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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1997
7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time Council will consider an item.
1 • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.)
2• CONSENT AGENDA: (5 mins)
A. Approve the Minutes from the November 4 and 18, 1997
meetings.
B. Resolution No. 17, Series of 1997, A Resolution designating an
additional signer Elizabeth Pinson and removing signer Kelly MacRae on
an imprest checking account for Library deposit transactions for the Town
of Vail, permitted by the Charter of the Town, its ordinances, and the
statutes of the State of Colorado.
3• Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997, first reading of an Ordinance
George Ruther amending Sections 18.54.050(J)1-5 and 18.28.040 of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail to exempt outdoor lighting which is 18" or less above
grade and is either a full cutoff fixture or has maximum source lumens of
400 (equivalent to a 40-watt bulb) from the total number of lights
permitted per residential lot, and to permit accessory uses to be
conducted outside in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) Zone District,
subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter
18.60. (10 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No. 22, Series of 1997 on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On September 29, 1997, Fritzlen, Pierce,
Briner Architects, submitted an application to amend the Zoning Code to
exempt certain types of outdoor lighting from the regulations outlined in
Section 18.54.050 (J) 1-5 (Design Guidelines, outdoor lighting).
On October 27, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted
unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the requested amendment
to Town Council. Additionally, the Town Council has directed staff to
amend the Zoning Code to allow accessory uses to be conducted outside
in the CSC Zone District, subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit, pursuant to Chapter 18.60. Council's direction is a result of a
recent request to allow a batting cage to be operated outside at Garton's
Saloon as an accessory use.
A copy of the staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental
Commission, dated 10/27/97, and the draft meeting minutes have been
attached for reference.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department recommends approval of Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997,
on first reading.
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4. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997, first reading of the second amendment
Steve Thompson to the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees' Pension Fund. (5 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No. 23, Series of 1997 on first reading.
• BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The amendments to the pension plan have
little impact to participants. The only change that will impact participants,
is the Town may refund accounts less than $3,500 if there has been a
break in service for one year. .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997
on first reading.
5. Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997, first reading of the second amendment
Steve Thompson to the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Fund. (5 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No. 24, Series of 1997 on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The amendments to the pension plan
have little impact to participants. The only change that will impact
participants, is the Town may refund accounts less than $3,500 if there
has been a break in service for one year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997
on first reading.
6. Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997, first reading of an Ordinance Making
Steve Thompson Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Heavy
Equipment Fund, and Booth Creek Debt Service Fund, of the 1997
Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and
Authorizing the An Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations from
the Town of Vail General Fund, Facilities Maintenance Fund, Heavy
Equipment Fund, and Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, of the 1997 Budget
and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the
Expenditures of Said Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and Setting
Forth Details in Regard Thereto. (15 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No. 25, Series of 1997 on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On November 18, 1997, staff presented
the interim financial report and the required supplemental appropriations.
This ordinance allows for formal approval of the supplemental
appropriations. There may be a modification to the amount on second
reading due to estimates not finalized at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997
on first reading.
7. TCI Follow-Up. (1 hr., 30 mins.)
Tom Moorhead
Bob McLaurin ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to presentation and ask
Chip White questions to clarify status of present cable system in the Town of Vail.
Rick Inman
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town of Vail/TCI Franchise
Agreement which was entered into in January, 1995, requires a complete
build-out of the system with fiber optic cable to be completed by January,
1998. This will not be accomplished. At the time of entering into the
Franchise Agreement, TCI expected to be entering into the providing of
telephony services on a large scale business wide. We understand that
this business approach has been abandoned. We have been informed
that this is one of the circumstances that leads to the present failure to
completely rebuild the system with fiber optic at this time.
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On October 7, 1997, Fred Lutz of TCI made a presentation to the Town
Council in which he outlined the present status of the system.
The Town of Vail has engaged the services of E3S1 to evaluate the Town
of Vail system and to make appropriate recommendations as to how the
Town of Vail can receive the best system and service available under the
present circumstances. This will provide information that will hopefully
assist Town Council in making ultimate decisions as to what action
should be taken on the Franchise Agreement in light of TCI's inability to
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Chip White and Rick Inman, will provide information as to their
background which qualifies them to evaluate the present system and
make recommendations. They will also provide the results of their
findings concerning the status of the present system and substantive
recommendations in the Town's effort to move forward with TCI.
8. Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997, first reading of an Ordinance Adopting
Tom Moorhead the Town Code of Vail, Colorado. (30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/modify/deny Ordinance
No. 26, Series of 1997 on first reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Municipal Code of the Town of Vail
was originally published by Look Publishing Company in 1977 and has
been kept current by regular supplementation. Over that period of time
there are many provisions within the Code that no longer where current in
regard to current department personnel and practices of a non-
substantive nature. It was also determined that the format of the Code
could be improved through a recodification with an emphasis on being
more user friendly.
This effort was undertaken under the direction of the Town Attorney's and
Town Clerk's offices. Each Town of Vail department has reviewed in
totality those code sections that fall most commonly under their
jurisdiction.
Because of this recodification process there has been developed a much
improved index with appropriate cross-references which were inadequate
previously. Also references to individual departments and staff members
by title have been clarified where necessary. We have in most instances
removed schedules of fees which are reviewed on an annual basis by the
Town Council so that it will not be necessary to supplement the Code as
frequently as we had in the past. Current lists of fees will be kept on file
in the office of the Town Clerk and the department which administers
those fee schedules.
The recodification process is not intended to make substantive changes
to the Municipal Code.
As an added feature the Code will also now be available on CD Rom.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997
on first reading.
9• Town Manager Report. (10 mins.)
10. Adjournment - 10:30 p.m.
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NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL T1MES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/9197, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
• WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/16/97, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/16/97, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. -
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Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VAIL TOWN COl1NCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(as of 1 1 /26/97)
DECEMBER, 1997
In an attempt to respond to scheduled meeting demands, as weil as adhere to mandated ordinance
and charter requiremenu, Council meetings are scheduled at the following times:
EVENING MEETINGS Evening meetings will continue to be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month,
starting at 7:30 P.M. These meetings will provide a forum for citizen participation and public
audience for conducting regular Council business.
WORK SESSIONS
Work sessions, which are primarily scheduled for Council debate and understanding of issues before
the Council, will now be scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) on everv
Tuesday afternoon.
THE DECEMBER 1997 VAIL TOWN COIINCIL MEETING SCHEDIILE
IS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday, December 2, 1997
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesday, December 9, 1997
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Tuesdav, December 16, 1997
Work session............ 2:00 P.M. (starting time determined by length of agenda)
Evening meeting......... 07:30 P.M.
Tuesdav, December 23, 1997
No work session............ (Due to Holidays)
Tuesdav, December 30, 1997
No work session............ (5th Tuesday of the month)
TOWN OF VAIL
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer
AssistantTown Manager
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice
or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1997 BOBlMIKE M/DOMINIC: Research the following: 1) Develop 1) Staff has maps showing potential exclusions from parking pay-in-lieu,
06/04 PAY IN LIEU PARKING a list of properties in CCI and CCII that have access to public (i.e., properties with access); 2) Staff is analyzing the overall parking
ROW, to potentially exclutle their eligibility for pay-in-lieu requirements per the zoning code. Staff has met with Ed Del Duca who
parking; 2) Analysis of the TOV's current parking has developed a computer-based "shared parking model" which analyzes
requirements (compare CCI, CCII and West Vail); and 3) parking requirements based upon use and time of demand. Staff has
Discuss parking analysis with Ed Del Duca. entered into a contract with Ed to utilize his sharetl parking model; 3) Staff
is considering using Lionshead as the model for the shared parking
analysis, specifically as it relates to the Lionshead Master Plan. This
information would also be applicable to Vail Village and West Vail.
11/12/97 - Due to our severe shortage of employees, we have had to
reprioritize our project loads and this project, along with many others, has
been placed on hold. No work has been completed on this for a number of
weeks now.
We anticipate hiring two planners ASAP, but they would not be here until
mid-December or the begining of January (with any luck).
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS
TO: Town Council
FR: Pam Brandmeyer
DA: December 2, 1997
RE: Committee/Task Force A ointments
This is a list of all committees/task forces to which Council members have been appointed or for
which they have volunteered. It is my understanding that all assignments run to the next Regular
Municipal Election, November 1999.
COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. NWCCOG Sybill Navas
2. NWCCOG Water Quality/ Sybill Navas
Quantity Committee
3. Vail Valley Tourism & Mike Arnett
& Convention Bureau Rob Ford, alternate
(formerly VRA)
4. CAST Bob Armour
Bob McLaurin
5. VRD/Council Subcommittee Kevin Foley Herman Staufer
Rob Ford Ross Davis
6. Special Events Committee Sybill Navas
7. Bravo! Colorado Board Mike Jewett
Michael Arnett
8. Eagle County Recreation Rob Ford
Authority Ludwig Kurz
9. Town of Vail Housing Authority Michael Arnett
10. Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television Board Ludwig Kurz
11. Vail Valley Arts Council Ludwig Kurz
12. Art In Public Places Sybill Navas
Rob Ford
13. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Michael Arnett
Award
14. Vail Valley Exchange/Sister Cities Sybill Navas
15. Eagle County Regional Transportation Kevin Foley
Authority Rob Ford, Alternate
16. Ford Park Management Plan Rob Ford
17. The Chamber Sybill Navas
18. Open Space/Charter Committee Sybill Navas
19. Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame Ludwig Kurz
20. Town of Vail/Vail Associates Task Force Rob Ford
Mike Arnett
21. Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition Rob Ford
22. Mountain Crew Tom Moorhead
23. Vail Youth Recognition Award Sybill Navas
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. MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: December 2, 1997
SUBJECT: An appeal of a Planning & Environmental Commission approval of a conditional
use permit, to allow for a Bed and Breakfast operation, located at 147.7 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 3, Black 2, Lionsridge 4th Filing.
Property Owner: William Miller
Appellant: Lionsridge Subdivision Filing #4 Homeowner's Association;
Thomas Hughes, President
Staff: Mike Mollica
1. SUBJECT PROPERTY
The Miller Residence is located at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane/ Lot 3, Block 2, Lionsridge 4th
Filing.
11. TOWN COUNCIL JURISDICTION
Pursuant to Section 18.66.030 D,1 - Appeal of Planning & Environmental Commission
Decisions; Authority, the Town Council shall have the authority to hear and decide
appeals from any decision, determination or interpretation by the Planning &
Environmental Commission with respect to the provisions of this title and the standards
and procedures hereinafter set forth.
111. PROCEDURAL CRITERIA FOR APPEALS
Pursuant to Sections 18.66.030 D, 2 and 3= Appeal of Planning-& Environmental -
Commission Decisions; Initiation and Procedures, there are three basic criteria for an
adequate appeal: standing of the appellant; adequacy of the natice of appeal; and
timeliness of the notice of appeal.
A. Standing of the Appellant
The appellant has standing to appeal the PEC decision related to the approval of
conditional use permit. The Lionsridge Subdivision Filing #4 Homeowner's
Association is considered an adjacent property owner and is also considered an
aggrieved or adversely affected person.
B. Adequacy of the Notice of Appeal
The application for this appeaf was filed by Jim Wear, the attorney representing
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the Lionsridge Subdivision Filing #4 Homeowner's Association, on November 4,
1997. The application for the appeal has been determined to be complete by the
Department of Community Development.
C. Timeliness of the Notice of Appeal
Pursuant to Section 18.66.030 D, 3- Appeal of Planning & Environmental
Commission Decisions; Procedures:
"A written notice of appeal must be filed with the Community Development
Director within ten (10) calendar days of the Planning & Environmental
Commission's decision becoming final. If the last day for filing an appeal
falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a Town of Vail observed holiday, the last
day for filing an appeal shall be extended to the next business day."
The appeal form was submitted to the Department of Community Development
within the required time parameters.
On October 27, 1997, the Planning & Environmental Commission passed a
motion (by a vote of 4-1-1, with Uselton opposed and Bishop recused) that the
request for a conditional use permit, to operate a Bed & Breakfast operation, be
approved.
On November 4, 1997, the appeal form was filed with the Department of
Community.
IV. NATURE OF THE APPEAL
The nature of the appeal is described in the appellanYs statement, attached as Exhibit A.
The staff inemorandum to the Planning & Environmental Commission, dated October 27,
1997 is attached. The draft minutes from that hearing are also attached.
V. REQUIRED ACTION
Uphold/Overturn/Modify the Planning & Environmental Commission's decision.
According to Section 18.66.030 D, 5- Findings, "the Town Council shall on all appeals
make specific findings of fact based directly on the particular evidence presented to it.
These findings of fact must support conclusions that the standards and conditions
imposed by the requirements of this title have or have not been met."
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council uphold the Planning & Environmental
Commission's approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Bed &
Breakfast. Staff further recommends that the Town Council make the following findings:
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1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district
in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained would.not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: October 27, 1997
SUBJECT: A request for a conditional use permit, to allow for a Bed and Breakfast operation,
located at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 3, Block 2, Lionsridge 4th Filing.
Applicant: William Miller
Planner: Lauren Waterton
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Will Miller, is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a Bed and Breakfast
operation at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane. Section 18.58.310 of the Vail Municipal Code (Bed and
Breakfast Operations) defines a Bed and Breakfast as:
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A business which accommodates guests in a dwelling unit in which the Bed and
Breakfast proprietor lives on the premises and is in residence during the Bed and
Breakfast use. A Bed and Breakfast operation may short-term rent separately up to three
bedrooms or a maximum square footage of 900 sq. ft. of the dwelling unit. Bed and
Breakfast operations shall only be permitted to accommodate a family as defined in
Section 18.04.110."
The property is zoned Single Family Residential and has a single family residence, with a Type I
Employee Housing Unit. The applicant is proposing to use three bedrooms of the main unit,
totaling 878 square feet, for the Bed and Breakfast operation. Additionally, two unenclosed
parking spaces will be available for the guests.
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II. CRITERIA TO BE USED IN EVALUATING THIS PROPOSAL
Bed and Breakfast Operations Criteria - Bed and Breakfast operations shall be sub*ect to
the following requirements•
1. Off-street designated parking shall be required as fo{lows: one space
for the owner/proprietor, plus one space for the first bedroom rented,
plus one half space for each additional bedroom rented.
The parking requirement for this property is two spaces for the EHU, three
spaces for the main unit and two spaces for the Bed and Breakfast
operation, for a total of 7 spaces. The applicant has two enclosed parking
spaces, plus five unenclosed parking spaces, totaling seven parking
spaces. Therefore, the parking requirement for this property has been
met.
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2. Enclosed trash facilities and regular garbage removal service shall be
provided.
The applicant is proposing to keep all trash in the garage and will have
weekly pick-up by BFI.
3. Removal of landscaping for the provision of additional parking is
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No landscaping will be removed as a part of this application.
4. Each Bed and Breakfast shall be allowed one residential nameplate
sign as defined and regulated by the Town Sign Code.
The applicant has not proposed a residential nameplate sign.
5. If a Bed and Breakfast operation shall use property or facilities owned
in common or jointly with other property owners such as parking
spaces or a driveway in a duplex subdivision, by way of example and
not limitation, the written approval of the other property owner,
owners, or applicable owner's association shall be required to be
submitted with the application for a Conditional Use Permit.
' The property is zoned Single Family Residential and contains a single
family residence with a Type I EHU, therefore, this criteria is not
applicable.
Conditional Use Permit Criteria .
Upon review of Seciion 18.60 - Conditional Use Permits, the Community Development
Department recommends approval of the conditional use permit based upon the following
factors:
A. Consideration of Factors:
1. Relationship and impact of the use on the development objectives of
the Town.
Bed and Breakfast operations are listed as uses that Conditiona! Use
Permits may be applied for in 15 of the 22 zone districts within the Town of
Vail, including all of the residential zone districts. The Vail Land Use Plan
has numerous goals, which articulate the Town's desire to improve our
role as a leading destination resort, including promoting the creation of
accommodation units.
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2. The effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population,
transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation
facilities, and other public facilities needs.
The proposed Bed and Breakfast use will not have a negative effect on
any of the criteria listed above. Guests of the Miller Bed and Breakfast will
likely arrive via their own vehicle, a rental vehicle, or by airport shuttle van.
3. Effect upon traffic with particular reference to cangestion, automotive
and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control,
access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the street and
parking areas.
Staff believes that the proposed Bed and Breakfast operation will not have
a negative effect on the above referenced criteria. All parking will be
provided on-site. Staff believes that the B&B will not add significant traffic
to this street.
4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to
be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in
relation to surrounding uses.
Staff believes this use will have little impact on the character of the
neighborhood. The Bed and Breakfast operation will not enlarge the
existing structure, or change it in any way. There may be an increase in
the number of parked cars on the site, but staff believes that there will be
little effect upon the character of the area.
B. Findinqs The Plannina and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings
before pranting a conditional use permit•
1. That-the proposed location of the use is in accord with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the
district in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
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III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
Bed and Breakfast subject to the foliowing findings:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the purposes of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code and the purposes of the district
in which the site is located.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be
operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use would comply with each of the applicable provisions of the
conditional use permit section of the zoning code.
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TO:Town of Vail
Office of Community Development October,24, 1997
Lauren Waterton, Planner,
We, the residents of Aspen Grove Lane, are opposed to any form of
Bed & Breakfast operation going in on the property of William
Miller at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane. This block is zoned single family
and we want to preserve the single family environment. A Bed &
Breakfast on this privately owned street would completely oppose
this concept. We also question the feasibility of running a
hospitality business off a private road.
Ttlis road is privately owned by our Homeowners Association. The
Association pays for all maintenance and carries liability
insurance. We•do not want any added liability of Bed & Breakfast
guests. A business of this type would cause extra traffic on a road
where many children play and ride bicycles in the summer and play
in t}ie winter. For these reasons we only want single family status
in keeping with the rest of the neighborhood.
After discussing this proposal with the residents of Aspen Grove
Lane, we do have a majority in strong opposition to this
applicati.on.
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Aspen Grove Lane
Lionsridge Subdivision Filing #4 .
Homeowners Association
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Mra. .Anna Fitx
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Vail, CO
Dear Anne
kga;ny ThnnkEi for your note on the Uii.11. Dxilldr p1an.
r have been hearinQ al.'1 a].ong the corstrzction pex•iod
that he planned to do juat that. '
Although x tiend to nS7ree with you tkxati a papa and maLma .
oty'le Bed-mnd-Aroakfasi: shoulc3 not ]bfl a big nuisance,
what wTe have here io planned hota:l, nnt a famil.y
looking for ways of sukas3.ztence.
You can tell '~om Huqhs rnat xstrongl;y~ oppose the Hed
and Breakfa~t idraa. Yt ju5t str.ikes me as devioue tho
way this gfantleman x,.s tryixag tn obtain 'c}ae parm3.t. Had
he gone to tho planxinff Commi.gaxon wit1i the project
befozehan3, they certainly 4rou13 h.avs deinonded a
cogtliar constxuction, geared tU ~hat end"use. One
probabla suc% reSiuirement co7a1d b9 dlvt more parking
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AONALD & NANC.YREMEY V
1971 Aspen Grnve Larte
Vail, CO 81657
Octoher 24, 1997
Ms. Lauscn Watcrton
Tuwn of Vail Planninb Commission
Vail, Colorado Fax: 970-479-2452
Re: Pmpcysed Bed and Breul:f%st
1477 Aspen Orcive i.ane
Dear Ms. VJttterton:
As owners of 1471 Aspcn Grovc Lane, wa are strongly opposcd to the proposcd
estetblishment of u bed und breakfnst as proposcd by Will Millcr tor 1477 Aspc'n Grove Lanc.
Uur oppositioii is ba.sed on tlic followilig:
1. Aspcn Grovc Lanc is a private road in an ezclusive rrsidential arca. "I'he
prmence of u rctail commercial cntcrprise will negatively impact the qu.ality
of lite for vur family,
- il will increasc traffic,
- it will create a parking li?t, .
- it will have tiigmEe and lighting not suited to the road,
- il will attract vendors, prospective customcrs and others not
suiled io a tolally residential street.
2. It wil] ncgativcly affcct tltc rcal cRtate value of aur prvperty.
3, ii wi.l.l yct x preccdcnce for the entirc Buffcr C;rcck Road area 1'm possible
other retail/commercial businesses. The Duffer Crcek ltoad area is an oasis
from the ratnpant commercializltion of the Vail Valley. '1'hat wAS an impnrtant
factor in the purchase of our homc in Septemher, 1996_
4, nur T.ionsridgc Subdivision Filing #4 Iiomeowners Assucisition is opposcd.
We hope thatthe'1'UV Ylanning Board will totally rejeet thii: xpplication. Further, wc would
urbe the development of lo»ber term zoning' and planning policies Qial would enhance the
quality of lifc in the Vail Valley.
Sinccrcly,
!OCT 23 197 13:54 SSFiVARE P.lii
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MEMORANDUM
~ TO: Town of Vsil
P12nniwg Department
FROM: Bruce King
Owner of residence at 14$1 Aspen Grove Lanc
Lot 1, Block 2, Z,ions Ridge Sub., Filing 4
RE: Application for a bed and breakfast at
1477 Aspen Gxove Lsixac
Lot 3, Block 2, Y.ions ltidge Sub., Frling 4
' DA'Y'E: Octobcr 23,1997
As the owner of the above property on Lot l, T wish to state my opposxtxon
to license being given for a bed and breakfast. T'he following issues cause
me concem:
. 1. The street is a private street owned by the Lions
Ridge Home Owners Association.
2. The street is not maintaincd by tb.c "I'own of Vail,
but through the Home Owners Assoeiation.
: 3. Insucance covezage on the street is assessed to
- tlie home owaers: I feel this coverage sliouTd not
, be changed or modified to cover such business.
4. I also have concerns about increased xoad braffic
and noise associated with such establishments.
~ Sincezely,
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4Bce King
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Dear Vail Planning Commission Boazd:
We are residents at 14808 Aspen Grove Lane and wish to express our desire to jM allow
the owner requesting to be a Bed & Breakfast to do so. It appeared this summer many visitors
seemed to be there, and I wondered then if the owner was operating a Bed &13reakfast despite
neighbors' wishes and city permits or approval.
We really have been unhappy with the house and its owner sincc its complction. 'W'e do not
feel it meets the higher standards of the hornes on our street or the entire area. To imagine it as a
, Bed & Breakfast is worse evem yet. We punchased our home in the Spring of 1993; the main appeal
for the purchase was the secluded location and lack of commercial development. We folt Aspen
Grove T.anc was a real find, at thai time, and hope it will remain that way in the near and distant
future.
Having a Bed & Breakf'ast on our street would increase the traffic at all hours. A.t some point
strect pat'king would be needed, and thc streets are not designed for that purpose. At the very least
it could cause traffic problcros for thosc gctting to and from their homes. If this owncr is allowed
to opez-ate a Bed & Breakfast, what is to keep othcrs, cither now vr later, from doing the same? Soon
we'Il be lrnown as Bed & Breakfast Lane instead of Aspen Grove Lane.
As far as Y lrnow, none of the homes on that street rent out their homes; I knowr no One does
iz1 Aspen Grove Townhomes. If we all choase to not make extra money from our honnes, then why
v4rould we want someone else to proftt from renting? We wish the atmospheXe of our street to
cozttxnue as a secluded residential area and fee( adding a Bed & Breakfast will not maintain our
peaceful, residential environment.
Please strongly consider the views of residents who will be directly impacted by the decision.
Wasn't all of this previously discussed at the time of construction when the Bread & Breakfast
concept-was-overwhelmingly vetoed by zesidents? It was our impression that this had already been
voted down. How frequently will this be reconsidered? Can we be assured that we will be notified
if it is reconsidered again?
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Vail Planning Commission Board SHOpV,HA,RDY&BACQN Li.P
4ctober 24, 1997
Page 2
We would appreciate being kept apprised of any future considerations in this rcgard. You
may contact us at our Kansas City phones: (913) 492-9683 or (913) 451-6060, ext. 86036.
Very bruly ~
~
eila Wombles
J. Eugene Balloun
Ann Bishop made a motion for approval with the 5 conditions, in accordance with the staff
memo.
Diane Golden seconded the motion. DRAFT
The motion passed by a vote of 6-
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
pianner: Lauren Waterton
Ann Bishop ed h , as representing a gentleman who was emp oyed by the
applicant.
Mike Mollica gave an overview of the staff inemo and said that there would be 3 additional cars
on the site and that staff was recommending approval with 3 conditions.
Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had any comments.
Will Milier, the owner of the property management company at Montaneros, said this use
lessened the impact versus renting the properfy out short-term. He said he secured different
vacation parties through ihe management company for short-term rentals. He said short-term
occupancy allowed in the house was 10-12 persons, plus the housekeeper, generaiing more cars
than what would be generated by 3 couples if the use was a bed & breakfast. He stated that he
would be in residence on the site. He explained that vacant rooms were rented out in ihe .
summertime wilh one person per bedroom. He stated that based on the number of houses on
the street, he was not overloading the street and would be accountable, since he would live on
the premises.
Greg Moffet asked for any public comments.
Tom Hughes, President of the Aspen Grove Homeowner's Association, stated they were against
this use. He said the intention of this neighborhood was to be a single family neighborhood and
he had not heard one positive comment about the request.
Peter Kyle, a next-door neighbor, said he was planning on selling his home and the B&B would
have a negative impact on the sale of his house.
Carroll Orrison, the owner of the 2nd house built on Aspen Grove Lane, said the area was
isolated from the city and he thought the area should only have single family homes.
Tom Hughes said that Tract B included this private road. He said he represented the ownership
and they kept it plowed and maintained. He said since they owned the road, they wanted to keep
it private. - - -
John Schofield questioned if the road access was owned jointly by the 11 owners and controlled
by the Association.
Planning and Environmental Commission
Minutcs
October 27, 1997 3
Tom Moorhead said he reviewed the declarations and although the road was privately owned,
there were no restrictions in the declarations and the road was described in the declarations as a
public road. He said if the road had been described as a common area, then this application
would require permission.
John Schofield questioned a public road privately owned by the association.
Tom Moorhead explained that the application would have required the Association's signatures.
Tom Hughes said Tom Moorhead was correct, but a majority rule had the ability to change the
declarations.
John Schofield said the PEC didn't have the ability to change it and under the criteria, the
Association didn't have any authority now.
Gene Uselton asked who owned the road.
Tom Hughes said the Homeowner's Association.
Gene Uselton said he thought Mr. Miller should have the approval of the other property owners.
Tom Moorhead said the Association declarations did noi have any controi over the use of the
, road, only the maintenance. He again explained that the road was not a common element and
therefore, without control, although it could be changed. He said the Association did not have
any direci authority to control the use of the road.
Gene Uselton asked if ihis was a legal matter.
Tom Moorhead said the Town of Vail did not enforce private covenants.
Greg Amsden asked about the definition of Section 18.04.110, as referred to in the memo.
Mike Mollica read the definition of 18.04.110, what constitutes a family and explained the
Section's intent was to define how many individuals could occupy an individual dwelling unit.
- - - - - Greg -Amsden asked.if this was zoned single family.
Greg Moffet stated this use was permitted.
Diane Golden asked if Will Miller had an EHU with a separate garage,
Will Miiler said, yes.
Diane Golden asked if there would be three B&B bedrooms downstairs.
Will Miller explained the traffic pattern of the B&B users if this was approved and said a VA
employee lived in the EHU.
Planning and Environmental Commission
Minutcs
October 27, 1997 4
Diane Golden said she was sympathetic to both parties, but the Town has made a statement that
B&Bs are permissible.
Will Miller said that directly across the street was a multi-family project and this use wouidn't
change anything and he would go back to 3 roommates in the summer.
Diane Golden said a conditional use permit could have conditions to see how it goes.
Greg Moffet said the PEC could sunset this. He said, knowing some of the players with small
children, the elected officials said B&B's were a desired usage for every zone district. He said
that the conditions were clearly met and it was unfortunate that the neighborhood couldn't get
together. He said more covenants could be deployed, but as it appeared, this was a case where
the PEC was compelled to grant approval.
Greg Amsden asked for information about the kitchens.
Will Miller said the 2nd floor kitchen was not installed. He said it was a rough-in and contingent
on what happened with ihe usage. He said it had only a microwave and a sink.
John Schofield made a motion for approval with the condition that an approval would not be
required by the Aspen Grove Lane (Lionsridge Filing No. 4) Homeowner's Association and that
~ the conditional use permit will expire in one year from the date of approval.
Diane Golden seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a vote of 4-1-1, with Gene Uselton opposed and Ann Bishop recused.
4. A reques r a m' m nt to 4(C e Villa , o al odifica ions 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
Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff inemo.
Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add.
Diane Larsen, representing the applicant, concurred with the staff's recommendation.
Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were none.
Ann Bishop had no comments, but thanked Mr. Norris for his letter that described the history.
Diane Golden had no comments.
John Schofield had no comments.
Gene Uselton had no comments.
Planning and Environmental Commission
Minutes
October 27, 1997 5
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TOWN OF YAIL ~
APPEALS FORM
REQUIRED FOR FILING AN APPEAL OF A STAFF, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OR
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION
A. ACTION/DECISION BEING APPEALED: Approval of coriditional use permit
fdr/operations of Bed and Breakfast at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane,
owned by Williarn Miller
' B. DATE OF ACTION/DECISION: October 22, 1997
C. NAME OF BOARD OR PERSON RENDERING THE DECISION/TAKING ACTION:
Plannina and Environmental Commission .
D. NAME OF APPELLANT(S): Lionsridge Subdivision Filing #4 Homeowners Association
MAILINGADDRESS: 1475 Aspen Grove Lane, Vail, CO 81657
PHYSICAL ADDRESS IN VAIL: 1475 -Aspen Grove- Lane pHONE: (970) 476-7335
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF APPELLANT'S PROPERTY 1N VAIL: 1477 Aspen Grove Lane/
_ tot 3, Block 2,' Lionsridqe 4th Filin
I,ION'S RIDG O. 4 EOWN ASSOCIATION
E. SIGNATURE(S): BY :
T omas Hughes, Pres' nt
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Page 1 of 2
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Additional Page to Appeals Form
ACTION/DECISION BEING APPEALED: Approval of conditional use permit
for operation of Bed and Breakfast at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane (the
!'Property")
APPELLANT: Lion's Ridge No. 4 Homeowners Association ("Appellant")
H. On separate sheets of paper, specify the precise nature of the
appeal. Please cite specific code sections having relevance
to the action being appealed.
The Property is within Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing
No. 4(the "Subdivision") , and is subject to the First Amended
and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants for Lion's
Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 4(the "Declaration"). Aspen.
Grove Lane provides access to the Property from Lion's Ridge
Loop. Pursuant to the Declaration, Aspen Grove Lane is owned
by Appellant and is provided for private use by owners within
the Subdivision.
' Section 18.58.310.B.5. of the Town of Vail Municipal Code
provides that, "If a Bed and Breakfast operation shall use
property or facilities owned in common or jointly with other
property owners the written approval of the other
property owner, owners or applicable owner's association shall
be required to be submitted with the application for a
conditional use permit." The bed and breakfast operation on
the Property will use Aspen Grove Lane for access. Aspen
Grove Lane is owned by the Appellant for the benefit of all
owners in the Subdivision. The owner of the Property did not
submit the written approval of the Appellant with its
application for a conditional use permit for use as a bed and
breakfast and Appellant, in fact, disapproves of such use.
- Therefore, the approval of the conditional-use permit--by-the--- -
Planning and Environmental Commission was improper because all
requirements to such approval were not satisfied.
As a result of this failure of a condition to approval of
a conditional use permit for use of the Property as a bed and
breakfast, the Appellant requests that the Vail Town Council
overrule the approval of the conditional use permit and enter
a denial of same for the reasons herein stated.
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development
DATE: December 2, 1997
SUBJECT: Modification of high debris flow hazard designation for 2645 Bald Mt. Road/Lot
10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing.
Staff: Russ Forrest
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this worksession is to consider a request to modify the high debris flow hazard
• designation for 2645 Bald Mt. Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. Ms. Nott, the
property owner, is requesting this change as the result of mitigation that was constructed north of
her home on Tract C, Vail Village 13th Filing in 1984 (Attachment 1: Photos of berm).
2. BACKGROUND
In May of 1984, the Town of Vail experienced approximately 40 debris flow incidents, of which
several were located in the Bald Mountain neighborhood. The property in question did
experience a debris flow at that time. After the first incident in 1984, the property owner created
a diversion channel approximately 12 feet deep and two berms to mitigate future debris flow
events. The applicant has provided additional background information for this request which is
included in attachment 2.
- The middle portion of-the property is designated as a high debris flow hazard area and the rest
of the lot is designated as a moderate debris flow hazard area as per the Town of Vail hazard
maps. Stan Berryman, who was the Town of Vail Public Works Director at the time, wrote a
letter which stated that he feels that the berm "should effectively divert all but the most
catastrophic future mudflow events away from Ms. NotYs house (Attachment 3)."
Staff has met with Ms Nott, at her request, on several occasions to discuss how the existing
berms and ditch affect the hazard designation on this lot. Staff recommended to Ms Nott that a
qualified geologist do a site specific study of the lot to determine what if any hazard designation
should be placed on the properry with the existence of the berms and ditches. Ms Nott engaged
the services of Nicholas Lampiris, who has done many geological studies in the Town of Vail, to
do a site specific geological study of the property (Attachment 4). Mr. Lampiris concluded that
Ms NotYs home is "out of the Debris Flow Line because the line will follow the bottom of the
trench to delineate the lower reaches of this hazard in this area." A map is provided with this
.
letter to delineate where the high debris flow hazard is located. This conclusion was supported
by an engineering firm that Ms Nott engaged to also review the geological hazards on the site
(See Attachment 5).
3. RECOMMENDATIONS
Town staff including the Town Engineer, Greg Hall, has reviewed the letter from the Geologist
and finds that the letter is adequate to justify designating a portion of the properry as having
"approved mitigation." Since the mitigation for this hazard already exists and no building
permits are required, the process for creating approved mifigation involves the Vail Town
Council passing a motion that would modify the Town of Vail Debris Flow maps to indicate
approved mitigation on a portion of 2645 Bald Mt. Road. If the Town Council would approve of
Ms Nott's request, an overlay would then be created, similar to what was done with the Booth
Falls Berm, to indicate that an area on her lot is protected by the berm. The map would also
have a notation to refer readers to the letter from Mr. Lampiris and the site specific hazard map
prepared for this property shown in attachment 5. Approved mitigation in this case, based on Mr
Lampiris's letter, means that the existing home and the area south of the center line of the ditch
is "now out of the Debris Flow Line" and is no longer in a hazard area as long as the berm and
ditch are maintained. The area above (north) the center line of the ditch remains in its present
hazard designation.
Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
Additional Background Information
from Ms Nott
OVERVIEW
Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing
BACKGROUND
Not until recently, when an application was tumed down for a local bank home equity loan due
to the fact their town maps include many properties in hazard zones, Lot 10 among them, did it
become apparent that the 1984 mitigation efforts to Lot 10 were not documented. Explaining the
situation to Senior Environmental Policy Planner, Mr. Russ Forrest, he assurred me that it is a
routine matter and town regulations aze in place for such circumstances. (See attached map
examples.) Of significance here is a quote from Andy Knudson contained in the enclosed letter
stating that a"high hazard" debris-flow designation on Vail's planning maps "was a very `broad
brush' and not necessarily applicable to most of the mapped lots" (enclosure # 1), It is significant
that this enclosed letter was submitted to the Community Development Department as part of an
application for a new two-story large home addition with a wooden foundation to be built ten feet
from Lot 10's western property line both lots being in the same mapped hazard zone. This
addition was recently approved without any special hazard zone building requirements in
effect adjusting the hazard-zone designation. Mr. Forrest explained that this was allowed
because effective mitigation was already in place on Lots 10 and 11. These mitigation measures
are explained in enclosure #2.
Because I am not applying for a building addition, etc., the procedure for documenting effective
mitigation measures in order to adjust a portion of the existing hazard zone on Lot 10 is different.
Council approval is required rather than Community Development and Design Review approval.
It should be made clear that the Town of Vail or any of its officers or employees hold no liability
for statements and/or decisions regarding hazard areas or geologically sensitive areas. (Please
see enclosure #3, Sec. 18.69.038 Disclaimer of Liability.) As we have spent a great deal of effort
and funds establishing effective mitigation berms and a new channel, it is appropriate to have the
hazard maps reflect these improvements and "clear" the building (home) and certain lower
portions of the lot from a"hazard" designation. The portion of the lot above the mitigation
channel will remain in the current designation. As the maps presently show, the house actually
appears not to be in a"high hazard zone" but because of its grass (sod) roof, the aerial photos are
unclear. (It is stated in the Hazard Study Report that "hazard lines terminate at the uphill sides of
buildings; this indicates that flow energy will be absorbed by the building"). It is apparent from
studying the maps that most homes are not included in high hazard zones for this aforementioned
reason.
A Colorado licensed Consulting Geologist, Nicholas Lampiris, Ph.D., was hired to do a site-
specific study as required by Town of Vail zoning regulations. According to Town of Vail files,
Dr. Lampiris has executed many site-specific analyses for owners of properties in similar
geologically sensitive azeas. A survey of the lot and new stream channel was done by Eagle
Valley Surveying Company. A revised hazard map for the lot was drawn by Mr. Richard
Berridge, licensed Landscape Architect and a former Vail azea land planner. All professionals
contacted regarding Lot 10 support the effectivness of all mitigation measures presently in place
and concur with Dr. Lampiris' findings.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact myself or Dr. Lampiris.
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ENCLOSURE #1
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qufAst or uennl5 Linn, ttlis le=tOr EL:trJaaX'2Z2S the findingS of i
our Septaatber, 1993 ;nvegtigation af the referenced structare
~ The dupiex is located in T.re resubd1videC~ iat 11, t3ioCk 2 pf rh 1
~ Thirteenth fi1inq of Vail Villa e in a7d Site.
rezativelY bare hill (Bald Moungain ~a~l' Colcrafle, e~ ~
) ri$Os to the nprthAbe;~~n4,thoCky, I
dtuPlnasex.orTAspenllis bdof laI•qe trees, but has well estab
; nezr its co.~flugnce with thee?(betwpan the S1ope aad tne duplaxliahed ;
argar~ mountain dbpve, ? a;ld '
j The ToWn qI va-tl's pldnnfn3 :nnps showed - , ~
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hazard~~ aebri$ f1ow area. Uur Biscussiar,swiCh~t~,s pianaing'~riigh
; departments' An@y %nudtsen revealed that th3s c3eQi r
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~ "broad brush,~ aiid not necessr~ril ~ ation ;aas ~pry
Y appi_icable to mpst of the ttiapppd iots.
~ The structure appeared well rounc3ea, and no indicatipns of :oundatinn
movement of slope fnstability were noted durfng our lnvesTigatipn. Z`he
~ duplex s conventional foundation and dflck syetems Showed r:o a
I vigns of s•Li•ain or post-cc;;lst:uctlor: movement. ~ PParent
~ or other debris dauiay6 was r.ot=d No ind~ca~i~ns ~f x~ck
~ nr.curred since the 5L_•uc:ture's COnstructj,pne1Q~~jQrB reported none ~:3s
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; Tha density ef thg Asperl yL•vvey neax the to
i appears to iildicaLe little rock movC~ntent has pCCurrea~inoth~heas{ 12
ceveral decacle5. Like many subdfvisions in this area, lposeninq Qf the
' soils in the Ri011lltdlZ2 blvpou could result in mud ar rock slides during
' pnrtitularly heaLvy n.oisture-- yodt•~~ uut the slope behind this du IeX
I sYivwed no indicnt3ons of suCh slp e Pailure, +
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suacepttbi2:Cy dus tv ±t~ Yiigh rock content andsoutherr.texptosur8~~ l~w~r
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! zt in the opiaiors of thia oifics thdt thig etLuCture dpQB not have a
aiqttifiaaatly higher risk oi debris damaqe thaa moat in the Vdi1 aLrea,
anct that au additiou proporly dosignea an4 ccnstructed Der normal LBC
quidelines will not inCreas• th• hazdzd to other proparty oz atructurss,
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or to public bui14in9rs, rights-of-way, rea,ds, ¦treete, sasemanta,
~ utilitie$ or facii-ittee.
; Wg hope this letter provic3rdb 1,2~e rmaLion desired. Please do not
1 hasitatQ tU ::ur~Ldt,:l, uts it: we may ba of further asslstance.
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! 5incerely
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Etl"1' EVGINEERYNG & DESTyN, INC
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Enclosure #2
MITIGATION DESCRIPTION
In the spring of 1984, a small, seasonal, spring-fed underground stream on the east end of Lot 10,
Block 2, 13th Filing flowed above ground and, after several days of rainy weather, overflowed
onto adjacent land and the street below. No damage was done to any structure or building. All
landscaping remained intact. During this time-frame, the owners, at their expense and under the
supervision of the Town of Vail's Public Works Department, constructed with the appropriate
heavy equipment a large diversion channel extending the entire length of the lot. This new deep
channel adjacent and above the original stream bed has fully contained any and all subsequent
water flows. Additionally, high berms were constructed along the channel's banks to further
enlazge its volume and "carrying capacity". Stream flow volume has always been a fraction
(<1/20th to 1/100th) of the new channel's capacity. Another massive berm was constructed
along the western and northwestern lot lines and 20 large blue spruce trees were planted for
further protection. These berms form a protective basin and barrier for any flash floodings, etc.
All these mitigation measures remain in place.
ENCLOSURE #3
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18.69.036 Disctaimer of liabili'ty. -
This chapter is based on scientific and engineering
considerations which are continually being developed.
Compliance with the pro visions herein cannot insure
freedom from risk to life, safety or property. This section
shall not create liability on the part of the Town of Vail or
any officer or employee thereof for any damage that may
result from reliance on this chapter, or any administrative
decision lawfully made hereunder. The designation of
certain areas as- hazard areas or geologically sensitive areas
pursuant to maps incorporated into this section does not
imply in any way that areas not so designated are free from
all risk to life, safety or property.
(Ord. 5(1985) § 4.) .
Attachment 3
Letter from Mr Berryman
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Attachment 2
Pitkin County Public Ill/orlcs
76 Service Center Road
Aspen, Colorado 8161 1
. (970) 920-5390
Fax: (970) 920-5374
October 9, 1996
Mr. Russell Forrest
Community Development Department
Town of Vail
Via Fax: 970-479-2452
Dear Mr, Forrest,
I was employed as the Public Works/Transportation Director for the Town of
` Vail in May of 1984 and was responsible for the deployment of Town resources during the
mudslides that occurred at that time. After the Bald Mountain mudslide, Ms. Evie Nott
constructed a diversion cliannel above her house approximately 12 feet deep and a berm
approximately 25 feet in height as mitigation for future mudflow events. It is my opinion
tliat this structure should effectively divert all but the most catastrophic future mudflow
event away from Ms. Nott's house. Please call me if you have any questions or if you
desire any additional information.
Sincerely, .
Stan Berryman, ector of Public Works
14ah PqINTEDON
RECYCLEDPAPER
Attachment 4
Letter from Lampiris and Map
COLLINS & I.AMPIRIS
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Ilnia: A. Cullins, 110ll.
Nidwlas I.nmpiris, 110D.
October 22, 1997
I;ve B. Nott
PO Box 792
Wail, Colorado 81658
RE: Hazard Mitigation Evaluation, Nott Residence, 2645 Bald Mountain Road, Lot 10, 13"' Filing,
Vail Village.
Dear Ms. Nott: uation I visited the above referenced home in Vail recently for the aunst debris avalancl e pot nt al a,As you
especially as it pertazns to mitigation in place to safeguard ag
know High Debris Plow Hazard was mapped for this property in 1984. constructe With respect to the debris tlow hazard, I believe that f~~erhomeras t e p esent channel s Snow
years ago w?II effectively divert flows to the east o
configured. Obviously, as the trench behind the berm fills, with time, it must be periodically cleaned
to perform as designed.
Please reference the Ricliard IIerridge map dated August
wi ll now follow tlie bottom of the
This home is now out of thc Debris I'low Line because the
trench to delineate the lower reaches of ttus hazard in this area.
The property did lie in a geologically sensitive area, but development of the berm as y d oat~ed at e ts,
increase the hazar d to ot her prop e r t y, o re~es of anki d. I fthere ahe furthea questions, please
easements, utilities or facilities or other prop Y
contact me.
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Supporting Letter from Engineering Designworks, Inc.
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ENGINEERING DESIGNWORKS, INC.
30965 Moffat Avenue P.O. Box 775729
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
(303) 879-4890 (303) 949-4823 FAX (303) 879-4905
December 10, 1996
Evi Nott
2645 Bald Mountain Road
Vail, CO 81658
Refersnce: Debris hazard assessment for house at 2645 Bald Mountain
Road
To whom it may concern,
The following is a summary of our findings per Evi Nott's request that
we investigate the potential for debris damage to the above referenced
structure.
A site visit to the structure located in Lot 10, Block 2 of the
thirteenth filing of Vail Village, in Vail, Colorado was performed on
October 10, 1996. The structure itself appeared well four.ded with no
apparent signs of foundation movement or slope instability. A moderate
slope immediately to the north of the structure rose for a distatice -
, of approximately 200 feet through a dense stand of aspen trees. Beyond
the aspens the slope steepened considerably and the vegetation became
mostly sagebrush. The slope lessened in pitch several hundred feet
higher and again was forested with a large aspen grove. No signs of
slope instability or debris movement were noted, and the maturity oi
the aspen groves indicate slope stability for the past decade or two.
The Arthur Mears 1984 Debris Flow and Debris Avalanche Hazard Maps
prepared for the Town of Vail indicate the structure is located in a
moderate debris flow hazard zone. The Charles S. Robinson 1975
Geologic Hazard Maps also indicate the structure is located on zhe
edge of an area of "possible recurrent flooding, debris flows and
hydrocompaction". The hazard is due to runoff from the slopes above.
A large berm and ditch were constructed by the owner in 1984 to the
north and east of the structure upon recommendation of Town of Vail
officials. This berm/ditch follows the natural drainage path from the
slopes above (north of) the structure and channels seasonal flows to a
drain at Bald Mt. Road to the east of the structure. It is our opin~On
that the risk due to floorling or debris flows is greatly reduced by
the creation of the ber.n/ditch structure, and that'-tYie -berm/ditch does
not adversely af'Lect or increase any type of hazard to other
_properties.
Like many subdivisions in this area, loosening of the soils in the
slopes above could result in mud or rock slides during particularly
heavy moisture years, but the slope behind the structure showed no
indications of such slope failure, and may in fact be less,00•
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to such failure due to its southern exposure, and apparent~.-H,fah
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content. It is our opinion that this structure does not ,'ave,
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significantly higher risk of debris damage than most in,fih~~
Sincerely,~~ ~ (evi
Craig B. Frithsen for Engineeririg Designworks, Inc. `
Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Andy Knudtsen, Senior Housing Policy Planner
Subject: Status of Housing Efforts
Date: December 2, 1997
The purpose of this memo is to update the Council on the actions staff is pursuing to create locals
housing.
1. Status of Public Works Seasonal Housing Construction
The construction project has progressed steadily and is currently 58% complete. The contractor
was able to virtually enclose the development prior to snowfall. Some changes to the project
have been required during construction, but have been accommodated by the contingency budget
and have not set the project behind schedule. The contractor anticipates completion for
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy by approximately late May, 1998.
H. Scheduled Council Tour of Sites
As requested during the November 4, 1997 discussion on the Locals Housing Strategic Plan, staff
is organizing a tour of vacant land for December 16, 1997. The purpose of the bus tour is to take
a comprehensive look at the sites within the Town which have potential for locals housing
- development. The tour is intended to be an information gathering exercise for-Council and- -
community members. Written responses about the sites will be used to determine which ones •
"rise to the surface" and interest the Council for future local's housing development. Discussion
about the sites will be held at a later date, with decisions to move forward following those
discussions.
Staff will provide a map and matrix to enable bus tour participants to easily comment about the
suitability of various parcels for development. The list of sites includes most undeveloped sites in
the Town of Vail, per an inventory recently completed, including some parcels that may not be
ideal for housing. The effort to be inclusive reflects the comprehensive nature of the tour and is
intended to give Council a sense of the full range of opportunities available.
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Community input is important in this decision-making process and all interested individuals are
encouraged to attend the bus tour. Anticipating public concern about the use of vacant parcels
for housing development rather than open space preservation, staffwill include information from
the 1994 Open Lands Plan to show how that plan designated parcels. Most parcels on the tour
have not been designated in the open lands plan.
M. Proposed 1998 Projects
A. Red Sandstone Creek
On October 30, 1997, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (the District) voted to
transfer the development of the Red Sandstone employee housing site to the Town. The
District's commitment to the project has not diminished and the District Board members
continue to support it.
The reason for the transfer is because the current design is too expensive. The Town will
hire a new development team to redesign the project and will stipulate a more affordable
program for the site. Many technical components of the former design will be transferable
to the new effort, such as the civil engineering drawings, the wetland mitigation approvals,
the traffic studies, etc. Under the former plan, the sizes of the units and the projected cost
of the construction resulted in units exceeding what most would define as affordable.
With the exception of the design, the structure of the proposal remains the same. The
target market has not changed as the development continues to be "for-sale." The
previous density was approved at 17 units. This may increase by one, but will not change
significantly. The District will continue to contribute two-thirds of the land to the
development, at no cost, and the Town will contribute one-third. The Town will be
responsible for the second set of arehitectural services and will pay for that from the
budget allocated for 1998 housing expenses. For the additional expense, the Town will be
getting another unit for one of the TOV employees.
The next steps involve: •
1- Execute a new contract with the District, to modify the previous
arrangement slightly.
L 2- Define the program for the site, identifying projected sales prices which
match employees' ability to cover housing costs.
3- Issue a Request for Proposals. -
4- Select a development team, based on the response from the RFP.
5- Secure approvals from the Town Couricil for a Special Development -
District Amendment and the DRB for Design Review.
6- Start Construction.
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B. A-Frame Demolition/Rebuild
It may be possible to pair the redevelopment of the A-Frame located at 2657 Arosa Drive
with the Red Sandstone Creek development to achieve some economies of scale. This
would entail using the team hired for Red Sandstone Creek to provide all the needed
services for the development of the A-Frame site, including the architect, contractor,
financing package (if needed), sales staff, lottery, etc. We believe that notwithstanding the
small size of this site, combining the two projects creates an economy of scale that will
increase efficiency, save time, and lower the cost to the eventual home-owners. Potential
development could include a duplex and an Employee Housing Unit.
C. Potential Third Project in 1988
At this time, a possible third project for 1998 is not clearly identifiable. Once the design
approval process has been completed for the two sites discussed above, the Town will be
in a better position to consider a third. Additionally, the information generated on the bus
tour and consolidated in the strategic plan could play a critical role in determining the
direction.
IV. Housing Strategic Pfan
Staff is planning to return to Council in mid-January with the other sections of the Strategic Plan,
At the Novemher 4th work session, Council reviewed the first half of the plan. Based on the
input from the tour of the town, staffwill provide sections listing the priority of resources and
criteria to serve as the framework for :future decision making.
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MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, at 7:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order
at approximately 7:30 P.M. .
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Armour, Mayor
Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem Rob Ford
Michael Jewett
Paul Johnston
Kevin Foley
Ludwig Kurz
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was no citizen participation.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the Minutes from the
October 7 and 21, 1997 meetings. Councilmember Paul Johnston made a motion to approve
the minutes of the October 7 and 21, 1997 meetings, Mayor Pro-tem Sybill Navas seconded the
motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1997, an
ordinance requesting a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow modifications
to allowable GRFA and building height limitations.
Dominic Maurietlo, Community Development staff member, explained the Planning and
Environmental Commission, at its October 27, 1997 meeting, recommended approval
(unanimously) of the proposed amendments to SDD #4 (Cascade Village, Development Area
C). He described in further detail the ordinance request and the October 27, 1997 PEC memo.
Ordinance 21, Series of 1997, amends Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1995, which regulates
development in SDD #4 (Cascade Village). Area C(Glen Lyon residential lots) is being
amended as it relates only to Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision. The proposed text
changes are highlighted in the ordinance.
Councilmember Mike Jewett has a concern with this ordinance. There were seven questions
raised at the worksession earlier and the Town Council directed staff to research these
questions. Although staff did provide much of the requested information, the Town Council
hasn't had time to review the additional information to make an educated decision on this
- ordinance.
Councilmember Mike Jewett made a motion to table this ordinance to allow time for staff to
provide additional research and so the Town Council will have time to review that information.
Councilmember Paul Johnston seconded the motion.
There was further discussion regarding this ordinance and the information needed to clarify the
issues involved.
Bob Armour stated the staff should proceed with their presentation of the request.
Dominic Mauriello explained the original ordinance which established this Special Development
District. The staff also looked at other single family lots in the Town of Vail for comparison
purposes as was directed by Councilmember Sybill Navas at the work session.
Councilmember Sybill Navas asked for clarification of the GRFA formula.
Mike Mollica, Assistant Director of Community Development, explained the formula in further
detail. There was further discussion of GRFA.
Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowner's Association, stated these areas may
not have been subdivided at the time the SDD was approved. To make an appropriate
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decision, there needs to be more information regarding the decision making process from 1976
on and to track the decisions that were made for this area.
Bob Armour asked if there was any further discussion on the motion.
A vote was taken, the motion to table this ordinance passed with a vote of 5-2, with
Councilmember Sybill Navas and Mayor Bob Armour opposed.
Tliere was further discussion regarding the intent behind the original SDD.
Tom Moorhead stated that Council members should not rely on or make significant decisions
. based on persons memories of past history, but should rely on written documentation. The fourth item on the agenda was the revisions to the 1998 Budget Ordinance.
Bob McLaurin stated the Town Council has reviewed this ordinance on first reading and the
only significant change is an additional $65,000 for Art in Public Places and special events in
1998.
Steve Thompson stated he has spoken to Frank Johnson, Vail Valley Tourism and Convention
Bureau, and they have agreed the funds will not be disbursed until the actual time the events
come up.
Bob Armour asked Steve Thompson to clarify the transfer of funds.
Steve Thompson explained in further detail how the transfer of funds works. Technically, the
Town of Vail has a$28 million dollar budget.
Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to approve this ordinance, it was seconded by
Councilmember Rob Ford.
There was further discussion. Mayor, Bob Armour reiterated the real estate transfer tax shoulcl
be reviewed and would like to see money be used for a park in West Vail and to use funds for a
park near Vail Commons. Bob stated this is a priority of his and for residents in West Vail.
Bob McLaurin stated the new council will make the decisions for the funds at their next retreat
to prioritize their goals.
A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report.
There were no further questions regarding the Town Managers report.
Bob Armour stated the fund raiser for Holly McCutcheon was a success and the community
came together in strong support for Holly and should be proud of its accomplishments. The
fundraisers for Holly McCutcheon and Shane Hansen prove we have a strong community.
Bob also stated Holly had a message for everyone, she loves all of us and is proud to be part of
this community. And when she is able, she will be willing to offer her help to others that need it.
As there was no further business, Councilmember Rob Ford made a motion to adjourn,
Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, •
Robert E. Ford
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson
Town Clerk
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MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
November 18, 1997
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 18, 1997, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Johnston
Rob Ford
Mike Jewett
Ludwig Kurz
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Foley
TOWN OFFICIALS ABSENT: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Kathy Douglas was the first individual
to speak to Council. She is a resident on West Meadow Drive and requested the addition and or
replacement of stop signs, speed signs and no outlet signs along the road.
The second speaker was Mike Cervantes, who is an employee at Garton's Saloon. He said he was
reaffirming a question presented to the Council about a month ago by Jo Chapman requesting
a later night bus leaving from the parking structure to West Vail to depart later than the 2:10 a.m.
current time frame. He is requesting the final service to West Vail leave no earlier than 2:30 or
2:45. This would accommodate both late night employees as well as guests. Bob McLaurin
indicated that this was an increased level of service and was still being investigated by the Town
staff.
The third speaker under Citizen Participation was Emily Kloser, representing the following
neighborhood: Garmish, Arosa, Cortina & Davos, requesting a bus shelter be built at the corner
of Arosa and Chamonix Lane to accommodate increased bus service for this good size
neighborhood. A petition also was presented at this time. The Mayor accepted the petition and
the Town Manager indicated staff would do a review on this request as well.
The second item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report.
Prior to adjournment, Bob Armour and the rest of the Council thanked Paul Johnston for his 11
years of service, noting he would be truly missed. The Mayor and Council wished Paul and his
wife Sally the best in the future.
Sybill Navas asked why we were tearing up the pavement in the Old Town Shop's parking lot.
Bob McLaurin stated he would look into this.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk I
Minutes taken by Pameta A. Brandmeyer on behalf of the Town Clerk.
(`Names of ceRain individuals who gave pu6lic input may be inaccurate.)
1 Vaii 7'own Council Evening Meeting Minutes 8/5/97
RESOLUTION N0. 17
Series of 1997
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN ADDITIONAL SIGNER ELIZABETH
PINSON AND REMOVING SIGNER KELLY MACRAE ON AN IMPREST
CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR LIBRARY DEPOSIT TRANSACTIONS FOR
' THE TOWN OF VAIL, PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER OF THE
TOWN, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO.
wHEREA5, the Town has the power to designate banks or
financial institutions for funds of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Elizabeth Pinson as a
signer on this account. .
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to remove Kelly Macrae as a signer
on this account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the
Town of vail, Colorado, as follows:
1. Elizabeth Pinson is designated as a signer for the
existing imprest library checking account for the funds of the
Town of Vail.
2. Kelly Macrae is hereby removed as a signer for the
existing imprest library checking account for the funds of the
Town of Vail.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of
December 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: October 27, 1997
RE: A request for an amendment to Section 18.54.050(J) (Design Guidelines - Outdoor
Lighting) of the Zoning Code to exempt light sources which are no more than 18
inches above grade and are either fully cutoff or have a maximum initial lumen output
of 250, from the total allowable number of exterior light sources permitted on a
property.
Applicant: Roy and Paula May, represented by Fritzlen, Pierce, Briner
Planner: Lauren Waterton
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE REOUEST
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow additional exterior light
sources beyond the total allowable number of exterior light sources permitted on a property. The
additional light sources are proposed to be no more than 18 inches above grade and are either fully
cutoff or have a maximum lumen output of 250 (the equivalent of a 25 watt bulb).
The proposed code revision would amend Section 18.54.050(J)2b (Design Guidelines - Outdoor
Lighting - Frequency). The existing text is shown for reference, the proposed additional text is
shown in italics.
b. Frequency. For lots in residential zone districts, the maximum number of light sources per
lot shall be limited to one light source per one thousand square feet of lot area. The location
of said lights shalf be left open to the discretion of the property owner, so long as the lights
are in compliance with the Town of Vail's Municipal Code.
Lights sources, which are placed no more than 18" above finished grade, and are either fully
cutoff, as defined by Section 18.04.137, or have a maximum initial lumen output of 250
(equvilent to a 25 watt bulb), may be allowed in addition to the total number of permitted
outdoor light sources. Number, location and style of such light sources is subject to Design
Review.
The proposed text change would allow lights such as, step lights, landscape lights and walkway
lighting, in addition to the lights currently permitted. These lights are generally recessed into walls
or mounted just above ground level and provide lighting for a small area. -The applicant has
indicated that because the current regulations limit the total number of lights per site, there is a
tendency to use one brighter light than to use smaller more focused lights. The result is a greater
impact on adjacent properties from these brighter lights. The applicant has stated that the proposed
change meets the intent of the lighting regulations which is to minimuze the unintended and
undesirable effects of outdoor lighting.
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II. BACKGROUND
In 1993, the Design Guidelines were amended to add the outdoor lighting regulations. The current
regulations for residential properties limit the maximum number of light fixtures to one light source
per 1,000 square feet of lot area. For example, a 15,000 square foot lot is permitted a maximum of
15 exterior light sources. There are also resrictions on the total luminance of each fixture and the
maximum height. The only light sources which are currently exempt from these regulations include
Christmas tree lights, sign illumination and municipal lighting. See attached for the complete
regulations for outdoor lighting.
III. CONFORMITY WITH THE TOWN'S RELEVANT.PLANNING DOCUMENTS
In considering the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code, staff reviewed the intent of the Design
Guidelines and the purpose statement of the Outdoor Lighting.
Zoning Code
According to the purpose statement of the Design Review chapter, the intent of the design
guidelines is to ensure that development is compatible with the existing landscape and to
protect neighboring properties from negative impacts of development. The intent of the
Outdoor Lighting section of the Design Review chapter is to "minimize the unintended and
undesirable effects of outdoor lighting while encouraging the intended and desirable safety
and aesthetic purposes of outdoor lighting."
' Staff believes that the proposed amendment is in accordance with both the purpose
statements of the Design Review chapter and of the Outdoor Lighting section of the Design
Review chapter. The ability to add additional low level lighting may reduce impacts on
adjacent properties. Property owners would have the ability to use these low level lights
which have limited impacts on adjacent properties, while improving safety, particularly
around steps and walkways. Staff believes that this proposed amendment will not negatively
impact adjacent properties and can improve the overall aesthetics of outdoor lighting.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, subject to the
following finding:__
That the proposed amendment is in accordance with the purpose statements of the Design
Review Chapter of the Vail Municipal Code and is in accordance with the intent of the
Outdoor Lighting regulations of the Design Guidelines.
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ZONING
18.04.137 Full cutoff.
"Full cutoff" means a light source in which no more than
two and five-tenths percent (2.5%) of its total output is emitted
above ninety degrees (90°) as measured from nadir as shown in
the example below:
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18.04.140 Grade, existing.
The existing grade shall be the existing or natural--topog- -
raphy of a site prior to construction. (Ord. 37(1980) § 1.)
18.04.150 Grade, finished.
The finished grade shall be the grade proposed upon
completion of a project. (Ord. 37(1980) § l.)
(Vail 4-95) 308
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DESIGN REVIEW
development. In addition, the design review board may
require that one or more of the following common design
elements such as fences, walls, patios, decks, retaining
walls, walkways, landscape elements, or other architectural
features be incorporated to create unified site development.
J. Outdoor li htin .
. urpose. This subsection of the design guidelines
establishes standards for minimizing the unintended and
undesirable side effects of outdoor lighting while
encouraging the intended and desirable safety and aesthetic
purposes of outdoor lighting. It is the purpose of the design
review guidelines to allow illumination which provides the
minimum amount of lighting which is needed for the
property on which the light sources are located. In addition,
the purpose of this section is to protect the legitimate
privacy of neighboring residents by controlling the intensity
of the light source.
2. Approval required. All outdoor lighting within the town
• limits shall conform to the standards set forth below. For
the purposes of this subsection, residentially zoned
properties shall be defined as those in hillside residential,
single family, two-family, primary/secondary, residential
cluster, low density multi-family and medium density
multi-family zone district, as well as all special
development districts which have any of the above-
referenced zone districts as the underlying zoning. All other
zone districts shall be considered, for the purposes of this
section, as being commercial zoned.
a. Luminance. Light sources located on all property in the
- Town of Vail which are not fully cutoff shall exhibit a
ratio of source lumens to luminous area not exceeding
125. For example:
source lumens 125.
luminous area
b. Frequency. For lots in residential zone districts, the
maximum number of light sources per lot shall be
limited to one light source per one thousand square feet
of lot area. The location of said lights shall be left open
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(Vail I1-16-93)
ZONING
to the discretion of the property owner, so long as the
lights are in compliance with the Town of Vail's
Municipal Code.
c. Height Limits for light fixtures.
(1) For all light sources located in commercial zone
districts, the maximum mounting height for light
sources on a pole shall not exceed thirty-five
feet. The maximum mounting height for light
sources affixed to vegetation shall not exceed
eight feet.
(2) For all light sources located in residential zone
districts, the maximum mounting height for light
sources on a pole or on vegetation shall not
exceed eight feet.
d. Light sources affixed to structures. For all properties
within the Town of Vail, light sources may be affixed
to any wall of a structure. Light sources shall not be
affixed to the top of a roof of a structure.
e. Cutoff shields. All light sources located in commercial
zone districts which exceed fifteen feet in height shall
exhibit a full cutoff shield.
f. Lights which flash, move, revolve, rotate, scintillate,
blink, flicker, vary in intensity or color, or use
intermittent electrical pulsation are prohibited.
3. Exemptions. The standards of this section shall not apply
to:
a. Christmas tree lights which are of a temporary nature
located in residential zone districts, as listed in Section
18.54.050 J, 2, and which are illuminated only
between November 1-and Apri1-1-5 ofeach year: - - - - -
b. Christmas tree lights which are temporary in nature and
are located in zone districts other than those residential
districts listed in Section 18.54.050 J, 2. c. Sign illumination, as set forth in Title 16.
d. Municipal lighting installed for the benefit of public
health, safety and welfare.
4. Nonconformances. As of the effective date of this sub-
section, all outdoor lighting that does not conform to every
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requirement of this subsection shall be legal nonconforming
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DESIGN REVIEW
outdoor lighting. Legal nonconforming outdoor lighting
shall not be moved in any direction, nor shall there be any
change in use or light type, or any replacement or structural
alteration made to the nonconforming outdoor lighting,
without the outdoor lighting conforming to all applicable
requirements of this chapter.
5. Penalty. The penalty for violating this chapter shall be a
fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one
thousand dollars per violation. Each day of violation shall
constitute a separate offense for the purpose of calculating
the penalty.
(Ord. 9(1993) § 8: Ord. 46(1991) 2, 3: Ord. 12(1988) § 2: Ord.
24(1985) § 1: Ord. 9(1985) 2, 3: Ord. 39(1983) § 1.)
18.54.051 Park design guidelines.
A. Purpose. These guidelines shall be used by the design review
board in reviewing any proposals for the development of Town
' of Vail park land. The guidelines shall be used in conjunction
. with the general design review guidelines found in Section
18.54.050 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. It is the intent
of these guidelines to leave as much design freedom as possible
to the individual designer while at the same time encouraging
park development that will complement the natural beauty of
our park land. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide
continuity in the character of the parks which will be developed
over many years. The guidelines will provide consistent design
criteria to maintain the quality of Town of Vail parks through all
phases of development.
B. Building materials and design.
1. General.
a. Natural materials are strongly encouraged in park
construction. Materials and detailing must complement
the park's environment as well as be functional and
attractive.
b. Materials and designs should be chosen that are
economical to maintain.
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Planning & Environmental Committee
Re; TOV Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Amendment
A R C H I T E C T S
The purpose of this submittal is to review the existing TOV Lighting Ordinance and it's possible
alteration. I would like to review three things; it's stated intent, i.e. why it was created; the
existing Ordinance in terms of it's specific requirements; and difficulties that are arising with it.
With this in mind, I would then like to review potential amendment(s) to the Ordinance.
As stated in the Ordinance, it's intent is "...to minimize the unintended crnd undesirahle side effect
of outdoor lighting, while encouraging the intended and desirable safety and aesthelic purposes
of outdoor lighting..." and "...to protect the legitimate privacy of neighboring re.5'IClL'Ylls...". This
concept is still valid and correct. However many of the specific requirements generated to
implement this concept are no longer valid.
The Ordinance, as it is currently written, uses the area of a given site to determine the quantity
of "light sources" allowed for that site ( a light source being defined as "a single artiticial point
source of luminescence...". One light source is permitted for each one thousand square feet of site
area. Other definitions noted in the Ordinance include;
Luminous Area - the maximum light emitting from a single source (the physical area of
source measured in square inches).
Source Lumens - total initial lamp lumens of the light source.
Height Limits - maximum mounting height for residential applications is eight feet (8').
Luminance - a ratio of source lumens to luminous area.
Exemptions - current residential exemptions include Christmas tree lights, and [address]
sign illumination.
These requirements were based on the lighting technology and desired aesthetic effects available
at the time the Ordinance was written. These requirements no longer fully accomplish the goals
for which they were intended. With the existing codes, it is possible to meet all requirements, yet
still create undesirable side effects. New technology which uses both smaller light sources and
lower luminous output are discouraged with the existing wording of the code due to the quantity
restriction. The current Ordinance provides no means for the Town or Design Review Board to
make any subjective exceptions to accommodate new technology and design concepts.
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Below are two proposed exemptions to the existing Lighting Ordinance, which allow the Town
and Design Review Board the opporhinity to address dcsign proposals on an individual basis.
These exemptions do not alter or undernune the existing Ordinance in any way, but provide a
means for that Ordinance to mect its intended goals; "...to minimize the unintended and
undesirable side e,ect of outdoor lighting, while encouraging the intended and desirable safety
and aesthetic purposes of outdoor lighting..." and "...to protect the legitimate privacy of
neighboring residents...".
PROPOSED EXEMPTION
Additional Lighting
Light sources requested beyond those allowed by Section 18.54.050(C) 11, Item b. Frequency
shall meet the following;
Light Sources, which are placed no more than 18" above finished grade, meeting existing
Sections 18.04.137 Full-Cutoff or 18.54.050 Luminace, may be granted, for safety and/or
, aesthetic purposes, at the discretion of the Directory of Community Development.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Planning Division
From: George Ruther, Town Planner
Date: September 23, 1997
Rc: Exterioe Lighting Discussion with the Design Review Board
On Wednesday, September 17, 1997, the Dcsign Review Board discussed the Town's exterior
lighting ordinance. The discussion was in response to a request of a local architectural firm to use
new technologies in outdoor lighting such as fiber optics.
The following is a summary of the DRB's comments on the issue:
• The current ordinance that regulates lighting based on lot size does not necessarily address
the problems associated with outdoor lighting.
• The idea of allowing low-level ground lighting seems reasonable.
• Amcnd the ordinancc to regulatc a maximum luminous output for a site and but less
emphasis on thc numbcrs of lights.
• Do not further complicate thc existing ordinance if we make changes.
0 Create cxemptions for certain types (exit lights, step lights, etc.) or levels (less than "X"
luminous output, fully cut-off, etc) of lighting when it comes to quantity.
• Continue to ensure no ncgative impacts on adjoining propcrties.
• Establish development standards (orientation, height, location, etc.) for outdoor lighting
and relax the current regulations.
• The Town should amend regulations to keep pace with new technologies.
• Consider a foot candle measurement for the development as a whole.
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Again, the above thoughts are the result of the DRB discussion on the outdoor lighting issue. I
would suggest that we discuss the issue at greater length and possibly make changes to the
existing ordinance. In my opinion, however, this is not necessarily a top priority given the current
staffing situation.
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
Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff inemo and explained that this was to allow low
level lighting to make a property safer, after the DRB final review. He then explained the new
language.
, Greg Moffet asked if the applicant had anything to add.
John Schofield thought the 25 watt output was on the low side and he thought it should be in the
40 watt range. He said stairs typically have wattage in the 40-60 watt range.
Gene Uselton said this was a sensible proposal.
Greg Amsden said he was in favor of this, as it was a safety issue.
Ann Bishop had no comments.
Diane Golden agreed with the safety issue.
Greg Moffet said he agreed with the safetjr issue. ---John Schofield made a motion for approval with a change in the language to include a maximum
initial lumen output of 400 (or equivalent to a 40 watt bulb).
Gene Uselton seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. .
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Minutes
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ORDINANCE NO. 22
Series of 1997
AN ORDlNANCE AMENDlNG SECTIONS 18.54.050 (J) 9-5 and 18.28.040 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO EXEMPT OUTDOOR LIGHTING WHICH IS EIGHTEEN
INCHES OR LESS ABOVE GRADE AND IS EITHER A FULL CUTOFF FIXTURE OR HAS
MAXIMUM SOURCE LUMENS OF 400 (EQUIVALENT TO A FORTY WATT BULB) FROM THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF LIGHTS PERMITTED PER RESIDENTIAL LOT, AND TO PERMIT
ACCESSORY USES TO BE CONDUCTED OUTSIDE IN THE COMMERCIAL SERVICE
CENTER (CSC) ZONE DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF
VAfL.
WHEREAS, Section 18.54.050 (J) 1-5 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail contains
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: the regulations for outdoor lighting in the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.28.040 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail contains the
conditional uses permitted in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) Zone District; and '
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has held a
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public hearing and recommended approval (unanimously) of this amendment to the Municipal
Code at their October 27, 1997 meeting; and li
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WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety,
and welfare to amend said Sections of the Municipal Code. ~
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
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Section 1.
Chapter 18.54, Section 18.54.050 (J) 1-5 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby
amended as follows:
J. Outdoor lighting.
1. Purpose. This subsection of the design guidelines establishes standards for
minimizing the unintended and undesirable side effects of outdoor lighting while
encouraging the intended and desirable safety and aesfhefic purposes of outdoor
lighting. It is the purpose of the design review guidelines to allow illumination
which provides the minimum amount of lighting which is needed for the property
on which the light sources are located. In addition, the purpose of this section is
to protect the legifimate privacy of neighboring residents by controlling the
intensity of the light source. 2. Approval required. All outdoor lighting within the Town limits shall conform to the
standards set forth below. For the purposes of this subsection, residentially
zoned properties shall be defined as those in Hillside Residential, Single Family,
Two-Family, Primary/Secondary, Residential Cluster, Low Density Multi-Family
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and Medium Density Multi-family Zone District, as weA as all Special Devefopment
Districts which have any of the above-referenced zone districts as the underlying ;
zoning. All other zone districts shall be considered, for the purposes of this section, as being commercial-zoned.
a. Luminance. Light sources located on all property in the Town of Vai1
which are not fully cutoff shall exhibit a ratio of source lumens to luminous
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area not exceeding 125. For example: 'source lumens < 125.
luminous area
b. Frequency. For lots in residential zone districts, the maximum number of
light sources per lot shall be limited to one light source per one thousand
square feet of lot area, except as provided for below. The location of
, said lights sha{I be left open to the discretion of the property owner, so
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~ long as the lights are in compliance with the Town of Vail's Municipal
~ Code. Light sources which are no more than eighteen inches above
~ grade, as measured from the top of the fixture to the finish grade
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~ 40 watt light bulb), may be allowed in addition to the total number of
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I such light sources are subject to Design Review.
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' c. Height limits for light fixtures. ~
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I (1) For all light sources located in commercial zone districts, the
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exceed thirty-five feet. The maximum mounting height for light
sources affixed to vegetation shall not exceed eight feet.
(2) For all light sources located in residential zone districts, the
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' maximum mounting height for light sources on a pole or on
vegetation shall not exceed eight feet.
d. Light sources affixed to structures. For all properties within the Town of
, Vail, light sources may be affixed to any wall of a structure. Light sources
shall not be affixed to the top of a roof of a structure.
e. Cutoff shields. All light sources located in commercial zone districts which
exceed fifteen feet in height shall exhibit a full cutoff shield.
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f. Lights which flash, move revolve, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in
intensity or color, or use intermittent electrical pulsation are prohibited.
3. Exemptions. The standards of this section shall not apply to:
a. Christmas tree lights which are of a temporary nature located in residential
zone districts, as listed in Section 18.54.050 J, 2, and which are
illuminated only between November 1 and April 15 of each year.
b. Christmas tree lights which are temporary in nature and are located in
zone districts other than those residential districts listed in Section
18.54.050 J, 2.
c. Sign illumination; as set forth in Title 16.
d. Municipal lighting installed for the benefit of public health, safety and ,
welfare.
e. Outdoor light sources as set forth in Section 18.54.050 J, 2, which are
within eighteen inches or less of finish grade and are either full cut-off
fixtures or have a maximum source lumens of 400. '
4. Nonconformances. As of the effective date of this subsection, aU outdoor lighting
that does not conform to every requirement of this subsection shall be legal i
nonconforming outdoor lighting. Legal nonconforming outdoor lighting shall not be
moved in any direction, nor shall there be any change in use or light type, or any
replacement or structural alteration made to the nonconforming outdoor lighting,
without the outdoor lighting conforming to a all applicable requirements of this
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5. Penalty. The penalty for violating this chapter shall be a fine of not less than ffty
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Chapter 18.28, Section 18.28.040, of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended
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18.28.040 Conditional uses. ~
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the CSC district, subject to issuance
of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60:
A. Ski lifts and tows;
B. Multiple-family dwellings and Iodges;
C. Public utility and public service uses;
D. Public buildings, grounds and facilities;
E. Public park and recreation facilities;
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F. Theaters, meetings rooms, and convention facilities;
G. Commercial laundry and cleaning services; H. Major arcade, so long as it does not have any exterior frontage on any public way, street,
; walkway, or mall area.
1. j Any use permitted by Section 18.28.030 which is not conducted entirely within a building;
J. ' Dog kennel;
K. Bed and breakfast as further regulated by Section 18.58.310.
L. ; Brew pubs as defined herein, subject to the following conditions: !
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which the brew pub is operated; and
I' 2. The operator of the brew pub shall comply with the Town's loading and delivery
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regulations as set forth herein; and
; 3. Brew pubs which sell beer or ale at wholesale or which sell beer for off-site ~
~ consumption are allowed so long as the total of wholesale sales and sales for off-
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, site consumption do not exceed forty-five percent (45°/a) of the product
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j manufactured by the brew pub on an annual basis. M. Type III EHU as defined in section 18.57.060;
' N. ' Type IV EHU as defined in Section 18.57.070;
0. The outdoor operation of the accessory uses as set forth in Section 18.28.050.
Section 3.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each
part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one `
or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and
praper for the health, safety and weffare of the Town of Vaif and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 5.
The amendment of any provision of the Vaif Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall
not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the
efifective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as
commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision
hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless
expr i ssly stated herein.
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Section 6.
All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE
IN FULL, this 2nd day of December, 1997. A public hearing on this ordinance shall be hel;d at
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the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 16th day of ~
December, 1997, in the Municipa! Building of the Town. I
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ORDINANCE NO. 23
SERIES OF 1997
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF VAIL
POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted, effective January 1, 1983, a qualified money
purchase pension plan known as the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees' Pension Plan (the
"Plan"), for the purpose of providing retirement benefits for its police and fire employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has amended from time to time the Plan, and restated the Plan
to incorporate all prior amendments and other changes required by law effective January l, 1994;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the First Amendment to the Plan effective January 16,
1996; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail desires to further amend the Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Plan is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 2.12, "Highlv Compensated Emplovee", shall be deleted, effective January 1,
1997, in its entirety and each subsection thereafter shall be renumbered.
2. Section 4.7, "Contribution Percentage Test for Matchiniz and Emnlovee Contributions",
shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows:
Section 4.7 Disposition of Excess Ag,~regate Contributions.
(1) Excess Ag reizate Contributions. Matching contributions and
employee contributions in excess of the limitations of this Section are Excess
Aggregate Contributions.
(2) Disposition of Excess Aggregate Contributions.
(a) General. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan,
Excess Aggregate Contributions, plus any income and minus any loss allocable
thereto, shall be forfeited, if forfeitable, or if not forfeitable, distributed no later than
the last day of each Plan Year to Participants to whose accounts such Excess
Aggregate Contributions were allocated for the preceding Plan Year. If such Excess
Aggregate Contributions are distributed more than 2-1/2 months after the last day of
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the Plan Year in which such excess amounts arose, a 10% excise tax will be imposed
on the employer maintaining the Plan with respect to those amounts. Excess
Aggregate Contributions shall be treated as annual additions under the Plan.
(b) Determination of Income or Loss. Excess Aggregate
Contributions shall be adjusted for any income or loss up to the date of distribution. .
The income or loss allocable to Excess Aggregate Contributions is the sum of: (i)
income or loss allocable to the Participant's Employee Contribution Account,
Matching Contribution Account, if applicable, Qualified Non-Elective Contribution
Account for the Plan Year multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is such
Participant's Excess Aggregate Contributions for the year and the denominator of
which is the Participant's account balance(s) attributable to Contribution Percentage
Amounts without regard to any income or loss occurring during such Plan Year; and
(ii) 10% of the amount determined under (i) multiplied by the number of whole
calendar months between the end of the Plan Year and the date of distribution,
counting the month of distribution if distribution occurs after the 15th of such month.
(c) Forfeitures of Excess Ag~regate Contributions. Forfeitures of
Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be applied to reduce Employer contributions.
(d) Accountiniz for Excess Aggregate Contributions. Excess
Aggregate Contributions shall be forfeited, if forfeitable or distributed on a pro-rata
basis from the Participant's Employee Contribution Account, Matching Contribution
Account, and Qualified Matching Contribution Account (and, if applicable, the
Participant's Qualified Non-Elective Contribution Account).
3. Section 5.3, "Participant Accounts", shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as
follows:
Section 5.3 Participant Accounts.
The following accounts shall be maintained for the Participants in the Plan:
(a) Employer Contributions Account. The account maintained for a
Participant to record his share of the contributions of the Employer, and all amounts
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transferred (if any) from the Participant's account in the Town of Vail Pension Plan,
and adjustments relating thereto.
(b) Participant Contributions Account. The account maintained for a
' Participant to record his current interest in the Trust Fund resulting from all
contributions made by the Participant and adjustments relating thereto.
(c) Participant Rollover Account. The account established to hold and
account for the contributions rolled over from another qualified plan.
The term "Aggregate Account" means the value of all accounts maintained
on behalf of a Participant. The maintenance of individual accounts is only for
accounting purposes, and a segregation of the assets of the Trust Fund to each
account shall not be required.
4. A new Section 5.5, Participant Direction of Investment, will be added, effective January
l, 1997, and the remaining Sections of Article V shall be renuxnbered accordingly:
Section 5.5 Participant Direction of Investment. The Plan Administratar may
establish rules, regulations and policies to permit each Full-Time Regular Employee
who is a Participant to direct the investment of funds allocated to that Participant's
Aggregate Accounts. The Plan Administrator shall select and make available several
investment vehicles which Participants may elect to invest the funds allocated to their
Aggregate Accounts. The Aggregate Accounts of Participants who are not Full-Time
Regular Employees shall not be eligible for Participant direction of investment. A
Participant who is not a Full-Time Regular Employee, then becomes a Full-Time
Regular Employee (as defined in Section 2.11) shall become immediately eligible to
transfer his Aggregate Account into any investment vehicle allowed to a Full-Time
Regular Employee. The Plan Administrator shall adopt and establish rules,
regulations and policies concerning Participant direction of investment, options
available, election forms, limitations on the type or mix of investment vehicles and
procedures for Participants to cliange their investments.
5. Section 7.3, Time of Distribution, subsection (c), Distribution Upon Other Termination
of Emplo, ment, shall be restated, effective January l, 1997, as follows:
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(c) Distribution Upon Other Termination of Emplovment
If a Participant terminates his or her employment for any reason other than retirement, disability or
death, and the Participant's interest, pursuant to Section 5.5, is less than $3,500, such interest shall
be distributed eommencing no later than the last day of the Plan Year after the Participant incurs a
. Break in Service, subject to spousal consent requirements.
6. Section 7.9, Spendthrift Provisions, shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as
follows:
Section 7.9 Spendthrift Provisions.
(a) Nonalienation of Benefits. Except as otherwise provided hereunder,
all amounts payable hereunder by the Retirement Board shall be paid only to the
person or persons entitled thereto, and all such payments shall be paid directly into
the hands of such person or persons and not into the hands of any other person or
corporation whatsoever except for transfers to other qualified retirement plans or
individual retirement accounts at the written direction of a Participant, and such
payments shall not be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of any such
person or persons, or taken in execution by attachment or garnishment or by any
other legal or equitable proceedings; nor shall any such person or persons have any
right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber or assign any such payments
or the benefits, proceeds or avails thereof; provided that nothing herein shall affect,
restrict or abridge any right of setoff, lien or security interest which the Trust may
have in the Participant's interest as a result of its use as security for a Participant loan
to such Participant.
(b) Oualified Domestic Relations Order. Paragraph (a) of this Section
shall not apply to the Trustees compliance with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
("QDRO").
A QDRO is a judgment, decree or order (including approval of a property
settlement agreement) made pursuant to a state domestic relations law (including
community properiy law) that relates to the provision of child support, alimony
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payments or marital property rights to a spouse, former spouse, child or other
dependent of a Participant ("Alternate Payee") and which:
(i) creates or recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right
to, or assigns to an Alternate Payee the right to, receive all or a portion of the benefits
payable to a Participant under this Plan;
(ii) specifies (1) the name and last known mailing address of the
Participant and each Alternate Payee covered by the order; (2) the amount or
percentage of the Participant's Plan benefits to be paid to any Alternate Payee; or the
manner in which such amount or percentage is to be determined; and (3) the number
of payments or the period to which the order applies and each plan to which the order
relates; and
(iii) does not require the Plan to:
(1) provide any type or form of benefit or any option not
otherwise provided under the Plan;
(2) pay any benefits to any Alternate Payee prior to the earlier
of the affected Participant's termination of employment or the earlier of either:
(1) the earliest date benefits are payable under the Plan to a Participant; or (2) the
later of the date the Participant attains age 50, or the earliest date on which the
Participant could obtain a distribution form the Plan if the Participant separated form
service;
(3) provide increased benefit; or
(4) pay benefits to an Alternate Payee that are required to be
paid to another Alternate Payee under a prior QDRO.
For purposes of this Plan, an Alternate Payee who had been married to the
Participant for at least one year may be treated as an Eligible Spouse with respect to
the portion of the Participant's benefit in which such Alternate Payee has an interest
provided that the QDRO provides for such treatment. In addition, if the QDRO so
provides, this Plan, shall have the right to make an immediate distribution of the
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Alternate Payee's benefit, notwithstanding the fact that the Participant may not be
eligible for immediate payment.
However, under no circumstances, may the spouse of an Alternate Payee
' (who is not a Participant hereunder) be treated as an Eligible Spouse under the terms
of the Plan.
Upon receipt of any judgment, decree or order relating to the provision of
payment by the Plan to an Alternate Payee pursuant to a state domestic relations law,
the Trustees shall promptly notify the affected Participant and any Alternate Payee
of the receipt of such judgment, decree or order and shall notify the affected
Participant and any Alternate Payee of the Trustee's procedure for determining
whether or not the judgment, decree or order is a QDRO.
The Trustee's shall establish a procedure to determine the status of a
judgment, decree or order as a QDRO and to administer Plan distributions in
accordance with a QDRO. Such procedure shall be in writing, shall include a
provision specifying the notification requirements enumerated in the proceeding
paragraph, shall permit an Alternate Payee to designate a representative for receipt
of communications form the Trustees and shall include such other provisions as the
Trustee sha11 determine, including provisions required under regulations promulgated
by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.
7. Section 7.11, Authorization of Loans to Participants, subsection (f) Default, shall be
restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows:
(f) Default. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a
Participant loan made pursuant to this Section is not in default if a Participant fails
to make two months scheduled loan repayments, provided that by the last day of the
following month such delinquency is cured. A loan shall be deemed to be in default
if the Participant misses three consecutive months of scheduled loan repayments.
Once the loan is in default, it shall become immediately due and payable as of the last
day of the month in which it is deemed in default. The Retirement Board may take
any action it considers appropriate to collect the unpaid balance and accrued interest
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of the loan in default pursuant to the Participant Loan Policy. Until a loan in default
is satisfied, it shall continue to bear interest at the rate provided in the note plus
additional interest of two percent (2%) per annum.
8. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
9. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
10. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code '
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virlue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any
provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
11. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this 2nd day of December, 1997, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 16th day of December, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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in full this _ day of December, 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 24
SERIES OF 1997
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF VAIL
EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN
WHEREAS, tlie Town of Vail adopted, effective September 20, 1983, a qualified money
purchase pension plan known as the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Plan (the "Plan"), for the
purpose of providing retirement benefits for certain of its employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail restated the Plan effective January l, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the First Amendment to the Plan effective March 19,
1996; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail desires to further amend the Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Plan is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 2.12, "Highly Com,pensated Emplovee", shall be deleted, effective January 1,
1997, in its entirety and each subsection thereafter shall be renumbered.
2. Section 4.7, "Gontribution Percentage Test for Matching and EmploYee Contributions",
shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows:
Section 4.7 Disposition of Excess A2 regate Contributions.
(1) Excess Ag regate Contributions. Matching contributions and
employee contributions in excess of the limitations of this Section are Excess
Aggregate Contributions.
(2) Disnosition of Excess Ag regate Contributions.
(a) General. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan,
Excess Aggregate Contributions, plus any income and minus any loss allocable
thereto, shall be forfeited, if forfeitable, or if not forfeitable, distributed no later than
the last day of each Plan Year to Participants to whose accounts such Excess
Aggregate Contributions were allocated for the preceding Plan Year. If such Excess
Aggregate Contributions aze distributed more than 2-1/2 months after the last day of
the Plan Year in which such excess amounts arose, a 10% excise tax will be imposed
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on the employer maintaining the Plan with respect to those amounts. Excess
Aggregate Contributions shall be treated as annual additions under the Plan.
(b) Determination of Income or Loss. Excess Aggregate
' Contributions shall be adjusted for any income or loss up to the date of distribution.
The income or loss allocable to Excess Aggregate Contributions is the sum o£ (i)
income or loss allocable to the Participant's Employee Contribution Account,
Matching Contribution Account, if applicable, Qualified Non-Elective Contribution
Account for the Plan Year multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is such
Participant's Excess Aggregate Contributions for the year and the denominator of
which is the Participant's accou.nt balance(s) attributable to Contribution Percentage
Amounts without regard to any income or loss occurring during such Plan Year; and
(ii) 10% of the amount determined under (i) multiplied by the number of whole
calendar months between the end of the Plan Year and the date of distribution,
counting the month of distribution if distribution occurs after the 15th of such month.
(c) Forfeitures of Excess Aggregate Contributions. Forfeitures
of Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be applied to reduce Employer
contributions.
(d) Accounting for Excess Aggregate Contributions. Excess
Aggregate Contributions shall be forfeited, if forfeitable or distributed on a pro-rata
basis from the Participant's Employee Contribution Account, Matching Contribution
Account, and Qualified Matching Contribution Account (and, if applicable, the
Participant's Qualified Non-Elective Contribution Account).
3. Section 5.3, "Participant Accounts", shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as
follows:
Section 5.3 Participant Accounts.
The following accounts shall be maintained for the Participants in the Plan:
(a) Emplover Contributions Account. The account maintained for a
Participant to record his share of the contributions of the Employer, and all amounts
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transferred (if any) from the Participant's account in the Town of Vail Pension Plan,
and adjustments relating thereto.
(b) Participant Contributions Account. The account maintained for a
Participant to record his current interest in the Trust Fund resulting from all
contributions made by the Participant and adjustments relating thereto.
(c) Participant Rollover Account. The account established to hold and
account for the contributions rolled over from another qualified plan.
The term "Aggregate Account" means the value of all accounts maintained on behalf
of a Participant. The maintenance of individual accounts is only for accounting
purposes, and a segregation of the assets of the Trust Fund to each account shall not
be required.
4. A new Section 5.5, Participant Direction of Investment, will be added, effective January
1, 1997, and the remaining Sections of Article V shall be renumbered accordingly:
Section 5.5 Participant Direction of Investment. The Plan Administrator may
establish rules, regulations and policies to permit each Full-Time Regular Employee
who is a Participant to direct the investment of funds allocated to that Participant's
Aggregate Accounts. The Plan Administrator shall select and make available several
investment vehicles which Participants may elect to invest the funds allocated to their
Aggregate Accounts. The Aggregate Accounts of Participants who are not Full-Time
Regular Employees shall not be eligible for Participant direction of investment. A
Participant who is not a Full-Time Regular Employee, then becomes a Full-Time
Regular Employee (as defined in Section 2.8) shall become immediately eligible to
transfer his Aggregate Account into any investment vehicle allowed to a Full-Time
Regular Employee. The Plan Administrator shall adopt and establish rules,
regulations and policies concerning Participant direction of investment, options
available, election forms, limitations on the type or mix of investment vehicles and
procedures for Participants to change their investments.
5. Section 7.3, Time of Distribution, subsection (c), Distribution Upon Other Termination
of Emplovment, shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows:
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(c) Distribution Upon Other Termination of Emplovment
If a Participant terminates his or her employment for any reason other than
retirement, disability or death, and the Participant's interest, pursuant to Section 5.5,
is less than $3,500, such interest shall be distributed commencing no later than the
last day of the Plan Year after the Participant incurs a Break in Service, subject to the
consent requirements of subsection (e) of this Section.
6. Section 7.9, Snendthrift Provisions, shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as
follows:
Section 7.9 Spendthrift Provisions.
(a) Nonalienation of Benefits. Except as otherwise provided hereunder, all
amounts payable hereunder by the Retirement Board shall be paid only to the person or
persons entitled thereto, and all such payments shall be paid directly into the hands of such
person or persons and not into the hands of any other person or corporation whatsoever
except for transfers to other qualified retirement plans or individual retirement accounts at
the written direction of a Participant, and such payments shall not be liable for the debts,
contracts or engagements of any such person or persons, or taken in execution by attachment
or garnishment or by any other legal or equitable proceedings; nor shall any such person or
persons have any right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber or assign any such
payments or the benefits, proceeds or avails thereof; provided that nothing herein shall affect,
restrict or abridge any right of setoff, lien or security interest which the Trust may have in
the Participant's interest as a result of its use as security for a Participant loan to such
Participant.
(b) Qualified Domestic Relations Order. Paragraph (a) of this Section shall not
apply to the Trustees compliance with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO").
A QDRO is a judgment, decree or order (including approval of a property settlement
agreement) made pursuant to a state domestic relations law (including community property
law) that relates to the provision of child support, alimony payments or marital property
rights to a spouse, former spouse, child or other dependent of a Participant ("Alternate
Payee") and which:
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(i) creates or recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to, or
assigns to an Alternate Payee the right to, receive all or a portion of the benefits payable to
a Participant under this Plan;
(ii) specifies 1) the name and last known mailing address of the Participant
and each Alternate Payee covered by the order; 2) the amount or percentage of the
Participant's Plan benefits to be paid to any Alternate Payee; or the manner in which such
amount or percentage is to be determined; and 3) the number of payments or the period to
which the order applies and each plan to which the order relates; and
(iii) does not require the Plan to:
(1) provide any type or form of benefit or any option not
otherwise provided under the Plan;
(2) pay any benefits to any Alternate Payee prior to the earlier of the
affected Participant's termination of employment or the earlier of either: 1) the earliest date
benefits are payable under the Plan to a Participant; or 2) the later of the date the Participant
attains age 50, or the earliest date on which the Participant could obtain a distribution form
the Plan if the Participant separated form service;
(3) provide increased benefit; or
(4) pay benefits to an Alternate Payee that are required to be paid to
another Alternate Payee under a prior QDRO.
For purposes of this Plan, an Alternate Payee who had been married to the Participant
for at least one year may be treated as an Eligible Spouse with respect to the portion of the
Participant's benefit in which such Alternate Payee has an interest provided that the QDRO
provides for such treatment. In addition, if the QDRO so provides, this Plan, shall have the
right to make an immediate distribution of the Alternate Payee's benefit, notwithstanding the
fact that the Participant may not be eligible for immediate payment.
However, under no circumstances, may the spouse of an Alternate Payee (who is not
a Participant hereunder) be treated as an Eligible Spouse under the terms of the Plan.
Upon receipt of any judgment, decree or order relating to the provision of payment
by the Plan to an Alternate Payee pursuant to a state domestic relations law, the Trustees
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sha11 promptly notify the affected Participant and any Alternate Payee of the receipt of such
judgment, decree or order and shall notify the affected Participant and any Alternate Payee
of the Trustee's procedure for determining whether or not the judgment, decree or order is
' a QDRO.
The Trustee's shall establish a procedure to determine the status of a judgment, decree
or order as a QDRO and to administer Plan distributions in accordance with a QDRO. Such
procedure shall be in writing, shall include a provision specifying the notification
requirements enumerated in the proceeding paragraph, shall permit an Alternate Payee to
designate a representative for receipt of communications form the Trustees and shall include
such other provisions as the Trustee shall determine, including provisions required under
regulations promulgated by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.
7. Section 7.11, Authorization of Loans to Participants, subsection (fl Default, shall be
restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows:
(f) Default. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a Participant
loan made pursuant to this Section is not in default if a Participant fails to make two months
scheduled loan repayments, provided that by the last day of the following month such
delinquency is cured. A loan shall be deemed to be in default if the Participant misses three
consecutive months of scheduled loan repayments. Once the loan is in default, it shall
become immediately due and payable as of the last day of the month in which it is deemed
in default. The Retirement Board may take any action it considers appropriate to collect the
unpaid balance and accrued interest of the loan in default pursuant to the Participant Loan
Policy. Until a loan in default is satisfied, it shall continue to bear interest at the rate
provided in the note plus additional interest of two percent (2%) per annum.
8. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
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9. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declazes that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
10. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any
provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
11. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this 2nd day of December, 1997, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 16th day of December, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
in full this _ day of December, 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 25
SERIES OF 1997
AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOWN OF
VAIL GENERAL FUND, HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND, AND BOOTH CREEK DEBT SERVICE
FiJND, OF THE 1997 BUDGET AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS
SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 1997 which could not have been
reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance No. 23,
Series of 1996, adopting the 1997 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the Town has received certain revenues not budgeted for previously; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds aze
available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget,
in accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and,
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make
certain supplemental appropriations as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO that:
1. Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town
Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations for the 1997 Budget and Financial
Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of said appropriations as
follows:
FUND AMOUNT
General Fund $183,416
Booth Creek Debt Service Fund 11,000
Heavy Equipment Fund 129~500
$323,916
2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or
repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL
ON FIRST READING this 2nd day of December, 1997, and a public hearing shall be held on this
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Ordinance on the 16th day of December, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this _ day of December, 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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' I. Introduction
' II. System Status
(a) Plant facts as of February 5, 1995
(b) Description of Analog Microwave Link ("AML")
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II. Franchise Technical Requirement - System synopsis
' (a) Main Component: Section 4.1 - Rebuild
III. Cable Operator System Improvements
' (a) Municipal Area Network
(b) Analog Microwave Link ("AML") Elimination
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IV. New Additional Fiber Extensions
' (a) West Vail to Town Hall
(b) Town Hall to Aspen Lane
' V. Cable System Measurements
(a) Visual Carrier Measurement
' (b) Carrier to Noise Measurement
(c) Qualification of Plant Capability
~ VI. Digital Video Compression Overview
(a) Status in 1995
, (b) Communications Industry Advancements
(c) Status in 1997
' VII. Digital Video Overlay to Analog System
(a) Compression Ratio
' VIII. E3SI's Conclusion
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' Introduction
Enhanced Video, Voice & Data Systems, Inc. (E3SI)
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E 3SI specializes in auditing, developing, designing, delivering and
' maintaining scaleable, high technology solution based networking products
and services to government, education and commercial entities. E3SI's
management brings over 75 years of combined experience in cable
' television; switched and/or dedicated data communications, voice
communications and video communications; fiber-optic transport; and,
~ integrated digital and analog technologies, with the real world hands on
operating experience required to assess, recommend and deliver finished
operating systems which span the myriad of video, voice and data systems
' and applications.
~ E3SI pioneered the manufacturer neutral approach to solution development.
This means that E3SI is not contractually obligated to any one manufacturer
of electronic equipment for solution implementation. We believe that by
' being manufacturer neutral, E3SI is capable of independently assessing,
designing and delivering the most cost effective, most reliable and longest
' term communications solutions for our clients and their customers.
We will be providing to the Town of Vail factual information gathered by
' our engineers from actual cable system tests conducted on the existing and
upgraded cable television plant located within Vail, Colorado. This
, information will help establish the base line for performance of the pre-
upgraded plant, compare the base line to certain Federal Communications
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Commissiori ("FCC") specif cations and then compare the upgraded plant
' test results to both the base line and the FCC specifications. E3SI will also
introduce perspectives which it has gathered from a variety of experiences
' that either directly or indirectly relate to the overall network operating
system, that the incumbent cable television operator is recommending to the
town of Vail, in lieu of its complete 550 MHz Hybrid Fiber Coax rebuild.
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1 Plant Facts as of February 5, 1995
The Vail Valley cable television system, owned and operated by Cablevision
' VI, Inc., DBA TCI Cablevision of the Rockies, Inc. (hereafter referred to as
the "Cable Operator"), was developed utilizing the following thee main
' components (hereafter referred to as the "Initial System"):
1. Headend - The signal receive, processing, insertion and
1 transmission site located in Avon, Colorado.
' 2. Analog Microwave Link ("AML") - Broadband, line-of-
site, Microwave transmission and reception equipment
from the Headend to Dowds Junction.
' 3. Coaxial cable tree and branch trunk line am lifier
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' coaxial feeder cable and drop cable to the subscriber,
including other active and passive electronic devices.
' The Initial System's technical capability is - 330 MHz analog capacity or;
40 active forward channels
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return analog channels.
~ We will utilize a visual overview of the Initial System configuration, to
establish a baseline for comparison from the period commencing with the
new Franchise Agreement, through the changes that have occurred to the
' Initial System as of the end of November 1997.
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Description of Analog Microwave Link ("AML")
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An AML establishes a line-of-site broadband transmission of analog signals
' typically utilized for the delivery of cable television programming, to a
secondary source, for physical distribution to an ancillary universe of
, potential subscribers. Specifically insofar as it relates to the Initial System,
the cable signal originates at the cable television headend located in Avon,
Colorado and is camed via AML to a receive site located on the north side
' of I-70 at Dowds Junction. The cable signal is then transmitted over coaxial
cable trunk 1.2 miles to amplifier # 3 of the Vail cable system. This point,
' as identified, serves as the true initial point of distribution of the cable
signal to subscribers in Vail.
' Over the past 20 years an AML transmission system has been an effective
way to carry cable signals over areas of long distances with diverse terrain;
however, with the introduction of single-mode fiber-optics (with
' transmission ranges of up 31 miles or more), cable operators are replacing
AML feeds with fiber connectivity. The primary reasoning behind this type
' of transmission upgrade is to improve the originating signals to be inserted
into the tree and branch coa.xial distribution system and eliminate the need to
maintain a stand alone remote site, being the AML.
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Main Component: Section 4- Rebuild
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From the actual Franchise Agreement dated February 5, 1995 by and
' between the Town of Vail and Cablevision VI, Inc., DBA TCI Cablevision
of the Rockies, Inc. (the "Cable Operator"), the following summarizes the
technical components established under the cable television system rebuild
' requirement contained in Section 4.1 (a) and (b); and Section 4.2:
' 4.1 Onerating frequency range - 54 MHz to 550 MHz
Number of channels w/o digital comnression - Up to 78 channels
, Fiber optic rebuild - Fiber optics to the service area; central
Hub to nodes serving approximately 50
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' 4.2 Activated two-way communications capability between certain pubGc
buildings contingent only upon the future installation of appropriate
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In August of 1996, the Cable Operator began construction on the Municipal
' Area Network fiber optic system within the town of Vail connecting five
primary locations. The fiber optic connections originate within the Vail
Town Hall and in a star configuration, individual home-run 6 count fibers
, are delivered to the following locations:
' 1. Vail Library
2. Fire House on West Meadow Drive
3. Transportation Center
' 4. Maintenance Center
' This fiber was specifically designed for the intra-communications of the
above Town facilities, initially for private interactive data traffic with an
upgrade capability for private interactive voice and private interactive video
' transmissions. It also established the basis for a potential path to eliminating
certain coaxial cable trunking, on the subscriber system. The private fiber
, network was developed in conjunction with the Franchise negotiation, but
contracted under separate agreement.
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During the process of installing the underground conduit and fiber for the
' municipal Area Network, from the Town Hall east to the Maintenance
Center, the Cable Operator pre-staged a potential rebuild segment of its plant
by allowing the conduit on this run to be capable of the insertion of
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' Cable Operator System Improvements (con't)
' Analog Microwave Link Elimination
With regard to the requirement of the Cable Operator to rebuild its plant as
' described on page 4, herein, there was no requirement for removal of the
AML as a part of such rebuild. Even though the required rebuild of the
' system to a Hybrid Fiber Coax Plant ("HFC Plant") with 550 MHz capacity
would have increased the analog capacity as well as provide a more effective
distribution signal to the subscribers, the AML transmission would have
' remained to be an extremely week link in providing the high quality signal
to the initial point of entry into the HFC Plant.
' Inferior signal quality insertion results in a Poorer qualitY signal distribution
down line in the HFC Plant model. Another very relevant aspect that must
, be brought to light is, that any of the new interactive communications
products that could be launched on this system would be impeded by the
, AML connection to and from the Cable Operator's Headend and to and from
the Vail system.
' Without the elimination of the AML we at E3SI would have had little if any
confidence that any two-way services would operate within the level of
, technical competency required to deliver these services.
E3SI has confirmed that the former AML site has been deactivated and the
' signal is being transmitted via single-mode fiber optic cable to the former
named amplifier # 3. With this new connection the Cable Operator has
' effectively removed three active devices between its signal origination point
and the distribution point for Vail ( AML, amplifier # 1 and Amplifier #2.)
' It is important to understand that E3SI did conduct system performance
testing prior to the deactivation of the AML site, which in effect
' becomes a performance baseline for our subsequent testing. The initial
testing was done in the presence of the Cable Operator's technical staff
and we must point out, that several of the test points required minor
' maintenance by the Cable Operator technicians to enhance the signal
level and quality.
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Initial Subscriber System Fiber Build
'
The initial subscriber system fiber construction began in the Town of Avon,
' this past Summer, commencing at the Cable Operator's Headend traveling
south in both aerial and underground fashion, to splice locations located
' within Avon, continuing through Eagle Vail and connecting to the former
coaxial cable amplifier # 3. A fiber optic node (a light transmission to
electric transmission conversion point) was established to directly feed the
' Cable Operator's video signals to the now, first amplifier, to insert signal
into the Vail cable system (hereafter referred to as "Node #1, Amplifier #
' 1".) West Vail is now fed, from this point, cable television signals through
coaxial cable trunking and am plification throu g h a total of 7 amplifiers dee p
in transmission succession.
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' that the Cable Operator would not extend its fiber optic
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' West Vail to Town Hall
During the week of November 17, 1997 E3SI sent its engineering personnel
' back to the Vail system to conduct secondary testing at the same locations as
its initial testing. Much to our surprise the Cable Operator had, during the
' period from October 31 " to November 17t', extended the fiber optic network
from Node # 1 down the West Vail bike path and part of the South frontage
road to the Vail Town Hall. Town Hall now becomes the location for the
~ second fiber node (hereafter referred to as "Node #2".) This node splits the
fiber output into two legs, one feeding a first new amplifier off of Node #2,
' to serve the south side of I-70 (Vail Village area) through a total of 7
amplifiers deep in transmission succession and one feeding a first new
amplifier off of Node #2, to serve the north side of I-70 through a total of
, 8 amplifiers deep in transmission succession.
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' Also, during the period from November 17th to November 20th, the Cable
Operator extended the fiber optic network from Node # 2(utilizing the pre-
insta.lled conduit from the Town Hall to the Maintenance Center), from the
' Maintenance Center to a location on the North side of I-70 at Aspen Lane to
establish the third fiber node in the Vail system (hereafter referred to as
~ "Node #3".) This node feeds the cable signal to a new first amplifier off of
Node #3 and the respective coaxial cable trunking and amplifiers serve the
East Vail area through a total of 5 amplifiers deep in transmission
' succession.
, In summary, by virtue of the two fiber extensions and the establishment of
fiber Nodes # 2 and # 3, the Vail cable system now has no greater than 8
amplifers in distribution succession off of any fiber optic conversion point.
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, Cable System Measurements
, System Evaluation
' In evaluating cable television plants, many variables are involved in the
distribution of satisfactory video signals throughout a region. Various tests
can be run in either an `active', live plant or and in-active or non-production
' plant. As the town of Vail's system is in production and delivering signals
to its customers in the Vail Valley, we chose to test for the two basic but
' essential components that are most likely to effect the quality of reception
with in the system. Power readings and signal to noise ratios will most
dramatically effect picture quality. Our measurements were taken
' throughout the system both before and after fiber optic insertion. The tests
are briefly explained below:
' Signal Strength - Visual Carrier Measurement
, The actual strength of an individual channel within the overall signal is
critical to its overall quality. A minimum strength is required at various
, points in the system with the FCC mandating that a 0 to 3 dBmV reading be
achieved at the `drop' or point of interface with the customers television.
Peak-to-Valley measurements compare signal strength with regaxd to the
, entire bandwidth within a section of the system. All comparative
measurements should meet or exceed FCC standards. The following graph
depicts the peak-to-valley comparative measurements taken before and after
' the fiber optic upgrade.
' Please see attached Visual Carrier Matrig.
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Signal Strength Matrix
Vail Channels FCC Vail System Test Vail System Test
est Used Peak to ValleY Visual Carrier Visual Carrier
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Tru n k A mP 2 10 d B m V - 11 d B m V 26.3 dB mV 38.4 dBmV
42.3 dBmV
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Town Hall 2 10 dBmV - 11 dBmV 24.2 dBmV 28.6 dBmV
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(Node #2) 13 10 dBmV - 11 dBmV 33.6 dBmV 32.3 dBmV
23 10 dBmV - 11 dBmV 31.3 dBmV
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0 dBmV - 11 dBmV 31.1 dBmV <".':..;~~5::::«::::>:::::<~31.4 dBmV
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Aspen Lane 2 10 dBmV - 11 dBmV 27.7 dBmV 28.1 dBmV
Node #3) 13 10 dBmV - 11 dBmV 35.4 dBmV 32.2 dBmV
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, Cable System Measurements (con't)
, Video Quality - Carrier to Noise Measurement
~ The quality of a specific channel can be measured by the ratio of its strength
to the relative noise or interference in the signal. A signal with a below
normal reading can produce fuzzy, faint and/or snowy pictures. The carrier
' to noise ratio is also controlled by the FCC and is required to meet or exceed
43 dBmV as of June 30, 1995 as per CFR 47 part 76 subpart K. Again,
' measurements were taken both before and after the fiber optic upgrade to
test compliance with the following results. It should be noted that all
readings after the fiber optic upgrade was completed were in an non-swept,
' unbalanced system (the readings should improve as the system is fine-tuned
to meet all equipment specifications).
' Please see attached Signal to Noise Matriz.
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Signal to Noise Matrix
Vail Channels FCC Visual SYstem Carrier SYstem Carrier
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23 43.0 dBmV 41.7 dBmV 46.7 dBmV
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Aspen Lane 2 43.0 dBmV 42.8 dBmV 45.2 dBmV
Node #3 13 43.0 dBmV 44.7 dBmV 46.3 dBmV
23 43.0 dBmV 42.5 dBmV 47.4 dBmV
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45.8 dBmV
38 43.0 dBmV 41.5 dBmV
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13 43.0 dBmV 47 dBmV 51.6 dBmV
23 43.0 d6mV 47.3 dBmV 50.3 dBmV
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* As of June 30, 1995 per CFR 47 Part 76, Subpart K
Needs to be 'Swept and Balanced' to Fine Tune all Components
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' Qualification of Plant Capability
By simplifying the video distribution system through a reduction of the
' number of `active' components between the video source (head end) and the
consumer, the video signal transmission results in higher quality. With the
' placement of optical nodes 1, 2 and 3, as well as the reduction of in amplifier
succession no greater than 8, the ability to deliver 2-way capacity to reach
subscribers now exists.
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As with any state-of-the-art system, maintenance and proper care of the
, system is critical. It is recommended that spare components and emergency
repair equipment be kept in the valley at all times and the knowledgeable
staff to tend to any outings caused by construction, weather and/or other
' unforeseen circumstances.
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' Digital Video Compression Overview
' Status In 1995
The cable television industry has long searched for a way to increase the
, carrying capability of a standard 6 MHz analog channel. This search did not
just target the video carrying aspects of a standard cable channel it focused
' on broadband communications signals in the form of audio, data and voice
signals as well.
i One of the first successful utilization's of a standard cable channel to
effectively carry multiple segregated signals, occurred in 1992 and was
, deployed over many cable systems under the brand name "Digital Music
Express or DMX". DMX in effect, utilized a digital compression format to
enable five separate and distinct stereo music channels to be carried over a
' single 6 MHz standard cable channel to the subscriber drop and through use
of a de-compression converter box 30 digitally processed analog stereo
, music channels were delivered to a subscribers home stereo music system
sepaxate and apart from the television set.
' Several other industries were also employing some form of digital
compression in the operations of their consumer and/or commercial
products, which included software and hardware digital compression, as well
as, the digital video compression being employed by the direct broadcast
satellite industry ("DBS"). At this time, DBS companies were finalizing
, their launch plans to compete against the hard-line cable television operators
with a technically superior product offering. For the cable television industry
' however, they still had to deal with the many diverse plant types that existed,
in various levels of technical integrity, prior to arriving with a viable
product. Cable television re-transmission of compressed digital video really
' had little hope of becoming reality, until early in 1996, when several '
breakthroughs occurred with the de-compression of the signal at the
subscriber terminal equipment and the Cable Operator had a standardized
' preparation plan in place to ready the plant.
, In 1995, at the time when the subject franchise was executed, most would
have agreed with the position that analog rebuilds were the only avenue
technically feasible to gain appropriate bandwidth for increasing the
' programming offerings, as well as, position a community for the next wave
of two-way communications services.
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' Digital Video Compression Overview (con't)
' Communications Industry Advancements
Digitized signal transmission forms were increasing at an intense rate in the
' communications industry, during the time frame of 1995 and including the
present and beyond. More and more adjunct services have been under
' development by Local Exchange Carriers, Cable Operators, Long Distance
Carriers and Electric Utility Providers. The one common technical reality
each of these different providers looked to, for increasing the number of
, tasks that could be accomplished in less or existing communications space,
was some form of a compression scheme.
, The reality of employing digital compression is that you can put more
information into a defined space that previously carried less. With regard to
' video transmission, the DBS industry would not be where it is today if it had
not utilized digital compression. Even as of this year, the television
' broadcast industry is starting to explore digital video transmission of their
off-air broadcast signals, as well as, the ability to expand the transmitted
signal output to multiple signal offerings within the same transmission
' space, by employing digital video compression.
' For the cable television industry, adding digital video compression to its
analog coaxial and/or analog based HFC plants is the next logical step in the
deployment of increased competitive service offerings within its franchised
' communities.
' Status in 1997
At the first of this year, digital video trials commenced utilizing actual cable
' television subscribers over multiple geographic locations. The trials were
spread between both large and small communities and primarily relied on
~ cable systems that had analog channels available to insert the digital signal.
After many months of tuning, fine tuning and adjusting the transmission up-
link facilities, cable plant and subscriber terminal equipment, successful
' results were obtained and opened the door for live multiple cable system
launches which, began in September of this year.
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' Digital Video Insertion
' Compression Ratio
Initially, the compression ratio that engineering experts thought would be .
' deliverable in a stable form was axound 16 to 1. That is, 16 compressed
digital video channels over one 6 MHz analog channel. However, the factors
~ that determined true stability in not only cable system transmission, but as
well, in subscriber terminal reception was tightness of plant and positioning
within the signal transmission spectrum of the plant.
' As the i ital
d g video trials produced more succmct mformation the
~ determination was made that various maintenance requirements had to be
performed prior to, or coinciding with, the physical activation of the digital
video product on a cable system. Also, during the trial period (as well as
' during several of the more recent physical launches) the confirmed and
announced compression ratio of 14 to 1, began to have noticeable technical
~ problems at the subscriber location.
The digital video package, which is installed at a cable operator's headend,
' will vary depending on the existing programming being carried as well as
the signal locations available on the cable system. In the Vail and Avon area,
the content on several existing mid-band channels was moved to a higher
' band, to position the digital signal in a frequency range with the least
amount of interference existing. As the Cable Operator was commencing its
' launch in the Avon system, a late adjustment occurred which has affected
the outcome of this evaluation. Due to the instability in the 14 to 1
compression ratio, the Cable Operator has had to reduce this ratio to 12 to 1
' for delivering the quality signal level needed for appropriate distribution.
' During the initial meeting which E3SI had with Town of Vail
representa.tives, and pursuant to the proposal made by the Cable Operator to
utilize the compression ratio of 14 to 1, we discussed the total number of
' channels that would be available in Vail after digital video was over-laid to
the existing system. Vail would receive a total of 79 video channels, or 1
' more channel than the franchise required 78 channels. See below:
Available Analog Channels - 37
, 3 channels with digital @ 14 to 1- 42
TOTAL = 79
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, Digital Video Insertion (con°t)
' Now, with a compression ratio of 12 to l, the Vail system would loose
effectively 6 digital channels, which would reduce the total number of
channels to 73 or 5 short of the minimum franchise required 78 channels.
' It appeaxs that the reduction in the di ital v'
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1 1 down to 12 to 1, was the correct move in order to stabilize the reception at
subscriber locations.
' With the introduction of the fiber optic nodes, the reduction in the number of
amplifiers served off of each node and applying a consistent maintenance
' program to maintain plant integrity, this new digital video product should be
far superior in quality over any form of analog video product.
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E3SI Conclusions and Recommendations
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E3SI's assessment of the activities which have occurred by the Cable
' Operator in the Vail system, in our opinion, is a respectful start in making
the Vail cable system a technically acceptable platform for today's services
' and scale for the future. However, these steps are only partial steps that we
at E3SI see as necessary to arrive at the more elevated distinction which the
' Franchise Document of 1995 contemplated. Therefore, E3SI hereby
recommends the following steps be taken by the Cable Operator with regard
to extending, upgrading and adding components to its cable system to
1 elevate it to a level of technical competency, in the Town of Vail:
, RECCOMENDATION STATUS
1. Eliminate the AML Completed
' 2. Extend Fiber beyond node 1, to 2 new nodes. ComPleted
' 3. Upgrade the analog capacity from 330 MHz
to 400 MHz, being the capacity of 12 new
' analog channels, within a reasonable time frame.
4. Require the addition of 3 more digital channels
' or the availability of 36 more digital programming
sources at 12 to 1 compression, within a reasonable
, time frame.
5. Require a consistent maintenance program be
i implemented, with reporting to the Town Manager,
including cut cable, pedestal damage and relocation
' requests logged by incident.
If the Cable Operator agrees to the above, the Vail cable television system
' will have the following specifications:
, Analog Capacity - 54 MHz to 400 MHz or 46 analog channels
Digital Capacity - 6 channels at 12 to 1 compression or
' 72 digital channels
' Total Programming Availability = 118 channels
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, Appendix
1 I. Photographs of On-Site Testing
' II. Sample of Raw Test Data Acquired
' III. Copy of FCC Technical Standards
CFR 47, Part 76, Section 76.605 and applicable
~ Sections through Section76.630.
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 09:43 Peak-to-Valley 22.0 dB
Temp +42.0 F(+05.6 C) Test Point HeadEnd
' Location_ File 14 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +35.5 +21.2 14.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +34.7 +25.9 08.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +35.7 +20.7 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 <003 <003
06 <003 +19.8
95 +15.1 +21.6 06.5 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +33.2 +27.0 06.2 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +19.9 +32.1 12.2 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +35.2 +19.5 15.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +35.4 +21.3 14.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +35.7 +21.3 14.4 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +18.4 +04.7 13.7 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +14.9 +05.1 09.8 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +35.6 +20.2 15.4 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +15.1 <003
19 +35.6 +21.1 14.5 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +36.3 +27.4 08.9 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +33.5 +27.5 06.0 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +34.9 +25.7 09.2 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +35.9 +21.0 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +30.8 +15.0 15.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
, 09 +35.5 +20.9 14.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +35.1 +20.2 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +35.6 +20.2 15.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +36.1 +20.0 16.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +35.8 +20.7 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +35.8 +20.7 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
24 +35.8 +21.3 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 25 +36.9 +21.5 15.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
26 +35.1 +20.0 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +34.9 +19.9 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +35.8 <003
, 29 +35.8 +12.7 23.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +35.5 +20.7 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +35.8 +21.2 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +35.6 +23.5 12.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +36.6 +21.8 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +35.9 +21.7 14.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +35.7 +20.7 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +36.2 +20.7 15.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 37 +36.0 +20.4 156 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +35.4 +20.3 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass .
39 <003 <003
40 +29.5 +23.2 06.3 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 41 +27.1 +21.7 05_4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
42 +28.4 <003
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 10:18 Peak-to-Valley 27.6 dB
Temp +42.8 F(+06.0 C) Test Point Old Amp 3 Output
' Location_ File 15 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +38.4 +24.5 13.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +37.6 +29.5 08.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +38.4 +24.9 13.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 +17.0 +05.9 11_1 Pass Pass Pass FAIL
06 <003 +23.5
95 +17.7 +26.5 08.8 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +39.1 +31.1 08.0 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +23.5 +38.4 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +39.6 +23.6 16.0 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +40.5 +25.3 15.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +40.1 +26.0 14.1 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +19.3 +12.7 06.6 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 f20.2 +11.3 08.9 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +40.1 +25.9 14.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +20.0 +09.6 10.4 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +41.1 +26.1 15.0 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +42.3 +32.6 09.7 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +41.0 +32.6 08.4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +40.4 +31.4 09.0 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +42.2 +26.4 15.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +36.5 +21.6 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 09 +41.3 +27.1 14.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +40.7 +27.3 13.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +41.2 +27.2 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +42,5 +25.9 16.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +42.3 +27.9 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +43.6 +26.7 16.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
24 +42.9 +28.3 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 25 +49.6 +28.1 16.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
26 +42.8 +27.3 15.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +41.8 +27.3 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +42.9 +11.4 31.5 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 29 +41.2 +20.2 21.0 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +41.8 +27.0 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +41.7 +27.7 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +41.6 +28.8 12.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +43.2 +27.0 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +42.3 +27.7 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +42.7 +25.7 17.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +43.2 +27.9 15.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +42.6 +26.6 16.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +41.1 +26.2 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 39 <003 <003
40 +29.2 +24.3 04.9 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +27.0 +25.4 01.6 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
42 +32.9 <003
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 10:20 Peak-to-Valley 27.0 dB
Temp +42.4 F(+05.8 C) Test Point Town Hall Output
' Location_ File 16 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Adj Overall
02 +28.6 +14.6 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +27.8 +19.5 08.3 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +28.5 +15.0 13.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 <-07 -05.8
06 <-07 +13.5
95 +07.5 +14.5 07.0 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +27.9 +21.0 06.9 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +12.7 +20.4 07.7 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +29.7 +13.8 15.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +30.5 +15.4 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +29.8 +16.2 13.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +11.4 +02.9 08.5 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +11.1 +01.3 09.8 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +30.1 +15.8 14.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +11.0 -00.4 11.4 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +31.2 +16.3 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +30.5 +21.1 09.4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +31.9 +22.8 09.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +30.8 +21.4 09.4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +32.1 +16.9 15.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +26.6 +11.7 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 09 +31.0 +17.2 13.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +30.8 +17.3 13.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +31.3 +17.2 14.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 12 +32.5 +16.0 16.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +32.3 +17.4 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +33.6 +16.7 16.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
29 +32.8 +18.3 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 25 +34.5 +18.2 16.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
26 +32.8 +17.3 15.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +31.9 +17.2 14.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +32.9 +01.2 31.7 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 29 +31.4 +10.3 21.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +31.7 +17.0 14.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +31.7 +17.7 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +31.7 +18.8 12.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +33.3 +17.1 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +32.3 +17.9 14.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +32.7 +15.6 17.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +32.9 +17.9 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +32.5 +16.6 15.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +31.4 +16.3 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 39 <-07 <-07
40 +18.5 +14.1 04.9 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +17.5 +14.4 03.1 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
42 +22.2 <-07
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 10:41 Peak-to-Valley 26.6 dB
Temp +44.2 F(+06.8 C) Test Point Aspen Lane Output
' Location_ File 17 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +28.1 +14.1 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +27.0 +17.7 09.3 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +28,7 +13.9 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 <-07 -04.5
06 <-07 +13.7
95 +06.6 +16.1 09.5 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +28.3 +20.0 08.3 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +13.1 +28.9 15.8 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +29.9 +14.2 15.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +30.7 +15.7 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +30.4 +16.1 14.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +12.1 +03.4 08.7 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +09.8 +01.7 08.1 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +31.1 +15.7 15.4 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +10.0 +02.2 07.8 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +31.6 +16.8 14.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +32.0 +22.1 09.9 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +31.6 +23.8 07.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +31.5 +21.7 09.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +32.0 +17.6 14.4 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +27.2 +11.4 15.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
, 09 +31.9 +17.2 14.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +31.7 +16.8 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +32.3 +16.6 15.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +32.5 +16.1 16.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +32.2 +17.1 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +32.4 +17.3 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
24 +32.5 +17.8 14.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 25 +33.2 +18.1 15.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
26 +31.9 +16.9 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +31.7 +16.7 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +32.8 +01.2 31.6 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
, 29 +33.0 +09.3 23.7 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +32.4 +17.4 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +32.5 +18.0 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 32 +32.4 +20.0 12.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +33.2 +18.2 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +32.7 +18.3 14.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +32.3 +17.0 15.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +33.1 +17.5 15.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +32.3 +16.1 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +31.2 +14.6 16.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 39 <-07 <-07
40 +18.0 +13.8 04.2 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +17.8 +14.4 03.4 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
92 +21.9 <-07
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 11:07 Peak-to-Valley 26.1 dB
Temp +44.7 F(+07.1 C) Test Point Term Bridger Output
' Location_ File 18 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +26.2 +12.2 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +25.2 +17.1 08.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +26.7 +12.9 13.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 <003 <003
06 <003 +11.3
95 <003 +13.5
' 96 +26.9 +19.0 07.9 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +10.0 +24.4 14.4 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +27.2 +12.3 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +28.3 +13.7 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +28.6 +14.2 14~4 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +09.0 <003
16 +08.1 <003
17 +29.4 +14.7 14.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +08.6 <003
19 +30.1 +15.8 14.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +30.8 +21.0 09.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +30.3 +22.6 07.7 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +28.4 +21.0 07.4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +31.3 +16.5 14.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +26.0 +10.1 15.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 09 +30.5 +16.2 14.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +30.2 +15.4 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +30.4 +15.1 15.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +30.8 +14.6 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +30.4 +15.8 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +30.6 +15.9 14.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
29 +30.8 +16.9 13.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 25 +31.8 +17.0 19.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
26 +30.4 +16.1 14.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +31.1 +16.3 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +32.2 <003
' 29 +32.9 +10.6 22.3 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +32.6 +18.0 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +33.1 +18.8 14.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +33.2 +21.2 12.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +34.2 +19.3 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +33.5 +19.4 14.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +33.3 +18.6 14.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 36 +31.4 +16.4 15.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +32.9 +16.9 16.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +31.7 +15.3 16.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 39 <003 <003
40 +19.1 +13.2 05.9 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +16.8 +13.2 03.6 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
42 +20.1 <003
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 11:22 Peak-to-Valley 29.9 dB
Temp +42.2 F(+05.7 C) Test Point Line 1 Output
' Location_ File 19 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
, # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +40.6 +26.7 13.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
03 +90.3 +32.5 07.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
04 +41.8 +27,5 14.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 +24.3 <013
06 <013 +27.3
95 +20.4 +29.3 08.9 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
96 +42.5 +32.2 10.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 97 +26.7 +42.8 16.1 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +42.7 +28.0 14.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +44.2 +29.6 14.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +44.7 +30.1 14.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +25.3 +16.2 09.1 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +24.2 <013
17 +45.0 +29.7 15.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +25.1 +14.0 11.1 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +45.2 +30.3 14.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +46.3 +37.2 09.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +94.7 +38.5 06.2 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +93.6 +34.8 08.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +46.2 +32.3 13.9 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +41.4 +26.2 15.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 09 +47.0 +32.5 14.5 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +45.4 +31.6 13.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +47.2 +31.3 15.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +48.2 +32.2 16.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +47.8 +32.9 14.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +47.1 +30.0 17.1 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
24 +42.8 +30.6 12.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 25 +48.1 +33.5 14.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
26 +48.3 +34.3 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +48.6 +34.5 14.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
28 +49.4 +18.5 30.9 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 29 +50.3 +27.7 22.6 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +49.7 +35.2 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +50.1 +35.9 14.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +49.3 +37.5 11.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
33 +48.9 +36.3 12.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +49.1 +34.8 14.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +50.3 +33.5 16.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +49.3 +33.2 16.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +49.2 +33.1 16.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
38 +46.8 +33.7 13.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 39 <013 <013
40 +36.1 +31.3 04.8 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +36.2 +31.0 05.2 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
42 +37.8 <013
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 11:32 Peak-to-Valley 27.4 dB
Temp +41.9 F(+05.5 C) Test Point
' Location_ File 20 Test By
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +41.6 +27.9 13.7 Pass Pass Pass FAIL
03 +42.2 +33.8 08.4 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
04 +43.5 +29.1 14.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 05 <013 <013
06 <013 +28.8
95 +26.7 +31.8 05.1 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +45.0 +37.3 07.7 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +28.8 +44.7 15.9 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +45.2 +30.0 15.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +46.5 +32.5 14.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 14 +45.5 +32.4 13.1 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +28.6 +19.4 09.2 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +25.9 +16.2 09.7 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +47.5 +31.3 16.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +26.8 +15.1 11.7 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +48.2 +32.0 16.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +49.5 +39.5 10.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 21 +47.7 +38.5 09.2 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +46.6 +39.6 07.0 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +47.6 +34.4 13.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +43.6 +28.8 14.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 09 +48.0 +34.8 13.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +46.4 +34.4 12.0 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +48.1 +32.3 15.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +49.2 +34.7 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +50.7 +34.5 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +50.2 +32.5 17.7 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
24 +44.5 +33.8 10.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 25 +51.0 +35.3 15.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
26 +51.6 +37.5 14.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +51.4 +33.8 17.6 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
28 +52.4 +20.5 31.9 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
' 29 +52.6 +29.0 23.6 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +51.0 +38.7 12.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +52.1 +39.3 12.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +50.3 +41.1 09.2 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
33 +51.1 +38.5 12.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +50.8 +37.6 13.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +51.4 +35.2 16.2 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 36 +49.5 +35.8 13.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
37 +53.3 +34.6 18.7 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
38 +49.9 +35.1 14.8 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 39 <013 <013
40 +39.0 +33.0 06.0 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +39.3 +33.4 05.9 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
42 +39.4 <013
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Date 20NOV97 Cascade
Time 11:39 Peak-to-Valley 30.6 dB
Temp +40.8 F(+04.9 C) Test Point Line 2 Output
' Location_ File 21 Test By M. Bennett
Ch Signal Level Data V:A 10-17 dB +03.0 dBmV 03.0 dB 11.0 dB
' # Visual Aural Ratio Ratio Min Ad' Overall
02 +39.3 +26.4 12.9 Pass Pass Pass FAIL
03 +38.9 +31.3 07.6 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
04 +42.9 +28.3 14.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 05 <013 <013
06 <013 +27.2
95 +21.9 +31.1 09.2 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
' 96 +41.6 +34.9 06.7 FAIL Pass FAIL Pass
97 +27.4 +43.4 16.0 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
98 +44.3 +29.0 15.3 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
99 +45.0 +32.3 12.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 14 +44.4 +30.9 13.5 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
15 +26.5 +17.2 09.3 FAIL Pass FAIL FAIL
16 +25.9 +13.9 12.0 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
17 +45.6 +29.9 15.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
' 18 +26.0 +14.9 11.1 Pass Pass FAIL FAIL
19 +48.3 +32.1 16.2 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
20 +46.7 +37.7 09.0 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
, 21 +48.3 +39.2 09.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
22 +48.6 +38.7 09.9 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
07 +46.4 +34.9 11.5 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
08 +42.2 +28.5 13.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
~ 09 +49.0 +33.9 15.1 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
10 +46.5 +35.1 11.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
11 +47.5 +32.1 15.4 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 12 +49.6 +33.5 16.1 Pass Pass Pass Pass
13 +50.7 +35.1 15.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
23 +49.3 +32.7 16.6 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
24 +43.4 +32.7 10.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
, 25 +51.4 +34.7 16.7 Pass Pass FAIL Pass
26 +50.1 +37.5 12.6 Pass Pass Pass Pass
27 +49.8 +32.3 17.5 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
28 +52.5 +18.2 39.3 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
, 29 +51.0 +28.2 22.8 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
30 +48.8 +37.1 11.7 Pass Pass Pass Pass
31 +50.6 +35.8 14.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
' 32 +48.6 +39.2 09.4 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
33 +48.3 +37.0 11.3 Pass Pass Pass Pass
34 +48.5 +34.7 13.8 Pass Pass Pass Pass
35 +49,9 +33.0 16.9 Pass Pass Pass Pass
, 36 +48.6 +34.1 14.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
37 +50.4 +31.3 19.1 FAIL Pass Pass Pass
38 +47.7 +32.2 15.5 Pass Pass Pass Pass
t 39 <013 <013
40 +36.5 +29.8 06.7 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
41 +35.2 +29.1 06.1 FAIL Pass Pass FAIL
42 +36.3 <013
, 43 <013 <013
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[Title 47, Volume 4, Parts 70 to 79]
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From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR76]
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TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
' CHAPTER I--FEDERAL CONIIMUNICATIONS CONIIMISSION (Continued)
PART 76--CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE--Table of Contents
' Subpart K--Technical Standards
Sec. 76.601 Performance tests.
' (a) The operator of each cable television system shall be
responsible for insuring that each such system is designed, installed,
, and operated in a manner that fully complies with the provisions of this
subpart. Each system operator shall be prepared to show, on request by
an authorized representative of the Commission or the local franchiser,
that the system does, in fact, comply with the rules.
' (b) The operator of each cable television system shall maintain at
its local office a current listing of the cable television channels
which that system delivers to its subscribers.
' (c) The operator of each cable television system shall conduct
complete performance tests of that system at least twice each calendar
year (at intervals not to exceed seven months), unless otherwise noted
below, and shall maintain the resulting test data on file at the
' operator's local business office for at least five (5) years. The test
data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the
local franchiser, upon request. The performance tests shall be directed
at determining the extent to which the system complies with all the
' technical standards set forth in Sec. 76.605(a) and shall be as follows:
(1) For cable television systems with 1000 or more subscribers but
with 12,500 or fewer subscribers, proof-of-performance tests conducted
' pursuant to this section shall include measurements taken at six (6)
widely separated points. However, within each cable system, one
additional test point shall be added for every additional 12,500
subscribers or fraction thereof (e.g., 7 test points if 12,501 to 25,000
, subscribers; 8 test points if 25,001 to 37,500 subscribers, etc.). In
addition, for technically integrated portions of cable systems that are
not mechanically continuous (i.e., employing microwave connections), at
' least one test point will be required for each portion of the cable
system served by a technically integrated microwave hub. The proof-of-
performance test points chosen shall be balanced to represent all
geographic areas served by the cable system. At least one-third of the
' test points shall be representative of subscriber terminals most distant
from the system input and from each microwave receiver (if microwave
transmissions are employed), in terms of cable length. The measurements
may be taken at
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' convenient monitoring points in the cable network: Provided, that data
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' shall be included to relate the measured performance of the system as
would be viewed from a nearby subscriber terminal. An identification of
the instruments, including the makes, model numbers, and the most recent
' date of calibration, a description of the procedures utilized, and a
statement of the qualifications of the person performing the tests shall
also be included.
' (2) Proof-of-performance tests to determine the extent to which a
cable television system complies with the standards set forth in
Sec. 76.605(a) (3), (4), and (5) shall be made on each of the NTSC or
similar video channels of that system. Unless otherwise as noted, proof-
' of-performance tests for all other standards in Sec. 76.605(a) shall be
made on a minimum of four (4) channels plus one additional channel for
every 100 MHz, or fraction thereof, of cable distribution system upper
, frequency limit (e.g., 5 channels for cable television systems with a
cable distribution system upper frequency limit of 101 to 216 MHz; 6
channels for cable television systems with a cable distribution system
upper frequency limit of 217-300 MHz; 7 channels for cable television
' systems with a cable distribution upper frequency limit to 300 to 400
MHz, etc.). The channels selected for testing must be representative of
all the channels within the cable television system.
' (3) The operator of each cable television system shall conduct semi-
annual proof-of-performance tests of that system, to determine the
extent to which the system complies with the technical standards set
forth in Sec. 76.605(a)(4) as follows. The visual signal level on each
' channel shall be measured and recorded, along with the date and time of
the measurement, once every six hours (at intervals of not less than
five hours or no more than seven hours after the previous measurement),
to include the warmest and the coldest times, during a 24-hour period in
' January or February and in July or August.
(4) The operator of each cable television system shall conduct
triennial proof-of-performance tests of its system to determine the
' extent to which the system complies with the technical standards set
forth in Sec. 76.605(a)(11).
(d) Successful completion of the performance tests required by
paragraph (c) of this section does not relieve the system of the
' obligation to comply with all pertinent technical standards at all
subscriber terminals. Additional tests, repeat tests, or tests involving
specified subscriber terminals may be required by the Commission of the
, local franchiser to secure compliance with the technical standards.
(e) The provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section shall
not apply to any cable television system having fewer than 1,000
subscribers: Provided, however, that any cable television system using
' any frequency spectrum other than that allocated to over-the-air
television and FM broadcasting (as described in Sec. 73.603 and
Sec. 73.210 of this chapter) is required to conduct all tests,
measurements and monitoring of signal leakage that are required by this
' subpart. A cable television system operator complying with the
monitoring, logging and the leakage repair requirements of Sec. 76.614,
shall be considered to have met the requirements of this paragraph.
' However, the leakage log, shall be retained for five years rather than
the two years prescribed in Sec. 76.614.
Note: Prior to requiring any additional testing pursuant to
, Sec. 76.601(d), the local franchising authority shall notify the cable
operator who will be allowed thirty days to come into compliance with
any perceived signal quality problems which need to be corrected. The
' Commission may request cable operators to test their systems at any
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' time.
[57 FR 11001, Apr. 1, 1992, as amended at 57 FR 61010, Dec. 23, 1992]
' Sec. 76.605 Technical standards.
' (a) As of December 30, 1992, unless otherwise noted, the following
requirements apply to the performance of a cable television system as
measured at any subscriber terminal with a matched impedance at the
termination point or at the output of the modulating or processing
, equipment (generally the headend) of the cable television system or
otherwise as noted. The requirements are applicable to each NTSC or
similar video downstream cable television channel in the system:
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(1)(i) The cable television channels delivered to the subscriber's
' terminal shall be capable of being received and displayed by TV
broadcast receivers used for off-the-air reception of TV broadcast
signals, as authorized under part 73 of this chapter; and
' (ii) Cable television systems shall transmit signals to subscriber
premises equipment on frequencies in accordance with the channel
allocation plan set forth in the Electronics Industries Association's
" Cable Television Channel Identification Plan, EIA IS-132, May 1994 "
' (EIA IS-132). This incorporation by reference was approved by the
Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 522(a) and
1 CFR Part 51. Cable systems are required to use this channel allocation
plan for signals transmitted in the frequency range 54 MHz to 1002 MHz.
' This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 522(a) and 1 CFR Part 51.
Copies of EIA IS-132 may be obtained from: Global Engineering Documents,
' 2805 McGraw Ave., Irvine CA 92714. Copies of EIA IS-132 may be inspected
during normal business hours at the following locations: Federal
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW, Dockets Branch (Room 239),
Washington, DC, or the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol
' Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. This requirement is applicable
on May 31, 1995, for new and re-built cable systems, and on June 30,
1997, for all cable systems.
, (2) The aural center frequency of the aural carrier must be 4.5 MHz
<plus-minus> 5 kHz above the frequency of the visual carrier at the
output of the modulating or processing equipment of a cable television
system, and at the subscriber terminal.
' (3) The visual signal level, across a terminating impedance which
correctly matches the internal impedance of the cable system as viewed
from the subscriber terminal, shall not be less than 1 millivolt across
an internal impedance of 75 ohms (0 dBmV). Additionally, as measured at
' the end of a 30 meter (100 foot) cable drop that is connected to the
subscriber tap, it shall not be less than 1.41 millivolts across an
internal impedance of 75 ohms (+3 dBmV). (At other impedance values, the
' minimum visual signal level, as viewed from the subscriber terminal,
shall be the square root of 0.0133 (Z) millivolts and, as measured at
the end of a 30 meter (100 foot) cable drop that is connected to the
subscriber tap, shall be 2 times the square root of 0.00662(Z)
' millivolts, where Z is the appropriate impedance value.)
(4) The visual signal level on each channel, as measured at the end
of a 30 meter cable drop that is connected to the subscriber tap, shall
' not vary more than 8 decibels within any six-month interval, which must
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' include four tests performed in six-hour increments during a 24-hour
period in July or August and during a 24-hour period in January or
February, and shall be maintained within:
~ (i) 3 decibels (dB) of the visual signal level of any visual carrier
within a 6 MHz nominal frequency separation;
(ii) 10 dB of the visual signal level on any other channel on a
' cable television system of up to 300 MHz of cable distribution system
upper frequency limit, with a 1 dB increase for each additional 100 MHz
of cable distribution system upper frequency limit (e.g., 11 dB for a
system at 301-400 MHz; 12 dB for a system at 401-500 MHz, etc.); and
1 (iii) A maximum level such that signal degradation due to overload
in the subscriber's receiver or terminal does not occur.
(5) The rms voltage of the aural signal shall be maintained between
, 10 and 17 decibels below the associated visual signal level. This
requirement must be met both at the subscriber terminal and at the
output of the modulating and processing equipment (generally the
headend). For subscriber terminals that use equipment which modulate and
' remodulate the signal (e.g., baseband converters), the rms voltage of
the aural signal shall be maintained between 6.5 and 17 decibels below
the associated visual signal level at the subscriber terminal.
~ (6) The amplitude characteristic shall be within a range of
<plus-minus>2 decibels from 0.75 MHz to 5.0 MHz above the lower boundary
frequency of the cable television channel, referenced to the
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average of the highest and lowest amplitudes within these frequency
boundaries.
, (i) Prior to December 30, 1999, the amplitude characteristic may be
measured after a subscriber tap and before a converter that is provided
and maintained by the cable operator.
' (ii) As of December 30, 1999, the amplitude characteristic shall be
measured at the subscriber terminal.
(7) The ratio of RF visual signal level to system noise shall be as
follows:
' (i) From June 30, 1992, to June 30, 1993, shall not be less than 36
decibels.
(ii) From June 30, 1993 to June 30, 1995, shall not be less than 40
' decibels.
(iii) As of June 30, 1995, shall not be less then 43 decibels.
(iv) For class I cable television channels, the requirements of
paragraphs (a)(7)(i), (a)(7)(ii) and (a)(7)(iii) of this section are
' applicable only to:
(A) Each signal which is delivered by a cable television system to
subscribers within the predicted Grade B contour for that signal;
(B) Each signal which is first picked up within its predicted Grade
' B contour;
(C) Each signal that is first received by the cable television
system by direct video feed from a TV broadcast station, a low power TV
' station, or a TV translator station.
(8) The ratio of visual signal level to the rms amplitude of any
coherent disturbances such as intermodulation products, second and third
order distortions or discrete-frequency interfering signals not
, operating on proper offset assignments shall be as follows:
(i) The ratio of visual signal level to coherent disturbances shall
not be less than 51 decibels for noncoherent channel cable television
, systems, when measured with modulated carriers and time averaged; and
1
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' (ii) The ratio of visual signal level to coherent disturbances which
are frequency-coincident with the visual carrier shall not be less than
~ 47 decibels for coherent channel cable systems, when measured with
modulated carriers and time averaged.
(9) The terminal isolation provided to each subscriber terminal:
(i) Shall not be less than 18 decibels. In lieu of periodic testing,
~ the cable operator may use specifications provided by the manufacturer
for the terminal isolation equipment to meet this standard; and
(ii) Shall be sufficient to prevent reflections caused by open-
circuited or short-circuited subscriber terminals from producing visible
, picture impairments at any other subscriber terminal.
(10) The peak-to-peak variation in visual signal level caused by
undesired low frequency disturbances (hum or repetitive transients)
, generated within the system, or by inadequate low frequency response,
shall not exceed 3 percent of the visual signal level. Measurements made
on a single channel using a single unmodulated carrier may be used to
demonstrate compliance with this parameter at each test location.
' (11) As of June 30, 1995, the following requirements apply to the
performance of the cable television system as measured at the output of
the modulating or processing equipment (generally the headend) of the
1 system:
(i) The chrominance-luminance delay inequality (or chroma delay),
which is the change in delay time of the chrominance component of the
signal relative to the luminance component, shall be within 170
' nanoseconds.
(ii) The differential gain for the color subcarrier of the
television signal, which is measured as the difference in amplitude
' between the largest and smallest segments of the chrominance signal
(divided by the largest and expressed in percent), shall not exceed
<plus-minus>20%.
(iii) The differential phase for the color subcarrier of the
' television signal which is measured as the largest phase difference in
degrees between each segment of the chrominance signal and reference
segment (the segment at the blanking level of O IRE), shall not exceed
<plus-minus>10 degrees.
, (12) As an exception to the general provision requiring measurements
to be made at subscriber terminals, and without regard to the type of
signals carried by the cable television system, signal leakage from a
' cable television system shall be measured in accordance with the
procedures outlined in
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' Sec. 76.609(h) and shall be limited as follows:
'
Signal
leakage
Frequencies limit Distance in
' (micro-volt/ meters (m)
meter)
Less than and including 54 MHz, and over 216
' MHz 15 30
Over 54 up to and including 216 MHz 20 3
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' (b) Cable television systems distributing signals by using methods
such as nonconventional coaxial cable techniques, noncoaxial copper
' cable techniques, specialized coaxial cable and fiber optical cable
hybridization techniques or specialized compression techniques or
specialized receiving devices, and which, because of their basic design,
cannot comply with one or more of the technical standards set forth in
, paragraph (a) of this section, may be permitted to operate: Provided,
That an adequate showing is made pursuant to Sec. 76.7 which establishes
that the public interest is benefited. In such instances, the Commission
may prescribe special technical requirements to ensure that subscribers
, to such systems are provided with an equivalent level of good quality
service.
, Note 1: Local franchising authorities of systems serving fewer than
1000 subscribers may adopt standards less stringent than those in
Sec. 76.605(a). Any such agreement shall be reduced to writing and be
associated with the system's proof-of-performance records.
' Note 2: For systems serving rural areas as defined in Sec. 76.5, the
system may negotiate with its local franchising authority for standards
1 less stringent than those in Secs. 76.605(a)(3), 76.605(a)(7),
76.605(a)(8), 76.605(a)(10) and 76.605(a)(11). Any such agreement shall
be reduced to writing and be associated with the system's proof-of-
performance records.
! Note 3: The requirements of this section shall not apply to devices
subject to the provisions of Secs. 15.601 through 15.626.
' Note 4: Should subscriber complaints arise from a system failing to
meet Sec. 76.605(a)(6) prior to December 30, 1999, the cable operator
will be required to provide a converter that will allow the system to
, meet the standard immediately at the complaining subscriber's terminal.
Further, should the problem be found to be system-wide, the Commission
may order all converters on the system be changed to meet the standard.
' Note 5: Should subscriber complaints arise from a system failing to
meet Sec. 76.605(a)(10), the cable operator will be required to remedy
the complaint and perform test measurements on Sec. 76.605(a)(10)
, containing the full number of channels as indicated in Sec. 76.601(c)(2)
at the complaining subscriber's terminal. Further, should the problem be
found to be system-wide, the Commission may order that the full number
of channels as indicated in Sec. 76.601(c)(2) be tested at all required
' locations for future proof-of-performance tests.
Note 6: No State or franchising authority may prohibit, condition,
' or restrict a cable system's use of any type of subscriber equipment or
any transmission technology.
[37 FR 3278, Feb. 12, 1972, as amended at 37 FR 13867, July 14, 1972; 40
' FR 2690, Jan. 15, 1975; 40 FR 3296, Jan. 21, 1975; 41 FR 53028, Dec. 3,
1976; 42 FR 21782, Apr. 29, 1977; 47 FR 21503, May 18, 1982; 50 FR
52466, Dec. 24, 1985; 51 FR 1255, Jan. 10, 1986; 52 FR 22461, June 12,
1987; 57 FR 11002, Apr. 1, 1992; 57 FR 61010, Dec. 23, 1992; 58 FR
' 44952, Aug. 25, 1993; 59 FR 25342, May 16, 1994; 61 FR 18510, Apr. 26,
1996; 61 FR 18978, Apr. 30, 1996)
' Sec. 76.606 Closed captioning.
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, (a) As of June 30, 1992, the operator of each cable television
system shall not take any action to remove or alter closed captioning
' data contained on line 21 of the vertical blanking interval.
(b) As of July 1, 1993, the operator of each cable television system
shall deliver intact closed captioning data contained on line 21 of the
' vertical blanking interval, as it arrives at the headend or from another
origination source, to subscriber terminals and (when so delivered to
the cable system) in a format that can be recovered and displayed by
decoders meeting Sec. 15.119 of this chapter.
, [57 FR 11003, Apr. 1, 19923
~ Sec. 76.607 Resolution of complaints.
Cable system operators shall establish a process for resolving
complaints from subscribers about the quality of the television signal
, delivered. These records shall be maintained for at least a one-year
period. Aggregate data based upon these complaints shall be made
available for inspection by the Commission and franchising authorities,
' upon request. Subscribers shall be advised, at least once each calendar
year, of the procedures for resolution
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' of complaints by the cable system operator, including the address of the
responsible officer of the local franchising authority.
' Note: Prior to being referred to the Commission, complaints from
subscribers about the quality of the television signal delivered must be
referred to the local franchising authority and the cable system
' operator.
[57 FR 61011, Dec. 23, 1992]
' Sec. 76.609 Measurements.
(a) Measurements made to demonstrate conformity with the performance
' requirements set forth in Secs. 76.601 and 76.605 shall be made under
conditions which reflect system performance during normal operations,
including the effect of any microwave relay operated in the Cable
Television Relay (CARS) Service intervening between pickup antenna and
' the cable distribution network. Amplifiers shall be operated at normal
gains, either by the insertion of appropriate signals or by manual
adjustment. Special signals inserted in a cable television channel for
measurement purposes should be operated at levels approximating those
' used for normal operation. Pilot tones, auxiliary or substitute signals,
and nontelevision signals normally carried on the cable television
system should be operated at normal levels to the extent possible. Some
' exemplary, but not mandatory, measurement procedures are set forth in
this section.
(b) When it may be necessary to remove the television signal
normally carried on a cable television channel in order to facilitate a
1 performance measurement, it will be permissible to disconnect the
antenna which serves the channel under measurement and to substitute
therefor a matching resistance termination. Other antennas and inputs
' should remain connected and normal signal levels should be maintained on
'
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, other channels.
(c) As may be necessary to ensure satisfactory service to a
subscriber, the Commission may require additional tests to demonstrate
~ system performance or may specify the use of different test procedures.
(d) The frequency response of a cable television channel may be
determined by one of the following methods, as appropriate:
' (1) By using a swept frequency or a manually variable signal
generator at the sending end and a calibrated attenuator and frequency-
selective voltmeter at the subscriber terminal; or
(2) By using either a multiburst generator or vertical interval test
' signals and either a modulator or processor at the sending end, and by
using either a demodulator and either an oscilloscope display or a
waveform monitor display at the subscriber terminal.
' (e) System noise may be measured using a frequency-selective
voltmeter (field strength meter) which has been suitably calibrated to
indicate rms noise or average power level and which has a known
bandwidth. With the system operating at normal level and with a properly
, matched resistive termination substituted for the antenna, noise power
indications at the subscriber terminal are taken in successive
increments of frequency equal to the bandwidth of the frequency-
selective voltmeter, summing the power indications to obtain the total
1 noise power present over a 4 MHz band centered within the cable
television channel. If it is established that the noise level is
constant within this bandwidth, a single measurement may be taken which
~ is corrected by an appropriate factor representing the ratio of 4 MHz to
the noise bandwidth of the frequency-selective voltmeter. If an
amplifier is inserted between the frequency-selective voltmeter and the
subscriber terminal in order to facilitate this measurement, it should
, have a bandwidth of at least 4 MHz and appropriate corrections must be
made to account for its gain and noise figure. Alternatively,
measurements made in accordance with the NCTA Recommended Practices for
' Measurements on Cable Television Systems, 2nd edition, November 1989, on
noise measurement may be employed.
(f) The amplitude of discrete frequency interfering signaTs within a
cable television channel may be determined with either a spectrum
' analyzer or with a frequency-selective voltmeter (field strength meter),
which instruments have been calibrated for adequate accuracy. If
calibration accuracy
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is in doubt, measurements may be referenced to a calibrated signal
' generator, or a calibrated variable attenuator, substituted at the point
of ineasurement. If an amplifier is used between the subscriber terminal
and the measuring instrument, appropriate corrections must be made to
account for its gain.
~ (g) The terminal isolation between any two terminals in the cable
television system may be measured by applying a signal of known
amplitude to one terminal and measuring the amplitude of that signal at
' the other terminal. The frequency of the signal should be close to the
midfrequency of the channel being tested. Measurements of terminal
isolation are not required when either:
(1) The manufacturer's specifications for subscriber tap isolation
~ based on a representative sample of no less than 500 subscribers taps or
(2) Laboratory tests performed by or for the operator of a cable
television system on a representative sample of no less than 50
' subscriber taps, indicates that the terminal isolation standard of
'
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i Sec. 76.605(a)(9) is met.
To demonstrate compliance with Sec. 76.605(a)(9), the operator of a
' cable television system shall attach either such manufacturer's
specifications or laboratory measurements as an exhibit to each proof-
of-performance record.
' (h) Measurements to determine the field strength of the signal
leakage emanated by the cable television system shall be made in
accordance with standard engineering procedures. Measurements made on
frequencies above 25 MHz shall include the following:
' (1) A field strength meter of adequate accuracy using a horizontal
dipole antenna shall be employed.
(2) Field strength shall be expressed in terms of the rms value of
' synchronizing peak for each cable television channel for which signal
leakage can be measured.
(3) The resonant half wave dipole antenna shall be placed 3 meters
from and positioned directly below the system components and at 3 meters
, above ground. Where such placement results in a separation of less than
3 meters between the center of the dipole antenna and the system
components, or less than 3 meters between the dipole and ground level,
, the dipole shall be repositioned to provide a separation of 3 meters
from the system components at a height of 3 meters or more above ground.
(9) The horizontal dipole antenna shall be rotated about a vertical
axis and the maximum meter reading shall be used.
' (5) Measurements shall be made where other conductors are 3 or more
meters (10 or more feet) away from the measuring antenna.
(i) For systems using cable traps and filters to control the
delivery of specific channels to the subscriber terminal, measurements
~ made to determine compliance with Sec. 76.605(a) (5) and (6) may be
performed at the location immediately prior to the trap or filter for
the specific channel. The effects of these traps or filters, as
' certified by the system engineer or the equipment manufacturer, must be
attached to each proof-of-performance record.
(j) Measurements made to determine the differential gain,
differential phase and the chrominance-luminance delay inequality
' (chroma delay) shall be made in accordance with the NCTA Recommended
Practices for Measurements on Cable Television Systems, 2nd edition,
November 1989, on these parameters.
' [37 FR 3278, Feb. 12, 1972, as amended at 37 FR 13867, July 14, 1972; 41
FR 10067, Mar. 9, 1976; 42 FR 21782, Apr. 29, 1977; 49 FR 45441, Nov.
16, 1984; 57 FR 11004, Apr. 1, 1992; 57 FR 61011, Dec. 23, 1992; 58 FR
~ 44952, Aug. 25, 1993]
Sec. 76.610 Operation in the frequency bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz--
Scope of application.
' The provisions of Secs. 76.611 (effective July 1, 1990), 76.612,
76.613, 76.614 and 76.615 are applicable to all cable television systems
, transmitting carriers or other signal components carried at an average
power level equal to or greater than 10<SUP>-9 watts across a 25 kHz
bandwidth in any 160 microsecond period, at any point in the cable
distribution system in the frequency bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz for
, any purpose. For grandfathered systems, refer to Secs. 76.618 and
76.619.
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' Note 1: See the provisions of Sec. 76.616 for cable oPeration near
certain aeronautical and marine emergency radio frequencies.
' Note 2: Until January 1, 1990, the band 136-137 MHz is allocated as
an alternative allocation to the space operation, meteorological-
' satellite service and the space research service on a primary basis.
After January 1, 1990, the space service will become secondary to
aeronautical mobile service radio. Until January 1, 1990, the band 136
to 137 MHz is excluded from the rule sections regarding protection of
, aeronautical frequencies.
[50 FR 29399, July 19, 1985]
~ Sec. 76.611 Cable television basic signal leakage performance criteria.
(a) No cable television system shall commence or provide service in
, the frequency bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz unless such systems is in
compliance with one of the following cable television basic signal
leakage performance criteria:
, (1) prior to carriage of signals in the aeronautical radio bands and
at least once each calendar year, with no more than 12 months between
successive tests thereafter, based on a sampling of at least 75$ of the
cable strand, and including any portion of the cable system which are
' known to have or can reasonably be expected to have less leakage
integrity than the average of the system, the cable operator
demonstrates compliance with a cumulative signal leakage index by
showing either that (i) 10 log I<INF>3000 is equal to or less than -7 or
' (ii) 10 log I<INF>00 is equal to or less than 64, using one of the
following formula:
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' [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC01MR91.114
where:
, [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TC01MR91.115
r<INF>i is the distance (in meters) between the leakage source and the
~ center of the cable television system;
<greek-th> is the fraction of the system cable length actually examined
for leakage sources and is equal to the strand kilometers
(strand miles) of plant tested divided by the total strand
, kilometers (strand miles) in the plant;
R<INF>i is the slant height distance (in meters) from leakage source i
to a point 3000 meters above the center of the cable
television system;
, E<INF>i is the electric field strength in microvolts per meter
(<greek-m>V/m) measured pursuant to Sec. 76.609(h) 3 meters
from the leak i; and
, n is the number of leaks found of field strength equal to or greater
than 50 <greek-m>V/m pursuant to Section 76.609(h).
The sum is carried over all leaks i detected in the cable examined; or
' (2) prior to carriage of signals in the aeronautical radio bands and
at least once each calendar year, with no more than 12 months between
successive tests thereafter, the cable operator demonstrates by
' measurement in the airspace that at no point does the field strength
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' generated by the cable system exceed 10 microvolts per meter
(<greek-m>V/m) RMS at an altitude of 450 meters above the average
terrain of the cable system. The measurement system (including the
' receiving antenna) shall be calibrated against a known field of 10
<greek-m>V/m RMS produced by a well characterized antenna consisting of
orthogonal reasonant dipoles, both parallel to and one quarter
' wavelength above the ground plane of a diameter of two meters or more at
ground level. The dipoles shall have centers collocated and be excited
90 degrees apart. The half-power bandwidth of the detector shall be 25
kHz. If an aeronautical receiver is used for this purpose it shall meet
' the standards of the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RCTA)
for aeronautical communications receivers. The aircraft antenna shall be
horizontally polarized. Calibration shall be made in the community unit
, or, if more than one, in any of the community units of the physical
system within a reasonable time period to performing the measurements.
If data is recorded digitally the 90th percentile level of points
recorded over the cable system shall not exceed 10 <greek-m>V/m RMS; if
' analog recordings is used the peak values of the curves, when smoothed
according to good engineering practices, shall not exceed 10 <greek-m>V/
m RMS.
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(b) In paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section the unmodulated
' test signal used on the cable plant shall: (1) Be within the VHF
aeronautical band 108-137 MHz or any other frequency in which the
results can be correlated to the VHF aeronautical band and (2) have an
average power level equal to the average power level of the strongest
, cable television carrier on the system.
(c) In paragraph (a)(1) and (2) of this section, if a modulated test
signal is used, the test signal and detector technique must, when
, considered together, yield the same result as though an unmodulated test
signal were used in conjunction with a detection technique which would
yield the RMS value of said unmodulated carrier.
(d) If a sampling of at least 75% of the cable strand (and including
, any portions of the cable system which are known to have or can
reasonably be expected to have less leakage integrity than the average
of the system) as described in paragraph (a)(1) cannot be obtained by
, the cable operator or is otherwise not reasonably feasible, the cable
operator shall perform the airspace measurements described in paragraph
(a) (2) •
(e) Prior to providing service to any subscriber on a new section of
, cable plant, the operator shall show compliance with either: (1) The
basic signal leakage criteria in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) or
(a)(2) of this section for the entire plant in operation or (2) a
showing shall be made indicating that no individual leak in the new
1 section of the plant exceeds 20 <greek-m>V/m at 3 meters in
accordance with Sec. 76.609 fo the Rules.
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this section, a cable operator
' shall be permitted to operate on any frequency which is offset pursuant
to Sec. 76.612 in the frequency band 108-137 MHz for the purpose of
demonstrating compliance with the cable television basic signal leakage
performance criteria.
, [50 FR 29399, July 19, 1985, as amended at 53 FR 2499, Jan. 28, 1988; 53
FR 5684, Feb. 25, 1988; 58 FR 44952, Aug. 25, 1993]
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' Sec. 76.612 Cable television frequency separation standards.
' All cable television systems which operate in the frequency bands
108-137 and 225-400 MHz shall comply with the following frequency
separation standards:
(a) In the aeronautical radiocommunication bands 118-137, 225-328.6
~ and 335.4-400 MHz, the frequency of all carrier signals or signal
components carried at an averaqe power level equal to or greater than
10<SUP>-4 watts in a 25 kHz bandwidth in any 160 microsecond period must
operate at frequencies offset from certain frequencies which may be used
1 by aeronautical radio services operated by Commission licensees or by
the United States Government or its Agencies. The aeronautical
frequencies from which offsets must be maintained are those frequencies
, which are within one of the aeronautical bands defined in this
subparagraph, and when expressed in MHz and divided by 0.025 yield an
integer. The offset must meet one of the following two criteria:
(1) Al1 such cable carriers or signal components shall be offset by
, 12.5 kHz with a frequency tolerance of <plus-minus>5 kHz; or
(2) The fundamental frequency from which the visual carrier
frequencies are derived by multiplication by an integer number which
' shall be 6.0003 MHz with a tolerance of <plus-minus>1 Hz (Harmonically
Related Carrier (HRC) comb generators only).
(b) In the aeronautical radionavigation bands 108-118 and 328.6-
335.4 MHz, the frequency of all carrier signals or signal components
' carrier at an average power level equal to or greater than 10<SUP>-4
watts in a 25 kHz bandwidth in any 160 microsecond period shall be
offset by 25 kHz with a tolerance of <plus-minus>5 kHz. The aeronautical
1 radionavigation frequencies from which offsets must be maintained are
defined as follows:
(1) Within the aeronautical band 108 118 MHz when expressed in MHz
and divided by 0.025 yield an even integer.
' (2) Within the band 328.6-335.4 MHz, the radionavigation glide path
channels are listed in Section 87.501 of the Rules.
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! Note: The HRC system, as described above, will meet this requirement
in the 328.6-335.4 MHz navigation glide path band. Those Incrementally
~ Related Carriers (IRC) systems, with comb generator reference
frequencies set at certain odd multiples equal to or greater than 3
times the 0.0125 MHz aeronautical communications band offset, e.g. (6n +
1.250 <plus-minus> 0.0375) MHz, may also meet the 25 kHz offset
, requirement in the navigation glide path band.
[50 FR 29400, July 19, 1985]
1 Sec. 76.613 Interference from a cable television system.
(a) Harmful interference is any emission, radiation or induction
' which endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or of other
safety services or seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly
interrupts a radiocommunication service operating in accordance with
this chapter.
, (b) The operator of a cable television system that causes harmful
interference shall promptly take appropriate measures to eliminate the
harmful interference.
, (c) If harmful interference to radio communications involving the
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' safety of life and protection of property cannot be promptly eliminated
by the appliciation of suitable techniques, operation of the offending
cable television system or appropriate elements thereof shall
' immediately be suspended upon notification by the Engineer in Charge
(EIC) of the Commission's local field office, and shall not be resumed
until the interference has been eliminated to the satisfaction of the
' EIC. When authorized by the EIC, short test operations may be made
during the period of suspended operation to check the efficacy of
remedial measures.
(d) The cable television system operator may be required by the EIC
' to prepare and submit a report regarding the cause(s) of the
interference, corrective measures planned or taken, and the efficacy of
the remedial measures.
' (Secs. 1, (302); (82 Stat. 290); 47 U.S.C. 151, 302)
[42 FR 41296, Aug. 16, 1977]
' Sec. 76.614 Cable television system regular monitoring.
, Cable television operators transmitting carriers in the frequency
bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz shall provide for a program of regular
monitoring for signal leakage by substantially covering the plant every
three months. The incorporation of this monitoring program into the
, daily activities of existing service personnel in the discharge of their
normal duties will generally cover all portions of the system and will
therefore meet this requirement. Monitoring equipment and procedures
utilized by a cable operator shall be adequate to detect a leakage
' source which produces a field strength in these bands of 20 <greek-m>V/m
or greater at a distance of 3 meters. During regular monitoring, any
leakage source which produces a field strength of 20 <greek-m>V/m or
' greater at a distance of 3 meters in the aeronautical radio frequency
bands shall be noted and such leakage sources shall be repaired within a
reasonable period of time. The operator shall maintain a log showing the
date and location of each leakage source identified, the date on which
' the leakage was repaired, and the probable cause of the leakage. The log
shall be kept on file for a period of two (2) years and shall be made
available to authorized representatives of the Commission upon request.
' [50 FR 29400, July 19, 1985]
Sec. 76.615 Notification requirements.
, All cable television operators shall comply with each of the
following notification requirements:
I (a) The operator of the cable system shall notify the Commission
annually of all signals carried in the aeronautical radio frequency
bands, noting the type of information carried by the signal (television
picture, aural, pilot carrier, or system control, etc.) The timely
' filing of FCC Form 325, Schedule 2, will meet this requirement.
(b) The operator of a cable system shall notify the Commission
before transmitting any carrier or other signal component with an
average power level across a 25 kHz bandwidth in any 160 microsecond
' time period equal to or greater than 10<SUP>-4 watts at any point in the
cable distribution system on any new frequency or frequencies in the
aeronautical radio frequency bands. Such notification shall include:
' (1) Legal name and local address of the cable television operator;
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' (2) The names and FCC identifiers (e.g. CA0001) of the system
communities affected;
(3) The names and telephone numbers of local system officials who
' are responsible for compliance with Secs. 76.610, 76.611 (effective July
1, 1990), and 76.612 through 76.616 of the Rules;
(4) Carrier and subcarrier frequencies and tolerance, types of
modulation and the maximum average power levels of all carriers and
, subcarriers occurring at any location in the cable distribution system.
(5) The geographical coordinates of a point near the center of the
cable system, together with the distance (in kilometers) from the
' designated point to the most remote point of the cable plant, existing
or planned, which defines a circle enclosing the entire cable plant;
(6) A description of the routine monitoring procedure to be used;
and
' (7) For cable operators subject to Sec. 76.611 (effective July 1,
1990), the cumulative signal leakage index derived under
Sec. 76.611(a)(1) (effective July 1, 1990) or the results of airspace
, measurements derived under Sec. 76.611(a)(2) (effective July 1, 1990),
including a description of the method by which compliance with basic
signal leakage criteria is achieved and the method of calibrating the
measurement equipment. This information shall be provided to the
' Commission prior to July 1, 1990 and each calendar year thereafter.
[50 FR 29400, July 19, 1985]
' Sec. 76.616 Operation near certain aeronautical and marine emergency
radio frequencies.
, The transmission of carriers or other signal components capable of
delivering peak power levels equal to or greater than 10<SUP>-5 watts at
any point in a cable television system is prohibited within 100 kHz of
the frequency 121.5 MHz, and is prohibited withn 50 kHz of the two
~ frequencies 156.8 MHz and 243.0 MHz.
[50 FR 29401, July 19, 1985]
' Sec. 76.617 Responsibility for interference.
Interference resulting from the use of cable system terminal
' equipment (including subscriber terminal, input selector switch and any
other accessories) shall be the responsibility of the cable system
terminal equipment operator in accordance with the provisions of part 15
' of this chapter: provided, however, that the operator of a cable system
to which the cable system terminal equipment is connected shall be
responsible for detecting and eliminating any signal leakage where that
leakage would cause interference outside the subscriber's premises and/
, or would cause the cable system to exceed the Part 76 signal leakage
requirements. In cases where excessive signal leakage occurs, the cable
operator shall be required only to discontinue service to the subscriber
until the problem is corrected.
' [53 FR 46619, Nov. 18, 1989]
' Sec. 76.618 Grandfathering.
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y p onautical
frequencies which were requested or granted for use by November 30,
' 1984, under Section 76.619 of the Rules until July l, 1990.
[50 FR 29901, July 19, 1985]
' Sec. 76.619 Grandfathered Operation in the frequency bands 108-136 and
225-400 MHz.
' Al1 cable television systems operating in a grandfathered status
under Sec. 76.618 of the Rules and transmitting carriers or other signal
components capable of delivering peak power equal to or greater than
, 10<SUP>-5 watts at any point in the cable system in the frequency bands
108-136 and 225-400 MHz for any purpose are subject to the following
requirements:
(a) The operator of the cable system shall notify the Commission
~ annually of all signals carried in these bands, noting the type of
information carried by the signal (television, aural, or pilot carrier
and system control, etc.). The timely filing of FCC Form 325, Schedule
, 2, will meet this requirement.
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' (b) The operator of the cable system shall notify the Commission of
the proposed extension of the system radius in these bands. Notification
shall include carrier and subcarrier frequencies, types of modulation,
the previously notified geographical coordinates, the new system radius
, and the maximum peak power occurring at any location in the cable
distribution system. No system shall extend its radius in these bands
without prior Commission authorization.
' (c) The operator of the cable system shall maintain at its local
office a current listing of all signals carried in these bands, noting
carrier and subcarrier frequencies, types of modulation, and maximum
peak power which occurs at any location within the cable distribution
~ system.
(d) The operator of the system shall provide for regular monitoring
of the cable system for signal leakage coverinq all portions of the
' cable system at least once each calendar year. Monitoring equipment and
procedures shall be adequate to detect leakage sources which produce
field strengths in these bands of 20 microvolts per meter at a distance
of 3 meters. The operator shall maintain a log showing the date and
' location of each leakage source identified, the date on which the
leakage was eliminated, and the probable cause of the leakage. The log
shall be kept on file for a period of two (2) years, and shall be made
to authorized representatives of the Commission on request.
, (e) All carrier signals or signal components capable of delivering
peak power equal to or greater than 10<SUP>-5 watts must be operated at
frequencies offset from aeronautical radio services operated by
, Commission licensees or by the United States Government or its agencies
within 111 km (60 nautical miles) of any portion of the cable system as
given in paragraph (f) of this section. (The limit of 111 km may be
increased by the Commission in cases of " extended service volumes " as
' defined by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal
government agency for low altitude radio navigation or communication
services). If an operator of a cable system is notified by the
, Commission that a change in operation of an aeronautical radio service
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the cable system operator is responsible for eliminating such conflict
' within 30 days of notification.
(f) A minimum frequency offset between the nominal carrier frequency
of an aeronautical radio service qualifying under paragraph (d) of this
Section and the nominal frequency of any cable system carrier or signal
' component capable of delivering peak power equal to or greater than
10<SUP>-5 watts shall be maintained or exceeded at all times. The
minimum frequency offsets are as follows:
, Frequenci---------e-s Minimun--------frequency----------offs-----et-s--
' 108-118 MHz (50+T) kHz.
328.6-335.4 MHz.
108-136 MHz
225-328.6 MHz (100+T) kHz.
~ 335.4-400 MHz
' In this table, T is the absolute value of the frequency tolerance of the
cable television signal. The actual frequency tolerance will depend on
the equipment and operating procedures of the cable system, but in no
case shall the frequency tolerance T exceed <plus-minus>25 kHz in the
' bands 108-136 and 225-400 MHz.
[50 FR 29401, July 19, 1985]
, Sec. 76.630 Compatibility with consumer electronics equipment.
(a) Cable system operators shall not scramble or otherwise encrypt
' signals carried on the basic service tier. Requests for waivers of this
prohibition must demonstrate either a substantial problem with theft of
basic tier service or a strong need to scramble basic signals for other
reasons. As part of this showing, cable operators are required to notify
' subscribers by mail of waiver requests. The notice to subscribers must
be mailed no later than thirty calendar days from the date the request
waiver was filed with the Commission, and cable operators must inform
' the Commission in writing, as soon as possible, of that notification
date. The notification to subscribers must state:
On (date of waiver request was filed with the Commission), (cable
' operator's name)
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1 filed with the Federal Communications Commission a request for waiver of
the rule prohibiting scrambling of channels on the basic tier of
service. 47 CFR Sec. 76.630(a). The request for waiver states (a brief
' summary of the waiver request). A copy of the request for waiver is on
file for public inspection at (the address of the cable operator°s local
place of business).
Individuals who wish to comment on this request for waiver should
' mail comments to the Federal Communications Commission by no later than
30 days from (the date the notification was mailed to subscribers).
Those comments should be addressed to the: Federal Communications
' Commission, Cable Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554, and should
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applicable. Individuals should also send a copy of their comments to
(the cable operator at its local place of business).
' Cable operators may file comments in reply no later than 7 days from the
date subscriber comments must be filed.
' (b) Cable system operators that provide their subscribers with cable
system terminal devices and other customer premises equipment that
incorporates remote control capability shall permit the remote operation
of such devices with commercially available remote control units or
, otherwise take no action that would prevent the devices from being
operated by a commercially available remote control unit. Cable system
operators are advised that this requirement obliges them to actively
' enable the remote control functions of customer premises equipment where
those functions do not operate without a special activation procedure.
Cable system operators may, however, disable the remote control
functions of a subscriber's customer premises equipment where requested
' by the subscriber.
(c) Cable system operators that use scrambling, encryption or
similar technologies in conjunction with cable system terminal devices,
' as defined in Sec. 15.3(e) of this chapter, that may affect subscribers'
reception of signals shall offer to supply each subscriber with special
equipment that will enable the simultaneous reception of multiple
signals. The equipment offered shall include a single terminal device
' with dual descramblers/decoders and/or timers and bypass switches. Other
equipment, such as two independent set-top terminal devices may be
offered at the same time that the single terminal device with dual
tuners/descramblers is offered. For purposes of this rule, two set-top
' devices linked by a control system that provides functionality
equivalent to that of a single device with dual descramblers is
considered to be the same as a terminal device with dual descramblers/
, decoders.
(1) The offer of special equipment shall be made to new subscribers
at the time they subscribe and to all subscribers at least once each
year.
' (2) Such special equipment shall, at a minimum, have the capability:
(i) To allow simultaneous reception of any two scrambled or
encrypted signals and to provide for tuning to alternative channels on a
' pre-programmed schedule; and
(ii) To allow direct reception of all other signals that do not need
to be processed through descrambling or decryption circuitry (this
capability can generally be provided through a separate by-pass switch
' or through internal by-pass circuitry in a cable system terminal
device).
(3) Cable system operators shall determine the specific equipment
needed by individual subscribers on a case-by-case basis, in
' consultation with the subscriber. Cable system operators are required to
make a good faith effort to provide subscribers with the amount and
types of special equipment needed to resolve their individual
' compatibility problems.
(4) Cable operators shall provide such equipment at the request of
individual subscribers and may charge for purchase or lease of the
equipment and its installation in accordance with the provisions of the
, rate regulation rules for customer premises equipment used to receive
the basic service tier, as set forth in Sec. 76.923. Notwithstanding the
required annual offering, cable operators shall respond to subscriber
, requests for special equipment for reception of multiple signals that
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(d) Cable system operators shall provide a consumer education
program on compatibility matters to their subscribers in writing, as
' follows:
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, (1) The consumer information program shall be provided to
subscribers at the time they first subscribe and at least once a year
thereafter. Cable operators may choose the time and means by which they
, comply with the annual consumer information requirement. This
requirement may be satisfied by a once-a-year mailing to all
subscribers. The information may be included in one of the cable
' system's regular subscriber billings.
(2) The consumer information program shall include the following
information:
(i) Cable system operators shall inform their subscribers that some
' models of TV receivers and videocassette recorders may not be able to
receive all of the channels offered by the cable system when connected
directly to the cable system. In conjunction with this information,
~ cable system operators shall briefly explain, the types of channel
compatibility problems that could occur if subscribers connected their
equipment directly to the cable system and offer suggestions for
resolving those problems. Such suggestions could include, for example,
' the use of a cable system terminal device such as a set-top channel
converter. Cable system operators shall also indicate that channel
compatibility problems associated with reception of programming that is
not scrambled or encrypted programming could be resolved through use of
, simple converter devices without descrambling or decryption capabilities
that can be obtained from either the cable system or a third party
retail vendor.
, (ii) In cases where service is received through a cable system
terminal device, cable system operators shall indicate that subscribers
may not be able to use special features and functions of their TV
receivers and videocassette recorders, including features that allow the
' subscriber to: view a program on one channel while simultaneously
recording a program on another channel; record two or more consecutive
programs that appear on different channels; and, use advanced picture
' generation and display features such as " Picture-in-Picture, " channel
review and other functions that necessitate channel selection by the
consumer device.
(iii) In cases where cable system operators offer remote control
' capability with cable system terminal devices and other customer
premises equipment that is provided to subscribers, they shall advise
their subscribers that remote control units that are compatible with
that equipment may be obtained from other sources, such as retail
, outlets. Cable system operators shall also provide a representative list
of the models of remote control units currently available from retailers
that are compatible with the customer premises equipment they employ.
, Cable system operators are required to make a good faith effort in
compiling this list and will not be liable for inadvertent omissions.
This list shall be current as of no more than six months before the date
the consumer education program is distributed to subscribers. Cable
' operators are also required to encourage subscribers to contact the
cable operator to inquire about whether a particular remote control unit
the subscriber might be considering for purchase would be compatible
, with the subscriber's customer premises equipment.
'
,
' Note to Sec. 76.630: The provisions of ParagraPhs (a) and (b) of
this section are applicable July 31, 1994, and June 30, 1994,
, respectively. The provisions of paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section
are applicable October 31, 1994, except for the requirement under
paragraph (c) of this section for cable system operators to supply cable
' system terminal devices with dual tuners (as needed), which is
applicable October 31, 1995. The initial offer of special equipment to
all subscribers, as required under paragraph (c) of this section, shall
be made by October 31, 1994.
' [59 FR 25342, May 16, 1994, as amended at 61 FR 18510, Apr. 26, 1996]
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ORDINANCE NO. 26
SERIES OF 1997
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL, COLORADO
WHEREAS, the Vail Municipal Code was originally published in 1977 and kept current by
regular supplementation; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of time it was appropriate to review the entire Municipal Code
to assure its consistency and appropriate references throughout the document; and
WHEREAS, the entire document has been reviewed under the direction of the Town
Attorney and Town Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
1. From and after the date of passage of this Ordinance, the Town Code of the Town of
Vail, Colorado prepared by Sterling Codifiers, Inc. containing the compilation of all ordinances of
a general nature together with the changes made to said ordinances, under the direction of the
governing body of the Town, shall be accepted in all courts without question as the Official Code
and Law of the Town as enacted by the Mayor and Town Council.
2. There is hereby adopted, as a method of perpetual codification, the loose-leaf type of
binding together with the continuous supplement service, provided by Sterling Codifiers, Inc.,
whereby each newly adopted ordinance of a general and permanent nature amending, altering, adding
or deleting provision of the Official Town Code is identified by the proper catch line and is inserted
in the property place in each of the official copies, three (3) copies of which shall be maintained in
the office of the Town Clerk, certified as to correctness and available for inspection at any and all
times that said office is regularly open.
3. All ordinances of a general nature included in this Official Town Code shall be
considered as a continuation of said ordinance provision and the fact that some provisions have been
deliberately eliminated by the governing body shall not serve to cause any interruption in the
continuous effectiveness of ordinances included in said Official Town Code. All ordinances of a
i
special nature, such as tax levy ordinances, bond ordinances, franchises, vacating ordinances and I
annexation ordinances shall continue in full force and effect unless specifically repealed or amended
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by a provision of the Town Code. Such ordinances aze not intended to be included in the Official
Town Code.
4. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to change or amend by
additions or deletions, any part or portion of such Code, or to insert or delete pages or portions
thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Code in any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of
the Town to be misrepresented thereby.
5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
6. This Ordinance and the Code adopted by the same shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in accordance with law, as printed and published in book
form by order of the Mayor and Town Council.
7. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
8. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
9. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any
provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
10. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this 2nd day of December, 1997, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 16th day of December, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
in full this _ day of December, 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 26
SERIES OF 1997
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TOWN CODE OF VAIL, COLORADO
WHEREAS, the Vail Municipal Code was originally published in 1977 and kept current by
regular supplementation; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of time it was appropriate to review the entire Municipal Code
to assure its consistency and appropriate references throughout the document; and
WHEREAS, the entire document has been reviewed under the direction of the Town
Attorney and Town Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
1. From and after the date of passage of this Ordinance, the Town Code of the Town of
Vail, Colorado prepared by Sterling Codifiers, Inc. containing the compilation of all ordinances of
a general nature together with the changes made to said ordinances, under the direction of the
governing body of the Town, shall be accepted in all courts without question as the Official Code
and Law of the Town as enacted by the Mayor and Town Council.
2. There is hereby adopted, as a method of perpetual codification, the loose-leaf type of
binding together with the continuous supplement service, provided by Sterling Codifiers, Inc.,
whereby each newly adopted ordinance of a general and permanent nature amending, altering, adding
or deleting provision of the Official Town Code is identified by the proper catch line and is inserted
in the property place in each of the official copies, three (3) copies of which shall be maintained in
the office of the Town Clerk, certified as to correctness and available for inspection at any and all
times that said office is regularly open.
3. All ordinances of a general nature included in this Official Town Code shall be
considered as a continuation of said ordinance provision and the fact that some provisions have been
deliberately eliminated by the governing body shall not serve to cause any interruption in the
continuous effectiveness of ordinances included in said Official Town Code. All ordinances of a
special nature, such as tax levy ordinances, bond ordinances, franchises, vacating ordinances and
annexation ordinances shall continue in full force and effect unless specifically repealed or amended
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by a provision of the Town Code. Such ordinances are not intended to be included in the Official
Town Code.
4. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to change or amend by
additions or deletions, any part or portion of such Code, or to insert or delete pages or portions
thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Code in any manner.whatsoever which will cause the law of . ,
the Town to be misrepresented thereby.
5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
6. This Ordinance and the Code adopted by the same shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in accordance with law, as printed and published in book
form by order of the Mayor and Town Council.
7. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part,
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
8. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
9. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code
of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any
duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any
provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
10. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise
any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed.
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Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE 1N FULL ON
FIRST READING this 2nd day of December, 1997, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 16th day of December, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail
Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
in full this _ day of December, 1997.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: November 26, 1997
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Council Retreat
I have discussed with several of you the concept of a strategic planning retreat for the new Council.
It is my understanding, based upon these discussions, that you would like to hold such a meeting.
If the Council is interested in conducting such a retreat, you should begin discussing a date that
would work for you. Typically, this type of ineeting lasts a day-and-a-half and is held out of town.
However, please let me know how you wish to handle this and I will begin making the necessary
arrangements.
Dinner With Avon Town Council
We have scheduled dinner with the Avon Town Council on Thursday, December 4th. At this time,
I do not have a time or location, but it is my expectation it will be held here in Vail.
World CuD Races
As you are aware, World Cup Races will be held in Beaver Creek the first week in December. This
will be the first race where the new downliill at Beaver Creek will be used. We are actively working
with the Town of Avon, the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, and the Foundation
to help provide transportation to the finish area. This is a dry run for the World Championships
which will be held in February, 1999.
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NOV-25-1997 14:01 UAIL RECREATION DIST. 303 479 2197 P.02
MINLTTES
REGi.TLAR MEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
BOARD QF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, October 14, 1997
K.rueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Gaeen Restaurant
1778 Vail Valley Drive
Called to Order at 9:10 a.m.
MEMBRRS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Kirk Hansen, Bart Cuomo, and Steve Sunonett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Kirk Hansen made a motion to excuse Heimaim Staufer. Bart Guomo
seconded. Passed unanimously.
OTHERS
PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, John Hefly, Shawn Boris, 3ohn Vercolen, Loraine
Skolasinski, Kevin Foley, and Phil Hoversten.
APPROVAL OF
SEPTEMBER 9 & 23
MFETIlNG MINUI'ES Kirk Hansen made a motian to apprnve the minutes. Bart seconded.
Passed unanirnously.
PUBLIC MLTT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA (?n behalf af the Men's and Women's golf clubs, John Vercolen vvaated to
publicly thank the ma;nt A*+sp staff for the great conditions of the coinse
this past year. Loraine noted the Womea's clubs participation in weekly
activities dnubled due to the cooperation of the VR.D. The men's club had
. $7,000 come from ttxe gra shop, and the women's c;Iub had $2,500 from
the pro shop. She also stnted they are working on having ail of next years
prizes for their events come &nm the pro shop. Also, Vail hag been
nominated as one of the friendliest courses by the Women's Senior club.
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Addressing the TOV wuncil member Kevin Foley, as much as the VRD
Board members, Phil Hoversten inquired irno the contract the World Wide
Church of God had. He questioned the amount of revenue that grvup
btought the town for all the inconvenience related to it The hockey club's
schedule as we11 as skating programs disruptions might outweigh this
particular group's leasing of the ice arena.
SCHOOL BOND
ELECTTON UPDA'CE John Hetty, the School Superintendent and Shawn Boris, a School Boazd
member, presented the school bond election issues. T'hey bmke it into 4
paits: 1) New schools projccted for Eagle and Gypsum as well as
classroom additions in Eagle-Vail. 2) Upgrade existing school buildings.
3) Access road upgrade on the Miller Ranch properiy in conjunction with
the adjacent property owners. 4) Technology improvements and teacher
training. If this bond passes, the fee to voters wouid be $21 per $100,000
of property vaIue For 20 yeats. After their presencation, the VRI3 Board
membcxs pased questions and bid them luck in thc upcoming election.
FINANCIAL
VARIANCE REPORT Bob Trautz gave his summary on the finaacial status of each of the
depamnents. Overail, the District shvws a favorable variance of $279,000
with capital expenses being below budget by $56,700.
FEE STRUCTURE
FOR 1998 Piet Pieters reported most fees for next year ane staying the same, with the
majority of increases being those for non-resident or visitors fees. Bart
Cuomo wanted to re-evaluate next year's golf pass fee structure to include
a user fee fvr those pass holders that play golf over a ceitain amount of
times. Kirk Hansen made a motion to approve the 1998 fee scbedules as
proposed. 5teve seconded. Passed unanimausly.
Kirk Hansen also suggested to reduce some fees where appropriate since
the District is in good shape.
Barc Cuomo made a motion to change the current palicy, and next year be
100% spikeless golf club. Kirk seconded. Passed unaaimously.
DOBSON
CONCESSIONS Iiefore approving any changes to the iease, the Board requests information
on the projected revenue and the liability incurred if VRD were to take
over the concessions. This item is continued until the budget rneetings
held Tuesday, Octobcr 21.
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HEAD PRO
CON'IRACT Steve Simonett questioned the Head Pro compensation stwture. Pietsrs
inf'ormed harn that the rest of the IIoard endorsed it.
The Board directed the following changed be made to the head pro
contract: #3 Compensafion: A- Pro shall be Paid the net sum of $47,600
payable in a lump sum on May 1, of ea,ch year. B. Pro shall pay $14600
in pro shop rental paymeirts in G monthly installments of $2, 100 on the
first day of each month from May until October. C. All income from the
pro sktap, club rentais, pull carts, and lessons. Kirk made a motion to
approve the head pro contract with the above changes. Bart seconded.
.Passed unanimously.
GOLF COURSE
SIGNAGrE Piet showed the Board several photos of local busittess' sasidblasted roclt
signs and described what is recommended for Vail Golf Club. After
reviewing the Boazd directed him to proceed.
BUDCiET MEETINGS Thc best times for the Board to convene for budget meetings was "Iue.sday
and yVednesday, October 21 & 22 at 8:04 a.m. through 11: 00 a.m.
GOLF CART FLEET
REPLACEMENT Tam Bauerly, the sales rep fram Club Caz and Lairy Mauer end 3ohn
Hilbert from E,Z Go made their presentations on golf carts. The Board will
review the materials given them and will discuss it further at the Oci. 21
meeting.
BOARD MEMBER
INp(T Steve Simonett made a motion to appropriate the necessary funds to
replace the hockey goa1s, nets, and an additional wench system in Dabson.
Kirk Hansen seconded. Psssed unanimously.
The cost of engineering plans for pobson were moved fi-am the
Operational to Capital Funds.
ADJOURNMIN'T
Mecting adjounned at 11:55 a.m.
Bart Cuomo, Secretary Rhonda Hickinan, Admin- Assistant
Whoa(lalamin
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATYON DTSTRICT d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICY'
BQARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesriay, October 21, 1997 °
Krueger RDOm, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Cmeen Resta=ant
1778 Vail Valley Arivc
Called to Order at 930 a.m
MEMBFR S
PkESENT Ross Davis, Bart Guomo, and Steve Simanett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Steve made a motion to excuse Heimann Staufer and Kirk Hansen. Bart
seconded. Passed unanimously.
OTHERR.S
pRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trdutz, Faith Bleesz, Kirlc Hower, Emie Bender, an,d
Rhonda Hickman.
PiJBLIC INPCTT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
AGENDA None.
DOBSON CONCESSION LEASE Ross stated VRD needs a letter effective immediately upon Faith's getting
a liquor license between herself and bobson maugement as to what
events they both deem it appropriate to serve hard liquor. Steve motioned
to accept. Passed umanimously.
GOLF CART
CONTRACT Kirk gave his view point on the mechanical reliability the CIub Cam have
over other systems. Piet staaed their custnmer scxvice piogam was
superior to any other company's that he's worked with. After diswssian,
Stieve motioned to accept Club Car's bid. Bart seconded Passed
unanimously.
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BUDGET TTENiS It was noted thai a budget amendinent or resolution might be aeeded to the
`97 capital budget to have $190,000 earrnariced for cart paths aad a
computer system,
ADJOLfRNMENT Steve mationed to adjourn the meeting. Bart seconded. Passed
unanimously.
IVleeting adjouined at 10:00 a.m.
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Thank you for your support of the 1997 Chevy Blazer International Ski
Festival which is quickly approaching with races scheduled December
5 and 6. This World Cup competition marks the debut of the "Birds of
Prey" downhill course, specifically designed for the upcoming 1999
D:~ World Alpine Ski Championships. Already tagged at cutting-edge and
one of the most demanding courses in the world, this premier will
showcase what is to come at the '99 Championships.
As a sponsor, you will receive credentials providing access to
ANDREW skiing December 3-7 and to the Hospitality tents December 5-6.
Enclosed is an event summary, schedules for the event as well as
JOHN ' for celebrations, a press release and instructions on how to access
the Birds of Prey Finish. You will see from the schedule of events
that you can pick up your credentials at the World Cup
registration desk located at the Embassy Suites / Beaver Creek
Lodge beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, December 3.
Please plan to arrive early on Friday so as to be sure not to miss
the special Birds of Prey dedication ceremony that will be held
prior to the inaugural Downhill race.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me at
970-949-1999. We look forward to seeing you at the races.
Think Snow!
JOHN D
PRESIDENT
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8:00am Red Tail Camp-BC Press Center Opens
12:00pm Birds of Prey-BC Downhill Training
• Wednesday, December 3
8:00am-8:00pm Beaver Creek Lodge VIP Registration Open
12:00pm Birds of Prey-BC Downhill Training
Thursday, December 4
All Day Vail/Beaver Creek Credentials Good for Skiing
8:00am-8:00pm Beaver Creek Lodge VIP Registration Open
12:00pm Birds of Prey-BC Downhill Training
' AR' ' ' ' ' ' 7:00pm Market Square-BC Public Pick
8:00pm Zino's - Edwards Welcome Party
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Fridny, December 5
JACK • All Day Vail/Beaver Creek Credentials Good for Skiing
ANDREW ' 'A 8:00am-8:00pm Beaver Creek Lodge VIl' Registration Open
11:15am Birds of Prey -BC Birds of Prey Dedication
12:00pm Birds of Prey-BC Downhill Race
1:45pm Birds of Prey-BC Awards
7:00pm Vail Cascade Hotel Crystal Ski Ball
Saturday, December 6
All Day Vail/Beaver Creek Credentials Good for Skiing
8:00am-2:00pm Beaver Creek Lodge VIP Registration Open
OSCAR 12:00pm Birds of Prey-BC Super G Race
1:45pm Birds of Prey-BC Awards
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Sunday, December 7
All Day Vail/Beaver Creek Credentials Good for Skiing
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CELEBRATIONS SCHEDULE
Public Pick- Thursday, December 4, Market Square
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Attire: Dress warmly!
Food: Street vendor food, hot chocolate, coffee (no alcohol)
Entertainment Men pick start order for pownhill race. Prizes will be
" raffled off to the public.
Attendees: Anyone and everyone!
Welcome Party- Thursday, December 4, Zino's Ristorante, Edwards
Tune: 8:00 p.m.
Attire: Casual
Food: Italian appetizers & cocktails
Entertainment Jazz trio
Attendees: Sponsors, WF members, FIS officials, athletes
DIRECTORS
Birds o PreU Dedicatiort- Friday, December 5, Finish Area
Time: 11:15 a.m. (just prior to the Downhill Race)
Entertainment A celebration to debut the Birds of Prey Course,
specifically designed for the 1999 World Alpine Ski
Championships. Ceremony will include a Native American
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ANDREW • DALY blessing, golden eagle fly-down, ribbon cutting, video, demo
team flag ski-down, and national anthem. Dori t miss this great
event!
Castal Ball- Friday, December 5, Vail Cascade Hotel
Time: 7:00 p.m. - -
Attire: Black tie
Food: Sit-down dinner
Entertainment Silent & live auction, dancing, music by "Moment's
Notice"
• Attendees: Personal invitations from Pepi & Sheika Gramshammer. If
a sponsor would like to purchase tickets to this event,
PRESIDENT please contact Tina Mereckis at 949-1999. Depending on
availability, this can be arranged.
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ACCESS TO THE BIRDS OF PREY FINISH
The Birds of Prey race course has a mid-mountain finish area and cannot
be accessed by car. You may access the finish area in the following are
ways:
SkiinQ
0 Skiing terrain to the finish area is beginner to intermediate level.
Beginning at the top of the Centennial lift, follow the Red Tail run to the
Birds of Prey course crossing. Follow the Birds of Prey course crossing to
the south end of the Birds of Prey finish area, and consult maps and
signage for the seating areas.
Bus
Buses run every five to ten minutes from both parking areas located at
the base of Beaver Creek, dropping passengers off at Market Square in
Beaver Creek Village. The buses from the base parking lots begin
running at 5:20 a.m., ending at 1:50 a.m.
BLACK From Market Square, follow signs through the village to the Covered
Bridge where additional busses identified as "Downhill" travel to the
Birds of Prey finish area. "Downhill" buses departing from the covered
JACK B bridge leave every four minutes, and skis are not permitted on these buses.
ANDREW P
Please note: We recommend riding the buses as parking in Beaver
Creek will be very limited. If absolutely necessary, valet parking is
available at Village Hall for a daily charge of $12.50.
Snowshoe
The Beaver Creek Cross Country Center and Atlas Snowshoe Company
will be offering free snowshoe demos for those looking for a fun
alternate route to the finish area. The Cross Country Center is located
R next to the Beaver Creek Medical Center, at the base of the Strawberry
Park lift. Snowshoe access is only possible via the Wagon Road Trail. To
PRESIDENT
access the trail, cross the bridge, go right past Rendezvous Cabin and the
service station. Pick up Lost Buck and follow this trail past the water
towers to the Wagon Road Trail. Please note, snowshoers will not be
permitted on the road upon which the buses travel.
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For Immediate Release
vledia Contacts: John Dakin
(970) 949-1999
WORLD'S PRE:~IIER DOwNHILLERpI TC) N~~~ F~IRDS nFW
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pREY" DOWNHILL COURSE AT 1997 CHEW BLAZER
INTERNATIONAL SKI FESTNAL DECEMBER G-6
BEAVER CREEK. Colorado-The World's pretrier men's
downhillers will literally be "looking ahead" when thev descend on Beaver
Creek Mountain December 5-6 to challenge the new "Birds ofPrey"
downhill course in preparation for the 1999 World Altane Ski
Championships. ,
The World Cup "test' races, a men's downhill on : riday. December 5,
and a men's Super-G on Saturday, December 6, in commction wit h t he
1997 Chevy Blazer International Ski Festival, will be he Vail Valley's final
competitive cune-up prior to the World Championshi:s, which will take
place from January 31 through February 14 of 1999.
"This is an extremely important test for us," eXplzined T0hn GamSey'
President of the Vail Valley Foundation. "Not only =re we previewing the
Birds of Prey course for the world, but we are also ine-tuning the entire
Beaver Creek portion of the Worid Championships :ian• This event will
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provide both exciting races and a very valuable learminQ oPP
Construction on the new downhill course, wiuch is iocated on the Birds
of Prey section of Beaver Creek Mountain. began in mid-June. Course
designer Bernhard Russi, the 1972 Olympic downhHl gald medalist and
Downhill Technical Espert for the International Slc Federation (FIS),
visited Beaver Creek in July. wilile representatives af Apina. the Austrian
company contracted to supply all of the saferv equioment. also traveled to
Beaver Creek to besin installation.
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Bircis of Prev Downhill Course
Initiallv identined by Vail founder Peter Seibert. the Birds of Prey downhill course will
start to the west of the top of Chair 8 and will finish at the bottom of Red Tail. between
Chairs 10 and 11, utilizing a portion of the existinsi Golden Eagle trail. In addition to the
1997 Worid Cup men's downhill and Super-G, the Birds of Prey course will serve as the
site of the men's downhill, combined downhiil and combined slalom during the 1999
Worid Championsiiips.
The course will start at an elevation of 11.424 feet (3,482 meters) and will finish at an
elevation of 8.964 feet (2,732 meters). Birds of Prey will featurre a vertical drop of 2.460
feet (750 meters) and will contain an averase gradient of 27 percent, increasine to 45
percent in several key sections.
"With Birds of Prey," Russi offered, "USA ski sport will gain a downhill course wiuch
wiil be counted as one of the most modern and demanding in the world. It will serve the
1999 World Championships very well."
The average speed is estimated to be 60 miies per hour, with an anticipated running
time of approacimately 1:40.00. The Red Tail finish stadium will be located in a natural
bowi and will provide excellent spectator viewins.
The World Cup men's circuit will be in search of a new downhill and Super-G
champion when the tour hits Beaver Creek in December with the retirement earlier this
summer of 1996 overall. downhill and Super-G champion Luc Alphand of France. The
1997 Chevy Blazer International Ski Festival races will be the second men's speed events
of the winter, with the opening World Cup downhill and Super-G competitions slated for
Whistler. British Columbia on November 29-30.
For additional inforn•,ation on the Birds of Prey downhill course. the Chew Biazer
International Ski Festival or the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. contact the Vail
Vallev Foundation at (970) 949-1999.
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75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
970-479-2100
FAX 970-.479-2157 November 21, 1997
Contact: Mike Rose, 479-2358
. Town of Vail Transit and Parking Manager
TOV SKI SEASON BUS SCHEDULES, PARKING PROGRAMS ACTIVATED
(Vail)--Town of Vail bus routes and parking programs are making the transition from
off-season to ski season with increased bus frequency beginning Nov. 22 and paid
parking in the town-owned structures beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 26. Here's a recap of
the programs:
Town of Vail Bus Service
Beginning Nov. 22, the town will launch its full winter schedule which is designed to accommodate up to 18,000 riders per day. Service on the outlying routes will occur
every 15 to 20 minutes during peak times, while the in-town shuttle, from Vail Village to
Lionshead, will run every 8 to 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Bus schedules are
available at the Vail Transportation Center, Vail Municipal Building or on the buses.
The Town of Vail also operates the Dotsero-to-Vail commuter route on behalf of the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. Beginning Nov. 22, service will
increase to two morning routes, a mid-day run and two returning buses each day, plus a
skier express on Saturdays and Sundays.
Park Free After 3
Following a successful trial period last March and April, parking in the Vail Village and
Lionshead structures will be free from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily--all season lona. Parking is
$2 for those entering the structures between 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Reduced Rates for Short-Term Parking
In response to customer feedback, the charge for those who stay longer than 90
minutes but less than finro hours has been reduced from $3 to $2.
Credit Card Payments
Also in response to customer feedback, the Town will now accept payments by Visa
and Mastercard at the parking booths. For credit card transactions in Lionshead, use
booth No. 1 only.
Free 90 Minutes Retained
As always, the first 90 minutes of parking remains free.
Discount Parking Pass Rates Unchanged from Last Year
Value pass rates are $5 per entry/exit, while the Blue season pass costs $525. The
Gold premium pass is $1,100. The rates haven't increased since 1993. For more
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information on the town's parking programs, including the purchase of value parking
passes by phone or mail, call 479-2122.
Free Satellite Parking
There are 100 spaces of unrestricted free parking at Ford Park, as well as another 65
spaces at the soccer field lot on Vail Valley Drive. But get there early. These spaces fill
by 10 a.m.
Valet Parking
A new curb-side valet parking program is being introduced this season at the Golden
Peak ski base. The cost is $20 for the day.
Skier Drop-Off
Two drop-off locations have been designated by the Town: Golden Peak ski base and
in Lionshead on West Lionshead Circle by the Antler's Lodge.
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October 8, 1997
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Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
. ELECTED OFFICIALS, CONSTITUENTS ENCOURAGED TO GET TO KNOW
ONE ANOTHER AT OCT. 17 "COMMUNITY MIXER" IN VAIL
Media Note: The first sentence of this release has been revised to clarify Vail Tomorrow's
inclusionary focus. Sorry for any inconvenience to you and your staff.
(Vail)--Elected officials and their Vail-area constituents are encouraged to take part in the first
of a series of quarterly "community mixers" beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Hubcap
Brewery & Kitchen in Vail. The gathering--the first of its kind--is sponsored by the Vail Tomorrow
Building Community Team and is one of 40 strategic actions endorsed by the community.
"As we talked about ways to strengthen the sense of community during our team discussions,
we kept coming back to several themes," said Suzanne Silverthorn, a team volunteer who also
serves as the town's community information officer. "The need for gathering places and
opportunities for community interaction was high on the list."
The "getting to know you" concept, which received Vail Tomorrow endorsement last April,
attempts to serve both needs, Silverthorn said. "IYs a starting point and one we hope will be of
value to the community."
She said the focus on inviting elected officials to the gatherings resulted from the team's
interest in resurrecting informal gatherings from years past, such as the mayor's breakfast
meetings.
Anyone interested in attending the Oct. 17 community mixer at the Hubcap is encouraged to
drop by between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
If you have questions about the event, or would like to volunteer to help with other Building
Community actions, including creation of a multi-purpose community center, contact Silverthorn
at 479-2115.
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Contact: Suzanne Siiverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 25
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley`, Ford, Jewett, Kurz**, Navas
*Arrived at 2 p.m.
*'Kurz.was available for a portion of the meeting via telephone
--Tour of Keystone's River Run Development and Employee Housing Programs
During a tour of the new River Run PUD (planned urban development) at Keystone,
councilmembers were asked to consider the development's scale, pedestrian flow, gateways,
landmarks and other urban design principles. Councilmembers, along with members of the
public who also toured the ski base, will be asked to share their observations at the Dec. 2 work
session as part of the Lionshead redevelopment master planning process. The River Run tour
was led by Ethan Moore of Design Workshop, the Lionshead master plan consulting firm.
Also yesterday, councilmembers joined Jack Lewis of Vail Associates in touring three employee
housing developments at Keystone. Monthly rents range from $175 per month per person for a
shared dorm room with no kitchen, to $400 per month per person for a suite with common living
area and kitchen. Keystone manages about 1,200 beds, has a management staff of 30 and
provides an annual operating subsidy of $300,000.
--Swearing In of New Council Members
In an unusual twist, Ludwig Kurz, who is tending to family business in Austria due to the death of
his mother, took the oath of office over the telephone during the swearing-in ceremony of the four
newly-elected council members (Kurz, Ford, Navas and Arnett).
--Town Council Organizational Meeting
With Kurz still on the telephone, the Council took the following actions:
• Voted unanimously to elect Rob Ford as mayor and Ludwig Kurz as mayor pro-tem. Both
will serve a two-year term. Prior to the nominatian process, Mayor Bob Armour
announced that he would no.t accept a nomination for mayor, citing the need to redirect
his time to his personal life.
With Kurz then excusing himself, the Council made the following committee appointments:
• Appointed Karen Morter and Mary Jo Allen to the Election Commission for a two-year
term.
• Appointed Buck Allen as municipal judge for a two-year term. Allen has served as
municipal judge since 1979.
• Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Northwest
Colorado Council of Governments board of directors.
• Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Water
Quality/Quantity Committee of the fVorthwest Colorado Council of Governments.
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• Appointed Michael Arnett, (Rob Ford alternate) as the Vail Town Council representative
on the Vail Vatley Tourism and Convention Bureau board.
• Appointed Bob Armour as the representative of the Vail Town Council for the Colorado
Association of Ski Towns.
• Appointed Kevin Foley and Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail
Recreation District/Town Council Committee.
•Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Special Events
Committee.
• Appointed Michael Jewett and Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the
Bravo! Colorado board. .
• Appointed Ludwig Kurz (Rob Ford alternate) to represent the Vail Town Council on the
Eagle County Recreation Authority Committee.
• Appointed Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Housing
Authority.
• Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Channel 5 Vai! Valley
Community Television board.
• Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Arts
Council.
• Appointed Sybill Navas and Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Art in
Public Places board.
• Appointed Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the Mauri Nottingham
Environmental Award Committee.
• Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Exchange
Committee.
• Appointed Kevin Foley (Rob Ford alternate) to represent the Vail Town Council on the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority.
• Appointed Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Ford Park Management
Plan Committee.
• Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the board of the Chamber
of Commerce.
• Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Open Space/Charter
Committee.
• Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Colorado Ski Museum
and Ski Hall of Fame board.
• Appointed Rob Ford and Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the TOV-
VA Community Task Force.
• Appointed Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle Valley Leadership
Coalition.
• Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Youth Award
Committee.
• Reappointed Tom Moorhead, town attorney, to represent the Vail Town Council on the
Mountain Crew.
--Council Meetings of Dec. 23, Dec. 30
The Council meetings of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 were canceled, due to the holidays.
--PEC/DRB Review
Councilmembers were notified of an appeal fited by the Vail Village Club which is scheduled to
be heard by the Town Council at its Dec. 16 work session. The appeal is based on a Nov. 10
decision by the Planning and Environmental Commission regarding the calculation and payment
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method required for the parking-pay-in-lieu program. The PEC found the Vail Village Club
responsible for 32.697 parking spaces, which translates to a pay-in-lieu fee of $534,052.53. Club
representatives have objected to the calculation, as well as a promissory note requirement. For
more information, contact Tom Moorhead, town attorney, at 479-2107.
--Vail Village Loading and Delivery Selection of Short-term Improvements
The Council voted 5-1 (Navas aga+nst) to approve three of four recommendations for short-term
improvements to the loading and delivery system proposed by Centennial Engineering. The
three approved actions are: 1) create and distribute an informational map listing the current
loading and delivery policies; 2) implement a iwo week test period in mid-December that would
limit access at the intersection of Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Village Drive between the hours
of 8 and 9 a.m. and 3 and 4 p.m. (this would restrict people from using the area for skier drop-
off/pick-up); and 3) use variable message signs at key locations directing skiers to the parking
structures. A fourth recommendation, to increase parking fines up to $100 for repeat offenders,
was deemed unsuitable due to logistical problems with the town's computer system. In voting to
approve the three recommendations, the Council agreed to maintain the existina policies, while
continuing to entertain suggestions that would minimize impacts on the surrounding residential
area. Councilmember Navas voted against the motion, expressing a desire to reduce the time
trucks are allowed to park on the International Bridge. Also, at the suggestion of Kaye Ferry of
the Vail Village Merchant Association, Checkpoint Charlie will be staffed from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. during the two-week trial period mentioned above. For a copy of the existing policies,
contact Chief Greg Morrison at 479-2209.
--Council Reports
Bob Armour reported on a meeting he'd had with representatives from the Vacation Channel.
Sybill Navas reported on a Chamber of Commerce meeting in which the towns of Avon and Vail
were asked about their future funding commitments for information services. Navas said the
meeting underscored the need for valleMide information services.
--Other
Kevin Foley inquired about the town's operational plan for Frontage Road overflow parking. He
also asked about the status of citizen requests for increased bus service, and expressed hope
that several early-morning burglaries in the Village and Lionshead would be solved soon. (Four
new police officers will start on Monday.)
Rob Ford confirmed reinstatement of the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop on the in-town route.
Michael Jewett wondered if the town should be proactive in organizing neighborhood watch
groups.
Bob Armour suggested obtaining information from Avon on temporary speed bumps.
He also gave a brief report on the status of the TCI update which will occur on Dec. 2.
In addition, it was announced that the Avon Town Council has invited the Vail Town Council for
dinner on Dec. 4.
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UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
Dec. 2 Work Session
Lionshead Master Plan/Keystone Tour Debrief/Discussion of Urban Design Principles
Site Visit and Appeal of PEC, Miller B&B
Evie Nott, Hazard Change Request
Discussion of Ordinance No. 22, Lighting
Dec. 2 Evening Meeting
- CARTS Presentation
TCI Follow-up
First Reading, Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification
First Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation
First Reading, Ordinance No. 23, TOV Police/Fire Pension Amendment
First Reading, Ordinance No. 24, TOV Employee Pension Amendment
First Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Amendment to Design Guidelines
Resolution No. 17, re: Signers on Library Account
Dec. 9 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Lionshead Master Plan, Discussion of Performance Zoning and Height, Density, and Setback
Issues, as wetl as Discussion of Carrying Capacity Infrastructure
Booth Falls Rockfall Mitigation (Site Visit & Discussion)
Dec. 16 Work Session •
20 Year TOV Anniversaries, Dick Duran and Mike McGee
Housing Tour (45 properties)
Lionshead Master Plan
Dec. 16 Evening Meeting
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 23, TOV Police/Fire Pension Amendment
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 24, TOV Employee Pension Amendment
Second Reading, Ordinance no. 22, Design Guidelines Amendment
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-.479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 1997
Contact: Susan Boyd, 479-2194
Assistant Library Director
VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION ADDS DIGITAL VIDEO TITLES
(Vail)--Just in time for the holidays, the Vail Public Library has added three digital
video titles to its technology collection for users of the new DVD players. DVD, short for
digital video disc, is a hot-selling Christmas item this season. The new laser disc
technology enables a variety of entertainment options ranging from wide screen or
standard formats to multiple language capabilities, said Susan Boyd, assistant library
director. The videos also include biographies of the stars and filmmakers.
"Austin Powers" with Mike Meyers; "Dead Man Walking," starring Susan Sarandon
and Sean Penn; and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," featuring Hugh Grant and Andie
MacDowell are the library's first DVD acquisitions. All three DVD movies offer the
option of English, French and Spanish subtitles.
The videos are available to be checked out for up to seven days, so long as you have
a Vail library card; you'll also need access to a DVD player.
Boyd says the library will expand the digital collection as its popularity increases.
In addition to the DVD titles, the Vail Library offers over 1,000 fiction and nonfiction
videos in VHS format. For more information, contact Boyd at 479-2194.
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-.479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .
November 25, 1997
Contact: Larry Grafel, 479-2173
Public Works/Transportation Director
Bill Andre, 926-4424
Colorado Division of Wildlife
DOWD JUNCTION RECREATION PATH CLOSED FOR WINTER SEASON
(Vail)--The Dowd Junction recreation path has been closed for the winter season at
the request of the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). The winter closure allows for
the migration of deer and elk and was a condition of the recreation path's approval.
The path will reopen in the spring at the direction of the DOW. Gates have been
used to indicate the path's closure, as well as signs explaining the requirement.
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• THE JIMMIE HEUGA CENTER
P.O. Box 491
27 Main Street, Suite 303
Edwards, Colorado 81632
(970) 926-1290
FAx (970) 926-1295 November 25, 1997
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Beaeeie
Bob Craig
Andy Daly*
EaWin Doaa Christine B. Anderson, C.P.A.
Donald M. Elliman, Jr. Finance and Budget Manager
Gerry Engle*
Jonathan C. Feeney, M.D.* Town of Vail
J. Stephen Fossect* 75 s. Frontage Rd. West
Rose Gillece*
Jimmie Heuga* Udll, CO 81657
Jim Hosier*
David Ingemie
Jerry Jones*
Billy Kidd
Areh McGill
Jack Petajan, M.D., Ph.D.
Randall T. Schapiro, M.D.* Dear Ms. Anderson•
Ken Shapiro* ~
Sanford M. Treat*
James R. Wear, Esq.* I am writing to thank you and the Town of Vail for your generous contribution of 70
. *Executive Commitree
ADVISORY BOARD parking debits to The Jimmie Heuga Center. This donation will help make our 1998
George Bauer International Snow Express Finals run much more smoothly. As per your letter, we
John M. Beaccie will be invoicing you for the debits after February 1, 1998.
Brad Briggs
Ralph Davis
Chuck Dwighe Again, on behalf of Jimmie Heuga and the Center, our sincerest thanks.
Charles T. Ferries
Robert Habasevich, R.P.T.
Steve Haber Yours truly,
Jan Helen
Mrs. Walcer Koelbel
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ob Parker Labe Scheinberg, M.D.
Roberc Slarer, M.D. TUC2 Valentine
Charles B. Wilde
James Woolner irector of Special Events
Larry Yaw
HONORARYBOARD
Em`le Aila`S cc: Dick Hicks, JHC
Willy Bogner, Jr. ,
Tom Brokaw
Frank Gifford
Hank Kashiwa
Jack Kemp
Jean-Claude Killy
Bill Marolt
Warren Miller
Penny Picou
FOUNllER
Jimmie Heuga
CHAIRMAN
Sanford M. Treat
EXECUTIVE UIRECTOR
Richard W. Hicks, Ph.D.
OFFICERS
Jimmie Heuga
President
J. Stephen Fossett
Vice President
Jonathan C. Feeney, M.D.
Secretary
Stephanie Novosad A nonprofit scientific research organization "Reanimating the Physically Challenged."'
Treasurer Internal Revenue Service 501(C)3 Charitable Organization Number 74-2337853.
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COLORADO VAIL VALLEY
1v1iJSIC FESTIVAL
JOHN W. GIOVANDO
EZec«rive Direcro,• November 20, 1997
EUGENIA ZUKERMAN
lYlueic Directar Ms. Christine B. Anderson
sonxD oF TxusTEES Finance and Budget Manager
Dick Swank Town of Vail
Cb<rirnrair 75 South Frontage Road
Mary Hesburgh Vail Colorado 81657
Vice Clarrir•
Betsy Wiegers
Vi~e ci„Z,r Dear Christine,
Roger Behler
Trea.,ru^er
Thank you for your very generous commitment to support Season Eleven
l~;ihoan
susan sec,-era,y of the Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival with a donation in the amount of
$28,500. With dates set for June 28 through August 5, 1998, plans are underway for
xay chester another great summer of classical chamber, orchestra and jazz. Eugenia Zukerman
Doug Cogswell
cerry cngle has joined the Festival as its new Music Director, and we look forward to the return
Juiie Esrey of the Detroit Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic as our resident orchestras,
Rob Ford in addition to a concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Joan Francis
Linda Galvin
La„ra Garbe Your pledge of $28,500 is vital to the success of the Festival, and we
Warren carbe sincerely appreciate your investment in the performing arts in the Vail Valley. As
John Garnsey you requested, we will invoice you after February 1, 1998. Thank you again for
Linda Hart
Becky Hernreich your commitment to Bravo! Colorado setting a higher standard of excellence in
Merv Lapin the performing arts. Rob LeVine
Karen Loewenstern ~ Richard Rogel With best regards,
Jan Selm
Rob Shay " /
Jane Smiley
Mark Smith ~
scott somes John W. Giovando J anne Reid
cathy stone Executive Director irector of Development
James Wear
Dennis Wentz
cc: Julie Hayslip
MAILING ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 2270
Vail, Colorado 81658
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
201 Main Street
Nlinturn, Colorado 81645
970.827.5700
Fax 970.827.5707
E-mail bravo@vaiLnet
http://www.vail.net/bravo
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the state's housing division, who on leases the statewide report
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orado's tight apartment market, o reflect changes in college~totwns
outside of fihe metro area, and at ski iesorts.
Excluding the metro area, with its _ Average monthly rents range -
4.6 percent vacancy rate, the state's . from a high of $1,079 in Aspen-#o-a.. .
third-quarter rate ran 4.1 percent low of $379 in the Fort Morgan_
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apartment openings Sterling area,
were difficult to find. In Many renters. in
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vacancy rate drop $379intheFart such as car insurance
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Western Europe for more than After months of fruitless negoti-
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while the Belgians and French whelmingly that "chocolate" is
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wavering and think_ and the other countries produce.
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Eight European countries; led and Ireland to rename their milk
by Belgitun and France, require chocolate, ar
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Sales Tax Worksheet
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% CAange 9: Change
1997 Hudgel rrom from
Month 1986 1997 19M 1999 laqp 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Budgel Collectbns Vai(ance 1996 BudgeJ
Janua 890,585 1,063,196 1,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1,855,364 1,805,707 1,894,597 1,935,782 2,016,779 2,051,123 34,344 5.96% 1.700/.
February 946,552 1,135,786 1,205,101 1,561,286 1,695,850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1,828,766 1,814,495 1,816,107 1,993,389 2,059,387 2,088,228 28,841 4.76% 1.409/6
March 1,316,652 1,378,782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051,820 1,977,995 1,988,090 2,250,656 2,139,298 2,240,865 2,315,035 2,579,546 264,511 15.11 % 11.43%
A ril 430,877 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,303 794,668 791,092 966,993 1,008,389 872,920 (135,469) -9.73% -13.43%
May 244,987 245,518 170,567 215,548 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287,315 324,681 318,920 326,661 328,325 1,664 2.95% 0.51 %
June 361,627 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468,598 475,161 548,820 590,685 594,907 610,715 628,909 18,194 5.72% 2.98'/,
July 479,507 479,201 559,683 649,139 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,538 892,830 893,483 963,717 994,187 1,039,896 45,709 7.90% 4.60%
August 512,513 536,904 575,887 668,119 678,071 761,992 767,257 825,954 891,566 867,125 990,650 1,022,592 1,069,458 46,866 7.96% 4.58%
Se tember 374,060 442,402 422,502 469,032 482,328 491,684 485,954 560,535 725,205 645,902 630,453 653,323 632,933 (20,390) 0.39% -3.12%
October 237,504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525 408,405 461,791 413,573 426,080 447,568 21,488 822°/ 5.04%
Total 5,794,864 6,313,282 6,822,389 8,265,646 8,700,946 9,154,425 9,259,517 9,867,484 10,419,667 10,424,761 11,049,249 11,433,148 11,738,906 305,758 6.24% 2.67/
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November 376,657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,681 594,491 611,147 601,208 624,917
December 1,167,280 1,245,612 1,455,948 1,615,278 1,625,219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1,974,553 1,992,855 1,994,540 2,068,851 2,144,603
Total 7,338,801 7,945,164 8,654,572 10,311,744 10,764,896 11,274,286 11,603,647 12,395,718 13,007,013 13,030,448 13,719,308 14,202,668 11,738,906 305,758
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November 4, 1997
TOWN COUNCIL:
~ Town of Vail Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
0 Planning and Environmental Commission
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
0 Community Development Department
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: Lionshead Re-development
Ladies and Gentlemen: .
The undersigned, as attomey in fact for the Owner of Unit 407 Westwind at Vail, R. Christie Hanna,
in reliance on original and official development plans in 1969, strongly objects to the proposed "re-
development of Lionshead" for these reasons:
? At the tune of purchase of Unit 407 in Westwind in 1969, planning did not
contemplate:
? High buildings as now proposed.
? Increased density to the level now proposed.
? A circulation corridor going through the center of Town.
? Seven or eight-story buildings blocking light, views and air.
4520-1 i ir3/97
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? Town of Vail Council
1 Planning and Environmental Commission
? Community Development Department
November 4, 1997
Page 2
Further, funding (by taxation) of public improvements in accordance with the Re-development Plan
will be:
cl challenged as the improvements are designed exclusively to benefit the ground floor
retail owners and tenants, developers, and Vail Associates.
Ladies and gentlemen, be very cautious in approving a Re-development Plan designed to: (i) benefit
the cash register of Vail Associates by increasing usage of their Gondola, (ii) provide increased unit
density to reduce the cost of land per unit in new developments so as to iricrease developer
profitability, and (iii) promote retail sales and store owner profitability.
Sincerely, Albert C. Hanna
W4X(.O'."
541 West Ueming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone: 312/855-5924
Unit 103
Unit 407
Westwind at Yail
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c: Board of D'uectors, Westwind at Vail
as2a1 i v6/97
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Alfred Litwak E~ No v ~
7273 South Garfield Street
Littleton, CO 80122 ~
November 5, 1997
Town of Vail Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Council Members:
I have only recently become aware of some of the troubling features of the proposals for
"redeveloping" the Lionshead area and wanted you to know that, as a Lionshead
condominium owner, I am dismayed. I believe, in particular, that the scheme to route bus
traffic through the mall area is not in the interest of property owners nor Lionshead as a
whole. Quite the contrary, I believe that the introduction of vehicular traffic into the mall
area would be inimical to the interests of property owners ana their paying guests who
have found Lionshead and its mall area to be a wonderful place for a leisurely stroll and
unhumed shopping.
What's more, the very idea that the Town of Vail would consider allowing Vail Associates
to encroach on the mall area with changes to the Sunbird and Gondola buildings is
staggering. To an objective observer, the idea is nothing more than an ill-advised attempt
to benefit a handful of property owners and merchants at the expense of a far geater
number of property owners. The intrusions that are being proposed would alter
dramatically--for the worse--the ambiance of the Lionshead mall azea.
Quite clearly, the interests of property owners in the azea have not been taken adequately
into account by those who are advancing the Lionshead redevelopment proposals. The
consequences of the actions being proposed have not been thoroughly weighed. For
example, who would compensate property owners for the damages they will suffer if the
proposals are implemented?
Admittedly, there are elements of the Lionshead scene that are in need of updating or
refurbishing. Much of such work has already been undertaken by property owners in
Lionshead. But routing buses through the mall area and allowing Vail Associates to
encroach onto the mall area will diminish, not enhance, those considerable efforts. These
are pla.in awful ideas, and the council should firmly reject them.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
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Resorts uses perks to lure,
keep winter workforce y w ~r
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By Michael Booth
Denver Post Staff Writer
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How many ski bums does it take to run a
Colorado mountain resort?
The punch line is no joke to the job re-
cruiters who have to find thousands of will- • sa:::, , ,
ing young bodies to throw at the mountains ~w ° „
between now and Thanksgiving. In an era
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when resorts are mul- -
tinational conglomer-
ates and base areas
WQ B;Q I~ 0 are shopping malls,
tfie personnel office
fo~ can't sit back and wait •
w;. for seasonal workers
to steer their beat-up ~
' Volkswagens into the rne Denver Pos~ i
~ parking lot. ~s euresh
~ I O D So Vail offers the Ski instructor Ken Wilson offers tips to Robin Shockley of Oklahoma, right, and
° bums a 401(k) plan. Mireo Mandonca of Brazil at the Keystone Ski School. .
Little Eldora tries
to keep up with bigger competitors by of- have 100 Aussies and Kiwis here on "cul- workers, and at least 2,200 of those must
fering two-day, E100 ski clinics to potential tural egchange" visas to pad the work- ski well enough by Christmas to be instruc- `
"weekend warriors": If you show some force. tors on the slope. Knowing how tight the ~
nice moves and flash a friendly smile in For Les Marsh, the aanual ski-bum lceal job markets are these days, Marsh is ;
the clinic, an instructor will tap you on the scramble just keeps getting bigger and big- flexible - to be a ski instructor at Vail, •
shoulder and offer $7 an hour to come back ger. As the director of human resources for you don't necessarily have to be able to
as a teacher. Vail Resorts, he now is ut charge of finding carve your initials on a double diamoad
And Copper Mountain this year has tak- ]anitors and ski patrollers and.hamburger run.
en the talent search to new lengths, flying fliPPeis for Vail, Beaver Creek, Brecken- "We want people who are `peopte
recaiters to Australia and New Zealand. qaridge and Keystone. +pi ,
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' Seasonal workers in bl 'g demand at ~ area mountain-resorts ,
INSTRUCTORS trom Pa 18 ~ ple can reallY make. Eldora'S jq-
9e structors start at tZ an hour,[ Vut
ple.' We can teach anybody to ski. all officials viµll say about th~;O
• We can't teach everyone to teach," We want people who `~Level III" in§tructors is that fhelr
- Marsh said.
Vail Resorts will make its last are cpeople people.' wages are "significantly higher."
Eldora's advantage as a small,
, big push to fill the payroll at job We can teach an bodY neighborhood resort for the cenl
fairs in Breckenridge and Beaver Y Front Range'is that ik needg ar
Marsh Creek on and his Friday staff and will be Saturday. Rassing t0 SICI. We can't teach €ewer people to keep things r-
: ning. Eldora is gearing up from 20
' out the goodies = and hoping their eVel'y0I1e`O{teach. Year-round employees to the 350 it
treats are bettec than those offered Nr wjll have bX Christmfls, but ~st
at ~q~er or any otlier. z~gsptt. Los , are returning veterans who li Yn
Base pay for `new seasonal em- Vail hum8n resou~des director Boulder or Denver.
ployees at the Vail resorts is E7 to ' "We do not take recruiting Ers
E8 an h
our. Those on a 40-hour They don't need to move to Nschedule get health benefits, access land to work at Eldora," said -
to a 401(k) plan, two free ski lessons ' cie Graebeldinger, director of hu-
a month, half-price food at mopn- Coppe* lsies te :aiake de wfth man resources;at the mounta'
tain restaurants, and discounts.on l~. Instead of offering cheap beds Copper's killer fringe benetit~s a
ski rentals, lodging or "anythiag to most of its 1,200 seasonal work- 16-resort free 4ki pass, offerinl'"all
. , else we touch," Marsh said. ers, the resort provides tree trans- the bumps you can shred at As,~en,
' Md ot course, the ultimate ben- Portation to towns like Leadville Winter Park, Sfeamboat and deep
• _ nie, free skiing at all four resorts that haye less espeasive homes. A u?to Canada at Ehe Whistler/Bl~ck-
' plus Arapahce Basin. Dependents of ~ Patroller at Copper with some comb resort.
t °~d~°• the employee afso get free passes, eg erience_ can lnake $9.40 an Worried that, that woulddE at-
and Marsh sprfnkles in half-price hour, but the little-known secret is tract enough wprker bees to ke,ep
coupons for other friends and fami- that the top instructors make "hun- the lifts running, Baca took [4ght
ly lilce so much winter confetti. dreds a day," said Tracy Baca, the and secured the suppleme{~tal
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The lfst doesn't end there. Most resort's trafaip and recruitment D°Wn Under workforce on special
seasonal employees are offered . mana er.,9kiea;~,(or the same visas.
subsidi ed lodg1'pg space in the teacher y~r `*X"O'Aip @ ~r and tip big Maybe I'.shouldn't tell -you
more t~an 2,000 t'ooms Vail sets moneY 4ot sor t6e lesson th" at, Baca sp µ1 The ot6er };g-
aside for resort workers. Rates are lift lines, sorts might start doing it, too."
ha ye an idea for a
t300 to~400'a month, utilities in- ' The Denver Post / Dave BureM " gaca said. . ingIf you
" profile, send rmail to neW~s-
Snowboarding instructor Sareh Walls, right, resoRS, who want enough instructors for the sea- cludedFina. l, Vail rewards returning Copper and Eldara are both ca- room@denverpost.com, atteatipn
teaGhea some besics to Nick Rosen o} Denver. Ski son, look tor teaching rether than skiing skills. employ es with paid time off. gey about how snuch their top peo- Michael Booth, or cail 820-1686..
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COLORADO TRAVEL & TOURISM AL1TIIORITY NEWSLETTER
November, 1997
CTTA MEMBER THANK YOU!
A sincere "thank you" to all Level 1 and above CTTA members for returning listing information for the 1998
Official.State 6"acation Griide by the November 15th deadline. We appreciate your help and cooperation in
providing listings and facilitating the proofing process for your business listing.
The Giiide will be in final layout and pre-press stages, preparing for a February l, 1998 delivery date.
CTTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AN OVERWHEI MING SUCCESS
The membership drive conducted by CTTA over the months of September, October and November has met
with great success. Our membership now totals approximately 900 businesses, welcoming over 150 new
members during this campaign. A listing of new members joining CTTA during the month of October is
included with this newsletter; new members joining CTTA during the month of November will be listed in the
December newsletter.
We welcome all new members and additionally recognize our renewing members for their continued
investment and support of CTTA.
If you have any questions regarding your membership, please contact the CTTA office at 303/296-3384, ext.
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COLnRADO.STATE HIGHWAYINAP,SAVAII.ABLE DECEMBER 1997
The second printing of 500,000 Colorado state highway maps is currently at the printer and are expected to be
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FREE maps, piease call us at 303/296-3384, ext. 3. Maps wili also be available at twenty distribution points
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1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION PROCESS UNDERWAY
It is election time for the Colorado Tiavel and Tourism Board of Directors. There are seven seats available:
two "at-large" seats and one seat in each of the five business categories comprising Accommodations,
Attractions, Food and Beverage, Recreation and Transportation. The candidates are:
At-Large
Mac Bailey, Crested Butte Central Reservations, Crested Butte
Kitty Clemens, Official Visitor Guide to Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs
Joe Collins, Fitzgerald's Casino, Black Hawk David Dischner, Claremont Inn, Stratton
Jeffrey Haughton, Industrial Expositions Inc., Denver
Alex Mickel, Mild to Wild Rafting, Durango
Accommodations
Keri Mills, Quality Inn at the Merchandise Mart, Denver
Colette Ratcliff, Embassy Suites Denver powntown, Denver
Attractions
Jim Buoy, New Elitch Gardens Co., Denver •
*Amos Cordova, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango
Mike Perry, Dinamation International Society, Fruita
Vern Thomson, Flying "W" Ranch, Colorado Springs
Roy Turley, Roya1 Gorge Bridge Co., Canon City
Food and Beverage
*Bill Dutton, Buckhorn Exchange, Denver
Gail Stephens, Stagecoach Steak & Ale House, Manitou Springs
Recreation
*Steve Bromberg, Silver Creek Resort, Silver Creek
Tom Kleinschnitz, Adventure Bound River Expeditions, Grand JunctIlOn
Do^ Ol:ver, Don Oliver's Fishing Gui-de Service, Durango
Transnortation
Tom Allee, Frontier Airlines Inc., Denver
*Jim Bain, The Ski Train, Denver
* denotes current Board member
Ballots have been mailed to all cunent members as of November 7, 1997 and must be received by CTTA by
Friday, December 5, 1997.
Exercise your privilege to select the governing Board of the Colorada Travel and Tourism Authority by
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1997 requests for Colorado travel information received through I-800-COLORADO, mail, Internet, and
reader service:
January 20,871
' February 25,443
March 29,419
April _ 30,977
May 27,992 June 26,428
July 25,077
August 16,902
September 15,220
October 15,329
YTD 233,658
NEW CTTA MEMBERS-OCTOBER 1997
CTTA welcomed the following new businesses during October 1997:
Cottonwood Inn & Gallery Alamosa
Northwest Metro Chamber of Commerce Arvada
Affordable Aspen/Colorado Aspen
Snow Queen Victorian Bed & Breakfast Aspen
Doubletree Denver Southeast Awora
Sky Corral Ranch Bellwe
Days Inn Boulder Boulder
Golden Bu$'I,odge Boulder
Historic Hotels of the Rocldes Boulder
University Inn Boulder
Colorado Central Station Casino Central City
Chalice House Colorado Springs
Hampton Inn-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs
Escalante Ranch Bed & Breakfast ~lta
Denver Center for the Perfornung Arts Denver
Industrial Expositions Denver
. Southwest Adventures Durango
South Park Lodge & R V Park Fairplay
El Rio Cantina & Grill prisco
Whitewater Rafting LLC Glenwood Springs
Country Inn Grand Junction
Grand Vista Hotel Grand Junction
7W Guest Ranch , Gypsum
Hotchkiss Inn Hotchldss
Clear Creek County Tourism Board Idaho Springs
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Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette
Lake City/Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Lake Cit}r
Timberline Motel Leadville
Budget Host Exit 254 Inn Loveland
Inn at Zapata Creek Mosca
The Bross Hotel Paonia
Ridgway/Telluride Super 8 Lodge R.idgway
Gazebo Country Inn Salida
Whitewater Encounters . Salida
Alpine Lodging & Rentals Telluride
Hotel Columbia Telluride
Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center Westminster
Black Hawk Casino Owners Association Wheat Ridge
RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS-OCTOBER 1997
The following businesses renewed their CTTA memberships during October 1997:
Three Rivers Outfitters Almont
Aspen Chamber Resort Association Aspen
Snowflake Inn Aspen '
Ute Mountaineer Aapen
East West Resorts Beaver Creek
Poudre RiverlRed Feather Lakes Tourist Council Bellwe
Fitzgerald's Casino Black Hawk
Boulder Mountain Lodge Boulder
Wendy's of Brush Bxush
Buffalo Jce's River Trips Bizena Vista
Winfield Scott Guestquarters Central Citv
Alikar Gardens Resort Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Marriott Colorado Springs
Goldfield Campground Colorado Springs
Painted Lady Bed & Breakfast Colorado Springs
Sunset Motel Colorado Springs A Bed and Breakfast on Maple Street Cortez
Arkansas River Tours Cotopaxi
WW-s & Rivex R V Park Del Norte
Denver Art Museum Denver
Geo Tours Denver
Holiday Inn Denver powntown Denver
Priest Gulch Campground Dc?lores
Alpen-Rose R V Park Durango
Carver Brewing Company Durango
Cascade Village Management Co. Durango
Mild to Wild Rafting I?urango
Red Snapper Restaurant Durango '
River House Bed & Breakfast Durango
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- Eagle Cliff Bed & Brealfast Estes Park
Lazy R Cottages Estes Park
Town of Estes Park Estes Park
Valhalla Resort Estes Park
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Estes Park
Falcon Meadow Campground Falcon
.Budget Host Inn Fort Collins
Rocky Mountain Adventures Fort Collins
Bighorn Rentals Frisco
Managers Inc. Frisco
Hillside House Georgetown
Williamsburg Inn Golden
Peachtree Inn Grand Junction
Rawah Guest Ranch Jelm, WY
Tarryall River Ranch Lake George
Wood Haven Mannr BeAI & Brealdast Leadvilie
McDonald's Limon
Wendy's of Limon Limon
Alice Ann's Bed & Breakfast Mancos
Cedar Creek R V Park Montrose
Montrose Convention & Visitors Bureau Montrose
Santa's Workshop North Pole
Ouray Victorian Inn puray
Endaba Wildemess Retreat Pagosa Springs
Whistling Acres Guest Ranch Paonia
Comfort Inn Pueblo
Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Pueblo
Coulter Lake Guest Ranch Rifle
Red River Inn Rifle
Canyon Marine Whitewater Expeditions Salida
River Runners Ltd. Salida
Silverton Chamber of Commerce Silverton
Riverbend Resort South Fork
Best Western Ptarnugan Inn Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Steamboat Springs
Best Western Golden Prairie Inn Stratton
Claremont Inn Stratton
Mountain Haus at Vail Vail
Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau Vail
Iron Horse Retreat Winter Park
Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce Winter Park
Woodland Inn Bed & Bmakfast Woodland Park
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Golf Is Carving a Place in Colorado's Ski Country 1
ByJAMES8RO0KE
CARBONDALE, Colo. - Wjth y
per(ec[ swing, Jack Nicklaus recent-
ly sent a golf ball arcing through [he '
thin mountain air, past a sylvan ~
backdrop of golden aspen leaves, a
lenguid trout stream and the granite
mass o( Moun[ Sipris.
"When 1 first came up here, in
. 1975, there was basically one puDlic
golf course in the yail valley and n
another in this vailey," said Mr. e:
Nicklaus, the golf professional and th
golt-course architect, a(ter inaugu- Be
ra[ing qspen Glen, a course in the Aspen valley. "Now I have two in er
each valley." ot
In Colorado's hlgh country. 8o1f is
experiencing in the 1990's the kind of th
explosive growth that skiing had in ~ si
the 1960's. Though no new ski areas Vi
have opened in Colorado since 1982. Si
the number o( golt courees In che vail • W
and Aspen valleya he3 quaCrupled, to
20 trom 5. Along Aspen's 42-mile-long w
river valley, golf courses are opening ~
at the rate of one a year. P
Critics say this march of the golf r
courses is accen[uating class divi- p
sions. As real estate prices soaz, u
workers [ j ce longer gd longer com- The As golf Ph~B~°Pb M' KeWn Molwey Ior 1Te Ne~ yprt 7y~y d
mutes to obs in the otd-Plated re- pen Glen course in Carbundale, Colo., is one of many new, courses that have altered the landuape
sort towns. In addition, mast ot the of the Colorado mountains in recent yeazs. The course was designed
new wurses are private, doing tittle by Jack Nicklaus and ?us son. o
to Iure vacationers who could help c~
the ski-town hotels fill rooms in the Bu< <he new courses are being puilt ists and having to get more gwern- k, summer and tall. in the "banana belts" - the valley ment approvals delayed the project
But with private golf clubs charg- z areas that are often 1,500 feet lower until Mr. Kummer [inally gave up A~
ing initiation tees of up to $100,000 thsn the s?ci towns. ihe dream af last May. tt
and greens [ees as high as $195 a Colorado's amateur athletes - sgl in Now, building onty on his own land, tx round, the demand tor memberships the morning, golf in the attemoon - Mr. Kummer said he hoped to start ec,
led developers to plan a total of is now a springtime reality in the rnnstnction in a year on a develop. ~i
has 10 more private courses in both val- Raclcies. ment with three golf courses, a 125-
in Ne next decade. "We are almost 100 days longer in room hotel and 1,270 houses. ~
leys Only 2 of Vail valley's 11 courses ~ ~ terms of golfable days than they are "The di(ference is that the golf w
are open to the public. The rest are . at the Vail golf courses," seid Fred courses are all built on private land," au
private centerpieces ot luxury sec- Kummer, who is planning a develap- Mr. Kummer said of the boom in the sa
ond-home developments Wce Aspen ment with 36 holes ot galf about 40 number ot courses. In Colorado, al- 1V1
Glen, a former 969acre cattle ranch minutes west of Vail. '"Ihe lower we most all ski areas are built on Forest P+
where empty quarter-acre lots on the " get in elevation, the longer the sea- Service 'land. Though no new ski tit
Roaring Fork River sell for $575,000. sons we can have." areas have apened in Colorado in the ha
"There are days when we will turn The experience of Mr. Kummer, last 15 years, the acreage of ski ,
away more golfers than we will take the owner of Colorado's largest hotel, slopes increased by 43 percent and 3n in; " said Ken Everett, direc[or of the the Adam's Mark ot Denver, is an ~e number of days spent skung in W
Snowmass Ladge and Club, a public Jack Nicklaus example ot Colorado's gradual shift ~e state increased by 56 percenc sta
course near here. in resort development to golf trom Colorado's rush to the greens can Wh
In addition to trying W balance Sk~g be seen in Carbondale, once a gritty
summer-winter resort ecoiromies, 6,000 teet than at sea level. Almost 30 coal +niner's town, 30 miies trom iso
In the ald da Years e8o, he sterted
the mountain golfing boom has been ys, t11e 1970's, golting ~titioning the Forest Semce (or a Aspen.
attrlbuted w the aging of baby boom- seasons ran trom Memorial Day m permit ro build a ski area on Federal ~~In two months, we sold 38 Iots, ~
ers, the longer goiting seasons In the early October, and the courses were land adjoining 5,000 acres he owned. with only lO left to go," sald DavW A. "
mountains and the tact that golf balls mostty at the bases ot ski areas like plthough the permit was issued ~ Burden, president ot The Melrose 801
travel about 12 percent tarther at Aspen, Copper, Keystone and Vail. 1981, wrangling with environmental- COMpIRY/Wes[, the developer of As- Me
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' COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSpORTATION
MIL E S TONE S
"A BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING COLORADO TRANSPORTATION ISSUES"
New on S. H. 82: The Toad by the
the Basalt Park-N-Ride Side of the Road
The Roaring Fork River Valley between
Glenwood Springs and Aspen is a busy corridor these CDOT helps protect a
days, as S.H. 82 can attest. The outdated highway rare species habitat
currently carries 23,000 vehicles a day, more than
Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon, creating It may seem a small matter to some involving
congesrion and safety problems. Mass transit alternarives Warty, 3%2-inch brown amphibians lrnown as boreal toads
such as the Roaring Fork Transit Agency offer welcome but their decline across the Rocky Mountain West has
relief from growing traffic counts, offering bus and shuttle scientists concerned. When a small popularion of rare
service along the corridor. boreal toads was discovered alongside Interstate 70 west
Last August a gravel park-n-ride lot was opened of Denver, the Colorado Departrnerit of Transportation
near Catherine's Store, up valley from Carbondale, also got
offering 32 parking spaces for commuters choosing to concerned and
,er}~.e + ~;e
1V 4~~r .~,JVL11Jr~s. V~.~a~~~,~ „m,~*1Q a has been ~
Ly 4 Va~.rwr. r
ceremony was held to dedicate a second, 100-caz paved working with
park-n-ride on the south side of S.H. 82 at Basalt Avenue biologists to .
in Basalt. Together the sites will give drivers in the filter some
Carbondale, El Jebel and Basalt areas an alternative to roadside ~
dnving their own vehicles up and down the valley. runoff to
The $647,000 Basalt project resulted from protect a ~
cooperarion among federal, state, county and town breeding
officials as well as the transit provider. According to pond. ~
CDOT construcrion engineer Ralph Trapani of Glenwood
Photos this page by Gregg Gargan, CDOT
...contiaued next page
Scientists differ about the cause of boreal toad
decline: they suspect air pollution but that theory doesn't
explain reduced populations in other, remote parts of the
world. The toads live above 8,000 feet elevation, so
another theory blames the greenhouse effect and ozone
~ depletion for allowing stronger ultraviolet rays to reach the
surface, perhaps penetrating the protective mucous
x~ membrane surrounding the toads' eggs.
~ - Alongside Interstate 70 in the high country, boreal
toads breed and live in a small pond near the state right-of-
way. Snowmelt and rain from the roadway washed
• _ ` - = sediment with it, slowly filling the pond. So CDOT has
been working to create a sediment pond at the outlet of a
The Basalt Park N-Ride is a good example
of interagency cooper¢tion. ...continued on page 3
Springs, "The Basalt pazk-n-ride is a great example of the
parmerships that have been forged along the S.H. 82 Completion by next summer will offer motorists f our lane
corridor. It will now be even easier for residents in the Parkway as it passes Cory Point Ranch on the way to
Basalt area to take advantage of RFTA service. That Aspen.
service is more important than ever, especially considering By far the largest project underway, involving
the growth in traffic on S.H. 82." Traffic increased several of'the same construction techniques used for
dramarically during the past summer. During June, braffic Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon, is the $25 million
on S.H. 82 was ten percent greater than in the same month Shale Blwffs project between Brush Creek Road north of
of 1996. Aspen and the Airport Business Center. This 3.5-mile
Basalt mayor Richazd Stevens
_ remarked that "RFTA service is very
important to the town of Basalt, providing
a lifeline for many of our residents. Basalt
is proud to be the home of the largest park-
n-n e on S.H. 82 and we will make good
use of it." Eve Homeyer, who chairs the A~~.~
RF'TA Board, pointed out that compazed
to the costs of other construction pro jects
on S.H. 82, pazk-n-rides are relatively
inexpensive but improve service for riders.
S.H. 82 Hi hwa
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Projects
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During the next seven yeazs,
Colorado Highway 82 will undergo a
dramatic transformation between
Glenwood Springs and Aspen. The -
corridor will be so busy with construction r-
that CDOT has established an i n f o r m a t i o n
Hotline, (970) 928-6682, so local
residents may lmow about detours or lane A~
restrictions in advance.
This aenal photo of S.H. 82 traffc near Basalt was taken
On the S.H. 82 business route in Basalt, motorists last summer by CDOT photographer Gregg Gargan.
and transit drivers alike aze adjusting their routes around a
bridge replacement project over the Fryingpan River
which started this summer. A$1.2 million project four laning will extend the roadway over the edge using
replacing a 1938 steel truss structure is expected to be piers and two bridges; a wildlife underpass will be
finished by the end of the year. provided as well. Completion is expected in autumn 2000.
Four-lane highway construction is underway near The Shale Bluffs project has its own informarion Hotline
the entrance to Snowmass Village, where a ten million for local residents, (970) 923-0312.
dollar project is widening S.H. 82 at "Dump Curve,"
terracing the highwayouiward from a mountain near a The CDOT Web Site at www.dot.state.eo.us
landfill to accommodate two lanes in each direction. offers new information each week.
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CDOT helps protect boreal toads ...continued biologists also assigri nicknames to the amphibians: he had
found a toad named "Ovid" by researchers.
culvert, still allowing water to reach the ponds but settling CDOT has created intercept areas along other
out sand before it reaches the breeding ponds. parts of Interstate 70 and throughout Colorado, with
Initially CDOT was asked by the state Division of various designs; the "toad by the side of the road" effort
Wildlife (DOW) to remove sediment from the breeding was the agency's first attempt at conserving habitat for a
pond itself. This called for a toad roundup prior to the rare amphibian in the state right-of-way.
" pond cleaning. Before maintenance crews set to work with
heavy equipment, toads were captured and protected in
, cages, then returned to the pond after sediment was cleared
out.
How does one round up toads? At night. Using
science. Not only are toads caught, many are fitted with CAS GARCIA, ROGER CRACRAFT
transponders so biologists may keep track of the ELECTED TRANSPORTATION
amphibians' age, sex, location where first found, and
travel patterns. In other parts of Colorado toads are fitted C011IVIISSION CHAIRMAN AND
with radio-tracking equipment as well, in an attempt to
learn preferred habitat and travel patterns. Research VICE CHAHVAAN
programs lasring three or four years are in place, but toads
may live twenty years, so biologists may develop other At their regular monthly meeting held August 21
longer range research projects. in Denver, Colorado Transportation commissioners elected
During the activity CDOT employees learned their chairman, vice chairman and secretary for the coming
how biologists trace the toads' history, using hand-held yeaz.
scanners to read transponder information, identifying toads The new chauman of the 11-member policy boazd
is Cas Garcia, a Manassa attorney who has served on r:ne commission since 1991. He represents District 8 in
southwestern Colorado, a geographic area of thirteen -
counties.
Roger Cracraft of Aurora, a stockbroker, is the
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new vice chairman. Since mid 1994 he has served District
_ 3 representing Arapahoe and Douglas counties.
Commissioners are appointed by the govemor,
confirmed by the state Senate, and serve four-year terms.
The members formulate general policy with
respect to managing, building and maintaining public
_ highways and other transportation systems in Colorado,
but a separate seven-member Colorado Aeronautical
A sediment pond built by CDOT will help intercept Board has, since 1988, set policy for statewide aviation
roadway runoff and protect toads in a breeding pond interests. The Trallsport2tion CommissiOn advises azid
Phoro by Gregg Gargan, CDOT makes policy recommendations to the governor and
in the field. One toad, for example, had crossed a 13,000- legislators, and adopts various budgets and programs.
ft. mountain range to visit a pond near the one CDOT
cleared. Another one escaped the nighttime capture and Glenn Vaad, a Colorado Deparnnent of
was found during the start of the pond cleaning by CDOT Transportation program administrator, was re-elected to
maintenance worker Bob Adams. Bob discovered that serve as commission secretary.
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H ig h Sch ool Yo uths making new friends will be a positive plus to the next
Learn about Aviation Careers Camp, also at Jeffco Airport.
CACE Camps receive financial support from the
Organized by the Fantasy of Flight Foundation Colorado Ae;ronautical Board, the Federal Aviation
which has helped bring aviarion career informarion to Administrataon, Jefferson County Airport, the Colorado
elementary and middle school children since 1993, the Airport Operators Association, the Colorado Pilots
Colorado Aviation Cazeer Education (CACE) Camp held Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the
July 137-18 at Jefferson County Airport near Broomfield Jepperson Corporation.
gave high school students a view of aviation and its Students interested in details about next summer's
opportunities. Camp may phone the activities director of the Fantasy of
Flight Founciation, Marilyn Taylor, at (303) 659-7265.
CACE Camp offered 15- to 17-yr-old youths first
hand infonnation and tours. During their six-day session,
21 participants visited Buckley Air Narional Guard base,
the Narional Center for Atmospheric Research, the U.S.
Forest Service Fire Attack base, the Federal Aviation
Administration, Lockheed-Martin Astronautics Center, ~ - and United Airlines Training Center.
The participants visited with warbird pilots after
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four F-16s did a low-approach especially for them. They
talked with air traffic controllers. They learned about
daily operations from former Colorado Aeronautical Board
member and Copter 4.pi18t-metPoro?ogist Mike Silva, and
from current CAB member and airport manager Dave
Gordon.
And they ended their camp by "piloting" - taking Erin McClanahan and Cynthia Jurinak; both of
the controls of - an aircraft from Jeffco Airport. For most Broomfield, enjoyed the firsr CACE camp. Phoro
of the lads, this was a"first-ever" entry in their logbooks. cvunesy of rhe Colorado Division ojAeronaurics.
Two young ladies with aspirations to become fighter pilots
logged their first loops, rolls, and spins.
Dennis Roberts Leaves
The success of the Camp was expressed in the
response of one camper, when asked whether he was going Aeronautics Division
to pursue an aviation career: "Definitely. I want to be
able to work at something I love and get paid for it." It's n.ot exactly "Mr. Roberts Goes to
Washington" but close; Dennis Roberts, director of the
A second Camp is already being planned for July state's Division of Aeronautics since it began in 1989, has
1998. Applicants are screened and evaluated based on accepted a position with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
their extra-curricular activities as well as their grades Associarion in Frederick, Maryland.
how they handle themselves in sports, school activities,
and community services. Participation in next year's Colorado was the last of the 50 states to get an
Camp will be opened to kids statewide; organizers are aviation arm of government; Roberts opened shop July 1,
looking for local "CACE-camper" families to host out-of- 1989 as a"staff of one" with a total annual budget of
towners in their homes during the session. Meeting and $67,000 to serve the state's airports and pilots. The staff
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Another innovative program vnthin Colorado since
is still small, but its innovation and influence have other 1993 has been Pavement Condition Indexing (PCI), a
states copying our ideas. system for evaluating and monitoring airport runway and
taxiway pavements. It combines good riming and good
In 1988 the General Assembly passed legislarion science: by repairing runways early enough in a
creating a seven-member Colorado Aeronautical Board. deterioration phase, airport managers save money that
Initially, the fledgling (no pun intended) Division of would be spent on costlier repairs later. The technology is
Aeronautics was housed with the Department of Military being borrowed by other states who have seen our state's
i Affairs; today it is administratively part of Colorado efficiency.
Department of Transportation but aviation policy is set by
' the "Aero" board. Roberts and his staff of seven employees have
worked with organizations such as Fantasy of Flight to
One of the first major accomplishments serving develop educational programs and tours for elementary and
aviation was to re-direct (as called for in the Colorado middle school children, and are now beainning a program
Constitution) jet fuel and aviation gasoline tax revenues called Colorado Aviation Career Education (CACE) Camp
toward development of the state's airports, instead of
into the state General Fund where funds had gone for
decades. Last year, for examPle, nearly $8 million was
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generated in direct entitlements based on state aviation fuel tax reimbursements to airports. ~°x t w~
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After setting up apportionment procedures, the
Division developed a system ofhearings to distribute
discretionary aviation grants. Matched with local -
funding and.federal.grantse, state grants have helped
provide rescue trucks, runway repairs hangars
maintenance, fuel tanlc replacement, runway lighting,
airport equipment and more. The first hearings were -s-
held in 1991/92; as of this year, the Division Roberts
started as a "staff of one" has distributed nearly $10
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million in discretionary funds into grants for airport
improvements statewide. Thanks to an innovative parrnership with the U.S. Air Force,
employees from Colorado airports continue to train for Aircraft
Roberts saw the need for better Aircraft Rescue Rescue and F'ire Fighting at the Peterson AFB mock C-130.
and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training for airport operators photo by Carl Sorrentino, CDOT. across the state, who had to travel to other states annually for high school students interested in aviation. There is
for formal courses, or who devised their own "training" by also an internship program for college students working at
setting oil drums of fuel on fire at airport sites to simulate airports. Some of the programs are coordinated with the
airplanes on fire. Working with military commanders at Wings Over the Rockies air and space Museum on the
the Pentagon and at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver.
Springs, he initiated the first cooperative program whereby
airport operators could train on military facilities. "We've eamed credibility with airports, the
Hundreds of airport employees have trained on a mock C- Federal Aviation Administration, and U.S. Deparoment of
130 at Peterson AFB, called a live-bum simulator, Transportation and have gained the respect of the state
since 1993. Following Colorado's example, other states legislature." says Roberts, "Our successes took a lot of
have set up agreements with military bases to train state
airport fire fighters. hard work, but the people in this Division have always
taken pride in what they do. Together we have made a
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~ WASHINGTON UPDATE
! ~by Jim Young - Linton, Mields, Reisler & Cottone, Ltd
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The predicted September showdown between two very different House and Senate ISTEA
reauthorization bills now is delayed until late October or possibly November, with a rematch penciled in for next spring. Meanwhile, the U.S. Depariment of Transportation appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 1997-98, which
began October 1, became a quickie measure that was built to last only until October 23. As this was written for
Milestones, a final U.S. DOT appropriations bill with a highway obligation ceiling of $21.5 billion (the House
level) had been agreed to by conferees but not brought to the House and Senate floor for final passage. Even
with a final appropriations bill in place, U.S. DOT will be sharply limited in the highway and transit funds it can
release to state and local agencies until a new reauthorization bill is enacted. Colorado and other states were
issued temporary apportionments of obligation ceiling to cover the 23-clay period.
Appropriations. The DOT appropriations bill was not expected to run into any serious opposition in
gaining final approval. The only unresolved question was whether the president would exercise li.ne-item veto
authority over any of the provisions, but there had been no indication of any White House threat to do so. In
general, the final DOT appropriations show significant increases in the major transportation trust fund programs,
especially in the highway program, up by $3.5 billion over last year's $18 billion.
ISTEA Reauthorization. While the House and Senate continue on their collision course toward a
conference meeting that would ha.ve two different bills to consider, the Senate bill still faces an uncertain future
on the floor. In late September the House Transportarion and Infrastructure Committee retreated from chairman
Bud Shuster's (R-Pennsylvania) goal of a$38 billion annual highway and transit prograzn. Forced by Speaker
Newt Gingrich (R-Georgia) to honor budget limits, Shuster went to his .fall-back option, a six-month bill that
would bring the programs back for a long-term extension early next year.
At the committee level, issues in the Senate bill have included a new proposed infrastructure bond
provision and an extension of the ethanol tax break through 2007. On tihe Senate floor, the reauthorization
package faced dozens of amendments, many of them deliberately side-stepped at the committee level, and floor
debate began October 8. Amendments include efforts to change or eliminate Disadvantaged Business Enterprise,
Davis-Bacon and other procedural requirements; major changes in the bridge and Congestion Mitigation\Air
Quality programs; and various altemarive state apportionment formulas. The need to do something forAmtrak,
which might run dry of operating cash before Congress can help it next spring, could also affect the fate of the
highway bill in the Senate.
1998 Scenario. In addition to the six-month ISTEA extension passed by the House, Shuster's committee
also approved a six-year bill, one that busts the budget by taking the highway and transit programs to Shuster's
goal in three years and keeps them there through FY 2002. In the Senate, the strategy might be just the
opposite: a six-yeaz bill, with senators understanding they can go along with a six-month bill in case the multi-
year package is refused by House conferees. pQge 6 continued next page
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The six-year House bill, which is being held at the committee until next year, is the carrot that Shuster
will dangle before the House in early 1998 as he seeks first crack at the new, increased federal revenues now
predicted by both White House and Congressional budget staffers. By laying claim to a big chunk of those
revenues as they are folded into revised multi-year deficit projections, Shuster hopes to assemble the money
necessary to pay for his package.
Having been ordered by the G.O.P. leadership to wait until next year, Shuster was denied an early bite at
the newly anticipated surpluses and will have to fight it out with everyone from fellow Republicans seeking to
pay down the national debt (or at least cut taxes) to the Clinton administration wanting to increase funding for .
education and other programs. It is important to note that transportation and infrastructure, when they show up
on wish lists of Gingrich, Clinton and other key players, rank at the bottom of those lists.
For the short run, there is no sign that House and Senate can agree on anything but a six-month package,
and the Senate leadership was not admitting it would accept a stopgap bill as yet. Debates over other issues
(especially formulas) will be hard to resolve before Congress goes home for the year, probably at Thanksgiving.
But even if the Senate six-year bill is a dead duck now, it might be worth pursuing because of the effort it will
save next year. Senate Environment and Public Works chairman John Chaffee (R-Rhode Island) reportedly is
willing to do what it takes to thrash out a multi-year bill now, rather then in the spring, to avoid giving all parties
more months to wrangle over a Senate bill. Then next yeaz, once the new budget sets multi-year limits for
transportation spending, he and Shuster could go to conference without having to hold new mazkup sessions
and floor debates in their respective chambers. It's too eazly to say whether that strategy will hold up between
now and March or April 1998.
Policy Board meetings
November 19 Transportarion Commission budget workshop in Denver 9
November 20 Transportation Commission monthly meeting in Denver 9
December 5 Colorado Aeronautical Board meets in Denver W 9
Dec. 17-18 Transportation Commission special and monthly meetings aZ
February 6, 1998 Colorado Aeronautical Board working session "roundtable"
with representatives of the state's aviation community
(pilot, airport operator, and general aviation organizations)
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Contacts: W Transportation Comm.ission, Dianne Cavaliere, (303) 757-9207.
WW Colorado Aeronautical Board, Caroline Scott, (303) 792-2158.
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New Southwest Region DirectoY: Colorado Aeronautics, continued...
RichaYd J. Reynolds mark in improving Colorado's aviation, and I hope this
The Colorado Department of Transportation has a spirit of innovarion continues."
new Region 5 director to head up CDOT operations in 15
southwestern counties, replacing A1 Shablo who retired Roberts' title at AOPA is vice president for
earlier this year. Governmental and Technical Affairs. He will direct three
Richard J. Reynolds brings to his new position 25 other vice presidents and various field representarives
years of experience in transportation planning and dealing with state and regional airports, airspace and air
operations management, including 11 years as director of traffic issues, and regulatory issues (pilot requirements, ,
operations for Denver's Regional Transportation District. airport operations, etc.) In addirion, he will serve as
Most recently, he ran his own consulting company secretary general to the Intemational AOPA, representing
specializing in transportation planning and bus and light intemational aircraft owners and pilots on a board of
rail systems. He eamed a bachelor's degree in industrial directors for the International Civil Aviation Organizarion
management, a master's in transportation engineering and (ICAO).
a juris doctorate in law.
"I've worked with CDOT through the years on -
many projects," Reynolds said. "I'm very excited to have MILESTONES iS ~tIb~IS~'I2d SIX-tifi2S dyetlT
this opportunity, especially during a time when there is so
by the Pubtic informatton afflce
much acrivity in Region 5." Regional offices are in
Durango. Cdi~ Sf3CTeI1~li10, et'~i~0~:
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VAIL VALLEY
TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU UV
100 East Meadow Drive • Vail, Colorado 81657
November, 25 1997
Bob Armour
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Rd. W.
Vail CO 81657
Dear Bob:
Seasons Greetings!
The Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau invites you and a guest to attend the 24th
Annual President Ford Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremonies.
This year's holiday festivities take place in Lionshead and Vail Village on Friday, December 19.
We welcome you to join President and Mrs. Ford along with many local dignitaries for this Vail
holiday tradition.
The schedule of events is as follows:
5:30 p.m. Choral performance by the Eternal Life Choir - Chart House Deck
Dignitaries' reception - Chart House dining room
6:00 p.m. Lionshead Ceremony begins - Chart House Deck
6:30 p.m. Ceremony concludes, dignitaries move via carriages and vans to Colorado
Ski Museum.
6:45 p.m. Warm-up reception - Ski Museum
7:00 p.m. Choral Performances by United States Naval Aviation Choir and Vail's
Dickens Carolers - Parking Structure overlooking Slifer Square
7:30 p.m. Vail Ceremony begins - Parking Structure overlooking Slifer Square
8:00 p.m. Choral Performance by the Eternal Life Choir - Slifer Square
You are invited to attend one, or both of the ceremonies as well as all the choral performances.
R.S.V.P. by December 12, to VVTCB special events director, Bill Brice, by calling 970/476-
1000, extension 3050.
We hope to see you on December 19th!
Sincerely,f j l
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William J. Brice
Director of Special Events and Communications
Central Reservations 1-800-525-3875 Group Sales (970) 479-2360 Busi?iess Ojjice (970) 476-1000
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FOR IMMEAIATE RELEASE ~
. Media contacts:
John Dakin, Vail'Valley Foundarion (970) 949-1999
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BEA'VER CREEK TO PICK YJP CANCELLIED MEN'S WORLA CUF DOWNHII.Y.
FROM WHISTLER
. BEAVER CREEK, Colo. - Decembez 1, 1997- The inaugural flight of the new Bizds of
Prey men's downhill course at Beaver Creek 'uvill be accelerated by one day as'Vail Valley
• zace organizers have confirmed that they will pick up the World Cup men.'s downhill that
was canceled in Whisder Mountain, Canada last weekend. The additional race will be held on Thursday, Aecember 4, at 12:00, one day earlier than the
originally scheduled December 5 kickoff for the new course in conjunctaon with the 1997
' Chevy Blazer internarional Ski Festival.
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At this time, the remaxnder of the Beaver Creek World Cup schedule will be as planned,
with a men's Wozld Gup downhill on Fziday followed by the Super-G on Saturday.
"'We aure pleased that we could step in and pick and up thzs additional race," explained Yohn
Gaxusey, President of the Vail Valley Foundarion. "The additional downhill will only serve
to enhance an already geat weekend of sld racing at Beaver Creek."
. "Picldng up this race continues a long-stand'vag tradition in the Vail Valley," offered Andy
Daly, President of Vail Associates. "Since 1987, we have regularly accepted additional
. Wvrid Cup races that have been canceled at other resorts. This is a gxeat tribute to the race
departrnent amd mountain opc7ations crews of Vail Associates, as well as the staff of the
Vail Valley Foundation."
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BEAVER CREEK PICKS UP AbD'L RACE
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. Initially identified by VaiI founder Pete Seibert and designeii by Olympic gold medallist
Benahard Russi of Switzerland, the Birds of Prey course will serve as the site of the men's downhill and combined downhill for the 1999 Woxld Alpine Ski Championships, in addition
to annual World Cup events. .
The schedule of public festivities will also remains the satYie with the addition of the new
race, with the Aownhill Public Pick on Thtusda.y evening, December 4, and the Birds of
Prey bedication Ceremony at 11:15 a.m_ ozz Friday, December 5.
The location of the makeup men's Super-G from Whistler zs still being discussed.
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Vail Associates9 Inco
November 24,1997 ~
Bob McLaurin
Town Manager, Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Mr. McLaurin,
I am writing to both thank and commend the members of the Vail Fire Department
for another job well done. On Sunday evening November 16 the Vail Fire
Department responded to a water flow alarm at the Golden Peak Lodge. Upon arrival
they found water in one of the brand new condominiums. Unfortunately, this was the only condominium that had been occupied. The fire department reacted quickly
and turned the water off. They then pushed the majority of the water out the
sliding deck doors. Drop cloths were laid on the floor and the furniture was placed
on wooden blocks. This response is above and beyond what is required and is much
appreciated.
I do not write many letters. I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the
Fire Department's performance overall. Over the years I have had considerable
OwneitandOperatorsof contact with members of the fire department in many different aspects, ranging
Va;l,BeaverCreekResort from inspections, new construction projects, ongoing concerns and emergencies.
andArrowheadMountain There have been code issues where we may not see eye to eye. This is to be
expected. At all times I have been impressed by the fire department's
professionalism and helpfulness. I have vivid recollections of emergencies where fire
department members have performed exceptionally. Some of these incidents include
emergencies well out of their normal scope of cp2rations. Fire .ard police services
often go unappreciated until something in their operations go wrong. It is hard to
appreciate what these people go through until you are in their shoes. The town and
the community should be appreciative and supportive of their efForts. Thank you for
all of their help.
Since ,
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/Bob Egi '
Security Manager
Vail Associates, Inc.
~ cc. Dick Duran
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To: Members of the Vail Town Council, Bob McLaurin From: Suzanne Silverthorn, TOV Community Information Offic
Subject: Town Council Photo Display
Date: 12-2-97
It's time to update our Town Council photo display at the entry to the Council Chambers. If
you'd like to update your current photo--or in Michael Arnett's case, need to have a photo taken--
please call Rex Keep at 926-9204 to schedule an appointment. Please note that Rex has moved
his studio to the Edwards Village Center (behind Stop `N Save). The portrait fee is $35 each and
will be funded through the Community Information Office. We'll also print up 3x5 black and
white photos of each of you to be distributed to the newspapers for file photos.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 479-2115. Thanks, in advance, for your
cooperation.