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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
1:00 P.M. AT 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 • Parking Discussion. (1 hr., 30 mins.)
Larry Grafel
Mike Rose ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss recommendations
Bob McLaurin proposed for parking programs and rates for the 97/98 ski season.
Pam Brandmeyer
Steve Thompson BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Continuing discussion of the parking
Christine Anderson strategy, philosophy, and programs. Presentations will be made from the
TOVNA Task Force and TOV staff.
2• PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.)
3• Finalize the 1998 and Subsequent 4 year Capital Projects Budget.
Steve Thompson Review Sales Tax Projections for 1998 and Subsequent Years (1 hr, 30
' Larry Grafel mins.)
Greg Hall
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: We budgeted 2.5% increase in sales tax
for 1998; based upon how sales tax performed in 1996 and 1997. Staff
- recommends increasing the projection to 3.5%. We are projecting a
5.20% increase in sales tax for 1997. 4• A work session discussion with the Vail Town Council to discuss the
George Ruther proposed construction schedule and staging for the redevelopment of the
Bob McLaurin Austria Haus, located at 242 East Meadow Drive. Clark Atkinson,
Tom Moorhead representing Shaw Construction, Inc. (30 mins.)
Larry Grafel
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to the presentation and
provide direction as riecessary.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On Tuesday, September 2, 1997, the Vail
Town Council was presented with a draft construction staging plan for the
Austria Haus. The construction staging plan proposed commencing
construction of the new Austria Haus in the fall of 1997, with work
continuing until the proposed completion date of December 1, 1998. This
construction schedule is different from the schedule which was presented
to the Vail Town Council during the review process. During the review
process, it was indicated that the construction of the Austria Haus would
commence in the fall of 1997, shut down during the 1997/1998 winter ski
season and resume in the spring of 1998, with a tentative completion
date in the spring of 1999.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department
staff would recommend that the Council direct the staff and applicant to
work cooperatively in drafting a Construction Scheduling and Staging
Agreement that would permit the redevelopment of the Austria Haus to
occur during the 1997/1998 winter ski season. Staff believes there are
benefits to be gained by allowing the applicant to construct during the
winter ski season. Possible benefits include:
1. The surrounding property owners, adjacent to the construction
site, appear to favor a year-round schedule, allowing for a timely
completion.
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2. The off-site improvements required by the redeveloipment of the
Austria Haus will be completed prior to the 1998/1999 winter ski
season.
3. The Austria Haus and associated commercial shops would be
completed and operational for the 1998/1999 winter ski season.
- 5. Information Update. (10 mins)
6. Council Reports. (10 mins.)
7. Other. (10 mins.)
8. Executive Session - Personnel Matters. (30 mins.)
9. Adjournment - 5:45 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9116/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION I
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/23/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING I
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 9/16/97, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manageroe--
DATE: September 5, 1997
SUBJECT: Parking Rate Proposals
Parking Rates
Attached to this memo are three parking rate scenarios for the upcoming ski season. As indicated
at the top of the page, the existing rate is shown in the left hand column. Next is proposal #1 as
recommended by the Community Task Force. This rate proposal includes reduction of the hour
and a half free parking to one hour. The second rate proposal maintains the hour and a half free,
and reduces (from $3.00 to $2.00) the cost to park from one and a half hours to two hours.
Free After Three
The Community Task Force recommends continuation of the free after three program with one
modification, that free parking would actually begin at 4:00 p.m. With the free hour, (or 90 minutes)
anyone entering between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. would be free. The Council may wish to
consider an additional modification that would use a merchant validation program to help track
success of the free program. Under this scenario, the free after three program would become
effective with a sticker which would be attached to the parking ticket provided by the merchants.
These stickers would be purchased at a modest fee from the Town by individual merchants. They
would distribute them to customers as they deem appropriate. This would enable us to better track
the success of the free after three program, however members of the Task Force believe this
option would be difficult to implement and ineffective.
Blue Passes
There was a great deal of discussion of the Task Force as to whether they should be eliminated
or not. There was no consensus of the Task Force on this issue. The staff feels that blue passes
should be eliminated except for existing contractual agreements. Locals discounts would be
provided through the use of debit cards.
Summer Parkina
There are mixed feelings on the Task Force about summer parking. The Community Task Force
believes it is appropriate to explore the concept of paid parking in the summer. Under one such
scenario, summer parkers would pay $1.00 to park regardless of the length of stay in either of the
structures. (A visitor intercept survey is currently underway.)
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Ford Park
Ford Park is proposed to be a free lot. First come, first served.
Soccer Field Parkina
We are proposing to contract with a valet parking provider to operate and manage this lot. As
indicated in the attached document, selection of the designate a valet drop-off sites would need to
be determined.
Colorado Cards
We anticipate the Colorado Card discounts to generally be the same as 1996/1997.
I hope this gives you an overview of some of your alternatives for dealing with parking rates for the
upcoming winter season. We look forward to a lively discussion.
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PRELIMINARYI'ARKING1tAT_E_PROP-OSAI.S
O[d_rate Prop_osed-rate-#1 _P_rqp_osd_rate__#2 P-rop-ose_d_r_ate_#3
0-1.5 $0.00 0-1 $0.00 0-1.5 $0.00 0-1.5 $0.00
1.5-2 $3.00 1-2 $3.00 1.5-2 $2.00 1.5-2 $2.00
2-3 $4.00 2-3 $5.00 2-3 $5.00 2-2.5 $3.00
3-4 $5.00 ,3-4 $6.00 3-4 $6.00 2.5-3 $4.00
. 4-5 $6.00 4-5 $7.00 4-5 $7.00 3-3.5 $5.00
5-6 $7.00 5-6 $8.00 5-6 $8.00 3.5-4 $6.00
6-7 $8.00 6-7 $9.00 6-7 $9.00 4-4.5 $7.00
7-8 $9.00 7-8 $10.00 7-8 $10.00 4.5-5 $8.00
8-9 $10.00 8-9 $11.00 8-9 $1,1.00 5-5.5 $9.00
9-11 $11.00 9-11 $12.00 9-11 $12.00 5.5-6 $10.00
11-13 $12.00 11-13 $13.00 11-15 $13.00 6-6.5 $11.00
13-15 $13.00 13724 $14.00 13-24 $14.00 6.5-24 $12.00
15-24 $14.00
Free after_.3
People in town prior to 3 p.m. to do business.- Town of Vail would sell coupons to businesses
in town, businesses would give discount coupons to their customer to receive free parking after
three. If you don't shop or purchase, you don't get the discount.
Blue Pass
Discontinue. The passes would be used for existing contractual agreements.
Gold Car.d
Leave the program the same
Debit_ Cards .
Leave restrictions and prices the same. Consider cost to regional bus service to and from Vail in
future pricing of this local discount.
Summer Parking
Charge $1.00 per entry. Extend summer local parking with gold and debit card for additional
charge. (Additional equipment will need to be purchased: vendor is pricing now.)
Ford_Park
Free to all. First come, first served.
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So_ccer_Fie[d
Contract with a valet parking provider to manage and operate this lot. The successful bidder will
demonstrate their ability to increases utilization of the lot, increase revenue for the town and
provide a service requested by merchants. Selection of designated valet drop off sites will be
determined.
Co_[orado_Caeds .
Same program as 1996-1997. _
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, September 8, 1997
AGENDA
Prqmect Orientation /LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Greg Moffet
Greg Amsden
Galen Aasland
Gene Uselton
Diane Golden (left at 2:30 pm)
John Schofield
Ann Bishop
Site Visits : 1:00 pm
1. Aylesworth - 2586 Davos Trail
2. Frederick - 2840 Basingdale
3. Kemp - 1379 Westhaven Circle
Driver: George
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NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearinp - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a residential addition, utilizing Additional GRFA (250), to allow for a living
room addition, located at 1379 Westhaven Circle/Lot 2, Glen Lyon.
Applicant: Joanne and Jack Kemp, represented by Slifer Designs
Planner Lauren Waterton
MOTION:Ann Bishop SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED
2. A request for a site coverage variance from Section 18.13.090 and side setback variance
from Section 18.13.060 of the Municipal Code, to allow for the construction of a garage
addition, located at 2586 Davos Trail/Lot 4, Block E, Vail Das Schone Filing #1.
Applicant: Linda Aylesworth, represented Henry Pratt
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED
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3. A request for a variance from Section 17.28.030 of the Town of Vaii Municipi al Code, to
allow for a heated driveway to exceed 12% in grade, located at 2840 Basingtlale/Lot 4,
Block 9, Vail Intermountain.
Applicant: Dan Frederick I
Planner: George Ruther ;
MOTION: Gene Uselton SECOND: Greg Amsden VOTE: 6-0 ~
DENIED
4. A request for a variance from Section 18.13.060 (Setbacks), to allow for a new residence
to encroach into the front setback, located at 226 Forest Road/Lot 11, Block I7, Vail
Village 1 st Filing.
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Planner: Lauren Waterton
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5. Information Update ~
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6. Approval of August 25, 1997 minutes. ~
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Comm'unity
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. ~
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356
TDD for information. I
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: September 8, 1997
SUBJECT: A request for a driveway grade variance from Section 17.28.030 to allow a
driveway to exceed the 12% maximum grade, located at 2840 Basingdale
/Lot 4, Block 9, Vail Intermountain Subdivision.
Applicant: Dan Frederick
Planner: George Ruther
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Dan Frederick, is requesting a driveway grade variance for a new single family
residence currently under construction on Lot 4, Block 9, Vail Intermountain Subdivision. A
building permit for the new residence was issued on September 8, 1995, and construction on the
project has proceeded since that date. A recent driveway grade inspection by the Town of Vail
Public Works Department revealed that the driveway was not constructed to the 8% grade
maximum for an unheated driveway, as approved. However, the applicant agreed to heat the
driveway and therefore the maximum grade can be increased to 12%. Until the driveway grade
issue is resolved, a Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued.
According to Section 17.28.030 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail:
"Heated driveway grades Up [0 12% may be permitted subject to the review and approval
of the Town Engineer."
The applicant has constructed a heated driveway with a finished grade of 17.8%.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a driveway grade variance of 5.8%.
111. BACKGROUND
• On November 15, 1994, the Vail Town Council approved a variance on this site to allow
GRFA to be constructed in the front setback. A condition of approval required the
driveway to have a maximum unheated grade of 8%.
• During the plan review, the Town of Vail Public Works Department reviewed and
approved an unheated driveway grade at 8%. The Public Works Department's review
and approval was based upon a site plan and topographic survey submitted by the
applicant and a site visit to the applicanYs property. If heated, driveways are allowed a
maximum grade of 12%.
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• An inspection of the finished driveway grade was completed by the Public Works
Department on August 4, 1997. The inspection concluded that the finished 'clriveway
grade exceeded the allowed maximum grade of 12%, by 5.8%. The finished driveway
grade was determined to be up to 17.8%, for the entire length of the 17-footl long
driveway. This was due to the fact that the applicant chose to reduce the a'mount of
. excavation for the garage and therefore, construct the garage at a higher elevation than
was approved on the site plan, hence causing the grade problems. ~
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III. CRITERIA AND FINDINGS I
Compliance with the Town of Vail Zoning Code. ;
A. Pursuant to Section 18.62.060 (Criteria and Findings), before acting on a variance
application the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the
requested variance with respect to the variance Criteria and Findings. Upon
review of the Criteria and Findings, staff recommends denial of the applicanYs
request for a driveway grade variance. i
1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or
potential uses and structures in the vicinity; ~
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Staff believes that the request for a variance will only affect tfie users of
the driveway. Therefore, the relationship of the requested variance to
other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity of the
applicant's residence will have minimal, if any, negative impacts. A
heating system is installed in the driveway and will help ensur,e.all-weather
access. i
Although the approval or denial of the requested variance does not create
precedence for future driveway grade variance requests, staff would tike to
point out that since the adoption of the 12% driveway grade standard in
1991, only one driveway grade variance has been granted. T;hat variance
was approved only after the applicant appealed to the Vail To! wn Council
the decision of the PEC denying the variance request.
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2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and
enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve
compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicini#y or
to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege;
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As the driveway is already constructed, the applicant has req luested the
minimum relief necessary from the strict and literal interpretation and
enforcement of the driveway grade requirement to achieve compatibility
with the objectives of the Municipal Code. The applicant has not proposed
to reduce the existing driveway grade. Instead, the applicant has
requested that the driveway grade be permitted to remain at the grade
constructed. At the present time, the entire driveway length exceeds the
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Staff believes that the applicant is asking for the minimum amount of relief
from the code necessary to achieve the desired objective. Staff, however,
is concerned that granting the requested variance may result in the
granting of a special privilege. The approved building permit set of plans
confirms the ability to construct the garage with a maximum 8% driveway
grade. If the applicant had come to the Planning and Environmental
Commission requesting a driveway grade v,ariance prior to the start of
construction on the residence, it is unlikely that the variance would have
been approved, since neither a physical hardship nor practical difficulty
existed on the property. The staff believes that any practical difficulty of
removing and reconstructing the driveway and garage was self-imposed
by the applicant, the contractor and their representatives, and therefore,
this criteria has not been met.
3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of
population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and
utilities, and public safety;
Staff believes the driveway grade variance will have minimal negative
impacts on the above-described criteria. Staff believes that the driveway
as constructed may pose public safety issues. The rather short length of
the driveway, and the close proximity of the garage to the street, may
cause the back end of vehicles to hang precariously out into traffic. While
the garage was approved by the Town to be in the location it was
constructed, the ability of actually getting a vehicle up the 8% driveway
and into the garage was possible. Now that the driveway is constructed at
17.8%, the ability of getting a vehicle up such a steep slope and into the
garage has been reduced.
4. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable
to the proposed variance.
Staff believes that there are characteristics of the site which must also be
considered. Those characteristics include orientation and sun/shade. The
north-facing orientation of the driveway and the garage on a heavily
wooded slope, and the lack of sunlight the applicant's property receives
during the winter months, exacerbates the driveway grade problem.
Unless the heating system installed in the driveway is turned on at ALL
times during the winter months, staff anticipates a serious icing problem
will occur on the driveway. The build-up of snow and ice on the driveway
will result in extreme difficulties in getting vehicles up the driveway.
B. The Planning Commission shall make the following findings before granting a
variance:
1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in
the same district;
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2. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; I
3. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons:
a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of tiiis title.
b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the same site of the variance that do notIapply
generally to other properties in the same zone.
c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specifiel regulation
would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of
other properties in the same district.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department staff recommends denial of the driveway~ grade
variance subject to the following findings:
1. That the granting of the variance will constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the slame district;
2. That the granting of the variance will be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
3. There are no exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable
to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in
the same zone.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, September 8, 1997
AGENDA
Project Qrientation /LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 1:00 pm
1. Aylesworth - 2586 Davos Trail
2. Frederick - 2840 Basingdale
3. Kemp - 1379 Westhaven Circle
4. Krediet - 226 Forest Road
Driver: George
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NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends uniil 6:00 p.m., lhe board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearinq - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a residential addition, utilizing Additional GRFA (250), to allow for a living
room addition, located at 1379 Westhaven Circle/Lot 2, Glen Lyon.
Applicant: Joanne and Jack Kemp, represented by Slifer Designs
Planner Lauren Waterton
2. A request for variances from Sections 18.12.060 (Setbacks), and 18.12.110 (Site
Coverage), to allow for the construction of a two-car garage addition, located at 2586
Davos Trail/Lot 4, Block E, Vail das Schone #1.
Applicant: Linda Aylesworth, represented by Henry Pratt
Planner: George Ruther
3. A request for a variance from Section 17.28.030 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to
allow for a heated driveway to exceed 12% in grade, located at 2840 Basingdale/Lot 4,
Block 9, Vail Intermountain.
Applicant: Dan Frederick
Planner: George Ruther
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4. A request for a variance from Section 18.13.060 (Setbacks), to allow for a ne Iw residence
to encroach into the front setback, located at 226 Forest Road/Lot 11, Block Vail
Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: John Krediet
Planner: Lauren Waterton
5. Information Update
6. Approval of August 25, 1997 minutes.
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. ~
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356
TDD for information.
Community Development Department I
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, September 3, 1997
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION /NO LUNCH - Community Development Department 2:15
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm
Ted Hingst
Clark Brittain
Bill Pierce
Galen Aasland (PEC)
SITE VISITS 2:30
1. Northwind - 365 Mill Creek Circle
2. Boothfalis - Tract A, Vail Village 12th
Driver: Lauren
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00
1. Boothfalis Homeowner's Association - Rockfall berm. Russ
Tract A, Vail Village 12th.
Applicant: Gerry Greven
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 5-0
TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
2. Northwind Development - Final review of a demo/rebuild of a single farnily residence. Lauren
365 Mill Creek Circle/Lot 16, Block 1, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Northwind Developmeni, represented by Pierce, Segerberg and Associates
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Ted Hingst VOTE: 4-0-1 (Bill Pierce abstained)
TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
3. Godoy - Balcony enclosure. Lauren
600 Vail Valley Drive/Northwoods, Unit E208.
Applicant: Jose Godoy, represented by Kurt Segerberg
MOTION: Ted Hingst SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 5-0
TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
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Staff Approvals Bird - Reroof and site improvements. George
1771 Aipine Drive/Lot 38, Block 1, Vail Viilage West #1.
Applicant: Susan Bird
Snowlion Condominium - Repaint. George
1040 Vail View Drive/Lot B2, Block B, Lions Ridge #1.
Applicant: Snowlion Homeowner's Association
Apollo Park Building "A" - Add covered entry. Dominic
442 S. Frontage Rd. West/Apollo Park.
Applicant: Apollo Park Condo Association
Viele - New single family. Lauren
2745 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 5, Block 2, Vail Village 13th.
Applicant: Jim Viele
Zachrich - Skylight addition. Lauren
120 WiNow Bridge Road (Village Center)/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Craig and Lexy Zachrich ~
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Tufo - Interior conversion. I Lauren
285 Forest Road/Lot 20, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Peter Tufo
Hintz - 250 Addition. ~ Lauren ~
2945 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 3, Block 2, Vail Village 11th.
Applicant: Jurgen Hintz
Wollard - Garage addition. George
2550 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 34, Block 2, Vail Village 3rd.
Applicant: Steve Riden
Young - Interior conversion. George
1225 A Westhaven LanelLot 43, Glen Lyon. I
Applicant: Mike Young Groff - Replace existing windows and door. Dirk
1468 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 17, Block 3, Vail Valley 1 st.
Applicant: Neil Groff
Moncrief - Changes to approved plans. Dirk
4788 Meadow Drive/Lot 4, Block 7, Bighorn 5th Addition.
Applicant: Philip R. Moncrief Special Trust
Schoen - Privacy wall extension. Dirk
1785 Sunburst Drive/Unplatted. ~
Applicant: William Schoen ~
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Alpine Wine and Spirits - Removal of two existing doors. i Dirk
2111 N. Frontage Rd. West/Vail das Schone #3. ,
Applicant: Peterson Enterprises, Inc.
Burgermeister - Changes to approved plans. ~ Lauren
1487 Buffehr Creek Road/Tract A, Lionsridge 2nd.
Applicant: Michael and Nancy Burgermeister ~
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Simba Run - New sign. Dirk
1100 N. Frontage Rd. West/Simba Run
Appiicant: Simba Run Condo Association
Bracken - Deck addition. Dirk
1630 Sunburst Drive, Unit #18/Sunburst Filing #3
Applicant: Alexander and Sally Bracken
Appel - Repaint exterior. Lauren
5038 Ute Lane/Lot 30, Vail Meadows #1.
Applicant: Ted and Debbie Appei
Vaii Vision - New sign. Lauren
2109 North Frontage Road WestNail Commons.
Appiicant: Vai? Vision
Golf Course Townhomes - Entry pillars. Dirk
Intersection of Vail Valley Drive and Golf Terrace/Sunburst Filing #3.
Applicant:. Vail Golfcourse Townhomes Association, Phase III
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development
Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or
479-2356 TDD for information.
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MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Managef---
DATE: September 5, 1997
RE: Capital Projects
At the last. Council meeting we reviewed the Capital Projects list. Following your direction, we are
in the process of preparing estimates to snow melt the east and west stairs of the Vail Village
Parking Structure in addition to the center stairs and the top deck of the TRC. It is our intention to
prepare a series of cost estimates which will provide you a menu of choices for dealing with this
issue. Specifically, we intend to provide costs for:
Top deck of the TRC and center stairs;
East and west stairs; and
Slifer Plaza
We will have these construction estimates for you at the meeting on Tuesday.
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CAPI'1'AL Pli()JEC'I'S FUND
SUMMARY UF REVENUE AND F,XPENDITUFZES _
1997-21102
1997 1998 1999 2000 21101 2002
Revcnuc:
Salcs Tax 6.5RR.379 6.643.000 6.90R.720 7.150.525 7.400.794 7.659.R21
Sharcd Project Costs 80.000 300A00
RETT Loan Payment L000 O00 1.000.000
Grant - Vail Commons Inlrastructure 225.000
Vail Commons Crnnm Leasc 41.500 50.000 50.000 55A00 60.000 60.000
Federal grants - Russcs 0 1.000.000
Translcr Irom other fvnds 0 220.000
Interest Incomc & Uthcr 200.000 100.000 100.000 IOOA00 100A00 100.000
TMal Rcvcnuc R.134.R79 9.013.000 7.05R.720 7.305.535 7.560.794 8.119.921
Equipment Purchasec
Firc Truck Rcplacemcnt , 377.000
I~iru Truck nddition 377.055
I~irc Truck Rchuild 100,000
NewCapital flea~ry Gyuipment 110.500 85.000
Repower Ruses 90.000 47A00 66.000 52.000 152.000
Replace Ruses 62.000 2.124.314 2.020.000 1.521.000
C:ompuler Replacement 600_000
Maintenancc
Recunswct Muni Building Parking 50.000
titrcct f-urniiure Rcplacemcnt I0A00 10,000 10.000
Rus Shelter Replacement Program 15.000 15.000 15,000 20,000 20.000
Capital tiircet Maintenance 33R.000 450A00 275A00 200.000 1.133A00 976.000
Pacility Capital 106.000 146.000 13R.000 129A00 142.000 132.000
titrcrt Recuostruction
(;olfCnursc 10.586
Manerhorn
Lionsridge Arca 50.000 3,019.000
Vail Vallcy Drive 2.359,000
E asi Vail - Rridgc Rd
Iiasi Vail - Mcadow Lanc
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Strcctscapc Projects
Srihert Circlc . 95.000 523.000
AIPP Seihert Circle ?0.000
I)obcon/Lihrary Plaz.i -Chulc 49,441 '
1999 Championship I?nhanccments 100.000
Sliter Plaza - 1•:ast Mcadow nr • 1.198S00
Check Point Charlie ?Sp.ppp
I lcat TRC Stairs & Uppcr Plaza 950.000
Village UvcrlaYs 80.000
W nrivr ( Cost Sharc w/ Vn) 350.000
Buildings & Improvements
Town Shop Improvemcnts 716.888 2.I00A00 1.725.000
PW BuilJing Rcmodel 644.000 485.000
Rcnovatiun ol'thc Transportntion Ccnter 118.991
Vail Firc titalion 1.430A00
Policc ncparttncni Spacc Gxpansion 10.446
Bridge Constrnction
Pulis Bridgr 22.153
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CAPITAL PRO.IF,CI'S FUND
SUMMARY OF FtEVF,NUF. AND EXPENDITUItES _
1 9 9 7-211112
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 21102
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Othcr Impr(ovements
AnA Cumpliance 25.000 25A00 25A00 25A00 25.000 25.000
tiu-eet Light Lnprovemeni Program 40A00 40.000 40.000 40A00 40.000 40.000
Drainagc lmprovcmcnts 110.000 121.000 164.000 140.000 147,000
Fiher t)puc Conncctiun • 15.000 I5A00 15.000 15.000 '
Chrisunas Lights 30.000 40,000
Vad Cummons Grant (Pass Thru) 225.000
I Iclipad Improvements 6.600
Interchanke Improvements
Wcst Vail Intcrchangc 5.500.000
Vail Commons Ruad Improvemcnts 400.000 ,
Main Vail Intcrchangc Improvcmcnts 42?99
Master Plannink
Loadmg & Delivery Study 25.000
Firc Stauon Study 14.000
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TOTAI, OF TI {L nRCIVE PR( ).1LCTS 9.921.904 6.743.814 5.247.000 2.805.055 6,546,000 ; 4.571,000
Transtcr to Parkmg - Dclicit 388,746 468.804 398.173 I 427,240
Translcr lo I Iousmg Fund 1.353.573
Transler li)r 1)eht Service 1.313?27 1.462?47 1.571.684 2.073.905 2.171.611 i 2.166.622
T~uall;xncnditures 12.588304 8.206A61 7?07,430 5.347,764 9.115.784 I 7.164.962
Rcvcnuc Over (Under) Gxpenditures (4.453.825) 806.939 (148,710) 1.957,761 (1.554,990) 954,959
Reginning Fund 13alancc 4.556.536 102.711 909.650 760,940 2.718,701 1.163.711
Endine Fund Balance 102,711 909,650 760,940 2,718.701 1,163,711 i 2,118.670
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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• CAPITAL PROJECT heatint! options and prices
- VTC PLAZA & MAIN STAIRS w/Heat $950,000
• Plaza = $5939300G-
• Stairway = $356,700 v~
- SLIFER PLAZA (8100sf) demo w/Heat $6075500
• Streetscape = $ 4 0 v 00 ~
• Heat = $2025500
- SLIFER PLAZA (4300sf) repair w/Heat $3235500
• Pink concrete/S S = $2155000 G-
• Heat = $1075500
- E. MEADOW DRIVE $267,500
• Walkway pavers = $ 755000 V~--~
• Heat = $19211500
- SEIBERT CIRCLE w/Heat $1805000
- VTC EAST STAIRS w/Heat L $187,250 vz,---
- VTC WEST STAIRS w/Heat l- $141,875 v< -
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The following is a list of the Austria Haus neighbors who have signed the attached
letter.
Lee Kirch The Golden Bear
Pepi Gramshammer Gasthof Gramshammer
Debra Taylor Mountain Haus
Stan Cope Vail Athletic Club Bob Lazier Tivoli Lodge
Dan Telleen Karet's
Hamish Tear Scotch on the Rockies
Kay Ferry The Daily Grind
Walter & Marie Clare Moritz LaTour Restaurant
Jack Curtin Curtin Hill Sports
Jan Strauch Overland Express
Gary McDaniels Village Center Condominium Assoc.
Crossroads Management attended the
meeting on August 21 S` and was in
agreement.
Memorandum
To: Town of Vail Council
From: The Undersigned
Re: Austria Haus Constniction
Date: September, 1997
We understand that the Austria Haus is about toe begin contractohas l a p~ant n requires place that will
through this wuiter. We also understand that th
minimize the impact to the town of Vail. We are aware that they are sensitive to noise,
traffic, and parkinS considerations, and that their plan includes positive steps to address
these issues. We feel that the relative disrupti f~h d construction
winter and in peration
the imperative importance of having this projec Y nx
before the World Championships of 1999.
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Wo uadetstaad tbac the Austria Haus is about w begin caushvcaoa that reqaires buildia,g .
throuBh thxs wintcr. We ahso uadorstaad tW the rAntmctor bas a plw ia place that will
minimize the impact to the t,owa of Vail. We aie sware tW they are amsitive w noise,
~mffic', ae?d Parlcing eonsid=ations, aad tbet their plan inelutles positive steps •to aftess
Wcsc issucs. We foeI tbat the relative disiupCica of censt=tiott tttis winter is o$set by
tbe- mpmtivE imPemnee of haviag tbis project fmished by uxt winter and in opcriatian
bcfore the Wotld Championships of 1999.
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To: I'ovm of Vail Council
From: Thc Undersigned
Re: Austria Hatss Consttuction
Datc: Scptcmber, 1997
We understand that the Austria Haus is about to begin consoruction that rcquirts building
through this winter. We slso understand that thc contractor has a ptan in place that will
minimizc the impact to the town of Vail. We arc aware that thcy ate seasitive to noise,
' ttstfic, and parking cansiderations, and that their plan includes positive steps to address
the.se issues. We feel that the relative disrvption of construcdon this winter is offsct by the imperative iinpoctance of having this project finished by ncxt winter and in opcration
before the World Chaznpionships of 1999.
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Town of Vail
c/o 5haw Construction
Attn; clark Atkinson
Grand Juncfil4n, Cp
To Whom !t May CQncern:
During the winter of 1995/96, Show Construction built a $3 milllon office
bullding for us. The buitcilng come in both on time an(i on budget. They
Were very d)llgent in regard tq both items.
I hlghly recornmend them for construction of any project, and In
Partrr,ular, our experlence with a IargQ project during the wlnter seasQn
was very ppsltive,
Please feel free to cafl me If you have any questions or woufd Ilke to
discuss this further.
Best regards,
Ja e A, Kelly .
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75 South Frontage Road
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Attention ?own o£ Vail:
Vail Resazt Develapment Campany is praud ta recommend Shaw Constructian as a
preferred Contractor. VRDC has had the pleasure ta wazk with Shaw Canstzuctiqn on a
nuznber of difficult and challengxng projects over the course of the past several years.
prior to our working with Shaw, wc were quite aware of their excellent xeputation in the
canstruction industry and #heir abiliry to naeet difficult schedules.
Based upon actual project experience, VRI7C is very canfident in Shaw's ability to
.perform under environmentally restrictive and highly visible projecYS. Their ability to
coordinate difficult schedules and budgets is recognized i-ndustry wide.'UUhen wozking
rvitl'i Shaw Construction you feel the commitment to tkze project and the excellenrz at
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senin9tht please feel free to contact VR]'3C if you need fWther information rega.zding Shaw
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worra ams Construction or if we can be of fuithez assistance.
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KELEHER, INC.
0202 Meadowood Drive Aspen, Colorado 81611-3336
Telephone - 970-925-5825
Fax - 970-.925-8469
Vaii Town Council
Vail, Colorado It is my pleasure to recommend Shaw Construction to you. I have work as Owner's Representative and
Construction Coordinator on numerous construction projects in Aspen and Snowmass during the past 17 years,
and a number of them have used SMaw Construction as the general contractor. I have come to know George
Shaw and Steve Meyer quite well during that time, and am familiar with their concem for the quality of the
product built, as well as their relationship with the client, the subcontractors and the community. It's a delicate
balancing act, but one which they take to heart. Ttiis attitude and desire to do their best is passed on to the
project managers and superintendents.
I have worked very closely with Shaw Construction as Owner's Representative on The Little Nell Hotel, Gondola
Building and Bumps Restaurant, developed by Aspen Skiing Company; on rebuilding and renovating the Aspen
Meadows hotel and conference facilities, owned by the Aspen Institute; on construcfion of the Joan and Irving
Harris Rehearsal Hall, owned by Music Associates of Aspen; and on the office complex and auditorium, owned
by the Aspen Center for Physics. This work represents approximately $50,000,000 total construction volume
" over a period of about 10 years.
During the construction phase of this work, Shaw Construction has had to be particularly sensitive to the
community in general, and the immediate neighbors in particular. In the case of The Little Nel1 Hotel, since it
was in the middle of town, special efforts were made to minimize construction traffic and disruption of everyday
business operations. When the gondola was built, over 65,000 cubic yards of dirt was hauled out of town, and
scheduling of this work was done to avoid the moming and evening workers traffic.
The rehearsal hall was built adjacent to a residential neighborhood, and as such had its' own set of restrictions
regarding work schedules and construction traffic. The location of the rehearsal hall is adjacent to the music tent,
and finaf finishes were done during the height of the summer music festival. Shaw Construction and MAA
coordinated the rehearsal and performance schedules with construction activities, so the enjoyment by the music
patrons was not diminished by ongoing construction work.
Similarly, the construction of the facilities at the Aspen Meadows was done over a five year time period, and as
such, some work was of necessity done while rooms were occupied, or conferences were in session. Again,
scheduling of construction activities was done to recognize the needs of the owner and guests.
I am familiar with many of Shaw Construction's methods, and know a number of their project managers and
superintendents. I am confident that their sense of responsibility to their client and the community with be a
major part of their construction effort. All construction projects are a disruption of normal activities, however, it is
my opinion that Shaw Construction will work with your community in a responsible manner, and be responsive to
their neighbors in an effort to make the construction process as pleasant as possible.
I have enjoyed working with Shaw Construction through the years, and I look forward to working with them again
in the future.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
ou very truly,
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John G. Keleher, President
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MEMORANDUM at Vail
Date: September 9, 1997
To: The Town of Vail
From: John P. Volponi
Subject: Shaw Construction
I understand that Shaw Construction currently has a proposal in front of the Town of
Vail to begin a construction project on the site of the Sonnenalp's Austria Haus.
The Lodge currently has Shaw Construction working on the second phase of its
building program. The first phase involved an extensive renovation of The Cucina
Rustica restaurant and phase two involves the construction of our long awaited
International Wing. Both phases of work were largely conducted while the hotel and
surrounding businesses were still open and in operation.
Due to the nature of the project and the sensitivity of our neighbors surrounding this
project, we were quite concerned about our contractors relationship with the
neighbors and their responsiveness to any complaints received. Shaw Construction
has been extremely helpful in assisting us in maintaining good relationships with our
neighbors, condo owners and hotel guests. They have readily made adjustments to
resolve noise or intrusion complaints and have handled any interaction with the
neighbors in a calm and professional manner. Because of their professional and
responsive manner, many of our neighbors have called the construction trailer directly
to have any problems resolved. As an owner, it is especially helpful to have "front
line people" on the construction site who can address any concerns raised.
Further, you should know that Shaw has been timely and organized with our projects.
We have given them a very aggressive schedule and they met our limited time frame
on the Cucina project and seem poised to meet our deadlines on the International
Wing.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should require any further verification of
Shaw's diligence and cooperation.
f
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GenerVanager
The Lodge at Vail, 174 East Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657, USA ~
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One Vail Piacc Cundominium ,lssociarion
Rf-'~ Lodge at Vall Coristru,~ (ion At,tivity
ll AZ'E: September 8, 1997
uvcu Town of Vail:
I have intzrac(ed wilti Slruw Cvrest"uc:livn dnrino the wnstruccion af Lhe Cucina RL)stica
I2escaurdrit (Se-ptember I996-Dzcember 1997) and the Iaternational Wing Prr~jece (Aprit 1997_
Present),
I havt founci $licn,l's on-sitc- pc.rsvnnzl to be respwisivz to an `
may have bad throughout the constractiun perIod_ ''heir}ob sjte isrun in n orZam! zc~jjud
resPonsible manner 3nc1 chcy are conscientious of the neecis -.vf the adjacent prop~.rcy owncrs,
Sincerely,
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Managing Agercc, Qne Vail Place Cor,doncinium Associaticitt
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Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
RE: International Wing,Construction Project / Lodge at Vail
I have been the liaison between the Shaw Construction Company, the Lodge at Vail and
Vail Associates, Inc. representing the interests of Vail Associates, Inc. as they relate to
the Lodge's International Wing construction project. During this time, Shaw
Construction has been extraordinarily reliable. Plans have been followed. Time
schedules have been honored. Commitments~have been met.
Certainly as in all projects of this size there have been problems. When these problems
arose, representatives from Shaw were readily available and actively sought a solution
that was acceptable to all who were affected.
Sertingrhe Perhaps most important is the fact that themanagement of Shaw is concerned about the
irondaidlor impacts of construction on our guests. Through this awareness, their schedules and
World Class
AlpineResorts! planning have minimized the impact.
Overall Shaw Construction has been very dependable. I would be happy to work with
them on other projects in the future.
Sincerely,
Brian McCartney
Director of Guest Services
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CONSTRUCTION PLAN
Revised 8/27/97
SCHEDULE
The construction schedule of the Austria Haus shall genemlly be 41±tfip
Commence Building and Site Demolition/Exca:v.~tion Se
Relocation of Bus Stop e tem p
. November
17:
Off-site Im rovements
P Apri
115, 199
Construction Substantiaily Complete December 1, 1998
TRUCK ACCE S & TRAFFI
- ONTROL
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~ver drivers shall
y contact the Sha~?u:'":~t~tendent ~~`:~'`Starr a
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minimum of (2) business days priQr;;#o'ade~[~~~y ~;..coordi[#~te the delivery and
unioading.
• All delivery trucks shall ent6;jhe site:;a# the west::-Ariveway entrance and exit the site
through the east driveway;;olit. Whit! ready to;:ezit, all drivers shall contact the
Shaw Superintendent t~:~rrange ~a~o-cont~t!#led traffic exit with the assistance of
the Shaw Traffic Co0tr0 jler. N~3r t~iucks shali leave the site without
cl"ranee from t#te`;iTraffic C,tiefr~rlI'r
e. All delivery trucks shall exit the site
and:tvn:flhue easto`-Ea-.*Meadow `Drive to Vail Valley Drive.
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ualifidd<i1>:<8:; :..contr
~,QA Q 1r,~, ol.i-j-*"dj;t~tel.shall be employed by the Contractor. All traffic
r?~ control;;~er#an#0l :~%hall be 4qtiipped with a radio, a ro riate fla ing/ si
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pP P gg gnage
1_ • equip'ment ant[> a
bte control for the control gate on East Meadow Drive. The
;€r affic control t~st31i;~1~>will coordinate the entering and exiting of delivery trucks
> with buses and petieSitti`ians trafrc. Public buses shall take priority over all
construction trafric. All traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control:Devices.
~Io.:deLi.yea'~` :4rucks shall be sta ed
: g on Town of Vail streets.
•`;~~`:>'>~no'traffic control person shall be stationed at the exit gate and two traffic control
persons shall be stationed in Slifer Square. All traffic control personnel shall be
equipped with a radio, whistle and the appropriate signage. The traffic control
personnel shall signal when trucks are to exit the site only after making visual
clearance for oncoming buses and stopping pedestrian traffic in all directions in the
Slifer Square area.
• If it is determined by the Town of Vail, the Contractor shall employ asade'
enforcernent officer to enforce the provisions of this plan, with the fines levied going
to pay For this position.
PARKING
• Construction worker parking shall be in the Vail Transportatj~pn C.00eruntil the
underground garage in the Austria Haus can supplement uAr"jae workers.
.
Th
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e shall be n
o parking on Town of Vail strew`'>i::::::::
• There shall be no delivery truck staging on Tiqi3±v~ of V~i~
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND TRAFFI DIRECTIC~11.
• The Contractor shall install warning signs iiiforming>#~?;p~ji~ie of the construction
activity. The signs shall be instalied in the:;focations ide~~~':;pD the approved
constructi '
on stag~ng Pla
n.
• The contractor shall instali a copi5truction;::.'%~rir:;~`::i1S: ted on the a
~ pproved
construction staging plan.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ;
• The,cpntractor shall::~.caiii€ltplete O."ek Streambank and bus shelter
im i`o*..ments i~::3~teof
,p;;;.;::.;;; ;;1t~p~ovements are anticipated to be completed by
Nov~ir~l.beI997. T ~~tt~tittiC~~y grey concrete pavement will be placed around the
disf'~i1r}~eid::~a~t~avated a1r~ d footin s for safe edestrian foot traffi t'
g p c, un ~I the
permartim:;~tt~?wmelt a;avement s stem is installed la
y ter in the project
sched
• ;`~:`1~e contractor e~1Rt~::piC~teed with the construction of the East Meadow Drive and
Siifer Square pring of 1998.
Utility improvents in the Public Right-of-Way are scheduled during 9/97-
11/15/97, 4/15198-6/15/98, or 9/1/98-11/15/98.
• Access for workers to the site will be after 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
• Working hours and equipment startups will be after 7:30 a.m. and must be shut
down by 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during
the ski season, except as follows:
No construction work will be performed 11/26/97-11/29/97
No construction work will be performed during the period from 12/19/97 -
1 /5/98.
No construction work wili be performed from 3:00 p.m. 1/16/98-1/19/98.
No construction work will be performed from 3:00 2/13/98-2/16/98.
No construction work will be performed from 3:00 4/10/98-4/11.p.
No construction work will be perforrned from 3:00 5/Zj198-5~~5/98
No construction work will be performed fropi 12:00:;;:13/98_7/4/98.
~ov 'k~~=:>~~<`~>: `€>>:<:<~:::>:: • Construction activity required for Sundays a c#:~`olidays sh.%ved three
days in advance and approved by the Town o:f;':~ail. Wh, requi~~~~` ,`~'::~q~s~uc..'.
;t~on
hours on Sundays will be limited to the hourg:>;id(..;::9:00 x0to 5:00
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ROAD CLEANING AND MAI NTENANCE
• The Contractor shall keep East Meadow Dr*and"A~'a.~;8~ acent to the outside of
the construction fence clean from constructmu::debris, i`~li~#1>;##i~;ether undesirable
materials resulting from the Austria JU%i:I::Ii'~ction aC"es at all times. Anti-
tracking surface will be installed a::thi~irnum!.;~?~':~1}<feet fram 'the entrance and exits
to the site.
SNOW REMOVAL
• The Contractor shall reWve snow'16m with&'the site and disposed of in an
apprppriate manne~?:of'~`:~ite, as ni>`+~:::;;; i<:;<;;;>::
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• T
~t~'hall lir~lft'~#~;4S~IaIIy noisy construction activities t
; :::.o the hours oF
7:3 0 <~~?:;:6;.:<...;; .~m. Mot~t~u:`'- Saturda with the additional re t'
Y~ s riction of 8:00 am
to,5::~ pm'ea~rithe ski season. Unusually noisy construction activities
;:i~tlude but are:vft,-:~tmited to:
" • Jackharr~ ers
• Diesel p~~vered equipment including excavation equipment, Mobile Welders,
GenQr~#ors, Crane, Concrete Pump Trucks
Ma$Einry Saws outside of the buildin
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ontractor shall advise all trade workers of the need to use tools and machines
with manufacturer-approved sound attenuating devices.
• The Contractor shall control the dust emanating from the construction site during
demolition and earthworking activities with water.
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• The Town of Vail Noise Ordinance shall be waived for this property during the
approved days and time of construction.
FIRE NYDRANT ACCES /SAFETY
~ The fire hydrant along East Meadow Drive shall remain free and accessible to the
Fire Department at all times.
• The Contractor shall contact the Town of Vail Fire::,lnspecto~;:tall:;~t~.verify the
location of the construction fence nearest the fir"`: ;t~rant:
.
All
constr
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na
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be Perf
ormed i ~>:accordan wi "
th
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The c
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actor will
post the emergency res o1~`"'~~te numbers
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• Fire suppression equipment and First Aid equivon site in the
Construction Trailer and on site in appropr#i'te areas
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PP ~~r'any reaS"oW&I-'~"'~~~;;~?fnergencY. First time
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violators will be subject to a$1:50 fine. Second ators will be subject to a
$300 fine. Third time viol~~p~s will be;:subject tA $2,500 fne and may be
prevented from working flt.;!t~'e
2. No parking shall be4lltty~ed on E~~!iji eaftDrive first ti
, me violators will be
su4A ~:>to a $150:~~t~r ` ~econd ti <;;v~>::::
rr~e,, ~~ators will be subject to a$300 fine. Third
~r~te ~rib~rtors wi~t:: ct to a$2,500 fine and may be prevented from working
~ie:..
on t
3. Noise . '
S::shall tii`e:`:"`' or
~ ced. First time violators of the noise control rules
will:;:be'subj80 fine: Second time violators will
be subject to a $300 fine.
::`~iird time viot~t~.'~:;w'fi(:>tie subject to a$2,500 fine and may be prevented from
rking on the
FIC CONTROfx~'~PLAN COMPLIAN E
l:Y;.';;;::Shaw Co666uction will mail a co f
py o this plan to all material vendors with
s e:order
~ . s and confirm that delivery truck drivers acknowledge the rules and
e:potential fines outlined.
2. Shaw Construction will make these rules a part of each subcontract, will review
them with the subcontractor prior to their first activity on site, will reference them
in the weekly Subcontractor Meeting Notes and will work on site as a condition of
employment on the Austria Haus project.
OFFICE dF 7HE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
(970) 328-8604
FAX (970) 328-7207 JAMES K. HAR7MANN
TDD (970) 328-8797 Adminisaator
6rail: Fagleco@rail.net JACK W. INGSTAD
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September 4, 1997
$ob McLaurin
Town of Vaia
75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657
Dear Bob:
1 am pleased to announce the appointment of L.E. "Rusty" Williams, Jr, as our new Anirnal
Control Manager.
Rusty was recently Director of Animal Protection for the Kete;hikan Gateway Bordugh in Alasica.
As directur, he was responsible for animui cantroI, pratection And education dutics in a borough
of over 1,200 square mites.
Besides experience in animal ccmtrol and shelter munagement, Rusty has extensive law
enforcement experience servinb as PoGee Commander in Sugar Lane, Texas and as Deputy Game
Warden for the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Rusty officially beons his new dut'ies on September 15_ With the hiring af the new manager,
Eag1e County Animal Cantral wili again be at full staff. Shauld you~have any questions
concerning animal control in the interun, please don't hesitate to contact me. I know Rusty is
excited to talk with you about animal cantral in your community.
S' cerely,
J W.Ingstad
EVe CnuMy &,ilding, 500 ernadway, P.O. Box 850, Eagle, Cobrado 81631-0850
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TOWN OF VAIL
Department of Community Development • ~ ,
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452 . T^^
Scptcmbcr 3, 1997
Mr. Sylvain Ccncux
2079 Chamonix Lanc, #C
Vail, Colorado 81657-4971
Dcar Mr. Gcncux:
"fhank you (~or thc intcrest you httvc in thc City Markct dcvclopmcnt and thc conccrns you
cxpresscd about thc noisc coming ii-om thc vcntilation building. I"hc Town is also conccrncd about
your ncighborfiood and as a result, has hircd a sound consultant to cvaluatc thc situation. Wc arc
lool:ing to thc consultant to tinJ ways to buf-fcr to rcducc thc noisc. I'll havc a sct of hiti
rccommcnclalions avail,?blc by Scplcmbcr 16th, it'you arc inlcrestcd in rcvicwing thcm.
I'Icasc givc mc a call iCyou would likc to talk in any grcatcrclclail about thc situation. I can bc
rcachcd at 479-2440.
Sinccrcly,
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AnclY Ki cn
Scnior i-loutiing Policy Planncr
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Bob McLaurin
Pam Brandmcycr
Susan Connclly
Torn Moonccad
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which pays rapt ' attention to their every word. That's
because these men are creating the most radical changes
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And so this audience is Breckenridge and Keystone, and spent
HO U$ S Iat1 Worried. Will the recent millioas in upgrades at all of the resorts .
and rapid consolidation in his domain (with an additional $74
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compete with the big conglomerates, summer). While other companies own
~ unable to spend the kind of money that more ski areas. Vail Resorts now owns
; the conglomerates can spend on market- the first, second, and third lar$est ski
~ ing and mountain improvements? The talk areas in the U.S. It is therefore the
; this morning in the lobby has been of largest skiing company in the woNd.
Vail's recent spring-skiing deal, a ,
Saturday and Sunday of skiing for only ICs later during the convention, and Aron
~~$10. There is also the fear that consoli- is sitting on a bench outside the trade
dation will lead to a bland 'sameness, hall, talking about what his vision of the
the McDonaldization of ski areas. new skiing means for skiers. He is in his
The men on the podium try to allay early 40s, and his light complexion and
these fears. Aron and Otten talk abou6 slightly overweight features give him the
iant coo erative-marketin
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- ~ that will bring new skiers into the sport a boardroom than a lift line. But such a
INTRAWEST: ; and benefit all ski areas. Aron addresses generalization would be a mistake. Aron
Blackcomb, Whistter, and ; the sameness issue by saying he knows is, in faet, an avid skier. He's also affable
Panorama, British Columbia; ~ how important difFerentiation is: "You'll and intensely focused on what he views -
Trembtant, Quebec; Stratton, ~
Vermont; Snowshoe/Silver Creek, never see a Bavarian restaurant at as his job: creating the best ski resorts on
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West Virginia; Copper Mountain, ~ Breckenridge." Gillett tries to paint him- the planet.
Cotorado; and part of Mammoth ~ self as different from the oLher three, a "If you look at skiing and snowboarding Mountain, California. ; relatively small-time owner of a bunch oF five, 10 years from now, the two words that
~ little, unconnected ski areas. Houssian come to mind are more and better," he
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ed by a few large corporations run by the ~ future of financing and real-estate
me? on the Broadmoor podium: Adam ; development.
Aron, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts, ~ Still, they all agree that what has
Ine.: George Gillett, Jr., chairman of ; happened in the past coupie '
Booth Creek Ski Holdings, Inc.; Joe ~ of years is just the begin- Otten ,
Houssian, chairman, president, and CEO ~ ning: There will be more
oF Intrawest; and Les Otten, chairma? ; consolidation, more real-estate develop-
and CEO of the American Skiing ~ ment, more on-mountain improvements,
Company. Never before have so few ~ more skier amenities, more marketing.
people controlled so many ski resorts. ; More of just about everything. This does
and the audience is eager to hear how ~ not appease the audience. .lim cor
chese four men plan to shape Ghe future. ; IF there's a focal point for their fear. Pnoro E
ICs a slightly graying group, dominat- ~ it's Aron, who emerges from the panel - ' z
ed by 40- and 50-something men who ~ discussion as the most radical proponent
have been in the ski industry their whole ; of the new skiing.
lives, who have seen skiing grow from ~ When Aron came to Vail from a stint as
T-bars to high-speed quads, from lace-up ; CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, he was
leather shoes to high-tech polyurethane ~ hailed as a master marketer, someone who
boots that seem more suited For ~ understood the bigger picture of the
Terminator 2. While these ski-area exec- ; resort/leisure industry and who could help .
utives have a keen sense of the history of ~ skiing recapture the public's interest. But -
the sport, they know that the future of ; he's also been vilified as the guy who will TME AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY:
skiing is up on the podium. And they ~ turn ski resorts into Disney-like theme Sunday River and Sugarloaf/USA,
realize that everything other resorts do- ~ parks or The Love Boat in the mountains. Maine; Attitash Bear Peok,
setting lift ticket prices, deciding what ; Since becoming the new chairman and ' New Hompshire; Sugarbush,
liFts to install, what types of runs to cut, ~ CEO of Vail Resorts about a year ago, he Killington/Pico, Mounf Snow,
~ and Haystack, Vermont;
what kinds of base villages to build-will ; has taken the company public on the New and The Canyons (formerly Wolf
be in reaction to the decisions made by ~ York Stock Exchange (garnering a ton of Mountain), Utah.
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; when. We're already seeing that as many as
CONTROLM half of our customers are checking the
; Internet at some point before they come on
~ a ski vacation. If that's true in 1997, can you
; imagine what will be the case in 2007?"
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Aron envisions the resort of the fucure
~ suffused with and altered by technology:
WEATHE the [nternet, the bar-code technology that
allows skis to go from slopeside to your
~ home, the microwave technology that
; allows jets to land in mountain airports in .
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BOOTH CREEK INC.: ; But technology is only part of the
Loon Mountain (sate pending), ~ story. There is the human element as
Waterville Valley, and Cranmore, ~ well. "Service will improve," Aron pre-
New Hampshire; Northstar-at-Tahoe, ~ dicts. "The ski and snowboard consumer
OMNI Sierra-at-Tohoe, and Bear Mounfain, ;is like any other consumer..Increasingly.
15. California; Grand Targhee, Wyoming;
and the four Snoquolmie Pass ski ; mountain resorts are going to compete
areas outside Seattle. ~ with beach resorts in Hawaii, golf resorts
j, in Arizona, cruise ships in the Caribbean.
says. "What our customers will demand ; If we are to compete for the winter .
, of us are better conditions, better Facili- ~ vacation dollar, we are going to have to
ties, and better amenities. • ; do a great job providing top-notch ser-
_ "You'll see an effort at more seamless ~ vice. That's what people expect, that's
OL - access to the resort." Aron continues. ~ what they deserve, and thaCs what the .
"We've been increasing direct air service ; successful resorts will provide."
into VaiVBeaver Creek at a rate of 50 ~ That notion of competition makes
to 60 percent each year. We're also ; many skiing purists groan. If Vail and
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announcing later this summer, with a~other resorts are going head-to-head
p major package-delivery company, a pro- ~ with beach resorts and golf resorts, the
gram where you'll be able to ship your ; argument goes, then they will have to be ~
skis overnight from your house to the ~ more like these places. To the purists,
resort, and when you come down on the. ; such places are for out-of-shape, con- :
AND last run on the last day of your vacation, ~ formist people, while ski areas have
instead of schlepping your skis to your ~ always been the province of athletic.
. DE 9 hotel and the airport and then home, ; free-spirited, adventurous sorts. r`
. you'll hand somebody your skis at the ~ Specificaily, how is Aron planning to ~
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base of the chair and have your skis sent ; outfit Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone
straight back to your house." ~ to compece against golf courses, beaches.
Aron takes a sip of his soft drink and ~ and cruise ships? "The next thing you'll see
glances quickly around, his mind obvious- ; is jus6-a continuing shower of facilities and
~ ly racing, observing everything even as he ~ amenities, like more and better restau-
speaks. "The second thing you're going to ; rants on the mountain, more snowboard ;
see is convenience of purchasing. With one ~ parks, more places like Adventure Ridge
phone call you can book your airline seats. :[the new area at Vail that includes
you can book your lodge, you can book ; ice-skating and tubing]." he explains. "At ~
your lift tickets. When you get to che lodge ~ Vail this year we're going to increase c
~ your lift tickets will be on your pillow. ; grooming hours by 30 percent; For a moun-
"The next thing you'll see is greater ~ tain that already has a reputation for great
information for consumers, so that they ~ grooming, that's a massive commitment.
can more intelligently make a good ' We believe that today's sophisticated
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Imagine although there will still be plenty oF ~ for the future, and, most importantly, what cruise
moguls for people who want a little more ; our values are and what our community petin~
extreme skiing. is all about, as well as our company. We we be
a placenom "And 1'm saving the best for last," ; feel it's very imporiant for the corporation on thE
Aron concludes. "I believe the season is ; to be in sync with the community. When the sE
going to lengthen. lF you look at skiing ~ you look at the history of Aspen and go Ferris
today, it's a tightly clustered experience ; all the way back to the late 30s and the which
between Christmas and spring break, and ~ inspiration oF the ] Oth Mountain Division of thf
yet if you look at the ski conditions in ; guys, the first F1S racing that wenc on, experi
Colorado in November, they're as good as ~ there's such a tradition. We Feel that we're
they are at spring break. 1 think you're ~ stewards of the past. What we don't want in *As?
going to see resorts start to experiment ; to do is just keep piling things on For the the ol
with price reductions to encourage con- ~ consumer. Because what we really believe Ruthie
sumers to lengthen their season." ; in first and foremost is the spirit oF skiing." convei
Vail's $1
0 ticket offer is the perfect This pretCy much sums ?p the polar- speed
example-the area was mobbed with ization between the two competing camps
e ~ bargain-seekers. Ski areas that have ; of ski-area maaagement. Aron and com- else,
you ca
; been pouring money into their infrastruc- ~ pany believe that to compete with other enougl
Otini
ou l a he ture must find ways to remain operative ~ leisure destinations you must be more rience.
for a greater part of the year: cheaper ~ like them. 0'Donnell and like-minded said, '
_ pricing will be just one incentive. ~ thinkers view the best way to compete as detach,
om • ; being less like other resorts, ofFering one in '
Awa iater that night, Pat 0'Donnell is sitting in ~ what only skiing can offer: an outdoor the cus
the elegant dining room of the Broadmoor, ; sport where sun, speed, gravity, and al wisc
sipping a glass of red wine and trying ~ human athleticism all combine For an more i:
to decide whether to order the wild game adrenalin-fueled rush.
for dinner, while a piano player entertains ~ "The thing that Aspen has that I don't the n
in the backgroand. It would seem the ~ think that others could replicate, regard- sitting
perfect setting for the 59-year-old presi- ; less of their capitat investment, is a the ind
dent and CEO of the Aspen Skiing Co., sense of place, of community, of history." waiters
and, in many ways, it is. beer at
But 0'Donnell's tanned, a snou
weather-wrinkled Face
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ft, straight posture 0'Donn
Aron area ai
.~„f. reveal a man who spends a great deal of ~ skiing.
time in the mountains in pursuit of athletic the for
endeavors. He's a respected mountaineer, Loon R9
- and his career has always been closely tied played
to the outdoors, most prominently when he the qui
was CEO of Patagonia. indeper,
0'Donnell has a much different ski elected
area on his hands than does Aron. If Vail Boui
is the new, brash, ever-expanding ski- located
area archetype, then Aspen represents Hampst:
~ the ski area with history, a la Sun Valley, Tenney
; Taos. Jackson Hole, and Tremblant. ownerst
Aspen doesn't want to grow or develop,
manage,
thank you..The residents of the town like
of oper~.
their ski area pretty much the way it is. ? i,,,,,~°-.~ s_ t~ 33 trail,
They view the mountains as something Y~ challeng
almost sacred, mystical. Woe to the ski ~ total of
. ~ ~ area manager who abuses that notion. • VAIL RESORTS, INC.: (in com
Vail, Beaver Creek, But Ten~
~ "To some degree, we have Lacked
Arrowhead, Keystone, and
B E- S': away from the f1eet," 0'Donnell says. Breckenrid9e, Colorado. battles a
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led 0'Donnell emphasizes. "Theme parks, ; enormous amounts of money on restau-
hat cruise lines. MTV, technology are all com- ~ rants and high-speed quads, little Tenney
'iity peting for recreational time and dollars. IF ; M.ountain and others like it around the
We we begin to compete with those industries ~ country can oFfer something different
ion on their cerms, all of a sudden we've lost ~ and, for some, potentially as appealing: where sunny
iien the spirit of skiing. Basically, we've built ; an inexpensive, no-frills ski experience.
bo Ferris wheels at the base oF our mountains. ~ "Just like you've got Anheuser-Busch
che which in the long term would be the demise ; and the tiny microbeweries, you've got days ;ion o! the value system of what the winter Kiltington and Tenney." says Bourassa. are
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n, experience is all about. ~"All of a sudde? we're creating a niche,
°'re "We're going to try to stay the course ; we're in vogue. ThaCs what's happening I
ant in,Aspen." he continues. "When we had not just at our place but at other little matched the the opportunity to replace the historic ; areas around New England."
eve Ruthie's chairlift on Aspen Mountain, the ~ Bourassa's analogy is a good one: but it
;19•~ conventional wisdom said Put in a hi h- ~ breaks down on one ecord snows
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um- you can, and make sure the trail is wide ; the big guys. "The consumers are price con-
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enough so it's not an unpleasant ski expe- ~ scious," he agrees. "In our parking lot you'll
iore rience. But instead we went to Poma and ~ see pickups and minivans and beat-up old
ded said, 'Can you build us a high-speed ; Ford Tauruses. All these families are com=
: as detachable double chair?' it'll be the first ~ ing, and they get out and they have beat-up
ring one in North America. We feel that serves ; old equipment and they don't care about
loor the customer betcer than the convention- ~ what theywear. They want the product to be
and al wisdom irt the ski industry that says ~ good-it is. They want the snowmaking to
an more is better." ; be good-it is. Aside from that they're not
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on't the next morning, Joel Bourassa is ; the health club; they just want to ski."
ird- sitting on an outside terrace, escaping ~ But will an area like Tenney really
s a the indoor meetings For a moment, while ~ make enough profit to continue to provide feel right
rY•- waiters set up tables around him for a; good snowmaking and a good skiing? It
- beer and bratwurst lunch sponsored by ~ will if the management is clever. "Ski
a snowcat manufacturer. Bourassa has ; areas like Tenney don't go out and buy a hommm-0
almost nothing in common with Aron and ~ new lift or a new groomer or new snow- at
0'Donnell, except that he, too, runs a ski : making hydrants-we buy in the used
area and has a vision for the future of ; market." says Boorassa. "As the bigger
skiing. Bourassa is Aron's age, and as ~ areas buy high-speed quads and replace
the former director of marketing for ; perfectly good triples, you can buy them
Loon Mountain in New Hampshire, he's ~ cheap. It has little impact on your ticket
played in the big leagues. But he's also ~ pricing, and the customer appreciates it.
the quintessential New Hampshirite- ; It's funny, we have minimal extra ser-
independent, quiet, rugged-and he's ~ vices, yet complaints are nonexistent. ICs
elected to go for the small time. ; kind of the Wal-Mart approach to skiing."
Bourassa runs tiny Tenney Mountain. ~ So skiing in the Future will be both new
located just off I-93 in central New ~ and Familiar. Certainly, the megaresorts
Hampshire. Left for dead Four years ago. ; will inFluence the style and format of
Tenney was revived last year under new ~ major ski areas across North America.
ownership, and Bourassa, as operations ; But skiing will continue to reftect the
. manager, helped oversee the First season ~ visions of dozens, if ?ot hundreds, of
of operation. With 1,400 feet of vertical. ~ ski-area managers and developers, many
* 33 trails, and four lifts. Tenney will never ; of whom have equally clever if less
ti T challenge the big areas, especially with a~ grandiose visions than the big boys.
total oF only 32.000 skier visits last year ; Perhaps most encouraging is, that ski- '
i ek, (in comparison, Vail does 1.7 million). ~ area managers have visions for the - -
and But Tenney may benefit greatly from the ~ future, and that their differing views will iT~ .
ido. battles at the top oF the resort Food chain. ; offer something for everyone: populist. B j~=~•80 ; 93-2399
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Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
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September 3, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--School District Election Update
Diane Golden of Vail and other members of a citizens committee formed to support the Eagle
County School District bond election appeared before the Council to answer questions and to
request Council consideration of a resolution in support of the election issue. In November,
voters will be asked to approve a$54.9 million bond issue for new schools, improvement of
existing facilities and technology improvements. During discussion, Councilmember Sybill
Nayas asked about the future of Red Sandstone Elementary School (the only public school
located in Vail), which has been rumored to close from time to time. John Hefty, superintendent
of schools, assured the Council there are no plans to close the school. In fact, he said it would
appear enrollment this year is higher than projections. Also yesterday, Hefty acknowledged the
upcoming bond election will not cover operating costs for the proposed facilities. If the bonds
are approved by voters, a second election for approval of operating expenses would be needed
in the future. For more information, contact the Eagle County School District at 328-6321.
--1998 Capital Projects Discussion
- Although no final decisions were made, the Council reviewed a list of $8.7 million in proposed
capital improvement projects for next year's budget. The list includes replacement of 8 buses for
$2.1 million ($1 million'will come from a federal grant that will be used to share 6 of the buses
with the City of Taos, N.M.) and the first phase of a Vail Village snowmelt project that would
include heating the top deck of the Transportation Center, the central stairs leading to Slifer
Plaza and from Silfer Plaza to the Covered Bridge. This list also includes replacement of the
pavers around Checkpoint Charlie and an overlay of Gore Creek Drive and Willow Bridge Road.
During Council discussion, Rob Ford said he wasn't yet committed to a full-scale snowmelt
project given other needs in the community, such as locals housing, while Sybill Navas
suggested an emphasis on heating the parking structure's west and east stairways (as well as
the central stairs) in lieu of Slifer Plaza as the first snowmelt phase. Larry Grafel, public
works/transportation director, said he would explore costs associated with the expanded heated
stairs project. Meanwhile, Bob McLaurin, town manager, said an initial meeting with the Vail
Village Commercial Property Owners Associated indicated a willingness on the private sector's
part to help fund a snowmelt project. McLaurin says he's currently exploring ways in which a
cost-share program. McLaurin said a snowmelt system from the top of the Transportation
Center to the top of Bridge Street would reduce the conflict of snowplow and snow removal
operations in the Village, reduce the number of slip and fall claims against the town and reduce
the town's dependency on manual labor to shovel snow by hand. Also during discussion
yesterday, there was a suggestion by Navas to improve the parking structure pedestrian
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entrances and to paint and repair the exterior of the old town shops; Kevin Foley expressed
concerns about summer construction impacts related to the snowmelt project; and there was
interest by Bob Armour and Navas to schedule the $2.6 million Vail Valley Drive ~street
reconstruction project.in 1999 rather than 2001 to make way for the new Alpine Garden
Education Center. For more information, contact Bob McLaurin at 479-2105.
--1998 Real Estate Transfer Tax Projects Discussion
Next, the Council reviewed a list of $12.5. million in proposed projects that would be funded by
the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT). The tax is ciedicated, by ordinance, to be used solely for
parks, trails and open space. About $1.4 million will be available for 1998 projects in categories
such as open space acquisition; master planning; park development; Ford Park Master Plan
improvement; recreation paths; trail development; and park maintenance. After reviewing the
long list of needs, Council members agreed that a community-wide park master plan project,
budgeted for $75,000 (a Vail Tomorrow recommendation), should be a priority for~ 1998. Council
members also asked to see a list of recommended improvements that are tied to the 1999 World
Alpine Ski Championships. In addition, Bill Wilto, a former councilmember, asked~l the Council to
maintain the use of RETT in its current form (rather than earmark a portion for other uses such
as housing). After reviewing the $12 million list, Wilto said there are plenty of use~s for the tax as
iYs currently structured. With the potential for a decline in RETT revenues in the future, Wilto
said he would be disappointed to see the tax diluted for other purposes. Also during discussion
Councilmember Navas suggested cleaning up the construction staging sites at Donovan and
Stephens parks permanently. The Council will revisit the RETT list at its Sept. 9 work session.
--Information Update
In response to community concerns about the height of the International Wing currently under
construction, Andy Knudtsen of the Community Development Department, presented an update
indicating the top of the building's steel is three feet below the established view corridor, which is
less than the allowed height. Certification of the height by surveyors, required of all projects in
the Commercial Core 1 District, is forthcoming, he said.
On another matter, Knudtsen said additional research on the ventilation system at Vail
Commons is underway. Sound consultants have been on-site, a sound monitor has been
installed and options and associated costs will be evaluated by the sound counsultants.
Although several neighbors have complained about the noise generated by City Market's_
ventilation system, the noise doesn't violate the town's sound ordinance. In respo n, se to
Knudtsen's report, Councilman Michael Jewett said the town shouldn't be paying to address the
issue. He said the problem lies with City Market.
The Council reviewed an ordinance which was approved on first reading at the evening meeting
to place two charter questions on the Nov. 18 election ballot. (See evening meeting briefs for
details.) I
Councilmembers were informed that TCI Cablevision has asked to postpone its presentation
previously scheduled for the Sept. 2 evening meeting on the topic of digital compression.
Other announcements yesterday: a letter is being sent to Vail Associates to ask for help in
developing an inventory of the amount of ski storage in Lionshead; the two Vail Youth Award
exchange students, Alissa Ferri and Chad Sewell are back from Mt. Buller, Australia, and will
appear before the Council at the Sept. 16 evening meeting to share their experiencI es; a
representative from St. Moritz, Switzerland, will be in Vail Oct. 10-23 and would like to meet with
several councilmembers to explore a stepped-up exchange program between Vail and its sister
city; the Vail Town Council will host lunch with a delegation from Whistler, British Columbia, on
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Sept. 16; the next meeting of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns is Sept. 25 & 26 in
Telluride; the next meeting of the Eagle County Recreation Authority (Berry Creek Fifth) is Sept.
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--Austria Haus Construction Plan
Next, councilmembers reviewed a revised construction schedule for redevelopment of the
Austria Haus. During the town's approval process, the applicants had indicated construction would not occur during ski season. But now, due to a change in materials, the contractor, Shaw
Construction, has proposed to construct year-round, beginning this month, with the project
substantially complete by Dec. 1, 1998. During Council discussion, George Ruther, a planner in
the Community Development Department, said surrounding property owners appear to favor a
year-round schedule. But Councilman Paul Johnston wondered why the town would want to
allow construction to occur during ski season. Speaking from experience, Johnston said he
feared it would be too disruptive. Councilman Rob Ford, who expressed disappointment that the
construction schedule was being altered, said the town needs to put teeth in enforcing whatever
construction staging is agreed upon. Councilmembers then agreed to a zero-tolerance level for
violations, such as parking, deliveries and noise, indicating projects would be red-tagged (
stopped) for any such violations. At the suggestion of Councilman Ludwig Kurz, the Council
asked to see the Austria Haus site plans and a month-to-month construction schedule at the
Sept. 9 work session before authorizing the town attorney to sign off on a construction
agreement. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development
Department at 479-2145.
--Council Reports
Mayor Bob Armour welcomed those attending an incentive marketing group meeting held
recently at the Marriott. He said the group is responsible for booking a half-billion dollars of
lodging a year.
--Other
Kevin Foley and Paul Johnston shared positive feedback from guests who've used the
technology programs at the Vail Library.
Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour; Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation There was no citizen participation.
--Mike Kloser Recognition
The Council voted 6-0 to approve a mayoral proclamation recognizing the achievements of Vail
resident Mike Kloser, who recently retired from the mountain bike racing circuit after 12 years.
He's been named as one of the top 10 racers of all time.
Kloser, who was on hand to accept the proclamation, thanked his wife and family for their
enduring support.
--Ordinance to Place Charter Questions on November Ballot
The Council voted 6-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance that would place two charter
questions on the upcoming Nov. 18 Town of Vail municipal election ballot. The first would
amend the charter to change Vail's regular municipal election date from the third Tuesday in
November during odd numbered years to the first Tuesday in November during odd numbered
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issue would allow the use of certified mail in place of registered mail for notification as outlined in
the charter. During discussion yesterday, several Council members appeared disappointed to .
. learn that Eagle County would likely hold elections by mail during the odd numbelred years. That
would mean Vail's municipal elections, too, would appear on the same mail-in ballot. Mayor Bob
Armour, who first suggested the election change, said a mail-in ballot would help simplify the
election process, reduce confusion, save money and improve voter turn-out. If the charter
changes_are approved by voters during the Nov. 18 election, Vail's next municipal election would be held Nov. 2, 1999. For details, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-
2113.
--Intergovernmental Agreement Befinreen the Eagle County School District and the Town of Vail
for Seasonal Rental Housing
The Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement
between the two entities. The agreement allows the town and school district to partner with one
another in obtaining year-long master leases for seasonal rental housing at Timber Ridge, Lake
Creek and other complexes. The housing, approximately 10 or 11 bedrooms in all, would be
secured now for eventual use by town and school district employees. In response to a question
from Councilmember Sybill Navas about the need for having a master lease partn~er, Tom
Moorhead, town attorney, said the agreement would allow greater flexibility. For example, a
Town of Vail employee could end of sharing a unit with a school district employeehe said.
The town and school district will independently determine the number of units necessary to
assist in fulfilling housing needs for employees, Moorhead said. Each of the entities will
independently determine terms and conditions by which they'll be offered to their employees and
each entity will be responsible for any costs incurred in providing housing to their individual
employees. The housing agreement is the first of its kind between the town and school district
as both entities look for creative ways to assist employees with their housing needs. For more
information, contact Tom Moorhead at 479-2107.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
September 9 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Parkirig Discussion _
Capital & RETT Budgets . .
Review Sales Tax
Executive Session - Personnel Matters
Austria Haus Staging Plan
September 16 Work Session
Contribution Requests
Budget Workshop
Discussion, Ordinance re: Parking Fines
September 16 Evening Meeting Youth Award Winners Return from Mt. Buller?? (sp)
Parking Public Hearing
First Reading Ordinance re: Parking Fines
Second Reading, Ordinance re: Charter Amendments
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"Trees fQr 'vail" will be September 13'k. if you would like to volunteer or have ideas where you think the trees should go please cail 476 270I. A11 voluateem wiu ~
receive a T-shirt; lunch and an ailer planting party.
ThO Calarado Ski Museum is holding the Colorado Shi Hall df Fame Si(ent Auction qn October 241b at the 1Vlarriott in Denver. If You would like to give a
donatioin, which will give you a membership to the Colorado Ski IVlusewn, or attend please cail Sandy Story or Margie Plath at 476-1876. actoberfbst is scheduied for September 2e and 2Is`. This year aBoulder .
individual has said they will donatc sauetbraten; The idea being, have many different Iocations servYng saucrbrateen and bave a competition for the best one.
The TOV needs to knvw by the end of August if you want to participate. If you
have aay questions or need to gec a food license far this activity call Y.ynda at thc "
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Frw After 3 disCUSSiqns are stili going on. Bob Maclaurin $aid sales tax was up '
during the fsee parking Iast year, He also brought up the idea of pushing back the '
hours so Thc parking structure would not be filled by employees but by shoppets.
Yf you have any commcnts call 479-I 860.
There was a discussion an the ski locker dcbatc. Many different opinions were ;
heard A meeting about this issue was held on Tuesday, August 19* and tb,e 'roV
GpuaCil members denied aiqeading the Ski StOrSge brclin8ilCe. Call 479-I860 if you 6ave sny quesiions ot comments_
CJ was present disaussing the brochure for the mtrchants. 150,040.00 wiit be
printed acW the project will be subsidized. West9tar Bank, V/A aud the VVMA h$ve stated they will contcibute. As $ member of the association you will
nutomaltically be listOd. T$e cost to each merchant will depend an how many want ,
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75 South Frontage Road
Yait, Colorado 81657 .
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 1997
Contact: Bob Armour, 479-1860 Larry Grafel, 479-2173
Vail Mayor Public Works/Transportation Director
. EVERYONE INVITED TO CELEBRATE OPENING OF DOWD JUNCTION RECREATION
PATH DURING SEPT. 6 RIBBON CUTTING AND DEDICATION
(Vail)--A public ceremony marking the opening of the long-awaited Dowd Junction Recreation
Path will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The event wilt celebrate the achievement
of 15 agencies and organizations, many of which have been working since 1989 to complete
the project. Citizens from throughout Eagle County are encouraged to take part in the
ceremony and to experience the path's beauty--on a bike, skates or by foot--first-hand.
Refreshments and kids' prizes also will be offered.
Vail Mayor Bob Armour will host the ceremonies with the ribbon cutting taking place at 9:15
a.m. at the west entrance bridge. Everyone attending the dedication will be asked to join Mayor
Armour in cutting the ribbon and to pose for a commemorative photo.
"If you haven't used the path yet, you're in for a wonderful surprise," Armour said. "It's a
tremendous piece of engineering. It also provides a safe route for cyclists who no longer need
to ride on the interstate."
Plans for the Dowd Junction path, a one-mile trail connecting West Vail to Highway 6 at
Eagle-Vail, began in 1987 when the project was included in the Town of Vail Recreation Trail
Master Plan. From there, the Town of Vail began seeking partners for the project, eventually
collaborating with 14 other agencies and organizations to complete the $2.35 million path.
"This has been a significant partnership," Armour said. "Participation has ranged from a
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grassroots effort led by the Eagle Valley Cycling Coalition to commitments of hu ~ndreds of
thousands of dollars by the larger agencies, with each contribution leading to the next." Armour
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newly-widened Highway 6 roadway in Eagle-Vail which features two striped shoulders for
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support trail development. I
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Transportation Authority and Trails Committee; Eagle Valley Cycling Coalition; Fe~deral Highway
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Construction of the 10 ft. wide path began in 1994 with completion occurring in J,une 1997.
Lawrence Construction of Denver and 68B Excavating, based in Edwards, were the project
contractors. ,
With the Dowd Junction section now complete, the Town of Vail has a dedicatedi recreation
path spanning from the Gore Creek Campground in East Vail to Highway 6 in EaglI e-Vail.
Future improvements planned for the Dowd path include installation of restrooms a,nd a picnic
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Parking for the Sept. 6 ribbon cutting is available at the Holy Cross Ranger District offices in
Minturn, with shuttle service to the dedication site. For more information, call the Town of Vail '
Community Information Office at 479-2115.
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About the Path...
The Dowd Junction Recreation Path is a 10 ft. wide mile-long asphalt trail connecting West Vail
to Highway 6 at Eagle-Vail. {t features 25 ft. high retaining walis and two bridges, one spanning
the Eagle River; the other is an overpass to accommodate the migration of deer and other
wildlife underneath. The trail was built to accommodate cyclists, hikers, joggers, skaters,
snowshoers, etc. It was completed in June 1997 and•now provides a safe route for cyclists who
no longer need to ride on the narrow and dangerous shoulder of Interstate 70 through Dowd
Junction. Trail user.s are encouraged to leash their dogs and/or maintain control of their dogs in
accordance with the Eagle County leash law. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. i he trail is
maintained by the Town of Vail and is open for use year-round except during the deer migration
seasons as determined by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Deer migration occurs in the spring
and fall. As with other trails under the Town of Vail's jurisdiction, the Dowd Junction path will not
be plowed during the winter; however, it will be accessible for snowshoers and for other winter
uses.
Phasing Schedule...
Plans for the Dowd Junction Path began in 1987 when the project was included in the Town of
Vail Recreation Master Plan. The Town of Vail then begar? pursing grant app{ications in 1989,
eventually receiving key federal funding in 1992 from funds issued by the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). With approval by the Colorado Department of
Transportation, the ISTEA award represented one of the first enhancement funded projects in
the state. Meetings with utilities began in 1989. The path was designed in 1990.
Phase 1 construction, consisting of installation of the two bridges, occurred from 1994 to 1995
with Lawrence Construction of Denver serving as general cantractor. Phase 2 construction,
consistfrrg of the path platform and retaining walls, occurred from 1996 to 1997 with B&B
Excavating of Edwards as general.contractor. Phase 3 construction, consisting o i base course
paving, curbs, rails, fencing and landscaping also occurred from 1996 to 1997 with B&B
Excavating again as general contractor. .
Funding...
The list of participating organizations spans the local, state and federal levels:
Colorado Department of Transportation/
Federal Highway Administration $1.2 million
Eagle County Government $200,000
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority/
Eagle County Trails Committee $250,000
Eagle Valley Cycling Coalition $ 1,000
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund $ 19,000
Great Outdoors Colorado $ 70,000
Town of Vail $617,000
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Other Partners...
Other cooperating agencies include: .
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Colorado State Parks, Trails
Southern/Union Pacific Railroad
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Forest Service A First for the Half-Cent Transportation Tax...
The $250,000 contribution by the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority represents the
first trails project to be funded by the countywide half-cent transportation tax. Ten percent of the
funds collected by the tax are to be used to support the development of trails in Eagle County.
Future Improvements...
Future improvements planned for the Dowd Junction Recreation Path include installation of
restrooms and a picnic area east of the bridge spanning the Eagle River. These projects are
budgeted for construction in 1999.
Town of Vail Trail System...
The Dowd Junction Recreation Path joins 16 miles of other recreational trails in and around the
Town of Vail. With the Dowd Junction section now complete, the Town of Vail has a dedicated
recreation path spanning from the Gore Creek Campground in East Vail to Highway 6 at Eagle-
Vail.
What's in a Name...
Dowd Junction, the confluence of the Eagle River and Gore Creek, was named after the Dowd
family who once lived in Red Cliff. Jack Dowd helped run a dry goods and clothing store in Red
Cliff and Jim Dowd ran a grocery store.
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Thank you far your lcttcr dalccl flugust 12, 1997, cxtcnding thc approval of thc dccd restriction
abrccmcnt with thc Town of Vail for Vai) Commons. Wc apprcciatc your coopcratioti ancl
flcxibility in tailoring your prograiiis to thc local ncccls of mountaiii resoil communitics. It is
coopcrativc cftorts likc this bclwccn thc Town of Vail & Fannic Mac that ilcC rCquirccl to hC
cffcctivc in solving thc atifordablc housing probl;,m in otn- coinmunity.
Sinc.crcly,
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Scnioc Housing Policy Planncc
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cc: Vail Tcnvn Council
Jancllc Bryant, Noiwcst Martgagc
.lim Brcnner, First Wcstci-n Mc>i•tgagc
Traccy Carson, Stcww•t Titlc nlan Sandbcrg, President of thc Vail ('ommons I lameowner's Association
Connie lloldcn, Vail C'ommons I{omcowncr's ilssociation Managing Agcnt
Susan ConneUy, Director of Commur.ily Development
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August 25,1997
Bob McClawnizi ' Adxxti.nistrator
Torn?n af Vail
(vu: facstrnile: 970-479-2157) .
Dear Bob,
Re-- Wllistler Resort Torrr
Th4' lQttQT is tp fpllpW llP qil pL1I IQCeItt C;iscussion. Whistter Council and faur
senior staff will be in Vail September 15th- 16th and 17&. The purpose of the trip is
to assist Council and staff to address a number of critical issues confronting
YVhistler such as growth management, public/private partnerships, housing, resort
market tr+ends, trampox-tation, Praduct mix, to name a few. An extneaely
important aspect of this trip is to pravide an opporcunity for our group to nbeet
with key players and stakeholders in each of the resorts. We Iook forward to
meeting with your Council and senior staff during our stay, and particularly over
Iunch Tuesday, September 166. We have enjoyed an on-going workiTMg
relatienship with Vail representatives, and look forwaid to this opportunity to
further our alliance.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. T'll be in touch prior to our leaving, axtd
look forward to meeting with you Friday, September 12th in Whistler:
Yours truly,
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MOUNTAIN VALET, LLC
P.O. Box 6122
Avon, CO 81620
926-8901
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August 15, 1997 Town of Vail •
Town Council
Dear Town Council,
Several weeks ago, at the request of Mr. Ron Riley, I attended your parking workshop. I
understand many of the parking dilemma's facing the Town of Vail and I believe there is a
creative solution to each and every one of them. My business, Mounta.in Valet, grew out
of what I saw as a creative opportunity to help mitigate some of Beaver Creek's parking
problems. Before Mountain Vaiet, I worked on parking strategies for Bronco, Nugget,
Avalanche, and Rockies games. Over the years, I have developed a fairly comprehensive
knowledge of high volume, event based parking systems (which is what I would consider
the Town of Vail during the ski season).
A month or so ago, Ron Riley and the Vail merchants approached me asking for a proposal
on valet parking and on how it might work. Following is a draft of my correspondence.
Any information ar assumptions I made stemmed from information given me by the
merchants. Since that time I have received more information and have new ideas.
Obviously, their concern is to have adequate parking specifically for the shops and
restaurants in Central Vail and to have an incentive for visitors to choose Vail over the
other towns. As part of a solution to not only the merchants but the entire Town of Vail, I
would recommend valet having more than one location to better serve the guests of Vail
and to use a different Iocation to store the vehicles. Currently in Beaver Creek the vehicles
are taken one mile from the drop location for storage. By doing this not only are we
adding a tremendous service to the Town and we are creating more easily accessible
spaces.
I have a great interest in expanding my company to the Town of Vail. Last season we had
a great time working with Beaver Creek and look forward to a long relationship with them.
Beaver Creek is one of two resorts in the world to have valet service. The other ski resort
is Deer Vatley. Vail draws extremely high end guests who appreciate anything that offers
service and convenience. Valet parking can satisfy many of your guests needs, help with
the parking situation and generate revenue for the Town of Vail.
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Please keep Mounta,in Valet in mind for valet service. We have the experience, the desire
and we are local.
Sincerely,
Deborah Warren
Mountain Valet, LLC
cc: Larry Grafel, Public Works and Transportation
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P.O. Box 6122
Avon, Co 81620
970-926-8901
July 10, 1997
Mr. Ron Riley
Fax: 476-0081 .
Dear Ron,
Thank you for expressing an interest in our service, we couldn't agree with you more..
valet parking would be a wonderful asset to the Town of Vail and all of its merchants and
guests. We have surveyed the area and put together a few ideas on how we think this
service could work best for Vail.
I understand the valet concept has been tossed around by the merchants of Vail for a
number of years. For this reason, I assume you understand the many conveniences a valet
service can offer the customers of Vail merchants. Many times however, one of the most
crucial benefits offered can be overlooked. Anywhere parking is in short supply, a valet
service can maximize the amount of space available to park. More cars can be put into
the same space with a greater degree of safery, convenience and if done correctly, profit.
This is done by designating a specific area for valet only. If a sectioned off area can be
achieved, we are able to double and sometimes triple the number of vehicles in the area.
After studying the area, we have outlined a strategy we think best for implementing a
valet service worthy of the first class reputation the merchants of Vail have developed.
VALET DROP-OFF/PICK-UP LOCATION:
The location of the service is critical. People must feel they are being allowed a special
privilege or they won't use the service; after all, valet parking has become synonymous
with the "front door." We feel the turn-a-round just across the international bndge wouid
be the ideai location for valet drop-off/pick-up. This location places guests in the heart of
the Village, has a sense of place, and is most definitely privileged. It is a location where
automobiles are currently allowed to drive and is close enough to the structure to operate
efficiently. Additionally, having staff in this area may help control some unwanted
traffic, deliveries, drop-offs etc.
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STORAGE OF VEHICLES:
The Vail parking structure would be the recommended location for ttie vehicles due to its
close proximity and easy access. As it is ovvfled and managed by the Town of Vail, one
would thirik the prospect of more efficient parking would be alluring. A designated area
for the vehicles would be essential for maximizing the efficiency of this service but the
end result would be more capacity and better service.
The'top of the parking structure or the final ramp inside the structwe, just before the exit,
would be best for valet purpose. Anything we can do to miriimize the distance and the
amount of trafflc the drivers encounter is of benefit to the eritire service and the guests
experience. If the designated area were to be inside the structure having a designated exit
lane would again be of great assistance. Possibly the sa.me lane used foi monthly space
holders. .
HOURS OF OPPERATION:
We had talked previously about offering the service in the evening hours and although we
think the concept could work after a few years of habit forming and strong adveitising,
we don't feel operatiori during these hours could fina.ricially support ifself. For ithis
reason, we feel that operation for the entire day is critical for establishing the servlce and
developirig it irito the kirid of success we would all like to see.
PRICE:
Our experience tells us $6 to park a car for shopping or dining is nearing the maximum.
Any more and people are upset or don't use the service. However, if the individual is a
skier, and we park the car for the day, we have found that $20 is not unreasonable.
There are a variety of reasons for the difference in prices, #he most simply being:
~ Daytime skier valet parking occurs when demand for parking is at its highest, last
year the structure filled on 83 out of 150 ski days
• As for all other parkirig, the price would be substantially lower sirice the garage is
free and rarely fills
COST:
The cost of the service to our clients varies with the number of expected cars, the number
of spaces available, the proximity of the available space and the degree of service
desired. Our fee structure can also vary from client to client. In some cases we are paid
as a consultant, in others a manageinerit fee, while still others we take all the risk.
In this case, we feel if the aforementioned locatiori and a reasonable number of I spaces iri
the "structwe" could be procured foi the entire day, then we could embark on t~iis service
at our own financial risk, and to the benefit of all.
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We look forward to working with yau in the futare. I am sure if this arrangement is
unsatisfactory in any way, together we can find a solution. Please keep me informed of
any upcoming meetirig regarding the discussion of valet parkirig.
Sincerely,
Deborah Warren '
. Mountain Valet, President
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August 24, 1997
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Vail spends $300 a day, but Vail Resorts
gets only $30 a day of that amount.
"We th1nk thLS ls very analogous to
McDonald's or Disne 20
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When Eisner took over Disney, he sa1d,
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, onlygetttng $ 10 to get into the park.'Md
that the $10 could go to $30 or $40,'
Baron satd.
'When I was a ktd. we used to go to
McDonaid's and get hamburgets for 18
cents, french trles for 15 cenLs, and
cokes for a dime. Md lYs a no-brainer to
E~nyone can l~se tt?e price oi1 cokes from 10 cents to
Promise low pnopane prices. Only 'jherrnogas deli"m 15 cents, hamburgers from 18 cents to
We ce new to town~ ~ 25 cents and french fryes from 15 centy
n m business nationwide {or over 60 Yea. to 20cents. And that's all proilt."hesaid.
And you'ie Idaely to recognize some finenclly faces, whove heen serving `Wtth Vall tt's the same thing."
local propane customeis for years, as well. Vatl Resorts wlll get a larger share of
what vtsltors spend. Baron belleves, and
Dur sfrength {i-anslates into betfer m e service the rnmPanY wW be able to ralse its
~ere~s a?A~hour }o]]_ P~ ~r you. prices because the tnfrastnicture ts so
fxee service nurrhet 1'ou can ckoose frnm a variety atUactive. Baron thinks Vall could double
Of payment programc }]a{ Put you b" in contro] o{ your home keating costs. Its cash Aow from S 100 mllllon a year to
$200 mtWon a year and pay off tts debt.
An now, for a6nited time wben you connect wi{,h 'jherm°ga, He pro)ects skler days at the four skl
~ee 20-minute c~ ca]]ing Y~'ll reoeive a azeas owned b YV
~ Come by or ca]I to~ a~lResortswllllnerease
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mflllon. The resorts la,yt season reported
mo Q 4.89 mttiton skier days.
Ther
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ron?P~Y's stock price.
It's ~en warm hex~ since 1935. "TYte stock wJll sell at $60 In three
years or four years,° garan said. -They
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S ~tt ~ ~ and "colorful" repeatedly wrltten along nature. lf as an artlst I can do my share ys tn galllerles tn the United States as
the mat. "Sometlmes people under- to create an awareness of nature then well as Europe. WhAe traveling to varl-
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They interactwlth each other and have words. Other tlmes they will read the And it is a job he's done well. In his from his work, hls prlmary passion, he
a great sense of brotherhood. 1 paint words and then see my insplraUon.' studlosinDallasandTampico. Meadco, fecls it necessary to 'get the word out
them that way.' he satd. "When I see people drawn to Sottil employs six full-time asslstants about the nature." It seems inevitable
Noticing that h1s oils and acrylics ue paintings. I feel 1've served my who do nothtng but mix pignents for that this will happen as in Lu1s SotUl's
lacked the brilliance of nature, SotUl p°rpOse• I feel we are taking nature for his patntings. H1s recent show in As- case, ane pfetum speaks morethan a
experimented with natural pigments granted and no[ befng c+esponslble to pen was a complete se11-out. His work thousa i d words.
gathered from his travels around the
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will up spending in that sector for the ~0n pushing the town to, build a The installation of paridng meters ~ ..............„•r
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the budgeted annual amount from
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$250,000 to about $500,000. would alleviate the problem. While looked at parking-conuol systems
The exact amount has yet to be town officials have studied the poten- used in other towns, such as Aspen, 019~ evni6 sW,
detetmined, said finance director tial cost of such a structure, plans to get ideas for the future. Some
Don Taylor, and will depend on have never been finalized, and the other options under consideration _
specifics of the town's parking and community has looked for interim include a pazking sticker/pass system
transit plan. Town planners, together solutions. At a recent council work to identify cars entided to park in cer- ~ ~ •
with long-time consultant Arnie session, town officials said they were tain lots, and automated vending sys-
. Ullevig are putting the finishing close to coming up with some realis- tems that would allow motorists to ~
touc;hes on the plan, which they hope tic figures for the cost of such a struc- purchase btocks of pazking time.
to present to the town council at a ture. Also still at issue is the length of
Sept. 9 meeting. A key part of the parking plan as parking restrictions in the core azea. ~
The town also announced the hir- envisioned by officials is to create a Ullevig said two hours is at the upper
ing of Jeff Meyers, formerly parking higher turn-over of existing spaces in end of what will work in achieving ~-+1
manager for. Breckenridge Ski and near the core by converting the desired goal of turning over ~Resort, to implement the plar~. m~Y of the long-term spaces into spaces. l/ou rids ACES i~
According to business owners, two-hour spots. Some other lots that Some restaurateurs have said this CENTRAL CR'Y &;B
parking in the core area is being used have traditionally been free will be dcesn't, give people enough time to Three D,,
primarily by workers looking to park converted to pay parking. enjoy a leisurely meal, and have sug- Featuring 1/2
as close as possible to their place of This part of the plan could be gested three hour limits. Casino Actio
employment. The result - precious thwarted by a lack of enforcement, ` rIN C~ C~ 0 ` i
few spaces are available for shop- some officials caution. The town has Public transit
pers, and the traffic congestion is traditionally had a difficult time find- The second essential component
compounded by people circling the ing the personnel to enforce time- - ,
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ef the plan is to provide adequate and ness. will be offered incentives by concerns the newly purchased buses ,
convenient transportation from feed- their employers ro park-and-ride. could sit unused if drivers can't be ;
er parking lots at the edge of town to Minimizing wait times is crucial found. ~
the core. ro getting people to use public tran- Meyers, however, believes that he The town is also comn,;tting sit, Meyers has said. His goal is to can find the drivers to do the job.
resources in this area. At least three, have buses waiting in the parking "It's different. from the ski area,". .
and possibly four lots so people can he said. "With the full employment..
. new buses will get out of their package the town can offer, people .
join the town's cars and directly wi(i look at this as more of a rea] job
fleet of four trol- gs With the fuil into the buses: than la seasonal ski-bum thing," }re
leys by the time employment Underonesce- said.1 .
the busy winter nario currently The extra cost of operating the
season begins. package the town being discussed, expanded parking and vansit system
p he . to had ~an offer peop/e four buses would will be covered by a supplemental
reviousl com- ~ operate on Main appropriation, said finance director
mitted to the pur- w/U look at this as Street during peak Don Taylor.
chase of a fifth times, with anoth- "There are only six weeks at the .
trolley. The new more of a real job er four vehicles end of the year that will have to be
buses will cost than a seasonal running on the covered by this year's budget," he ;
between $90,000 town circulator said.
and $95,000 sk/-bum thing,route, two clock- Most of the added expenses will
each. Currendy, wise and two be aceounted for by next year's bud-
officia'S are'°°k- - Jeff Me counter-clock- get, which is currently under discus-
ing at a few dif- yers, wise. sion by town planners.
ferent types of Breekenridge Personnel con-
buses and trying cems present a Taylor emphasized that the exact
to decide which potential stum- cost of the parking and transit plan
model best suits, bling block in this will not be known until all parts of
the town's needs. part of the plan as well. The town the plan have been approved by the
Modified routes and schedules council has been told by staff again council. The plan will be discussed at
will ensure that transit users will and again that it has been difficult for upcommg work sessions and council
(hopefully) encounter only minimum the town to hire and hold enough dri- _ jneetings, Interested citizens can call
waits. Ski area employees, as well vers for the more limited routes cur- <-town hall at 453-2253 to get more
employees of some in-town busi- rently being run. There are some information.
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JOHN W. GIOVANDO
F-recutive Drrector
IDA KAvAFIAN August 15, 1997
eYlra+ic Directnr
BOARD OF Ms. Pam Brandmeyer
TRUSTEES Town of Vail
ivSark Smith 75 South Frontage Road
chairm"'R Vail, Colorado 81657.
Jim Wear
Vue Chavman
Roger Behler Dear Pam
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Trea.iurer
Susan Milhoan
Secretary Many, many thanks for your contribution to the l Oth Anniversary Season of
the Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival. The series was an unqualified
Kathryn Ben`ysh success, with record attendance of over 33,000. The performances by our two
Iiay Chester resident orchestras, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Detroit Symphony
Do Cogswell Orchestra together with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra were tremendously
Ger En le
Julie Esrey popular, and the chamber concerts were recorded for broadcast on National Public
Rob Ford Radio's "Performance Today" series.
Joan Francis
Linda Galvin Plans are already well undenvay for Season Eleven in 1998. Scheduled for
John Garnsey
June 28 through August 5, the Bravo! Festival will once again feature classical
Linda Hart
Don xerdRch chamber, orchestra and jazz at various venues throughout the Vail Valley. Music
Becky Hernreich Director Eugenia Zukerman brings together over 50 internationally known solo
'«ar`' xesb°rgh artists in unique chamber programs created specifically for the Bravo! Festival. The
Merv Lapin Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Music Director Neeme Jarvi will return for encore
Rob LeVne
Karen Loewens[ern classical, pops, opera and youth programs, and the Rochester Philharmonic
Richard Rogel Orchestra wiil open ihe season with patriotic concerts at Vail and Beaver Creek in
Jane Smiley addition to pops and classical performances.
Cathy Stone
Dick Swank There is no doubt that the continued success of the Bravo! Colorado Vail
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Valley Music Festival is due in large part to the contributions of people like
yourselves. Bravo! is very fortunate to have your ongoing support, and we sincerely
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C,rand Jimction, Colorado
Friday, September 12, 1997 9:30 Health of Colorado's National Foressxs:
Mr. Bob Averill, forest health issues
8:00 Executive Committee Meeting Mr. Wayne Shepperd, aspen stands
' 9:00 Coffee Hour Mr. Bob Waliis, the role of fire
10:00 Board of Directors Business Meeting
12:00 Break for Lunch, Free Time 10:15 Managing tJee Forests: Panel
1:30 Board of Directors Policy Meeting Mr. Robert Storch, GMUG
4:00 Adjourn Ms. Martha Ketelle, White River
Mr. Jerry Schmidt, Routt
5:00 Barbecue Mr. James Webb, San Juan
Cross Orchards Living History Farm
3073 Pattetson Road 11:00 The Honorable Scott McInnis
U.S. House of Representatives
Saturday, September 13, 1997 An update on federal issues
8:00 a.m. Welcome Noon Luncheon Keynote: To Be Announced
CLUB 20 Chairman Tom Harned
1:30 Are Higher Fuel Taxes Needed?
8:10 The Honorable David Skaggs, Transportation Debate on the Ballot
U.S. House of Representatives Initiative Will Highlight Both Sides:
BLM Wilderness Legislation
2:30 Hon. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
9:00 Ms. Ann Morgan, United States Senate
New Colorado State Director,
Bureau of Land Management 3:30 Adjourn
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November 376,657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,681 594,491 611,147 601,208 624,917
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Printed by Pam Brandmeyer 8/30/97 9:48am
From: Pam Brandmeyer
To: Bob McLaurin
Subject: KURT MULSON - POEM
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Kurt gave me permission to share this
poem w/you and the Council - I had ~
oriqinally asked if I might read it in
whole, or in part, at his ceremony last
week,.but apparently he did not pick up
his e-mail until a couple days later.
So, here it is!
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A cop is...... i .
A.cop is going to a fight while trying to catch your breath, '
Thinking, will this run bring me close to death?
A cop is feeling the adrenalin and blood pounding through your head,
Wondering if in a few eternal moments you might wind:1up dead.
A cop is chasing a person yelling for them to stop in a shout,
Wondering how far you can go before your heart and legs give out.
A cop is feeling pain in your body, mind, and heart, ~ Trying to figure out how some things so inhumane find a start. I
A cop is trying•to help some soul who doesn't even know he.needs it in life,
Fie just rants and raves on about all his strife.
A cop is giving a ticket to a citizen who knows he is wrong, ~
But yells at you about see you in Court.... a familiar song.
A cop is trying to explain to someone why their car was towed from it's pilace,
While they yell and scream back in your•face.
A cop is taking abuse in all forms night and day, And yet from duty and the law you can never sway.
A cop is trying to stay awake through the night,
With exhaustion and fatigue trying to close your mind and sight.
A cop is making sick jokes and stories with other cops to try and cope,
Cause without some relief you may just plain give up hope.
A cop is being alone in a crowd of citizens he knows,
But they feel uncomfortable around you and on their faces it shows. ;
A cop is wanting to talk with someone to share all your fears and cares,'
But there is seldom anyone who wishes to listen and shares.
A cop is one who sometimes comes home and watches their hands shake,
Then goes to bed so tired they cannot sleep and lies in the dark with min~d awake.
A cop is chasing a car at 90mph on an ice covered road, ,
Wondering why there is not more help to carry the load. A cop is always thinking if you will ever have to take another human lifel,
And then praying you might be able to endure its' strife. I
A cop is watching and listening to the frustration and fear of a victim o'f crime,
And then seeing the criminal receiving little or no time.
A cop is seeing a twisted car wreck with its' passengers screaming in fright,
And then feeling like you can't do enough to ease their plight.
A cop is seeing people in bars and on_the streets wasted on booze and dope,
Then thinking to yourself if there.is really any hope.'.
A c~pp is wondering if your case will be dismissed in Court on any given diay,
Becatke of the slightest word your report did or did not say.
A cop is standing numb in a crowd from.something awful you just saw,
And trying not to scream or cry because the public will see it as a flaw.j
A cop is having to be almost perfect so you don't get sued or Jailed, i
For if you slip even once the public will say you have failed. i
A cop is trying to stretch a paycheck far enough to cover the bills, ~
On a budget that will allow no.frills.
A cop is going to work sick and trying to make it through the day,
Cause you don't have any sick time left and you cannot miss the pay. i
A cop is having your days off filled with Court, training, and meetings,
Then watching people give you a dirty look when you are to tired to
respond to their greetings. ;
A cop is listening to people they love ask why they took the job to start',
And then try to smile at them even though you feel something pull at your heart.
A cop is listening to their lover or their spouse, ~
Telling them they never care enough and they are really a louse. ~
A cop is getting down to the point you are wondering what more you can dol,
And then being brought back to life by just one person saying, Thank You.
Kurt R. Mulson ~
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To the Veteran Vail Officers: ,
Just something I wrote a long time ago. It is my way of saying thank you
for your hard work and support that enabled me to make my twenty year anniversary.
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATTON K •
MIL S ONES
"A BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING COLORADO TRANSPORTATION ISSUES"
( CDOT'S Web Page And if you're stuck in a windowless office, you can
IS your information on-ramp get a quick fix of spectacular scenery by clicking on
' by Stacey Stegman, CDOT "Colorado Scenic Byways."
So, rev up the computer and take the on-ramp to
The Colorado Department of Transportation CDOT's web site. You'll enjoy the ride.
(CDOT) is working on yet another highway. This
highway is easy to drive, the gas is cheap and there are no
speed limits. It's the information super highway. Drive
yourself to CDOT's new web site at Limon Dedrcates
http://www.dot.state.co.us. Wetland and Bike Path
When you pull up at CDOT's web site you get Wetland "bank" IS a nekAi concept
two choices. One is for those doing business with CDOT.
The other takes you to the Public Interest site where you Limon and Colorado Department of
can find out just about everything you need to lrnow about Transportation (CDOT) officials hosted a dedication
Colorado's highway system. ceremony July 24 to celebrate the interagency cooperation
that went into creation of the state's first wetland "bank"
The Public Interest site includes informarion about and a two-phased bicycle/pedestrian path in town.
CDOT, as well as weather and road conditions, The eight-acre wetland, following more than three
construction and maintenance activities, maps, recreation years of planning, provides a local educational and wildlife
and tourism. area. But it also has statewide significance as the first
element in a Wetlands conservation Bank. CDOT
Don't get stuck in traffic. Before you hit the designed and constructed the wetlands. Under a new
pavement, hit your keyboard. The"Weather and ...continued neirr page
Road Conditions" page has up to the
minute information including late-
breaking Road Alerts, such as weather- ~
related highway closures.
The "Construction and
Maintenance Activities" page has
information about highway work in your
area so you can avoid being stuck in a
cone zone.
If you're planning to travel the
state, the "Recreation and Tourism" page
provides you with suggestions for year- Nearl 16,000 lants were laced in the wetlands'four cells. Theareahas
round cultural and entertainment activities. y p p
already drawn yellow-headed blackbirds and American Avocet, not seen
before in the Limon area. Photo by Carl Sorrentino, CDOT
concept CDOT can apply acreage at the "bank" against Biologists will
wetland impacts caused by highway construction compare the
elsewhere, after doing all possible to avoid and minimize progress of plants
project damage. "This is an historic project for us," said fromnurseries `
Region 1 transportation director John Unbewust. "CDOT withthose ~
will get more flexibility in future wetlands projects gathered in local,
because of the efforts here. But as Limon officials have
natural areas, and • "
seen, this is more than just a good filter for effluents and some spaces were
an environmental asset, it is also a draw for tourists." The purposely left
mayor and his wife, walking near the wetlands on a barren so
summer evening, met visitors who had traveled to Limon scientists can see
to see what kind of lakes Had been filled. how long it takes
Almost $340,000 of federal and state funding for plant growth to
helped build the wetland in an abandoned sewage lagoon spread to them.
south of Limon. The town donated the land and water for "This area is
the wetlands. The CDOT project included design, grading, attractive to birds,
fencing, water lines, a as well," said
pump station and Warren
landscaping. Limon's Cummings of the
long range plan includes Colorado Division
a gazebo structure and of Wildlife. "Limon had no native yellow-headed
interpretive signs to blackbirds or American Avocets before this wetlands. But
~ inform visitors about these species have already moved in."
' wildlife in the area and
The town's adjoining bike path had two phases.
the operation of the Approximately $300,000 of FederalHighway
wetlands. The town Administration Enhancement funds, Great Outdoor
will be responsible for Colorado Trust Fund and local dollars were used. One
~ long term maintenance phase built a concrete pedestrian/bicycle culvert under an
of the site once the existing railroad bed to connect Limon with a large open
wetlands are fully space area owned by the Town south of the rail lines.
established as accepted Special thanks are due the Kyle Railroad for providing
mitigation by the Army track removal/reinstallation during construction. Phase II
Corps of Engineers. developed a path following existing drainage, alley and
The project has street rights-of-way, from two points in the northern part
four areas or cells of of town to the Doug Kissel fishing pond south of town and
varying depths, to serve farther south, to the wetlands.
different plants and Joining town officials were representatives from
wildlife. Fish introduced CDOT, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Federal
to the cells were Highway Administration and Great Outdoors Colorado.
especially selected GOCO is the arm of the state lottery which determines
~ because they feed on where lottery proceeds will be spent; the Limon trail was
I mosquito larvae. There one of the agency's frst projects to be funded on
1 is a separate project to Colorado's eastern plains. State Transportation
_ study cattail growth, and Commissioner pon Monison of Limon gave an historical
nearly 16,000 plants perspective of the area's development and preservation,
were installed by hand.
viewed by a resident as well as a commissioner.
Wetland sketches by Kris Meiring, CDOT page 2
Replaeing and tiin which accompanied the effort, there was no lack of
participants. The most notable location was the famous
Colorado's Survey Points Four Corners, where the monument and surrounding area
were in disrepair. This is where the states of Arizona,
Utah, Colorado and New Mexico meet. The proper location
by Dennis Van Parrer, CDOT was resurveyed, and new handicapped-accessible granite
slabs were installed to intersect at the proper spot.
Picture yourself on the Western frontier that Dedication ceremonies on October 17, 1992, included
would eventually become Colorado, with crude pioneer- blessings of the monument by spirituai leaders of the
era surveying equipment, determining where the borders Navajo Nation and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Another
of the proposed state would be.
Okay, the decade was really the 1990s, and the Party followed.
survey equipment was all up-to-date, but CDOT Staff Work needed to be done to resurvey the Nebraska/
Right of Way Surveyor Carl O'Loughlin got to Kansas/Colorado border point near Wray on the Yuma
County line. A concrete monument and brass plaque were
experience the adventure and the rewards of resurveying installed. In extreme northeastern Colorado, a stone
the seven historic border points of
Colorado.
Actually, O'Loughlin, who was
named 1996 Surveyor of the Year by the
Professional Land Surveyors of
Colorado, and some ofhis fellow
surveyors came up with the idea of
"remonumentation" ofthe borderpoints ~ A r
during work on the Aigh Accuracy
Reference Network (HARN) in the
early 1990's. HARN involves
establishing survey points 50-60 miles
apart all across Colorado which '
surveyors can use as a basis for their OX%O,~'.
surveyprojects.
During HARN, O'Loughlin and
others discovered that some of the state
corner monuments were gone, probably
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vandalized or inadvertently destroyed. This marker was placed at the poinr where
They first noticed that the southeastern marker was Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma meex
missing in 1990, so they contacted the Bureau of Land monument was enclosed by wrought-iron fencing.
Management (BLM) and proposed a team effort to In all, the four corners of Colorado and three other
resurvey and remark the corner where Oklahoma, Kansas, border intersections were resurveyed. "It was a great
Baca and County. Colorado come together at the southeastern corner of time," O'Loughlin recalls. "It felt like we were a part of The BLM sensed a good opportunity and history."
W~th the HARN system in place, O'Loughlin has
publicized the effort. Surveyors from all over the nation
attended ceremonies to mark the spot (now in a manhole Joined surveyors from CDOT regions, counties, and cities
in the middle of a dirt road, safe under a specially- in "densifying"; that is, establishing survey points only six
embossed commemorative cover) and a party that miles apart all across the state. The effort started in 1993
followed. and is expected to be finished in 2003. More than 1,000 of
Other border corners needed to be resurveyed and these monuments are now in place. When finished,
marked, as well. With the sense of history, adventure, conrinued on back page.
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Trucks Weigh-ln-Motion scales which weigh trucks at highway speeds in the right
p ast I-70's hand lane of the Interstate as they approach the port.
The Colorado Department of Revenue estimates
Dumont Port of Entry that about 700 trucks currently use transponders to save
time (which is money, especially in the trucking industry),
"Dumont Industry Day" was organized, in part, to inform
Trucking companies and state officials dedicated more businesses about advantages of the system.
the Interstate 70, Dumont Port of Entry on July 23, the
state's most recent weigh-in-motion technology. A grand Last year the Colorado Department of ;
opening featured information about the latest electronic Transportation awarded a$2.3 million project to rebuild z
system for allowing legal loads to bypass the port, using a the westbound port with new easy-on, easy-off ramps;
$325,000 computerized scale to weigh trucks in three Weigh scales and a new port building; and associated
seconds instead of41 (not counting the time the truck lighting, paving, landscaping and a fiber optic sign.
driver waits in a line).
The electronic system helps assure compliance by
The technology, six miles west of Idaho Springs at motor carriers and saves money for the state, whose port
the westbound port, is similar to the weigh-in-motion agents can identify and weigh legal trucks without having
system introduced at the I-25, Trinidad port of entry in drivers pull off the Interstate, wait in lines, then drive on to
1993. Trucks in compliance with all registration, permit scales and fill out paperwork. It obviously saves money
and weight restrictions bypass the port thanks to high for truckers, whose trip is not interrupted by a stop. And
speed scanning of transponders attached to trucks and it is safer for other motorists, because fewer trucks exit
C9MPUTER
VMS
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Fast as one-two-three: 1) a truck is idtntified by an electronic device as its transponder sends '
a radio signal which is specific for this particular vehicle: 2) v Weigh-In-Mocion deteetion
system insta/led in the roadway weighs axles as they poss over; vnd 3) an e/ectronic device
dttermines the type oj vehicle by measwing the number of axles and the distance between thenr.
The Variablt Messagt Sign (VMS) then instructs the truck driver to pu/l in or to bypass the port.
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and re-enter the Interstate
ramps and lanes at slow
speeds.
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Variable message
signs at Dumont (shown on
this page) inform truckers
i whether their rigs are identified
and clear the weight
requirements, or whether they
need to pull in to the port for further inspection. But other ~ " . K ~ ~ -
technologies are available or '<<y D.j. . , ` • - y `
proposed, including one called
Pre-Pass which uses a card
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green or red button lights informing the driver to bypass
the port or turn in. In the future, companies may Trucks equipped with transponders get iudentified and
develop high speed license plate scanners which would weighed at highway speed, then receive messages
identify trucks and verify credentials, just as transponders on two boards to either bypass the port or pull in.
do now. Photo by Carl Sorrentino, CDOT
Sept 18 - 19 Transportation
Upcoming Events commisslon
Meeting and Fall
August 20 - 23 Colorado's first Bicycle/ Road Trip 2
Pedestrian Summit,
Snowmass Village, October 16 Transportation
Ms. Gay Page Commission meets
(303) 757-9982 in Denver W
August 21 Transportation C'OntCZCtS:
Commission meets
in Denver W W Transportation Commission,
Sept 5 Aeronautical Board Dianne Cavaliere, (303) 757-9207.
meeting, Pueblo WW Colorado Aeronautical Board,
Memorial Airport WW Caroline Scott, (303) 792-2158.
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by JimYoung -Lirrton,Mields,Reisler&Cotbone,Lbd.
Congress began its summer break by completmg separate House and Senate passage of an
appropriations bill for U.S. Department of Transportation programs that could boost the federal aid
highway obligation ceiling to an all-time high of more than $21 biltion. The House and Senate bilts also
increase other major transportation trust fund programs, but most of the additional dollars that have been made
available went to highways.
The latter stages of the process that leads from a draft budget to the final appropriations bill have brought
gradual increases, in a series, which could increase highway spending in a major way even though the five-year
budget plan still calls for total transportation spending to remain essentially flat through the year 2002.
Unless there is a budget breakthrough, Fiscal Year 1997/98 will be a peak year for federal
transportation spending. For lack of such a breakthrough, both the House and Senate reauthorizing
committees postponed markup of a new highway bill until after Labor Day. House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee chairman Bud Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) is openly considering a one-year bill, hoping
for a more favorable budget climate next time around. He might have it; the roaring economy is continuing to
produce unexpected extra revenues, and to cut welfare and other expenses below forecasts that were built into
the current five-year budget plan. If Congress finds itself in 1998 with extra money to hand out in an election
year, highway and transit may reap some of the bounty.
For the short run, however, the new federal fiscal year could begin October 1 with a shutdown of
all highway and transit spending that depends on a new reauthorization, including a halt on new obligations,
even if the DOT appropriation bill includes an obligation ceiling. Both the House and Senate bills require the
Federal Highway Administration to calculate the state shares of new obligation ceiling on the basis of "FY 1998"
apportionments, and unless there is a new highway bill, there won't be any such apportionments to base those
calculations on. Shuster, before leaving for the August recess, met with other key House leaders and announced
the very general outline for a draft bill that would be circulated for review in the last week of August.
Shuster said the measure will be a three-year bill, although he will have a one-year version in reserve.
Shuster still would like to raise the highway program to $32 billion and provide transit with another five to six
billion dollars, at least by the final year of the bill. The coming year, however, will be authorized at the leveIs of
the already adopted budget and appropriations plans, which allowed the highway program to be bumped up to
more than $23 billion including categories outside the obligation ceiling.
Amtrak subsidies will be shaped under an Amtrak reauthorization bill, which must come through with
reforms demanded in the budget and tax package as the price of an additional $2.3 billion for the railroad.
Legislation was just approved by the T& I Committee the week before recess, and there is no action thus far in
the Senate, so the railroad is still facing a cash crisis in only six to nine months. The ultimate survival of its
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cross-country routes is still in doubt. known as BAMS (Bid Analysis and Management System),
a family of software services is now known as Trns*port.
Boosting the highway and transit programs to There are programs to help estimate costs, develop
even higher levels in subsequent years willinvolve proposals (bids), check awards and even administer
winning House approval to use fve years worth of construction projects. Appropriately enough, the latter is
budget and spending authority in a much shorter called "Site Manager."
period, and then winning Senate approval of a shorter During the past year Wyoming officials decided to
bi 11 despite opposition by Senator John Chafee (R - further reduce the need for paper documents in the bidding
Rhode Island). process and to further reduce errors regarding affidavits,
required forms, commitments forDisadvantaged Business
Shuster might try to include his separate bill Enterprise (DBE) subcontracting, and more. Wyoming
DOT is paying half the cost of an effort to enhance
to take transportation trust funds off budget as Expedite, the electronic bidding system. Joining in the
part of the highway and transit package. However, development effort this summer and fall are Colorado,
the off-budget maneuver is only the first step toward Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon and Texas. The work
winning permission to spend dollars from the trust is being coordinated with InfoTech, a Gainesville, Florida
fund accounts. Such spending, while removed from firm. To make sure that changes serve the contracting
some budget restrictions, would still count against the industry, CDOT engineers are coordinating with the
overall deficit and would still be subject to some Colorado Contractors Association.
controls in the annual budget plans for succeeding
years. Expedite has been considered a tool for reducing
data entry requirements by state agencies and contractors
alike, making everyone's job easier, but an important
benefit has been a significant reduction in bidding errors.
The cunent "phase two" development sets out to eliminate
most of the remaining bidding errors that are still
experienced.
Electronic Bidding for "It's another step in a process toward total
automation of the bidding process,." says CDOT's Cost
today and the future Estimates Engineer Dino Sarganis. " Eventually paper
bids could be eliminated, since bid documents turned in by
Computer elements have been part of construction the contractor would be all computer automated."
bidding at Colorado Department of Transportation for
several years, helping reduce mistakes and letting Across the nation, 37 states have participated in
contractors fll in their "schedules of bid items" faster and the original BAMS and now will likely help shape the
easier. CDOT is now participating with six other states direction Trns0port Expedite takes. Some practices, such
and a consulting frm to enhance the program. as accepting the low bids from prequalified contractors,
will be common to all states. After Expedite is tested by
Software programs for computer use were the seven "phase two" states it may be revised following
developed by the American Association of State Highway input from other states. One goal, however, is to keep
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as early as 1978, software usabie by popular computer equipment and
and in I 985 were refned to analyze bids and detect bid Printers so that state agencies and contractors won't have
rng. A spinoff has been a system for better to invest in new, sophisticated replacement equipment.
management of construction bids and projects. Originally
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Co/orado's Survey Points,
continued. . .
the system will include more than 2,000 monuments 't~s the law! along state roads alone.
The survey points have multiple uses. Beyond the Colorado's seat belt campaign issued tickets every
obvious establishment of property lines, the points are 30 minutes to drivers statewide during an enforcement
used for Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) landings at per-iod from July 17 through 22. There were 53 police and
airports, and are entered into the national geodetic sheriff departments participating in the campaign; together
database by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), with the Colorado State Patrol they ticketed 2,842 drivers
UnitedStates Department of Commerce, after all checks during the period. August 15 - 19 was scheduled for the
are complete. next enforcement period.
"It's quite an adventure for a bunch of surveyors,"
O'Loughlin concluded. Benefits to the public went beyond seat belt
enforcement! There were 71 drivers cited for driving
under suspension, 34 for insurance violarions and eight for
M/LESTONES;is: pubflshed slX tlmes a year : no driver's license. In addition, law enforcement officers
by the: Pub/ic' Irriormation Office: arrested 19 fugitives, including people wanted for Driving
Carf.SOCre?ltilt0,. ed?tOr. Under the Influence and for drugs.
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Yail, Colorado 81657 MEMORANDUM
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970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
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TO: Vail Town Council
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FROM: Pamela A. Brandmeyed)
DATE: September 4, 1997
RE: Coordinated Election
As a follow-up to your question about our requirement to coordinate our election with the County
should we change our election date, we have been advised by Sara Fisher that we do not. Therefore,
it would be possible for the Council to make a timely decision prior to our regular municipal election
date to either coordinate with the County or to hold our own at-the-polls election which the Town
would then oversee.
Sara also stated mail ballots produce a better turnout that an at-the-polls election. If you would like
Sara to speak at a Council meeting in regard to coordinated versus at-the-polls elections, she would
be happy to do so.
PAB/aw
xc: Bob McLaurin
Suzanne Silverthorn
Tom Moorhead -
Lori Aker
Mary Caster
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Yail Resorts, Inc.
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Media Contacts:
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SKI THE SYJNIlVIIT DISSOLVED
*Summit Foundation Funding Sustained
Summit County, Colo. - Ska The Summit, the international marketing collective
representing the four Surnmit County sld azeas of Breckenridge;-Keystone, Copper
Mountain and Arapahoe Basin, is being dissol'ved. Vail ResoRs President And}? Da1y
made the axutouncement today after conferring with the ovmers of Copper Mountain and
Arapahoe Basin. The dissolution of the organization is effective immediately.
J7aly pointed out that both Vail Resorts and ownets of Copper Mountain own and operate
other resorts outsxde of Summit County, attd added that regulatory cvnditions were a factor
in the decisian as well. "Regulatoxy agencies are more sensitive than ever regarding
pricing alliaztces among competitors in the sld-industry," he said. "The traditional Sk1 The
Summit pass would be vittually impossible to construct in the current regulatory
environuaient.,, .
Daly said the three owners of the Summit County sia areas ]iave pledged to cmfinue to
fund The Summit Foundation. "Over 80% of the monies z'aised to support the mission of
The Summit Foundation catne directly through the sale of the transferable pass provided
by the Summit County ski resorts," he noted. "The mechanism for that support mi,ght
change, but the level of support wiil not."
"We're delighted but not sutprised that the resorts Will continue to support The
Foundation," said Gordon Brinez, President Qf The Sutnmit Foundation's Board of
Uirectors. "Tem years of inrrplvement has uaade a lot of positive impacts on a lot of people
in Summit County." Briner said The Foundation has raised ove# $3 million since founded
by the Bzeckenridge Ski .Area over ten years ago. Last year's Foundation budget was ovcr
half a million dollazs. -30--
PO BoK 7. Vail, Colorado • 81658e phone 970 845 5720, fax 970 845 5720
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September 8, 1997 ]Pa.
Contact: Chris Moffet, 479-9522
Coordinating Team Member
Sign-Up to Attend Sept 17, 18
VAIL TOMORROW CONFERENCE FEATURES UPDATES,
CELEBRATION 8 NEXT STEPS
(Vail)--The whole community is encouraged to join in the celebration at the next Vail Tomorrow
Community Conference on Sept. 17 and 18. In particular, will be recognition of Vail Town
Council's recent approval of 44 of 48 actions forwarded to it by the Vail Tomorrow process. This
is also a perfect time for anyone who has not been part of the previous three Vail Tomorrow
conferences to attend, since the upcoming conference will additionally focus on determining next
steps for the strategic action planning process.
The "Building Vail Tomorrow" conference is from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 and again
from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Both sessions are at Manor Vail Lodge, across from
Golden Peak. Anyone who cares about or is impacted by Vail is encouraged to call 479-2451 to
sign-up for all or a portion of the free conference activities. Also, free child care will be available
for a limited number of children on a first-come, first-served basis for those who register in
advance.
The September conference agenda will include an update on implementation of 40-plus
specific actions in the goal areas of: Affordable Housing, Building Community, Natural & Built
Environment, Regional Cooperation, Youth and World Class Resort.
The actions were endorsed by participants at a community conference in April through a
rigorous consensus-building process. Since then, volunteers have been working with various
implementing organizations and agencies to turn the endorsed actions into implementation.
Chris Moffet, a volunteer who's helping to oversee the logistics of the Vail Tomorrow process,
says the hard work is already beginning to pay off. Moffet says approval of a temporary skate
park on the top deck of the Lionshead parking structure is among the most visible project
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actions, with construction nearing completion.
"This project is a hallmark of the Vail Tomorrow process in which individual effort, partnership
and commitment have persevered to achieve a successful outcome," she said. i he skate park
project has involved commitments from the-Vail Town Council, the Vail Planning and _
Environmental Commission, the Vail Recreation District, the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club, Vail
Associates and One Track Mind, according to Moffet. In addition, skate board enthusiasts have
been actively involved in the park's design and have accepted responsibility for turning the pilot
program into a success.
Other Vail Tomorrow action accomplishments include: appointment of design professions to
the Town of Vail Design Review Board as requested by Vail Tomorrow's Natural & Built
Environment Team; creation of a campaign to upgrade Vail's bedbase organized by the Vail
Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, Town of Vail, Vail Board of Realtors and the Vail Lodging
Quality Initiative; and inclusion of a creative range of possible sites for locals housing in the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process.
Also at the conference, participants will determine the future of existing teams and determine if
new teams should be formed to work on the remaining goal areas identified last fall. Moffet says
there's no better time than now for people to become actively involved, especially those who've
never participated. "ThaYs the real benefit of this process," she said. "It's never too late to get
involved. It's an ongoing process, open to any one at any time, driven solely by the people who
participate." Moffet, who moved to Vail in 1994 to start a consulting business, says she's been
impressed by the commitment of those who've volunteered to help.
The September conference will be facilitated by Tweed Kezziah and Susan Wai kins, noted for
their community facilitation and consensus-building skills, who have helped with the previous
Vail Tomorrow community sessions.
The project began last July and has involved more than 1,000 people, including full-time
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residents, part-time residents, business owners, and others who have shared their ideas in the
Vail Tomorrow process through involvement in community roundtable discussions, responses to
surveys, attendance at community conference or through team work. To date, that involvement
has been used to define Vail's values, establish 11 goals, identify four critical goals for
immediate action, brainstorm 600-plus actions in the 11 goal areas, form six self-directed work -
teams, narrow actions and select first phase actions for implementation.
So that adequate meals and space can be reserved for the September conference, please call
479-2451 by Sept. 15 to sign-up. The event is free to anyone who wishes to attend.
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Vail Tomorrow Progression
Vail's Values
• Resort and Community Go Hand-in-Hand
• Diversity Strengthens Us
• Activities Enhance Ou"r Lives
• Connections Build Community
• The Environment Defines Us
• Regional Problem-Solving Works Best
• The Economy Sustains Us
• Safe Surroundings Protect Us
• Intellectual Growth is Essential For All
11 Goal Areas Defined
. • . Natural & Built Environment
• Affordable Housing
• Building Community
• Regional Cooperation
• Growth Management
• Economic Diversity
• World Class Resort
• Family
• Youth
• Cultural and Educational
• Safety & Security
Teams Formed Around 4 Goal Areas for Immediate Action
• Affordable Housing
• Building Community
• Natural 8 Built Environment
• Regional Cooperation
Additional Teams Formed
• Youth
• World Class Resort (more)
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28 Endorsing Organizations
These organizations have agreed to do their best to implement the actions recommended through the Vail
Tomorrow process.
• Bravo! Colorado Music Festival
• Chamber of Commerce
• Colorado West Mental Health
• Eagle County Commissioners
• Eagle County School Board
• Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
• Kiwanis
• Lionshead Merchants Association
• Minturn Town Council
• Partnership for Environmental Education Programs Inc. (PEEP)
• Snowboard Outreach Society
• Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
• Town of Vail Design Review Board
• U.S. Forest Service Holy Cross Ranger District
• Vail Alpine Garden Foundation
• Vail Associates
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• Vail Mountain School Board
• Vail Recreation District
• Vail Religious Foundation
• Vail Symposium
• Vail Valley Restaurant Association
• Vail Valley Theatre Company
• • Vail Town Council
• Vail Valley Foundation
• Vail Valley Times
• Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau
• Vail Village Merchants Association Board
Over 40 Actions Endorsed in 6 Goals Areas
For a copy of the actions, call (970) 479-2115.
Action Implementation Now Underway For a copy of the 40-plus actions approved by the Vail Town Council, call (970) 479-2115.
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 1997
Contact: Susan Connelly, 479-2140 -
' Community Development Director
' LIONSHEAD MASTER PLANNING PROCESS REACHES CRITICAL DECISION POINT AS
ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS ARE PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION
(Vail)--The most critical stage of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planning process will
unfold beginning Sept. 18 when a series of redevelopment concepts are presented for
consideration by the Vail Town Council, Planning and Environmental Commission and the
public. Community members will get their first look at those concepts from 10 to noon Thursday,
Sept. 18 at the Vail Library Community Room. For the convenience of Vail's part-time residents,
the presentation will be repeated from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, also at the library. In
addition, six other public meetings are scheduled for additional feedback.
The alternatives, presented by the project's consultant, Design Workshop, have incorporated
many of the 170-plus suggestions brainstormed by the public earlier this year as well as
suggestions from 30 local architects and designers who volunteered their time at a recent day-
long design charette. The concepts address land use, zoning, public spaces, circulation and
other critical master planning components. The concepts illustrate alternatives for
implementation of the urban design guidelines, specific policy objectives and the five public view
corridors previously established by the process.
Susan Connelly, Vail's project manager, says the eight-month-long process is now at its most
critical--and fascinating--point. "This is the part of the master planning effort where everyone
gets to visualize how we, collectively, want Lionshead to look, and what it will take to implement
that vision," she said.
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Noting that the configuration of the transit system through or around Lionshead is the
single most important planning component in setting the.master plan framework, Connelly says
the alternatives have been organized around three potential transit scenarios:
• Transit Scenario A is the existing transit scenario for Lionshead, which provides for
transit stops on the east and west ends of Lionshead, with a by-pass arouI nd the
_ Lionshead core up and down East Lionshead Circle to the South Frontage Road and -
then down West Lionshead Circle to Concert Hall Plaza.
• Transit Scenario 8 involves no direct change to the existing infrastructure in Lionshead,
but terminates the transit stops on the east and west sides of Lionshead instead of
connecting them via the South Frontage Road. This scenario avoids some of the
problems associated with turning movements, the South Frontage Road, and conflicts
with pedestrians exiting the Lionshead parking structure and crossing East Lionshead
Circle, but does not provide a continuous transit link between the east and west sides of
Lionshead.
• Transit Scenario C would create a transit connection through Lionshead, providing not
only east and west side stops but also the opportunity for a central transit stop in the
heart of Lionshead. This concept has the potential to activate and add vitality and
visibility to the Lionshead retail core.
Other ideas included in the "alternative master plan concepts are:
• Creation of a"civic hub" on the east side of the Lionshead parking structurle (on the
charter bus lot), to tie in to existing civic facilities nearby (the Vail Public Library and the
Dobson Ice Arena) and create a strong eastern anchor that would serve both the local
community and seasonal visitors.
• Creation of a pedestrian and transit-oriented corridor along the south edge of the
Lionshead parking structure, including street level retail with housing above.
• Relocation of the South Frontage Road and the VA service yard to create a"West End"
. development opportunity.contiguous to Lionshead. This parcel covld be developed as a
mixed-use complex containing a combination of locals/seasonal housing, free-market
housing, and other uses serving the local Vail community.
• Creation of a strong natural connection between Lionshead and the south side of Gore
Creek, making better use of Gore Creek as a natural amenity for LionsheaId.
• Creation of one of more central service and delivery portals, in an effort to ~remove
service vehicles from the pedestrian areas of Lionshead.
The alternatives also make use of a Vail retail market study, which shows:
• People have less time to shop at home and are increasingly looking to vacations to
catch up on their shopping needs.
• Even in resort communities, local patronage is important to financial stability and long-
term success.
• The most successful retail businesses benefit from a community with charm, appeal,
history, culture and identity.
• The architectural style, design of public spaces, tenant mix, visual access, and building
scale all contribute to a pleasant sense of place and, therefore, retail suceess.
• A"village center" is important in increasing the sense of community and aI place which
meets visitors' expectations.
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• Lionshead should be referred to as "Lionshead Village".
• The same stores should not be located in both Lionshead Village and Vail Village.
• A clear pedestrian connection that is easy, interesting and well-signed should be created
between Lionshead Village and Vail Village.
The connection of Lionshead Village and Vail Village would create the critical mass
which leads to success for all. The more square feet of appealing retail, the better.
• Retail offerings should include both common retail merchandise (souvenir, sport goods,
etc.) and indulgences (jewelry, art, etc.) which offer special opportunities the guest ,
would not typically buy at home.
• A mix of 25% restaurant (at least), 35% resort retail, 15% services, 5% entertainment,
and 20% other commercial should tte achieved.
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There's no better time than now to become involved in the Lionshead master plan process,
Connelly says. "These concepts have the ability to influence the direction of not just Lionshead,
but the entire resort for many years to come," she said. "It's important for everyone to be heard
at this stage of the process to enable the plan to work to achieve its fullest potential." Interest
and participation by Lionshead property owners has been high throughout the process, Connelly
says. Also, several of the Vail Tomorrow strategic actions have identified redevelopment in
Lionshead as a critical component of Vail's future success, she said. "We're sensing excitement
and synergy by those who've participated," she said. "The momentum and interest is quite
high."
Following the presentations on Sept. 18 and 21, the public meeting schedule
includes: . • Joint work session with the Planning and Environmental Commission and Design Review
Board at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 in the Vail Town Council Chambers
• Vail Town Council work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Vail Town Council
Chambers
• Planning and Environmental Commission meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 in the Vail
Town Council Chambers to recommend a preferred master plan alternative
• Vail Town Council work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Vail Town Council
Chambers to review PEC recommendation
• Vail Town Council work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the Vail Town Council
Chambers
• Vail Town Council public meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Vail Town Council
Chambers for selection or creation of a preferred master plan alternative
After the Vail Town Council selection of the Stage Three Preferred Master Plan Alternative at
its Oct. 21 meeting, beginning in November, the project team will draft a document incorporating
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those preferences and tools for implementation in both words and accompanying graphics,
Connelly said. The document will be the actual master plan. There will, of course, be a full
public process for community input prior to the Council's adoption of the Master Plan document,
but the tough decisions on preferences will have been made_ in Stage Three and will be •
- documented in final form in Stage Four, according to Connelly. Also in Stage Four, the staff and :
consultant team will draft Design Guidelines specific to Lionshead for use in implementing the
Master Plan and achieving the desired visual character. Connelly says there will be a full public
process for input into the creation of appropriate design guidelines for Lionshead and their
ultimate adoption by Council.
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process has been underway since November
1996. Once complete, the plan will serve as a framework for decision-making on specific
development and redevelopment proposals for all private and public lands within the 154-acre
area.
For more information, contact Connelly at 479-2140.
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o~ NATURE IENVIRONMENT
fall color outlook: bright, Some some blight
By Jack Cox turning gald, and then this kind of dul( ^
Oenver Post Staft Writer FALL FOLIAGE patch. It gives people the impression
Colorado's annual display of fall col• that the trees are dying, but they
or wiil be marred in many places this To find out when fall colors are aren't," Mask said.
• year by swatches of brownis6 gray in expected to peak in different re• The fungus, called Marssonina popu-
aspen groves infected by a fungus that gions nationwide, call the U.S. For- li, infects aspen leaves early ia the
causes leaF blight. est Seroice hotline toll-free at season but doesn't cause them to be
"I don't think it's any worse or any 1-800-354-4595. A separate num• discolored until late summer. It
more widespread than we've seen in ber,1•800•898-8895, will start op- spreads from year to year by falling to
previous years," said Dave Johnson, a erating Sept.15 for the Mark Twain the ground with dead leaves in the fall,
farest pathologist for the U.S. Forest National Forest in souchem Missou- then infecting new leaves in the spring.
Service in Denver. "But there are ri, Shawnee in southern Illinois, and "WQ°ve seen significant amounts of
some fairly large areas that have been Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita Marssonina statewide as far back as
affected." National Forests in Arkansas. More 1995," Mask said. "It normally lasts
Among the most visible are stands detailed reports are on the Internet for one or two years and then drops
of blighted aspen on south-facing at http.fs.fed.us/recreationffall.htm off. But this infection could hang on
slopes above Vail, on Tennessee Pass for a couple more years because with r
north of Leadville, in the Yampa area once again." El Nina, we're expecting a wet winter,
south of Steamboat 3prings, on both Trees whose needles already have which could help the spores spread
sides of Monarch Pass west of Salida, turned red are dead and no longer har- more easily nest spring."
an Kebler Pass north of Crested Butte, bor any beetles, so removing them Except for the scattered patches of
and along the Dolores River sout6west won't help control an infestation, he leaf blig6t, the state's aspen should be
of Telluride. said. For this treatment to be effec- about as colorful as usual tlus fall,
In addition, evergreen trees killed tive, the trees must be cut by July 1 of both foresters predicted.
by a renewed infestation of the moun- the year after they are first attacked "This has been a pretty good year
tain pine beetle are showing up in rust• - when they are turning light green ar for tree growth and leaf develop- ;
colored swaths in the central part of yellowish. "The thing that people ment," said Jahnson, who participated
the state, especially along the Inter- should look for is little blobs of pitch, in an aeria] survey of the Vail area in
state 70 corridor. which look like popcorn and result August. "I think we'll probably have "It's going to put some color on the from the tree trying to push out t6e in- normal color this year. What brings on
hillsides, but not the kind we'd like to vading beetles," Johnson said. good color is bright sunshiny daqs and
see," Johnson said. In cantrast to evergreens infected cool nights in September. That's when
. Patc6es of beetle-killed lodgepole by beetles, aspen trees discolored by the chlorophyll in the leaves deterio-
pine can be seen in the Vail, Dillon and leaf blight dan't die, noted Roy Mask, rates and the other colors begiu to
Keystone areas, wlvle similarly affect• an entomologist for the Forest Service show thraugh."
ed stands of ponderosa pine have been in Gunnison. Nor do they lose their Mask said he knew the autumnal
reported in the Red Feather Lakes ar- leaves any earlier than healthy trees transformation was under way about a
ea west of Fort Collins and off U.S. 285 or fail to bud out normally the follow- week before Labor Day, when a clone ~
around Shawnee. ing spring, of aspen he uses as a beliwether began
"We're starting to get calls abaut Moreover, since the fungus is spread to turn yellow on the slopes above
single trees and small groups around through root systems, it affects only Vail.
Evergreen and west of Boulder," John• one "clone" (genetically similar group) "It's the first to turn every year.
san added. "What's happening is that of trees at a time, so the blight rarely Somebody who works at the ski area
many trees have gtrown back since the ruins the appearance of whole,hillsides showed it to me," he said, "It's just to
last epidemic in the late 1970s, and ur watersheds. the left of the gondola, about a third of USPS file photo.
' dense stands are coming under attack ,"You'll have a nice bright patch the way up the mountain." Aspen scarred by leaf blight above Vail in 1987.
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masks created by designer Mark a Pierre Boulez world premiere.
cade. Copenhaver. THE TURNOUT was just 375 or
Zukerman °°It's amazing how playable and so for last weekend's Vail Jazz
will work.with entertaining it is," said Drake, di- Party, but players such as Art
co-founder John rector of inedia relations for the Farmer, Cyrus Chestnut, Lew Ta-
~ eff Bradley Giovando on DCTC and a former theater critic. backin, Mulgrew Miller and Terell
the 1998 season. "I had a tremendous amount of fun Stafford were in top form. If
.Critic-at-Large Attendance at writing it." Farmer's "What Are You Doing for
the Ford Am- Some of Goldoni's Venetian the Rest of Your Life?" on his
'phitheater and phrases were impenetrable, but unique flumpet was the highlight
other venues reached a record high Drake sleuthed out their meaning. for connoisseurs, surprises includ-
~3,000 this year. "That was very freeing to me be- ed the Johnny Hodges-caliber alto
FEW AMERICANS have written cause it is so down to earth, it lib- sax tone of Brazil's Paulo Moura
•music more enjoyable than Louis erated my own instincts as a writ- and Tabackin's gorgeous Japanes-
41oreau Gottschalk, a Creole piano er to go with the comedy, go with que flute version of Coltrane's _
~irtuoso who lived from 1928-1969. the funny line.". "The Wise One."
°t'ith the aid of a$5,000 donation LET THEM TALK about the de- • The real showstoppers were pia-
Irom Uoitschalk fan Sterling Nel- cline of classical music. Here's nist Monty Alexander, bassist John
:son and support from the Denver some evidence to the contrary: Clayton and magic-touch drummer
'Municipal Band and Lamont Last night in San Francisco, the Mickey Roker. Their version of
~School of Music, there will be a War Memorial Opera House re- "Just in Time" had people tapping
~Gottschalk Festival next weekend opened with a gala "Tosca" after a their feet, clapping their hands and
:pt the Houston Fine Arts Center, year's closure to repair damage whooping their delight.
7111 Montview Blvd. caused by the_ 1989 Loma Prieta. If you missed the fun, try Ales-
. -Pianist Frank French performs earthquake. ander's new CD "Echoes of Jilly's"
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and there will The company took advantage of (Concord 4769) paying tribute to
~e talks, videos and performances the break to update antiquated Frank Sinatra and the Manhattan
all day Saturday, including a lec- lighting, audio and set-moving sys- club where they both hung out in
~ fure by Gottschalk biographer Re- tems, replace the 3,000-pound cur- the'60s.
ginald Hamel at 4:30 p.m. and an tain and reFurbish the seats. The THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL in
orchestral concert conducted by private sector joined with the city Scotiand had a Colorado flavor this
~Gerald Endsley at 7:30 p.m. in paying the $84.5 miilion bill. summer. Stride and swing pianist
~The Denver Municipal Band con- Meanwhile, the Seattle Sympho- Ralph Sutton of Bailey performed
clucles things with a free City Park ny has balanced its budget for the there, and Arvada filmmaker Ken-
concert at 2 p.m. Sept. 14. Tickets first time in years, while collecting ny Burgmaier of "Jazz Alley TV"
:fo the Friday and Saturday con- $58.6 million toward the construc- premiered his new movie "Brother
certs are $10 to $12.50 or $20 for tion of a new concert hall, Bena- - Tied."
,both days. Call 322-8608. roya Hall, due to open in one year. THE KANSAS CITY Jazz Muse-
HOW DO YOU update an Italian And the Chicago Symphony Or- um, America's first; opened this
Commedia dell 'Arte comedy writ- chestra opens a three-week festival weekend in the 18th and Vine dis-
ten 250 years ago in Venetian dia- Oct. 4 to inaugurate a Symphony trict where Charlie Parker and
lect? Center complex containing an en- Count Basie once performed.
. By taking liberties, says writer larged and refurbished Symphony SATURDAY is Boulder Museum
. Sylvie Drake, who has translated Hall, new 300-seat chamber music• of Contemporary Art day in Boul-
and adapted the Denver Center hall and interactive learning cen- der, and 12 businesses will donate 2
Theatre Company's new produc- ter. At the opening gala, Daniel percentage of their sales to the
iion oi Carlo Goldoni's "The Ser- Barenboim conducts Beethoven's non-profit facility, whose 25th an-
vant of Two Masters," opening Oct. Fifth Symphony:, Bruckner's "Te niversary show, "Art and Provoca-
2 at the Ricketso? Theater, com- Deum," Cap}and's "Lincoi,. per- ik;; tion," contains works Ly 40 rebel-
plete with leather commedia trait;"..aa'yi~_.,.:zart piano coiicerto andl~liousartlsts.-
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Val Publia LibraY. The obi'ective of tfie meeft ;s to
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public is encau-aged to attend to prwide input on corrtrol options, and Ioeations of
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RtCLivt~ 2 1997
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Mrs. Linda Sage
14 Evergreen Row
Armonk, NY 10504
August 28, 1997
Town of Vail
Attn.: Vail Tomorrow Committee
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657-9932
To Whom It May Concern:
We are very concerned about what we observed on our two recent visits to Vail. We saw
a very unkempt man (40ish) annoying a young lady (20ish) on the Vail Bus that goes from
Lionshead to Vail Village. He was extremely persistent- including placing his hand on the
young woman's thigh! My husband and myself were alarmed as were our friends and we
could see that this young lady was quite frightened. We decided we would walk her
wherever she needed to go because Vail was obviously not the safe place we always
thought it was!
In addition, when we got off the bus in Lionshead on another evening it was quite empty,
as it often is, except for several men, who were obviously not guests or residents, loitering
around the bus area. I mentioned our concerns to the policeman in a car parked just below
. the Chart House restaurant. He said that our observations were not isolated incidents and
certainly something that should be addressed. Another concerned resident told us we
wouldri't last a minute in Garfinkel's on a Sunday night! He described the customers there
as trailer trash. Was his description accurate or is he just out of touch with how kids dress
these days?
The employees of Vail used to be mostly `college-type' students. In fact, both of our sons
were hoping to come to Vail for a year after graduating college. This seems to be
changing. What is happening is alarming and needs to be immediately addressed.
Providing affordable housing for employees is important, however, having the very rich
living side by side with the very poor can only create problems, though it may be the
politically incorrect comment to make these days. All you need is one young guest being
raped in Vail or being mugged that would be disastrous for not just the victim but the
whole town. This is certainly not the PR Vail needs.
I commuted 1'/2 hours to my job each day as an editor in New York City. Affordable
housing for the workers of Vail is essential but how can you justify giving them beachfront
type exclusive property that costs its residents hundreds of thousands of dollars:
Commuting even 30-40 minutes is not a lot to expect from employees and might prevent
a crime situation that is imminent in Vail if the present course you are proposing is carried
out. .
, As part-time residents of Vail who hope one day to be full-time residents, we are
extremely concerned about an obvious change in employee hiring policy and wliat it could -
do to this wonderful safe community. .
We care about Vail and know you do too. Please call me at 914-273-3967 at your
convenience so that we can discuss our concerns with you.
Sincerely,
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cc: Bob Armour, Mayor, Town of Vail
Chris Ryman, Sr. V.P. Vail Associates
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Department of Communiry Development
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Vail, Colorado 81657
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FAX 970-479-2452 TM
Septembcr 5, 1997
• TO: Contractors and Othcr Customcrs
RE: TEMPORARY CHANGES IN COUNTER.SERVICE fIOURS AND
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW TURNAROUND TIIVIE
As you probably know, wc are severely short-staffed right now. Vb'e have contracted for
inspection and plan rcvicw scrvices 1nd havc utilizcd other Town of Vail personnel to assist
Charlic Davis with Building Division functions whilc wc are in thc hiring proccss. Howcvcr, duc
to thc volume of inspcction requcsts and new plans being submitted for permit review, we are
falling increasingly behind. This letter is notification of what yuu can expect from us in the
short-term from now until, hopefully, October 1-- while we re-staff.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER HOURS will bc Monday through Friday from R
a.m. until noon, only. Walk-in customcrs will c•cccivc priority ovcr tclephonc callcrs during that
tirnc.
BUILDiNG PERMIT TURNAROUND TIME will incrcasc from threc (3) wccks to
five (5) wceks. Wc will make every effort to review the plans and issue the permits faster than
five wecks, but we want you to have a realistic expectation of what we are able to do right now
undcr trying circumstanccs. . .
PHONE CALLS are aciding considerably to our burden. We probably will not be able to
get back to you as quickly as you or we would like.• Plcasc do not call repeatedly. Wc will gct
back to you as soon as we can.
Wc know that this rcviscd schcdulc, even though temporary, may prove to be an
inconvenicnce to you. We apologize in advance, and pledge that we will have the situation
rectificd and full service returned as soon as we possibly can. Please call me if you have any
qucstion. Thank you for your patience and undcrstanding.
Vexy truly yours,
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Susan G. Conncllv `Director
RECYCLEDPAPER
SEP. 5. 1997 5: 31 PM VR PUBI, I C REI,AT I ONS ~ N0. 1745 P. 1/2 T'0 : TOV
Vail Resorts, Inc.
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BRECKENRIDGE. KEYSTONE SEASON PASS OPTIONS AGAIN INCLUDE 'ARAPAHOE BASIN
• Vail Resorts AlSO Offetrs Fxve Resort Pass to Iaclade Vail, Beaver Creek
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VAIL,Colo.-September S, 1997- Vai1 Resorts officials anno,tuxced their prices for the
company's various Summit County season pass products for' this comuig sid season.
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Andy Daly, President of Vail Resorts, said Breckenridge and Keystone season passes will
also allo'W' slaers and boarders the option of including Arapahoe Basxn at no extra charge.
"The ability to provide season pass acccss to Arapahoe Basin essentially allows us to'
continue the benefits of last seeson's KAB (YCeystone, Arapahoe Basm, Breckenridge)
pass far skiing nine months and 12-and-a-half hours a day," Daly said. "VVhen you add
that to the S35 million invested between Breckenridge and Keystone for this coming season, and our offer of $201ift tickets for Vail and Beaver Creek to KAB season
passholders, we pffer more skiing at a greater value than anyone else anyvvhere."
Daly said this year's version of the KAB family pass program is ruoze attractive than ever
because each child or teen can receive a free season pass when arccotnpanied by a pai,d
adult family season pass (i.e. one &ee cbild or teen pass per paid parent).
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PO Boz 7. Vail, Colorado . 81658 • phone 970 845 5720. fd+i 970 645 5728 0
SEP, 5,1997 5:32PM UR PUBIIC RELATIONS NQ.1745 P. 2/2
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BRECKENRIDGE, KEYSTONE SBAS4N PASSES
KAB 1997-98 SEASON PASS PRICES
Full Adult On or before 11/21/97 $750
After I 1/21/97 $950
Full Teen (13-18) $395
Fu11 Child (5-12) $195
Full Senior (65-69) $595
Family Program:
Adult (19 years and older) $695 '
Teen (13-18) FREE
Child (5-I2) FREF,
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Daly said KAB passholders coald purchase tickets to Vail and Beaver Creek for $20 a ticket, or
purchase a five-resort seasan pass for Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckeniidge, Keystone and Axapaboe
Basin. The Adult Value Five Resort Pass (with some date xestrictions) costs $1095, he said.
Daly noted skiers and snowboazders have overr tezt different Keystone and Breckenridge season
pass options to choose from, and added that those purchasing season passes before November 22
would save upwards of 25% off spnne of the different pass options. lie said the company had a
ded.icated phone line to process information requests not only about K,eystone and Breckenridge
season pass offerings, but for all of Vail Resorts' slri programs, including the company's
Colorado Card, frequent skier programs and other irnfoxmation. That phone ztumber is 303-504-
5870,
"We are offering over 11,000 acres ofterrain for a ski season less than two months away," Daly
noted. "And our prices and vatiety of season passes reflect our special attention to offering va.lue
to our younger guests, who represent the future o#'this sport," connmented baly.
For onr lateat news aad photograpLs, visit us om the Internet at rwww.snow.com.
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yt JULY 1997 =
4VAIL VAIL BUSINESS
TOWN R-EVIEW
September 7, 1997
This edition of the Vail Business Review examines July sales tax collections for monthly filers. -
Overal] July sales tax increased 7.3% with Retail increasing 4.0%, Lodging increased 19.9%.
Food and Beverage increased 3.8% and Other (which includes items such as utilities, taxable services
i.e. plumbing, electrical and rentals or leases) increased 3.1
JULY EVENTS INCLUDED
1996 1997
Vail Lacrosse Shootout Vail Lacrosse Shootout
Vail America Days Vail America Days
Vail Arts Festival Vail Arts Festival
1997 Grundig/UCI Mountain
Bike World Cup
Vail Invitational Skating
Competition
Jimmie Heuga Mountain
Bike Express
Ford Cup-Golf Invitational
Please remember.when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax
collections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
Nine business licenses were issued in July (three hoine occupation, two retail, one property
management, two service and one restaurant) and two retail business licenses were closed .
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Steve
Thompson at (970) 479-21 l6.
Sincerely,
,
Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
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VAIL VILLAGE
JULY JULY JULY
1996 1997 %
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Collections Collections Chan e
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JULY JULY JULY
1996 1997 %
COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CHANGE FOOD 100,085 115,668 15.6%
LIQUOR 16,980 18,134 6.8%
APPAREL 73,661 74,806 1.6%
SPORT 90,413 92,054 1.8%
JEWELRY 20,673 27,865 34.8%
GIFT 23,250 25,825 11.1 %
GALLERY 4,070 7,959 95.5%
OTHER 82,396 65,688 -20.3%
HOME 0 24 N/A
OCCLTPATION
TOTAL 411,525 428,023 4.0%
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NEW CENT[/RY
ENERG/ES'"
PO Box 840
PUBL/C SERV/CE Denver, Colorado 80201-0840
COMPANY OF COLORADO°
SOUTMWESTERN
PUBLJC SERV/GE COMPANY"
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FUEL & POWER"
September 3, 1997
Bob Armour
Mayor
City of Vail
75 S. Frontage Rd. W.
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. Armour:
Patience is considered one of the greatest virtues. We now know it is one of the most difficult to
practice - at least for very long! After two years, the merger between Public Service Co. of Colorado
and Southwestern Public Service Co. achieved final approval. We began trading stock August 4, 1997
under the new symbol NCE (for New Century Energies) on the New York Stock Exchange.
The combination of our two low-cost energy companies has created the nation's 25th largest energy
provider in terms of geographic area served. NCE will have annual operating revenues of more than S3
billion and serve more than 1.6 million electric customers and one million natural gas customers. NCE's
newest subsidiary - New Century International - owns 50 percent of Yorkshire Electricity Group, which
serves approximately 2 million customers in east central England.
This letter is to update you on the progress we've made toward becoming a successfully deregulated
energy provider and to let you know what you can expect from us in the future.
New Century Energies comprises four operating companies: Public Service Co. of Colorado (PSCo);
Southwestern Public Service Co.(SPS); Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co.; and WestGas InterState,
Inc., as well as five subsidiary companies. We will continue to do business under our operating
companies names. So, while our names won't change, the way we do business is changing to improve
the quality of life for our customers, shareowners, employees, and communities. We offer the following
results from the past few months as proof of our commitment to become one of the leaders in our
industry:
• Public Service Co. earned the prestigious 1996 Edison Award, from the Edison Electric Institute
(EEI). Public Service Co. successfully pioneered the world's first decommissioning of a long-term
operating commercial nuclear power plant. The EEI award also earned Public Service Co. the title
of "Company of the Year" by Colorado Business Magazine in Aub st.
• Our stock traded at the all-time high of 42-7/8 on August 4, 1997 - the first day under our new NCE
symbol. For the year, the stock has yielded a total return of 14.3 percent.
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• We launched the nation's largest customer-driven wind energy program. Windsource has exceeded
projections with more than seven megawatts already sold. We share some of the 'credit for this
success with our corporate and civic partners, each of whom has sponsored a wirid turbine by
committing to purchase at least 15 percent of its wind capacity. Those partners include: The City
and County of Denver, U S WEST, Coors Brewing Co., The City of Boulder, IBM, and CF&I Steel,
Ltd.
• SPS won the "Best in Texas" award from the Texas Section of the American Water Works
Association. The award was for water conservation efforts including re-treating and re-using water
for cooling and other processes at eight Texas steam-generation plants.
• We announced oiir intention to bring district chilled water cooling to downtown Denver. Our $40
million investment in chilled water will solve significant and immediate environmental and
economic challenges facing our downtown office building customers. I
• We invested $17 million through the first quarter of this year in Public Service C~o. system upgrades,
including the Highlands Ranch-Daniels Park-Prairie transmission project. These improvements will
meet future system needs and increase reliability in growing Douglas and Arapahoe counties.
Everyone at NCE is committed to exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders in regional, national,
and international markets. Some of those expectations include lower energy rates. In ~fact, we're happy
to tell you that Colorado customers are already enjoying the benefits of an $18 million annual rate
reduction, and customers in areas served by SPS have been guaranteed similar savings. Overall, we
expect to save $770 million as a result of our recent merger and we plan to pass on some of the savings
to customers in the form of lower energy bills. ~
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to keep your business in the future. We thank you for your past business and we urge; you to maintain
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Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Vice Chairman, President, & Chief i perating Officer
New Century Energies New Century Energies
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143 Esyt Meadow Drimre MC~[tTE R ITECTS
Crossroads al VBil
Vail, CobrdCo 87g57
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Va i 1 Town Coimci 1
Town of Vail
75 S. Fronta-le Road
Vai 1 ; C0 81657 - -
Dear Vaii Town Council,
After having read the Vail Daily today concernin; the possibie dis-
continuance of 81ue Parking Passes for the 1997-1998 winter season, I
wanted to let you know our feelings about that p)tential decisian.
At Morter Architects, located at Crossroads in Yiii Village, we have a
total of 11 employees. Our Crossroads rental agoeement allows us only
two parking spaces, which are shared between thr:e cars. It is necessary
for at least 9 af our 11 employees to have their cars fairly nearby, as
they must leave the village as many as four time; each day to attend
meetings or travel to job sites in the valley. "ridays in the wint& are
very difficult, as their cars are in Lionshead. The employees many times
end up par[cing at Crossroads for their alloted time (one hour'free), and
then moving their cars back and forth from the Village Structure to the
Crossroads lot so that their cars can be available in time for a meeting,
or job-site visit. The STue Passes at least maks the cars available
during the rest of the week.
We wi11 be buying 8 B1ue-Passes this winter (pos5ibly 9) if that is an
option. Debit cards are only useful for employees wha think they may
only be "in and out" once that day, but one never knows. We do try to
make a corporate vehicle available to employees oho may have an emergency
field trip, but as you can see, it would be a real problem for us if the
option of u5ing Blue Passes was removed.
Please consider this view in your discussions of this issue, as I know
there are other employers who have a similar situation.
Sincerely,
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aren S. MoYter
MORTER ARGHI7ECTS TOTAL P.02
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Mrs. Linda Sage '
14 Evergreen Row
Armonk, NY 10504
Linda:
I enjoyed visiting with you the other day and have received a copy of your letter of August 28. Thanks for taking the time to share your concerns.
I'll be forwarding your letter to representatives of each of the six existing Vail Tomorraw teams
(Affordable Housing, Building Community, Natural & Built Environment, Regional
Cooperation, Youth and World-Class Resort) so they may familiarize themselves with your
issues prior to the Vail Tomorrow conference on Sept. 17 and 18. As I mentioned on the
telephone, those who participate at the Community Conference wilt be asked to determine the
future of the existing teams and determine if new teams should be formed to work on the
remaining goal areas identified last fall, such as Safety and Security. 1'm sorry you're be unable
to join us for those important discussions. .
On another note, I think you'll be pleased to know the World Class Resort Team is working to
re-create the service culture you've come to expect in Vail. This effort is intended not oniy to
pursue excelience in the workplace, but to exude a real caring for our employees and guests alike.
I hope that one day these efforts will create an atmosphere that will cause your sons to want to
work here after graduation from college.
In the meantime, please give me a call the next time you spend time in Vail. i'd be pleased to
meet with you in person to discuss your concerns about affordable housing, safety, attitudes, etc.,
in more detail. Aiso, the Vail Tomorrow Affordabte Housing Team meets regularly and would
be happy to have you join them.
Thal again for taking the time to share your perspectives. I would encourage you to continue
your participation in the Vail Tomorrow activities and in the Lionshead redevelopment master
plan meetings. If you have any additional comments or questions, please feel free to contact me
at (970) 479-2115.
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Com ions Director
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 1997
Contact: Lori Aker, 479-2136
Acting Town Clerk
NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SEATS AVAILABLE SEPT. 29
(Vail)--Nominating petitions will be available beginning Sept. 29 for candidates interested in
running for one of four seats on the Vail Town Councii. The petitions are available in the Town
Clerk's office and may be picked up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Vail
Municipal building, 75 S. Frontage Rd.
Candidates will have until 5 p.m. Oct. 17 to circulate the nominating petitions. A minimum of 10
signatures from Vail registered voters will be required for certification. Candidates must be
citizens of the United States, a registered voter within the town and must also have resided in
the town for two years immediately preceding the election.
Vail's Nov. 18 municipal election, which will be held two weeks after Eagle County's
coordinated election, will fill the terms of four of the town's seven council positions. Those seats
are currently held by Rob Ford, Paul Johnston, Ludwig Kurz (who was elected in Jaunuary 1996
to fill the unexpired term of Peggy Osterfoss) and Sybill Navas. All four councilmembers are
eligible to run again. Vail's charter prohibits councilmembers from serving more than eight
consecutive years at one time.
In addition to the council election, Vail's municipal ballot will include two charter amendment
questions. The first is a proposal to change Vail's regular municipal election date from the third,
to the first Tuesday in November during odd numbered years to coincide with Eagle County
coordinated elections. The second issue will ask if voters will allow the use of certified mail in
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lieu of registered mail for notification as outiined in the charter.
The Town charter requires that a council majority (four members) be elected every two years to
provide continuity of government and to ensure maximum responsiveness to the voters. In
accordance with the town's charter, the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes
are elected to four-year terms and the candidate receiving the fourth highest votes is elected to a
two-year term. Town elections are nonpartisan. The mayor and mayor pro tem are elected from
among the council members and each serve for two year terms.
Beginning Jan. 1, 1998, council members will receive a salary of $500 per month, up from the
current $200 per month; the mayor will receive a$1,000 monthly salary, up from $500 per
month. The pay increase was approved by the Town Council in November 1995, but its
implementation was delayed until 1998 so that no sitting members would be the recipient of
higher salaries.
To be eligible to vote in Vail's Nov. 18 municipal election, residents must be registered with the
Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's office by Friday, Oct. 17. Voters may obtain voter
registration forms at the Vail Town Clerk's office in the Municipal building, the Eagle County
Annex in Avon, or the Eagle County Building in Eagle. Forms may be either mailed or hand- .
delivered to Eagle County to complete the voter registration process. Also, voters who do
business at the Colorado Drivers License office in Avon may register there, too.
For additional election information, contact Lori Aker, acting Vail town clerk, at
479-2136 or the Eagle County clerk's office at 328-8710.
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Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
RE: International Wing Construction Project / Lodge at Vail
I have been the liaison between the Shaw Construction Company, the Lodge at Vail and
Vail Associates, Inc. representing the interests of Vail Associates, Inc. as they relate to
the Lodge's International Wing construction project. During this time, Shaw
Construction has been extraordinarily reliable. Plans have been followed. Time
schedules have been honored. Commitments have been met.
Certainly as in all projects of this size there have been problems. When these problems
arose, representatives from Shaw were readily available and actively sought a solution
that was acceptable to all who were affected.
r R-: ~Perhaps most important is the fact that the management of Shaw is concerned.about the
impacts of construction on our guests. Through this awareness, their schedules and
nrc _ ins: ;,•;,;-,~esr~: planning have minimized the impact.
Overall Shaw Construction has, been very dependable. I would be happy to work with
them on other projects in the future.
Sincerely,
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Brian McCartney
Director of Guest Services
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