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Home My WebLink About1997-12-16 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997, second reading of an Ordinance 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 250 (equivalent to a 25-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. B. Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997, second reading of the second amendment to the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees' Pension Fund. C. Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997, first reading of the second amendment to the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Fund. D. Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997, second reading of an Ordinance Adopting the Town Code of Vail, Colorado. 3• Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997, second reading of an Ordinance Steve Thompson Making 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 second 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. We have added $124,360 to the supplemental . appropriation. Please see the attached for details. Note the column labeled: "Added to second reading." All but $44,000 of the $124,360 is funded by reimbursements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997 on second reading. I 4. LIONSHEAD MASTER PLAN STAGE III Master Plan Susan Connelly Elements and Determine Additional Oui:reach Holiday Schedule. Bob McLaurin , (1 hr.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve and/or modify the 14 Master Plan framework elements. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: At the Ort. 13 PEC meeting, action on the 14 Master Plan framework elements were forwarded to Council for consideration. This is an opportunity to revisit the 14 elements, with - emphasis on the five outstanding issues, discussed at the Dec. 9 work session. In addition, Council members have expressed interest in creating an expanded outreach program to reach property ownefs who will be here for the holidays. 5. Town Manager Report. (10 mins.) 6. Adjournment - 9:05 p.m. NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TI161ES BELOW: (ALL T1MES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CFiANGE) I I I I I I I THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL VVORK SESSION • WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/6/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGUL,AR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 1/13/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EWENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY,1/6/98, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. Ihl TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. IIIIIII Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TC COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1997 BOB/MIKE M/DOMINIC: Research the following:1) Develop This project was put on the back burner due to turnover in #th~edepartment. 06/04 PAY IN LIEU PARKING a list of properties in CCI and CCII that have access to public We will let you know early next week when we believe this work can be ROW, to potentially exclude their eligibility for pay-in-lieu completed. parking; 2) Analysis of the TOV's current parking requirements (compare CCI, CCII and West Vail); and 3) Discuss parking analysis with Ed Del Duca. 11118/97 Increased Bus Service LARRY: Mike Cervantes, who is an employee at Garton's It will cost approximately $20,000 to run two additional bus routes after Mike Cervantes Saloon, said he was reaffirming a question presented to the 2:00 a,m. We anticipate paying overtime to the late night bus drivers in Council about a month ago by Jo Chapman requesting a order to service these runs. This $20,000 amount would include a run from later night bus leaving from the parking structure to East Vail the Transportation Center to East Vail and to West Vail. to depart later than the 2;10 a.m. current time frame. He is requesting the final service to East Vail leave no earlier than 2:30 or 2:45. This wouid 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. Emily Kloser Emily Kloser, representing the following neighborhood: We are continuing to explore the feasibility of this request. We are Garmish, Arosa, Cortina & Qavos, requested a bus shelter currently comparing the grades on Chamonix Lane to the Buffehr Creek be built at the corner of Arosa and Chamonix Lane to and Lionsridge Loop. Our initial perception is that this is steeper than accommodate increasetl bus service for this good sized either of these streets. The Transit Department feels that buses would neighborhood. A petition also was presented at this time. need to be chained in order to run this safely. They are also concerned The Mayor accepted the petition and the Town Manager about the geometrics of the intersection where the bus stop would occur. indicated staff would do a review on this request as well. The Bus Department indicates that running this route in the summer would not be a problem. However, winter conditions make it extremely dan erous in our view. December 12, 1997, Page l ~ ~ 11/18/97 West Meadow Drive - Signs LARRY: Right-hand turn west on West Meadow Drive - add Public Works will reinstall the 15 mph signs by December 19th. They are Cathy Douglas a LARGER "no outlet" + reinstate the 15 milelhour signs that currently working on the stop sign at the intersection of Vail Road antl West ' used to reside by the Holiday Inn (west) and her home Meadow Drive: Qead End. Additionally, this roadway is unique in that on- (east). street parking is allowed, thus narrowing the actual traffic flow. Installation of a guardrail from a safety perspective could also be required. 11118197 Alta Circle parkinglsnow plow LARRY: Lack of parking signs? Snow plow problems? This problems? is related to a Dick Gustafson question. Mike Jewett 11118/97 South Frontage Road by the BOB: Request for guardrail. A letter has been drafted to Bob Moston concerning this issue. Cascade Club Mike Jewett 11/25/97 Removable Speed Bumps LARRY: Contact either Bill Efting or Avon's public works It has not been Town policy to use speed bumps as an alternative for traffic Bob Armour director to get information re: temporary speed bumps that enforcement. can be nailed down in the summer and taken up in the winter to allow for snow plowing. 1212l97 PARKING LOT GREG: 7he existence of an impromptu parking lot behind Ski The bollard necessary to prevent vehicle access behind Ski Club Vail has Kevin Foley Club Vail. been reinstalled and this problem has been taken care of. 1212l97 BUILDING MODIFlCATIONS TOM: Legislation that would allow modest upgrades of Review requirements to bring existing property into compliance with design Mike Arnett certain properties (those within existing GRFA) without guidelines when utilizing available GRFA has been scheduled for the work requiring additional modifications to the property other than session on January 27th. meeiing puiiaing code requirements. 1212/97 BUS SHELTER LARRY: In re: the removal of a bus shelter on the Golf It was not intended to be re-installed; however, it will be reconsidered as a Kevin Foley Course route by Golden Peak, can it be reinstalled? part of the reconstruction design on Vail Valley Drive (1999). 12I2197 PARK FREE AFTER 3 PROMOTION BOB: What are we doing in re: to the promotion of park free Letters to merchants in the Village and Lionshead have been sent asking Kevin Foley after three. for promotional assistance. 212/97 HORSE CLEAN-UP GREG H: Horse carriage clean-up operations. Greg Hall is aware of these and is looking into this. Kevin Fole December 12, 1997, Page 2 12/9197 FORD PARK BIKE PATHlSIGNS GREG H: Signs were removed during the construction of Public Works is working with CDOT to correct this situation. It is a part of Kevin Foley the Ford Park ped/bike path, the CDOT overlay contract. 12/9197 GREG H: Concerns about 3 manhole covers being raised Sybill Navas on the South Frontage Roatl. December 12, 1997, Page 3 ~ ~ , A ' ~ . TOWN OF VAIL MEMOR.z1NDUM TO: Robert McLaurin Council Members FROM: Judy Popeck DATE: November 7, 1997 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30, 1997. The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 6.17% and . 5.65% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3 . months, 6 months, and 1 year are 4.95%, 5.10%, and 5.23% respectively. Please call me if you have any questions. Town of Vail, Colorado Investment Report Summary of Accounts and Investments For the Month Ending 09/30/97 Balances Percentage Percentage 09l30/97 of Total Allowed N?oney Market Accounts (see page 3) Commercial.Banks $2,526,870 15.56% 50% . Money Market Funds $95,227 0.59% 100% Colorado Investment Pools $2,059,701 12.69% 500% Total $4,681,798 28.84% Commerciai Savings Banks & Loans Certificates of Deposit (see page 4) EagVe County Institutions $99,000 $99,000 0.61% Other Colorado Institutions $99,000 $99,000 0.61 % National Institutions 0.00%. Total $198,000 $198,000 122% 100% Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00% 50% U.S. Government Securities (see page 5) Treasury Notes & Bills $1,885,948 11.62% 100% GNMA's $49,174 0.30% 100% ARM'S & SBA'S $1,159,305 7.14% 100% Federal Agency. Discount Notes & Bonds $8,262,109 50.89°Jo 100% Total . , $11,356,536 69.95% Total Portfolio $16,236,333 100.03% Maturing Within 12 Months $14,187,582 87.38% Maturing Within 24 Months $596,031 3.67% Maturing After 24 Months $1,452,720 8.95% $16,236,333 100.00% 09/30/97 Page 2 r ~ Money Market Accounts as of 09/30/97 --For the Month of Sep-97 Institution Balances Type of Accounts High Low Average 09/30i97 COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS . Firsf Bank of Vail - Operating Interest 5.290% 5.100% 5.100% . $4,147,548 $2,306,181 $2,687,171 Balance $2,525,712 Colorado National Bank Super Now Account Interest 3.260% General Operating Account Balance $1>158 Total Commercial Bank Accounts $2,526,870 LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS Colotrust Housing Bond Proceeds Interest 5.350% Balance $2,059,701 Total Local Government Investment Poots Accounts $2,059,701 MONEY MARKET FUNDS Bank One Money Market Fund - Dana Investments Interest . 4.041 % Balance $94,186 Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts Interest 5.200% Bond Issue Reserve Account Balance $1,041 Total Money Market Funds $95,227 Total all accounts $4,681,798 09/30/97 Page 3 Certificates of Deposit ~ as of 09/30/97 Bank Name, Location Days to Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date nate at Purchase Value BestBank, Tfiomton Colorado ~ FDIC 6,250% 6.250% 16-Feb-97 16-Feb-99 730 $99,000 Firstbank of Vail, Vail Colorado . FDIC 5.830% 5.830% 26-Jun-96 26-Jun-98 730 $99,000 Avg Yield 6.040% $198.000 09/30/97 Page 4 'f . Government Securities as of 09/30/97 *"Troasury Nolos & Dills"' Days to Days Interost Rate Purchase Maturiry Maturity to Book Par Typo _ Fund Coupon Yield Dato Date at Purchaso Maturiry Valuo V~~luc TNOTE. Poolucl 5.250°/ 6.261°/ 11-Jun-96 31-Ju1-98 780 304 $495,798 $500,000 TNOTE Debt Servicc 5.875 % 6.130% 24-Jan-97 15-Nov-99 1025 92 $293,415 $295,000 TNOTE Pooled 5.125% 5.637% 30-5ep-97 30-Nov-98 426 426 $497,031 $500,000 TNOTE Pooled 5.250% 5.446% 18-Nov-96 31-Dac-97 408 92 $599,704 $600.000 Averago `field 5.81% , $1,885,948 $1,895,000 Average Days to Maturity 129 "'GNMA'S"' Years to Estimated Interest Rate Purchase Mattlrity Maturity Years to Principal Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Maturity Outstandinq 14659 8.000% 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 20.2 9.3 $14,565 13003 8.000% 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 20.0 9.0 $17,109 5803 8.000 % 8.000% 14-Nov-86 15-Oct-05 18.9 8.0 $17,500 Avg Yield 8.000% $49,174 "'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"' DayslYears Days/Years to Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturiry Maturity at Book Original Agency Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Month End Value Cost . SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725 % 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 108.2 $37,096 $82,749 SBl1 Pooled - Dana 9.225% 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 108.3 $63,776 $109,734 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725% 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 108.6 $50,639 $109,875 SBA Poolod - Dana 8.375% 31-Oct-96 25-Jan-2013 16.2 113.1 $57,947 $65.558 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.9751/. 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 119.6 $99,818 $108,523 SBA Pooled - Dana 9225% 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 119.6 $50,233 $108,744 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 120.1 $86,755 $99,391 GNMA Pooled - Dana 7.125% 25-Aug-97 20-Sep-2025 28.1 125.8 $97,985 $101,715 ' FNMA Pooled-Dana 7.125% 21-Nov-96 Oi -Jan-2021 24.1 121.1 $90,884 $91,486 , FNMA Pooled-Dana 7.312% 24-Mar-97 01-Aug-2021 24.4 121.7 $87,267 $95,549 FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.682% 01-Jul-96 01-May-2026 29.9 126.4 $45,477 $55,304 FNMA Pooled - Dana 8.000% 24-Jun-96 01-Jun-2026 30.0 126.5 $5,400 $71,318 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.599% 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 120.4 $53.896 $700.577 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.588% 24-Ju1-94 01-Ju1020 26.0 120.6 $105,270 $65,809 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.917% 24-Jan-96 01-Oct- 023 27.7 123.8 $58,824 $75,722 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.828% 28-Mar-96 01-Mar-2026 29.9 126.3 $13,069 $G6,341 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.525% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 118.7 $63,435 $74,245 FHLMC Poolod - Dana . 8.465% 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 , 119.2 $36,852 - $6G,355 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 6.338% 22-May-96 01-Feb-2036 39.7 136.2 $54,682 $60,461 AverageYield • 8.08% $1,159,305 $1,609456 Average Years to Maturity 114 Days/Years Days/Years to Interest Rate Purchase Maturiry to Maturity Maturiry at Book Maturity Agoncy Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Month End Value Value FHLB PoolQd 5.345% 5.958% 26-Apr-96 10-Nov-97 1.5 97.9 $999,309 $1,000,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000% 5.500% 16-Sep-97 05-Dec-97 80.0 98.0 $511,920 $517,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000% 5.800% 15-May-97 13-Nov-97 182.0 97.9 $993,204 $1,000,000 FFC Pooled 0.000% 5.950% 28-May-97 20-May-98 357.0 98.5 $766,206 $795,000 FHLMC Pooled 0.000% 5.500% 16-Sep-97 05-Dec-97 80.0 98.0 $1,292,176 $1,305,000 FNMA Pooled 5.375% 5.852% 10-Oct-96 10-Jun-98 1.7 98.5 $498,337 $500,000 FFC Pooicd 0.000% 5.660% 03-Ju1-97 19-May-98 320.0 98.4 $482,739 $500,000 FNMA Pooled 0.000% 5.458% 28-Aug-97 07-Nov-97 71.0 97.9 $720,868 $725,000 FHLB Pooled 0.000% 5.509% 24-Jan-97 09-Oc1-97 258.0 97.8 $1,997,350 $2,000,000 8,262,109 . 8 342,000 llvorage Yiold ' 5,66% - Average Days to Maturity :150 Total $11,356,536 09/30107 Page 5 4VAIL TOWN Office of the Town Manager ORLD 75 South Frontage Road CHAMPIONSHIPS Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21051Fczx 970-479-2157 0 • R AD• -USA TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager I'`~ DATE: December 12, 1997 RE: Lionshead As indicated on both the work session and the evening meeting agendas, we have scheduled time to discuss the Lionshead Master Planning process. At the meeting last Tuesday, we agreed to schedule time on December 16th to decide how the Council wanted to proceed to conclude Stage III. Following the meeting on Tuesday, and following additional discussions with the Mayor and Council, we have placed the 14 elements of the Master Plan framework on the agenda for your review and action. As you will recall, these were first presented to you in October. Since that time, these items have been considered by the Planning and Environmental Commission. The PEC's actions on each of these items are attached to this memorandum. The decision on the framework elements constitute the vision the articulation of the desired results to be achieved in Lionshead through a combination of public and private activities over the next 10 to 20 years. The 14 elements of the Master Plan framework were originally included in your packet in October. At that time, we included color graphics for each of the elements. If you need additional graphics for your consideration on Tuesday, please let me know and I will make them available to you. As we have discussed with the Council, most of these issues are relatively straight forward. At last week's Council meeting, we reviewed 7 of these design issues that are still considered to be outstanding. These include the transit corridor concept, parking, realignment of the South Frontage Road, VA's concept for its core site, public view corridors (versus private views), heightlmass issue, and implementation. At the afternoon work session, we will review each of the 14 elements and you will have an opporhxnity to discuss them and ask any questions you may have. We will also have an opportunity to discuss the outstanding issues in more detail and hopefutly move towards some resolution of them. It is our hope that at the evening meeting you can adopt or modify all or part of these 14 elements. ~ • RECYCLED PA PER ~ Following your decision regarding each of the design elements, we will begin looking at the bulk, height, and mass issue in great detail. Specifically, we intend to conduct a parcel by parcel analysis of all the properties in Lionshead. Following this analysis, we will present 2 or 3 scenarios for the Council's consideration which will address bulk, height, and ma5s. We anticipate this bulk and mass study to be completed in approximately 30 days. We have attached to this memorandum the actions taken by the Planning & Environmental Commission on the 14 elements on October 13, 1997. We have also attached an analysis of the _ letters which you have been receiving regarding this process, and comments from the PEC at their December 8, 1997 meeting. RWM/aw attachments Lionshead Stage III Citizen Responses Summary 35 letters received between 10-1-97 and 12-10-97 Properties Represented • 8 represent Lifthouse owners • 5 represent Westwind Association and individual owners • 6 represent Landmark Association and individual owners • 2 represent Vai121 owners • 2 represent a Lion Square Lodge owner • 1 represents Enzian Condo Association • 1 represents Plaza area between Vai121 and Arcade • 10 did not identify specifc properties Issues of Concern • 14 of the 35 letters specifically expressed concerns about blocking views • 14 of the 35 letters expressed opposition to the central spine; while two offered support • 23 of the 35 letters expressed concerns about height and density issues; while 1 offered support for height and density increases • 16 of the 35 letters expressed specific concerns about the Vail Associates concept Other Concerns/Comments Noted • Review noise impacts and mitigation • Review overcrowding impacts • Improve retail and dining opportunities • Make sure plan provides for adequate parking • Plan should include percentage for retail, food and hotel space • Replace buses with new technology in LH and elsewhere • Maintain existing zoning regulations • Understand property value impacts • Bury I-70 and expand Lionshead to the south • VA's participation is a conflict of interest 12/ 10/97 , . Lionsheatl Stage III Citizen Responses Date Name Home Citv Vail Property Views Central Spine HeighdDensitv VA Concent Other Concerns 10-1-97 Turt(etaub Miami, FL Vai121 X X Pollution, water supply, waste disposal, vehicular traffic, takings; wants electrified transportation throughout Vail immediately 10-3-97 Looper * Vail Landmark X X X X Need more cost estimates to justify advantages of plan 10-10-97 Marce Phoenix, AZ Westwind X X Pedestrian safety; unauthorized vehicles in spine 10-11-97 Wiley Dallas, TX Request for retail study 10-13-97 Lazier Vail Plaza area Consider a small shop and a sidewalk cafe between Vail 21 there and Arcade 10-13-97 Kucera Greenwood Village, Vai121 Approves X X CO 10-15-97 Sage Armonk, NY X X Increased congestion 10-15-97 Borrelli Atlanta, GA X X Sunlight, canyon effect 10-16-97 Ghent Fort Collins, CO Westwind X X 10-18-97 Zetler Jupiter, FL Westwind X X Need continuity in style & design and retail mix, not bigger buildings 10-20-97 Kobelan Houston, TX Landmark Tower X X X Rebuild Concert Hall Plaza to increase pedestrian flow; reduce I-70 noise 10-21-97 Zwally Ashton, MD Landmark X X X Planning is unduly influenced by Vail Associates Lionsheatl Stage III Citizen Responses Date Name Home Citv Vail Property Views Central Spine Height/Density VA Concent Other Concerns 10-22-97 Beedie* Vail Westwind X X X Buildings should be no taller than the clock tower; increased noise congestion concerns 10-31-97 Snavely* Dallas, TX Enzian Do not change bus service to west end to a 15 to 20 min. frequency 11-1-97 Curtis Kansas City, MO Approves Approves Endorses higher density zoning; requests noise pollution standards; supports conversion of diesel buses for electric 11-4-97 Hanna Chicago, IL Westwind X X X X Will negatively impact property values 11-5-97 Litwak Litdeton, CO X X Don't allow VA to encraoch on the mall; plan only benefits a few property owners to the detrement of others 11-19-97 Katz Vail Lifthouse X X X Will reduce property values; retain integrity of the water feature 11-20-97 Kelly Ellicott City, MD Lifthouse X X X Loss of unifying cohesiveness with VA's r~nvv~i 11-21-97 Pagden Australia Lifthouse X X X Use existing development rights only 11-24-97 Haynes X Complete the streamwalk to the Village; improve guest services & retail 11-24-97 Austin Emerson, NY Lifthouse X X X Don't narrow streets by overbuilding; will reduce property values 11-28-97 Koch Buchanan, MI X X X Concemed about fire rescue from tall buildings; wants to preserve mall area I 1-29-97 Simmenroth Chester, NJ Lifthouse X X X Loss of property values 12-2-97 Johnson Guam X Don't relax height, density & setback regs . Lionshead Stage III Citizen Responses Date Name Home Citv Vail Pro e Views Central Spine Height/Densi~ VA Concent Other Concerns 12-4-97 Block Metairie, LA Lifthouse X X X 12-5-97 Darwith Miama, FL Lifthouse X 12-5-97 Walter Wayland, MA Landmark X Will negatively impact my property values for the sole benefit of VA 12-5-97 Gabriel Landmark Is it possible to participate in the redevelopment process via e-mail? 12-5-97 Garlanger Benton Harbon, MI Lifthouse X Concerned about overdevelopment 12-8-97 Schulte Pine River, MN Lion Square X Buildings should not be more than 4 stories tall; area already feels over-built; hard to increase "live beds" without making matters worse 12-8-97 Schulte Pine River, MN Lion Square X Expand Lionshead to the south by burying I-70; increase live beds there to ease current overcrowding in Lionshead 12-9-97 Collins Colorado Springs, Landmark X X X X Don't rush into action on approvals; present CO bus route is fine; handle redevelopment with existing zoning, otherwise, Montaneros, the Antlers and others will want to get into the act by blocking views, sunlight, etc. Higher density is not progress 12-10-97 Dukesherer Delray Beach, FL X Plan should preserve south views for existing property owners; make sure master plan provides for adequate parking; plan should include percentage for retail, food and hotel space.for the area Lionshead Stage ill Citizen Responses Date Name Home Citv Vail Property Views Central Spine Hei ht/Densitv_ VA Concent Other Concerns 12-10-97 Busalacchi Laurel, MD X Concerned that transit spine wasn't submitted through "wish list" process--how did it come to become part of the recommendation? VA's involvement is a conflict of interest; TOV is a puppet of the ski company. ~ ~ i . MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: December 16, 1997 RE: Lionshead Master Plan - Summary of PEC meeting (12/8/97) Outstanding Issues: 1. Transit Corridor G. Aasland - Important to connect east and west ends. Ann - Look at a dedicated transit R-O-W. Diane - Keep a corridor in the forefront. John S. - Echoed Galen; undertake an informational campaign in favor. Gene U. - Likes the central transit corridor - future technology. Important to recognize the wishes of second homeowners - make sure they receive communication. Greg A. -[Questions about use of S. Frontage road?] Lamont - Four roundabouts: at two intersections and at entrance to Municipal Building and at parking structure. Keep the flow going. Look at advanced technology - silent. May want to keep some R-O-W through core (reservation). Greg M. - Don't abandon the concept of a corridor through LH. Has concern with current technology - noise and smell - not a big street - something more intimate - bury the transit (or pieces of it) - moving ramps. PEC Pollina - Re: Maintain some version of central corridor. 7-0 Yes Galen John S. Greg M. Gene U. Ann B. Greg A. Diane 2. Parkinq - Additional deck on Lionshead parking structure - Incentivize private beyond required - West end structure - Employee housing-reduced requirement/ratio 1 John S. - Additional deck is do-able - consider views from the north side of I-70. - Additional structure is required. Skeptical of reducing EHU parking. Gene - Additional deck and west end structure good. - Remote parking/bus for employees Greg A. - In favor of additional deck - Reserve the: south end for employee housing. - A little hesitant on parking structures - aesthetics. - EHU parking ratio - do not lower requirement. Galen - Not a huge fan of additional deck. - Could only reduce EHU parking ratio if remote parking lot. Ann - Abstain from giving any comments. - Needs more information on technology. Diane - Additional deck ok - keep in mind Civic opportunities on charter bus lot. - Skeptical re: EHU parking ratio reduction Greg M. - Consider additional deck. - Consider West end structure. - Consider lower parking ratios for EHU'S. - Consider incenting additional private provision. Galen - Not if incentive is another floor added ta buildings. Ann - Consider incentives. Diane - Consider incentives. John - Consider incentives. Gene U. - Consider incentives. Greg A. - Only zoning or money incentives. In favor of monetary, not zoning. Lamont - EVHO concerned re: cost-benefits. Seasonal employees don't , necessarily need cars. Noise on S. Frontage Rd. by increasing traffic/West end structure-if accompanieid by I-70 off ramp. 3. Re-alignment of S. Frontage Road Ann - Q. What does "Problematic" mean? Galen - Q. Pumping diesel fuel up onto mounta,in - feasible? - ETHAN: up to EPA and USFS. Lamont - Interconnectedness that we cannot avoid. - Get VA to deal with it - or West End notion fails - West End is the strength. - VAIL VILLAGE MASTER PLAN - NOT /k REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. 2 b . Galen - Entrance to West. Ann - Lamont's comments summarize her position. Greg M - Great idea if problems can be overcome. Fuel tanks and lines will leak. 4. VA Concept is Separate 5. Private Property Rights vs. Community Policy Objectives Lamont - Condo units sold subject to a concept. -"Much more fundamental and profound interest - enjoyment of private property." - Disagrees on fundamental issue re: Mountain Haus would have been quite different on appeal. -"Increasing tax base" is not a reason to do this master plan. - Let bureaucracy shrink - if 97% built out. - Put it to a vote. • - People don't understand the implications. - People think things are fine. John S. - Will ruffle some feathers no matter what you do. - Existing buildings exceed zoning. • - Changing zoning now is no shock. - Adjust zoning to bring into line with current reality. Gene U. - Find out what the majority of the property owners think. - Incorporate their thinking; short of a vote. Greg A. - Find out - Why master plan if property owners oppose it. - Times change - people need to change. - LH is due for a change. - Don't waste time on developing a plan if not backed by the public. Galen - Need to update it. - Can only consider ublic view corridors. - Letters - private views - reasonable concern to have view completely built out. - Consider views of non-resident taxpayers. Ann - Jim Lamont's issues - fair and equal treatment. -"To my mind, the private interests are the most important." Diane - Redevelopment of LH could have a great positive impact on town as a whole. - Distribute summary of letters. Greg A. - Find out from more of the owners. Geoff Wright - Destination resorts. - Concern among ownership - 95% very concerned. - Density and height - Changing from what it is to closer to Beaver Creek image. 3 - His job: Protect property values (not concerned) plus enjoyment of property. - Additionai meetings over the holidays. Greg M. - VA use by right - analysis of sq. ft. possible? - Can't take their private property rights away. - Non-conformities lost if changed, generated. [Greg A. left - 4:05 p.m.] 6. Height/Mass Geoff Wright - His ownership does hope for improveme:nts, just not totally at their expense. - Come to something reasonable. - Maybe five stories instead of nine. Anne Essen - Excited to see what has happened in the process. - Go forward to make some changes. - Our last best hope to inject more community in Vail. - Year-round vitality. - House 60% of employees. , Ginny Culp - Concerns with density and massing a'la BC. - Not one client has said a good thing abc>ut BC. - Claustrophobic -"Can't take in the mouritain experience." - Resource capacity - Three hundred more units will trigger a$15M water treatment plant improvement - who pays%' Ghiqui Hoffman - Employee housing - Impact on density. - Don't have employees for the businesse:s there. - Probably down style - over LH structures and West end. - Build whatever water treatment is nece:>sary. Galen - BC buildings are just too big - River Ruri, too, "and too flat." - Does not want nine story buildings. - More scared about height than density. Ann - Our job is to suggest issues for Council to consider. - Look also at Arrowhead 45'- 90' tall and densities increased. - Bill Pierce build first building in Arrowhead - quality! Diane - Be careful abouf height. - Not so worried about the density. - Let's put people in there - vitality! John S. - Remember when property values went down. - Rare to have progress without problems. - Because of extent of non-conformities, a change in zoning is in order. - Fort Collins - Land Development Guidance System - throws out traditional Zoning - points system. - Perhaps a vote is in order - DDA vote. (Property owners and leaseholders and residents). 4 - If we aren't going to change the zoning, might as well stop right now. Gene U - Poll the property owners. - What they are going to get and what it would cost them. - In favor of voluntary solutions vs. Government edicts. Greg M. -Current zoning - VA can rebuild and not replace a single EHU. - Can kill property values even in this market. - Keep the process going - zoning and needs changing - focus on quality. Lamont -"Zoning" and "flexibility" = rezoning parcel by parcel is not acceptable. - Comp. approach is favored - Town-wide, not just LH. - EHU requirements - Community-wide, not just LH. - SDD is torturing exactions--instead, standards - applied equally. - Resource capacity not adequately dealt with. - Undertaking an initiative - fund jointly for LH and Village. - No separate funding or tax base. - Systemic issues not being dealt with equally by all who would be funding it. - Truck parking - include in rezoning - On-site parking - Landscaping . Closing Comments John S. - Critical that Council move forward with due dispatch or will lose some of the financing opportunity. - VA redevelopment is a huge public finance expense. Gene U. - VA will probably seek maximum return; probably means something good. Galen - Agrees with John. Ann - No other comments. Diane - VA will make wise decisions. - Opportunity to create needed improvements for our town. Greg M. - VA "has a ton of use by right" in front of everyone's buildings. - Understand the implications. [2:25 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.] f:\everyone\pecVminutes\I,H.d08 5 , ORDINANCE NO. 22 Series of 1997 AN OItDINANCE AMENDING SCCTIONS 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 EIGHTEEN INCHES OR LESS ABOVE GRADC AND IS EITHER A FULL CUTOFF FIXTURE OR HAS MAXIMUM SOURCE LUMENS OF 250 (EQUIVALENT TO A TWENTY-FIVE WATT BULB) FROM THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LIGHTS PERMITTED PER RESIDENTIAL LOT, AND TO PERMIT ACCESSORY USES TO BE CONDUCTCD 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 VAIL. • WHEREAS, Section 18.54.050 (J) 1-5 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail contains 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 public hearing and recommended approval (unanimously) of this amendment to the Municipal Code at their October 27, 1997 meeting; and 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: (Note: Text which is bold is being added.) 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 aesthetic purpases 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 1 . ~ 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 CXuster, Low Density Multi-Family and Medium Density Multi-family Zone Districl:, 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 wliich 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. Freyuency. For lots in residential zone d:istricts, the maximum number of light sources per lot shall be limited to orue light source per one thousand square.feet of lot area, except as provided for below. The location of said lights shall be left open to the discret:ion of the property owner, so long as the lights are in compliance with ithe 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 below, and are either full-cutoff fixture:s, as defined in Section 18.04.137, or have a maximum source lumens of 250 (equivalent to a 25 watt light bulb), may be allowed in addition to the total number of permitted outdoor light sources. The number, location, and style of such light sources are subject to Design Review. c. Height limits for light fixtures. (1) For all light sources located in cornmercial zone districts, the maximum mounting height for light sources on a pole shall not 2 r i 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. £ Lights wliich 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 250. 4. Nonconformances. As of the effective date of this subsection, all outdoor lighting that does not conform to every requirement of this subsection shall be legal 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 f:\cvcryonc\ord\971ord22.97 3 ~ : lighting, without the outdoor lighting conforming to a all applicable requirements of this chapter. 5. Penalty. The penalty for violating this chapter slxall 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. Section 2. Chapter 18.28, Section 18.28.040, of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended as follows: 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 dwellirigs and lodges; C. Public utility and public service uses; D. Public buildings, grounds and facilities; E. Public park and recreation facilities; . 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. 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 comditions: l. There is no exterior storage of supplies, refuse, or materials on the property upon which the brew pub is operated; and 2. The operator of the brew pub shall comply with the Town's loading and delivery 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- f':\everyone\ord\97\ord22.97 4 I 1 r ' site consumption do not exceed forty-five percent (45%) of the product 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 an.y 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 proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail 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 effective 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 expressly stated herein. Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. Tliis repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRUDUCED, 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 I`.\cveryonc\ord\97\ord22.97 5 ? ~ t. ; held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 16th day of December, 1997, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND OTIDERED PUBLISHED this _ day of December, 1997. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk cAorinance9722 f:\everyone\ord\97\ord22.97 6 r d~ 4 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 1, 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 Em12lovee", 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 Matching and Em.plovee Contributions", shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows: Section 4.7 Disposition of Excess Ag reizate Contributions. (1) Excess Ag~reizate Contributions. Matching contributions and employee contributions in excess of the limitations of this Section are Excess Aggregate Contributions. (2) Disnosition of Excess A 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 far the preceding Plan Year. If such Excess Aggregate Contributions are distributed more than 2-1/2 months after the last day of 1 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 ~ ~ 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, Qi.ialified Non-Elective Contribution Account for the Plan Year multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is such Participant's Excess Aggregate Contributions fc?r 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 oc:curring during such Plan Year; and (ii) 10% of the amount determined under (i) rriultiplied 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~•egate Contributions. Forfeitures of Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be applied to reduce Employer contributions. (d) Accounting for Excess A~;~regate Contributions. Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be forfeited, if forfeitable or distributed on a pro-rata basis from the Participant's Employee Contributian 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 contribution;; of the Employer, and all amounts 2 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 . 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 2.11) 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 1, 1997, as follows: 3 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 ~ (c) Distribution U12on 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 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, enc:umber or assign any such payments or the benefits, proceeds or avails thereof; provicied that nothing herein shall affect, restrict or abridge any right of setoff, lien or sec;urity interest which the Trust may . have in the Participant's interest as a result of its izse 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 ordei• (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 4 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 7 i payments or marital property rights to a spouse, former spouse, chiln _~r 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 PIan 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 5 Ordinance No. 23, Serias of 1997 . ~ t 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 arder 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 proceciure 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 dE;signate 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 Particinants, 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 lc?an 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 immecliately 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 impaid balance and accrued interest 6 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 . ~ ~ 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 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. ~jL~, Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: ~ ' L ele Donaldson, Town Clerk 7 Ordinance No. 23, Series ot 1997 , i 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 C:\ORD9723 8 Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 ~ r ORDINANCE NO. 24 SERIES OF 1997 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF VAIL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN WHEREAS, the 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 1, 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 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 Emplovee Contributions", shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows: Section 4 7-- Disposition of Excess Aggregate Contributions. (1) Excess Ag reg;ate Contributions. Matching contributions and employee contributions in excess of the limitations of this Section are Excess Aggregate Contributions. (2) Disnosition 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 the Plan Year in which such excess amounts arose, a 10% excise tax will be imposed 1 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 on the employer maintaining the Plan with i•espect to those amounts. Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be treated as ann.ual additions under the Plan. (b) Determination of Incoine 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 fract:ion, 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) nnultiplied 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 Aagregate Contributions. Forfeitures of Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be applied to reduce Employer contributions. (d) Accounting for Excess .Ag~regate Contributions. Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be forfeited, if forfeitable or distributed on a pro-rata basis from the Participant's Employee Contribution Account, Matching Coniribution 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 2 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 . t Y 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 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 E=loyment, shall be restated, effective January 1, 1997, as follows: 3 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 a. Y (c) Distribution Upon Other Termination of Emplo, ment If a Participant terminates his or her emplo:yment 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, S12endthrift Provisions, shall be restated, effective January l, 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 s:hall 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 proceeciings; 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; provi.ded that nothing herein shall affect, restrict or abridge any right of setoff, lien or security ini:erest which the Trust may have in the Participant's interest as a result of its use as secuY•ity 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 Domi-Istic 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 lzLw (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 depe:ndent of a Participant ("Alternate Payee") and which: 4 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 ~ ~ (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 5 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 11997 t ~ sha11 promptly notify the affected Participant and any Alternate Payee of the receipt of such judgment, decree or order and shall notify the affected I'articipant 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 deterrnine 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 pazagraph, 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 thie 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 de;fault if the Participant misses three consecutive months of scheduled loan repayments. Gnce 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 ar 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, regardle:ss of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 6 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 3 t ~ 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 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 C:\ORD9724 7 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997 .w 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 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. , WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal yeaz 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 are 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 $307,776 Booth Creek Debt Service Fund 11,000 Heavy Equipment Fund 129.500 $448,276 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 Toivn 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 viriue 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, oi• 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, therf;tofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERF;D 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 this _ day of December, 1997. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk CAorinance97.25 1 ~ ~ TOWN OF VAIL SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FUND ADDITIONAL ADDED TO DEPARTMENT 1997 SECOND EXPLANATION EXPENDITURE OR PRQJECT EXPENDITURES READING GENERALFUND Town Otficials - Cable Consulting - ESI 16,360 16,360 May be reimbursed Skate Board Park 7,000 Revenue from VA to Cover Expenses Mitigation to Reduce Noise at Vail 5,000 Approved by Town Council 28,360 Administration Cost of Goods Sold 1,300 Funded by revenue from vending machines Fau Machine 2,500 Used admin savings Human Resources - Vacation Payoff 10,000 Could not absorb by using salary savings Recruiting 62,000 35,000 Needed due to the level of turnover in 1997 75,800 Community Development Pine Beetle Wood Removal 6,000 Approved by Town Council to remove wood Copier 8 Computer EquipmeM 6,513 Used department savings to fund Design Guidelines (57,533) Moved to 1998 Chairs tor Conference Room 5,645 Used departmerrt savings to fund Pass Through - Down payment trom MVDSC 4,875 The Town acquiredthe unit and sold it to MVDSC (34,500) Library Grants 13,000 3,000 Funded by revenue from grants Transportation Property & Liability Insurance Savings (12,719) Savings due to soft insurance market Employee Housing 19,000 1,000 Master lease 6 units for bus drivers Eagle 8 Gypsum Routes 60,000 60,000 To be reimbursed by transportation authori[y 66,281 Public Works Snow Removal 92,600 Oue to service Ievel change and excess snow . 92,600 Police Upgrade to Line Recorder 8 Announcer 5,000 Replace equipment, use managers savings Protessional Fees 1,002 Professional fees reimbursed 6,002 Non Departmental Property 8 LiabilRy Insurance Savings (57,151) Savings due to soft insurance market Tree Lighting 9,000 9,000 To fund additional lighting in Town Salary Savings 75,000 Cannot estimate savings till year end Transier to Housing 15,052 Building permit fees collected for vail commons project Transter to Seizure Fund 18,332 ' Due to the loss ot grant money in 1997 to fund 60,233 drug detective Subtotal - General Fund 307,776 124,360 BOOTH CREEK DEBT SERVICE FUND Debt Service 11,000 Funded by additional assessmeMS collected SubtoWl - Booth Creek Debt Service Fund 11,000 HEAW EOUIPMENT FUND Capital Outlay - Buses 129,500 Purchase leased buses, funded by Reimbursement Subtotal - Neavy Equipment Fund 129,500 from Eagle Courrty RTD Total Supplemental Appropriation 448,276 2SUPP7.XLS 14 12/12/97 , 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 1 Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997 A- A by a provision of the Town Code. Such ordinances are not int:ended 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 szune 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, regardlE:ss 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 affec;t 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 uuiless 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 repea.ler shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, there;tofore repealed. . 2 Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997 ~ ~ 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: ~ ' F--~ L elei onaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED in full this _ day of December, 1997. -,6.44-2 Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk C:\ORD97.26 3 Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997 ~ ~ ;~r u ~y TOWN OF YAIL ~ Offtce of the Town Manager . 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 . .1 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: December 12, 1997 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Loading and Delivery U12date We are proceeding to implement the recommendations suggested by Centennial Engineering, and approved by the Council on November 25th. As we discussed at that time this will be a two week experiment that will be conductea from Monday, December 15th through Sunday, January 4th. Attached to this memo is a publication which is being distributed to delivery companies, merchants, and lodges in the Village. As we also discussed, we are working to address this problem from a long term basis. We have received a proposai to conduct the necessary studies and analysis to allow the Council to make decisions regarding the long term solution to this problem. We are currently evaluating this proposal and will, be prepared to discuss it with you following the holidays. Countv Courthouse Dedication We have received a call from the Eagle County Commissioners. You have been invited to an open house and a plaque dedication at the old Eagle County Courthouse. This will be held Monday, December 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Slifer Plaza Reconstruction As you will recall, the 1998 capital budget includes funds to reconstruct the Slifer Plaza area south of the Vail Transportation Center. The following is the scheduled proposed for completing this work. December Sth Finalize base map December 8th Begin conceptional design work January l Oth Concepts complete January 14th Initial public meeting January 23rd Final public meeting L~ RECS"CLEDPAPER r. r j February DRB approval February Council work session March 14th Construction documents complete April 15th Bid opening April 28th Begin construction August 31 st Construction complete Obviously we cannot complete this project prior to the peak ;;ummer season, and will be working - to address and minimize any adverse construction impacts of this project. We will keep you updated as this project proceeds. Council Retreat It is my understanding the Council wishes to conduct its goal setting retreat in eazly January. I believe Rob Ford has been talking to each of you individually,. It would be helpful to set a date as soon as you can in order that I may make the necessary arrang;ements for this important meeting. RWM/aw attachment *VAIL TOWN O75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 VAIL VILLAGE LOADING & DELIVERY UPDATE At the direction of the Vail Town Council, four modifrcations are being introduced this season to increase efficiencies and minimize the impacts of loading and delivery. The modifications are as follows: • Exaerimental Test Barricade at Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Valley Drive 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 4 This test will involve posting Vail Police Department personnel at the entry to Hanson Ranch Road during the morning and afternoon peaks to redirect unauthorized vehicles to other locations. Entry will be maintained for trucks (delivery permit required), lodge guests and residents. The primary purpose of the barricade is to eliminate use of the area for skier drop-off by private vehicles (which has been clogging up loading and delivery operations). If the effort is successful, the Town of Vail will consider continuing the barricade during peak ski days. ktzo • Increased Staffing at Checkpoint Charlie 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily Friday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 4 Normally staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the expanded hours are intended to increase coordination and monitoring of loading and delivery activities. • No Exceptions Policy for Non-Emergencies Please note there will be no exceptions this season to the loading and delivery policies listed on the back for non-emergency situations. Violators will be ticketed. Emergency situations, such as emergency repairs, will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Also handled on a case-by-case basis will be carpet cleaning companies whose equipment is fixed to the truck. • Informational Map Creation of a pamphlet, containing a map and the most recent loading and delivery policies, is underway for distribution at Checkpoint Charlie. The purpose of the pamphlet is to clarify the town's policies and expectations. 12-11-97 Vail Police Department RECYCLEDPAPER ~ ~a Vail Village Loading 8 Delivery Policies • All parking areas in the Village are for loading and delivery purposes only. • Vehicles parking in fire lanes or no parking areas will be ticketed. • Trucks must turn off their engines (no idling) and refrigeration units when loading and unloading. • All traffic must be off of Bridge Street and the Seibert Circle portion of Hanson Ranch Road by 8:30 a.m. . • There are no restrictions on how early delivery trucks are permitted in the Village, given they park in designated areas. • Special parking permits may be obtained at ChECkpoint Charlie or the Police Station at 75 S. Frontage Rd. • All traffic, except courier delivery vehicles, must be off of Gore Creek Drive (between Willow Bridge Road and Bridge Street) by 11:30 a.m. • Courier delivery vehicles are permitted in Vail Village until 6 p.m. in designated . areas. (must exit by 8:30 a.m. on Bridge St.) • Garbage trucks are only permitted in the Village befinreen the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. (must exit by 8:30 a.m. on Bridge St.) • Violators of these policies will be ticketed, resulting in a fine of $26. Vail Village Loading and Delivery Distribution EL," dge St Gore Creek Dr. hGll Creek Bldg. 304 Gore Crrek• Hanson Ranch Rd. ~Villow Bridge Rd. C6ak Point Charlie Cars and Trucks (up ro 18830 am Unql I 1:30 am Until 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm [inn16:00 pm :~tedium Trucks ! 19' to 353:30 am Un[il I L30 am Until 6:00 pm No[ Allowrd Until 11:30 am Unul 6:00 pm l.'ntil 6:00 pm Large 7'rucks f36' or mor3:30 am Until l L•30 am Until 13:00 Noon Not Allowc:d Unul I I:30 am Unul 1?:00 Noon Unul 12:00 Noon Trazh 'Crucks 3:30 am Unul 9:00 am Unul 9:00 am Un«I 9:00 am Unul 9:00 am Until 9:00 am Unul 9:00 am Courier Sen•ices Until 3:30 am Until 6:00 pm Un[il 6:00 pm Un[il 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm Un"l 6:00 pm *Denotes loading zone parking spaces directly north (below) of the `?ail Associates-Christiania parking lot and east (across the chute) from the Mill Creek Court Building. CEIVED DEC 1 0 1997 Y~ ~E . Va11 Tr_?i°iii '_:,%tinCil 75 SOLltr1 Fr'O?"]tarra Rnad Vail, Co 81657 Dear Council: As you are currently re~~~ el;.,; rq remarks as to the di~rectinn of the T-innGrPari Master Plan, I would 1_~ kP to add the following views _ Please insert languaqe ~~sure new decelcpmert uy°ill be compatible with Ex_; -tirn stru^tures from the stancl point of size anr-l rPi rrht rPlative to topogranhy. Please state that "the view" is first _=d foremost the south vieLa, that of t'~e s1--i er mnl,n}ain. Although th2re may be lovely views in every direction in Vail if a '-ailding' S siew of the skier activity is lessened, the properfiy has lost some ti7alue. I~ 4+- c t^t,'1~7 r-1^cked. the value is cansiderably lesuenea. It shauld be the irter:t ^f ±he plar, tv presPrSTe II'i:: t=.-f 'L-lc SoLl~ii `i1cw fGi .~z~l-}ii <<" oi;neY's, Please include that nercertanP which vo,i wi_sh tn re retail and focd and rotel- for the area. After all if the reasons for adding neva developmert in un are~ i_ no} pnodnh beds -for the retai1 spac° why al-lcsv eXpansior of retail space or vice- tTPrSd. A11d qualify what is considered to re a use compatihle to voitr croal:-. Fur in;,tarce, dces a penthouse r_ondo rPally ~dd~ beds to the area? Finally rpally Nound hnmP ±he parki n(T! Nn addi tional units should be permittPrJ without parkinq and lots of it. Plthoiigh this is a zoning issue and Tpiin repeat this request to you as yo,'_i Get further into the znn aFpect, your next stage, it shmild I-e stated in the mas}Qr plan that no detTelopr.'!Pnt, F"T'D' s, PUD' s -nr ind; NJ,1al b,,; lding permits for expansion or buildinn should be vonsidered ~,?ithout 1arqe amoun}s cf parkin~. I th~rk you ma~~ npPO tc up to 1 per unit or m~-)re in the case ^f a larqe condo. I can't tell you the I7UIl1bAY' of t1Zi1F?S I've S2p27 4pAnp1 P Tnirlo p13I1 tQ bP 1I7 oI1F? CpT1d0 rent two cars a} the airport becausP they can't get all their things in ore. I reallGT ar~preriate yo,_zr timp and I hope yclz are able to move ?he?d 111 3 tlI11211~ mannner OI7 ~7011r nrn J pCt . IhQp2 to gat a chance to seP the propcsee'x plar s^metime soon. Sinceraly. ~ aba9 Floriaa siva.-#xi3 Delray Beach, FL 33483 Printed by Anne Wright 12/11/97 11:20am From: Anne Wright z'o : -TC w n C' G'k~rt,~~ Subject: Eagle County Courthouse dedication ==NOTE========a»- = .12/11/97=11:19am= The Vail Town Council has been invited to the open house and plaque dedication of the Old Eagle County Courthouse. This will be held Monday, December 15, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Page: 1 ~1 Vail Alpine Garden Foundation 1 . Urore Creek Wildflower . . VOLUME 12 AUtU11lTl • 1997 NUMBER 1 -t 4 New Rock Garden Starts as Season Ends Betty Ford Turns the First Shovel of Earth ~ With the encouragement and support of Elizabeth Robechek Is President & Mrs. Ford and a special gift from ~ a friend of the Gardens, the Alpine Rock New Executive Director ~ Garden was underway right after the rest of the Gardens was put to bed for the winter. ~~The Artful Gardener" B1'IrigS The new Garden is being built into the hillside Broad Skills to the Foundation north of the Meditation Garden in Ford Park. You will easily recognize the new When Elizabeth Robecheck answered our landscape, even under the snow. The ad for an Executive Director, she was looking Meditation Garden has been disturbed by the for a job to temporary move of trees and shrubs in the direct a public way of construction. The hillside has been garden "where reconfigured with backhoe and front loader, I may promote filling in the temporary road from the upper and manage a bench of the park and digging out the main special place watercourse through the middle of the garden. which expands Marty Jones is the designer of the new the influence of gardens in Please see New Garden on page 2 public and private life." Both she and the Board believe that she has found that place here in Vail. A landscape designer with a master's degree in Iandscape architecture, Elizabeth ~a ` e formed her own business as "The Artful '•T Gardener" where she designed, installed, and maintained landscapes and gardens. She has ~ also been the Activities Coordinator and Editor with the Garden Center of Greater Cleveland (now the Cleveland Botanic Garden) and has taught landscape design. She recently sold her business in her desire to Betty Ford turns the first shovel full of dirt at the return to the nonprofit sector and move to a ground-breaking for the new Alpine Rock Garden in ~,~,estern mountain region. She will join the Ford Park while Marty Jones, Helen Fritch, Bloomin' Bear, and Barbara DeVoe cheer her on. Foundation staff in mid-December. Sta Notes Garden Membership: A Gift that Benefits Everyone by Nancy Young Director of Development A matching gift challenge of $5,000 sparked a record number of inembership renewals in the Denver Botanic Gardens month of September. Rising to the challenge, many members significantly increased the Iy[onors Helen Fritch amount of their previous membership contributions, resulting in a$12,579 windfall for Helen Fritch, President and co-founder of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, $5,000 of which was Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, was honored matched dollar-for-dollar. by Denver Botanic Gardens with a Funding for both the Gardens and Distinguished Achievement in Horticulture environmental programming sponsored by Avvard for her role in the development of Betty VAGF is entirely dependent upon membership Ford Alpine Gardens. The award is given for contributions and other special gifts to the "exceptional contributions in horticulture to organization. As VAGF members, individuals beautify or enhance the Rocky Mountain and and families become stewards for responsible High Plains regions." Helen accepted the development of the Vail Valley as well as assure award at a ceremony on September 22 "on that Vail will be "as well known for its flowers be:half of the alpine garden and the many in summer as it is for its skiing in winter." people it has taken to bring this garden into General member benefits have expanded be:ing, including board members and staff of this year to include reciprocal admission to Denver Botanic Gardens itself." more than 100 gardens throughout the. United _ States. All members also receive quarterly issues of Gore Creek Wildflower, discounts at the New Garden from page 1 annual plant sale and gift shop, early plant sale admission, and invitations to selected events. Garden. The Vail Alpine Garden Foundation continues to operate as developer and general Benefits increase for leadership members and major contributors, including invitations to contractor for this phase as it has for previous , special events and free garden consultation. ga:rdens. Vanderwalker Construction, Big Tree To give a gift membership, renew or Movers, Cast Trucking, and Montrose Stone are increase your level of support, or make a special arrLong the subcontractors and suppliers of the memorial or honorary gift, call the VAGF office ga:rden this fall. We appreciate the help of the at 970-476-0103. Town of Vail staff in expediting approvals needed for excavation. VAIL ALPINE GARDEN FOUNDATION Newsletter Published quarterly by Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, ~ P?Iemorials & Tributes Colorado 81657, the newsletter is a benefit of inembership in Vail Alpine Garden : Foundation, a nonpxofit Colorado corporation. In memory of Robert Alan Deutschman s I'atricia Kaplan Helen Fritch (Editor), Nancy Young, Deane Hall PvIr. & Mrs. Barry Deutschman Ann W. MacNamara ' BOARD OF DIRECTORS In memory of Twila Dodder I'at & Frances Patterson HONORARY DIRECTOR Betty Ford , In memory of Victor Swenhoit OFFICERS Helen S. Fritch, President Donna & Jim Brennan Katherine S. Borgen, Vice President Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Shaw Caroline L nda Goldstein, Vice President Writer , Y P?Ir. & Mrs. John H. Hoelzel Seth Marx, Secretary Jean & J.W. Womack Robert Kenney, Treasurer Mr. & Mrs. Ron Mills ' Kathy Loden DIRECTOIZS In. memory of Ernest Scheller Jeanne Bailey Barbara DeVoe Johanna Kelly Maureen Shapiro Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Silversmith Ross Boyle Adele Douglas Andrew Pierce Ellen Waterman In honor of Janet Karel Carl & Ruth Walker STAFF: Develo ment Director, Nanc Youn ~ ~ memory of Dennis Fisher P Y g' P?Iarcia Fisher Plant Ecologist, Nicola Ripley; Office Manager, Celine Balsam; ~ In memory of Mary Todd Director of Garden Operations, Barbara DeVoe F3i11 Todd 2 , , Vail Alpine Garden Foundation . MdAft 1997 Annual R.''le October 1,1996 through September 30,1997 ~ ~ h \ ~r r < ~ ` ~ f i' 1 ^ . Year of Challenge - communlties, and provide workshops and - Year of Growth tours. The ever-popular Butterfly Launch, in its third year, reached all third graders in the The season ends with a new beginning. Eagle County School District. The Alpine Rock Garaen is underway. The A growth area is our focus on the new garden, when finished, will double the environment and cooperative activities with size of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. other organizations through PEEP This year of challenge and delay in the (Partnership for Environmental Education approval process for the Environmental Programs), the Colorado Natural Heritage Education Center has made us eager to regain Foundation; the Federal Native Plant momentum in the Gardens. We want the Initiative, Eagle County Land Trust, and community to know that we are ready tb Denver Botanic Gardens. Our Board has move and that Ford Park is not finished until established an Environmental Committee, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is firushed. chaired by Vice President Kathy Borgen and When the proposed Education Center was staffed by Plant Ecologist Nicola Ripley (who located in the Gardens, it had to be built first. also has been elected Vice President of PEEP). Relocation of the Center to the soccer field The committee is exploring ways we can make area has allowed us to focus on the Gardens a difference in the environment and quality of once again. Several generations of building life in the Vail Valley and surrounding area. plans for the Center have produced slow, but In 1994 the Foundation built the Shrine steady progress with the Town of Vail Ridge Bridge to rescue a bog area on the Planning Commission. It is not a process that popular hiking trail. This initial can be rushed. environmental project has led to activities with Adopt-a-Rare Plant in which volunteers Education and the Environment are specially trained to monitor populations of Successful programs continue to grow and rare native plants in Eagle County, and expand our vision for the Foundation. Vail environmental activities associated with the Valley Festival of Flowers, an umbrella (or 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. shade tree) for many of our activities, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens remains our continues to educate gardeners, beautify our most important educational tool. Thousands Vail Alpine Garden Foundation,183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 •(970) 476-0103 • • I of visitors stroll through the Gardens each summer to soak in participation in all of our Foundation programs and events. the beauty of this lovely garden. Barbara DeVoe and Helen McIntyre direct the efforts of a corps of dedicated volunteers I have al~vays felt that gardeners are the true optimists. who devoted more than 1800 hours this summer to planting, They plant bulbs and seeds in the fall and can almost see weeding, pruning, raking, and answering countless questions what the garden will look like the following summer. Our from interested visitors. Still more volunteers run events like 'vision of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is no different. As we the annual plant sale, Winter Interlude, and A Midsummer move the first dirt in a new garden this fall, we can visualize Night to raise funds to care for the Gardens. The beauty of the finished garden and appreciate what it will add to the Vail Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a testimony to the commitment Valley. While I did not imagine how long it would take to get of our volunteers. where we are when we started the first garden ten years ago, this new beginning is special because it means Betty Ford Soard and Staff Development Alpine Gardens will finally be complete. We continue to mature as a professional organization, still Whatever your involvement in the Foundation, we growing from our volunteer roots. Our first Executive appreciate the generous support you have given us in time Director, Sammye Meadows, served us well and stepped and financial resources. Our vision and mission will continue down in June, Celine Balsam joined the Foundation as Office to enrich the life of this valley. Manager in the spring, followed by Nancy Young as Development Director in July. We will welcome a new Executive Director, Elizabeth Robechek, in December 1997. Helen S. Fritch Our active volunteer Board of Directors is working to President of the Board restructure Board committees and also to broaden community vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board of Directors Income and Ex ense Statement Betty Ford, Honorary Director p Helen Fritch, President For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1997 Kathy Borgen, Vice President Lynda Goldstein, V.P.Development Operating Income Cash Donated Seth Marx, Secretary Annual Memberships $ 26,551.00 Robert Kenney, Treasurer Other Annual Donations 27,180.03 Jeanne Bailey Operating Grants 20,750.00 Ross Boyle Group Tours & Garden Use 8,386.50 Barbara DeVoe Pro rams & Worksho s 13,790.95 Adele Douglas g P Johanna Kelly Benefit Events (Receipts) 58,178.52 Andrew Pierce Merchandise 2,603.04 Maureen Shapiro Donation of Goods & Services $ 47,046.23 Ellen Waterman Interest 1,509.01 Total Operating Income $ 158,949.55 $ 47,04623 National Advisory Board Operating Expenses Betty Ford, President Care of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens $ 5,967.17 * $ 17,857.00 John Galvul, Vice President Program Planning & Expenses 39,052.97 890.39 Kristin Robbins, Vice President Administration 61,481.92 24,596.79 Margaret Burdick Fund Raisin & Benefit Ex enses 74,038.95 3,702.OF~ Juliann Ford g p Linda Galvin Total Operating Expenses $180,541.01 $ 47;046.2,3 Donna and Gilbert Giordano Rainy Green Statement of Fund Balances xathryn xaber For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1997 Jon Halvorsen Barbara Hansen Total Operating Capital Endowment Margaret Hill Beginning Balance 1,122,277.68 39,056.86 1,064,515.73 18;?05.09 Frank Johnson Income 423,100.11 158,949.55 259,582.66 4,567.90 Marry Jones Expenses 294,394.60 180,541.01 113,853.59 Panayoti Kelaidis Capitalized 16,842.81 Lee Kirch Endin Balance 1,267,826.00 17,465.40 1,227,087.61 23,:?72.99 ~chard Liebhaber g Molly Precourt Peter Rudy *An additional $12,000 for the repair and redesign of the irrigation system is included Jane and Philip Smiley under capitalized funds. Bob West 2 . • "The Garden Store" All proceeds benef/t Betty Ford Alpine Gardens From our "Book Store" Title Author Price Total Guide To Colorado Wildflowers - Volume 1(Plains & Foothills) G.K. Guennel $24.95 Guide to Colorado Wildflowers - Volume 2(Mountains) G.K Guennel $24.95 Xeriscape Plant Guide (Hardbound) Denver Water $34.95 The Undaunted Garden (Hardbound) Lauren Springer $32.95 Mushrooms of Colorado Vera Stucky Evenson $25.00 Explore Colorado - A Naturalists Handbook F A. Kruger & C. A Meaney $1 g.g5 Alpine Flower Finder J. Wingate & L. Yeatts $7.50 Sex in your Garden Angela Overy $19.95 Bookstore Total: Great Gifts for the Gardener Item Description Price Total Baseball Caps Brushed cotton beige cap with forest green brim, and 15.00 VAGF lo o in inks old and reen. Tote Bags Ivory canvas tote with Betty Ford Alpine $5.00 Garden lo 0 Canvas Garden Bags Heavy duty, multi-pocketed Garden Bag by High Sierra. $35.00 Ivo trimmed in Na . T-Shirts 100% preshrunk cotton T's with colorful $15.00 wildflower imprint. Specify White, Pink or Lavender. Lar e or X-Lar e. Gardener's Journal An everyday journal for the serious or $20.00 la ul ardener. The Garden Game An exquisitely illustrated board game $27.00 about ardenin for food and fun. 1998 Colorado Wildflower Calendar Monthly displays of John Felder's breathtaking $10.95 wildflower photographs. The Bug Game This matching game provides a fun way to $15.00 ex lore insects and other bac ard creatures. Oh Wilderness Game A fabulous card game for people who enjoy $10.00 nature and the outdoors. Floral Months of the Year Poster A special edition, wondertully illustrated $15.00 floral months-of-the- ear oster. Vail Valley of Flowers Video A colorful video postcard of Summer in Vail. $15.00 Betty Ford Alpine Garden Notecards (5 pack) Colorful Qhotos of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens grace $6.00 these 5' x 7" ivo notecards mside blank . Giftshop Total: Subtotal: (tst item $3.00 each additional item $1.50) ~'Jhl Ifl : Calculate sales tax for MERCHANDISE TOTAL: (Within Town of Vail (8.5%), Within Eagle County (4.5%), Within State of Colorado (3.0%)). Sales Tax:F Method of Payment: -Check (Payable to VAILALPINE GARDEN FOUNDATION, include daytime phone number.) isa _Mastercard Card Number (Legible Please) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ V ORDER TOTAL: PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!!!! Exp:_ Ship to: Name: .2~~;~,. - ~ a . , s : s z; ; ~ Address: vail ~ Atp ine Garden City, State, Zip: Foundarion 1997 Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Support October 1, 1996 to September 30, 1997 Gifts from $2,500 to $4,999 Frances Look Anne L. Esson Dr. and Mrs. Malik Hasan Jean B. Lothrop Klein Dr. and Mrs. Kent Everett Mr. Donald J. Herdrich Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Lutz Mr. and Mrs. George H. Eversman Harlyn and Jerry Mi1lerMlynek Don Evexsoll Gifts front $1,000 to $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Miskell Widge Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Todger Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moche] Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon Fetzer Mr. and Mrs. Bjorn Borgen Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morrison Fitz and Gaylord Landscaping, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nature's Providers Teri I. Fray Burgermeister Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otto Mrs. and Mr. Ann Frein Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Fossett Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Richard Froberg ~ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fritch Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Popkin William Gambill Katherine Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Donald Riefler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garbe Mr. and Mrs. Ted Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rogel Mr. and Mrs. Bill G. Geller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Taplin Mr. and Mrs. Byron Rose Martha Geller Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Rosenquist Dr. and Mrs. Michael H. Gendel Capital Support Steadman Hawkins Clinic Gifts frortl $500 to $999 Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schultz Jeanette G. George Jean and Dick Swank Gerhard Assenmacher and Sylvia Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. AI Gerritsen Friends of Betty Ford The Ruth and Vemon Taylor Robyn Landry Mr. and Mrs. Les Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. James J. Gibson These specinl Frierirls have given or Foundation Doris A. Bailey Rev. and Mrs. Don Simonton Dr. and Mrs. John E. Gottlieb yledged $10,000 or rttore in honor of Patricia B. Terwilliger Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smiley Mr. and Mrs. William Gould Mrs. Ford for the ronstruction of the Jere and Peggy Thompson Mr. and Mrs Morris Futemick Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Stewart Lucy Grewe Alpine Rock Gnrden and the Town of Vail Mrs. Albert G. Hill Mary C. Stockwell Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gutzel Ettvironntental Ed}ication Center. Vail Valley Foundation IBM Intemational Foundation Lynne Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. George J. Haller Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Tally Patricia Hammon Anonymous (2) J.L. Viele Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Liebhaber Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Julian Hansen Jeanne M. Bailey George and Kathleen Jaclyn Rosenberg William H. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Matt Harmon Jane Robertson Blanch VonderLinden Bob G. Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tomlinson Barbara Harris Carolyn and Wynton M. Blount Bob West Diane Tope Patriacca & Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Treat Jane Hart John and Marlene Boll, Sr. Dela W. White Harry E. Tope Mr. and Mrs. Tim Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harvey Borgen Family Foundation Joan Trigg Whittenberg Barbara Wagner Carmany Heilman Kay and E.B. Chester Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wigod Gifts from $250 to $499 Dr. and Mrs. James Wall Janette K. Henry Deborah and Craig Cogut Jeanne Bailey Ellen Waterman Barbara Hibben Bob and Terese Cohen Other Capital Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Becker Mr. and Mrs. Douglas West Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodge Vincent and Kathleen Cook Gifts of $10,000 or more Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Campisi Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wiegers Jacquie Hoffman Cordillera Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collister Caro] Witcher Susan Hook BoYd Franco D'Agostinu and Family Mr. and Mrs. Wynton M. Blount Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crosby Glen E. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Howard Robert and Beverly Deming Mr. and Mrs. Bjorn Borgen Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Fritch Mr. and Mrs. Owen D. Young Barbara Hussey Barbara J. and Richard H. DeVoe Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fritch Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Isaacs Cathie and Morgan Douglas Lynda M. Goldstein Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lambert G MarY Beth Johns iftsfroni $25 to $99 Bill and Julie Esrey and Family t Gi tsfyom $5,000 to $9,999 Gene Milstein Kris Acklam-Krohn Denis S. Johnson im llivan I )ohnson Diane Su y g Mr. and Mrs. William Doulas Mr. and Pace Mrs. Ro Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Atfleck Mr. and Mrs. The Gera]d R. Ford FamIl Susan and Harry Frampton Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haber Y Plum Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Ames Mr~. , anand d M Mrsrs. . M Daniel artin Jones Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ansted Robert and Helen Fritch Gifts from $1,000 to $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Josef Staufer Mrs. C.O. Amold JP Morgan & Company Linda and John Galvin eanne Baile Marnie Jump J y J.L. Viele Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Atha Lynda Goldstein Joan Kahn Design Workshop, Inc. Drs. Am1e & Dennis Wentz Sally Schmidt Austen Sheika Gramshammer Elizabeth S. Keay President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Carolyn Ayers Peggy and Jim Greenbaum Michael Robinson Gifts frorn $100 to $249 Sarah D. Baker Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Kentz Neal C. Groff Mr. and Mrs. Michael Adamo Marilyn Klein Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baldwin Steve and Kathryn Haber Gifts from $100 to $999 Mr. and Mrs. John Angelo Mr. and Mrs. Vaden E Bales Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Klem Barbara and ulian Hansen Mr. and Mrs. ames W. Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Baird Karla K. Kohnen J J Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beal Dr. Malik and Seeme Hasan Brertnan, Jr. Helen Bird Wendy Benson Kathy Langenwalter Howard and Martha Head Mr. and Mrs. Barry Deutschman Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Bonetti Mr. and Mrs. Bob Berger Mildred G. Laswell Fund, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Gazi Gazio lu Jocelyn Boyer and Diane Ircvin Susan Ross Black Dr. and Mrs. George Lazarus g Mr. and Mrs. Ross Boyle Ms. Lipsky and Mr. House Stephen and Tomisue Hilbert Dr. and Mrs. Barr Goldber Susan Bock Y g Robert and Lori Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bours Mr. and Mrs. William Loper and Family Mr. D. Deane Hall, Jr. Margaret Burdick Deborah Brandwene Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Malkin Hill Foundation Richard Holsten Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Coe Mr. and Mrs. Landis Martin Pe e Alem arte, Christ Hill Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brower p p y Patricia Ka lan Mr. and Mrs. James Berry Craddock Sue Mason & Paul Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. T.P. Hull, r. p Sylvia K. Brown J Ms. Dora S. Mallinoff Mr. and Mrs. Andy Daly Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Browne Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Matarese Admiral and Mrs. B.R. Inman Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Douglas Diana Mathias Millicent and Niels Johnsen Sammye Meadows Eagle Valley Community Fund Joan T. Carnie Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mc Keever Patricia KaPlan Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Mueller, Jr. Gail Ferry Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cartwright Tricia C. McConathy Bob Lashbrook & Pierre Monne Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pancoe Augusto Champion Marily Mr. and Mrs. David Fisher n McCray Y Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chaney Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Liebhaber Mr. and Mrs. M. Ali Rashti Marilyn M. Fleischer Mr. and Mrs. John Chizmadia Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert McKay Leni and Peter May Mr. and Mis. Karl $ChUItZ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foster James Clement Mr. and Mrs. James W. McNeill Roy and Paula May Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Friedman Mr. and Mrs. William Cohen Betty Meikle Liz and Luc Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Philip Smiley John R. Gardener Sally Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Robert Melzer Louann and Micky Miller Mr. and Mrs. George L. Temple Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Paul Conner, Jr. Kathy Miles Mike A. M ers Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Gillett Eric Coopersmith Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller y Ellen Waterman Richard Hauserman and Bobba Paul Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Corbett Nancy Mitchell Peter and Eva Pocklington Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrington D Susan C. Mitchell Molly and Jay Precourt Annual SuppOTt Mrs. Cortlandt HIll r. and Mrs. A. Norman Cranin Suzanne Morris Nanc and Ted Re olds Leonard S. DeFranco }'n R. Glenn Hilliard Marka Moser Gifts of $5,000 or niore Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Diones Richard and Susan Rogel Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeVoe Mrs. George and Gwen Houston Mr. and Mrs. William Dunlon Mr. and Mrs. John Mouw Jaclyn B. Rosenberg Fair Play Foundation Mr. and Mrs. C. Howard Johnson Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Len Nacht Peggy Sciotto The Jerry Ford Invitational Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kelton, Jr. Sherry porward Jeanne Nedrelow Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Shane The Kenneth Kendal Kin Mc and Mrs. Ben King Judy Dyer Thomas P. Neils EliZabeth, Rodne , and g Ella Knox Mrs. and Mr. Richard W. Newman Y Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Eastman Mr. and Mrs. Tom O'DivYer Alexandra Slifer 'I'he Curtis W. McGraw Foundarion Annie Egan Thomas A. Levin Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ogburn Jane and Philip Smiley Mr. and Mrs. Buck Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Ortiz, Jr. Hermann Staufer/Lancelot Inn We sincerely regret nny errors or omissions in these listings. Please let the FoiAndAtion offlce know of any corrections which need to be made. Thank you. , 3 Eva B. Otjen Emie Whitford Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campisi Minh Boyle Pearl Taylor Mary Morgan Parker Meg Young Samuel Denhartog ~ Dana Brosig Rita Thompson Vema Mae Petersen Winter Interlude Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas George Bull Bette Trotter Dr. and Mrs. Kent Petrie Mr. and Mrs. Philippe Erard George Cariveau Elaine Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Phillips Buffet hosted by Robert Ford Marion Carsillo Marianne Windrow Marriott's Mountain Resort at Vail Evelyn Pinney-LeVine Lynda Goldstein Lyrtn Chapin Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Pinson, Jr. W~es presented by Kobrand Kathryn Haber tlnnabel Christy A Midsummer Night Joan Potter CotporaHon, Narional Distributing Mr. and Mrs. Julian Hansen Louise Davis Karen Smith, Chair Sara Pounder Gold Sponsor Martha Head Margaret Eden Tim Hebert Janus Funds Linda Tomlinson Dr. and Mrs. Meldon Preusser Mrs. Philip Hoversten Anne L Esson Silver Sponsors Elaine Waddell and Warrren Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pyle Apollo Ski Partners Mr. and Mrs. Richard Liebhaber Patty Frierson Lawrence Mary Ann Rapp FirstBank of Vail Bert Mochel Warren and Laura Garbe Hap Young Dr. and Mrs. Erick R. Ratzer West Vail Liquor Mart Mr. and Mrs. Jay Regan Ruth Grand Meg Young Janet A. Rey Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tomlinson Diana Gust Lynn Savalas MarriotYs Mountain Resort at Vail MarHn Waldbaum Barbara Hansen Plant Sale Alva &hloss Corporate Sponsors George A. Wiegers Ann Hartman Loretta Shea, Chair Cordillera Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Schmitt Robert and Carole Zinn Jack Harvey Liz Matthews, Plant Chair Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Schulstad Founders Funds Carmany Heilman Sydney Summers, Volunteer Chair Dr. and Mrs. Gene Schwarz KTUN the Eagle Plant Sale Courtney Hensler Sharon Adamo Mr. and Mrs. Ton Sciotto The Sitzmark Lodge Sponsors y VaIl Valley Foundarion A Secret Garden Gloria Johnson Lucy Barker Ray Sforzo Table Sponsors Avon Chiropracric Life Center Linda Kell Waunita Berga Gertrude Sharp Todger and Mary Ellen Anderson Colorado Alpines Margie Kell Joan and Bob Berger Mr. and Mrs. Wanen Sheridan Ingolf Kiland Caroline Bull Mr. and Mrs. Don Sidle Mr. and Mrs. Ross Boyle Design Workshop, Inc. Nancy King Jim Chapin Ken Slum Lynda Goldstein Mary Kay . P VaIl Associates Sa ebrush Shirley Kudel Jean Chatterton Edmond W. Smathers g Janis Lee Fran Clem Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Wren Association Smith & Hawken of Cherry Creek Ann Loper Jeff Cochran Erica S rin stead Patrons North P g Ted McFadden Terry Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Hans Storr Mike and Sharon Adamo Lecture & Workshops Series Betty Minnick Eric Coopersmith S dne Summers Jeanne BaIley Y y Michael Blunes and Dianne Kelly Syonsors Ruth Moran Cathie Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swalm Eagle River Water & Sanitarion Ann Muncaster Judy Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ta lor Craig Bruntz Y District Peggy Nichols Edie Fricke Ida Kavafian Tenenbom Charles and Geraldine Campisi Scott and Patty Carpenter Upper Eagle Regional Water Mae Jean Nothstine Ann Frien Mrs. Elaine Waddell & Ralph Davis Authority Mary Ann Paley Helen and Bob Fritch Mr. Wazren Lawrence Adele and Bill Douglas Children's Butterfly Launch Kim Peel Mary Jo Froberg Mr. Roger Walton and Nancy Phillips Warren Garbe Ms. Helen T. Anderson President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Sponsors Mary Ann Rapp Dotty Gould Carolyn Teeple Whitelaw Stephen and Peggy Fossett Vail Valley Foundation Sue Railton Lucy Grewe Emie Whitford Marilyn Foster The MIDAS Consulting Group, Inc. Ann Repetti Kathy Haller Mr. and Mrs. Homer Williams Bob and Susan Fry Kidstuff Helen Shanley Michelle Harmon Susan Wolin-Brown John and Linda Galvin KTUN the Eagle Loretta Shea Sharon iversen Mr. and Mrs. Jen Wright Kathryn and Steve Haber Class Sponsors Marie Shipley Andrea Janusz Lynda Yaker PJ and Terry Harris Alpine Bank Karen Simpson Karen Kalabany Sandra Yamell and Dick Hauserman and Bobba Paul Kathy Borgen Julie Smith Jan Lace Mrs. Albert G. HID Chrisrie Lod e Owners Association David Schnegelberger Joe Bob Jamar Ci Market Avon Erica Springstead Ann Loper Mr. and Mrs. James C. Young Connie Knight C dillera Marilyn Taylor Susan Mackin-Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Ken Youngstrom Pearl Taylor Sue Mason Mr. and Mrs. David Younts Kandy Kramer Eagle Access Control Company James Thome Bob and Harriet Mccue Kay Lawrence East West Resorts Bill Todd Clint Mehl Special Contributions Mr. and Mrs. Richard Liebhaber Embassy Suites at Beaver Creek Linda and Wazren Tomlinson Betty Meikle Sharon Adamo Mona Look Elaine Feeney & Lisa Stroschine Elaine Waddell Jeri Neff American Horticultural Society William and Ann Loper Fancy Plants & Flowers Mike and Irene Yaccino Barbara Parker A Secret Garden Ted McFadden FirstBank of Vail Evelyn Pimtey-LeVine Beaver Creek Resort Company Stephen Morris Eagle River Water & Sanitarion Docents Ebby and Lex Pinson Ross Boyle A.G. Nicholson District Helen Fritch Marlyne Preusser Bravo. Colorado Music Fesfival Amli and Ed O'Brien The Dean Johnson Family Rita Malkin Sue Railton The Chamber of Commerce Michael R. Pace Lake Creek Village Aparhnents Jane Misakian Betsy Rosolack City Market Ann Repetfl Land Title Guarantee Company Loretta Shea Jane Schatz Colorado Alpines Terry Rice Manor Vail Lodge Gift Shop Debbie Smith Colorado Natural Heritage M, and Mrs. Steve Roosa The PrudenHal Gore Range Jean Chatterton Ben Sokolsld Foundation Peter Rudy Properties, Inc Alan and Dorie Goldstein Beth Stanley Counhy Club of the Rockies Les and Maureen Shapiro Safeway, West Vail Ann Hartman Pearl Taylor Richard Daley, Execurive Director Sheldon and Judy Shapiro A Secret Garden ° Linda Tomlinson & Denver Botanic Gardens John Shearer The Sitzmark Lodge Office Elaine Waddell Design Workshop, Inc Marie Shipley Summit Habitats Linda Tomlinson ]enny Winkeller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eber Mr. and Mrs. Philip SmIley Upper Eagle Regional Water Loretta Shea Greg Wright Eves Print Shop Katherine Stone Authority Winter Interlude Fancy Plants & Flowers Tun and Nancy Tyler VaIl Cascade Hotel & Club Spring Lmmcheon & Fashion Show Elaine Feeney and Lisa Stroschine Ellen Waterman Vail Associates, Inc Jeanne Bailey, Co-Chair Sally Austen,, Nancy Fritch George Webster Voice Connections Marie Shipley, Co-Chair Betsy Fox 4 Lynda Goldstein Anne and Dennis Wentz Warner Developments, Inc. Sharon Adamo Darby Gilbert & Kiley Deane Hall _ Joan Whittenberg Vail Valley Foundation )enny Adams JoAm~a Gilbert Dr. and Mrs Malik Hasan Mr. and Mrs. Robert WIlson Jessie Allen Becky Hernwright Tun Hebert, Hebert Advertising Administrative Staff Debbie and Pete Buckley Karen Josephson Johnson & Wales University FesHval of Flowers Carol Calinoff Leona Perkins Sponsors Sammye Meadows Fran Clem Kidstuff • Executive Director to une 1997 Susan Rapson Stanley Smith Horficultural Trust ~ J ) Lesley Davies Manor Vail en Renier Vail Valley FoundaHon Nancy Young Marcine Egender J Sammye Meadows Director of Development Ma o Frober Anne Repetti The MIDAS Group, Michael Blunes A Midsummer Night Nicola Ripley Glen s Frohreich Erica Springstead Andrew Pierce Recepfion hosted by Johnson Plant Ecologist Joanna Rezkert Gilbert Karie Stoedefalke Resort Entertainment, Dana DelBosco & Wales University Celine Balsam Pearl Taylor Jack and Brownie Harvey Nancy and Ted Reynolds Wines presented by Schieffelin Office Manager Tun Hebert Linda Tomlinson Michael Robinson CollecHons & Somerset, Kobrand Corporation, • Betty Trotter Rocky Mountain Gardener NaHonal Distributing Vera Hicks Elaine Waddell Volunteer Staff Bev Keir Safeway Flowers by Colorado Alpines Tina Wilson The Sitzmark Lodge Sponsors BarGardeners Peter Kiesel Michael Robinson Fashion Show Erica Springstead KTUN the Eagle bara DeVoe, D'uector of Rita Malkin Diane Stockmar The Sitzmark Lodge Garden Operafions Jean McGuey Helen Fritch Peazl Taylor Vail Resorts, Inc. Helen McIntyre, Director of Carole Ann McNeill Deane Hall William Todd, in memory of West Vail Liquor Mart Volunteers Terri Pirog Seeme Hasan Mary Todd Patrons Shirley Beal Sophie Post Diane Stockmar Vail Printing & Office Supply Jack Beal Mare Bedford Buddy Shipley Vail Tourism & Convention Bureau Roger Behler Joan and Bob Berger Erica Springstead J.L. Viele Construction, Inc Linda Bishop Diane Stockmar 4 . Thank You, Help Wanted will leave each session with mini-fact cards that you can easily refer to Design Workshop Enjoy people? Love spending during your tours. And, because time in the Gardens? Then our new tours are scheduled on Monday and As our plans for the Garden Docent Program is for you! 'I'hursday mornings when other Environmental Education Center Being a Garden Docent is a very volunteers are tending the Gardens, work their way through the Town of special way to volunteer for Betty you will find willing experts to turn to Vail approval process, we would like Ford Alpine Gardens, increase your if stumped by a visitor's question. to acknowledge the special knowledge about our mountain Specific dates, times and locations contribution of David Kenyon and environment, and enhance the for training sessions will be Design Workshop. experience of visitors to the Vail announced in the winter newsletter. We asked David to help us with a Valley. You need not be a You do not need to attend every site plan for the parking lot by the horticulturist, plant ecologist, or session to qualify as a docent. For soccer field when we "moved" our flower expert to help suiruner visitors more information, call the VAGF building from the lower bench of Ford enjoy learning about our Gardens. A office at (970) 476-0103. Park. After a limited contract and the four-session docent training program first of man lans, Desi March - Garden Lore & Historical ~ Y) P ~ this winter/spring offers just the right ~ecdotes, Helen Fritch, President Workshop adopted the Foundation as mix of information to help you feel a pro bono client and has produced comfortable leading tours or "Garden Historian" countless more plans as we have answering questions. April - Everything You Could Possibly ht to achieve consensus on the Want to Know about Alpines, Nicola soug The training sessions are designed Ripley Johnson, UAGF Plant Ecologist use of the site. David has brought to be both fun and informative. We creativit to the location, which will May -I Feel like a Docent Already!" Y promise you will not be required to Role-Playing in the Gardens, Loretta Shea, maximize the utilization of the site memorize the Latin names of the veteran Garden Docent and minimize the intrusion of traffic 1500+ species planted in the Gardens. june -"Tripping through the Tulips (and around the building. Rather, you will learn garden lore and Daffodils and Poppies)" ' We have introduced a multitude historic anecdotes about Betty Ford Enjoy the Gardens in their Spring Bloom. of plans and variations and await Alpine Gardens and the mountain Tour & Luncheon with Elizabeth Robechek, Town approval to unveil a final plan. environment that surrounds us. You new UAGF Executive Director Non-Profit Vall U.S. Postage Alpine PAID Permit No. 31 Garden Vail, Colorado ~Foundation 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 ~ The Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 ~ Y ~ y ~ y ~ Winter Interlude Comes Early This Year please see the notice on page 3 Gardener's Looking Ahead Learnin Corner A regular section, "Looking Ahead" features selected ~ upcoming events. Mnrk your calendars riozv. Dr. Green's Gardening Tips "Don't forget to water your trees in winter if we Winter Interlude get periods without snow cover." Saturday, December 20: Join President and Q. I want to buy a live Christmas tree this year Mrs. Ford for a Winter Interlude, our gala, and plant it out in the garden after Christmas. holiday event for the benefit of Betty Ford Do you have any advice? Alpine Gardens. The evening will feature the music of pianist-composer Peter Kater, winner A. Live trees do not tolerate being indoors for of two Tony Awards and composer for on- and very long. The warmth brings the trees out of off-Broadway plays, television, and films. The dormancy and causes them to drop their event will take place in the newly redecorated needles when they go back outside. My advice grand ballroom of the Marriott's Mountain is to dig your hole outside now while you can Resort at Vail from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a still work the ground. Keep the tree indoors for sumptuous cocktail buffet and concert. no more than 24 hours on Christmas day, and Note the change of date from last year and the then plant it outside afterwards. starting time of 5:00 p.m. Concert time is 6:30 Books - p.m. and will be followed by a dessert buffet Guide to Colorado Wildflowers, Photography, and coffee. Preferred patron table seating is watercolors and text by G. K. Guennel. Volume $125 per person; concert seating is $50 per 2: Mountains. At long last, an easy-to-use field person. Both prices include the buffet and guide with large clear drawings and concert. If you do not receive an invitation in photographs. Plants are grouped by flower the mail, please call the VAGF office at 970-476- color, and each flower has a drawing, 0103 for reservations. photograph, and detailed description including flowering time, life zone, and habitat. The Aromatherapy Workshop author has done a good job selecting the species Thursday, January 29: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to be included in this guide. "Magical Kitchen Medicines.° The remedy for You will find this a great hiking companion or a whatever ails you or your family might be as wonderful gift for hiker friends. Volume 1: close as your kitchen cupboard! Certified Plains is also available. Each volume is $24.95, Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist, Lynn plus tax & shipping, and can be ordered from Albers, will enlighten workshop participants the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation at 970-476- about the medicinal properties and folklore of 0103. common culinary herbs and spices. Lynn is A New Phone Service known to many in the Vail Valley as a yoga Planttalk Colorado is a 24-hour toll-free instructor at Homestead Court Club and automated phone service that provides reliable, proprietor of Eagle Herbal & Aromatherapy, an timely information on a variety of horticultural herbal pharmacy featuring natural remedies topics. The service is sponsored by Colorado and educational programs on natural healing. State University Cooperative Extension, Denver The workshop is free-of-charge to VAGF Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of members. Lynn will contribute 10% of all p Colorado. It can be accessed from any touch- urchases of her herbal and aromatherapy Topics range from Annuals to products to the Gardens. The warkshop will be tone phone. Xeriscape, and everything in between that held in Nancy Young's Eagle-Vail kitchen and is gardeners need to know in the variable climate limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first- and micro-climates of Colorado. served basis. Call the VAGF office to sign-up, To obtain information: Dial 1-888-666-3063. 970-476-0103. Then press the number for the choice you wish 1998 Plant Sale to make from the menu. MENiJ: Press 1 to hear May 27 (Wednesday) about a topic. Then enter a 4-digit subject code Fashion Show & Luncheon to hear a message. To try out the system, press May 29 (Friday) 1000 for Annuals & Perennia1s,1100 for Design, 1700 for Trees & Shrubs, or 1900 for Xeriscape. Preview Sale for VAGF Members Call the VAGF office at 970-476-0103 if you May 30 (Saturday) would like the current topic selection list. 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DUKESHERER I31585 KROHNE ; I DOWAGIAC, MI49047 , i ~ norids Blvd. #213 6 /6 4"::-2 v 3S ~ / Delray Beac6, FI. 33483 7e 8'6 5 9 `rl,7 6 ~ 3 ~O ~02~3 /2-11 6 "bold stroke" i-C Subject: "bold stroke" Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 17:59:40 -0500 From: Antonio Busalacchi <tonyb@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov> To: ssilver@vail.net Town of Vail Council December 10, 1997 Planning and Environmental Commission Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Sirs, I thought the concept of a company town was fading away in America. Obviously, it is alive and well in Vail Colorado. As one of the original contributors to the Community Wish List for the Lionshead Master Plan, I feel compelled to express my concern for the manner in which this process has evolved over the last several months. I am deeply troubled by the manner in which the Town of Vail Council has approached and publicized its deliberations on a transportation plan. I presently subscribe to the Vail Trail and I have been checking the Master Plan website on a weekly basis. Yet, there has been little information regarding how you arrived at this concept of a"bold stroke" central transit spine? The overall concept of routing bus traffic through Lionshead seems ludicrous when there is a frontage road just one block away. Rather than a"bold stroke", the construction of bus corridor through Lionshead appears to be more of a "slash and burn" tactic. I find it particularly interesting that such a concept is in direct conflict and violation with the views expressed in your Community Wish List. Under the categories of Transportation/Circulation there is nothing mentioned or even remotely suggesting the need for enhanced bus traffic through Lionshead. To the contrary, the community has expressed a need "for a pedestrian corridor, to revise town bus routing to avoid conflict with pedestrians, to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and to reduce vehicular presence in Lionshead". Your "bold stroke" flies in the face of what the citizenry has ~ asked for. So much for the input from the community. Maybe the citizens of Aspen were right when they characterized Vail as a place where "A Highway Runs Through It". Next, we can anticipate keeping up the tradition when Lionshead will be known as a place where "A Bus Runs Through It". I was skeptical about this entire process from the very beginning when it was clear that Vail Associates was one of the financial contributors to the master planning process. This is such a blatant conflict of interest that it is both laughable and sad. It has now become obvious that the only way to finance redevelopment is to increase density. Until which time that the Vail Associate development plans for high-density construction are made public you will continue to appear as mere puppets of The Company. Sincerely, Antonio J. Busalacchi, Ph.D. 14106B William Street Laurel MD 20770 cc: Vail Daily Vail Trail I of 1 12/10/97 4:22 PM 12-10-1997 5-34PM FROM p_I XC ~ r C- r~a BROADVIEW ASSOCIATES LLC To,-?• One $ridge Plaza?, Suite 500 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 (201) 346-9000 (201) 346•9191 , CC).IVFIDEIVT'1.4L FACSIMILE . Date Ref: ro: ~ . U com any: Fax o: W cc: Fro : Nu ex of pages, including eovEr: ~ . YXessage/Special Instructioms lf transmission is not clearly received, please eall reception at (201) 346-9000 The in rmation containcd in ihis facs;mile messa;e is wnfidential and inknded only for the use of the individual or cntity naened above. lf ' Ufc rcn er ofthis mcssave is aot the imended reeipicnt. You arc hereby notified tbat any diuemination, distribuGon, or copy of this tomm ication is stricdy prohibited. If you hat•e receiti•ed this cpmmunication iA error, pfeasc notify us immediateiy by tclcphotle and return the ori inal escssage to us at the addrass abovc. Thank yrou~ 33 Cavcndish Squarc 950 Tv.voc Lanc London l8" F1oos ' W 1 M ODS, L1K ~ Foster Ciry, CA 94404-2130 (44•171)290-6500 (41S)378~700 Fax: (44-171) 290•5550 W~~'.b,oaQview.com Fax: (415) 3784710 12-10-1997 5: 35PM FROM p. 2 Crilberf & Joan Miniz 1512 Palisade Avenue Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 December.l2, 1997 Rob Ford Mayor, Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, Colorado 81657 RE= Ternunation of Ski Storage Dear Mr. Ford: We have been coming to Vai1 for over twenty years; siunce 1989 we have owned a condominium at the Landmark in Lionshead. We came to Vail on Friday, November 28' and skied, for the fcrst time on Saturday, Novembec 29~. At the end of the day, we discovered to our amazement and chagrin, that the ski stora.ge operation had terminated_ . In order to avoid cazrying our equipment back upsta.irs each night, we bmught the sici's . into thc adjacent ski shop (which I believe is owned by Vail Associates) for a$5.00 r+vaxing; in othez words we spent $10.00 a night instead of $6.00 a night foz storage...not too bad. The problem, is that it took abont 10 minutes at the end of the day and another 10 minutes the next moming, since there are forms to fill out, things to sign, etc. etc. - and this is during a very, vexy quiet week in Vail, (between November 3& and Dece;mber 6'); imagine how Iong it would take to do this "in seasom". The more we thought about this, the more it bothered us; we really believe that terminating ski storage was a mzstalce on several bases: A. Tnconvenient for the skier • The equipment is heavy and difficult to cairy, particularly for kids and older people Clearly, the goal is to make skiing as "user friezidly" as possible for the skier - doing avvay with storage clearly doesn't help. 12-10-1997 5:36PM FROM P_3 . B. It is potentiall y dan,gerous • DespitE your best efforts at cleaning the streets and walks, they aze often sliPPerY- • Having a greater number of poople walking through town toting ski's and poles, simply increases the potential for accident and injury and lawsuits against Vail fur not properly cleaning the streets. C. it is bad for the merchants in town There is no longer mid-day storage - how can one go into town for ituxch and shopping, say to ,A,lpenrose or to Sweet Basil or to Blu's or Gasthoff Gramshammer...etc. • A,t the end of the day, ilze skier is stuck with his or her equipment...there is much less inclination to wander into Gorsuch or Banner or Gotthelf s or Pepi Sport or Currents etc. etc.; where is one supposed to park his ski's and poles? ~ Additionally, don't we all want to relieve the pressure on the Vail mountain eatery's during tb;e. day - they're absolute zoa5...we need to encouraee people to come into town for lunch. D. Some miscellaneous other thoup-hts • The ski shop merchants who felt that Vail Associates had aa unfair advantage owing to their ski storage, seem to be confiising a"coat roorn" service with a"tailoring" sezvice_ In our case, foz example, we go to Kenny.'s Double Diamond for service; the base mountain ski storage is merely a"check room". Interestingly, we camot recall thezn ever pushing waxizxg or service they 6ehaved like a classical coat check service - they're not interested in sewing on buttons or repairing tom linings. • The distinction of whether ski's aze stored above or below the ground seems rather arcane and uzinaportant. . • From a cosmetics point-of-view, the ski storage area at the base of , Lionshead looked much prettier before than it does now - gab a peek and you'11 see what we mean. E. To surrimariize • Ending the day storage amd ovemight storage is bad for the skier, the merchants aad the town of Vail..,p]ease please do something to restore this most needed service. Thanks so much for your help. Sincerely, a Gilbert & Joan Mintz cc: Bob McLauren, 7own Manager ~ RECEIVFn nrC 1 1 1997 JAMES F. COLLINS, JR. 5128 LYDA LANE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904-1010 December 9, 1997 Vail Town Council 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Gentlemen:: This is a request that you not be rushed into action or approvals of elements of either the Vail Associates proposal to build high density high rise hotels far higher than the existing zoning allowances, or the planning proposals of Design Workshop and the Va.il Community Development Department. We are the original owners of Townhouse 21 in the Landmark Building in Lionshead, and were coming to Vail many years prior to 1976. We have always considered Vail to be the premier ski resort of not only this country but of the world, and have visited a great many ski resorts in the USA and around the world We are greatly concerned over the proposal of the Design Workshop to run laxge diesel buses directly through Lionshead, destroying the present very effective pedestrian mall. This is counterproductive, and is unnecessary. The present bus route . provides excellent access to Lionshead for all present and future traffic needs. We particularly disagree strongly with the premise of the Vail Associates that 95 foot height hotel buildings are needed to provide more visitor beds. This is a real estate investment measure on a grand scale and is not needed. The Sunbird Lodge area and the old gondola building area could be redeveloped, if not with hotel buildings, then with condominiums and shops to provide adequate new beds for the future. Vail is a premier ski resort, not a real estate exploitation market. On a good day, 20,000 skiers fill the slopes. Beyond that lift lines would be untenable. The existing hostelries and shops serve this amount of traffic very well. Future growth of a small per cent per year can be handled within existing zoning levels of maximum 45 foot structures. The beauty of lionshead, as well as all of Vail, lies in the views of the mountain and its slopes, as well as the sunshine that hits a11 the areas. This would be destroyed by a high density, high rise wall of buildings through the center of Lionshead. With a 95 foot wall of buildings granted Vail Associates, then others would want to get in the act, for example Montenero's and the Antlers and others, and you would then have an extended wall of ta11 buildings drowning out the view, the sunlight, for existing, long ~ . standing elements of Lionshead who have been providing for the growth of Vail core areas to the cunent maximum state. Higher density is not progress. Retaining the cunent beauty of Vail is. We appreciate your interest in maintaining the best for Vail. It has not been rated the Number One ski resort for yeazs for nothing. Let's not Beaver Creekize Vail. Cordially yours, • ~ ' l J s F. Collins, Jr Jean P. Collins Original owners Townhouse 21 Landmark Condominiums lOw".1- PaY. ?1•3e-47 c~,t,,t,•V Trust rights to save Eagle Valley land By Steve Lipsher ber and a trustee for the town of Eagle. A former water engineer from Boulder, Denver Post Staft Writer "We oaly have one conservation easement; pe[sonable and humorous like his father, AVON - After more than 15 years in but we're working on acquiring five more, Udail has an unenviable task of persuading operation, the Eagie Valley.Land Trust, for starters. The whole point is to save the wealthy conservatives of Vail and the one of the state's.oldest private land-con- some of tlus land around here so iYs not ranchers downstream to chip in - either servation groups, has oNy a single proper- wall-to-wall buildings." in cash or pmperty - to save them from ty to its name. ThaYs becoming increasingly difficult.. themselves by keeping open land open. IYs probably safe to say that won't re- With the demand at an all-time hig6 for "If you let economics drive this t6ing, main the case. land close to Vail and Beaver Creek ski everythmg will be so developed that no one Faced with astronomical growth, •spark- areas, eaclusive golf courses and rugged Wants to be there," Udall said. "UafoMu- ed by a director with a familiar name and wildemess, the chances of a nonprofit or- aately, t6e land is more valuable with cop- fueled by hefty grants from some unlikely Bardzation outbidding, outmaneuvering or d, on it than in agriculture. The only way sources, the newly invigorated land trust is outsmarting developers is a tall order. for a landowner to receive any benefit back in t6e market, competing wit6 the Enter 6-foot-5 Brad Udall, the land fr°m their open land is to develop it." deep pockets of Vail to lock up land before trusYs new eaecutive director, a son of for- Principally; the land trust encourages iYs lost to development, mer Arizona congressman Morris "Mo" la°downers to put their pmperty in conser- "We kind of dropped the ball for a Udall and a member of a family synony- vation easements or donate it outrig6t, and _ while.^ said .lean Johnson, a board mem- mous with Westem conservation. Please see UDALL On 7B Trust ~to presenvveopen- spaee:: ~ : UDALL from Page 1 B - and goad for business ~ ~ t~ • ' - but that the rate has for others to coatribute cash to allow the been alarming. , 9~, ~ i~ • organization to buy specific parcels such want to reserve "r.' Under Bfad . as critical wildlife habitat and wilderness WQ p Udell s leader- the character of this ar- ship the Eegl~ buffers. ea. I don't think it ' "We need, in the next couple of years, to makes sense to build up Velley Lend have some major successes up here," Eagle County like Trustisgettirq Udall said. "We want to make it into a Los Angeles." } beCk on the credible, respected organization within the beam, trying $ community so t6at people understand Having Udall at the ~ save open = there are altematives to the destruction of helm gives the Eagle - space from de- open space." Valiey Land Trust in- velopmeM. But stant credibility after ` Udall He listed among key concerns the resolu- being dormant for so ~ , p CtUrZ tion of disputes over State Land Board long, but his family he?e In B29veM lands and locking up the development name also can be Cr@Bk, feCCS'= rig 6 t s on ranc hes near t he F la t tops Wi l der- bility. en inCfeaSingQr ness Area and by the Colarado River oear ~ a`~4..' • diNlCUlt prOpt; Dotsero. "I knew that Morns Siti00. The urgency to lock up those parcels is Udall was for most ev growing with each new trophy home built erything I was against rne oenver aost . on a ridge line or each proposal for a mas- said rancher Ben Wurts- . Sreve Upaher • sive development such as the 800 homes mith, whose family has , yet to be built at Arrowhead, 800 at Berry ~n cattle outside of the - Creek, 900 at Cordillera - each increas- ~solated town of Burns for more than a ingly farther do~n the Eagle Valley. century. "I was a little skeptical, but after you meet the guy, you know that he's a "Without active intervention, the Inter- good man and he's intelligent. I don't know state 70 corridor may soon be one unbro- if I'm won over yet, but I understand what ken strip of urban development from Vail he's trying to do, and I can agree with to Dotsero," Udall said. that." If the number of homes already ap- At 67, Wurtsmith half-jokingly calls con- ' proved by the county actually is built be- servationists "those liberal environmental- tween Vail and Dotsero, it will represent aists" and only recently has found himself 70 percent increase. on the same side of issues, but }ils desire to From 1980 to 1995, the number of houses keep his ranch in t6e family after his re- in Eagle County grew from 11,000 to tirement has him appreciating the work of 18,300, and the population more than dou- the land trust. ~ b«• "I'd hate to see these open spaces devel- g "You're taiking about at least a doubling oped. When I look at Brush Creek and the 5 again of the county population here in Gypsum Valley, that's not a pretty sight to 5 short order," Udall said. a livestock man," he said. "I hope the land 9 As a result, some organizations that trust is able to do what they want to do. I 2 have benefited the most from Vail's know their goals in a lot of cases are simi- growth now are concerned about having lar to mine." 5 too much. Udall's older brother, Mark, a Demo- p In addition to a$25,000 grant from cratic state representative from Boulder, 1` Great Outdoors Colorado, the land trust noted the difficulty in raising taxes or 3 garnered money from some seemingly un- changing laws to save open space. 6 likely sources, including $50,000 from Vail "Given the general mindset in Colorado 1 Resorts and contributions from Cordillera and the ethic around Iand use and property and East-West Partners, two major devel- rights ...(land-trust organizations) are 1 opers in the area. one key way to ga," he said. ; "If you let development continue un- Will Shafroth, executive director of the ~ checked, t6en you become precariously state lottery-funded Great Outdoors Colo- ' close to becoming what people have come rado, calls Brad Udall "a bright light in the ~ here to escape from," said Vail spokesman land conservation community," but says ~ Jim Felton. "Our involvement is reflective. his job is difficult. of our long-term interest in the valley." "Eagle County is probably one of the ~ The land trust itself is a patchwork of toughest places. Certainly trying to save disparate iaterests, ranging from lifelong some of the remaining parcels is going to resident Johnson to real estate agent Dave be really expensive, or someone is going to Cole, that offer different viewpoints. have to be really generous to donate it," , "I hate this growth," Johnson said. Shafroth said. "Traffic is terrible, and the towns are get- Brad Udall acknowledges that some- ting so big. The developers are having times he is fighting an uphill battle. theiAray." °There are days," he said, "I teel Pm - Cole contends some growth is necessary armed with a peasho6ter." I , ~ ' , u ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road . ~ Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 . FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY TM December 10, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 9 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Site Visit and Discussion of Rockfall Mitigation for Booth Falls Following a site visit, the Council voted 7-0 to approve the use of Town of Vail land for the creation of rockfall mitigation for the Booth Falls Homeowners Association. The town has committed up to $20,000 to assist with design of the wall, while the Homeowners Association has agreed to pay for all construction costs. The proposed mitigation involves construction of two walls. The primary wall is 360 ft. long, 12 ft. high and 12 ft. thick, while the second wall is 60 ft. long, 8 ft. high and 10 ft. thick. Approximately 120 ft. of the primary wall would be located on a parcel which is in the process of being transferred to the Town of Vail's ownership from the U.S. Forest Service. During discussion yesterday, Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental policy planner, said the mitigation, once complete, will allow the 18 units at Booth Falls to be identified as having approved mitigation on the Town's hazard maps. Construction of the two protective walls follows an incident last March 26 when a 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8 ft. piece of rock face broke off the rock band above the Booth Falls units causing substantial damage to one of the buildings. Construction is expected to begin in early spring. For more information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --Lionshead Redevetopment Master Plan Status Report During an update on the master planning process, representatives of the town's consultant, Design Workshop, identified seven outstanding issues to be resolved for completion of stage three (analyze alternatives and select preferred alternatives) of a five-step process. Design Workshop yesterday presented alternatives to several concepts that had been floated previously. The proposed transit corridor spine, for example, which has received numerous letters of protest from surrounding property owners, is being deemed as "problematic given existing technology and necessity to relocate portions of some existing buildings." Instead, the master plan team recommends focusing on maintaining and enhancing the linkage between the east and west ends of Lionshead in other ways, such as running a transit line parallel to the Frontage Road, or reserving right-of-way for a central corridor in the event that future conditions and improved technology warrant implementation of the concept. Similarly, an earlier concept of an 800-space underground parking structure beneath the Landmark Townhomes, Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros has been deemed "too tenuous a possibility." So, alternatives were presented yesterday that would offer incentives to properties that would agree to add more below-grade parking spaces than would be required for their own use in conjunction with their proposed redevelopments. Also presented yesterday were alternatives to a concept for realignment of the South Frontage Road and a brief discussion on building height and mass. Ethan Moore of Design Workshop said the master plan would (more) RECYCLEDPAPER ~ : TOV Council Highlights/Add 1 recommend alternatives to today's zoning code to enhance the quality of the spaces. As it stands now, he said the four existing zoning code elements--height, site coverage, setbacks and GRFA--don't provide opportunities for significant redevelopment given the nonconforming status of the vast majority of existing buildings. David Kenyon, also of IDesign Workshop, spoke of the advantages a master plan will bring to Lionshead. Once complete, he said the plan will strengthen, the town's control of the public domain within Lionshead (elements such as public spaces, circulation, view corridors and sun pockets) rather than a reactive review of developers' projects on a piecemeal basis. During discussion by the Council, Mayor Rob Ford spoke of the project's importance in revitalizing Vail as a whole through increased economic stability. Ford offered an open invitation for those interested in the project to gE;t involved. Councilman Ludwig Kurz expressed interest in reviewing underaround trar?s+t and pedestrian opportunities, given the limited space, while Councilman Michael Arnett suggested puttirig a transit corridor throu h buildings instead of around them. In summarizing the discussioii, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council has no intention of approving a new transit corridor that would utilize existing technology and that a new underground parking garage is simply a concept that by no means would be forced upon properties through condemnation. The Council is scheduled to continue its discussion at the Dec. 16 work session to determine how it will proceed in moving through Stage 3. For more information, contact Susan Connelly in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who represents the Council on the Eagle County Trails Committee, said the group approved a$95,000 funding request for trails in Gypsum. Funding comes from the half-cent transportation tax. Michael Arnett complimented organizers of the World Cup races for its successful run. --Other Bob Armour reported on his attendance at the recent Crystal Ba.ll; thanked Councilmembers for attending the joint dinner with the Avon Town Council; and reminded members about a Vail Valley Exchange event Dec. 15 at the Colorado Ski Museum as well as the Dec. 9 community mixer at the Dancing Bear. Ludwig Kurz thanked the Town of Vail bus division for its transportation assistance during the World Cup races. The effort was considered a dry run for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. Kevin Foley shared a list of items for follow-up: signs on Fronta,ye Road at Ford Park; Concert Hall Plaza bus stop operations; the speed of buses on the intown route; the status of the bridge work on Vail Valley Drive; and a date for the Council retreat. Sybill Navas inquired about the need to raise three manhole covers on South Frontage Road. Michael Jewett said he wanted to state his concern for the record regarding fees that he says are too high at the Bright Horizons day care center at Vail Commons. He asked Town Manager Bob McLaurin to explore the matter. Jewett also said he was intrigued by a suggestion at the Avon Town Council dinner that a summit be hetd by communities impacted by Vai{ Resorts-- Breckenridge, Vail and Avon--to discuss issues of common concern. Jewett also announced that immediately following the work session, several Councilmembers would be meeting with David Corbin of Vail Associates for a briefing on VA's concepts for recievelopment of its core site in Lionshead. In addition, Jewett asked if TOV employee survey results, part of an ongoing (more) ~ 4 1 Tov Council Highlights/Add 2 organizational development process, would be made avaitable to Council. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the information would be made available to Council in the coming weeks. Kevin Foley thanked organizers of the Turn it Up! program for another successful training. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Dec. 16 Work Session 20 Year Anniversaries, Dick Duran and Mike McGee Presentation of Investment Report Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, Next Steps Dec. 16 Evening Meeting 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 23, Amendment to Police/Fire Pension Fund 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 24, Amendment to TOV Employee Pension Fund 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Design Guideline Amendment Jan. 6 Work Session No items scheduled at this time Jan. 6 Evening Meeting CARTS Presentation # # # \ TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 VAIL VILLAGE LOADING & DELIVERY UPDATE At the direction of the Vail Town Council, four modifications are being introduced this season to increase efficiencies and minimize the impacts of loading and delivery. The modifications are as follows: • Experimental Test Barricade at Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Valley Drive 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 4 This test will involve posting Vail Police Department personnel at the entry to Hanson Ranch Road during the morning and afternoon peaks to redirect unauthorized vehicles to other locations. Entry will be maintained for trucks (delivery permit required), lodge guests and residents. The primary purpose of the barricade is to eliminate use of the area for skier drop-off by private vehicles (which has been clogging up loading and delivery operations). If the effort is successful, the Town of Vail will consider continuing the barricade during peak ski days. _ • Increased Staffing at Checkpoint Charlie 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily Friday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 4 Normally staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the expanded hours are intended to increase coordination and monitoring of loading and delivery activities. • No Exceptions Policy for Non-Emergencies Please note there will be no exceptions this season to the loading and delivery policies listed on the back for non-emergency situations. Violators will be ticketed. Emergency situations, such as emergency repairs, will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Also handled on a case-by-case basis will be carpet cleaning companies whose equipment is fixed to the truck. • Informational Maa Creation of a pamphlet, containing a map and the most recent loading and delivery policies, is underway for distribution at Checkpoint Charlie. The purpose of the pamphlet is to clarify the town's policies and expectations. 12-11-97 Vail Police Department L~ RECYCLEDPAPER Vail Village Loading & Delivery Policies • All parking areas in the Village are for loading and delivery purposes only. • Vehicles parking in fire lanes or no parking areas will be ticketed. • Trucks must turn off their engines (no idling) and refrigeration units when loading and unloading. • All traffic must be off of Bridge Street and the Seibert Circle portion of Hanson Ranch Road by 8:30 a.m. • There are no restrictions on how early delivery 1:rucks are permitted in the Village, given they park in designated areas. • Special parking permits may be obtained at Chockpoint Charlie or the Police Station at 75 S. Frontage Rd. • All traffic, except courier delivery vehicles, must be off of Gore Creek Drive (between Willow Bridge Road and Bridge Street) by 11:30 a.m. . • Courier delivery vehicles are permitted in Vail Village until 6 p.m. in designated areas. (must exit by 8:30 a.m. on Bridge St.) • Garbage trucks are only permitted in the Village between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. (must exit by 8:30 a.m. on Bridge St.) • Violators of these policies will be ticketed, resulting in a fine of $26. Vail Village Loading and Delivery Distribution Bridge SL Gore Creek Dr. hlill Creek Bldg. 304 Gore C'reek• Hanson Ranch Rd. Willow Bridge Rd. Check Point Charlie Cars and Trucks (up to 18') Until 8:30 am Until t 1:30 am Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Unul 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm bledium'IYucks (19' to 35') Until 3:30 am Until 1 I:?0 am Until 6:00 pm Not Allowed Until 11:30 am Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Large Trucks (36' or more) Until 8:30 am Until I 1:30 am Until 13:00 Noon Not Allowed Unul 11:30 am Until 13:00 Noon Unul 12:00 Noon Trash Trucks Until 8:30 am Until 9:00 am Until 9:00 am Un[il 9:00 am Until 9:00 am Undl 9:00 am Until 9:00 am Courier Services Until 3:30 am Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm Until 6:00 pm '`Denotes loading zone parking spaces directly north (below) of the Vail Associates-Christiania parking lot and east (across the chute) from the Mill Creek Court Building. ~ u.-~.-~-- , Town of Vail Council December 10, 1997 Community Development Department Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Sirs, I thought the concept of a company town was fading away in America. Obviously, it is alive and well in Vail Colorado. As one of the original contributors to the Community Wish List for the Lionshead Master Plan, I feel compelled to express my concern for the manner in which this process has evolved over the last several months. I am deeply troubled by the manner in which the Town of Vail Council has approached and publicized its deliberations on a transportation plan. I presently subscribe to the Vail Trail and 'L r,avz been checking the Master Plan website on a weel:ly basis. Yet, there has been little information regarding how you arrived at this concept of a"bold stroke" central transit spine? The overall concept of routing bus traffic through Lionshead seems ludicrous when there is a frontage road just one block away. Rather than a"bold stroke", the construction of bus corridor through Lionshead appears to be more of a"slash and burn" tactic. I find it particulazly interesting that such a concept is in direct conflict and violation with the views expressed in your Community Wish List. Under the categories of Transportation/Circulation there is nothing mentioned or even remotely suggesting the need for enhanced bus traffic through Lionshead. To the contrary, the community has expressed a need "for a pedestrian corridor, to revise town bus routing to avoid conflict with pedestrians, to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and to reduce vehicular presence in Lionshead". Your "bold stroke" flies in the face of what the citizenry has asked for. So much for the input from the community. Maybe the citizens of Aspen were right when they characterized Vail as a place where "A Highway Runs Through IY'. Next, we can anticipate keeping up the tradition when Lionshead will be known as a place where "A Bus Runs Through It". I was skeptical about this entire process from the very beginning when it was clear that Vail Associates was one of the financial contributors to the master planning process. This is such a blatant conflict of interest that it is both laughable and sad. It has now become obvious that the oniy way to finance redeveiopment is to increase density. Until which time that the Vail Associate development plans for high-density construction are made public you will continue to appear as mere puppets of The Company. Sincerely, Antomo 7. usalacchi, Ph.D. 14106B William Street Laurel MD 20770 cc: Vail Daily Vail Trail - r n---..-..-..-. i - «."""""-"_"'T...,._....... - Veil Dally, Saturday, December 13, 1997-Pa~e 3 IE7TING IT STRAIGHT n the Dec. 12 edition of the Vail Daily, an article on page ~ :hree should have stated that Charlie Penwill wrote a pro- :harter school letter to the editor. For a reprint of Mr. Pen- i roill's original letter to the editor, see page 49. , ~ ~ Parking_ahurdle folf- --l-.1- the 'AlpiGardens' educati.on center ~ ~ The Associaced Press education center is $1.5 million; but with the addition of a underground, VAIL- Designers of a proposed garage it may increase to $2 million, education center at the Betry Ford Fritch said. Alpine Gardens are working out a "We dodt have all the money few kinks before preliminary plans raised for [he cefiter yet, but we have aze presented to the Vail Planning three-fourths of the the total so faz," and Environmental Commission. she said. _ "The plans are pending because of : "It will primarily, be an environ- issues involving entrance into the men[al interpretive center with a. planned parking area," Design Work- series of interactive displays." shop's David Kenyon said. She also said the center will be a Helen. Fritch, of the Betty Ford place to show what events are hap- Alpine Gardens, has been speazhead- pening in Vail and where to go for ing the project thai will eventually hiking and other activities. • include the conswction of-an infor- Design Workshop has been hired mational education center and an as the land planners and landscape underground parking garage. architects for the project. Kenyon "The architects are going back to said the building will be located in the the drawing board to work out pazk- parking lo[ immediately west of [he ing issues," Fritch said. "We keep soccer field. running into problems of where vehi- "There will be a 26-space parki g cles are going to enter the under- garage under the building, as well~s ground parking garage." pazking on the outside surface paz - Kenyon said they are working to ing lot," Kenyon said. "I'own council "find a compromise to satisfy every- said there should be no nec loss pf , one involved" before sabmitting the parking spaces." proposal to the planning commission. According to preliminary plans, The price tag for the proposed See Center, page 16 ~ - ~ . F - . . . " _ " . . _ , . . 1 Center-- From Page 3 with a sky light, a gift shop, an intecpretive theater, a class- ' room for g""arden classes and a library and administrative pazking spaces at the soccer field will be maintained. offices. " • Rudi Fisher Architects Inc. is the project architect for Fisher also said an existing berm will shelter the build- ~ the education center. Architect Rudi Fisher, who has been ing from tkie north and=west. working with Design Workshop, said the plans call for the "Me earth bertn will be heavily landscaped with fancy f building to be appmximately 8,000 square feet. F He said it will be one story with an underground park-. ~~s and bushes," he said. , • r 1'he Alpine Garden Foundation also is involved in the (r~= ing garage and elevator going up to the main level. A large .~~~t and will continue to raise funds for the educauon , outdoor plaza will be accompanied by stone piers and ' French doors and windows. The plaza is expected to be. center until ground breaking. Fritch said at this point it is the backdrop for garden events, weddings or garden-relat- t0O earlY in the planning process to say when construction , ed festivities. - will begin. "The building curves around to embrace the plaza," Whitney Childera covers Vail, Eagle-Vail, Minturn Fisher said. ' and Red Cliff. She can be reached at (970) 949-0555, ext. ' The inside of the center will contain a large ar[ gallery 607: • • TCI I C : December 7, 1997 Letter to Editors c/o Suzanne Silverthorne Dear Editor: Throughout the Vail community the common shrill complaint is--- not enough people to fill positions with V.A. or in local retail and serv.ice businesses. Even out-of-town guests are talking of it on the street and in the buses. Do we finally have awareness that too few lacals in Vail results in a decrease in guest service, to say nothing of community vitality, and ultimately threatens Vail's status as a world class resort? I submit this is the case and those of tis still living here and;or operating businesses in Vai1 are cominj quickly to this realization. Fortunately, four members of the Town Council were just elected who have publicly stated support- fcr measures aimed at increasing ±he supoly of locals' housing within the community. Such ,~ftordable housing ini*~iat~ves have beer under discussion since the previous election and have resulted in some rental units now under constructiozl on the Town site north of the Golf Course entrance. Now, what about similarly expediting housing , initiatives an other Town owned sites, most particularly in front of or above the Villabe and Lionshead parl>ing structures? This has already bPPn imagined in Lionshead redevelopment planning and suggeste3 at least twice in Council meetings by our newly elected mayor. Our elected officials have talked the talk. It's time now to exercise the political will to do what needs to be done to increase the supply of ho,ising tor both seasonal and year round resident-employees. A variety of opportunities are }aefore us. Le}s seize the most immediate ones and get something done in the next construction season. What ajolt of confidence in government that might aive all those who've grown cynical over the years about the Town's ability to deal with its housing crisis !TnT?-iat a sense of pride it would restore in our ability to be truly world class! Yours truly, Anne Esson Citizen, T.Q.V. & volunteer Vaill Tomorrcw Affo-y-dable Housing Team Re: "bold stroke" X C: W'011~L ~ ~ Subject: Re: "bold stroke" Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 15:26:02 -0500 From: Antonio Busalacchi <tonyb@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov> To: ssilver@vail.net Town of Vail Council December 12, 1997 Planning and Environmental Commission Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vai1, CO 81657 Dear Sirs: Thank you for your response to my letter of December 10 that Suzanne Silverthorn of the Town of Vail Community Information Office kindly sent me today. I appreciate the fact that the transportation charette was develoeed in July, 1997. However, it is my understanding that September 18 was really tne first time for public input. As a second home owner in Vail, the publicity of these transit options has not been as public as I believe they need to be. As I mentioned in my letter of December 10, there has been little information along these lines on your Master Plan website or in the Vail Trail. In order to preserve a tranquil and alpine ambiance ior Lionshead, I believe it is important that bus and car traffic be restricted to the outskirts of Lionshead rather than running througn Lionshead. I am troubled by alternatives and language that reserves a right-of-way for bus traffic through Lionshead. Instead, I think it is much more important for the "Lionshead experience" that such a corridor be reserved solely for pedestrian traffic, and not the other way around. Once again, I urge you to revisit your Community Wish List where the call for separating pedestrian and bus traffic in Lionshead is loud and clear. The communitv has asked that the number of vehicles in Lionshead be reduced not increased. A dedicated traffic pattern around Lionshead, rather than through it, would seem to be the most appropriate way of achieving these aims if we are retain a mountain-like setting as opposed to forcing an u-rban experience on us. Sincerely Antonio J. Busalacchi, Ph.D. 14106B William St. Laurel MD 20707 1 of 1 12/12/97 2:18 PNI ~ ~ ~ r X C: vtlLl~U~ ~ , ,f ~ , ~lC ~L G1 )~L-~~~(~'~ •'l f~~.1 , / Civ' 1 ~ ` ~ / tv 'y rf~~ 4 • ~.f~ . ~ - .-,Y`~4~+ Er17 . _ ~ r•; . ~ /YLG`G /~o % ~ r~ G'~ry~.~ L'/~~l•"~~'~6 ~ ; ~ ) THE STATE-LOICAL CONN ~ ECTI0NTeMn1cW)1w&ftrPw ~1m~K~~ lec l 9~7 L. 5 N0. 2 E. . , 00 This newsletter is published by ~he Coinrada Divzs~an of Local Governinent.tn.prouide a fc~n~rn fc~r~the sta~e ta.` advx~e ~c~~erz~rilent Officials abc~ut ma~fers wk~ich concem theri~. If you have ideas o~i €uture topi~'s which.:yQu ~rciuld like us;~o adclress, please ec~~tact the ~7ivisic~ri c~f Lc~cal Gouernn~ent at (3D3) 866-2156 Growth Tops List of County Issues Growth (82%), budgetary constraints (43%), difficult aspects of budgetary constraints, bring population growth in its wake. The and economic development needs (35%) are even ahead of "TABOR-related concerns." survey data reveal, for example, that the the three most important county issues "need for economic development in today, according to a recent Division of Despite having to work with tighter. general," and the "need for economic Local Government.survey of budgets, nearly three-out of four diversification" in particular, are both commissioners representing Colorado's commissioners report that their counties' rated significantly higher than the "need 53 small to medium-sized counties. financial conditions are either "better for population growth." Furthermore, Rounding out the top five issues are than" (37%) or "about the same" as (42%) statistical analysis indicates that as the transportation/roads (24%) and housing last year. perceived need for economic needs (15%). development increases among The need for eeonomic dez~elopment, whieh is Growth is the most Pervasive issue the third most important county issue commissioners, the perception that mentioned in the survey. In fact, it is the identified in the survey, is voiced most population growth is also needed does not increase at the same time. It would onl issue identified as one of the to strongly in the low growth regions. When y p commissioners ex ress the need for appear that, to commissioners, economic three issues by a majority of p rowth and o ulation rowth are not the commissioners from every region economic development, they are referring g p p g same. represented in the siudy. High growth especially to "economic diversification;" areas, based on 5-year trends in "preserving the agricultural economy," A complete copy of the survey results can population growth and assessed and mitigating "underemployment" be obtained by contacting Don Merrion at valuation, include the Gaming Counties, Interestingly, corrunissioners appear to the Division of Local Government, (303) Central Mountains, Northern Mountain support economie deUelopment that does not 866-3001. Resort Region, Southwest Mountain Resort Region, and Western Agriculiural Region, while low growth regions include NorthwestColorado,EasternPlains,and What are the Three Most Important Issues Facing San Luis Valley. YOUr COlltlt)/ TOday? "Land use and zoning issues" and "increasing demands on local services Growth 7 and facilities" are rated as the thorniest Budgetary Constraints 43 ~'o dimensions of growth, followed by Economic Dev Needs 35 ~'o "balancing growth and quality of life" and "striking a balance between growth Transportatiort/Roads 24%'a and agricultural interests." "Housing Housing Needs 1 rj% needs" is also recognized as a challenging Welfare Reform 14~'0 consequence of growth, especially in the jnfrastructure Needs 13~'0 two mountain resort regions. water 10°Io Budgetary constraints is the second most Local Control Issues 9% important issue among Colorado counties Need New jails 9% and is especially salient in the low growth Govt. Relations gqo ' regions. "Maintaining quality county services with tighterbudgets" and Solid Waste/Landfill 6qo "paying for unfunded mandates" are o zo 40 60 so ioo viewed by commissioners as the most PERCENT OF COMMISSIONERS THE STATE-LOCAL (ONNECTION PAGE 1 866-2156 and can be ordered by using the Reply Form in this newsletter. ~ Amend TABOR Douglas Bruce, noted TABOR Inflation Publication Update Spokesman, has filed a proposed constitutional amendment which Current projections for 1997 inflation, The Division of Local Government ]nas would add a new paragraph to which TABOR requires to be used in updated the research publication TABOR. 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A copy of this form can Litigation do so. This examination is intendecl to be ordered by using the Reply Form in provoke discussion about an this newsletter. The form is also Eagle County v Fixed Base Operators, important subject. Copies of the available as a computer spreadsheet IJ 939 P.2d 464 (Colo.1997) second edition of this paper are and can be e-mailed to you, if you available from the Division of Local provide an Internet address. This case may give some comfort to Government,1313 Sherman Street, local officials in TABOR Room 521, Denver, CO 80203, (303) implementation with regard to enterprises in two ways. The Court said that the county was acting within its authority in establishing an enterprise to operate its airport, MUNICIPAL ELEC'TIONS PRESENT UNIQUE despite the lack of a statute defining LOCAL SNAPSHD'I' an airport enterprise. This supports the principle that such operations as frOm the COlOPddO MuriiClpol Ledglle (CML.) golf courses and recreation centers might be considered enterprises A total of 52 municipalities conducted their regular municipal elections this fall; without a specific statute defining almost all of them on November 4. Rifle and Castle Rock held their elections them as such. The Court also stated earlier, and Vail holds their election later this month. Many other municipalities that the airport's reliance on fees, held special elections. CML is awar•e of at least 187 ballot questions subrnitted to which were imposed pursuant to voters in 87 cities and towns covering topics as varied as TABOR, growth, term government authorization, did not limits, economic development, and structural changes. jeopardize its qualification as an enterprise under the "10% grant" test. The next round of regularly scheduled elections will occur in Apri11998 for 174 statutory towns. PAGE 2 THE STATE-LOCAL CONNECfION (continued from page 3) of property rights and related issues. This commitment was treated as separate and distinct issues. Plans are underway for made when the organizations participated in a panel providing this information around the state through a series of appointed by the Governor to find solutions to some of the integrated planning workshops. most controversial and contentious land use issues facing the state. The panel issued a report containing recommendations Another workshop series has wrapped uir-the Property on best practices for the public and private sectors. Rights: Best Practices workshops were held in Grand Junction, Denver, Durango, and Pueblo. The series was co-sponsored by There remains plenty of work to be done, both at the state and the Department of Local Affairs; American Planning local level, to achieve smart growth. Look for the Smart Association, Colorado Chapter; Colorado Association of.Home Growth newsletter for highlights. For more information, Builders; Colorado Association of Realtors; Colorado Bar contact the Association; Colorado Cattlemen's Association; Colorado Counties, Inc.; Colorado Farm Bureau; Colorado League of Smart Growth Action Center Women Voters; Colorado Municipal League; Rocky Mountain 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521 Land Use Institute; Siena Club; and Special District Denver, CO 80203 Association. (303) 866-2817 or (800) 899-4769 growthfeedbackQcsn.net This workshop series reflected the commitment on the part of http://www.state.co.us/smartgrowth/ the participating organizations to create a forum for discussion COLORADO'S DRINKING WATER REVOLUING FUND RECEIVES FIRST EPA CAPITALIZATION GRANT On September 30,1997, the U.S. years. To be eligible for funding, Use Plan" (IUP) which outlines the Environmental Protection Agency projects must be included on the DWRF goals for the DWRF. approved Colorado's first capitalization Project Eligibility List which is grant, in the amount of $16,784,100, for developed annually for approval by the The DWRF is structured in a fashion the new Drinking Water Revolving Colorado Board of Health and adopted similar to the Water Pollution Control Fund (DWRF) loan program. The 1996 in a joint resolution by the General Revolving Fund for sewer projects and amendments to the federal Safe Assembly. is jointly administered by the Colorado Drinking Water Act (SDWA) provide Water Resources and Power for states to create federally-funded In addition to being able to make Development Authority (the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs construction loans, the state has the Authority); the Department of Public for financing drinking water projects. option of using "set-aside" funds Health and Environment, Water designated for certain activities related Quality Control Division (WQCD); and Through the program, local to drinking water protection. These the Deparhnent of Local Affairs, governments in Colorado are eligible activities may include technical Division of Local Government (DLG). for "direct loans" up to $500,000 with a assistance for small systems; source For more information, please contact fixed interest rate of 4.5 percent or water assessment and delineation; and WQCD at (303) 692-3500, Mike Brod or "leveraged loans" for more than technical, managerial, and financial John Wahl of the Authority at (303) 830- $500,000 with interest rates calculated at capacity development for water 1550, or Barry Cress of the DLG at (303) 80 percent of the market rate. The systems. Specific use of the set-asides 866-2352. terms for these loans may be up to 20 are identified in the annual "Intended NEW ADVISORY MAY HELP BUDGET CALENDAR CRUNCH The State Property Tax Administrator has issued a recommendation to all county assessors that they recertify property tax values by December 1, rather than waiting until the December 10 statutory deadline. If assessors follow this advice, a very difficult timing problem will be avoided. Local governments, which levy a property tax, must adopt their budget by December 15. It is usually necessary to wait until the new values are certified by the assessors to finalize a budget, since property tax revenues are often an integral part of a financial plan. When assessors wait until the December 10 deadline to mcertify corrected values, they may not arrive by mail to the local governments for two days. In most years a weekend intercedes between December 10 and December 15, eliminating two more days from this nanow time frame. Local officials have had a very difficult time dealing with this time crunch. The Property Tax Administrator's recommendation will help alert assessors to this problem. Local officials statewide are hopeful that this will alleviate a severe administrative burden that has been created by the interaction of the deadlines in the Local Government Budget Law and the Property Tax Law. Local officials are encouraged to contact their assessors concerning implementation of this new recommendation. PAGE 4 THE STATE-LOCAL CONNECTION ~ rt Growth & ~eve~l 1997 SMART GROWTH AWARDS Seniors! In.c., Seniors Respite Care Program (Denver) Three years have passed since the Smart Growth & Tools and Techniques Development Initiative was introduced in September 1994. It Greater polores Action (Town of Dolores) has provided a forum for the exchange of ideas and Agriculture ' information, the formulation and support of community Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust visions, and the management of the incredible growth Colorado has seen over the past few years. Communities all Transportatilon over Colorado have crafted their own solutions to growth and Clean Air'Cransit Company (Castle Rock) development challenges and were recognized last July by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor with Smart Gmwth & Quality Development/[Jrban Design Development Awards. Iris Hollow (City of Boulder) T'he following are this year's award winners, listed by Affordable Housing ' category: Countrysicle Community/Tri-County Housing, Inc. (Bent, Crawley, and Otero Counties) Small Municipalities Town of Oak Creek Comprehensive Plan Quality Econ.omic Development Town of Green Mountain Falls Comprehensive Plan and Southeast Colorado Hospital District (Springfield) Land Use Code City of Gunnison Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Pollution Prevention Master Plan Boulder Parlners for a Clean Environment Project Large Municipalities (tie - 4 winners chosen) Individuals City of Alamosa "One Chance Ranch" Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer (Weld County) City of Durango Comprehensive Plan City of Glenwood Springs Comprehensive Plan Regional Aw,ards City of Fort Collins Wind Power Pilot Project Elbert Coiuity Master Plan (Northeastern Region) Southeast C:olorado Enterprise Development, Small Counties Inc./Huer.fano-Las Animas Council of Governments Scenic Morgan County Zoning Regulations Highway Designations (Southeastern Region) Gunnison Valley Forum North Front Range Colorado Solid Waste Action Group Southwest Data Center GIS Project (Ouray County) (North Frant Range Region) Metro Mayors Caucus (Metro Denver Region) Large Counties Colorado Springs Trails and Open Space Campaign (TOPS) Larimer County Rural Land Use Process (South Fro:nt Range Region) - Towns of Firestone and Frederick, City of Dacono, and Weld Heart of the- Rockies Historic Trail Corridor Project County Intergovernmental Agreement (Mountain Central Region) Riverside Farm (Larimer County) San Luis Va:lley E-911 Authority (South Central Region) Operation Healthy Communities, "Pathways to Healthier Public Private Partnerships Communities" (Southwest Region) I-25 Conservation Corridor Project (Douglas County) Delta Couniy Agricultural/Natural Resource Conservation Yampa River System Legacy Project Action Plan (West Central Region) Cherokee Ranch, Castle Foundation, and Douglas County Vail Tomornow (Northwestern/I-70 Region) (Preservation of Cherokee Ranch) Northwest Colorado Council of Govemments 208 Water Public Regional ParMerships Quality Pla.n (Northwestern/Hwy. 40 Region) Eagle River Watershed Plan The Governor's Smart Growth & Development Initiative itself Fruita Monument High School Master Plan recently won an award from the Colorado Chapter of the Rural Resort Region (Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, and American Plarining Association. This award also recognizes a Summit Counties) specific Smart Growth achievement, "Managing Colorado's Future: A Guidebook for Integrating Land Use, Neighborhoods and Communities Transportation., and Air Quality Planning." This guidebook Hillside Neighborhood Association (Colorado Springs) Emergency Service Volunteers (Lamar) describes how to integrate planning components that are often (continued on page 4) THE STATE-lO(Al (ONNECTION PAGE 3 DOLA PUBLISHES GIS DATABASES ~e goal of this collaboration is to SECOND EDITION provide GIS data directly to the growing number of local governinent OF THE GRANT/LOAN ON THE INTERNET Planners, emergency managers, DIRECTORY assessors, clerks, and GIS professionals who are incorporating GIS applications The Department of Local Affairs The Colorado Division of Local into their day-to-day operations. T'hese updated the popular Grant and Loan Government's data sets have been developed Directory for Local Governments in Cartography/Geographic Information primarily for internal use in support of June of 1997. It contains a wealth of System (GIS) unit, in collaboration with programs of the Division of Local information on each state and federal the Colorado Office of Emergency Government. However, there has been grant and loan program which is Management, is posting its GIS a large increase in the use of GIS locally available to local governments for databases on the internet for local and requests for access to the GIS data any reason. governments and other users. T'here sets by state agencies continues to . are currently over 200 individual increase. By delivering these data sets, . Each program description includes 'coverages' available. it is hoped that this will facilitate the program guidelines, application ability of local governments to use our deadlines, contact people, and The themes include 1990 census blocks, GIS mapping tools and data to respond available dollar amounts. A copy of block groups and tracts, U.S. Bureau of to their policy and program issues, and the 1997 Grant and Loan Directorv the Census TIGER/Line95 files, and to issues surrounding Smart Growth for Local Governments can be local government boundaries. The local and Development, emergency purchased for $10 plus $2 for government boundaries cover all preparedness and mitigation, and shipping from the Division of Local Colorado counties, municipalities, preparations for a"complete count" for Government,1313 Sherman Street, "Title 32" special districts, and K-12 the 2000 decennial census as well as Room 521, Denver, CO 80203 or public school districts as well as other planning efforts. contact Lucia Smead at Colorado's congressional, state house, The Carto h/GIS home (303) 866-4990. and senate district boundaries. All data graP Y PaSe can are delivered as ARC Export files, a be found at the following URL: common GIS data exchange format that http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/loc_a can be read by leading commercial GIS ffairs_dir/cartog.htm. software. THE STATE-LOCAL CONNECTION REPLY FORM Name: Phone: Address: street/p.o box city zip Jurisdiction / Representing: Suggestions for Future Issues of the Connection: Please note any other comments you may have: Please Check any of the following which apply: ? PLEASE MAIL A COPY OF THE TABOR, GALLAGHER AND MILL LEVIES: ARE LOCAL REVENUES BEING SHORTCHANGED? (SECOND EDITIOM ? PLEASE MAIL A COPY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TABOR ? PLEASE MAIL A COPY OF THE "55%" AND THE TABOR PROPERTY TAX REVENUE LIMITS CALCULATIONS FORM ? PLEASE ADD MY NAME TO THE WORKSHOP MAILING LIST Send this form to: Colorado Division of Local Government 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521 Denver, Colorado 80203 Inquiries can be directed to the Division of Local Government 303/866-2156 THE STATE-LOCAL CONNECTION PAGE 5 WASTE TIRE (LEANUP GRANTS~ aen so~l aecaIl application Blsten m ,p , Waste Tire Grant Program Counties in Colorado are eligible to be used as fuel to heat a greenhouse. Administrator, at (303) 470-6101. receive grants to clean up illegally- The greenhouse is expected to gene:rate disposed waste tires under a grant approximately 75 new jobs for the town program administered by the Colorado of Calhan. Deparhnent of Local Affairs. When DLG TECHNICAL residents of Colorado buy new tires, tire Weld County received a grant in ~ dealers collect a$1 per tire fee on the February 1997 and has completed trie ASSISTANCE ON used tires. This fee goes into a fund, 30 clean up of approximately 80,000 tires percent of which is allocated to the at the old McMill Landfill near Eato:n, THE ROAD Department of Local Affairs for grants Colorado. This old landfill is now to counties. Only counties are eligible closed. Weld County is now workin.g to The Division of Local Government (DLG) for the grant funds, and the fiznds may clean up illegally-disposed tires at five continues its annual series of workshops, only be used to clean up illegally- other smaller locations throughout t:he which have beeome a hallmark of their disposed tires.' county. All tires are being transported ~ to Tire Mountain near Hudson for service to local governments. The To date, two counties have received proper storage. workshops are designed to provide , grants from the Waste Tire Cleanup and current information to advance one s Grant Program. In addition, grants Two other counties plan to begin waste professional skills in specialized subject have been approved for two other tire clean up projects in early 1998. ~as and come to you in locations counties which plan to begin work in These include Mesa County and throughout the state. The sessions early 1998. Larimer County. Both applications present a variety of topics within each artment subject area and provide an opportunity have been approved by the Dep to visit with your peers. El Paso County received a grant in of Local Affairs' Waste Tire Advisory September 1996 and has made Committee which reviews all DLG will soon be mailing a calendar significant progress on the clean up of applications. Mesa County will begi:n listing these workshops. If you would almost half a million illegally-disposed cleaning up illegally-disposed tires at hke to be personally mailed these notices, waste tires at four tire dumps located several sites in January. Larimer please contact DLG by calling (303) 866- east af _Colorado Springs. The waste County plans to use grant funds to 2156 or rehirning the Reply Form in this tires are being transported to Calhan in remove tires illegally dumped on land§ newsletter. eastern El Paso County where they will designated for open space. , BULK RATE I U.S. P(J§7%1 T~1~i/C81 ASSISI~~iC@ DENV~ 9 ` The State-Local Connection PERMI~I# ~,M8 sw w9,4 Published by the Division of Local Government 1313 Sherman St., Room 521 ~ Denver, Colorado 80203 ~ Telephone: (303) 866-2156 Fax: (303) 866-4819 RECEIVED DEC 8 1997 Town of Vail A~ , Attn: Pam Brandmeyer~~~ 3.,41%~ ~r 75 S. Frontage Rd. Vail, Colorado 81657 i„ rn << } a q r r ~ I a e q q A b . u ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Co[orado 81657 . 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM December 16, 1997 Mr. Fred Lutz TCI Cable Post Office Box 439 Avon, CO 81620 Dear Fred: As we have discussed, I have received two complaints concerning TCI service. I wanted to take this oppominity to formerly bring them to your attention so you can take care of them. The first involves the service at 395 Mill Creek Circle in Vail. As we discussed, this is a situation where the cable line is laying on the surface and is exposed. The second involves the service at 4027 Lupine Lane. I received a letter from the residents at this address who indicated that they have made numerous calls to TCI and they indicated TCI has been unresponsive in correcting the situation. I would appreciate it if you would look into both of these situations and resolve them at your earliest convenience. I would also appreciate it if you would let me know what your proposed time frame is in resolving these issues. Fred, thanks for your assistance in these matters. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Roirt W. McLaurin Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Vail Town Council L~ RECYCLEDPAPER _ . Y- ~C• y ' • / .y,. PERSPECTIVE ' Stiitday, December 14, 1997 SECTION F- M1Ssi_NG_'LY-NX- vVail plan : eases way p ~n Vor ecies s By AI Knight T he long approval process for w6at is called the Category III eapansion of Vail ski area has come to an end. Barring the un- foreseen, parts of the 885-acre area may be 6`pened starting with neat year's sea- soo - ' Ttie: successful completion of the ap- ~ proval.process, which has spanned a doz- en'years, proves t6at while it may be neazly impossible to create a new ski area in the face of stiff en- vironmentally based opposition, it is -still p possible to ezpand an - - old one. That should be good news for Wose x' who believe growth T ' - - in the state's ski in- dustry is a good thing -'~"ks.. and w6o recognize Knight that, to the degree it occurs, it will be mostly throug6 improv- ing eaisting areas rather t6an building new ones. But it is bad news for those who had Photo courtesy Denver Zoo hoped to use envimnmental objections, this time involving the welfare of the To avoid impact to Large tracts of Canada lyna, to preclude or at least per- wetlands, three heavil mazrently stall ski-resort eapansions. skier bridges will timbered areas - In the case of the Vail project, what is be used to cross left undisWrbecJ - at 'sfake is an addition that has been in the Twv Elk Creek.. }~IA iIife stti resort's plans since the early 1960s. To itat and Categorg III is at the south end of the re- P~eS natural skiing - sort. It" is important to the msort's suc- conditions. cess for a couple of reasons. Fiist, it contains terrain suitable for in- TEGORY - y~. termediate skiers and will allow t6is ~ e~~ . „7 cless of skier to eaperience back-bowl type conditions k6at otherwise mig6t be beyond their ability level. In common CATEGOHY I~~~~ft ~u~/ , ti :•-3 wit6 most resorts, Vail attracks more ski- *4. rN,, g~~ : 'C' a. "t; ars of intermediate than eapert level. • ` / ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • Second, the slopes face north. T6at dVail ~gl~~$ means t6ey get snow earlier and can re- CATEGORY\ ~ . . ~ = ' . tain it longer. T6is is ezpected to help ' . Vail better attract early and late-season skiers. • \ ~ s~ • C. The U.S. Forest Service originally ap- . . •~r7.... ' . proved't6e controversial project in Au- gust 1996, but a couple of additional rounds of appeal and new evaluations af Food service facility ¦ pnoeo counesY vaii nssodares ' biological information, much of it con- Proposed chair lift Up.to 20 Canada lynx like the one at top, photographed at the Denver cerning the lyna, ensued. The project was ~isting chair lift Zoo, couid be re-introduced into various Colorado locations, including approved with scores of conditions at- Vail permit boundary i.ii.sgs near the back bowl areas oi Vail's Category 111 expansion, shown in lower tached. Some are required, others Vail Skier boundaries right quadrant of aerial view above, and on map at left. The Colorado . Assoeiates voluntarily agreed to under- Environmental Coalition faces a dilemma: It opposes expanslon, but take.'A big c6unk of the total has to do '1'8°e""`P-" pursuing litigation could stalf re-introduction of the lynx. specificalty with the issue of lynx habitat and ateps needed to minimize the impact cause it gets the agencies out of some The coalition has spent the past few Proving that rnuld be very difficult be- of the eapansion on this species. complicated environmental politics and years arguing that espanding Vail's ter- cause the review and approval ptvicess As of last week, the Colorado Division back in areas where they have demen- rain would doom the Canada lynx to ea- took years and involved no less t6an 70 of Wildlife was engaged in extensive dis- strated espertise. tinction in Colorado. studies on lynz and other wildlife species• cussions with other affected agencies,fi- q.ye immediate unresolved It has lost all the earl These biological studies covered lyaz. nalizing details for a lyna re-introduction 9uestion is y rounds of the habitat, breeding and travel habits, its program. The initial descriptions indicate whether the Calorado Environmental Co- battle and now has but one option left: file food sources and other concems. it would iavolve the importation of up to alition, the group opposiag the eapansioa, a federal lawsuit, knowing they have lit- ~~e ~d the appropriate goveroment 200 ly[~a liito various Colorado locations. is willing to forgo additional litigation tle c6ance of winning., agencies found that Vail could ezpand Vail Associates 6as volunteered to make and focus attention on the animal it T6e coalition lost the important admin- without significantly impacting either the • a significa6E contribution to the Program. claims to care so much about. The coali- istrative first round on Dec. 5, when Tom lyna that might be m the state or those Neither an overall cost figure, nor the tion members include the Sierra Club, Thompson, the U.S. Forest Service's dep- that mig6t amve later. size of<Vail's contribution, is currently Wildemess Society, Defenders of Wildlife, uty regional forester, upheld the prior de- T6e environmental groups have had the avafPable: Ancient Forest Rescue and 5out6ern cision ofthe White River National Forest unenviable task of defen ' the pros~ . - "•~8zcitement about this reintroduc- Rockies Ecosystem Project. ~ to a?low development of Category III. tive interests of an animal spec?es that tiotC roject isn't likely to be uniform. It would definitely be a sign of more Tbe coalition had filed an administrative may not eaist anywhere within the state's Va- it as an opporiunity to do some- sophisticated environmental politics if -appeal advancing all of the arguments borders. No one 6as been able to find one ' ttiiriCfor wildlife statewide and, presum- the coalitlon diverted the money that•' that might be included in a future law- of these•elusive, long-legged animals in ablp,f.ziii$6t also like to see the issue of rnuld be spent a lawsuit to the division of suit. Should that suit be filed, the coalition ~~t years within the state's border - thg~ considered sepazately from the wildlife, t6us developing the science t6at would have to s6ow that the Forest Ser- and it isn't because the division of wildlife a issues. would determine if a reintroduction pro- vice was arbitrary and capricious in giv- basn't tried. Records show the division ~rodivision of wildlife and other other gram makes sense and, if so, where in ing Vail Associates the necessary approv- ~,'ted egencies presumably like it be- Colorado and on what scale. al for eapansion. Please See LYNX on 7F . . . . . . . . . _ 4 . _ _ . . . ' . . . . . . _ . ' ' ~A . . . . . , ti/ Rqnday, December 1A, 1997 . "A'bese are the words of a true be- -~~Va~l lan *er• SIIUth is cialming t6at be. se a lynx was spotted ia the gen- I area 25 years ago that it ~s s~nehow eaists today and that in- ~e ases way .:v;~ible members of the species will bardirectly impacted by the ski area for -l nx ansion. ' y is an affirmation of faith a description of fact. People ~*y judge for themselves if the . V~ NX from Page 1 F "ditions of the permit are mean- ih$ful. Vail Associates has agreed - ~u done everything but operate a tpe cut back the ori g i nal plans for ~ e r n m e n t- r u n l y n g d a t i n g t jj area by rougWy a third. It has vice. rva~eed to carry out scores of steps i - ~ he last confirmed sighting of a t~iat will protect p o t e n t i a l l y n s h a b- orado lynx was in 1973. The last ,i#t. Vail will pay a ranger to moni- ~me someone claimed to have 2t its actions for 10 summers, con- d a set of lynx prints was in 'cerning public access in spring and 1: The animal has never been ~e01y summer. These steps are in. mon to the state, and since 1878 .Tn ded to benefit calving elk and ~e have been only 18 document- ~tke lyns, if aaq are there, of course. sightings in Colorado. This puts ~4nd the Foreat Service has modi_ ~t lynx as considerably more rare °f~,gd its forest plan to make two tf n, say, UFOs. To hear the envi- la~ge areas neaz Vaii more suitable rp mental groups talk, however, 'fpX lynx habitat. oniy reason the state doesn't F ;;The environmental groups have ~ow how many lynx there are is a6lempted to show that the modifi- ~ ause it hasn't done a good job. cMion of the forest plaa was little ; nting them. That is almost cer- rore than a sellout to Vail Associ- ;t ' ly faLse. . abes. This, however, is the way t6e ccording to the Colorado Divi- ' -e~ianges are described by the depu- ,sJ4n of Wildlife, there have been 12 t~ supervisor of the White River , i(~estigations since 1972; snow l~ational Forest, Ben del Villar, 'tracking has covered 5,933.5 miles. "Now we can make commonsense . RMir snags and remote cameras ' c#anges to our 1984 forest plan, es- ,`l~ave been used on scores of occa- ;p~~ecially to some standards tLat ;sions. Road lull has been egamined :4re never intended to apply in the with no sign of the lycx, and, yes, sU area. The modifications, he said, rewards have been offered. Still i~volve visual-quality standards, nothing. bjg-game hiding cover and wildlife None of this seems to matter to Mbitat across the ski area to mage Rocky Smith of the Colorado Envi- t1fm more reflective of conditions ronmental Coalition. Last month he 'ti~the natural landscape." told the weekly newspaper West- ~hat may sound intellectually w6rd, "Bottom line is that this crit- honest to Smith, but to most peo- ter is going to be estinct just be- ~ it sounds tike the government .cause Vail wants more real estate." dagency is behaving as it should. -~That comment is suspect on sev- `:-Poes this modification set a pre- eral counts. First, Smith cannot `cedent for other ski-area egpan- possibly know how many lynx there swns? Yes and no. It maq make it aj~;e in Colorado. It follows that he s~ghtly easier to win permits - but dv,esn't know where they are. And •~y slightiy. Each Forest Service 'hecertainly can't accurately pre- ° mit must be considered on its _die't how lynx may or maq not be a'#n? merits, and each will have to aIfected by the use of a relatively overcome objections advanced by tiny portion of potential lyng-den- eavironmental groups. n3fig territory (58 acres) for ski re- '~Ihe important point. to come out satt development. In contrast, there of ,this one is that stopping the Vatl .aFe 47,000 acres of potential den- expansion probably would have -ning habitat in just two central Col- done nothing to create a viable lynx =orado counties. pf pulation. ` Smith also is overlookin g several .;,lpproving the egpansion, in con_ iri}portant facts. Lyng can be found ~ f~action with a well-thought-out re- ui= several states, and lazge num- ii4roduction plan,is the better re- :bers of them, depending on show- bmse. ,s4,oe hare food supply, thrive in '.A1sKnight (aknigM[~ cnanee.ne G~nada. Calling them estinct is a PQst cofumrtist and"ednonei wr~~ a oenve? teim of art. The official view of t6e federal agency responsible for list- :ing species is that it should not be ' included on the threatened or en- .dangered species list at this time. Also in the Westword article, Smith claims mitigation steps im- . p,osed by the Forest Service permit a~P'e little more than eyewash: ":Pat they're (the agencies) doing is-intellectually dishonest..They're s&~ing that they should be allowed tq;~destroy land where the lynx has ' 'been proven to esist so long as they to some vague conservation ' 4 ort. The habitat improvements ~ 'uiil says they're going to im ple- 7uent will take at least 25 years. :VjOat's the lynx going to do? Wait 'at+pund?„ ~ DEC-15-97 16=09 FROM=DESTINATION RESORTS-VAIL ID= PACE 2/4 • ,`U(~rGIL ^ LANDM~ - VAII CONDOMiNIUM ASSOC.. INC. SVS~W ~ Svz~N~C 610 WEST LIONSHEnu CyRC[E, vaL, COLpRADO 8l657 December 12, 1997 Towa Cowncil Town of'Vail 75 South Frornage Road vaiL Ca gi657 Dear Couacil Mlembers: Siace our letter to the Council dated October 3, we hxve fallowed with a great deal of imterest the development of the Lionshead Master PIan_ This past weekcnd, Susan Comelly ancl Ethaa r~eseuted the status of the Plax~ to ~bxrs of our. Board and owners of ~mits in the aud adjacent propeaties. Also, on last Friday, T?ave Corbm of Vaa Resorts p to our Association the curreIIi plans and coucept studies for the redevelop- ment of the Co ola buiidCng and Sunb"ud Lodge_ 'Phese concepts are of considPrable intemst to all of 5$ residenbal unit ownexs, as we11 as the owners 4£the Landmark comme,rcial spac . We appreaate the efforts besng made by the Towu and by V_R ia the planniag to pro e a framework for fu#ure redevelopmem of the Lionshead area whidi will ramplemeat Vaii village, and other planned and pmposed improvements im rhe Town of Vail. to this letter are specific commeuts zegarding the plans as conceived a.W grese,nted to ou j Board and owners. AWmugh the r+eactions were favorable to much of the Plaimiseveral of the proposals were received with ConCtxn. To simmarize, brie$y: 1. The thnougb?-axansitway was considered to be an undesaable solubion ta the important goal f connecang the east and west ends of Lionshead in an efficiew and positive way. Buses, or 6ther mass tranM vehxcles, wM tead to disrupt and divide the snain pedestrian areas, conflicti4 with pedes'trian movemeuts aM actrvities, rather ttan enranang thmm A routing along t~e peziphery of the area, pafiaps adjacenc to the South Franfiage Road, would provide a 6etterlsohrtion. . I . 2. The *posals for high-deusity redevelopmeat of the Gondola beulding and Swnbird Lodge, together with Plamiing guitiernes whicb would emourage redevelopment of adjacent praperties (such as the• Montancros buildmg) to a larger size, were viewed as incompatiMe wrffi our coacepts of Vail. Those who have viewed the r+ecieat-Reeaver Creelc developmms, wrth its lafge buiIdings, uazxow peciestiian ways, and limmited mouatain views, strosgIy favor retention of our present zomug and open space coutrols. Such crneria would encourage deveiopment (aad redevelopment, wIee appropriate) in a manner sim7ar to Vafl ViIIage------ a place where gedesUiam are not ovacvhelmed by buiddimg mass. size, height, and density. We are deep}y concerned about the pvssible Ioss o;f views ofthe mountain from ~DEC-IS-97 16=09 FROM=DESTTNATION RESORTS-VAIL ID= PAGE 3/4 various points throughout Lionshead, particularly in the northerly portions, the increaseci parldng and traffic requiremmts, and the overwhelming mass of the proposed new develop- ment_ . We ask the Councd to ponder carefuIiy theit vision of the future for Lionshead. Surely what has been developed over the past 20 to 3 d years contains much that is good which shouid be retained_ While there are indeed prnbZem areas which need to be addressed, and some existing badiags, now showing thear age, whicb need to be refiubished, redevel- opme,ut of the Lioashead xrea with massive strvctures iis not needed ar desurable. A project of the size, height, density, and overwhelming mass contempiated by Vafl Resorts m the cenrter of Lionshead wiIl have a negative impact on all eadsting bwZdi%s ad}aceat to the developmeut. Indeed, the proposed reaovation and recanstruction of the Landmark Town- honaes, previously unconsidemon by the I.aadmark Boazd aad ownets, has been tabled pending the tesolution of LheSe issues. No pmpeaty owner wM proceed with the substantial expenditures reqvired for such a project when &ced with a proposal of such an ove:whelming size directly to the south. . We ask the Council to corfnue discu.ssions on the Master Plau, with addirioW heazmgs on the various ahematitves, beyond the. caurent deadline in order to peimit fiuther consideration of these important issues. These gqsues are vital to us atl; they will guide Lionshead for the foreseeable future. It is essemtiral that all aspects of the proposals and thear impacts be My explored and evakiated before decisions are reacW_ Thank you for wnsidezmg aur concerns. We look forward to coniinuiag aur panici- pation m the planmg process, and will respond promptly to issues which we believe to be crucW to the firture viabiMy, success, and healthy growth of Lionshead and the Towrn of VaiI. very truly youxs, • : W . . T7xe Board of Airectors of the • Landmk-Vail Condomvaiu.m Association, Inc. cc: Plauning and EnvironmeuW Commissian r DEC-15-97 16=10 FROM=DESTINATION RESORTS-VA1L ID= PACE 4/4 Y.ionshead Redevelopmmt MSStet Plsn: Comments and Conceras 1_ East R?est Transit Corridor. An tmproved connection betweea the east and we,st Lioashead areas is an impc>nam goai of the Plann Progmm WesterlY ProPerties, hwjudinS the Marriott, Va1 Spa, and Auien buiIdings, are separated from the resi of j.aonshead, and increasing vaffic an West Lionshead C'ur,le vvifl fiwthher divide the area, especially for pede,strians. Routing of a busrway, or other trausit system, through the Ieaxt of Lionshead, however, wM negauvelY impac,-t pedestrians and pedestrian activities in the center area. Such a rO11t1IIg WOIIld alSO Aeg3tIVEl)? 1II1pact LtIC Landmarlc buildmg, by remOV1IIg the COFYmaial portion of the buikiing, mctudiung the nxreatioaal declc, sarwaoaing pool, and two hot tubs. No suitable replacement site for these faclties has beea foand. A centtal ttansit routng would mb-aiuce noise and conflia into the central area, wArich should be resticted tv gedestriaas to the octent possille- Alternatively, a routing along the periphery ofIaonshead, adja,cent to the South Fmntage Road for example, would meet the uaasportation needs and eahance the pedestrian quaIity of the centrai area. 2_ VA DeveloQmeat: The focas of Lionshead shouid be towards the mountaiq with ' buiiding heigots and masses sloping down towards the gondo}a, quad-chair, and Grore Creek_ Designs shauld eucourage pedestxian $ows wbach recognize this focal point, witkh open vitews towards the Creek and mouutaia, and arith opportunities pmvided fvr public sgaces, sach as thase wiich now ea= immediately southeast of rhe Landmark and adjacenR to the Lionshead ciock towex. Tle proposal by Vad Resorts imposes an enoimous group of btnldings in this cniica2 area, effectively blocking out the rest of LiQnshead, with heights o£up to twice those existing now for the Sunbird Lodge and gondola bw7ding. These huge buadngs w71 overwheim pedestrians, 6lock mountain views, introduce heavq uaffic flows on West Lionshead Circie (fiuther segarating the westedy properties from the rest of Lioashead), and impose vi.sual aad physical hartiers to the rest of Lionshead_ Buildi.ng heights which are petaps twa stories adjaceut to pedesftian ways, steppnng back to mvarmam haghts of four stories, woutd be itt keeping with curcent developmeats ia the Vail Vi-Ilage aaea- RedevelopmQUts. can stM be acxomplished 'ua an attractive~ effective way, as has beeu seeu with the Soffienalp and Aitsttia Haus projeds_ The renovation of the We.stwind btu7ding in Lionshead is amodiex example of the way in wbich eaastmg buldmgs cam be brougbt up to date. A similar project for the Landmark Townhomes is under comsideration, but has been shelved pending resohifion of the Master Plan and V.R. development. 3_ Parking and Tratfic: The Mastet Plan proposals for redevelopment of the Lioashead area, and the V.R. conceptual piaa for the Sunbird Lodge aad gondola bwYdmg az+ea, wfll produce a Iarge increase in vehiculaz traffic oa West Iionshead Circle~ This vvM fwrther isolate the westerty propexties, malauig pedestrian access ta the core of Lionshead from this area evea more difficuIt axtd dangerous. The incxeased traffc wW be a combinatioa of cars aad biues reqtured for transport of hotd aad condominium owners aad tenanLs setvice vebucIes, aad V.R. employces to tbEe core area, ptus those genemed by inc.cease.s in size and density of other e~asting buildings $s suggested by the Masier Pian. Redevdopmeut to =ent zoNng criteria wotYld not pose such a threat We beheve the PLau should include additionaT aff-street parkmg where feasible, includmg an additional floor on the Transportation Center building aud possble developme.nt of empIayee parkiag at the west ead of Y,ionshead_ Praposals to reduce cuzmnt garkng requirements should be resisteci, and'new developments should be requuned to provide adequate on-site parIcmg_ A tansit stop and drop-off point for slQers to the north of the Laadmar[c seems to be an excelIent solution to parc of the problem EAST VILLAGE HOMEQWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Parks Treasurer - Patnck Gramm Directors - Judith Berkowitz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulldns - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder To: Mayor Rob Ford and Town Council Members From: Jim Lamont, Executive Director Date: December 16, 1997 RE: Lionshead Master Planning Process and Related Matters associated with published Work Session and Evening Meetings on December 16, 1997. The Homeowners Association requests that the Town Council continue the public review of the 14 Master Plan Framework Elements with the provision that final approval is subject to the availabilitv and timelv review and public consideration of all staff and consultant generated docu- ments and recommendahons associated with all phases of the Lionshead Master Planning process Further, that prior to final anproval of the plan the Master Plan Framework Elements may be changed, amended or deleted based upon public testimony and advisory recommendations result- ing from a timely review of all documents and recommendations. The Homeowners Association withholds its support for the approval of the Master Plan Framework Elements until such time as it is satisfied that all substantive matters and concerns as- sociated with nroposals identified in the Framework Elements and the public review process are ade uatel and sufficientl addressed and documented. The Homeowners Association is concerned with the Lionshead Master Planning Process because many of the issues associated with the plan may set precedents and establish conditions that could directly affect the interests of Vail Village property owners. Of specific concern are our mutual interest in shared capacities and improvements to mfrastructure elements, land use des- ignation and covenant issues, equal and consistently applied zoning regulations and public finance issues. 1. The Homeowners Association believes that there has been insufficient information pro- vided regarding "Performance Zoning " Heiizht Density Setback and Infrastructure Carrying Ca- pacitv issues for the Town Council, Plannmg Commission, afrected property owners or the general public to have a meaningful and informed discussion based on facts. T'he availability of this information is critical to placing each of the proposed Master Plan Framework Elements in a meaningful context and perspective. According to the Town Council approved adjustment to the Stage Three Discussion Schedule, adequate information was to be available regarding these issues. The information pro- vided was cursory, having marginal substantive value and adding no further insights into the value of the propositions presented in the Master Plan Framework Elements. It is the findin og f the Homeowners Association that the information to be rovided in Sta e Three is incom lete. As a conse uence it is ina ro riate to brin closure to Sta e Three unti such information is available and given sufTicient and timelv review through the public review and comment process 2. There has been little opportunity for nonresident property owners to view firsthand the proposed Master Plan Framework Elements. There has been no broad distribution of the Master Plan Framework Elements to property owners or the communitv There is no useful information regardmg the Master Plan Framework Elements available to the public on the website established for the Lionshead planning process. While many nonresident property owners are occupying their Vail residents over the holi- day season, there is a constructive benefit to allow nonresident property owners the opportunity to Post Office Box 238 Vail, Colorado 81658 Telephone: (970) 827-5680 Message/FAX: (970) 827-5856 EVHA/TOV Town Council: Lionshead Master Plan 12/16/1997 review and discuss the proposals. To foreclose the opportunity to receive their comments and concerns by approving the Master Plan Framework Elements without sufficient documentation and availability of supporting information would be considered by many a serious breach of the public trust. The resultmg ill will could permanently cripple a construchve dialogue among prop- erty owners and public officials. 3. The Homeowners Association and other parties have registered serious concerns and reservations regarding various aspects of many of the Master Plan Framework Elements. The As- sociation has suggested several constructive alternatives regarding various aspects of the Frame- work Elements. The Association believes that the Town Council has not been allowed tq become fully aware of these concerns, reservations and alternative suggestions. There has been minimal acknowledgment of alternative proposals, few if any have been adequately reported or included in the Master Plan Framework Elements. Town Administrators and consultant reports on public comment are highly edited and incomplete. Work session discussions before the Town Council and Planning Commission have mar- ginalized public comment and constructive criticism. There have been no Town Council official evening sessions where meaningful and informed debate re ag rding the proposals has occurred As a result the commumty's residents and property owners are not well informed regarding the merits • or obligations associated with the Master Plan Framework Elements. 4. The Homeowners Association has repeatedly requested that the interconnectin infra- structure systems shared between Vail Village and Lionshead be included in the Lionshead Master Planning Process. Systemic interconnections uiclude bruck deliveries parking roadways traffic management, mass transportahon, as well as mountain service facilities and access routes None of the interconnecting issues has been addressed in the 14 Master Plan Framework Elements In an October 13, 1997, report to the Town Couricil by Town Administrators lists the rec- ommendations of the Planning Commission re arding the 14 Master Plan Framework Elements The report regardmg element Number 14 states that "Improved Connection between Lionshead and Vail Village" the item was not discussed and no action was taken A review of all documents concerning the Master Plan and Master Plan Framework Elements regarding infrastructure inter- connections indicates no substantive information has been provided regarding the foregoing sub- ject. The interconnection issues have not been addressed in subsequent reports. Planning documents based upon the Vail Retail Market Study suggests that Vail Village and Lionshead should be interconnected with commercial development along the entirety of the . West Meadow Drive pedestrian route. A review of the Vail Retail Market Study provides no ba- ' sis to radicallv alter the earistiniz residential neighborhood located along West Meadow Drive Property Owners m the effected neighborhood have not been informed of this proposal or have they been mformed that they are now the subject of the Lionshead Master Plan It would be grossly unfair to adopt a Master Planning Element that would radically effect the eausting condi- hon of their neighborhood without having the knowledge that such a proposal is under consider- . ation. Many property owners in the neighborhood will vigorously object to this very radical proposal. 5. In a December 5, 1997, report bv Town Administrators to the Town Council and Plan- ning Commission the following statement was made regarding proposed changes to zoning devel- opment standards. "It is imUOrtant to recognize that there is no legal protection of pnvate views and no legal basis for relying on zoning regulations remaining the same in the face of changed condrtions." It is the position of the Homeowners Association that no substantive data or documentation provided bv publtc authorities that provides sufficient evidence that there has been a substantive "change of conditions" to warrant a change m zoning regulations that would denrive existing 2 EVHA/TOV Town Council: Lionshead Master Plan 12/16/1997 ~roperty owners of the full enioyment of there properiy which is provided for and protected by exishng zornng development standards. Summary: It is the position of the Homeowners Association that the public participation analytical and reportmg processes and methods are prejudicial incomplete constrained and seri- ously flawed. It is advised that serious consideration be given to modifying public participation processes and planning methodologies to insure that the Town Council stated standard, for the re- ' view and approval of public policy, is truly fair, open and honest: cc: Bob Galvin and Board of Directors David Corbin, Vail Associates 3