HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-26 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1998
2:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time Council will consider an item.
~ • DRB Review. (15 mins.)
2• Discussion and Proposal for Ford Park Managed Parking for
Bob McLaurin the Summer Season, 1998. (30 mins.)
Pam Brandmeyer
Deborah Warren BACKGROUND RATIONAL: The Ford Park Management Plan outlines the
Larry Grafel concept of managed parking within Ford Park. Attached you will find five
objectives outlined in this plan, adopted by the Town Council on Aprii 1,
1997, by Resolution #13, Series of 1997. Staff's strategy to manage
parking, which includes: improving the safety on the South Frontage Road
and Vail Valley Drive; the reduction in conflicts and congestion at Ford Park
events; the increased use of the parking structure; and the encouragement
of using aiternative modes to access the park, are consistent with Goai
Number 4 and its objectives. You will also find the proposal submitted by
Mountain Valet which addresses the charged parking component of the
Ford Park Management Plan. Some changes have occurred since this plan
was submitted to staff:
1) Jeff Babb with VRI Mountain Operations has informed staff on 5/21/98
• that the Bella Riva restaurant at Golden Peak will now be open this summer.
As a result, the north parking lot at Golden Peak has been withdrawn from
the available managed parking pool. Jeff has indicated the Children's Ski
School lot will be avaiiabie for management, if we so desire. Mountain Vaiet
has not had an opportunity to respond to this change.
2) Because Mountain Valet may be unable to hire staff, assuming approval
by Council on Tuesday, 5/26/98, the Vail Police Department will be
managing the parking and coilecting fees for the first two dates in May.
Friday,. May 29th, there will be a$5.00 per vehicle charge for parking;
Saturday, May 30th, will be managed only.
ACTION REQtSESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve the attached proposal, with
the changes mentioned above, and direct staff to develop the final contract
with Mountain Valet to provide for managed and charged parking for the
summer of 1998 at Ford Park.
4• Request for Discussion of the July 4th Weekend by Vail Valley Merchants
Kaye Ferry Association. (15 mins)
Greg Morrison
5• Information Update. (10 mins.)
6. rni tnril RAnnr+c 11 r1 .,,;.,L- N
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7. Other. (10 mins.)
Adjournment - 4:00 p.m.
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NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/2/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/9/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS._
THE NEXT VAlL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/2/98, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-
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COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1998
3/24198 COUNCIL STORAGEIOFFICE PAM: Is there an area in the municipal building where Mike, Sybill, & Kevin will discuss their needs.
SPACE Council members can store materials, have access to a
Sybill Navas phone, and arrange meetings?
4l21/98 CORRIDOR NOISE BOB MCLAURINIGREG MORRISON: Although noise Bob will write to Col. King w/CSP.
Kevin Foley/Council "barriers" are included on CDOT'S 20 year STIP, the Councii
is interested in a more pro-active stance. Should we be
considering a more multi-faceted approach, i.e., request a
step up in enforcement by CSP, request a lowering of the
speed limit to 55 through this corridor, involve our own PD,
enlist the aid of all TOV residents in calling the 1-800 # to
REPORT A GOOD DRIVER, etc.
4128198 DOWN JUNCTION BIKE PATH LARRY: This item was discussed again at the recent Eagle The study will continue until June 15.
Kevin Foley County Regional Transportation Authority meeting - is there a
time line on the wildlife study that's being conducted?
What is the status?
4/28/98 OFF SEASON LATE NIGHT BUS Bob will continue the discussion with Mike Rose.
SERVICE
Kevin Foley
5119198 EAST VAIL LIGHTS LARRY: 2 of the 6 East Vail lights are still out. What is the
Kevin Foley status?
May 22,1998, Page 1
Agenda last revised 521 9am
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 1998
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION / NO LUNCH - Community Development Department 1:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm -
Clark Brittain
Bill Pierce
Hans Woldrich
Ann Bishop (PEC)
SITE VISITS 2:00 pm
1. Jag residence - 4969 Meadow Drive
2. Murphy residence - 600 Vail Valley Drive
3. Mountain Haus - 292 East Meadow Drive
Driver: George
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm
1. Red Sandstone Affordable Housing Development - Final review of 18 unit Dominic
development proposal.
945 Red Sandstone Road/Part of Parcel A, Block D, Lionsridge Filing 1.
Applicant: Town of Vail
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
2. Murphy residence - Deck enclosure. Christie
600 Vail Valley Drive, Northwoods Building B, Unit 207, Vail Village 7th
Applicant: Xavier Murphy, represented by Kurt Segerberg
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That the kitchen window fit in more with the upper panes next to it.
2. That the existing balcony be repaired.
3. That the offset on the first floor be revisited and worked out with staff.
3. JAG Vail residence - Final review of a primary/secondary residence. George
4969 Meadow Drive/Lot 11, Block 5, Bighorn 5th.
Applicant: JAG Vail, represented by Lynn Fritzlen
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
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TO{9NO
4. Mountain Haus - Conceptual review of the revised west entry addition. George
292 East Meadow Drive/Part of Tract B, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Stephanie Lord
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
5. BMS Partnership - Conceptual review of final design of secondary unit. Christie
24 Beaver Dam Road (45 Forest Road)\Lot 33, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Steven James Riden, AIA
' CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
6. Northwoods Building F2 - New elevator stair tower and exterior heated stair. Christie
600 Vail Valley Drive/Vail Valley 7th.
Applicant: Northwoods Condo Association, represented by Tom Weber
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
7. Gore Creek Grille - Amend previous approval. Christie
223 Gore Creek Drive/Block 56, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: T. Michael Ditch
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
8. Golden Bear Store - Changes to previously approved plans. George
286 Bridge Street, A& D Building/Lots A&B and part of C, Block 5-A, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Lee Kirch, Golden Bear Store
MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS:
1. That the large display on the north elevation, comply with the January 12, 1998 approval.
2. That the brackets, as shown on Sheet A4.1 b, be applied to all the windows on the northwest
elevation.
9. US West - New equipment shed. Christie
160 Mountain Belf RoadlUnplatted (on the existing Mountain Bell tower).
Applicant: US West Communications, represented by Jill Jelinek of Liberty Wirestar.
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That the roof and siding material must match the existing roofing material.
2. That the shed roof slope to the north.
3. That the applicant provide revised plans before the building permit is issued.
10. Yaros - Conceptual review. George
5119 Black Bear Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Dr. Ronald Yaros, represented by John Perkins
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
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Staff Approvals
Solar Vail - Replace existing chimney cabinet. Dominic
501 N. Frontage Road/Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Johannes Faessler
Johnson - Remodel and addition. Dominic
4016 Lupine Drive/Lot 9, Bighorn Subdivision.
Applicant: Howard and Dorsey Johnson
Moritz - New windows and reroof. Dominic
788 A Potato Patch Drive/Lot 13, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Terry Moritz
Caster - New deck and hot tub. George
2490 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 17, Block 2, Vail Village 13th.
Applicant: G.B. & Mary Alice Castor
Forey - Deck replacement. Christie
1755 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 6, Vail Village West #2.
Applicant: Dan Forey
Landmark Townhomes - Reroof. Christie
610 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing.
Applicant: Plath Construction ,
Mountain Haus #'s 565,449,450 - Replace two windows and two sliders. Christie
292 East Meadow Drive/Block 5, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Taylor Vail, Inc.
Gustafson - New fence. Christie
1824 Alta Circle/Lot 36, Vail Village West Filing #1.
Applicant: Richard Gustafson
Perry residence - Dormer addition. Christie
758 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 5, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Tony Perry
Baez residence - Remodel. Christie
292 E. Meadow Drive#341 Mountain Haus/Block 5, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Ramon Baez
Mclntyre residence - Minor alteration. Dominic
1194 Cabin Circle/Lot 3, Block 2, Vail Valley 1 st.
Applicant: William Mclntyre
Callahan residence - Window additiion. Dominic
2039 A SunbursULot 16A, Vail Valley 3rd.
Applicant: Richard Callahan
Lestikow residence - Minor exterior changes. Christie
5040 Main Gore Place/Sundial Townhomes Phase 2.
Applicant: Polly & Mary Lestikow
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Cunningham - Den addition. George
1319 Greenhill Court/Lot 24, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Barry Cunningham
Nixon residence - Addition of new vestibule. Dominic
2565 Bald Mt. Road/Lot 14, Block 2, Vail Village 13th.
Applicant: Patricia Nixon
Cascade Hotel Parking Structure - Add snowmelt to stairs. Christie
1295 Westhaven Drive (Cascade Parking Structure)/Cascade Village.
Applicant: Cascade Hotel
Vail Athletic Club - Extension of 8/21/96 DRB condition re: window painting. Dominic
352 East Meadow Drive/Lot A&B, Block 1, Vail Village First.
Applicant: JWT 1987, LLC
Witcher residence - Window addition. Dominic
4496 Meadow Drive/Timberfalls.
Applicant: Mr. Witcher
Judd/Stockmar residence - Enclose entry stair, add skylight, reroof. Christie
4096 Columbine Drive/Lot 14, Bighorn Subdivision.
Applicant: E.J. Judd and Brian Stockmar
Kirschner residence - Roof extension. Christie
1995 Chamonix Lane/Lot 27, Buffehr Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: John Kirschner
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development
Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please ca11479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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Agenda last revised 5/21 9am
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 1998
3:00 P.M.
PROJECT ORIENTATION / NO LUNCH - Community Development Department 1:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Brent Alm
Clark Brittain
Bill Pierce
Hans Woldrich
Ann Bishop (PEC)
SITE VISITS 2:00 pm
1. Jag residence - 4969 Meadow Drive
2. Murphy residence - 600 Vail Valley Drive
3. Mountain Haus - 292 East Meadow Drive
Driver: George
PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm
1. Red Sandstone Affordable Housing Development - Final review of 18 unit Dominic
development proposal.
945 Red Sandstone Road/Part of Parcel A, Block D, Lionsridge Filing 1.
Applicant: Town of Vail
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
2. Murphy residence - Deck enclosure. Christie
600 Vail Valley Drive, Northwoods Building B, Unit 207, Vail Village 7th
Applicant: Xavier Murphy, represented by Kurt Segerberg
MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That the kitchen window fit in more with the upper panes next to it.
2. That the existing balcony be repaired.
3. That the offset on the first floor be revisited and worked out with staff.
3. JAG Vail residence - Finai review of a primary/secondary residence. George
4969 Meadow Drive/Lot 11, Block 5, Bighorn 5th.
Applicant: JAG Vail, represented by Lynn Fritzlen
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
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TOPVN*YA1L
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4. Mountain Haus - Conceptual review of the revised west entry addition. George
292 East Meadow Drive/Part of Tract B, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Stephanie Lord
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
5. BMS Partnership - Concep#ual review of final design of secondary unit. Christie
24 Beaver Dam Road (45 Forest Road)\Lot 33, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Steven James Riden, AIA
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
6. Northwoods Building F2 - New elevator stair tower and exterior heated stair. Christie
600 Vaif Va11ey Drive/Vai1 Valiey 7th.
Applicant: Northwoods Condo Association, represented by Tom Weber
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
7. Gore Creek Grille - Amend previous approval. Christie
223 Gore Creek Drive/Block 5B, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: T. Michael Ditch
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 3, 1998
8. Golden Bear Store - Changes to previously approved plans. George
286 Bridge Street, A& D Building/Lots A&B and part of C, Block 5-A, Vail Village 1 st Filing.
Applicant: Lee Kirch, Golden Bear Store
MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS:
1. That the large display on the north elevation, comply with the January 12, 1998 approval.
2. That the brackets, as shown on Sheet A4.1 b, be applied to all the windows on the northwest
elevation.
9. US West - New equipment shed. Christie
160 Mountain Bell Road/Unplatted (on the existing Mountain Bell tower).
Applicant: US West Communications, represented by Jill Jelinek of Liberty Wirestar.
APPROVED WITH 3 CONDITIONS:
1. That the roof and siding material must match the existing roofing material.
2. That the shed roof slope to the north.
3. That the applicant provide revised plans before the building permit is issued.
10. Yaros - Conceptual review. George
5119 Black Bear Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Dr. Ronald Yaros, represented by John Perkins
CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
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Staff Approvals
Solar Vail - Replace existing chimney cabinet. Dominic
501 N. Frontage Road/Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Johannes Faessler
Johnson - Remodel and addition. Dominic
4016 Lupine Drive/Lot 9, Bighorn Subdivision.
Applicant: Howard and Dorsey Johnson
Moritz - New windows and reroof. Dominic
788 A Potato Patch Drive/Lot 13, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Terry Moritz
Caster - New deck and hot tub. George
2490 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 17, Block 2, Vail Village 13th.
Applicant: G.B. & Mary Alice Castor
Forey - Deck replacement. Christie
1755 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 6, Vail Village West #2.
Applicant: Dan Forey
Landmark Townhomes - Reroof. Christie
610 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing.
Applicant: • Plath Construction
Mountain Haus #'s 565,449,450 - Replace two windows and two sliders. Christie
292 East Meadow Drive/Block 5, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Taylor Vail, Inc.
Gustafson - New fence. Christie
1824 Alta Circle/Lot 36, Vail Village West Fiiing #1.
Applicant: Richard Gustafson
Perry residence - Dormer addition. Christie
758 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 5, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch.
Applicant: Tony Perry
Baez residence - Remodel. Christie
292 E. Meadow Drive#341 Mountain Haus/Block 5, Vail Village 1 st.
Applicant: Ramon Baez
Mclntyre residence - Minor alteration. Dominic
1194 Cabin Circle/Lot 3, Block 2, Vail Valley 1 st.
Applicant: William Mclntyre
Callahan residence - Window additiion. Dominic
2039 A SunbursULot 16A, Vail Valley 3rd.
Applicant: Richard Callahan
Lestikow residence - Minor exterior changes. Christie
5040 Main Gore Place/Sundial Townhomes Phase 2.
Applicant: Polly & Mary Lestikow
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Cunningham - Den addition. George
1319 Greenhill Court/Lot 24, Glen Lyon Subdivision.
Applicant: Barry Cunningham
Nixon residence - Addition of new vestibule. Dominic
2565 Bald Mt. Road/Lot 14, Block 2, Vail Village 13th.
Applicant: Patricia Nixon
Cascade Hotel Parking Structure - Add snowmelt to stairs. Christie
1295 Westhaven Drive (Cascade Parking Structure)/Cascade Village.
Applicant: Cascade Hotel
Vail Athletic Club - Extension of 8/21/96 DRB condition re: window painting. Dominic
352 East Meadow Drive/Lot A&B, Block 1, Vail Village First.
Applicant: JWT 1987, LLC
Witcher residence - Window addition. Dominic
4496 Meadow Drive/Timberfalls.
Applicant: Mr. Witcher
Judd/Stockmar residence - Enclose entry stair, add skylight, reroof. Christie
4096 Columbine Drive/Lot 14, Bighorn Subdivision.
Applicant: E.J. Judd and Brian Stockmar
Kirschner residence - Roof extension. Christie
1995 Chamonix Lane/Lot 27, Buffehr Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: John Kirschner
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development
Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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Ford Park Management Plan, adopted byResolution No. 13, Series of 1997, on April 13`
1997.
Goal #4: Resolve parking and South Frontage Road access problems.
Objectives:
4.1: Develop and implement a parking management plan for Ford Park.
Action Step 4.1.1: Locate a variable message sign between the main roundabout and
entrance to the Village Structure for the purpose of informing drivers that close-in
parking at Ford Park is restricted, at a fee, or full, and parking in the VTC is free and
shuttle bus service is available.
Action Step 4.1.2: Schedule shuttle bus service from top deck of the Village Structure to
the Ford Park Frontage Road stop for special event/high demand days. Extend in-town
shuttle bus service to Ford Park Vail Valley Drive stop.
Action 4.1.3: Designate drop-off parking from the Frontage Road using 15 spaces north
of bus stop. Enforce 5 minute time limit. The drop-off lane will function as a turn
around once lot is filled. Schedule attendants on-site to manage drop-off spaces and to
assist users in loading and unloading.
Action 4.1.4: Allocate close-in parking on the Frontage Road and Vail Valley Drive
through reserve ticket purchases ar on a fee basis. Parking attendants will be on-site to
manage entrances and exits. Establish a ticket surcharge or parking fee price schedule
which wiil generate sufficient funds to cover attendant and shuttle bus service costs. Fee
parking is to be in effect for high-parking demand days only.
Action 4.1.5: Construct a Frontage Road pedestrian path from the Village Structure and
improve the sign system as necessary to accommodate pedestrian traffic to Ford Park.
Policy Statement 12: Adequate parking for the needs of the pazk are to be provided in the
park and at the Village Structure.
Ford Park
Parking Plan A: Charge Patrons
I have been asked to present a parking solution for 36 days of congestion. There are five lots and
two drop-off areas surrounding Ford Park that need to managed. I believe I have created a
solution ~vhich is fair to all the different groups using the facilities, provides safety and
encourages carpooling. Since char-Dng for parking during high school graduation or a wedding
would be blasphemous, I feel it is important to not charge for as many local functions as
possible. I have created a plan that limits charged parking to events that have a cover, such as:
Bravo concerts, LaCrosse, International Ballet, etc.
I believe throuQh a nominal S5 parking fee on the days containing events with covers, enough
revenue would be generated to pay for the management of all five lots and the drop-off areas.
Management of the lots in conjunction with Code Enforcement (keeping vehicles off the
Frontage Road) is necessary in order to provide safetv to the guests of the Amphitheater, Ford
Park, Alpine Gardens and Softball Fields.
I understand the notion of charQing for parking brings panic in evervone's mind; however, there
are many benetits that come along with paid parking.
Paid parking will:
• decrease traffic therefore alleviating congestion around Ford Park
• encourage some guests to use the main structure which will generate foot traffic in
Vail - good for merchants
• encourave auests to use the free bus system
• allow for more parking for patrons of events rather than employees of the events
• encouraQe carpooling
Below is a bulleted list of how the parking would be organized:
• Free parking in the Vail Parkiniz Structure, free bus ride to Ford Park
•S5.00%space during charged events or events that are concurrent. Below is a list of the
locations of the S5.00 spaces
• VVest Ford Park Lot
• East Ford Park Lot
• Soccer Fields
• Gold Peak E & N
• Staffed drop-off'pick-up locations on both sides of Ford Park
• South side: Manor Vail
• North side: in half round where busses drop-off and pick-up
Dates =1:00p Events Parking Hours P
Hours
[5/29/98 Adult Softball 4:OOp - :8-00p 4.0
Rocko Slick Pro I
5i30/98 ~ 7:00a - 8:00p NO [Boulder Girls Softball 6:00a - 12:30p 6.5
1 1:02a - 2:00 NO BMHS Commencement
6/I O/98 8:00a - S:OOp NO Children's Chorale Rehearsal 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
3:00p NO Load - In
5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball
Co orate Convention
6:00 - 10:00 $ 4
6/16/98 5:30p - 8:00p IZS Adult Softball 4:OOp - 8:00p 4.0
6~00 - 9:00 Hot Summer Ni hts
6/19/98 5:30p - B:OOp Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:30 $ Great Kniaht (tentative) I
6i20i98 i 6:00a - 8:00p NO King of Mtn Volleyball 5:30p - 7:30p 14.0
I 4:00 - 10:00 S Children's Hos itai Foundation
6i23/98 1 5:30p - 8:00p NO ~ Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
! 6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Nights
6i27i98 ~ 8:00a - 7:00p NO Morter Wedding I 7:00a - 3:00p 8.0
i 8:OOam- 6:OOp NO Tennis Championships I
; 1:30n- 4:30 NO iohnson & Wales Commencement
6,28i98 ~ 8:00a -5:OOp NO I LaCrosse i4:00p - 7:30p ;.5
; 8:00a - 6:00p N O i Tennis Championships I I
i5: 30 - 8:0Op ~ I Adult Softball I I
! 6:00 - 10:00 ; S ; Bravo ~ I
6i30i98 ; B:OOa - S:OUp NO ' LaCrosse i4:OOp - 8:00p ~ 4.0
~5:30p - 8:00p NO I Adult Softball ~
I
~ 6:00p - 9:00 , NO i Hot Summer Niahts ~
7i 1i98 ~ B:OOa - 7:00p I NO ! LaCrosse ~I4:00p - 7:30p i ti
~ 6~00n - 10:00 i s I Bravo I j
7,22!98 1 8:00a - 7:00 ! S I LaCrosse ! 7:00a - 7:30 ; 12.5
7i3i98 ; 8:00a - 7:00p ~ I LaCrosse 7:00a - 7:30p I 12.5
~ 6:00 - 10:00 Bravo
, I
7/4/98 i 8:00a - 7:00p S I LaCrosse I 7:00a - 7:30p ~ 12.5
i 3:00 - 5:00 S Bravo
7,'5i98 ; 8:00a - 7:00 s 1 LaCrosse I 7:00a - 7:00
7i6i98 ! 6:00 - 10:00 I S i Bravo I 12.0
7%798 '~:30p - 8:00p NO ' Adult Soi~ball I~:00 - 7:~ 0 !;.5
I 4:00p - B:OOp ~ 4.0
~ 5:00 - 9:00 ; NO I Hot Summer N12hts ~
7!10i98 ;5:330p - 8:00p ~ S Adult Sortball j4:00p - 8:00p ~ 4.0
~ 6:00- 10:00 I S i Librarv Performance I
7;" l l l98 ; 8:00a - 8:00 ' p ~N0 1 Altitude Club Tourney i 7:00a - 8:00p 13
~ 3:00 --4:OOp ~ NO iKinavood Center
~-4:00P - 6~00p i s ~ Midsummer Nights 6:00n - 10:00 ~ S ! Bravo '
1?,98 B:UOa - B:OOp ;N0 i Altitude Club Toumey : 7:00a - 3:30p 8.5
i?:JOp -5:OOp ~ NO ~ Garden Tour Oor - 5 '0P S iLibran, Pertormance
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~
7/14/98 5:30p - 8:00p NO Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Niahts
7/15i98 5:30p - 8:00p S Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bra-vo
7/17%98 12:00p - 6:00p NO Clav Court Jr. Championships 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/19/98 8:00a - 6:00p NO Clay Court Jr. Championships 4:OOp - 7:30p ;.5
5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softbal]
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/21i98 5:30p - 8:00p NO Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.Q
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Ni hts
7/22;98 5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball ~:OOp - 7:30p ;.5
6:00 - 10:00 S Bravo
7/24/98 5:30p - 8:00p S Adult Softball 4:04p - 7:;Op ;.5
6:00 - 9:00 $ Bravo
7!26i98 ~ 7:00a - 8:00p S Co-Ed Classic 6:00a - 7:30p 13.5
12:00p - 1:00p NO Youna Musicians
6:00 - 10:00 s Bravo
7/28i98 B:OOa - S:OOp NO Int'1 Dance Rehearsal 4:00p - 8:00p 4_0
5:30p - B:OOp NO i Adult Softball
; 6:00 - 9:40 NO ~ Hot Summer NiLhts ~ i
7i29i98 B:OOa -5:OOp NO ; Int'1 Dance Rehearsal I4:00p - 7:30p
5:30p - 8:00p S i Adult Softball I
6:00 - 9:00 ~ Bravo I
7/31i98 7:00a - 8:00p Triple Crown Soccer 6:00a - 7:30p ~ 13.5
~ 6:00 - I I:Op Int' 1 Dance Performance !
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8/1i98 7:00a - 8:00p S i Tnple Crown Soccer I~ 6:00a - 7:30p ! 13S
b:00 - 11:00 S , Int' 1 Dance Performance I ~
8/2/98 7:OOa - 8:OOp s Tri
~ ple Crown Soccer 6:00a - 7:30p i 13. 5
6:OOp - 11:00 S ~ Int'I Dance Performance I i
8/7/98 S:3Op - B:QOp 5 ~ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 11:00 s Inr1 Dance Performance I ~
8/8i98 7:0
00a - 8:OOp ~ Triple Crown Softball 6 - 7:30p 13.5
6:00 - 11:00 I ~ Int'1 Dance Performance
8/19i98 =~:OOp -5:;pp NO Youth Soccer I 3:00p - 3:00p 5.0
5:30p - dark S Co-cd Softbalt ~
6:30 - 11:00 S , Rocko Slick Production I j
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Management Fee Under Charging Sceaario:
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Ford Park E (141): 19,035
Ford Park W (40): 5,200
Soccer Fields (65): 8,775
Gold Peak 71425
Total 40,435
Anticipated revenue and expenses: EYpenses to manaoe•
Revenue: S40,435 Staff $21548.80
Manager S4,956.38
Office EYpenses*: $5,000
Consulting $2800
Tota.I $34305.18
vlanagement Fee (20°%): $6,861.04
TotaI: $41,166.22
'VIanagement Fee L nder Free Parking Scenario:
Same as eYpenses listed above; however, money would have to be paid upfront. In the ecent of
cancellation the $9600 manaeement fee alonV with any eYpenses incurred would be non-
refundable.
Rules
No RV's or Large Trzick garking - must go to Lionshead structure
*Office Expenses includes insrirance, ttniforms, radios, tickets, flags, celt phone, ete.
Ford Park Management Plan, adopted byResolution No. 13, Series of 1997, on April lst
1997.
Goal #4: Resolve parking and South Frontage Road access problems.
Obj ectives:
4.1: Develop and implement a parking management plan for Ford Park.
Action Step 4.1.1: Locate a variable message sign between the main roundabout and
entrance to the Village Structure for the purpose of informing drivers that close-in
parking at Ford Park is restricted, at a fee, or full, and parking in the VTC is free and
shuttle bus service is available.
Action Step 4.1.2: Schedule shuttle bus service from top deck of the Village Structure to
the Ford Park Frontage Road stop for special event/high demand days. Extend in-town
shuttle bus service to Ford Park Vail Valley Drive stop.
Action 4.1.3: Designate drop-off parking from the Frontage Road using 15 spaces north
of bus stop. Enforce 5 minute time limit. The drop-off lane will function as a turn
around once lot is filled. Schedule attendants on-site to manage drop-off spaces and to
assist users in loading and unloading.
Action 4.1.4: Allocate close-in parking on the Frontage Road and Vail Valley Drive
through reserve ticket purchases or on a fee basis. Parking attendants will be on-site to
manage entrances and exits. Establish a ticket surcharge or parking fee price schedule
which will generate sufficient funds to cover attendant and shuttle bus service costs. Fee
parking is 'to be "in effect for high-parking demand days only.
Action 4.1.5: Construct a Frontage Road pedestrian path from the Village Structure and
improve the sign system as necessary to accommodate pedestrian traffic to Ford Park.
Policy Statement 12: Adequate parking for the needs of the park are to be provided in the
park and at the Village Structure.
Ford Park
Parking Plan A: Charge Patrons
I have been asked to present a parking solution for 36 days of congestion. There are five' lots and
two drop-off areas surrounding Ford Park that need to managed. I believe I have created a
solution which is fair to all the different groups using the facilities, provides safety and
encourages carpooling. Since charging for parking during high school graduation or a wedding
would be blasphemous, I feel it is important to not charge for as many local functions as
possible. I have created a plan that limits charged parking to events that have a cover, such as:
Bravo concerts, LaCrosse, International Ballet, etc. I believe through a nominat $5 parking fee on the days containing events with covers, enough
revenue would be generated to pay for the management of all five lots and the drop-off areas.
Management of the lots in conjunction with Code Enforcement (keeping vehicles off the-
Frontage Road) is necessary in order to provide safety to the guests of the Amphitheater, Ford
Park, Alpine Gardens and Softball Fields.
I understand the notion of charging for parking brings panic in everyone's mind; however, there
are manv benefits that come along with paid parking.
Paid parking will:
• decrease traffic therefore alleviating congestion around Ford Park
• encourage some guests to use the main structure which will generate foot traffic in
Vail - good for merchants
• encouraQe guests to use the free bus system
• allow for more parking for patrons of events rather than employees of the events
• encouraae carpooling
Below is a bulleted list of how the parking would be organized:
• Free parking in the Vail Parking Structure, free bus ride to Ford Park
•S5.00%space during charged events or events that are concurrent. Below is a list of the
locations of the S5.00 spaces
• West Ford Park Lot
• East Ford Park Lot
• Soccer Fields
• Gold Peak E & N
• Staffed drop-off'pick-up locations on both sides of Ford Park
• South side: Manor Vail
• North side: in half round where busses drop-off and pick-up
" Dates Hours $/IVO Events Parking FIours P
Hours
5/29/98 5:30p - 8:OOp $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:30 - 11:00 $ Rocko Slick Pro
5/30/98 7:00a - S:OOp NO Boulder Girls Softball 6:00a - 12:30p 6.5
11:00a - 2:00 NO BNII-IS Commencement
6/10/98 8:00a - S:OQp NO Children's Chorale Rehearsal 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
3:00p NO Load - In
5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball
6:00 - 10:00 $ Co orate Convention -
6/16/98 5:30p - 8:00p NO Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Ni hts
6/19/98 5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:30 ~ Great Kni ht (tentative)
6/20/98 6:00a - 8:00p ±:N:O Kin~ of Mtn Volleyball 5:30p - 7:30p 14.0
4:00 - 10:00 Children's Hos ital Foundation
6/23i98 i 5:30p - 8:00p NO ~ Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Nishts
6i27i98 8:00a - 7:OOp NO Morter Wedding 7:00a - 3:00p 8.0
8:00am- 6:00p NO Tennis Championships
1:30 - 4:3 0 NO Johnson & Wales Commencement
6;28i98 8:00a - S:OOp NO LaCrosse 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
8:00a - 6:00p NO Tennis Championships
5:30 - 8:00p s ~ Adult Softball ~
6:00 - 10:00 S Bravo
6i30/98 8:00a - S:OUp NO LaCrosse 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
5:30p - 8:00p NO Adult Softball .
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Ni hts
7i1i98 ~ 8:00a - 7:00p ~ NO ! LaCrosse 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
~ 6:00 - 10:00 ; $ Bravo
7/21/98 8:OOa - 7:00 I S LaCrosse 7:00a - 7:30 12.5
7i3/98 B:OOa - 7:OOp S LaCrosse 7:00a - 7;30p 12.5
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/4/98 8:00a - 7:00p E I $ LaCrosse 7:00a - 7:30p 12.5
~ 3:00 - 5:00 $ Bravo
7,'5i98 8:00a - 7:00 $ ' LaCrosse 7:00a - 7:00 ~ 12.0
7/6i98 ~ 6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo 4:00 - 7:30 I 3.5
7i798 5:30p - 8:00p NO ' Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Ni hts I
7!10/98 ~5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p j 4.0
6:00 - 10:00 $ I Librarv Performance I
7,!11/98 i 8:00a - B:OOp NO I Altitude Club Tourney 7:00a - 8:00p i 13
; 3:00 -4:OOp NO Kingwood Center ~
I 4:00p - 6:00p s Midsummer Nights ;
? 6:00 - 10:00 ~ S ~ Bravo !
12!98 j 8:00a - 8:00p NO ~ Altitude Club Tourney 7:00a - 3: 30p ~ 8.5
j 12:00p - S:OOp ~ NO i Garden Tour
i':OOp - 5:30p ~ S j Librarv Performance '
' 7/14/98 5:30p - 8:OOp NO Adult Softball 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Nights
7/15i98 5:30p - 8:OOp $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 15
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/17/98 12:00p - 6:00p NO Clay Court Jr. Championships 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/19%98 8:00a - 6:00p NO Clay Court Jr. Championships 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/21i98 530p - B:OOp NO Adult Softball 4:00p = 8:OOp 4.0
6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Ni hts 7/22/98 5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/24/98 S:' )Op - 8:00p $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
6:00 - 9:00 $ Bravo
7,%26i98 7:00a - 8:00p $ Co-Ed Classic 6:00a - 7:30p 13.5
12:00p - 1:00p NO Young Musicians
6:00 - 10:00 $ Bravo
7/28i98 8:00a - 5:00p NO Int'1 Dance Rehearsal 4:00p - 8:00p 4.0
5:30p - 8:00p NO Adult Softball
, 6:00 - 9:00 NO Hot Summer Niahts
7i29i98 8:00a -5:OOp NO I Int'l Dance Rehearsal 4:00p - 7:30p 3.5
5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball
6:00 - 9:00 $ Bravo
7i31i98 7:00a - 8:00p I $ Triple Crown Soccer 6:00a - 7:30p ( 13.5
6:00 - 11:00 ~ S Int'l Dance Performance ~
8/1/98 7:00a - B:OOp S Triple Crown Soccer 6:00a - 7:30p 13.5
6:00 - 11:00 $ Int'l Dance Performance
8/2/98 7:00a - 8:00p $ Triple Crown Soccer 6:00a - 7:30p I 13.5
6:00 - 11:00 $ Int'l Dance Performance ~
8/7/98 5:30p - 8:00p $ Adult Softball 4:00p - 7:30p ;.5
6:00 - 11:00 S Int'1 Dance Performance
8/8/98 7:00a - 8:00p S Triple Crown Softball 6:00a - 7:30p 13.5
6:00 - 11:00 $ Int'l Dance Performance
8i 19i98 4:00p - S:;Op NO Youth Soccer ~:OOp - 8:OOp ~.0
5:30p - dark $ Co-Ed Softball
6:30 - 11:00 $ Rocko Slick Production
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Management Fee Under Charging Scenario:
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Ford Park E (141): 19,035
Ford Park W (40): 5,200
Soccer Fields (65): 8,775
Gold Peak (55): 7,425
_ Tota] 40,435 Anticipated revenue and expenses: Expenses to manaee: ,
Revenue: $40,435 Staff $21548.80
Manager $4,956.38
Office Expenses*: $5,000
Consulting $2800
TotaI $34305.18
Management Fee (20%): $6.861.04
Total: $41,166.22
Management Fee tinder Free Parking Sceaario:
Same as expenses listed above; however, monev would have to be paid upfront. In the event of
cancellation the $9600 manaaement fee along with any eYpenses incurred would be non-
refundable.
Rules
No RV's or Large Truck parking - must go to Lionshead structure
*Office Expenses inckides insurance, unrfornrs, radios, rickets, f7ags, cell phone, etc.
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REGULAR MEETING :
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
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d/bJa'VATL RECRF:ATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, Apri114, 1998
Kiveger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Green Restaurant
1778 Vail VaIley Drive Called to Order at 9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Kirk Hansen, Hermann Staufer, and Steve Simonett.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES Bart Cuomo wiil be late in azriving. Steve Simonett made a motion to
excuse him_ Hermann Staufer seconded. Passed iinanimously-
O'TKERS
PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Urew Ekstrom, Sharon Ceankoplis, Ernie Bender,
Tom Gaylorcl, Jim Heber, Susanne Chardoul, Kevi.n Foiey, and Rhonda
Hickman.
PLIBLIC INPUT .
ON TTEMS NOT ON AGENDA None.
APPR0VAL OF •
MARCH 10, 1998
MEETING MINUTES Herrnann made a motion to approve the minutes. Kirk seconded. Passed
unanimousIy.
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BEVArr HAunY
~ PROPOSAL After presenting his proposal tu continue the photography service at the
golf course, Bevan addressed several concerns the Directors voiced, as
well as the golfpro, the golf director, and the business manager. He stated
he was willing to refine the operation and work with the VRD to produce
the best pmduct for the cvsromer. Following a discussion, Hermuun
motioned to discontinue Bevan's services and allowing staffto have the
option to negotiate with other phatography services if they feel there is a
need. Kirk seconded. Steve opposed. TFuee in favor, one apposed.
OFFICE REMODEI. .
UPDATE Piet reported all is going well and on schedule. We will be able to move
into the Tennis Ceatcr by May I'. Herinana inquired as to the parking
situation at ttie Lionshead structure and if alI the pa.sses'will have to be
relinquished. Piet stated a few passes will be ttuned in, but Y7obson and
Youth Services will still utilize parking in the saucture, plus he and
perhaps the business manager and marketing director will need one when
visiting tlwse departnents. A new agreement is being drafted regarding
the patking issue .
CANDIDATE'S
FORU'lYI Ken Wilson has ageed to be the moderator for Thursday, Apri116`` forum
to introduce the candidates to the public. An aficle plus a half page ad
wil4 be ia the Vail Daily, plus there has been tadio coverage.
FORD CUP UPDATE Piet informed the Directors he receiveci a letter from John Garnsey
indicating the tournament has been cancellcd due to the pros not being able
to make a conunitment to the dates schedulcd. Sharon reported grvups had
been booked in their place.
GOLF COURSE UPDATE Ernie noted there has been no dacriage to the course. Bamng any blizzards,
9 holes should be apen May 1'. He let the Directors know of the aight
mowina and earty rnorning mainantance to rid the fairways of dew making
it possible for the back nine holes tv be open 1%z haurs soaner.
BOARD 1VMMBER
INPUT Kirlc complimented the Marketing Department on agreat summer activity
bmchure_ He commented on the fact Dobson was going to have an extra
weck of closure for maintenance this year and inyuired on the lobby
expansion_ Jim Heber told him he had znet with the architects of the
Highland Hills cvmplex that has 3 sheets of ice, fhey wili have a proposal
together for the next regular meeting. The expansian is projected to be
finished by the end of September.
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Piet let the Airectors know he was meeting with the Eagle-Vail
~ Metrorpolitan District this week regarding a financial commitment to onr
Youth Sports progracns. He aiso reparted there is going to be a 95°/a retum
in employees District wide this stunmer.
WORK SESSION The next meeting will be Apri128,1998.
AD34URNIIIENT Steve mvtioned to adjourn the meeting. Hermann seconded. Passed
znanimously..
Meeting adjoumed at 10:10 a.m. -
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MINUTES
^ WORKSESSION
VAII. PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DI5TRICT
BQARD OF DIRECTORS
9:00 A.M.
Ttjesday, April 28,1998
Krueger Room, Golf Clubh4use, Seasons at the Cren Restaurant -
1778 Vail Valley Urive
Called to Oider at 9:05 a.m.
NIIIMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Kirk Hanssn, Hercn2nn Staufer, and Steve Simonett.
EXCIJSED
ABSENCES Steve Simonett made a motion to exouse Bart Cuomo. Hermann Staufer,
seconded. Passed unanimously.
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OTBERS PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Dz+ew Ekstrom, Sharon Geankoplis, Kevin Fofey,
Tim Heber, Susanne Chardoul, Ernie Bender, Rodney Johmn, Jobn
Vercolen, and Rhonda Hiclonan.
PUBLYC 1NPUT
ON ITEMS NOT ON
- AGENDA Rodney and John addressed the I7irectors regarding the Bridge Street
Scramble. Although being the arganiaer for the past 10 years, Rndney
thought it was time for someone else to take the helm (John), but wanted to
discuss that change, along with others with the Board befone making it
final. The Diroctors wanted to Ieave it up to staffto modify the starting
time, and directsd staff to eliminate carts from the toutnsment. Seasons at
the Green holds the liquor license on the premises and is responsible for
contralling liquar.
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TASK FORCE
UPDATE Piet infonmed the Board about the-various committees and progress being
made with the Common Ground/Vai! Tamomnw process. A consultant
from Breckenridge is being brought in to provide another viewpoiat and to
be sure no one's opinion is missed. Piet also informed the $oard about the
ULI and Chavett pracesses that the Task Force is planning. In the survey
results, the pezforming arts center and teen center ciid very well, however, a
second ice surface did not fare so well.
. DOBSON EXPANSION The firm doing the Highland Hills 3-sheet complex, Ottis & Odcll,
presented Jim Heber with an estimate for the locker room-expansion. Due
to the election next week, it was agreed to postpone any discassion until
` after the new Board members aye seated. The cost of the Dobson expansion should be tied ia with a second ice rink.
GOLF COURSE AWARD Shazon explained how the Vail Golf course was nominated far the most
female friendly course by Golf for Wonnen magazine. Three courses in
Colorado made the top 100, with Vail being awarrfed in the top 10 in the
country.
LOCKER ROOM
^ UPDA'TE The cajpets will be installed this Thursday ar Friday with the additional
lockers bein.g in June 15". BOARD MEMBER
INPCTT The Board members directed staff to not oniy take the passes of thosc
found guilty of acquiring the pass illegally, but to also take the pass of
those named as landlords and to require the land lord's phone numbcrs and
signature on tlze applicatidn. The application will alsa be. amended to state
anyone acquiring a pags inappropriately or helping others get a pass will be
prosecuted
Piet told the Directors of the m.eeting with the Eagle-Vail recreation board
concerning their monetary contribution to VRD's youth sports pragrams.
Due to their election also being one week away, they will wait until after
that to draft a formal agreernent
The golf course will open the bACk nine for play this Friday. The fee will
be $35 for 9 or 18 holes, with carts being available.
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Steve braught up he has been asked by several people why the driving
~ range doesn't open before the coiuse. Ernie told the Board that we would
be doing more damage than good to the range if we open early. Ret wi1]
gather the infomiation on the monies brought in from the dn'ving range
versus the fees spent on the staffing and rrwintenanae of it for further
discussion.
The new Vail Golf Club sign is having the lettering etched this week and
stwutd bc ready for installatian the first part of May.
Hercnann told his fellow BQard members what a ple,asure it has been .
working with them. He also said it was casy to shine as a Director with a
great Eacecutive Dircctor such as Piet at the helm of a wonderful staff. bie
said this was a bittersweet ending. He wished everyone luck in the
upcoming election. Piet thaaked Hermann far all his yea's serving on the
Board and presented him with a gift fer all his efforts.
Kevin told everyone the improvements going in throughout the District
look good and that all rhe visitars will be sare to notice them•
ADJOLJRNMENI' As his last act, Hermann motiored to adjoum the meeting. Steve
seconded. Pagsed unanimously. . .
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
B Cuomv, Secretary Rhonda Hicianan, Admin. Assistant
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Dear Community Residents,
A major milestone was achieved in 1997 for the Eagle Mine C/eanup Program. !n lune the last seetion of
the multilayer cap which covers the Consolidated Tailings Pile (CTP) was completed 6y Reams Construction
Company, the construction contractor for this part of the work. Revegetation activities on the entire CTP cap
area were carried out in October 1997 wheni both newly completed and previously seeded cap areas were
prepared, fertrlized, seeded and mulched. The completion of the CTP construction activities marks the
comp/etion of a// of the construction activities required by the State/Viacom eonsent Decree. Q// original/y
anticipated remedial measures are now in place, and the effectiveness of these measures has already been
observed in the impiovement in Eagle River water quality over the past years In addition to the comp/etion :
of the CTP cap, construction activlties in 1997 included.•
--completion of the surface water diversion ditch around the CTP;
--iegradiny and revegetation of the borrow area adjacent to the CTP;
--upgradr"ng nf the east groundwater extraction system to increase the volvme ofgroundwater being
extracted for treatment in the Water Treatment P/ant (WTP);
--repair and replacement of portions of the wooden trestle structure that carsies col%cted mine
seepage fiom Beiden and Rock Creek to the WTP;
--improvement of the seepage collectron system in Belden and Rock Creek; and
--removal of asbestos and zinc cQncentrate from the Be/den buildings
Although no specrfic construction activities are current/y p/anned in 1998, Viacom wi// be continuing variou
studies and programs at the site in cooperation with CDPHE and EPA. lf you have questians abaut the
c%anup, please ca{l our to!l-free information line at 1-800-722-1154 or call me at Eagle fngineering
Services office at (303) 980-0755.
Sin erei , ,
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Bob Neukirchner,
Eag/e Engineering Services, lnc.
Project Manager for 1/iacom Infernational /nc_
EAGLE MINE CLEANUP PROGRAM RECEIVES EPA AWARDS
Viacom International Inc., the company responsible for the cleanup of the Eagle Mine site, received the EPA
Region VIII Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award for the Eagle Mine Site clean up. The award was
presented to Mr. Jeff Groy, Viacom International Inc., in an Awards Day Ceremony held in Denver on August
12, 1997. Eagle River Environmental and Business Alliance (EREBA) was also recognized for their efforts in
monitoring the Eagle Mine cIean up activities.
EAGLE RIVER WATER QUALITY
For the eighth consecutive year the water quality of the Eagle River has been evaluated and documented. The
assessment is presented in the "Eagle River Water Quality Report 1997" issued on December 15, 1997. The
report concludes that water quality conditions in the Eagle River and its tributaries at the site have improved
considerably since pre-remediation as a result of the cleanup program. Surface water concentrations of dissolved
zinc were lower during 1997 than in the 1985-1987 period (before remediation) and were also lower than 1996
concentrations at most sampling locations (see graph). The 1997 data indicate that improvement in Eagle River
water quality at the site is continuing and the improvement is expected to continue in the future. The evaluation
is based on water quality samples taken at eight sampling locations in the Eagie River and three tributaries.
Dissolved zinc cancentrations measured at the eight Eagle River monitoring stations in March and September for
the last six years are shown in the graph below. The March readings are among the highest in the year because
there is usually low flow in the river and the effects of early spring runoff are occuning, The September readings
represent stable flow conditions in the late summer, fall, and early winter period.
The Eagle River water quality sampling frequency was changed in 1997 (with State and EPA approval) from
monthly to six times a year. Samples will be taken in January, April, June, August, September and October, with
additional (automatic) sampling frequency in March 1998. The new sampling intervals will collect data at critical
times of the year and are expected to continue to provide a complete assessment of the annual water quality
conditions in the Eagle River.
Eagle River Eagie River
March Dissolved Zinc Concentrations September Dissolved Zinc Concentrations
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1992 a 1993 1994 a 1995 E. 1996 1997 ~ 1992 ~ 1993 lllllllMll!ll 1994 ~ 1995 ~ 9996 1997
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATES AT RECORD LEVELS
The Eagle Mine WTP treated appraximately 180 million gallons of water in 1997, the highest of any year to date,
due to a permit revision issued by the State Water Quality Control Division which increased the volume of water
that can be treated. The increase of about 22 million gallons in WTP discharge during 1997 enabled Viacom to
treat more CTP groundwater and mine water than in past years. Since beginning operation in early 1991 through
the end of 1997, the WTP has treated approximately 953 million gallons of water. During seven years of
operation, no permit violations have occuned at the WTP. In 1997, the WTP produced about 2,900 cubic yards
of dewatered sludge which was placed in the on-site sludge disposal cell.
INFLOW TO THE EAGLE MINE INVESTIGATED
Based on the New Jersey Zinc Company reports, an inflow to the Eagle Mine of about 200 gpm of water occurs
from a tunnel which was originally excavated toward the Liberty Mine near Red Cliff. During Eagle Mine
operations, this clean water was used in the ore crushing and concentrating processes. At the present time, this
clean water becomes mixed with other inflows to the Eagle Mine and, after midng, becomes part of the mine
water which requires treatment prior to discharge. If this clean inflow could be intercepted before it enters the
Eagle Mine, it could be diverted to the Eagle River and the rate of water flowing into the Eagle Mine would be
significantly reduced.
Viacom initiated a program in 1997 aimed «t evaluating the feasibility of intercepting this clean inflow to the
Eagle Mine. Two boreholes were drilled from locations above the suspected area of inflow. Both holes were
drilled about 900 feet through soil and rock. The first hole was believed to have encountered the target, but
collapsed before it could be cased and tested. The second hole, drilled a short distance from the first hole, did
not encounter the target area. Viacom is planning to continue this drilling program in 1998.
DENNIS WILLIS NAMED STATE PROJECT MANAGER FOR EAGLE MINE SITE
In March 1997, the State named Dennis Willis (State On-Site Coardinator for CDPHE) as Project Manager for
the Eagle Mine site. Dennis, who had been the On-Site Coordinator since 1995, took over the State Project
Manager role fram Dick Parachini (who is now Project Manager for the South Ptatte watershed in CDPHE's
Water Quality Control Division), Dennis can be reached at the address and phone number listed on the back of
this newsletter.
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EPA PREPARES RECORD OF DECISION FOR OPERABLE UNIT 2: TOWN OF GILMAN
As part of its ongoing process of evaluating the Eagle Mine site and adjacent areas, EPA is preparing its Record
of Decision (RQD) for Operable Unit 2 of the Eagle Mine site. Operable Unit 2 as currently defined by EPA
covers the Town of Gilman. EPA issued its Proposed Plan for Operable Unit 2 for public review and comment
in September 1997, The EPA preferred alternative far the Town of Gilman consists of institutional controls:
"county zoning and/or subdivision regulations, to control risks to public health if development occurs". The
public comment period ran from September 24 to October 25, 1997. A public meeting to present and discuss the
Proposed Plan was held in the 1Vlinturn Town Hall on October, 7 1997. The ROD for Operable Unit 2 will list
the selecteci remedy and will include EPA responses to public comments. The document (anticipated to be
finalized in April) will be mailed to interested parties. For rnore information about the ROD or to obtain a copy
of the ROD, please contact Gene Taylor, EPA Project Manager at: (303) 312-6536.
PROJECT REPORTS SUBIVIITTED TO STATE AND EPA
Several reports were submitted by Viacorn to the State and EPA in December 1997. These reports, developed
by Dames & Moore on behalf of Viacom, presented an assessment of the effectiveness of the groundwater
extraction system at the CTP, and an assessment of the data callected from three monitoring programs
conducted in the Gilman and Belden areas: the Waste Rock Pile Test Program, the Waste Rock Pile Monitoring
Well Program, and the Stormwater Event/Snowmelt Surface Water Monitoring Program. The State and EPA
are currently reviewing the reports.
PROGRAM TQ TEST EXISTING GROUNDWATER DIVERSION TRENCH PROPOSED
As part of the original site remediation activities at the CTP, an upgradient groundwater diversion trench was
installed between the CTP and the Minturn Middle Schooi. The trench was expected to divert clean
groundwater away frorn the impacted groundwater which exists under the CTP. The trench, which was installed
in 1989, discharged water ta the Maloit Park wetlands area. Tests of water discharging from the trench in 1990
indicated that the water had elevated levels of dissolved metals (probably coming from the historic pond area of
the CTP). The trench was subsequently deactivated pending completion of the cap on the CTP.
After completion of the CTP cap, Viacom obtained permission from the State Water Quality Control Division to
turn the diversion trench on for a very short period of time (72 hours) as a means of checking the current water
quality in the trench. Samples taken during the 72 hour test in September 1997 indicated that, for that short
period of operation, the discharge had acceptable levels of dissolved metals. As a followup to the 72 hour
test,Viacom submitted a request to the State and EPA to conduct an extended flow test in the spring of 1998.
The propmsed test would last for 90 days. Samples of the discharge would be collected periodicaily to test for
dissolved metal levels. If dissolved metal Ievels remain low during this test, it may be passible to reactivate the
groundwater diversion trench with canfidence that the discharge will not adversely effect the wetlands area or the
lower stretch of Cross Creek.
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VIACOM PROPOSES MINE WAT;ER DISCHARGE PROGRAM
In a recent submittal to the State and EPA, Viacom has proposed a program to discharge water from the Eagle
Mine to the Eagle River during periods when the flow in the Eagle River exceeds 200 cubic feet per second. The
proposed program would release water in a controlled manner such that the concentration of dissolved metals in
the Eagie River would be kept below target concentrations which are defined to be fully protective of aquatic
life. Frequent measurements of water quality in the river would be used to confirm (or modify) the operation of
the program. The controlled release of this mine water would have a minimal impact on Eagle River water
quality and would maintain the water level in the Eagle Mine below an elevation at which uncontrolled seepage
could occur.
1997 EAGLE RIVER BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE
The eighth annual biological assessment of the Eagle River aquatic communities based on sampling and fish
shocking activities carried out in April 1997 has been issued by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). The
results indicate that there was a decrease in the number of brown trout at all sites from Belden to Minturn in
1997 compared to 1996. CDOW noted that this overall decrease in the number of brown trout may be
associated with extremely high stream flows associated with the 1996 late spring run-off. However, there are
higher numbers of brown trout and aquatic arganisms in the reach of the river from Belden to Minturn compared
to 1990.
The CDOW report also states a concern that other factors, not associated with the Eagle Mine site, may be
affecting the number and type of aquatic life in the Eagle River downstream of Minturn. These factors include
~ other runoff sources and addition of high levels of nutrients to the river between Minturn and Arrowhead. The
analysis of data collected in April 1997 is detailed in the report entitled "Annuat Biological Assessment of the
Eagle River Superfund Site, Eagle County, Colorado". For more information or to obtain a copy of the
report, contact Dennis Willis at (970) 248-7167.
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Mine Cleanup Program, or to be added to may be fvund in the follrnving repositories.•
the mailing list, please contact:
• Colorado Department of Public Health and
Bob Neukirchner, Project Manager Envzronment--Hazardous Materials Record
Eagle Engineering Services. Inc. Center, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive Sobrth,
(303) 980-0755 Building B, Denver, CO 80222-1530 (303)
692-3331.
Dennis Willis, CDPHE On-Site Coordinator
(970) 248-7167 or (970) 827-5928 • Enviranmental Protection Agency, Region VIII,
Marion Galant, CDPHE Community Relations Superfiind Records Center, 999 18th St.,
Denver, CO 80202 (303) 294-1100
(303) 692-3304
Man° Hagan, EPA Community Relations • M~n~rn Town Hall, 204 Boulder, P.O. Box 309,
(303) 312-6608 Mintum, CO 81645. (970) 827-5645
Gene Taylor, EPA Project Manager
(303) 312-6536 This newsletter was prepared cooperatively
by Viacom Iriternationad Inc. and CDPHE,
Eagle Mine Information Line with review by EPA.
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Tom Ross Staff writer the planning department will limit Other action the City Council has taken to ease construction impacis:
the number of proposals it accepts • Asking staff to initiate a formal request that the Colorado Department of
Developers hoping to squeeze to just two every two weeks. Transportation consider allowing the blinking yellow lights on Lincoln Avenue
one more major construction pro- Lamont confirmed it would be dif- to extend for an unspecified time beyond 6:30 a.m.
ject into the summer season might ficult for developers to obtain final '.The city will investigate the sign code to find out if appropriate signage eould
want to think twice. approval for any more projects this beautify construction sites and direct pedestrians around the sites.
City Council has accepted summer.
Planning Director Caroline The new rules will no[ affect •The city will not honor any more requests to close Lincoln Avenue for special
Lamont's recommendation that it people who own a building lot and events this summer; those already in place will be honored.
agree to limit the number of pro- hope to construct a single family •The ciry, activity outfittets tintl the ski corp., hope to work together to locate a
jects the planning proposal will home this summer. Individual mountain area activity center and pick-up area. It would reduce the need for
review this summer. At the same home builders do not need to go mountain lodging visiforstb drive downtbwn to meet vans foractivities like river
time, council agreed with Lamont through the planning process. They rafit trips and guid2d fishing trips.
that a moratorium on new develop- can simply pull a building permit. •The city wifl attempt tcr lrtcrease ewareness of city ardinances which prohibif
ment isn'i in the cards. Lamont said she would advise overntght parking and campitfg. aoutt 66unty has expressed concerns about
Lamont told council her staff against a moratorium on major sani`tdtion and public hoglth fssues relato+d tts unauthorizeci camping. Similarly,
accepts new petitions for major developments. Although it would }h~ Gity staff will tantaet 01:~.5. Forest ~~rtri~~ to relay the;city's concern over
development permits, regular free staff up to work on long-term long=terrti camping at f0600~ ~`amp slfesy,
development permits, revised projects, she has found the backlog
major development permits and can be worse than the original .If it is deemed appCOprW&!4M clty witl.~zarnine 6n an individual_basis, pro-
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conceptual reviews twice a month. crunch when a moratorium is final- datipn~ ior ~pn'sCru~tinn ~~t~`Cou~?~iI d~ nt3t t~8~c~r acC~ar CbnSen$uS Cin fhis
Typically, she said, they've logged ly lifted. A moratorium would also
four to five new projects every two require a great deal of work up front
weeks this year. The work load is as different developers sought
taxing her staff, and planning com- explanations and filed for exemp- to get a qualified planner up to issues and the future of Steamboat.
mission meetings are heavily tions. speed beginning with advertising "I think that's your strength,"
booked through the summer any- Council agreed with her. the position. Cooper Black said.
way, she said. Planning staff is cur- Lamont also said she preferred Council acceded to her wishes, The decision to limit the num-
rently booking planning commis- noi to attempt to hire a new plan- but Councilwoman Paula Cooper ber of new applications planning
sion hearings for July, which ning staffer to alleviate this sum- Black said it was her goal to even- staff takes on was just one of
implies a review by City Council in mer's workload. She explained it tually free Lamont from day-to-day numerous measures council adopt-
August. would take her away from her project responsibilities, so she
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the impact of a construction season The first would be a part-time ify what kinds of construction fenc- on major construction projects in
that could see buildings with a total engineer who would inspect new ing, construction traffic and other that area. valuation of between $200 million construction to ensure that the tech- on-site activities can take place. The neighborhoods and busi-
and $300 million built in Routt nical aspects of planning approvals Councilman Ken Brenner said nesses at the base of the mountain
County. and public works requirements are he thinks it's important for the city will feel the affect of the Sheraton
The city plans to hire three new being carried out. to be able to prevent cement trucks Hotel expansion, Torian Plum
staffers, some of them part-time, The second would be an addi- from operating over sidewalks and Phase II and the construction of the
tional inspector for the fire protec- cranes from swinging loads over Grand Summit Notel - plus
Come see the new `99 Ford tion services department. the street, when it thinks it's appro- remodeling of Ski Time Syuare.
trucks and `98 Dodge The third would be a seasonal priate. "It will be an enormous
Durangos in stock NOW AT employee with a background in He said the site management impact," Brenner predicted. "We
construction. That individual would inspector won't be there to stop wani to give them a chance to solve
visit construction sites to make cer- jobs, but to work out difficulties. their own problems. They need to
tain site management plans are "We're not trying to make it meet weekly."
being fulfilled. The job dovetails hard on contractors," Brenner said. Noreen Moore of the Mountain
s~~~ OA with other steps taken by council to "We're just trying to make it safe." Business Association is spearhead-
t+no"roIRs strengthen its ability to manage Brenner also placed a great deal ing the effort to create the task force.
construction sites. of emphasis on council's hope that Brenner suggested a plan for remote
23101,incoln Ave. (970) 879-$880 Council has directed staff to the businesses near the base of the parking and shuttles for employees
1-800-577-8789 Far (970) 879-5747 prepare an amendment to the ski area will form a task force to in the area will be a necessity.
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TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157
MEDIA ADVISORY
May 20, 1998
Contact: Suzanne Siiverthorn, 479-2195
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 19
Please note: The start time for the evening meeting has been changed to 7 p.m.,
30 minutes earlier fhan the previous start time.
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Local Licensing Authority Interviews
The Council visited with Connie Knight, a member of the Local Licensing Authority, who has
asked to be reappointed to the liquor board. The second applicant, William Bishop, also seeking
reappointment, was unable to attend the meeting. The Council later reappointed the two at its
evening meeting. During discussions with Knight, Councilmembers learned about efforts of the
current 5-member board to address problems associated with the over serving of alcohol to
Vail's bar patrons, as well as service to minors. One option would be to require establishments
to receive mandatory TlPS training (Training Invervention Procedures for Servers of Alcohol). A
meeting is scheduled for June 10 to probe alternatives in more detail. Also yesterday,
Councilmembers expressed support for the proposed "Operation Shadow Keg" program and
encouraged the Local Licensing Authority to move forward with implementation. For more
information, contact Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer at 479-2113.
--PEC Review
During a review of Monday's Planning and Environmental Commission meeting, Councilman
Michael Arnett asked that a description of a proposal to reverse a staff interpretation be clarified
as a"reversal" rather than as an amendment to the zoning code. The proposal would result in
allowing residential structures to expand by 500 sq. ft. or less in allowable Gross Residential
Floor Area (GRFA) without compliance with certain design requirements. The proposal was
initiated at Arnett's request.
--Review of 1999-2000 Biennial Budget Calendar
The Council reviewed and accepted a budget calendar that reflects ongoing meetings and
discussions between June 16 and Dec. 1. Issues to be decided during the budget process
include parking rates, the future of "Park Free After 3," identification of a dedicated funding
source(s) for the facilitation of affordable housing, business license fee allocation, regional
marketing, and sales tax growth projections, among others. For more information, contact Town
Manager Bob McLaurin at 479-2105.
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--Discussion of Ford Park Summer Event Parking Management
Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel presented a concept that would provide
additional alternatives regarding access to Ford Park during 36 peak event days between now
and Labor Day. (Peak event days occur when there are multiple events happening
simultaneously at the park, such as an activity at the Ford Amphitheatre and a softball
tournament.) The concept calls for using a private company to manage close-in parking at three
lots: 1) the Ford Park lot next to the Frontage Road; 2) the soccer field lot; and 3) the surface lot
at Golden Peak. There would be a$5 per car fee to park in those lots on 27 of those days in
which there are paid activities; the 8 other days would be managed, but parking would be free to
coincide with the free nature of the event (with one exception, July 4). Grafel said the proposal
is intended to improve Frontage Road safety; reduce conflicts and congestion during peak
events; increase usage of the parking structure; and to encourage alternate modes of
transportation to Ford Park events, including use of the new recreation path from the Village
parking structure to the park. Grafel said the concept would provide users with numerous
choices in which to access Ford Park, including free parking in the Village structure. Also, he
said the town will increase frequency of a Ford Park shuttle bus that will provide drop offs every
seven minutes from the Village parking structure. In 1994, the town initiated a similar paid
parking program during peak days at Ford Park. But the program was soon abandoned
following public opposition. This time, Grafel said the user organizations, including the Vail
Recreation District, Bravo and the Vail Valley Foundation, are supportive of the managed
parking concept and have pledged to make it work successfully. Reaction by the Council was
mixed. Sybill Navas suggested simplifying the program with paid parking during all 36 peak
event days for added consistency, while Michael Jewett said he could not support paid parking
at the park. Jewett also criticized the staff for not including a written proposal for Council review
prior to the meeting. Michael Arnett, who expressed mixed feelings about the concept, said he
strongly favored improved information and directiona{ signs to help visitors get to events in the
park, while Ludwig Kurz and Bob Armour offered support. Kevin Foley asked for more
information, including the dates in which the program would be managed. Councilmembers
agreed to allow the staff to move forward with the concept, with final consideration scheduled for
next Tuesday's meeting. For more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173.
--Information Update _
Announcements included a reminder about the open house for National Public Works Week
from 1 to 5 p.m. May 20, and an invitation to attend a joint work session with the Planning and
Environmental Commission regarding the Vail Village Inn's application for a Major Amendment
to Special Development District # 6 at 2 p.m. on June 8.
Also yesterday, the Council authorized $5,000 from contingency funds to assist the Vail Vitlage
Merchant Association with a summer promotional campaign to help offset impacts caused by the
construction. Brian Hall of Blue Creek Productions will make a presentation to the merchants at
a construction update meeting Thursday this week at 10 a.m. at the Daily Grind.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley gave an update on his involvement in the Year of the Child parade on April 30; the
recent Vail Village construction meeting; Mike Mollica's farewell barbeque; and improvements to
the Vail Golf Course and the Ford Park softball fields.
Ludwig Kurz, who represents Council on the Channel 5 board, said a work session was being
scheduled with the board to do some strategic planning.
Sybill Navas reported the Special Events Commission authorized an allocation of $15,500 to the
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Vail Village Merchant Association for an event the weekend of Aug. 29. Also, she attended a
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity meeting in Aspen in which
an annual (egislafive report was given, as well as a discussion on impacts associated with the
Endangered Species Act.
Bob Armour reminded fellow Councilmembers of the registration deadline for the Colorado
Municipal League conference to be held in Breckenridge. He said a Colorado Associatiori of Ski
Towns meeting also had been scheduled to coincide with the conference.
Michael Arnett reported that he had served on the selection committee for the Mauri Nottingham
Environmental Awards. The awards will be presented at the June 2 evening Council meeting.
--Other
Michael Jewett asked that he retain his assigned seating each week so he can readily access
his desk drawer. Jewett also expressed interest in having some office space in the Municipal
Building for Council's use. He also reported on a meeting of the Vail Valley Exchange in which
the organization is planning to send a Vail Valley delegation to Mt. Buller, Australia in late
August.
Kevin Foley reminded the staff about lighfing repairs that are still needed at the East Vail
Interchange ramp (maintained by CDOT). Foley also confirmed that a private residence at
Spraddle Creek, with its 44 exterior fixtures, is within the town's lighting code.
During an update on the Slifer Plaza renovation bid, the Council agreed to move forward with the
project at a cost not to exceed $540,000.
Town Manager Bob McLaurin provided an update on the potential upgrade of the town's radio
system now used by police, fire, bus and Public Works. Over time, the system must be switched
from a UHF frequency to an 800 MHZ system as part of a federal mandate. McLaurin said the
switch will be costly, as much as $800,000: He said it would be up to the Council to determine
what year the switch should be made and how it should be funded.
McL:aurin also shared interest by Mayor Rob Ford to turn Vail's Fourth of July celebration into a
family-friendly event. Over the past few years, the celebration has turned increasingly rowdy
with public drunkenness and other behavior that stands to tarnish Vail's image if it isn't
addressed, McLaurin said.
And lastly, McLaurin and Finance Director Steve Thompson floated the concept of refinancing
about $13 million of the town's debt to free up between $2 and $3 million between the years
2000 and 2005. McLaurin said the town would need to move fonnrard with the action within the
next 45 to 60 days if the Council is interested in continuing discussions on the topic. Next steps
would include inviting an investment banker to an upcoming Council meeting to discuss the
possibility in more detail. For more information, contact Thompson at 479-2116.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Diana Donovan, representing a group of five citizens, read a letter to the Town Council regarding
the town's Common Ground process. The process to involve citizens in determining where to
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site affordable housing, parks, community facilities and open space, as well as to identify a
dedicated funding source for housing, was launched in April and will be completed at the end of
June. While Donovan said the five citizens are not against affordable housing, she urged the
Council to pursue solutions that won't jeopardize the town's existing open space. She also
encouraged the Council to leave the current allocation of the Rea{ Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) in tact (rather than use a portion of the tax for housing). The group also asked that any major
policy change be brought to a public vote, including a change in the use of existing or future
RETT funds or any change in the use of lands originally acquired to be preserved as open _
space. In addition, Donovan shared a list of 30 ideas that might stimulate creative approaches
to funding and/or addressing the housing problem. For a copy of the packet, coritact Donovan
at 476-2789.
--Discussion by U.S. Forest Service Regarding Booth Creek Project Burn Area
The Council heard an update from Tom Johnston of the U.S. Forest Service regarding a
proposal to conduct a prescribed burn on the hillside north of Vail from Pitkin Creek to Spraddle
Creek. The burn was first proposed in February 1997 to include 2,000 acres, but has been
scaled back in response to concerns raised by the public through a scoping and environmental
assessment process. The current proposal forwarded to District Ranger Bill Wood of the White
River National Forest calls for burning 534 acres in three phases over three years beginning in
the fall of 1998. The proposal also includes cutting a 125 yard wildlife corridor that would enable
bighorn sheep to move from the Pitkin Creek drainage to the Spraddle Creek area. The project
is intended to address erosion problems and to improve the habitat for bighorn sheep. During
discussion last night, Vail Fire Chief Dick Duran said his department supports the burn. After
touring the area and witnessing the "fuel loading" conditions, Duran said the prescribed burn is a
better alternative than waiting for a fire to happen naturally. Councilmembers Arnett and Kurz
said they were comfortable with the mitigation plan and encouraged the Forest Service to move
forward with the burn, while Councilman Michael Jewett suggested efforts be made to allow
public access to the firewood that would be generated,by the cutting of aspen trees that would
create the bighorn sheep corridor. Next steps in the process include a formal decision to
approve the plan by district ranger Bill Wood, then a 45-day waiting period to allow for an appeal
of Wood's decision. For more information, contact Johnston at 827-5715.
--Supplemental Appropriation
Council voted 6-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance authorizing an $8 million supplemental
appropriation to the 1998 budget. Most of the changes involve rolling forward unspent 1997
appropriations ($2.1 million) and expenditures related to employee housing projects ($4.5
million). For details, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116.
--Resolution Renaming Vail Valley Drive, North of I-70, to Elkhorn Drive
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the renaming of the street leading to the Public Works Shops
north of the Vail Golf Course. Delivery drivers and others unfamiliar with the town's layout found
the previous street address, Vail Valley Drive, confusing. In addition, this clarification is needed
with the development of residential units at Public Works. The new street name, Elkhorn Drive,
reflects the presence of elk and bighorn sheep in the area. The name was selected by the
town's Public Works Department employees.
--Proclamation Proclaiming June 1998 Colorado Recycling Month
The Council voted 6-0 to approve this proclamation. For a copy, call 479-2115.
--Proclamation Proclaiming May 17-23 National Public Works Week
The Council voted 6-0 to approve this proclamation. For a copy, call 479-2115 and come join us
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today for an open house from 1 to 5 p.m, at the Public Works Shops.
--Local Licensing Authority Appointments
The Council reappointed Connie Knight and Bill Bishop to the liquor board for two-year terms to
expire June, 2000.
--Other
Councilman Bob Armour thanked all those who participated during Saturday's annual clean-up
day. .
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPtCS
June 2 Work Session
Discussion of "Park Free After 3"
June 2 Evening Meeting
1999 World Alpine Ski Championship Update
Presentation of Mauri Nottingham Environmental Awards
First Reading, Ordinance #4, Red Sandstone SDD #4
Second Reading, Ordinance #6, Open House, Garage Sale Signs
Second Reading, Ordinance #8 Supplemental Appropriation
June 9 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Yail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 1998 Contact: Rob Ford, Vail Mayor, 479-1860 or ,
Bob McLaurin, Vail Town Manager, 479-2105 or
Andy Knudtsen, Project Manager, 479-2440
COMMUNITY DECISIONS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND
COMMUNITY FACILITIES TO BE NARROWED BY PEOPLE
WHO ATTEND PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, JUNE 3& 4
(Vail)--The Vail Town Council is again asking for help from the community in evaluating site
and funding alternatives that will create an action plan for Vail's remaining lands. The
discussions will take place during public workshops on June 3 and repeated on June 4 as the
Common Ground public involvement process heads into its final weeks.
With affordable housing serving as a catalyst, the Common Ground process was launched by
the Vail Town Council last month as a means to identify, evaluate--and site--Vai!'s unmet
community needs, as well as explore various funding options. The Town Council has set a
housing target of having 62 percent of Vail's workforce living in Vail by the year 2010, and has
also committed to development of a coordinated action plan to site all of the community's unmet
needs, including housing, open space, community facilities and parks.
During two public workshops in April, over 200 people worked together to identify which
community needs are most important, indicated on maps where they would like to have
affordable housing, parks, community facilities and open space located in the community, and
also offered ideas for funding affordable housing.
Since then, town staff has been developing three alternative plans for the placement of
affordable housing, parks, open space and community facilities within the Town of Vail and the
funding options to implement them. Those alternatives, which will form the basis of discussion
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on June 3 and June 4, are based on comments from the annual community survey,
consistencies developed during public workshops in April and technical feasibility.
Vail Mayor Rob Ford says the alternatives, which will be presented publicly for the first time at
the June workshops, will reflect the community's interest in addressing Vail's needs responsibly.
"Judging from what people said at the April meetings about what's important to them and where
they would like things sited, it may be possible to meet our housing target under several different
scenarios and increase our parks and open space inventory at the same time," Ford said.
"One of the themes we also heard from the first round of the workshops is to
consider the long-term impacts of these decisions, not just what can be accomplished for the
short-term, and our staff is keeping that in mind as they develop the alternatives to be reviewed
at the June workshops," he said.
Ford said the people who attend the workshops in June will be asked to help develop a plan
that will serve Vail for generations to come. "I'm sensing some community excitement about
what the alternatives will look like. I'll be at those workshops along with everybody else to see
first-hand the options for meeting this community's very real needs when it comes to housing,
community facilities, parks and open space," Ford said. "There's a great window of opportunity
here to make up for some of the missed opportunities we've had over the past 30-plus years."
The free public workshops will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at the Marriott and
repeated at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at the Lodge at Vail. The workshops are open to all who
want to participate; it's not necessary to have first attended the April workshops. However, the
Vail Town Council's responsibility is to both full and part-time Vail residents, employees and
business owners. Reservations are not required. On-site child care wifV be provided at each
workshop, sponsored by the Vail Recreation District. Also, a light dinner will be served at the
June 3 session.
The June workshops are the final opportunity for community consensus-building in the
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development of the action plan for preferred siting and funding. Following the workshops, town
planners will develop a final siting plan and funding approach to be forwarded to the Town
Council for consideration on June 30.
For more information about the Common Ground process, contact Ford at
479-1860; Bob McLaurin, Vail Town Manager, at 479-2105; or Andy Kn.udtsen,
project manager, at 479-2440.
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Daily Sports Writer awkward lies with an emphasis on short-game
tIetv'rHitvkitvc; of the worla's most x. "mechanics. The longest hule on the Short
famous golf courses, a few Course measures 180 yards.
notable names most certainly The Va(ley Course opened for the season
Wcome to rnind. May 1. The Mountain and Short Courses are
' ' l.ayouts like Augusta National, Pebble scheduled to open May 22.
Beach, Bulwsrol and St. Andrews are some of ,w. Greens Fees: $200, including cart, at the
the sport's true masterpieces. But when the Valley and Mountain Courses. The Short
focus shifts to the wor(d's great gol6ng regions Course rate is $61, including cart.
the Vail Valley is yuickly jumping up the charts Reserving Times: Public play allowed after
when it comes to its wealth of challenging 1:30 p.m. Reservatious taken 24 hours in
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landscape of the valley Prom Vail to Gypsum. mandatory
Legendary architects such as Tom Fazio, Hale Spike Policy: Spikeless shoes mandatory.
Irwin iind Pete Dye have designed signature Instruction: Lesson raies range from $70-
courses here made for players of all abilities. 85 per hour and $45-50 per half-hour.
But above all, these designers have integrated Valley Course Head Professional: Pentti
the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape Tofferi; Assistant Professionals: Brock Sloan,
into their courses, whether it's the beauty of the Jonas Miklas, John McIntyre
spectacular Gore Range as the backdrop for the Mountain Course Head Professional:
Vail Golf Club or the spruce-laden mesa atop Ericka Narowetz; Assistant Professionals:
which the Cotton Ranch layout wincls. Todd James, Dave Menke
The only problem with golfing in the Vail Short Course Head Professional: Randy
Valley is that by the time golfers get their Houseman; Assistant Professional: Steve
ames ii~ sha e the snow is startin to fl The Va uera
~oltin * seation fe,r Ule maorit ofghe courses a
~ y Tee Time Phone: Mountain: 926-5100;
typically lasts nu nore than four months. So, Valley: 926-5950; Short: 926-5550.
needless to say, tee times are a hot commodity
throughout the season. COTTON RANCH CWB
Many area courses are also semi-private or The newest course in the valley, this Pete
resort courses, so members or guests get the Dye-dcsign dcbuted last summer. Locutca 30
rst sho[ at reservations. But most of these , , , A..:, G; •k•, miles west of Vail anrl jn~t sonrth of (;vrsum.
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Cotton Rahch offers players two distinct golf-
Also, be prepared to unscrew those metal'spikes ing experiences. Gypsum Creek winds through
before taking to the fairways and greens around this layout that features 14 holes in the valley
here, as most courses have enacted rules allow- and four atop a deserl-like, spruce-filled mesa
ing only soft spikes. granting spectacular views of the valley floor.
Here's an overview of area courses and Due to its lower elevation, Cotton Ranch is
other facts to know before calling for a tee time. open for play nearly year-round. Course
PUBL~IC CUURSE~ yardages range from more than 7,(~)0 down to
5,000, offering players of all levels an enjoy-
able experience.
VAILGOLF CWB Greens Fees: $50 until June 7; $75 from
Located in East Vail, the Vail Golf Club is Vail Daily/David Manzella June 8 through Sept 21. Fees include cart and
the grandfather of the valley's courses wich Vail Golf Club manager Sharon Geankoplis keeps her eye on the ball Sunday range balls.
play beginning in 1966. A tayout with many at the Vail course, with the Gore Range In the background. Reserving Times: Takcn up t0 48 hours in
narrow, tree-lined fairways, golfers are also advance with no restrictivns.
challenged with water ha-r.ards on most holes. below the slopes of Beaver Creek Mountain Dress Code: No denim. Collared shirt nec-
T'he fmnt side takes players west toward Vail EAGLE-VAIL GOLP CWB and offers a round on lush fairways in a moun- esslry.
Mountain and inro the narrowest holes on the Located along Highway 6 between Avon tain setting. Course yardages range from 6,464 Spike Policy: Spikcless shoes rnandatory.
course, while the back side weaves back east and Vail, the Eagle-Vail Golf Club offers play- yards frpm the championship tees to 5,188 from Instruction: Rates range frotn $50-75 rer
and the fairways get wider and perhaps a little ers a true mountain golf expericiice. the 1'ront. hour.
more forgiving ta wayward shots. The course comhines relatively flat fairwayti Beaver Creek f'eatures new carts, a new Head ProfessionaL• Chris Woolery; Assis-
The back side is currently open for play, on the valley floor in addition to tree-lined nrnetice area and new scorecards tbr the 1998 tant Professionals: Jeff Meador, David Findlay,
with all 18 ho(es ready for play by later this mountaiii holes that reward accurate shots. The season. All 18 holes opened for play early this Robcrt Scarpati
month or the beginning of June. course plays to a par 72. A separate par-3 course month. Between June 15 and Sept 15, play is Tee Time Phone: 524-6200
Resident passes: Vail residents may pur- nearby, Willow Crcek, is also available for pub- restricted to course mcmbers, Beaver Creek
chase a season pass for $600 that allows times lic play, with rates of $10 for adults and $6 for homeowners and resort guests. SONNENALP GOLF CLUB
to be reserved any time during the week and children. Greens rees: $75 including cart through A private resort course located at Singletree
weekends and holidays after 2:30 p.m. A 10- Resident Passes: Eagle-Vail residents may May 22; From May 22 through Sept. 15, fees in Edwards, the Sonnenalp Gol1' Club was fea-
round punch card is also available for $250. A purchase a season pass for $375. A non-resident are $125. tured in a recent issue of "Ski Magazi ne" as one
junior pass for Vail-resident high school stu- pass is available for $I,1I Season passhold- Reserving Times: Call any time forr any of the tOp mo1mtain cOurses in NorIh Amcrica.
dents costs $100. ers are charged only for cart rental per round. day. Greens Fees: Now through June 11, low
Greens Fees: Residents with season passes Greens Fees; $45 for 18 holes until approx- Dress Code: Collared shirt and no jeans season rates are $77 for 18 holes, which
are charged $50 for 18 holes. Non-passholders imately June 1. Throughout June and the allowed. includes cart and range balls. High season rate
are charged $70 for 18 and $45 for nine holes. remainder of the high season, the rate is $85. Spike Policy: Spikeless shoes mandatory. of $125 starts Jwie 12.
Cart fees are $15 per person for 18 and $10 per Fees include cart rental. There is no nine-hole Instruction: $75 for one-hour lesson; many Reserving Times: Limited number of timcs
person for nine. Carts are optional when play- rate. group and special lesson packages on tap for the available to the public up to seven days in
ing 18 holes Monday through Friday, but Reserving Times: Reservations taken 48 season. advance.
required weekends and holidays before 2:30 hours in advance beginning at 7 a.m. Head Professional: Steve Satterstrom; Dress Code: Proper golf attire ancJ no jeans.
p.m. and with all advanced reservations. Dress Code: Collared shirts reyuired. No Assistant Professionals: Derek Vest, Jeff Boyer Spike Policy: Spiked shoes aIlowed.
Reserving Times: Reservations taken by cutoffs. Shorts allowed. Teaching Professional: George Sinnott Instruction• Rates rangc from $5O-(6O ('i,r
phone 48 hours in advance heginning at 7 a.m. Spike Policy: Spikeless shoes encouraged 'I'ee Time Phone: 845-5775 one-hour lessoit Hall'-hour ritcs alsoavailahle.
Guests at some area hotels may make advanced but not mandatory. Head Professional: Doug Wall; Assistant
rEServations through the hotel concierge. Instruction: Available from teaching pro- THE CLUB AT CORDILLERA Professionals: Chris Lai. Tom Legute. Jeff
Dress Code: No curoffs, no jeans, collared fessional Buster Reid. Rate is $75 per hour. The Edwards resort features three courses: Morgan
shirts required, shorts allowed. Group ratcs also availahle. The Mountain C'ourse designed by Hale Irwin; 'Cce 1'ime Phone: 926-3533
Spike Policy: Spikeless shocs mandatory Head Profession:il: Mike Fox I'hc Vallcy COursc clrsigne(l hy'1'oni Far,iu; aiul
Instruction: Availahle at couise driving Tee Time Phone: 949-5267 a IO-hole Short Coucse designecl hy short-gamc '1'wo other valley coursrs are cxtreinclv
rangc, with lesson rates ranging Ironn $60-75 an guru Dave Pclz. exclusivr anil rxpciisivr, hul arc uf, world-rlass
hour. A ch•iving range punch card offering 30 The Vallcy Co~n-se and Short Course both ~~uality. They are Country Club of the Rock-
large and 10 srnall ba~~s is ~t~~ailable for $60. opened last summer to rave reviews. The Val- ies in Arrowhead (926-3080) and l,"agle
Head ProfessionaL• Drcw Ekstrom, PGA: ~KSORT ~~urtsKs Icy Coursc is apar-71. 7,079-1ayOut featuring Springs Golf Club in Wcilrolt (926--1404). Yhc
A.sistant Pmfcssiomals: Dan Hrrck. PGA: tln-cc rar-5's tind foxn• par-i's. 'I'hc Monintain Motmt M:issive (.olf ('oinsc in Lcacl\illr
Heuth Ekstrom. Wcnki Wight BEAVER CREEK GOLF CWB C'Ou1:se features some Of thc best-maniCured (719486-2170) isan allfnrd.ihlr Q..ho,lr ,iltern;i-
Tee 1'ime Phone: =179-2260 This par 70 layout winds through the valley greens in the cowitry, while the Short Course tive with speclI NirW<.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Monday, May 18, 1998
FINAL AGENDA
Project Orientation / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:30p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Greg Moffet
John Schofield
Galen Aasland
Diane Golden
Ann Bishop
Brian Doyon
Tom Weber
Site Visits : 1:00 P.M.
1. US West - 160 Mountain Bell Road
2. Yaros - 5119 Black Bear Lane
3. Golden Bear Store - 286 Bridge Street
Driver: George
NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m.
1. A request for a conditional use permit, to allow a US West Wireless and Sprint Spectrum
facility, located at 160 Mountain Bell Road/Unplatted (on the existing Mountain Bell
tower).
Applicant: US West Communications, represented by Jill Jelinek of Liberty Wirestar.
Planner: Christie Barton
MOTION: Ann Bishop SECOND: Diane Golden VOTE: 7-0
APPROVAL WITH 2 CONDITIONS:
1. That the applicant provide a site specific hazard report before issuance of a
Building Permit for the project.
2. That the DRB approve the shed.
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2. A request for a side setback variance, to allow for an existing garage in the side setback
to be converted to GRFA, located at 5119 Black Bear Lane/Lot 8, Block 2, Gore Creek
Subdivision.
Applicant: Dr. Ronald Yaros, represented by John Perkins
P{anner: George Ruther '
MOTION: Brian Doyon SECOND: John Schofield VOTE: 7-0
APPROVED - With direction to the DRB to pay special attention to the tree mitigation.
3. A request for a minor CC1 exterior alteration, to allow for a change to previously approved
plans, located at 286 Bridge Street, A& D Building/Lots A& B and Part of C, Block 5-A,
Vail Village 1st Filing.
Applicant: Lee Kirch, Golden Bear Store
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Ann Bishop VOTE: 5-2 (Tom Weber and
Brian Doyon opposed)
APPROVED AS IT RELATES TO THE NORTH ELEVATION WITH 6 CONDITIONS -
With a recommendation for staff to give the applicant some flexibility:
1. That a public way permit and a revocable right-of-way permit be executed prior to
issuance of a building permit. The public way permit application shall be accompanied by a construction fencing, traffic control, and staging plan. These
plans must be reviewed and approved by Public Works and Community
Development staff. The applicant,shall coordinate and receive approval for all
final grading plans for the paver/drain pan repair work from Public Works prior to
issuance of a building permit. The applicant shall also coordinate plans to direct
rooftop run-off into the storm sewer system with Public Works.
2. That the applicant prepare and submit a detailed exterior lighting plan for review
and approval by the DRB prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy.
3. That the applicant provide a minimum of two streetscape benches along Gore
Creek Drive/Bridge Street prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. That the applicant coordinate irrigation plans and plant material selection
decisions with Todd Oppenheimer at Public Works prior to issuance of a building
permit. On-going maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be required of the
applicant. Final Town review and approval of landscaping around the Fire
Department connection shall occur prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. That payment of the parking pay-in-lieu fee shall occur prior to issuance of a
building permit.
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6. That a gabie roof form be designed into the proposal over the large display
window on the narth elevation, to break-up the horizontal eaveline and to enhance
the appearance of the improvements.
4. A proposal to amend the zoning regulations to allow single-family and two-family
structures to expand by 500 sq. ft. or less in allowable Gross Residential Floor Area
(GRFA), without compliance with certain design requirements; allowing interior GRFA
conversions for multiple-family structures; reorganizing the conditional use section of the
Zoning Regulations; and allowing Type II Employee Housing Units as a permitted use
rather than a conditional use in Single-Family, Two-Family and Primary/Secondary
Residential Zone Districts.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Dominic Mauriello
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 8, 1998
5. A request for a worksession to discuss a major amendment to SDD #4, to allow for a
fractional fee club and a change to the approved Development Plan, located at 1325
Westhaven Dr., Westhaven Condominiums/ Cascade Village Area A.
Applicant: Gerald L. Wurhmann, represented by Robby Robinson
Planner: George Ruther
TABLED UNTIL JUNE 8, 1998
6. Information Update
7. Approval of May 11, 1998 minutes.
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community
Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired, for information.
Community Development Department
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RECEIVED MY ~ B 19~
Vail Town Council
75 S. Frorrtage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Gounai Members, May 6, 1998
I remember moving to Vail in August of 1991. I had found a good job and was looking for
housing. The advertisements for housing were plentiful in the local papers, and it did not take me long
to find a roommate and a nice, affordable place to live. As years werit by, I noticed a decline in the
number of advertisemerrts for housing in the local papers. When I interviewed prospective
employees, my first question was if they had housing. Housing became a major prerequisite for
employmerrt, not only for my employer, but all over the Valley. More often than not, people moving to
Vail could not find affondable places to live. When I left Vail in 1995, the problem had not improved
but worsened. Now that Vail Resorts is planning to use Category III to draw more tourism to the
Valley, the problem of affordable housing for employees will grow. Something must be done to help
the dwindling amount of affordable housing in Vail Valley. There is too much at stake for the housing
shortage to be ignoreci any longer.
In following the progress of the Vail Category III expansion and talking to friends and business
owners in Vail, I have found that a major concem in the Vail Valley is the lack of affordable housing. If
Vail continues to grow, the need for guest housing will rise. When the need for guest housing rises,
rerrtal properties will no longer be available to local residents. Owners will rent their properties to
tourists rather than locals, this will force the local residents out of the immediate Vail Valley along with
affordable housing. Residerrts of the Vail Valley represerrt the lifeblood of the local businesses.
Every year, thousands of young people attempt to move to the Vail Valley, giving businesses a new
pool of prospective employees. If local residents are forced to move down or out of the Valley, local
business will suffer, not in lost revenue but in the form of higher operating costs. Higher wages will
need to be paid to employees to offset the increased cost of living. I am confident that Vail Resorts
has plans to find or build housing for their employees, but what about the thousands of young people
who move to Vail and do not find a job with Vail Resorts? If these poterrtial employees cannot find
housing, they will move to a different resort. f can understand why Vail Resorts would not be worried
about this. Wdh the acquisition of Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin, Vail Resorts now controls the
lion share of ski areas in the area. If employees leave Vail for other resorts, chances are they will end
up at one of the other Vail owned areas. It is a situation where Vail Resorts will not lase out, but the
local businesses will.
There is not an easy solution to the constantly shrinking availability of affordable employee
housing, but certain steps could be taken.
1. A tax break could be given to businesses that provide affordable housing for their employees.
2. The public transportation system between Vail ard outlying communities, such as Edwards, Eagle
and Gypsum, could be improved.
3. Affordable and convenient parking, or a park and ride system could be developed.
4. Discourrted ski passes could be offered to groups of employees who set up carpool arrangements.
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Systems or incentives like these will not solve the housing shortage problem, but they could
lessen the impad that increasing tourism is having on the Vail Valiey. Vail can no longer afford to
ignore the fact that tourism wiii on{y increase due to the Category Nt Expansion. The Town Councif
would be well served to address the employee and housing shortage problem before the expansion
takes place, in order to avoid disrupting the future profitability and success of Vail Valley businesses.
Sincerely,
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Peter duPont
Business student, CU Denver
641 Adams Street
Denver, CO. 80206
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Town of Vail
Town Council Committee
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado
81657
Gentlemen:
I
rrom undisclosed sources, I have learned that our US Forest Service
will be bringing in a group of "untrained, unqualified, non-residents,
predominantly ethnic minorities" employed by the Forest Service to
fight the Pine Beetle problem in the Vail Valley. USFS have been
instructed to ortnly hire these minorities ordered directly by the
b'White House.
Our Pine Beetle problem needs Qualified People for this job and it
is not a time to bring politics into the picture. I call this to
the Town of Vail's attention primarily due to our personal interest
in seeing that the Pine Beetle problem is resolved properly and not
by a group who really do not know how to handle the problem properly.
We hope you will investigate these allegations promptly, before the
USFS makes a serious mistake in their hiring process.
Sin rely,
red P. Blume
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RECEtVED Ma?Y 1 8 1998 P. o. sox 504
Cheyenne, Wyoming
82003-0504
Town of Vail
Town Council Committee
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado
81657
Gentlemen:
From undiscloseci sources, I have learned that our US Forest Service
will be bringing in a group of "untrained, unqualified, non-residents,
predominantly ethnic minorities" employed by the Forest Service to
fight the Pine Beetle problem in the Vail Valley. USFS have been
instructed to ortaly hire these minorities ordered directly by the
b'Wh i te House.
Our Pine Beetle problem needs Qualified People for this job and it
is not a time to bring politics into the picture. I call this to
the Town of Vail's attention primarily due to our personal interest
in seeing that the Pine Beetle problem is resolved properly and not
by a group who really do not know how to handle the problem properly.
We hope you will investigate these allegations promptly, before the
USFS makes a serious mistake in their hiring process.
Sin rely,
red P. Blume
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RECEtYEO MAY 1 5 ft
May 12. 98 regarding `avon village `
Dear responsible friends,
here is what you are about to throw away forever , please take a long last look
Do these photos maybe remind you a bit of an artists view of vail village or beaver creek? YES I think so
widi the only difference that the buildings pictured were built by and FOR ordinary people , in the good
old times . they may or may not be real, thats not the problem,but they do touch us but they are not a
dream. They are based on a special kind of reality a reality wluch is slowly coming back to us and which
we all want, NEED! For our hearts and our souls. Do YOU want to wake up one day out of your dreams
thinking that you have missed sometlung terrible important, that you were even responsible when it was ,
in your reach?? I can assure you, YOU will one day! It will be the DAY when you look at the finished
WC and sadly come to realize, tliat ART was done somewhere else by other people.
for YOU now, it is the " ART OF THE DEAL " to make sure dlat IT MtJST HAPPEN HERE!
In the new ` avon village'
A people's town like this , that is wliat the new millenium requires, the valley is definitely still in a
financial position to build a town like pictured in the photos. The only big difference would be that this
town would be full of live by all kinds of people, all year round! ! Or do you only permit high density
towns like vail and beaver creek if only tourists and second home owners frequent them out of only 6
inonth a year ?
Please can you all not leave political positions and quarrels alone and get to work on one big table, so the .
people of tlus county will finally get a real locals town and not another resort ghost town but this time
all year round because of its very low density.
Beauty, during the ages was not built by kings it was only ordered by them,ordinary crafismen and artists
got the job done. Right now you have thousands of them right here in the valley, what makes you think
that they would not be able to do the same if it is for their own families???? AND WITH YOUR HELP!
Every single concern you might come up with can be solved three times EASILY if everyone pulls on
one rope. the people and this beautiful task is not the problem, politics is ( like always on tlus planet )
please tell me one person in this valley who would not like a romantic town like pictured on the photos?
Right now, vail is about to give away for free their forever last precious land, without even having in
place first, high class conununity facilities, a world class resort should offer its customers. Vail is one big
luxury hotel so to speak, right now it behaves as if its employees are more important than its guests.
(considering that the employees could be finally at the same time as well made be happy tllrough ` avon
village' , ofcourse the `common ground `effort is very positive if notlung else is happening )
however, ,`conunon ground' gives no guarantee that the lucky winners of the affordable spaces will not
work a year later for beaver creek or avon. ( than what! ! Same problem again so why not combine
wisely once and forever all the affordable housing needs in one beautiful NON ARTIFICIAL town?
NOBODY on tlus planet is in a position right now to have the perfect piece
of land , in a perfect location, in the perfect valley at the perfect time and what is more having the
perfect mix of people, to build a dream of a town!
YOU D O . . . . . . ! ! ! ! ! . . . RIGHT HERE . . . ! ! ! . . . FOR CRYING OUT LOUD ! ! !
Do not teli me that you do not believe that this can be done! The key is underground parking, and the
rail line and another 170 access financed by a consortium of the county, the CDOT, all the comunities
all developers and vail resorts who all will have to pay into a fund as an offset to the needed and required
affordable housing . In return you all grant ` avon village' 9000 units whereas 5000 will be assigned as
affordable ( townhomes duplexes, apartments studios, rooms, all mixed evenly into the whole new town
area )
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vail has 50 thousand beds ,`avon village' will get 25 thousand. ( during the next 15- 20 years )
whats wrong about that? If its mostly for locals ! Vails density without underground parking is the same
right now and beaver creeks density is even much higher,and it is still a ghost town right now.
Avon village will be just simply beautiful and practical for everyone, but if you do not grant it much more
density it will be just another resort ghost town!.
the commuter rail lies in the air, sooner or later with it in nund in your long term plans , you can start a
a town like pictured right behind chapel square and work yourself slowly East with time and as demand
comes in, that gives you at least 5-10 years time to get going without the rail, ( which will come for sure) .
Now you have all the craftsmen and crafts women in the valley available,... still and you bet that they
can produce the same like on the photos and THIS not for beaver creek prices!
PLEASE LET THE PUBLIC OF THE WHOLE VALLEY HAVE A SAYING ON THAT!
To simply ignore this matter is NOT NOT NOT NOT in the interest of the public and the visitors
of the whole valley! And your cluldren! And the long term future!
Could you all please give these letter and photos also to your fellow town couneil colleagues etc.etc.
or blow the photos up and show them right away in your city hall to the public and ask for its opinion
we could comission the wonderful artist of these pictures to draw and plan the first phase of this
romantic `avon village' which than could be transformed by a talented group of architects inio real
plans.etc.etc. I think you must grant the developers at least 4 phases ( over 10 years so they can
integrate the whole deal into their financing which would than allow them to project better the affordable
portion of the deal. I know everyone can be made happy, just study the pictures very closely.
Vision, creativity, artistry and craftmanship are the main atributes one must have when going into a new
millenium, specially when one is planning a complete new town,and specially when one is dealing with
world class quality and beauty demands as THE NO. 1 resort valley in the USA. •
A romantic through the whole valley winding conuuuter rail line is definitely a major part of a long term
strategy in a high class growth area, because it can not only serve as a local transportation system but also
as a major quality tourist attraction wild west style ` specially downvalley and for minturn.
It is interesting that not one officia] tzkes up the widely discussed conunuter rail while being faced with
spending hundred of millions of dollars for road improvements and transportation costs ( inc1.
schoolbuses ) and maintanance facilities during the next 15 years, while staring at the same time at a
perfect eaisting rail line in a perfect narrow long stretched valley which would allow that 90% of the
entire population could be reached within less than a mile of the rail line. Again what is wrong about
that idea??? When cliff thompson from the vail valley times asked his readers about this question , 100%
were in favor of the rail line... . Ofcourse. . . . Common sense ` ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Could the appearantly flourishing press in this valley not make an exception and publish all these photos
and letter even if they contain more words and pictures than allowed? I am sure that they could view this
article also as a very special real estate advertisement for a whole town in the interest of ALL PEOPLE
mr brown and mr. knoa, mr. thompson, the whole world will write and speak about this unique aproacli
of letting an tnie artist create original aspects and details of a new town. Please, please do you understand
and can assist? I have payed now already tNvo times ,I think I need help now.
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May 12. 98 regarding `avon village `
Dear responsible friends,
liere is what you are about to throw away forever, please take a long last look
Do these photos maybe remind you a bit of an artists view of vail village or beaver creek? YES I think so
with the only difference that the buildings pictured were built by and FOR ordinary people , in the good
old times . they may or may notbe real, thats not the problem,but they do touch us but they are not a
dream. They are based on a special kind of reality a reality which is slowly coming back to us and which
we all want, NEED! For our hearts and our souls. Do YOU want to wake up one day out of your dreams
thinking that you have missed something terrible important, that you were even responsible when it was
in your reach?? I can assure you, YOU will one day! It will be the DAY when you look at the finished
WC and sadly come to realize, that ART was done somewhere else by other people.
for YOU now, it is the " ART OF THE DEAL " to make sure that IT MCTST HAPPEN HERE!
In the new ` avon village'
A people's town like this , that is what the new millenium requires, the valley is definitely still in a
financial position to build a town like pictured in the photos. The only big difference would be that this
town would be full of live by all kinds of people, all year round! ! Or do you only permit high density
towns like vail and beaver creek if only tourists and second home owners frequent them out of only 6
month a year ?
Please can you all not leave political positions and quarrels alone and get to work on one big table, so the .
people of this county will finally get a real locals town and not another resort ghost town but this time
all year round because of its very low density.
Beauty, during the ages was not built by kings it was only ordered by them,ordinary craftsmen and artists
got the job done. Right now you have thousands of them right here in the valley, what makes you think
that they would not be able to do the same if it is for their own families???? AND WITH YOUR HELP!
Every single concern you might come up with can be solved three times EASILY if everyone pulls on
one rope. the people and this beautiful task is not the problem, politics is ( like always on this planet )
please tell me one person in this valley who would not like a romantic town like pictured on the photos?
Right now, vail is about to give away for free their forever last precious land, without even having in
place first, high class community facilities, a world class resort should offer its customers. Vail is one big
luxury hotel so to speak, right now it behaves as if its employees are more important than its guests.
(considering that the employees could be finally at the same time as well made be happy tlirough ` avon
village' , ofcourse the `common ground `effort is very positive if nothing else is happening )
however, ,`common ground' gives no guarantee that the lucky winners of the affordable spaces will not
work a year later for beaver creek or avon. ( than what! ! Same problem again so why not combine
wisely once and forever all the affordable housing needs in one beautiful NON ARTIFICIAL town?
NOBODY on this planet is in a position right now to have the perfect piece
of land , in a perfect location, in the perfect valley at the perfect time and what is more having the
perfect mia of people, to build a dream of a town!
YOU DO ! ! ! ! ! RIGHT HERE ! ! ! ...FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! ! !
Do not tell me that you do not believe that this can be done! The key is underground parking, and the
rail iine and another 170 access financed by a consortium of the county , the CDOT, all the comunities
all developers and vail resorts who all will have to pay into a fund as an offset to the needed and required
affordable housing . In retunl you all grant ` avon viliage' 9000 units whereas 5000 will be assigned as
affordable ( townhomes duplexes, apartments studios, rooms, all mixed evenly into the whole new town
area )
vail has 50 thousand beds ,`avon village' will get 25 thousand. ( during the next 15- 20 years )
whats wrong about that? If its mostly for locals ! Vails density without underground parking is the same
right now and beaver creeks density is even nluch higher,and it is still a ghost town right now.
Avon village will be just simply beautiful and practical for everyone, but if you do not grant it much more
density it will be just another resort ghost town!.
the commuter rail lies in the air, sooner or later with it in nund in your long term plans , you can start a .
a town like pictured right behind chapel square and work yourself slowly East with time and as demand
comes in, that gives you at least 5-10 years time to get going without the rail, (which will come for sure)
Now you have all the craftsmen and crafts women in the valley available,... still and you bet that they
can produce the same like on the photos and THIS not for beaver creek prices! l
PLEASE LET THE PUBLIC OF THE WHOLE VALLEY HAVE A SAYING ON THAT! I !!!I !I!
To simply ignore this matter is NOT NOT NOT NOT in the interest of the public and the visitors
of the whole valley! And your children! And the long term future!
Could you all please give these letter and photos also to your fellow town council colleagues etc.etc.
or blow the photos up and show them right away in your city hall to the public and ask for its opinion
we could comission the wonderful artist of these pictures to draw and plan the first phase of this
romantic `avon village' which than could be transfornled by a talented group of architects into real
plans.etc.etc. I think you must grant the developers at least 4 phases ( over 10 years so they can
integrate the whole deal into their financing which would than allow them to project better the affordable
portion of the deal. I know everyone can be made happy, just study the pictures very closely.
Vision, creativity, artistry and craftmanship are the main atributes one must have when going into a new
nullenium , specially when one is plamling a complete new town,and specially when one is dealing with
world class quality and beauty demands as THE NO. 1 resort valley in the USA.
A romantic througli the whole valley tivindiug commuter raii line is definitely a major part of a long term
strategy in a high class growth area, because it can not only serve as a local transportation system but also
as a major quality tourist attraction wild west style ` specially downvalley and for minturn.
It is interesting that not one official takes up the widely discussed commuter rail while being faced with
spending hundred of uiillions of dollars for road improvementsand transportation costs ( incl.
schoolbuses ) and maintanance facilities during the next 15 years, while staring at the same time at a
perfect existing rail line in a perfect narrow long stretched valley which would allow that 90% of die
entire population could be reached within less than a mile of the rail line. Again what is wrong about
that idea??? When cliff thompson from the vail valley times asked his readers about this question, 100%
were in favor of the rail line. . . . Ofcourse. . . . Common sense ` ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Could the appearantly flourishing press in this valley not make an exception and publish all these photos
and letter even if they contain more words and pictures than allowed? I am sure that they could view this
article also as a very special real estate advertisement for a whole town in the interest of ALL PEOPLE
mr brown and mr. knox , mr. thompson , the whole world wili write and speak about tlus unique aproach
of letting an true artist create original aspects and details of a new town. Please, please do you understand
and can assist? I have payed now already two times ,I think I need help now.
thank you very much again for your time.
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May 24, 1998
To: WTCB Board of Directors
From: Prank Johnson
- Re: The Attached Press lease
Attached is a press release outlining the reIevant infocmation on the accident that occarred duririg the Whitewater Festival this afternoon. You wilt probably have read
about it by the time yau see this, but I did wam you to have the information.
Please don't hesitate to calt me if you have questions or concerns. ThaNc you!
05/24/1998 20:09 9704766008 VVTCB PAGE 02/02
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VAILVALLEY
, TOURISM & C4NVENTIQN BUR£AU LVA
100 East Mcadow Drivc • VaiI, Cotorado 81657
FQR IlVIIVEDIATE RELEASE . Y,ocal Media Cout.act:
Emily Jacob, Communications Msnagetr (970) 476-1000 z.3015
BOATER FATA,LITY IN WHTrEWA'i'ER ACCIDENT:
Mintum, Colorado May 24 A kayak competitor died in the course of a local whitewater
boating competition on the Fagle River at Dowd Chute near Mintum, Colorada• 'I1ie accident
occurred at approximately 3.10 p.m. as the boater was competing in the second heat of a
scheduted event. Vail Mountain Rescue's swift water safety personnel, the. Eagl.e County Sheriffand Colorado
State Patrol, who were already an the scene as part of the event, responded immediately• An
invesfigation is beiug conducted by the Eagle County Sherffs Department.
The remainder of the event was innmediately canceled in de£erence to the kayaker. At this time
exact cause of death is unlmown_
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Ceretra[ Reservations I-800-525-3875 Group Sala (970) 479-2360 Business Ojf ice'(970) 4761000
Group Saiu 1-800-775-8245 FAX (970) 479,2364 FAX (970) 476-6005
GARY A. St LINDA MCDANIEL
4057 LUYINE URIVL'
VAit., CoLORADo 81657-4816
(970) 476-7170
May 12, 1998
Town of Vail Council Members Re: Affordable housing
Ladies/Gentlemen;
We assume that you have read the ietter by Randy Vosbeck that was published
in the Vail Daily on May 9, 1998. We are in complete agreement with his views.
RETT funds diversion from its original stated purpose should only be done after
putting it to a vote of the people. Open space should be preserved as open
space. Private section should be more invoived in providing affordable hous-
ing.
I hope you will give his views consideration inasmuch as I believe they are
the views of the majority.
Si uQrely,
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~ GaryA. "McDaniel
c,~`'e--, , 'Ja7- ct-Q
Linda R. McDaniel
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~ VOLUME 12 Spring 9 1998 NUMBER 3
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Nature Inspires Art During Festival of Flowers
By Elizabeth Robechek great crafts: pottery, rug and basket weaving,
Executive Director fabric and fashion design depict the colors,
textures and symbols of earth. Furthermore, ~
Artistic expression will be celebrated
artworks are made of earth: metal, clay, sand,
during Vail Valley Festival of Flowers. Let,s
reeds, wood, water and more. Artwork stirs in
take a moment to pause and reflect on the us our birthright-a connection to t he natural
connection of art and nature in our own lives. world.
The influence of nature appears in so many of ,
, While our rational mind focuses on an
the world s art masterpieces: Beethoven,s ~
Moonlight Sonata, Ansel Adam's photography, object ar collection of objects, the artistic, f
Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, the intuitive mind expresses relationship, ;
connection-wholeness. Even if we do not c
ballet Swan Lake, as well as countless paintings
and sculpture. The world of azchitecture uses Paint, sing or dance as well as the masters, by `
experiencing art we are moved to understand ~
columns which reflect tree trunks and domes ;
which mirror the great arc of sky. Many of the tl-ds wholeness. Unfortunately, many, many of ~
1;•~ ~ i; us were told we weren't good enough to ~
pursue the arts. Perhaps this is why we are
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sometimes moved to tears when looking at the
splendor of Mother Nature-our natural
connection to Creativity.
There was a time when all people were
artistic throughout life-beading, drumming,
dancing, weaving, making pots, cooking,
building, storytelling and more. Honor what
you do with such passion, that we must
recognize it as art.
While we are quick to sense awe, being
surrounded by the magnificent scenery in the
Vail Valley, there are inspirations, too, in some
of nature's more'hidden processes, things like
decomposition, insect life (...and Butterfly
Launches), and water purification. While it is
sad when the fresh flowers die, which we so
Watch Our Gardens Grow! as ' carefully arranged, there is a majestic ritual in
construction in Betty Ford Alpine Gardens carrying them to the compost pile-yes, even
continues this summer. As much as the compost pile can be artful.
possible, the work will be done with Gardens are process oriented, artful
minimum disruption to flowers and visitors. endeavors and as such they offer mediation
`
4' between self and earth by enlivening our
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. creativity. And, "Gardens are places where Jazz, too, watch for details-come feel the beat.
individuals, with rolled-up sleeves and gritty Over the july 4th weekend, painters of
fingernails, take small, powerful steps to initiate national recognition will be in the Gardens,
a process of healing (Ben Haggard, Living creating new works based on inspirations from
Community)-ahh, yes another form of art, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. During Labor Day
art of healing. weekend, these new works will be auctioned to
So, we humans are sentient beings able to benefit the Gardens. This evening event will
translate-paint, sing and dance-what we take place at the Clagett Rey Gallery.
experience of the natural world. Participating in Local artists will be creating, displaying and
Festival of Flower events will give you ample selling their works in the Garden during the
chance to re-explore your artful self. Try week of July 6th to lOth. Gardens not only
something new and if you haven't a clue where inspire art, but aze excellent settings for works
you are heading-good chance you are in the of art. Come gather ideas and maybe a new
throws of Creativity. ENJOY! treasure for your home garden. -
Did you participate in the 4th Annual The art of creating gardens takes
Butterfly Launch? More than 400 Eagle County prominence in this last weekend of the Festival
third graders liberated their Painted Lady of Flowers. A Midsummer Night champagne gala
Butterflies-which they had raised from Iarvae to benefit Beriy Ford Alpine Gardens on
hin their classrooms. They were then treated to Saturday, July 11 will again honor gardens as
face painting and given the chance to paint the works of azt designed and planted by amateurs
Alpine Rock Garden construction fence. The and professionals. But there is more. On
' butterflies escaped to the sound of the alphorn Sunday, July 12, in conjunction with the
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played by Helmut Fricker. Town folks joined us, Colorado Ski Museum, we will conduct a Tour
too, for birthday cake-officially opening Betty of Fine Gardens. This tour, to benefit both
Ford Alpine Gardens for the 1998 season of organizations, will culminate in Betty Ford
floral splendor. Children's butterfly illustrations Alpine Gardens with refreshments. Don't miss
were juried and a grand prize was honored. out on the inspiration for your garden.
Keynote speaker, Kim Langmaid, of Gore Range We hope that you will find yourself feeling
Natural Science School, addressed the gathering ARTFUL during the 1998 Festival of Flowers!
on the importance of protecting the awesome And we are most grateful to all the Festival
glories of nature surrounding us in this valley. Sponsors, without which this spectacular event
Music will fill the Gardens, watch the could not occur.
papers for further details. Bravo! Colorado's
Young Artists' String Quartet will perform in A Garden Wish List
the Gardens on two occasions-at Midsummer
Night, Saturday, July 11, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Garden and Landscaping reference books
again on Sunday, July 26 at noon. There will be for our library. Please add to our collection of
alpine and rock garden magazines and
V,AIL, AL~'IN~ GptI~~E;I~T ~U1~tptk'~pT~t ~T~wsl~tter reference books. Members are welcome to
Pubisshe~3 quart~rl~ by ira~ Al~s~ ~arc~ ~run,da~on ~83 ~Care Cree~ Urr~x~~ VaaJ, ; come into the office at the Sitzmark Lodge to
~,k~rado S1b57, p~vi~ #g~~~;~76.p7:A3, tt~e ru~~le~eir is a i~;~t c,# xnembershap browse or look up-horticultural information.
'U'aii Aig~e~~~c~cl~t~ots, a ncinpmii~~alaradu~r~ra~va. ' Historic outbuildin to restore and use
; ~3el~n ~~t~t t~c€~xvr)s Is~ancy Y~~n ~
for storage in Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. A
; : small one'story utility structure about 10 x 20 ~
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would mirror the historic schoolhouse to the :
~I~~~t~~ south of the perennial garden.
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;f3~IC~S , ; Volunteers to run the Schoolhouse Gift
xa~~~~''~ V pd
14~~ Shop. Scheduled tunes for the gift shop will
' ~,y~u€a ~G~xlr~st~~n, ~Cc~ Frc~dext~ be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call the Garden ~
~y office (476-0103) to volunteer for a regular time
onvenent for you.
ci
New or used garden tools for our _
~eanne B~it2~ ; ~a~bara Set~i ~arx : ; Maur~n volunteer gardeners. Trowels, spades,
ss 8~~1~ ; Jc~l~anna ; f~t~~~w Pi~re~ ~Tl++~rt ~Y~ter~an shovels, rakes, clippers, push brooms, and
other equipment that you have found useful in
STA~ ~~ec~ttv~ D~xec#t~r, ~~b~i1~ Rob........
ek, your own garden. Bring to Betty Ford Alpine
mg~~ ~~Y V°~' Gardens on Monday or Thursday mornings
Plaxzt Eco10gist, N106la J.QWw ThieeW between 9:00 a.m. and noon.
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-"Spring for the Garden" and Other Giving Opportunities
Giving opportunities abound as Spring the commemorative book include both the
arrives in Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Consider name of the donor and the name of the person
a gift with spring in mind: honored or remembered. These special
Membership and Annual Gifts contributions are placed in our general capital
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"Spring for the Garden" with a fund unless specified otherwise by the
membership to honor the opening of the twelfth donor. ; r.
season of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The Alpine Rock Garden ,
Individuals who already have 1998 VAGF Construction of our new memberships, will be asked for an annual fund Alpine Rock Garden offers a very
gift (or additional contribution). Annual giving specific way to provide for major
provides the funds needed to maintain Betty expansion of Betty Ford Alpine %Ford Alpine Gardens and support our 1998 Gardens. With an expected total cost
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programming. As our programs increase, our of $1.1 million dollars, including
annual funds also need to increase. endowment to maintain the garden, we
Memorial and Honorary Gifts are seeking contributions that will enable us to Callirhoe involucrata
A very meaningful way to support the Vail make substantial progress on the garden this
Alpine Garden Foundation is a contribution in summer before opening ceremonies of the
honor or memory of a loved one or special World Alpine Ski Championships in ForCi Park
friend. All honorary and memoriai gifts are next January. By summer's end, we hope to
listed in a special commemorative book which have installed the rock canyons, water features,
will be on display in our Schoolhouse Gift irrigation system, and major trees. When
Shop at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Listings in complete, the new Please see Giving, page 8
New Plant Sale in Edwards: closing at night and on cloudy days.
Oenothera speciosa'Rosea; commonly
For Your Sunny Garden: 1nown as New Mexico Primrose, forms a
spreading mass of deep green foliage covered
Poppies, Poppy Mallows, by large cup-shaped pink flowers in mid-
And Primroses summer. At maturity, it reaches a height of 8 to
12 inches and spreads 12 to 18 inches. This is a
By Maureen Shapiro and Liz Matthews striking specimen uvhen planted in full sun.
Callirhoe involucrata, or Poppy mallow, is
For gardeners with xeric (dry), sunny a low growing perennial6 to 12 inches in
gardens, especially in the lower Eagle valley height. This plant forms a mass of trailing
from Edwards to Gypsum, here is a perennial stems, spreading 2 to 3 feet in width. Round,
plant combination that will add natural pizzazz. rich green leaves and intense red-purple
The similar height of these three plants suggests flowers throughout
intermixing them for a wildflower look. All the summer make a
have low moisture requirements, reducing brilliant display.
water consumption for the environmentally Ail of these
conscious gardener. plants will be
Eschscholzia californica, commonly known available at the
as the California Poppy is ordinarily available in Alpine Garden Plant `seed form, but will be highlighted at the VAGF Sale on May 29th
lant sale in 2-inch ots. In our climate, the
P P and 30th at the Inn at ;
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poppy is usually an annual, but if the seed Riyeryaalk in
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heads are left to rien, this lant will re-seed
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and bloom again the following summer.
California Poppy is free branching from the Article reprinted from
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base, with stems 8 to 24 inches tall. It has finely ~e vail Trail line
divided blue- reen leaves and 2- inch sin le drawings from Xeriscape !J x; - \
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satin flowers varying from pale yellow to deep Water, Fulcrum ~ arange. Some varieties flower in pink, rose, Publishin , available 771
flame orange, red, cream and white. In a good through the Vail Alpine ifornica
location the flowers will bloom all summer, Garden office or gift Eschscholzia cal
shop.
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"I love the flowers and working in
Memb ership News the soil. I enjoy being around people
who care about flowers and animals.
Membership Policy To Change Everybody needs a special place -
This spring we are initiating a new po~icy of mine is Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.'
granting memberships for the calendar year in Volunteer/Member Linda
which the membership contribution is made. Tomlinson is one of those
Renewal mailings are being sent in April-May this invaluable volunteers who is
year. In subsequent years, they will be mailed in ready to help no matter what the
February-March. New membership cards will be task. She can be found weeding
sent upon renewal. in the Gardens, stamping
As we make this transition, please be patient envelopes in the office, or
if you receive a renewal request prior to the greeting guests at A
expiration date of last year's membership Midsummmer Night. She also
contribution. We hope that our members will welcomes summer and winter
become accustomed to renewing in the springtime vis2tors to Vail as a tourism
just as the Gardens are about to "spring" forth in guide, always ready with a smile
all their summer glory - and also renew in time to and an answer to most any question. Formerly a paralegal and
take advantage of inembers' summertime Colorado state racquetball champion, Linda now enjoys needlepoint,
benefits. Please call the VAGF office with any knitting and sewing which she often takes along on her extensive
questions. travels with husband Warren.
New Members Wanted
In an effort to expand our membership and ~~I've spent a lifetime in horticulture - it's given me a focus. As UAGF
reach out to more Vail Valley families, we will be member and volunteer, I have had opportunities to protect fragile ecosystems
a Membership Committee with such as the bog area at Shrine Pass where we constructed a bridge.
forming "
representation from the various neighborhoods in Board of Director member Adele Douglas (right below) offers a wealth
the valley. Committee members will meet to of horticulture expertise to her positions on the VAGF educational and
brainstorm ideas for expanding membership and horticultural committees. As a Garden Club of America (GCA) judge
organize neighborhood information sessions to of flower arranging and a GCA judge of horticulture she is in demand
inform residents about VAGF programs. nationwide as a judge and workshop leader. A professional
To volunteer on this committee, please call landscape designer for 25 years in Lake Forest, IL, Adele is now
Development Director Nancy Young in the VAGF developing a"young" alpine garden at her Singletree home under the
office. Members are encouraged to "bring a guidance of Liz Matthews. Adele shares her garden with her Norwich
friend" to the second annual Fashion Show & Terrier "Brambles" and husband Bill.
Luncheon on May 27 - a fun way to introduce
someone else to VAGF activities. If you are a
garden volunteer, please invite a friend to join
you! Member Plant Sale Benefits ~ Again this year members can get a jump on
purchasing plants at the Members' Preview Sale
from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, May 29. And, they
can stop by Zino Ristorante just across the
parking lot for the Member/Volunteer Patio Party
from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Zino's will provide i"
complimentary hors d'oeuvres and iced tea; a ~
cash bar will be available. The members' 20%
discount on all purchases is good both Friday and "I enjoy being with people who are interested in plants." i
Saiurday. Reminder: The Plant Sale has relocated Regular attendees of the Plant Sale count on co-chair Liz Matthews `
to the west parking lot at the Inn at Riverwalk, (left above) to assist them in choosing exactly the right plants for their `
Edwards. gardens and containers. Liz also demonstrates the "how-tos" of E
Please call us with your comments and ideas container planting in her workshop "Let's Get Potted." As the ~
about expanding our membership, and about Sonnenalp Properties landscape supervisor, Liz oversees the planting
member benefits. Call the Vail Alpine Garden of their golf course in Singletree and hotels in Vail. She still finds tune ~
Foundation office at (970) 476-01.03. to manage her own landscape design business, Petale, and serve on +
the VAGF horticulture committee. Liz looks forward to creating an
indoor cactus garden with daughter, Nikki, and husband, Rick.
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"I started gardening in my teens -1 Callin All Volunteers
` would weed and my Dad would pick g
up the piles. Now I enjoy being a As VAGF rows, our need for volunteers is
garden guide and teaching others g
about flowers." greater than ever! Being a VAGF volunteer is fun,
~ m educational, and a rewarding way to contribute to
the community.
As one of our "8loomin' Guides,"
Jane Misakian has shared her Our most visible volunteers are those who
garden expertise with dozens of labor throughout the summer in Betty Ford
: summer visitors to Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. This hard working crew changes
Alpine Gardens. Prior to moving from week to week, as summer residents and
to the Vail Va11e y, Jane owned a visitors mix in with our "regulars." You do not
flower shop in Scituate, MA need to be a garden expert to help. High energy
where she also had a flourishing and a desire to get your hands in the soil are all
AY~ wedding flower business. She that are required. Monday and Thursday
considers her newest garden in mornings from 9:00 a.m.-Noon are regularly
Edwards a"rock" garden just scheduled garden work times. Whether you are
waiting to become something else! After travelling with husband able to give one morning or several, all garden
Harry to Mexico, Alaska, London, Athens and Mykonos, Jane will be help is valuable.
co-chairing A Midsummer Night Champagne Reception. Volunteers for the Gardens work on non-
gardening projects as well - refinishing garden
" benches, supervising the gift shop, refurbishing
Helping to bring some beauty fo plant signs, and guiding garden tours are all
our community and to share it with important volunteer activities. The Adopt-a-Rare-
people from around the world is a Plant Program is also up and running. Call the
real privilege and honor. Uery office to get involved.
rewarding!"
Increased programming calls for additional
< Tim Hebert is a familiar sight at volunteer leadership and support. This year's
VAGF events as our "official" Vail Valley Festival of Flowers offers more
photographer. As a professional, opportunities for teaching and learning about
he owns Hebert Advertising and alpine plants and mountain gardening.
specializes in architectural and Volunteers have spent many weeks organizing the
product photography. Tim and Festival's diverse events. If planning events is
his wife, Cathy, a noted artist, your expertise, your help is needed. It's not too
volunteer for the Vail and Beaver late to get involved with the many details that
Creek Chapels and for Trinity make these events so successful, plns it's a great
Church. Tun will teach beginner Way to get involved with the Vail Valley
and intermediate photographers community! (Please see "Looking Ahead" on
the art of photographing flowers at a workshop in the Gardens this page 7.)
summer. He is also orgainizing an art auction with noted gallery Most valuable but often less visible volunteers
artists who will paint in the Gardens and auction their paintings to are our VAGF office helpers. These "angels" join
benEfit the Gardens. our staff to help stuff, stamp and seal our many
mailings, clip and file newspaper/magazine
articles, and come to our rescue whenever we
send out an office SOS. If working quietly and
1998 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers steadily behind the scene is to your liking, please
Event Chairmen let us know!
Children's Butterfly Plant Sale A Midsummer Night Finally, if you are a garden or plant enthusiast
ho would like to share your expertise with
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Launch Liz Matthews Champagne Reception
Terry Cohen Loretta Shea Susan Ross Black others, please volunteer to write an article for our
Lindsay Lipton Sydney Summers Jane Misakian newsletter, Gore Creek Wildflower, or present a
workshop, lecture or tour sometime during the
Fashion Show & Vail Garden Tour year. Your expertise will help enrich our
Luncheon Helen Beckwith outreach!
Sharon Adamo Adele Douglas
Elaine Waddell Ann Repetti To volunteer, please call the Alpine Gazden
Foundation office (970) 476-0103.
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A Naturalist's Tour of South Africa
By Helen Fritch To clarify some terms, "a floral kingdom"
South Africa is a land of great natural has plants that aze related to each other.
beauty and extraordinary botanical interest with "Endemic plants" are those that grow naturally
s risin horticultural links to the ardens of m one azea but nowhere else. Of the Cape Flora
~ g 68% aze found naturallno lace else in the
Colorado. I was fortunate to have the Y P
opportunity to appreciate both the beauty and orld. "Indigenous plants" grow naturally in
botany on a Denver Botanic Gardens tour of an area but may grow naturally in other areas as
South Africa, led by Panayoti Kelaidis, curator ~^'ell, such as North American plants that also
of the DBG Rock Alpine Garden. grow in Europe. "Exotic plants" have been
Kirstenbosch, one of the world's great introduced into an area. They often do quite
botanical gazdens is located in Cape Town, our ~^'ell because they have no natural enemies in
first stop. It is home to a stunning display of the ~e new area and may become pests (like
Cape Flora, a small but unique floral kingdom dandelions) if they are aggressive and escape
of its own, ranked in importance with the other into the wild.
five floral kingdoms of our world. There are Native Cape Flora species include several
8500 species of plants in the Cape Flora in an vegetation types. The fynbos, a unique
area that is less than 4% of the size of South vegetation adapted to poor soils and periodic
Africa. By contrast, all of North America, fires, contains a large number of species from
Europe, and part of Asia make up a floral the protea famiiy (Proteaceae), heather family
lcingdom that has fewer species than this small (Ericaceae), and restios (Restionaceae). Shrubby
part of South Africa. restios take the place of grasses and sedges, the
dominant groundcover found elsewhere in
Southem Africa. There are many species of the
Memorials & Tributes daisy family (Astersceae) like the South African
Giks in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Benson, daisies we grow in the annual border of Betty
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Friedman, Ellie & sophie, Ford Alpine Gardens. Succulent mesums
And the Vail Office
of Land Title Guarantee Co. (Mesembryanthemaceae) cover dryer areas and
Ginny Culp include the now familiar ice plant (Delosperma
In memory of Cindy Brennan
Karen Gilbert congestum) that Kelaidis introduced into Denver
Jane York Hart
gardens from an earlier trip.
Chris & Bill, Jaime & Lauren Walker Kelaidis describes the Cape as the "ideal
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Myers tour for horticulturists with short attention
Helen & Bob Fritch spans." At eve turn the landscape changes.
Nona Wilke I'}'
Itandy wolther The flora that we saw on our visit to the Cape of
In memory of•John Bynuck Good Hope was very different from that of our
Irene McConnaughy visit up the coast of the Western Cape, which
In memory of Donald Downs
was very different from the protea covered
L}mda Goldstein
Helen & Bob Fritch landscape over Bainskloof Pass as we headed
In honor of Lynda Goldstein north to the Karoo.
Barbara Wagner The Karoo is semi-desert that looks a great
In memory of Chandler Lamb deal like western Colorado and Utah with
Kathy Borgen
In memory of Frances Maloit Nelson numerous succulent plants that may be
Jack E. Nelson candidates for introduction into the Rocky
Bruce L. Nelson Mountains. A visit to the Worcester Botanical
Terryann Nelson Garden proviaed an overview of the flora of the
Lind B. Nelson
In honor of Warren & Helga Pulis's karoo veld (open grasslands). At this point in
40th Wedding Anniversary our trip, we had left the Cape Flora and crossed
Marillyn & Bob Baker over into the flora of Central Africa, continuing
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Silversmith to meet new species as we headed north into the
In honor of Eric Christopher Rasch
Carl & Elizabeth Fritch Drackensberg Mountains.
In memory of Victor Swenholt The Drackensberg flora is Kelaidis' forte
Michelle Barry among South African plants. Hikes into the
Paul & Ann Barry countryside here (and earlier) were delightful
Ellie & Bill Akins
Dr. & 1v1rs. Pau1 K. Conner, 1r. times of discovery as we all struggled with a
Constance L. smart host of new species we had never seen or heard
Please see South Africa on page 8.
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A regular section, "Looking Ahead" features judging. Complimentary garden evaluation
upcoming events. Mark your calendars now. for all entrants.
1998 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers The Arts in the Gardens
May 22 - 4th Annual Children's Butterfly July 4- Gallery artists will paint in the
Launch. Noon. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Gardens.
Third graders release butterflies into july 6-11 Local artists will paint in the ~
Gardens; the community is invited to bring Gardens.
a picnic and share our birthday cake. ,
July 26 - Bravo! Colorado Young Artists
May 27 - Fashion Show & Luncheon. Noon. " June Creek Grill, Singletree. Delicious S~~g ~~tet, Noon.
lunch with preview of fun summer apparel July 11- A Midsummer Night Champagne
from local retailers. $40 member, $50 non- Reception. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Gala Party!
member. Fabulous food by Johnson & Wales
13th Annual Plant Sale University. Garden prize winners honored
10% discount for VAGF Members Inn at by Betty Ford. $40 General Admission, $95
Riverwalk, West Parking Lot, Edwards Patron. Tickets may be purchased for the
Bravo! Colorado performance by The Billy
May 29 - Members Preview Sale, 3:00-6:00 Taylor Trio following in Ford Ampktitheater.
p.m., followed by party at Zino's
Restaurant for members and July 12 - Vail Garden Tour, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
volunteers, 5:00-6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Selected fine gardens will be open to the
Free Workshop: "Get the Dirt on Dirt." public, in cooperation with the Colorado Ski
May 30 - Plant Sale open to the public, 8:00 Museum. $15
a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free Workshops: 10:00
a.m. "Troughs-Not Just for Horses";
11:30 a.m. "Let's Get Potted";1:00 p.m.
"TLC for Herbs."
Workshop/Lecture/Hike Series
Ca11476-0103 for details.
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June 14 - Medicinal Plant Hike with Lyn
Albers. $15
Throughout the summer. Volunteer gardeners
june 30 - Wildflower Hike, Gore Creek are welcome to "Learn by Doing" on any
10:00 a.m. at the trail head in East Vail. Monday or Thursday between 9:00 a.m.-
$10 12:00 noon. Learning about planting,
July 31- All-day Wildflower Hike on pruning, plant identification and general
Hoosier Pass, renowned for alpine garden care will be woven into the work
display. $30 schedule. Trained Garden Guides will offer
Free Tours of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
August 20 - Alternatives in Land on Monday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m., and
Stewardsnip, half-day symposium in also Saturdays (June 6-July 11) at 10:00 a.m.
cooperation with the Eagle Valley Land
Trust.
Training for Garden Guides. June 6 with
May, June, July - Learning in the Garden Loretta Shea, and June 25 with Executive
Come to Ford Park and watch our
Director, Elizabeth Robechek in Betty Ford
gardeners as they plant, weed, prune Alpine Gardens. Join our new corps of
and care for the Gardens. Bloomin' Guides who are learning more
Gazden Judging - Call 476-0103 to enter. about the Gardens and wildflowers to share
Local gardeners/landscapers may enter with visitors. Call for information about
separate classes in this annual Vail Valley becoming a Bloomiri Guide, 476-0103.
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, SO'Utj1 AfY'ZCGt from page 6. a wildlife safari in Botswana restricted by donars to help fund this
of before (at least, I hadn't). and a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the important and necessary project.
Lampranthus, Howarthia, Polygola, natural wonders of the world. New Office Space
Greyia. Of course, there also were lots Denver Botanic Gardens Expansion of staff and
of native Pelar presented an unforgettable experience ro ammin has made a lar er office
goniums, which we all ~ough the efforts of Panayoti p~ g g
know in hybrid form in our gardens space a new priority for the
as Geraniums. Among all this Kelaidis and a year and a half of Foundation. The Sitzmazk Lodge has
the part of travel
novelty, Kelaidis has collected seed on research on generously donated space and office
previous trips to try in the Rocky committee chairs, Knobby Brown, and equipment since our inception
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Mountains, which have a climate very Barbara Baldwin. KeeP Your eYes relieving the organization of the
similar to parts of South Africa. open for the next botanical trip, expense of rent, services and
In addition to discovering new wherever it goes. You won't be equipment. The proposed move to a
wildflowers, we visited lovely disappointed. larger space will necessitate
gardens of wine estates in the Cape additional operating funds of
wine country-Vergelegen, Giving hom page 3. approximately $30,000 annually. '
Boschendal, and Old Nectar, the Contributions to or underwriting this
private garden of South African Alpine Rock Garden will "bring the need may be specified. Suggested
garden writer Una van der Spuy. A mountains to the valley" and double office space or donated equipment
charming woman, now in her 80s, she the size of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. would be extremely helpful.
led us through her extensive garden It will also complete the development Other Capital Opportunities
and entertained us for tea on her of Ford Park. Ongoing capital gift opportunities
terrace. The highlight of gardens, ADA Pathways include support of the proposed
however, had to be Brenthurst in the Pathways in the new alpine rock Education Center in honor of Betty
suburbs of Johannesburg, the garden will comply with ADA Ford and special projects for Betty
magnificent, but rarely seen estate of (Americans with Disabilities Act) Ford Alpine Gardens. Funds for the
Harry and Bridget Oppenheimer. standards, making the garden Education Center are being held in
Even in the rain it was spectacular accessible to all people. Planning is escrow as the architectural and site
with its native garden, cycads, rose underway to resurface and regrade all plans continue through the planning (
gardens, sculptures, and sweeping of the existing pathways in Betty Ford and approval process. I
views. Alpine Gardens to make them ADA Gifts of any size are welcome, ~
Added extras to this trip included compliant as well. VAGF has with donors of $10,000 and above ~
an overnight stay in Lesedi, a received approvals from the ADA being recognized as Friends of Betty i
multicultural village outside Board to proceed with installing Ford. Gifts of stock may be applied to ~
Johannesburg, showing off the homes, colored and textured conerete any of the giving opportunities
food, rriusic, and dancing of four throughout the Gardens. Imprints of described. All contributions are tax
South African tribes Afrikaaner fossils, leaves and animal foot prints deductible within IRS guidelines.
history in Pretoria with its famed will add interest to the new pathways. Please call the VAGF office if you
streets of Jacaranda trees in full bloom Contributions to the Gardens may be Wish to discuss your contribution.
Non-Profit
Vail
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Garden 183 Gore Creek Drive PermitNo.31
Vail, Colorado 81657 Vail, Colorado
Foundation
Change Service Requested
Mayor Rob Ford 10'r,~i ~
The Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Annual Plant Sale Saturda
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NEW LOCATION: Inn at Riverwalk, Edwards
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RUDY & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Anornrys and Counrellora at Luw
Suite 210, WestStar Bank Bldg. Suite 201 `
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Vail, Colorado S 165 7 Aspen, Colorado 81611 '
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Michciel W. Standarg Esq. May 19, 1998
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Vail Towm Council
75 S. Frontage Road West
Vail, CO 81657
RE: Vail Common Ground Pzoject;
Tract A, Vail Village Thirteenth Filing
Dear Council Members:
This firm represents several property owners in xegard to the proposed development of
Tract A, Yail llillage Thirteenth Fiting, also known as Lot 29 on Town of Vail Maps ("Tract
A"). The conclusion of this letter contains a complete list of the oxgaauzation and individuaLs
represented by this firm in this matter.
I would lilce to comzzxend the Council on the clear and detez•mined process that has
become the Common Ground Project (#he "project"). According to the tinzeline developed for
the Project, the Town is currently developing options and altenaatives for affordable housirig sites
and funding sources. Several of my clients have aiready participa.ted in this process and this
letter is irnended to supplement theu pzeviousiy expressed opinions and concems_
My clients' prhnary concern is the apparent uzxrestricted inclusion of Tract A as a
possible site for affordable housing_ Section 2.4 of the covenants of the Thirteenth Filing,
executed in No'vember,1972 (copy enclosed) designates Tract A as:
an open area fox zeczeational purposes or public and private schools or municipal
services such as a fire substation. It may be iznproved by landscapiag, paved or gravei
paths, decks, zetaining walls, wind screen, walls or fences, patapet waiis, fountains, steps,
miaor vehiculaz driveways, zeczeational facilihes, including pools and related appurtenant
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buildings. The owner xetaizas the right to provide by ptivate agreement for uses thetein
which may be incident2il to the use of adjacent propetty and not incompatible with the
above uses. Tract A may be dedicated by the owner to public use."
Section 16 of the covenants pertains to amendments and states that:
"The conditions, restrictioas, stipulations, agreements and covenants contained herein
shall not be waived, abandoned terminated or amended excot by yvrittca consent of the
owners of 66% of the pzivately owned land included within the boundaries of Vail
Vill e Thirteenth Filin and the same may be then shown by the plat on file in the
office of Clerk and lZecorder of Eagle Counry, Colorado and #"iling said amendment with
the Clerk and Recorder of Eagle County, Coiorado after obtaining approval of the Eagle
County Planning Commission if land is within Eagle Cvunty jurisdiction and fitling said
amendment with the Clerk of the Town of Vail if land is within the Town of Vail
jurisdiction." (emphasis added)
Consistent with the covenants, Tzact A is cutrendy zoned for Ptiblic Recreation. I'hc
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan also addresses Tzact A on page 18. The reference pertains to a
proposed paz 3 golf course and reads as follows:
"The site has approximately .9 acres of wetlands on the site. U.S. Army Corps of
Bngineers has not epproved a Section 404 permit for this prvposal. If the VRD does not
receive a favorable vote of the people by Deeember 1, 1994 and recezve a section 404
permit by December 1, 1995, it is tbis nlan's recommendation that the property remain as
natwral oven saace because of wetlands on the site_" (emphasis added)
The combination of the restrictive covenants, the ciurent zoni.ng designation, the wedands
on the site and the location as a"visiblc gateway" to Vail makes this site particulazly well-swited
for the heightened protection of Section 13.11 of the Vail Town Chazter. I note that the Council
has aclnawledged Section J 3.11 in the ground ruIes for the Project.
In light of the above, my clients' position is that Tract A legatly cannot be developed foz
employee or afford.able housing without the consent of ihe owners of at least 66% of the
privately held land designated in the 'I'hiiteenth filing. My clients and other surnounding
property owners purchased and developed their land in reliamce on the protective eovenants and
the relevant zoning designations. They are very eoncerned ihat the Lmrestricted inclusion o;f
Tract A for consideration as an affordable housing site is a step toward erodimg the protections
they have reasonably relied upon.
This letter is not an attempt to push the problems of affordable housing into someone
else's "backyard." You wiil notice that many of my clients are local business owners and
employers who also suffer the effects of the lack af affordable housing. The citizens aztd
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neighbors that I represent would like to participate in the Project in a positive effort to develop
Tract A in accozdance with the needs of the Town and the proper designated uses according to
the covenants. Further, my clients asked that T make t2xeir position Iaiown during the normal
course of the Project in order to cooperate with the Mayor's effort to avoid "ele^venth hour"
protests.
A majority of ProJect participants apparently support my clients' position. In reviewing
22 maps prepared at the workshops held on A,pril 14 and 16, 1998, thirteen ciearly designated
Tract A for use as open space, parkland, recreational faciiities or for no use at all. Ozily two
maps favored full development. The Council should note that those two maps (Maps number 6,
dated April 14, 1998 and Apml 16, 199$) appeaz to favor housing development on almost every
avaiiable tract of open iand; an extreme position that douMfully will gain much support_ Another
seven maps favored vexy limited development on Tract A. Perhaps, the most appropxiate
comment was stated on Map 7 dated ,A,pzi1 16, 1998, in that Tract A is ttxe "visible gateway" to
the Town of Vail.
A,side from the legal impediments to developzng Tract A as affordable heusing, the
prominent lacation and emvironmentally sensitive nature of the property logically calls for other
uses. My clients urge tha.t Tract A, as a`visibie gateway' to Vail, is best suited for public use as
parkland or open space, with linuted improvement to allow access. As noted, the preliminary
results of the Project indicate tbat a majority of participants agree with this position. With this in
mind, and on behalf of the individuals and ozgazuzation I represent, I urge the Council to respect
the co'venants, to consider Tract A only for use as open space or parklaad and to designate Tzaet
A as protected Open Space pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Town Charter.
Thank you for youz consideration in this matter. I look foz'wazd to the successful
completion of the Project.
,
Very muly
Michael W. Standard
Enclosure
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Tony Bryant
Judie & Richard Conn
Rocky 8t Barbie Christopher
Ginny Culp
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Vail Town Council
May 19, 1998
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Jeff & MoIIy Gorsuch
Emily Grunn
Bob Gunn
Bill House & Nancy Lipslcy
Bob Kendall .
Patricia Nixon
Liv & Crawford Fietce
Bob Ruder
Jim & Kathy Viele
Mt. and Mrs. Bruce Kasson
Bald Mountain Townhomes
Kennazd C. & Jean Kaplan
J.P. & Mary E. McClane
Harry Greenberg
Amy k'ei-ris
Mountain Entezpzises c/o James Boscazdizx, M.D.
Albert & Araceli Bosch
Delores Eychenne c/o Vic Chaffiot
Sxegmund Langegger
E. Stanutey Rodier, M.D.
John C. Pritzlaff, Izz
Shanah Windey, George Ogden & Edward Lynch
Johzx & Mildred McCallin
ICathy Gross
Peter and Ellen Guest
Ronald & Rosemary Lord
Larzy & Lori Allen
Deborah G. Wittman Lynn Turner,M.D
Bill Turner
William E. & Paula Baber