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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-03 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998 :00 . IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS , AGENDA NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1 • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.) 2• CONSENT AGENDA: (5 mins.) A. Approve the Minutes from the meetings of October 6 and 20, 1998. B. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998, second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 concerning the Town's sales tax revenue refunding and improvement bonds, series 19926. 3. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, first reading of an ordinance amending George Ruther Sections 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the interior conversion regulation in multi- family structures, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (30 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with modifications or deny Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998 on frrst reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Vail Town Council direcfed staff to prepare text amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA and the interior conversion regulation for multi-family structures in the Town of Vail. The Council express purpose of the amendments was to create consistency in the impfementation of the GRFA regulations among ali dwelling unit types and to allow greater flexibility in the use of GRFA in the multi-family zone districts. On October 12, 1998, staff presented the proposed text to the Planning & Environmental Commission. Upon review of the proposed amendments, the Planning & Environmental Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to Section 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to Section 12-15-5 (additional GRFA). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council approve on first reading the proposed text amendments to Section 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and recommends that the Town Council provide further direction to staff on the proposed text amendments to Section 12-15-5 (additional GRFA). 4• Resolution No. 11, Series of 1998, a Resolution approving the Law Greg Morrison Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF). (5 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Resolution No. 11, Series of 1998. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Vail Police Department applied for and was awarded funding for additional DUI enforcement. The grant, awarded by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Office of Transportation Safety, is in the amount of $33,000 and requires no local match. Officers paid by grant funds wiil concentrate on DUI enforcement and although they can respond to emergencies, would not be available for routine calls for service. • DUI officers will conduct at least two saturation patrols; be involved in CDOT's DUI enforcement public awareness campaign, including media interviews and outreach, hosting media ride-alongs and similar activities; and report requested data to CDOT. These efforts are designed to reduce alcohot related traffic accidents and to increase DUI alcohol and drug related arrests by 80% over the 1998 level. The Town Council is requested to approve the resolution approving the term, conditions and obligations of the LEAF contract. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 11, Series of 1998. 5• Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This meeting is intended to be a Russ Forrest public hearing on the first draft of the Lionshead Master Plan. Staff is Dominic Mauriello seeking comments from the Town Council and the public on the frst Ethan Moore draft. Staff will make a detailed presentation of the master plan Jack Zehren components. (2 hrs.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: No action is requested at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No staff recommendation provided. 6. Town Manager's Report. (10 mins.) 7. Adjournment - 9:55 p.m. . NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: '(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11I10/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P M IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESStON WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11117/98, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P M IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 11117198, BEGINNING AT 7•00 P M IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. I I I I I I I Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. C:WGENDA.TC COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1998 7128198 MUD LOT (LOT A ADJACENT TO RUSSELUANNIENRDITOMIPAM: Kaye Ferry expressed Hospital staff is currently working on a parking plan, recognizing the THE HOSPITAL AND LIBRARY) concern that the lot reserved for VRD, library personnel, and hospital has a parking shortage. Staff is also working with VRD as they Council hospital staff is underutilized, after experiencing difficulties proceed through the public process with their expansion proposal (re: herself in dropping off an injured person and securing a future loadingldelivery, parking needs, etc.). Work prior to Council parking space. It was suggested original agreements wlthe presentation continues. hospital be revisited re: the parking lot west of the hospital, as well as the parking structure to the east. Staff will return to Council wltheir findings. 9/15/98 PINE BEETLE RUSSELL: What is our current position wIFS in relation to Russ Forrest has met with USFS. Also staff has met with Art Mears to Ludi Kurz the pine beetle kill? it may be time to take a more aggressive discuss natural hazards in respect to the pine beetle problem. stance re: both removal and eradication. It was noted by Sybill that approximately 15 years ago when Summit County suffered such devastation, federal and state resources were pulled in the helicopter OUT infected trees, as well as to chemically treat and bundle felled trees. Tom Long in Summit would be a possible contact. 10127198 SKATEBOARDING HELMET TOM: Can Council consider modifying the recently passed RESPONSE: At Council's direction, Tom will prepare a new ordinance to ORDINANCE emergency ordinance to include wording which precludes reflect this provision. Mike Jewett skateboarders from skating on public art, e.g., Seibert CirclelMorales sculptures. October 30, 1998, Page 1 ~ ' u TOWN OF YAIL ~ , Office of the Town Manager . 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 . 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 MEMORANDUM T"" TO: Vail Town Council - FROM: Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town.Manager DATE: October 30, 1998 RE: Vail First Funding Request/Special Events Commission Recommendation 11/3/98 Work Session Item #1(A) In October, Bob McLaurin convened two meetings including the following: Vail Village Merchants Association, Lionshead Merchants Association, Vail First Committee representatives, Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau representatives, Rob Ford, Sybill Navas, and other Town of Vail staff. Through this open dialogue, some levels of consensus were reached in regard to events that are seen by the merchant's groups to be highly effective in both bringing to and keeping customers within our core areas. Subsequent to these meetings, another meeting was held October 29, 1998 to bring the results of these discussions to the Special Events Commission. The Special Events Committee is composed of the following membership: Vail Village Merchants Association Steve Rosenthal Lionshead Merchants Association Gary Boris Vail Recreation District Piet Pieters Vail Associates Steve Lorton Vail Valley Foundation Ceil Folz Vail Valley Tourism & Convenfion Bureau Bill Brice Town of Vail Sybill Navas Although Piet Pieters was unable to attend because he was out of the country, and Gary Boris had a conflict with child care, the remaining members of the committee were able to move forward on a joint recommendation to the Vail Town Council regarding 1999 Special Events funding. Their recommendation follows: Category I- To be added to and included in the WTC&B 1999 Special Events Funding: $15,000 Summit Soccer (formerly Triple Crown Soccer) $15,000 June Chili Cook Off/Family Fest , L~~ RECYCLEDPAPER . , , 30 000 For a to-be-determined August event (suggestions include: International ' Festival, Celtic event, SOs event, etc.) $60,000 Plus the previously requested $170,000 which already contracts for the Whitewater Fest, Vail America Days, Oktoberfest, and the International Holidays Fest, bringing the total for special events managed by the WTC&B to be $230,000. Category II - Individual contributions in the following amounts: - $15,000 FAC/Hot Wednesday/Wild Wednesday nights (six events at $2,500 each), check to be submitted directly to the Vail Village Merchants Association to be shared with the Vail Restaurant Association to put on a designated weekly event for a six week period of time during the `99 summer. • $10,000 Jammin Jazz, check to be written directly to the Lionshead Merchants Association to underwrite the fifth year of the successful Thursday night jazz concert held in the Lionshead area that is a series of weekly free concerts that serve as a prelude to the Labor Day weekend jazz festival. Under the current VVTC&B special events budget an additional line item of seed funding in the amount of $40,000 will remain available for 1999. From this $40,000, there will be consideration of yet another major event for the village either to be held the 3rd or 4th weekend in July or as a connected weekend to the already successful Oktoberfest festivities. Additional applications will still be taken from such groups as the Lionshead Merchants Association, Colorado's Shakespeare Festival, Vail Ultra 100, and others who submit complete and timely applications to the Special Events Commission. For your information I have also provided a breakdown of the financial history of special events for the past four years and where seed funding has been expended. The Special Events Commission believes strongly that underwriting special events both insures that we keep our visitors within the - Town of Vail, as well as provide incentives for guests to come to our town. The Special Events . Commission firmly believes special events are in large part responsible far continuing positive sales tax collections associated with them (as you will note from the healthy increase in sales tax from September collections). We have an opportunity to recoup these monies through growing our special events venues. Additional comments from the Special Events Commission included: 1. Delineation of size, scope, and professional management of special events. 2. Criteria for new events. 3. Consistency in calendaring annually recognized special events. 4. Process for..appr.oval of proposed new special events. ~ STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve additional $85,000 - for 1999 season and suminer events as proposed and endorsed by the Special Events Commission. This $85,000 will be allocated: $60,000 Added to requested $170,000 - special events funding to VVTC&B totaling $230,000. $15,000 Vail Valley Merchants Association $10,000 Lionshead Merchants Association PAB/aw - . , ~ . 4 Events Department Financial History 1995 1996 1997 1998 1499 Budget Income TOV Funding 135,000 135,000 135,000 175,000 170,000 ; Whitewater Fest 0 21,003 25,537 30,451 33,650 Vail America Days 27,740 16,000 21,945 27,533 27,625 Oktoberfest 24,279 58,835 81,381 69,354 77,750 Int'1 Holidays Fest • yt~t. ` 0 27,000 550 9,500 15,000 13,500 Miscellaneous N f ),I,, PA 0 0 3,289 2,229 Uil~ G $ 214,019 $ 231,388 $ 276,652 $ 319,567 $ 322,525 Expense Operating Expense 78,071 93,618 103,202 128,892 155,055 Seed Funds 88,074 66,250 60,000 90,000 40,000 Whitewater Expense 0 18,943 26,981 26,876 31,876 Vail America Days Exp 26,500 22,404 25,762 28,378 41,250 Oktoberfest Expeiise 44,669 49,533 44,339 49,794 56,500 Int'1 Holidays Expense 24,000 15,563 20,898 19,047 27,000 $ 261,314 $ 266,311 $ 281,182 $ 342,987 $ 351,681 Net Income/(Loss) $ (47,295) $ (34,923) $ (4,530) $ (23,420) $ (29,156) * 95 Event expenses are estimated sinc;e individual eveilt expenses were not kept. * 95 Int'1 Holidays funded with $25,000 Visa corp. sponsorship. * 95 & 96 Seed funds include $40,000 spent on street entertainment. * 97 Oktoberfest income includes $20,000 for rain iiisurance. * 98 Seed funds include $5,000 for Rodeo Parade; $15,000 for Sunmiit Sports Soccer & $10,000 for Cham ionship Season festivities. Page I ~ . ~ Commission on Special Events Seed Funding 1995-1998 1995 Celtic Festival $40,000 , 1996 ' . Vail Fireworks (WTCB) $5,000 The Nutcracker (Friend of the Dance) $1,000 Coors VICF Invoice (WTCB) $3,200 VBS Town Championships (VBS) $2.500 Vail International Hockey Tourn. (Merv Lipton) $1,000 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers (Alpine Gardens) $5,000 Vail Jazz Party $3,000 "Oliver" (Vail Public Library and WTC) $500 Avon Soccer Tournament (Blue Moose) $500 Vail Valley Rodeo Series $1,500 Sub-Total $23,200 * 1997 Triple Crown Soccer $15,000 Street Entertainment $40.000 Total $78,200 1997 AVP Open at Vail . $30,000 Vail Jazz Party $5,000 Lionshead Merchants Association Jammin Jazz Nights $7,000 Children's Theater $2,000 Vail Village Merchants Association Chili Cook-off $6,000 Bravo! Village Performances $3,000 VBS Town Championships $2,500 Vail Int. Hockey Tourn. $1,500 Winter Sports Film Festival $1,500 Children's Theater (Wizard of Oz) $1,000 ~ Oktoberfest Vail $1,000 Total $60,500 \ ~ : 1998 BRAVO! Young Mus. $5,000 Vail LJltra 100 $5,000 Vail7azz FestivaUParty $2,500 . Jammin' 7azz Nights $10,000 Children's Theatre $5,000 Co. Shakespeare Festival $10,000 Vail's Chili Cookoff $6,000 , " Vail Intl. Festival $15,500 • "Annie" Children's Theatre $1,000 Total $60,000 . (~,aS ~l•3•~ig t(~~ Open Letter to Chamber Members: concerned about the discontinuation of the regional marketing concept in 1999 and the future ability to There are roughly 650 business license holders in create a self-fzulded district if discontinuation occurs. West Vail, Lionshead, Vail Village, and other areas of Vail paying a business license fee. The funds raised The Vail Town Council will ultimately decide where from the business license fee generate about the $340,000.00 in business license fees will be allocat- $340,000.00 each year. ed. The council has received very little input from their residents and business constituents. If you sup- The Vail Town Council currently directs those busi- port regional marketing and have a difference of opin- ness license fee funds toward regional marketing, to ion from Vail First, it is urgent that the Vail Town attract guests to the Vail Valley. The regional "off Council hears from you. peak" marketing efforts of the Vail Valley Marketing Board and their collective $1 million dollar annual Please read the enclosed dialogue about the business budget bring additional visitors to the Vail Valley, license fee issue. Then, contact council members Rob increasing and improving the economy for all of us. Ford- Mayor, Sybill Navas, Ludwig Kurz- Mayor Pro Other contributors into the $1 million dollar market- Tem, Michael Jewett, Michael Arnett, Bob Armour, ing fund include the Town of Avon, Beaver Creek and Kevin Foley. These council members may be Resort Company, Vail Associates, Inc., Town of reached via voice mail at 479-1860, by mail at 75 S. Minturn, Arrowhead and Cordillera. Frontage Rd., Vail, CO 81657, by e-mail at fordQvail.net, snavasQci.vail.co.us, llcurzQci.vail.co.us, The Chamber supports the continuation of reb onal m)ewett@ci.vail.co.us, marnettQci.vail.co.us, and marketing, and has even taken steps to create a mar- kfoleyQci.vail.co.us. keting district funded by a lodging tax. The Chamber board considers the creation of a marketina district to You may, also share your views by attending the be a fundamental priority in 1999. ~ Citizen Input part of each council meeting's agenda at 7:00pm. Vail Council Meetings wili be heid October There is currently heavy competition tor the Vail 6th and 20th. The Chamber recommends that you business license tee funds- the S340,00.00 in Vail busi- give input into this process while there is still time ness license fees that is part of the regional marketing to participate. fund, from a group called Vail First. If you have questions or would like additional infor- Vail First proposes to divert the 5340,000.00, at the mation, please contact me at the Chamber at 949-5189. detriment of the cunent regional marketing plan, to Thank you tor taking the time to understand and act Vail-exclusive projects including a few events, a shop- on this complex and very important issue. ping b ide, and customer service trainin;. While the Chamber believes these are perhaps positive goals Sincerelti; from Vail First, our first priority is to assure the future Kate Carey of regional marketing. The Chamber board is gravely Executive Directar - ; , a~d A. . ..~~~~~~.~~T~~~~~+~~i~ I. Doesn't Vail pay more than its fair share for ment the impact of the summer marketing program the summer marketing program? on the economv. Sales tax growth directIy attrib- utable to Marketing Board programs has been seg- Under the current structure, Vail contributes 54.9% mented for several vears, and in the 1989-1997 life of the funding to the summer marketing program. of the program, has resulted in over $100 million In 1997, Vail collected 58% of the summer sales in ~uoss sales from the expenditure of $6.2 million tax collected bv the funding entities, and in the donars ...a return of $16.12 for every dollar 1997 survey of visitors specifically attracted to the invested. Aaain, these figures eliminate the growth area bv Marketina Board campaians, 57c7o stayed in expenditures bv local citizens, which figure in Vail lodaing properties. The percenta_ge paid by prominentl~• into increases in the down-valley tax Vail seems appropriate. collections. The return on Vail's investment alone, from Marketing Board programs specifically, has From another perspective, Vail receives almost two been $17.30 per $1 invested in the proaram. dollar's worth or marketing impact for every one dollar it puts into the program. There are a couple of illustrations of the long-term II. But how can we tell if the summer market- impacts of the Marketing Fund expenditures that ing programs reallv produce business'' are quite immediate. Camp Jeep~, which is in its fourth vear of summer visits to Vail, and has pro- A areat deal of research has been done to docu- duced irackable revenues of over $10 million i dollars, was the result of a MarketinQ Board funded where they are staying, to Vail to shop and dine. In sales trip to call on Chrysler five years ago. ADP, fact, in an "intercept" research study conducted in the which will be making its second visit to Vail later this summer of 1996, almost 40% of those visitors shop- month, resulting in over $6 million dollars in revenue ping and dining in Vail Village were actually staying to the community, is the result of Marketing Board outside of Vail. funded attendance at the Incentive Travel and Market- ing Expo several years aao. Both the Blue Knights In addition, the Vail Town Council has underwritten and IAFCI, groups that Vail will host in 1999 worth the cost of employee training programs and a shop- over SS million, were also the result of Marketing ping guide.magazine at the request of inerchants in Board funded sales efforts. Without the funding of the village. the Marketing Board, the solicitation of these four groups would never have occurred. The umbrella marketing campaign, leveraging the Town's contribution into almost a rrullion-dollar pro- III. Isn't Vail subsidizing down valley growth? gram has been highly effective at attracting a larger and larger share of Colorado's summer visitors into This is a question that arouses considerable passion the Valley, enabling the in-town programs and events and emotional response, but the facts do not support to attract their share of this visitation. the arQument. A signlficant part of sales tax growth in Avon and Beaver Creek, and now in Edwards, is a VI. Won't the Vail First proposal insure more con- direct result of the population growth and huge tinued growth for Vail than the existing regional increases in the number of businesses opemng in program? those areas. Vail's sales tax gains have occurred over basically the same number of businesses in existence Any program focused on attracting more of the val- for the past ten years, and its dependence on visitor ley s visitors into Vail can only be effective if a sus- spending for sales tax rowth has now nsen to 90°Io in tained, well-funded campaign continues to attract des- the retail and food andeverage business sectors. tination visitors to the area. The Vail First proposal is funded by the business license fees, which wilI neces- The fact that most of the full-time year 'round popula- sitate shrinkmg or eliminating Vail's contribution to tion now resides from Dowd Junction west and the valley-wide campaign. The elimination of the chooses to shop and dine closer to their homes is umbrella campaign would have the same effect as the totally unrelated to the summer tourism marketing elimination of the State of Colorado's umbrella cam- efforts. In fact, as more of the local population paian in 1993. ..a reduction of visitors into the area, spends its money down valley, Vail hasbecome more resulting in a significantly smaller "target market" for dependent than ever before on the Visitor s ending Vail's local promotional efforts. directly related to the summer marke:inQ e~ort. There is no conceivable wa_y that reducing funding, Visitors, no matter where the are staving, choose to thereby bringing fewer summer ~~isitors into the area, visit, shop, and dine in VaiL ~o a summer vacation in can have anything but a negative impact on retail and Vail will actually include a variety or experiences in restaurant sales. Vail, Avon, Minturn, Edwards and the surrounding areas. Increasing visitation to any ot these areas is VII. Is there a better solution? good business for everyone! The VVTCB, Chamber of Commerce, and Marketing IV. Hasn't Vail's summer growth stopped, while Board were successful in having legislation passed the other areas have continued to grow? which will enable us to create a local marketing dis- trict encompassing Vail, Beaver Creek, and Avon. On the contrarv, according to Town ot Vail sales tax Through the passage of a 1.5% lodging tax within the figures, for the past 8 years, summer retail sales tax district, enough money can be generated to double the collections have increased an average of 7% per year, size of the existing umbrella marketing budget. If this food and beverage an_average of 11`rc per year, and happens,it will eliminate the cunent need for munici- lodaing an average ot 7.5% per year. While winter ai contribution to the umbrella marketing program, sales tax collections have slowed, summer gains have ~reeing this money up to be used, if the local Qovern- been significantly ahead of inflation. ment chooses, for local marketing programs. Growth in Beaver Creek and Avon has occuned as We will be workinR on the effor[ to implement this well, but in both of these cases, the number of retail district concept in 7999; with the desired end result and food and beverage outlets has increased by over being an equitable, adequately funded umbrella-mar- 100% while ~'ail's retail and restaurant business base keting program. The prosram will be desiQned to has remained static. attract increased visitors 6unng "non-peak' times, which can and should be augmented by local promo- V. Isn't it time Vail did more to market itself and tional efforts in Vail, Avon, and Beaver Creek, help its own business community' designed to highlight each unique area's events and activities to visitors in the vallev. The Vail Town Council has made si_Tniticant efforts y • for the past three years to fund addiiionai special Reducing the existing funding to the summer market- events in the town limits [hrough its contract with the ing program until this Local Nlarketing District is VVTCB and its Special Events Commission and functioning can onlv jeopardize the continued eco- through its contributions to Bravo! and the Founda- nomic growth of Vail as a visitor destination! tion s mountain bike and cultural proarams. These programs have effectively attracted N-isitors, no matter ~ WS 1~3• r~ e,e.~,s,,~# t(4 ) SUMMIT SPORTS 1998 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SOCCER SHOOTOUT VAIL, COLORADO JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 EVENT SUMMARY Statistic 1997 1998 Total number of teams 348 323 Total number of players 1,740 1,615 Total estimated number of visitors (2.5/player) 4,350 4,038 Total teams lodged in Vail 172 191 Total players lodged Vail 860 955 Total visitors lodged in Vail 2,150 2,388 Average nights stayed 3.5 3.5 Average number of people per reservation 3.95 3.95 Estimated number of reservations in Vail 1,101 1,022 Average dollar amount per reservation $311 Estimated lodging revenue in Vail $317,842* Estimated sales tax revenue generated $55,277 * Lodging revenue statistically accounts for 23 % of the total sales tax revenue. f ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FR: Bob McLaurin ~ Town Manager RE: 1999 Compensation Issues DT: October 29, 1998 At the last Council meeting, the Council agreed to a merit range maximum of 6%, with a merit cap not to exceed 4%. The Council also expressed its desire for us to move more quickly to a true pay for perFormance system (PFP). It has been my desire to move to a PFP system. The executive team has spent a lot of time researching the pros and cons of this type of system for Vail. We have met with the City of Lakewood's staff and had a readiness assessment done by Tom Haller of Lee Burgess Associates of Coforado (which is attached). As you will see, this is a complex issue that needs careful consideration and needs to be implemented thoughtfully. The purpose of this memorandum is to further develop these issues. Any credible compensation system needs to be based on a compensation philosophy. This philosophy is the foundation upon which the system is based. There are two basic components of a compensation philosophy. The first is the merit pool, e.g. the "basket of money" that an organization must budget to meet its market requirements. The second component of pay a philosophy is how the merit pool is distributed. Current TOV Pay Philosophk For many years, the Town of Vail's pay philosophy has been to be the competitive payer within our chosen target markets. Target markets include the Vail Valley for hourly and clerical positions; Colorado resorts (Aspen, Breckenridge, etc.); and last year we targeted the front range for public safety. Most organizations, both private and public, target to be at least mid point payers for competent, qualified employees In terms of this organization, we: • Establish pay ranges based on our chosen markets; and employees are paid within those ranges based on competence and performance. • The minimum of the range is designed for inexperienced newcomers. The mid point is for fully qualified, competent employees, while the top is for experienced, high perFormers. TOV Actual Practice Presently TOV hourly employees are paid below the mid point. This is due to one fact: over the past three years the average personnel budgets have increased 2.8%.' This condition was the reason we had recommended a 7% budget in FY 1999. New Pay Philosophy Because our ability to pay cannot support seven percent, we will need to modify our pay philosophy. Given current conditions, this new philosophy might read: "The Town of Vail will establish ranges based on our chosen markets. Employees will be paid within the range. Movement through the range is based strictly on the TOV's ability to pay and employee performance in that order. Longevity and length of service is not a factor in movement through the range, nor is pay relationship to any other employee a factor." Distribution of Personnel Revenues The second component of a compensation philosophy is the how the merit pool is distributed. There are several generally accepted methods. These include: • Automatic Step and COLA Systems provide guaranteed increases based on service and competent performance. In the public sector, such systems are common, particularly for emergency services where bargaining unit relations prevail. Many employees are "born and bred "on this entitlement mentality and so are their supervisors. • Under "Pay for Performance," no steps, COL allowances, or other entitlements are guaranteed. Only performance matters and designing an appropriate measurement/appraisal system is key. Under this method, a Director is given a "basket of money" (e.g., a percentage) and s/he distributes it based on performance. The deciding factors on merit are performance and location in range. The Town of Vail has utilized for many years a modified Merit System. We have historically capped the merit for all employees. As we have discussed, for the past two years the maximum has been 4.0% and 4.5%. Pay for Performance The Council's second policy directive last Tuesday was to move to a Pay for Performance System. As discussed previously, this is something we have been evaluating for sometime and have made incremental progress in implementing. Given 1 In 1997 and 1998 the personal budgets were 4 1/2 and 4% respectively. In 1996 salaries were frozen, although all employees did receive a $1200 bonus which did not increase base wages. the Council's direction, we will revise our pay plan policy. However, I encourage each of you to read Tom Haller's April, 1998 report on the subject so you understand the implications and 100% commitment involved. If you are committed to adopting PFP pay philosophy ASAP, I believe implementation of PFP could be done at this time and effectively with the June 1, 1999 evaluation period, with mid and upper management only. However, to make this work I would like to see a 5% cap on salaries for 1999. I beleive the Town can afford a 5% cap for 1999. Please feel free to call me at home (476-7388) over the weekend if you have questions or need additional information prior to Tuesday's Executive Session. Thanks. , I,ee & Burgess Associates of Colorado 7955 E. Arapnhoe Coimt 303.770.7733 Mnnngement Consultantc ' Siurc3000 fJt. 30.3.770.0080 Enrlcriuod, Cnlnsadn 80I12 RECEIVED APR 1 0 1998 March 25, 1998 Mr. Robert McLaurin, Town Manager - Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 . Dear Bob: I have provided you below with our assessment of the Town's readiness for a performance-based pay system. This assessment is based on our interViews of the management team, and on a review of various aspects of the Town's compensation system. It is our intention that this be considered a working draft of our findings. After you have had an opportunity to review this report, we welcome the chance to talk with you further about it, and help you to refine your desire and strategy in implementing a performance-based pay philosophy and system. As we have discussed previously, we believe that at least six conditions must exist for pertormance-based pay to be successful in an organization. Our assessment of the Town's status relative to these conditions is provided below, fotlowed by a discussion of our overall findings and recommended approaches for you to consider. " CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE-BASED PAY 1. The elected officials must be unanimouslv committed to the concept of performance-based Qav, or must at least agree not to interfere with pay decisions for individual employees or departments. As part of our process thus far, we have not met with nor interviewed members of Town Council regarding this issue. If you decide to proceed with the development of the plan, it is critical that you take the necessary time to meet with them, individualfy and collectively, to enlist #-he+r support. Regardless of the time spent or the approaches taken, it is safe to assume that you will not achieve unanimous commitment to the concept. It is very unlikefy that seven individuals from very diverse backgrounds are going to support a concept that is clearly a management initiative, and which is undoubtedly going to cause some employee dissension. If you can obtain their commitment to a program, however, that is carefully designed and implemented, and an agreement to voice concerns in forums that are only private in nature, you will have probably succeeded in satisfying this condition. 2. The manaaement must be unanimouslv committed to the concept, must be capable of makinQ and defendinQ difficult decisions about performance and pay,'and be effective. Proactive managers. This condition is, in our opinion, the most critical to the success of a performance-based _pay initiative. It is also one of the- issues of most concem in assessing the °.readiness°, of the Town of Vail for such an approach. We conducted interviews with each of the Department Heads (and the Town Manager and Deputy Town Manager), and had each of these individuals complete a structured survey requesting a response to various items on a°Strongly Disagree" to °Strongly Agree" continuum. Based on the information obtained from those sources, the following statements appear appropriate: • While the managers seem to generally favor movement toward a pertormance- based pay system in some form, there is not agreement about a conceptual structure that would be most favorable for the Town. ~ There is not agreement on the role which longevity, cost-of-(iving, or market trends should play in pay range development or in pay increase decisions. Thus, there is not agreement on the role which performance should play in pay decisions relative to other criteria. ~ With only about two exceptions, your management staff has had no meaningful exposure to or experience with performance-based pay. • There is strong agreement that performance should play a larger role in -pay decisions than longevity. • There is not agreement on the impact which the high cost-of-living should have on pay practices; while some felt this reflected the need for some on-going recognition of longevity or other "automatic" pay increases, others did not. While there are sorfie -exeeptions to -this generalization, f would state that your management team is comprised more of individuals who are °willing" to enter into pertormance-based pay than who "want" to do it. They have had little exposure to the concept or the practice, have not had to make or support diffrcult pay decisions in the past, 2 Lee & Burgess Associates I have or perceive employees that may be rather firmly entrenched in an "entitlement" mode, and have some sense of the difficulties ahead in developing the plan. 3. The performance manaaement process and philosophy must be effective and credible. You have recently made significant adjustments to your performance appraisal process and forms. While I have not reviewed the previous form, the newer form focuses on goal = development and accomplishment, and is much more position-speciiic than the traditional ranking form. - While most of the managers were positive in their comments about the new process, some concerns exist, particularly in the use of the form and process in making pay decisions. ? Some managers (or their working supervisors) have apparently interpreted the new forms and criteria rather narrowly in conducting performance appraisal. While the forms require the definition of ineasurable. performance standards and/or goals, some managers have chosen only to evaluate performance on those criteria for which goals are established, or on those criteria which can be measured in some (preferably) quantitative manner. One Department Head stated that while employees were working toward completion of their goals, the remainder.of the job was not being pertormed satisfactorily. I trust and assume that this narrow interpretation and focus was not the intent of the design of the system. Yet, such interpretation will clearly impact a performance-based pay system. • Related to the first point, too many managers (in many organizations) believe that pertormance must be readily measurable in order for performance-based pay to be effective. There seems to be an assumption that such a system will only work effectively if performance can be quantifiably observable and measurable. Making the system work, then is primarily a matter of finding those criteria that can be measured accordingly. Unfortunately, this is not and will not be the case. Regardless of how hard we try, performance appraisal will always be a process in which one individual (or more) is making judgment about the pertormance of another. While criteria are hopefully established, and measurements are hopefully developed and used for some of those criteria, perFormance appraisal still reflects a judgment made by one individual about another. There will be subjective elements to the evaluation, no matter how cleverly and clearly and comprehensively the system is designed. This perception of inadequacies in the performance appraisal tools, however, normally reflects the perception of the process used by many managers. Toozften, it is the form that is expected to do the work for the manager, rather than be a 3 Lee & Burgess Associates means by which evaluation is communicated. Evaluation is often viewed by a manager as an event to be completed, rafher than as an on-going process of management. There is, I'm sure, nothing within your organization that prevents a manager from tailoring the form to meet the unique circumstances of a position or department. This lengthy discussion has been provided to support an observation that the current process, including the forms and criteria, are probably not yet viewed with the required credibility to be effective in making pay decisions. The current form does not appear to require managers to define standards which exceed performance expectations. While this may be included in the existing process, our review of selected forms did not include "reach" definitions. These definitions are critical in defining performance which should result in higher pay levels or increases. ? Based on comments from managers, a significant number of employees (roughly 90-95%) received evaluations describing performance as "Outstanding." If this is the case, such a limited distribution can not realistically be used in making pay decisions. Scores will need to be ratcheted back to more realistic levels in order for the system to be effectively used. Unfortunately, it will be extremety difficult to reduce the overall scores, using the same form and criteria as currently exist, without seriously threatening the credibility of the pertormance appraisal process. ? Several managers, during discussion about performance measures, described the difficulty they would have in defining "reach" performance expectations for many non-exempt staff. 4, Manapers and supervisors must be thorouahlv trained in, and understand and be committed to, the concepts, techniques, and objectives of performance management. There has been little training in perFormance management, other than in the introduction of the new form. It is imperative that managers and supervisors develop a strong commitment to the on going importance of performance management, we!l beyond simply understanding how to use a form and its accompanying criteria. "Training" is probably an understated term for the level of development that must accompany such organizational change. You are currently undergoing a process by which the values and mission of the Towm are being-defined. As your managers and employees participate in this process, many of them will inevitably develop a stronger sense of commitment to those values, and will increase their commitment to the long-term development of the community. 4 Lee & Burgess Associates To make perfonnance-based pay successful, you will need to channel that commitment into a desire to make empioyees accountable and responsible for contributing to the Town's success. You will need to increase managers' ability to direct and facilitate the performance and development of their employees. You will need to focus managers on the concept of "performance management" rather than simply on °performance appraisal." 5. The reward svstem must be meaninqful. Transition to a performance-based pay system is a significant cuitural change for an - organization to endure. To go through this change, and provide minimal pay differential' between levels of performance, is a self-defeating exercise. Yet far too many organizations follow this path. You currently have an environment best described by several managers as "entitlement"- oriented. Employees have expectations of a defined level of pay increase on an annual basis, either to reflect or accommodate the high cost of living in the area, or as a continuation of historical practice. Until recently, when Town pay ranges were increased, salaries automatically increased, also. In this manner, employees were °kept whole" in their respective pay ranges, and any additional pay increases provided progression toward the range maximum. The Town's pay ranges have always been a function of ranges in the market, rather than reflective of actual pay levels in the market. This is typical of most public sector entities. In the recent pay system changes, pay increases did not automatically accompany range increases. Rather, employees had to "earn" * most of the pay increase through performance. Apparently, some aspect of the pay increase was considered to be an across-the-board recognition of market changes, however, and, when combined with the almost unanimous "Outstanding" ratings, virtually all employees received the maximum allowable increase. = To make performance-based pay effective, you will need to significantly differentiate pay between levels of pertormance. To go through such organizational change, and allow only minimal pay differences between key pertormers and those that simply meet expectations wilf not be a positive experience for the Town. Based on our interviews with the management team, the experience with a system with such differentiation is limited, and the support for such a system is clearly not unanimous. 6. Proper administra#tve-controis and qrocesses must be in place. The oversight required for a performance-based pay plan will exceed that of a traditional compensation plan, at least for the first few iterations. It will require a significant amount 5 Lee & Burgess Assoeiates of coaching with managers and supervisors, random review of performance reviews, and examination of the relationship between review and pay recommendations. At some time prior to final implementation, you will need to determine the degree of flexibility managers will be accorded in making pay determinations. At one extreme, you may need to specifically define the pay treatment that will accompany evaluation levels or "scores,° to ensure bot h compliance and consistency. At the other extreme, you may want to provide loose guidelines for managers to use in transfating evaluation levels and current pay levels into proposed pay increases. The method fiinally selected will depend to a great - extent on the degree of ownership which managers have- in adopting , the final compensation system. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Based on our review thus far, we have the following observations regarding the development and implementation of a performance-based pay system: ? In general, the management team is reluctantly willing to move toward a performance-based pay system. There is an overall lack of experience with such a system, an acknowledgment of (and some probabie agreement with) the entitlement perspective believed to be shared among employees, and a realization of the amount. of work and change necessary to make such a plan effective. In addition to significant management development for the management team and supervisors, I question whether the plan can be successfully developed and implemented without some changes in the current management team. ? The current pertormance appraisal process and tools will likely need to be revamped prior to the full implementation of a performance-based plan. The current plan, which was re-designed during the last two years, is an apparently effective, job-related plan that is credible in most departments. However, the short experience witfi the plan has been characterized by abnormally high rankings for most positions. It will be difficult fo reduce those scores to more realistic levels using the same forms and criteria, without causing serious damage to the process. ? The current pay philosophy of the Town, as reflected in the pay ranges, probably does not lend itself to effective distribution of available funds based on performance. Currently, the anticipation is that all employees will be permitted (and expected) to move toward the range maximum based on longevity, pertormance, or other criteria. As with most govemments, the ranges are constructed without regard to averaae salaries paid in the marketplace, but reflect the average ranQes in the competing organizations. Thus, you don't have any way of comparing how Town employee salaries compare to the average paid for the position in the marketplace. 6 Lee & Burgess Associates V1/hen you have a fixed amount for salary increases, a(i empioyees believe that they should be eligible for the entire allotted amount, regardless of their current placement in the salary range. With that expectation, it is difficult to distribute salaries based on performance to ensure adequate reward for top pertormers. In a system in which both performance and current placement in the salary range are considered, you have more flexibility in making pay decisions. ? The timing of implementation of a performance-based system ts critical. Based on the current status of the organization, I would recommend targeting full . implementation of such a plan in two to three years. This will permit the completion of much of the organizational development activity in which you are involved, will allow development of a stronger, performance management capability among managers and supervisors, and will give you time to develop the infrastructure for the system. Further, I suggest that you consider a"shadow" plan the year prior to full implementation of the plan, to inform employees of the mechanics of the system. ~ I think the Town may want to consider the use of two different approaches to performance-based pay. One plan would pertain to professional and management positions, and would compare to the systems more commonly used in the private sector. Under this plan, pay increases would be totally based on pertormance, and managers would have increased flexibility than currently exists. The second plan would pertain more to the non-exempt positions, and would reflect more limited flexibility in pay decisions. Pay progression coutd consist of a combination of market and performance factors, particularly until the range midpoint is reached. Under such a system, for example, pay would progress on a somewhat more defined basis to the midpoint, after which all pay decisions would be made based on pertormance. _ Under these scenarios, however, we recommend that the Town transition to a pay system and philosophy that is based on actual average salaries in the market rather than on range averages. ~ There is an apparent concern shared by several managers that any position vacancies are and will continue to be difficult to replace in the market. While there is some validity to this impression, I also think that some managers may be using this as a reason or justification to not develop or enforce strong standards of performance among employees. If this thinking is in fact existent among managers, and if this is not overcome through the current organizational development efforts, the performanceimanagement process wiil be very difficult to develop and implement. 7 Lee & Burgess Associates RECOMMENDATIONS: Bob, before I detail any specific recommendations related to the development of a performance-based plan, I think it will be valuable for us to meet and discuss the results of this survey process. I have enclosed the distributions from the survey that each of the managers completed, showing how individuals responded to each of the statements on the questionnaire. In addition, I have provided most of the comments from the interviews, without attributing them to any individual manager. After you have had a chance to review this summary report, I welcome the chance to meet with you and John to discuss the next steps for the Town to follow in exploring this new • pay direction. In general, I think there is support for the concept, and a pretty good understanding of the difficulty that lies bhead in developing and implementing the plan. Please call me after you have had a chance to review this report, and we will schedule a meeting to discuss its contents and implications. I can be reached at 303-770-7733. Yours very truly, Tom Haller 8 Lee & Burgess Associates ~ ~ Dct-c&-98 01:04P CQPYMAX 472 303 978 9765 P.01 ( FA?X MAMMMWON ; . Attenbon: Dste: /e -i ComPany: i!-4 r v FrOm: --n ~ S t ~1CA, CO_ P6oue: ComPmY: C--44t..T,K . Fax: 7 n--- 7 9- r~" Ph~ . Nuntber of Pages (tacw(ring Cover Sheet): ~ . COO~Il.~S: r NI S V 4:4+c. l /S Y i 4, Ivc f -w~t~~.o [ l~~'C.f ~-0 ?(J.,c l O ~C A ~".r r ~ ,a `-~r P•4'~ s3...o c Ez' o~ .vo ~r.~.[-£ Trrn.? ~ cMHos-oza (.cv2t96) I Oct-21-98 01:04P COPYMAX 471 303 978 9765 p_02 ~ 1. CARTS 697-'98 EXPENSES SALARIES Gxccutivc Dircctor ( 12 mos) 24,OUtJ UU EPICS Fac:ulty Advisurs . ` 1 G,OUO.00 C'SM Summcr Student Intcrns - 1 b,5(H).Up . 56,500.00 . TRA VEI,/FXTF..NSFS . 0 Uips to D. CJ1 trip co San Dicgo) All mileage/maals/misc:ellaneous 9,104.85 . PRINTING/PQSTA GF/PHQ NF,/UCF1C E Postage/Box Rental 290.70 Copying 328.29 Tclcphonc 575,56 Temporary Help 90.00 Staticmery/Meeling MaleriaLs- 2.000.85 Mccting rciieshrnents/Rentals/Fees 1,5126.75 - I3anking (includcs $ IOU.UU to CTFGA) 115.25 Medallit?ns 867.30 6,194.70 TOTAL: $ 70,799.55 44 43 - t ~~•a~ Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS ) ~0~~ 6500 W. Mansfield Ave., Villa 27 Tel: 303-763-9988 Denver, Co. 80235 e-mail-JDSchlZaot.com Rob Ford, Mayor October 6, 1998 Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd. . - ~ Vail, Co. 81657 ' - - 3 • ~ Dear Rob: 1 am writing to encourage the participation of Vail in the funding needs of the Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS) for the balance of 1998 and in setting vour budget for 1999. This organization is the creation of youu and your fellow municipalities aiong and near the I-70 corridor. You have succeeded in getting the state legislature to validate the need for an agencv to develop the technical critena and planning for a fixed guideway solution to the growing transportation problems from the metro area to the mountains. CARTS remains a critical need if a consensus is to be built that such a solution can be user friendlv and economically viable. VJe hope to be the educational group that can provide answers to concerns about the social, technical, environmental, and funding questions of the public. Evervone agrees that highwav improvements need to be made in the near term, but that adding additional lanes of pavement as a long term solution is unacceptable. Your community vvi]1 be impacted if we can not make the case for a rapid t:ansit ansNver to the long term problem. The Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guidewav Authoritv (CIFGA) which was created by the }egislature will onlv look at counties for its funding while we are expected to receive our fundinc from municipalities. 1 am enclosing the past year's contributions to CARTS, the Mission Statement and Goals recently approved by the board of directors. and the reasons for membership. I ask that ~ou look carefully at these and contnbute as soon as possible to continue our efforts. Please cal] me with any questions or if vou would like me to make a presenta.tion to your to«n council. Sincereh. ? Jim Scherer Executi~e Director ~ L Mission Statement and Goals for the Corridor Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution Mission Statement CARTS and its members are committed to address public concerns and to be a communications link between the general public and transportation, funding, . legislative and administration officials to assure implementation of the Colorado Department of Transportation MIS recommendations for the I-70 co~ridor. . . Goals - . ~ _ Comnleted Goals 1• Convinced Colorado legislature to create a governmental agency, Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway (CIFGA) to develop the technology, funding, . and pianning for a fixed guideway to be completed by the year 2000, 2 Developed a cooperative program with the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, to have transportation research at the undergraduate and graduate level available to answer community and public qnestions. 3• Coordinated pubtic input to the Colorado Department of Transportation MIS on the 1-70 corridor and influenced the firtal conclusion favoring a fixed guideway solution. Present Goats l. To work cooperativelv with the Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway (CIFGA) in order to communicate public coocerns and educate the public on the engineering and funding plan for a fixed guideway. 7-o research and work for salutions to community social and enviroomental concerns 3. To work cooperatively with the Colorado Schoot of Mines to research technical questions for the public. 4. To communicate answers to questions about engineering, economic feasibility, and funding of the project through the media, public appearances, and meetings. 5. To influence the plans for solving the I-70 transportation problem by meeting with Colorado transportation, administrative, and legislative officials and the Coiorado Federai elected officials. 6. To coordinate and advocate for any tax election that may be necessary to fund a portion of the guideway construction. ~ Reasons for Niembership • You will be supporting a unified communication voice to inform the public about the technical and planning proposals for a fixed guideway to address the I-70 corridor transportation needs. • You can participate in building a consensus on social, environmental. technica(. and fundint issues. ~ , 0 You can be an active or passive support to educating the general public of the corridor area on the consensus decisions reached by research and policy makers. ' • You wiil be supporting the lobb_ying effort needed to influence administrators, ]egislators, and Federal congressional members in order to successfully complete the Ouideway proiect. M1Zembership. C o n t r i b u t i o n s Municipalities ....5000 Business and Corporate 1,000 Inaivtdual = - • ~ - SIuil-Rt. . . . . . . . 10 (Larsier contributions are encowaged for lareer and impacted municipalities) f Smailer contnbutions are acceptable where necessarv; participation is most important j To Receive Membership,Agendas, and Newsletter Send: Name, Address, Telephone number, Fax number, and e-mail address and cuntnhution to C.aRTS Jim Scherer, Exe. Dir. 6500 W. Niansfieid Ave. #27 Uem er. Co. 80235 + For an% 4uestions: Jim Scherer, TeI: 303-763-9988 e-mail JDSch2@aol.com ~ • . CARTS FUNDING HISTORY Fililrg Fee/A1niy Jaire Loevlie & Bill Mnc), 50.00 10/1/97 Clear Creek County 2,000.00 10/23/97 Georgetown 500.00 11/5/97 Summit Counly 7,500.00 12/2/97 Silvenhorne 3,000.00 12/29/97 Dillon 2,(x)0.00 l/s/yg Eagle County _ 5 p(?U.UU 1/5/98 Idaho Springs 1,OO0.00 1/22/94 Frisco 2,000.00 - Jy/yR Arvada 3,(x)0.00 1 U/>8 Viul 3,(N)0.00 2/I1/98 Brcc;kcnridgc 5,000.00 3/2I98 Dcnvcr IU,(K)U.(K) 4/1/98 Avon 2,500.00 4/2/98 CAST/Colo. Asscx;. o! Ski Towns l,(X)O.OO 4/2/98 Gilpin County 1,(H)O.UO 6/1/98 DenvcrCounty lS,UO(l.OU 6/22/98 Summil County-7,500.00 TOTAL 71,00II.00 - Total `97-'98 Expcnscs 70,799.25 Balanre-on-Haiid 200.75 Outstandiniz Invoices Telephoire/1.orrg Distnnce APR-JUN (Profrles in Da/a, Inc.) (502.20) Colorado Alrinicipnl.Lengrre/1 dn1' COl1fP!'Pl1CP (40.00) . NET CASH POSITION $ (341.45) CONTRIBUTIONS Counties $ 48,000 Towns & Cities $ 23,000 ,tf;VH - 919198 w 1--c.o 0 OMF+ sl'~C 7., crr o /h/o A/ 000 ~r'~lSce GJO t At TOWN OF VAIL Department of Communiry Development • ~ , 75 South Frontage Road uail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2138 ' ' R ' ' FAX 970-479-2452 TM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development DATE: November 3, 1998 SUBJECT: Overview of Community Development projects Staff: Russ Forrest 1. Purpose The purpose of this worksession is to obtain the Town Council's input on projects that should be included in the 1999 & 2000 work-plan and budget for Community Development. Attached is a summary of projects and how the Council ranked each project. Within this memo staff has included a proposed phasing schedule for implementation based on input from the Town Council and the Planning and Environmental Commission. - . 2. Staffing Capacity for Projects As a point of reference, Community Development can comfortably manage 2 major community projects at a time (i.e., Common Ground, Lionshead). Each Senior Planner can effectively handle 1 long-range project at a time (i.e. Austria House, GRFA code revision) along with a full caseload of development review projects. We currently have 2 Senior Planners and a Chief of Planning. The Environmental Health Specialist can comfortably manage 1-2 major projects at a time (Green Star Program, Waste Management). The Housing program is already relatively defined by the Common Ground process. However, the Council's input on housing recommendations identified by the public as part of the recent common ground discussions would be very helpful. L~ RECYCLEDPAPER ~ . L 3. PEC Recommendations On September 28, 1998 the Planning and Environmental Commission reviewed the DepartmenYs project list and made recommendations on high priority actions. The high priority recommendations include: • Economic Development Plan a Community Facility Siting ' • Revise EHU policy and improve enforcement , „ • Review parking pay in lieu policy ' . ` • Continue improving deveiopment process (Development Review Improvement Process) - provide an internet connection for applications • Codify staff interpretations • Improve water quality protection standards (erosion control, stormwater management) • Complete Solid Waste Plan • Update Design Guidelines after Lionshead Master Plan is complete • Evaluate covering I-70 and identify mitigation for interstate noise and air quality impacts . 4. Council Ranking of Projects The Town Council ranked the following projects the highest: • Lionshead Redevelopment • There was strong support for most of the housing projects • Reevaluate Parking pay - in-lieu policy • Complete land exchange annexation actions • Community Facility Plan • Economic Development Plan (1 member opposed) • Water Quality Standards • Green Star Program • Complete Solid Waste Plan The following projects were ranked the lowest: • Apply Lionshead Design Guidelines to Town of Vail as a whole • Ski Storage Definition • Revise Sign Code (Phase 2) • Tree Ordinance 5. Staff Recommendation The Community Development staff fully supports the Town Managers Budget, which proposes funding for an economic development plan and a community facility plan within the Planning Division. We feel these to be the most critical planning needs that need funding at this time. The Manager's budget also funds the first tier actions for Common Ground and the proposed environmental projects. With revenue projected from the land exchange, staff feels comfortable that these housing projects can be accomplished. Staff t also feels an evaluation of performance building codes would be very useful to irnprove building safety and allow additional creativity in design. The following is a recommended work plan based on the input received from the Town Council and the Planning and Environmental Commission. The program is broken into three tiers for each functional area within Community Development. The first tier indicates the actions that would be implemented first. Funding to complete the first tier . projects is currently available in the 1999 Town Managers. Budget. Plannin Environmental Buildin Housin • - " Economic Complete Water Evaluate Implement Common Development Plan Quality Standards Building Permit Ground housing actions Process includes bu downs ' Community Complete Solid Building Evaluate existing Facilities Plan Waste Plan Performance affordable housing Code develo ments Parking pay-in-lieu Continue Dedicated Revise employee policy Open Space Process housing ordinance (improve incentives) & ~st consider requiring Tier caretaker units for large houses Lionshead Involve the business Redevelopment community with implementation seasonal housing ro'ects Staff Interpretation- Conduct Housing Development Needs Assessmsnt Standards Manual Land Annexation Enforcement of EHU Improve Code A-Frame Development Enforcement . . Apply design Tree Ordinance Employee housing guidelines from generation ordinance Lionshead to Town of Vail 3-Mile Plan Create consolidated housing information 2nd source Tier Revtse Land-Use Take information from Plan (Modify Map & Common Ground and Consider create housing master implementing sub plan area plans for West Meadow Drive Vail Racquet Club EHU a uisition ) Plannin Environmental Buildin Housin SDD Revision Revise RETT ' Ordinance so it does rd not apply to first time 3 Tier home owners. Ski Stora e Definition Discuss with - consultants feasibility of bur in I-70 . ` Would involve partnerships with other entities in the Town of Vail. ~ , Communit Develo ment Pro"ects Project/ Description Yes/No Priority: High, Estimated Cost Medium, Low Lionshead Implement plan by amending zoning 6- Yes 6- High , Redevelopment code to be consistent with the master , plan, potential rezonings in Lionshead , Study Area, and other code related . . ' activities. Continue research on financial incentives such as creation of Downtown Development Authority and taking advantage of Tax Increment Financin . Design Guidelines Rework/overhaul of the general design 2_ Yes 5- Low ($30,000) guidelines which affect properties Town 3- No wide. This has been budgeted for 1- No several years and pushed-back due to response other Council priorities. Parking & The parking requirements in the core 6- Yes 2- High Parking Pay-in- areas and in other areas of town may 3- Med lieu not reflect the real needs. The current parking requirements are based upon 1- ~~W (Could be done with urban area models which do not take a technical into account mass transit, assistance grant pedestrianization, and skiing. A from NWCCOG) complete analysis needs to be performed to understand the true impacts of retail area expansion, addition of hotel rooms, and other uses. This should also be included as a necessary activity for implementation of the Lionshead Master Plan. SDD process Develop a revised process for SDD 4- Yes 3- Med revisions proposals. Council has expressed 2- No 1- Low concerns about how SDD projects are 1- Involve Council processed. It was identified that the Council input is needed earlier in the process. The entire regulation needs to be reviewed to develop a consistent and reliable process. . 1 t M Communit Develo ment Pro'ects Project/ Description Yes/No Priority: High, Estimated Cost Medium, Low ,.::A-::::; DRIP - Standards Completion and adoption of DRIP 4- Yes 1-High standards phase 1. This includes 1 - No 2- Low codification of the Standards Handbook 1_ No Ansr 2- No Ansr reviewed-by Council 2 years ago. The 1- Lets f'rnish - standards have been utilized over the project , last two years with great success. DRIP - Process Completion of DRIP process. Revise 4-Yes 1- High Phase 2 and analyze the Building Permit process 1_ No 1- Med in order to create a process that is 1 - No Ansr 3- Low predictable for developers. Land Exchange Based on the land exchange numerous 6- Yes 3- High Annexations & properties will need to be annexed or de- 1- Med rezonings annexed, zoned, and platted. Priority is 2- Low Rockled e Rd. and Ptarmi an Rd. . < Three Mile Plan Develop a three-mile plan per State ($40,000-$80,000) Statute for the Vail area. This would 5- Yes 1- High allow Vail to have more control over 1- No 3- Med activities within 3 miles of the boundary, 1- Low including, potentially, Vail Mtn. This is a planning tool that is needed for annexations. Community Through the Common Ground process, 6- Yes 3- High Facility Design the community identified the RV parking 2- Med ($40,000- area and the Golf Course Club house as 1- Low Current/y Budgeted) possible sites for community facilities. A list of community needs has been identified. A design charete/brain storming process will occur in early November. Staff recommends developing a number of alternative preliminary designs for the civic center site in Lionshead after the November charete is complete. 2 , Communit Develo ment Pro'ects Project/ Description Yes/No Priority: High, Estimated Cost Medium, Low Commercial Working with community business 4- Yes 3- High Vitality & interests develop and implement an 1- No 1- Med Economic economic d.evelopment plan. The 1- No Ansr 1- Low Development Community Task force has discussed inviting the Urban Land Institute to help . ($75,000-Currently with an economic development plan. , Bud eted) - Evaluate feasibility The PEC has express interest in 2- Yes 3- Low of burying I-70 or reducing noise impacts from I-70 and 2- No developing noise specific interest in at least talking with 2- didn't . barriers at critical the development firm that proposed have this ? points covering I-70. Land Use Plan The Land Use Plan was adopted in 1986. This plan contains many policies 4- Yes 3- Med ($50,000-$75,000) which the Zoning Regulations reference 2- No 1- Law . when reviewing development projects. These policies may or may not reflect current thinking by the Town Council. Additionally, the Land Use Map identifies areas inconsistently with the current zoning (i:e., the Valley is shown as all open space). The plan needs to be updated to reflect current conditions. : : <::::;::>:~;::::::::;:::::<::~:'; Ski Storage Define commercial ski storage and 2- Yes 1- High Definitions basement area in order to clarify 4- No 4- Low - re ulation. . Sign Code We have completed phase 1 of the sign 3- Yes 1- Med Phase 2 code revision. We committed to Council 2- No 3- Low to overhaul this section. Includes 1- No Ansr potential revisions for West Vail businesses that have received variances over the years for signs. Revision would lace code in matrix form. Staff Reduce the number of these by 3- Yes 1- High Interpretations codification or elimination. 2- No 3- Low Notebook 1 - No Ansr 3 :~?:i::~ii>:i?'r:•:::i>:~iTit:i:iii:i:::;?i::i>::~:i?i:i.:)i:•>ii:i~i:i:•:~:~> :~.~~ii:4.~:.:~i:i.~:::'..::.:::::.i:: . . . R :::'.:....ji''.'~~: ii:~,~~:;~, ~`{:,,:::::{i:::-i::::i~::~i:ij::~: i:.~,.}i,:.:...~.iii~i ~~~:::::.::::::>~'i'~i'i::::::::::~:.~:i{::{::~::::::i::T'~'::y:::::::::::':::i:::::::::::':.::..::Ji{{.:i;..'.:.';':::..ji .::::::::::::::::::':~~~~':::•~:i'::i:::~?'i'~ii:::.~:'::: ::::::::;'.:~::i:$:i:::~: Code Enforcement Numerous violations are occurring with 4- Yes 2- High respect to construction without building permits or DRB approval, signs, parking 2- No Ansr 1- Med and vehicle storage, dumpsters, etc. 1- Low ' There is a need to be an ongoing commitment to enforcing the Zoning and Sign Codes. Community Development and the Police Department are planning increased enforcement activity using • code enforcement officers. < . . . : . ~ . ~~.#~t~::"~~; :<~<:'~::::: <'<:::<::<::::;:~;:::: . s:: : ~ ~:~>:::::::.:.;::.::::;;s::;:•;;<::<••>:;•::::>:. ~::::::.;~>::::::::a:~:;;.;.;•>:.> Water Quality Council requested staff to review 4- Yes 1- High Program ($10,000- standards for erosion control, storm 1- No 4- Low currently budgeted) water management, and stream 1- Yes/No setbacks. In addition, the Town has had an active partnership with the Water District and VA to monitor water quality and the biological health of Gore Creek. This is an ongoing environmental 5- Yes 1- High Green Star certification program that has been very 1 2- Med Program well received in the Town. ($8, 000-current/y 3 - Low bud eted Tree Ordinance Implement a tree ordinance and a tree 2- Yes 1- High city USA program. The DRB and the 4- No 3- Low PEC have asked for additional clarification on what trees should be protected. Tree City USA is a program that recognized communities that implement tree protection and planting ro rams. Solid Waste Plan This is a project that is 90% complete, 6- Yes 2- High ($5,000-currently which'was not completed due to the 2- Med budgeted) vacancy in the Senior Environmental 2- Low Planning position. 4 . . Pertormance Evaluate implementation of performance 2_ Yes 1- High Building Codes building codes as a means of clarifying 2_ No 1- Med the intent of our existing codes. 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It will 2- No ansr provide updated information on the need for and supply of affordable housing in the county. Evaluate existing The community has asked for a detailed 6- Yes 3- Med affordable analysis of existing developments to 1- Low housing understand how effective they have develo ments been in addressing the housing problem. Revise Employee Update the current ordinance to address 6- Yes 4- High Housing current housing needs/solutions, 2- Med Ordinance changes in policies, nonconforming uses, as well creating an employee housing zone district. The community has asked that the Town identify and eliminate current regulations that discourage the private sector from creatin housin solutions. Initiate Buy Downs Develop criteria and then implement 6- Yes 2- High program to acquire existing units in 1- Med Town and restrict them as employee 3- Low housin with the rice a reciation ca s. Involve the With specific seasonal housing 6- Yes 5- High . business proposals, the Town will engage the 1- Low community business community for cost sharing. Create Create marketing packet to inform public 4- Yes 3- Med Consolidated of the many programs and 1-No housing developments that have been created to 1- Let Eagle information address the housing problem throughout County do source the county. Enforcement Step up the enforcement efforts of the 6- Yes 3- High Town for.the units that allow it. 2- Med, 1- Low 5 fi Complete Require developers to provide housing 5- Yes 4- High Employee units or a fee in-lieu of housing units for 1- No 1- Med Generation new commercial development. 1- another tax on Ordinance business RETT Tax Eliminate Real Estate Transfer Tax for. 4- Yes 1- High first time, local home buyers. Currently, 1- No 2- Med RETT is only waived for deed restricted 1- only if 1- Low units. deed restrict Vait Racquet Club Consider acquiring existing housing 4- Yes 1- High units and extendin deed restrictions: 2- No 1- Low Caretaker Consider requiring new residential 6- Yes - 2- High . apartments construction exceeding 3,500 square 1- Med - - feet er unit to include a caretaker unit. 2- Low Incent Create pilot projects which "reward" 6-Yes 5- Med homeowners to locals who open up existing 1- Low increase the homes/bedrooms to seasonal seasonal bed employees housin su I Project Red Sandstone, A-Frame, West Vail, 3- yes 1- High Lionshead, Timber Ridge, Site 2- Didn't 1- Med Acquisition have this ? 1- Hsg Authority Create long range Document affordable housing plan 2- Yes 2- Med plan created through Common Ground 1- No ? process. 1 - No Ansr 1 - Hsg Auth Dedicated Open Take recommendations from Common 6-Yes 2- High Space Ground relating to dedicated open space 2- Med through the approval process. 1- Low F:\ev eryone\staf f\\jobpl ans98\P ROJ Mat 13 (wordperfect) 6 r VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1998 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 6, 1998. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Armour Michael Amett • • Kevin Foley Michael Jewett Sybill Navas STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Tom Stone, a candida#e for Eagle County Commissioner, introduced himself to the Council and explained that he is running in this November's efection. Council member Mike Jewett asked him what the hot topics on the agenda were for Eagle County. Tom Stone stated the common thread and a hot topic is affordable housing. There are more and more Eagle County workers living outside of Eagle County and last year more than 40 teachers left Eagle County schools due to lack of housing. He has been a real estate broker for many years and feels his background allows him to understand growth issues. Mayor Rob Ford thanked him for coming in and wished him good luck. The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the Minutes from the meetings of September 1 and 15, 1998. Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of September 1 and 15, 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Ludwig Kurz. A vote was taken and passed with unanimous approval, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1998, Making Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, Parking Structure Fund, Housing Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Booth Creek Debt Service Fund, and Facility Maintenance Fund, of the 1998 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Expenditures of Said Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. u 1 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 ti Steve Thompson, Finance Director, explained there was one additional change to the supplemental. The staff added an additionat $5,000 to be taken out of the housin:g fund to rectify the noise issue at Vail Commons and City Market. Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on second reading, Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Sybill Navas. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. - - The fourth item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 8, Series of 1998, proclaiming October 4- 10, 1998, "Fire Prevention Week." _ Dick Duran, Fire Chief, gave a brief explanation on how fire prevention week was started back in 1871 when the great fire of Chicago broke out on October 8, 1871. The fire department staff has done presentations in the loca{ schools this week. Mayor Rob Ford read the proclamation for fire prevention week. Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to approve Proclamation No. 8, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Ludwig Kurz. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda was a discussion of the Vail First Request Re: Business License Fee. Mayor Rob Ford explained that there have been several presentations to Council in the past few weeks regarding this issue and invited community members who haven't had a chance to speak about this issue to do so at this time. He requested the speakers keep their discussion to the current issue. He explained that Vail First has requested most of the Vail business license fees currently collected and funded to the regional marketing efforts of the Vail Valley Marketing Board (WMB) and the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau (WTCB), be transferred to the Vail First group for exclusive marketing of Vail only. Mayor Ford expressed that there was a need to find a win-win solution to both sides of this issue and that there needs to be a compromise to make this happen. Jonathan Staufer handed out to Council and read out loud, a letter that his father, Josef Staufer, wrote to Council regarding this issue. Joe Staufer's letter stated that he is in favor of regional marketing, however, he feels most of the business license fees should stay in Vail and said there is $75,000 in the Vail First budget to be funded to the WMB. Joe stated that through the WTCB there were extra incentives to their staff to make bookings down valley versus in the Town of Vail. He said this is not helping the town's sales tax revenues or helping to have guests stay in Vail. He expressed that the Vaif First group is not against regional marketing, but that they want the rest of the valley to pay their fair share of marketing costs. Ross Boyle, chairman of the Vail Valley Marketing Board, stated that 65%-75% of lodging .r; dollars in the past few years have gone directly to Vail, and not down valley. The marketing board's view is it would not be fair to say that the majority of the dollars do not come to Vail. He 2 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 . . explained that without full funding from the Town, there will not be adequate regional marketing in 1999 because other entities would also reduce their marketing dollars. He stated that this is a fact not a threat. If Vail reduces their funding dollars, the Town of Avon and Beaver Creek would also reduce their funding. Ross a(so said he feels the sales tax revenues are flat because local people are moving down valley and their dollars are going to down valley businesses. He also stated that failure to fund regional marketing now, we will see a reduction of 3%-5% in future sales tax revenues. He requested that Vail fund the marketing board for the next two years until a lodging tax issue can . go to a vote and use those fees for marketing. Ross explained that all the members of the . marketing board are volunteers who work very hard to get the most bang for the buck. -Council member Mike Jewett asked Ross if the marketiing issue went to a vote, wouldn't the Edwards businesses have to put money into the marketing fund. Ross reiterated that this is a lodging tax only, only lodges would be taxed and those funds used for marketing. Council member Mike Jewett asked wouldn't it be fair if the businesses down valley were to start to contribute now. Ross Boyle explained that in the past, some of the businesses have contributed funds but they have been small amounts. He stated the amount of time and effort spent conducting presentations and requesting funding from entities is substantial and to do so in unincorporated areas would not be worth the time and effort at this point. He said the Edwards area is now taking business away from Avon as weil as Vail, as Avon was taking business away from Vail in the past. This dynamic has been happening for years. Pat Peeples, representing the Vail Valley Marketing Board, thanked the Council for their patience in this process. She said, in all due respect to Joe Staufer, there has been continuity in the WMB since 1989. The marketing board is made up of inembers from every facet of business in the valley and there is tremendous momentum at this time. She stated there are two concerns, and the financial concerns drive the philosophical concerns. She said !t would be a shame to dismantle a great process thaf works and also said the volunteers do a great job. Frank Johnson, WTCB President, clarified the incentive program at the Visitor's Center which Joe Staufer mentioned in his letter was old information from 1995 and that this practice is no longer in place. He explained that all the properties in the valley are weighted according to degrees of difficulty of rental: He said the WTCB doesn't require employees to book down valley first. Steve Rosenthal, business owner and Vail First member, stated they are for regional marketing, and that Vail First is only doing what other businesses do when there is change, and that is to change with the times. He said any good business looks ahead to foresee obstacles and ihey want to promote Vail. He broke down the costs of what could be returned to the WMB and WTCB and taken out of the $300,000 plus budget of the business license fees. He doesn't 3 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 . want the regional marketing board to go away, Vail First is just wanting more focus in Vail - because expansion of the valley westward is making the businesses in Vail suffer. Beth Slifer, Slifer Designs business owner, sta#ed this is an opportunity to appoint one or two members of the Council to the marketing board. She doesn't feel there has been enough information sharing among all the parties involved. She also said that not every business in Vail is suffering. The Squash Blossom had a great summer, in spite of the construction this summer. She stated the reason for their success is in how they changed their product to be oriented #o the guests and not the local market. Kaye Ferry, Vail First member and business owner, stated all of the questions and arguments , which have been raised are incidental. She said the fact is this is the third year that this issue has been addressed and nothing has changed to date, and unless the Council quits funding the marketing board, they will not find other permanent ways to get funding. Bob Fritch, owner of the Sitzmark Lodge, has nine retail tenants in the Sitzmark and has concerns for his tenants. He is in support of a lodging tax to go entirely to marketing. Vail is oriented to tourism and if Vail were to putl out funds from advertising, it would hurt the whole valley. He reiterated that when the business license fee was implemented it was stated it would be for marketing. Rod Slifer, business owner and board member of the WTCB, explained that through the years it was important that the whole valley pull their resources and not be separated and feels this needs to continue. He said equity is an issue but if we all keep working on it, this will get better. Herman Staufer, business owner, is in support of the Vail First group. If everyone down valley brought in money like Vail does, this item wouldn't be an issue. He wants to see the down valley businesses pay their share so it would be more equitable. He also said Vail sales taxes are flat and the only way to change it is to market Vail. He suggested that other areas in the County have a business license fee to help with marketing costs. Mayor Rob Ford stated it has become apparent that there are two issues. One is funding marketing efforts of the WMBM/TCB and Vail First and should the funding come from the summer marketing program. He said Vail should be able to support both marketing areas and wants everyone to work together so money is not taken from programs that are already successful. Council member Sybill Navas explained the marketing board members are made up of the best qualified members regardless of where people lived or worked in the valley. She said as a business owner in Vail for the past 24 years, there has been a positive impact to the businesses since the marketing board has been in existence. She feels the marketing board is a very effective tool and would hate to see it dismantled. She agreed with the Mayorthat both funding areas are worthy but doesn't know how they can both be funded this year. Council member Bob Armour said the use of the business license fee is working, and feels.the valley needs a cohesive marketing program. He stated that in 1993 Colorado fead the nation as a destination area, however, after state funding was cut, it dropped to 17th in the nation. He 4 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 . also said isolation and/or protectionism is not the direction to go. The state legislature passed a bill approving a lodging tax and will go to a vote in Eagle County in 1999. The reduction of the Vail marketing dollars would greatly diminish our power to market Vail and the rest of the valley. Bob wants more special events to occur in Vail and wants more return for Vail's dol(ar. Council member Mike Arnett, explained he is in favor of valley wide marketing and for marketing Vail too. He had a question about the legality of using Vail funds for down valley marketing. He went through the funding costs and found the difference between the two groups was approximately $126,000. He is willing to look for ways to fund Vail First and the WMBNVTCB. _ Council member Mike Jewett stated the bottom line is the funding needs to come back to Vail. He feels there needs to be a compromise and leans towards funding the Vail First group. He said he wants other entities to contribute more funds from down valley. Council member Ludwig Kurz, stated the points Bob Armour made reflect his thoughts. The Council needs to address both entities but if there is no way to fund both, he would vote to continue funding the WMB and WTCB. He feels the Council cannot negate the work that has happened in the past ten years. He is concerned about some of the statements made tonight were false statements and accusations. He said it is difficult at this stage to commit it to the Vail First group when Council does not have detailed budgets, marketing plans, and business plans from Vail First to review. Who will administer the funds? The successful track record of the regional marketing program, if fragmented, would have negative consequences for Vail in the future. Kaye Ferry reiterated that $75,000 would go back to the WMBM/TCB, plus other funds that the Council gives to WMB and WTCB could still go to them, however she said the difference of $126,000 should be collected from other entities down valley. Council member Kevin Foley stated this is a difficult decision because all interested parties are interested in the good of the Vail valley. He also supported trying to find funding for both entities. He also said the big special events this summer brought in lots of guests who stayed throughout the valley. Mayor Rob Ford asked what the Council what they wanted to do now, vote or table to allow for more discussion and possible solutions. He said the Council would work something out by November 1, 1998. Council member Bob Armour stated his concern is money. He asked how do we fund two marketing programs when we don't have the money. He wants to keep bringing people to the valley. He is concerned that merchants from the West Vail area may not benefit from the Vail First proposal. How do they benefit from special events held in the Village? Mayor Rob Ford asked Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, if this item was to be voted on. Bob McLaurin said the Council should make a decision. This funding is for the 1999 budget starting January 1, 1999. 5 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 Council member Sybill Navas said her concern is if we don't fund regionally, how will we sustain • the tourism trade. She is concerned that if the regional marketing board is not effective, Beaver Creek will market themselves, and Beaver Creek has deeper funding pockets. Mayor Rob Ford said that during this discussion the $300,0004400,000 funding of the Free After Three program has not been mentioned. Council member Mike Arnett said it's important to bring some funds back to Vail, specifically for Vail. Mike reviewed the budget line items again. The difference is approximately $126,000.. - Council member Mike Jewett asked for a break. A short break was taken. " Mayor Rob Ford resumed the meeting. Council member Mike Arnett made a motion to table this item. He wants to find a win-win solution. The motion was seconded by Kevin Foley with the provision that it is brought up during the budget talks. Council member Mike Jewett said the Vail First group and the WTCB and WMB need to come up with solutions to resolve the issues too. Mayor Rob Ford stated a decision will be made by the first of November. Council member Mike Arnett clarified the motion to table this item with the conditions that it be resolved by November 1, 1998 and that this item is discussed during budget talks. The motion was seconded by Council member Kevin Foley. Council member Bob Armour said he wanted them to "show me the money" of where funds would be coming from and didn't want to postpone the decision. Council member Sybill Navas stated she was willing to vote tonight to fund the regional marketing board and agreed with Bob Armour about not wanting to postpone the decision. A vote was taken and the motion to table was passed, 4-3, with Council members Ludwig Kurz, Sybill Navas and Bob Armour against. The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Ski Club Vail has approached the Town with a request to allow them to upgrade the shoulder of Vail Valley Drive between Gold Peak and their facility, and to use this facility for loading and unloading. The current ordinance prohibits parking and loading in this area. The proposal has been reviewed by the Development Review Team (DRT) and they feel this loading area would create additional congestion and cause delays with the bus service in the area. 6 Vail Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 . ~ Council member Kevin Foley requested staff bring this issue before Council to be reviewed and considered. As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Mike Arnett to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Council member Kevin Foley. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rob Ford Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk 7 Vail Town Council Minutes October 6, 1998 ~ _ ~ y VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1998 7:00 P.M. ' The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 20, 1998. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Armour . • Michael Arnett Kevin Foley . ~ _ Michael Jewett - Sybill Navas COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford, Mayor STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Mayor Pro-tem Ludwig Kurz, stated that the Council is grateful that the fires on Vail Mountain were contained to property only and said the support of the community is necessary to help the community to move forward. Joe Macy, representative of Vail Associates, thanked the Town of Vail staff for their help in the fires. The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. June Deane, the Independent candidate for Eagie County Commissioner, introduced herseff and explained she was running for Eag(e County Commissioner in November's election. Jeff Burhman, Ancient Forest Rescue, read a statement from the Ancient Forest Rescue group that clarifies the group is against violence. The group adheres to a strict code of nonviolence. Such an act is completely against the Ancient Forest Rescue code. He personally finds the-acts of arson on Vail Mountain as reprehensible and sets back the Ancient Forest Rescue efforts to educate the community. He said the group is concerned about protecting the environment through education awareness and non-violent actions The second item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998, amending Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 concerning the Town's sales tax revenue ring and improvement bonds, series 1992B. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated that along with refinancing the Town's bonds, another added benefit of refinancing the Town's debt was to remove two major restrictive bond covenants. The removal of these covenants was negotiated with MBIA Insurance Corporation prior to the cfosing of the refinancing. The first covenant removed was the parking revenues used as a security for the 1992 Series B Bonds. Town of Vail Parking Revenues are not longer Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 . ~ . j . T piedged for the payment of the Sales Tax debt. The second covenant was a change in r calculation of Maximum Annual Debt Service on the Sales Tax bonds. The Town no longer uses the General Obligation debt service in the calculation of the Sales Tax Maximum Annual Debt Service requirement. The negotiation of the removal of these covenants will give the Town more financial flexibility in the future. Council member Bob Armour asked Steve about the Town's future potential to apply for future bonds. - Reter Zentt, the Town's financial advisor, explained the basis for removing these covenants. The MBIA agreed to release these covenants and give the Town more flexibility and shouldn't affect the Town's future bond appfications. Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Sybill Navas. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-1, Council member Kevin Foley against. Kevin clarified that his no vote was in accordance with his previous votes in the past. The third item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, amending Sections 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the interior conversion regulation in multi-family structures, and setting forth details in regard thereto. George Ruther, Town Planner, stated the Vail Town Council directed staff to prepare text amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA and the interior conversion regulation for multi-family structures in the Town of Vail. The Council's express purpose of the amendments was to create consistency in the implementation of the GRFA regulations among all dwelling unit types and to allow greater flexibility in the use of GRFA in the multi-family zone districts. George pointed out that in approving the interior conversion regulations, many people have taken advantage of this ordinance. At this time, use of the 250 square footage with no exterior additions is not allowed,-but this regulation would allow for exterior additions. Council member Bob Armour reiterated the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and staff are recommending denial of the GRFA section of the ordinance. . George stated the PEC requested denial because of effectiveness and concerns of four issues in the October 12 memorandum. George said this ordinance allows for consistency to all types of zone districts, but is consistency our only concern. Staff is recommending tabling this section to a future town council date. Council member Sybil Navas said one of the concerns is the enforcement issue. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 2 t • ~ George Ruther said it would be difficult to enforce on implementation because if only 75% of the owners wanted to upgrade it wouldn't work because it requires 100% of the owners to take advantage of this ordinance. Council member Mike Arnett asked if other types of owners besides the High Density Multi- Family (HDMF) owners can take advantage of this ordinance. . George Ruther replied this ordinance would provide an even playing field to all properties in the community and would allow for additional property owners to use this ordinance. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Home Owners Association (EVHOA), stated the homeowners concern has been to provide equal rights for all property owners. The 250 Ordinance is a beginning to make this possible and it sends a signal to the community that there is broad-based support in the community to take these steps. However, they feel there is a mistake in only allowing interior conversions and not exterior conversions. The ordinance needs to wed the interior and exterior conversions together. He encouraged Council to approve this ordinance on first reading. Bob Lazier, a local business owner, is in favor of the ordinance. He explained this ordinance makes it economically feasible for owners to remodel older buildings in town and bring them more up to date. He also said one other issue is getting the exterior 250 square feet, it is vital to changing the facade of the older buildings and urged the Council to pass the ordinance. Wolf Mueller, a local business owner, encouraged the Council to pass the ordinance. He wants everyone to be treated the same. Council member Mike Arnett said as the ordinance is written today, people still have to go through the process and it is not a guarantee that you get to use the 250 ordinance. People stitl have to abide by the zoning regulations (setbacks, etc.). Council member Sybill Navas said that the six criteria given to the Council by staff have been met but this doesn't mean this one tool should not be passed, as there could be other ways to come up with other toofs. She is not in favor of tabling the ordinance. Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett. Additional discussion ensued. Council member Mike Jewett stated that he was in favor of this ordinance a year ago and is still in favor of Ordinance No. 16 as is. Council member Kevin Foley is concerned about addressing the PEC concerns. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 3 M Council member Bob Armour stated there is probabiy a good reason the PEC recommended ~ tabling and staff is recommending denial of the second part of this ordinance. He said the intention of the ordinance is good but doesn't feel it can be passed as is. Council member Ludwig Kurz stated that he also feels the ordinance needs more revisions. A vote was taken and the motion was deadlocked 3-3, Council members Sybill Navas, Mike Arnett and Mike Jewett for and Council members Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Kevin Foley against. Council member Bob Armour made a motion to pass the ordinance on first readiog witti the. condition of tabling the second section of the ordinance, and the motion was seconded by Council member Kevin Foley. Additional discussion followed. Council member Mike Jewett made a motion to table this item for two weeks, and was seconded by Mike Arnett. Council member Bob Armour asked what a delay for two weeks would do. George Ruther stated that in two weeks staff could come back with a better ordinance. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 4-2, Council members Ludwig Kurz and Kevin Foley against. The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 12, Series of 1998, a Resolution designating a money market savings account earning less than 4.5% for arbitrage reasons for the Town of Vail with Robert McLaurin, Steve Thompson, and Christine Anderson as the designated signers on that account, permitted by the Charter of the Town of Vail, its Ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. - Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated the proceeds will be used towards the December 1, 1998 debt service payment and need to be kept separate until then. He clarified that this is a housekeeping item. . Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 12, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Jewett. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-1, Kevin Foley against for philosophical reasons of the restructuring previously discussed. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 4 , The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 13, Series of 1998, a Resolution Allocating the Reserve Fund of the Town's 1991 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated the 1998 bond refunding transaction eliminated the need for the 1991 bond reserve. The reserve fund cash will be used to purchase buses in 1998: Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 13, Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council membec Mike Jewett. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-1, Council member.Kevin Foley against. The sixth item on the agenda was a joint Work Session with the Planning & Environmental Commission. A presentation of the revised plans for the proposed redevelopment of the WI site and the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel. The Vail Plaza Hotel is to be located at 100 South Frontage Road East. George Ruther, Town Planner, explained the program summary, fact sheet and view analysis of the Vail Plaza Hotel. He stated the hotel would be on the Phase IV area of the WI only. There is not a zoning requirement for Public Accommodation zoning district for employee housing units. And staff is looking for direction from Council for employee housing requirements. Andy Knudtsen will help Council with this portion of this issue. Economic impact with also be discussed. The discussion issues are: requirement for employee housing, bulk/mass/scale of the proposed hotel, proposed deviations from the public accommodation zone district development standards, and compliance with the Vail Village Master Plan. Jay Peterson, the applicant's representative, discussed the applicanYs goals and brought the Council up to date on the last three month's of discussions. The applicant has scaled back the project by sixty rooms and dropped two stories throughout the project, lowered the bulk and mass size and kept the convention facilities and spa facilities intact. There is a place for a flow- through area from the Vail Plaza Hotel and the Gateway Plaia. This project will have a major impact to the Town in sales tax revenues. He asked the Council for feedback before they move forward on the project. Council member Ludwig Kurz corrected an oversight by thanking the PEC for attending (ail members were present except Diane Golden). . Council member Bob Armour asked what the view corridor document was about. George Ruther, Town Planner, explained this document is a visual analysis of the project as it would be. Greg Moffet, PEC Chairman, asked how many people could fit in the convention facilities of 20,000 square feet. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 5 ~ Jack Zehren, project architect, stated approximately 600-700 people, banquet styfe, can fit in the space and approximately 1,000 people, classroom style, can fit in the conference rooms and #he space can be divided to smaller rooms for smaller events. John Schofield, PEC member, asked about access to the site and parking and loading issues and how the site would accommodate a large bus. Jay Peterson explained the configuration of these areas and how it will affect parking and traffic. Jack Zehren stated there is space for two buses in the port cochere area. Council member Bob Armour asked about the traffic impact analysis and is concerned about the impact of the traffic in this area. Jack Zehren explained the reconfiguration of the truck area, with a lane change, where trucks could pull off the Frontage Road to do deliveries is separate from the regular traffic lanes. Council member Sybill Navas stated this means the Frontage Road would have an extra lane added to the Frontage Road. She asked about the loading zone lane and who owns it. Jay Peterson stated the applicant would have to obtain a right-of-way easement from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the loading lane. Further discussion ensued. Issues of concern that were raised were pedestrian access going east, traffic impacts on the Frontage Road, and exterior variation designs on the building facing west. Greg Moffet, requested the Council give the PEC direction on this project. Andy Knudtsen, Town Housing Policy Planner, stated the employee generation ordinance is in the 1999 budget. He said the employee generation ordinance, as it relates to this project, shows that 196 r-ooms of employee housing would be needed to accommodate employees for this project. The applicant would be required to supply 40% of these beds, over 112 employees would need to be accommodated. On-site and-off-site, and/or fee-in-lieu of employee housing were all options. Council member Ludwig Kurz asked how many employees the Vail Village Inn has now. Jay Peterson stated there are 72 employees presently, and the applicant has projected approximately 200 people will be needed to staff this hotel. They are looking at a total of 250 employees and the town's numbers are 490. There is a big difference befinreen those numbers and there needs to be a clearer understanding between the town staff and the applicant. The other clarification from the Council and town staff would be where the employee beds would be located. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 6 / . d , Council member Bob Armour stated the town's numbers exacerbate the probiem because there would need to be an additional two floors needed to the project to accommodate the housing required for employees. Andy Knudtsen said staff is asking that the applicant inform them of where the housing would come from. He also explained the employee housing numbers from other resort areas and what they require the applicant to obtain for employee housing. - Russ Forrest asked Council for guidance on getting a percentage of employee housing • established for this project. Council member Ludwig Kurz stated part of the solution for solving the problem of employee housing is to go to the developers and owners. Some of the housing could be located off-site in town or down valley but some of the housing has to be on-site. A minimum of 20% of the employee housing should be on-site or within walking distance of the site. Jay Peterson stated putting employee housing on-site for hotels is not feasible. If 20% would be required, the applicant couldn't move forward on the project. Having employees mixing with guests is not a good situation. Having employee housing on a bus route would be fine but within walking distance is not real feasible either. Andy Knudtsen explained the employee generation ordinance gives higher credits to housing in town. Further discussion ensued regarding employee housing. Bob Lazier stated it was not a good image to have employees mixing with guests. Council member Ludwig Kurz said it was important that staff and the applicant come together on the numbers of employees that is more realistic to service this hotel. Brian Doyon, PEC member, stated he wanted clarification on whether the pay-in-lieu scenario was an option. - Council member Sybill Navas said that the pay-in-lieu scenario is not an option. Council member Ludwig Kurz stated the pay-in-lieu option does not solve the issue of employee housing and wants them to follow the Aspen philosophy of having employee units not money. Council members Sybill Navas and Kevin Foley agreed with Ludwig Kurz. Council member Bob Armour stated that with good transportation options, off-site and down valley employee housing are options to pursue. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes OCtober 20, 1998 7 . Council member Mike Jewett stated that typically in the past staff's position was to have employee housing in Vail and now staff is stating something different. He asked if the applicant has housing available down valley. Jay Peterson said there are more opportunities to get employee housing down valley because there is more land available. There are advantages of having employees in town but there.is less land and/or available opportunities to have employees in town. Council member Mike .fewett asked the appficant if they have an idea to propose to Council and staff. Jay Peterson stated the Austria Haus had a 20% increase requirement in providing employee housing and the applicants are willing to look at a 20% increase as well. He said that using town staff numbers there would be 86.6 "pillows" needed and with the applicanY calculations the numbers would be 22 "pillows". He said the app{icant needs guidance on what percentages to use. Further discussion ensued. Andy Knudtsen said the down valley housing is prorated at a higher ratio. Jay Peterson asked if the town would consider a joint partnership down valley with the applicant. Council member Sybill Navas stated the 20% number of whatever staff and applicant arrive at, if it's in the Town of Vail is ok, but a partnership is a concern. The bulk and mass are a concern. Council member Mike Arnett stated the 20% is appropriate if the employee housing is in town but not if it's out of town. He also statect the bulk, mass and scale of the project are too big and there also needs to be variation on the side facing Vail Road. The project needs to comply with the zoning district and Vail Village Master Plan requirements. Council member Mike Jewett said that a partnership in town would be a problem. He asked the applicant to look at other possible options. Council member Bob Armour said there was a lot of new information put in front of Council to consider and wants the applicant and staff to look at the 20% number. He agrees with Mike Jewett that a partnership with the town might be tough. The proposed deviation is ok since it's a Special Development District (SDD) now, and wants compliance with Vail Village Master Plan. Jack Zehren stated he wants to use the criteria that the Lionshead Master Plan does. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 8 I . Council member Ludwig said he wouid agree to the 20% increase of the agreed upon number of housing units is in the town and a higher number if its down valley housing. He said the Council could look at partnerships at a later date. The bulk and mass are still a concern but not as much as before. Jim Lamont, EVHOA representative, said having this discussion in front of the public on tv . shows the public how the process works. The public review and public discussion is still missing and all decisions in the past have had that component left out and feels the applicant needs input from the neighbors. He also expressed thaf the Vail Village Master Plan had a lot of work go into it and the degree of deviation is important. He asked Mr. Prado to work with the . neighbors to work out disputes with adjacent property owners and any amendments needs to have the neighbors involved. He said he faults staff for trying to force public policy on housing on the public. He looks forward to working with all the entities in this project in the future. Council member Mike Arnett stated the traffic concerns are an issue. George Ruther stated the public process and review process has not been circumvented. He said the public is welcome to make comments at the upcoming PEC and Council worksessions. A 5 minute recess was taken. The seventh item on the agenda was a presentation of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. This meeting is intended to be an introduction to the first draft of the Lionshead Master Plan. Staff will be providing the Town Council with a draft of the plan and will discuss its organization and provide an overview of the plan. Russell Forrest, Community Development Director stated this is a working draft and not a complete document. Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, made a presentation of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to the Council and the public. Council member Ludwig Kurz asked who collaborated on the tionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Dominic said the Lionshead Master Plan team consisted of inembers of various Town of Vail departments and staff, Vail Associates, and Design Workshop (consultants) represented by Ethan Moore. There are no pictures as yet however the team has been working on this plan for two years. It will be available on the Town's Internet site as of tomorrow at vail.net/tov, at the Lionshead Development site. Ethan Moore of Design Workshop, added that other team members who were involved in this plan were Zehren & Associates, a transportation consultant, and Stan Bernstein, an economic consultant. He briefly described the plan to Council. The executive summary was explained, as well as the existing conditions analysis, overall site area concerns and issues, detailed land Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 9 1 use analysis, site design guidelines and pedestrian guidelines, development standards, • architectural design guidelines, and an implementation chapter. The basic framework of the plan was discussed. Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, explained the Design Review Board (DRB) will review the guidelines tomorrow and on October 22 there wi11 be an open public meeting at the library and on October 26 it will go to PEC, at the Town Council's November 3 meeting, there will be an opportunity for the public to have input. Finat DRB review will be on November 4, and final review by the PEC is scheduled for November 9. Jack Zehren explained the architectural design guidelines, which will include the requirements and implementation of the regulations by the DRB, and PEC. He wants to accomplish bridging the architecture to the master plan and use the buildings to help shape and create public spaces and improve the transition of blending old building with the new buildings and use of landscaping. Russ Forrest wanted feedback from Council about improvements of public ways with private improvements and if development increases traffic, would there be impact fees. Council member Ludwig Kurz asked about the time line of this process and is it moving too fast? Council member Bob Armour said this plan is two years in the making and he doesn't feel this process has been too fast. Russ Forrest said there should not be any surprises since there have been many meetings in the past with all the boards and public, Council just needs to feel comfortable with the document. Ethan Moore said this plan has been built upon input from several previous meetings. Brian Boyon, PEC member, stated that the PEC has seen this document and doesn't see anything out of the ordinary or any concerns. Council member Sybill Navas said the town has to be careful asking for public improvements from a private developer and the town should try to do the public improvements -as is feasible. Russ Forrest said different financial arrangements can be made in the future as the developments come up. Jim Lamont, EVHOA representative, said he is compiling a list of outstanding issues they want addressed, and based on the reading of the document, will submit the outstanding issues to the town. He said Vail Associates responsibility needs to be clear at the onset. The outstanding substantive issues can be brought to conclusion but more work needs to be done with the financial agreement. Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 10 Dave Corbin, Vail Associates, responded to Jim's comments saying that the shear detail of the bonding figure was out of the Vail Associate's core project. And stated everyone should be cautious in accepting generic costs. He reiterated that this is a master plan, that has been in the works for over 2 years. When you create a master plan, you don't end up with an iron clad, set-in-stone plan. It's a framework of the future, it does not need to be implemented all at once. He doesn't want the efforts of time spent on this document to be delayed. Dominic Mauriello stated that once this plan is adopted, there will be an ordinance immediately following it, to adopt the zoning portions of the plan. The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. There was nothing further to report. Council member Kevin Foley congratulated Team Vail for winning the Eco-Challenge in Morocco last week. As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Bob Armour to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ludwig Kurz Mayor Pro-tem ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson Town Clerk 11 Vail Town Council Minutes October 20, 1998 y ORDINANCE NO. 15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25, SERIES OF 1992 CONCERNING THE TOWN'S SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1992B. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Defuutions. As used herein, unless the context requires otherwise, the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meaning as in Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 except that the capitalized terms used below shall have the following meanings: - Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirement: the maximum amount of all required payments of principal and interest on the Bonds which will become due in any Fiscal Year. Pledged Revenues: (a) the revenues derived from the Pledged Sales Tax; (b) any additional taxes (other than a general ad valorem tax), funds or revenues which the Town hereafter pledges to the payment of Bonds; (c) proceeds of the Bonds or other legally available moneys deposited into and held in the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund; and (d) interest or investment income on the Income Fund, the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund; all to the extent that such moneys are at any time required by Section 15 hereof to be deposited into and held in the Income Fund, the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund. The following definitions are deleted: General Operating Expenses, Gross Revenues, Net Revenues, and Parking Facilities. Section 2. Recitals. (a) The Council has heretofore authorized the issuance of the 1992B Bonds pursuant to Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992. (b) Section 35.B. of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 permits amendments to Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 with the consent of the Bond Insurer. (c) The Council has determined, and hereby determines, that it is to the best interest of the Town to amend Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 to eliminate the pledge of the revenues of the Parking Facility and to amend certain definitions and covenants. Section 3. Amendment to Section 1. The following definitions in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 shall be amended to read as follows: Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirement: the maximum amount of all required payments of principal and interest on the Bonds which will become due in any Fiscal Year. Pledged Revenues: (a) the revenues derived from the Pledged Sales Tax; (b) any additional taxes (other than a general ad valorem tax), funds or revenues which the Town hereafter pledges to the payment of Bonds; (c) proceeds of the Bonds or other legally available moneys deposited into and held in the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund; and ~ r (d) interest or investment income on the Income Fund, the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund; all to the extent that such moneys are at any time required by Section 15 hereof to be deposited into and held in the Income Fund, the Bond Fund and the Reserve Fund. The following definitions in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 are deleted: General Operating Expenses, Gross Revenues, Net Revenues, and Parking Facilities. Section 4. Amendment to Section 16 (B). Section 16(13) of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 is hereby amended to read as follows: (B) Places and Times of Deposits. Each of the special funds created in Section 15 hereof shall be maintained by the Town as separate book accounts solely for the purposes herein designated therefor. For purposes of investment of moneys, nothing herein prevents the commingling of moneys accounted for in any two or more such book accounts pertaining to the Pledged Revenues or to such funds and any other funds of the Town to be established or continued under this Ordinance. Such book account sha11 be continuously secured to the fullest extent required by the laws of the State for the securing of public funds and shall be irrevocable and not withdrawable by anyone for any purpose other than the respective designated purposes of such funds or accounts. Each periodic payment shall be credited to the proper book account not later than the date therefor herein designated, except that when any such date shall be a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday, then such payment shall be made on or before the next preceding business day. Section 5. Amendment to Section 20 (M). Section 20(M) of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 is hereby amended to read as follows: M. Performance of Duties. The Town will faithfully and punctually perform or cause to be performed all duties with respect to the Pledged Revenues required by the laws of the State and the resolutions of the Town, including without limitation the proper segregation of the Pledged Revenues as set forth in Section 14 hereof and their application to the respective funds as herein provided. Section 6. Amendment to Section 20. Section 20 of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 is hereby amended to delete paragraphs N, O, P, Q, R, and S. ' Section 7. Ratification and Approval of Prior Action. All actions heretofore taken by the officers of the Town and the members of the Council, consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, relating to the authorization, issuance, and delivery of the 1992B Bonds are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 8. Severabilitv. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, the intent being that the same are severable. Section 9. Repealer. All orders, resolutions, bylaws, ardinances or regulations of the Town, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. Except as expressly amended hereby, Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 remains in full force and effect. Section 10. Statutes Superseded. Pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the Charter, all statutes of the State of Colorado which might otherwise apply in connection with the Bonds are hereby superseded. 2 ~ ~ Section 11. Disposition of Ordinance. This Ordinance, as adopted by the Council, shall be numbered and recorded by the Town Clerk in the official records of the Town. The adoption and publication sha11 be authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem, and Town Clerk, and by the certificate of publication. Section 12. Effective Date. This ardinance shall be in full force and effect five days after publication following final passage. ~ INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED on first reading by a vote of to this 20th day of October, 1998 and ordered published in full together with -notice of hearing in Vail Trail, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Vail; and further order that a Public Hearing on the Ordinance and consideration on final passage be set for 3rd day of November, 1998, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. '1 QF ;i Ludwig K , Mayor Pro-Tem Town of Vail, Colorado i (SEAL) ; C< Attest: LQr,Aei Thonaldson, Town Clerk Town of Vail, Colorado INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED in full in Vail Trail, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Vail on second and final reading by a vote of to , this 3rd day of November, 1998. Robert E. Ford, Mayor Town of Vail, Colorado (SEAL) Attest: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk . Town of Vail, Colorado 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: October 28, 1998 ~ SUBJECT: Possible future alternatives to compiiment Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998 On October 20, 1998, staff first presented Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998 to the Vail Town Council for first reading of the proposed ordinance amending Section 12-15-4 and Section 12-15- 5 of the Zoning Regulations. Following discussions on the ordinance, the Council voted unanimously to table the first reading for two weeks to allow staff additional time to consider alternatives. - During the last two weeks staff has discussed alternatives to the implementation of additional GRFA for multi-family dwelling units. Given that Council has expressed an interest in applying the 250 exterior addition to muiti-family unifs and at the same time encouraged redevelopment, staff has concluded that Ordinance 16 could be one of the many tools or methods for achieving this purpose. It should be acknowledged that applying the 250 exterior addition to each unit in a large condominium complex as stated in this proposed ordinance, would be difficult given the nature of a condominium association. However, if an association were able to comply with the requirements stated in Ordinance 16, the Town would receive an architecturally superior building and the owners would receive more floor area. Staff would further recommend that the Council consider other possible alternatives to the implementation of GRFA within multi-family dwelling units in the future. The intent of the , alternatives would be to create additional "tools" for the Town to use to incentivize redevelopment of multi-family structures town-wide. Possible alternatives to consider for future implementation include: - ? An increase in the allowable GRFA ratio in the multi-family zone districts. ? An increase in the allowable density per acre ratio ? The elimination of GRFA ? A change to the density calculation formula (i.e., exclude ehu's, ffu's, au's, etc. from the density calculation) ' ? Amend the current development standards (i.e., parking requirement, setbacks, site coverage, etc.) to allow increases in development potential *VAIL TOWNF:\everyone\counci1\nemos198\ord 16 ~ ORDINANCE NO. 16 Series of 1998 • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-I5-4 (INTERIOR CONVERSION) AND SECTION 12-15-5 (ADDITIONAL GRFA) OF THE TOWN OF VAIL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE IlVIPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERIOR CONVERSION REGULATION AND ADDITIONAL GRFA (250) FOR MULTI-FAMII.Y DWELLING UNITS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has directed the Community D.evelopment _ Department to draft text amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code creating consistency in the implementation of GRFA regulations among all dwelling unit types and to allow greater flexibility in the use of GRFA for multi-family dwelling units; and WHEREAS, Section 12-15-4 and Section 12-15-5 ofthe Town of Vail Municipal Code contains the regulations for interior conversions and additional GRFA (250); and WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments to Section 12-15-4 and Section 12-15-5 are in the best interests of the community as the amendments comply with the development objectives of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, the Planning and Environmental Commission, on October 12, 1998, held a public hearing on the proposed text amendments and has submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; and . WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers that it is reasonable, appropriate and beneficial to the Town and its citizens, inhabitants, and visitors to amend Section 12-15-4 and Section 12-15-5 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has held a public hearing on the proposed text amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ~ VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: (Note: Text which is shown in BOLD and E~~~RST-P,4K~ is being added and/ar removed) SECTION 1 Title 12, Chapter 15, Section 4 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended as follows: 12-15-4: INTERIOR CONVERSIONS: Section 12-15-413 Applicability: Single-family, two-family, a-n+primary/secondary type or multi-family dwelling units that meet or exceed allowable GRFA will be eligible to make interior conversions provided the following criteria are satisfied: Any existing single fami}y dwelling unit 1 f:\everyone\ord\97\ord22.97 . ~ its" shall be eligible to add GRFA, via the "interior space conversion" provision in excess of . existing or allowable GRFA including such units located in a special . development district; provided, that such GRFA complies with the standards outlined herein. For the purpose of this Section, "existing unit" shall mean any dwelling unit n • n tts eL;.., c'~_..4:~_ 42 -2 2 _rt~_i_ m•.,-. Y , u..~~3 that has been constructed prior to August 5, 1997 and has received a certificate of occupancy, or has been issued a building permit prior to August 5, 1997 or has received final Design Review Board approval prior to August 5, 1997. Seetien- Section 12-15-5C D. Process: Applications shall be made to the Department of Community Development staff on forms provided by the Department. Applications for interior conversions to single- family, two-family, attd-primary/secondary vfpe or multi-family dwelling units located in a special development district (SDD) pursuant to this Section shall also be allowed without amending the GRFA provisions of the SDD. However, properties with GRFA restrictions recorded on the plat for the development shall be regulated according to the plat restrictions unless the plat is modified to remove such restrictions. The planning staff will review the application to ensure the proposed addition complies with all provisions of the interior conversion section. Submittals shall include: Application fees pursuant to the current fee schedule. Infnrmation and plans as set forth and required by subsection 12-114C of this Title or as determined by the Department of Community Development staff. Applicants wett}d need to submit as-built floor plans of the structure so that staff can identify the existing building from any new additions that have occuned after the approval of this Chapter. Proposals deemed by the Department of Community Development staff to be in compliance with this Section and all applicable zoning and development regulations shall be approved by the Department of Community Development or shall be forwarded to the Design Review Board in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 11 of this Title. Proposals deemed to not comply with this Section or applicable zoning and development regulations shall be denied. Upon receiving approvals pursuant to this Section, applicants shall proceed with , securing a building pertnit prior to initiating construction of the project. Any decisions of the Department of Community Development pursuant to this Section may be appealed by any applicant in accordance with the provisions . of Section 12-3-3 ofthis Title. (Ord. 13(1997) ? 3). SECTION 2 Title 12, Chapter 15, Section 5 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended as follows: Section 12-15-5C Multi-Family Dwellings: Any dwelling unit in a multi-family structure that meets allowabie GRFA shall be eligible far additional gross residential floor area (GRFA) not to exceed a maximum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet of GRFA in addition to the existing or allowable 2 f: \everyone\ord\9 7\ord22.97 ~ r GRFA for the site. Any application of such additional GRFA must meet the following criteria: 5. Guideline Compliance; Review: All proposals under this Section shall be reviewed for compliance with the design review guidelines as set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title. Existing properties for which additional GRFA is proposed shall be required to meet minimum Town landscaping standards as set forth in Chapter 11 of this Title. General maintenance and upkeep of existing buildings and sites, including the multi-family dwellings, landscaping or site improvements (i.e., trash facilities, berming to screen surface parking, etc.) shall be reviewed by the staff after the appl'ication is .made for conformance to said - design review guidelines. i :1_. "'..11:t ._TL' review t 11 rr u ¦¦y ...u.~i .ui¦. , bttt sitall be reqttired for the first annliao4im'~ `~l J{AVJVI~ ~L..,,~~{A„~Llwll iiv~ a C._.,. /C\ ye a f t rr .1 '''`ial review. No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any expansion of GRFA pursuant to this Section until all required improvements to the multi-family dwelling site and building have been completed as required. 6. Condominium Association Submittal Approval! , JL,.ii L.. _e _,J a al- a' _ L- . An application for additional GRFA shall be made on behalf of each of the individual dwelling unit owners by the Condominium Association or similar governing body. . • , eritny _ao-- -k_.i:_L4.., _tw similftr inadifientiatis i ii b n eu + U114t1 .L•11i J O J Seetiett. 7. 8-. Applicability: The provisions of this Section are applicable only to GRFA - additions to individual dwelling units. No pooling of GRFA shall be allowed in multi-family dwellings. No application for additional GRFA shall request more than two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross residential floor area per dwelling unit nar shall any application be made for additional GRFA until such time as all the allowable GRFA has been constructed on the property. The use of additional GRFA by individual dwetling unit owners, pursuant to the additional GRFA provisions, is permitted only when 100% of the owners in the structure are also proposing to utilize their additional GRFA as we11. When exterior additions are proposed to a multi-family structure, the addition of the GRFA shall be designed and developed in context of the entire structure. 8. 9. Nontransferable To Demo/Rebuild: Any building which has previously been granted additional GRFA pursuant to this Section and is demo/rebuild, shall be rebuilt without the additional GRFA as previously approved. 9. 4-9: Demo/Rebuild Not Eligible: Any multiple-family structure or dwelling unit which is to be demo/rebuild shall not be eligible for additional GRFA. Section 12-15-51) D. Procedure: Applica±ion; Co::tent: Application sha:l bL made to the Department of Community Development nn forms provided by the Department of Community Development by the Condominium Association or a similar governing body and shall include: a. A fee pursuant to the current schedule shall be required with the application. b. Information and plans as set forth and required by subsection 12-11- 4C of this Title. 3 f:\everyone\ord\97\ord22.97 ~ 4 c.d. Any other applicable information required by the Department of Community Development to satisfy the criteria outlined in this Section. Hearing Set; Notice: Upon receipt of a completed application for additional GRFA, the Design Review_ Board shall set a date for a hearing in accordance with subsection 12-11- 4C2 12 3- . , ttnd The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with subsections 12-11-4C2-3 42 ' 6'' _f ` . this Title. Compliance Determined: If the Department of Community Development staff determines that the site for which the application was submitted is in compliance with Town landscaping and site improvement standards, the applicant shall proceed as follows: a. Application for GRFA additions which involve no change to the exterior of a structure shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Community Development. b. Applications for GRFA additions involving exterior changes to a building shall be reviewed and approved by the Pitmititrg-&td Design Review Board in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Compliance Required: If the Department of Community Development staff determines that the site for which additional GRFA is applied for pursuant to this Section does not comply with minimum Town landscaping or site standards as provided herein, the applicant will be required to bring the site into compliance with such standards before any such temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy will be issued for the additional GRFA added to the site. Before any building permit is issued, the applicant shall submit appropriate plans and materials indicating how the site will be brought into compliance vvith said Town minimum standards, which plans and materials shall be reviewed by and approved by the Department of Community Development. Building Permit: Upon receiving the necessary approvals pursuant to this Section, the applicant shall proceed with the securing of a building permit prior to beginning the construction of additional GRFA. (Ord. 13(1997) ? 3) Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause ar phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall 4 f:\everyone\ord\47\ord22.97 I ~ ; not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. ` Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, this 3rd day of November, 1998. A public hearing on this ardinance shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, on the 17th day of November, 1998, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Robert E. Ford, Mayor ATTEST: Larelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 17th day of November, 1998. Robert E. Ford, Mayor . ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 5 f:\everyone\ord\97\ord22.97 IZESOLUTION NO. 11 SERIES OF 1998 A IaESOI..UTION APPROVING THE LAW ENFOI2CEIVIENT ASSIS'TANCE FUND (LEAF) WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, on behalf of the Vail Police Department, has submitted an application to the Colorado Deparlment of 'I,ransporkation, Office of Transportation Safety for funding a LEAP project for the enforcement of laws pertaining to the driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, pursuant to §43-4-401 through 404, CRS and to LEAF Rules at 2CCR 602.1; and WI-IEREAS, the State has approved a:application and has prepared LEAF Contract which provides $33,000 in LEAF funds; and WIIEREAS, the "Towa7 of Vail has the authority and responsibility to fund the Vail Police Department and to sign contracts on behalf of the Vail Police Department; and WHEREAS, a resolution by the Town of Vail formally approving the LEAr Contract and authorizing the proper signature to be affixed to the Contract indicating such approval is required by the State of Colorado. NOW, THEFZE FORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado tliat: 1. The Town of Vail hereby approves the term, conditions and obligations of LEAF Contract and hereby auihorizes ihe Town Manager to sign the LEAF Contract on behalf of the Town of Vail. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of November, 1998. Robert E. Ford, Mayor A"I"fES"f: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk ADI qF T PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION October 26, 1998 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Greg Moffet Dominic Mauriello Galen Aasland Jeff Hunt Diane Golden (left at 5pm) Allison Ochs John Schofietd George Ruther Ann Bishop Tom Moorhead Tom Weber Judy Rodriguez Brian Doyon (left at 3:55pm) Public Hearinq 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Greg Moffet asked for a motion to table item #6 on the agenda, at the applicant's request. John Schofield made a motion to table item #6. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. Scott Bloom gave an update on the Vail '99 Championships. 1. A request for a worksession to review and provide comments on the proposed l.ionshead Master Plan. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Lionshead Master Plan Team Dominic Mauriello stated that this was a worksession intended for discussion by the Commission and input from the public. Ethan Moore, from Design Workshop, said he would explain to everyone the substance of the plan and that he was looking for input. Dominic Mauriello stated, for the record, that a letter was received from Art Abplanalp and distributed to the PEC members at the pre-meeting. Ethan Moore said the existing reinforcement of the Lionshead pedestrian circulation was incorporated into the Master Plan, with an emphasis on an unbroken pedestrian corridor, which didn't exist today. He then went over the layout, using overheads. He said the first component was, in a conceptual sense, to complete the connection to Vail Village. He then explained the Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 Z DRAFr Civic Center Complex with an architectural connection to Dobson and the Library. Tom Weber asked about the importance of the Civic Center. Russ Forrest said this was originally an idea when the Library was constructed, as a community hub area. Ethan Moore then continued with the functionality of the area. He said the Rec District said there was a need for a drop-off associated with Dobson. He went over the drop-off points and said that the new entrance to Dobson on East Lionshead Circle would be downplayed as a drop-off area. He also said that emergency vehicle access to Vail Intemational would be cut off and so a new access was needed to the east of Dobson or from the Frontage Road. Ethan Moore stated that for the first time, the structure was full once at night last year. He then said that before housing or anything else is considered on top of the structure, the parking capability needed to be exhausted. He said, per Public Works, that 15 - 20 times per year the parking overflows onto the S. Frontage Road and there might be a demand to add a deck and that over time, two decks could be added. Diane Golden said the Rec District wanted to put a gymnasium on the east end of Dobson and that parents needed to see small children get out of the car and go the their facility. Russ Forrest said he met with Piet Pieters about adding the gymnastic facility component to the Civic Center site. Ethan Moore said there were competing uses, and that the structure should not go higher than 3 stories, or proportionately it would be too large. He said the additional stories could be accessed through the structure, or by stairs. John Schofield asked about a study regarding upper level retail, where the housing was proposed. Ethan Moore explained that a strong pedestrian corridor was the goal in this area and our retails have shown that retail which is separated from the pedestrian is problematic. He said service vehicles have been removed, as well as the shuttles and skier drop-off. He said by doing this, a strong pedestrian plaza with a vehicular crossing had been created, instead of the other way around. He explained the service and loading area, saying the snow dump from the structure needed to be addressed. He explained how the residential traffic would exit the area and there would be an opportunity to gate the through traffic, but that some enforcement would be required. He said the Frontage Road would be doubled in width, using acceleration/deceleration lanes with a landscape divider. He then explained the Gore Creek corridor with proposed nature trails having a passive use or a wetland nparian use. He said it would be ADA accessible with a non- asphalt surface, such as crushed rock. Dominic Mauriello said Art Abplanalp had concerns with this wetland area, as addressed in his letter. Plannin2 and Environmental Commission ~ Minutes October 26_ 1998 2 . 4 ?4pr Ethan Moore explained the interior retail mall of Lionshead. He said a pedestrian loop around the ski yard is needed to be strengthened. He said in order to have a connection between the retail core and the ski yard, it needed to be visually tied together with a stairway. Ethan Moore said the 10' setback in the CC2 would be eliminated in some areas by establishing build-to-lines. He said a small ice rink could happen in the central pedestrian plaza and that Montaneros and the Concert Hall Plaza should get together and create a functional pedestrian corridor to the west of Lionshead. He then explained the North Day Lot Transit Center. He said 18-20 Pepsi size trucks could be accommodated in this facility. Brian Doyon suggested a one-way street on West Lionshead Loop to prevent traffic congestion. Ethan Moore said that Public Works liked the realigning of the Frontage Road, as it would take up slack in their bus route. He said that Geoff Wright said the noise issue associated with this transportation facility, needed a strong landscape buffer and noise buffer for the Landmark development. Greg Moffet asked if we were prejudicing against the VA housing on this site, with a PEC approval. Ethan Moore explained housing could be on top and gave the example of European centers that were roofed. He said you could excavate down a plate for parking. He said the program here was given priority, but it wouldn't preclude building on top. He said this would remove the access in front of the Landmark's Building, that VA was letting the Landmark use. He then explained the connection needed for the Lionsquare Lodge. As for West Lionshead, he said VA needed 1'/z acres for their cat fueling operation and that the triangle of land created next to Vail Spa by the realignment of the Frontage Road would be perfect for office space. He said the west end would provide for seasonal employee housing, to replace the beds lost (110 beds) in the Sunbird Lodge. He said the Forest Road homeowners wanted the cats to go away and the alternate cat route might not be on Forest Road. He said however, that the alignment of Forest Road had some flexibility. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Tom Weber asked about the snowmelt systems and he didn't think snowmeiting was the best solution for all areas of Lionshead. Ethan Moore explained that only the primary mall would be recommended for snowmelt. Tom Weber said snowmelt benefits steep grade issues and that he would like to have the portals and gateways more subtle in nature, rather than created by a building. Dominic Mauriello said the DRB was the other body reviewing the design guidelines. Tom Weber asked how the Town determined average building heights, as it was confusing. ' Ethan Moore said they were looking into that. Brian Doyon had no comments and stated he wpuld provide his comments as part of the DRB review. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26. 1998 3 ~ R John Schofield said the Forest Road folks wanted them to take a look at the tennis courts. ~ Ethan Moore said there was a concern about development occurring on the tennis court site and also snow cats on their road. He said there would be development pressure on the site and if development was being considered on this private property, it would be appropriate to provide criteria to evaluate a rezoning request. The master plan is not providing recommendations for specific uses on the property. He said he questioned it being associated with recreational usage with skiing on the mountain, as the Forest Road homeowners suggested in their letter. John Schofield said one of the ground rules was no net loss of parking . Brian Doyon left at 3:55 p.m. John Schofield said undergrounding I-70 should be incorporated into the Master Plan, as it related to this plan. Galen Aasland asked about the sales tax base and asked if property taxes would increase. Russ Forrest said a menu of financing would be provided to help fund public improvements. Galen Aasland asked about sales tax revenues. Russ Forrest said Stan Bernstein had done an analysis of sales tax and property taxes. Galen Aasland asked about the speed limit changes proposed on the Frontage Road. Ethan Moore said that would be a function of Public Works, as well as the circulation issues and increase in traffic. He said the plan does not make any speed limit recommendations. Galen Aasland said the PEC agreed on changing the language in the Design Guidelines to read "to create a cohesive resort and community environment." He said he would like to see a graphic supporting the Forest Road change, as well as a graphic showing any office space and the Lions Pride Building connection. He said the report was well done, as well as the Design Guidelines first part, but he said the second part falls down on the notion of "regional modemism." He said he would like to see something that encourages why we came to Vail. Ethan Moore said the DRB felt dictating a theme with too much detail was inappropriate and agreed with Galen's statements. Ann Bishop commended everyone for their cooperative effort and would prefer a quick time table. She also said she did not understand Mr. Abplanalp's letter. Russ Forrest said we anticipate a change in zoning on the tennis court aglopen space site and therefore, wanted to provide some guidance for future rezonings. Tom Moorhead said the Town Council said they were requested to ignore the tennis courts in this process, as it pertained to this Master Plan. Russ Forrest said it would be an issue raised with the Town Council for their review. Plannine and Environmental Commission ~ Minutes October 26. 1998 4 0 R ~F Diane Golden had no comments. ~ Greg Moffet asked about the north/south orientation preference and where it was in the document. Ethan Moore said it was in the body of the document in Chapter 4. Dominic Mauriello said it was linked to a previous building height scenario, but still remained an element of the plan. Greg Moffet said it should be a ground rule. Russ Forrest said the document should reference the north/south orientation and be emphasized. Greg Moffet asked for a graphic on the North Day Lot to show housing and that we should revisit the building height on the west end of Lionshead land areas on the perimeter, to allow for greater height. Dominic Mauriello said Council left open the building height on the perimeter of Lionshead. Tom Weber said the building height should be increased in those areas. Greg Moffet said the consensus of the PEC was to increase the height on the perimeter and we should take the opportunity to push the issue. Russ Forrest said we would raise this to Council next Tuesday to look at another plate higher. Greg Moffet said float the balloon and raise heights on the whole periphery. 2. A rezoning and major subdivision for property previously unzoned and owned by the United States Forest Service and transferred to the Town of Vail, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement to Primary/Secondary Residential District and Natural Area Preservation District (NAPD), for property located at Rockledge Road/ Lots 2, 4, 7, 8A, 9A, and 15, Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lots 3A and 3B, Resubdivision of Lot 3 Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lot 10A, Resubdivision of Lot 10 Block 7 Vail Village First Filing; Lot 136 Resubdivision of Lot 13 B(ock 7 Vail Village First Filing; and Govemment Lot 3, all in Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello (Items #2 and #3 were conducted simultaneously) Plannine and Environmental Commission ~ Mmutes October 26_ 1998 ~ . ~ . ~ 3. A rezoning and major subdivision for property previously unzoned and owned by the United States Forest Service and transferred to the Town of Vail, pursuant to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement to Primary/Secondary Residential District and Natural Area Preservation District (NAPD), for property located at Ptarmingan Road/ Lots 1 through 6, Block 5, Vail Village Seventh Filing, and Govemment Lot 3; all in Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 80 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Dominic Mauriello Dominic Mauriello gave an overview of the staff memo and said, since it was changed slightly, it needed to come back before the PEC. He pointed out the change on his first zoning map on page 3, that the bar for Lot 2 should also be primary/secondary. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Galen Aasland stated, for the record, that he had clients who owned property here, but he didn't feel there was a conflict. Ann Bishop stated, as did Ga{en, that she didn't understand Art Abplanalp's letter. Galen Aasland made a motion for approval. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. . 4. A request for a front and side setback variance, to allow for an addition to an existing single-family residence, located at 1755 West Gore Creek Drive / Lot 6, Vail Village West #2. Applicant: Daniel and Karen Forey, represented by the Keating Partnership Planner: Jeff Hunt Jeff Hunt gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Galen Aasland said the lot allowed for an expansion and was not a special privilege. Tom Weber agreed with Galen's comments. Greg Moffet said it was a tight lot with unusual circumstances and agreed with Galen's comments. John Schofield made a motion for approval, in accordance with the staff memo. Diane Golden seconded the motion. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26. 1998 6 ~ The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 5. A request for a site coverage variance from Section 12-21-14E of the Zoning Regulations and a front setback variance, to allow for the construction of a new single-family residence with a Type II EHU, located at 756 Potato Patch / Lot 4, Block 2, Potato Patch. Applicant: Wolfgang Bemdt, represented by Steven Riden Planner: Allison Ochs Allison Ochs asked that this be tabled at the request of the applicant, due to a time restraint. John Schofield made a motion to table item #5. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. 6. A request for a worksession to discuss a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, to allow for a hotel redevelopment, located at 100 East Meadow Drive, Lots M and O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1st. Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson Planner: George Ruther George Ruther asked that this item be tabled at the request of the applicant. John Schofield made a motion to table this item. Ann Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. 7. A request for a Major SDD Amendment and Conditional Use Permit, to allow for a "transportation business" within SDD #4, located at 1295 S. Frontage Road/Cascade Village. Applicant: Thrifty Car Rental, represented by Rudy & Associates Planner: George Ruther Greg Moffet disclosed that the applicant was a customer of his, but there was no conflict. George Ruther gave an overview of the staff memo. Greg Moffet asked if the conditional use approval would be provisional, since the SDD would need to go to Council for review. George Ruther said, yes. Greg Moffet said we should look at this in two parts. He then asked for any applicant comments. There were no applicant comments. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26. 1998 7 a ~ John Schofield mentioned the garage was blocked, so they were not able to do a site visit. Mike Standard, with Rudy & Associates, explained that the ground floor was used for employee ~ parking and he said he would schedu{e another site visit. He said there were altematives to storage, as there was no real storage on this site and he could do with two spaces. He said if the garage shut down, as it did for the PEC's site visit, their business couldn't be run. Greg Moffet asked for any public comments. There were no public comments. Tom Weber said this was an appropriate use for an SDD. John Schofield echoed Tom Weber's comments. Galen Aasland said it was an appropriate use. Ann Bishop echoed Galen's comments. Diane said it was an appropriate use and asked who owned the parking structure. Mike Standard said the parking structure was owned by the Cascade Club, but the top floor was owned by Mr. Otto. Greg Moffet agreed that the renta{ car business was an appropriate use and the PEC was comfortable recommending approval for the SDD to Council. John Schofield made a motion to recommend approval of the Major SDD Amendment to the Town Council. Galen Aasland seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. George Ruther said in the Core 3 Zone District, a conditional use for a transportation business was allowed. Galen Aasland said he couldn't support a managed solution for parking, because it was impossible and there was not enough space for the uses that were there. He said this was not good for the Town and there were better spaces in Town or in West Vail. Mike Standard asked about the Ruins. Ann Bishop said we needed a car rental business, but she had to go agree with what the staff recommended. She encouraged the applicant to pursue it and work it out with staff. Mike Standard said he wanted to dispel the notion of storage. Diane Golden asked how many spaces were there. Plannine and Environmental Commission V Minutes October 26_ 1998 8 0 ~ 10(** John Papps, with Westrac, explained that the parking was never full and it was the hotel's idea to ~ give us 12 spaces. Diane Golden said she would be in favor of this with more information. Greg Moffet said we could put it on a 6-month trigger. Tom Weber said would like to see some sort of diagramming as to what was being allocated, with some sort of employee count to prove how many spaces were available. John Schofield said the PEC had seen two other requests in the last couple of months for this area and there wasn't enough paricing to go around. He said he would like a parking analysis for the whole district. He said he would have to see something very convincing, but without the physical facilities, he felt it was not a good idea and stated this wouldn't work in the winter. Greg Moffet said this was a great use and in a great part of town for this use. He said the challenge was who owned all the nghts to the parking spaces. He said he has never pulled into that parking structure when it was full and he recommended the applicant table this and come back with evidence that it would not be a strain. He suggested parking at Mill Race. Mike Standard asked to table this item. Ann Bishop left at 5pm. John Schofield made a motion to table the conditional use portion of this item until the next meeting. Diane Golden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. 8. A request for a front setback variance, to allow for the reconstruction of a garage within the front setback, located at 756 Forest Road / Lot 12, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing. Applicant: Emmet and Toni Stephenson, represented by Kevin Ebert Planner. George Ruther WITHDRAWN 9. Information Update 10. Approval of October 12, 1998 minutes. Tom Weber had changes on page 4. John Schofield made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Diane Golden seconded the motion. Plannins and Environmenta! Commission ~ Minutes October 26, 1998 9 ~ ~ The motion pa ssedbyavote of5-0. ~ Diane Golden made a motion to adjoum. John Schofield seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. The meeting adjoumed at 5:10 p.m. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes October 26, 1998 10 ukg~ 5 EAST VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Officers: President - Bob Galvin Secretary - Gretta Parks Treasurer - Patrick Gramm Directors - Judith Berkowitz - Dolph Bridgewater - Ellie Caulkins - Ron Langley - Bill Morton - Connie Ridder To: Mayor Rob Ford and Town Council Members From: Jim Lamont, Executive Director Date: November 3, 1998 RE: EVHA Edit - Draft 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 Attached please find a copy of the Homeowners Association's first edit of Section 5 of the Lionshead Master Plan. The text of the planning teams first draft was downloaded from the Town of Vail's internet site. All EVHA edits and notes are in bold italics. Recommended edit deletions are struckthrough. Recommended language inclusions are noted as EVHA Note: In- clude the following language:. Section 5 in one of the most important section in the Master Plan. All other appropriate sections of the Master Plan will receive a similar edit by the Home- owners Association. It is our intend through this approach to the editing process to assist the Town Council and interested parties in the expeditious review of the proposed master plan. The Homeowners Association will provide the Town Council both verbal and written overviews of our concerns that remain to be resolved within the context of the master planning process. cc: Bob Galvin Board of Directors Interested Parties Post Office Box 238 Vail, Colorado 81658 Telephone: (970) 827-5680 Message/FAX: (970) 827-5856 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 Section 5 Master Plan Recommendations- Detailed Land Use Analysis This section of the Master Plan takes a look at each individual parcel or significant grouping of parcels within the Lionshead study area, excluding the residential properties on the south side of Gore Creek. The relationship of the Master Plan to each property has been considered to the greatest extent possible, but it is important to note that this is not a limiting document that eliminates all ideas or proposals not contained herein. Rather, the intent of the entire Master Plan and this section is to serve as a framework for overall long-term redevelopment, and any proposals consistent with this framework should be considered. In general, this section covers the study area from east to west, starting with the "civic center hub" on the east end of the parking structure. 5.1 Liefishead- Vail Civic Center The Vail civic center complex is comprised of the Vail public library, Dobson Ice Arena, and the Phase III site now used for a eiiistifig charter bus and motor home parking lot (see figure X). At the time of this Master Plan document was written the Town of Vail priorities for the program of this site were uncertain, but potential development alternatives are described below. The true purpose of this discussion is to pinpoint important functional relationships and visual objectives. 5.1.1 Potential development scenarios The eventual use and program for this civic center site will be a policy decision on the part of the Town of Vail, but the primary concepts that arose through the Master Plan process include a performing arts center, a conference facility, a community recreation and service center (potentially including the town government offices), a second sheet of ice connected to Dobson Ice Arena, and a high-tech convention center. A strong community sentiment was the importance of the development having strong local relevance, or providing services that will be utilized by the local community and not only destination tourism. With a potential of 50,000 square feet per plate this site has the potential to accommodate a variety of uses, given that they are well designed and integrated. Regardless of the eventual program it will be important that the following planning issues be adhered to: EVHA Note: It is important to include in this text that there have been several proposals considered and rejected for the site. There have been three attempts to build a convention center on the Phase III site. Each proposal was rejected by the electorate. One of the rejected proposal included a performing arts center in conjunction with a convention center. The relocation of town government offices was rejected in the late 1980's by the Town Council after considerable public opposition. EVHA Note: Include the following language: The Vail Civic Center Site was acquire in the mid-1970's by the Town of Vail, after the Town Council reject a proposal to build a civic center in Ford Park. It was determined that the broad scope and purpose of a Civic 1 ~ EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 Center required that it be sited adjacent to a major parking structure within walking distance of both Vail Village and Lionshead. The concept underlying the Town of Vail's motivation to build a civic center was to provide a place where lncals residents and visitors could come together to nurture their mind, body and spirit. The site was chosen because it was geographically located at the center or heart of the communiry, midway between Vail Village and Lionshead, East Vail and West Vail. Symbolically the Vail Civic Center was to represent the spirit of Vail's as an international resort community. To date no proposal has met the grand vision for the completion of Vail Civic Center. 5.1.2 Functional planning issues This A' Vail Civic Center currently consists of three components- the Vail public library, the Dobson Ice Arena, and the as yet undeveloped charter bus and motor home parking lot. The overriding goal for this site is to take these three disparate components and create a single, cohesive civic center that is linked both by physical architecture and pedestrian plazas. In addition, this area should serve to provide a strong anchor to the east end of Lionshead, connected to the Lionshead pedestrian core by both the parking structure and the redeveloped East Lionshead Circle. Specific planning considerations are as follows: 5.1.2.1 Access Access to this facility will be by all three major means of access 4 - vehicular, pedestrian, and transit. a. Vehicular parking The primary means of vehicular access to this facility should be through the Lionshead parking structure. Due to the fact that most vehicular arrivals will be parking before accessing the complex the parking structure is the most logical and accessible means of arrival. While there is the potential of creating a designated drop-off point associated with the front of the facility (see figure X), this point should be for targeted uses only and not be used as the primary point of vehicular arrival. For the visitor arriving in the parking structure, the southeast corner of the parking structure should be converted into both a drop-off and arrival point for pedestrians traveling from their cars. This point will act as the main "front door" for the majority of people accessing the complex and should be designed accordingly, providing convenient vertical access to both the interior of the facility and the pedestrian plaza on its southern face. The new facility and Dobson Ice Arena should be connected architecturally, providing the opportunity for visitors who arrive via the parking structure to have a safe, enclosed connection to Dobson (see figure x). This is particularly critical for parents of children attending events at the arena. While it is possible to create a vehicular drop-off point at the existing western end of Dobson Ice Arena, this drop-off is not recommended due to the vehicular loading and potential transit vehicle conflicts it will generate on East Lionshead Circle. If this drop-off is required it should be minimal in scope, providing access only for targeted uses. 2 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 EVHA Note: Include the following language: The streetscape plan with respect to the control of a vehicular drop-off point for Vail Village portion of West Meadow Drive that accesses the Civic Center Site from the east should include the same traffic control provisions as those instituted for Lionshead on East Lionshead Circle. b. Pedestrian The primary point of pedestrian access to Phase III of the in*o *ia, iiew civic center complex will be on its southern face at the terminus of East Lionshead Circle. Pedestrians traveling both from the Vail Village and Lionshead will arrive at this point, requiring ample plaza space and a well designed, highly visible front entry point (see figure X). This point of entry should access both the Phase III building nw•, eivie- P°fi*or and Dobson Ice Arena. The current main pedestrian point to Dobson are the doors on its south face, often creating conflicts with delivery vehicles and the transit buses during events and peak usage. By creating a common entry point on the west end of Dobson, this portal can become the new "front door", making the north Dobson entrance secondary and thus reducing the potential for conflicts in that area. EVHA Note: Include the following language: A central pedestrian plaza should be created on West Meadow Drive that creates a cohesive sense of entry antl arrivad for the three components in the Civic Center. Service vehicle access should be removed from the central plaza so that conflicts are removed from the public entrances to Dobson Arena and the Vail Library. In addition to the pedestrian entry discussed above, a secondary " " access point should be created on the north side of the structure, allowing access from the Vail International condominiums and the pedestrian walkway on the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (see figure X). EVHA Note: Include the following language: A secondary vehicular access point should be established from the frontage road giving access to Vail International condominiums and the Civic Center. Loading and delivery facilities for the Civic Center should be contain within Phase III building. Access for loading and delivery should enter from the west side of the Phase III site, well removed from residential uses in the Vail International building. c. Transit The town of Vail transit system also provides a critical access component to this area. Currently, the in-town bus stops between Dobson Ice Arena and the Vail public library in both the east and west bound directions. While this pattern may continue, a transit stop also is needed adjacent to the new main pedestrian entry on the west end of Dobson (see figure X), allowing for transit riders to also access both Dobson and the Phase III building from this point. This capability will allow for further flexibility in the transit system while also reducing the potential for conflict between pedestrians, c°M ,ie° v°"~ and transit vehicles on the south side of Dobson. d. Emergency access 3 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 Due to the potential closing of the East Lionshead Circle extension that currently accesses the Vail International condominiums, a new emergency vehicle route will need to be established. It is proposed that this route initiate on the south east corner and wrap around the north side of Dobson Ice Arena (requiring a structural upgrade to the existing walkway). This access route must be designed so that it is not blocked tho vfia ~~t4o nobseff Teo Arvf., e. Vail International Access If the East Lionshead Circle extension that currently accesses the Vail Intemational Condominiums is closed, a new access point off of the South Frontage Road will be required as delineated in figure X. f. Service and Delivery The proposed civic center complex v44 may require two service and delivery points,thp. 4 f- 4one located on the east end of Dobson Ice Arena (see figure X). The second delivery point will serve the proposed new civic center structure and will be accessed off of the South Frontage Road (see figure X). It is strongly recommended that no delivery points be constructed that would introduce regular service and delivery traffic onto East Lionshead Circle along the south face of the parking structure or West Meadow Drive. EVHA Note: It is inappropriate to establish the primary entrance to the Vail Library as a loading and delivery portal for pobson Arena. The riparian habitat along Middle Creek should not be damaged or removed. The privacy and residential nature of the Vail International condominium should be respected. Access for essential loading and delivery requirements for pobson Arena should be equally distributed between both Vail Village, on West Meadow Drive and Lionshead, on East Lionshead Circle. Equal sharing of essential vehicular access will insure that the mutual interests of the residential neighborhoods and properties that are adjacent to the civic center site are respected. The primary "showcase" route for both pedestrian and mass transit riders will pass through the Civic Center's central plaza. It is inappropriate to degrade any aspect of this experience. In the design of the Phase III building focused consideration should be given to providing facilities that will support the servicing of special and mass events. The Dobson Ice Arena should be returned to the primary use for which it was intended and designed. EVHA Note: The language of the master plan is prejudicial and myopic towards the interest of Lionshead. It does not fairly balance the needs of adjacent residential neighborhoods that are affected by several one-sided recommendations in the plan. 5.1.2.2 Relationship to East Lionshead Circle The py-apes°w civic center complex should function as the eastern visual terminus to East Lionshead Circle. The architecture connecting Dobson Ice Arena to the civic center should be 4 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 integrated into the potential development on the south face of the parking structure, and the East Lionshead Circle pedestrian environment should have a strong connection to the central pedestrian plaza in front of the civic center complex. EVHA Note: Include the following language: The civic center compleac functions as the western terminus to Vail Village. The streetscape plan for West Meadow Drive should function as a visual connection between Vail Road, the entrance to Vail Village mured use commercial center and the civic center complex. The primary function of the West Meadow Drive streetscape plan is to provide a scenic, pleasant and safe pedestrian and mass transportation access through a residential neighborhood. 5.1.2.3 Relationship to Dobson Ice Arena Perhaps the most critical functional relationship is the connection of the proposed new structure to Dobson Ice Arena (see figure X). This new common entry point on the west end of Dobson should be designed to provide common lobby, ticketing, aw-concession and service (loading and delivery) space for both structures. In addition, there is the opportunity for a below grade connection at the current "ice level" of Dobson (see figure X), enabling the possibility of a second sheet of ice or large r-eer-ea4ien usable space in the lowest level of the new civic center structure. While possible, this lower level scenario would be very costly, requiring large structural spans. 5.2 South face of the Lionshead parking structure The strip of open land on the south face of the Lionshead parking structure should be considered for the development of ground level retail/ office space and upper level locals/ employee housing (see figure X). The planning objectives of this potential development are threefold. First, there is the opportunity to energize and visually upgrade East Lionshead Circle by creating a new enhanced pedestrian street and introducing retail/ office space at the ground level. Secondly, it presents the opportunity to create a"locally accessible" retail environment. The Town of Vail should consider the opportunity of retaining ownership of the ground level retail/office space and make it available to local entrepreneurs and businesses, much in the same way that deed restricted locals housing is provided in the Vail Commons development. Finally, this site presents the opportunity to create locals/ employee housing immediately adjacent to the Lionshead pedestrian core. Functional issues associated with this potential development include access and the adjacency to the parking structure. Since it is a non-mechanical self-ventilating structure, there is a minimum 10' offset from the face of the parking structure to any new vertical development. The complete impacts of this proposed development on the ventilation of the parking structure will need to be completely assessed as part of any detailed planning and design efforts. This new development will be privately accessed (retail back doors and entrances to the residential units) from the parking structure, and any private parking associated with these uses will be in the parking structure. While some of the service and delivery needs of this development may handled interior to the parking structure, most delivery needs will be accommodated in the facility on the 5 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 west end of the parking structure or by short term utilization of East Lionshead Circle (atily in ever-Paw~sitilatietis). Due to the small depth and size of this potential retail/ office space it is not anticipated that a significant volume of larger delivery trucks will be generated. EVHA Note: The types of allowed commercial uses should be based upon their compatibiliry with the adjacent residential neighborhood. Commercial uses that generate noise, odor, or have a high nuisance factor ('r.e., heavy demand for loading and delivery service) should be precluded. EVHA Note: Should mechanical ventilation of the parking structure be required, exhaust vents should be located and designed to eliminate noise and deterioration of air quality for adjacent residential properties. 5.3 North Bank Gore Creek Corridor The overall goal for the Gore Creek corridor is threefold: to protect and enhance its natural beauty and environment, to protect, maintain and restore its riparian habitat and associated wetlands, to better connect this environment to the more urbanized Lionshead care, and to enhance the accompanying Gore Creek recreation path, making it safer and more inviting as a passive recreation amenity for both pedestrians and cyclists. Subject to the provisions of the 1972 Town of Vail/Vail Associates protective covenant agreement, specific recommendations for this corridor are as follows 5.3.1 Creation of recreation path 'bypass' around ski yard The existing Gore Creek recreation path should be extended along the creek and under the Gondola and Born Free lift lines to form an unbroken streamside trail around the ski yard (see figure X). The project will be accomplished as a stream tract restoration project associated with the construction of the new skier/pedestrian access bridge 5.3.2 Recreation path picnic and seating areas The current picnic area on the eastern portion of the recreation path should be significantly improved, providing a bicycle parking stall, new seating facilities, and adequate trash bins. At least two additional pull-over areas are recommended along the length of the trail, and should be consistent in design and furnishings with the existing improved area. These amenities should only be provided if they will be regularly maintained. Likewise, if the existing pull-off area is not able to be improved and maintained, it should be removed and the site restored to a natural condition. 5.3.3 Safety issues The existing Gore Creek recreation path is a relatively safe environment but there is a conflict between pedestrians and cyclists that will increase as the popularity of bicycling increases. Specifically, the path needs a clearly delineated bicycle lane that is wide enough for a bicycle 6 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 with a pull-behind child carrier. This path should also be wide enough for a cyclist to pass another bicycle without forcing an adjacent pedestrian off of the path. In addition, the design of the path should eliminate any 'blind curves" or potential collision points between cyclists riding in opposing directions. The existing pool deck behind the Antlers condominiums is a good example of one such hazard, and all potential measures should be taken to remedy this existing situation. Finally, close coordination between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates lift operations must occur in the case of constructing the by-pass trail and restoring the riparian habitat described above. 5.2.4 T " "'""a a ° ,•+h of rer° rr°e',. (see replacementsection 5.18) a: ,.a ,.~.,,,.tv f w~~ . 5.3.5 Revegetation/ landscaping west of ski yard This portion of the Gore Creek recreation path should be restored enhansed though slope revegetation and contouring of the affected area landSSapiiig. While this section of trail is elevated above Gore Creek and will never have the same character as the section east of the ski yard, it can be greatly enhanced through landscape restoration landssapiffg. The largest quantity of trees and landscape material should be focused on the north side of the trail, with intermittent landscaping on the south, allowing for southern views through to the creek (see figure X). In addition, this landscape treatment should be "natural" as possible, avoiding the use of small understory plantings due to maintenance requirements and possible snow removal damage. 5.4 East Lionshead bus drop-off area The primary goal of this area is to strengthen and reinforce the pedestrian connection between the Lionshead parking structure and the Lionshead retail mall. Given the removal of service and delivery, skier drop-off, and shuttle van activity, the remaining potential redeveloped elements of this area are as follows: 5.4.1 Pedestrian connections The pedestrian corridor between the parking structure and the Lionshead retail mall should be direct and unencumbered both visually and physically. While a lesser volume of vehicular p„d traffic will continue to cross this area, these vehicles are secondary in importance to the pedestrian and the space should be designed to reflect this. Rather than a"pedestrian crossing" across the vehicular road (as is the case today), there should be provided a"car crossing" through the pedestrian space, with the pedestrian having dominance. Techniques to accomplish this goal include the creation of a pedestrian mall with no grade separations at the traffic flowline, paving patterns that distinguish the vehicular lane, and the use of bollards to delineate vehicular crossing lanes and provide for the safety of the pedestrian (see figure X). While landscaping may be appropriate in this plaza, it must be designed in such a way to not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic between the parking structure and the retail mall. 7 I EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 5.4.2 Transit stop The transit arrival and drop-off points should be located east of the pedestrian "flow" connection between the parking structure and the retail mall entrance. Figure X delineates the proposed east and west bound bus drop-off and arrival points, providing a single bus lane in both directions plus a 50' radius turnaround loop. In order to maintain the pedestrian scale and dominance of this area, west bound traffic exiting East Lionshead Circle should share the transit lane, being required to stop and wait if the bus is picking up or dropping off passengers. 5.4.3 Potential building infill site Due to the removal of the skier drop-off and service and delivery vehicles from the transit drop-off area, the transit stop may be reduced in size resulting in a site suitable for infill development. This property, owned by the Town of Vail, presents several opportunities. First, it will enable the creation of a strong gateway into the retail core, providing for defined edges to the pedestrian corridor connecting to the parking structure. Second, it serves to bring the retail "edge" closer to East Lionshead Circle, reducing the distance between the parking structure and the retail environment. Finally, it presents the opportunity of a capital generating development project for the Town of Vail that may help fund the Lionshead public improvements detailed in this Master Plan. 5.5 West face of parking structure The west end of the Lionshead parking structure should be utilized as a landscaped, enclosed service and delivery facility, enabling the removal of these service vehicles from their current location at the pedestrian entry to the Lionshead retail mall. EVHA Note: It is important that the loading and delivery facility in this location is shielded from adjacent residential properties. 5.6 Vai121, Lionshead Arcade, Lifthouse Lodge, Lions Pride cluster This cluster of structures is critical to the success of the Lionshead retail mall and pedestrian environment (see figure X). All of these buildings front onto the retail mall and constitute a significant portion of the existing retail frontage in Lionshead. Because of this they greatly influence the overall character of Lionshead, especially as one enters the pedestrian core from the East. All possible measures and incentives should be taken to upgrade these buildings according to the planning criteria described below. EVHA Note: The development standards should allow for the residential space in these buildings to be expanded as well. This section of the plan should note which buildings should be considered for a total exterior renovation that would allow for both, either/or commerciallresidential eacpansion to the existing faeades. 5.6.1 Expansion of ground floor retail space 8 EVHA EDIT - DRA.FT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 The ground floor retail front on the east face of the Vail 21 and the south and west faces of the Lionshead Arcade should be expanded to meet the build-to lines shown in figure X. This retail expansion will accomplish two objectives: focusing and defining the pedestrian street and absorbing the existing grade changes that act as a barrier between the retail face and pedestrian traffic flow. In addition, these retail expansions will provide for a greatly enhanced visual environment at the first floor level, and may help fund overall architectural enhancements. 5.6.2 Architectural improvements The architectural design guidelines discuss several transition tools that can be used to help adapt an existing building to the new character and architectural quality desired for Lionshead. Given their high visibility and influence on the pedestrian environment, these buildings should be considered a priority for exterior renovation and enhancement. 5.6.3 Pedestrian circulation between Vai121 and Lionshead Arcade This area (see figure X), often perceived as part of the Lionshead public pedestrian environment, is actually private property serving the Lionshead arcade and the Vai121 building. As a "secondary pedestrian mall" it is appropriate for this area to be much more intimate and quieter than the primary retail mall. The entrance to this "courtyard" should be secondary in nature to the primary pedestrian flow pattern that continues along the south face of the Lionshead Arcade (see figure X). As redevelopment occurs, its is recommended that the area be snowrnelted due to its lack of winter solar exposure and the resultant ice and snow accumulations. During the summer, this space will function best as a semi-public outdoor courtyard serving the existing restaurant and adjacent retail businesses. 5.6.4 Pedestrian access from Vantage Point condominiums to retail mall A through pedestrian connection should be maintained from the Vantage Point condominiums to the main retail mall (see figure X). This connection exists today by way of an outdoor stair tower and the steps on the east end of the Lions Pride building. As delineated in figure X, the redeveloped condition should move this connection to the west, adjacent to the east end of the Lifthouse lodge. 5.6.5 Lions Pride building and parking deck. While not fronting on the primary pedestrian mall, the Lionspride building and the parking deck along the adjacent access alley are in very questionable condition (both visually and physically), and their redevelopment and compliance with the Master Plan should be considered a priority. As shown in figure X there is the opportunity to convert the existing alleyway into a true arrival point for these properties including an enhanced pedestrian walkway. The existing parking in the deck must be replaced as part of the redevelopment, most likely underneath the new structure, and could be accessed directly off of East Lionshead Circle or from the alley itself. 9 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 5.6.6 Service and delivery This alley currently functions as a delivery staging area and an emergency vehicle access way. Ideally, the service and delivery functions can be relocated to the proposed adjacent facility, but if they are required to remain adequate space should be left so delivery trucks do not block either the fire lane or the vehicular arrival functions described above. EVHA Note: The qualitative redevelopment of this corridor should not be dependent upon the disposition of the present loading and delivery function. The improvement of this area should be a priority as its present condition is a detriment to adjacent properties and is highly visible from the primary mass transit route. 5.7 Lionshead retail core The Lionshead retail core (see figure X) is comprised of the Vail Associates core site, the surrounding pedestrian mall environment, and the flanking retail faces of the adjacent buildings. This environment is the heart and soul of Lionshead and constitutes the most critical area of both public and private improvements. While the Vail Associates core site represents the most likely near-term redevelopment project it is crucial that all available measures be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage, incentives, and facilitate enhancement and redevelopment of the entire retail core. Specific recommended measures are as follows: 5.7.1 Build-to lines Build-to lines should be established to create a consistent well defined retail experience. A significant problem in the retail mall today is the distance between opposing retail faces, resulting in the pedestrian interacting with only one side of the street. In addition to the required build-to lines, all properties should seek to directly address the pedestrian street as opposed to recessing behind parking lots as often seen in more suburban environments. The recommended established build-to lines are depicted in figure X. EVHA Note:The context and intent of the 3rd sentence is unclear. 5.7.2 Ground level retail expansion opportunities Ground floor retail expansion should be encouraged on existing structures that do not approach their designated build-to line and are not likely to be completely redeveloped. The most significant areas of potential ground floor retail expansion are the east face of the Vai121 building and the south and west faces of the Lionshead Arcade building. 5.7.3 Pedestrian connections through core site A critical north-south pedestrian connection lies between the proposed transit center on the North Day Lot and the ski yard. While this connection will require at lease one north-south penetration through the Vail Associates core site there is the opportunity to create two north-south corridors 10 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 as depicted in figure X. The east-west pedestrian corridor originating at the east Lionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into the Vail Associates core site, connecting with the north-south corridors. These connections should all be designed as part of the "primary retail mall" (see site design guidelines), further reinforcing the "village" character of the entire Lionshead retail mall. Pedestrian penetrations such as those described above need not require the complete vertical separation of flanking architectural forms, but rather present an opportunity far significant architectural portals that signify the transition from one public space into another. 5.7.4 Hierarchy of pedestrian space The Lionshead retail core is comprised of both primary and secondary pedestrian "mall" areas (see site design guidelines) as delineated in figure X. While both of these hierarchy's are important to the total retail environment, the primary should read as the dominant pedestrian flow pattern. Transitions between these different domains should be well defined, creating portals that signal the pedestrian that he or she has exited or entered the primary pedestrian corridor. 5.7.5 Retail space allocation A primary goal of the Master Plan is to increase both the amount and the quality of retail space in the Lionshead pedestrian core. Towards this end, different retail uses are encouraged to occur in their corresponding appropriate locations. For example, the north (south facing) edges of buildings are an ideal location for restaurants due to the higher sun exposure, whereas the north facing "shade side" of buildings are more appropriate for retail uses that do not depend on interaction with the outdoor environment. Commercial/ office space is not recommended on any ground floor retail space of the primary pedestrian mall, but should rather occur on second stories or on less heavily traveled pedestrian frontages. EVHA Note: What is the regulatory device that will be used to implement the no first floor commerciaUoffice requirement? Is horizontal zoning to be retained? 5.7.6 Plazas and nodes In addition to the urban design principles of gateways, portals, and landmarks, the creation of strong pedestrian plazas and nodes is encouraged at each significant turning point and intersection in the retail core (see figure X). Plazas are characterized by their sun exposure, location on primary pedestrian corridors, and adequate size to allow for seating, eating, and general gathering space around the periphery of the plaza. The central Lionshead pedestrian plaza, shown in figure X, presents the opportunity to create a true activity center, potentially containing a small ice rink or other significant pubic element. The small infill building located on the north edge of the plaza will serve to define the space, introduce a retail front, and providing for the potential service and delivery corridor to the North Day Lot transportation center. In addition, this structure presents the opportunity for a roof-top deck or food and 11 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 beverage operation related to the north Lionshead pedestrian portal. This potential building should not interfere with the visual connection from the North Day Lot transportation center into the central Lionshead plaza. EVHA Note: There is the potential to create a transit terminal building, that included similar commerciaUpublic service facilities as found in the Vail Transportation Center, that begins in the North Day Lot and stair steps down to the north side of the central Llionshead pedestrian plaza. Nodes are characterized as the critical turning points and visual terminations of pedestrian corridors. These critical elements help draw and direct pedestrians through the retail environment, clearly defining a series of "destinations" that act as visual and physical reference points. Elements such as fountains, landscaping, coordinated public art and other significant "focal points" all can serve to create and define nodes within the retail/ pedestrian core. It is important to note that the Lionshead pedestrian mall also serves as an emergency vehicle access corridor, and its turning movement and clearance requirements must be accommodated. 5.7.7 Resort Hotel priority location on core site The Vail Associates core site is identified as a priority location for a high-end resort hotel. While such a hotel product is a private development venture, the Town of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage, incentivize, and facilitate the realization of this goal. The benefits of a Lionshead core hotel are discussed throughout this document, including a significant increase in the Lionshead "live" bed-base, introducing an increased and more consistent volume of visitors into the retail core area, and the strengthening of Lionshead's identity as a resort destination. 5.7.8 Pedestrian/ retail connection to West Lionshead Circle The most important "missing link" in the Lionshead retail mall is a direct connection between the east end of the Montaneros condominiums and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead place. This connection should accomplish two primary goals: the direct continuation of the Lionshead retail mall to West Lionshead Circle and the removal of the current "up-and-down" grade transition that occurs through Concert Hall Plaza. Figure X delineates the potential of the connection occurring between the north side of the Montaneros and the south side of a redeveloped Concert Hall Plaza. While this connection would be a great improvement over the existing condition today, the optimum solution would entail the redevelopment of the Montaneros, enabling a direct connection between these two points with retail frontage on both sides (see figure X). 5.8 North Day Lot The North Day Lot should be developed as a community serving transportation center containing the components of skier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles, charter bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure X). In addition, there is the opportunity for a below 12 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 grade service and delivery facility. This facility is intended to increase the quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead by removing these functions from their existing locations and concentrating them at one easily accessible location, thereby creating a new significant pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail mall. Based upon the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the conceptual program for this facility is as follows: Skier drop-off: A minimum of 9 spaces is recommended, but as many as possible should be built given the accommodation of the other facility program elements. Town of Vail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to accommodate the West Vail transit loop and the possibility for an east bound in-town shuttle stop. Regional transit: One bus space is recommended Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended. Local and Regional shuttles: A minimum of four shuttle van spaces is recommended. EVHA Note: There appears to be route connection limitations being proposed. It is reasonable to expect that all local and regional routes should accessible from the Lionshead transportation center. A critical consideration in the actual planning and design of this facility will be its impact, both visual and audible, on the adjacent properties of the Landmark Tower/ Townhomes and the Westwind. As depicted in figure X, a linear "shelter" building is recommended to screen the transit center from the lower levels of the Landmark tower. In addition to the bus shelter waiting area, this facility could potentially include an information center, public restrooms, a small food and beverage operation, and an elevator core to the level of the pedestrian mall far ADA access needs. To the east, the use of earthwork, landscaping, and/ or other appropriate screening measures should be considered to mitigate the transit centers presence to the Westwind condominiums. A more comprehensive solution is to cover the facility, by means of vertical development or a structured roof (strong European antecedents exist for grand, covered transportation centers). Both the Westwind and the Landmark should be closely involved in the transit center planning and design process. EVHA Note: The importance of the transportation center and the need to allow it to be altered to adjust to changing transportation technologies requires that the air space above the site not be used for any purpose that would preclude major alteration to the priority use of the site. Additionally, the loading and delivery function on the site should be considered as one component in the loading and delivery system for both Vail Village and Lionshead. Design of the loading and delivery function should also take into account the feasibility of providing warehousing support facilities. 5.9 Montaneros, Concert Hall Plaza, Landmark Tower and Townhomes 13 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 These three properties together form the "wall" that currently separates the pedestrian retail mall from the west Lionshead lodging and residential properties. While each property has issues and redevelopment potential specific to themselves, they are all interlinked due to their location and common relationship to the pedestrian mall. The Concert Hall Plaza and Montaneros are so linked on their east end it is difficult to determine where one ends and the other begins. It is recognized that the potential of these three properties working together in a joint redevelopment effort would be extremely difficult, due specifically to the fact that the Landmark Townhomes and Montaneros are both multiple ownership condominium associations. The conceptual Master Plan for this area (see figure X) assumes a scenario where each property enhances or redevelops their properties independently. However, it needs to be stressed that the best planning scenarios for these properties (and the west pedestrian/ retail mall) can only occur if they wark together and allow the movement of existing property lines. If redevelopment pressures build for these properties the Town of Vail should take all reasonable measures to encourage, incentivize, and facilitate this potential cooperation between the properties. 5.9.1 Landmark Tower and Townhomes The two important issues facing this property is access and redevelopment potential for the Townhomes. The Landmark Tower currently has an informal use agreement with Vail Associates that allows the utilization of the North Day Lot for visitor arrivals and drop-off. It is very likely that this use will go away with the development of a North Day Lot transit center, leaving the property without a"front door". Due to the extent to which the transit center will utilize the North Day Lot it is unlikely that an access point for the Landmark could be integrated into this facility, but this scenario should be investigated none the less as planning for the North Day Lot progresses. There is an opportunity for the Landmark Tower to expand its lower level lobby space over its existing parking deck, possibly tying in with the "shelter" building associated with the North Day Lot transit center. Perhaps the best scenario for improving the Landmark's access is in conjunction with a possible redevelopment of the Townhomes. Potential scenarios include the creation of a drop-off loop integrated into the west end of the building and an access drive and drop-off loop on the existing fire lane south of the structure. This latter scenario will only be possible if a new pedestrian corridor/ fire lane is created into the pedestrian/ retail core area as depicted in figure X. A joint redevelopment effort between the Townhomes, Concert Hall Plaza, and the Montaneros would present the greatest range of opportunities to address and solve this issue. The Townhomes property has little expansion opportunity due to its "landlocked" nature, with property lines on its immediate north face, and the fire lane and property line on its south face. One expansion opportunity is a north-south oriented addition structured over the west end of the North Day Lot although there are potential conflicts with the volume of traffic entering the North Day Lot from this end. Given cooperation with the Concert Hall Plaza and potentially Montaneros the property could realize some expansion opportunities to the south as well. EVHA Note: The proposal for development over the west end of the North Day Lot is a weak concept due to the major conflict with the transportation/loading and Delivery center and the need to possibly use this portion of the site for traffic flow on the South Frontage Road. The 14 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 west rnmp of the Sandstone Pedestrian Bridge is not essential. Use of a portion of the west end of the North Day Lot and west ramp expands the area that can be used at this critical intersection of West Lionshead Circle and South Frontage Road. 5.9.2 Concert Hall Plaza/ Montaneros/Landmark Townhomes While the Concert Hall Plaza property is the western portal into the Lionshead retail/ pedestrian core, it suffers from a lack of pedestrian use due to its difficult access from both the retail mall and West Lionshead Circle. The priority with a potential redevelopment of this property is to create a connection as direct as possible between the western terminus of the pedestrian core and the intersection of West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. The scenario depicted in figure X would require cooperation with the Town of Vail (the removal of the existing bus drop-off), Montaneros, and potentially the Landmark Townhomes (the scenario in figure X would require a small property acquisition from the Landmark in the northeast corner of the redeveloped structure). Given access and parking requirements, this redeveloped structure could accommodate a vertical residential component as well. This is the most feasible solution for a strong pedestrian connection, but the best solution would entail a cooperative redevelopment effort with the Montaneros. The Town of Vail should make all reasonable efforts to encourage, incentivize, and facilitate this potential redevelopment. EVHA Note: This an equal gain achieved it the Landmark Townhomes are redeveloped in conjunction the Concert Hall Plaza. The alley between the two building would be unnecessary if fire access is gained through the redevelopment of the pedestrian mall. 5.10 Ski Yard Improvements recommended for the Lionshead ski yard are as follows: 5.10.1 Relationship to pedestrian/ retail mall There is a significant gradient difference between the retail mall level and the ski yard level. As suggested in figure X, this gradient change should be designed in an architecturally significant manner that frames the north edge of the ski yard and creates a strong, well articulated link between the "urban" environment of the retail mall and the open environment of the ski yard. 5.10.2 Skier Bridge The existing skier bridge needs to be replaced. This new bridge should be wide enough to safely accommodate and separate skier and pedestrian traffic and should be visually consistent with the new desired character of Lionshead. 5.10.3 Connections As depicted in figure X, pedestrian path connections should be provided from the retail mall interface (north end of ski yard) to the gondola terminal, the Gore Creek recreation path, the skier 15 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 bridge, and the south east corner of the Lionsquare Lodge (current location of the KB Ranch restaurant. EVHA Note: Include the following language: Lighted pedestrian paths usable year round should be provided that connect both the east and west segments of Forest Road with the separate pedestrian route over the proposed new skier bridge. 5.10.4 Screening/ landscaping The Lionsquare Lodge should be involved in enhancement efforts on the ski yard, particularly regarding potential landscape screening between the west edge of the yard and the adjacent building face. No landscaping should occur in the center area of the ski yard, due to winter skier operations and the potential for this area to function as a"village green" community gathering and recreation area during the summer. 5.11 Lionsquare Lodge The Lionsquare Lodge is located at the terminus of Lionshead place and is divided into two different parcels: the main parcel (phase 1,2, and 3) borders both the ski yard and the Gore Creek recreation path while the north parcel (phase 4) is located north of the Lionshead place cul-de-sac. The significant issues regarding this property are as follows: 5.11.1 Traffic concerns The primary concern of the Lionsquare Lodge property owners is the existing and potential volume of traffic (both lodging vehicles and delivery vehicles) accessing the Vail Associates core site. The current access into the core site passes between the main and north properties, resulting in the lack of a safe and well defined connection between the buildings. When and if the Vail Associates core site is redeveloped, the mitigation of lodging and service vehicle impacts on the Lionsquare Lodge will be an important planning consideration. Specifically, it is important that traffic does not back up, or "stage" outside of the Vail Associates core site property in such a way that would create a visual, audible, or air pollution impact. 5.11.2 Pedestrian connection between main building and north building As shown in figure X, a strong pedestrian connection is needed between the main Lionsquare Lodge property and the "north building" on the north side of Lionshead Place. Potential redevelopment presents the opportunity to create a strong pedestrian and vehicular corridor between these two components of the property. 5.11.3 Ski yard pedestrian access The existing pedestrian access path around the north end of the Lionsquare Lodge should be upgraded to provide a clean, safe pedestrian connection from Lionshead place into the ski yard. Due to its close proximity to the northern end units on Lionsquare Lodge, landscaping and other 16 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 screening methods should be considered to mitigate the impact this walkway will have on these units. plai~a, oStv,.., 4 ,.f o.,4ff 448 tt,o ,.o+.,;i EVHA Note: Pedestrian always find the shortest point between two points, although it is ideal to attempt to cause all pedestrian to use the commercial portion of the Lionshead Mall, it is counter to human nature. It is better to aeknowledge that all pedestrian link should have a qualitative standard well above that which presently exist. To do otherwise is a mistake because it invites the present circumstance in non-commercial pedestrian access corridors to continue unchanged. 5.11.4 Potential development/ redevelopment scenarios As is the case with many existing buildings in Lionshead, the Lionsquare Lodge is in significant need of exterior renovation or possible redevelopment. Figure X presents a scenario by which the Lodge could add a significant amount of density, enabling the creation of a strong architectural "edge" to Lionshead Place, a direct connection between the main and north Lodge properties, as well as a screened parking area and point of arrival. A second redevelopment scenario (not illustrated) that directly addresses the traffic and connection issues described above would entail creating a new dedicated access to the Vail Associates core site on the north side of the existing Lionsquare Lodge north building, enabling redevelopment to occur in direct relationship with the primary Lionsquare Lodge building and removing the existing core site access route. Issues associated with this scenario include the proximity of this new intersection with the adjacent West Lionshead Circle intersection and potential visual and audible impacts on the south side of the Montaneros property. 5.12 Marriott The Marriott is a critical development in the Lionshead axea due to fact that it is the only existing "hot " or lodging facility in Lionshead with a very substantial number of hotel rooms (approximately 320). It is alsa the single largest structure in Lionshead, making it very visible especially when approaching Lionshead from the west. Due to these factors the Marriott is a high priority renovation project, and all reasonable measures should be taken by the Town of Vail to encourage, incentivize and facilitate its enhancement. Specific issues regarding this property are as follows: 5.12.1 Redevelopment/ development of parking structure The most significant opportunity for new development on the Marriott property is the existing parking structure, as depicted in figure X. If this site is developed, specific attention should be given to the relationship between the development and Gore Creek corridor/ recreation path and the West Day Lot. Specifically, the vertical development should step back away from the recreation path, avoiding the creation of a large "wall" along the path. Likewise, there should be 17 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 a clear separation (most likely a landscape buffer) between the public space of the recreation path and the private space of the residential units. EVHA Note: Include the following language: The existing parking structure should be fully enclosed within any development that occurs on this portion of the site. Special consideration should be given to the design of the west side of property regarding facade stepbacks and setbacks in anticipation that tlte present West Day Skier Lot be relocated and the site developed with similar sized structures. 5.12.2 Infill opportunities The south side of the existing Marriott structure currently contains several tennis courts. This area presents a lower-rise development infill opportunity that may help create a desirable gradient and visual transition between the existing structure and the Gore Creek recreation path. EVHA Note: This concept should be shown be illustrated. 5.12.3 Facade retrofit opportunities on existing building The most significant community priority regarding the Marriott property is the exterior renovation of the existing large structure. The size and relational dimensions of the structure will present a challenge to the renovation efforts, a„a i* i°':k°'<, +4°' +4° a"°o'„+°'°t4°r ^f +4° . , ,;,7e1;,,es, a,,,a ; ,.olv.,.,.,t t„ .,il o ;s+;,,g 1.,,;1,];n,Ys T : „st,v.,,]\ EVHA Note: There are guidelines being drafted that should render the above equivocation moot. EVHA Note: Include the following language: The infill of the tennis courts or the redevelopment of the parking garage site cannot proceed prior to or independent of the design and construction of retrofit of all facades and roof of the eacisting building. 5.12.4 Treatment of West Lionshead Circle in front of existing structure Any future development or redevelopment on the Marriott property should include pedestrian enhancements on the adjacent north side of West Lionshead Circle. 5.13 Antlers Lodge Like the Marriott, the Antlers lodge is a large and highly visible structure in great need of exterior renovation, and should be considered a priority redeveiopment project. Figure X delineates a potential development scenario that would enable a partial screening of the existing tower while also presenting an enhanced edge to Lionshead Place. 18 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 EVHA Note: Include the following language: The infill over the parking garage cannot proceed prior to or independent of the design and construction of a retrofit of all facades and roof of the existing building. 5.14 Lionshead Inn, Vailglo, Enzian clusters This cluster of buildings (see figure X) is both elevated above and setback from its surrounding context of West Lionshead Circle and the South Frontage Road. Even though not as physically tall as the Landmark Tower, the Lionshead Inn is visually the tallest building in Lionshead. Redevelopment and/or enhancement of these properties is encouraged, given the following parameters: 5.14.1 Addressing the pedestrian street The principle redevelopment planning objective for this area is to both bring the structures "up to" the pedestrian environment of West Lionshead Circle and to lower the gradient of the project to street level. In other words, these structures should "address" or engage the surrounding pedestrian environment rather than setting back behind surface parking lots as is currently the case. 5.14.2 Access and street frontage The existing curb cut access points into these properties should be adjusted to align with the opposing curb-cuts on the east side of West Lionshead Circle. Given the small chance of redevelopment on these properties, the pedestrian street edge should be visually strengthened through the use of landscaping, enhanced signage, and retaining walls as described in the site design guidelines, chapter six. If a new vehicular access point is added to the Lionshead Inn off of the South Frontage Road (a permit has been secured by the Lionshead Inn), this northern edge of the property should seek to visually mitigate the current visible surface parking lot, including reducing the significant existing cross-slope. EVHA Note: Who issued the permit. Will an additional access point onto the South Frontage Road compound traffic flow options at the east intersection of West Lionshead Circle and the South Frontage Road? 5.14.3 Building height Due to its elevated ground floor position the Lionshead Inn should not add any additionai building height but rather seek a ground level or lower floor infill solution if development scenarios are pursued. 5.15 Vail Spa 19 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 Due to its unique architectural style, it is not recommended that any attempts be made to architecturally adapt this structure to the "alpine" character outlined in the architectural design guidelines. The Vail Spa has several developable areas on its property, most notably its existing tennis courts. Any future development or redevelopment scenarios on this property should comply with the overall intent of the Master Plan. If the South Frontage Road is realigned the length of West Lionshead Circle around the west end of the property will increase, opening the possibility for an e€4se-infill development. Due to its close proximity, the Vail Spa will need to be involved in any future frontage road realignment or development infill planning discussions. EVHA Note: Why has the office infill development been specified? It is premature to identify any particular use other than those that have already been specified in the plan goals. 5.16 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates service yard/ Holy Cross site Planning implications for this "west end" of Lionshead must be looked at under two different scenarios- the realignment of the South Frontage Road, and the South Frontage Road remaining in its current location. Overall, this area should be considered for potentially higher densities than the currently developed Lionshead area, specifically regarding employee housing. However, any development must meet the overall character and visual intent of the Master Plan and be compatible with the adjacent existing development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa. As depicted in figure X, a realignment of the South Frontage Road will allow for a consolidation of these properties while still maintaining a transit connection through the property as well as a potentially realigned South Frontage Road connection. Within this consolidated property, four areas can be logically defined by both their location and respective land use. The first "pod" is the current West Day Parking Lot location. This site has Gore Creek Frontage, is removed from the frontage road, and is the most desirable for residential feetype development compatible with the adjacent residential properties. The second "pod," immediately adjacent to the South Frontage Road, it is the replacement site for the West Day Parking Lot and future site for infrastructure improvements, i.e. employee parking structure. qhA4;1d:hA;, a St+effg F-014ienship 's less desir-able laea4iea eatild Ely-iN e a d;ffef°i4, a~a ~o+°r+;a"y h;Rh°r a°„s;*y @"e+ The third "pod," west of the realigned South Frontage Road, has been identified as an appropriate location for a potentially high density employee housing product. The fourth "pod" has the greatest road frontage and is the recommended location for the reduced scope Vail Associates service yard. This location also presents the opportunity to create a direct mountain vehicular access route through the old town shops site, across the river, and connecting to the Westin Ho ski trail. The fifth "pod" the site for exit and entry ramp to the east bound land of Interstate-70. The44ke-South Frontage Road must be is net realigned prior to development bUi'a8t4 OR &4e of any one of these sites., +h° p ,d;ff r°oe° ;s +h° Mo+°n+;a' aeeess H+s f r+k 20 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 figufe-X)- EVHA Note: Include the following language: The uses allowed for this area must conform to the purpose and intend of the zoning districts which currently exists on the site. The area within in these zoning districts may be redistributed in direct proportion to the area within the existing zone districts. If there is additional site area created as a result of the resubdivision that area will be zoned for either employee housing, open space, infrastructure uses that are compatible with adjacent uses. EVHA Note: It is of critical importance that any changes to the location or uses for the West Day Parking Lot are consistent within the purpose and intent of the present zoning which existing on the site. The market value of the site is established by its present zoning. Any changes contained in the Master Plan which allow for uses other than those currently allowed will affect the market value of the site. Should this occur, the cost to undertake either public or private infrastructural andlor recreational improvements on the site may become prohibitively expensive. This draft of the Master Plan fails to provide documentation with respect to the historic importance of this site to the public interest with respect to the long term need to provide a site for major parking and recreational facilities. The ordinance language for the zoning district is included in the following frame. 18.34.010 Purpose. The parking district is intended to provide sites for private or public unstructured off-street vehicle parking and conditionally to provide for private or public off-street vehicle parking stiuctures and private or public parks and recreational facilities. The parking district is intended to allow such uses while ensuring adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each valid use in adjacent areas. (Ord. 4(1992) § 1(part): Ord. 2(1976) § 3(part): Ord. 8(1973) § 24.100.) EVHA Note: The Vail Associates Maintenance Shop and Yard Site are presently zoning Commercial Service Center (CSC). With the exception of residential density for employee housing ancl amount of commercial space, the purpose and intent of the CSC zone district should remain in place. This District provides ample latitude to support all uses that service an increased visitor and employee bed base in the west end of Lionshead. The CSC district is compatible with existing adjacent uses. The language of the zoning district is included in the following frame. 21 EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 18.28.010 Purpose. The commercial service center district is intended to provide sites for general shopping and commercial facilities serving the town, together with limited mulriple-famiiy dwelling and lodge uses as may be appropriate without interfering with the basic commercial functions of the district. The commercial service center district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities appropriate to permitted types of buildings and uses, and to maintain a convenient shopping center environment for permitted . commercial uses. (Ord: 8(1973) § 10.100.) 5.17 Old Town Shops The "old town shops" (see figure X) have been targeted for a variety of uses throughout the Master Plan process including employee housing, an expansion of the Vail sanitation plant, and part of the Vail Associates service yard. While all of these uses may be appropriate for the site, they are not all compatible. Given input from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District the most likely scenario for this property includes both a sanitation plant expansion and use by Vail Associates as a service yard and mountain access component. 5.18 Unplatted Forest Road "tennis court" and Stream Tract sites The "tennis court" site (see figure X), located at the winter terminus of Farest Road, is currently unpla#ed a zoned as "agriculture and open space." Owned by Vail Associates, this property is of great concern to some Forest Road homeowners who would like to see the property undeveloped, as provided for in the 1972 Town of Vail/Vail Associates covenant agreement, and remain ineluded as part of the Gore Creek open space corridor. The current use of the for "tennis Court" because of the decline in demand for this facility may result in a change in allowed "outdoor recreational use" for the site, i.e. conversion to a park and playground. While , , slepe, a-Rd HSr4ei% vieW6 aef e;s ~~eeli. Given this situation the following land use parameters should be considered when and if development is proposed for the property. ffea. a. -b- Any proposed "outdoor recreational use" development must be ~,4saally consistent both with the existing Forest Road development and the adjacent Gore Creek open space corridor. 22 ~ EVHA EDIT - DRAFT 1 Town of Vail Lionshead Master Plan - Section 5 11/3/1998 b. fr Any proposed "outdoor recreational use" development must demonstrate that it does not increase ~se the level of service rating for traffic flow on Forest Road. c. 4: Given the current concern of residents regarding the presence of snow cats and wil4er- mountain service vehicles on Forest Road, the removal of these vehicles is recommended prior to any development occurring on this site. EVHA Note: Include the following language: The "Stream Tract" site (see figure X), loeated east of the Gondola Line between the Yail Lionshead First Filing and the Vail Yillage First and Third Filing, is currently zoned as "agriculture and open space. " Owned by Vail Associates, this property is of great concern to some Forest Road homeowners who would like to see the property undeveloped, as provided for in the 1972 Town of Vail/Vail Associates covenant agreement, and remain inekide as part of the Gore Creek open space corridor. There to two use areas of the site (see figure X): Area A, is a parcel existing in a pristine nature condition containing e.xtensive riparian, wetland and wildlife habitat. Area A is accessible from the Lionhead commercial core by a dilapidated pedestrian bridge that has been an inducement for foot and bicycle traffic that has damaged portions of the fragile wetland and riparian habitat. Area B, is the former site of a Town of Vail Playground which has been removed. The site has been adversely impact by road construction and illegal site work conducted by adjacent residential property owners. The site contains extensive wetland and riparian habitat. Given this situation the following land use parameters should be considered when and if development is proposed for the property. a. Once the new Lionshead Skier/Pedestrian Bridge is completed, the existing pedestrian bridge accessing Area A should be removed and the bridge site restored to it natural condition. In Area A, with the exception of an existing fishing access trail that is presently in good condition, all other trails should be closed and restored to their natural condition. Public access, except for fishing access should be discourage in order to protect fragile riparian, wetlands and wildlife habitat. b. Area B should receive extensive restoration of damaged wetland and riparian habitat. Vehicular access road should be removed and a circular path connecting to the new Lionshead Skier/Pedestrian Bridge constructed appropriate to accommodate unregulated public access though a wetland restoration area. 23 ~t~ ' ~1 • • MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Team DATE: November 3, 1998 SUBJECT: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Revised Schedule: November 3 - Town Council Public hearing for receiving formal public comment November 4 - DRB Tabled November 9 - PEC Tabled November 10 - Council Review implementation section of master plan - worksession November 17 - Council Review revised draft of master plan - worksession November 18 - DRB Final review and recommendation on master plan design guidelines November 23 - PEC Final review and recommendation on master plan December 1 - Council Final review and approval of master plan Note: Contact Dominic Mauriello at 479-2148 for any changes to schedule or revisions to the Master Plan \\VAIL\DATA\EVERYONE\COLTNCIL\MEMOS\98\LH n03.doc ea u ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 . . . . , , 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: October 30, 1998 SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report Rocky Mountain Carria e Co=anX Mike Parker, owner of the Rocky Mountain Carriage Company has expressed an interest in selling this business to Heather Forbes and Kevin Hyatt. Both of these individuals have worked for Mike for the past few years and are familiar with the Vail operations of the Rocky Mountain Carriage Company. We are in the process of transferring the remaining one year on the existing contract to Ms. Forbes and Mr. Hyatt. We also intend to extend the contract for an additional period of three years. We believe this transfer will provide continuity in this important guest service. Revenue Recovery Contract For several months we have had discussions with the Revenue Recovery Group to explore the possibility of using them to assist us in recovering all legitimate sales tax revenues due to the Town of Vail. RRG provides contract auditing services for municipalities all over the country. This is the most efficient way for the Town to obtain audit services. Who gets audited and when the audit occurs, is solely up to the Town. It is my expectation that we will execute an agreement with RRG within the next 30 to 45 days. It is also my belief that we will collect additional revenues which are currently due the Town but are not being paid. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns regarding this issue. LOw~ RECYCLED PAPER ~ a . , U12coming Town Council Meetings 11/10/98 WS Sally Lorton - 20 year anniversary Dave Richardson - 15 year anniversary PEGDRB review discussion of updating building codes site visit & discussion of VRC 11/17/98 WS W. Vail perimeter approval discussion of model traffic code discussion of deer/elk migration numbers 11/17/98 TC Lionshead Master Plan 1 st read Ord. No. 17, re: budget 1 st read Ord. No. re: building codes 2nd read Ord. No. 16, re: GRFA • W. Vail perimeter approval RWM/aw y~ d Memorandum To: Town Council From: Andy Knudtsen Nina Timm Date: October 30, 1998 The following is a swnmary of community comments from meetings held to discuss the Arosa/Garmisch site and the Lionshead Parking Structure site. The Arosa/Garmisch site meetings were held Monday, October 12, Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14. The first two meetings included site visits to the Arosa/Garmisch site and Vail Commons. The Wednesday night meeting included a number of designers who worked directly with the participants to discuss a site plan and the potential design of housing and a park at the Arosa/Garniisch site. The Lionshead meetings were held Monday, October 19, Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21. The meetings included a tour of Buzzard Park and Rivers Edge, both seasonal employee housing. We met with a number of residents who live adjacent to the Lionshead Parking Structure and discussed want they believed would and would not be compatible with the neighborhood. ' The attached letter would be sent out to participants to let them know about the continuing , dialogue for these two sites. ~ u ~y TOWN OF VAIL ~ , Office of the Town Manager . 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 ,970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 TM October 28, 1998 Dear Community Member, Thank you for participating in the most recent community meetings involving the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Arosa-Garmisch sites. The Common Ground process has provided many opportunities for an energetic exchange of ideas. These discussions have taken place within the context of our community goals of: 1. Maintaining the Town's economic viability, 2. Increasing the town's sense of community, and 3. Addressing the lack of locals' housing: The challenge before us at this time is to take the specific ideas, concems and suggestions expressed during the meetings and address as many of them as possible in the next stages of the process. The suggestions, which were recorded at the meetings, are attached for your review and will be forwarded to the Town Council for their consideration. (Comments about the West Vail site are on the green sheets. Comments about Lionshead are on blue.) The next opportunities for participation are shown below: West Vail Open House (self-guided) Three designs will be on display in the Vail Library atrium during the week of November 2- 6. Open House (guided) Staff and designers will be available to answer questions the evening of November 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Vail Librarx, community room. It is intended to be an informal time to talk with community members. • C,y~ REJCLEDPAPER ~ Approval of development parameters The development parameters will include specific standards for both the park and housing elements and will be the basis of the Request for Proposals. This is scheduled for the evening Town Council meeting of November 17th. Lionshead Structure • - - The original plan to follow the West Vail process has been changed to link the Lionshead housing proposal together with the community facilities proposal. Both are located adjacent to the Lionshead parking structure and will benefit from being discussed at the same time. Staff anticipates having a schedule for both projects by late November. We will send out a detailed letter to the people who have participated in this process once dates for additional meetings have been set. Community discussions regarding density, design, parking issues, etc. are likely to begin again in late December or early January Thank you for investing your time in this effort. Both the input of adjacent residents and the community as a whole are needed to help us ensure that the projects reflect the quality for which Vail is known and that they fit well within the neighborhood. If you have questions regarding eitherof the two projects, please call Andy Knudtsen directly at 970.479.2440. Sincerely, Robert W: McLaurin Town Manager cc: Town Council Russ Forrest Suzanne Silverthom Nina Timm F: everyonelandy/98_lette/cg- nxst 2 . West Vail Site Meetings Notes from the community on Monday night meeting: -West Vail site is zoned primary/secondary -130 signatures opposing any development have been submitted previously -Zero density on this site , -Ground Rules for tonight vs. Resolution 10 'There will be housing vs. aiscussion of parks and housing • -Development should occur where there is already some development Timber Ridge, The "Ruins" -Discuss development on Hud Wirth first -Traffic concems -Noise concerns -Parks and homes compatability Noise, snow storage, etc. Limit to passive park with housing _ -Site is too small for park and housing -Town owes neighborhood concern with their needs -Neighborhood has priority over Town interests -Town should build on non-neighborhood sites first -Neighborhood already has traffic and density -Build in second homeowners neighborhood first -Vail Commons was just built in the neighborhood -Distribute employee housing evenly throughout Town -Resolution 10 states Open Space, Parks and Housing -Council needs to listen to the community and the adjacent neighborhood -Look at other sites suggested by the community = mWill help plan other sites . . -Against the way housing is being funded -Majority of the Town's local population doesn't want this development -Wfiere are the advocates? -Alternatives given at these meetings will be presented as acquiescence -Common Ground did not acknowledge individual voices -Common Ground process was leadincy -This is a building on open space issue, not a housing issue -Look at solutions not on open space -Matrir suggestion number 86. Pursue private funding sources now in Vail -No trust -Housing and park don't work on small site together -RETT can not be used to buy land for housing -Whcn was RETT fund reimbursed? _ -~N'hat is the number of buy-down units within the Town? -RETT is for open space only -NeW,hborhood thought it was going to be a park-- trust issue -How are comments and number of participants counted? -Open space is very important to tourists -We need a place to call home -There is a need for affordable housing -People don't want to move in and feel like they ruined a neighborhood We agree that there is a serious problem, but this may not be the site -Economy of scale on each site -Neighborhoods will harden against development on open space . -Equal distribution in all neighborhoods . -Working on housing is an important issue " -The housing must keep people in Vail -Vail Commons Nice urban development Dense Lot of asphalt and concrete Not a lot of green . Pitkin Creek seems more green and on a human scale Roof lines too broken up Far too dense for anywhere in Vail No snow storage No green space for kids Lack of car accommodations V ail Commons has great site coverage--garages take up space West Vail Site Meetings Notes from the community at Tuesday morning meeting: -Best use is a small park and the rest is an undeveloped, passive park -Zero density for housing -Traffic and safety concerns - -Large, active park--basketballs courts, etc. - -Parking.concerns related to the park -Passive park is the first choice -Neighborhood should vote on the use -Housing and park-- there is room for both -Rare parcel in a dense neighborhood -Continue to see natural landscape -Town needs to look at who the "Nimbys" are-- They are the people living here and raising their families -Town is not looking at the "Parking Lot" issues This is where the Town is going first -People are afraid of the Town and the Town Council -Take it to a vote of the people -Trust isn't coming back tomorrow night -See suggestions from the matrix in action -Lands purchased with RETT -Look at the private sector/get them involved -Regional issue -People felt that they were being directed in Common Ground -Mountain Bell -What else is being done? -Tawn didn't allow conversation before June 30 meeting -Stop saying ArosalGarmisch will be built on -Go to things that are already built . Timber Ridge, etc. -Rebuild the process with true citizen participation Democratic process -Participation is a dialogue -Don't have large, confrontational meetings in Council chambers -Look at entire neighborhood, not just a particular site -Too much asphalt at Vail Commons -Safe sidewalk from Commons to Buffehr Creek Park Expand the park and fence it in -Access to the North Trail V -With a safe park-- develop some housing and a pocket park at the Town Manager's lots West Vail Site Meetings Common themes from Wednesday nights meeting with designers: -Keep the flat area the park -Keep view up from intersec-Kids need a place to play tion , -A specific dog area - -Trail Access - A walking path to a view area rather than connected to other trails -Neighborhood gathering place Picnic benches or some such area -Maximize the green space No concrete playing areas, etc. -Off-street path on the perimeter of the park area Not a sidewalk that is paved NO PARKING for the park -Call it the Lyndon Ellefson Park -Active park area on the lower portion of the site include a tot lot of some sort -Passive park area on the upper portion of the site keep the area largely natural -No lights for the park area -Separation between housing and parks Landscaping to separate them -8 or fewer units -Less density rather than more -No housing at all -Density range from zero to eight -Housing on the perimeter of the site maintain the view corridor up the middle of the site -A weak preference for housing on the east/right side of the site -Cottages or smaller type units -Plenty of interior storage for the houses -Minimize the visible parking -Clusters of units, group them Total # of units # of V otes 0 24 * 9 of 13 people who lived in the 2 0 neighborhood voted for no density 4 0 6 0 8 3 more information 10 ~ , -10 people voted for more information about the density before they would vote on a density that they believed would be compatable * The vote did not include Town staff and paid designers . ~ Notes fronn Wednesday, October 21 Meeting on Lionshead Site Purpose: To record specific ideas, concerns or suggestions that will shape the programming and . building design of the housing and commianiry facilities to be developed adjacent to the Lionshead Parking Structure. -Community Comments and Suggestions: . -Sub-terrain structures - -Seasonal and "Vail Commons type" housing eliminating retail _ flowing more with the neighboncood -Some housing on top of the structure , Eliminating the need for plowing -Mechanically ventilating the structure is possible -Design the new parking structure (west I,ionshead) to have housing placed on top of it -Seasonal housing is most detrimental to neighborhoods mix types of housing within development -Commercial district is appropriate for rnore seasonal housing -Whatever is built needs to benefit the neighborhood -Vail Youth Center moved, not displacf;d -Colorado West Mental Health moved, not displaced -Do all of the redevelopment of this area at once, not in stages Street Scape, Civic Center, Housing and Bus Turn Around -Civic Center questions What is going iro be there and how is it going to be paid for? -Improve the street scape and the traffic flow -Height and Densiry concerns a total of'three levels sounds reasonable -Hide the parking structure -Provide the units with lots of interior stordge space -No balconies Noise and Clutter concerns - -Lake Creek is extremely neat and tidy . Management is-doing a good job -Process timing is not allowing participation Extend the meetings into Decemtrer Last week of December is a good. time for meetings -Clarification of who is meeting and when Various groups involved (VRD, VA, TOV, etc.) -Seasonal housing on Frontage Road side'? -Will there be housing to the street or some green space? -Not-for-Profit office space on main level of the building -Entrances to housing Where and How -Potential of the Parking Structure becoming a recreational area -Provide a meeting area for seasonal residents -[nte-rate community members Integrated housing rypes can become selfpolicing ° -Owner occupied units can have balconies ° -Communiry center within the housing development • -Financing of the development? -Retail space ownership? -Town only lease to new businesses and only for a limited period of time Business incubator -A no commerciaU strictly housing oprion -Gaps in the pedesti-ian experience "enliven" that section of the road this area can be broken up with landscaping -Control commercial uses -Gallery row for example , compatible with the neighborhood - particularly noise --Consider number of employees housed to the number of employees needed for additional retail -Outlying shuttles all go to Dobson Doxun East Lionshead Circle -Staffed guard house on East Lionshead Circle -Time and design will control some traffic -How will the Town get successful businesses? -Lionshead Arcade exarriple -Parking is a significant issue Parking for housing Frontage Road full of cars more often Vail Associates "front range specials" increasing parking needs No parking needed for units due to location in Town ~ MEMORANDUM October 27, 1998 To: Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin , Pam Brandmeyer , Steve Thompson . From: Sally Lorton Re: September Sales Tax Collection Attached is the sales tax worksheet with collections through October 27, 1998. We have received the majority of the September tax returns. However, I estimate I will collect another $46,000.00 for September sales tax (IE 13 period filers and delinquent accounts). This additional September tax would result in a 14.7% increase over September 1997 and a 13.9% increase over budget. Year to date collections would result in a 3.9% increase over 1997 and a 2.5% increase over budget. Currently the summer season (May - September) is up 7.1 % from 1997, if I collect another $46,000.00 for September the suxnmer season will be up 8.3% 1997 Event/Groups Included Annual Vail Jazz Party Evergold lOK Jimmie Heuga Pro-Am Mountain Bike Finals Labor Day Softball Tournament Oktoberfest Rubber Duck Race VBS Summer Bike Race Series 1998 EventslGroups Included 23rd Annual Labor Day Softball Tournament Evergold lOK Fourth .Annual Vail Jazz Party Jammin Jazz on the Lawn in Lionshead Jimmie Heuga's Toyota Mountain Bike Express Pro-Am Finals L. Elfson SK Run ' Oktoberfest Rubber Duck Race The Budlight Mountain Challenge i - Town of Vait Sales Tax Worksheet 10/27/98 % Change % Change isaB eudget trom rrom ro onth 1987 1988 1989 1990 tggl tggp 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Budget CollecNons Vadance 1997 Budget 1 ~Z~. zx,, 4a Januar 1,063,196 1,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1,855,364 1,805,707 1,894,597 1,935,782 2,052,569 2,076,931 2,112,689 35,758 2.93% h 1.72% Februa 1,135,7861,205,101 1,561,286 1,695,850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1,828,766 1,814,495 1,816,107 1,993,389 2,089,673 2,121,757 2,150,605 28,848 2.92% 1.36% March 1,378,782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051,820 1,977,995 1,988,090 2,250,656 2,139,298 2,240,865 2,580,992 2,614,841 2,364,254 (250,587) -8.40% -9.58% A ril 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691;163 864,303 794,668 791,092 966,993 E74,427 ~ 881,575 1,104,871 223,296 26.35% 25.33% Ma 245,518 170,567 215,548 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287,315 324,681 318,920 329,783 328,723 380,255 51,532 15.30% 15.68% June 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468,598 475,161 548,820 590,685 594,907 630,366 642,504 630,937 (11,567) 0.09°/a -1.80% Jul 479,201 559,683 649,139 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,538 892,830 893,483 963,717 1,043,637 1,060,879 1,103,395 42,516 5.73% 4.01% Au ust 536,904 575,887 668,119 678,071 761,992 767,257 825,954 891,566 867,125 990,650 1,073,430 1,090,762 1,177,492 86,730 9.69% 7.95% Se tember 442,402 422,502 469,032 482,328 491,684 485,954 560,535 725,205 645,902 630,453 637,831 642,504 685,662 43,158 7.50% 72% t . ~ , : `~n: . r.. . ,...,a.,.:1~' -?;i . . ~as~',,s" ~r` , -R' , a ~ ..L.... . . , y . . „ .y ' . - , . +{q 1 , ._,.c . . . a ,"3~'•. ~ b ~ ~~a ~a r~ ~ 71' . . . , . . . ...r. i~ 'J ,.'p ~ . . s..a.. ' R'~r : M , . r. , . , s . Total 6,039,331 6,531 185 7,929,906 8,336,944 8,829,623 8,891,939 9,466,959 10,011,262 9,962,970 10,635,676 11,312,708 11,460,476 11,710,160 249,684 3.51 % 2.18% t : q, f' . ~ .3+,[ ~,~'s y,s... . . ; ` ~ • . . , .:::,z,,. , *t " µ,~°~,xy:~. , p'f ~ y e : na . ~ October 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525 408,405 461,791 413,573 472,836 478,142 November 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,681 594,491 611,147 601,208 707,166 717,214 December 1,245,6121,455,948 1,615,278 1,625,219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1,974,553 1,992,855 1,994,540 2,068,851 2,254,709 2,286,119 Total 7,945,164 8,654,572 10,311,744 10,764,896 11,274,286 11,603,647 12,395,718 13,007,013 13,030,448 13,719,308 14,747,419 14,941,951 11,710,160 249,684 , 4VAIL TOWN O75 Souih Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVtSORY , October 28, 1998 Contact: Suzanne Siiverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHl.IGHTS FOR OCTOBER 27 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Budget Discussion During continued ciiscussions on the 1999-2000 TOV Budget, Councilmembers heard from Finance Director Steve Thompson regarding the amount of sales tax coilections allocated to the capital projects fund versus the general fund. Although the Vail Town Charter specifies a 50-50 split among the two funds, Thompson says the split is budgeted to be 45 percent capital and 55 percent general fund in 1999 and 2000 due to the continued reality of current infrastructure maintenance costs. According to the Charter, the Town Council has the authority to modify the sales tax split so long as 5 or more members vote in favor. According to Thompson, the split has not been at the 50-50 level for several years. Councilmembers then reviewed the proposed capital pro;ects list for 1999 which includes $5.9 million for street reconstruction of the Lionsridge Loop area ($2.7 million); site design for a new fire station (reduced by Council from $250,000 to $150,000); land acquisition for the housing program ($1.5 million); and renovation of the iibrary basement recently vacated by the Vail Recreation District for an as yet-to-be determined faci1ity ($225.000). During discussion, Town Manager Bob McLaurin said there have been numerous ideas far use of the lower level of the {ibrary, none of which have been sofidified. One idea, he said, is to move the library community room to the basemert while converting the community room space into a video conference center. Councilmembers, led by Michael Arnett, instead asked that the community room remain at its current location, which eliminated a$60,000 budget request for remodel of the community room, but kept in tact a$225,000 proposal for renovation of the former Vail Recreation District space. A decision on how the space will be used Uri(f be determined by the Council at a later date. Councilmember Sybill Navas suggested exploring a concept that would add a third floor to a portion of the library with a facility that might double as a community theater or movie theater similar to a facility she saw while in Mt. Buller, Australia. Councilman Michael Jewett said he wasn't ready to commit to an expansion of town services until the library is able to meet the demand for additional Internet stations. In wrapping up its discussions on the capital projects fund, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council needs to agree on a t'rmetable and format tor making a decision on a new fire station, while-Sybi)I Navas suggested a heightened focus on alternative transportation planning. Next, Council reviewed the proposed 1999 budget for the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund. The budget shows • projects totaling $2.3 million, including $510,000 for landscape maintenance; $300,000 for a West Vail park at Arosa-Garmisch; $100,000 for extension of the North Trail; and $250,000 for a recreation path extension from Red Sandstone School to the Main Vail Roundabout. During discussion, Councilmembers removed a$40,000 acquisition cost for a privately-held site . (more) C~ RECYCLEDPAPER ~ ~ Add 1/TOV Councii Highlights/10-27-98 identified in the Common Ground plan for open space (L. Ladner) and instead asked the staff to continue to pursue the acquisition at no cost to the town (because of its location in a hazard zone, there is no development threat). Also yesterday, at the suggestion of Sybill Navas, Councilmembers agreed to fund a neighborhood park in the Matterhorn area. However, opinions were mixed regarding when and where. The possibility of installing a"temporary" tot lot was raised, but there were no conclusions. The Common Ground plan calls for park and housing components on portions of Donovan Park. However, those planning discussions have been deferred by the Council due to neighborhood concerns. . --TOV Employee Recognition " • _ The Council recognized Leonard Sandoval, construction inspector, for 15 years of service, as ' well as Jody Doster, transit coordinator, for 10 years of service to the town. --PEC/DRB Review During a review of the most recent Planning and Environmental Commissinn and Design Review Board meetings, the Council heard an update on a proposal submitted by Thrifty Car Rental for a major amendment to the Cascade Village Special Development District as well as a conditional use permit to allow for a"transportation business" within the development. The PEC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the major amendment request to the Town Council and voted to table the conditional use permit request pending additional parking and storage information. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Chamonix Winter/Summer Bus Service The Council voted 5-2 (Foley and Jewett against) to discontinue future summer bus service on Chamonix Lane in West Vail effective at the end of the regularly scheduled summer/fall service calendar, and to eliminate consideration of winter service on Chamonix. The action reflects current requests from the West Vail neighborhood in wh'sch petitions containing 70 signatures were presented to the town in opposition of the service due to traffic, noise and underutilization. Last winter, a petition containing 25 signatures was presented to the town requesting the service, which promoted the town to offer an experimental route. While the route has carried an average of 9 people a day this past summer, overall ridership in West Vail hasn't increased, according to Mike Rose, transit manager. The next nearest stop is about a quarter of a mile away. For more information, contact Rose at 479-2349. --Discussion of a Dismount Zone for Skateboards, Bicycles and Rollerblades in the Village Core and Lionshead After reviewing survey results which showed mixed opinions from merchants and bystanders in the Vail Village and Lionshead areas regarding the concept of dismount zones for skateboards and bicycles, the Council turned down a motion to create selected dismount zones in the two areas. The vote was 2(Kurz, Ford in favor) to 5(Navas, Foley, Jewett, Armour, Arnett) against. ln voting against the proposed dismount zones, several Councilmembers said they'd rather let the riders take responsibility to improve safety among pedestrians. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association suggested revisiting the issue next spring when additional input from the neighborhood residents could be presented. The survey, conducted by the Vail Police Department, showed that a majority of Vail Village merchants who were surveyed support a dismount zone for bicycles and skateboards, but not for in-line skates. Merchants in Lionshead offered support for a dismount zone for skateboards, but were opposed to one for bicycles and in-line skates. For more information, contact Police Commander Jeff Layman at 479-2211. (more) 1 ` Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/10-27-98 --Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS) Funding Request This discussion was postponed to the Nov. 3 meeting due to a miscommunication. --Review and Prioritize Community Development Department Long-Range Projects Councilmembers were each asked to review and rank a list of proposed long-range Community Development projects in preparation for a group discussion at next Tuesday's work session. During a brief discussion, Councilmember Sybill Navas suggested consideration of re-enacting the Vail Housing Authority, a volunteer board, to assist with the town's housing initiatives. --Information Update . , Town Manager Bob McLaurin indicated the first reading of the TOV budget would occur at the ' Nov. 17 evening meeting. --Council Reports Bob Armour reported on his attendance at a Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) meeting in Grand Junction in which officials from Ft. Collins and Colorado State University demonstrated an economic impact model that quantifies the cost of growth. Sybill Navas distributed an agenda for an upcoming meeting of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity board. In checking with the central reservations office with the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, Michael Arnett said the Vail Mountain fires have not appeared to impact winter reservations. On a related note, Ludwig Kurz, who attended the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame inductions in Denver last week, said there was strong support and solidarity offered by representatives from the other ski resorts who attended the event. Kurz complimented executives from Vail Associates for keeping their commitment to attend the event in which Steve Rychel, Earl Eaton, Bob Lange and Lou Livingston were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Kevin Foley reported on his attendance at a public briefing on the Lionshead draft Master Plan last week. Rob Ford shared copies of a slide presentation used by Vail Associates regarding ski industry and local economic trends. Ford said he'll ask that a similar presentation be given at an - upcoming evening Council meeting. --Other Bob Armour said he toured the top of Vail Mountain this weekend and was deeply saddened by the devastation. However, he said he's also encouraged by what he saw in that the lifts will be up and running soon. Ludwig Kurz distributed a Q and A sheet prepared by Vail Associates regarding the fires. He also said Saturday's community forum was a positive event that showed caring and compassion from many people. Michael Arnett said he has been in contact with various officials from throughout the county who have offered support. Arnett said the spirit of cooperation has been truly gratifying. Kevin Foley echoed comments from Kurz and Arnett and also shared positive comments regarding assistance offered by employees from the Town of Vail. (more) ; Add 3/TOV Councii Highlights/10-27-98 ' On an informational note, Bob Armour said that Referendum B on the state election ballot would earmark $1.2 million for Eagle County and $216,000 for Vail for transportation reinvestment, if approved. Armour didn't advocate a position-- pro or con--on the issue. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS November 3 Work Session Discussion of Model Traffic Code . Budget Workshop . Discussion of Ordinance No. 16, Multi-Family GRFA . Discussion of Dowd Junction Deer/Elk Migration Numbers November 3 Evening Meeting First Reading, Ordinance No. 17, Municipal Budget First Reading, Ordinance No. 16, Multi-Family GRFA Second Reading, Ordinance No. 15, Bonds Resolution No. 11, Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) Introduction of Lionshead Master Plan Decision on Vail 1 st RequesUVail Valley Marketing Board Funding VA Slide Presentation November 10 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Discussion of Updating Building.Codes Site Visit and Discussion of VRC # # # - ~ D E S T I N A T I O N R E S O R T S 610 WEST LIONSHEAD CIRCLE VAIL, COLORADO 81657-5293 ~ TELEPHONE (970) 476-1350 FAX (970) 476-1617 October 28, 1998 Mayor Rob Ford & Members of the Town Council Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mayor Ford & Members of the Town Council, As the Lionshead Master Plan nears a close, we want to thank everyone involved in the process for the countless hours and tremendous effort which has been put forth to create the best possible document. The final plan will certainly result in significant improvements to our area in the years to come. After reviewing the initial draft of plan, the Landmark and Westwind Condominium Associations wish to convey the following thoughts... Averarte Mazimum Height: Chapter 8, Section 3.2.3 We believe it was the intent of the Council that buildings in the core of Lionshead would have only small portions of their roof's line that would reach the "Absolute Maximum Height" of 82.5 feet. Our understanding was the majority of the ridge heights would be at 71 feet with a few areas higher and a few areas lower. Some how this idea seems to have gotten lost in the Team's plan. As "Average Maximum Height" (Sec. 3.2.3.6) is now described in the plan, it would allow the required "step backs" of RetaiUPedestrian 5treets (Sec. 3.2.3.2) and Ski Yard/Gore creek Corridor (Sec. 3.2.3.3) to be included in the calculation of the building's "Average Maximum Height". If the "Average Maximum Height" is calculated this way, most of the building with those step-back requirements will be allowed to build to a height of 82.5 feet for ail or most of their roof ridge. We believe that those "step-back" requirements were intended to be separate issues from the allowable building height and should be treated as such. The heights of these step-back areas should not be considered in the calculation of the "Average Maximum Height" of a building. North Dav Lot: Chapter 5, Section 5.8 Both the Landmark and Westwind buildings aze tremendously affected by a transportation center located on the North Day Lot. In addition to the "visual" and "audible" concerns mentioned in the plan, we believe that "odoi" and "security" considerations will also be a serious problem with buses and other vehicles using the center. These concerns should be included in the plan. The planners suggest that a covered facility would provide a better solution, and we strongly urge that such a A Lowe Enterprises Company . ~ provision, including a physical barrier between the transportion center and the Landmark is mandated by the plan. Nowhere in this section aze the "access" needs of the Landmark's front desk addressed. It is hard to understand why there is not a way to accommodate these "access" needs when developing this facility. This problem is identified in "Landmark Tower and Townhomes" (Section 5.9.1) and we believe it should be included as an essential ingredient in the final plan. Plazas and nodes: Chapter 5, Section 5.7.6 This section suggests "a small infill building" be located at the north edge of the Lionshead pedestrian plaza in between the Landmark and the Lifthouse. We understand the concept of using a small building to define a plaza, but we believe it is not appropriate in this location. The area is intended to create a sense of arrival and a pedestrian walkway corridor from the transportation drop-offto the skier yard. A building in this location would only serve to block that coiridor and destroy the sense of arrival and connection to the ski mountain that otherwise would exist. We appreciate your consideration of our associations' comments and ask that this letter also gets distributed to the members of the Planning and Environmental Commission. Sincerely, Geoff Wright, General Manager Destination Resort Management, Inc. C--\ 7oseph Looper, President Landmark Condominium Association James Beedie, President Westwind Condominium Association II ~II I J /"yTs SOCIETY A . ' ~ ~ ' ? i " / J F . f I ~ II i II I ~ J v. . - il . I I, i i I~ j. { IHO\11 F V'1' I I ~ Fmire on the Mountain , ' Police sav last week's $l2 million blaze at Coloradds Uail ski resort was arson-and a little-knoNvn ecoterrorist group sati s it is to blame ~ ! BrDA;Trr G[,resnsn i thinkanvtlungofrtuntllhisbuddieswoke ~ closetob=ingnntawitnessrothemostcost- b; s~ !i CANBnvaN ~ him at 4 a.m. and pulled hun uutside to ace I ly art oT emterronsm m U.S. history, but a I oLuP ALO sL~; xr,v~rrn vFiL;Ex- sevr-r:al fires rae}n¢ on the hn~o Peal:s. Tiie victun ~nstead. Fiatie Fedor, horth .~neri- su hadn'c pl,uuied to camp out on 34.00(1-syuarrtoot T~ao Elk restaurant, ski- ~i can sookeswoman for ELF's sisler group the tup uE Vad ~founiaui. Tenc- , patrol headyuarters and ioui cha~hfis wece ' the Animal Li6eration Front. sazd thsst even less and t~rzci aftrr ha~ng a bull I a6laz=; "I can': tell vouhowheavg thxt was," i though the ~~ouns despise blood sports, the ' tl,:at Sundav, OcL 15, he 6or:owed Sebso said. Hezvier still: bv die weekend, aarsonists did spare the bathroom a$er sp<~t- , II a slct=mn,l ba{ and headed torth= I radical goup callinq rtself Ie Eacth Libera- ting Sebso inside. She added. °Isn't it iiomc i wilocked bathroomnear the ski area's Chau ~ tion Front claimed to have set the S12 =ni1- that the hunters were protecced bv the very , Fnui Aft~r mirinight, Sebso hesrd the door ~ lion tire to protest Pai!'s 385-acre espansion people thev xre calling terrorists, when they npen "ahoo1halficac." tm~u clnse He ddn't I mtn prune lvn:t ha6rtat. Srhsn had come aretheoneswhokrll'7" 46 •.in',nFt~: ~ncenfxER_ 199y i that "ELF views us as not radi- cal enough," and that the group y. had splintered off in Britain af- ~ N~ n ter Earth First's tactics were ~ toned down inthe early '90s. Still, many Earth Firsters seemed to admire the ELF's au- daciry and declined to deplore . the mayhem. Said member Tim - I Ream of Oregon: "I don't see the destruction of a chairlift as a , violent act." ; exPerts fear mor Some e vio- lence is on the way. "Frustration is growing>" says Prof. Gary Perlstein of Portland State Uni- versity in Oregon, who has stud- ied these groups foryears. While , . there are currend 'ust . y J a "few hundred" people who commit these acts. "they're finding they Missing Iynx: The Two can'tgetlegislativeorjudicialze- Elk (above) and other lief and a lot of them are saying structures burned, level- there's no other choice." he say s. ing operations on Vail And it's just those Idnd of splin- ; ' Mountain (left), one of ter groups that are hardest to the company's several track. "It's the people that be- i area ski resorts (below) come too radical for their own groups that worry us," says A°-,~.• t'~ C.S»za.,neMencer,whorecent- ly retired from the FBI after ~t heading up a domestic terrorism ~ task force. "How do we even Beaver CreEk , yait - find out about them until they , - " commit a crime?" Back at Vail, executives pro- ~ I I jected a"business as usual" non- ~ . chalance. The sld area will still i open Nov. 6, and secunty will be stepped up at the World Alpine Slding Championships in earlv i; 1999 (the ELF e-mail stated "we Cvnics mi t a reciate some of the more i blaze an on ~ PP ars , but rt's too soon to say will be back if this greedy corporahon con- i ~ ~ pointed ironies-for example, that no one whether the so-called ecoterror cell set the tinues to trespass into wild and unroaded ~ has spotted a 1vn.Y in the area since 1973. Or fire or just claimed responsibility. The azeas"). Vail Resorts' CEO, Adam Aron, that the state's wildlife division decided loosely organized ELF has been linked to ~ told NEwsWEEx: "In the grand scheme of against reintroducing the poinry-eazed cat the burning of a Bureau of Land Manage- ' things, we have to remember that we lost near ritn, Vail resort because it was too close ment horse corral in Washington and a one restaurant." Enmitv toward Vail has ~ to a highwaa. But the fire horrified the town's ' ranger station in Oregon, as well as the "lib- been on the rise lately, from business own- more reform-mintied activists. They had eration" of 300 minks from a Wisconsin ers who feel squeezed out by the exclusive battled diligendvagainst VailAssociates' ex- farm-all in the past two years. Jeff L,ong, resort's retail expansion to sld instructors pansion into Forest Service Iand for more chief investigator for the Salt Lake City unhappy about low pay. But last week the ~ than a vear, arguing before town meetings Fire Department, helped prosecute 15 ELF town seemed to be drawing together against and appellate courts that the already gigantic members for a series of smaller fires in an outside enemy, even proposing a"barn- sld zrea should not be allowed to clear-cut Utah stretching back to 1990. According to building" event to replace the sld-patrol ' more acreage of pristine habitat for elk and Long, the Vail blazes showed a similar building. "People who were complaining other w-ildlife. Though 90 percent of public methodology. He told the Rocky Mountain about us four days ago are offering to rebuild comment on the issue ran against the compa- News that the perpetrators were usually with their bare hands," says Aron. On Fri- j ~ nv, VA won every court battle, and began young men, "straight edgers" who es- day, as investigators packed up° and went clearing the area on Oct. 16. Then came the chewed all anunal products, drinldng, back to theiz offices to investigate the ELF's tire, and an ELF e-mail communique to pm smoldng and premarital sex. clauns, snow began to fall and cover the lice and the media claiming responsibility. After the ELF e-mail was released on tracks of the bulldozers. Even in the after- "This gives the resort victim status." lament- Wednesdav, connections were soon made math of the firestorm, Vail had never ed Jeff Berman of the Boulder-based rlncient ~ with Earth First!, a left-wing green group stopped clearing trees to make the counhy's i Forest Rescue. "I would like to tell the ELF i that gained notoriety in the '80s for its anti- biggest sld area just a little bit bigger. , I to stav the hell out of Colorado." ~~1 ~L I logging practice of tree spildng. Earth First! W3fFt SHERRY KEENE-OSHORN ¢rtfI ATF 3Ild F BI investigators 1lLLed LL12 i joumal editor Lacey Phillabaum maintains DEBRA (iWARTNEY NOVEMBER 2, 1998 NEWSWEEK 47 i - . . . . . . . _ . _ . . . _ i - ` ~ ~"orzvarcl 4) g1`~iink . A Business Journa] Published by Jakes Associates, Inc. • Volume 3• Number 5• Autumn 1993~ ; Affordable Luxurq iri Transit " in ifus issue... SpeechbyAndrewS.JnlresaltheUnitrak.yysremformalapeniagceremony . 7akesBoesitAgain in Prvum Valley Nevadn on $epJember10~1998: - This issue af Farward Thinking continues our coverage of newly- developed People Mavu I am very pleased'to.be here.today to'talk a6out Unitialc technotagy and its, in6erent potential recluwiogies eitlrer receatiy opened ra rhe public or for nuttterous appficarions sitnilaz to,the Primm;Vatley systesst and for thqse beyottd. I~iie the, currenrty under conrmwrinn iwtder nar 5mouanve - unique Iuzury of sha[ing, an unhiasad opinion on thistema{kabte achievemeny as I have been '"fOf68ment. Unirrakrystmi apened ta the pubGc in involved in atmos[all People.Moier-pmjectr m IasVegaz'since the early eighties and do noP, Aprit !99&. YmuraFopcnedtothe publironOcrober favoianyparticulazprojectIauieyquallyaftachei[IOalloFthemTfte'tastfewyeaishave,6een ' --I5,1998 Doppelir+ayr/Siqnens?ya+em'iscurrrnrh . under rapid eoicsmuttion m+d es scheduted ro apen 1 1- particutarty'rewardingand_ezciung,=as we are inaodacing four totalIy diffecent systetris tai:as' inMaKh ]999, Tke MCMGrm+d-Batty's marwra±( Yegas:,the MGM Grsnd-Balty's monoraiC, tfus Rimm Unitrak installauo¢, Beilagio-lvfortte- k,ili be ectertded ta ihc Cortvcntian Center. Tlu Cado system (ta be opened next month); and our ncwest and most compiex projecY to`date in~ ;~~iar~o1u ymjrcr wntinius as scludukJ (pagu Las Yegas: the MandalayBay F~xp[es~to,-tfie intersectean,of.Tropicana ~d Las Vegas Blvd. 1. 2 w,d$). , y , . _ - - . ° . _ - S ' - - - . . ' W,na]ISIt in WiCdl VaHe.T As-Ipassessdeta"rledinsightsiutu'ati.of'theseinstallationsandatleast$4othe[sworldwideF JakesAssociares;.Inc.~hasbeenauutuigtlrttbtln- wi11 atEemp[ to compare Unitraic'against.o[her newly de"veloQed or isstalled sysfem~ Irs Transporration Aurhority sinu 1941. in on pecforwngthis compaeisoq; I den've a particulu sease o€satisf'action, as I was aLso institimenfal imptemenrariorz ajrhE Tasman liglu rat co,ridow in iu"the developmant of its predeeess~ on theBig Lslanil"of. Hawaii in the mid 8i1's. I~iawn as' _+~~~ojS~7icomYatte~e TheRequenjarPrapawLs the WaikoIoa system, iE is basicalty alight rait system &ee af obhusive overLead tractinu and wtll beissued by rlee uul of 1998 (pagc 2). - ..s. ~ , posussing.a cortetetG gindeway tudden underneath tfie ttack siufaceL.tS a.rcwlt of tCw high_., PLoto FTaSti aud Projeds at Glwce aestlietic iequiremeats for the I3`awauan pro~ect, tl~esystein didnot take fuIl advantage o€ II~ A plrotographic review itlusntuer rrewly opened aniqueguidewaydesigatha[provedravolutionazyGWhiniusimpliciryandresultanCsubstaqtiallyirumtlorw,uarutorvvariausotherrecenracririries lowercosG C041inuedonPa84~. fPa8es3ro67. - ~ Maadalay Bay Smart F.xpress under-Consfruchon Bellagta ht'ori* CarIo'-*stem a_ -Over55,000pedestriaascirculatetheintersectionoflasUegasBoulevardandTropicanaAvenue ReIia6leSacce§s, inLasVegas,Nevadadiuingpeakhours.]akesAswciates,Inc.,undersponsarshipfrbmCiR:us • ?.PeopteMoverSystemGnkiegBeltagioFloeel. Circusl7evelopment,hasdevisedasolationforcapturingahigshareoftheintersecuaatcaffic aud &sinoiyi(hhiomaCai2oHotetaixiC2sino by implementing a sophistica[ed and attracrive elevated`guidewap kansit systeut between the _-'Started a~~06t6&t l5 199$;3n abold.. ' iuursectidnaadCucusCircvs es_'Cheenclosedinterseclionttansitstat;on;sin PTnP~ te8mted pieceden€-seErcdgm4,mirage; ResorFS and' withtheeacisdngoyerheadwalkways&nkinoallcanecsoftheintersectionatthesamepedesman ducnsGlicuAEatetipreser;supparted~,by.* . Raiuferleve{_'Pxoezpiesstraias:capableofhausPorong3S00 Passengers PerhourPer dkectio~, ~klandtB;,FtcsigitfiFur~ishmgS.`.and Jakes'.. depait from the intersection staaoa to the Mandalay Bay ResoTC destiaation. FYowevm"onIy a~ onciramshuttlespasungerstiaclr,maicingstopsaztheLvxarandFacca}iharFIotetsandCasino~~ sponsoredr i~avaEtveP~eaplcI~f'ovecspseea[ - ^ s r~ t. r . ~ a. , , > ".'ri # ~CIOF7R~~ Y~tftd~`k'~3iE~36307Ef'GiL~~ Tfic system cimenUy under conshuction, wilk opeII in March 1999 only elevrn months from. i:ba;s€d~G~GVeI~'~p~u6. company~ The:" thenotice-to-proceed,settinganotberconsauctivnrewrdfortransitprojecfsofsuchmaguitude Tsysteza~~eprC3e~a.ma~eir"'b[eakttua¢gttin" , {the ceurenE reeoed belougs ta ttre MGM Grand-Batlys ' monarail wtrich was aiso. msnaSed by ~ u$~~ ; ~6;P`a y~g~~carit Jakes}.: The system, based on ca61e-prupulsion; intcoduces aproYotype steel guideway design tmPTpvemeuqsto~re oi~"gucst citsnFatiort; whichhasneverbeeaimplemented_'Ihenazmiv;ligh4andhansparentnaaueoFtheguideway, . ccr~ ~,dv_ makes.iTnotontyrvecyeteganC'andunobtrusive,butaLsocosteffechve.ThegvirkwaywilFbeht a~ppg~~~~~y~t witharsactivzs4vhelightaaaagemenc'IWo-autnmatedFve-cactrainswillsomewhatresemble T tSieappearance oEtheGerman super6igh speed maglevtrain. Howevec, the uaias wiH "talIy TrkFmopea~`aA¢ I an~ ddmi. .R ..ttans[t 6fack with additianal aesthetic enhancements•that w'tli.: roduce a s taeular visual'im4act P P~ `~Siismes~ asN~+~a Tlased eamjiart~-has; aiong the famoas "stxig", qil otherPeople Movecsystemsbuiltto date iaLas Vegas uelocated demonstrsteiL`Uxi[ azeim~vanvedesigmcaiv be . away trom the "strip". Foc the first time, a tranuirsofntion rs bemg implemented W Fietrlcis the- ,.~~~~o~;~ mostneeded;6othforthe.ownerand.visitots_Thisprojectisarwt6erexampiaofoarabilitim ,,~,,~~q~,' -'•'~~ffi implementgcea0ansusolutionsinaumc&amcs6aFteGthatethcomeittakesmpsccoet~iE 4 tacomplete,afeasF6ilny~smdp r, r s , I~igh Capacity Beliagio-Monte CarIo Sysfem a Remarkable Success Jakes Nioves Silicon Valley info a (contiruied from page 1} RailwayAge ~ It Comprised part of the 6nai Las Vegas system which was larer moved to the projeci site, thns After several years of political turmoil tliminating substantial developmenta7 expenditans. A 1300-foot proof-of-concegt system concerning the [egalities of allowing vvler pnderwont successful extensive testinp during 1997. - [axation measures to be utilized for' eapita] improvements underCalifornia's Propositinn ThCre aze many areas whece the Yantrak technology is innovaflve, often puetung fotward the 13, the Califorrtia Supreme Court upheld a stple-of-the-ar[ People Mover design and construction. The vehicle represents a significant ruting in April, 1998 to allow proposivonsA doparture from convendonal designs by hanging over the outer edge of the guideway by nearly and B tvcation revenues to be applied to ]ocai hptf of ifs width. The vehicle suspension is dnique, with two mairt support tires per vehicle rather °.transit projects in the greater San Jose (CA) thArl foar, with "rigidly attached 1aEeratidler' (outrigger) to provide ro1l-stabilization. This design acea; As a result, the Santa C1aza,Vailey , 811ows a nazrower, less expensive, more attractive-guideway compared to ocher systems with Transportation Authority (VTA) is moving - Sinular performance.'I1iis unusually nazrow guideway design reduces, both the cast and visual ahead with its aggressivc ptatts to fulIy in'lpacts of the system.'Ihe vehicle has lazge windows and. gIass'doors, providing an excellent develop theTasman l;ight Rait Vehiele (I.RV) Viow aad avery spacious feeling:- . Conidor and eventvally expancf service to other neighborirsg, communities (ineluding P[opulsionisprovidedbYabeltwitfidishibuteddrivemotorsasopposedtothemore cortventional Newazkand Los Ga[os}. Plans include the cablC with a single IarBe moror. Ttie belt corssists o£sieel cables surrounded hy a rnbber jacket . procurement ofup to351ow-floarLRV's and ~'ioldingasmoothfinishedstirface:T7usredvicesnaiseasrilvibration,whileallowingfbioperating- afleetQfDMU'Sf6augmeatthecuirent#lee[ spcedsc6nsiderablphiSherthanthoseusedinmos[cabte-propelledsystems.Theru6bercoating_ of50high-floorLRV'sand6antiquetrolleys. A8s a high ccefficient of fricdon, aIlowing motive force to be more easily applied to the fielt.: Rtlthecthan relying ort a singIe large motor, the mottvepower is distribnted, with dozens of smatl As gart of a larger consultant team; Iakes !lC induction motors spre9d along the lengtli of the track_ The inverter dcives, which are each , Associates, Inc, has been paoviding the VTq dedica[ed to:a single motor, aresynchronized thiough a.fibei-opdc Iink connecrion: This design wit6 design engineering services sincz' 1990. Emvides, extensive, tcdundancy, as ] 0°k of the motors could fail without effecdng system . Ouc assistance to the VTA also inctudes Performance. ' s • ~ technScal specifications developm6nt, groposal evalnation,. assistance with price 7b0 Bbllagio-Monte Car1o uansit Iinkprovtdes atrigh profie demonstration of this exciting new - negotiations, and recommendahons on•best ~Analagy„'i'tie system wnnecting-theBeFlao awith the Moptc Cazlais about a hatf-mite long. - and f val of£ers'.fram low-t2oor vehicIe 73Ma tzains conSisC of. throe. velricles, each capab[e of fioIding at teast 40,passengezs (np to 22 mannfactuFes. Quality tkssutance;,and ft4kedandYB,standees).'7lkspseempmvides'xcapacityof30QUpassettgeispethour-perdirecuon __.isrsgectiou-acuvities;.inclad"iag,vetiicle StCacklincTheYantreksystemtogethecwittetkeezistiQgIvfirage-TreasureFsIandYeopleMover production monitoring, vehicletesbng,and 3Yslem;isthebeginnin$oCafutum networirwhichrepre.senisanewconceptwitfrintheL;asYegas, vehiclecammissiQning'wilI6eaddedke;our tesottcocnmaiiry.RB~r thmPmvidiugafine}faril~systecncoanectingenanylocatians>anehvork scopeafservices..in:1999-20a}: afsmall`sys[ems, eachPmvtdmgnonstoppomL[o-poentservice,is.heing,hmlt Ihc instattation of the Yanttak People Mover 6etween. Bellagio and Monte Carlo has gathered - w+Xlrlwide attention among mass media;. dansit ofhcials, and politicians. Yantrak has been. Foi'waid ThiRkiltg (D toxis±dered by indusuy sPaialists to be a breakthrough hansit systeai techaology for a variety of . Passeseger cuculation epplicarions_ As a resulY, internarional journals and TV stations have Volume 3 PIo.S P116fiShedamclesandnewsielcases.Among,manYPazvesmonitoringYantr3k7sprogress.l'amrak hms bcen closeiy assessEd bY the City of Oakland poli[icians and officials from BART and the -FocwazdTfiinlangispubl'uhed period'uallyliy POltoffYaklandasaptomisiM candidate4ortheBAR'£CoHsevmStavonconnectortothe0akland :-JakesAssociates.,Inc.,TakesPt?za,i9A0'the kalGtagUOnal p.irpOrt. Tht belY-d:iven tecLnoi"ogy developed by'Yantralc offecs numemus Atameda, Suite-2D0, San Jose; Caiifornia aoivaatRges cornparedWCable-andulf-pmpelied-s}stemsintheiaediumpricedsegmeaEOPthe 95126-1427ILS.A_,(408) 249-72W,(408)- V%qpk Movumarke4l'hetec6nologyis.qmetet;capalileoftiigherspeeds,andbasedoa results . 249-7296(fax),IAI9330@aol.com(Emai2); llb'dale, Iess expensive thsa diecompetition. hfiiageResorrts and.Circus Cin;as;Enterprises mok htcrfljakesassflciates.cour (We6siteI AFI' ZAki%turie step in sponsoring Uris emerging teehnoiogy. resutting.in coosidecabiebenafts to the ; nSfitsresuveeL Acrictesmay be ieprtntedwith - %P00[sli SeUagio and Monte Cado resorts guest eitculation needs_ W[th oversight from At}andia Perueissinn_ Fonvard-'£hinlang u: availabie- at bt*nandFnmishings(sapQortedby7akesAssociatcs,Iac:j,#ijsemergingrectinologyhazbeen $18perissueoroasubscnppan6asisat$144 sqoorss(ujtymmgFecedintnaworld-elassproject piuvidingaoperationaliyazdtechnicsllysupeiior , foc.eig6ticdnsecutiveissues, UMotion for moving up to 3,000 gtrests perhovr pez ctireeticritaE ahathactive price Tevel att& VarfAfflZh-0ltt(reXgd9t,ffRUr..Qnt& 'lZqadAgam» dakesAssociates,Ino:4~!1. _ **Odrbessed tlu. Ilrban Tn+^sD°n Conferersce irr L:sbtiit Porrugo( (9198) A_ Jakrs spoke.ar the Si!'ican ~ . Rora,y Club ox iuues u+ctuding Potirics i» Tra,raporration Busuiesr fR(58). Wr pnblishea mmry ' Iakes Assoeiates, Inc. is a strateSic P~~nB 4OWC8rz muf gm-e intarv+ews in +rem7 mantha:. Jakes A.uociates. (rte. lookr farwwd ro seeifig you ar rhr •and,teehnobgy maaagement consuiring firm awmawiana[Pr/61k7tansitEipv 99: 7,ansuWorleASwprrir'.arBoat4 1827atrlu;Omnga•Cor.aey ~Certe~i+~0~~urotaanOctohaw l7~L4,1-09 - Wrwrxalaeraddmsdnupea~rng. ~~aztM F~.a~RbasSpacTattoa ~W~s~d~-. -$"`~+~+wue'CangnsloiTrsmipermauRb.,~~e~uaSmrFinac4romd~rtSaKF+aa~ircrM ~Fd~.haSeA.~E~... {'•~'7 oidths7lkConl ~'ok'~~!~` k . ~9?/.. . , - " , _ ._,a. _a. _~'~~::r~'E:~~~~§,~='~liri~ -•~~a°~~'~"".' ~31ti - ~ Phot'° F7as'k • Photo }Zask • Pfiotn yfask sota Yfask • PFwto YIlasFs • Pl~ Y~uh • Plotn Y&sk • lfivto 9&s6* Pfioto Flasf- r r. ~ ill Jakes Associates, Inc. egtends its • congratulations to Bellagio, Monte Carlo, Mirage Resorts, Atlandia Design, Circus _ Circus Development, and Yantrak , ; _..Y a r , e~ (technology developer and supplier) for • ~ ~ successfully introducing a newly- developed beitway pmpulsion system to the ~ Automated Guideway I't-ansit industry. The . ~ 1 Monte Carlo-Bellagio high-capacity transit link (over 3,000 passengers per hour per - - direction) opened for passenger service on October 16, 1998 together with Bellagio y (Resort and Casino) in a highly-publicized ° celebration. _ -4 n ~nnnii ~~n ,...~.,niiuti1i:,i1 n.¦..¦.nn.....n.. n.n ~ ~ ¦ ¦ rrrrrrwr-rrr lojts ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ a ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ s ¦ ~'~i~ii • ~ t ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ~'1~~t1 ~ ~ j ~ 1 ¦ ¦ ; ~¦~¦~¦~~~~t~li1~~~~~~1 ~ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ O • ¦ ¦ 1 t 1 t 11 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 ¦ ¦ ~ ¦¦i¦¦¦i¦¦11'1}~~iilfi II ¦¦~o¦¦!¦•¦t!litlllilll ....s.....,~:,t,~..s~~ r¦_. ~ ~ - , • - , Steve Wynn, A. Jakes and his fiancee at the open.ing. ~ ~ a - 14~ _ . " . . ~ . 11k; ~41 4; . . ~ _ w 77M -y.~- w • . 5a.5}C + `_PhoW 5nufi w `~wtT1 ~SSf • ~ttr~'o ~`ast + ~??~1lJto ~•~s~~t * ~z ,1J~v ~.~,5fs s ~~tl tl7 ~t17SIl • ~i iDtU ~'11JSlL r ` a - - - Pfwta ffask•~ ~sk'Pfotn Ftask•PFwto YTask•PFwto ~h'~°t0 ~h'~°fD ~'h•~0t° ~'~cto ~task The new generation • monorail known as LJnitrak has made over 32.000 successful trips as of this issue of Forward _ -w,~.~.°-••°--':"'_'.~-~~ ' . Thinking 4 . . _ . . . . ~ ..~'}i._ . A. _ . . . . ~ - ` JakesAssociates, Inc. egtends its congratulations ~ , ; i - - - to primm City for ~ r• j~r~__.,_...~. continuing to _ , . implement i n n o v a t i v e transit solutions ~ ~ and to SDI for - bringing the U n i t r a k technology to ~ reality in such a short time frame ~ u and in a cost- , - effective way. 1Li`l ~ f~~to ~ ( i ~ ~ , . ~ ~v.~ _ ~ ~ . • ' l i~ i s ` aA tif ~ . y- - A. .Jakes gave a speech ac t.he Unitrak, ogening celepration. His speech R'as follawed bv a presen;ation on the iiigh-speed magiev demonstration orojeet f!rom Las ~ Vegas ta P*_-imin Citv by Rich:inn Johnson :rom the California-Nevacia Supe'r Speed 'I`rain Commission. - ~sato ,~7asn • ~oto ~~ln.sh * ~to :qrstr. A ~'(otr~ " ;rTasn - ~ ~ ?f~s~. • ~~o ;~asi • fPf otx~ ~tnstc •'`i ~.nsx' `Pfi°to 4 . . 41t i Notice to Readers of Forward Thinking Dear Reader: -We are pleased to deliver to you the current issue of 'Forward Thinking'. It has already been three years since we launched this creative business journal. Twice a year, we published this unique publication covering innovative projects and ideas. Our publication lias created great intemational interest and we always receive enthusiastic telephone calls and correspondence after each issue is published. As a result, we have established a loyal reader base. If you would like to continue receiving our publication, please note that the current Forward Thinking subscription is $144.- for eight issues. Please send a check payable to Jakes Associates, Inc. For information, there aze a very limited number of previous issues still available at $18.- e. ~ Very truly yours„ 1Michael . Ang k ~ . ~ ~ _ T, . Owto Y&sh ~ Photo Yrash • Photo Flash • Photo gIasFi • Photo grask • Plioto gtvsk ~ Pfwta Y!'ash • Pfi~ Ylash • PFioto ,}7crsh t' ~ . ~ r ' s .7 . ' % t yl . . . 1 . . i: T'y' ~ , ' ? ~ - .f ~A '*#A W ~ - F+ F ~ 'I`he four-station Mandalay Bay rapid transit link to the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue is uader construction by CDB Constructors under our innovative management. The photographs to the left show the five car train model currently under fabrication by CWAin Switzeriand. The photograph above illustrates one of the project team inspections at the CWA manufacturing facility. The light, transparent steel guideway is shown to the right (top). This is the most complez transit system and project in Las Vegas to date a.nd will be completed in a record time frame byApri11999. Once again, -we are proud to make a uniquely signif cant difference through implementation (not through voluminous reports iypical for other consultants in this field). This has become poseible through the bold vision of Circus Circus Enterprises, which has promoted People Mover solutions since 1981. -~hWW Jq=IL-TSWW J+,ww~~~~ ~-PhCTt) J &'IL-s•+""" YZ2ulL-Thvto /&'•"-Phi/W TrjS/~~~to F&ShoS/Wto YIQsh ~ ~ato Y7asf • ~iotn YIash *~Pf'iato ytasf'z • Ploto a~ • PFoto ytasF `P(oto FfasFc -Pfoto }~asl' ~to YIash • P(o tn , , . ; . . ~ ~ 5 , ! . ~r A1 • ~ - ~ , . ~ - ' . u ~ ' . ° - k + _ ` - ~ . z I 21 k ~ p ~ eF F~ _ ~~~~t.,, - ~r __•-y._ R 1 . . For the Clarian Health transit project in Indianapolis, Jakes Associates, Inc. ~ organized a workshop with internationai ' ' suppliers (above left). „ In addition, Jakes ~ took Clarian Health esecutives for a tour of People Mover installations ~ including the recentiy i opened Getty Trust . Museum shuttle (above right and left). ~ Jakes Associates, Inc. served as a eonsultant in the old Primadonna cabie-prvpelled automated shuttle refurbishment which included performance enhancemeat, software yn upgrades, and doubling of the system capacity (the photograph to the right). Jakes Associates, Inc. assessed severai new European transit systems in recent months including the new iow-floor light rail vehicle in Lisbon, Portugal (below left) and Heathrow International A.irport Ezpress to downtown London (below right). ' • a F' ~ ~ ~ A! t . , - ~v , . - - ~ Phw'-~ ~,~s~ ~ ~F.ato J5zsfz • 1_Rh= Jqt'asri • toto q72un • Photo 5zsh • Photo ; Tasn •T)qota jl~• Tftoto }lask • Pfimetu 4 Unprecedented Private Urban People D'Lover Conceived by Jakes .,`Mnde(s tlt CJCance... The mergat 6etween the Methodist add Indiana CTnivecsiry Hospltals(in Ipdianapolis:indiana, ~ PPOjecfCd Mlrhet $IZe Mnde} USA) has resulted in a compiez medical campus separated by numerous physica{ 6artiers including circuitous ruadways and afreeway: The campas has diversiCced sYatf, visitor, padent; In order ta 8ererinine ihe markexsrze for a rransir and cargo transparFation needs. JakesAssociates, Inc, has.been"developing anAutomated Peopte, sYatem..subrysrem or p'raducr for rhe nexrJve, ren. Mover system concept for passenger and cazgo movement to ]ink.major hospital destinations, °"d npenty years, we )mve deviseda cusrom modet wFiirh~derivej~jnputjrorrithelntestrevuions.ofout inciuding the planned bio-medical`;eseazcii cepter: Two similar instatiazions exast at- conrinuousiyupdatedprojectandproductdarabasis Schwalmstidt-Ziegenhain District Hospital in Gecmany and at Duke i]nivers~ry Meelical Center-' =(which are availal,le by subscription). 1ue Bare in Nor[h Catnlina. . , _ . . _ `deve(oped formirlas for`the u.teulhrion of rhe projeste"dmarketvatfie-whichambasedoncarejufk To fulfill tEie goal o€hetter campus itttegration; we need to-shift the majoriry of ezispng travet • 3'cale6ruied faciars_such as nmject eeacentrinn_ between the Methalisi Hospital'and Ritey and Indiana Clniversity Hospitats from the shuttle: ` tikeiihood ojsecu,ing,ihe profecr, induced marke:. husandprivateautomobiietoanetfieieiiftrsnsitmode. Thiswillacltteveavariety ofotijectives, produer inirdducaan deferrat, and ather. Thesc including; i'educing tho effor[ of employee trn'vel.'and' commuan tune, thus im ro~rin the3r f°Crors are applied -ro tfie;prajeued number o~ ' g ~ . P g ':.'conaracrrbasedan bnth targe; iefling prtce {acd _ , , . ptoductivity.. ' • - profrtl-and nyera"ge yricg-fdnd profifj for. earh ~markeb 'segmea8 nad'product.'ouras3Mmptions are The objective vf ttus projecC is ta develop amAutomated Peogta bfover,system between,the 'wcll enrrenched irz hi.cforical "and currene rrnndr. Methodist, Riley and Indiana University Hospitats, wtth expansron capabitiues ro downiotm Senera(.major compnnles have used.our model in Indianap0li~: The ali gaments'and operationaf scena[ios fotthe system mnsf ieReCta cosq[iLOmtse. '':'rherr carparyre sbort and'lortg rauge straregu between overall rider convenience; bospital image, and'mquired Iavelsof 3nye!tmenc 'ffiJs" ptanning. . approachrequicesauniqaetgcreative tianspoctatioiisolu4wn ~A W _ReturnonInvestmenton'IFansit ThespecificobjectivesofttuseffortazetoestablishtheconcepCUaiaLgnmentsysttmpatrortage ' TCCI7nologyDevelopment and the resnltant requiced syscem capacity; idendfy ope[xEivna} ttiaraotezisncs capifal,operatitina~maintenancecrostsforcandidafetechnologiesandalignments;aridcaoduct d7'ilieprojecredmarkets¢amrdprohrjora areturn oninvestmentanatysis:This r§x lains.theinntiirati'vereeommeiidaiionrfoc ^~°ct~weronducarerumonim+rsenentm+atyxr. - ~ F ;Ourmode!lakesintaaccountseverulfaciorssHCh best and mastcost-efficient altemative and its rapid pm~ectimplementauoa as pmriuct devetopma4 rrrarket introdit+nor[ wd , : . - . . t.:- . , _ . ';:'''working..edpita{ cotts~lhe timefacmr of _ The aliernahva routes between the Ysospita!'s.ara hindered b}~`naN[aT a~yd man mad4bam~xsa ;ezpenditures.Praduct(i,(e.subwpplrecco.ar+Gwiaex which make convecitional shucele 6us and pr3 `vatzautamobile eacalapnIF;ve ineSicienL 'fhe :t - ' ` ry . ~-ervrcerevenue,.licenrrng,agrrxments,-the advantage of the elevated gqideway is:its akility to easily oveici~F~e'.tliese. obstacies cegacd3ess, apylication of +nventions, and otlur. Based an rlu . s~ m2ctedinrestmen[GPertditurtsividrrwsun,wr .tw`. . -ork, . 'L.hc .erive.d'6. ed ofthe type of iirfian terrain andrnadwaynealipnenenthas t+een dustl* P J identificatior% of the sfiottest and°easiesYgossible route hetWeev-the pTimar3~ de3tin9[ions t4' ''a ,Projecti aniicipa[edcarhJiow For r(ee NerPresa~r maimaia the cost of implemenYavon to.a mrnim~wi: Thcaltgamentconting,covets the C`aoa~. : V°iue arialysir, we coresidera dvcmou rore bused DevetopmenCand`$ia-medi T'echnqlogyManufaetunngCenterazeas,T7iealignntentconS~SC}''' j°nfinancial rirk, cosrofmonry,-infiarion, rax oFan eievateck_double de~ bi-duectional ftanstt whichsuvesall hos tsl s~ "i"`ptFration3,-and aihtr c'oneems: Bosed on - ~3"5~~ . .p~ . ~ r :'tabvlutedfufdrngsshowingfurwc+wltwylyd/dej+cit All station5 would beeievated and fuUy-enclosecL The Tncham;_Umversity Hbspitat stauonwilf ,~,e assess rlu ~'inancia! ,opporna,;ty and payback be tuilced Widi Wisfiu3l~!femoriai Hospital bp an overhe~waitcvreY ' ; 3 a~`'t -`,which nwy be divided gcznrdingtr tn indiv&fimt t ' _ , . . . . r . . -:.i "F , investmerets. Our mqdel baGmces the ovesd[ cau- GtrtdidatetecliuologiesofmanykindscouldbeconcgrvtdTotthelK~thaclis~Rile~,andlnd'iaa~' :':e~ecrivenessopHreplvdure.wuhrhe.ra.giblcaRd ~ UnivecsityHospitaLstraasitco~ida'atfemaoives.-However~talqngigtocoo5i~letatioutkepr~~ '<irum~giblebenu.Thcresuluofma&pa+dardr otijective of CEanan Health„we bave`oazrowed t6em~,tdhIower cas[, lowercapaii %estraicsjornwrion'app.~oacLmwellweelae pe[formairce Adtomaied~GUi~way,'IttansttF systems ~tivR-dtscinctiv~ categaci~ 9m~~;;ad/rerenre:to.retgodsfnrr,heprc~ettdcvetopme,a I aos raouoraclsandYeopteMovexs(self and'ca6le~prop 14t~edhoUmdEa~elevato~~Lxgfitcadha~.~.~`; isnotconsideied~siaceitsat-gro~oPeratioawoeildbead~~elym~eted;b7Ctn~cat[oa~ea~~t~^y =QftuingModel interseet~ons~Therefora~a;&g4Crnit transit systeni`_w4ut8 nnt;~ru~cfie4 signsf'ieantf~:6ig~ < feveZ-of service cF1~Cthe ezisu~ shnttte~bns aYasnb'staner~F[~ 6aghec cos~:~ IGwnafda~sao#~`~'~ `~i Iatces Associakes;- Inc.. has;devetoped-a queniag moie n n~ihts licahoa ':atrelYsis model. tltat: ca¢ be uciiized:m idemiCy tlu er tha Passen8r,c~rtY-., az'Y~for aPP Acrowdingpotenfialforaparticularfloorareagicrn .iCiariv a ~...aspecifierateofpeopteenteringaru3 w6ngthearrs Due to the _ etyshort discance6etvieenstatioi~~we.hav~assumedamgx+sn~tspe~af~U~ yue„ingrnodelismostnsefutwLcnsizingarr.c cnplrtoke'eptIiecapi(alcostsdowaWehavefuethera~sunsda4ETseco,miayeragedwe3Ei~c sa"ouuatioafaciliues.butcaaaisobcbaiefrcialw6zn fa tfie prspose v~this cakutahu ' Thi~~hma mtecva~can ba,~ljustea based~ khe " attem un to sixa ueas f« an ot SP~ > ~ ;hm A., P S_ 4ueu'P~~ _ XtYEe', ne~edforr'xdustotioerdanrtdeboaz~thevehide.'F'[itstabTe'a~'saprovidgs#~dwaYSEfi+~a~CIA'~ ~faciticy.Ananatysisismadewd~aminetlieamoustr benveen vehicles~'md flie.mmiber a~ ve6tcYes requm~,ou sattsf}' au~ixelmunarpPaa4~~ a;,. wE spaee availabie giverr ehc p;esent design of ~ facdity.,,.Usiug.LeveF;ofService,pacamtters-ehr t`~ o~eAx ,*-,mnouvtvFpeoptealfosveulintheareabefo¢ttuazza - Sevecnlcandidatesuppliers_I3aycgcnviGiedsysterqcs~st~n.eouscane1998~dollazs.wllicf~vr becOrws uncomforrablycmwdedisascmained.'Ihe ¢ G sL ~PCGPle;that atmmulate-iaChe aisa is thea supplementedbyadditianala~aIysis.'Ad3i£innaleustsinaLbde':sfaiioasaii~stauonia ; in.caajuocuo¢grithchecatalaltowaWeamo~nc . maintenane~_facii' enelosed ftea~sb~~:e. _ ~ ~ - .oEpwpteiwtlif;:aceaeadetemuncthel,mgttr.ofnere. Leddq...r lanc7sraPingandp~ Pecmitact~vRmesl,Sup~~ r ~ ttsa icad~the~,n~ ' s ~ $tT2teiG *jOitT[es `A.vAifabfk.. Affordable Luavey in'IYansit LT comiu Peo Ie Mover List - (conr~ued from page l) P g ~ - Upon frst observing the Unitrak `LT' shape guideway, it may not be immediately apparent that it We have just releaied the newediGOO of our has taken twenty m Ihirty years of People Mover installations to come up with something so list for oiu 19 interna6onal 3ubscribers.. It is basic. For exariipie, the MacCarran Airport People Mover guideway is monstrous and ten umes no( too late to participate in our program: We more expensive. 'Fhe best solutions aze inevitably the simplest soIutions. plan to issue the next revised iist in 7anuary of; . 1999, Weare eurren8y-conveRmg oardata'"inio . My consulting fircn has been striving for years to introduce Iower cost technologies ro the Vansit Microsoft Aceess .softwar6 with_sortirig : mazketplace, recently achieving significant Ievets of success. I hope this differentiates us from capabilities 6y projecoimportance, siie,other consulang firms-that merely preserve the status quo 6y continuing to offer more of the geographicai azea, and othercriteria: Ourgoak same. Thc Unitrak guideway fias provided a significant the difference, as typically 60 or more is to provid6 our; sybscri6ers with the. same - Percent of the system cast is in guideway and stauon stmcWres. profita6temaikehag toolvttier ocgani2auons arealready using. Ifeven onepmjecFf[om our, Several times, a month, I get phone catls from azound the,world fram developers interes[ed in listresuttsin.aicoitIIar.tfaiaursubsriber,iC± ~Plemenungmonorailsystems..Aowever,therehasonty6eenonetrutysvccessfui,highcapaciry _ woutd make ic:awise investme`nL Otir fisE'has,? monorail instaYlation ou4side of 7apan=in recent years (the MGM Giand-Bally's atonbrail). _ donb just tIns to severat of ouF hst users.. ' ltteproblemwitftmonorails,includingtheMGMGrand-Bally'ssystem,ist(ieguideway.PresenUy, _ k - i monorail gu9deways aze designed to offer a nazrow, slim look wfich unfortunately-comes at a veryhighpriceforthetrains,whichrequireacomplexsuspensiontocompensatefortheezhemely Coll¢CtioR'ofRepTCS~titahYQ`M¢dla narrowbeamway.'IheMGMGrand-Bally'smonorail(t6eDisneytypesnonoral) hasfiveguidance °v points for the tires. Ucher monorail concepfs have six guiding points_ To atign so many points and ArticiesAuthored byJak~e.sachieveacceptableridecomfort withoutcxpeasivecomplexityissimpty,impossible.'FheUnitretc This sampler;,ofou~ptofessiouat aatictes ; concep4.Whichresemblesamonorail,hasovereomettusshortcomingofoEhermonoraiI,guideway publis$ed' by;vanous ma's.med~as bceu; designs still entrenched in-1960's. 'llie UniYrak guideway iequices only fwr guidance poinu. assembledacareptesentarionofaatontiinnrtgE ~ contnbuhomV, to sfiaping art p,in=depth Tt'e Uniualcguideway is somewhat wider. However, this wilY notmake much difFerence, as large understandtirtg? a€.deyelopmg trends aad^consuiting firms have convinced public autEwrities in North America that emergency watkways opportunuies ;<It cpntaiasbtopicVrega;dingare necessary for monorails (no emergency walkways exist on Japanese monarail insralladons hansit technoldgies, pokcies,~ara}iroject~. wluch carry 10-24,000 passengers'per; hour-not per day as most the US riansit systems). In ; y s addition; with fiather nain vpgracles, tlre existing Unihak gtlideway cpuld be iued for einergency CoI~QCt10u t~~'PFOfesSlo]sa1 $~gers ; evacuadon, as ifsinterior dimenstons compIy wirh ADA requirements. -Authoged b~}~~ages "On t6e hardwazcside, when i wiote the tec6nical specifiestions for"thi's instatlation, I,purposely over- uired the rforma~ice and com Lance with standsrds and cades_ The ttain is actuall Thissampletofoar,:osnagemenCarnlteclmreal ; Te9 Pe P Y professional papers has"he~i~'assembied as a` designed for a speed o€35mph; whichis sufficient for mosrshoR distance travel. Wit6 further reprcsenzadoo~o~ ~mtellect4a};cOntri-b~tion ~ technological upgrades, the Qnitrak system crould easily compete on a teciuucal }evel;even with ta the trmspoitahua indusiz~ .IE eogtams a` `the Disney type of monorail, ata Craction of the cost vaiipty . of°-presentateon~ caaduc€od aF e ; " ~oterna~nafcopferen~sypi~paz~slmws, IncomparisonwithtwoothersystemsuuderconswctioninlasVegas[theMonteCarlo-Bellagia }ink and Mandalay Bay ezprecs), we.musc emphasize, that the iluitrak system is seI€propetled. Therefore,itcanoperateinacomplexnetwor&withtrackswitchesandmulti-stationcomfiguration withonrangconstramtcresaltingfrombeltwayorropewaYproPuLsiort_Eachofthexechnoiogies, as are lied forBetla 'aMonteCarlo, Mandala Ba This.,~sam lez~u4 pnr~castnn-reldled, . ~Y aPP ~ Y Y, ~ herein Yrimm Valley; aze tculy ~ tiansportatcw}utpmrem~t ideal for the"u resPectiHe aPPlications. 31ie Beliagio sYstani offers verY hi8h Passen&er caPaci t~sbeea tY through utilizing.spaeious vehicles; theRfandalay Say sysum offers speciacular aestheEics aod a elcver operationat cancept; thc Primm sysiera..also aesrLeticalty pteasiag; offeis,numecons Wm3dGanym~.Caa~sut'i~~e~;'Idey~'~ opportuniUas for fiuther technntogical enhancemen[s and has potential m become a technolagy • It contaiitie o s`o€ ou[~;'. wtiith inherent flexibiGiyforavaziety.of aPPlications: .3SSF ~hve.,~.~d .eu~ nPhor. - - `ginnenES~xrtCimlmg,,o MGWGxam-$aUyl&' ` ~Tq tha~ we We ofteu review many pmposais for sunilaz systems warldwide. On a cost basis, m tlie best af deliveiedisa'rls, E~"" my knowledge, no`o[her proven tec:hnology can miIy compete. "The interest is already }ugh as I wimessedlastweekiirPortugalandEngland,wtrereIencounteredmanyquestionsregardingthis : J8k¢S3~f.h~,M r ; # ~ -instaYlatioafrom.variousaudiences^ z~ I.would tike ro take this opportanitg ta exrcnd a congramlations frorT 7akes Associates, Tnc: to Jakasptaociafes as~ PYimadonna Resorts for selecting, Guido Schwager and his team_ I would like ta aFsarecognize ~t6~ . iq+~an . as, I2ainesKuehlbornfocfnsmccediT~ledeckcatzoatothinproject.ThankyouforyouraEtenuon Iwill n „he pleaseck;t~ enrazlaukany qr~estrunsyaa map have s I N ME&M-1 lm .2' } ~~5 ~~R~.AY(3~11Mt!l7LFff~ ' K',.,.a [i~~~~q . K . - , . , .-=r ~ • ~ , TOWN OF VAIL MEMOR.ANDUM . T0: Robert McLaurin Council Members FROM: Judy Popeck DATE: October 30, 1998 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of September 30, 1998. The estimated average yield for the debt service fund was 5.36% and 5.260% for the pooled cash fund. Currently the yield curve for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are 4.31%, 4.48%, and 4.33% respectively. Please call me if you have any questions. ~ ' Town of}Vail, Colorado Investment Report Summary of Accounts and Investments' For the Month Ending 09/30/98 Balances Percentage 09/30/98 of Total Money Market Accounts (see page 3) Commercial Banks $2,474,775 16.30%, Colorado Investment Pools ' - $9,423,341. 62.07% Money Market Funds $408,000 2.69% Total _$12,306,116 81.06% Commercial Savings . Banks & Loans Certificates of Deposit (see page 4) . Eagle County Institutions y $1,099,000 $1,099,000 7.24% Total $1,099,000 $1,099~000___.._ 7.24% Percentage of Portfolio in Savings & Loans 0.00% U.S. Government Securities (see page 5) Treasury Notes & Bills $500,783 3.30% GNMA's $38,326 0.25% ARM'S 8, SBA'S $1,238,471 8.16% Totaf $1,777,580 11.71 % Total Portfolio 15182 696 _ 100.00% Maturing Within 12 Months $12,905,899 85.00% Maturing Within 24 Months $1,705,440 7.28% Maturing After 24 Months $1,171,357 7.72% _$15,182,696100.00% 09/30/98 . Page 2 J Money Market Accounts . as of 09/30/98 - --For the Month of Sep-98 Institution Balances Type ot Accounts High Low Average 09/30/98 COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNTS First Bank of Vail - Operating Interest 5.240% 5.060% 5.140% 3,2761351 $2 392 881 $2 828-562 Balance - $2,473,503 US Bank Super Now Account Interest _ 3.230% General Operating Account " . Balance $1,272 Total Commerciai Bank Accounts $2,474,775 . LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS Colotrust Housing Bond Proceeds Interest 5.280% Balance $150,585 Colotrust General Fund Inierest 5.2$0% Balance $9,272,757 Total Local Government Investment Pools Accounts $9,423,341 MONEY MARKET FUNDS Bank One Money Market Fund - Dana Investments Interest 4.470% Balance $85,962 . Fidelity Investment Government Money Market Accounts Interest 5.360% ' Bond Issue Reserve Account Balance. $322,038 . Total Money Market Funds $408,000 Total ail accounts _$12,306,116_ 09/30/98 Page 3 SEP98. WK4 Certificates of Deposit . as of 09/30/98 Bank Name, Location Days to. Rates Purchase Maturity Maturity Maturity Ins Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Weststar Bank, Vaii Colorado FDIC 5.900% 5.900% 28-Jan-98 28-Jan-2000 730 $1,000,000 Firstbank of Vail, Vail Colorado FD.IC 5.900% 5.900% 26-Jun-98 25-Jun-99 ~ 364 $99,000 Avg Yield 5.917% ~ $1,099,000 - 09/30/98 Page 4 ~ ~ R • Govemment Securities as of 09/30/98 "'Treasury Notes & Bills"' Days to Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Book Par . Type Fund Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Value Value TNOTE Pooled 5.125°a 5.637°a 30-Sep-97. 30-Nov-98 426 $500,783 $500,000 Average Yield 6.03% -$500,783__~500,000 "'GNMA'S"` ' Days to • Interest Rate Purchase Maturity Maturity Principal Pool Coupon Yield Date Date at Purchase Outstanding_ 14659 8.000% 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Jan-07 7388.0 $13,543 ` 13003 8.000% 8.000% 24-Oct-86 15-Oct-06 7296.0 $13,291 5803 8.000% 8.000% 14-Nov-86 15-Oct-05 6910.0 $11,492 Avg Yield 8.000% $38.326 "'Federal Agency Discount Notes & Bonds"' Days/Years Interest Rate Purchase Maturity to Maturity Book Original Agency _ Fund Coupon Yieid - Date Date at Purchase Value Cost - FNMA Pooled - Dana 9.050% 11-Jun-98 10-Apr-2000 1.8 ~$105,440 $105,875 . SBA Pooled - Dana 9.725% 29-Jun-94 25-Feb-2008 13.7 $29,707 $82,749 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 26-May-94 25-Mar-2008 13.8 $54,411 $109,734 SBA Pooled - Dana . 9.725% 18-Aug-94 25-Ju1-2008 13.9 $34,764 $109,875 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.270% 18-Aug-98 25-Feb-2011 12.5 $94,131 $94,503 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.375% 31-Oct-96 25-Jan-2013 16.2 $32,439 $65,558 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975% 29-Jun-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $72,045 $108,523 SBA Pooled - Dana 9.225% 12-Ju1-94 25-Jun-2019 25.0 $26,170 $108,744 SBA Pooled - Dana 8.975°/a 08-May-95 25-Dec-2019 24.6 $84,267 $99,391 GNMA Pooled - Dana 7.000% 12-Aug-97 20-Sep-2025 28.1 $56,835 $76,141 GNMA Pooled - Dana 7.000% 24-Nov-97 20-Oct-2025 27.9 $59,787 $83,701 GNMA Pooled - Dana 6.875% 27-Apr-98 20-Jan-2026 27.8 $54,972 $76,509 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.305% 21-Nov-96 01-Jan-2021 24.1 $78,005 $91,486 FNMA Pooled - Dana 6.735% 01-Ju1-96 01-May-2026 29.9 $44,586 $55,304 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.750% 24-Jun-96 01-Jun-2026 30.0 $5,302 $71,318 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.412% 27-May-94 01-May-2020 25.9 $66,832 $100,577 FNMA Pooled - Dana 7.738% 24-Jan-96 01-Oct-2023 27.7 $39,197 $75,722 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.225% 23-Jun-98 01-Aug-2025 27.1 $72,468 $79,539 • FHLMC Pooled - Dana 7.490% 28-Mar-96 01-Mar-2026 29.9 $6,094 $9,323 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.573% 28-Aug-94 01-Aug-2018 23.9 $51,223 $74,245 FHLMC Pooled - Dana 8.432% 28-Jun-94 01-Mar-2019 24.7 $31,250 $66,355 FHLIv1C Pooled - Dana 6.428% 22-May-96 01-Feb-2036 ' 39.7 $37,736 $60,461 NAVOT Pooled - Dana • 6.750% 06-Apr-98 15-Mar-2002 3.9 _$100,810 $101,519 Average Yield 6.62 /o ° __$1,238,471--$1~80_1_,277 Total 2,588,131 09/30/98 Page 5 SEP98.WK4 From: Robert LeVne To: Bob McLaurin Date: 11l2/98 Time: 3:1528 PM Page 1 of 1 LIONSHEAD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION c/o Montauk 549 W. Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 476-2601 To: All Lionshead Merchants From: Rob LeVine Date: 11 /2/98 One Page P E C I A L M E E T ING Wednesday, November 11 10:00 AM at the Antlers Andy Daly will give an economic analysis of business conditions in the Va i I Va I I ey. - ALSO - There will be a regular monthly Lionshead meeting the following week at Montauk: Notice and agenda will follow. Sign up your employees for the Turn It Up! customer service training sessions the week of November 16 - 20. For more information call 328-8113. Tum It Up! could also use some donations of product for giveaways at the welcome party on Thursday, Nov. 19. It would be great if each business could put in 2 or 3 prizes of $25 -$50 each. Give me a call at 476-2471 or fax your commitment for gift certificate(s) to 476-4146. Don't forget to also fax back your prioritized list of construction mitigation measures. You can fax that to 479-6967. Call me if you need the original list again. • .Cl'tops Created by the Childcare Resource & Referral of Eagle & Garfield Counties A program of The Resource Center of Eagle County November and December, 1998 Volume 2, Issue 6 "Peace on Earth Begins at Home " ~ Let your opinion be known, don't forget to VOTE in the November 3rd Election! State Wide Candidate Information When asked to describe quality child care, The `98 Campaign for Kids is a nonpartisan, each candidate had a unique response. Tom Stone statewide voter education campaign aimed at rais- believes that quality care is best described as care by ing public awareness about children's issues and the child's parents as well as an environment where encouraging candidates to include issues, such as children can learn and be stimulated. He added that child health, child care, and prevention, in their it would help to lessen the time a child spends in politicai piatforzns. By working with individuals, childcare, but recognized this was difficult for par- candidate, and communities throughout Colorado, ents to achieve, particularly when many live far the `98 Campaign for Kids aims to ensure that from their place of employment. Jaque Whitsitt children are a priority this election season. To learn described quality care as an environment close to Colorado candidate response to the questions posed mom and dad, care that is affordable, adheres to by the `98 Campaign for Kids, pleas call 303/839- responsible adult/child ratios, and that provides 2580, ext.300 or visit their web site at educational opportunities for the child. June Deane www.coloradokids.org. explained that quality child care is an environment where kids can be safe, their physical needs met, • and where children learn. Candidates for Eagle County AH candidates understood that to ensure that all children entering kindergarten are ready to Commissioner learn, fundamental steps must be taken before they For a candidate forum closer to local issues, reach that stage. Because a child has the capacity to the three candidates running for Eagle County learn at a very early stage, the candidates agreed Commissioner were asked several questions per- that their early years should be filled with attention, taining to childcare. All three candidates were glad learning and stunulation. When asked what role, if to have the opportunity to express thier opinions any, the state government had in working with about this very important issue facing our commu- employers to address child care needs of employ- nitY• ees, Tom Stone suggested the larger employers may have incentive if they are given incentive by the Candidates Include: state. Jaque Whitsett suggested that more education June Deane Independent be available to the private sector and that thier Jaque Whitsett Democrat needs to be heightened outreach to employers about Tom Stone Republican child care. June Deane believes that child care ~ should be seen as an integral issue to employers and consider this service a benefit to both the employer and employee. . , ~ The last question pertained to the strategy the candidate ' would use to address the high turnover rate among Home Observation Program # child care providers. Stone recommended that before a person become a child care provider, they should know The Home Observation Program is now available for if it is truly the type of profession they want to enter. use by any potential provider who would like to Whitsett believes that the community as a whole must experience the home childcare setting frst hand. Five become more aware of child care issues. When this licensed childcare providers throughout the Eagle occurs, solving the child care crunch can become a~ver Valley applied to share their homes, experience team effort with everyone coming to the table with their ~d knowledge of early childhood education. Four of concerns. She also suggested that child care become the five applicants are ready to accept interested part of the community infrastructure. Deane under- Persons into their homes. This service is free of stands that providers work long, hard hours that can charge to all potential providers. Please contact the cause b~j out among the child care provider commu- Childcare Resource & Referral for further details at nity. One §uggestion to alleviate this phenomenon is to 949-7097. have more situations where providers have aides to assist them. Deane also believes that provider should ha.ve better access to training. welCOme NeW L1Censed The above candidates were generous with their time and expressed interest in learning more about local 1 child care issues. At the end of the day on Tuesday, Childcare Providers. November 3, 1998, one of the above candidates will become an Eagle County Commissioner. This individ- ual will join Bud Gates and Johnette Phillips in making crucial decisions that could change the face of Eagle County. Please contact your elected County Commis- sioners frequently and let them know your opinion, and Meredith O'Neill Eagle that your opinion does count! They can be reached at the following address: P.O. Box 850/Eagle, co 81631. Lori Davis Eagle If you would like a specific address or phone number, Connie Padilla G SZfYYI please contact the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder at yp 328-8710. Early Learning Center Please remember to VOTE on Tuesday, November 3, 1998! Edwards ~AiL You can get your holiday shopping done in j ust ONE ~ ~ day, while supporting The Resource Center and ff & 4 Drug Free Eagle Valley! November 21, 1998 UAL The Marriot in Vail l . . Child Development Four to Five Months Thallk you A summary of information provided by Parent Time, How Your Baby Grows: http//pathfinder.com/Parent Jodi Dennis! Time/Health/howgfm.html?health Jodi Dennis served as an Part II of VI ~ericorps Member for close to two years. Specifically , Jodi was a Child- care corps participant and helped bring Did you think it was possible to have even more fun with more licensed childcare to Eagle County. your baby? If you have survived the frst three months, hold on Her work at The Resource for month four and five! You're baby is moving into the interao- Center ended this autumn. She is pur- tive stage... This means baby is able to use both eyes together, suing her career in education as a sub- giving her binocular vision, depth perception. Baby starts to stitute teacher in Boulder, Colorado. follow objects with her eyes, followed shortly by her head. This Jodi was a huge asset to this program also means baby is able to focus on an object and will start reaching for it with both hands. and childcare in Eagle County as a whole. Potential Providers particularly Black and white are still a huge stimulant for baby, but she kept in close contact with Jodi. I hope starts branching out and having an interest in other colors. I am able to keep these new providers Especially appealing are red and yellow. Continue to work with updated on the licensing process and these new colors in contrast. available trauungs. Please feel free to At month four, baby may begin to roll. More active babies call the Childcare Resource & Referral do this within the fourth month. If you have a mellow child, she at 949-7097 if you have any questions. may still lie and gaze, not rolling until month five or six. The licensing specialist for Ea- Baby also may develop balance. While holding baby's hands, she gle County is Sharon Kelly. You can may stand for a few seconds before collapsing. (tommunication also becomes clearer. You may begin to reach her at 970.879-1948 or hear "ahs", "ohs", and "ees". These sounds become louder and 1800.799-5876 ext. 1801. you will begin associating certain sounds with needs. And oh, the sounds will soon be very piercing.... During the fourth month, it is possible that baby may show signs of preteething! Some signs to Iook for include: drooling, looser bowel movements, sucking on her fingers or fist, baby may massage gums with her tongue. If wh(,vt ~tjw./ U4& of you breastfeed, you may notice baby chomping on your nipple or , ~ slide her gums on your nipples. Month five, a great time to detect a fizture basketball or bo... s,t-rwel f&r YLCY4yiP/ soccer star! Baby progresses from the two-hand grab to the one-handed reach. Once baby successfully obtains the object, she ccw4vw a*l& td'" can transfer it to the other hand or mouth. Baby can also sit up ~klel thi/k with arms propped for a few minutes. She may even grab her feet and kick them around. Baby may also be able to do a full push up mAkdAlz& bU0'Y'7,& GL and perfect the rolling technique. Baby's standing continues to Lvttew ~~~l f&r improve. She will be able to bear her weight alone, holding on to you for balance only. th.0W LVh(T" LU 614/ UW P/ This is also a time when baby will begin to recognize specific voices. This will lessen the baby's stress when you are ~X afibew w& cw& out of sight. ga-h,ej? For more information, log onto the above web site, or contact Winston Churchill your Resource & Referral for a full copy of the article, 949-7097. . . I The Eagle Valley Library District may • have j ust what you're looking for... ~ N OT6S fit- 1ZeM t N D6R.S Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Eagle Valley Library District is enclosing bookmarks We can post information you would IiKe listing some of our new parenting books and videos. to share. Mail or call by December 22, M8. The videos are uniquely focus on information to aid daycare providers. They explain the Americans for Disabilities Act and pro-Licensing Training include helpful literature. The videos are short (15-20 minutes) Two-part classes offered free of charge and may be checked out for one week. We hope they will to all potential child care providers: - provide your daycare personnel with easy and accessible infor- November Io fir7 in £agle mation. Vlease call Dana Damm at 91005-1121 We regularly receive new materials regarding parenting, child lnfant/Toddler Glass 8e9ins development and care, etc., and thus are able to provide timely Dana Damm wiii teach the v4 hour in- information. Please contact any of our branches in Avon, Eagle fant/toddler dass beginniag November or Gypsum for more information on these topics. 2nd. The dasses wiN taKe place at her home in Glenwood Springs each Monday Sincerely, from I -IopM and at least one Saturday. Please call Dana to sign up: q4q-101. Jan Fedrizzi Denise Peschio 6agle Gounty Family Day Gare Association Avon 949-6796 November lith meeting will taKe place at Eagle 328-8800 fihe home of Lori Davis, 304 Wat1 Sfireet Gypsum 524-5080 in f;a9le at lo:30PM. They will share craft and menu ideas. Don't forget to ~ bring your own ideas to share! For details, ptease contact Marcia ~ PARENTS!!1 parmenter at 524-1442 (There will be no December Meeting) If you would like to receive our bi-monthly "Early Ghildhood professionals" newsletter on a regular basis, call Ulana at The Roaring ForK Association for the 949-7097 to stay on our mailing list! f-ducation of Young Ghildren will host a question and answer session about ad- vances and barriers in childcare. MiKe Teats, Vresident of Norwest ?~anK, Aspen Providers and Potential Providers witl facilitate the discussion. November 4, 4:3oVM at Golumbine Kids in Sasalt. Vlease call Denise at q21-4505 Eagle County has funds available to help for more information. start or improve your child care home! Ghild Find Screenin9s To apply, please contact your local R&R The Eagle Gounty School District and at 949-7097, or Kathy Ross at 748-2007 {~lede elopm nt IS'sc~reenirigs Sfor any child birth to five years. Gall 845-5999 to maKe an appointment. Arts and Crafts TRIANGLE TURKEYS Page 20 November Cutting and Pasting Project You need: brown construction paper scissors ~ glue 9" yellow paper plates ~ ~ (one for each child) ~ 6" paper plate - red and orange construction-paper scraps different-colored construction paper (9„ X 12") 2 / I O O black marker O Steps: 1. Have each child draw a round head shape (about 2" in diameter) with a 2"-long neck attached, on brown construction paper. Cut out the head and neck. 2. Have each child glue the head and neck onto the 9" paper plate so ~~A~ that the head protrudes above the plate's rim. ~W ..±~k 5~:== _r .,r~,t . . . . . . : i$ - ' 3. Next, have each child cut out a section of the plate's rim that is directly opposite the head. This section should be about 6" wide. O See iilustration. 9 12 4. Each child will then trace around a 6" paper plate onto brown construction paper. Have each child cut out the circle and glue it g. Children will cut out the construction-paper squares along the onto the center of the yellow paper plate, so that the circle is creases. Then have children cut each square in half on the attached to the bottom of the neck. diagonal to make two triangles. (The teacher may demonstrate 5. From orange paper scraps, ask each child to cut a small triangle this to the class.) . for the turkey's beak and two larger triangles, about 21/2" on each g. Each child wiil turn over the turkey and put glue all around the side, for the turkey's feet. Each chiid will then cut a wattle for the piate's rim. Ask each child to select several different-colored tri- turkey from red paper scraps. angles and glue them onto the back of the paper plate so that the 6. Have each child glue the beak and the wattle onto the turkey's triangles' points protrude above the rim of ths plate. head. The triangles for the turkey's feet will be glued onto the 10. Have each child glue a second row of triangles onto the back of back of the plate where the cut-out section is. the piate, arranging them so that their points are placed between 7. The teacher wili fold different-colored pieces of 9" X 12" con- the points of the triangies in the first row. struction paper into 3" squares. To do this, fold the paper in half to 11. Let dry. Children will then turn over the turkeys and draw in the -make a 9" X 6" rectangle. Fold the rectangle in haif to make a eyes wifh a black marker. 9" X 3" strip. Then fold the strip into thirds to make a 3" square. • Unfold the paper. (The teacher may demonstrate this to older 12. Ask children to write "Happy Thar*sgiving" on their turkeys. (The children.) teacher may assist younger children.) Arts and Cralts Macrt+illan Early Skiuq Program COpyright <O 19P }niltan Eaucational Co., a DrviSiOn ot MaCmillan Publishing Co., Inc ' 1 Vnpa'steurssized Cxder and ,Jui*ce Can Contairi Bacteria That Make: 44- Chil+~ren and Some Other-Peovle Sic~ l';~ 7, U'r r,,'4~~ PCOpIe flIi thC . r ~,a• t a , 1C1DllD'vit311~y ~1`~ ~.,')11' nig•p[}~ P-j+lr7k ~AI\a 11'l`11 I~SyI ~ {7 ' t"lroups should ' t1~C 1`y!F~~~,1U~:•~;; f d:r LLrink o121~y M....... ~ ,u l , ,,~,~`~,w,~•1:,.,`'~ pasteuryzed II,' t1'~~~`\~• ~ cidex' arid .iuicc: ~ • Chlltlt'en ~ * Ol+dea- adults ~ 1.,~~a. ' f • Pe.opIe wit.h weakenea iinniurre. s3'stems , such as those with HiN; AiDS, or cance.r. ! f ! t ~ . I';~~ i; ~ aoine kinds afa ~uice. iiid cidcl• havc not bccn pasteurizcd ~~d ~ C ; ~..~r , •I , and mtjy contuin h.tirniftil hucteria. linpasteurized juiee afid ciderinuy not be Sabcled wi11i t3 s(a1e111C11i SflYlllg tI1Cy 71-e l,,•„~ pP, + t, unpucteurized un(i wut-ning ai'iiieris1i ;.)f unpFisteurizecl juice. ~ +kG; • r ,il 1 ~f N 1~~ t•~+, ~~Jtr Froren concentrate, Shelf-,,,.itwe juice in hennf.-tically seal--c3 co:ttainers, and a:anned j;iicc arc processci3 ta eliminate har•mfut bacteraa. Fresh ilil(:sifi1l'UI'17.CCI JUICCS tiQ1'illally aPC ft7UTld i» the ge•viceries' refrigertited 5-,ct;oii5. UnpastLUrized apple cidcr ltiay also bc f'ound at cider riiillk, antt falmi murkets. i~? Parents oi' t , c aildren in da~~-ca~•e cenlei-; ~?itcl schcol; that /•r:.,';I~~ scrvc cidcr and .jtiicc n , ~~y x,ant LO a,k if ttic.y pro;iucls are ptt1_ teurizcd, Cltiitlren oii f'icld trips to apple cidcr mills or Tarrii li', ; ~1'ff)'fJ~~lydJ ~ •~ii markeis should nat dc•ink unpastcurizcd c;dcr. ~I~i~ IT y(iu c>>• sc»iieone in yciiir fmnily is ;n one of Tne Fz:gh-1'1Sk , ~ gi~c~uns aiic3 yt~u canjl~~t clefeiii~tiie if ;b jtiie.. pt•«duet lias beeci . Cf'~, r,~~ pracessed to destroy hzu'tiiful l~acleria, ei(her (ion't. use the r~;r product or bring it to a hail k) i;ili Ltny possihle hun»ful Nicierin. 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You will now have excellent feathers pipe cleaners paper cups professional assistance that's affordable, with your precious paper plates paper bags stickers ' time utmost in our planning. catton baUs alumir?um foil colarPul r[bbc?ns straws paper fasteners tingerpainting paPer All designed to be tissue paper roving yarn foilcd stars Early Beginnings is a very colorful program designed to stimulate the child's curiosity and creadvity. We use anly the finest and most colorful sulphite construction paper for all of our craft prajects. A great amount of time and expense is spent in the selection of materials for each project. • i ~ t _ tarting the program is easy You can start immediately. Our planned program takes the guess work out of daycare and provides the enriched environment preschool age children 2 1/2 - 5 need to feel secure and to develop. _ ~ "The progr•czm is grent. The kids love it, are really learning and it is i-easoiaably prieed. " - -A. Helms, WYO 0 1996 Early Beginnings Preschool Program • 10434 Saratoga Drive • Stanwood, WA 98292 • 1•500-387-4156 1 ~l Presehoo1' Progratn for . , child Care Providers , I ~ ! ~ • Affordable ~ ~ ~ ~ • No Prep Titme ~ - <<.~ • All Materials Provided - ~ ~ ~ • Paretit Newslefters ~ • ChRd Created Take-Home Projlapts "We are enjoying your program s amazing what m r 'endly yOll s c• a - ~ ~ t fik~ ~ ~ 4 + ~ `a -v , ,~y, „ ~ 'Rq^ d ~ x w ° S ~ 'e Music and Movement Hands-O an A Learning d Art ctivities gp ~ r r S',~a F - ~ P _ . Ib - .e-.. . 3a ~ ~ ~ b a z~ ~ ~ ~ a U n ~ a ~ T ~ RN, Re, n RUMA' $ ~ _ e'3 4~ _aF~ ~ ~ s,, ~ A `'*g~ y ~ - CYS Z12 Ylly ~ a great opportuniry "What a dafferenc~~ ~ evelopmental skills but she has started with ~ ~ ey are happy and having fun. " brings home projects and is e - $R ~mery, TX about telling me what she has lea V. " -TheresaSilknitter, Parent, ILL R R ~ Satnple Oyr Prograhn see fortn oti back page. Easy Itistructiotis No Background or Traitiing Needed. O 1996 Early Beginnings Preschool Program • 10434 Saratoga Drive • Stanwood, WA 98292 • 1-500-387-4156 I ~ ~ . . - . C WISHIN( YOU 11EAL7W AND HAPPINESS 7WoloZ0U( f(OU rf(IS HOLIDAY SEASON ~ V . _ Ea*t-lv 13 ~ at- ft oinPi. • . Th& C' pi R eio-uecPi (Er R e. fe.y'r°aL, alprag~ra.vrv a fTh& R eso-u~v'ce, Ce4ltP,r I ISS,NIIl03:410A 2I110A ipi£ aaqwanoN uo aIon ol jaqwauia-d orc-S PoSr The Resource Center Childcare Resoarce & Referral ~r=p::_._.-_ P.O.Box2558 Avon, CO HiGZO ~1AiLEDFRt3MZ(PC(}l~E _ - ~ _ 3 ~ Attn. Town Council Members Town of Vai I 75 S. Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657 4VAKIL Tou~v o75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Yail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 November 2, 1998 NIr. Frank Johnson President Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau 100 E. Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 , Dear Frank: As we move to finalize the 1999 Town of Vail budget, I want to take this opportunity to ask you to help me resolve some of the confusion regarding the Tourism & Convention Bureau. As you are aware, the Town of Vail strongly supports the WTC&B and is appreciative of the job that you and your staff have done over the years to promote the Vail Valley and to implement many successful special events. There seems to be some confusion in the community regarding the funding and operation of the Tourism & Convention Bureau and the Marketing Board which some individuals are utilizing to undermine your community support. I would like therefore, in an effort to "clear the air," to request that you provide to me at your earliest convenience, information on the following, • A listing of operational costs for the combined Visitors Center and Marketing Board. • A breakdown of personnel costs (salaries and benefits) and other operational costs. • A description of the procedures for booking lodging when someone ca11s central reservations. I realize that you explained this to the Town Council at a meeting several weeks ago, however, I believe having this in writing would be helpful for Council members as they discuss this issue with their constituents in the community. Finally, I would like a better understanding of the format and time frame for implementation of the lodging tax. I would also like to form an understanding of any contingency plans that you might have as back-up should the taY not pass in November, 1999. ~ Thank you for taking this tir.ne to answer these questions. If you need additional clarification please feel free to call me. Sincerely, TO F VAIL Robert E. Ford Mayor REF/aw xc: Vail Town Council , ocm. 30. 1998 6: l OpM • Na, 2488 P. 1/2 Xc : Tc . Yaal Resorts, Inc. FOR. I.VIMEDIATE RELEASE 4p Media Contacts: Paul Witt, (970) $45-5720, pvvitt@vailresorts.com Kristin Yantis, (970) 8a5-5721,1aistin@vailresorts.com VAIL RESORTS HON'OREri NA'I'YONAY.L'Y FOYt EN"V'YROMENTAL WA,STE REDUCTTON PROGRAMS VAII,, Colo. - Oct. 30, 1998 - Vail Resorts, which operates the Colorado mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, was honored by ffie Travel Yndustry Association of America with a 1998 Odyssey Award. TTA's Odyssey Award is given to travel organizations aud destinations whose envirorunental pragrams aze designed to reduce the average amount of waste produced by its visitors. Aside from being recognized for comprehensive recycling and waste xeduction prograans throughout Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, Vail Resorts also was honored for their leadetship in training culturally-divecse personnel in waste xeduction and the development of logistics trainirg for those who administer the recycling pxograms. VaiI Resorts' environmental department also developed apolicy to iumprove environmenta,l pracdces within property management at all four resorts. As part of the program, each lodging facility was asked to incorpoxate practices that reduce impacts to the environment, provide demanded services to guests and decrease costs. Guests are providcd with an information card and either a greezz recycling bag or containez to collect their cans, bottles and newspapers. Bed sheets are changed daity unless guests place a card on bed that reads, "Please do not change the sheets." -More- p0 6ox 7 . Vail, Colorado . 81658 . phone 970 845 5720. fax 970 845 5728 0 4ocT. 30. 1998 6: i iPM Na. 2488 p. 2/2 a VAIL RESdYtTS YtECEEVES ODYSSEY AWARD 2-Z-Z CYUests are also asked to participate in the program by hanging towels they wish to reuse, and tossing dirties in the tnb. These practices conserve water, detergent and labor costs. The environmental lodging prograzn is currendy being impletnented in'Vail and Aeaver Creek propertrties. It will be xn place in time for the 1999 World Championships this winter. "This award demonstrates the envitoiunental commitment made by Vail Resorts and its employees to develop and implement sound practices showcasing the sustainabilxty of the company both as a marketable travel destination to its guests and as an environmental steward withiun the community," said 701n Gitchell, environmentai manager of Vail Resorts. There aze currently 145 collection sites at Vail, Beaver Creek, Brecketaridge and Keystone for aluminum, glass, plastic, tin, newspaper, magazine, office paper and cardboazd. Last year, 743 tons o;f materials were recycled, By mid-luly 1998 Vail Resorts had aUeady recycled 564 tons, well on its way towazd exceeding its goal of 1,000 tons for 1999. - 30 - Yail Resorts (NYSE: MT.IV) is the premrer mountain resort operator in Nonh America. The company owns the Colorado mountain resorts of Yail, Beaver Creek Breckenridge and Keystone, and owns or manage,s eight hofels, frve property rnanagement businesses, 85 restaurants and more than 70 retail stores, among other ventures. The Da . .Satimi . • c Ay, ay, Octobei 31,,x998-Page 9' - _ . • . ounci enies town .~:~r.. . . . _ C.- benefits. extension. _ By )ane Reuter officials say. To separate those "Nirvana had arrived." - AP Staff WrRer lines, the town plans to make soine "The council has the primary_ ' SILVERTHORNE - Though dramatic changes in next year'$ responsibility to represent ihe citi- an employee representative pleaded budget - including a wage. freeze . zens' interests," he resunded the for more time, Silverthome council and a reduced benefits package. handful of-. towa empiayees in; _ forged ahead Wednesday with a - In the past, eaciremployee has attendat?ce. budgei that will dramatically aher received a benefits package wort#..,,,,_ Msyor Lanu DelPiccolo agreecL ' the workers' benefit package. $7•260 to use at their discretion, for "Fairness is very mueh in the Council members say it's a matter traditional health insurance or for - eyes of tfie beholderhe said: "2` other items such as retirement think we shauld not lose ' of the of fiscal responsibility, but employ- plans, the town's fitness 6eneft = fact that some of the he are~ ees say the sudden changes to tfieir which aIlowed tfiem to purchase the citizens of thts tawn, ' cafeteria plan has left their heads spinning anything from bicycles to ski pass- -"The problem zve are trying ta. . "The transition, ali at once, is es - or child-care reimbursements. address is not a temporary glitch unfair," said Zach Margolis, a Under the 1999 budget proposal, brought about by City Market," he Town of Silverthorne employee everyone wili still get basic health added, "Back in- 1393> what we who recently insurance, disability and life insur- spenf on wages was abouc 37per,,.. was named SUMMi ance, but not everyone will get the cent of generai fund revenues. Yn'< chairman of same amount, said town finance '98, we were looking at a level: of the town's ~ director ponna Braun. If someone 73 percent of general fund reveaue5; personnel is insured through a spouse, for in wages and benefits. That was not. committee. instance, their town benefit amount City Market. That_was a telentless,; "This only came out in the past two will likely be reduced. In many reckless, irresponsible policy that months it's just the abruptness of cases, those with families to sup- was put in place that, in effect, the transition." port will get a higher benefit than undermined the financial stability Margolis said employees aren't single people. of the town." taking issue with a proposed across- I really believe what Donna has DelPiccolo said that system was _ the-boazd wage freeze, "because Proposed is fair if you were starting put in place by former town manag- it's applied very fairly." But they a new town," Margolis said. er Dallas Everhart, who resigned are gravely concerned about alter- last fall after a thunderstorm of pub- ations to the benefits plan. Council's view lic criticism about his performance. "•We're trying to address a Margolis pointed out that those But six of the seven council flawed policy, not a temporary eco- cafeteria plan changes will only members said they dodt see any nomic si[uation," DelPiccolo said. - save the town an estimated benefit to putting off the change. "I think what we're trying to do $107,000 next year. He asked the °°I don't think the cafeteria plan here is quite fair and responsible. council to appropriate from has ever been faii," said Council We're maintaining competitive- reserves $107,000 to continue the member Traci McGeehan, "and the ness, avoiding layoffs. We cannot. . current benefits through 1999. reason it's no[ fair is because we defer these steps any further. It's a` "Over the next six months, thaE have (individaal circumstances)." bitter pill, but we have to taste it would give the employees an "My question is, what will be Councilmember Jim Headley ° opportunity to participate, to have different a year from now with the was the only one who spoke in some input and to prepare for the cafeteria plan than [onight?" asked favor of Margolis' proposal. transition," Margolis said. "We Councii member Dave Koop. "The "We've budgeted conservatively"`" may be able to come up with some later, it seems to me, the harder it's and we have $264,000 (projected. , altematives." going to be. '98 surplus) in the general fund and ;LL Council members say they're "Bui you do have some good we still have $2.6 million (reserves)" open to other ideas and wauld weI- points you've brought up and we in case something bad happens, like.';. come those during the Nov. 11 pub- may have to look at them," he the dam breaks," he pointed out. lic hearing on the budget, but they admitted. "Employees who have a say in it are didn't agree to delay the benefits Councilmember Tim Theis, who a whole lot more comfortabie with changes another year. dubbed himseif the "financial cur- taking money out of their pocket: mudgeon" of the group, reminded than us taking money out of their WhSt'S CllaIIglIIg everyone that the problem the town pocket." ; is facing today was several years in Margolis said the two-week ' Salaries are rising out of propor- the making. He cited a"spend-to- period leading up to the Nov. 1 I ` tion to sales tax revenues, so quick- the-limit" philosophy that dated public hearing dcesn't give the per- ' ty that the lines threaten to back to the coming of the factory sonnel committee enough time tn converge in just a few yeazs, town stores and the idea that with them, come up with practical alternatives. X C= C6W-U~ The Daily, Tuesday, October 27,1998-Page 25 . ' - ~ I NSI DE - NBC named Scott Sassa as its new entertainment president Monday. Tw~o t,op executives are stepping down. PAGE: 26 , • _ • , District House rac-e 1 business. - pinpoints is-sues ~ By Rajiv D. Narayana • cles. ' 5~~W to the Daih, According to Mike McArdle, director of ` Reduction of the per- ~ f government affairs fot `g sonal property taY on busi- ness equipment, increased the Colorado Associadon funding for tourism promo- of Commerce and Indus- tion, and improving trans- Cry ; this revenue wilt ~ portation top the list of amount to $651 million legislative prioriries identi- in the cnrrent fiscal yeat, fied by the 27 Chambers of 75 percent of it from Commerce around the motor fuel taxes. The state. _ entire amount is ear- These issues aze among marked by law for high- those affecting business way construction and that reverberate in the Coi- ' maintenance, McArdle orado House District 56 says, but the legistature election. The district usually takes an "off-top encompasses Eagle, Routt, deduction" of $63 to $82 i Grand and Jackson coun- million for the Colorado ties, and Carbondale in State Patrol, Department , Garfield County. of Transportation admin- . Democratic candidate istration, and other uses. James Johnson opposes "We want this money any cut in the personal spent on roads," McAr- - z property tax because, he dle saicL says, "I don't want people Rep. Taylor agrees ~ like you and me to pick up that highway spending the tab." The solution, should be increased. Johnson said, is "to look at In Johnson's view; the comprehensive taac most pressing business- reform." ' related issue in District Libertarian candidate 56 is the need for a ses-- = Kathy Romack' says all ' tamable labor force and a. business issues would 'be tt~er~f~are the~taTc s~nld : more easily resolved if the helg imp[ove hatisporta- ' overnment didn't tax or n" g tion, affordable>housing regulate business. and child care. _ "Regulating business is j~~n says, none of the government's °`becanse we have a com- business," she said. muting woriC gorce and a Substantial state funding - Daily file photo high cost of living,',' atl for promotion of tourism, Increased state funding for promotion of tourism, especially these items must be especially summertourism, summer tourism, is a major business-related issue that will adc~nessed to malc4,sure has been an issue since a reappear in the legislature next year. this area keeps a"good; special tourism 'sales tax solid work force." ers. was Both abolished by Republican the vot- incumbent Jack Tay- « Substantially agreeing, Johnson said, Limiting eligibility for worker's com= lor and Johnson want the state to make up we need to have a permanent, dedicated pensation and unemployment compensa- for this lost funding. revenue source" to promote both Colorado tion are other issues that have strong In the past legislative session Taylor tourism and business to the world _ support from the 27 Chambeis of `Com- sponsored a bill to provide $12 million for Most Colorado politicians agree that merce, according to McArdle. Ia a meeting nr~r;nr The hill nassed the leg- transportation must be improved. But they last Friday they identified 18 pro-business ~ ~ Practicai M* t-30 ~ ~ * . U4:W O Bride of Chu - ~ ~-t3 Pieasantnilie se° ~ _x. ~ ~ 4: ~ ~ . 8 ~ • m ; ~ ~ f ~ . : S State Senatorial candidate Marsha Osborn, right, greets Linda Colety outside thettFriscork FoX Q. ` Post Qffice Thursday morning whiie doing some last-minute campaigning. ~smi S'thorne council denies town 23,5 em lo e . ~ P.O. p y e benefits extension By .lane Reuter Daily News Staff Writer ¦ Planned cuts are likely to go forward ~ "Over the next six months, that In the past, each employee has ~~J' ~ t SILVERTHORNE - Though an wonid give the employees an oppor- received a benefits package worth 1ry e ve. employee representative pleaded for tunity to participate, to have some $7,260 to nse at their discretion, for more time, the Silverthome counciI input and to prepare for the transi- traditional health insurance or for.. forged ahead Wednesday with a bud- tion," Margolis said. "We may be other items such as retirement plans, get that will dramatically alter the able to come up with some altema- the town's fitness benefit - which ~ workers' benefit package. Council tives. allowed them to purchase anything LL*t members say it's a matter of fiscai. "I have six employees (in my from bicycles to ski passes - or 15% OFF CUS responsibility, but employees say the department), three married with kids child-care reimbursements. r--'~ sudden changes to their cafeteria and three not. The three with kids are Under the 1999 budget proposal, ~ ~me ~u~Han plan has left their tleads s nin ~ Pmg• losing $200 (with the proposed ben- everyone will still get basic health 1 "The transition, ail at once, is efits changes).'The three others, com- insurance, disability and life insur- unfair," said Zach Margolis, a Town ~ of = Silverthorne employee who bined, are losing $10,000." ance, but not everyone will get the ~ recently was named chairman of the Council members say they're same amount, said town finance iAny custom frazni,og town's personnel committee. "This open to other ideas and would wel- director ponna Braun. If someone is L- - - ~ only came out in the past two months come those during the Nov. 11 pub- insured through a spouse, for it's just the abruptness of the tran- lic hearing on the budget, but they instance, their town benefit amount ~ sition." didn't agree to delay the benefits will likely be reduced. In many MarEolis said employees aren't changes another year. cases, those wittr families to support taking issue with a proposed across- will get a higher benefit than single Lmated a't the-board wage freeze, "because it's ~ eo le. applied very fairly." But they are What s ehonging P P Qravelv concerned about alterations Salaries are risi~ out of propor- ` I really believe what Donna has ro the benefits plan. tion to sales tax revenues, so quickly Proposed is fair if you were starting Marvolis pointed out that those that the lines threaten to converge in a new town," Margolis said. ; cafeteria plan changes will only save Just a few yeazs, town officials say. , ~ the town an estimated $107,000 next To separate those lines, the town COUt1Cl~ S VIBW year. He asked the council to appro- plans to make ;some dramatic But six of the seven council mem- priate from reserves $107,000 to changes in next year's bndget - bers said tt?ey don't see any benefit to ~ continue the euffent beneft"rough including- a-wage- -freeze and a 1999. ~ reduced benefits package. Please see S'thorne budget page 6 SO°jo"~O;FF ALL FOOD . ~ ^ ~I~~ ~ ~ 0- u . . O' ' ~ fhe _ the • ~ C~~~.Inl stea~ ~ ouse 4 ~ . , r ~ . . from page 4 ' a, ~ is qualified. Lo prac- in June 1997 at University of Texas versity of South Alabama College of ~~obstehics, pediatrics, geriatrics Southwestern, Children's Medicat Medicine. His residency was per- host+c~oter h savices for indi- Center of Dallas. He continued his formed at University of Minnesota's ' . ~ families. She pr~tices at edncation and completed a fellow- North Memorial Medical Center Fawily Pra~iae aad Btecken- ship in primary care sports medicine Urgent Caze. He is qualified to pro- ' Fam~'ly Cane. at University of Texas Southwestern, vide medical care to a diverse patient $po~teMa is a 1944 graduate of Charlton Methodist Hospital of Dal- population. In addition to family .~ib4e ° University. College of las. In 1997,. Bouzarelous received practice, Nations has extensive train- Sc~d~e~ in Omaha, Neb. He board certification through the ing in advanced life support in ~le~ed his tss~iency in pediatrics . American Academy of Pediatrics.• obstetrics and pediatrics. He current- ~~m He works out of Frisco Family Prac- ly practices at the the Breckenridge t .3~~~~~ , tice and the Snake River-Dillon clin- Medicat Center and will begin prac- ic. - ticing at the Breckenridge Family ,.ftin eft Nations is a 1995 graduate of Uni- Care next month. Planapm PrsaroM 6nmth ' S'thorne budget from page 3 putting off the change. ket. That was a releqtless, reckless, IST "I don't think the cafeteria plan irresponsible policy that was put in has ever been fair," said •Coan- place that, in effect, undermined the LT A T i O N cilmember Traci McGeehan, "and financial stability of the town." .M:A~"` 5° " =k the reason i['s not fair is because we DelPiccolo said that system was . have (individual circumstances): ' put in place by former town manag- "14fy question is; W}rat will be dif- er Dallas Everhart, who resigned last ferent a yeac fram now with the cafe- fall after a thunderstorm of public teria plan than tonight?" asked criticism about his performance. c Councilmember Dave Koop. `The "We're trying to address a flawed later, it seems to me, the harder it's policy, not a temporary economic sit- _ going to be. ' uation," DelPiccolo said. "I think `"But you do have some good what we're trying to do here is quite _ points you've bmught up and we fair and responsible. We're main- may have to look at them," he admit- taining competitiveness, avoiding ted. ' layoffs. We cannot defer these steps Councilmember Tim Theis, who any further. It's a bitter pill, but we . r:.::..:.:::,. dubbed himself the "financial cur- have to taste it" 4 ::::•i mudgeon" of ihe gmup, reminded CouncilmemberJim Headley was ' everyone that the problem the town the only one who spoke in favor of ; is facing today was several years in Margoiis' proposal. the making. He cited a"spend-to- "We've budgeted conservatively the-lirtuY philosophy that dated back and we have $264,000 (projected '98 . to the coming of the factory stores surplus) in the general fund and we and the idea that with them, "Nirvana still have $2.6 million (reserves) in ~ : had arrived." case something bad happens, like the "The counciI has the primary dam breaks," he pointed out. ~:y,.4.+,. responsibility to represeni the citi- "Employees who have a say in iC aze zens',.interests," be reminded tfiie a whole lot more comfortable with handfut of town emptoyees in atten- taking money out of their pocket than dance. us taking money out of their pocket." Mayor Lou DeiPfc~colo agreed. Mazgolis said the twaweek peri- "Fairness is very much in the eyes od leading up to the Nov. 11 public of the beholcier; " he said: "I think we hearing dcesn't give the personnel ~.F r.~t.'x•:;:::°a;,t~:...: ~ . shoula noc tose sigh - t of the fact that committee enough time to come up some of the beholdersare the eitizens with practical alternatives. '~<:~:~:<.~•~.~. • of this town. Y. ~t.':~:~~F:... ;:..u•.~ ~ "That's whY I ProPosed six ~ ~ ; ~ . C, • ~ . Y', .~q, ? 3 R : k',~'. g. ; ~ : :i' % y . ~ : ; t : ; ? , ° i ` `°I'he problem we aze trying to months, to come up with a plan for address is not a temporary glitch the yeaz 2000," he said. ` Q° broaght about by City Macket," he `"I'hat might seem reasonable in added. "Back in 1993, what we spent your eyes, but I dodt think you have ' : !MiA' . on wages was about 37 percent of that kind of support from this board," ' ' :i~~'. T^b _ . :~:v•c>:::;i..:':::`.:..~~,'.~f,~~o'::.Q:j..... general fund revenues. In '98, we Headley said. were iooking at a level of 73 perceni ` The council approved the first of general fund revenues in wages reading of the budget, with Headley and benefits.-That was not City Mar- in opposition. . ~ . . Breck cou nc~l - • - . d~ s int ga ::1 999 budaet: - . . . ~ . ~ V - ~~s. j 0 M2fY1b@CS CIISCUSS ' the venue might eam more money. ~ Mayor Steve West pointed out the ~ ; r 1@ W C@ V@f1l,J@ budget for the Riverwaik Center ' ' SOI.lfC2S, StqffiClg .iumir-d frorii $266;000 in 1997 to ' changes . $340°~ p~°~ for 1999, and it . flnly takes in.roughty $25,000 in rev. ; • ; f i.. . enue: _ By Stephanie Sylvester ."T'his is a big jump fai jps[ two . . Daily News Staff Writer ~ ; }'C$['S, WCSi S3ld. ``WC E1t1C[mYS t0 BRECKENRIDGE find a way to have more = - ~ Brecken- capital ~ ridge town council members sank ~oyery oi~,io cut back._ This thing is .,p.~. a dead-end loser.,, their teeth into the ProPosed 1999 WeSt ackaowledgeo the bei?efits ~ y ~ budget duting a five-hour work ses- ~ sion Vt;ecM~sday debatin of the Riveiwalk Center were intaA.- g-topicS c7iaz from potential revenue the soprCes . to ge~ line-item minutia. PeoPie to ase the rec center, why to the RiVe1walk The 1999 budgef estimafes the -enter7 town will earn roughly. $21.9 inillion Recoveriag cosis and generating in revenue with $2Q.$ million in ~w S~~ Of ~venue for the town, . expenditures. sucft as that with tfie`Riverwalk Cen- - Personnel changes. compnse a ter, ivere two themes that emerged ` major portion o€ the bud thrOUP~out the eourse of the budget gm and'the review.:; ' council spent a loi of time discussing Coa~icil members talked about staffing inereases for t~e ci3min `-f g adverti yeaz. sing on buses and at the ice nnk, ac well as increasing costs of "The biggest change in teims of p1anning revieµ, fees. expenditures this year is a decrease - in ca ital outla "We really ought to do a cost- _ P y projecfs, moving analysis of those fees," West said. from 29 percent of the budget last °°For the amount ofxime the planners year to 20 gercent this year, and an S increase in personnel costs, fmm 37 ~nd on those reviews, there is no ade to 43 percent," said town finance quate compensation:' director pon Taylor. About $18,000 is generated each ` year from these- review -fees, and ~Assistant town manager Kate West saia it shouid be lifce Boniface explained the staffing pro- -$loo,ooo. more - s ~ posat included new positions; a $y the end of the work session, 6Rit. change in pay schedules and addi- the ebuncil'had pored through half of tional benefits for part-Eime employ- the general fund proposed budget R{~ ees. Boniface said trends indicated a and still had seven more funds to potential labor shortage, and the analyze, town has to do its best to stay ahead qccord'uig to Taylor, the councii of the market. will continue }ts review of the twgeE The covncil debated new posi= at lts flextmeeting, Nov. 10. Copies tions such as an evenEs assistant, are available to the pubiic in Breck affordable housing directoF and open enridge Tt~wtt HaiL . _ space antl iraiLs coordinator.. The tewn ccwa~ii w3tt alsa rt~' ~ k~:;~ ~ Discussion about the c~a x P~Pe~d , neki:Tuesday for a~speciat _ 3l4tiuie events assistant led to talk sion on affotdabk housiBg isstus irj ° about tfie RiveFwalk Center aod how Breckenridge. Panel discussion fiocuses,-~, on ski area develo - p~nent , _ . . _ BY 6ob Berwyn . ~ Daily Naws Assistant Ed'dor - ' ~~S t~tl8rt~ b081l~ flle@t- SUMMIT COUNTY - What is ing, featuring 8 pane1' dispus. ' ihe political reatity of a±ski area in sion prj iM grW dev _ the commanity? What kind of poIit- is set for Wed., Nov. 4, ical pressures on locaI governments per Mountain. Cal( Lane Wyett does resort development create? or Taylor Hawes et 468-0295, u",.,. - , - , - - . „ ToWvoF vAIL . Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 . 970-479-2105/Fax 970.479-2157 TM October 5, 1995 Mr. Bill Vidal Executive Director Colorado Departrnent of Transportation 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue Room 262 Denver, CO 80222-3400 Dear Bill: Thank you for taking the time to meet with Mayor Rob Ford and myself last week. As we discussed, we believe we can reach an agreement that would provide additional revenues to the Town of Vail to maintain the Frontage Roads through Vail, and provide some relief for the Department of Transportation. As we discussed, this makes sense given the maintenance and snow removal priorities of your department. Pursuant to our discussions I will contact Owen Leonard to arrange a meeting between John Unbuewest, myself and Larry Grafel to work out the basic framework for this agreement. Bill, once again thanks for all of your assistance. We look forward to continuing our positive relationship with the Department of Transportation. Sincerely, AW4000 Robert W. McLaurin Town Manager RWM/aw xc: Vail Town Council Larry Grafel John Unbuewest RECYCLEDPAPER r ~ , TOWN OF YAIL ~ 75 South Frontage Road vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 . .R FAX 970-479-2157 TM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 1998 , Contact: Andy Knudtsen, 479-2440 Project Manager NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, HOUSING COMPONENTS FOR AROSA-GARMISCH SITE AVAILABLE FOR WEEK-LONG PUBLIC COMMENT NOV. 2-6 AS COMMON GROUND PROCESS CONTINUES (Vail)--Three distinct affordable housing concepts, as well as neighborhood park designs for the town-owned land at the Arosa-Garmisch intersection in West Vail, will be displayed for public comment next week as part of the ongoing Common Ground citizen involvement process. The vacant parcel has been recommended for use as a neighborhood park as well as affordable housing. It is one of 17 sites included in the citizen-based plan that addresses Vail's remaining needs for housing, parks, open space and community facilities. The conceptual drawings, to be displayed Nov. 2-6 in the atrium of the Vail Public Library, represent themes and concepts that were suggested earlier in the month by people who participated in a series of tours and neighborhood meetings. Anyone interested in the project is encouraged :o visit the self-guided display and to share ideas and comments. The drawings will be exhibited during regular library hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2-5 and from 10 a.m, to 6 p.m. Nov. 6. In addition, the three architectural teams responsible for the conceptual designs, as well as members of the Vail town staff, will host an open house at the library from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 to answer questions about the concepts. Project Manager Andy Knudtsen says the week-long display is intended to solicit citizen preferences in preparation for the projecYs next steps. "You'll see three very different concepts for housing, while the larger, remaining area is dedicated to various components for a (more) ~,y~ RECYCLEDPAPER ~ Add 1/West Vail Site neighborhood park," Knudtsen said. The concepts are based on preferences developed during the previous neighborhood discussions. Those preferences include retention of a view corridor at the Arosa-Garmisch intersection; no curb cuts at the Arosa-Garmisch intersection; no on-site parking for the neighborhood park; minimal asphalt and site coverage for the housing _ component; using the perimeter of the property for housing so as to maximize park uses on the. ° remainder of the site to include a"tot lot," an area for dog walking, trail access to the adjacent Forest Service land, and a grassy "turf" area as well as leaving the hillside in its natural state. Knudtsen says the three housing scenarios include duplex configurations prepared by architects John Wolff and Tom Lyon of Boulder, an eight-plex concept prepared by Jerry Seracuse of Colorado Springs and four-plex scenarios prepared by Kirk Aker of Vail. In addition, two concepts for a neighborhood park have been prepared by Todd Oppenheimer, the town's landscape architect. "We'll be asking people what they like about the different scenarios and what they don't like," Knudtsen said, "understanding that any housing scenario on the site isn't necessarily the first choice of many in the neighborhood." Ultimately, the Vai{ Town Council wilf make the finaf decision on how the site is developed, but will be guided in that decision by the suggestions of those who participate in the current Common Ground discussions, Knudtsen said. The Council is scheduled to review and discuss the site planning scenarios at its evening meeting on Nov. 17. Adoption of development parameters by the Council would then trigger a process to solicit and hire a development team which would prepare detailed drawings and designs in preparation for the usual town process of review by the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board and the Town Council. Citizens are welcome to be part of that review process. Housing developed on the site would be deed restricted and would be sold only to full-time employees working at local businesses, Knudtsen said. However, the town would retain (more) i ~ Add 2/West Vail Site ownership of the land through an arrangement similar to the Vail Commons development. The West Vail site is among 11 parcels recommended for housing and ihe first of three housing sites identified for implementation in phase one. The Common Ground plan also calls - for the purchase of existing housing stock, known as "buy-downs," as well -as legislation that would require developers to provide a specified amount of employee housing with new • - - - developments. For more information on the West Vail site planning process, contact Andy Knudtsen at 479-2440. # # # 11/3/98 9=01AM Robert E Ford 970_476.9384 Page 1 of 1 Fax to Annie Wright- please have available for Council members at todays meeting. Thanks November 3, 1998 Memo: To Vail Town Council Members: Jim Lamont's recent a memo to all council members, sent to me by fax last evening, takes a very confrontational stand against the Vail Resorts - Town of Vail task force's role in soliciting outside input for our community needs. This task force, with the support of private funding, has requested some highly regarded business leaders to visit Vail and, upon reviewing our past history and present needs, providing us with some fresh ideas for possible community facilities. No commitments to adopt such ideas have been made. There are no intentions to bypass any public process regarding community facilities in Vail. The effort is purely to solicit some fresh thinking. And unfortunately, Jim has mounted a strong assault of his special interest group to disregard any fresh thinking because he feels the process is not public enough. I feel Jim's memo demonstrates a lack of understanding for what the task force's intentions are in this case. Additionally, Jim felt it necessary to take a very confrontational stand against the results of our efforts without the benefit of a discussion with task force members. The task forces effort is in no way intended to bypass the input of any and all elements of the Vail area as to our future community facilities and or what might be best for the site at the east end of the Lionshead structure. The citizens of Vail have in the past turned down a convention center. They have also turned down a recreation center. And they have turned down new recreational amenities such as the Par Three golf course. We felt at this juncture as we move forward it is an excellent idea to get some fresh input and ideas. Of course all input received will be referred to the community at large for their consideration. No decisions of course will be made without a full public process. Jim's implied threat to " call out the troops" is, in my mind, totally unnecessary and a threat which I feel was made in very poor taste. To indicate his lack of support for some fresh thinking in my mind seems very close minded. If you have any further questions regarding Jim's latest memo and or the role of the task force, please don't hesitate to ask me any additional question. Robbbo ~