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Home My WebLink About1998-12-22 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session PUBLIC NOTICE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday. December 22 1998 Work session HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HOLIDAYS Tuesday. December 29, 1998 Work session HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO STH TUESDAY Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. DEC, 16, 1998 11 : OOAM N0, 3484 P. 113 VAIL RESORTS FOR IlvdVIEAIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Paul Witt, 970-845-5720, paulw@vailresorts.com WHARTON TO JOIN V,AIL RESORT5 VAIL, Colo. -Y7ecember 16, a 99$-Vail Resorts President Andy Daly announced today that Portez Wharton III, head of the Denver-based gove;rnment relations and issues management consultizxg firm, The Whartoa Group, has been hired to 511 the newly cXeated position of senior vice president of public affairs. Wharton, 48, has been a consultant to Vail Resorts for the past three years and a pazt-time resident of Vail for 10 years. In his 20-yeaz consulting career, Wharton has specialized in publidprivate sector relations, heading the negotiation, lobbying and strategy development for cliezxts involved in a long list of high-profile projects including the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Tnternational Airport, the Denver Graxxd Pzix as well as zeal estate and sports facility proj ects nationwide. He served as chief strategist for the seven-year effort to gaan public approval for a nevv Denver Bronco footbBIl stadiurn. The Broncos have been a client of Whanon's foz znore tlzan I8 years. In addition to Vail Resorts aad the DenveX Broncqs, WZtaxton's past clients have included Hensel Phelps Construction Company, the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, SMCr Cozpozation, PxoSezwe Cozparation, Larimer Square Parhlers, Sullivan Hayes Company and the Taubman Company. -more- ~ O • VAIL • BEAVER CREEK*• BRECKENRTDGE • KEYSTONr DEC, lE; 1998 11:OOAM N0, 3484 P. 2/3 Wharton 7oins Vail Resorts 2-2-2 "We are extremeIy fortunate to have Porter as a mem6er of our marnagernent team," Daly said. "Yn addition to more than 20 yeazs of experience in issues management, stxategic planning and process management related to governmental affWrs and community relations, he also is extremely lmowledgeable about our communities, since he ovvns a . home in Vail and has been skiing here for 25 yeazs." According to Daly, Wharton will be responsible for Vail Resorts' governmental affairs activities in both Eagle and Suznmzt counties as well as on state and nationa.l levels. Those activities, baly said, will include monitoxing and assessing issues that could have an effect on Vai1 Resorts and acting as the company's liaison with a variety of govemmental bodies. In addition, Wharton will oversee Vail Resorts' community relatione efforts, including its corporate contributions program. The cornpany anzaualIy donates $1 million in cash, lift tickets, season passes and other in-kind services to worthy educational, environmental, cultural, recreational and human service causes. "With the growing complexity of our company and heightened governmental regulation, we felt that it was critical for us to bring in the hzghest level of expertise available to develop and direct comprehensive govemmezztal affairs and community relarions : programs," Da1y said. "Porter xs noted for his ability to fostez win-win situations in these arenas, whxcb wxll well serve our communities and us." "As the premier mountain resort operator in North America, Vaal Resorts is one of the few companies Z would even consider wox.king for on a full-time basis," '1Wharton said_ "My experience vv7ith them as a client showed me that they are the industry leader in every aspeet of the business and Pm pleased we can expand our association to this level. Plus, I'll finally be able to make the Vail Valley my full-time home." -more- { DIEC, 16:1998 11:01AM N0. 3484 P. 3/3 Wharton 7oins Vail Resorts 3-3-3 Wharton and his wife Sheri have been splittiung thei.r time between homes in Z?enver and West Vail. He is an avid skier and motdreycle entiiusiast. Wharton will begin his job in January 1999. His office wili be in the company's offices in Avon. I (,~1t~Cc,~, • u t,Utw, dw w uto,vqt by~' rt d~ cfcw~ ~;~-c-~- ~`,1~'• National Kidney Foundation Kidney Car Program Update v ~ This is J'ust a note to let You know what transPired at the meeting on FridaY, December 4th. Michelle Honeycutt, who is in charge af the Kidney Car Program for Colorado and several ather states, wanted to say "Thank you" to alI of yau involved directly or inclirectly with your help and support here in Vail. The first nine vehicles, teft over from the previaus twa auetions. were picked rxp on Saturday, December 5th. So we are offto agreat start. We should probably see about 2- 3 cars per auction left over and donated to the program. Just for your information, this program is available to all individua.ls and does nat require going tiu-ou,gh the Vail Police Dept. An individual, with title, can simpiy call the National Kidney Poundation. The ownsr of the vetucle will be mailed same paperwork to fill out and wili set up a tirne ta have the vehicle towed by the NKF. It's sunple and painless. T want to thank everyone who vvas involv+ed in getting this approved as an option ta salvage. It is a great program and has pmved to prvvide same great PR for the Town of Vail. Enclosed, please take notice of the two newspaper articles which came about beeause of our program and participation. I alsa vvant to thatlk the Vail Officers who are aGtively using the progratm as ari abatement alternative. Tt's a win-win situation for us. Again, thanks to aU of you for your help and support. Sincerely, David Rhoades Code Enforeement Qfficer Vail Palice Department La-w" n deCorati.on. : ~s - ? - . , . ....%3a~. ~o?r charitablel- do1e? - ~ ~ Y ? * k~ ~ ,.w.+. r . 'F Fi. .t° ~ ~ ~ owners Last the effort Daily Tiai!' Sta,B'' . , : netted ~0#OOQ ~Ye'~icr~, ~vtnth ' The only thing worse thana`, 900 c~`thesd coming from t~ie~ cert?fiablg d~ad car~s paying' four ~tate region based.~"Yn~`: m*tban te car is worttt to : Denver ,'Setween,dCotora~o,~ have it tovued to its final rest- Montana,~ Idaf~o ~ aird ` ing ~ pTace Indeed, many ~an WYomm~ the P~aaa 'cat ' AMC.~ac~er ~has become a °:lect~ ;~~O,OOQ : for kpat~ent ~ ~ 1a~rc~ a~p~ment in l~eu o~the p~~ ednc,~on >sand ° carP~ ~ `$200~ it='~ 'cost ta~ ~a~ve rt ?he - taken~sumevv~iere e~se ` become flk }aigest fund-rais= : Unt~.~eceatl~+, "the Town of er for the~Co2orado office - ~ ~Va~ has PybeeaoEfighfing a sxnall Vail ciurently~has nine left q,az' cars ' tow~n _ ovet cais &om` its~ last two ; ~ J!~~ . , , g . . ~ them from ~ts streets andauc _ . ~aucttons;.3 TheFoun~ation.-,. . - tionuig .the ~cIaimecI -ones _ plans to' pick ihem up on ' tifour~~ t~mes yeaz ~ ~?avid Fnd~ Rliaes;'a code enforceinent Rioades says ~the'program officRr 'evitli the Vail Pohce will not;_only lielp die town Degartment, heads ,up the~,.8et g~of~e s~aggler yetu town's~unk-careffort, cQCSrdi cles~n~dy wants to:buy, ~ nating'th6 quarterly auctions but ~f ~w~'t~Il ~tso- ~elp~~nf pn _ .-He- says a vail sale has any vate s,7t~zens m.. g~randar~ ...where ~,frc~m~50,;~to ~5 .cars,_ oveQdeeeased cars He„sa~'s 3profts~rgomg.toe. tandtords freq~ently ~,tcf"vvn''s z;~ general fund. - . tawn asking for lefto'ver cars T` ~'ypically, unsold cars go on~' to be -tieketed"~and 'towed a? °to salvage yards.~. Rhoadesthe iown;.can't , "Because we re' be responsible ~or tow~ng cars from~~nvate prop'eOy, .,so mthat car~ , those''se-vetricks often end utp on tlie tfi'eet,`urysferiously, r ' acci 4 : then reqmring the town's niver ` action: - 'iiZi~~r to retneve em. ° i f~ The Kidney Cars Program s« _ ~ "Other cars just go to die m. not only;.Tetrieves ,jiwkers, it the parlung strucfures, ,-Osa offers a-possible tax i Rhoades says 4 ~~~?on based on a car's fair i But thanks to a nevi! ; imafketva1u6. Asweu,-motor- - ; arrangeif~+~af ";;witht the~ cycles, trucks, trailersNbuses , ` ~ J ~ 11fS -r1 rac~a , p~'ice of , the ; - ~ ,~ip Ia`e ~ st ~ ~ ~ ~ National Kidney FoundaUo = ed. The~ requu~ements~",.Tlie ;}unk; cars~are,.longm" ~vetucIe must be whole and. bur~en to ~own'~(wlnch there gmust,,be,,a'cleartitle . atWb`~lOl1LS pCi' ~OII `~3ble.,~ y z,~ paperwozk). The Kidney'~`al's The.Fbig break? c~r Program contracts vvittt ,t~trw doesn't have to be tn nummp8 ing SetVices to IemOVe • eonditiOiLl~~Sir~+,~ r•<;ts~ ~ ~o~x~ ~ Informahon ~ 800488 : States - at no cqst to the CARS c . 9700949-0555. , . v.._ _ .r.u ~ . r : . _ • ; i ' :.sb ,a...,...~P + ' "f 4rvEw'" -f ) r~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ .q ~•'s ' F a ~ ~ ? ~ Vail Daily/Quentin Hunstad Towing crews hauled off nine vehicles impounded by the Vail Police Department. The depart- ment donated the vehicies to the National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, which will sell them to raise money for kidney research and education. Ki ney ~ cars fi I I chari tY' s coffers Vail olice im ourid exempt status, but that won't keep it dation's coffers if they're not soid in ~ p from making future donations to the an auction. lot put to good use foundation. One.of them isn't so bad. ; : • Vail Code Enforcement Officer Parked front and center in the By Ronnie Lynn David Rose was just pleased to find . impound _Iot was, a 1969 .Mustang Daily Staff Writer an alteinative means to dispose with a new paint job, new interior, impounded vehicles. ' new wheels and new tires. It was left VAIL VehicleS in the Vail ~~s is the first year we've ever "in one of the Vail parking structures , Police. `Depaitment's impound lot worked with the kidney foundation," long enough that Rose's department haue dirigs, dents and other defornu- he said Sahkday4;~~` cars t~sed to had ta impoundit , ties only a cfiarttable foundation go to salyage tleyv~eren'i claimed "ean y~t be,~ieve someone aban= ' Jr. could Iove. : : ~ And theNatii~al'Kidney Founda- °r sold in:~ auctio~t.l~Tcrw, hy going doned,xhis?" Rose marvelled. "We tion vf Colorad"o'ilces. to the lcidney, ,fdundatcon, they're : have fvur auc~oiis a year and average The, police ~gartment donated gomg to a~ good cause ; setltng abetut IA cars m fhose.auc- ~ The veh~ks hauled of~ b ~t~ons. ~'lus, ~r 've had a Tot more mne seiz6d pr 5~6dvehicles to the foundattoa as~~ttG~f t!e Kidney _ ra's Xtre~ g`& Ree~~' ~ cais i~ ~s~be~agood yeat fa junlc.» Car Pirogram> ,a nationWide program Saturday~i~ wlute vai~;;#at` ~~Wtnle %pot~ ~itepaitnients con- ..t980s ronco si?d a Aa~su~t ~~tte c~nt number of Kid- that ?'ses`the vehicks toraise money for JCianey ~iatient se~ricaes, research : Stanza. the "fonndatton accepts and prbfessional and_pnblic educa- All had flattened tires, dents!or clotianon~;from anyone fion " caved-in =windsluelds, buE. tliat X: i7seii crs, vans, trucks and bqats '."The prograrn sttows ifidividuaIs or ' doesnrt inatter to the Iridney fo~ida- ~'are tfie ~asiiest~`o iieseti, bdt Oe`foun- . organizations -to donaEe unwanted 60n. =:dafion also, accepts buses "motor ..,•vehicles to the foundation> and the . According to- a foundahon fact : homes, tnotorcycIes,.auplanes; heavy fflundation then'. sells -therii, r4r,Aif _ sheet, SS;OOf} `Kidney Cais raised' -equipment and farm equipmeiit they're not exacdy in seIlable condi= inore than $12.6 million in fiscal year Formore indoritiation on,the Kid-_ tion, sells theu pazts c. ; 1998 compared;d 44,500 cars and ney Cars program or tiie Natianal ~ Th ~~ndaUarr ' W t,~oullirxi itfiscat daj~47 ~a-,~,~,..~ ~ ~ ~atioi» of Ca2tarado> .~eall - ~i~penses, and donors m~y q~ Saturda~ s don on from the Vail (303) 761-0112 or (800) 488-cARS.. g ver ih . ~ ~ - not ; ~raPty 6 t~a's -Runnae'~ynn co'vers Avoie,-$ea e Town `of.~'ait (~+on~u i~ ~im und lot, bu'~ the remaimn . ' Po ~ $ ve~u ~'te~ J~attd,Edjv,~rrds ?She: Pcrrc''be- -:breaks 6eca~use' of its 'tax cles could eventually~il t~rttie'foii~ .iea'ch~clut~970j.94g-US5S 606. National Kidnev Foundation 4f Colorado, inc. 3545 SOUTH TAMARAC DRIVE •#200 • DENVER, COLORADO 80237-1428 •(303) 713-1523 • FAX (303) 713-0989 • 1-800-263-4005 • VWi/W.KIDNEY.ORG FACT SHEET NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF COLORADO, INC. KIDNEY CAR PROGRAM The Kidney Car Program is a year-round program in which individuals may donate unwanted vehicles to the National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, Inc. (NKFC), an affiliate of the National Kidney Foundation. The NKFC will tow the vehicle away at no expense to the donor, and in most cases, the donor will receive a tax deduction for the donation. A call to (303) 761-0112 within the Denver Metro area, or to (800) 488-CARS nationwide, will start the process. The donor signs the fitle of the vehicle over to the National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, and arrangements will be made to pick up the vehicle at a time convenient to the donor. The National Kidney Foundation is the largest voluntary health organization devoted to combatting kidney and urologic disease and is funded entirely by the public. The Kidney Car Program is the single most successful fundraising program of the National Kidney Foundation, providing necessary funds for patient services, research, and professional and public education. The mission of the National Kidney Foundation is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Kidney Car Program is a wonderful way to make a charitable contribution without making an out-of-poclcet donation. Also, it encourages people to clean up their neighborhoods, providing a means to dispose of unwanted vehicles at no cost (NKFC provides free tow). The vehicles are either sold, or sold for parts. Last year, 897 vehicles were donated to the National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, providing almost $150,000 to help those who are suffering from kidney and urologic diseases. For more information about the Kidney Car Program, please contact Michelle Hunnicutt at The National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, Inc. (303) 713-1523. ScRVING COLORADO, WYOMING, MONTANA, AND IDAHO. MAKING LIVES BETTER IWNational Kidney Foundation- YALKING POINTS Logis#ics ~ Nationwide pick-up ~ Nationwide toll.-free number - (800)488-CARS (2277) Q Year-round program ? Vehicles accepted ?"Used cars, vans, trucks and boats" (not old) ' Also accept buses, motor homes, motorcycles, airplanes, heavy equipment and farm equipment. However, it is more difficult to sell these "vehicles," so donors must call to see if the NKF can accept their donation. ? The vehicle must be whole and the donor must hold clear title to the vehicle. The vehicie does not have to run. ~ Towing - Once the NKF receives the donor's information forms and vehicle title, the NKF will contact them to schedule a free tow. The National Service does not guarantee pick- up within a certain time frame (48 hours, 5 days, etc.). Tax Benefits $ Donors may qualify for a tax deduction. ~ Consult your tax advisor for details. ~ Determining the amount of the tax deduction is the donor's responsibility (IRS Publication 526, "Chantable Contributions"). $ The NKF does not provide the donor with a valuation of their donation. Historv ~ The Kidney Cars ProQram bevan with the tiiKF of Texas in 1983 ~ In 1992 the \ational Organization hired Auto Placement Center and established the National Sen•ice. ~ By fiscal 1996 evervAffiliate was participatinv in Kidney Cars. -1- Stat1StICS (uniess otherwise noted, all figures represent gross income) $ Fiscal 1993 -$2.1 million was raised from the sale of nearly 9,000 vehicles. $ Fiscal 1993 to fiscal 1998 - grand total of $38.8 million. $ Fiscal 1993 to fiscal 1998 - over 167,000 donated vehicles. $ Fiscal 1993 to fiscal 1998 - average growth rate of 44%. $ Fisca11997 ? Nearly $9.1 million was raised from the saie of over 44,500 vehicies. ? 32% growth over fiscal 1996. ?$2.5 million in expenses, with a final net of neazly $6.6 million. ? 28¢ of every $1.00 covered expenses, while 72¢ of every $1.00 was kept by the National Kidney Foundation to fund prob ams and services. ? Average year of donation - 1982 ? Kidney Cars represented 22% of the nearly $41 million in gross NKF revenues. $ Fisca11998 ? Over $12.6 million was raised from the sale of approximately 55,000 vehicles. ? 39% growth over the same period in fiscal 1997. ?$3.9 million in eYpenses, Nvith a final net of nearly $8.7 million. ? 31 ¢ of every $1.00 covered expenses, while 69¢ of every $1.00 was kept by the National Kidney Foundation to fund programs and services. ? Average yeaz of donation -1985 $ 30% of donated vehicles are auction-quality and 70% go to recyclers. The auction vehicles comprise 70% of gross income and recycled vehicles comprise 30% of gross income. Legitimacy 4 The National Kidney Foundation holds a wholesale dealer's license. 4 The Kidney Cars Pro~ram is fully licensed and insured. 4 All service providers meet locai and federal EPA requirements. 4 Each vehicle is checked to insure that it hasn't been stolen or involved in a crime. Additional Facts + In a February 1998 article in USA Today, the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Program was heralded as a"pioneer" in the vehicle donation business. + Proceeds from Kidney Cars stay in the communities in which they are raised. + The NKF has received vehicles from all fifty states. + The busiest time of year for the Kidney Cars Proaram is October, November and December, when ; 5% of the year's donations are made. Customer Satisfiaction ~ 96% of donors are very satisfied. ~ 99% of donors tell us that they would recommend Kidney Cars to others. Why Donors Give 0 Service (free tow) ~ Tax Deduction ~ Cause Market Potential $ According to the Polk Company, provider of "Multi-Dimensional Intelligencefor the period 1985 through 1995, an averacre of 10.8 million vehicles a year are taken offthe road (not re-registered). Donor Markef The Kidney Cars Proaram is a FREE and easy way to get rid of unwanted vehicles, for people who are: O LookinQ to cleanup their property of unwanted vehicles. O Tired of paying reQistration fees, property taxes and insurance premiums on an infrequently used vetucle. O Spendina too much on repairs. O Unhappy with the trade-in value offered for the vehicle. O linwillinQ to go throuah the time, expense, loss of privacy and possible security risk of sellin~ the vehicle themselves and dealin~ w~ith stranQers. O LookinQ for a potential taY deduction. O Interested in supportinc, provrams and services of the National Kidney Foundatien. KEY TYIESSAGE POINTS FOR MEDIA INTERVIEWS ? The National Kidney Foundation: ? accepts used cars, vans, trucks and boats for donation. ? has a free nationwide towing service. ? has a toll-free number -(800)488-CARS (2277) - for more information and donation forms. ? Your vehicle must be whole and you must have a clear title to it. It does not have to run. ? You may qualify for a tax deduction, for which the National Kidney Foundation provides a receipt. Consult your tax advisor for details. 0 Donating a vehicle to the Kidney Cars Program: ? saves you the hass3es of disposina of it ? helps the environment ? benefits kidney patients and their families 0 Kidney Cars resulted in more than 12.6 million dollars in income in the last fiscal year. Nearly 70¢ of every Kidney Cars dollar funds the work of the National Kidney Foundation. 0 The National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars Pro~ram, "America's ~l Choice for ponatinc, Cars," was founded in 1983 at the National Kidney Foundation of Texas (Dallas, TX). ? Our donors are very satisfied and 99 percent of them say they would recommend Kidney Cars to others. ? About 30% of donated vehicles are sold at auction and tne rest go to licensed recyclers. ~ ~ ~~~~on~l ''1TMne~. Foundat, ~on . o~ . o FIWNabonal Kidney Foundation" KEY PHRASES ~r Make your car a Kidney Car. Cars that save lives. ~r No cost! Free tow! The Kidney Cars Program is a simple "no hassle'"and "no cost" method of donation to the National Kidney Foundation. $ Donors may be eligible for a tax deduction. $ Alternative to repairing, trading or selling an untivanted vehicle. $ Opportunity to donate to the National Kidney Foundation without making an out-of-pocket donation. * Kidney Cars raises awareness and funds for various National Kidney Foundation programs and services. 0 Supports community and neighborhood beautification projects. 0 Kidney Cars provides the public Nvith an environmentally friendly opportunity to remove unwanted vehicles. 9 Kidney Cars provides the public with an environmentally friendly opportunity to help the fight against kidney disease by donating used cars, vans, trucks and boats to the National Kidney Foundation. The program bolsters neighborhood clean-up and recycling efforts and may entitle the donor to a tax deduction. e Recycled vehicles are.. . ? Parted out. The availability of these parts means a cost savings passed on to the consumer. ? Fluids from salvage vehicles are properly disposed of. ? Car parts not suitable for reuse are shredded and recycled - 45,000 tons of materials in fiscal 1998. 0 Kidney Cars donations beautify neighborhoods by getting rid of untivanted vehicles. The Kidney Cars Program collects many older automobiles that people have sitting in their drivetivay or garatre. In most cases, nothing has been done with these cars because of the time, cost or hassle involved. Donating to the Kidney Cars Program is done by simply mal:ing a free telephone call. Taking these older cars off the stre~t and out of people's drivetivays allows not only for a reduction in emissions, but also neighborhood beautification. 0 Since 1992, the National Kidney Foundation has been a leader in the recycling effort, collectincr thousands of unwanted automobiles each year from communities across the United States. Landfill alternatives were accomplished in 1998 when approzimately 55,000 vehicles v,,ere collected for either re-use or recycle. It is estimated that 45,000 tons of materials NN-ere collected and recycled through this effort. According to the Steel Recvclin; Institute (1997), even' ton of steel recycled saves 2,5 00 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestoiie. s.:r The Ivdney Cars Program benefits ever,-one im olved. The individual that donates the vehicle does so Nvithout cost and with a possible tas deduction "I'he National Itidnev Foundation (NKF) receives funds from the sale of thz vehicle to fund the crucial servic:.s and programs of the NKF. Finallv, everyone benefits from the recvclin-2 effort in tivhich materials othen~ise earmarked for a landfill «-ill re-enter a cvcle oi use, thus creating a more efficient and less Nvasteful prodtict. `~f inerica 's # ~ Choice for pona ting Cars!'j ~ . ? The National Kidney Foundation ts a pioneer in the vehicle donation ' industry - USA Today Neariy 70¢ ot every Kidney Cars do1lar funds the work of the National Kidney Foundation ? Proceeds from Kidney Cars stay in the communities in which they are raised ? Vehicles do not have to run, but must be whole and have a clear title Cars Trucks Vans -o Boats (in or out of water) Motor Homes -o- Motorcycles -0~ Airplanes, Heavy Equipmen# and Farm Equipment are qualified per ca11 ? Nationwide toll-free number and FREE towing service a/ Receipt provided for tax deduction purposes ? Year-round program ? Fully licensed and insured Service providers meet all locai and federal EPA requirements ~ Each vehicle is checked to insure thai ii hasn't been stolen or involved in a crime \ 11 TOWN OF vA1L 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 , FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . , December 9, 1998 Contact: Mayor Rob Ford, 479-1860 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNITY SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON (Vail)--The Vail Town Council will return to the slopes again this season to lead a monthly gathering of interested citizens and guests in some skiing/boarding and conversation. The Vail-style community outreach program, now in its second year, is intended to find out whaYs on people's minds beyond the confines of the Council Chambers, says Mayor Rob Ford. "We can't aiways understand or appreciate the dynamics of the resort community from behind a desk," Ford said. "This outing helps us appreciate all the things that come together to make Vail such a great resort. IYs the collective energy of the public and private sectors that contribute to our success or failure--not just any one entity." Ford says the Council hopes the chairlift dialogue will trigger ideas and strategies aimed at enhancing Vail's image as a world class resort community. "IYs important that we figure out who we want to be and where we want to go--together--through a common vision," he said. "For this resort to carry on the strong traditions of the past, we all need to be on the same page. We think these outings could serve as an inspiration and_an important link for all of us." As a result, Ford says the program will include participafion from senior representatives from Vail Associates along with senior Town of Vail staff, as well as anyone else who'd like to participate. The ski days will occur the second Wednesday of each month January through April (Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. No RSVPs are needed. Participants simply need to meet at the base of the Vista Bahn on the scheduled ski day and assume responsibility for their own equipment, lift ticket and lunch. For more information, contact Mayor Ford at 479-1860. # # # ~,S• RECYCLEDPAPER ~ \ 11 ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Yail, Colorado 81657 970-479-21 DO FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY _ December 16, 1998 Contact: Suzanne Siiverthorn, 479-2115 • Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 15 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Employee Recognition Mark Benson, a captain in the Fire Department, was recognized for 20 years of service to the town. He received a bonus of $2,000.00. --PEC Report In highlighting the most recent meeting of the Planning and Environmental Commission, Councilmembers received an update on an application by Johannes Faessler to amend the Public Accommodation zone district to allow more flexibility with development standards. For more information, contact George Ruther, Senior Planne.r, at 479-2145. --Request to Use Council Contingency Funds for Permanent Installation of Mt. Buller Skier Statue The Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to roll over up to $15,000 in 1998 Council contingency funds to be used for the creation of a permanent base for installation of a bronze skier sculpture donated to the town by Mt. Buller, Australia in recognition of its Sister City relationship. The statue will be dedicated during the Holiday tree lighting ceremony this week and temporarily displayed at the Village parking structure. Its permanent location will be at Golden Peak. During discussion, most councilmembers said they would like to review alternative materials for the sculpture's base to lower the project cost. For more information, contact Nancy Sweeney of the Art In Fubfic Places program at 479-2344. --Presentation of Investment Report Chris Anderson of the town's Finance Department presented a brief update on the town's investment report. For more information, contact Anderson at 479-2119. --Discussion of Draft False Alarm Ordinance After a discussion on various approaches that could be used to help curtail the number of false fire alarms in Vail (which has grown to 2,823 within a 24-month period), the Town Council directed the Fire Department to begin discussions with the community to determine an appropriate penalty structure that could be used to handle chronic offenders in municipaf court. As proposed, the Fire Department would have the ability to issue a summons to municipaf court for those who are most negligent in failing to repair malfunctioning systems or other problems that trigger repeated false alarms. Fire Chief Dick Duran says the court action would be used as . a last resort for a very small group of violators. The Council reviewed statistics yesterday showing that only 10 percent of the buildings in Vail contribute to 50 percent of the false alarms. . (more) L~~ RECYCLED PAPER Town Council Highlights/December 15, 1998/Addi One property, for example, had 159 false alarms during fhe two-and-a-half-year study period, while 121 properties had only 1 alarm each. Currently, the Fire Department uses a six-month process to work with property owners on the issue. Fire Marshal Mike McGee says the current process is tedious and ineffective in bringing about a quick remedy. The n;:.w proposal, he said, could reduce false alarms by 25 to 30 percent, mostly in the areas of construction related alarms and building operations. Rather than use of the municipal court system, Councilman Michael Jewett wondered if a fee schedule could be established for false alarms. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead advised against an administrative fee, noting that property owners would be better served from a due process and fairness issue in the courts. Also yesterday, Councilmembers . removed burglar alarms from its scope of consideration at the request of Police Chief Greg . - Morrison. Morrison had cited the differences in both cost and manpower when it comes to responding to a fire alarm versus a burglar alarm. For more information, including the statistical anafysis of fafse alarms, contact Fire Chief Dick Duran at 479-2252. --Discussion of Request for Major Amendment to Cascade Village SDD In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed an ordinance for a Major Amendment to the Cascade Village Special Development District (SDD#4). Please see evening meeting briefs for details. --Discussion of Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Resolution No. 14 . In preparation for approva{ at the evening meeting, Counciimembers took a final look at the Lionshead Redevelopment Master plan and made the following adjustments: • At the request of Councilmember Sybill Navas, the plan was modified to include a concept to create a new underground transit corridor between the North Day Lot and East Lionshead Circle to be pursued with the cooperation of private properry owners when the area undergoes redevelopment. • Specific GRFA (gross residential floor area) ratios were removed from the plan and will be determined during implementation of new zoning ordinances for the Lionshead area. However, language expressing the Council's overall intent that GRFA wi11 serve strictly as a safety valve in controlling height and mass with more emphasis given to other controlling design standards such as height limitations, build-to lines, etc., will remain within the plan. Also yesterday, the Council heard from: Hans Woldrich of the Design Review Board who - wanted to ensure the plan provides for carry over of aesthetic design of a building's back side; - local architect Henry Pratt who questioned whether the proposed GRFA ratio was large enough to accommodate the common areas needed for a full-service hotel; and from Geoff Wright of Destination Resorts, who spoke of some possible solutions for controlling noise and bus fumes at the proposed transportation center on the North Day Lot. The Council later appr.oved the Master Plan by a unanimous vote at the evening meeting. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello, project manager, at 479-2148. --Information Update As a follow-up to the Town Manager's report, Councilmembers agreed to increase law enforcement staffing in Vail during New Year's Eve. Police Chief Greg Morrison said state troopers who have already agreed to help staff the 99 Championships will be solicited to sign-on for New Year's Eve as a precursor to the Championships. Also yesterday, Councilmembers discouraged placing portable lights in the Village as a backup measure, saying the action would be too intrusive for guests. Councilmembers were asked to begin making arrangements for obtaining and/or purchasing tickets for the many special events associated with the 99 Championships. (more) Town Council Highlights/December 15, 1998/Add2 Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer announced that a Council discussion on the Ford Park summer managed parking program had been delayed to the Jan. 5 meeting to allow for a review by the Vail Recreation District Board. That prompted a comment by Councilmember Sybill Navas who said she couldn't support the program because of a plan to continue offering free parking at the Ford Park lot during the Hot Summer Nights concerts. Navas said it was unfair to offer free parking for one event, but not for others, such as Bravo. The Council majority, however, said the criteria created by the Ford Park user groups (free parking during free events and paid parking during paid events) was developed by consensus and appeared to be- successful last season. - --Council Reports ;Sybill Navas attended a meeting of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments as well as a Special Events Commission meeting, while Bob Armour attended a Vail 99 Organizing Committee meeting. --Other Michael Arnett complimented the town for organizing a successfuf holiday party. Sybill Navas inquired about the upcoming Council retreat scheduled for Jan. 4. She asked if specific background materials could be routed to Councilmembers prior to the session. Michael Jewett shared a constituent concern about the town's decision to discontinue the use of credit cards at the parking structures. In addition, Jewett said a local real estate agent had indicated to him that she had a"buyer" for the town-owned Ptarmigan property which was conveyed to the town as part of the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The properry is currently being offered to a group of property owners to be maintained as undeveloped open space. Foltowing a presentation by Ludwig Kurz, who represents the Town Council on the board of Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television, the Council voted 7-0 to match a$3,000 sponsorship grant approved by the Town of Avon. The funding will be used to produce a daily television show highlighting the Vail 99 activities. Kevin Foley thanked the staff for following up on a bogus fundraising drive for an organization called the United Firefighters Association. Please refer to the news release issued last week by the Vail Police Department. Foley also wondered aloud if a"snow dance" was in order to prepare for the holiday season. Lastly, Foley wondered if the town would be interested in purchasing a used ice machine for the town offices. Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Citizen Participation There was none. --Resolution No. 16 Library Deposit Transactions In a housekeeping measure, the Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution designating deposit transaction responsibility to specific Library employees. (more) Town Council Highlights/December 15, 1998/Add3 --Animal Control IGA with Eagle County , The Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to approve a resolution directing the town manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for 1999 animal cantrol services with Eagle County. The $2,400 per month contract will provide a minimum of 2.5 hours of patrol per day, animal sheltering services and 24-hour emergency on-call service. In casting the lone vote against the resolution, Councilman Michael Jewett said he favored returning animal control services to the town, calling the county's charges "outrageous." In response, Town Manger Bob McLaurin said _ his staff had researched the possibility of bringing animal control in-house, but found it to be too costly unless partnerships with the towns of Avon and Minturn could be established. Also, McLaurin said the county's animal control service has significantly improved over the pasl year = . and that the fees for 1999 are less than the 1998 contract. For more information, contact - McLaurin at 479-2105. --Ordinance No. 19, Building Code Updates The Council voted 7-0 to approve second reading of an ordinance that brings the Town of Vail's building codes into compliance with the most recent editions of the national standards for model building, fire, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes. For more information, contact Gary Goodell, the town's chief building official, at 479-2321. --Ordinance No. 23, Major Amendment to the Cascade Village Special Development District The Council voted 7-0 on first reading to approve a major amendment to the Cascade Village Special Development District in the Glen Lyon Subdivision. The amendment (in keeping with the Primary/Secondary Zone District), doubles the allowable GRFA (gross residential floor area) on each lot from 3,100 sq. ft. to over 6,000 sq. ft. each; modifies the height restriction from 25 ft. to 30 ft. for a flat roof or 33 ft. for a sloping roof; and entitles each lot to include a type II employee housing uriit. During discussion, applicant Timothy Pennington explained that the property had originally been regulated by the subdivision's covenants, which were more restrictive than other lots within the town. But since those covenants have now been repealed, Pennington asked the town to treat the iwo lots similarly to other lots within the Special Development District. The Council complied with the request, voting unanimously to approve the amendment on first reading with two conditions: 1) that a Type II employee housing unit of at least 500 sq. ft. be added to each of the lots; and 2) that the square footage associated with each employee housing unit be subtracted from the a{lowable GRFA (as opposed to a GRFA credit). For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. Media Note: This action, requiring /arge homes to add an employee housing unit on site, reflects one of the affordab/e housing initiatives in the Common Ground plan. --Ordinance No. 18 Supplemental Appropriation The Council voted 6-0 (Arnett absent) to approve second reading of a$70,200 supplemental appropriation to the 1998 budget. The measure added $200 to the Booth Creek bond fund and $70,000 to the town's health insurance fund. For more information, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116. --Ordinance 21, Conveyance of Town Owned Property to Paul and Wendy Raether The Council voted 6-1 (Foley against) to approve second reading of an ordinance that authorizes the sale of a 24-hundred sq. ft. town-owned parcel of land on Rockledge Rd. to adjoining property owners, Paul and Wendy Raether, for $94,774. The action represents what is intended to be the first of several land transfers on Rockledge Rd. with a potential return to the town of $1.4 million--all aimed at addressing private encroachment issues on what used to be Forest Service land. In 1995, the Town of Vail took ownership of those properties, along with 10 other • (more) Town Council Highlights/December 15, 1998/Add4 parcels totaling 62.2 acres from the Forest Service in exchange for three like-valued Town of Vail properties, including the 40 acre Trapper's Run parcel in West Vail. The intent of the exchange was to remove Forest Service lands from the town's boundaries, to create a buffer between Rockledge Rd. and the forest, and to reduce the likelihood of private exchanges of Forest Service lands in and around the Town of Vail. The ordinance, amended during first reading, does not specify how proceeds from the sale will be used. In voting against the measure, Councilman Kevin Foley has repeatedly stated his concern that the town may not be getting "top dollar" for the land. For more information, contact Russell Forrest, Community Development director, at 479-2146. - --Ordinance No. 22, Conveyance of Easement to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Also, as part of the town's land trade with the U.S. Forest Service, the Council voted 7-0 to approve second reading of an ordinance that grants an easement on a parcel of town-owned land acquired through the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District for $30,000. The easement is for a new water tank that helps provide increased fire protection within the town. This ordinance, also amended during first reading, does not specify how proceeds from the sale wifl be used. For more information, contact Russel( Forrest, Community Development director, at 479-2146. --Ordinance No. 20, Underage Drinking After hearing from Police Chief Greg Morrison and Municipal Judge Buck Allen, the Council voted 5-2 (Arnett, Foley against) to approve second reading of an ordinance that modifies the town's code making it unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to have "in his possession any fermented malt beverage." As presently written, the town code limits possession by minors to those circumstances in which such beverages are "in any container of any kind, whether opened or unopened." This had presented difficulties in prosecuting underage persons who are in an intoxicated condition, but do not possess an open or unopened container, according to Chief Morrison. The ordinance, which mirrors state !aw in intent, enables local prosecution of an underage person who is found to be intoxicated (rather than prosecuting of#enders in district court). During discussion, Judge Allen said the intent of the ordinance is to address the "significantly intoxicated" offenders, many of whom come up from the Front Range to party. In voting against the ordinance, Councilmembers Arnett and Foley said they'd rather see the community be more proactive in providing activities for underage residents and guests. While noting the sensitivity of the ordinance, Counciiman Ludwig Kurz said it would be irresponsible to ignore Vail's underage drinking situations, noting that the reputation of some resorts, such as Ft. Lauderdale, have been tarnished due to continuing problems. Because kids don't always use adult judgment, Councilmember Sybill Navas said education rather than punishment should be the rule of thumb. For more information, contact Chief Greg Morrison at 479-2209. --Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Following more than two years of study, the Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution adopting the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. There were numerous accolades, including Councilman Ludwig Kurz who Said the effort was time well spent in establishing a framework that will revitalize Lionshead and improve the resort's competitive status. Economic viability, said Councilman Bob Armour, is a whole lot better than a tax increase to provide the kinds of services that Vail demands. Although a Iong process, Councilman Kevin Foley said stakeholders in Lionshead are excited about the plan. Foley said the Council will now need to be watchdogs to ensure that community benefits are derived during the implementation phase. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association also expressed support, noting that the plan will be painful for some property owners because of increased density or loss of views. But Lamont said an infusion of additional commercial and residential density is what is needed to put Lionshead (more) Town Council Highlights/December 15, 1998/AddS on equal footing with Vail Village. Lamont then encouraged the Council to recognize its regulatory role and exercise an "arm's length distance" from Vail Associates and others who will be coming through the process with redevelopment applications. Copies of the approved master plan will be available to the public for beginning January 4, 1999. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello, project manager, at 479-2148. --Adjournment In adjourning the meeting, Mayor Rob Ford wished everyone a joyous holiday season, noting the next Council meeting will take place on Jan. 5. , UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS December 22 & 29 Meetings Cancelled January 5 Work Session lnterview for Vaif Valley Marketing Board Members January 5 Evening Meeting Resolution No. 1, re: Boards Second Reading, Ordinance No. 23, Major SDD Amendment Appointment of 3 Vail Valfey Marketing Board Members 1999 Summer Ford Park Managed Parking Program CARTS (Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution) Update January 12 Work Session Marriott Redevelopment Joint Discussion with PEC/DRBNTC Discussion of Contract Auditing Services Discuss Model Traffic Code Arosa-Garmisch, A-Frame Housing Proposals # # # ~y TOWN OF YAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-21 S7 MEDIA ADVISORY December 17, 1998 Contact: Kris Widlak, 479-2454 Housing Coordinator TOV ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF PUBLIC LOTTERY FOR VAIL COMMONS RESALE UNITS Here are the results from last night's public lottery drawing for the 2, two-bedroom Vai{ Commons resale housing units: 1 st pick Clark Mercer selected unit C-11 sales price: $116,321.44 2nd pick Sally Beckley selected unit C-19 sales price: $114,487.50 Reserve List (names listed in order drawn) Lisa Brandmeyer Kevin Latchford Kenny Vickers Janene Caldwell* Joseph Carfagno Scott McClarrinon Jeff Profera Mary Pat Cullen Susie Combs Gai? Clark Julie Schwerdtfeger Keneth Tannenbaum Amy Bevilacqua Tanya Summerville ~ Brenda Schultz John Lancaster Tara Moriarty Gayle Roache Raul Valadez The candidates on the reserve list will move up in the event the lottery winners are unable to move forward with the purchase. The next public lottery is anticipated next fall when six units are constructed on the Arosa-Garmisch site in West Vail. Also, other lotteries could occur before then in the event of additional resales of Vail Commons units. 'Ca/dwell showed up mid-way ihrough the first tier drawing. Because the housing guidelines explicitly ` state that applicants must be present to win and that they must be on time for fhe lottery drawing, Caldwell i was placed at the bottom of the first tier on the reserve list. " # # # i ~ f f ~,y~ RECYCLEDPAPER ~ _ ~ DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, December 16, 1998 3:a0 P.M. ~ PROJECT ORIENTATION / CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Community Development Deparkment 12:00 prr MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Brent Alm Brian Doyon (PEC) Ciark Brittain Bill Pierce Hans Woldrich SITE VISITS 2:00 pr:. 1. Roost Lodge - 1783 N. Frontage Rd. 2. Ball - 2835 Snowberry Drive 3. Gwyn - 2610 Bald Mountain Rd. 4. Nancy's Nest - 765 Forest Rd. 5. Dobson Ice Arena - Driver: Jeff PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm 1. Gwyn Residence - Conceptual review of an addition/remodel of an existing duplex. Allison 2610 Bald Mountain Road / Lot 32, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. Applicant: Bob & Valerie Gwyn, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins Architects CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 2. Nancy's Nest - Conceptual review of a demo/rebuild primary/secondary residence. Brent 765 Forest Rd./Lot 8, Block 2, Vail Village 6tn Applicant: CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 3. Roost Lodge - Exterior lighting. Brent 1783 N. Frontage Road/ Lots 10, 11, 12 Buffehr Creek. Applicant: The Roost Lodge MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Clark Brittain VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS: 1. That the lights all be raised to the same height. 2. That 3 lights be removed along the Frontage Road. rowiv *Va 1 ~ 4. Ball Residence - new single-family residence Jeff 2835 Snowberry Drive / Lot 8, Block 9, Intermountain Applicant: Chris & Mary Ball, represented by Beth Levine MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTE: 4-0 PRELIMINAF2Y APPROVAL WITH 4 CONDITIONS: 1. A 1' wooden post off-set between different materiais should be included in the north and soutr elevations. 2. Sampies of roof materials should be presented for finai DRB approval. 3. More aspens should be included on the south side of the residence. 4. Grading and retaining walls should be engineered, and address the comments from Public Works. 5. Dobson ice Arena expansion - Conceptual review of a proposed locker room addition George and a new gymnastics facility. Applicant: Vail Recreation District CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE Staff Approvals Lodge at Vail - New dumpster encfosure. Dominic 174 E. Gore Creek Drive/Lots a,b,c, Block 5-C, Vail Village 15t Applicant: Vail Resorts Max Snowboard Rentals - New awning sign/new sign Brent 185-6 Gore Creek Drive/Block 5B, Vail Village 1St Filing. Applicant: Max Snowboards, Inc. Breeze Select Rentals - New sign. Brent 520 E. Lionshead Circle/ Lionshead Center. Applicant: Breeze Select Rentals, Inc. Scheidegger duplex - Revisions to previously approved roofing plan. Brent 2450 Chamonix Lane/Lot 7, Block B, Karin's Ridge Subdivision. Applicant: Karin Scheidegger Stempler residence - Addition of skylights. Brent 1044 Homestake Circle/Lot 4, Block 6, Vail Village 7th Filing. Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Stempler Boothfalls - Rockfall mitigation walls. Dominic 3094 Boothfalls Rd./Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Vil{age 12'n Applicant: Boothfalls Condo Association Lodge at Vail - Parking lot and guard shack improvements. Jeff Vail Rd./Vail Village 15t Applicant: Vail Associates The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Developmen# Depa South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 2 - : December 14, 1998 ORLD Kay Ferry CHAMPIONSHIPS Vail Village Merchants Association 288 Bridge Street 199 EAV 0 9-VAI 0 . B_ , 0 Vail, CO 81657 sponsor Dear Kay, TM r, I was rather disappointed to hear your comments from the December 9 Va?l Village Merchants Associetian meeiifig regarding irie 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships and the event's negative impacts on Vail Village. As the Championships draw near, I think it is very important to revisit the real reasons that we are once again preparing to welcome the world to our valley. The World Championships obviously represent opportunities, both e~ short and long term. As our experience from the 1989 Championships ~ dictates, we all need to enter this event with expectations that are realistic, 4p- especially as it relates to the short-term gains. ~ Your comment that all the Vail Village merchants are anticipating losing a considerable amount of money during the two weeks of the Championships piERK does not seem to coincide with the reality of the situation. The 1989 event PERFORMRNCE pumped an incremental $10 million into the Vail Valley's economy, while m also increasing the normal occupancy rate to as much as 90 percent for those two weeks. RW EXECUTIVE COMMITfEE There is every possibility that the World Championships will not be another PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD two weeks of Christmas, but they will most certainly represent a substantial A°Am ARO" I;iiiux of peaple and business that would not be here if the Championships JOHN DAKIN ANDREW P. DALY were being held in some other location. The key is to maximize the short- cEC,L,A FoLz term opportunities that the World Championships present. HARRY H. FRAMPTON, III JOHN GARNSEY One of our goals in bringing any event, whether it be the World GEORGE N. GILLE7T, JR. Championships or the Dance Festival, to the Vail Valley is that it must have PEPI GRAMSHAMMER a positive impact on the community. If your statements do indeed LISSA MACKINTOSH CIAYTON PETERSON represent the views of the Vail Village merchants, and events such as the JIM ROBERTS World Alpine Ski Championships cause more harm than good, then we will PETER SEIBERT address this concern in our future decision-making process. Our goal is to PAUL TESNJUIDE help the community, not provide events that are a detriment to your ability 4 to do business. v A PROJECT OF THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 309 Vna, CoLoR.aoo 81658 F ~ Vall ASSOCIICBS ~ ~ ~U~11 r~ PHOe (970) 949-1999 IMG vf~ Fa,x: (970) 949-9265 www.vail99.com JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 14, 1999 + x ~ Finally, I have also been informed of your comment to the effect that if the Vail Valley Foundation decides to pursue another World Championships-type of event in the future, the Vail Village merchants would unanimously vote against supporting the bid. Again, if this sentiment represents the view of the community, we will most certainly take this under advisement when deciding on the direction the Foundation should take in the years to come. Kay, once again, the goal of the Vail Valley Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the Vail Valley through our events. If the community feels that these events are no longer benefiting Vail Village, we need to either look at dramatically shifting our focus for the future or changing the location of some of our programs so that they are not a detriment to the community. I trust you will discuss this issue with the Vail Village Merchants Association and I look forward to hearing from you so that we can plan for both the short and long term. Regards, ~ John Garnsey , Presi nt Cc: Vail Village Merchants Association Members 11 Iy TOWN OF YAIL 75 South Frontage Road [/ail, Colorado 81657 970-475-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 1998 Contact: Todd Oppenheimer, 479-2161 TOV Landscape Architect CURBSIDE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING BEGINS DEC. 281N VAIL (Vail) --Starting Dec. 28, crews from the Town of Vail will begin curbside collection of discarded Christmas trees. As always, trees must be free of lights, tinsel, ornaments, stands and plastic wrapping. Also, trees should be left whole; please don't cut the tree into sections. Trees should be placed at the side of the road so as not to block the roadway. Public Works crews will make regular sweeps through town to collect the trees between Dec. 28 and Jan. 15. The trees are chipped and turned into mulch for the town's summer landscaping program. If your tree isn't picked up within a few days, please notify the Public Works Department at 479-2158. Trees also may be dropped off at the Public Works shops north of the Golf Course by calling the number listed above. # # # TOV HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Town of Vail municipal offices will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of the holidays. Call 911 for police, fire or medical emergencies. For daily bus service information, call 479-2178 or 328-8143. Vail Public Library hours have been adjusted as follows: Dec. 24 closing at 12 noon Dec.25 closed Dec. 26-30 regular hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun.) Dec. 31 closing at 4 p.m. Jan. i closed Jan. 2 regular hours Story hour will be held as usual from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 22, Dec. 23 and Dec. 29 and Dec. 30. # # # , ~,y~ RECYCLEDPAPER I - ~ 12/20/98 SUN 23:26 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem Q001 i NOTES FROM DECEMBER 9, 1998 VVMA MEETING FREE AFTER THREE: Susan Silverthorn from the Town of Vail called and said thanks for putting Free After Three logo on your advertising. ~ 99 CHAMPFONSHIPS: Sue McCormick with the Vail Valley Foundation and Sue McCarthy : with the Intemational Management Group came and spoke at the meeting. There are new posters, : handouts and buttons available. The top of the "Transportation Centcr will be Frontier Center : which will be open daily till about 6_00 p_m. Frontier Center will be selling Cazlsberg beer, snack _ food such as hotdogs, will have expo areas, and entertainment. Vai199 merchandise will also be - sold. Some Merchants feel that Frontier Center is in competition with their businesses and feel that they were misled about what would be taking place there. The Foundation and IMG feel that 4- Frontier Center is a draw to the village aad wi11 get everyone elccited about the Championships in the village. THE GUIDE: Overall the feelings about the Guide aze positive. Merchants like the cover, price and size. There was some talk about maicing the maps more camprehensive. The Town af Vail has agrced to help fimd the next publicahon of the Guide and we are still lookiag for another major sponsor_ The discussion about the Guide will continue at the next few meetings so if you have auy ideas please let them be known, remetnber all Vail business license holders are listed in the Guide so this effects you directly. SPECIAL EVENTS: Bill Brice from the VVTCB would love to see more parbicipalion from ' merchants with special events. Events for the summer are still in the air but ihis is what is known so far. The Chili Covk-Off is planned for June 26"'. The WMA had also been allocated - $15,000.00 for six, one night a week events. Thoughts are to have them take place on Friday nights, around 6:00prq to combat Adventure Ridge business. Another thought put forth was to have all the Village Merchants stay open till 9_00pm every Tuesday night. Camp Jeep will not be retuming which is usuaUy held at the beginning of August Events to fill this void are being explored. Bill also suggested having a committee consisting of a member the WMA, LHMA, VVTCB and VVRA to see what's going on around town and how to attract people from these ~ y~events as well as planning new events. Obviously, special events for the surcuner aze still in the - beginning stages and any suggestions are welcomed. ~ OUTDOOR DLSPLAYS_ There have been numerous complaints from Merchants about ~ Merchants displays, We must address this issue as a group before the town regulates displays and pats an ordinance together with regard to this issue. The major problems seen aze the : volume, look, presentation, and location of some displays and boxes of new merchandise being ~ unpacked on the streets. At the meeting everyone agreed that winter is not the time to "get rid of = you dogs". The time for outdoor sale racks is from April till October, not in the winter when the money is here. The Merchants felt strongly that we must police ourselves and don't want to get the town involved. The Mcrchants are proposing tbat from November 1'` till March 31s` there will be no outdoor displays. If you aze one of the Merchants who still have displays outside please put them away till the end of March. If the problem with outdoor displays continne the - town and landlords will have to get involved which no one wants to see. ~ HEUGA CENTER: Kimmy from Oilily came and told the group that all the regional events this ` year will be held at Beaver Creek. She wanted to tell everyone to expect to receive packets about ' r events and funding. She also wanted to thank everyone for his ar he,r support. Printed by Pam Brandmeyer 12/17/98 5:34pm F-rom: Suzanne Silverthorn To: Bob McLaurin, Joe Russell, Pam Brandmeyer Subject: fwd: New Year's Eve Update ===NOTE====------=====12/17/98==5:18pm= 1) The Common Sense ads are being reworked by the Vail Trail in a red, white and green color. They'll run in the newspapers the day before New Year's Eve and the day of. _a/ 2) During a brainstorming meeting this ( af ternoon, Jef f Atencio had the great - tJ • idea to see if the girl from Denver who `s nearly drank herself to death would be available for some kind of testimonial campaign to warn young peop le o f t he dangers o£ over doing it. He's following up on the possibility. 3) I've contacted Patrick Paul with the Student Union to see if he might be a conduit to work with some of the local youth to spread their own message of responsible behavior. 4) I'll be following up with Diane Johnson, too. Fwd=by:=Joe=RUSSell===12/17/98==5:12pm= Fwd to: Suzanne Silverthorn I appreciate the help with the posters. S am unsure of where the testimonial is heading and with out some idea of that am uncomfortable with the negative ramifications. S would like to see more info on this. Thanks::! Joe Russell Fwd=by:=Suzanne=Silve=12/17/98==5:33pm= Fwd to: Joe Russell CC: Bob McLaurin, Pam Brandmeyer I appreciate your concern. There won't be anything happening with that concept until: 1) she would agree to cooperate and 2) we (TOV, VA, WTCB, etc.,) agree on a message and format S'll keep you posted. S also would li]ce to visit with you on a format for reporting the number of arrests. RatYier than lump every summons into the arrest category, I'd like to propose breaking it up into more categories so we don't appear to be heavy-handed. Also, I put another sheet on the PD counter to route to you as a possibility. Page: 1 I . flEC, 18. 1998 1:54PM N0, 3540 P. 1/4 Vail lssociates, InC. FOR IMMEI7IATE RELEASE ~ m Media Contacts: , Kristin Yantis, (970) 845-5721, kristin(,vailresorts.com Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5722, kladyga@v'ailrsorts.conia . SIiHRS FLY riIRECTLY FROM 13 CTT1ES TU VAIL/EAGLE COUNTY A'C1tP4RT ? Slders, Riders Conventitently Access Vail and Beaver Creek ? New Service From San Francisco and Phoenux - ? SeASOna1 Service at 100 Percent on Saturday VAIL, Colo. - Dec. 18,1998 - A.ix service into the Colorado Rocky Mowatains has flown to an all-time high at the V'aiUEagle County Airpazt (EGE). Yn its tenth year o£providing access to the world-class resoxts of Vail and Beaver Creek, the airpozt now provides non-stop service to and from 13 major U.S. gateways - the most cities ever. New cities added to VaiUEagle's list of access points this yeaz include San Francisco and Phoenix. This season, six airlinee vvill provide non-stop sexvice to VaiUEagle County Auport. Fttll wxnter jet service into the airport begins Satwday, Dec. 19. wwmam • 1Yew Sexvice Move over, Lake Talioe; skiers and snowboardezs from Northern California now can access the world-elass resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek quicker and more easily than ever before as American Airlines begins non-stop service to VaiUEagle County Airport fram San Francisco this Saturday, Dec. 19. 'I'he two-hour flight provides a convenient, affordable alternative to . driving foux hours to resorts in Northern California. America West also started new service from Phoenix into VaiUEagle this fall with up to three flights daily. -more- r PO dox 7• Vail, Colorado - 81b58 • phone 970 845 5720 • fax 970 845 5728 . e•mail: vallpr@vafl.net -ri b . ~ _ ~ DEC, 18. 1998 1: 54PM N0, 3540 P. 2/4 vAIL/EAGLE CUUNTX AIRPORT 2-x-2 Contiuuin Servicc American wi11 continue its service from DallaslFo~rt Worth, Chicago, Miam~, Nev~+ Y4xlc (La Guardia) and Newark. Continental also offers £lxghts oat of Newark and Hauston. Slsiers from the Southeast cazx access the Vail Valley with sex'vice fronn Atlanta on Delta Air Lines_ Noxthwest Airlines offers convenient service from Aetroit and Minneapolis, wlAle United continues flights from Chicago, New York (La Guardia), Denver and Los Angeles. With the new flights and continiuing service into VaiUEagle County Aixport, 300,0(}0 seats are available into the area. "Many days during the winter, the VaiUEagle County Airport is the second busiest airport in tbe state behind Denver International," said Brad King, trausportation zzxarketing manager for Vail Resorts. "During peak season, as many as 30 flights per day wxll be arriving at the Vai1/Eagle County Airport from al.l across the country, 27 of which will be jet ai,rcxaft. American has five flights arriving from Dallas/Ft. Worth on Saturdays alone." The 199$-99 season marks the tenth consecutive year of major service into VaiUEagle County ,Airport, located just 30 minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. T'he airport also provides an alternative to guests visiting Breckenridge and Keystone, which are located approximately one hour east. "The convenience of flying to the VaillEagle County Airport is that guests have the option of an airport that is less than an houx away from the slopes," said King. "For e7cample, someone from Chicago can leave the Windy City at 9 a.m. and be skiing on Vaitl Mountain by noon the same day. That's convenience." Reservations fox flights, accammodations, ground transportation, lift tickets, ski and snowboard rentals a.nd a range of value packages and rnore can be made conveniently through Vail Resorts Central Reservations by calling 1-800-404-3535, by visiting Vail Resorts' Web site at www. snow.com, or by calling your local t7ravel agent. 1998-99 VAIL/LAGLECOUNTYAIRPORT COMMERCIAL.F'LrGH1"SCAEDi1LEAT~f'.~CNED ~ ~ DEC. 18, 1996 1:55PM N0. 3540 P. 3/4 VaillEagle County Airport 199811999 Schedule of nonstop air service Updated November 23, 1998 CARRIER CITY FI.IGHT # DEPARTS ARRNES EQUIP DATES FREQUENCY nMERiCA vES7 PHOENlX. AZ HP 6304 PHX 12:30P EGE 2:45P DHB 12n9113 sAr (pWM HP 6305 E(iE 3:15P pHX 530P AMERICA VYEST PHOENIX, AZ IiP 6308 PHX 1:50P EGE 4:05P DHB 12119413 3AT 8 SUN (p1iX) HP 8309 EGE 4:30P PHX 6:45P AMERICA WEST PHOENIX, NZ HP 8300 PHX 3:55P EGE 6:10P DH8 1012542178 DAILY (pHX) HP 6301 E(iE T:05P PHX 9:20P 72119-413 MdNfRI AMERICAVYEST PHOENOC, AZ HP 6302 PHx 6:301) EGE 8:45P DH8 10125-N3 oAILY (pHX) MP 6303 EGE 6:15A PHX 10:30A AMERICAN DALLAS, TX AA 2005 DFW 9:26A EGE 10:49A 757 12119 -'1l29 SAT & 8UN (DFV11) AA 2208 EGE 11:33A DFW 2:44P 7130 - 413 SAT AMERICAN DALLA3, TX AA?Z63 DFW 10:50A EGE 72:00P 75T 11125 -4170 DAILY (DFVV) AA 2262 EGE 1:10P DFW 4:10P qMERICAN DALLAS, TX M 2007 CFW 12:47P 6GE 2:10P 757 1130 - 9/Z7 DAILY (DFVV) AA227o EGE 4:13P DFW 7:24P pME1iICqN ppLLAS, TX M 2305 DFVY 4'00P EGE 5:19P 757 12l15 -414 DAILY (pFVY) AA 2306 EGE 8:22A DFW 11:30A AMERICAN DALLAS. TX AA 2011 DFW 6:50P EGE 8:11P 757 3f"27 SAT (OFW) AA 2019 EGE 6:08P DFW 9:1113 AMERICAN CHICAGa, iL AA 2375 ORD 8:45a EGE 10:32A 757 12Fs, 12112 SAT (ORD) AA23T6 EGE 72:01P ORD 9:30P 1211543 DAILY AAItEfl1CAN CHICA(i0, IL AA 2019 ORQ 3:0013 EGE 4:48P 757 121194/1G, 413 SAT (ORD) AA 2082 EGE B;OOA ORD 12:40P 7129 - 3JZ7 DAILY AMERIC/lN CHICAGO. IL M 2385 ORD 12:00P E(iE 1:481) 757 2/8-=7 SA7 (ORD) AA 2384 EGE 3:31P ORD 7:00P AMERICAN MWMI, FL M 2388 MIA 8:05A EdE 10:33A 757 12h9 -3177 SAT (MIA) AA 2398 EGE 11:40p MIA 5:5213 AMERICAN NEWARK, NJ AA 2349 EWR 4:22P FGE 7:22P 757 121153/28 LIAILY (NSVYARK) AA 2396 EGE 70:00A EWR 3:57P AAAERICAN NEW YORK, NY AA 1397 LGA 10:55A EGE 1:24P 757 72119 - 3l27 SAT (u? GUARDw) aA 2392 EGE a:ooP LGA 9:40P AINERICAN SAN FRANCISCO, AA 2212 SFO 6:40P F-GE 9:47P 757 1?J19-113, 213-3t28 WEDStlN (SFO) /1A2211 EGE 8:90P SFO 7:581' 1/T-7137 THUR-SUN CON7INENTAL HOUSTdN, TX CO 1511 IAN 11'47A EGE 1:35P 757 171154/3 ilA1LY (WN) CO 1289 EGE 2:35P IAH 6:04P CONTINENTAL NEWARK, NJ CO 1733 EWR 9:30A EGE 12:08P 757 12M9-413 SAT (EWR) CO 1732 EGE 1:10P EWR 6:48P ~ _ ' DEC.18.1998 1:55PM N0.3540 P. 4/4 DELTA ATLANTA, GA DL 215 ATL 10:15A E6E 17:50A 757 12119-3/28 DAILY (qTL) DL 214 EGE 12:55P ATL 5:53P CARRIER CITY FLIGHT # DEPARTS ARRIVES EQUIP DATES FREQUENCY MORTHWEST MINNEAPOLiS, MN NW 9705 M5P 11:30A EGfl 1:04P 757 1Zl1B4/4 DAILY (MSP) NW 1704 EGE 2:00P MSP 5-77P NORTHWEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN NW 1T07 MSP B:OOP EGE 9:30P 757 2J6-N3 SAT IN (MSP) NW 1708 EGE 8:50A MSP 12;17P SUN OUT NORTHWEST DeTR01T, MI Nw 7841 D7W 9:05A EGE 7o:20A 757 12119413 SAT (DTW) NW 7640 EGE 11:10A p7W a:OSP UNITED CHICAGO, IL UA 1825 ORD 9:30A EGE 11:14A 757 12119-4l4 SAT & SUN (pRD) UA 1926 EGE 92:30P ORD 3:58P UNITED NEYV YORK, NY UA 1959 LGA 10:30A EGE 12:53P 757 12l19413 SAT (LA GUARDtA) UA 1854 EGE 2;00P LGA 7:29P UNREQ DENVER, CO UA 5687 DEN 8:15A EGE 8:55A 13AE-146 12115-414 DAII.Y (pEN) UA 5688 EGE 9:25A DEN 10:05A UN17ED DENVER, CO l1A 5683 DEN 10:40A EGp- 77:20A BAE-146 1211"4 DAILY (DEN) UA 5696 EGE 11:50a DEN 12:30P UNffED DENVER. CO UA 5681 DEN 1:00P EQE 1:40P BAE446 12115-44 DAILY (DHN) UA 5682 EGE 2:10P DEN 2:50P UNITED DENVER, CO UA 5669 DEN 4:OOP EGE 4:40P BA6-146 17175414 DAILY (DEN) UA 5684 EGE 5:10P DEN 5:50P UNITED DENVER, CO UA 5685 DEN 5:30P EGE 6:10P BAE-148 72115414 DAILY (DEN) UA 5694 EGE 71:20A DEN 12:00p UNITED DENVER, CO UA 5645 DEN 3:00P EGE 3:40P BAE-148 12/18-4/3 SAT (DEN) UA 5646 EGE 4:10P DEN 4:50P UNITED LOS ANGELES, CA UA 5688 LAX 7:13A EGE 10:45A BAE-748 72175414 DAlLY (IAX) UA 5897 EGE 6:50P LAX 8:20P ~y TOWN OF VAIL . 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE _ December 17, 1998 Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105 Vail Town Manager GRAFEL LEAVING VAIL TO HEAD BEAVER CREEK METRO DISTRICT. (Vail)--Larry Grafel, the Town of Vail's Public WorkslTransportation Director since 1992 has resigned to become general manager of the Beaver Creek Metro District. Grafel's resignation from the Town of Vail is effective Jan. 17. While in Vail, Grafel has managed the town's largest department with a staff of more than 90 full-time and 80 seasonal employees and an operating budget of $13.5 million. He currently serves as chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee for the World Alpine Ski Championships. Grafel also served as interim town manager in 1993 following the resignation of Ron Phillips. Grafel says he'll leave Vail with mixed feelings, noting that the newly-created position with the Beaver Creek Metro District was an opportunity he couldn't resist. "I am proud and honored to have had the opportunity to work with the Public Works and Transportation team," Grafel said. "Much has been accomplished for this community in the last six-and-one-half years through their dedication, commitment and genuine care about the Town of Vail. I now look forward to the challenges and the opportunities that the Beaver Creek Metropolitan District offers." Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin says Grafel will long be remembered for leaving his mark on the town. "The roundabouts, in particular, are due in large part to Larry's vision, courage and foresight," McLaurin said. "He took a risk when there were few believers out there. He'll definitely be missed and we wish him well in his new post." . (more) ~4M~ RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/Grafel to Beaver Creek Prior to coming to Vail, Grafel was the director of public works for Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. McLaurin says a search for Grafel's replacement will be launched immediately. In the interim, Greg Hall, the town's engineer since 1989, has been named acting director. Vail's Public . Works/Transportation Department includes 7 divisions: streets; transportation and parking; engineering; parks; fleet maintenance; administrative services; and facilities maintenance. _ # # # TNE RED LIBN REC,EIVED DEC 2 1 tgM Rodney Johnson 304 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 ~ December 17, 1998 John Garnsey 0015 Benchmark Rd. Ste. 300 . _ Avon, CO 81620 " Dear John, It has been brought to my attenrion that the Vail Valley Foundation is planning on putting up Sponsorship tents op the top of the Village parking structure for the `99 World Championships. This comes as no surprise to me, but I was left with the impression that you would only be serving snack foods during the event. I have been informed that there will be beer and hot food sold up there and that there will also be a band playing unti16:00 p,m. This will seriously infringe upon the apres ski business of the village core. We wouid ask that you please reconsider the hours of operation for these events so as not to take away from what we haye established in the village core, paiticularly after 3:00 for apres ski. We are alsq concerned with the format that you used in deciding who would cater the event. We were not given the opportunity to see if catering these events would be feasible for one or more of our village core busu}esses to handle. Your respopse to these matters would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ~ Rodney J hnson President Vail Valley Restaurant Association General Manager The Red Lion cc: Vail Valley Foundation Vail Daily Vail Village MerFh;Lnts Association Vail Town Council ~ ~ *VAIL TOWN O75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 " 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 1998 Contact: Bob McLaurin, 479-2105 Vaii Town Manager TOV READIES FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SURGE (Vail)--The Town of Vail is ready to deploy its peak management plan to ease traffic congestion this holiday season. The plan, a joint effort between the town, Vail Associates and other large employers, is aimed at maximizing transportation and circulation in Vail between Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin says the peak plan components are all in place and will be activated based on changing conditions. "Spending the holiday in Vail is an annual tradition for many, many guests and property owners," he said. "We're prepared to do what we can to provide an enjoyable and hassle-free holiday." A variety of employee incentives are being offered again this year to help reduce traffic congestion in Vail during the holiday season. Free bus tickets are available to Town of Vail employees who have access to the regional bus system, while workers who live outside scheduled bus routes are being encouraged to carpool. Also, administrative staffs are being asked to vo(untarily adjust their work schedules to avoid the morning and afternoon rush hours during the 8-day holiday period. Together, the town and Vail Associates employ about 3,200 workers in Vail. The Town of Vail and Vail Associates have been working jointly since 1995 to improve coordination and management of peak ski days. The managed growth agreement puts a cap of 19,900 skiers at any one time on Vail Mountain and recommends strategies for improved (more) ~4r*- RECYCLEDPAPER s Add 1/Peak Management Plan circulation on the mountain and within the town. Since then, notable improvements have been implemented, including roundabouts at Main Vail and West Vail; designated skier drop-off areas at Golden Peak and West Lionshead; installation of variable message signs for skier parking information; creation of valet parking at Golden Peak; an experimental loading and unloading area at Ski Club Vail; and a snowmelt system at the Transportation Center. Prior to the managed growth agreement and before construction of Vail's first roundabouts, traffic delays at the Main Vail interchange lasted as long as 45 minutes during peak periods. McLaurin says all 57 Town of Vail bus driver positions have been filled as of Dec. 15. The nation's largest free transit system will provide premium service during the holiday with buses running every 7-to 10-minutes on the intown shuttle and every 15 minutes on the outlying routes during peak times. "It's all hands on deck for the Town of Vail," said McLaurin. # # # HELPFUL HUNTS FOR GETTING AROUND VAIL DURING THE HOLIDAYS • Ride the bus or carpool as much as possible to reduce traffic. • Be ready to go up the mountain at 8:30 a.m. when the lifts open. • Eat early or late on the mountain (before 11:30 a.m. or after 2 p.m.) • All lifts on the front side of Vail Mountain are open until 4 p.m. enabling you to ski to your final Vail destination. • Avoid driving in Vail between 4 and 6 p.m., especially if it's snowing! • Tune into local radio or television for traffic and weather information. • Call 479-2226 for local road conditions or 1-303-639-1111 for state road conditions. • Follow the signs to the designated skier drop-off and pick-up locations at Golden Peak or next to Lion Square Lodge in Lionshead. Please don't use other locations for skier drop-off. • Please remember the following for the Golden Peak base area: ? Public parking for Golden Peak is available at the Vail Village Parking Structure. ? Skier drop-off is available at Golden Peak and for the Children's Center. ? Valet parking is available at Golden Peak. • Hosting a party at a private residence? Please call the Vail Police Department at 479- 2200 with your on-street parking needs. # # # (more) _ - ; ae Add 2/Peak Management Pian DRIVING VAIL'S ROUNDABOUTS With completion of the Main Vail roundabouts in 1995 and the Wo-st Vail roundabouts in 1997, Vail has become the envy of other communities still struggling with traffic problems. Here'u a 7uick rsfresher on the rules of the road: • Slow down upon entry. Speeds of 15 mph or less are adequate. • Next, yield to your left before you enter the roundabout. Remember to be prepared to stop. • Then, enter the roundabout. Once inside, don't stop. You have the right of way to move freely throughout the circle. Remember, there are no lanes within the circle. Follow the car ahead of you bumper-to-bumper, not side -by-side. • Next, look for your destination sign. • Use your turn signal, then exit the roundabout toward your destination. • Miss your exit? Just go around one more time. # # # ~ s ~ _ - ~ 12/23/98 WED 00:25 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem Z001 December 22, 1998 John Garnsey 0615 Benchmark Suite 500 Avon, Co $1620 Dear John, I had just finished writing you when I receivec} your Ietter to me. Its arrival has caused me to start over so as to be able to address some of the issues raised by you. The pwrpose of my first letter was to again remind you of the Vail Village Merchants' concerns regarding the use of the parking structure during the VVorld Championships. When you attended the Vail Village Merchants' Association's October meeting, we suggested that a compromise for those activities would be to cease music, food and drink sales after 3:00pm. The intent is to allow the "Apres Ski" part of the day to praceed as usual with as little competition as possible from the pavilion activities. It is our understanding that the Tawn of Vail's posirion in granting the use of the structure has consistently been that activities in the structure were not to compete with the Merchants' business. i The Restaurant Association has also indicated their concern about the hours of operation i at the pavilion and that outside catering services will be used ~ At the December meeting of the WMA, we again addressed these issues with Sue ~ MacCormack of the Foundation and Sue McCarthy of IMG. To date, these issues have not been answered to our satisfaction. ' With that said, i will move on to respond to your Ietter. 1989 was the Daily Grind's first year of operation and therefore difficult to use as a benchmark. However, I have discussed the impact of the 89 Championships with businesses that were here at the time and the overwhelming response from both retail and restaurants is tha.t their bottom lines suffered significantly_ Everyone is willing to point out that subsequent years saw an increased flux of international guests. And while this is alI well and good, you must understand that we have just come off of a less than wonderful summer and as a result witl find it even more difficult to absorb a less than wonderful winter. 12/23/98 WEll 00:25 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem Q002 I am perplexed about your comment that the "Vail Village Merchants would unanimously vote against supporting the bid" of another World Championship. That comment was never made and you obviously don't know me very well or you would not have accepted it. I am very diligent in my attempts to represent the Merchants and never go out on a limb by presuming what they will unanimously say about anything. If you knew them, you would know that the words "unanimously" and "Village Merchants" in the same sentence constitutes an oxymoron. What I did say was that if the press were to ask me how I feel about the parking structure's use, I would say that I object. I do not equate your teliing us your plans with our agreement with that plan as Sue MacCormack implied And while I believe a lot of lip service has been given to working with the Vail Village Merchants' Association and the Vail Valley Restaurant Association, in practice, it hasn't seemed so. But, on many points we can agree, John. I thinlc there is no question that we are aIl working towards enhancing the quality of life in the Vail Valley for both our residents and our guests. The Merchants and the Restaurateurs have one additional challenge, however, and that is maintaining their economic viability in an ever increasingly competitive mazket. Anything that gets in the way of that will continue to be challenged by us. Sincerely, Ka e Fe President Vail Village Merchants' Association Board of Directors Vail Va.lley Restaurant Association CC: Rodney Johnson Bob McLaurin Vail Town Council Vail Village Merchants Enc. Vail Valley Restaurant Associadon Letter 12/23/98 WED 00:26 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem 1jh003 TNE Rm LIAN Rodney Johnson- 304 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 December 17, 1998' John Garmicy OOiS Benchmark Rd. Ste. 300 Avon, CO 81620 Deaz John, It has begn brought to my atteniion that the Vail Valley Foundation is planning on putting up Sponsorship tentg op t.lae top ofthe Village parking structure for the `99 World Championships. Tlus comes as no surplise to me, but I was left with the impression that you would only be serving saack foods during the event. . I have been infoimed that there will be beer and hot food sold up there and that there will also be - a band playing unti16;00 p.m. This will seriously in&inge upon the apres sld business of the village core. We would ask that you please reconsider tiie hours of operation for these events so as not to take away &om what we haye estabiis6ed in die village core, particularly after 3:00 for apres ski. We are alsq concerned with the format that you used in deciding who would cater the event. We were not given the opporhmity to see if catering these events would be feasible for one or more of our ' village core bvsiqesses to handle. ' Your tes"se to these matters would be gtEatlY $PP;eCia#ed- Sincerely; Rodney J hnson President Vail Valley Restaurant Association Generat Manager The Red Lion cc: Vail Valley Foundation Vaii Daily Vail Village Merphpats Associatiioa Vail Town Council ~ - . PERSPECTIVE ~ tul Xa,_i.!'"'"""'da""°`°°s''aan Sunday, December 20, 1998 SECTION I ' ZHEDErM Pm --:M CORM.WR OF LAST R&SO . . _ SPRAwI..NG Su , wKDB~~ Dua AL.XNuj I-70 Ski resorts along the 1-70 corridor 131 i Mnww~,~, ~ii~ ~u f TtieDemBfPo6t t. ? S! aP- i.rRx `ga,r.,,,, ~ u Kt ~r ~S; *ti:r ~l Y^x .TR1 ~ Y • - . . oenw rW w. aw,, ~ . T 7z.ci.,~,gy ~E N_ . „~v~e??.r'..~._ ..~-~_s..~,~ • i~.e~~ ~~>~~~~~''-~C° ~ k .t,~_„ ^ -,:~'~,~if3 ~ ` •1! .'F! Tr + ,F VER ;t'` ' ' ^+'Fy; r.. F~ i -:4',Y~~, f s~ _ j~ Y}.d 1 • .Fv. Associated ToP, GarY Durmera, ri9ht, an emPloYee af the Vait CommuMCaUOns DePartmen4 I~~stsna outsd t~ ' r..,. a t~ Eb ~s tederal courthouae in Deover to the views of CU atudenta protesting the rosorYs sxpansion. V t, • • ~ 2: ehaa proven to be the tlashpofnt tor the debate over resort sprawl. Above, wkh diroct Highb fMO t1 ~ Eagle County Air'ort, Yeil now by'asaes Denver and increasingly rblies on out-0t-stete vlNtor Speckl to The Denver Post i Denn Cotlq Left, skiera match tums in VaiPa Back Bowls. ~ It's time we startedsaying`No' Downhill skiers demonized 3y Allen Best so bad, why do people keep By Micheel Berry ' Many envLronmental acti r skiers and snowboarders, Interstate 70 wanting to mave t6ere? ki areas are part oE the recreation communl- ~v ~m to tLlnk we cap i west trom Denver is a porlal lo paradise. In But others see a paradise, if ty that has become a target of enviroomental nore these trenda, and pe just a[ew decades, the Colorado Rockies, not 1ost, at least terribly con- s groups. The new mantra (rom taort critica haps ev~ turu them aroun receding into lhe pre-mining wilderness at fused. Former Denveatho- is t6at recreation bas replaced traditional by demonlzing ski reeort d nid-century, have been trans[ormed into one o[ the Iic Arc66is6o J. Francis velopment and Ilmi P "extractive" industries o[ logging end mining of the ting t} vorld's most intensively developed playgrounds. Stafford in 1994 wamed of a forests, and it must be curbed. Ski resart critics be- pubUc's opportunity to rets The playground begins at Loveland, which now "Uteme-park alteroative real• lieve that if t6ey repeat this notion enough, the pub ate outdoots, Thia v?eq b n; mro bragging rights to North America's highest ity" fot lhose who have the lic may buy it. Well t6ey shoulM't, for a number of only aaive and shorteighte li(t-serviced ski terrain. A tew miles away, prapa- money to purchase entrance, reasons. but also un-Amerlcan. Ou 'ioe Basio aims to become IVart6 America's (irst surrounded by a sprawling Demand tor recrealion will increase dramatlcal- door recreatiou Is part ar vearround ski area. "buffer wne oE the working ly as a result oE demographic trnuds. The United Parcel of American cultnr: 6eyond are the nation's three busiest ski resorts, Beat Poor•" States faces a dramatic population a6ift. More cltil• gem and every Ametlcan dews lnalienable Hght, 1 +n gificial ce-climbing wall and an es;alator ro ete Michaelson, a Pig-game hunter w6o used lo dren entered kindergarten this past year thaa in as an [act, ski arnas, as managed ffitea, are the vep plac leadin ?u a eao-round outdoor ice rink. In 'ust 60 p secute criminals u and down the I-70 rnrridor, any year of our history. we should be direMing the public - wherc Impa¢t 'niles, the interstate passes 829 mostly groomed ski sees wildlife becoming like lawn ornaments at re- In Colorado, the number oE hig6 school graduetes on an area ere limited, and impacta on the envfra trails eerviced by 125 gondolas and lifts. Even more surts, and nature like a piece ot arl on a condomiai- is expected to rise from 34,000 to 48,000 by the year ment are mitigated. Ia the W61te R1wer NaUma :kiing complexes are found north across Berthoud um wall. Sanilized views ot nature, he warns, cause 2008. The population is becoming concentrated in Forest, where 70 percent ot Colorado's dowohlll eti Pasv end south in the Aspen-dominated Roaring People to believe t6at green trees indicete e 6ealt6y differeat, more preEerable places. People are mov- in8 mcury, gki slopes mate up onty J pet+ttot of tht Fort Velley. Forest and dead trees an unAealthy forest. ing to growing "recreation" rnmmanities, such as (orest's 2.3 millian acr~. Natlondly, eti arw x. T6ie eprawling fun factory without smokestacks A clas6 of visions was inevitable, and it happened the West and beac6 communiUes. According to t6e cupy less than one-tenth of 1 percent o[ U.S poDU( ~nvitea comparisons wit6 the Swiss Alps. That com- at Vail, a ski area already so big it takes en expert last census, the fastest-growing U.S. counties are lands. ParlsOn was oftered on a panel this year when a skier nearly eig6t days to ski all the named runs. the low-density arees near urban areas - much 'eP~utative of Vail Resorts Inc. outlined a vision There, the eaisting 4,644 acres is being augmented like Summit and Eagle counlies along the I-70 cor- Elilism is elive and well [n the ranka of envfrm If interUnking ski resorts, even more like the Alps. by roughly 25 percent in an expaosion called Cate- ridor. T6e mountain community growlh p6enome- mental gtoups. A close laok at the vfews ot artair "I lett that meeting chilled," remembers fellow 8a~'Y 11I• non in Calorado is part of a nalional trend. activists reveals lhat it i~ oot dl recreatl~ tbe~ ~anelist Diane Gansauer, ezecutive director o( the On Uct. 19, lhree days after btazing ot roads be- Ski areas no longer can be viewed as the sole disavow - only'lhat recreatlon accesslDle to t~ 'oloradu Nildli[e Federation, primarily a group of gan into the expansion area, The Earlh Liberation rowth drivers in mountain communities; le Publie !t is [ine W ski in the bactrnuntry, hat to hnt B ~°P or lo snows6ce up mountainsidea. Yon71 never ha lig-game hunters. "W6o says we want to be any Front claimed responsibility via the Intemet Eor are moving for reasons beyond skiing or snow- romplelnts about tdese activtUea from eoviroomen hinH like the Alps?" setting fires tAere that caused =12 million in dam- boarding. Individuals as well as rnrporalions seek• talists or read about the rceuNiog eovironmenta lt'e a question others have asked as hay tields and age. ing improved quelily oE li[e are moving W mountain impacts in the High Country News, becauae $ i: !ee~ebrush along I-70 6ave given way to tactory oub While the group said it did so on be6a1[ of the communitles in record numbera - wHness T6e ~eir pre(erred method o[ recreating. Talt abou +nd vacuous mansions. Parlly at issue are the Canada lyna, passioas were such t6at motives 4av- North Face ouldoor clolhing rnmpany moving t0 elitism! Resort crilics view their momtaln wUvi 'ki +re+u t6emselvea, partly the pervasive develop- ing nothing to do with that threatened speciea re- Carbondale t6is year. ties aa.acceptable and meer at aeHvides of ol6as mmt sprawiing from t6eir feet. mained viable. For reasons that 6ave little ta do Technology advancements also fuel this trend by Moat Americans do oot have the atLletic abUltq In Swnmit County, etier numbers during the '90s with the intrinsic merits of that expansion, Vail has allowing peaple to "telecommute" snd live outside skitls, training or resourcee W don a backpacY anc have Vqpo 17 percent, but full-time population has become an of4hated symbol of the changing hig6- cities. perhaPs one of the most underesUmated fac- crosacou 'Pu*bd 41.1 perc-,n4, and retail sales heve mus6- caunt ntry ski or snowa6ce over mountafn pasae> 98 ry geography and the ski expanslon lts ?ig6t• tors driving mountain rnmmunity development is a day of skiing or poarding at a reprt ma% percent. Parallel numbers are found in ning rad. Fundamentally at issue is the paredigm the maturing, increasinglq successtul B+by Boom- pe the only eiposure l6ey 6ave W natlaoal [oroL ile County, home to Vail and Seaver Creek, ex- for hig6-country development. ers, who have the Interest and financial resources to ~t'a not forget t6at it ia dl Americam, not jus ~ E retail salea havr shot up even more, 112 per- "You rarely have a chance to say yea or nr: or live where they c6aose. living io ~ near mountain commuaiUes, k ~R~ rqwhere ln ~ hat writer Hal Welter has moAity an entire vlsion, because t6at's not 6ow ir ia Tbe ski industry elso ia driven bq demographic wbom the Forest Servlce hae a statubry daty k or"ni the 1-70 sacriflce zone;' housing is at a presented," says Gansauer. "And lhat'a why we trends, and resorts face increased demand. 7'hey provide outdoor recrcational oppoAunitles. um, eending people 50 miles astride o[ the in search of lawerrost a: commoAations. Please See BEST on 21 are planning accordingly - making lmprovements and exbansion plans to meet the demand and to ac- __Please see BERRY on 2 - - - BERfl-Y from Page 11 8y than ever 0 Mitigaling impacls on air quellty ~ Skl areas ore moJels for sualainehle and eesing congeaQon end lrensporld{oo developmmt and shoulJ naf be equaled concrrns by provlding emplarees wllh wllh logging ond mining. Skl arees pra. public traneparlnlion and pravlding .-i . vfde a highyuellly etperlenee ln milllomv gursis wilA maas tranalt vfe ahuQlee etd of Americens I51 million visits lest ses- Euses. ~ ' wnI in en environmenlally sounJ mannec Area 2 Inslilupng rnmprrhen.eive recycling ' 'owners, managers an+l employees are envlronmmtelisls, lai. Thcy take intu and wes(e-redurlion programs. accounl the sensipve environmeut in N Taking e venety nt measures lo rnn . whicd fAey do busmess end iake measures srrve energy u4e, Iroth on and off the to mlQgate Impecle of developmenf, in- mountain cludin 8: T h e p u 6 l i c s h o u l d n u l b e sway e d 6y t he ~ ~ ~ M. . • i, ,-°t: ~ ~y ,i ~t~~+^+e~ ' 8 Mlnlmiang impacls during ranslrao- upmions uf asmell minorily whose ageo- lion by using over-snow techniques for rr tia is la Ilmil your abildy to recreete In - moving limber end in same instunras as- lhe oulAoarv, 5ki urcas shonld not be de- •''~ti \ ~ ding helicoplers to 6uild new li(is. monunl blamrJ lor all gruwlh wces in 0 Tak(ng inlo erraunl wildlite pallerns the Wrsl, ur penalized for heing forward• ` I , . meeling the public's de- and otlen Iimiling accrns, eclivilirs and manJs. lookiug a6nul Revurls prnvidn nn Ixreaeingly construclion during speries jneling, impar(ant tunrtlw o( grllinq peaple oul- ' 6irthing end migration seasons. , side tu rmrvale in IMautitnl, nalural surduly- ¦ Minimizing the impacls af mowmak- rnundings. All uf us havr a eallective ~ ~ . ~ ing on streams anJ fish by using slnrage nol unly to keep envimnmrnlal groups ~l , ~ponds or reservoirs to slorr waler for usc Aanest about Iheir agenda, bul also lo lel " ' In lawdlow perinUs, and applying ad- them know IAaI il dcesn'i wark far the ~w Posifile PhoW vanced technologies tar snowmaking sys- mnjority of us wha wanf, and need, lo lems - naw Ihey use less water an~i ener rerreete an out pu6lic IanAs. The nexl area Yail b IiMely to develop ie 6everel mflee from the town ol Gilman, above. ~ Tt's time to foster a culture of hi h-countr restraint ~BEST Irom Page tl plan, lo be issncd In luoe. IlyLecg pre- Iq 20 and even 40 wrrenl annuall . Ge ~ I y planned slrelegie expansion is far suprri- eraliun may be judged 6y whel we 6ave diels na exlrrmes. "Tlial'.e just nol Ihe na- %ars lacked mnrh numerical punrh, bul or in responding la demand ihan rrealinq choun nol fo do. , lhink some aslule groups will draw lines turr of lhe egrory." Colnrado resurls Aim on ln osl ains of enlircl new resorls.° Ite linds nn room in the sanA at some pwinl and say, 'ryot Skiing nelinnally hus slrugglyd lo wig- 2 pemenl l0 9 prrcent annuelly Now the for noslal6ia aboul a natio and a Wes~t, N;xerfly, What we need is a culture of ~ lhis ane.' " . ti restraint and a luller recognilion o( whal 'glr ebnvr 54 niilliun skirrs. Why the opli- c+'hn generatian, almosl as plenliful as far less densely populeled. Uemand tor is bring lust. , The AlIn are uselul as a inelaphor for mivm in Cnlnradn? Illessed gaoqrapAy, Gahy boomere, is a6nul in rome o[ age. sNiing and alher oatdaar recrealioq he Impacls on wildlife, tor uample, ere intengive muunlein develapminl Bal. ski snlid Inlrixlrurlure and cum(orting Otherrhengeshavevisltedlhe670rnr- mainteins,willcontinuelodseinweslern alwayslMingmiligaled,butasonebiula ~ , areas arvpy jusl 9 yerrent ol the 2.3 mil. drmographirs, , tidnr sinre the Forrst Servics masler stales, and puM1lic land agencies have an , lion acres in the White River Natiunal h'or- 9'hr slale's liigh and inland grngraphy plan. Ski towns have becnme resurt towns, nldigation lo pmvidr iL 6isl pul it, 'AI some poinl you mitigale est, wbere 70 pereent of Cnloradii s down- prnAurns grnrrally predirlatle end high. eronnmic rngincs pnrring 'round the eal- Jce Mery, the Vail Hesods rr iresente- wildlife righl out of e~slencr." hill akiing accurs, rompanvl with rnughly qualily snuw, and rven when il dcesn'I, endar, nnd even rrsnrt regions. I,radville, live who rhilled Gansauer wilh his N:uro- hlways, wr're seeking easler eccese, 38 pereent (or tledireled wildernss, surh as su far Ihis ear, lhere is enow- b nearl eve delinidon, is nnw in the peao rision, argucs Ihel wnceMrelyd de- W~ihec lhrough plowetl roeds, baekcoum ' "The public percrplion Is somewhat makinq. Wilhoul snnwmaking, virtually [70rorn~lor,andllSWesl,byphonebook velopmenl aPares olher, more wild try huls or revved-up smwmob0es.7te rnlored hy the lecl Ihal you view lhe for- nu ski areas along the 1-70 rnrridor would fiet, has broadaneJ the Vall Valley to IanAsrepes. ~nly exreplions are vilderness areas, bul esl tmm the highways;" says Ed Ity6crg, he uprn by nnw. In tacl, nearly dl were Glenwnud Canyun and the Flet Ta s. " lhey arrupy only e nerrow band of , the Forest Service's winter sFrorls pm- open a month ago. P ~b ~ like Summil County nuw~ Nu bul tayography. , gram edminishator for the Hocky Mmm- The pipeline uf visitors alsa has im- se ond~ hames.nFi[leen yearsh aga,~mo t' Park,~he sa a~re sure fi rdnr llo the mounlaioh If we do ronlinne to render 470 ae m lain Region. "Nonelheless, whern they pruvrd Cansidrr Vail, wherr a Austy coun- seconJ homes were small and adjacent lo rimmed basos unellercd b ski arees ar, elaburale theme parY, we elso should ' (ski arees) ezist, lhey are very apparenl;' ty airporl has hern mlrnfitted wilh the aid the slnpes. Now srcond hames sprawl in for Ihet matter, much af an ihin else, hold md for irade-offs. The Faresl Ser• . padlcularly along 1-70. nf E28 milllnii in federal Imestmenis so gateA communilies far from skl slopes. The Faresl 9ervice is st ugglmg, lon. Ilo al lurr.sl-+byeforestl'anelys sheThett ~ T6e lasl eki aree npened on piblic I.ind Ihat now, primal by up to E4 mlllion In The merkcl tor tArse homes is peoplr "tMn't yuu guys evec say na7" asked wim shuuld 6r mnre yuid pm quaa, TAe ageo- in Colorada was Beaver Crrek in 1981. annual flight gnarantees frnm the re.rort wiih averaqe annuat incomes o( $650,000. ter sporis aAminislretors frnm elsewMre cies neeJ, even N unoltirially, more aneb Soon a(ler, the Faresl Srtrvice adHipleJ u eompany, helt the Vail Vnllcy's deslina- 6uilding one lekes seven lull-time prople, In the rnunlry aflrr lauring Vall Manm yaix nf the human ecosyslem and the inti- policg endorsed by enviranmenlalisls, lion nkirrs arrive an Jimct fliqhls. Vail, or the equivalenf, a full year, and proba- taln last winter. Ihat tavors ezpansian at exisling ski areas ILnill in pad because of iLs prozlmily lo bly two or three more ott-sile. Then the « el impacis. be(ore creation af new ones. Colorado Mnvrr, now hypasses the Qumn City, mainlenenre crews taAe over. To dale, the key question in ~kvelop~ pn the stalr end lucat Irvel, we need lo . brims wlth gaud ski~erea siles. Bal 6uila ment o[ the mege-resortn ot the L7U wr- w~rap the erM1llreriness of caunly 6ouna The CularuAo skier has berame slighAy Ski wmpanies have bmetlened. All ski ridor hes been haw lo drum up ever erics. Thcy pwdy deline rnmmonallly af ing a new ski area msls en eslimaled =50 less impnrtanl lo the resnrts. Urstinalion Ilfls hcad loward cash registers Skiing greeter numbers . The Fbresi Servirr has inlrresls. Ilighweys do. f'ommulers shu4 million hetore the first lift lieket grts snld, skirrs.vpKnd mnre - E190 per day In 1995 hes became ahnut registered' trade IrougAt Into lhis paraAigm, lrying to alluw Ilr ucruss eveo the CunUnental Uivide oe Along 1-70, resorls have expanded in lhe Vail Valley rnmpared with;50 (or names, munntainlnp entrrlainmenl wm- the mounlainr ln 6r all ihings to ell peo- e daily hasis betwern jobs and Aomes. sleadily over the past 15 years, uime reb day skiers. Coudrd hrauily are inlrrna- plexes anA videoronfrrrncing centers. ple. So have slale and lucal governmenls. Prrhaps ihere shonld be an 470 Cpuniy. ro(ilted iwo or lhree limrs in tenns nf lional skierx, whn slay Inngrr and spend And rral estate; Inls of il. But Ihose lradilional velurs and insliho- uphill capacily, on-mounlain restauranls more Righly pMrcenl ot Ihe wnrlJ's sti• Vail Nesarts is the 6iggest oprralor, lians have never met such unusual rir- Wr should view the mounlain valleys i and anowmaking. Those improvemenls ers live outside the Unitnl Slales, In jusl owner uf fourski areae along the I-70car• rumslenrea of virlhal cities, scrunchrd wilh different velues. Ax Heikmen eays, ~ were besirally envisinned in the inrest llirrr ycars aP the mid-1990s, inlcrnaGon- riJor eud an essenlial parlner in a fiflh, inla narrow valleys flankeA L ceeans ol W" vr dmie evrrylhing we can lo maNe i masler plans at the mid-1980s, al visitors grew from 6,4 prrrent o( the p-Hasin. Also e significanl pleyer is Cem lederal lands. Y the mnunlnins erressible end even d- ; for. Now the Forest Servim is envisiuning slatz's skl markcl In 8.9 prrcrnl. eda-besed Inlrawesf, whieh calls itsell Ski couMry consultaM and analysl exalcl'xeprMPYof inconvenience, Phe wib ' ihe 21st cenlury fur lhe While liiver Na. In asenso, the internatiunal skiers are Norlh America's largesi develaper ut Myles Ratleman, e selfdescrihed frienA urben moJcl dcesdl wurk in sueh plarns; Aunal Naresl. One extreme calls lor iin suM1sidizing expansion o[ Ihe playgruunds, muunlein rral estele. The companies o( the skl induslry, canlions: "bnly nnw perr6aps mure urban models, as imnfe av mare expansions, while an allernelivr en- at far less cosl lo f.ulorado skiers. Or, i( have similiv business slrelegies and ere sre we developing the idea nf saereJnes.s, il mey soimd, wauld 6eller serve mnuo- ' . vislons aomething you would sre in F;u- ynu preter, road-free arras ere being parlners in building e galf nwrse and lhal Ihese ere sacreA placev, and we lain eommunilies. rope, where you rnuld gel on a lifl near reard in the recrrutiunal equivalenl af 1,600 unils o( hnusing al the base of shoulddt develop excepl in very rirrum- F'inally, maybe we shmtlddt kawtow to ' the Eisenhnwer Tunnel and 6asically sfay sending oIJ-growih logs In Japun. I . Krystune, specl wa s." on groomed slopes ur litls nearly the rm But the ski indnsir alsn rrmains o h Virlnally noboAy Is (alking alwul creat- Rade an gues on lo quofe hi9lorian ber herkwhini r I at~ he 1 ese ol the ski monn` y ~~~rw1 nb H~aver Creek or I~eyund, y mislir because o( Jemngraphirs. When ing ski areas, says MicAeel Herry, who Ai- Palriria lemerirk, who seys rhereas pre- tain. Maylw the mounleins sAopldn't M1e , no ~tne Hurnel Sarvles, there Is yel ba6y hoomers rdme ot age in the 1970s, recls the Natinnxl Ski Areas Assorlatlan, vimis generatiunv have alweys been all Ihings to ull peoplr, el least not all the p eterred alternalive tot the dratt altendance at Culnrado reanrts jumped and he lhinks lhal's good. '7 lhink well• judgeJ by w6el1hey huve done, aur gen- limr ~ ~ „ TOWN OF YAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ' December 23, 1998 . _ Contact: Jim Shrum, 748-0704 or 471-4862 Mike Rose, 479-2349 ECO Director Vail Transit Manager ECO AUGMENTS DOTSERO-TO-VAIL BUS ROUTE WITH EXTRA COVERAGE The Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority has arranged for additional evening and morning coverage to augment the Dotsero-to-Vail bus route this holiday season. Earlier this week, a combination of commuters and student skiers on break for the holidays caused additional demands on the system which required a prompt solution. Within a week, ECO Director Jim Shrum says ridership demand grew from an average of 60 morning passengers per day to more than 100 on Monday (12-22). ECO contracts with the Town of Vail to use two 40-passenger buses to operate the system. But, because of the increased demand this week, ECO has arranged for use of a third vehicle to transport passengers once the first two evening buses are filled. In addition, ECO's morning-only skier express service from Gypsum and Eagle has been expanded from a weekend-only operation to a daily operation through Jan. 3. The express leaves Gypsum at 720 a.m., then stops in Eagle before arriving in Avon at 7:55 a.m. and in Vail at 8:10 a.m. "We initiated these systems on Tuesday (12-22) this week and it seems to have satisfied the current demand," Shrum said. "We'll use our evening back-up system again on Dec. 23, 24 and 28 to handle the increased ridership due to the vacationing schoolchildren." Local students and senior citizens ride for free; otherwise fares are $2 each way. Discounted monthly passes also are available. ' (more) RECYCLEDPAPBR ECO/Add 1 "We recognize that some of our passengers were inconvenienced earlier in the week and we're terribly sorry," Shrum said. "We're prepared to offer refunds to anyone who was inconvenienced." , - The Dotsero-to-Vail route was initiated in 1996 by Eagle County in partnership with the Town of Vail. With stops in Dotsero, Gypsum, Avon and Vail, annual ridership has more than doubled - _ - since its inception. The service brings riders into Avon and Vail from the lower valley twice a morning with two return trips in the late afternoon, plus the weekend skier express from Gypsum and Eagle. Eventually, Shrum says ECO plans to run all-day service connecting the downvalley with eastern Eagle County. Although that transition is still a few years away, Shrum says ECO will attempt to add additional trips as ridership demands. For more information, contact Shrum at 748-0704 or 471-4862. # # # W" the VAIL 99 FROM PAGE ] dent of communications for the foiindation, says the For the record, Ferry says Frontier Center was never ~ she's not against Vail 99; intended to compete with she sees it as a rallying merchants. He says Myriad, point for the community. for example, will be pur- Eqn'e C1 "But I just kept hearing chasing all of its food from Vol. 1, Issue 129 7 rumors," Ferry said, "that village purveyors. He says. T H U R S D there was way more going items such as pretzels, beer on than we were led to and muffins will be sold, believe." and that it simply won't be a Johnson, general manag- sit-down gastronomic expe- CfUf1Ch fin'1@ er of the Red Lion Inn on rience. Bridge Street and president Dakin says the tent expo, ~ - ~ The yards have been of the Vail Valley which will host 28 to 30 hard to come by For Restaurant Association, booths, is intended to be a Terrell Davis recently says the plans were dis- pass-through to bigger and ~ cussed at a recent mer- better things. He doubts any- SPORTS 'I chants' meeting. In one will want to spend sev- pa9e 13 I F response, Johnson fired out eral hours there, but rather, _ a letter to foundation presi- hopes it will get people dent John Garnsey. charged up to explore Vail. ' "I have been informed Exhibitors include BMW, as Vail 99 food beer that there will be beer and well as a photo show chroni- , hot food sold up there and cling the world champi- that there will also be a onships back to 1931. deals have Vail f band playing until 6 p.m.," "The concession aspect is ' - he wrote. "We would ask really not the focal point of that you please reconsider the Frontier Center," Dakin the hours of operation for says. "It was really meant to merchants these events so as not to be an enhancement." que y take away from what we Nonetheless, merchants assured them that the Fronrier ~ have established in the vil- are concerned about an BY TARA FLANAGAN Y Center tent village, to be built ; lage core, particularly after new competition - articu- Dai[y 7'rail Sra~'' p on the top deck of the Vail 3 for apres ski." larlY this ear, Fer saYs. In terms of international Y rY Village structure, would not , Johnson was also upset at For example, she knows ski racing, it's hard to have allow acriviries that compete the format used to hire a one business owner who is too much hot food, cold beer directly with local merchants. ~ caterer. He says village expecting to lose up to and loud music to set the gut Kaye Fetry and Rodney restaurants were not con- $60,000 durin the cham i- mood. There is no other way ~ g P Johnson are concerned about i tacted about the opportuni- onshi s, due to rivate ar- ' to set the. stage for Hermann P p P Maier and contingent. food, beer and live music 'that ty. Myriad Productions, . ties and freebies offered they believe may cut into the which iuns the concession durin the races. But some Vail Village mer- , g lucrarive apres-sld business in j at Ford Amphitheater, has Too, she says a"brutal chants and restaurant owners, the village I the 'ob. - while excited about Vail's - J summer," followed by mild The Daily international exposure, are Ferry, owner of Johnson remains stoked early-season weather, has Grind coffee company and about the community spirit people on edg starting to feei queasy about e. . the 1999 World A1 me Ski President of the Vail Village ; of the races, however, and "It's a scary proposition P Merchants Association, says ~ hopes people can work to be in business on Bridge Championslups, set for Jan. to ether. 30 through Feb. 14. They're merchants were repeatedly g Street at this point," she Wondering about competition assured that they would not John Dakin, vice presi- says. face additional competition coming from - of all places - from the races and their the parking structure. entourage of sideline indus- They say the Uail Ualley mes - - Foundation had originally ' = f SEE VAIL 99 PAGC S{ . . ~ _ _ i ',i:'. . ...r~. ' , i . c . . ~ : . . . r . . ....:...w_... . r..u:.i~~.. . ._.».aA . ~ . n . ....n:w....+Lw.3ift[+t.:..no. .t5! i...aXi a.=S::.W ..r 1Cd1 .YewJ Xk:ius. . . Oting to feed Vail ' 99, Championships crowds ~ By Elizabeth Mattern shop owners for the center. , Daily Staff Writer u Kaye Ferry, president of the Vail Village VAIL - Put youcself in the shces Merchants Association, also of a Vail Village restaurant owner. You wrote a letter tFus week to the founda- had a rough summer, as seven loud don in which she stated her objec6on construction projects to the planned use of the parking struc- ple off of your restaurant nearby deck. kept peo- ture during Vail '99. The merchants, ; You were she said, would like to see the founda- hoping to make up far it tion's food and entertaimnent at the by having a strong eazly season, but Frontier Center end at 3 m. so that that didn't happen because of the mild P weather, t crowds wouid be drawn into the vil- You think to yourself, at least in lage for meals and aprc?s-ski activities. Febmary, you will capitalize on the "The intent is to allow the apr~s-ski 7,500 hungry a t h letes, m e d ia an d Pait o f t h e d a y t o p r o c e e d as us u a l wi t h coaches who will be in town for the as little compedtion as possible from 1999 W o r l d A 1pme S k i C hamPi- i h e p a v i li o n a c tiv i tie s," F e r r y w r o t c. " onships. But you weren't counting on ` than- We have wonderf julust come summer off and as of a a less- the organizers of Vail '99 to feed and result will find it even more difficult to entertain their own guests during the Vail Daily/David Manzella absorb a less-than-wonderful winter." two-week period. WF hopes to draw people Into Vall Village during Vail 199 by The Frontier Center, which will Rodney Johnson, general manager holding an expo center at the Vlllage Parking Structure. likely be open from 11 am. to 7 p.m., of the popular Red Lion restaurant on Bridge Street, wasn't coundng on that. will feature roughly 30 booths, includ- ing a BMW exhibit and a gallery of `This will seriously infringe on the they will lose business to the Frontier riott to cater the Fmntier Center, which photographs of World Championships apr~s-ski business of the village core," Center tent during Vaii '99, but John will be set up atop the Village Parking medalists da6ag back to 1931. The Johnson wrote this week in a letter to Dakin, vice president of communica- Structure Jan. 30 and will remain unUl late-afternoon family activities will the Vail Valley Foundation. Uons for the Vail Valley Foundadon, Feb. 14. range from athlete autograph sessions Now put yourself in the shces of the said the group's intent is just the oppo- But, Dakin said, the concessions - to cultural displays. , nonprofit Vail Valley Foundadon, site. probably pretzels, chili, muffins and "There witl be lots of different types organizers of the Championships. You "lbe philosophy of the Frontier beverages - will not be the focus of of things for people to look at," Dakin feel obligated to provide an expo tent Center was not to detract from Vail the Fmntier Center tent. Neither will said. for the ski events - a.gateway to Vail Village," Dakin said. "If anything, it the entertainment, which will feature Most business owners understand ''99 - showcasing booths set up by was to draw more people to the village. bands from noon to 1 p.m. on selected the benefits of Vail '99 are meant to be sponsors. So do you let people wander These are going to be people that walk days and family-oriented activities long-term and not immediate. But, around the Frontier Center tent without through the Frontier Center and then from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., he Dakin said, that dcesn't mean the busi- offering so much as a snack or a beer? move on to somewhere else." said. And, he said, the Marriott is plan- ness owners should be anticipating los- Vai Vil_ ~erchants are afraid .~y,~Th~F hascoqt~ted the Mar- ~ ning to bux food from some villayge ing monev in Februarv. --W~ T.wv• ~d• d9~•kt . ~