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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-28 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1997
10:45 A.M. SITE VISIT AND LUNCH IN BEAVER CREEK
' 2:00 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.
Meet at 10:45 A.M. at Municipal Buildinct to travel to Beaver Creek in Van
1: Site Visit and Lunch in Beaver Creek.
2:00 P.M. in Town Council Chambers
2. LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN Panel discussion
Susan Connelly of possible financing alternatives to implement the Master Plan once
adopted, featuring Tom Ragonetti, Esq., Stan Bernstein and Barb
Schofield. (2 hrs.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: NO ACTION REQUIRED. Panel
discussion is for Council and community edification, only.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Questions and comments received from
the community, the Planning and Environmental Commission and the
Council during the first four public meetings on Stage Three on the
master planning process suggest a need for more information on how a
_ M-aster Plan, once adopted, could actually be implemented, including
- financially. The three panelists bring a wealth of experience. in the use of
creative financing mechanisms to achieve substantial community
objectives such as those being discussed for Lionshead.
3. PEC Review. (15 mins.)
4. Contribution Requests/Request for Special Event Funding/Discussion
Steve Thompson of Business License Fee. (1 hr.)
Bob McLaurin
Pam Brandmeyer ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: A joint proposal from the Vail
Valley Merchants Association (WMA) and the Vail Valley Tourism and
Convention Bureau (WTCB), to replace the September 16 WMA request, has been placed in your packet. It consists of the following
recommendations:
1) $19,000 Council Contingency contribution ('97 funding) - already
approved by Council, acknowledged and accepted - THANK YOU!
2) Vail Village/Lionshead Shopping Guide: Request for $10,000 from
1998 Council Contribution funding.
3) Special Events: $45,000 to fund AVP Pro Tour and the Triple Crown
Sports 3-on-3 Soccer Shootout in 1998, thus leaving $60,000 in Special
Events Commission "Seed Funds" for 1998. (Please see additional
VVTCB REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT FUNDING MEMO DATED
OCTOBER 18, 1997, which supplies further detail and back up in re: both
- of these 1997 first time events. Bill Brice will be available to directly
answer questions.) Review and make a motion to approve or disapprove
the.recommendations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve funding allocations as jointly
presented, with one condition: the WMA and the WTCB commit a
designated representative from each board to actively pursue a long-term
funding mechanism for the regional Vail Valley Marketing Board for the
1997-1998 time frame.
5.. Valet Parking Update. (30 mins.)
Larry Grafel
Debra Warren ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, change or modifiy
Brian McCartney operational plan for valet parking at Golden Peak for the 97/98 ski
season. - 6. Information Update. (10 mins.)
7• Council Reports. (10 mins.)
8• Other. (10 mins.)
9. Adjournment - 6:15 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, 11/4/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
• WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11111/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1114/97, 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: TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LIONSHEAD MASTER PLAN TEAM
DATE: OCTOBER 24, 1997
RE: LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES
THE QUESTION: Both the breadth of the "Wish List" and the possible "bold strokes"
discussed to date as part of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Planning process have led to
the question: How could we actually make these things happen if we wanted to? Specifically,
HOW COULD WE PAY FOR DESIRED IMPROVEMENTS that would meet the six policy
objectives underlying the master planning process?
UNDERLYING POLICY OBJECTIVE: One of the Lionshead Community Policy
Objectives is "Creative Financing for Enhanced Private Profits and Public Revenues
. Redevelopment in Lionshead must be undertaken in a financially creative, but feasible, manner so
that adequate capital may be raised from all possible sources to fund desired private and public
improvements."
UNDERLYING PROCESS GROUND RULE: Lionshead Process Ground Rule number
6 states: "Collaborative public/private redevelopment and financing ventures, including urban
renewal authorities and downtown development authorities, will be considered."
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE FINANCING MECHANISMS? The panel will be
discussing, in very summary form, the following financing mechanisms and the pros and cons for
their use:
* Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
* Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
* Business Improvement District (BID)
* Special Improvement District (SID)
* Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
THE PANEL: We are fortunate to be able to call upon three people who share expertise
in several different areas of public finance and public/private financing collaborations to give an
overview of aspects relevant to the Town of Vail.
Tom Ragonetti, Esq. is a partner in the Denver law firm Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff
& Ragonetti and specializes in land use and real property law. He has been involved in the
University Hills Mall urban renewal project and the South Broadway Montgomery Ward urban
renewal project in Denver.
Stan Bernstein of Bernstein and Associates in Denver is a public finance specialist and
was the Town of Vail's first finance director. He prepared financial feasibility studies for the City
of Thornton Urban Renewal Authority, the City of Fort Collins Downtown Development
Authority, and the City of Grand 7unction Downtown Development Authority.
Barb Schofield is, among other things, a Realtor, a full-time Vail resident, and wife of
PEC member John Schofield. Barb was a member of the Downtown Development Authority
(DDA) in the City of Fort Collins for eight years, serving as chairman for three years.
AGENDA FOR THE PANEL DISCUSSION:
1. Introduction of the three panelists
, 2. Tom Ragonetti nutshell overview of the statutory/legal framework for DDAs,
URAs, etc. in Colorado in answer to the question:
Can.we do this in Vail, and if so, what is the process?
3. Stan Bernstein nutshell overview of how this form of financing works
a case study of application of a DDA or URA
4. Barb Schofield nutshell overview of the creation of a DDA in Fort Collins and her
actual experience as a DDA member and chairman
5. Overview of the Steamboat Springs DDA
6. Questions and Answers
While this panel discussion is by no means intended to be an exhaustive review of all of the issues
related to financing of public, private and public/private improvements, we hope it will serve to
promote greater understanding of how, in fact, desired improvements in Lionshead could be
financed.
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LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
HYPOTHETICAL TAX INCREMENT BONDING CAPACITY
ASSUMING VARIOUS SCENARIOS
o PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT REVENUES (URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY)
$25 MILLION ASSESSED VALUE @ 50 MILLS =$1,250,000 PROPERTY TAX REVENUES PER YEAR
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDING CAPACITY (6 - 8%, 20 YR AMORT.) _$9 -$13 MILLION
o PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT PLUS 2% SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUES
$1,250,000 PROPERTY TAX REVENUES +$500,000 SALES TAX REVENUES PER YEAR
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDING CAPACITY (6 - 8°k, 20 YR AMORT.) _$12 -$18 MILLIO
o PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT PLUS 4°6 SALES TAX =$15 -$21 MILLIO
o NO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY - 2°6 SALES TAX INCREMENT ONLY
$500,000 SALES TAX REVENUES PER YEAR (NO PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT REVENUES)
SALES TAX REVENUE BONDING CAPACITY (6 - 8%, 20 YR AMORT.) _$3 -$5 MILLION
o NO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY - 4% SALES TAX =$6 -$10 MILLION
ASSUMPT/ONS:
1. $25 MILLION OF ASSESSED VALUATION BASED ON $150 MILLION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION.
2. $500,000 OF 2% TOV SALES TAX REVENUES BASED ON $25 MILLION OF INCREMENTAL
RETAIL, LODGING AND RESTAURANT TAXABLE SALES.
3. ACTUAL BONDING CAPACITY WILL BE DETERMINED BY INTEREST RATES, DEBT SERVICE
COVERAGE RE(]UIREMENTS, CREDIT ENHANCEMENTS (IF ANI), AND TIMING OF BOND ISSUANCE.
PREPARED BY SBA, INC. (PRELlM1NARY, SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10-21-97)
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T0: Town of Vail, Colorado
FROM: Thomas J. Ragonetti
DATE: Octaber 27, 1997
Colorado Local Public Financing Mechanisms Commonly Used to Assist Development
Available Available in Source/Revenue Limit on [mprovements Types of Bonds Governing Body Miscellaneous
in City? County? Comments
1. Direct construction of public Yes Yes ad valorem taxes; sales (and use) public purpose doctrine G0; revenue ciry council or county
improvements (general fund; taxes; fees and chazges commissioners, as applicable
Ga bonds; revenue bonds)
2. General improvement district Yes No ad valorem taxes; fees and public purpose doctrine G0; revenue(?) ciry council
(GID) chazges
C.R.S. 31-25-601 et seJc.
3. Special improvement district Yes No special (betterment) assessments "local" improvements special assessment city council
(SID) (generally, GGlS);
C.R.S. 31-25-501 et m. public purpose doctrine
4. Local improvement district Yes, see Yes special assessments; sales tax for GG/S; water and sewer; G0; special county commissioners Applicable only in counties
(LID) comments other than water and sewer street lighting; drainage assessmeat with population over 100,000
C.R.S. 30-20-601 et sec . projects
Counry device which may be
used by county in city with
city's consent
5. Public improvement district No Yes ad valorem taxes; specia( pubtic purpose doctrine Go bonds not county commissioners
(PID) assessments exceeding 25% of
C.R.S. 30-20-501 et seq. assessed value of
property in district
6. Title 32 special district Yes, but... Yes ad valorem taxes; fees and depends on type of G0; revenue district boazd of directors new, special limitations on
(including metropolitan charges district; public purpose
creation
districts) C.R.S. Title 32 doctrine
7. Urban renewal authoriry (taz Yes No grants, loans and contributions; elimination of "blight"; G0; special authority board of directors requires "blight"
increment f~nancing) sale/lease of property; sales and public purpose doctrine obligation; TIF
determination, plan and
C.R.S. 31-25-101 et se~c, property tax increment project
8. Downtown development Yes No ad valorem taxes; sales taxes(?); downtown development; revenue; TIF authority board of directors requires downtown
authority (tax increment fees and charges; sales and public purpose doctrine development plan,
financing) property tax increment
C.R.S. 31-25-801 et seq.
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Colorado Local Public Financing Mechanisms Commonly Used ro Assist Development
Available Available in Source/Revenue Limit on Improvements Types of Bonds Goveming Body Miscellaneous
in City? County? Comments
9. Business improvement district Yes No ad valorem taxes; fees and "public" improvements; G0; revenue; district board of directors
(BID) chazges; special assessments pubtic purpose doctrine special assessment
C.R.S. 31-25-1201 et seg.
10. ESTIP programs Yes, but... Maybe sales tax public purpose doctrine N.A. city council or county no statutory
commissioners, as applicable
11. 63/20 Corporation Yes Yes RETA; in-lieu sales surcharges requirements of Rev. essentially revenue board of directors, nonprofit virtually untested in Colorado
Rul. 63/20 must be met or special obligation corporation in post Amendment 1 era
for nontaxable bonds
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, October 27, 1997
AGENDA
Project Orientation /LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Site Visits : 1:00 pm
1. Treetops - 452 E. Lionshead Circle
2. Pennington - 1150 Westhaven Lane
3. Miller - 1477 Aspen Grove
4. Golden Bear - 953 S. Frontage Road
Driver: George
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearina - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for approval of a major exterior alteration, to allow for the construction of a new
entry and common area in the Treetops I building, located at 452 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot
6, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Treetops Condo Association, represented by Larry Barnes
Planner : Dominic Mauriello
2. A request for approval of a minor exterior alteration in CC1 and a site coverage variance,
to allow for the renovation of the exterior and improvements to The Golden Bear, located
at 935 S. Frontage Road, #302/ Lots A&B, Block 5A, Vail Village First Filing.
Applicant: C. Lee Kirsch, represented by Frederick W. Dietrich
Planner: George Ruther
3. A request for a conditional use permit, to allow for a bed and breakfast operation, located
at 1477 Aspen Grove/Lot 3, Block 2, Lionsridge 4th Filing.
Applicant: William H. Miller
Planner: Lauren Waterton
4. A request for a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow modifications to
allowable GRFA and building height limitations, located at 1150 Westhaven Lane/Lots 39-
1& 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Timothy Pennington, represented by Diane Larsen
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
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5. A request for an amendment to Section 18.54.050 J(Design Guidelines - outdoor
lighting), to allow for the exemption of low wattage lighting from the outdoor lighting
regulations.
Applicant: Roy & Paula May, represented by Dale Smith/ Fritzlen,Pierce, Briner
Planner: Lauren Waterton
6. A request to review a draft of the proposed Vail Strategic Housing Plan, which is intended
to set the direction of the Town in its effort to address locals housing.
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Andy Knudtsen
7. A request for a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow for a revision to
the development plan for the Glen Lyon Office Building site, located at 1000 S. Frontage
Rd. West/Lot 54, Block K, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Glen Lyon Office Building Partnership, represented by Gordon Pierce, AIA
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 1997
8. A request for a final review of a conditional use permit, to allow for the construction of the
Alpine Garden Education Center, located at 620 Vail Valley Drive/Tract A, Vail Village 7th
Filing.
Applicant: Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, represented by Helen Fritch
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 1997
9. To approve, deny, or modify an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Booth
Falls Townhomes rockfall mitigation wall, located at 3094 Booth Falls Court/Lot 1, Block
2, Vail Village 12th.
Applicant: Booth Falls Condo Association
Planner: Russ Forrest
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 1997
10. A request for a major exterior alteration and a variance from Section 18.26.070
(Setbacks), to allow for construction of a parking garage at The Lionshead Inn, located at
705 S. Frontage Rd./ Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead 4th Filing.
' Applicant: Lionshead Inn LLC, represented by William Pierce
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 1997
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11. Information Update
12. Approval of September 22, 1997 and October 13, 1997 minutes.
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2114 voice or 479-2356
TDD for information.
Community Development Department
Published October 24, 1997 in the Vail Trail.
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TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU
100 East Meadow Drive • Vail, Colorado 81657
October 23, 1997
To: Vail Town Council
From: Vail Village Merchants Association
Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau
Re: 3oint Proposal to Replace September 16 WMA Request
Following several meetings between Town Staff, Town Council Members, WMA Board
Members and WTCB staff, it has been agreed that many of the WMA projects can be
funded from sources ather that the Marketing Fund. Therefore, outlined below is a new
proposal, prepared jointly by the VVMA Board and the WTCB. This proposal allows for
the Business License Fees to remain in their current allocation to the Marketing Fund for
one more year so that a germanent funding source can be obtained. This proposal asks for
additional funding frorn the General Fund in order to provide for the completion of the
outlined projects.
1. Turn It Up, Vail. ..We have been advised that the Vail Town Council has authorized
the use of $19,000 from the Council Contingency to assist in funding this important
project. As requested, a detailed budget and program will be submitted.
2. Vail Village/LionsHead Shopping Guide. ..Vtje have been advised by Town Staffthat
they will support a request from the Town Council for $10,000, which will be made up of
the original $5,000 contribution made to Turn It Up, plus $5,000 in unallocated funds
from the Contributions Budget. This wilt be supplemented by a$13,540 commitment of
sponsorship funds from Novus Services made available through the TCB. A retail ariented
guide will be produced with these funds as a joint project of the Vail Village Merchants
Association, the LionsHead Merchants Association, and the WTCB.
- 3. Special Events. ..The WMA and WTCB both support an additional request for
funds in the amount of $45,004 from the general fund for the 1998 Special Events Budget
of the TCB to specifically support the retum of the AVP Pro Tour in Vail and the Triple
Crown Sports 3-on-3 SocGer Shootout, both contemplating August 1998 dates. The
details of this request wiU be forthcaming from Bill Brice, Director of Special Events, and
discussions held with Town Staff indicate that this request is appropriate and could be
accommoda,ted within the 1998 Town budget. Thi,s wouid leave $60,000 in the "Seed
Funds" budget, which would be ample to support the expansion of thc Chili Cook-off in
June, the development of two additional events supported by the VVMA, such as an
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International Fest, Western Days, or "Vail on Sale", as well as to continue to explore
seeding additional events in Vail.
4. Weekly Cultural Events. ..This item needs further work and clarification frorn the
Merchants Association, who will return to the Special Events Commission with a specific
proposal in January.
To recap, the VVMA Board and the WTCB feel it is acceptable for the Town Council to
continue the present allocation of the Business License Fees for another year. In the event
that a permanent funding source for marketing is not in place by this time next year, the
WMA intends to raise this issue again and to again question the allocation of the Business
License Fee. We ask that the Council consider these requests as investments in the future of the Vail
community rather than as "donations," and we look forward to assisting the Council in
increasing the vitality of Vail as a place in which to live and do business.
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WTCB REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT FUNDING
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AVP OPEN AT VAIL
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• ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SOCCER SHOOTOUT
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INTRODUCTION:
In a Vail Commission on Special Events (CSE) meeting held October 15, Town Council
representative Sybill Navas and Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer advised the VVTCB
to request funding for two significant 1998 special events from the Vail Town Council - the AVP
Open At Vail and the Rocky Mountain Regional Soccer Shootout.
In light of recent discussions between the VVTCB, Vail Village Merchants and Town of Vail
regarding the need for additional focus on Vail specific projects, including special events, Pam,
Sybill and the CSE felt that if the $45,000 required to host these two events was granted by
Town Council, all of the $60,000 currently budgeted by the VVTCB for 1998 event seed
funding could be allocated toward bringing more events to town.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The AVP Open at Vail men's pro beach volleyball tour and Rocky Mountain Regional Soccer
Shootout are successful events which took place in Vail for the first time, this past August, due
to outreach and funding from the VVTCB and CSE. These events proved their value by
di-awing a significant number of visitors to Vail - many of whom were never here before.
For a host fee of $30,000, the 1997 AVP Open at Vail (August 8-10) brought the world's best
men's pro beach volleyball players and 7,625 spectators to Lionshead's West Day Lot. Vail
gained national exposure through pre-event publicity and extensive television coverage, including
twohours of live broadcast and taped re-airs following the event. Foi• a host fee of $15,000, the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Soccer Shootout (August 15-17)
attracted 1,740 players, 75% of whom were under age 16 and traveled with parents and siblings.
The three day 3-on-3 tournament drew an estimated 7,400 guests from twelve states. Even
though the competition was held at Ford Park and Avon's Nottingham Park, 88% of the guests
obtained lodging in Vail for an average of 4 nights. Vail merchants and restaurateurs expressed
that this event, more than any this summer, positively impacted their businesses.
BENEFITS OF HOSTING EVENTS:
The positive financial effect that special events have on the economy is not news to the Town
of Vail, the Vail Town Council or the VVTCB. Three years ago, in recognition of the
economic benefits to be gained by hosting non-peak season events, the VVTCB established its
Special Events and Communications Department to organize, research, attract, fund and promote
events - making special events a much stronger component of our summer marketing mix.
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BENEFITS (CONTINUED): August 1997 sales tax revenues were up a healthy 7.2 % overall and a whopping 18.9 % in
Lionshead. Because sales tax figures are not calculated on a weekly basis, we cannot directly
attribute all of this growth to these two events, alone. However, these were the only new events which occurred this August, compared to past years. .
Besides the direct benefits of having a more prosperous August, and summer season, events of
this type afford significant, though less tangible, indirect benefits through their television
coverage and their reach to new visitors who would not otherwise experience our summer
product.
AVP/ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOCCER SHOOTOUT 1998 OUTLOOK AND FUNDING:
We are currently negotiating with the Association of Volleyball Professionals and Summit Sports
to schedule these events for summer 1998.
The event dates/locations under consideration, and funding requirements are as follows:
AVP Open at Vail June 28-30 West Day Lot, Lionshead
July 31 - August 2 West Day Lot, Lionshead
August 28-30 Ford Park Tennis Center Lot
Host Fee = $30,000
Rocky Mountain Regional Soccer July 24-26 Ford Park/Vail Mt. School
- July 31 - August 2 Same
- - August 7-9 Same
Host Fee = $15,000
Total amount being requested from TOV Council (pending approval of dates and locations)
_ $45,000.
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FACTS, FIGURES AND COMPARISONS
Event Date August 8-10, 1997
Tofal Number of AVP Tour Sites 23
Vail's Position on Tour Schedule 20 ' Number of Teams/Competitors 32/64 '
Total Prize Purse $100,000
Total Attendance (Over Three Days) 7,625
Vail's Rank in Tour Attendance 12 of 23
Highest Tour Attendance (Ticketed Event) 24,200 - Belmar Beach
Lowest Tour Attendance (Ticketed Event) 3,425 - San Antonio
National Television Coverage (Vail) Sunday, August 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. MST (Live)
Network Fox Sports Net
, Universe (Subscribing Households) 32,553,000
Television Re-Air Dates - Vail August 8-15 (Taped Replays)
Network R FOX Sports Net
Total Re-Airs E 24
Universe , 58,370,000 .
Total Number of Courts 3 Stadium Court Seating Capacity 2,700
Feature Court(s) Seating Capacity 700
Tonnage of Sand used to Construct Courts 900 tons (75 tandem truck loads)
1997 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL 3-V-3 SOCCER SHOOTOUT
FACTS AND FIGURES
Event Date August 15-17, 1997
Number of Regional Shootout Sites 5
Number of Teams/Competitors 348/1,740 Number of Players per Team 5(No more than 3 players per team on field)
Total (estimated) Weekend Attendance 7,400
Total Number of Games Played 620
Number of Competition Divisions 43
- Number of Fields (dimension 30x40 yds.) 23 (6 Avon, 17 Vail)
Number of Players Ages 15 and Under 1215
Number of States Represented 12 (CO, NM, NE, UT, AZ, TX, CA, IA, ND,
OR, KY, IL)
Number of Teams Housed in Vail 305
Number of Teams Housed in Avon 43
Off eial Hotel lioliday Inn Chateau . Vail
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Tuesday, October 21, 1997
Vail Town Council
Town of Vail
75 S Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
To the Vail Town Cauncil,
The purpose of this letter is to make clear that Gorsuch Ltd. is not in support of
the position of the Vail Village Merchant Associations proposal to reallocate a portion
($109,000) of the funds collected from the business license fee's to itself instead of going to
the Vail Valley Marketing Board.
The intention of the Vail Village Merchant Association is to use these funds to
promote the Vail Village exclusively through special events, marketing brochures,
training seminars etc. Philosophically we don't agree that the merchant association has
the expertise to perform this function. These funds have gone to the Marketing board
for the purpose of promoting valley wide tourism. If we start to cut back on the funds to
promote the vail valley, we can have all the special events in the world but no one to
come to them. We need to continue to support and work with the Vail Valley Tourism &
Convention Bureau as well as the Marketing Board, who have the expertise, and lobby
our concerns regarding the promotion of the Vail Village. To be at opposing ends is not
the way to accomplish this.
Sincere ;
Jeff Gorsuch
263 E. Gore Creek Driv.e,_.Vail Colorado 81657 970/476-2880 Fax 970/476-4323
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney ~
DATE: October 24, 1997
RE: Vail Commons Day Care Center
At the work session of October 14th Paul Johnston raised a question concerning whether or not
there was any requirement that the day care center operate on a 365 day a year basis.
In that regard we have reviewed the Developer Improvement Agreement and Lease Agreement
for Vail Commons, listened to tapes of ineetings in which the contract requirements were
discussed, reviewed media advisories that were generated as a result of such discussions and
spoke to John Caldwell, Real Estate Manager for City Market.
There is no provision in the Developer Improvement Agreement or Lease Agreement concerning
the operation of the day care center. City Market was responsible for development of the day
care component, production of all documentation including the condominium map on the day
care component, construction and paying for the construction of the day care component, and
required to complete it by September 1, 1997. City Market has met those requirements.
There is an additional agreement in the Lease concerning the rent to be paid for the facility and
the opportunity for the Town of Vail to acquire the day care facility by paying to City Market the
amount spent on construction thereo£ These written agreements control the relationship and set
forth the obligation of City Market in regard to the day care center. There are no requirements
concerning its operation. City Market has, in it's agreement with Bright Horizons, met the
stipulation concerning the amount to be charged for the lease agreement.
In review of the tapes and media advisories, we could find no discussion of requiring the day care
center to be open for 365 days a year.
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City Market in finding the operator for the facility put out a request for proposal nationwide. A
copy of that request for proposal was provided to the Department of Community Development at
the time that it was circulated. Bright Horizons, who was selected to operate the facility, has
agreed to meet the requirements of that proposal and has made significant investment to operate
the facility here within the Town of Vail. In summary, there is no requirement concerning the
day to day operation of the day care facility. That is to be determined by City Market and it's
operator, Bright Horizons.
Thank you.
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time of sale. Any purchaser from such assignee shall have the obligations set forth in Section 9
to sell such unit on the terms and conditions set forth in Section 9.
E. Rule Aeaincr pEn,~~iti s, It is intended that the affordable housing restriction of i
Section.9 remain in effect for a period of time which is no less than the applicable term of this ~
Lease. Accordingly, the lives to be used to measure compliance with the Rule Against
Perpetuities shall be the lives of the current Vail Tovvn Council members, Town of Vail Manager _
, and Town of Vail Town Attorney plus twenty-one (21) years after the death of the last survivor
'of the now living descendants of such persons.
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F. Enforceah~litv. The restrictions in Section 9 shall be covenants running with the
Residential Component and each unit thereof. Vail shall have the right of specific performance
of Section 9. In the event of specific performance litigation by Vail, the prevailing party shall
recover all costs and expenses, including such party's reasonable attorneys' fees.
Section 10: Dav Caze Comnonent
City Market shall rent the Day Care Component to a day care operator, which shall
not be City Market. Rent for the first five 5
insurance, utility and maintenance costs alloc t d to he DaylCare Com onentt Aceed ta~ces,
such five-yeaz period, if Vail continues to provide land owned by Vail to day care ope at ons for
nominal charge, rent for the Day Care Component shall be set to not exceed taxes, insurance,
utility and maintenance costs allocated to the Day Care Component for the following five (5)
years. Thereafter, at the end of each five-year period of this Lease, a similar review shall again
be made as was made at the end of the first five-yeazs of this Lease. If Vail continues to rovide
. land owned by Vail to day care operations for nominal charge, then rent as set forth abo e shall
continue. At any five-year review, :if the conditions set forth above do not exist, City Market shall
continue to rent the Day Care Coinponent for a day care center, but the rent charged b Ci
Market shal] not exceed fifty percent (50%) of rents charged by City Mazket for rental space n
the adjacent commercial space of the Commercial Component excluding space rented or licensed
to banks. At such time as City Market charges rent on the Day Care Component in excess of
taxes, insurance, utility and maintenance costs allocated to the Day Caze Component, it shall
account for such rent in excess of such amounts and at such time as such portion of the rent
equals the cost to City Market of construction of the Day Care Component, Vail shall have the
right at any time thereafter to purchase the Day Care Component for $1.00. Vail shall have the
right at any time to purchase the Day Care Component from City Market at the cost to Ci
Market of construction of the Day Care Component. ty "
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Office of the Town Attorney ,
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657 .
970-479-2107/Far 970-479=2157
MEMORANDUM . TM
TO: Vail Town Council -
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
DATE: October 24, 1997
RE: Vail Village Club Parking Pay-In-Lieu
Attached is a letter addressed to Bob McLaurin dated October 23, 1997, in which Glenn Heelan
outlines his present request to receive a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
He is essentially suggesting that he be permitted to pay 20% of the last calculated parking pay-in-lieu
fee in the amount of $538,936.20 and then pay the balance of $431,148.96 over a period of five years
in four equal annual installments.
He is suggesting that he execute the attached promissory note personally without other security for
the unpaid balance. I have also attached a copy of the promissory note which we developed for this
transaction.
- At the same time, he does intend on proceecling through the appeal which is presently on the agenda
- of the,P.lanning & Environmental Commission for November 10, 1997 and apparently would avail
himself of a final appeal to the Town Council. Please advise us of your position in regard to this proposal. We are available to answer any
questions and have committed to advising Glenn Heelan of your decision after Tuesday's work
session.
Thank you
RWM/RTM/aw
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RIVA RIDGE PARTNERS LLC I 10 E. BEAVLR CREEK BOULEVARD
P. 4. DRAWIER 5770 ' .
AVON, COLORADO 91620 ' 970-949-e2 77 -
SENT VIA FACSIMII.E
October 23, 1997 Mr. Robert McLaurin
Town Manager ToMm of Vail ~
75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado
Re: Application for Partial Temporary CertifiCete of Occupency '
' for Floors 1, 2, 3, and 4, The Vaii Village Club 8uilding :
333 Bridge Street, Vail, Coloredo.
: Dear Mr. McLaurin,
As yau ere awere, Riva Ridge Partners LLC is presently appealing a decision by
the Depertment of Community Qeve{opment concerning the amount of the parking pay-
; in-lieu fee assessed by the Department of Community Development with respect to the
~ redevelopment ot The Vail Village Club, 333 Bridge Street, Vail, Colorado. It is our
understanding that this eppeal in on the agenda for the Planning end Environmental
Commission for November 10,1997. Pending that appeal and fnal disposition of that
. appeal by Town Council, Rive Ridge Partners LLC requests that the Department ot
' Community Development issue a Partial Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Floors
~ 1, 2, 3, and 4.of The Vail Villaae Club Building, subject to each of the.follrnnring:
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1. Payment by Riva Ridge Partners lLC of an amount equal to $50,445.61, -
which, together with the amount of $57,341.63 which has previously been paid by Rive
Ridge Partners LLC, equals twenty percent (20%) of $538,936.20, the amount of the
parking pay-in-lieu fee for The Vail Village Club building, as estimated by the
Department of Community Development on Qctober 1, 1997.
2_ Delivery of a promissory note in the form attached, in an amount equal to
$431,148.96, providing for payment over a period of five (5) years in four equat ennual
installments, as more particularly set forth in the note, executed by Riva Ridge Partners
~ LLC as provided by Section 18.52 160 B. 7. of the Town of Vail Zoning Ordinence.
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October 23, 1997 Page 2
3. Acknowledpement by the Tawn of Vail that the amount of $107,787.24 has
been peid and the promissory note h88 been delivered by Riva Ridge Partners LLC
under protest, in that in the event the parking pay-in-lieu tee shell be reduced by ection
~ of the Town Council or othervvise in connection with the pending appeal, that the
. promissory note shatl be amended or cancelled and repiaced with an identical
promissory note represonting the unpaid balence due and owing of the parking pay-
in-lieu fee as finatly detertnined, and th8t the ptomissory note shall be marked on its
face to indicate that it has been executed and delivered under protest pending the
preseni appeal_ :
lt is our understanding that you will submit this request to the Town Council for
their consideretion and action et the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town
Council on October 28, 1997.
. Rive Ridge Partners LLC believes that under Section 18.52.160. B. 7 of the
Town oi Vail Zoning Ordinance, thet Rive Ridge Partners LLC has the right to pay the
parking fee in equel annua) installments over a period of five years upvn the execution
and delivery by the appficant, Riva Ridge Partners LLC, of a promissary note in the
form attached hereto (which is the ofricial promissory note form prepared by the
Department of Community Development for this purpose). Riva Ridge Partners LLC
has decided to withdraw its request to pay the parkinQ fee over a period of ten years es
; had been previously disCUSSed in negotiations with !he Department of Community
Deveiopment_
In addition to satisfying the requirements of 18.52.160 B. 7., Glenn M. Heelan,
Riva Ridge. Partners LLC, end the other appellants will withdraw lhat pottion of their
' appeal pertaining to the issue of the collateral and personal guarantees that would be
required to secure a ten (10) year note seCtion 3 of the Subject Paragraph in the
memorandum dated October 13, 1997 to the Planning and Environmental Commission
from the Community pevelapment Department) and GLENN M. HEELAN V1ALL
EXECUTE THE AFOREMENTIONED PROM,ISSQRY N4TE PERSONALLY. if the
Department of Community Development stipulates that the 7own ot Vail will not seek
oollateral or other security tor the unpaid balance of the parking pay-in-lieu fee other
than the executed promissory note as specifically, provided in Section 18.52.160 B. 7.
of the Zoning Ordinance.
We would appreciate it if you would submit this letter along with the attachment
to Tovm Council as soon 8s convenient to allow Town Council to cons+der and act upon
this request at the next regulariy scheduled meeting on October 28, 1997.
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October 23, 1997
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Thank you for your continued cooperation and professiona{ courtesies with :
regard to this matter.
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. R' a' ge P rtne L C Glenn M. Heelan, anaper .
cc: Charles W. Davison
eill Whiteford
Eric E_ Torgersen, Esq.
William Post, Esq.
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; PRO14ISS4RY NOTE
pROPERTY PAOJECT •
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TOTAL PARICYNG 8'ES $ _
xn in.stallments after date, for valve received, Y promise to pay :
to the.order of the Town of Vail at the Office of the Finance
Director, Municipal Building, Va31, Colorado, -
Dollars Total Parkinq Fee .
Down Payment $ with interest of ten percent per annum :
on the unpaid balance, payable in yearly installments as tolloWS:
First instaliment of $ _ due and payable on _ . ~
Second installment of $ due-and payable on
Third installment of. $ due and payable on
. Fourth installment of $ _ due and payable an
It is agreed that if th3s note is not paid when due or deClared due hereunder, the pxincipal and accrued interest thereon shal].• .
. : draw interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, and that
failure to make any payment of principal or interesti when due oz
any default under any encumbrance or agreement securing this note -
shall cause the whole note to become due at once, or the interest
..to be counted as principlal, at the option of tbe holdeX of the
nate. The makers and'endorsers hereef several].y waive
presentment for pnyment, protest, notice on nonpayment and oP
- protest, and agxee tio any extension of time cf payment and .
- partial.payments before, at, or after maturity, and if this note _
or interest thezeori is not paid when due, or suit in brought,
aqree to pay all reasonable costs af collection, including
reasonable attorney's fees.
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PROMISSORY NOTE
T'his agreement is entered into on the _ day of , 1997, by and between the
Town of Vail and Riva Ridge Partners, I,LC, Glenn M. Heelan, and Chazles W. Davison, jointly,
severally, and individually (hereinafter jointly and individually referred to as "the Vail Village
Club"), who are the developers and operators of the Vail Village Club.
. WHEREAS, the Vail Village Club has by letter of June 21, 1996, to Mike Mollica,
Community Development Department of the Town of Vail, agreed to pay the parking pay-in-lieu . .
fees over a period of years with the first payment due and payable at the time of issuance of a
temporary Certificate of Occupancy; and
WHEREAS, Building Permit #B96-003 contains a condition that the parking pay-in-lieu
fee shall be paid to the Town prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.52.160 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado
provides that contributions to the Town Parking Fund shall be paid at the time of the issuance of
the building permit or paying over a five (5) yeaz period; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council gave authority to the Town Manager to enter into
this agreement which will allow for the payment of the contribution to the Town Parking Fund to
be made over a ten (10) year period of time at ten (10%) percent interest and such other terms
and conditions as are agreeable to the Town Manager; and
WHEREAS, the total parking fee required by this development pursuant to Chapter 18.54
of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado has been determined to be $571,341.63;
and . WHEREAS, the.Vail Village Club has made its initial payment in the amount of
-$57;341.63 iepresenting ten (10%) percent of the parking fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the extension of the period of time within
which this contribution is to be paid and for all other promises and conditions contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
l. The Vail Village Club promises to pay to the Town of Vail, the principal sum of
$514,000.00, with interest on the unpaid principal balance from September 5, 1997 until
paid, at the rate of ten (10%) percent per annum. Principle and interest shall be payable at
75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657, or such other place as the Town of Vail
may designate, in nine payments of Eighty-Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents (U.S. $89,251.24) due on the anniversary of September
5, 1997 beginning September 5, 1998. Such payments shall continue annually until the
entire indebtedness evidenced by this Note is fully paid; provided, however, if not sooner
paid, the entire principle amount outstanding and accrued interest thereon, shall be due
and payable on September 5, 2006.
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2. The Vail.Village Club shall pay to the Town of Vail a late charge of eighteen (18%) of
any payment not received by the Town of Vail when due.
3. Payments received for application to this Note shall be applied first to the payment of late
charges, if any, second to the payment of accrued interest specified above, -and the
. balance applied in reduction of the principal amount thereof.
4. If any payment required by this Note is not paid wheri due, fhe entire principal amount . ,
- outstanding and accrued interest thereon shall become due and payable at the option of
the Town of Vail (Acceleration) twenty days after notice of Acceleration has been given. Such notice of Acceleration shall specify the amount of the nonpayment plus any unpaid
late charges and other costs, expenses and fees due under this Note. Until the expiration
of said twenty-day period, the Vail Village Club may cure all defaults consisting of a
failure to make required payments by tendering the amounts of unpaid sums due at the
time of tender, without Acceleration, as specified by the Town of Vail in such notice.
Cure restores the Vail Village Club to its rights under this Note as though defaults had
not occurred. Any defaults under this Note occurring within twelve months after the
Town of Vail has once given a notice of Acceleration, entitles the Vail Village Club to no
right to cure, except as otherwise provided by law. The Town of Vail shall be entitled to
collect all reasonable costs and expense of collection and/or suit, including, but not
limited to reasonable attorneys' fees.
5. The Vail Village Club may prepay the principal amount outstanding under this Note, in
whole or in part, at any time without penalty. Any partial prepayment shall be applied
against the principal amount outstanding and shall not postpone the due date of any
subsequent payments or change the amount of such payments.
6. The Vail Village Club and all other makers, sureties, guarantors, and endorsers hereby
. . waive presentment, notice..of dishonor and protest, and they hereby agree to any
. extensions of time of payment and partial payments before, at,.or after maturity. This
Note shall be the joint and several obligation of the Vai1. Village Club and all other
makers, sureties, guarantors and endorsers, and their successors and assigns.
7. Any notice to the Vail Village Club provided for in this Note shall be in writing and shall
be given and be effected upon (1) delivery to the Vail Village Club or (2) mailing such
notice by first-class U.S. mail, addressed to the Vail Village Club at the Vail Village
Club's address stated below, or to such other address as the Vail Village Club may
designate by notice to the Town of Vail. Any notice to the Town of Vail shall be in
writing and shall be given and be effective upon (1) delivery to the Town of Vail or (2)
by mailing such notice by first-class U.S. mail, to the Town of Vail at the address stated
in the first paragraph of this Note, or to such other address as the Town of Vail may
designate by notice to the Vail Village Club.
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8. The indebtedness evidence by this Note is secured by a Deed of Trust dated
, 19_, and until released said Deed of Trust contains additional rights of
the Town of Vail. Such rights may cause Acceleration of the indebtedness evidence by .
this Note. Reference is made to said Deed of Trust for such additional terms. Said Deed
of.Trust grants rights in the property identified as follows:
Property Address: 218 Hanson Ranch Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 - Mailing Address: Post Office Box 5770, Avon, Colorado 81620
RIVA RIDGE PARTNERSHIP, LLC
Attest:
BY: By:
President Secretary
Glenn M. Heelan
Chazles W. Davison
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
DATE: October 24, 1997 _
RE: Open Burning and Barbecue Pits
At the Town Council meeting on October 14, 1997, Mike Jewett asked for information
concerning prohibitions of barbecues utilizing solid fuel.
The Town of Vail currently has a provision which precludes open burning but exempts non-
commercial preparation of food. Therefore, within the Town presently, there is no provision
against barbecues utilizing solid fizel. We believe that there are homeowners associations and
other properties where such activities are regulated by the rules governing those condominiums
or leased premises.
Attached for your information is a copy of Section 15.32.230 from the Avon Town Code which
provides "in other than single family or duplex dwellings, the use of solid fuel barbecue is
prohibited." '
Also for your consideration is a news release from the Edwards Metropolitan District in which
they have adopted a prohibition against the use of solid fuel barbecue grills in certain
occupancies. Also enclosed are copies of restrictions from the City and County of Denver
concerning the use of any barbecue cookers inside of buildings, on roofs, or on balconies, above
the first floor, which are prohibited.
After you have an opportunity to review this material please advise if there is any additional
action that you would like to be taken.
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• OCT-21-199? 09:15 AVON FIRE DEPT. 9709490310 P.02
1~.32.22Q,-15.32.250
Group R Occupancies sha11 be prouided with fxre
alarm systems in accordance with. Sectioa 1007.2.9.
Group R, Division 1 Occupaaci.es gh&~l be provicled with
a, maaual and autoznatic fire alaxm s*etem in apnrtment
bouses with three or mare stories z.n heigbt ar con-
taining 12 or more dwelling units, In hotels three or
more stories in height ar containin4 20 or more guest
rooms, aad in congregate residences:three or moXe
storiea in height Qr having a.n orcur,~ant laad df 20 or
more_ See also Section 1007.2.1.2.'
in any mixed occupancy containin~ ariy Group R,
Division 1 or Division 3 Occupaacie~, en autdmatic and
manual fire alazm system shall be p#ovided throughout.
For the puYpose of this article,;area separation
walls shall aot define separsCe buildingg, and the
uumber of stories in occupancies attier thara Group R,
nivision 3 shall mean all habitable'levels of a struc-
ture inoluding, but not limi.ted to tiaaeznents, gardea
levels, mezzaninea, lofts and floors.
(Ord- 95-6 51(part)).
1,5; 32.220 Sectigra 1007 .3.3. 6.1--W~ito;inq. qgperal
9ectien 2007.3.3.6.1 is amended te include:
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~ All signals indicating an emergeqcy fire condition
shall be traresmitted to the fire department in an
approved method. :
(Ord. 95-6 51(part)). ;
15.32.230 Section iioa.I--Incinerafors, open burnina
and c rcial barbecue vits, aeneral. Section 1102.1 is
amended to iaGlude the followings
In other than Single Family or Duplex Dwellings,
Che use of salid fuel barbecue is pxohibited.
(ord. 95-6 §I(part)). '
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15.32.240 Secti.on 11Q4--Qgs met ~and vivina. Sec-
tion 3,106 is amendecl to include the fallOwing:
in other t2An single family dovel~ings, individual
qas moters shall be identified with'a fixed tag ap-
proved by the buildiag official and!fire chief indi-
cating the unit services by that meter. ideutifica-
tion shall be by unit number. .
(Ord. 95-6 §Z{part)).
gU Sectian 1109.6--Hot_ashSs and smntaneoue
ivni.tior__svurCes_ Section 1109.6 is amended to include:
r. bletal or noncambustible GontairierS are required ta
be used in conjunction with couanercial duatpsters for
123-45c (Avon 3t95)
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as charooati. chal+coW briquemes, aoal sad waod, presmat :fre pw. ; A=&k 11, t)irrisioa 1 of
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tbe fm cvde bss beeo eaneuded to inclmk dic faAowiog longuW= ;
"Iq odier daa $Ue" FamilY or Iaaplac DwAuiM theltm of solid fue[ buteom.s,
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bub~ecot pits ar athw solid fud bwmn,g deviaes 96aIi bc pnAu`biaxd Mom me oa say rxtaciar or
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immior portion ofany sonac tm t, iox&dft 6nt 0,ot liniW to deckm pa~ios, Pmrhes, nwainp aQd
walirovays. 5u:h um s6wll " bc pev~'bi- d on aQy oommon I x c a ofianry? eocrior pcopeny
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October 15, 1997
Vail Town Council
Town of Vail -
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dcar Council Members,
The decision to convert the soccer field free public parking ipt to "high end clientele"
valet parking is one more step towards displacing the Valley's valued employees.
As an emplvyer of 35 people, many of whvm live in the westem reachcs of our valley,
and have parked in the soccer field for years, I am discouraged that your decision ignores
these very people who make our community and our resort wark so well.
The community and the Resort Company rely on its work force_ We have all seen the
davastating effect that a shdrtage of labor cdn cause, yet your plan pushes hundreds of
village employees further from their jobs and makes getting tv wark even more
inc4nvenient.
Isn't it time we realize that our high end customers won't continue to visit Vail if we
don't have a friendly, willing work force to provide services fvr them? It is personally
disappointing that a 33-year-old, not-for-profit, cvmmunity based, kids organization tike
ours will likely lose experienced and valued employees who aze tired of being perceived
as second class citizens.
- I urge you to reconsider your decision on this matter.
Sincerely, _
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Chip Woods
Eaecutive Director
Ski Club Vail
598 vail valiey Dmre • veit, Colorado 81657 •(970) 476-5119 •(970) 476-7287 (Fax)
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Eaglc County Boai-d of County Commissioncrs
E;af;lc Counry Pian7ing Commission
c/o Kathy Eastley/Faut Clarkson
llcpartmcnt of t,ammunity Dcvelopment
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Eaglc, CO 81631
Re: Vail Vallcy Ce:ntre PUD Sketch Plan .4pplication - File Numbcr PDS-UOU08
Dcar Cornmissioncrs:
7'}ic 7-own af Vail apprcciatcs the apporttinity to rcvicw, and providc cornmclits anc't
rccommcndations, on the Vail Vallcy Ccntrc PUD skctch plan application.
7'hc Town of Vail staff has rcvicwcd the proposcd sketch plari and wc havc idcntificd arca5 of
conccrn. Wc ticcl that therc arc issucs that are cithcr not addressed, or havc iiot bccn addresscd in
sufficicnt detail to f'ully undcrstarid the potential impacts of the development. Wc encolii-agc
L:agic County lo considcr thcsc issucs whcii rcvicwing the skctch plan.
Uvcrall, thc 'fown of Vail bclicvcs that larg;,-sculc dcvelopmci,ts such as th'ss skctcli plai+, shoula
uc rcvicwed undcr the regulations of thc jurisdiction that will most likcly fecl the brunt of the
impacts rssociated with the devclopr-nent. This would, in the case of the Vail Vallcy Centre, bc
tne 't'own of Avon. We understand that the developer of the Vail Valley Centre and the ToNvn of'
Avon have camc to an impasse on ccrtain drvelopment-rclated issues, however, wc fccl vcry
strongly that annexation into the Town of Avon, and review and approval of the plan, shoulu bc
cor„iuctcd by tha.t municipality.
It is o-ot• uiiderstanding that the Eagle County Cornmissioners have not approved the "Tnrcc-Miic
PIall" which the Town of Avon has prepared. Although we are not privy to the details of the
Plan, we encoui•age Eaalc County alid the Town of Avon to work cooperatively on any
outstanding issues which arc holdins up the formal adoption ofthe "Three-Mile Plan". Wc
bclieve that this Plan should then become the frarnework by which the Vail Valley Centre (VVC)
sketch plati is reviewcd.
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Thc Town of Vail staff has rcviewcd the Scptcmbcr 16, 1997 letter scnt to you by Michael
Matzko, Town of Avon Dircctor of Community Dcvclopmcnt. Thc Town of Vail strongly
supports the issues and concerns raised in Mr. Matzko's letter related to potential impacts to the
Town of Avon and thc rcgion as a wholc. Wc ask that Eaglc County givc scrious considcration
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ln addition to our gcneral concerns stated above, the following is a summary of thc issues the
Town of Vail has idcntified. We hope that our comments are helpful during the review of the
VVC skctch plan:
Land Use:
1. Regional transportation issues are not thoroughly addressed. There is some discussion
regarding mass transit, however, therc is little discussion about thc potential impacts on
- roads outsidc of East Beaver Creck Boulevard. There should be adequate documentation
and requircmcnts which insure that the additional demand generated by thc VVC
dcvclopmcnt is providcd for, or escrowed, by thc applicant.
With the proposed high ]evel of density at the VVC, there will be impacts on roads outsidc
of thc area, as vehicular trips are distributed out of the devclopmcnt. As an example, thc
Town of Vail has reccntly had a nccd to upgradc our I-70 intcrchangcs (Main Vail and
West Vail) even though the Town is approximately 90-95%, built-out. Wc believe that a
significant portion of thc increase in vehicular trips in the Town of Vail is generated from
"down valley" dcvclopmcnt.
2. Phasing: Although thcrc is a phasing plan for thc WC, wc havc scrious conccrns
rcgarding a rcqucst for approval of this cntirc plan. Wc arc vcry conccrncd about the
proposcd dcnsitics (both commcrcial and residential) and spccifically, thc proposcd
950,000 square fect of commcrcial space. We believe that market studies should be
providcd, thereby documenting the need for this level of development, as well as the
timing.
We fecl that the overall carrying capacity of the WC property, and of the Eagle River
Valley, has not bcen adequately quantified. The Town of Vail believes that the entire
project be reviewed (all phases), for its cumulative impacts. However, we would
rccommend that the County act only on the first phase of the development at this time.
Future phases should be reviewed when thc demand for the additiona] development is
justified.
3. The Town of Vail in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service has, over the past six years,
invested significant time and money in the development of a Land Ownership Adjusiment
Plan. This Plan identifies land exchange and land acquisition actions around the perimeter
of the Town of Vail, to prevent development above the Vail Valley and immediately
outside of the Town's jurisdiction.
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The Town of Vail is conccrned about thc location of the castern residcntial lots in thc
VVC dcvclopmcnt. Although wc do not bclicvc the structures would bc visually apparcnt
from thc Vail Vallcy, wc are obviously concerned about ridgelinc dcvelopmcnt and any
impact thc structures may present during the evening hours (night lighting). However,
we fcel that these concerns could be mitigated by modifying the buiiding envelopes, such
that the building sites arc located in the least visible locations. During the preliminary plan
phase, we would like to review and comment on the specific locations of the building
envelopes.
4. Thc Town of Vail has the understanding that immediately adjacent to the VVC proposal,
there are approximately three, 35 acre parcels. Thesc parcels arc privately owned and are
located in the northeast quarter of Section 10 (east of Traer Creck). It is also our
understanding that vehicular access to these parcels would be providcd by a dedicated
access easemcnt through the VVC project. Although wc recognize that there may be
ownership issues, we would prefer that all the private lands in this general area be included
in the WC Planned Unit Development. We feel strongly about comprehensively planning
thc arca and would recommend that these parcels be brought into the process.
Environmental Concerns:
' 1. Wildlifc: Eaglc County and Vail residents consistently indicate in community surveys that
thc prescncc of wildlife is an important rcason why they moved to thc Vail Valley. Thc
samc hcrds of dccr and cik that are present in the Vail Vallcy dcpend on habitat in the Vail
Vallcy Ccntre, on thc north side of the .Eagle River. The proposed dcvelopmcnt on the
north sidc of thc Eaglc Rivci- will significantly impact decr and clk habitat. Figurc 19 of
thc skctch plan indicatcs how dcer move through thc proposcd dcvclopmcnt in and out of
thc Vail Vallcy, via thc wildlifc underpass in Dowd Junction. As proposcd, thc VVC
dcvclopmcnt would impact this migratory routc. In addition, thc dcvclopment of this arca
would impact wintcr habitat for elk that are also prescnt in thc Vail Valley.
2. Watcr: The Eagle River Watershed Plan and a report by the Eagle River Asscmbly both
conclude that thcrc is not enough "wet" water in thc basin to ensure that minimum in-
stccam flows are not violated. In fact, an "additional 3,000 to 4,000 acrc feet of water
nceds to bc stored and released into the Eagle Rivcr during dry times of the year" to
support existing development. Water rights may exist for the VVC property, but actual
water does not appear to exist to support this development and prevent further
degradation of the Eagle River fishery. In 1996, $1.2 million in sales was generated in the
Town of Vail from retail and guide fishing companies alone (that use both Gore Creek and
the Eagle River). Fishing expenditures in Eagle County are estimated at $7.6 million
(Eagle River Watershed Plan, 1997).
Affordable Housing:
1. The applicant's statements regarding the proposed number of employees (approx 3,725),
based on the square footage of commercial space proposed, appears to be a reasonable
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1.I. cstimatc. Although thc VVC is proposing to provide up to 400 affordablc dwclling units,
the Town of Vail is conecrned with the applicant's proposal to housc only 20% of the
projected number of employecs (at 2.5 persons per unit). We are spccifically concerned
about the socio-economic impacts associated with the approximately 3,000 employees
who will not bc housed within the development.
The Town is additionally conccrned with the method which will be used to cnsure that this
housing will be provided for the employees now, and in the future. From several
experiences with affordable/employee housing in Vail over the last 25 years, we have
found that limited deed restrictions are highly ineffective. The industry standard for deed
restrictions, as seen in Aspen, Summit County, Carbondale, Avon and Vail, includes three
sal ient points:
*The units must be owncr occupied (with for-sale units) and by employees
working an average of 30 hours a week or morc in the local community (Eagle
County in this case);
*The resale cap is limited to 3%; and
*Thc restrictions must run in pcrpetuity.
In Vail, we have sevcral devclopmcnts whicli werc originally approved as cmployee
• housing (i.e Pitkin Creck Park and Timber Ridge), and now the Town is sccing the
employcc units converted to second homes. Although the potential for the conversion at
Timbcr Ridgc remains to be scen, as the dccd restrictions cxpire in thc ycar 2001, the
community's concern about this. is running vcry high.
In summary, our experiencc shows that the initial provision of housing wili be eliminated
without resalc caps AND pcnnancnt dccd restrictions. Thc Town of Vail rccommends
that Eaglc County requirc thcse provisions in decd restrictions for all affordablc/employce
housing in thc VVC.
Misc:
1. A trail easement which provides public access, that would link the Davos Trail and the
Red and White Mountain Road, should be required as a part of this development. This
. linkage would providc an invaluable opportunity for a soft trail system from Vail to
Glenwood Springs.
2. The Town of Vail objects to the proposed name of the development. We feel that the
name Vail Valley Centre is a misnomer, and further, we believe that this name takes away
from the identity of the Town of Vail (and Vail Village) proper.
In summary, we believe that the appropriate review process for a project of this magnitude, is the
annexation and rezoning process of the Town of Avon. Therefore, we recommend that the
proposed WC sketch plan be reviewed by, and annered into, the Town of Avon. We urge the
County to give additional consideration to Avon's "Three-Mile Plan" and consider its formal
adoption.
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Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Vail Valley Centre.
Sincerely,
Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
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Town of Avon - Bill Efting, Town Manager
Peter Jamar
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October 13, 1997
John D. Kucera
Owner of Vai121 #306
In Lionshead since 9977
6178 South Alton Way
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 773-3993
To: Town of Vail Council
Dear Sir/Madam:
I have seen some of the concepts from the new plan for redevelopment of
Lionshead. I am in favor of the transit corridor, even as it appears to run directly
adjacent to my building. The corridor cannot go closer to the mountain and the
Frontage Road is too distant.
I am also in favor of a major new hotel with convention facilities encompassing
the old Gondola Building and Sunbird Lodge. I believe a new hub of lodging and
retail would reawaken the whole Lionshead area with new shops and
restaurants. However, I wouldn't want this complex to rise more than four or five
stories. I believe that as much view as possible should be maintained in the
corridors to give people a sense of why they come to Vail, it's the mountain. I
also think the hotel complex should be no more than five stories and the four
condominium buildings to be three or four stories.
I believe it is important we take this opportunity to redesign Lionshead for the
next 50 years. This may mean changing current buildings or tearing down for
new structures or transit flow (including my building, Vail 21).
I also think an upscale hotel on the West End of the parking structure has merit.
I don't want Vail to become overcrowded, but the realty is that the convention
market is big, and, we will continue to lose business to Beaver Creek and The
Cascade Club until a real facility is built.
Thank you for taking the time to read my comments.
Si cerely,
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cc: Town of Vail Council
Planning & Environmental Commission
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MEDIA ADVISORY
_ October 22, 1997 -
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 .
Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 21
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Site Visit and Discussion of Loading and Delivery.
During a site visit in Vail Village, councilmembers viewed a large truck (40 ft. long tractor trailer
rig) and a medium-sized truck (32 ft. long) as discussions continue regarding the possibility of
banning large trucks in the Village. Various shop owners, Village residents and representatives
from the distributors attended the meeting and began brainstorming a list of both short-term and
long-term improvements. Short-term suggestions included: better coordination by those
involved to reduce the number of deliveries each week from six days to three; increased staffing
and/or installation of a gate at Checkpoint Charlie; better use of alleys; and increased use of
upper Bridge Street. Long-term suggestions included: underground tunnels; a central
distribution warehouse downvalley; using the Lionshead redevelopment master plan process to
create a solution for Lionshead and Vail Village; and creation of a storage facility for non-
perishables. During discussion, several members of the audience, including Peter Franke of
Fepi's, Hermann Staufer of the Lancelot and Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village Merchants
Association, asked the town to proceed with caution on a long-term solution, stating the problem
isn't severe enough to spend millions of dollars on a solution. There were differences of opiniar,,
_ however. -Sally Johnston of the Christiania called the current situation a"disgrace," while Jim
Lamont of the East Village Homeowner's Association said the truck problem is contributing to an
overall reduction in sales taxes collected in the Village. The town has hired Centennial
Engineering to help develop and analyze short-term management solutions as well as
infrastructure improvements for the long-term. The work schedule includes implementation of
short-term adjustments by December with selection of a long-term solution in March. Also
yesterday, several beverage distributors encouraged the town to continue to allow large trucks in
the Village, saying a ban would create more problems than it would solve. For more information,
contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
--Review and Discuss RETT Budget
The Council briefly reviewed the 1998 proposed budget for the Real Estate Transfer Tax, which
had been modified slightly from previous drafts. The latest draft reflects removal of a budget
item of $75,000 for park design after councilmembers suggested those funds wouldn't be
expended unti! 1999 following an expansive review of the town's overall parks, facilities, open
space and housing needs to be undertaken in 1998. Also yesterday, Councilmember Sybill
Navas asked that the bike path near Vail Mountain School connect to the bus stop. For a copy
of the proposed $2.3 million RETT budget, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community
Information Office at 479-2115.
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--Russell's Restaurant Request to Proceed through the Development Review Process
for an Outdoor Dining Deck on TOV Right-of-Way
The Council voted 4-2 (Jewett, Navas against) to allow Russell's Restaurant to proceed through
the development review process to create an outdoor dining deck on Town of Vail right-of-way.
The applicant proposes a 4'/2 foot wide deck that would encroach on Bridge Street. During
discussion, Councilmembers Kurz, Jewett and Navas expressed concerns about narrowing
Bridge Street at that location and suggested the applicant pursue installation of a dining deck on
, the north side next to Gore Creek. This would require a zoning change due'to encroachment on
, Town of Vail stream tract. Next steps include reViews by the Planning and Environmerital and Design Review Board. For more information, contact Lauren Waterton at 479-2454.
--Information Update
The Council agreed to tour a development at Keystone beginning at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25 as part of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan stage 3 schedule. The public is invited to join the
Gouncil. For details, contact Suzanne Silverthorn at 479-2115.
In response to a question posed by the Vail Valley Foundation (which is producing its summer
programming materials), councilmembers said they were unable to authorize use of the words
"free summer parking" in the Foundation's printed materials, saying they didn't want to tie the
hands of the future Council. The concept of $1 paid summer parking had been raised earlier
this fall; however, a decision was deferred until spring.
--Council Call-Up of PEC Denial of Vail Village C1ub Appeal
The Council voted 4-2 (Ford, Kurz against) to overturn the Planning and Environmental
Commission's denial of a three-part appeal by the Vail Village Club. The appeal had been
denied by the PEC on Oct. 13 after it found the matter had not been filed in a timely manner.
But in overturning the PEC's decision on timeliness, the Town Council voted to send the appeal
back to the PEC for a hearing on the three specific issues: 1) classification interpretation of the
third and fourth floors as "eating and drinking estabtishments"; 2) calculation of the number of
parking spaces required for parking pay-in-lieu; and 3) a requirement that the applicant sign the
pay-in-lieu promissory note and that a deed of trust be filed on the property. Also yesterday,
- representatives from the Vail ViUage Club asked Council to authorize a temporary certificate of
-occupancy for the first two floors of the building. Councilmembers said they were reluctant to do
so without first consulting with the town atforney in an executive session. For more information,
contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley, who represents the Council on the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority,
said the board voted to deny a request initiated by Councilman Paul Johnston to fund an
express bus from Gypsum to Vail (eliminating the Avon stop). Foley said the board first needs to
document the need for additional services before moving forward. Also at the transit meeting, it
was announced that Eagle County would be granted a seat on the Roaring Fork Transit
Authority Board, which serves the Garfield-Pitkin county areas.
Sybill Navas reported on last week's meeting of the Vail Commission on Special Events. She
said funding applications for 1998 speciaV events are due Dec. 15. In 1997, the Commission
granted $75,500 to help fund 10 events in Vail, including $30,000 for the volleyball event last
August. To request an application, call Bill Brice at the Vail Valley Convention and Visitors
Bureau at 476-1000, ext. 3050.
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--Other
An update was provided regarding fund-raising efforts to support former town clerk Holly
Mc.Cutcheon, who's battling breast cancer. In addition to the $14,000 raised in cash donations
thus far, upcoming events include a fundraiser at the Hubcap Brewery & Kitchen, Oct. 23; a
garage sale at the TOV Municipal Building on Oct. 25; a fundraiser at LaCantina on Oct. 26; and
a"Holly-ween" party for the entire family on Nov. 1. Councilman Michael Jewett also noted that
a fund drive at Safeway was conducted last Saturday. For more information, contact Pam
Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113.
Next, councilmembers briefly discussed the positive impact generated by the presence of the •World Wide Church of God conference attendees. Last week, the Council learned of feedback
from the Vail Recreation District regarding the loss of Dobson Arena's ice surface during the
convention.
On behalf of five constituents, Councilman Michael Jewett asked if anything could be done to
ease access to I-70 eastbound from the South Frontage Road side of the Main Vail roundabout.
Town Manager Bob McLaurin proposed installation of a"free right" turn during next summer's
construction season. The turn lane had been designed as part of the original roundabout
construction, but was dropped due to budget cuts. McLaurin offered to explore the possibility of
installing a right turn arrow as an interim step.
Councilman Kevin Foley asked for consideration of continuing the summer bus loop up
Chaminox in Wesf Vail during the winter. Also, Foley shared complaints he's received regarding
drainage problems near Treetops and Lionshead Center.
Councilman Ludwig Kurz will represent the town at the Ski Hall of Fame banquet this Friday.
Kurz also reminded councilmembers of the Beaver Creek tour next Tuesday.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
_ Jim.Lamont of the. East Village Homeowner's Association said that while his group supports the
concept of valet parking, the association has concerns regarding use of the soccer field lot as a
storage area. Lamont also urged the Council to include a provision in the management
agreement to have "bailout" procedures if, the valet parking doesn't work. Next, Eileen Connors addressed the Council. She asked why the Council had not responded to
her previous requests to take a stronger stance on environmental issues.
--Consent Agenda
The Council voted 6-0 to approve two items on the consent agenda: the appointment of election
judges for the Nov. 18 Vail regular municipal election; and second reading of an ordinance
establishing a streamlined review process for staff approvals for temporary signs, structures and
other temporary improvements related to the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships.
--Eagle County Land Use Regulations Presentation
Councilmembers heard a presentation by Keith Montag, director of community development for
Eagle County, and Ellie Caryl, senior planner for Eagle County, regarding the proposed county
land use regulations. The public comment deadline is Nov. 7.
--Parking Pay-in-Lieu Payment and Security
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After extension discussion, the Council voted 5-1 (Jewett against) to table first reading of this
ordinance for a second time to allow for additionai research. As written, the ordinance codifies
current operational procedures by extending the period of time, from five years to up to 10 years,
for payment of the parking pay-in-lieu fees. In addition, the ordinance requires that both
personal and corporate guarantees as well as deeds of trust be used to secure the loan; in the
past, a promissory note was required. During discussion, Jim Lamont of the Vail Village
_ Homeowner's Association, expressed various concerns surrounding the issue and suggested -
additional clarification on payment procedures, credits and rebates. Also, Bill Whiteford, •
. representing Gretta Parks, said the ordinance, with its additional provisions to secure payment,
poses a hardship for small entrepreneurs. In tabling the ordinance, councilmembers asked for
additional information from other government entities and bankers. For more information,
contact Tom Moorhead, town attorney, at 479-2107. .
--1998 TOV Budget
The Council voted 6-0 to approve first reading of the 1998 Town of Vail budget. The $28.6
million budget includes the addition of 5.69 full time equivalent positions to fund additional bus
drivers, a drug detectiv.e in the Police Department (previously funded by a grant) and for
additional personnel for snow removal, summer landscaping and custodial services. Also,
capital improvements scheduled for 1998 include installation of a snowmelt system on the top
deck of the Vail Transportation Center and the three sets of stairs ieading into the Village, plus
the purchase of eight new buses. The mill levy for 1998 will be set at 4.32 mills, which is a
reduction from 4.71 mills in 1997. For details, contact Steve Thompson, finance director, at
479-2116.
--Parking Fine Increases for Commercial Core
The Council voted 6-0 to approve second reading of an ordinance which establishes a higher
penalty for parking violations within the Vail Village and Lionshead commercial core areas, as
well as snowplow and maintenance routes. Until now, the current assessment for parking
violations townwide had been $16. Municipal Judge Buck Allen said the fines would be
increased to $26 in the designated areas. During discussion, councilmembers asked that
additional signage and informational efforts be used to increase awareness. There was a
suggestion that a map be printed in the newspaper at the start of each ski season designating
the higher parking violation zones. For more information, contact Tom Moorhead, town attorney,
at 479-2107.
--Town Manager's Report
In his manager's report, Bob McLaurin introduced Lorelei Donaldson as the new town clerk
(replacing Holly McCutcheon who is on long-term disability). He also invited the Council to the
November meeting of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns which will be held in Vail.
McLaurin also provided an update on the noise issue at Vail Commons (several members of the
neighborhood have complained about the level of noise generated by City Market's cooling
system). A sound engineer has prepared a recommendation which would reduce the noise level
by 10 decibels, McLaurin said, which would cut the impact to the residents by approximately 50
percent. The proposal, at a cost of $10,000, involves installation of a baffle over each of the
three sets of louvers on the cooling facility. With City Market willing to pay half, McLaurin asked
councilmembers if they wished to authorize the remaining $5,000 from Town of Vail funds.
Councilman Michael Jewett said he was opposed to a TOV expenditure, saying it was
inappropriate. Councilmember Sybill Navas, however, said she could support the proposal
because the town is the landowner and because City Market is not in violation of the noise
ordinance. The Council then voted 4-2 (Jewett and Foley opposed) to split the cost with City
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There was a brief discussion regarding the proposal for loading and delivery, based on
observations and feedback the Council had received at the afternoon work session. The
Council agreed to continue with the calendar as previously presented with primary emphasis on
long-term solutions, costs and funding mechanisms. Councilmember Kevin Foley invited the community to a garage saie to benefit Holly McCutcheon
. this Saturday, Oct. 25. .
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS October 28 Work Session
10:45 a.m. Site Visit and Lunch in Beaver Creek
P.EC Review
Contribution Request, Business License Fee
Lionshead Master Plan, Stage 3/Discussion of Possible Financing Alternatives
November 4 Work Session
Locals Housing Strategic Plan Overview
Request for Special Events Funding: WTCB, AVP & Triple Crown Sports
Discussion of Ordinance 21, Cascade Village SDD Amendment
November 4 Evening Meeting
First Reading, Ordinance 21, Cascade Village SDD Amendment
Second Reading, Ordinance 19, Pay in Lieu Parking
November 11 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Housing Strategic Plan Overview
Lionshead Master Plan, Stage 3
Executive Session
Booth Falls Rockfall Mitigation/Joint work session with PEC & Site Visit
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RECEIVED OCY 2 4 1997
Alan Sandberg President, Boazd of Directors
Vail Commons Residential Homeowners Association
c/o Prudential Gore Range Properties
2077 North Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
October 21, 1997
Andy Knutson
Senior Housing Planner, Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Andy:
The purpose of this letter is to request your assistance in helping Brian O'Reilly, representing the
Brandess Building, obtain permission to relocate the Brandess Building sign.
As a neighbor of Vail Commons, Mr. O'Reilly has demonstrated his willingness to work with the Vail
Commons Board of Directors on issues of mutual concem.
In your position as Senior Housing Planner for the town of Vail, I would appreciate any and all help you
can give in resolving this situadon.
Respectfully,
Alan Sandberg
President, Board of Directors
Vail Common Residential Condominium Association
CC: Brian O'Reilly, Nlayor Bob Armour, the Vail Town Council
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Mr. Bob McLaurin
Town Manager
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Rd.
Vail, Co 81657
Dear Bob:
The October 16`hAuthority meeting, the Board discussed the Town of Vail's request for express
bus service from Gypsum to Vail. Unfortunately the decision to add this route to the County
wide bus system was not approved.
There were a number of reasons on which they based this decision, with the primary one being
available equipment and drivers. I worked with Mike Rose to see if there was a way to use our 2
Neoplan buses for this service but due to the distances between Gypsum and Avon we were
unable to come up with a reasonable schedule. We also asked Avon if they could provide the
service but they are also facing a driver availability problem.
One of our major winter goals is to do a comprehensive ridership survey. We do not really have
a full understanding of who are riders are in terms of origination/destination, work schedules,
and other rider characteristics. While this additional route may have the chance of being
successful, it was also felt the Authority should have a better feel for the impact to the overall
system in terms of adding this route. Once we complete our rider surveys this winter, we will
have a better understanding of not only the impact of adding this route but what other service
enhancements are needed in order for the regional system to provide the most benefit to the most
number of potential and current riders.
Please call me if you want to discuss this matter further.
S' rely,
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. Ji Shrum, Director
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority .
Benchmark Plaza #204 (970) 748-0702
P.O. Boz 1564 FAX (970) 748-0710
Avon, C0 81620-1564 e-mail: mobility@vail.net
RECEIVED OCT 2 3 199?
James and Patricia Zetler
250 Eagie Drive
Jupiter, FL 33477
Telephone (561) 747-1813
FAX (561) 747-3992
October 18, 1997
Town of Vail Council
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Gentlemen: Re: Redevelopment of Lionshead Area
I have been watching with interest the progress on the Lionshead redevelopment, and would like to
express my concerns over some of the directions I see being taken.
The prospect of having a large high-rise building erected in the middle of Lionshead is very disturbing
for several reasons:
I. This type of building is totally out of character for the core area of a ski resort and
will only serve to add to the congestion of the area.
2. The view of the mountain presently enjoyed by many property owners, including those
of us in the Westwind, will be severely curtailed in some cases blocked completely. I would think this
problem alone could give rise to potentiaf tegal actions by those so affected.
The biggest problem for Lionshead is lack of continuity in style and design. It looks like a place put
together by a committee that never bothered to meet Bringing continuity to the core area and
bringing in the types of restaurants and shops similar to those presently located in the Village should
be a top priority not construction of massive high-rise hotel complexes.
Very truly yours,
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Mark 8v Deborah Kobelan
12 Memorial Point
Houston, Texas 77024
October 20, 1997
Town of Vail Council
75 S. Frontage Rd.
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Gentlemen:
My wife Deborah, and I have been visiting Vail for over 20 years
and in 1993 we purchased a condo in the Landmark Tower in Lionshead.
We are cautiously excited about many of the redevelopment ideas
proposed but are disappointed that in almost every article or letter about
the redevelopment the basic premise is that Lionshead is undesirable,
unattractive or outdated. We happen to like the Lionshead area which is
why we purchased our condo in Lionshead rather than Vail Village.
As a point of comparison I would like to list the reasons we prefer
Lionshead to Vail Village, the amenities we prefer in Vail Village and the
improvements we would like to see in Lionshead.
Reasons we prefer Lionshead to Vail Village:
l. The proximity of the Gondola and the new Adventure Ridge at
the top of the mountain are distinct assets.
2. The panoramic views of Vail Mountain from Lionshead are
superior to the views from Vail Village.
3. The ski runs at the bottom are user friendly and always have
better snow than those going into Vail Village.
4. The two ski lifts at the base of Lionshead are more accessible to
skiers and there is more room to meet groups and put on skis.
5. Lionshead is quieter especially at night (fewer screaming and
yodeling drunks).
6. There is a feeling of safety in the Lionshead area. We have let
our children roam the area when they were younger (8 and 9
years old), but would not do that in Vail Village.
The amenities we prefer in Vail Village:
1. The retail shopping is much better in the village. Lionshead has
T-shirt shops and ski equipment shops and very little else.
2. The selection of restaurants is much more extensive in Vail
Village.
Improvements that we would like to see in Lionshead:
1. Replace the Gondola building and Sunbird Lodge building with
something that includes retail and restaurants on the ground
level. A restriction on the height of the structure is of MAJOR
IMPORTANACE. We STRONGLY dislike the imposing building
at Beaver Creek which block the mountain views. I would
vigorously object to any structure that is taller that the peak of
the Sunbird Lodge.
2. Improve pedestrian flow through the area. The Concert Hall
Plaza and the part of Montaneros that has the Charlie's T-Shirt
shop block pedestrian traffic from the west. Most people
coming from the east do not walk up the 20+ stairs to go
through the Concert Hall Plaza. Almost no one knows there is a
bus stop in front of Concert Hall Plaza. If this building could be
rebuilt with a ground level pedestrian walkway between two
rows of shops it would generate considerably more traffic. Most
visitors walk as far as the Gondola building and do not realize
there is anything past this point. Even if they walk up toward
Bart & Yetis they cannot see much past the Montuck
Restaurant. This is especially true when there is a 15' high
mound of snow piled in the middle of the walkway just east of
Banner Sports. This view problem can be alleviated by properly
designing a building, to replace the Gondola and Sunbird
buildings, which draws people to the west with additional
shops. If people can see that there is more to explore ahead
and they don't have to walk up a flight of stairs, they will
continue to explore.
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I strongly object to the proposal that a bus route be built
through a portion of the pedestrial retail area. A revised route
that includes a stop at the parking lot just north of the
Landmark could be successful if people don't have to climb 20
stairs to get to the bus.
3. Reduce the road noise from the expressway through Lionshead.
Although the noise is not noticeable from the pedestrian
walkway, it is very noticeable at night in the condos. I am sure
that there have been many complaints.
In conclusion, I would like to stress that we do like Lionshead and
would prefer not to turn it into a second Vail Village. We believe that
having two distinctly different areas or Villages at the base of the
mountain is an advantage to the Vail Resort. We are looking forward to
the final master plan and redevelopment area.
Sincerely,
Mark Kobelan
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"Meet the Candidates" Forum October 29th
The Chamber of Commerce and the Vail Board of Realtors are jointly
hosting a forum Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 7:00pm to 10:00pm at
the Vail Town Council Chambers. The forum will provide the public with
an opportunity to meet the six candidates who are running for four open
seats on the Vail Town Council. The field-of candidates includes: Michael
Arnett, Corbin R. Daugherty, Debbie Ducic, Rob Ford*, Ludwig Kurz* and
Sybill Navas*. (*incumbent).
The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected
to four-year terms and the candidate receiving the fourth highest votes will
be elected to a two-year term. For information about the forum, call the
Chamber at (970)949-5189.
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By Robert Schwab , since 1983; they are modeled after
Denver Post BusiAess Writer Statehouse Conference on Small Buslfle'S$s the White House Conference on
Many of Colorado's small busi- When: Friday, all day Small Business, a national event
ness owners want the state to get Where: Denver Athletic CIub,1325 Glenarm Place, Denver. held at the discretion bf a sitting.
back into funding tourism promo- yyho: About 400 a ointed and elected dele9ates from Colorado President. President Clinton hosted
' tion, and a statewide conference on pP the last.one in 1995.
small business this week may press businesses with less than 50 employees. The 1993 Colorado statehouse
. the point in a way legislators could Why: To determine a legislative agenda for small business for the conference was credited with initi-
find hard to ignore. ~ 998 Colorado General Assembly. ating workers' compensation insur-
Half of almost 400 delegates to ance reform in the state.
the conference have been sent to it beck president of the Denver Met- the specific tag or more broadly But the conferences have their
by their own state senators and ro Convention & Visitors Bureau, declared opposition to state tour- critics. Some knock them for re-
representatives, and about a third flecting establishment politics.
of the state's lawmakers have been citing the same source, has said the ism support remains unclear. losses have been even worse :Tohn Wren, a coasultant who gives
involved in choosing and refining - Carol 0'Dowd, a co-chair of the seminars in Denver on how to start
p~oposals to be considered. $1.7 billion a year, even as Den- conference, spoke Thursday to a a small business, says simply,
ver s tourism numbers increased in summit of business and community ~~They say this is the voice of small
ces ed widespr ad supportt in 15 1996, the first boost since the 1993 leaders from metro Denver's mi- business, but it's really not."
regional meetings held prior to the vote. nority communities hoping to find yet Wren will attend the confer-
conference, could have an edge on Some parts of the state have volunteers to egpaad the 370 cha ence as a delegate appointed by the
a list of 11 other concerns that will seen tourism increase. Dilbeck ar- sen delegates to the small-business governor. The Colorado chapter of
be winnowed by the session to an gues that "rural areas in southern conference to an even 400. the National Federation of Inde-
eight-item "action plan" to be pres- and western Colorado that once Besides the 200 delegates ap- pendent Business, representing
ented to the iegislature in 1998. had healthy tourism have seen pointed by legislators,100 were ap- 10,000 members, has 6elped plan
The Statehouse Conference on these markets shrink or disap- pointed by the governor, and the the conference. And it is hosted by 11 Small Business will be held Friday Pear. remainder were chosen at the re- three groups representative of
at the Denver Athletic Club in Bering's white paper proposes gional-meetings. small business: The Women's Eca
Downtown Denver. loaning the tourism authority $10 "When we walk out of there, we nomic Development Council, the
A white paper on tourism fund- million to restore state funding to will have an action plan for the top Minority Business Council and the
ing prepared by Grand Junction tourism promotion, then dedicating eight small-business priorities of Small Business Council.
restaurateur Frank Bering, owner increased state sales tases from the 19981egislature," 0'Dowd said, 0'Dowd said the conference is
of Gladstones and The Winery on tourism-related businesses to a convinced that the regional meet- designed to "address the establish-
the Western Slope, said Colorado in tourism promotion fund. ings have sparked broader business ment" to make known concerns of
1994 and 1995 lost $1.7 billion of "You spend $10 million and you interest in the general session than companies that each employ 50
the share it held in the U.S. tourism get $50 million, $60 million, maybe. had been the case before statewide people or less and yet represent 55
market. Voters in 1993 killed a$70 million or $80 million back," conferences held in 1991 and 1993. percent of Colorado's workforce.
two-tenths of a penny tax that rais- said Bering, who is no longer a "Instead of haslung out issues, °'These are the people who gen-
ed' up to $13 milliom a year to pro- tourism authority board member. we'll be refining proposals for the erate new jobs with their own mon-
mote Colorado tourism. Neither is he a delegate to the legislature," she said. "We've been ey," she said. "Everybody who is
Bering. cited Longwoods Interna- Statehouse conference. ' working with legislators who at- going to be in that room is going to
tional, a tourism research firm Colorado voters, however, re- tended the regional meetings." be losing money being there, just to
that has tracked the state's tourist jected public funding for tourism. Statehouse conferences have have an opportunity to tell the
dollars since 1990, but Eugene Dil- Whether they narrowly voted down been held every two years or so state what they need."