built from the library to • Replace Sunbird Lodge and Gondola Building with five star ski-in/ski•out hotel, 3 to 5
the sewage treatment plant, landscaping improvements along the stream bank should stories, separating pedestrian and vehicular traffic
be implemented. • Hotel with full conference amenitiesllMAX/theater
• Gore Creek trail with actess poinu • Centrel check-iNparking witn free shuttle for bags and people
• Expand "beach" in front of old gondola building Transportation/Circulation
• Access to Gore Creek over whole length of Lionshead • Truck delivery terminal for both Lionshead and Vail ViIlage
• Improved pedestrian access and vehicular circulation between Lionshead and parking • If parking necessary, provide structures on west and north day lots, or expand existing
structure facility
• Redesign Concert Hall plaza, eliminating the bus stop and improving the pedestrian • Locate regional mass transit center at parking structure
atcess to the parking structure • West day lot: provide public parking
• Develop area by Lion Square Lodge as new drop off toc out of town buses and cars • Regional trensportation center at west day lot
• Adopt comprehensive signage plan to direct pedestrians more efficiently OtheY
Landscaping/Streetscape Amenity • I-MAX center in new performing arts center
• More benches, landscapin9 and artwork • Grocery store like Alfalfas in core of Lionshead with movie theater
• New light fiutures • Planetarium
• Centralized community compactor/dumpster for core area • Children's museum
• Heated bus shelter with info booth, replacing the existing info bunker • Wet-n-wild water park
• Expanded ski storage • Skiing, Oil, Sports museum
• 15' high bronze lion statue as unifying theme, with 200 fiberglass copies and lion • Small, high-tech television studio in "beachfront" location
inspired decorations in and around Lionshead • Mixed use redevelopment of Gondola building and Sunbird lodge properties
• Small fountain/wading area to bring life, activity in front of Montaneros building, fire pit . Vending kiosks throughout Lionshead pedestrian area
in winter • Grocery/convenience stores and pharmary within walking distance
• Fountain or water feature in plaza areas • Commercial/office space on top of parking structure
• Enhance the existing fountain • Tennis club facility
• Redesign & improvements of the landscape in the Lionshead mall
Pedestrian Circulation
• Pedestrian bridge from parking structure to mall entrance
• West Meadow drive streeucape plan to improve pedestrian safety - divert non-
essential vehicular traffic
• Pedestrian, landscaped 8•10' walkway between lionshead and Vail Village
• Walkway all the way along Gore Creek from Lionshead to Vail
• Bicycle route through, not around Lionshead
• Provide more sidewalks, pedestrian corridors
Other
• Environmentally friendly mall like Boulder's Pearl St.
• Farmers market with flower stallslfresh fruiUgazebo for band
• Provide space for quiet restaurant serving three meals
• Consider second and third story "skywalks" between buildings
Lionsheatl~~RedeVelopment Wish list Ideas (contifluedl .
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Employee Housing Landscaping/Streetscape Amenities
• Employee Housing; foeusing on seasonal housing • Qualityiandscaping and landstape maintenance
• Maintain end irtcrease number of employee housing on outer edge ofLionshead • Improve design and qualiry of lighting
• Provide for significant net increase in locals housing • Replace deteriorated rock walls; trash receptades, benches and pavers
• Provision for employee housing in immediate vicinity of Lionshead for at least 100 PedeStrlan CirCUldtiUNACCeSS ISSUeS
employees • Require private property-connections to bike and pedestrian ways
• Employee housing should be considered a pertnitted use, rather than a conditional use . Better use of the North Day lot, and its stainvay
in the arterial commercial district, specifically for the Holy Cross parcel . Snowmelt all pedestrian walkways
• Employee housing unit designations as defined in the Vail code should be rendered more . Proper snow melting/removal and drainage
flexible, allowing for a broader variety of employee housing unit types . Encourage new pedestrian ways through private properry
• Provide employee housing, based on demand, which would also bring more vitaliry and Other
ownership, less cydical use of the area • Implement and encourage lots of street entertainment
• Improve housing types for employee housing
• Employee housing integrated in the core • Public arts fundinglprogram as Lionshead is redeveloped
• Keep walking trails maintained in winter for non-skiers
ZOning • Market Vail and Lionshead as "total" experience, not separately
• Rezone north day:lot to allow for mixecl use development, possible skier drop-off, mass . Strengtben sense of arrival through enhancing "gates" to Lionshead
transiYCOnnection to VA core parcels • Provide visual access to the mountain
• Consider rezoning ofi parking structure, Lionshead cirde, and I-70 air rights m allow for . Encourage more identifiable entrance to the village of Lionshead
wide variery of uses, both private and public • Allow main mall area of Lionshead to be open alcohol consumption during certain times
• Rezone sou`th°side of-Lionshead parking structure to allow for street level retail uses . Use money from sale of public land encroachments to private development for public
with residentialihousing above, coupfed with pedestrian enhancements ro ectz
• Rezone West pay Lot to permit mixed use development including all uses compatible with . Provide location/appropriate design for newspaper boxes & trash cans
Commer.cial Lore 3 zoning, parking, variery of residential products, conference/meeting . Recycfing of any tear-down
centers, lodginglhotel rooms • Redesign entry into Lionshead from parking structure
• Reloeate.5. Frontage road and combine West Day Lot with VA service center and Holy . qdd sense of avrival and sense of place to Lionshead
Cross parcel - rezone area as Commercial Core Z • Provide activities other than ski-oriented, such as gathering spaces, at periphery
• Unplatted tennis court site south of skier bridge - plat and zone as Commercial Core 2, . Allow small outdoors concerts in plaza
induding fractional fee. Alternate uses- range of residential products. • Strategic marketing efforts targeting Lionshead
• Expand or amend the Commercial Core 2 zone to indude, permit, and allow for high . Limit population growfh
densiry multi-family and SDD zoned projects • Acquisition of operespace byTown of Vail
• Allow restaurants and vendors to use more public space
• Allow and encourage redevelopment to cross existingJot lines to improve circulaUon
• Test development opportunities south of Gore Creek
Density/Development Incentives
• Through densiry bonuses or other incentives or through the power of eminent domain,
the ConcertHall Plaza building should be redeveloped and a direct, open, effective
pedestrian corridor created from the Lionshead plaza directly to the west in the viciniry • Lionshead is fine - no redevelopment needed
of the Marriott • Improve area with no new taxes
• The master plan and the zoning ordinances which arise from it should permit or allow • Why is garbage pickup so early in morning?
for densirybonuses in consideration for property owners or developers undertaking or • Grave concems ovec height of new VA buildings
making developmenf commitmenu whith benefit or serve public policies • View corridors and landscaping are critical
• Change.s +n densiry and in fill regulations to reflett redevelopment plan objectives • Provide "crime prevention through environmental design" specialist to be part of
• Provide financial,incentives to modify surface parking masterplan team
RetalllCOmmerCial • • Increased height of VA buildings would damage economic success of Lifthouse Condos
• Intreased retail presence, less t-shirt & sport shops - 30;000 s.f. total • Creative "re-engineering" of existingstructures is necessary
• Better integrate VaiF
• Encourage interesting/diverse/exciting retail enterprises and Lionshead - one village, not two
• Provide opportunities for "storefront" activiry along W. Meadow drive • Integrate Concert Hall Plaza and west LionShead into Lionshead core
• Get rid of "touristinformation bunker" - use it or lose it!
Building H.eighUArchiteetural Guidelines • Get rid of, or at least hide, Iandscape RV parking lot - it is eyesor.e and dangerous
• More uniformiTy in building facades -Austrian architecture • Lionshead is not unattractive now - some buildingsmore attractive than Vail
• Establish firm'building,height limitations and view corridors • No more big hotels in Lionshead.- enforce original zoning heights
• More Alpine/Austrian acchitecture and decoration • No stream walk to east of Lionshead .
• Provide recommendations to redevelop West Day Lot into visually more attractive space, . Keep Vail small - do not over build
anthoring it as the West end of Lionshead
• Improve Visual character of parking structure
• ImProve architectural quality of ski lifts, using natural materials
• Impcove architectural and visual quality
• Mazimum heighf of new building same as Sundance
• Limif builtling height of new buildings on South side of Landmark
• Select aesthetic style: mininglalpine/oId wesUnaYl. park7Colorado west
• De$ign guidelines should allow creativity and discourage repetition, focus on materials
Transportation7Circulation
• Add parking:to parking structure
• Mainta7n North Day Loiparking with access toiandmark as is
• Revise town bus routing to avoid conflict with pedestrians
• Efficient skiertlrop off
• Provide emergency and maintenance vehide access
• Limituse of Forest Road by VA
• Centralized deliveries
• Separate pedestrian and vehialar traffic
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• Reduce vehiculat presence in Lionshead
• LimiUrestritf service delivery (time block) ~~QF~
Proprietary information of any private property owner or developer
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will remain private and confidential unless it becomes part of a
public record.
The Master Plan to be developed for all public and private lands in
Lionshead will serve as the policy framework for all future decision- 7here wiii be no net loss to the Vail community of either local's
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~ making on specific development and redevelopment proposals in housing or parking spaces (public and private) now existing in ,
Lionshead. The Master Plan will be based on the Lionshead Policy ":JR Lionshead.
Objectives adopted by the Town Council to reflect the community's
interests. Collaborative PublidPnvate redeveloPment and financin9 ventures,
including urban renewal authorities and downtown development
~ The Master Plan area will be bounded on the north by I-70, on the authorities, will be considered.
east by Middle Creek (west of the Vail Valley Medical Center), on the rr~ me intent of redevelopment includes minimizing short-term
south by the Town of Vail boundary (south of Forest Road, and not y=~ ~
~ construction-related impacts of redevelopment on existing
including single-family lots), and on the west by Red Sandstone Creek 10 businesses and residents and increased cooperation between the
(east of the Glen Lyon Office Building). - public and private sectors.
The Town of Vail will work collaboratively with Vail Associates rThe Town Council will have final decision-making authority on the
01 (VA) on the master planning process for Lionshead and will Master Plan, adoption of implementing actions, use of public lands,
U involve all other interested citizens, business owners and property I::public improvements, and public financing mechanisms. The Town
owners in the master planning process. The master plan ultimately Council or its authorized boards (e.g., PEC and DRB) will make final
recommended may or may not reflect development approaches decisions on subsequent site-specific development proposals consistent
currently being explared by VA. with the Master Plan.
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Prioritization of the "wish list" ideas will be based upon the 6 community Improved Access and Circulation
policy objectives adopted by the Vail Town Council: The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be
m~ Renewal and Redevelopment improved within and through Lionshead.
Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a Improved Infrastructure
warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead The infrastructure of Lionshead, including streets, walkways,
needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems,
a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. snow removal and storage, and other public and private services must be
P, Vitality and Amenities , upgraded to meet the capacities and service standards required to
We must seize the opportunity to enhance guest experience and support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the
community interaction through expanded and additional activities and expectations of our guests and residents.
amenities such as performing arts venues, conference facilities, ice rinks, Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public
streetscape, parks and other recreational improvements. Revenues
R Stronger Economic Base Through Increased "Live Beds" Redevelopment in Lionshead must be undertaken in a financially creative,
In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and but feasible, manner so that adequate capital may be raised from all
redevelopment in Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates possible sources to fund desired private and public improvements.
(i.e., "live beds" or "warm pillows") and the creation of additional bed Approved by the Vail Town Council
base through new lodging products. November a, 1996
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Stay in touch with the Lionshead Master Plan Project through these David Kenyon, Principal, Design Workshop, (970) 476-8408
information sources... Ethan Moore, Landscape Architect, Design Workshop, (970) 476-8408
The Lionshead planning Internet web site at http://vail.neUlionshead. Susan Connelly, Community Development Director, Town of Vail,
Regular mailings from the Town of Vail. Call (970) 479-2115 to add your (970) 479-2140
name to the list.
Dominic Mauriello, Planner, Town of Vail, (970) 479-2148 -
Recorded information at (970) 479-2199.
Suzanne Silverthorn, Community Information Office,
Suggestion boxes located at: Lionshead Activities Desk, Lionshead Town of Vail, (970) 479-2115
Visitors Center, Vail Library and Town of Vail Community Development
Department.
local media outlets. 1VWNOF~
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This workywil`I`determine which of the 173 "wish list" items ; ix design principles, are being used to provide a
physica'lly fit in Lionshead and `will gauge the impact of the framework for Lionshead's master plan: Mhile the
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ideas on the six community policy objectives (see qage 4) and design principles address fhe overall identity of
the urban design principles (see next column). Lionshead, they are not reflective of a particular architectural
style or theme.
¦"Dream Team" Design June 14 ~ Connect Lionshead physically and visually to the mountain Workshop landscape.
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A design charette using design professionals from the Provide physical and emotional comfort for-the users of
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Vail Vailey is pianned for June 14. There, volunteer tionshead.
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~ teams of local designers will develop conceptual design ; Provide a sense of arrival to Lionshead.
plans of the Wish List items. This intensive :i Create landmarks and turning points in Lionshead,
° brainstorming session is a way to tap the tremendous , provide gates and portals tq define sequential spaces and
~ resources of Vail's design community. places. -
- ' Define appropriate land uses adjacent to outdoor spaces.
¦ Open House for Public June 16 - 20 _
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Comments on Design Charette Ideas
Another way to tap Vail's resources is to ask for public reaction to the concepts brainstormed by the local A
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designers. Results of the design charette will be Pl,fl ~Qf1C~~~lt~ ~
displayed lune 16-20 at Dobson Ice Arena in Lionshead. s-
~ (11~~ nce the physical and market constraints andjthe enticai
~ Public comment sheets will be attached to each of the ~
o concepts and your constructive feedback will be design constraints posed by the des~gnated public:view
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~ encouraged. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. ~:~9 corridors are known, Design Workshop will prepare two
alternative master plan-program concepts depCcting*options
for major development/redevelopment; possibly, with,.
additional options for specific subareas. (Design Workshop
a, also will analyze the development opporturnties under existing
I zoning as a benchmark.) Ultimately, the Vail Tovun Council will
Tfiis wo will be undertaken by expert consultants to be asked to selecta preferred master plan programor to
create a preferred program fcom the elements presented. A
determine
wh ether"the;Vail "market area" can
support the following wish list~submittal uses. proposed schedule for Stage Four, "Development and
Adoption of the Master Plan," will be presented to Counci) for
Hotel with Conference Center~(hospitality). Retail, , x approval at that time, as well.
`Performing Arts Center Two Public Workshops
CommunityCenter ~ Starting in August, two workshqps will be held, to.collect public
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comment: P ease watch the news a ers.for m
p p ore information.
' Addit~orta! Ice R~nk
~ ~ y Public Meetin g(s) with Plannin g and,En~iron,mental.
A l l m f o r r n a t i o n d e r i ~ e d f r o m t h e s t u d r e s w i l l b e
Commission and Design Review Board'~ :
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Yail, Colorado 81657 MEDIA ADVISORY
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 May 21, 1997
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Officer
- VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 20
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Johnston, Jewett, Navas
--Vail Valley Arts Council Presentation
Councilmembers heard a brief overview of Vail Valley Arts Council activities from
Marilyn McCray, director. The overview, which included a slide presentation on the
Council's various programs (photography workshops, lecture series, arts festivals and
the May Gallery in the Vilar Center for the Arts at Beaver Creek), is part of an ongoing
"community conversation" project funded by a grant from the State Council on the Arts.
As a result of the project, McCray said a committee had been formed to seek aut
venues within the town of Vail for Arts Council-sponsored panels and workshops.
--Information Kiosk
The Council voted 5-0 to allow a proposal to move through the Design Review Board
process for the placement of two information kiosks on Town of Vail property as a
demonstration project through the 1997/98 ski season. During discussion, Doug
Worful of Resorts CD company said the kiosks would provide a way to respond to
visitor complaints about lack of information in-Vail on a 24-hour basis. He said the
technofogy would provide locator maps, information from advertisers and would enable
telephone reservations from the site, among other options. Worful proposes placement
of the demonstration units near the Covered Bridge in Vail Village and in the Lionshead
"bunker" near the bus stop. In response, Councilman Kevin Foley expressed concerns
about vandalism of the units and suggested the "bunker" be cleaned up, while
Councilman Michael Jewett expressed concern abaut possible placement of the unit
near the Covered Bridge, saying it might clutter the area. Next steps include a
presentation to the Design Review Board upon receipt of a formal application. For
more information, contact Dirk Mason in the Community Development_ Department at
479-2128.
--PEC Review & Austria Haus Update
The Council heard an overview of a work session on the Austria Haus Special
Development District (SDD) application which was heard by the Planning and
Environmental Commission on May 19. George Ruther, town planner, outlined
modifications to the SDD as proposed by the applicant:
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Current Proposal Previous Proposal Denied by Town Council
18 club units 22 club units
25 hotel rooms 28 hotel rooms
No lock-off units 21 lock-off units
35,240 sq. ft. GRFA 40,429 sq. ft. GRFA
48 ft. building.height 56.5 ft. building height
5,582 sq. ft. commercial 4,469 sq. ft. commercial
61 spaces required 65 spaces required . .
. Also; a meeting.room, food service pantry and an outdoor pool have been added to the revised proposal, Ruther said. The Council denied the original SDD proposal ori April
15 and asked that the project be scaled-down. Council reaction to the revised SDD
proposal outlined yesterday included concerns by Councilman Kevin Foley regarding
loading and delivery issues at the site. For more information, contact George Ruther
(479-2145) or Susan Connelly (479-2140) in the Community Development Department.
--Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Parking Structure Request
Councilmembers expressed tittle to no interest in a request by the Vail Alpine Gar.den
Foundation to finance an underground parking structure on the soccer field parking lot
as part of the Garden's proposed $4.15 million Education Center. Helen Fritch,
representing the foundation, had asked for the town's help in funding a 100-space
underground parking garage to replace the 65 surface spaces that would be lost as a
resutt of the foundation's latest site plan. In response, Councilmembers complimented
Fritch on the foundation's willingness to address a larger community need, but said the
town wasn't interested in bearing the brunt of the cost of the underground structure.
Mayor Bob Armour suggested the group move forward with an earlier site plan which
shows a smaller building and retains the 65 parking spaces on the surface. Fritch
continued to ask for the town's support in convening possible funding partners, such as
the Vail Recreation District, Vail Associates and Vail Valley Foundation, to discuss a
possibfe public-private partnership. Council members expressed their support for Town -
of Vail staff to work with the foundation to identify other partners and funding
opportunities. This may occur during the foundation's fund-raising efforts. For more
information, contact George Ruther, 479-2145, or Susan Connelly, 479-2140, in the
Community Development Department, or Tom Moorhead, 479-2107.
--Public View Corridor Methodology,and Criteria for the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan and Study Area
The Council approved a methodology and criteria for designation of public view
corridors (if any) as part of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process.
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The criteria will draw upon the "view corridors" section within the town code which was
used to designate five public view corridors in Vail Village. Currently, there are no
public view corridors in Lionshead. Prioritization of public view corridor candidates for
Lionshead will be handled through a"critical attributes" classification system that
includes rankings on: foreground, middleground, background, edges, color/texture and
landmarks or specific elements. Citizen input will be used, as well, during a series of
public forums and walking tours to review potential view corridors and record -
preferences. -During discussion yesterday, David Corbin, vice president of Vail Resorts .
: Development Co., expressed support for the methodology and criteria, suggesting the
public view corridors be defined in a narrow and conservative fashion so as not to
preclude opportunities for new decks, new exteriors and other redevelopment
possibilities that might be possible in the future. Please see the news release issued
May 12 for a complete schedule of the public view corridor process, or contact Dominic
Mauriello, 479-2148, or Susan Connelly, 479-2140, in the Community Development
Department for more information.
Evening Meeting Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Navas
--Citizen Participation
There was no citizen participation.
--Ordinance No. 11, Conveyance of Vail Commons Unit B-3 Fee Title to Mountain
Valley Developmental Services
The Council voted 4-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance authorizing the
conveyance of a Vail Commons unit fee title from the Town of Vail to Mountain Valley
Developmental Services. The town had been asked by the developer, Warner
Development, Inc., to serve as an intermediary for the purchase of unit B-3 by Mountain
Valley. Mountain Valley serves residents with developmental disabilities and qualifies
- by state and federal law as an eligible owner/occupant for purchase of a Vail Commons
unit. Mountain Va11ey had successfully participated in one of the recent lotteries for a
three-bedroom unit at the Vail Commons site. Mountain Valley has agreed to place no
more than three residents in the unit at any one time. For more information, contact
Andy Knudtsen in the Community Development Department at 479-2440.
--Ordinance No. 10, Amendment to Special Development District #5 (Vail Run and
Simba Run)
The Council voted 4-0 on second reading to amend a Special Development District
(SDD) to allow the tennis courts at Vail Run to be converted to other recreational uses.
Specifically, the applicant, Vail Run Condominium Association, had requested that the
two covered tennis courts be converted to other recreational uses as permitted in the
accessory uses section of the SDD. The Association intends to create a ski simulator
and training facility within the structure.
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--Announcements
The May 27 work session is cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
Pete Seibert is in Houston, Texas, visiting the art studio of Jesus Morales in an effort to
refine a concept for the Seibert Circle art piece, sponsored by the Art In Public Places
project.
Construction for the Vail Viiiage Club and Lodge at Vail will occur indoors only
throughout the holiday weekend.
--Council Reports
Bob Armour reported on the Vail Tomorrow All-Teams meeting on May 13 and a recent
meeting of the Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition. He also acknowledged appearances
at the butterfly launch, town clean-up, presentation of the youth recognition award and
City Market ribbon cutting.
--Other
Councilmember Sybill Navas asked about the status of the Wall Street building.
Councilmember Kevin Foley encouraged participation at the upcoming Jeep
Whitewater Festival.
--Town Manager's Report
Filling in for Bob McLaurin, Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer indicated the
weekly meetings with the West Vail business community continue to be productive.
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 27, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at the West
Vail Lodge.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
May 27 Wor-k Session
No meeting -
June 3 Work Session "
Mark Allen 10 Year Anniversary
Charlie Turnbull 20 Year Anniversary
Liquor Board Interviews
Pay-in-Lieu Parking Discussion
June 3 Evening Meetrng
Liquor Board Appointments
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 11, Authorizing Sale of Vail Commons Unit
Resolution on Mutual Aide Fire Agreement
June 10 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Amplified Sound Site Visits -
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 1997 ' Contact: Larry Grafel, 479-2173
Public Works/Transportation Director
Russell Forrest, 479-2146
Senior Environmental Policy Planner
FREE SANDBAGS AVAILABLE TO VAIL RESIDENTS
AS TOV CREWS CONTINUE TO MONITOR STREAMS AND TRIBUTARIES
FOR SIGNS OF POSSIBLE FLOODING
(Vail)--Free sandbag materials are now available from the Town of Vail as crews
continue to keep a watchful eye on area streams and tributaries for signs of potential
flooding or mudslides.
The free sand material and empty sandbags are available for public distribution at
three locations: Stephens Park in West Vail; the Vail Police Department parking lot
(east side); and the parking lot at the exit 180 interchange in East Vail. Residents
should bring a shovel and are asked to fill their own bags.
Stream flows are continuing to rise steadily. The following are the times and peak
flows for the last few days in Gore Creek:
Date Peak Flow (Cubic Feet per Second) Time
May 15 535 24:00
May 17 799 23:45
May 18 813 23:45
May 19 916 23:45
Water can "overtop" Gore Creek's banks when the flow is over 1450 cfs.
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Last year the maximum flow of 1530 cubic feet per second occurred on June 7 on
Gore Creek in Dowd Junction. However, on May 16 flows came up quickly and spilled
over the banks of Buffehr Creek with a reading of 1450 cfs. There was no property
. . damage. -
For more information about sandbags, condition reports or other flood-related .
assistance, please call the Town of Vail Public Works Department at 479-2159 between
7 a.m. and 5 p.m. For after hours assistance, call police dispatch at 479-2200. Also,
streamflows for Gore Creek and the Eagle River are posted on the Internet at
http://www.cr.usgs.gov.
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Senior Housing Policy Planner
15 VIE FOR LAST VAIL COMMONS UNIT DURING LATEST LOTTERY DRAWING
(Vail)--Calling it a"golden moment," Peter Fredin and his family have been selected to
purchase the last of the 53 for-sale housing units at Vail Commons in West Vail.
Fredin's name was selected from among 15 applicants in a Town of Vail housing lottery
yesterday (5-22). The home has three-bedrooms, a two-car garage and sells for
$164,000.
"To acquire this much living space at this price--in Vail--is unheard of," said Fredin, a
first-time homebuyer who's lived in Vail periodically since 1979. Fredin hopes to move
his wife Terri and their 11-year-old son Kyle into their new unit at the end of June. .
Fredin, a professional photographer, was on-hand during the first housing lottery last
year, but not as an applicant. Fredin was taking photos for the Vail Trail. Since then,
he said he'd been kicking himself for not taking the time to apply. "So, when we saw
the article last week about the lottery, we said `let's go for it."' Peter and his wife, who
works for Vail Resorts Inc. as payroll manager, are currently renting a home in West
Vail. Fredin says he'd like to convert the unfinished basement of his Vail Commons unit
into a darkroom one day.
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The 14 other names drawn in Thursday's lottery--the project's fourth housing
drawing--could come into play if any of the other remaining buyers fail to follow through
with their closings, said Andy Knudtsen, the town's project manager. "This list will be
' . added to the existing reserve list of six individuals who have been prequalified for less ,
-expensive units," he said. The remaining units under construction are 13 units at . $119,000 and four units at $164,000.
Thirty-six units are already occupied. To qualify, applicants must be first-time
homebuyers who occupy the home and work an average of 30 hours per week over the
course of a year. The resale cap is limited to three percent per year.
The names drawn in Thursday's lottery are as follows in the order drawn: Peter and
Terri Fredin, Vail; Otto Talley, Vail; William Shoff, Vail; Rhonda Heth, Avon; Marianne
Windrow, Vail; Laurie Bossart, Vail; Laura McGiffert, Wade Hill and Brian Childress,
Avon; Chris Hefty, Eagle; Meredith Baum, Avon; Dirk Peratt, Vail; Joseph Miller, Vail;
Anne Sullivan, Vail; Wendy and Joey Johnson, Vail; Nancy Pruckno, Edwards; and
Kathy and Juan Navarro, Vail.
In addition to the 53 owner-occupied homes on the site, City Market will finish
construction of its 18 employee rental units within the next six weeks, according to
Knudtsen.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-21 DO
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 1997
Contact: Lydia Stinemeyer, 479-2333 Sgt. Steve Erickson, 479-2249
TOV Environmental Health Specialist. TOV Police Department
TOV URGES EXTRA ATTENTION WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH REMOVAL
TO AVOID DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS WITH BEARS
(Vail)--Following several recent bear sightings in Ford Park and in East Vail, Town of
Vail officials are asking residents to be mindful of the presence of bears--and the
associated risks.
Bear sightings will continue to occur in and around Vail for the next 8 to 10 weeks as
the temperatures increase, says Lydia Stinemeyer, Vail's environmental health
specialist. This, after a hibernation period from November to late April. "Since they've
_ not eaten for months and because natural food supplies aren't readily available yet,
they'll be looking for the next best thing--your trash," said Stinemeyer. Once a bear
becomes dependent on non-natural food supplies, there is an increased risk of bears
coming into contact with people which can result in serious injury to humans and can
endanger the life of the bear, she said.
There are some important steps residents can take to prevent bear problems,
according to Stinemeyer. "First, since bears are native residents of the valley, as well
as wild animals, we need to respect their presence," she said. Simply put, bears are
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not pets and should never be approached if they're spotted in a residential area.
Second, since bears are attracted to garbage, it's important to keep trash in a place that
can't be accessed by bears, she said. "One of the best and easiest ways to prevent
, animals from getting into garbage is to avoid putting the trash out on the curb until the
morning of collection." .
Other tips include:
• Vacation property owners who frequent Vail on weekends should contact
their private hauler to make arrangem:: - _s for Sunday pickups.
• Never store garbage or pet food on porches.
• Keep barbecues and outdoor tables clean.
• If you encounter a bear near your home or a populated area, don't
. approach it. Avoid surprise encounters. Always leave an escape route
for the bear. Keep calm and walk away while facing the bear. Do not run
or make sudden movements.
• tf a you see a bear that appears to be a threat to public safety, please call
the Vail Police Department at 479-2200.
Black bears may be active any time of the day, but are most often seen in the
morning and evening twilight, according to Stinemeyer. They're also very strong,
curious and incredibly intelligent. For example, when a bear gets hungry, it will revisit
places wher_e it has found a good meal in the past, she said. "This is one of the
reasons why it's important for residents and businesses to make their garbage
inaccessible to bears, and avoid opportunities for bears to learn habits that may cost
them their lives," she said.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has enacted a nuisance bear policy which requires
problem bears to be killed after two or more incidents. To avoid such drastic
consequences, Stinemeyer urges residents to do their part to allow bears to co-exist.
The Town of Vail has been doing its part through installation of five commercial bear-
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proof trash containers in Bighorn Park, Ford Park, Pirate Ship Park and Stephens Park,
she said. The sites were selected based on the frequency of past bear activity. The
containers are designated for park use only. That's because if a container becomes
- over burdened with too much waste, it may not close properly, she said. .
For residential use, the Town of Vail has information on six bear-proof trash container .
designs for individual households. The units can accommodate three 30-gallon
containers and cost approximately $590 each. For more information on the residential
containers, call Stinemeyer at 479-2333, or stop by the Community Devetopment
Department offices between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A townwide measure requiring installation of bear-proof trash containers for all
households has been under consideration by the Vail Town Council for several years.
A similar measure was adopted in Snowmass Village in 1993.
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE , May 23, 1997
Contact: Andy Knudtsen, 479-2440
Senior Housing Policy Planner 15 VIE FOR LAST VAIL COMMONS UNIT DURING LATEST LOTTERY DRAWING
(Vail)--Calling it a"golden moment," Peter Fredin and his family have been se{ected to
purchase the last of the 53 for-sale housing units at Vail Commons in West Vail.
Fredin's name was selected from among 15 applicants in a Town of Vail housing lottery
yesterday (5-22). The home has three-bedrooms, a two-car garage and sells for
$164,000.
"To acquire this much living space at this price--in Vail--is unheard of," said Fredin, a
first-time homebuyer who's lived in Vail periodically since 1979. Fredin hopes to move
his wife Terri and their 11-year-old son Kyle into their new unit at the end of June.
Fredin, a professional photographer, was on-hand during the first housing lottery last
year, but not as an applicant. Fredin was taking photos for the Vail Trail. Since then,
he said he'd been kicking himself for not taking the time to apply. "So, when we saw
the article last week about the lottery, we said `let's go for it."' Peter and his wife, who
works for Vail Resorts Inc. as payroll manager, are currently renting a home in West
Vail. Fredin says he'd like to convert the unfinished basement of his Vail Commons unit
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The 14 other names drawn in Thursday's lottery--the project's fourth housing
drawing--could come into play if any of the other remaining buyers fail to follow through
with their closings, said Andy Knudtsen, the town's project manager. "This list will be
added to the existing reserve list of six individuals who have been prequalified for less .
expensive units," he said. The remaining units under construction are 13 units at
$119,000 and four units at $164,000.
Thirty-six units are already occupied. To qualify, applicants must be first-time
homebuyers who occupy the home and work an average of 30 hours per week over the
course of a year. The resaie cap is limited to three percent per year.
The names drawn in Thursday's lottery are as follows in the order drawn: Peter and
Terri Fredin, Vail; Otto Talley, Vail; William Shoff, Vail; Rhonda Heth, Avon; Marianne
Windrow, Vail; Laurie Bossart, Vail; Laura McGiffert, Wade Hill and Brian Childress,
Avon; Chris Hefty, Eagle; Meredith Baum, Avon; Dirk Peratt, Vail; Joseph Miller, Vail;
Anne Sullivan, Vail; Wendy and Joey Johnson, Vail; Nancy Pruckno, Edwards; and
Kathy and Juan Navarro, Vail.
_ tn addition to the 53 owner-occupied homes on #he site, City Market will finish construction of its 18 employee rental units within the next six weeks, according to
Knudtsen.
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452 TM
May 21, 1997
Mr. Thad King
2763 Ramsgatc
Atlanta, Gcorgia 30305
RE: Town of Vail Rcal Estatc Trattsfcr Tax (RETT)
Dcar Mr. Kiiig:
Mayor Bob Arniour askcd mc to respond to your Icttcr of May 15 cxpressing your conccrns about thc
Rcal Estatc Transfcr Tax. Thc 1'own concurs with you about thc importancc of 11181111a1111i1g OpCII
spacc in and around Vail. Protccting opcn spacc for cnvironmcntal and recrcational rcasons has bccn
and will bc a high priority. fiousing is also a high priority, and wc arc looking at ways to prescrvc
critical opcn spacc and provide opportunities for housinb.
Bcforc discussing thc dctaiis of thc usc of RETT, i would likc to rcfcr to thc housing stratc&ry of thc
Town, which is a nccd thal somc in thc community bclicvc warrants additional funding. Thc Town
Council's articulated strategy behind thc loca!s housing effort is two-fold: to create economic
vitality and to cnhancc our scnsc of community.
1. The lack of affordablc housing within thc Town of Vail affccts our status as a world-class
resort. Our economic vitality is thrcatened as necessary jobs go unfilled or arc filled with
unmotivatcd workers. Compctition for employces is no longer just between ski areas or
bctween regions, but has now bccomc an issuc within the Vail Valley. Employees who
find housing down valley arc likely to find_jobs there, too. This problem has directly
impacted the Town of Vail in its efforts to fill employment positions.
2. Bolstering the sense of community in Vail is critical as much of the community is madc
up of homes which housc part-time residents. Although able to make a uniquc
contribution to thc Town, part-time residents are not ablc to fully engage on a day-to-day
basis. The condition improvecl in 1996 and 1997 with the addition of 53 owner-occupied
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units at Vail Commons. Still, with approximatcly 70% of the homcs in Vail dark most
of the ycar, the nccd to crcatc housing opportunitics for full-timc residcnts continucs to bc
critical.
Whcthcr any changcs arc madc to the RETr tu„d or i,oc, the Town is committcd to an opcn, honest,
and fair discussion of the mcrits of tiic proposal. To facilitatc thnt, I havc providcd a summary of key
points rcgarding the RETT fund below. Somc of the points may be overly simp(istic; however, our
goal is to providc all participants with complete, accurate, objcctivc information to facilitate the
dialog.
I. Approximately $1.7 million do!lars is coilected annually from this tax. It iti collected from a
10/0 pcrccnt chargc oii c.ich rcal cstatc salc.
2. Thc RETT is collcclcd from rcal cstatc trai:sactions iocatcd only within the Town of Vail.
Othcr jurisdictions, such as F3cavcr Crcck and Avan, have scparatc Rcal Estate T'ransfcr
Taxcs.
3. At this timc, pursuant to the ordinancc, the fund can bc spcnt only for rccrcation or open
spacc uscs. I'hc b:kc path construction, such as thc cffort you mentioncd in Dowd Junction, is _
an cxamplc of a rccrcation purposc.
4. As a notc of clarification, no?zc of the Rcal F,statc "I'ransfcr Tax fund is uscd for plantinb the
flowcr bcds around Town cxccpt thosc locatcd within parks. Both the matcrial and labor
costs associatcd with flowcr bcds outsidc parkti arc covcrcd by t!lc Gcncral F,und.
5. Conccrning opcn spacc acquisition, the Tawn adoptcd thc Upcn Lands Plan in 1994 to
dctcrminc which lands to acquirc. An invcntory of all undcvclopcd parccls in and around
the municipal limits wati complctcd. 51 parccls wcrc dctc?mincd to havc opcn space
valuc. Of the parccls idcntificd in that plan, 38 havc bccn purchasccl. OFthc 13
rcmaining, cight may be accuircd at no cost to the Town. Thc rcmaining fivc havc
obstaclcs reducing the risk of developmcnt whcthcr or not the parcels arc 'I'OV-owr_cd,
a(though the plan docs call for the 7'owri to cvcntually purchasc thcsc ]ots.
Most, if not all, of the land surrounding the Town of Vail cannot be purchased for open space
by thc'fown of Vail, as it is National Forest land. Thcsc lands can bc stibject to land
exchanges; llowevcr, we bcl;eve that tllc risk of private eYCl:anges (and possible development)
is low as a result of an agrecntent the '!'own has recently er.ecuted with the Forest Service.
7. Tllerc is also land within t.he Towil which is designated open spacc. 340 acres, or 10% of the
land in Town, has been restrictcd as perpetual open space. The only way to waive, this
restric!ion is by <a voka of the pcoplc. 1 100 acres, or 33°/o of thc land in Town, is zoncd opcn
spacc.
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8. It is important to notc that significant cost is incurrcd whcn itnproving opcn spacc. For
cxampic, tiic Iowcr bcnch of Donovan ('ark has bccn mastcr planncd as a park and
construction of this plan would requirc a sibnificant amount of thc RETI' fund to complctc.
9. It is also important to notc that thc cost of maintcnance or trails and opcn spacc areas will
incrcasc in thc futurc as thcy arc improvcd. This would apply spccifically to bikc paths and
parks.
10. 'I'he 1997 budget fund5 most of the remaining bike path links which are needed to complete a.
continuous bikc patli/lanc systcm from Vail Pass through Dowd .function. Thcrc are some
cxccptions, such as thc Villagc and I_.iontihcad, which arc not dcsignatcd for bikc paths, as
wcll as onc link from thc pedestrian ovapass to the Roundabout on the north side of the
Intcrstatc, which is not fundcd at this tima Thc Town is also working on a soft Surface hiking
and mountain biking traii system around thc Town.
11. $340,000.00 is used each year to service the golf course debt. This debt repayment will
cxpire in 1999.
Thc points laid out abovc arc inccndcd to hcip cducatc our community about thc choiccs it has.
Conccrning your point about using land currcntly dcsignatcd as opcn spacc f'or thc construction of
housing, thc suggcstion has bccn madc bccausc thc availablc sitcs for housing within thc Town arc
vcry limitcd. Privatcly hcld sitcs zoncd fc~r dcvclopmcnt may bc bcttcr suitcd for housing, but thc
funds rcquircd for such acquisitions arc limitcd. Thc discussions about potcntial sitcs (both privatc
and pu6lic) arc in a broad bnish staga If any dcvclopmcnt is proposcd on T'own owncd land in thc
futurc, a thorough community cngagcmcnt proccss will bc complctcd. Your participation in that
proccss would bc wclcomcd.
In conclusion, I hopc you will continuc to bc involvcd in thc dialog about thc Rcal Estatc Transfcr
Tax, as wcll as potcntia) uscs of opcii spacc. Plcasc call mc if you would likc to gct an updatc on thc
Vail Tomorrow Housing "rcam schcdulc, which is just onc of many ways to participatc in thc dialog.
Thc "Cown Council will act in the bcst intcrest of thc community, as thosc interests are conveycd to thc
Council. We appreciatc your input and encourage you to collaboratc with thc rest of the stakeholders
of Vail to hclp shapc its futurc.
Sinccrc ,
Andy nudt n
Scnior Housing Policy Planncr
cc: Vail Town Council
Bob Mc[.aurin
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TOWN OF YAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-21 DO
FAX 970-479-2157
. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . May 23, 1997 Contact: Susie Combs, 479 - 2114
TOV Volunteer Program
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH ADOPT-A-PATH AND
ADOPT-A STREET CLEAN-UPS IN VAIL;
PROGRAMS KICK-OFF MAY 31 FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
(Vail) --Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to join the Town of Vail for
the third annual Adopt-A-Path program, beginning with an initial clean-up on Saturday,
May 31. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. on the third level of the Vail Transportation
Center terminal building near La Cantina Restaurant. There, assignments will be given,
equipment distributed and participants will be dispersed to their "adopted" locations.
The program is flexible, allowing volunteers to adopt a designated path or street for the
day--May 31--or for•the entire season.
The Town of Vail-sponsored effort is coordinated by Susie Combs, the town's
volunteer program coordinator. "que to the success of the Adopt-A-Path program in
previous years, we've added an Adopt-A-Street component to the program this year,"
said Combs. That's because areas with high pedestrian traffic are requiring more
cooperative action, she said. She's encouraging businesses throughout the community
to "adopt" the street near their storefronts and to join the town in picking up trash and
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debris on an as-needed basis.
Other groups and individuals are needed to help keep bike and pedestrian paths
maintained. In addition to keeping sections litter-free, volunteers serve as path
' . "watchdogs" who look out for downed trees, burned out lamps, cracks, etc, she said.
The town provides trash bags, brooms, rakes and shovels in exchange for the assistance.
To date, 16 businesses and individuals have joined the town's effort in adopting various
portions of Vail Village and Lionshead paths and streets. They are:
Businesses
Eagle Valley Cycling Coalition
KZYR
Legecy Communications
Lion Square Lodge
Prudential Gore Range Properties
Red Lion Restaurant
Vail International
Vail Recreation District, Youth Services
Vail Athletic Club
Vail Visitor Center
Individuals .
Ginny Culp Carol Dalesandro
Kevin Foley
Polly Letofsky
Susan Pollack
Karen and Robert Wilhelm
There are still plenty of easy-to-maintain sections available for adoption, Combs
said. For information on how you or your group can adopt a path or street, or to pre-
register for the May 31 clean-up, contact Susie Combs at 479-2114.
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TOWN OF YAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
. VAlL POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE
Date of Release: May 28, 1997
Contact Person: Sgt. Steve Erickson, 479-2249 -
pager, 949-2530
- Location of Incident: South Frontage Road at Chamonix Road (West Vail Interchange
" Roundabout construction)
Date and Time of Incident: 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 27
Person Summonsed:
Taylor Thomas
Last First
49-year-old mate from Grand Junction. .
Charae: Disorderly conduct .
Svnoqsis of Events:
At approximately 10:50 a.m. on May 27, a female motorist was exiting I-70 at the West
Vail Interchange and was driving through the roundabout construction zone on the north
side of I-70. A traffic controller became upset with her as she did not stop as he had
anticipated. He reportedly yelled obscenities at her and allegedly waved and swung his
stop sign at her.
Upon investigation, Vail Police believe the traffic controller inadvertently presented the
motorist with the "slow" sign when he thought he had presented the "stop" sign.
Taylor was issued a summons for disorderly conduct. The case wiff be heard in Vail's
Municipal Court. .
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TOWN OF YAIL
75 South Frontage Road
vail, Colorado 81657 WEST VAIL INTERCHANGE ROUNDABOUI'S
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
FOR: May 28 to June 4
` . The Countdown is On! • .
. • Only 4 more days `til the 1-70 underpass is reopened for the remainder of the
construction project. The underpass will open to traffic at 7 a.m. Sunday, June 1. Expect one lane traffic there until retaining wall and other related work is
complete. The surface will consist of road base only. Originally, the contractor
had hoped to have the underpass paved by the June 1 reopening, but the project
is running stightly behind schedule due to the weather.
• Chamonix Road from North Frontage Road to Chamonix Lane will NOT
LIKELY reopen on June 1 as originally planned. The road will be reopened just
as soon as it drys out long enough to apply gravel to the surface to make it
functional for vehicular traffic.
Construction Details
• Work for the week will include : shaping of the roundabout on the north side; pipe
replacement; completion of dirt work on Chamonix Road; asphalt removal on the
I-70 eastbound on and off ramps; concrete pours for the underpass walkway and
retaining walls; installation of gravel/road base on Chamonix Road and the
underpass; and completion of utility work. Installation of the temporary bridge
over Gore Creek will occur June 3 and 4. Expect 10-minute delays during
one-lane operations. Demo of existing bridge will occur June 4 or 5.
Closures and Detours Please note the changes for Friday!
• All I-70 ramps will be OPEN throuahout the week expect for Fridav Mav 30
Please use caution as the detour ramps require tighter turns.
• On Fridav, Mav 30, the I-70 Eastbound OFF ramp will be CLOSED from 8
a.m. to noon onlv.
_ • On Fridav. Mav 30, the I-70 Eastbound ON ramp will be CLOSED from 1 p rn
to 5 p.m. onlv.
• I-70 Underpass (Chamonix Road) connecting the North and South Frontage
Roads remains CLOSED until 7 a.m. June 1. This is a complete closure. Use
Main Vail exit 176 as an alternate route. Access for pedestrians and bicyclists will
be maintained throughout this work.
• Chamonix Road from North Frontage Road to Chamonix Lane is CLOSED
for the month of May. The area will be reopened after June 1, as soon as the
surface drys out. Use Chamonix Lane and Buffehr Creek Road as detour routes.
To Report a Problem or Concern
• Call Greg Hall, project manager, 390-4676 (day time hours).
• For emergencies after hours, call Vail Dispatch 479-2200.
. Citizen Monitorina, Evaluation and Proiect Uadate Briefina
• 5:15 to 6 p.m., Monday, June 2, West Vail Lodge.
Recorded Construction Updates
• Ca11479-2199.
Proiect Completion
• Oct. 17 with contractor incentives for roadway completion Sept. 19.
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TOWN OF VAIL
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 Major Milestone Occurs June 1 with 1-70 Underpass Reopening
FAX 970-479-2157
There won't be a special ribbon cutting or free food. That will actually come later in this project. . Tm
But come Sunday, June 1, things will change in West Vail...for the better. IYs the reopening of ,
the I-70 underpass after a 31 day closure. This milestone represents completion of the.most
critical phase of the roundabout project, and for that we want to thank you for your patience and cooperation. The underpass will now remain open (in one form or another) throughout the
remainder of construction.
The projecYs next transition should occur Wednesday, June 4, when the temporary bridge over
Gore Creek will be opened to traffic. The existing bridge will then be torn down. Also, you
should begin to see the circular shape of the roundabout taking form on the north side soon.
Chamonix Road from North Frontage Road to Chaminox Lane will not reopen on Sunday as
originally planned. However, the road will be reopened as soon as it dries out long enough to
add gravel to the surface to make it functional for vehicular traffic.
If you use the town's transit service, please note that a West Vail "connector" bus will be used in
the Intermountain and Chamonix neighborhoods to transport riders to other West Vail buses. If
you have questions about the routes, please call 479-2358 for more information.
On another note, completion of the Dowd Junction bike path is expected on or about June 17.
The contractor is currently installing bike rails, preparing final grading prior to the placement of
gravel, concrete drainage pans and paving. A ribbon cutting is planned for August 23 that will
include a barbeque, music, bike rides and other special activities for the whole family.
A third project that will most definitely impact you yet this-summer will be the overlay of the North
and South Frontage Roads here in Vail. This work is scheduled for August 15 through
September 15. We'll keep you posted on this work, as well.
We can't thank you enough for the flexibility you've shown with the multitude of construction going on in and around your area. If you'd like to become more informed about the day-to-day
activities, please join us at our regular update meetings held each Monday evening from 5:15 to
6 p.m. at the West Vail Lodge. Or, if you have immediate problems or concerns about the roundabouts construction, call Greg Hall, project manager, at 390-4676 during daytime hours
Monday through Friday. For emergencies after hours, call Vail Police Dispatch at 479-2200. For
recorded information, call 479-2115. A free fax broadcast service also is available by calling
479-2115.
Thanks again for your continued patience and understanding.
Sincerely, '
N,
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Com ' Information Officer
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Property valuation time in Eagle County
BY taxpayers (68.44 percent) were
COUNTY EDITION STAFF - then the actual value
If you own property in Eagle assigned to your property will ,
County, then you most likely be based on the market value Summertime in E agle County ~
just got something in the mail as of June 30, 1996. The ~
from the Eagle County assessor's office takes a look ~
Assessor's Office. Called a at sales over an 18-month peri- '
Notice of Valuation, it lets you od from January 1, 1995 to
know the proposed value of June 30, 1996. r~Frh~ ,
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your property and should have For nonresidentiai property,
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'1995 1996 ~
Residential 663,196,310 691,351,330 ` i
Commercial 256,582,870 265,205,410
Industrial 11,155,720 10,566,920
Agricultural Land 2,024,820 2,073,460
Agri.Improvements 3,703,880 3,923,460
Natural Resources 888,850 641,000 -
Central Assessment 33,291,600 36,421,200
All Exempt 70,342,150 70,466,820
This is an odd-numbered approaches to value are all
year, and that means the considered over a period of
assessor's office is busy com- market activity of up to five -
plying with the state years. By law, all sales trends -
Legislator's mandate that all for both types of property are
real property be reappraised Weighted toward the end of the every two years. As daunting data-collection period .
as all of this may sound, it's a What all this means is that the
necessary process that gener- notice you just received will
ates a tax base, the lion's most likely reflect some
share of which (44.65 percent changes in the value of the
in 1996) goes toward the val- property, with the greatest per-
ley's burgeoning public school centage of change coming in
system. the western end of the county.
"This is a statewide require- "Values in Eagle County have
ment. We reappraise every increased over the last
other year," Eagle County appraisal, which was based on
Assessor Allen BlaCk says. 1993 and 1994 sales activity," Eagle County's winters are famous...but the summers are loved. The county organization is
My offiC2 iS audited every Black says, "and they seem to preparing for a summer that will include a number of capital improvement projects and pro-
year. The state wants to make be going up more in the west grams serving residents of the county. County Fair will be a highlight of the summer season.
sure the value is high enough end of the county where the
and the taxpayer wants to Worker bees are, i.e., Edwards,
make sure the value is not too Eagle, Gypsum, Basalt, and EI
high. It puts me between the Jebel" in values. But while values are convinced, the assessor's you have until June 2 to get it
rock and the hard place, but So, while the actual values
going up, that doesn't neces- office will be more than happy in. On June 15 the assessor
sarily mean taxes will be to answer all your questions at
increasing at the same rate. (970) 328-8640. mails out Notices of Valuation
Where Do Taxes Come From? According to Black, Eagle If you disagree with what the to taxable personal property
County has one of the lower assessor came up for your owners. The protest period for
Central Assessments (3.61% effective tax rates (the actual property valuation, you also those valuations are from June
Natural Resources (0.05%) percentage of the value of your received a protest form, and 15 to July 5.
Agri. Improvements (0.39% property that you wind up
Agricultural Land (0.21%) paying in taxes) in the state.
r Industrial (1.05% "We have one of the lowest Where Do Taxes Go?
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effective tax rates that there
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Commercial (26.25/o o) owners paYin9 taxes and not
utilizing the school services" Specia( Districts
I n 1988, the effective tax (26.60%)
rate was 1.88 percent as
compared to the current rate
of .65 percent. ~
Residential (68.44%) The e uation for arrivin at o
the amount of property t xes Schools (44.65/o)
you'll actually pay is really a
the system does work" are higher in the eastern end of fairly simple one. It goes like ~ V C o u n t y ( 1 4. 2 4%)
I f you're a residential property the county, the rapid growth in t his: ac tua l va lue x assess-
owner - and in 1996 the over- the western end has meant a m e n t ra te x mi l l levy =prop- o
erty tax. If you're still not Towns (6.48 /o)
whelming majority of property higher percentage of increase
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throughout the region attended very well received by the cus- County Commissioner ness, unusual challenges, total of five major carriers -
a ribbon-cutting ceremony. tomers and the airlines," George "Bud" Gates said the completion and budgetary including . American,
The,combined efforts of Eagle Elwood said. "We're very goal was to provide a passen- timeliness, workmanship, inno- Northwest, Delta and United,
County, Isbill Associates, the proud of the faciliry and the ger terminal that would benefit vation and safety. to the regional airport.
Van Sant Group and Shaw cooperation of everyone work- the public and the county's tax- The building won the highest In addition to the new termi-
Construction are credited with ing together to make it reality." payers. award in the category of $5 mil-
building the terminal on time Through January, 123,004 „We selected people who did lion to $10 million structures. nal, the county completed a
and within budget. passengers passed through an excellent job," said Gates. The $8.4 million project was $1=8 million ramp expansion,
Airport.Manager Jim Elwood the sleek new terminal, up The winning projects were exactly on budget from its June for which Castelrock
noted that these are "very more than 40 percent from the selected from entries "submit- 5 ground breaking to its Nov. Construction out of Denver
exciting times here at the air- previous year. The skiers and ted from across the county and 25 grand opening. won a pavement excellence
port" tourists who used the new were judged on the following Continental Airlines signed on . award.
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BY time," Bradley says. "IYs one of County Justice Center, the old ty services, including the its original style. Bradley says
COUNTY EDITION STAFF those projects that really Courthouse became some- Health and Human Services Hyder Construction, also out of
makes an impact on the sur- Department, which encom- Denver, has completely gutted
EAGLE - Sometimes you rounding community for a long . ~ passes public health, social the interior for a total redesign
need to go back in time to find period of time. I am very " services and seniors aetivities. of office space: Half of the
out just how much the past has pleased to be working on this . It S_ OYIe Of The new/old building will also lower floor will be left in an
to offer. On March 7, Eagle job, and I look forward to its . house Colorado State unfinished state for . future
County went back to its future successful completion" those pYO,eCtS University 4-H Extension expansion. ~
and came up with a redesign Adjacent to the county's archi-. Offices. There will be an addition on
of the old 1932 courthouse tecturally acclaimed 1991 that really makes Kathleen Forinash, Director of the back of the building that will
building that meets future administration building, the Health and Human Services, house the mechanical and
needs while maintaining histor- beautiful old brick courthouse an impact. says the third floor's open electrical components, includ-
ical character. has languished in the shadows office design will accommodate ing the elevator and restrooms.
"This building has a lot of sig- of its showier neighbor for changes over the next several The architects have also flip
nificance to the county as far more than six years. That all - Mike Bradley years. f{opped the entry way so that
as where we have been and changed with the March Building & Grounds "The public health clinic will What was formerly the back of
where we are headed," says remodel kickoff. Bradley says ~ Manager have space for health educa- the building will be the front.
Mike Bradley, Eagle County's the project will finish within tion activities," Forinash added. And vegetation, most of which
„ is too close to the buildings
buildings and grounds manag- budget and on time for an Family interviewing rooms will ~
er, who has been eagerly antic- October 13 grand opening. what of an afterthought next to provide a home-like atmos- foundation, will be moved away-
the new administration build- phere for working with families to expose the building to day-
ipating this project. The proud building went up in -
"I've had the opportunity to be 1932 after fire destroyed the ing' who have problems" light and show off the latest
with the county for the last 15 building that originally served In October the old building will office Denver-based Slater Paul (and county's oldest) campus of addition to buildingsthe
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years, and this is a project I've as the Eagle court house. With reopen space for as a whole flexible host new of coun- Architects is keeping the exteri-
looked forward to for a long the construction of the Eagle or of the building very much in
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Appeals Court sides with county on airport terminal
BY build a new passenger termi- was the county's power to cre- hats;' Elwood said. "In the win- a 3-0 decision by the Appeals
COUNTX EDITION STAFF nal; and that the funding mech- ate the not-for-profit Eagle ter we take care of customers. Court. But that's what they'll
anism complies with County Air Terminal In the summer we put on our probably do next just because
EAGLE-An important Colorado's Amendment One, Corporation to build and run construction hats and build a some of these things will set
Colorado Court of Appeals the so-called ""Bruce the terminal and take in pas- stronger economic base for the precedent in this case if
decision will keep the county's senger facility charges to fund Eagle and Gypsum and the they do want to take it to trial:"
passenger terminal at the the terminal. surrounding area:" "We are very pleased with the
Eagle County Airport open for , "I am pleased that the coun- Eagle County Attorney Jim court's decision affirming
business. The April court ruling It s time to ty's rights and position were up Fritze also hopes the court of (Eagle County District) Judge
also reaffirms the county's right held by the state appellate appeals decision will allow the (WiIliam) Jones' order. While
to.build and operate the award- StOp lZtZgatZYlg aYId judges. IYs now time for us to county to move ahead with the We feel reasonable people
winnin put an end to this litiga-
9 new terminal. go about improving the airport business of operating and Would
The Vail/Beaver Creek Jet try to resolve the and taking care of the uses of increasingly busy regional air- tion, we anticipate a prolonged
Center owners and operators this facility," Airport Manager port. "It's time to stop litigating fight by the Jet Center to pre- ,
of the old airport terminal, had remaining Jim Elwood said. and try to resolve the remain- serve their monopoly at the ~
tried to block the operation of Over the summer a federal ing issues," Fritze said. expense of the taxpayers, I
the new terminal until a end- ZSSZIeS. Fritze said
P grant will allow the county to Fritze said he expects the Jet Coun.ty Commissioner
ing lawsuit is settled. The - Jim Fritie expand the commercial air car- Center to take its case to the George "Bud" Gates added, "I
Court of Appeals not only County Attorn rier apron and increase the state Supreme Court, but Was happy about the Court of
rejected the appeal, but also number of gate positions from doubts such a move would be Appeals decision. It again `
supported the county on two 9 to 10. The county will also successful. "I think they will try proves that Eagle County is not
other key issues. Amendment ° complete another $1 million in to appeal to the Supreme just our there arbitrarily making
The court found that Eagle Also confirmed by the court general improvements. Court, which almost never decisions:'
County clearly had a right to "At the airport we change grants a hearing in the case of
County launches web si te
BY mation, visitor information and mits. The site also provides or
COUNTY EDITION STAFF airline schedules. answers to frequently asked I~
Users may download com- county questions. All of this is
Eagle County rolled onto the ver
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information superhighway with enhanced flying eagle.
the launch of its own web site To date, there have been an
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of -the -art. Johnnette Phillips said she is
Have you just moved to Eagle have been 30,000 looking forward to learning
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County? You can get acquaint- more about the int "
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without stepping outside or excited about the prospects of
picking up the phone. Looking - JOhyty~ette receiving mail from all over the
for a job? Want to take a trip? world," Phillips said. ,
Want to ask question, or com- Pj1ZlIZ S County Commissioner
ment on a current issue? Eagle County Chairwoman Geor9~ e`Bud' ' Gates has heard
A search engine allows users from residents that they are
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to searc t e site (www.eagle- looking forward to communicat-
county.com) for specific topics, in9 and receivin9 information
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such as the addresses, fax and
through the internet.
phone numbers for county
offices and departments, dis- "I think it is an effective com- •
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rent job openings, profile infor- employment and building per- using it," Gates said.
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Calling all green. thumbs. lots s till
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available at Eagle Community Ga-rdens
By the thril{ of growing their own
COUNTY EDITION STAFF plants from seeds. Everyone
trades growing secrets about - : - ~
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With a limited number of plots their favorite flower and veg-
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available for the 1997 growing etable varieties. For beginner °
season, it's time to reserve a gardeners, help is available '
spot at the Eagle Community from the Eagle County
Gardens. Extension of Colorado State
Plots are assigned on a first University and its staff of mas-
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come, first-serve basis to those ter gardeners.
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$35 plot lease fee and a$10 Call the Extension Office at
refundable deposit. The fee 328-8775 and ask for an appli- .
covers the cost of irrigation cation for the Eagle
" water, soil preparation, tiliage Community Gardens, or stop
and administrative cosfs. by and fill one out at our office, Inch by inch, row by row. Local gardeners tend their plots at the Eagle Community Gardens.
Participating in the communi- 401 Sawatch Drive, Eagle.
ty gardens is a great family
activity. Children experience
Spirit of Eagle Soars with Volunteer Program
$y nity," said Sharon Smith, volun- nutrition and outreach pro- "Volunteers will receive spe- ators. Volunteers will work
COUNTY EDITION STAFF teer program coordinator. grams in EI Jebel, Eagle and cial training for the jobs they closely with Health and Human
The volunteer program will Minturn. Other programs will take on," Smith said. Initial Services staff in carrying out
EAGLE - Eagle County's focus services on the growing include family conflict media- training will range from a few services and will benefit from
Health and Human Services hours for those helping at the ongoing training and supervi-
Department is calling on you. senior centers to 24 hours of sion.
Spirit of Eagle is a new pro- intensive training for those who
gram featuring volunteers who Trained volunteers will bring their choose to become family medi-
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gy Kindergartners usually need a month period. If students enter- Eagle County Health and Appointments are not neces-
COUNTY EDITION STAFF DPT booster, polio booster, ing kindergarten or seventh Human Services, the state of sary. Cost is $5 per immuniza-
Kindergarten students, chil- MMR (measles, mumps, rubel- grade have not yet started the Colorado and many other ~
dren entering the seventh la) booster and a series of shots, they need to do so as states are hoping to prevent tion. No child is denied immu-
grade, new district students three Hepatitis B shots. soon as possible. this serious liver disEase by nizations due to a parent's ~
Children entering the seventh Hepatitis B is a serious dis- immunizing children before
and students entering college grade usually require a MMR ease that can lead to death. they begin to engage in adult inability to pay. Hepatitis B
must have their immunizations booster and a series of three The virus is carried in the blood behavior that will put them at
completed before school starts Hepatitis B shots. Students and body fluids of an infected risk, or before they have con- shots for older children or
this fall, says the Eagle County entering college need an MMR person and can be passed tact with infected people. young adults are available from
nursing staff. booster and some may need from an infected person to The nursing staff with Health
New state regulations require Hepatitis B shots. New district another person during birth, by and Human Service is avail- $15 or $35 per shot, depending
immunizations for kindergart- students have various immu- being stuck with a used needle, able to anyone in the communi- upon age. For more informa-
ners and students entering the nization needs and should. by sharing personal items such ty for immunizations or current tion, call the Avon office at 949-
seventh grade, as well as check with the county's public as razors or toothbrushes or by immunization information and
requiring studerits to be current health nursing staff for more transmission via an oral-fecal education.. 7026, the Basalt office 927-
on their immunizations or have information. route. People can spread Immunization clinics are 3947, or the Eagle office at
a plan in place to do so within The Hepatitis B immuniza- Hepatitis B without knowing offered on Tuesdays and
14 days of entering school. tions are given over a six- that they have the disease. Thursdays, form 2-4 p.m. 328-8815.
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~ Hih s h 1 g c oo students take over the
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GOVERNMENT OUNTY roles of count officers for a day
WEEK y and Vail Mountain High in real discussions and We found Laura quite a learning experi-
Schools met at the Eagle debates and learn what Estebanell hard at work in ence. Students learned
Apri113-19, County building to shadow happens in Eagle County's the Clerk and Recorder's almost everything about
1 9 9 7 some important people for government. office. "They have a lot of the local government.
a day. Each department in Jacinda O'Neill who was work to do and it's a good They were able to be Eagle
the county had a couple of shadowing Johnnette experience to know what is County officials for one
By students follow around an Phillips said, "I'm learning happening in all of the day. "I think that Eagle
Jessica Prater, Eagle County official such that it is really hard to make Eagle County County should continue to
Cory Strickier, and as Johnnette Phillips, decisions concerning Departments:" do this, because it is a
Anya Ryabishaeko James Johnson, and Jack growth in this valley." In the Engineering great experience for high
Ingstad. Government Day Jacinda was able to sit in department Geoffery school students and any-
On April 15, 1997 stu- Was a good way for stu- on a real discussion con- Berens was learning about one looking into govern-
dents from Battle Mountain dents to learn about their cerning the temporary Auto CAD which is com- menY' remarked Cory
High, Eagle Valley High local government. asphalt plant and be a part puter aided drafting. Strickler.
Students were able to sit of making decisions. Over all, the day was -
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EAGLE-You can tell iYs here tion of five brand-new buses • ~;r
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because it's still snowing and which will rePlace some of the ,
yet you can't ski. The sky is old buses, keeping the overall
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perpetually grey, and the fleet at 23. The system (includ- • . ~~r ,
ground is squishy no matter ing Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek,
where you go. Some call it and the county) is projecting
mud-season, but you know it more that half a million board-
a s o ff- s e a s o n - a n d s t i i l o t h e r s in g s f o r 1997. insisi on calling it shoulder sea- "I Was very pleased with the
son. additional service and what the 1
Authorit has been able to Survive the drive! Let the public bus system be your transportation . The Eagle County ~
Now, whatever it's called, it's a y Transportation Authority has expanded bus service throu hout the count ,
thing of the past, at least as far accomplish in what really g Y•
as the Eagle County Regional amounts to a very short time i
TransPortation Authorit s con- since it was created," says depend on itwhere its mouth is, dedicatin in tr to ride
Y i g g, y your bike ~
cerned. Shrum, who just started in In February, look for the new 10 percent of the tax take to Otherwise, park at Meadow ~
"The authority has expanded October. "We're really anxious buses to start easing the con- recreational trails. Mountain. Also, look for crews for the first time to year-round to see that kind of impact year- gestion on the county's roads. On Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. the to continue with the widening ~
service. Shoulder season stop- of Highway 6 through Eagle- ;
pages are a thing of the past," Vail to provide for more elbow ~
says Jim Shrum, director of the room for bikes. ~
Authority. The Eagle County Regional ~
Having just completed the first Transportation Authority Board
"shoulder season" experiment, meets the third Thursday of
the jury's still out on how suc- ~ every month at 3p.m. at a dif-
cessful service will be once the We re really anxious to see what ferent location throughout the
lifts have stoped running. county. Consult you local news-
However, thaYs not deterring paper for locations, and watch
the folks who - with the back- kZnd Of zmpact year-round service will Channel 5 for televised cover-
ing of a voter-approved, half- age of the meetings.
cent counry wide sales tax - For more information on +
brought you a slew of new ~ routes, fares and tickets, call
transportation options last ski ave on providing a service that s 479-2358 or 949-6121.
season.
Not so long ago, the idea of ' Eagle County Regional
regular Eagle-to Vail bus Ser- ependable and convenzent for the Transportation Authority
~ vice was deemed impractical. Members and Alternates
Now it's seen as indispensable, • Avon: Jack Fawcett and
with packed buses plying many riders who have come to depend Richard Carnes
Interstate 70 on a regular « Basalt: Kent Mueller and
basis. Last season, the ' Jacque Whitsitt
Authority took things several on Z~. - • Beaver Creek Resort Co.:
steps further, introducing the Bob Mcllveen and Tony
following highiy successful ser- O'Rourke
vice upgrades: ~ Jim Shrum ' Eagle: Willy Powell and
• Vail-to-Gypsum noon depar- Donna Meyer
tures Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Director • Eagle County: James
• Evening service to Minturn Johnson and George Roussos
• Beaver Creek-to-Leadville • Gypsum: Chris Estes and Jeff
afternoon express service Shroll -
• Leadville-to-Beaver Creek • Minturn: Michael Gallgher
morning express service and Brian Canepa
• Gypsum-to-Vail mid-day round service will have on pro- But in the meantime, any kind long-awaited completed of the • Red Cliff: Barbara Fresquez
departures viding a system that's depend- of alternative transportation is Dowd Junction bike path will be and Betty Whitting
• Round trip Vail-to-Dotsero able and convenient for the being encouraged, and the dedicated at a ceremony in the • Vail: Kevin Foley and Rob
service many riders who have come to Authority is putting its money junction. If you plan on attend- Ford
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Page 6-County Edition • Avon Annex open for business
BY
COUNTY EDITION STAFF
"We knew that the convenience annez. was "a positive move:"
of making all our health and "It offers the citizens of the
human services available: in eastern end of the county the
one place was needed: It.really convenience and time-saving. .
has workedl„
opportunity to.do business with
Accordin to Forinash, more
9 the county without traveling to
than half of their client families
£s f ' ` in the upper part of the valley Eagle,„ Phillips said. :
are going to the Avon annex. Three public computers are .
The following county offices also available so that residents
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pr vide services in A n: ma access. county records.
ssessor's Office, CIerk and The annex is open Monday
Recorder's Office; Community, . through Friday.. Office hours for Develo ment, Nursin and P 9 the Clerk and Recorder's'
Social Services. Office are 7:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.
AVON- Need to renew your familiar Avon location, now "From the day we opened A Colorado State Department of Motor Vehicles For Health and Human
I license plate tabs, or register to that the Eagle County annex is the doors, children, families Division of Driver's Licenses is Services hours are from 8
vote? up and running. The offices and community members have also now in the Avon location. a.m.-5p.m. A bilingual recep-,
"Up Valley" . residents can are located on the first floor of filled the Avon office," said Eagle County Commission tionist is available to assist
once again find one-stop ser- the Avon Center, in the old post Kathleen Forinash, director of Chairwoman Johnnette Phillips both English and Spanish
vices in a convenient and office site. Health and Human Services. said the return of the Avon speaking customers.
It's time to hit the trail as manY projects
near. c om letion throng-hout Eagle County'
p , ~ ' ' • ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ' • ' • ' • BY Department. The county has , COUNTY EDITION STAFF been aggressive partner in a
~ • "rails-to-trails" study and a
. It's already been a busy year grant request for lottery funds
• _ . for Eagle County's Community to pay for the project.
Development Department, but Dowd Junction
things are really starting to Look for the grand opening • heat up now that the weather is this summer of the multi-pur-
warmer. All the various trails pose recreational trail from r projects around the county are West Vail through Dowd
shifting into high gear. Junction to the confluence of
' • ~ Several trail projects are slat- Gore Creek antl the Eagle
' ed for completion this year River. The project.will be done .
through collaborative efforts June and the official ceremony
between public agencies and Will be held August 23.
as part of private development The trail will connect with
projects. In addition, the Eagle Highway 6 via a bridge over the
~ County Trails Committee, a vol-
~ unteer group that is part of the Eagle River, and Highway 6
I itself is being widenecl with up
Eagle County Regional; to 8-foot shoulders to accom-
~ Transportation Authority, has modate bikes and vehicles.
, helped with fundraising and. The project - jointly funded by
• coordination of two of the fol- Vail, Eagle County, the
lowing projects: Colorado Department of
~ Rails to Trails Transportation, state lottery
funds
The county is keeping a close and the Eagle County
eye on the possible abandon- Transportation Authority
ment of the Union Pacific rail includes a public park at the
Time to rock `n roll in the kitchen perfecting line from Sage (near Gypsum) confluence of Gore Creek and
~the
your jams and jellies, salsas and apple pie overTennessee Pass to Canon Eagle River.
recipes for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo City. If no viable rail operator Edwards to Avon
purchases the line in the next County planners are at the
, JlJly 26 - August 3. Find out how you can be six months, the corridor can drawing board working on a
- the county's best in these and over a hundred then be acquired and convert-
. ed into a trail corridor with a section of public trail in the ~
• Edwards area that would con-
categories by calling 3 Z8-8779. trail either running alongside the tracks or on the rail bed if nect the town center with t_
school
the tracks are removed. gy property at Miller
spring of next year, the county Ranch. Design, funding and
' EAGLE COUNTY ~ in its partnership with the Property negotiation are under
towns of the Eagle Valley and Way, and a fall completion is
' three other counties along the the current target. The project
~ corridor, will know whether the Will include a bicycle/pedestri-
purchase option is a reality. an bridge over the Eagle River
"The connections between near the Riverwalk develop-
` communities could then occur ment.
within the rail easement and Eagle to Gypsum
eliminate or simplify some diffi- Next up for the county planners
EST. 1939 cult trail construction issues, „ is making the trail connection
says Ellie Caryl of the between the incorporated
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Dog days: love, GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES ,
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BY COUNTY EDITION STAFF Growth in the area is charac-
terized snow is quickly melting, bui di gby o~eeskeOpunsmBut
which means summer is fast more dogs? Animal Control
approaching. Eagle County
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says yes! More tlian 1,300
Animal Control reminds us that
with the steady demise of Eagle County dog licenses
"snow cover," the "deposits" left have been issued this year - a
by our canine pets over the remarkable 75 percent of the ' ;.III
winter become, well, over- total for all of last year.
whelming. Licenses were due as of Jan.
There is a significant increase 1• This license should not be
in complaints regarding loose confused with the rabies tag
dogs regularly leaving their that is given by a veterinarian
deposits behind for someone after administering a rabies
else to scoop. Animal Control vaccination. The license will
Supervisor Deb Brown encour- help identify your pet and ~
ages all pet owners to be more ensure a more prompt return if R ~
considerate and realize that she or he strays from home. ~
pet deposits impact health and "Help us to help you, `love, ,
can be in violation of the leash and license your pet," ~
county's laws. Brown says.. '
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~ Ground Breaking Ceremonies were held on May 9 for "Valley Pine" an active adult retire- i
Where can I obtain an ment community in Basalt. The Eagle County Commissioners were instrumental in initiat- ~
Eagle County dog license.90 ing development of this community project. i
Licenses can be obtained at the following lo`cations: ~
continued from previous page ~
9 Vail Municipal Building ~
• Minturn Animal Shelter areas of Eagle and Gypsum. three other county residents. Trail to the Sopris Meadows ~
Keep reading The County The comrnittee has identified ~
• Gypsum Town Hall , Edition for future details. several key trail routes in the subdivision.
• Basalt Town Clerk ~ mid-valley area, with the high- For more information on any
Roaring Fork Valley est priority segments in the
• Animal Control offiCe, EI Jebel The Eagle County Trails town of Basalt. Currently the °f the trails projects, call the
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• Treasurer's OffiCe, Eagle County Building Committee has formed a sub- committee is working on a Eagle County Community
committee on the Roaring Fork reconfiguration plan for Old Develo
• By mail: P.O. Box 214, Avon, CO, 81620 side of the county with two Highway 82 and a connection Pment Department at
• Any Animal Control Officer in the field members from Basalt and between the old Emma Road (970) 328-8745.
Regular license fees are $20 per year or
$10 for a spayed or neutered dog.
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Western SUHJECI': TELECOMIVILJATICA'ITONS SYMPOSIUM
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May 7, 1997
Dear Colleague:
It is our pleasure to invite you to be our guest as a participant in The Second Invitational MAPP
Symposium - A TeleSymposium - on Key Health Care Issues for the 21st Century, on Thursday,
June 12, 1997. This year, our focus is "CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITIES." We are
fortunate to be able to hold a two-state, community-based discussion in real-time at six sites, using
interactive video systems in Colorado and Wyoming. Detailed information and your RSVP are enclosed.
A great deal has happened since our First Symposium, in May 1996: MAPP has received a six-yeaz
Implementation Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; two grants from the State of Colorado
are supporting the establishment of AHEC/MAPP TeleLearning Centers; twenty-two Community
Meetings with more than forty-eight health care facilities/clinics have been held in underserved areas;
more than sixty health care practitioners have been nominated to become MAPP Scholars/Students; an
inter-institutional curriculum is being designed for Internet delivery; and the MAPP network is growing
to include dozens of organizations and agencies committed to the improvement of health care, innovation
in education, and the advancement of telecommunications for lifelong learning. Still, much is yet to be
accomplished.
It is now time for our Colorado/Wyoming regional network to re-convene in order to broaden our
perspectives and learn from our communities. This 1997 TeleSymposium is designed to ensure that
community-based points-of-view, as we(I as recent research and experience in the fast-changing world of
health care, drive the changes taking place in hea(th education. In a recent speech, Colorado Governor
Roy Romer stated that "distance learning is driving a new paradigm for learning, one that is dispersed,
individual learner-centered and competency-based." We agree with this assessment and view the years
ahead as both exciting and chalienging.
Please connect w:th us on June 12 to advance our mutual goals.
Marie E. Miller, R.N., Ph.D. Elinor M. Greenber Ed.D.
Executive Director Regional Coordin r
Colorado Area Health Education Center Mountain and Plains Partner ip (MAPP)
System (AHEC)
The Mountain and Plains Partnership (MAPP) gratefulfy acknowledges support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's
Partnerships for Training Initiative; the State of Colorado's Educational Technology Initiatives; the Colorado Area Heafth Education
Centers (AHECs); and the frfteen MAPP Partner educational institutions, agencies and organizations.
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MOUNTAIN AND PLAINS PARTNERSHIP (MAPP)
. Colorado • Wyoming
cordially invites you to be our guest as a participant in
The 2°d Invitational MAPP Symposium
on
Key Health Care Issues for the Zls` Century
A TELESYMPOSIUM
Thursday June 12, 1997
10 am - 2 pm
"CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITIES"
• Denver - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC), Denison Library
Denison Auditorium, 4200 E. Ninth Avenue (entrance - Fountain Courtyard)
• Gr.eeley - Centennial AHEC (CAHEC) Regional Office
1024 Ninth Avenue, Suite B
• Pueblo - Southeastern Cotorado AHEC (SECAHEC), Pueblo Community College
Academic Bldg., Room 160; 900 W. Orman
• Alamosa - San Luis Valley AHEC (SLVAHEC), San Luis Regional Hospital
San Luis Valley Room, 106 Blanca Ave.
• Grand Junction/Clifton - Western Colorado AHEC (WCAHEC) Regional Of#'ice
592 32 Road, Clifton
Laramie - University of Wyoming, College of Education
Room 117
There is no charge for this TeleSymposium, but seats are limited and must be reserved.
A box lunch will be served. Materials will be provided.
For further information contact:
Ellie Greenberg Phone: (303) 315-5885, or e-mail: E11ie.Greenberg@UCHSC.edu
Jeff Loker Phone: (303) 315-5885, or e-mail: jeff.loker@uchsc.ed
Area Health Education Center System (AHEC)
MOUNTAIN AND PLAINS PARTNERSHIP (MAPP)
TELESYMPOSIUM
Thursday, June 12,1997
[NVITED PARTICIPANTS - Partial List, as of May 2, 1997
MAPP Education Core Partners Communities
Beth-EI College of Nursing Aurora
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Qerthoud
Regis University Boulder
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Broomfield
University of Northern Colorado Brush
University of Phcenix Cheyenne, WY
University of Wyoming Cheyenne Wells
Colorado Springs
MAPP Agency/Organization Partners Cortez
Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment, Women's Health Section Craig
Colorado Health Professions Panel Crested Butte
Colorado Rural Health Center Del Norte
Denver Health: Denver's Community Health Services Denver
High Plains Rural Health Network Dillon
Kaiser Permanente: CO Permanente Fort Lyon
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Service Fort Morgan ~
- Region VIII Golden -
WICI-E: Western Brokering Project & Western Cooperative for Educational Grand Junction
Te(ecommunications Holyoke °
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AHEC Regionat Offices Kayenta, AZ
Centennial AFEC (CAHEC) La lara
Southeastern Colorado AHEC (SECAHEC) Lakewood
San Luis Val(ey AHEC (SLVAI-EC) Umar
Western Colorado AEEC (WCAEEC) Laramie, WY
Las Animas
MAPP Alliance Limon
Colorado Advanced Technology Institute (CATI) Longmont
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Meeker
Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System Montrose
Colorado Federation of Nursing Organizations (CFNO) Naturita
Colorado General Assembly - Members Norwood
Colorado Medical Society Nucla
Colorado Rural DevelopmenrCouncil (CRDC) Olathe
Colorado Trust Parker
Colorado Women's Leadership Coalition (CWLC) Phoenix, AZ
Latin American Research & Service Agency Silverton
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Telluride
Rose Foundation Westminster
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Region V[[( Winter Park
University of Wyoming Wray
Wyoming health-related agencies
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MOUNTAIN AND PLAINS PARTNERSHIP (MAPP)
Colorado o Wyoming
The 2°d Invitational MAPP Symposium
A TELESYMPOSIUM
Thursday June 12,1997
l0am -2pm
"CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITIES"
AGENDA
10:00 AM Convene at all sites Local Site Chairs
Welcome
Introductions
Orientation to the TeleSymposium
10:30 On-Air/Interactivity Marie Miller, Exec. Dir., Colorado AHEC System
Welcome Ellie Greenberg, Regional Coordinator, MAPP
Introductions Chair, TeleSymposium
Update on MAPP
Format of the TeleSymposium
11:00 Perspectives from all sites: "Key Health Care Issues [or the 21" Century"
Brief statements wil( be made, as follows:
• National and Regional Trends - Mazgazet Cary, MD, Regionat Administrator, Region VIII, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
• State Legislation - Salty Hopper, Colorado State Senator
• Medically Underserved and Uninsured - Gary VanderArk, MD, President-Elect, Colorado Medical Society
• Nursing and Mid-Level Roles in Underserved Areas - Marie Miller, Exec. Dir., Colorado AHEC System
• Latino Health Needs - John Campbetl, Dir. of Health Programs, Latin American Research and Service Agency
(LARASA)
• Urban Needs - Patricia Gabow, MD, CEO/Medical Director, Denver Health Medical Center
• Community Building - Douglas Easterling, Director of Research and Evaluation, The Colorado Trust
• Wyoming Perspectives - Sylvia Moore, Wyoming AHEC, and Maxine Chisholm, University of Wyoming;
• Northeast Colorado Perspectives - Jan Weger, Director, CAHEC
• Southeast Colorado Perspectives - Faye Marquez, Co-Director, SECAHEC
• San Luis Valley Perspectives - AL Kelly, Director, SLVAHEC
• Western Slope Perspectives - Ida Walden, D'uector, WCAHEC
12:15 PM Working Lunch Local Site Chairs
Local sites organize responses and Facilitators
12:30 Responses from all sites
: • Denver • Alamosa Colorado & Wyoming
. • Greeley • Grand Junction/Clifton Senior Health Educators,
• Pueblo • Laramie MAPP Partners & AHECs
1:30 Open Discussion/Interaction between all sites All participants
• Wrap-up Comments Jean Johnson-Paulson
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2:00 Off-Air: Local site activities Local Site Chairs
• Feedback and discussion
• Survey
• Next steps
3:00 Adjourn at all sites
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MAPP Goal
The overall goal of the 15-member Mountain and Plains Partnership (MAPP) is to recruit and
train 125 students and graduate 110 primary health care, "homegrown" Nurse Practitioners (NP),
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), and Physician Assistants (PA) in underserved rural and urban
areas, in Colorado and Wyoming. The MAPP health education model is high quality learner-
centered, community-based, inter-institutional, inter-disciplinary, competency-based and
technology-enhanced.
TeleSymposium Goals
• to provide direct communication between the Mountain and Plains Partnership (MAPP), the AHECs, and local
underserved rural and urban communities, throughout Colorado and Wyoming;
• to assess the impact on health education of recent research and experience, as shared by health professionals,
associations and foundations;
• to assess the impact on health education of community-based perspectives, as shared by local community
leaders, health care professionals and potential students; and,
• to identify the "Key Health Care Issues for the 2151 Century" in order to design and deliver high quality learner- centered, community-based, inter-institutional, inter-discip(inary, competency-based and technology-enhanced
primary caze health education for "home grown" mid-level clinicians, in Colorado and Wyoming underserved
rural and urban communities.
TeleSpmposium Planning GrouQ
Ellie Greenberg, Regional Coordinator, MAPP; General Chairperson, MAPP TeleSymposium
Sylvia Clark, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Doug Easterling, Colorado Trust
Mary Edna Helfer, AHEC, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Thomas Kautzky, AHEC, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Christine Mandl, Colorado Deparlment of Health
Marte Meyer, Kaiser Permanente, Colorado Division
Marie Miller, Colorado AHEC System
Bernard Nelson, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Don Olcott, WICHE: Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications and Western Brokering Project
Diane Skiba, School of Nursing, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
'Christine Thornam, Coordinator of Leamer Support, MAPP
TeleSymposium Chairpersons
General Chairperson - Ellie Greenberg, Regional Coordinator, MAPP
Denver - Chris Thornam, Coordinator of Leamer Support, MAPP
Greeley - Jan Weger, Director, Centennial AHEC
Pueblo - L. Faye Marquez, Co-Director, Southeastern Colorado AHEC
Alamosa - A1 Kelly, Director, San Luis Valley Colorado AHEC
Clifton - Ida Walden, Director, Western Colorado AHEC
Laramie - Maxine Chisholm, University of Wyoming, and Sylvia Moore, Wyoming AHEC, Co-Chairs
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RESERVATION
AHEC/MAPP 2"d Invitational Symposium
A TELESYMPOSIUM
"CONNECTING WTTH THE CONIlIZUNITIES"
Thursday • June 12,1997
There is no charge for this TeleSymposium, but all participants must make a reservation.
.~Se-ating is limited.
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RSVf' by Monday June 2,1997
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Name Title Position Organization/Agency/
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Phone Fax E-mail
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City State Zip
Please note any dietary restrictions:
Please reply directly to the interactive video site for which you are making a reservation.
Mail to: AHEC/MAPP, 4200 E. 9d' Ave., Box A096, Denver, CO 80262
Centennial AHEC, 1024 Ninth Avenue, Suite B, Greeley, CO 80631-4002
Southeastem Colorado AHEC, 720 N. Main, Suite 210, Pueblo, CO 81003
San Luis Valley AHEC, 1560 12t' Street, Suite A, Alamosa, CO 81101
Westem AHEC, 592 32 Road, Clifton, CO 81520
= University of Wyoming School of Nursing, Box 3065, Ross 105, Laramie, WY 82071-3065
Or, Fax to: . 303-315-5886 @ AHEC/MAPP - Denver
970-351-0786 @ Centennial AHEC - Greeley
719-544-7955 @ Southeastern Colorado AHEC - Pueblo
719 589-4978 @ San Luis Valley AHEC - Alamosa
970-434-9212 @ Western Colorado AHEC - Grand Junction/Clifton
307-322-9258 or 307-766-4294 @ U. of Wyoming - Laramie
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TOWN OF VAIL
COUNCIL CONTINGENCY
Account # 01-0100-52857
1997
Total
Contingency
Funds
Original Budget Amount $50,000
Rollforward from prior year - Excellence in Education, Sports, or the Arts $5,000
Amended Budget Amount $55,000
Uses:
VVF - Excellence in Education, Sports, or the Arts $5,000 paid 2/19/97
VRI - Spring Meltdown Program $2,500 paid 3/5/97
Youth awazd airfare to Australia $2,572 paid 5/8/97
Youth award spending money for Australia $1,000 paid 5/16/97
TOV/VA Task Force $6,000 Estimated Qa $500/month
"Free after 3" parking program $1,927 JE in May
Total Amount Used 18,999
Total Amount Left $36,001
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May 27, 1997
Mayor Bob Armour
75 S. Frontage Rd. West
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Bob:
Thank you for taking the time to share your observations on the
roundabouts. Your community had great vision to first take on
the idea. Your staff, especially Lauren, was helpful.
If we can ever be of assistance, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF ESTES PARK~
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Gary Klaphake .
Town Administrator
cc: Mayor Robert L. Dekker
Lauren Waterton
P. O. Box 1200 Telephone (303) 586-5331
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Dear Sir:
We are definitely opposed to the mountain being
lit up at night for skiing or any other activity.
It detracts from what we believe Vail Mountain
should be, which is to be enjoyed in its natural
beauty for day skiing and not to be turned into an amusement park on public land.
Pedro & Patsy Cerisola
. 805 Potato Patch Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
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Fabrua 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 1,993,389 2,059,387 2,084,816 25,429 4.599'0 1239'e
March 1,316,652 1,378,782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051820 1,977,995 1,888,090 2,250,656 2,139,298 2,240,865 2,315,035 2,569,617 254,582 14.679'e 11.009'0
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Octobar 237,504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525 408,405 461,791 413,573 426,090
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TOWN OF YAIL
75 South Frontage Road Office of the Town Manager
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Faz 970-479-2157
June 2, 1997
Mr. David Carter
Housing Coordinator
Eagle County
Post Office Box 179
Eagle, CO 81631-0179
Deaz David:
I am in receipt of your letter of May 8, 1997. I apologize for the delay in responding to you,
however I have been out of town and have been unable to respond to all of my correspondence in
a timely manner.
The Town of Vail is very well aware of the housing problems facing Eagle County. The Town is
also aware and appreciative of the efforts being conducted by Eagle County to help develop solutions
to these housing problems. During your recent presenta.tion of Eagle County Housing Policies,
several Town Council members specifically expressed their appreciation for the County's efforts to
address the issue regionally. We also support a regional approach to dealing with this problem.
While we aze supportive of a regional approach to dealing with housing problems, we are concerned
about the proposed funding for the housing trust. According to the table supplied in your letter, the
Town of Vail would be expected to contribute $448,527.00 towazds the housing trust. As you aze
aware, this represents over 40% of the total fiznding for the housing trust.
Given that the Town recently reduced general fund expenditures by approximately $500,000; and
eliminated seven full time positions, these funds could not be donated to the housing trust without
fizrther reductions of service in other areas. However, we are willing to work with you and others _
to develop funding altematives which would have less fiscal impact on the Town.
The Town of Vail is strongly committed to resolving housing problems in Vail and in the region. -
As you may be aware, we have recently facilitated the construction of 53 deed restricted owner
occupied units, and 18 rent restricted units. We have executed an agreement with the Upper Eagle
Va11ey Water & Sanitation District to facilitate the construction of 17 owner occupied deed restricted
units on Red Sandstone Road. These units were scheduled to be constructed this summer but have
been pushed back one year as the project needs to be value engineered. We are currently finalizing
the design for 24 seasonal housing units to be located at the Town of Vail Public Works facility.
These units would be occupied by Town of Vail seasonal workers and other public employees (e.g.,
CDOT) as available. It is anticipated the construction costs for the Public Works housing project .
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is $2.5 million. These funds will be coming from the Town of Vail general fund, housing trust and
capital projects funds. As you can see the Town is strongly committed and is taking strong
affirmative action to deal with housing problems.
As indicated previously, while we are unable to support the proposal as currently presented, we are
very willing to continue to work with you to develop a regional strategy and funding mechanism for
dealing with this very serious problem. If you have questions or wish to discuss this matter in more
detail, please do not hesitate to call me. ~
Sincerely,
L~
Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
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xc: Vail Town Council
Andy Knudtsen, TOV Housing Planner
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Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Vail Town Couacil:
On behalf of the Vail Mountain Rescue Team we would like to thank yon for the donation of $2,000.00 to
our organization_
Vail Mountain Rescue Group is a non-profit organizations made up of volunieer men and women, who
are trained and prepared to respond to any type of back-country emergency. Without the support of our
community and private donations, we would not be able to pezform at the level of eVectation to serve the
people of Eagle County and our guests. We rely on donations to enable us to purchase life-saving
equiPment.
THANK YOU
Vai! Mountain Rescue Group
Tag Ezempt ID #'s Federal - 51-0153270
State - 98 -10923-0000
A volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through rescue and mountain safety education
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May 21, 1997 Mr. Robert Armour
Mayor
TOWN OF VAIL
75 Frontage Road,
Vail, CO 81657
Dear NIr. Armour:
I just wanted to let you know that I am grateful for the Collective Solid Waste
Management Program the Town Of Vail is working on, on behalf of the entire Eagle
County community.
Recently I invited Russ Forrest, your environmental planner as well as Lydia Stinemeyer,
and Ron Rasnic from Eagle County Landfill to my hotel to discuss recycling initiatives.
Included in the meeting were, the Vail Valley Hospital, The Lodge at Vail, and the
Holiday Inn representatives. We recognized during our meeting that the years to. carrie
will be demanding, especially on the landfill. In a couple of weeks Russ and Ron will be
coming up with a business survey, targeted at recycling issues in the business community.
This survey should reveal whether or not the business community can work cooperatively and collaboratively in resolving the difficult issues that confront us. To have a valley
wide impact the Sonnenalp needs the combined effort of everyone here.
It was also my understanding from the meeting that the Solid Waste Management Plan is
awaiting the approval of the council. I would encourage you to move forward with this
nlan. I believe that the nresent situation presents a unique opportunity for all of us to,
support the efforts of Ron and Russ, and knowing aII of you as I do, I am confident that
we are more than equal to the challenge of recycling. Thank you and I look forward to working with the community for a good environment.
Sincer ly yours,
Mr. Aohannes Faessler
Owner
SONNENALP RESORT OF VAIL
Ocuned anct operated by the Fissler Fczmily
20 V iil Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 • 970/476-5656 • 1-800-654-8312 • Fax 970/476-1639
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Dr. Robert E. Baker
3950 Fall Line Drive, # 22 .
Vail, CO, 81657
May 24, 1997
Hon. Roy Romer, Governor
State of Colorado
State Capital Building
Denver, Colorado
Dear Governor Romer, ,
Briefly, the Department of Transportation has failed us once again by allowing
abandoned junk vehicles to stay in the DOT parking area south of our townhome adjacent
to or part of the 1-70 corridor. The location is just East of the 180 (East Vail) Exit.
I hope that you will remember that it has been established that :this area is a
responsibility of the DOT because I have had to communicate about this neglected area
previously.
Some guidance from above will be very much appreciated as in the past. After a
satisfactory effort a few years back, and a little boosting last year regarding snow plowing,
there has been a steady deterioration, and it requires attention.
A detailed description of the problem is attached
Thanks and best wishes,
Sincerety
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Robert E. Baker
Copies: Mr. Ed Fink, DOT, Denver Mr. Larry Graves, DOT, Eagle ~
Mr. Tom Healy USFS, Silverthorn Mr. Bill Wood, USFS, Minturn
?Mr. Bob Armour, Mayor, Vail Mr. Bob McLaunn, Manager,Vail
Mr. Nino Licciardi, Manager, Falls at Vail Association.
. . i Dr. Robert E. Baker
3950 Fall Line Drive, # 22
Vail, CO, 81657
May 24, 1997 .
Hon. Roy Romer, Governor,
State of Colorado
' State Capital Building
Denver, Colorado
Dear Governor Romer,
The following is an explanation of what has been happening at the CDOT parking
lot in East Vail.
It seems that about every couple of years I have a problem that requires your aid,
and you and your staff have helped immeasurably in the past.
The CDOT has acknowledged in the past its responsibility for the north frontage
road along I-70 from the 180 (East Vail) Exit, along the north side of the freeway, east of
the intersection. (exit).
To confuse things, this road has a new name: 'Fall Line Drive", no longer "North
Frontage Road East". This name change was approved and authorized, as I understand ,
by the Town of Vail even though that body denies any responsibility for this road.
The road is very poorly maintained by the CDOT or anyone. It is occasionally
plowed and sanded but not as well by any means as the adjacent North Frontage Road. It
has not been cleaned or swept for years. Rarely are weeds trimmed along the road, never
last year. The highway fence is a disaster as is the parking area.
Now we have a junk yard. Years ago, someone (the Town of Vail & the U S
Forest Services deny it) created a parking lot between 'Fall Line Drive" and the I-70 fence
where it is on the I-70 easement or property.
This parking lot is in terrible condition. It is used primarily until recently by people
hiking up the Pitkin Creek Forest Services Trail. Mr. Tom Healy and Mr. Bill Wood, both
Forest Service officials, acknowledge the use of the lot but assume no responsibility for its
care or upkeep. This past winter a few vehicles were using the lot and suddenly appeared ~
at least one wrecked abandoned car. The Town of Vail tagged several vehicles.
Thereafter the Town decided it also has no responsibility, but left the cars tagged.
The Forest Service investigated and concluded I should contact Mr. Larry Graves
at the Eagle CDOT who would help solve this problem. For the past week I have
repeatedly called Mr. Graves. He was unable to talk with me for, therefor I asked that he
return my ca11. I asked for any responsible person to return my call.
No one has returned my calls. This does not please me. This is why I am asking
you for help.
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A few years ago Mr. Ed Fink visited me, and I was encouraged that the CDOT
would take care of this CDOT property. After a fairly good start, we are back to square
one except for some snow plowing.
The parking lot is a mess, that area and the road and berm are never trimmed or
cleaned up. The sand and rock on the road go back at least two years, and the road is
breaking up. The fence has never been one to be proud of, though one time it "was
improved.
One shouldn't be surprised that we now have a junk yard with wrecked vehicles. It
must be an embarrassment for the CDOT. It surely is a poor vista as one drives into Vail
which makes me wonder if the Town of Vail really doesn't care about how things are. But
that's another subject.
Is it possible to have the CDOT remove the abandoned vehicles and clean up the
mess, perhaps this spring ?
I will very much appreciate you advice, help, and council.
Sincerely Yours,
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Robert E. Baker
PS. I hate to bother you with this problem. I know that you have some real challenges
with your new national responsibilities, for which I wish you well, but this is a mess that
has gone on too long. Thanks.
Copies: Mr. Ed Fink Mr. Larry Graves
Mr. Tom Healy Mr. Bill Wood
Mr. Bob Armour Mr. Bob McLaurin
Mr. Nino Licciardi
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RECEIVED MAY 2 7 1991 GnxY A. Rt LINDA MCDANIEL
4057 LuNiNe DRivE
VAII., Co[.ortnoo 81657-4816
(970) 476-7170
May 22, 1997 '
Vail Town Council Members
Ladies & Gentlemen; -
We are writing to express our opinion on two issues currently under
consideration by Town of Vail Council. Austria Haus and use of the Transfer
Tax.
We are opposed to allowing the Austria Haus's oversize construction in
contradiction to existing density requirements and existing requirements
for set backs from lot boundaries. If they are allowed to be excepted, then
this sets a precedent for other similiar applications. These density and
lease set backs were enacted for a reason and we see no reason other than
greed to except them.
As for the TOV Transfer Tax, these tax revenues were dedicated for the
purchase "of and preservation of open lands for the benefit of Vail inhabitants
and guests. We realize that we have representative govenrment but the use of
such funds for bther than the dedicated purposes seems to be such a major issue
that it should be sent back to the voters on a referendum for determination of
future use. We would suggest that voters be given an opportunity to say
yea or nay on the continuation of the tax and potential uses for existing funds aad the interest they generate.
Until Vail Associates and the other various private entities which use
seasonal workers have done their share to furnish housing for their employees
we are absolutely opposed to the TOV using Transfer tax revenues or other - revenues for "'employee housing".
Sincerely,
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Gary L~. , McDaniel
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Linda R. McDaniel
cc: Town Manager
Vail Alpine GarWn
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~ Vail Town Council OKs Ford Park Plan
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. ; Education Center Plans Valle of Flowers
Reflect Newl A roved Site y
y pp Chosen as Special AHS
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In a process two years in the making, the
I Vail Town Council finally passed a plan to 1997 Garden Event
manage the future of Gerald R. Ford Park. Vail Valley Festival Of Flowers 1997 kicks
The approval clears the way for the the Town off on Friday, June 6, with a special Luncheon
f to issue a long term lease to the Foundation and Garden Apparel Fashion Show, followed
j for both the current garden site and the site for by a members-only preview of the annual
the Education Center. Both leases are Plant Sale.
currently under ne-otiataon with the Town. You can enter your garden as a Festival
An un redictable rocess from the
1 ` P p Garden at the Plant Sale and allow our
b eginning, the study that delayed professional
development of Betty Ford Al pine Gardens garden jud g e s t o
and our proposed Environmental Education offer suggestions
Center was triggered by the irutial that will help you
presentation of our plans to the Town to improve your
Planning Commission in November of 1995. landscape design
The Town Council at that time called for a
and expand your
study of the uses and interface of activities plant palette. The
l~. . within the pazk. The process would take "six Vail Alpine .
- months." The problems identified at the very AMERICAN Garden
beginning-parking and access-were the Foundation
0 same roblems that caused re eated dela s at HORTICULTURAL
, P p y recognizes the
the end, especially pazking within Ford Park. SOCIETY "best gardens" in.' ,
Public debate was loud and strong against the Vail Valley
~ a pazking structure within the park, while 75 years with silver
j Town staff inembers felt they would not be trophies and a
resPonsible if theY did not designate Potential In celebration of its 75th
Grand Prize
locations if such a need arose in the future. Aniiiversanj, the American
, Hortiailttiral SocieEy has chosen TroPhy for the
I j The Council approved a plan to consider vail t/ilfey Festival of Flowers as top garden. The
change on a case-b -case basis, statin that
y~ ~ 3' g o n e v f Aii t e r i c n' s 75 b e s t a w a r d s a r e
would not reclude o tions for arkin or an
p P P g Y garcterting events for 1997. presented at a
` other plan in the future. Festivn1 ntteftdees may join AHS benefit reception,
Public controversy also influenced the for E{ie orte-tiirce-only special with President
move of aur Education Center from the price or S25 (reytilarly $45). and NIrs. Ford, in
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l middle of the edestrian area of the lower
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Plan from page 2 .
www.vail.net/alpinegarden
bench to the current site of the soccer field
parking lot. A new site has brought new That's our new address on the world wide
architectural plans consistent with the chan ed ~^'eb. Check it out. Our beautiful home page,
g designed by Nancy Fritch, presents our Betty
topography. These plans are still under Ford Alpine Gardens to the world! It provides
development, along with the parking plan that information about the Gardens, our summer
will go with them. programs, future plans, gardening tips and, a
At the current stage, the Center will be built new feature this spring, catalog items for sale to
Nezv site into the surrounding berms and topped with a benefit care of the Gardens. Also, Board
sod roof. It will open to spectacular views of the Member & Acting Director of Hudson Gardens
plan offers Gore Range and Vail Mountain, visually
spectcrcular connecting displays inside the building with the ~drew Pierce has written an informative' _
article on planting bulbs this spring for summer
vfezvs of alpine environment surrounding us. bloom. -
Gore Range Underground parking will allow increased open We are still linked through the Missouri
and Vail space above for receptions and courtyard Botanic Garden website
garden displays. While plans must still be (http://cissus.mobot.org/AABGA/
Motintain. approved by the Town pernut process, we feel
member.pages/Ford) with other gazdens of the
- that we have a"consensus plan" that has the American Association of Botanic Gardens and
support of our neighbors and other Ford Park Arboreta. The local Vail network, however, _
. leaseholders.
Sta simplifies that long, long address and targets
y tuned! information to people who plan to visit Vail and
want to know more about what activities aze
~ available.
: We have also induded an e-mail address oa
the website that you can use to communicate
wi t h us. Send us your garden ideas to shaze
~ with other members through the newsletter. Or
ask for information from "Dr Green." We also
will share common questions and answers that
we receive.
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Memorials & Tributes
;,~VAIL ALPINE GARDEN FOUNDATTON Newsletter`
In honor of Seth Marx's New Book
- ~~Riblished quarterly bjx-VaiI AIpine Garden Foundatrocr,'183 ore•Creek Dnve'~,,,V' Lynda Goldstein
i Colorado 81657,: the newsletter is a benefit o£ memberstup in V"ait Alpine In memory of Patrida Mijer
;zrFoundation; a nonpro&tColorado corpomhorr -~s;~
Alice T. Muffly
Helen Fntch (Editor),, Deane Hall„ Sammye Meadows In memory of Chandler L.amb
Katherine Borgen
z.f *~f" In me ory of E.J. Truschel
.~,130ARD OE DIRECTORS Irene & Michael Yaccino
j ~ : ~ { : ~ ~ In memo of Marjorie Norris Peterson
HONORARY DIIZECTOR Betty Ford Eva B. O'en
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~ 0 1 m CE RS HeIen S Fnfch, PresidenE"~ "t°~' In memory of Ralph M. "Dick" Dickens -
' Mark Mueiler & Family
Katherine S Borgen Vice PresidenE
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" Lynda Goldsteul~ ~ce President F ~ F ~ honor of Mrs. Gilbert Balkin's Birthday
- t Mr. & Mrs. Ralph SIlversmith
Seth.Marx, Secre In memo of Howard Kleimer
Robert Kenney, Treasurer Eva B. Oh n
In memory of Robert Alan Deutschman
- . . DIRECTORS
' Kathy Boraen
Jeanne Bailey Bazbara DeUoe Johaiina Kelly Maureen Sha Susan Pollack
' Ross Boyle AdeIe Dou-las Andrew Pierce IIIen Waterm'~'arr"~~ • Rashti
Carolyn JWhit law Teeple
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STAFF: Executive Director, Sammye Meadows yn g
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~ Educarion, IVicoia Ripley, Executive.Assistant Celine Balsant Gazi & Halide Gaziog
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Director of Garden Operahon's Bazbaza DeVoe J
Helen & Bob Fntch
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Valley of Flowers from page 1 sheets, courtesy of the CSU Extension Office.
Once again, please keep our Plant Sale in mind
winners at A Midsummer Night on Sunday, as you thin out plants in your garden this
: July 12 Erom 4-6 p.m. in Ford Park. spring. Last year, donated plants were popular
The Luncheon will be held at the Bristol items. They gave us the ability to keep our
Restaurant at Arrowhead from 12:00 noon to costs low, and they may provide a tax
2:30 p.m. We are honored to host Mr. Richard advantage for you (please consult your tax
Daley, Executive Director of the Denver Botanic adviser). Donated plants can be dropped off on Gardens, who will deliver the keynote address Friday, June 6, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the
on "The Role of Yoctr Loca! Botanic Garden." If you Plant Sale area.
have questions about how Betty Ford Alpine
. Gardens can better serve your needs, be sure 1997 Free Workshops include:
not to miss this special lecture, the first in our Friday, June 6, 4:30 p.m.: „
1997 Summer Lecture & Workshop Series. ~~Penrls of Wisdom" by Pearl Taylor,1996 Vail
. Following Rick Daley's talk, Smith & Valley Festival of Flowers Grand Prize Winner Hawken of Cherry Creek, Sagebrush, and A Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.:
Secret Garden will present a fashion show of "Water Gardening" by Joe Tomocik, of Denver
practical and beautiful gazden apparel. Smith & Botanic Gardens (water plants will be available .
Hawken representatives will be on hand to take for sale) :
orders for exhibited fashions. Saturday, June 7,11:30 a.m.: "Herbs and
Luncheon tickets may be purchased from ~eir Uses" by Diane Stockmar (herbs will be
the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation office for available for sale)
$40 per person. Continuing their strong work from 1996 aze
- The Members-Only Plant Sale Preview our volunteer leaders, Loretta Shea, Plant Sale
will run from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on June 6 in the Chair; Liz Matthews, Plant Selection Chair; and
East Parking Lot at the entrance to Beaver Sydney Summers, Plant Sale Volunteer Chair.
Creek, immediately following the Luncheon. Our deepest appreciation to them for the many
Members receive a 10% discount on all plant hours and loving attention to detail they have -
purchases, and our own Pearl Taylor, winner of contributed all year. The Plant Sale is one of .
: the 1996 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers Grand our two most important annual fundraising
Prize, will offer "Pearls of Wisdom," a workshop events, and it simply wouldn't be happening
about her winning techniques. ~^'i~out Loretta, Liz, and Sydney. Please be
The Annual Plant Sale to benefit Betty sure to thank them when you see their smiling
Ford Alpine Gardens will be held on Satuxday, faces on Plant Sale day!
June 7. Mark your calendars now for this We hope you will join us for the 1997 Plant pr~~~t and Mrs. special gardening opportunity from 8:00 a.m. Sale. Money raised from your gardening Ford pose with last
and 2:00 p.m. in the East Parking Lot at the purchases helps to support Betty Ford Alpine year's Vail class of -
entrance to Beaver Creek. Gardens and the Foundation's many education Johnson & Wales
What's new this year? We have hand programs. Liniversity nt A
Midsummer Night.
; picked a selection of plants to ~ correspond with the free workshops. : For instance, there will be water plants available for those of you
who attend the workshop on
creating water gardens, and herbs "
for those who want to experiment
after attending the workshop on
herbs and their uses. Your
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enthusiastic response to our 1997
pre-order catalog has enabled us to 7r~} contract with local growers for most
of our Plant Sale inventory. This
will guarantee our best selection -
ever of the plants you want.
Returning from last year will be
our special volunteers' table for
answering your questions and
giving out garden information fact
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1997 Susnmer Lecture & WoYkshop Series
. The annual Lecture & Workshop Series has Manor Vail Lodge
become one of the most popular components of No Charge •
Vail Valley Festival of Flowers. The Series is "Native Plant Conservation" 11:00 a.m. contained entirely within the five week Festival. Lecture by Chris Paque of the Colorado Natural
This summer it will include two lectures, five Heritage Program
workshops, a wildflower field trip, and a special Manor Vail Lodge
. full day seminar at the Denver Botanic Gardens: $5 j:ine 6 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm july 13
"The Role of Your Local Botanic Garden" Wildflower Field Trip 10:00 a.m: - 3:00 p:m..
Lecture by Richard Daley, Execurive Director of Guided by Nicola Ripley -
Denver Botanic Gazdens Shrine Ridge Trail .
The Bristol Restaurant at tlrrowhead $5
Part of Vail Valley Festival of Flowers Opening Of special note this year is the unusual
Luncheon & Fashion Show opportunity offered to our members on June 16
- $40
by the Denver Botanic Gardens. "Classical
"Pearls of Wisdom" Gardens: Contemporary Styles" will bring
Workshop by Pearl Taylor,1996 Vail Valley together two of England's most renowned
Festival of Flowers Grand Prize Winner plantsmen, Roy Lancaster and Robin 4V'illiams,
East Parking Lot at the entrance to Beaver Creek inheritors of a proud tradition goin' back over
Part of Members-Only Plant Sale Preview
Workshop will begin at approximately 4:30 pm 400 years, and Colorado's own Lauren Springer,
No Charge award-winning author and garden designer.
june 7 Roy Lancaster is considered one of the
"Water Gardenittg" world's foremost plantsmen and is know-n for
` Workshop by Joe Tomocik, Denver Botanic his travels throughout the world which have _
Gardens resulted in the introduction of new plants for all
East Parking Lot at the entrance to Beaver Creek gazdeners. His latest book, Wltat Plnnt YVhet'e?,
a Part of 1997 Annual Plant Sale should be part of every gardener's reference
Workshop will begin at approximately 10:00 am library.
No Charge
Robin Williams is an award winning
"Her6s and Their ilses" garden designer, co-founder of the College of
' Workshop by Diane Stockmaz Garden Desib , and an intemational landscape
East Parking Lot at the entrance to Beaver Creek design consultant, utcluding desibaning gazdens
Part of 1997 Annual Plant Sale Workshop will begin at approximately 11:30 am ~ Colorado. His designs and gardens have 'No Charge received eleven medals, including t~vo gold
medals at the Chelsea Flower Show.
June 14 10:00 a.m.
"Troughs: Alpine Gardens in Miniature" Lauren Springer writes an award-
Workshop by Helen Fritch, President of the Vail winnin$ garden coltunn for The Detmer Post and
Alpine Garden Foundation is a regular contributor to Garden Design and
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Coaintry Living Gardener. Her book, The
Followed by free tour of the Gardens Undaunted Garden, chronicles gardening in her
No Chazge former 1/4 acre Colorado garden, which has
june 16 been featured in the Nezv York Times, Sunset, "Classical Gardens: Contemporary Styles" Hortictiltitre, and Ken Druse's new book, The
Full day seminar by Roy Lancaster, Robin Collector's Garden. She designed the Water-
Williams, and Lauren Springer Smart Garden and co-designed the new
. John C. Mitchell II Hall, Denver Botanic Gazdens O'Fallon Perennial Walk at Denver Botanic t, Presented by Denver Botanic Gazdens in Gardens, and the Cottage Garden at Hudson
. collaboration with Chicago Botanic Garden and
Atlanta Botanical Garden. Gardens in Littleton.
3:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Pre-red stration required. Please take advantage of this special
$75 for VAGF members (includes handout invitation and rare opportunity to learn from
materials, coffee, and lunch) some of the world's masters. The fee of $75 is
june 21 - the same for members of the Denver Botanic
"Wildflower ldentification" 9:00 a.m. Gardens and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. It
Workshop by Nicola Ripley, VAGF Education includes all materials, coffee, and lunch. For
Officer more information, please call the VAGF office.
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Dry Ideas for Smarter Landscapes
, by Nicola Ripley pipes travel underground and water drips out . -
to plant beds, reduces water loss due to
Because landscape requirements use up to evaporation but has its downfalls. Once the
50% of our water bills, landscaping techniques piping is buried under soil or mulch, it is hard .
. to reduce water consumption was chosen as the to know when there is a problem until a plant
: topic for the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation's dies. Mark also emphasized the proper use of
, first educational symposium. irrigation clocks to provide each zone with a
' Presented in cooperation with the Town of watering cycle appropriate to that zone and
' Avon Library, the event brought together adjusting sprinkler heads so that they don't -
: people from very different backgrounds. spray on paved areas, an obvious problem that '
Representatives from the Towns of Avon and is all too common. Out' g0a1:
Gypsum, private landscape design companies, Marty Jones (owner of Colorado Alpines, educated mountain
and local golf courses, as well as our own Avon, CO) explored the use of narive plant -
membership, traded ideas and leamed from materials for landscaping and restoration. $ardetteYS wh0 use -
• five speakers who addressed specific issues Native material is well adapted to the climate water-wise
within the subject of xeriscape. and provides the most appropriate source of landscaping and
David Winger (representing Denver plant material for developers and landscape conserve
Water and Xeriscape Colorado, Denver, CO on the architects. He showed scars incurred when native plant
topic "Xeriscape's not a Threat, It's an restoration is not performed responsibly. A
Opportunity") introduced the concept of low- notable example in Vail is the green scar communities.
water landscaping and why it is so important running uphill from I-70 to Potato Patch. When for mountain gardeners to garden in the way introduced material becomes established,
our dry environment dictates. His entertaining surrounding natives are unable to expand into _
' lecture, illustrated with slides, showed the area. Marty provided a list of drought
: examples of successful xeriscapes and tolerant plants suitable for use in the Eagle
imad ative ways to look at your existing River Valley, including elevations and some
landscape to find ways to reduce turf areas or information on native habitat.
use low water consuming plant material. Don Hij ar (Southwest Seed, Greeley, CO)
Paul Dill (owner of Rivendell Sod Farm, finished the morning with a discussion of grass Glenwood Springs, CO) discussed new turf seed, specifically drought tolerant seed mixes
varieties and how the green industry is for different applications. He handed out responding to the demand for more drought sheets describing mixes that his company
tolerant turfs. He discussed NuStaz Kentucky provides and discussed the most suitable
blueb ass and Tall Fescue blends, both of which habitats for their use. He talked about the best he grows on his farm. Paul concentrated on ways to broadcast seed and the importance of
_ ways to improve the drought tolerance of a looking carefully at the seed label to determine bluea ass area by watching the grass and the content of pure live seed actually being
watering only when the grass turns blue, an purchased and the quantity of undesirable
indication of its need for water. By starving the species in a mix. ' -
lawn of water, the roots are forced to dig deep. If you
By watering well, only when the grass needs it, would like
we can reduce water consumption. He also copies of soine
emphasized the importance of proper soil of the
amendment, adding organic matter prior to handouts -
laying turf. By improving the soil and provided at the
fertilizing, we allow the growth of a healthy symposium,
root system able to sustain the lawn through please call the
ciry periods. Vail Alpine
Mark Sharp (Grand Jicnction Pipe, Eagle, Garden office J`r ~
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CO) gave a mini irrigation workshop. He at
passed around various irrigation parts and 970-476-0103. ~ -
explained different watering techniques
available. Drip irrigation, where irrigation
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" 1997 Ch1IdI'ell'S The Launch was held at Betty Newspaper and the following
Ford Alpine Gardens as in years past, classroom sponsors for providing this
. Butterfly Launch but during school hours rather than magical event to launch the summer
With the appearance of on a Saturday morning. By making season: Alpine Bank, Kathy Borgen,
Spring's first crocuses at Betty Ford this change, we better accommodated Christie Lodge Owners Assn.,
Alpine Gardens, our thoughts turned the schools' and the butterflies' needs. Cordillera, Eagle Access Control
to butterflies. Painted Ladies - Holding the Launch on a Saturday Company, Eagle River Water &
hundreds of them. This year 500 after the school year ended invariably Sanitation District, East West Resorts,
Eagle County third graders once left out some children who could not FirstBank of Vail, Robert & Helen
again raised the Painted Lady get to the Gardens because of summer Fritch, the Dean Johnson Family, Land
vacation schedules, lack of Title Guarantee Company, Prudential
butterflies from larvae, experiencing n.ansportation, etc. And last year, the Gore Range Properties, Upper Eagle
first-hand the complete life cycle of butterflies decided to hatch nearly Regional Water Authority, Vail
these beautiful and beneficial insects two weeks earlier than our published Associates, Vail Cascade Hotel &
and learning about the plants they Launch date! So this Spring, we set Club, Voice Connections, Manor Vail,
need to survive. - the date as soon as the first butterflies Lake Creek Village Apartments, Fancy
Our Third Annual Children's broke free of their chrysalides. Plants and Flowers, A Secret Gazden,
Butterfly Launch took place May 16. '1'he MIDAS Consulting Embassy Suites, Beaver Creek Lodge,
- Nineteen third grade classrooms Group underwrote the cost of Eagle Summit Habitats,
participated this year from Eagle County School buses for the field trip West Vail
County public elementary schools, to the Gazdens on a school day, so that Safeway, Avon
Vail Mountain School, and the. Vail all students could complete this City Market, f~
Christian Academy. T'he Painted unique science project before leaving Wamer '
Lady Butterfly BioKits were delivered
for the summer. Developments.
- to classrooms on Apri117, and the We thank the Vail Valley
adult butterflies started to hatch three Foundation, KTUN the EAGLE, The
weeks later. MIDAS Consulting Group, Kidstuff V
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Alpine VAIL VALLEY FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
GaYdeYI June 6- July 13,1997
Foundation
Schedule of Events
Monday & Thursdays, June 2 through Labor Day June 21
Free Tours of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Workshop & Lecture. °
10:00 am - 12:00 noon "Wildflower /dentification" workshop by Nicola
, Rip[ey. Manor Vail Lodge. 9:00 am. Also enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain No Charge.
wildflowers on Vail Mountain, Shrine Ridge.
Piney Lake, and along the many hiking trails in "Native Plant Conservation" lecture by Chris
the area. Paque, Colorado Natural Heri[age Program.
Manor Vail Lodge. 11:00 am. Followed by free
June 6 tours of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. $5
Festival Luncheon & Fashion Show.
Bristol Restaurant, Anowhead Golf Course. June 28
Keynote Speaker, Richard Daley, Executive Free Tours.
Director, Denver Botanic Gardens. Garden Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
apparel presented by Smith & Hawken of 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Cherry Creek. 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm. -
$40 July 7 - Il
Selection of Festival Gardens.
Members Only Plant Sale Preview. Outstanding gardens in the Vail Valley will be
East Parking Lot at Beaver Creek. "Pearls named at A Midsummer Night on July 12. all
of Wisdom " gardening workshop by Pearl entering gardens will receive judges' comments
Taylor. Members receive 10% discount on for improving design, color, and plant
plant purchases. 3:00 - 6:00 pm. selection. A great way to get professional help
No Charge. with your garden! Entry forms available at
Vail Alpine Garden Foundation office.
June 7 '
Annual Plant Sale. July 12
East Parking Lot at Beaver Creek. "Using A Midsummer Night
Herbs" workshop by Diane Stockmar, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
"Water Gardening" workshop by Joe Champagne reception honoring winning
Tomocik of Denver Botanic Gardens. gardens of Vail Valley Festivai of Flowers.
Members receive 10% discount on plant 4:00 - 6:00 pm. $70/$35 -
purchases. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. No Charge. July 13
Wild,flower Field Trip
June 14 Shrine Ridge Trail. Join plan[ ecologist Nicola
"Troughs: Alpine Gardens in Miniature" Ripley for an alpine wildflower hike high above
workshop by Nelen Fritch. Betty Ford Vail Pass. Limited to 20 people. . Alpine Gardens. Followed by free tour of ] 0:00 am - 3:00 pm. $5
Gardens. 10:00 am. - 12:00 noon. '
No Charge.
*Events and names listed in italics indicate Vail Alpine
June 16 Garden Foundation Lecture & Workshop Series
- "Classical Gardens: Contemporary Styles"
John C. Mitchell II Hall, Denver Botanic
• Gardens. Presented in collaboration with In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, the American
Chicago Botanic Garden and Atlanta Botanical Horticultural Society has chosen Vail Valley Festival of
Garden. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens members Flowers as one of America's 75 best gardening events for 1997.
are invited to join two internationally renowned Festival attendees may join AHS for the one-time-only special
English gardeners, Roy Lancaster and Robin price of $25 (reg. $45)! '
Williams, and Colorado's nationally respected
garden designer, Lauren Springer, for an Room rates starting at $35 per person per night, based on
inspiring day of gardening ideas at Denver • double occupancy, subject to availability. Please call 1-800-
Botanic Gardens. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Pre- 525-3875 for information. In Summit and Eagle Counties,
registration required. please call 476-5677.
$75 (same as DBG members)
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• •l Y 7,a6 rle At an elevation of 8,200 feet, Betty Ford Alpine Garden is
l~xpe~enCe ~/6e Y aly the highest public botanic garden in North America Named in
honor of Betty Ford for her many contributions to the Vail
through a remarkable ValleY, the Gardens are fittingly located nezt to Gerald R. Ford
~ Amphitheater in Vail's Ford Park Currendy, Betty Ford
month-long celebratcon of Alpine Gardens embraces three dauling, distinct gardens in
one unique high altitude setting, featuring hundreds of plant
, f Zowers. varieties. Winding natural walkways accented by waterfalls,
creeks and mountain ponds link these unusual displays: The
Gardens have been called a"jewel destined to become a
national treasure," a true place of beauty and a quiet retreat ,
from Vail's more spirited activities. -
Each year, Vail Valley Festival of Flowers signals the staR of . .
summer in the Vaii Vailey, celebrating magnificent flower A non-profit organization, the mission of Vail Alpine Garden
displays both in nature and in azea gardens. Beginning Friday. Foundation is to cultivate harmony between pkants and people
June 6, and ending Sunday. July 13, the month-long Festival in our mountain environments. We are horticultural pioneers
educates and entertains visitors of all ages, helping them teaching and celebrating the value of plants in our lives. We experience the beauty of high country flowers. provide unique educational and environmental programs; we
encourage community beautification and plant research; and we
This year's fesdvities include free tours of Betty Ford Alpine create and maintain Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
Gardens; a series of workshops and lectures on high altitude
' gardening and native plant conservation, including a Vail Alpine Gazden Foundation's horticultural and
wildflower fietd trip; a valley-wide garden competition; and environmental education programs are carried out by 4 staff
Betty Ford Alpine Gazdens' annual Plant Sale. Vail Valley members and more than 150 invaluable volunteers. Support is Festival of Flowers will conclude with A Midswnmer Night, a generously provided by members, foundations, event sponsors,
champagne gazden recepdon hosted by President and Mrs. and local govemmenG Last summer the Gardens hosted nearly
Gerald R. Ford to honor the winning gardens. 100,000 visitors from throughout the world. Please contact our
office if you would like more information on how to become a
Originating in 1987 solely as a compedtion to recognize member.
outstanding residential and commercial gudens, Vail Valley
Festivai of F(owers has "blossomed." Please look for the award
winning gardens throughout the valley; they are indicted by a We hope you can join us for this year's -
~ va;i valiey F~~val of PoWers 5;g,. Vail Valley Festival of Flowers.
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Located next to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Ford Park, Vail commrntnmter~it7St/i
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. NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
N)TCC WATER 6ZUALITY/QUANTITY COMMITfEE
Post Office Box 2308 ' Silverthorne, Colorado 80498 ' 970 468-0295 ' FAX 970 468-1208
. memorandum To: QQ Members
From: Monique and Lane .
, RE: 1997 Legislative Session . Date: MaX 21, 1997 -
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As we mentioned in the last QQ Meeting Minutes, agreat way to keep in touch with your
legislator when the legislature is not in sessiQn is to write thank you letters to him or her.
Thanking your legislator is also a good him to let him or her know that you are actively tracl:ing
his or her vot'ing record. And one thing you always hear from legislators is they rarely hear from
constituents when they are doing things right. - -
So, along those lines, we are enclosing a voting record for the Iegislators in the QQ region, - detailing their votes on legislation of'concern to QQ. We are also enclosing a sample letter that
you may want to use as a guide when writing your letter. Feel free to include other legislation
besides those on the enclosed voting record. Here are the summer addresses for the legislators representing the QQ region: . Representative Russell George " 'Represerrtative Carl Miller
, 1300 F.ast 7th . l l1 NkTest 3:d Strest ,
, Rifle, CO 81650 • Leadville, CO 80461
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- P.O. Box 2387 - • P.O. Box 770853 -
Dillon, CO 80435 Steamboat Sprmgs, CO 80477 . Senator Ken Chlouber Senator Sally Happer
: . " 220 W. Eighth 21649 Cabrini Bivd. . .
Leadville, CO 80461 Golden, C0 80401 •
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i For QQ Region Senators and Representatives on Bilis of Interest to QQ
HB 1113 HB 1956 HB 1286 HB 1312 HB 1312 - SB 47 SB 47 -
ISDS regulations Expedited Basin of Vested vefo ovemide Takings veto override
(Sullivant) judicial review of Origin Rights (Norton)
ianduse decisions (Smith) (McPherson)
(Hagedorn)
CORRECT VOTE (Based Yes Yes Yes No No No No
on QQ ado ted ositlons HOUSE
Russell Geor e Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Carl Miller Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Bryan Sullivant Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Jack Ta lor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SENATE
! Ken Chlouber Yes Yes ~ Yes Yes Yes
Sall Ho er Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dave Wattenber Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
, Note: HB 1286 voting record reflects the vote faken in House Agricu(ture, where it passed, 7-6. The biH
then died in House Appropriations.
. . SEE SAMPLE LETTER ON BACK
SAMPLE LETTER ~
Date .
Address of Senator or Representative . (pro-vided 'Jor y;,u on memo)
Dear Representative/ Senator On behalf of the Town/County of , I would like to thank you for your support on several
key issues this past legislative session. In particular, we appreciate your support on voting yes/no
on (bill number or name of bill). This bill was important to the Town/ County of because
. In addition, we thank yau for support on the following other bills: (list bilIs and
whether or not the senator/representa.tive voted yes or no). We were sorry that you did not share our opinion on (bill number or name of bill); a bill that was
- af great concern to our Town/ County because . We would like to -
= meet with you to discuss the basis of our objection to this piece of legislation as we expect that it
may be resurrected in some form in 1998.
- We enjoyed working with yau tlus past session and Iook forward to working with you during the
1998 session. We wouid like the chance to discuss the Town/County of 's interests and
concems with you prior to the next legislative session. We will contact you this fall about the
possibility of setting up such a meeting. -
Sincerely,
PLEASE CALL MONIQUE OR LANE AT (970) 468-0295 EXT. 117, 116 IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. °
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- RECEIVED Ji1N 2 1997
MEMORANDMM
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Transportation Development =0-1
I4201 East Arkansas Ave., Room 225
Denver, Colorado 80222
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- DAT'E: May 28, 1997
. TO: County Commissioners, Mayors, Council Members, Intermountain Regional Planning
~ Commission Members (RPC) and Interested Citizens
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FROM: Phil A~i o CDOT Locai Liaison
SUBJECT: Inte ountain Regional Planning Commission Meeting and Other Related
- Transportation Meetings Scheduled for June 20, 1997
Lou Trapani, Chairman of the Intermountain RPC has scheduled a meeting of the RPC from 10:00
A.M. to Noon on June 20, 1997 in the Garfield County Court House, room 302, located at Sm and
Colorado in Glenwood Springs to discuss RPC transportation issues. A detailed Agenda will
distributed at the meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (303) 757-9817.
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ARE WE LOS/NG THE EAGLE R/VER??
We very well could be. The problem with tosing things like to us common folk and the govemment (i.e. taxpayers). The
rivers is that most folks don't realize it until it's too late. Maybe rwent attempts to iepeal evea the most basic regulat.ions
we can keep that fmm happening, but we are atready betund the protecting public health and safety, and the environment, under
eight ball . Too much of a good thing, maybe, buitding paradise thi: guise of their being an infringement on "personal freedoms"
in the mountains. and "property rights" is instilting. If successfuI ihese actions
will nsher in another era of the government having !to pick up
The Eagle River, the valley and the watershed have scen some the pieces, atong with oommon tax;l)ayer assistance, while the
remarkable changes and evenLs over the past decade (not to lalest group of Robber Baron's take o$ stuffing thecr plunder
mention what's 6appened over the Iast one hundred ar so uiuder sheitered mattresses for theu personal enjoym.eat. I guess
years...). First there was the Eagle Mine disaster, ground water "lnughing ail the way co the bank" must be constitutionally
from the abandoned tunnels and from the old tailiags ponds and protacteid, whereas civic responsibility is not.
roaster piles surging into the river, rendering it lifeless for
several miles and affecting the rest downstream. Domestic water Ttie various inesponsible develapers and the oonstruction
supplies were jeopardized overnight and the mine suddenly process aze not the only problems rapid bu.ilding and popuIation
bacame our very own favorite local Super Fnnd site. To the EPA growth can bring. People come to this semi-arid country
and State Healih Departments' credit action was swift, and after expecting the "realides" af the iifestyles thzy grew u.p kith
eingt years seems to be very effective. The river is recovering St+ade Uees, bluegrass lawns and landscaping, golf oourses,
reaarkably wall, and while the "solurion" v?ill have to be snow on the slopes whet6er it has snowed or not, water to bath
maintained for same time, the worst seems to be over. and flush with maay iimes a day, and clean cars, streets and
sictewaIks (and no dust from those construction sites either).
Then laad development took off like the Rush of 1859. Tlris takes water, Iots of water. And then the used water has to
Seemingly more "gold" has been found since the rush has not be treated, or let drain into the river carrying all of the dirt and .
abated The whole Eagle Valley, from Vail and Redcliff to oil with at. Most of the follcs who have moved here over the past
Dotsero is rapidly being transformad into a fifty mile Iong high teii years, and some who moved here a hundred years ago, have
end resort residential strip mall. As has been said in these pages aat yet acquired a"dry land mentality", and perhaps never wiil,
before, development is not necessarily evil. How development is so long as the faucets keep working.
done can be.
D:uns and water storage projects are the usual soludon io
It is Spring again, and aaother mud season is upon us. Literally adopting a well watered lifestyle to an arid tandscape. aad ihat
tons af mud aad silt are washed into the river and it's tributaries miy well happen here. The Eagle River is one of the iast
&om eaposed ground, ground under "improvement" by remaining headwater tributaries of the Colorado River s6th no
development aad teft unprotecttad by bvilders who are too greedy substantiai dam on it. There is the Homcstake Dam, but it is
or just don't care. It is a violation of state law to tear up more way at the top of the drainage of Homestake Creek. The Eagte
than five acres of land with no plan or means ta prevent nanoff is a freestone river and the life in it is well adapted to that
danaage. Unfortunately the enforcement of ihese laws is very condition, whether we aze or not. Dams may yet come to the
weak, due to a lack of funding and manpower. Some developers Engle, like it or not.
in the valley know this, aad so don't bother, or even flaunt their
violation. The river, and the rest of us in the oommunity are the Eilen when water supply is secured, waste water treatment still
ones who suffer. The mask of individual "property rights" and re:mains a problem. John Woodling, a biologist with CDOW
"taldngs" due to regulations is a sham, an attempt by some to sounded the ataazm last spring aboui possble nutrient averload in •
avoid very minimat addeCl expense to their large profits. The the river. This is what gives rise W the long strands of slimy
regulations did not just pop out of beueaucratic thin air, but are ,
the result of years and yeazs of iadividual abm of the please see Eagle on page Z
commaniries riahts, and oassine the buck for those abusss baclc
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the most heavily plumbed and "managed° irn the
algae that more and more fishing people have Calorado headwater system, with possibly d(:vastating
nodced It will help increase the insect effects. I:ess watea during runoff with more and more
populatioa, and hence the trout, for awhile. stuff getting into the river every year. And there still
Then it will reach the poini where eutroplucatinn Won't be enough water, John Westey Powell tried to
really sets in and all the oxygen is depleted froin Warn irrigation and land development boosters of this in
the stream. The insects and the trout w7ll then the 1890's. They didn't listen then and they are not
become quite scarce, and we will be left listening now, when we have a few miltion rnore peop[e
wondering wliat happeaed in this paradise which in the west.
we are building now. The treatment plants are The writer Wallace Stegner, a native westerner, put it
not the only calprits involved in this scenario. welI:
Non-point source pollvtion besides mud and silt „~~dity
are also on the rise aith the population. And what do yau do about aridity if you are,a nation
: Fertilizer, pesticides, oil, and all the other accustomed to plenty and unpatient of restric:dons and
chemicals of our daiIy lives are Snding thei: w:;y led westward by pillars of fire and cloud7 You may
~ into the river. Nced to change the anti-freeeze, deny it for a while. Then you must either try to
and putting the old stuff into a cantainer and engineer it out of existence or adapt to it." Engineering
taking it to the dump is such a pain7 Just dump it only goes so faz before it begins to kill the tbings it is
in the graveI of the parldng iot and grab a beer, trying to improve, especially vkith water projecis in a
. that's a lot easier. Of oourse, that's what dry land AdapLing would be beiter, in the Iong run.
everybody dces, and there ue a lot rnore
`ever~~body's' than tbere were ten years ago. ~in does not follow the plow, as Govemor 'i~Villiam
"M~~stery~" fish kills and "unintentional" spills Gi1p~ ~d promised it would a hundred yeairs ago, but
like those in Gore CreEk last year azlt only dust bowls and lifeless streams can.
baoome more common. I haven't touched on the explosive grawth of' fly fishing
Back when the emzroamental movement first ot Yet. Used to be you could spead an entire day on the
going Iadusirial America came up m7th a catchy Eagle, a Saturday no less, and never see another person.
Back when there were horses at Arrowhead and both
slogan to counter the attacks against thero, Avon and Gilman had bowling alleys. The l;reat 'Orvis
"Diluiion is the solution W poIluuon". hatches' of recent years aren't really a problem, until
Unfortunately it's not exacUy true, alihough the
people start tromping through redds. Yoa won't find
Eagle depends on a variation of this theme eveiy isolation an the Eagle anymare, except in a c:auple
- year. Spring runoff flushes the river, cleaning out places or on private properry. I don't mind c:hatting it
the sediment and trash buildup from the previous
year. 1fie runoff doesdt dilute the stuff, just up streamside with someone from Denver or New
moves on down towards Lake Powell. Zeatand, as long as I don't let slip «fiere the really
Development and increased use of the river here g00d spots are. And most af the fly fishing i'oik put
in the valley could threaten to overload it's them back, for the bald eagles who s,,rinter hf,re.
capacity far the annual cieaning, as well as If trends continue we won't have to worry about the
reduce the flow needed. crowds anycnore. The Eagle Rill be a river that the
The biggest threat to this however is from outside DOW once classified as "good", Rith the pot.ential to be
the watershed Dams may come to the Eagle great squandered. There won't be any fish anymore,
and no fisher paople, fiy or otheraise. Development
, and not neoessarily to store water for loc~l
River, use. Aurora, Colorado Springs, Den~~er and and population growth need not be cievastatimg to the
Pueblo all hold "righis" to Eagle River water and river. Development and popularion growth on the Front
are getting ready to exercise them Colorado Range may be. I sure like this river, a~d many others I
Springs and Aurora alone could potentially ~ow do too. Are we losing the Eagle. Not yet, but we
reduce the rivers flow by almost half during the: may if we are not cazeful.
spring runoff. Denver has holdings on Gore - Ken Neubecker
Creelc and Alkali Creelc. The Colorado River
Water Conservation District could still build th.ir
Iron Mountain Dam above Recbcliff, W hold back
n,noff water for later release. The Eagle could be • '
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Colorado Springs and Aurora automatic~. Public opinion and m.3tters other than
. law and pfumbing are left oat in the cold Mike
Want therr Dams, saying one Pifher anci the rest from C. Springs and Aurora
thing, doinq another... listened to our comments and reasons for not .
agreeing un severai points. They agreed in a
good natured atmosphere to continue the
The Colorado River Headwaters Forum held their winter discussioiis atid try and work something out. It
meeting on February 28 in Frisco. Cotorado Springs appeared -that the CRHF was actually going to
and Aurora seemed to actuatty be trying to cvoperate work and that we could come to a mutual
and consWctively participate in the meetings, and for aunderstanding about 1041 and trans-basin
moment every thing seemed to be belying ow worst diversion projects.
fears. The CRHF might aGtually work and we could all
get along, even have mutual respect for each others '
concerns. No such luck. After promising no new '
legislation regarding the 1041 permit process they are about to do just that. A bill to establish a Task Force to
"study" 1041 wiU Iikely be introduced this week. A nice A
stab in the bacic. Looks like they don't like dealing with 0
the headwater communides direcdy anyrnore, especialIy
when we dan't jast roll over and play dead far them.
The CRHF is a group oomprisad of representatives of
the Calorado River headwater Covnties and the Front
Range water dcvelopers, Calorado Springs, Pueblo, ^
Aurora and Denver. The group was formed in an
attcmpt to resolve water development issues without going to oourt, as happened wzth the Homestake II
project.
The Forum smmed to be working fairly well, mostly I SUess Aat. Cooperation is not what Colorado .
centered on the 1041 permit prooess which eventvally Springs and Aurora wani. They want total
kilted Homestake II in the US Supreme Courk Coforado caPitulatiqn, for the headwater colonia3 coundes
Springs and Aurora had objoctod strongiy to Eagle to just get, oui of the way while they plunder our
County's ability ta control projects withia our own river, streams and forest land With the creadon
boundaries. They tried Iast year with several hills in the of a legislative Task Force the CRHF wiIl -
State Legislature to gut 1041 or by declaring use of 1041 effactively be dead. Face ta face discussians
as a taldngs make it prohibitively expensive for any invoIving mutual respect for each others conceras
county to ever deny a 1041 permit agaia. With the is just to nnz?ch for them to handle. 76ey might
failure of these bills the CRHF mceting last fall was a bit not g~ ~l they want, aad they want the Eagle tense. At the end Mike Pifher and Doug Kemper of ~ver• TheY cried Sreat crocodile tears over the
Colorado Springs and Aurora, respectively, said they devasution that the 1041 process in Homestake II~:
woald go over the Eagle County 1041 regulations axad had caused theat, that Eagle County had no right ~
come up with suggestod revisions, samething we miglxt to inhibit the growth of Colorado Springs and
alt agree to without the benefit of onurts and legislaiion. Aurora by the irresponsible denial of a 1041
They did this and the winier meeting discassed the Pernut• They also have absolutely no thought,
proposed revisions and the headwater Counties concern or consicleradon as to what devastation
response. Harbara Groen of NWCCOG did aa admiral the Eagle River Consumptive Use projed oould
job as the headwaters spokesperson have to Eagle County. If it kills the river below
Minturn, so what, they got their water as the law
Maay of the proposad revisions were reasonable aad and engineering allow. The myopic arrogance
aaxptable, as were same of the oommenss aboat the and total imwillingness of Cotorado Springs and
nature of the 1041 process. Other revisions were not, Auro~ ~mVeO anyone or any ooncerns other
they would leave the County tooihtess, especia[!y in the than their own is staggering.
exercise of the Canunissioners discretion aver a project,
reducing it to a merely tochnical procedurat process Looks lika the fight is on.,.
where if all the ducks are properIy lined np approval is
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From: Russell Forrest
To:
EMERPLAN GROUP, FIRE_OFFICERS
GROUP, PD_SUPV GROUP Subject: Flows
===NOTE====------=====6/03/97==7:57am==
Snowpack if inelting faster than usual.
Peak flow to date was evening of June
1. PD is reporting high water at key
check points with water at the top of
banks at the golf course, near
International Bridge, and West Forest
Rd Bridge.
Today snow pack is 77% of average down
from 103o from last Friday and total
precip is 135% of ave
Max CFS Values
at the Gore Gage
Date CFS Peak Time
May 15 535 24:00
May 17 799 23:45
May 18 813 23:45
May 19 916 23:45
May 20 906 01:00
May 21 818 24:00
May 22 871 20:40
May 23 851 0:15
May 24 851 0:15
May 25 776 1:45
May 26 654 0:15
May 27 527 0:15
May 28 539 0:15
May 29 1040 19:15
May 30 942 22:45
May 31 1360 23:15
June 1 1770 23:45*****(Max last year
1540cfs)
June 2 1600 24:00
June 3 1470 now
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The widening of the bridge ad,jacent to the Vail Athletic Club on Vail Valley Drive has begun. In addition, the sidewallc and roE.dway improvements to Vail Valley • Drive between the Blue Cow Chute to the eastern side of Golden Peak will continue ttuoughoert the summar. Tllese impruvements will include raadway paving aad the :
,:•':construction of sidewalk from the bottom of Blue Cow Chute to Hanson Ranch w Raad, as well as site landscaping in front of Goiden Peak.
, . Traffic flaggers will be on duty in the area to keep traffic moving continuously.
Occasionally, it will be necessary to restrict traffic to one lane around the work in ~
w'• i-; progress. Traffic delays can be expected throughout the summer and alternate mutes .
are suggested to avaid these delays. A complete schedule of the Vail Valley Drive ,
rvadway improvement and widening project is attached for your information and .
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Consticuction acfivities ean be expected in and Atound the Golden Pesk :
• redevelopment site between the bows of 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noise potential cen exist between thase hours. Numerous pieces o£heavy
equipment wiIl be in use and pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists are reminded to '
use extra caution when tzaveling arozand the Golden Peak redevelopment site.
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Paul Witt (970) 845-5720
' . VAIILRESORTS TO INVEST $74 MILLION IN BESORT IlVVIYRO ~ MqNTS
• 'IiIIS YE,AB,
~ • Breckenridge: $18 million, most in the resort's 36-year history, features two
additional high-speed four-passeaager chairlifts; a nearly 50 perr,ent increase in
~ snowmaking; additional on-mountain food, retail and rental outlets; and the
. renovation of Breckenridge's Bergenhof base lodge at Peak 8.
• • Keystone: $17 million for one new high-speed four-passeuger chairlift; renavation of
thc Keystone Lodge; a new top of the mountain beginner area near the River Run
Village portai; a new on-mountain restaurant; a new children's centex' in River Run
Village; an,d a new on-mountain tubing hill. -
• Beaver Creek: $17 million for a high-speed four-passenger chairiift; the new "Birds
of Prey" ViTorld Cup dowtzhill course with associated snowmaking expeusion;
: completion of Beaver Creek Village Center; enhanced world-class snowboarding
attractions and new and upgraded facilities and an increase of lift capacity at Armwhead Village. ,
. Vail; $14 million for expansiou of Vail's fleet of grooming machines to support a 30 ' percent increase in year-over-year groomi ng on Vail Mountain; completion of the
' Golden Peak base lodge; Adventure Ridge refinements; new state-of-the-art
, snowboarding attractions and upgraded restaurant facilities.
, • Other monies totaling $8 million for upgraded computer systems and centtal
' reservaiions,
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resort operator in North America and operators of the Vail, Breckearidge, Keystoae aad ,
~ . • Beaver Creek mountain resorts in Colorado, plane to urvest $74 million in resort
• improvements for the upcoming winter scason, according to Adam Aron, Chairman and
. CEO of Vail Resorts.
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"Our Company's recent impressive performance demonstrates that a real commitinent to quality
for our customers is the best guarantor for xea1 growth in esrnings for our shareholders.
Therefore, Vail Resorts is committed to buiiding on our current success to further enhance the ski
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and snowboard experience at our four resorts, alrcady among North America's finest," said Aron. °
"Seventy-four million dollacs will be spent this year on projects ranging from a commitinent to
industry-leading grooming levels, the installation of four new high-speed, four-passenger iifts to
. new and upgracled restaurants to the completion of Seaver Creek Village Center. OuT
investments in Vail, Brecketuidge, Keystone and Beaver Creek confirm aur long-tertn _
i commitment toward strengthening each resort's individuai identity and reputation for quslity as
I we strive to set the standard for world-class alpine resorts."
Aroa said the Compsny decided where and how to allocate the funds based on input from the
I Company's management and employees, the local commumities of Eagle and Summit counties,
` and gtiest resetu'ch gathered duting the resorts' combined 4.8 million skier visits.
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Vazl Mountain, the lazgest and most popular single sld mountain in North America, will spend
` a,pproximately $14 million on resort ixnprovements this season. Guests' requests for more
graoming will be met with an expanded snowcat fleet to increase grooming capability by 30
percent on Vail Moutttain. Fmther refinements wili be made to Adventure Ridge at Fag1e's Nast,
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~ the day and niSht activities center atop Vail Mouatain which proved to be exttemely popular in
its inaugural scason this past winter. Additional upgades to the restaurant facilities at Eagle's
Nest will include an evening lugh-energy dance club in Terminal pizza. Additional
snowbvarding attractions will be built targeted at the zapidly growing snowboarding market.
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3-3-3 The construcdon of the Golden Peak base area facility on thc eastern end of Vai1Mouatgin will
be completed this summer as the final retail and restauraat portions of the buildiag are fuushed in
the 83,000-square-faot facility. Lodge amenities include a luxurious open lobby for skier ~
gathering, three new dining options, new retail and rental shops and enhanced ticketing and ski
school facilities. The cost of the lodge and a new high speed, four-passenger lift installed this
past aeason has becn iargely paid for by the sale of six luxury condominiums located on the top
I of the lodge and sales of Passport Club memberships at the new facility.
"Last season at Vail was the most ambitious single-season capital improvement campaign in the
history of the industry," said Chris Ryman, chief operating afficer for Vail aad Beaver Creek.
"This year we are building on that momentum with the completion of Golden Peak and systems
improvemeuts for better guest gervice, grooming, ski schflol programs, retail offesings, dining
facilities and more. All this is part of our plan for showeasing Vail to the world during the 1999
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~ Breckenridge, the second mast popular mountain resort in the nation, will invest approximately
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$18 million in iraprovements as part of the most ambitious capital improvement plan in the
i resort's 36-year history.
In response to guests' desire for mare uphill capacity, two high-speed four-person chairliRs will
be insWled, inareasing the resort's total number of high-speed lifts from four to six. One of the ,
high-speed liSs wiIl replace B Lift, a fixed-grip double chair serving the top balf of Peak 9. Tlse
other high-speed lift will repiace the resort's #2 Lift, a fixed-grip double ahairlift that currently
, serves the tap half of Peak 8's lift-served tenain. Tbis high-speed lift will increase uphill
capacity out of the Peak 8 base area by a third and deerease ride time by hal£ -more-
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The learniag experience for beginning skiers and snowboarders will be enhanced with the
addition of a smsll surface lift, knawn as a`platter,pull," located on Peak S in one of the resort's
numexous teaching areas.
in addition to the lifts, state-of-the-art snowmaking will be installed for the first time on Pea6c 8.
T,he snowrnaking expat'lsion_increases the resort's snowmaking capabilities on its four
interconttected sld mountaints by nearly SO percent and wi11 provide improved early- aud late-
season skiing.
As an integrgl patt of Vail Resorts' strategy to increase guest amenities at ita resorts,
Breckenridge also will construct an on-mountain restaurant in the area between Peaks 9 and 10
wluch will provide seating for 100 people inside aad 100 outside. Upgrades also ate plauaed ;6or
the $ergenhof Lodge at the base o£ Peak 8, as well as additional retail and rental operations at
Peak 8.
"Vail Resortg will invest more in on-mountain impzovements at Bneckenridge this year than has
been spent at $reckenridge in the past 10 years eombined," said Bill JenSen, the resort's chief
operating officer. "And these are projects that will have an immediate impact on an siready
exceuent skiing and snowbaarding expe7ience."
KEMUNE .
At Keystone, t$e nation's third largest mountain resort, a total of approximately $17 million will
be investsd in resort improvements including a high-speed, four-passenger chairlift that will
~ provide access from the new R.iver Run Village base area to the summit of Keystone Mountain.
The new high-speed lift, Keystone's fourth, will combine with the existing Skyway Gondola to
provide substantially increased uphill capacity of skiers and snowboarders from the east side of
the three mountain resort.
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5-5-5 Other on-mountain impmvetnetits being planned pending U.S. Forest Service approval include a
skiing and enowboarding "learning center" on Keystone Mountain that includes a fixed-grip
triple chairlift and tcail designed specifically for the resort's ski and snowboarding schools, aud
aa additional egress beginners' trail leading to River Run Village. _
The Compatry atso is adding a tubing hill and lift at Keystonc for day and night usc, and a new
childxen's discovery center in River Run Village, ensuuirtg Keystone's cvntinued popularity with
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families and children.
, Additionally, Vail Resorts will move forward with plans to renovate the 152-room Keystone
Lodge, imgroving accommadations and the overall guest experience at the resart. The Lodge is
~ Keystone's premier lodging property, and already cazries the AAA's pregtigious Four-Diamand
rating.
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~ `°These improvements, combined with the residential and commercial projects at River Run
Village will condnue to ensure Keystone's place as one of North America's three most
successful mountain resorts," said John Rutter, Keystone's chie£ operating officer.
B EA'VER
At the Compaay's elegam Beavcr Creek Resort, Vail Resorts will build on the momentum
generated by the extremely successfu130 percent teaain expansion this past year by investing
~ approximately $17 in resort improvements. On-mountain upgrades znclude replacing the _
existing Chair 8 with a high-speed, four-passenger lift, Beaver Creek's sixth high-speed lift. ThM
i new lift willprovide fastet acoess from Spruce Saddle, located at mid-mountain, to the summit of
Beaver Creek Mauntain. The Company also is inereasing the capacity af the Arrowbahn, a high-
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speed chairlift Iocated at the base of the Axrowhead portal on the west end of Beaver Creek
Mountain, by 50 pcrcent The resort also will begin construetion of the "Biras of Prey" 'OVorld
Cup Downhiil Course in advance of the 1999 Warld Alpine Ski Championships at Vail and °
Beaver Creek. In addition to the on-mountain improvemeuts, the final components of Beaver Creek Village will
be put in place with the completion of One Beaver Creek and the Beaver Creek Village Center
. development. The finishing of One Beaver Creek will complete the development of the
mountain side of Beaver Creek's pedestrian plaza. Located west of Village Hall and adjacent to
. the Cantennial Express, One Beaver Creek will set new standards in the industry with the
construction of outdoor alpine escalators along the pedestrian plaza, the f rst of thexr kind at any
sid resort in North America. Running parallel to the existing stairs leadin.g to the adjacent
~ Village Hall, these escalators will provide convenient and user-friendly access to Marlcet Square,
a multi-level shapping promenad.e. One Beaver Creek also will have improved access to the
Strawbera'y Park Express lift via a surface lift being built on the cunently existing skier bridge.
i In the heart of the Beaver Creek Village Center development, Market Squaze will feature myriad
~ amenities for the whole family. Out the front door will be an outdoor, yeat-rourid ice skating
, j rink built directly above a 530 seat theater - the Vilar Ceater for the Performin$ Arts. The north-
faciag facade of Market Squsre "l connect with Creekside Park via an elevated walkway where
I guests can stroll through a variety of shops and restaurants. A new transportation center, a 423- _
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space underground parldng garage and additional resort lodging including approximately 78
condominium and townhouse units axe included in the plans for this coming ski season. A 53-
wnit timeshare pto}ect being developed by Hyatt Regency is scheduled to be completed by the
; 1998-99 sld season. .
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The coznpletion of one Beaver Creek and Market Square will result in the addition of
approxirnately 35,000-square-feet of retail and restaurant space and approximately 13,000- -
squere-feet of sltier service space. In this new space, the Company will operate two n,ew, £uIl- service year-round restaurants; double the size of existing ski and snowboard rental operations;
add ane new retail outlet; lease approximately 17,000-square-feet of commercial spaee to third-
party retailers and restaurateurs; and significantly expand ticketing and sld school faeilities.
Continuing its foaus on remaining a leader in the hospitality industry, the Company's Pines
Lodge is slated to receive numerous upgrades to guest rooms and aznenities.
`Bea,ver Crcek fs renowned for its luxurious accommodations and fine dining, not to mention its
world-class amenities," said Ryman. "Me completion of the Beaver Creek Village Center
development has been an intense two-yeaz project that will create new standards in the industry
for world-class resort hideaways."
VAIY. MORTS COMPANY-VVIDE IMPBnvEMENTS
In keeping with the t:adition of being a leader in innovative tec.bnology, the Company also is
investing approximately $8 million in guest service-focused computeY systems and upgraded
central reservations efforts. As a resutt, guests at all four resorts will be able to take advanta8e of
four-mountain inteY'ehangeable ticketing progratns, a common loyaity pmgram across all four of
the Company's resorts and enhanced guest-ftiendly "cashless" product features such as direct-to-
iift and direct-to-lunch charging privileges. ~
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The capital beirig allocated far consolidating Vail Resorts' central reservations operations will
ensure that guests easily can baok everything for the vacation experience including special
packagea, air and ground transportation, lodging, lift tickets, ski and suowboard rentals, ski °
school and child care. "Spaaning everything from employee interaction to easy vacation booking to state-of-the-art,
guest friendly computer systems, Vail Resorts is committed ta leadittg the resort industry on all
= fmnts," said Andy Daly, President of Vail Resorts, Inc.
REA~. E&TATE AND QTHER IMPROVEM=S
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Separatcly, Vail Resorts also announced its plans to invest approximately $53 million in related
real estate development, including ski infrastructure and daveiopment in Beaver Creek, Bacbelor
Grulch and Arrowhead, the completion of Golden Peak and Beaver Creek Village Cemter and
inveshnezlt in the Keystone joint venture at River Run Village.
Jim Thompson, president of Vail Resorts Development Group said, "Consistent with our
strategy, we invest in real estate projects that increase bed-base at our four resorts, enhance sld-
related infrastructure aad resort ameuities, or which lead to real growth and recurring resort
- revenues in the future."
"We are committed to quality and growth, as reflected in our aggressive capital investment .
strategy, As a result of our investment in enhanced slaet facilities and amenities, as well as in
new business opportunities involving lodging, restaurants and retail operations, we are confident
that we will continue to deliver excellence for our ctistomers and growth in earniugs for our
shareholders," said Aron. .
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Vai! R,esorts is the premier mountain resort operator in North America. The Compaay operates
the Colorado raouatain resorts of Vail, $reckenridge, Keystone and Beaves Creek. .
Statements in tii[s presr retease, other than staternerua of historical rnformvtion, are jor?kard loodrkg statensanrs t/rAt
are raade purauant to the s* harbor prwisions of the Private Securities Lrtigatton Refcrm Act of 1995. Sych
forward-lookrng atatements are avbject to certain rfsks card uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those prof ected Readers are cautioned not to plqce urdue relrance on rheae jorward-loobng
statements wbich specJE o,rly cxt of tire date hereof. Such risks and rtncertainties includs, but are not lirr,fted tq general bminess and economrc condittona, coinpetiiive faictors in the ski and resort industry; and the weatlmr.
l,tveators are also directed to oti+er risks drscussed in documentaftled by the Comparry with the Securities and
bccliange Commusion.
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From: Suzanne Silverthorn
To: EVERYONE GROUP Subject:
Westbound I-70 at Dowd
Junction
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Effective immediately, crews from CDOT
will be shutting down both lanes of
Westbound I-70 at Dowd Junction
throughout the day today to work on the
rockslide area. The closures will
occur in 15 minute increments with two
closures per hour. In other words,
crews will close both lanes for 15
minutes, then reopen the interstate for
another 15 minutes, then close for 15
minutes, etc.
Motorists should be prepared to plan
ahead and to expect delays on Westbound
I-70 throughout the day. Also, expect
delays at the West Vail roundbout
construction area, as well.
I-70 Eastbound throuqh Dowd Junction
will remain open throughout the day.
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lks in Cedar Rapids will tell success-to keep the five-member council
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exact moment city politics The back of the room, however, remains.
lost its manners. It was on as unpredictable as ever. Viewership rises
the moming of March 10, for the final portion of each televised ses-
~ 1993-the day the TV cam- sion in anticipation of the public comment
eras started rolling in the period in which Cedar Rapids residents
~ ( • Iowa city's councfl chamber. are allowed to stand up and browbeat the
I d" or nearly a quarter of a century before council. The council's severest critics take
that, councfl sessions were staid, decorous, full advantage of the opportunity. Within
I, usually boring affairs. Then-Mayor pon a few months of joining the councfl last
Canney made sure of that. When citizens year, Nancy Evans was told ro"shut uP" b
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i: ram b le d on too long at t he po d ium, he cut a citizen at one meeting, and had derisive
~ them short. When there was an internal ldsses blown at her in another. "The best
;
disagreement between councfl members, thing they can tell you is that you are
~ he kept it out of the public eye. Canney incompetent and confused," says Evans,
; j never agreed to televised meetings "and the worst is that you are a crook."And
because he was convinced they would she counts herself lucky if they confine
i' turn the chamber into a circus. their remarks to the meeting perioc]: Evans
' He was right. In fact, "circus" is one of had been in office only three days when
I' L goVernMent Oca' t'e milder words you might use to she received her first telephone threat, in
~
; describe what went on in the Cedar the middle of the night
Rapids city councfl during the mid-1990s. The crowd of cranks and self-styled
I a il o~er America On many nights during the past few years, watchdogs at council meetings is not
I viewers couldn't be sure which ring exacdy a pitchfork-wielding mob, but coun-
promised the best cil members occa-
entertainment: the m C H A R l E S M A N T E S I A N sionally find them-
is suffering from
back of the room . selves thinldng about
a n ep i i c of ~'here angry citizens harangued their an incident afewyeais ago in Mount Pleas-
elected oflcials, or the front, where the ant, a small town less than two hours south
I officials harangued each other. on Route 218. There, a resident angered
i incivilitys For part of 1995, the front ring was the over a sewer backup shot and Idlled the
gaudiest show. After Mayor Larry Ser- mayor and wounded two councfl members. ,
I bousek announced he would not seek re- Nobody believes such a tragedy could
~ election that year, meetings degenerated happen in Cedar Rapids, but nobody on
into a running battle between two rival the council seemed too surprised ]ast surri-
I council members, Lyle Hanson and J.D. mer when word surfaced that two of the
, Smith, both of whom sought to succeed five members owned concealed-weapons
1um. They took tums accusing each other of permits. One of the pair, councfl member
I. . mismanaging departrnental responsibilities Evan Hughes, wore his gun to meetings,
and wasting the taxpayers' money. Hanson Hughes and all of his colleagues are aware
~ said Smith was short-sighted and incom- that there is only one door out of the coun-
, petent Smith said that Hanson made illegal cil chambers, and it is behind the crowd.
; contracting deals and that his judgment
~ "stinks." And so on and so on. THE REAL LESSON HERE IS THt1T
Since then, the fi-ont of the chamber has if things can get this messy in Cedar
calmed down. Neither Smith nor Hanson Rapids, then civility may not be safe any-
I: won the mayoralty, and Lee Clancey, who where. Well into the era of term limits and
did win it, has worked hard-with some national distrust of politicians, Cedar
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Rapids maintained its attachment to the It has happened in places that don't televise rebuke from another colleague for threat-
nohons of continuity, order and stability. their meetings at all, and in others that ening to beat up a council staffer.
Over the past three decades, only three started doing it many years ago. It is hard Last year, the city was forced to settle a
mayors have held the city's top elected to sit tlu-ough public meetings virhially any- lawsuit brought against Mayor Bruce Todd post. The job tenure of the average city where in the counhy these days without for the mayor's attempt to silence an unruly
employee is more than 11 years, and the concluding that courtesy, respect and deco- citizen who had blown a whisde at a coun- '
majority of council members have been rum have been replaced by a new ethic of cil meeting. Given the behavior at many "r
elected straight out of the ranks of city hostility, antagonism and mistrust. Local meetings, the offender's violation did not
deparhnents. The municipal government debate has rarely been pretty in America, exacdy stand out Todd's effort to discipline A:~
is so committed to accessibility that the but it has rarely been much uglier than it is her, however, did. At the next session, he
city actually reimburses parking fees to in many places at this moment. refused to allow her to speak In response,
those who attend council meetings. In March, for example, the Adanta city she stood next to the public microphone Not only that, but Cedar Rapids as a council found itself unable to discuss the with her mouth taped shut Later she filed a'
whole is faring quite well these days. The routine-sounding question of local sewer suit, claiming emotional duress. ~
' local economy has rebounded strongly rates without conducting a shouting match In Reno, Nevada, and Jackson, Missis-
I; from a recession-related downturn in the that led several membeis to storm out of the sippi, mayors have had to schedule
early 1980s. Unemployment is low, the meeting. To those unfamiliar with the coun- retreats in secluded spots this year just to ~
downtown is vibrant, and population has cil, it was a distressing sight. But to those restore some sense offellowship and order
~ increased to 113,000-making Cedar who watch the group on a re
gular basis, it to councils mired in angy factionalism. In
Rapids the fastest-growing of Iowa's larger was no surprise. Arb mentative meetings Jackson's case, several ministers appeared
cities. Property tas rates have been low- and sniping between colleagues have at the session to make an appeal for peace
; ered in three of the last four years. There become routine events in Adanta. "This and an end to the name-calling, but one
j hasn't been a murder in town in two years. process is absolutely insane," lamented of the worst council offenders did not hear
Cedar Rapids' relative civic health is Council President Marvin Arrington after it. He had refused to attend the retreat.
what is most unsettling about the descent of one parhicularly frustrating seven-hour Meanwhile, in Wilmington, Delaware,
this citadel of heartland sensibility into fiac- meeting last year. "It's an embarrassment the work of the New Casde County coun- ~
~ tiousness: It is not a comment on Cedar to the city," concluded a disapproving local cil has been interrupted this year by a dis-
Rapids, but on the American political cul- businessman who ga.ve witness to the chaos. pute between two councilmen and a local
' ture of the moment. Local government has The Dallas city council has behaved so government gadfly who claims they
I taken a turn toward rudeness in scores of indecorously in recent years, a local busi- threatened him with bodily harm. One of
American communities all over the map. ness publication discovered, that video- the councilmen counters that the resident
Television is part of it, but only a small part: tapes of its meetings have been distributed pointed his index finger at hun, municked
" 41
by at least one rival city's eco- a gun-firing gesture and infornied hirn, If . r
nomic development agency in an it was legal, you're a dead man."
effort to dissuade businesses from
relocating to Dallas. School board 0 ne can, ofcourse, write such instances
meetings in Dallas were marred off as aberrational anecdotes that -
last year by clashes between police prove nothing about public discourse
and protesters, by the revelation in general. But most scholars who moni- that one member used racial slurs, tor public civility are reluctant to do that .
and by the agitation of a splinter They report that civic rudeness has indeed ,::.1 _group that called on supporters to risen to new levels in the 1990s, and they ~
- appear at meetings armed and insist that the sources of it lie outside the
ready for action. In such a highly council chambers, in the complexities of
charged environment, the threats the changing political system and the
did not appear to be idle. To make larger culture. In the words of Eric
certain, the board canceled one Uslaner of the University of Maryland, a
meeting last year for fear of vio- leading siudent of this subject, "We've
,
~ lence. moved to an in-your-face politics within an
!
~ The city council in Austin, a city in-your-face society."
which sometimes prides itself on Don Eberly, director of the Civil Soci-
having a level of sophistication ety Project and author of several books on ~
higher than the rest of Texas, has civility issues, says much the same thing. "I
been acting the same way, with don't think debate is a lot less civil than in ~
members and spectators alike times past," he argues. "What is different is 'u
engaging in public temper the state of American culture. Below the
tantrums. Two years ago, an Austin sucface of incivility are cultural conflicts of
~ councilman muttered a terse a fundamental ldnd that didn't exist dur-
~ Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey: screw you" in response to a col- ing prior periods of American life."
Her move was a weekend retreat to league's questioning. Later, that In some places, the rise of incivility can
teach the council good manners. same member drew a written be tied direcdy to the unintended conse- -
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Mark Tade/I'he Gazeae photograph
I
. quences of procedural reform. A court-
ordered redistricting of the Dallas city
council abolished the collegial and close-
laut (but overwhelmingly white and con- ~
servative) council chosen citywide and
replaced it with a body of 15 members,
14 of them elected on a district basis.
Long-ignored Hispanic and African-
American voices have been enfranchised,
but the price has been a confederation of
' ballcanized constituencies, each led by a
council member with liitle motivation to
view policy maldng as anything other than
~ a mad scramble for a piece of the pie. And
few .of them behave at council meetings
with any evident sense of allegiance to the
larger community.
_ In Cincinnati, thanks to an arcane elec-
Acting awful ia Austin: Mayor Bruce ;
Todd (left) appeals for calm at a 1996 ~
city council meeting, but ultimately i
the police are called in to handle an
unruly, paperwad-throwing crowd. '
I
thing to attract notice. "I ou get in the , I
papers and on TV by creating disruption;"
says Ditto. "rhe most disruptive and 1,~-ast i
productive member here is highly p%-Vutai-
in his own ward."
- n Cedar Rapids in 1995, the forces of ~
' mutual incivility suffered a conspicuous ; j
defeat. The dueling enemies on the . i
council yielded to incoming Mayor ' j
Clancey, a cool and efficient Illinois native
who had run a business-backed downtown ~
economic development agency. Asked ~
about her agenda on election night, i
Clancey had a read>> answer: Her first pri- i
ority was "high-performance team build-
ing." What she meant was that she was ;
toral system, each politician is, in effect, council of a generation ago rarely had to going to take the new council on a two-day '
encouraged to operate as an individualist deal with those issues. "In the old days," retreat to teach them some old-fashioned
free agent. The mayor's office is awarded says John Cooper, an ethicist and former manners. It helped that all but one of the
after each election to the council member president of the James Madison Institute, members were newcomers-and that
with the highest vote total, so a member a conservative Florida think tank, "a local every one of them aclmowledged the need
who manages to one-up a colleague in government stuck to infrastructure and for conciliation.
public sessions contributes to his own law enforcement. They had less to do with As part of the retreat, council members
electoral advantage. "It's been a war of all controversial issues such as obscenity or bonded in front of a campfire and sought
against all," says Zane Miller, an urban his- homosexuality-the ldnds of social issues to understand each other's decision-mak-
' torian at the University of Cincinnati. that shape the definition of a culture." ing processes through personality profil-
"They couldn't agree on anything. They But if you ask most mayors about the ing. Clancey arranged for ex-Mayor pon - i
couldn't put any coalitions together. It's problem, they will tell you that the inci- Canney and a few other council gray- I
been chaos." vility epidemic doesn't always depend on beards to explain a t}wig or two about old- !
Some of it, of course, is a matter of the the subject under discussion. In Jackson, fashioned decency and order. Their advice ;
issues under discussion. On the standard Mississippi, says Mayor Kane Ditto, it was surprising. The old-timers insisted ~
city council these days, debates over such doesn't matter what the debate is about. that the council members of a generation i
flash points as af~'irmative action or gay Some members simply find that the more ago endured heated debates with each
rights are difficult to conduct without cre- publicity they get, the more popular they other-but they did it behind closed doors. ~
ating an overall climate of tension. The become-so they will do virtually any- If there was one thing they had ageed on, ~
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'When pubiic officials{sfop~ ~
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; it was not to wash their dirty linen in taldng shape and so far is avoicling the con- ~
open session (let alone on television). ~along, crihcs accus~ ~ - flicts that Imotted the group in years past.
The new council paid close attention. } ° In Cincinnati's case, the recovery isn't the
Before taldng the oath of offce, the mem- : Ihemof:dacksc~atchresult of a retreat or sensitivity training,
bers signed off on a set of 25 "operating -f just a tacit realization that the institution
° norms" to govern behavior between col- ` had bottomed out. With the council para- ~
leagues and 14 "core values" that de- lyzed by inaction, surrouncling Hamilton
!a scribed what the council stood for. One County was gradually taking on much of
norm calls on council members "to support the political authority that the city govern-
one another at and beyond the council mentwas supposed to exercise. The coun- .
table: ' Another seeks "to avoid discounting cil barely survived a series of attempts to '
iJ each other and the public by our words, rewrite the city charter and strip away
~ i gestures, body language, and side-bar con- is just one more example of elected officials many of its responsibilities. The Univer-
. versations." Under the new regime, says trying to stifle debate and avoid serious sity ofCincinnati's Zane Millerputs it suo-
council member Ole Munson, "`No sur- questions. After all, some note, it was Mar- cincdy: "People were calling them clowns.
i; prises' is the battle cry around here. We tin's constant agitation and dogged pursuit They had to do something about it."
agree not to blindside one another." that uncovered the 1994 scandal ]rnown Other governments are managing to
One way the Cedar Rapids council locally as "Sewergate," in which several tackle the problem before it gets quite that ~
j; members have sought to avoid that is by public works employees were discovered serious. Populous and fast-growing Sara-
meeting more often. On Fridays, they to be receiving ldckbacks for purchasing sota County, on Florida's Gulf Coast, has ;i
~ flesh out the following week's agenda. On unnecessary sewage solvents. in the past couple of years endured a series
Tuesdays, they get together for staff input. Among those who agree with this criti- of bitter debates over issues ranging from
I; I The public is invited, but there is no pub- cism are a few of the council members bridge design to septic tank conversions to ~I
lic comment period. By Wednesday, whose past conduct led to some of the library siting. "These were really hostile K~
; when the full-dress meeting takes place, changes. "The democratic process is not meetings," says local attorney Dan Bailey,
there is supposed to be sufficient consen- necessarily a perfect one. It gets messy at a leader in the Sarasota civility movement.
j sus to avoid many divided votes. "By the times," says former member J.D. Smith. "I've been in some real ugly meetings with
~ time we get that far," says Nancy Evans, "But it lets citizens see that there are clif- applauding and catcalls, as if a decision
"we've ironed out what's wrong with it, ferent points of view on the council, and " should be based on how loud and nasty
made compromises or made it go away." it shows their thought processes." the crowd can be."
In the year and a half that this system It all amounts to a paradox of govern- Bailey and a group of civility activists ~-i
has been operating, it has seemed to work mental procedure. When council mem- decided to see what they could do to keep ~1
pretty well. The irony is that, to the coun- bers bickered with each other in public, the pmblem fi-om getting worse. First they
j cil's critics, it works too well. It suggests they were considered uncivil and counter- pushed through a resolution designating
that deals are being made behind the productive. Now that the divisions are seven days last February as Civility Week.
~ scenes. "Lively debate is healthy. It would healing, they are accused of backscratch- Then they designed a pledge of public con- ;
' show they're worldng on behalf of the ing and suppressing debate. But if it is a duct for clisplay in front of the dais at county
public," argues council gadfly P.T. Larson. paradox, it is one that should be familiar commission, city council, school board and ~y
"You would not expect a cohesive yes on to elected officials far beyond the Cedar hospital board meetings. It contains three
every issue: ' Rapids city limits. Citizens expect elected elements, all of which address the idea of
i But the primary focus of public criti- officials to get along, but not too well. They respect and order. Now, when the city
~ cism has been the new council's most dra- want government to provide more solu- council is in session, a sign featuring the
matic strike against incivility-the intro- tions, yet despise it for attempting to do so. pledge sits right in front of the mayor so that
~ duction of a five-minute time limit on "All the frustrations of government are speakers will see it when they make their
individual public comment. Essentially, taken out at this level," says Ole Munson. remarks. The first pledge reads, "We may
~ the policy is aimed at curbing endless and "People can't wallc into Bill Clinton's office disagree, but we will be respectful of one
repetitive speeches from individuals and say, `You're wicked and evil and with- another." The second asks that all com-
' whom the council members refer to pri- holding too much of my taxes.' They can't ments be directed to the issue at hand. The _
~ vately as the "CAVE people"-Citizens get into Governor Branstad's office and third calls for avoidance of personal attack.
Against Virtually Everything. vent. So this is their forum." Of course, that doesn't guarantee
I~ To those accustomed to spealdng on a Paradox or no paradox, however, Cedar appropriate behavior, but at least it states
~ wide range of issues for an unlimited period Rapids' new government seems deter- clearly what appropriate behavior is. "I'm
of time, the five-minute rule amounts to an mined to proceed with its campaign to sure that people who want to be ornery
i act of war. "Everyone has that right to restore civility to public proceedings. And and disageeable will do so anyway," says
! address their government regardless of the it is not the only government that is tlunk- former Mayor Mollie Cardamone, "but if
issue," says Carole Martin, who along with ing in those terms. 10 people buy into the pledge and change "
' her husband publishes a newsletter that their behaviors, then we will have gained."
~ monitors city government. Council meet- C incinnati's city council seems to be And if the 10 who buy in happen to
ing regulars such as Marlin complain that slowly recovering its manners again include a mayor and a handful of council
~the new council is a little too tlun-sldnned. after years of boorishness and irrele- members, the whole community will ha.ve
The way they see things, the new approach vance. A bipartisan majority coalition is gained even more. ~
i
' YZ 6 0 Y E A N I N 6 June 1997 TravisFosterr!lustrnaon(detail)
~ FINAHCE
eep in cybercentral-not 45 miles whether or not Intemet access is telecorn_
from Microsoft's Redmond, Wash- munications, the way a telephone hook-up
ington, headquarters-a spark of THE is, and whether taxdng of access fees is dou- Internet rebellion flared. Duston ble taxation, since many states already levy .
Jensen, who heads the city of a tax on the line time Intemet companies
Tacoma's licensing and tazation division, - lease from phone companies. There is also '
slapped a tax on Intemet businesses. He TAXFREt the question ofwhether the companies are, ;
told companies ranging from giants such as in effect, using a public right of way just as a
America Online to tiny mom-and-pop out- gas, water or phone utility dces. . fits that link consumers and businesses to When Duston Jensen extended the
electronic mail and the World Wide Web ZONE IN Tacoma telecommunications tax to Intemet
~
that, as of 1996, they would be assessed the access fees, part of his logic was that com-
same 6 percent telecommunications tax E~ S PA C E munication by e-mail was no di$~erent than that telephone and other telecommunica- picldng up the telephone. "Instead of a tele-
tion services pay. phone company, an Intemet service is
The insurrection didn't last long. The being used to make the transmission," he
city council quickly overturned Jensen's says. "So it made sense to lery a telecom-'
ruling, foregoing the $200,000 in annual Most loeal and state gouernments munication tax on Intemet service
revenue the tax would have earned. providers the same way we do on the tele-
Tacoma would come out ahead, Mayor haue the laws in plaee to tax phone company."
Brian Ebersol argued, by being seen as a But that isn't how Florida state Repre-
good place to do business and, more to the Internet aecess fees. sentative Bob Starks sees the issue. The
point, one that is Internet-fi-iendly. chairman of the House finance and taxation
- To tax or not to tax: Tacoma is not the But most are ehoosing not to. committee points out that such national
only jurisdiction to be caught in the Ham- online providers as AOL and Prodigy
let-likewebofInternettaYes.Whetherit'sa already pay taxes on telecommunications
-
telecommunications tax, a sales tax on m P E N E L O P E L E M O V services in Florida. "If they're renting 500
Intemet transactions, or other franchise or
phone Iines from Southern Bell, they still
use fees, tax departrnents in many have to pay tax for services they
states and a host of cities have use. But on services they pro-
eyed the revenue-producing vide their end customers:
, potential of electronic com- `
merce and tried to sweep it into ~ States Utat tax moirthty service charges tor IMernet access
~ States that do not tax monthly sernca charges for Intemet access ~ N1 E g H ET
the tas base. While some are ~ srdn wan no existins statde on tW„g „wM,y service cna,ges 'N G- t HE
collecting one form of Intemet ~ stdes tnat ao nn imnose saies.,eiatea axes ' ~tax or another, most have been
prevented by policy makers
_
from taxing Intemet access. s
Florida, for instance, passed ' a law in April exempting Inter-
net service providers from pay- i°
ing the state's telecommunica-
tions sales tax on monthly
access fees-at a cost of $36
million in foregone revenue.
George Patald, the Republican ~ Source: S[ate Tax ReWew, CCH Inc. i That's like a toll on the Florida
governor of New York, did the Turnpike. It's not taxable."
same for his state by executive Although a decision on
fiat this past January. He - - whether to tax Intemet access
declared that existing state taxes ` - is, in part, a technical question of
would not apply to Intemet access ~ . how a state or local law is written,
charges. The Empire State, he necessarily how decisions
claimed,was "sendingaclearsig- ~ ?E~ ~ ~ e~ ~ are made. "Whenever there's a
nal to Internetpmviders...that of imposing a tax
New York welcomes this Intemet activity, there's
growing industry and the
mediate action to
jobs they provide. " "
The arguments in g~ exempt it," says Harley
Duncan, who heads
states and localities that the Federation of Tax
have telecommunica- Administrators. "It's a
tion taxes revolve around radioactive issue."
24 9 0VE R N 1 N 9 June1997
The Geiger counters are buzzing on the as well as smaller players such as Engage orders a case of inerlot over the Internet
access-charge question because it is the Games Online and GrayFire Information from a small Napa Valley vintner. The
opening wedge in a Herculean task states Services, are not unwilling to pay appro- seller is located in the same state as the
and localities are facing. They must decide priate tazes. Their greater need, they say, buyer: Nexus exists. But what about the
whether and how to tailor their tax systems is for unifornuty in tuc policy, treatment and wine aficionado in Arizona or Illinois who
to stay current with an economy that language. "We want to avoid a patchwork orders a dozen cases of inerlot from the
includes electroruc commerce as one of its appmach, ofFlorida having something very same Napa Valley vintrier? How are those
fastest-expanding sectors. That would different than, say, Alabama," says Brian states going to collect their sales tax? '
include not just the small piece of the.pie O'Shaughnessy, ISA's director of public All of this is complicated by the nexus
that is access charges but also the larger policy. "We're not fighting against tax as a question and the 1992 U.S. Supreme
question of goods bought and sold over the principle. If it comes, we want it to come Court decision, Quill vs. North Dakota.
Internet. with uniform language." Some states contend that a physical pres-
That in part is why the ISA is paying ence exists for Internet sales when an
S o far, everything and notlung is hap- close attention to state-by-state access-fee Internet company leases a room with
pening. "There is more interest in this fights. Any state's definitive action-for equipment that allows subscribers to log ;j
issue than in anything I've seen in the instance, a new and custom-tailored tax for on without dialing long-distance. But the
past 15 years," Duncan says. "On the other Internet services~ould become a model court ruling would seem to run counter to
hand, when you look behind all the smoke, for others to follow and a footprint for that argument. It says that sellers of tangi-
the actual level of taxes being imposed and approaching other tax issues. ble goods can't be taxed by a state if their
overt action being taken by state tax The biggest of those "other" issues is contacts in that state are just mail-order
deparhnents is relatively little." likely to be state and loca.l attempts to levy catalogs, telephones or the Internet. '
Not that there isn't plenty of potential sales taxes on commercial hunsactions that ~
revenue out there. According to Forrester take place on the Internet. It is the mail- he Internet taxation issues are so com- I I
_ Research, a major industry research ordercatalo issuewritl I'
group, revenues from Internet access As tax exp rt John Nfi~esell of Indiana T plirated and the stakes so h i g h t ha ti tis ~ j
alone should clear $4 billion b the ear Universi unl~kely any one state or locality on its I
Y Y ty puts it, "If you can't collect own can or will come up with a solution. I
2000. The cyberspace marketplace, where sales taxes on mail orders, you're in deep By definition, the Internet itself-and j I
goods, services and information can be trouble on the Internet." electronic commerce using the Internet
bought and sold, involves even more Collecting taxes on transactions from ignores state boundaries. I
money. Although it is in its infancy now, the catalog sales of the likes of L.L. Bean In an eff'ort to come up with a policy '
by the year 2000, annual Internet sales of and Victoria's Secret was complicated by a that's workable, representatives fi-om state ~
tangible goods are predicted to be close U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a state can and local government organizations are I
to $7 billion. only levy its sales taxes on transactions worldng together under the umbrella of the
A number of places-14 states among made by out-of-state sellers who have a National Tax Association to identify issues
' them-have managed to extend, without physical location-"nexus" in tax-talk- and develop recommendations for uniform
~ the override of their governors or legisla- within the state. approaches. If notlung else, the mail-order ~
~ tures, existing taxes to Internet access ser- In a recent white paper issued by the debacle, and the 30 years of litigation it has
vices. In Texas, for instance, the extension ISA, its tax experts concluded that when a spawned, is a goad for both government
~ produced few repercussions. There has
a~to talc httle
pol~yl~wh h has b en ~ffe t BY definitinn, the Internet-and electrnnic cnmmerce
for nearly a decade, and there is no pend-
,ing legislation to exempt Internet using the Internet-ignores state doundaries.
providers from the tax. Internet access was
first taxed as part of telecommunications transaction involves a sale that is made and industry to approach the issue in a
~ sales taxes. When the industry objected solely by electronic means, the seller's lack more cooperative way.
~ to being categorized as a telecommunica- of a physical presence-all that physically Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress may
~ tions service, it was redefined as an infor- exists in most places is a closet-like room weigh in on the question as well. Legisla-
F' mation service. However, the same 625 full ofmodems and telephone wires-insu- tion has been introduced that would slap
w percent state sales tax applied. "We have lates it from the state°s sales taxes. "Inter- a two-year moratorium on the application
a number of services that are and have net and online services, by their nature, are of new state Internet taxes and prod states, ~ been subject to sales tax, and the fact that designed and operate without reference to localities and the indushy to get together
~ some of these services may be used geographical boundaries," the paper states. and come up with a uniform approach.
^ through the medium of the Internet "This severely limits the industry's ability to Although it is a debatable question
R
doesn't serve to exempt them," says A1 comply with existing state and local tax whether a moratorium makes people
Van Allen, a tax specialist with the Texas administration requirements that are based more interested in worldng together or
Office of the Comptroller. upon locating either the source or the des- just delays things, Congress may decide
As to the industry, the official position of tination of electr-onic transactions: ' to make a point to state and local govem-
the Interactive Services Association is that In other words, it is one thing for the ments and the Internet industry: Let's not
its members, which include such big-name state of California to collect sales tax from have another mail-order rift. Get the coop-
` companies as Microsoft, AOL and Netcom, a Los Angeles wine connoisseur who erative process going. p
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~ 4VAIL MARCH 1997
VAIL BUSINES S
TOWN RE`jjEW
june 3, 1997 , . .
The March Vail Business Review examines March sales tax collections for all filers and year to
date collections through first quarter 1997.
Overall March sales tax increased 14.4°/a with Retail increasing 13.0%, Lodging increased
17.7%, Food and Beverage increased 12.1 °/a and Other (whicli includes items such as utilities, taxable
services i.e. plumbing and electrical and rentals or leases) increased 8.3%. Year to date collections
through March resulted in a 8.6% increase overall with Retail increasing 6.4%, Lodging increased
13.0%, Food and Beverage increased 5.8% and Other increased 2.4%. ,
Events in March included the Paul Mitchell American Ski Classic, the Chevy Truck
International Ski Festival, UnVailed, the Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill World Championships
and the Rolex Junior Olympics. March 1996 brought us Wanen Miller's Mad Mountain Marathon and
UnVailed.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax
collections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
Our records, indicate that no new businesses opened in March and three businesses closed (two
retail and one service).
If you Have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Steve
Thompson at (970) 479-2116.
Sincerely,
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Sales Tax Administrator
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RETAIL SUMMARY
YTD YTD YTD
3/96 3/97 %
- COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE
FOOD 3421992 345,493 .7%
LIQUOR 69,139 73,203 5.9%
APPAREL 363,563 384,952 5.9%
SPORT 901,958 997,993 10.6%
JEWELRY 85,875 87,429 1.8%
GIFT 85,946 93,199 8.4%
GALLERY 13,364 141536 8.8%
OTHER 271,146 274,298 1.2%
HOME 3,323 3,561 7.2%
OCCUPATION
TOTAL 2,137,306 2,274,664 6.4%
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Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657